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Implementation of Cycle Superhighways

Thanks to the involvement of the state of North -, seven Cycle Superhighways are now currently in planning, under construction, or are already open to traffic. The seven projects will together realise a total length of more than 250 km within a combined investment of EUR 370 million. RS3 RADSCHNELLWEG OWL LENGTH: 36 km RS2 Löhne RADSCHNELLWEG Oeynhausen WESTMÜNSTERLAND RS1 LENGTH: 45 km RADSCHNELLWEG LENGTH: 101 km Bocholt RS stands for ‘Radschnellweg’ – Gelsen- RADSCHNELLWEG kirchen Cycle Superhighway. MITTLERES RUHRGEBIET LENGTH: 16 km Mülheim a.d. Ruhr

Düsseldorf RADSCHNELLWEG

Langenfeld NEUSS, DÜSSELDORF, Monheim LANGENFELD/MONHEIM LENGTH: 31 km Köln Cycle Superhighways

Herzogenrath Frechen Masthead in North Rhine-Westphalia Publisher: RADSCHNELLWEG KÖLN–FRECHEN RS4 LENGTH: 8 km RADSCHNELLWEG Ministry of Transport for the State of North Landesbetrieb Strassenbau Concept and design: Rhine-Westphalia Nordrhein-Westfalen EUREGIO Stadttor 1 Wildenbruchplatz 1 D-40219 Düsseldorf, D-45888 , Germany www.p3-agentur.de LENGTH: 14 km www.vm.nrw.de www.strassen.nrw.de/en/start- seite.html In cooperation with: Professional guidance:

www.planerbuero-suedstadt.de Arbeitsgemeinschaft fussgänger- und fahrrad- Regionalverband Ruhr freundlicher Städte, Gemeinden und Kreise in Kronprinzenstrasse 35 Nordrhein-Westfalen e.V. D-45128 Essen, Germany 1st edition, June 2019 Contact partner Von-der-Leyen-Platz 1 www.vm.nrw.de D-47798 , Germany Ministry of Transport Additional information about Cycle www.agfs-nrw.de/for-our-english-guests for the State of North Rhine-Westphalia Superhighways can be found at Peter London https://www.radschnellwege.nrw/en 00 49 (0) 2 11/38 43-42 72 [email protected] The benefits of cycling Markings on Cycle Superhighways Forms of guidance on Cycle Superhighways

Cycling relieves burdens on roads and the environment • Cycle Superhighways are marked with driving lane Two-way cycle path, independent guidance One-way cycle lane and is economical, healthy, and fun! lines in both directions, insofar as no verges For many people, pedelec bicycles offer a real alter- are in place. The markings will feature increased night native to cars over longer distances. That is why we are visibility in wet weather (Type II marking) in the form working hard towards the goal of building a well-esta- of a thin white line (0.12 m wide). blished and safe cycling network in North Rhine-West- • The centre lines will be the same, only with a line-gap phalia that meets the highest standards. ratio of 1:2. Bicycle streets will not be marked with centre lines. • Cycle Superhighways will be marked along their entire What are Cycle Superhighways? length in both directions with a green guiding line in order to clearly display the route. Cycle Superhighways are the highest category of cycle • Pictograms will be marked on approaches and imme- routes. They are made up of cycle paths, cycle lanes, diately after junctions. They will also be applied along and bicycle streets that are particularly wide and easy the length of the route for cycle lanes. to use. They help to direct, pool, and speed up cycle • It must be possible to feel the tactile separating lines traffic from cities and their surrounding areas. Cyclists using a white cane, and they must stand in visual arrive at their destination as quickly, easily, and safely contrast to the surroundings. ≥ 2,50 m 0,30 m 0,12 m 0,12 m ≥ 4,00 m 0,12 m 0,12 m ≥ 2,50 m 0,12 m ≥ 3,00 m 0,12 m 0,25 m Driving lane 0,25 m 0,12 m ≥ 3,00 m 0,12 m ≥ 2,50 m as possible if there are no detours, curves, or major Footpath TSL GL CL CSH GL TLB Footpath GL CSH GL TLB TLB GL CSH GL Footpath disruptions due to crossings and junctions. Two-way cycle path, adjacent to road Bicycle street Quality criteria for Cycle Superhigh- ways

The aim is to get more people on their bicycle. This would mean handling a significant volume of cycle traffic (≥ 2,000 cyclists/day) with short travel times. The following quality criteria will ensure that this is possible: • Cycle Superhighways should enable high cruising speeds. The time lost from stopping and waiting is mi- nimised, which means that an average cruising speed of at least 20 km/h should be attainable. • The width of the Cycle Superhighway must ensure that cyclists have space to travel in opposite directi- Example picture of markings on Cycle Superhighways ons and still have room to spare to be overtaken by a

third cyclist. As shown in the example picture, the border line may ≥ 2,50 m 0,30 m 0,12 m 0,12 m ≥ 4,00 m ≥ 0,75 m Driving lane Footpath ≥ 2,50 m 0,12 m ≥ 4,60 m 0,12 m ≥ 0,75 m 2,00 m ≥ 2,50 m • Bicycle traffic and pedestrians are separated by appear adjacent to a white / very light tactile separating Footpath TSL GL CL CSH SSL Footpath GL (4,00 m) GL SSL Parkstreifen Footpath 0,12 m 0,12 m CSH/Driving lane accompanying footpaths. This guarantees unimpeded line. GL TLB cycling and improves road safety. • With regards to operational and winter maintenan- One-way cycle path, adjacent to road ce, the same standards apply as on state roads. The Cycle Superhighways will follow direct routes where possible, without detours, and distanced well apart Abbreviations in the pictures from automobile traffic. G = guiding line • Quick and easy progress will be facilitated thanks to TLB = traffic lane border a surface made of asphalt or, in justified exceptions, CL = centre line unbevelled paving. CSH = Cycle Superhighway • Signposting follows the guidelines for bicycle traffic SSL = separating safety lines signposts in NRW. TSL = tactile separating lines • Cycle Superhighways are illuminated along their entire length in urban areas, and at certain points in rural areas. • Coherent design elements mean the route is easily recognisable.

≥ 2,50 m 0,30 m 0,12 m 0,12 m ≥ 0,75 m Driving lane ≥ 0,75 m 0,12 m 0,12 m 0,30 m ≥ 2,50 m Footpath TSL GL GL SSL SSL GL GL TSL Footpath ≥ 3,00 m ≥ 3,00 m CSH RSW