A map and guide to Advice for cyclists Do you know the road signs? cycling in Southampton Many potential cyclists are discouraged from using a bike Information from Southampton City Council on because of the perceived danger. The following points where to cycle, safety and bike security should help make your cycling experience a safer one. By using the City Bike Guide you can plan a reduced taxi trafficked road or even a traffic free route. Read the Highway Code and follow its instructions. Cyclists sharing with buses and taxis Segregated pedal What will you use a bike for - everyday transport, cycle and pedestrian commuting or leisure? Discuss your requirements with a route (please keep Bike guide local bike shop and take time to ensure that you get the Children are special to the correct side) taxi Southampton by Bike correct frame size. Keep your bike in sound working Bike Security order, paying particular attention to the condition of The City Council is developing an integrated transport Children should undertake a recognised cycle training course Always lock your bike when you leave it, even if only for a brakes, steering, tyres and lights. system and cycling is a key component in encouraging (see below). Rear child seats must offer head support and minute. A good quality D-shaped shackle lock is better Start of pedal cycle and bus lane more sustainable ways of traveling. not allow children to get their feet near the wheels. Link than a padlock or chain. If possible lock your bike by the Please ride defensively and be alert for safety hazards at bikes, which fit to the rear of an adult's bike, are suitable for frame and wheels to a bike stand or other suitably robust all times. Cyclists must remain observant, looking out for Substantial investment is underway in the City's cycle children aged from four to nine. Encourage your child to look street furniture and leave it where it is highly visible. other road users and carefully checking behind before network and facilities. This is being progressed with key after their bike and set a good example by riding sensibly. Remember to remove any 'quick release' items before making any manoeuvre. Never ride more than two partner organisations, interested groups and individuals leaving your bike. abreast and stay in single file on busy roads. Unsegregated pedal cycle via the Southampton Cycle Forum. Vehicle-mounted cycle racks / carriers and pedestrian route It is worth getting the best lock you can afford. Look on (Cyclists give way Plan your journey in advance making best use of the cycle Only This leaflet shows the location of cycle routes and Carefully consider the best type of carrier for your vehicle and packaging for products that have been tested against attack to pedestrians) routes and facilities shown on the Map. Try to avoid Pedal cycles and buses only crossing facilities in the City with links to adjoining areas. seek advice from an appropriate retailer or the manufacturer. and are resistant against a determined thief for five potentially dangerous locations such as roundabouts and (Cyclists are permitted to use bus Ensure that the carrier is fitted correctly and your bikes are minutes. lanes in Southampton except the slip roads. If this is not possible, and you are unsure properly secured. Please drive with care as your vehicle may right turn from Bitterne Road about using certain sections of the highway, get off and into Lances Hill) well handle differently when carrying bikes. It is a legal 'Property Marking' your bike can act as a deterrent to Why Cycle push. requirement that your number plate and lights are clearly thieves and will help the police get it back to you: local Cycling is good for your health, helps protect our visible. If necessary use a lighting board / number plate. What do I need? cycle dealers and the police are able to 'Property Mark' CYCLE LANE environment and is a relatively inexpensive way of your bike. They will give you a 'Recorded Cycle' form so getting around the City compared to the private Training Courses that you can note details (make / model, colour) of your It is a legal requirement that you have approved front / Route to be used by pedal motorcar. bike - it is useful to take a photograph as well. cycles only rear lights and a red rear reflector fitted to your bike if Southampton City Council offers cyclists the following LOOK RIGHT you plan to cycle at night, or when visibility is poor. Cycling can increase your strength, stamina and level of training opportunities: A number of companies offer security marking linked to a Consider using more than one rear light when riding at Warning pedestrians of aerobic fitness, dramatically lowering the risk of • Basic training for children over the age of ten computer database. Make sure