Making Ways for the Bicycle
A guide to the construction of traffic-free paths
First published by Sustrans in 1994 this was the definitive guide to off road cycle-path construction. It has now been superseded by the National Cycle Network Guidelines and Practical Details and the Connect2 and Greenway Design Guide. It has been retained as a historical reference document and can be downloaded in sections, as PDF files, using the links below. Part 1 includes a full contents listing to help you download the appropriate sections.
The contents of the document are:
Chapter 1 Forward
Chapter 2 Introduction
Chapter 3 The Role of the Key off Road Route in an Area
Chapter 4 Characteristics of the Ideal Off-Road Rout
Chapter 5 National Cycle Routes
Chapter 6 Opportunities for Off-Road-Routes
Chapter 7 Shared Use
Chapter 8 Introduction to Construction Details
Chapter 9 Staff and Working Practice
Chapter 10 Typical Works for a Railway Path
Chapter 11 Additional Technical Points for Canal Towpaths
Chapter 12 Riverside Routes
Chapter 13 Paths in Parks and Public Spaces
Chapter 14 Links on Minor Roads
Chapter 15 Junctions
Chapter 16 Furniture: Signs, Seating and Parking
Chapter 17 Mileposts and Sculpture
Chapter 18 Maintenance Matters
Chapter 19 Funding
Chapter 20 Creating a Cycling Culture
Chapter 21 Conclusion
Part 1 Chapters 1 & 2, pages 1-4 (1.8mb)
Part 2 Chapter 3, pages 5-8 (800kb)
Part 3 Chapters 4, 5 & 6, pages 9-14 (1.75mb)
Part 4 Chapters 7, 8 &9 pages 15-19 (850kb)
Part 5 Chapter 10 pages 20-37 (3mb)
Part 6 Chapters 11, 12, 13, 14,15,&16 pages 38-47 (1.5mb)
Part 7 Chapters 17,18,19,20 & 21 pages 50-56 (2.5mb)