Contraflow cycling
The permeability of the road network for cyclists can be greatly enhanced by exempting them from one-way roads to provide connections only available to cyclists. Two-way cycling should be the default option where it is proposed to introduce one-way working for general traffic. The operation of existing one-way streets should be reviewed with a view to permitting two-way cycling where practicable. Contraflow cycling can be introduced without a cycle lane where traffic volumes and speeds are low.
Key references:
- Cycling England Design Guidance: A.06 Contra-flow Cycling (pdf)
- Contraflow Cycling, TAL 6/98, DfT 1998 (pdf)
- Cycling Infrastructure Design, LTN 2/08, DfT 2008 (pdf - Ch 7)
- Connect 2 and Greenway Design Guide, Sustrans 2009 (Ch 9, 11)
- National Cycle Network: Guidelines and Practical Details, Sustrans 1997 (Ch 4)
- London Cycling Design Standards, TfL 2005 (Ch 3, 4)
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