that the company you use cycle route night. Fluorescent and reflective clothing and accessories coronary heart disease and strokes. A number of clinical • Advanced training for Secondary School pupils follows the National Cycling Forum's code of practice for could save your life. studies have shown that regular cyclists enjoy fitness • Adult confidence building sessions the security marking and registration of bikes. For advice levels equivalent to those of individuals many years • Family cycling. please contact: younger! Head injuries are the most common type of serious injury that cyclists suffer. A cycle helmet is a sensible investment Additionally, there are off-road public practice sites at Riverside Contra-flow pedal cycle lane Using your bike is not just good for you - it benefits the and could prevent serious injury in the event of an Park, and The Common where parents can take young children environment as well. Cycling is quiet and pollution free. accident. Choose a good quality helmet that conforms to to help them learn basic control and riding skills. 0845 045 4545 More than 70% of all journeys made in the UK are less British Standards or equivalent. Take time to ensure that Public Library than eight kilometres (five miles) and about half are it is comfortable and adjusted to fit correctly. For more information and advice please contact Council Offices Except under three and a quarter kilometres (two miles). With Southampton City Council’s, Road Safety Office 023 8083 3240 Pedestrian and No through road except practice, most people could easily ride these distances. Email: [email protected] pedal cycle route for pedal cycles Designed, printed & produced by Southampton City Council 11.08.21236 Council City Southampton by produced & printed Designed, Version 3 Version Puffin Crossing www.southampton.gov.uk Signals and Crossings • Cyclists must wait until all pedestrians have cleared the The National Cycle Network 2 Advanced Stop Lines (ASL’s) crossing. Sustrans is an independent Charity. They are co-ordinating • Advanced stop lines are green or red coloured areas at • Always dismount when using a Puffin crossing to move the construction of the National Cycle Network (NCN), National cycle route the front of traffic light junctions, usually with a cycle safely across the road. which will eventually comprise around 16,000 kilometres lane leading up to them. • The red man / green man indicator is positioned above (10,000 miles) of safe, attractive and high quality routes for No cycling Carriageway • Cyclists can take a highly visible position at busy the push button cyclists. More than 8,000 kilometres (5,000 miles) are now (cycling prohibited) Markings junctions, in clear view of other road users. • When the green man is illuminated, it is safe to start to open for use throughout the UK. • The lane and ASL can help cyclists get to the front of the cross the road. There may also be a bleeping sound to queue, giving them a head start and making it easier assist the visually impaired The NCN runs throughout urban areas and provides and safer to cycle. valuable routes into the countryside. Safe links are Toucan Crossing provided to schools, workplaces, shops and railway How to use Advanced Stop Lines • A Toucan crossing is provided for cyclists and pedestrians 023 8083 2366 8083 023 stations. The network when completed will pass within just and is associated with a cycleway. • If the lights are red, proceed (with care) past the first over three kilometres (two miles) of half the country's End of path for cyclists. and guide in this format please contact contact please format this in guide and Cycle route ahead stop line • A green cycle indicator is provided alongside the green population. Two NCN routes go through the City: (Return to road. It is illegal to ride on a footway) If you have difficulty reading the map map the reading difficulty have you If • Wait behind the ASL in the man, which can be mounted either on the far side of the 'reservoir' area until the traffic CYCLES crossing like a Pelican, or on the nearside like a Puffin NCN Route 2 (South Coast Cycle Route) WHEN RED LIGHT SHOWS • Toucan crossings have a green bike symbol as well as the lights change to green. WAIT HERE • If the lights are green on green person symbol used for pedestrians. The route runs from Bournemouth and the New Forest Cycling England Cycling approach, do not under / • Cyclists can use Toucan crossings but please remember through the City and onto Portsmouth. From Town Quay, Sustrans MOTOR VEHICLES that pedestrians use them as well - keep your speed overtake other vehicles, drop WHEN RED the route runs across the Itchen Bridge and into Woolston Southampton City Primary Care Trust Care Primary City Southampton LIGHT SHOWS down and take care.