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To ensure that cycle superhighways in the capital region meet the five quality goals and maintain a high quality and coherence across municipalities, the following section contains a series of principles and recommendations for the design and route course of cycle superhighways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Principles for path and route course<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Separation from motorized traffic <\/i><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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On a cycle superhighway, there should always be separation between bicycle traffic and other motorized traffic.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Separation from pedestrians <\/i><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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On a cycle superhighway, there should always be separation between the cycle path and the area for pedestrians. It is, therefore, not recommended to place a cycle superhighway on a shared multi-use path.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Opportunity for overtaking <\/i><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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On a cycle superhighway, it should be possible to maintain one’s own pace over longer stretches regardless of the type of bicycle. Therefore, cycle superhighways should be sufficiently wide to accommodate all types of bicycles and allow for overtaking.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Width in relation to the number of cyclists – now and in the future <\/i><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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The width of cycle superhighways should consider both the current volume of cyclists and the expected increase in bicycle traffic when constructing a cycle superhighway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Below, you can read about recommendations for the design and construction of paths and routes on cycle superhighways. Click on the individual themes or scroll further to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Types of cycle paths<\/h1>\n\n\n\n


The recommended standards for cycle superhighways depend on the context. For example, the required width for a particular type of cycle path follows the expected volume of cyclists on the given stretch. To find the recommended minimum width, the expected peak hour traffic for cyclists in one direction is used. The peak hour traffic can be read in bicycle traffic counts in Mastra<\/a> (requires login).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Path type \/ Estimated peak hour traffic <\/strong><\/td>0-200 cyclists<\/strong><\/td>200-1,500 cyclists<\/strong><\/td>Over 1,500 cyclists<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Bidirectional cycle paths<\/strong><\/td>2.5-3.0 m*<\/td>3.0-4.0 m<\/td>min. 4.0 m<\/td><\/tr>
Unidirectional cycle paths<\/strong><\/td>2.25-2.5 m<\/td>2.5-3.0 m<\/td>min. 3.0-3.5 m<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

Recommended path widths for bidirectional and unidirectional cycle paths for different expected traffic volumes.
*For paths along roads, bidirectional cycle paths in urban areas should be a minimum of 2.5 m wide, while bidirectional shared paths in urban areas should be a minimum of 3.0 m wide. If the path is bordered by guardrails, curbs, or similar fixed objects, there should also be an additional width of at least 0.3 m1<\/a><\/sup>Transportministeriet: Cirkul\u00e6re om etablering af dobbeltrettede cykelstier langs vej, (CIR nr 95 af 06\/07\/1984). Link<\/a>. <\/span>. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Recommendations for using bicycle counts to define the width of the path<\/strong><\/strong> <\/i><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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It is recommended that the latest – preferably no more than 5 years old – bicycle counts should be used to determine the width. If more recent counts of bicycle traffic are not available, cyclists should be counted along the stretch prior to planning the cycle superhighway.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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The following describes the different types of cycle paths recommended for cycle superhighways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bidirectional cycle paths in their own course can provide a safe, comfortable, and calm cycling experience, as cyclists often ride with ample distance from motorized traffic. Therefore, it can be a good idea to plan cycle superhighways as bidirectional cycle paths in their own course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following is recommended for cycle superhighways on bidirectional cycle paths in own course:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Adequate width in relation to current and future bicycle traffic <\/i><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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On cycle superhighways, it is important that the bidirectional cycle path in its own course is wide enough to accommodate both an oncoming cyclist and an overtaking cyclist. In practice, this means there should be room for a minimum of three cyclists side by side. Therefore, it is recommended that the width is at least 3.0 meters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For lower traffic volumes on the cycle path (under 200 cyclists per direction during peak hours), there is usually enough space for overtaking on a 2.5-meter-wide bidirectional cycle path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Path type \/ Estimated peak hour traffic<\/strong><\/td>0-200 cyclists<\/strong><\/td>200-1,500 cyclists<\/strong><\/td>Over 1,500 cyclists<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Bidirectional cycle path in own course<\/strong><\/td>2.5-3.0 meter<\/td>3.0-4.0 meter<\/td>Min. 4.0 meter<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

Recommended widths for bidirectional cycle paths in own course at different estimated peak hour traffic <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Separation between pedestrians and cyclists <\/i><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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On cycle superhighways, it is important to create a designated and separate area for pedestrians alongside the bidirectional cycle path to avoid potential conflicts between cyclists and pedestrians. This can be done, for example, with changes in elevation, curb strips, changes in pavement, or markings. Physical separation between pedestrians and cyclists also contributes to the perceived safety for both cyclists and pedestrians, as it prevents confusion about who should be where. Shared multi-use paths are not recommended on cycle superhighways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A cycle superhighway with a designated and separated area for walking. Photo: Pablo Celis.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n

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Cross section example of bidirectional cycle path with separated area for walking and separation of cyclists and pedestrians.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>