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| 1.0 The Basics |
1.1 Sustainable Safety |
1.1.1 Functionality |
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1.1.2 Homogeneity |
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1.1.3 Legibility |
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1.1.4 Forgivingness |
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1.1.5 Self-Awareness |
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1.2 Five Needs of Cyclists |
1.2.1 Road Safety |
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1.2.2 Coherence |
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1.2.3 Directness |
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1.2.4 Attractiveness |
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1.2.5 Comfort |
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1.3 Conflict and Risks |
1.3.1 Identify the Potential Conflict |
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1.3.2 Assess the Potential Conflict |
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1.3.3 Address the Potential Conflict |
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1.3.4 Monitor the Outcome |
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1.4 Quality of Service |
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1.5 Width |
1.5.1 Determining Width |
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1.5.2 Width Calculator |
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1.5.3 Tips for Additional Effective Width |
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1.6 Link Types |
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1.7 Integration and Separation |
1.7.1 Integration – Cycling in Traffic |
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1.7.2 Segregation |
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1.7.3 Hierarchy of Provision |
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1.7.4 Guidance Graph |
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1.8 Right of Way |
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1.9 Cyclists and Pedestrians |
1.9.1 Pedestrians are Unpredictable Roads Users |
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1.9.2 Principles of Sustainable Safety |
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1.9.3 Shared Facilities |
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1.9.4 Bridges |
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| 2.0 Legislation & Policy |
2.1 Current Legislation and Guidance |
2.1.1 Legislative Reference for Specific Traffic Management Measures |
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2.1.2 Key Legislative Points regarding Cycling |
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2.2 Irish Cycling Policy |
2.2.1 Smarter Travel, A Sustainable Transport Future |
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2.2.2 National Cycle Policy Framework |
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2.2.3 NTA Transport Strategy for The Greater Dublin Area (2010) |
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2.2.4 National Spatial Strategy |
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2.2.5 Regional Planning Guidelines |
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2.2.6 A Strategy for the Development of Irish Cycle Tourism |
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2.2.7 Road Safety Strategy, 2007-2012 |
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2.2.8 Policy regarding Bicycles in Quality Bus Corridors |
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2.3 Roads Signs and Markings |
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| 3.0 Planning for the Bicycle |
3.1 What is a Cycle Network |
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3.2 Components of a Network |
3.2.1 Three Level Urban Network |
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3.2.2 Connections to National Cycle Routs and Green Routes |
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3.2.3 Local Streets |
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3.3 Networks and Quality of Service |
3.3.1 Network Planning and the Needs of Cyclists |
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3.3.2 Network Planning and Importance of Directness |
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3.3.3 Quality of Service Map |
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3.4 Seven Steps to Planning a Network |
Step 1: Inventory of Existing Cycling Regime |
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Step 2: Understanding Trip Demand and the Potential for Cycling Trips |
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Step 3: Trip Assignment to the Network |
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Step 4: Trip Forecast |
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Step 5: Urban and Transport Planning |
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Step 6: Prioritising Improvements |
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Step 7: Programme, Consultation, Budgets |
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| 4.0 Designing for the Bicycle |
4.1 Tips for A Good Design |
4.1.1 Ride the Route |
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4.1.2 Sense Check |
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4.1.3 Design Envelope – Clear Design Objectives and Constraints |
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4.1.4 Cycle Design Integrated in Traffic Planning |
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4.1.5 The Need to Confer Advantage on the Bicycle |
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4.1.6 Design – a combination of elements to deliver QOS |
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4.2 Links Introduction |
4.2.1 Choice of Link Type |
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4.3 Link Types |
4.3.1 Mixed/Shared Street |
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4.3.2 Standard Cycle Lanes |
4.3.2.1 Mandatory Cycle Lane |
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4.3.2.2 Advisory Cycle Lane |
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4.3.3.3 Raised Cycle Lane |
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4.3.3 Cycling in and Beside Bus Lanes |
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4.3.4 Standard Cycle Tracks |
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4.3.5 Contra-Flow Cycle Lanes and Tracks |
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4.3.6 Cycle Trails |
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4.3.7 Cycle Ways |
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4.4 Junction Introduction |
4.4.1 Cycling Principles at Junctions |
4.4.1.1 Critical Cycling Issues at Junctions |
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4.4.1.2 Principles of Sustainable Safety |
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4.4.1.3 Understanding Bicycle Operation at Junctions |
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4.4.1.4 Meeting the Cyclist’s Need |
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4.4.1.5 Junction Capacity and Cycling |
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4.4.2 ASLs – Advance Stacking Locations |
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4.4.3 Weaving Cyclists |
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4.4.4 Junction Approaches |
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4.5 Left Turns |
4.5.1 Re-Establishing Cyclist Position On-Road |
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4.5.2 Designing for Opposing Traffic Turning Right |
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4.5.3 Left-hand Pockets and Dedicated Left-turning Lanes |
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4.5.4 Late Release Left Hand Turns |
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4.5.5 Left turning Large Vehicles |
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4.5.6 Existing Left Pockets |
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4.6 Right Turns |
4.6.1 Single Lane Approaches |
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4.6.2 Multi-Lane Approaches to Junctions |
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4.6.3 Box Turns or “Stay Left-To-Go-Right” |
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4.6.4 Jug Turns |
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4.6.5 Utilising the All Pedestrian Stage |
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4.7 Crossings |
4.7.1 Uncontrolled Crossings |
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4.7.2 Controlled Crossings |
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4.8 Roundabouts |
