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EuroVelo is a project of the European Cyclists’ Federation (ECF) to develop 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 taken from the ECF brochure «EuroVelo, the European cycle route Network» (Download: www..org).

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, which forms the basis of this manual (Download: www.unece.org [search = Consolidated Resolution on Road Signs and Signals (R.E.2) 31 July 2009] or www.eurovelo.org). EuroVelo, a project of the European Cyclists’ Federation of the European a project EuroVelo, 1 3 Pantone: reflex blue Pantone: yellow cmyk: 100/80/0/0 cmyk: 0/0/100/0 RGB: 0/51/153 RGB: 255/204/0 www: 003399 www: FFCC00  elo oV 6 Eur

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In order to identify EuroVelo routes, the use of an easily recognizable EuroVelo route information panel, added to the existing signage system, should be used. This route information panel 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 (optional) 4 EuroVelo route name, eg Rivers route (optional, name can be in the local language) 5 Wording: EuroVelo (optional, confirmation of EuroVelo route status) EuroVelo, a project of the European Cyclists’ Federation of the European a project EuroVelo, 

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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. EuroVelo, a project of the European Cyclists’ Federation of the European a project EuroVelo, 12

Publishing credits

Publisher European Cyclists’ Federation

Professional assistance Käthi Diethelm, ECF; Bernhard Ensink, ECF; Philip Insall, Sustrans; Jens Erik Larsen, Foreningen Frie Fugle; Frans van Schoot, ECF

Authors 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 Philip Insall, Sustrans

Photo credits Cover: Velobüro

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

This publication is available in English only

© European Cyclists’ Federation January 2010

The ECF EuroVelo project is supported by EuroVelo, a project of the European Cyclists’ Federation of the European a project EuroVelo,