A high quality traffic free route that is attractive to cyclists will avoid restrictive access barriers. There should be a presumption against the use of any access barriers on a traffic free path unless there is a proven need because of the difficulties they can cause all users. Where it is necessary to reduce the speed of cyclists, two rows of staggered bollards are preferred. Sustrans has published detailed guidance on this.
Key references:
- A Guide to Controlling Access on Paths, Sustrans, 2012
- Cycling England Design Guidance: B.08 Access and Speed Controls
- Stoke City Green Space Access Protection, Stoke-on-Trent Council
- Cycling Infrastructure Design, LTN 2/08, DfT 2008 (Ch 8)
- Connect 2 and Greenway Design Guide, Sustrans 2009 (Ch 7)
- National Cycle Network: Guidelines and Practical Details, Sustrans 1997 (Ch 9)
- London Cycling Design Standards, TfL 2005 (Ch 7)
- Inclusive Mobility: A Guide to Best Practice on Access to Pedestrian and Transport Infrastructure, DfT 2002