4.8.1 Cycle Friendly Roundabouts |
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4.8.2 Integration or Segregation and Roundabout Capacity |
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4.8.3 Geometry and Urban Roundabouts |
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4.8.4 Types of Roundabouts |
4.8.4.1 Mini Roundabouts |
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4.8.4.2 Shared Roundabouts |
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4.8.4.3 Segregated Cycle Track on Roundabouts |
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4.8.4.4 Fully Segregated Roundabouts |
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4.8.4.5 Multi-Lane Roundabouts |
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4.8.5 Improving Existing Roundabouts |
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4.8.6 Signage and Markings |
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4.8.7 Overrun Areas |
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4.9 Side Roads and T Junctions |
4.9.1 General Arrangement of Side Roads |
4.9.1.1 Single Lane Side Roads Only |
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4.9.1.2 Set Back Stop and Yield Lines |
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4.9.1.3 Tight Kerb Radius |
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4.9.1.4 Cycle Facility on Side Roads |
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4.9.2 Examples of Side Road |
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4.10 Transitions |
4.10.1 Principles of Sustainable Safety |
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4.10.2
Vertical Transitions |
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4.10.3 Horizontal Transitions |
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4.10.4 Combination Transitions |
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4.11 Design and Construction Flowchart |
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| 5.0 Getting the Detail Right |
5.1 Bus Stops |
5.1.1 Traffic Management Guidelines |
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5.1.2 Disability Act, 2005 |
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5.1.3 Conflicts |
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5.1.4 Design Checklist |
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5.1.5 Design Options for Bus Stops |
5.1.5.1 In Line Bus Stops |
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5.1.5.2 Island Bus Stops |
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5.1.5.3 Bus Stop Using Kneeling Bus Facility |
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5.2 Drainage |
5.2.1 Overview of Drainage for Cycling |
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5.2.2 Design Objective |
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5.2.3 Key Issues to be Considered |
5.2.3.1 Choice of Cycle Facility |
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5.2.3.2 Pavement and Surface Construction |
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5.2.3.3 Ironmongery |
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5.2.3.4 Surface Geometry |
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5.2.3.5 Road Markings and Coloured Surfacing |
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5.2.3.6 Segregated Cycle Facilities and Independent Drainage |
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5.2.3.7 Impacts of Hard Surfaces on Drainage Infrastructure |
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5.2.3.8 Unbound Surfaces |
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5.3 Cycling and Public Lighting |
5.3.1 Deisgn Objectives |
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5.3.2 Codes of Practice and Reference Guidelines |
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5.3.2 Key Issues to be Considered |
5.3.3.1 Road/Street Category |
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5.3.3.2 Design Speed of Cyclists |
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5.3.3.3 Locating Lighting Columns |
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5.3.3.4 Strength and Uniformity of Lighting |
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5.3.3.5 Dependence on Carriageway Lighting |
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5.3.3.6 Lighting and Safety at Isolated Locations |
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5.4 Entrances and Driveways |
5.4.1 Design Principles |
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5.4.2 Main Design Elements |
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5.4.3 Short Ramps |
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5.4.4 Frequent Entrances |
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5.5 Bicycle Parking |
5.5.1 Strategic Approach to Bicycle Parking |
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5.5.2 The Need for Different Cycle Parking Solutions |
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5.5.3 Balancing Convenience, Cost and Quality |
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5.5.4 Location Specific Characteristics |
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5.5.5 Developing and Implementing a Local Bicycle Parking Plan |
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On-street Parking as a Central Element in a Cycle Parking Plan |
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5.5.7 How much parking – Cycle Parking Guidance |
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5.5.8 Basic Requirements of Bicycle Parking Facilities |
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5.5.9 Choosing an Appropriate Design of Rack or Stand |
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5.5.10 Cycle Parking Area |
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5.5.11 More Information |
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5.6 Surface Construction Details |
Cycle Lane Construction |
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(A) Typical Cycle Track using HRA Surfacing |
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(B) Typical Cycle Track using Red Epoxy Resin or Thermoplastic Surfacing material |
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Typical Cycle Track |
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| 6.0 Maintenance |
6.1 Principles |
6.1.1 Principles of Sustainable Safety: Functionality |
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6.1.2
Meeting Cyclist’s Needs |
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6.1.3 Maintenance Oriented Design – Designing out the Problem |
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6.1.4 Common Design Problems |
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6.2 Preventative Maintenance |
6.2.1 Basic Maintenace Programme |
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6.2.2 Preventative Programmes |
6.2.2.1 Inspection |
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6.2.2.3 Logging |
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6.2.2.3 Risk Management and Resource Allocation |
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6.3 Common Maintenance Issues Affecting Cyclists |
6.3.1 Autumn Leaves |
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6.3.2 Broken Glass |
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6.3.3 Debris |
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6.3.4 Rutting and Joint Maintenance |
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6.3.5 Defective and Uneven Surfaces |
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6.3.6 Ironmongery |
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6.3.7 Ponding |
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6.3.8 Roots and Weeds |
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6.3.9 Wear and Tear Markings and Linings |
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6.3.10 Lighting |
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| 7.0 Tools and Checklists |
7.1 Mixed or Separated |
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7.2 Width Calculator |
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7.3 Quality of Service Evaluation |
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7.4 Checklist: Function / Form / Usage |
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7.5 Six Way Check |
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7.6 No room for the bicycle |
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7.7 Design and Construction flowchart |
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7.8 Junction Key Design Issues and Checklist |
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