Road Markings and Signage - Cycle Lanes and Routes

Description

Cycle tracks and lanes are provided where cyclists need a facility to make it obvious to other road users that they should keep part of the highway clear for cycling. Cycling is a sustainable means of travel and a healthy activity that is being encouraged by Central Government.

Eligibility

There are no hard and fast rules about providing a cycle lane or cycle track. The decision will depend on the circumstances such as number of cyclists using the routes and conflict with other traffic, accident information and cyclists own views on what is needed. Cyclists are permitted to use the bus lanes in Barnsley.

Procedure

Where a cycle lane is requested the Council will consider whether this would benefit cyclists. It will consider the feasibility of providing a lane adjacent to the kerb line or whether this will disrupt other traffic flows and generate parking problems or pose a hazard to pedestrians. A Barnsley Bike User Group exists and this will be a source of consultation on cycling strategy, the requirements of cyclists in general, and on specific schemes.

Helplines

 

Highways and Engineering General Enquiries: telephone 01226 773555

 

 

Opening Times/Locations

Opening Times and Locations

How can the customer help

When suggesting the need for a cycle lane or track please identify the route, such as, the origin and destination of cycle trips, as this will help all options to be investigated. It is useful to know whether it is a leisure trip involving families or it is a commuter or school journey that interests you. If you can supply numbers of cyclists that either make that trip or you definitely know would want to make that journey this will help in the assessment.

Application form references

 

Request an Assessment for a New Cycle Lane

 

Leaflets

 

• Traffic Advisory Leaflet 4/03
• Traffic and Road Safety Service Standards

 

Distribution Points

 

The Traffic Advisory Leaflet 4/03 is availabe from the Department for Transport Traffic Advisory Unit, e-mail: tal@dft.gsi.gov.uk

 

Legislation

 

Cycle Tracks Act 1984

Highways Act 1980

Town and Country Planning Act 1990

Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984

 

Response Times/Next Steps

 

When an accident problem is identified, after investigation the time taken to implement any changes will depend on the nature and scale of the junction modification, the need to acquire land and funding availablity.

 

Out of Hours Procedure

 

If an urgent repair is required you may telephone the general enquiry number: 01226 773555 out of hours.

 

 

 

Owner Officer Contact Details

 

Highways and Engineering General Enquiries: telephone 01226 773555

 

 

 

Related Links:

• Department for Transport Website
• Cyclists' Touring Club Website
• Sustrans - Routes for People Website

Last modified on 16/9/2008