Newcastle Cycling Strategy and Action Plan March 2012
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Newcastle Cycling Strategy and Action Plan March 2012 Published by: The City of Newcastle 282 King St, Newcastle Phone: 02 4974 2000 (Main switchboard) Post: PO Box 489 NEWCASTLE NSW 2300 Fax: 02 4974 2222 E-mail: [email protected] Web: www.newcastle.nsw.gov.au Disclaimer Although great care has been taken in the preparation of these documents/maps, the City of Newcastle makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, adequacy, currency, reliability or completeness of any information contained in them. Assessing accuracy and reliability of information is the responsibility of the user. All documents/maps are subject to change without notice and the City of Newcastle is under no obligation to update the information contained herein. The City of Newcastle accepts no responsibility for any misprints, errors, omissions or inaccuracies in these documents/maps or for loss or damages resulting from reliance on any information provided. © 2012 The City of Newcastle Contents Abbreviations .................................................................................................. iii Glossary.......................................................................................................... iv Executive Summary ....................................................................................... vii 1. Introduction..............................................................................................1 2. Cycling in Newcastle - Context................................................................2 2.1 Snapshot .................................................................................................................. 2 2.2 Benefits of Cycling.................................................................................................... 2 2.3 Bicycle Usage........................................................................................................... 3 2.4 Safety and Crashes................................................................................................ 10 2.5 Federal, State and Local Framework..................................................................... 11 2.6 Partnerships and Links........................................................................................... 15 3. Strategic Directions and Actions - Overview..........................................16 3.1 Encouraging Cycling .............................................................................................. 16 3.2 Objectives............................................................................................................... 17 3.3 Targets ................................................................................................................... 17 4. Bicycle Network and Infrastructure........................................................19 4.1 Bicycle Network...................................................................................................... 19 4.2 Route Design.......................................................................................................... 23 4.3 Route Signage........................................................................................................ 36 4.4 Bike Parking ........................................................................................................... 37 4.5 Maintenance........................................................................................................... 37 5. Promotion and Education ......................................................................41 5.1 Promotion ............................................................................................................... 41 5.2 Education ............................................................................................................... 42 6. Leadership and Advocacy .....................................................................45 6.1 Leadership.............................................................................................................. 45 6.2 Advocacy................................................................................................................ 45 7. Planning for Active Transport ................................................................48 8. Monitoring and Review ..........................................................................52 9. Implementation and Funding .................................................................56 9.1 Implementation....................................................................................................... 56 9.2 Funding .................................................................................................................. 58 Appendices Appendix 1 - Cycling Framework Appendix 2 - Bike Routes Appendix 3 - Route Maps Appendix 4 - Works Program Appendix 5 - Route Treatments References Newcastle Cycling Strategy and Action Plan i Tables Table 1: Mode share of trips for residents of Newcastle SSD LGAs, HTS 2009 Table 2: Trip distance by mode for residents of Newcastle LGA, average weekday Table 3: Trip distance by mode for residents of Newcastle LGA, average weekend day Table 4: Average trip distance by mode for residents of Newcastle LGA and the Newcastle SSD, average weekday and average weekend day Table 5: Method of Travel to Work by Sex Table 6: Categories of cyclists and their characteristics Table 7: Shared path widths Table 8: Exclusive bicycle lane dimensions in urban areas Table 9: Wide kerbside lane dimensions Table 10: Bicycle parking types Figures Figure 1: Comparison of journey to work trips made by bike only in various Australian cities Figure 2: Integrated Planning and Reporting Framework Figure 3: Separation of bicycles and motor vehicles according to traffic speed and volume Figure 4: The City of Newcastle Organisation Chart Newcastle Cycling Strategy and Action Plan ii Abbreviations ARR Australian Road Rules ARTC Australian Rail Track Corporation BTS Bureau of Transport Statistics BUG Bicycle User Group CES Commercial Enterprise Services (CofN) CofN The City of Newcastle CSCCS Customer Service, Communication and Consultation Services (CofN) CWP Cycling Working Party DBS Development and Building Services (CofN) DCP Development Control Plan DIPNR Department of Infrastructure, Planning and Natural Resources ECCS Environment and Climate Change Services (CofN) ELT Executive Leadership Team (CofN) HNEH Hunter New England Health HRS Human Resource Services (CofN) HTS Household Travel Survey IMS Infrastructure Management Services (CofN) LATM Local Area Traffic Management LEP Local Environmental Plan LGA Local Government Area LHCTG Lower Hunter Councils Transport Group LHTG Lower Hunter Transport Guide NCC Newcastle City Council NCM Newcastle Cycleways Movement NDCP Newcastle Development Control Plan NPWS NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service OHS Occupational Health and Safety PAMP Pedestrian Access and Mobility Plan PCAL Premier’s Council for Active Living PRS Parks and Recreation Services (CofN) RAMS Roads and Asset Maintenance Services (CofN) RMS Roads and Maritime Services RTA Roads and Traffic Authority SD Statistical Division SLA Statistical Local Area SPFMS Strategic Property and Fleet Management Services (CofN) SPS Strategic Planning Services (CofN) SSD Statistical Subdivision TAFE Technical and Further Education TEDS Tourism and Economic Development Services (CofN) TfNSW Transport for NSW UoN University of Newcastle Newcastle Cycling Strategy and Action Plan iii Glossary Arterial road – a road that predominantly carries through traffic from one region to another, forming principal avenues of travel for traffic movements. Bicycle – a vehicle with two or more wheels that is built to be propelled by human power through a belt, chain or gears (whether or not it has an auxiliary motor). For the purposes of this document, ‘bike’ and ‘bicycle’ mean the same thing. Bicycle facility – a public facility especially constructed for bicycle traffic. This term has broad use and can refer to any part of a bicycle route, bicycle path, bicycle lane, associated signage or parking equipment. Bicycle lane – is a marked lane, or the part of a marked lane beginning at a bicycle lane sign applying to the lane; and ending at the nearest of the following: (a) and end bicycle lane sign applying to the lane (b) an intersection (unless the lane is at the unbroken side of the continuing road at a T-intersection or continued across the intersection by broken lines) or (c) if the road ends at a dead end – the end of the road. Bicycle rider – (for the purposes of this document) a person who is riding a bicycle. Other words used in this document (cyclist, rider, bike rider) mean the same thing. The Australian Road Rules also define rider as a motorcycle rider or the driver of an animal drawn vehicle but these definitions do not apply within this document. Bicycle route – any marked lane which forms part of a bicycle network. The route may utilise different types of bicycle facilities and may be on road (bicycle lanes and bicycle shoulder lanes), or off road (bicycle paths, separated paths and shared paths) in the road related area paralleling roads or through parks and reserves. Bicycle symbol – means a symbol consisting of a picture of a bicycle. Bus lane – is a marked lane, or the part of a marked lane, beginning at a bus lane sign and ending at an end bus lane sign. Bus lanes may be used by bicycle riders unless they are signed ‘Buses Only’. Carriageway – a term no longer used within the Australian