The advantages of developing cycling facilities both for leisures purposes and for everyday travel no longer have to be demonstrated. This is a translation of the french handbook. It is aimed at helping local decision-makers ands their technical staff design cycling facilities that provide maximum convenience and safety for future users in towns as well as in rural areas.
This guide based on knowledge of several local authorities deals with the french current legal and regulatory context, describes various facilities that can be part of a cycleway like crossroads layout and signposting. We also give important place to cycle parking and to various actions to help combine cycling and public transport.