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EuroVelo, the European cycle route network

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EuroVelo is a network of high-quality cycle routes linking all countries in . It can be used by long-distance cycle tourists, as well as by local people making daily journeys. More information can be found on the offical EuroVelo websites: www..org (for professionals working on developing the routes) and www.eurovelo.com (for people interested in cycling the routes).

Signing of EuroVelo cycle routes The effective promotion of cycling tourism in Europe requires routes to be signed in a manner that can be understood by international and national users, in order to ensure the safe conduct of cyclists in traffic. It is thus essential that the signing of cycle routes is consistent and clearly recognizable.

The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) in cooperation with the ECF has therefore produced a recommendation for the signing of EuroVelo routes. The

recommendation is included in the Consolidated resolution on road signs and signals (R.E.2) and forms the basis of this manual.

The Consolidated resolution on road signs and signals (R.E.2) can be viewed on the UNECE‘s website: www.unece.org EuroVelo, Signing of EuroVelo cycle routes Signing of EuroVelo EuroVelo,

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In order to identify EuroVelo routes, an easily recognizable EuroVelo route information panel, added to the existing signage system, should be used. This route information pa- nel is a signing element already widely used in a number of European countries to sign cycle routes. It comprises the following components:

1 Background (colour, Council of Europe blue): displays a European aspect 2 Route number (colour, white): essential for quick route identification 3 Council of Europe stars (colour, yellow): displays a European aspect

4 EuroVelo route name (optional, name can be in the local language) 5 EuroVelo network name: EuroVelo or EuroVelo.com (optional, confirmation of EuroVelo route status) EuroVelo, Signing of EuroVelo cycle routes Signing of EuroVelo EuroVelo,

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First priority: Full version with network name The network name can be either «EuroVelo» or «EuroVelo.com» 8% 70% 100% EuroVelo.com 9% 7% 6%

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Frame version for combined usage. The three priorities for the route information panels (shown on pages 6, 7 and 8) are applicable for the frame version as well.

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The route information panel should be integrated into route signs in the same manner as other route information panels and according to national or regional standards. There is normally no need to change the country-specific design of cycle signage (colour, sha- pe, etc.) for the incorporation of this panel.

It is possible to combine EuroVelo information with other route information using the frame version. This version could be used as an interim solution on existing route signs where space for an additional panel is lacking.

Countries which have not made provision within their existing cycle signage system for the addition of route information panels, should incorporate the design elements illus- trated here into their existing system.

Designs for new route signs that incorporate EuroVelo route information panels should be submitted to the ECF for approval before they are installed on the ground. Only the options for the route information panels included in this manual can be used.

Care should be taken in ensuring that good quality materials are used for route signs and also that ongoing maintenance is taken into account.

For further guidance on the use of signs please consult EuroVelo, Guidance on the route development process, which is part of the ECF EuroVelo publication series. EuroVelo, Signing of EuroVelo cycle routes Signing of EuroVelo EuroVelo,

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Publishing credits ECF EuroVelo publication series

Publisher This publication is part of the ECF EuroVelo publi- European Cyclists’ Federation cation series. It should be read in conjunction with following publications (additional guidelines will Professional assistance follow over time): Käthi Diethelm, ECF Bernhard Ensink, ECF EuroVelo, the European cycle route network Philip Insall, Insall & Co EuroVelo, the European cycle route network, Jens Erik Larsen, Foreningen Frie Fugle Development Strategy 2012-2020 Daniel Mourek, Nadace Partnerství EuroVelo, National Coordination Centres, William Nederpelt, ECF guidance on application process Frans van Schoot, ECF EuroVelo, Corporate design, guidance for partners Camille Thomé, Départements et Régions Cyclables EuroVelo, Web guidance EuroVelo, Guidance on usage monitoring Authors EuroVelo, European Certification Standard Manual Velobüro, Markus Capirone and Lukas Stadtherr, CH-4600 Olten

Design Velobüro, Markus Capirone, CH-4600 Olten

Translations English Texts & Translations, CH-3800 Interlaken, support by Insall & Co,

Photo credits Cover: Velobüro

Distribution, information, additional documents European Cyclists’ Federation, Brussels, [email protected], www.ecf.com

This publication is available in English only

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