Appendix E Traffic Impact Assessment Report · MCU22/0038

O6      Pedestrian and cycle path                S6.1 Pedestrian and cycle path                      N/A   S6.1 not applicable
infrastructure is designed and constructed       infrastructure is designed and                            The subject development is not of a scale which
to –                                             constructed –                                             would justify the provision of dedicated shared paths.
a)    provide a stable, smooth surface,          a)     in accordance with
      including across driveways, sections              AUSTROADS;
      and joins;                                 b)     to comply with local government
b)    be easily maintained;                             design standards;
c)    a width and longitudinal gradient to       c)     to have navigational signs in
      cater for projected usage, including              accordance with Council
      nearby—                                           ‘Wayfinding’ signage
       i)        high activity                          specifications; and
       nodes; ii)                                d)     to incorporate –
        public transport; iii)                         i) kerb ramps at all
        centres;                                            intersections and designated
d)    provide clear sight-lines for safe use;               crossings;
      and                                              ii) refuge islands on all roads
e)    be free of any obstructions such as                   with median strips; and
      fences, signage and bollards.                    iii) holding rails for cyclists at the
                                                            intersection of trunk collector,
                                                            subarterial and arterial roads
                                                            that are positioned in
                                                            accordance with –
                                                            A. Australian Standard
                                                                1742.9: 2000 - Manual of
                                                                Uniform Traffic Control
                                                                Devices - Bicycle
                                                                Facilities; and
                                                            B. AUSTROADS Part 14 -
                                                                Bicycles - Section 9; and
                                                            C. AUSTROADS Part 13 –
                                                                Pedestrians.
                                                Editor’s note:
                                                All pathways are considered shared use
                                                pathways, which Cyclists can legally use, unless
                                                bicycles are specifically prohibited through signs
                                                or markings (such as in town centres).