AS 1742.9-2000 pdf free download.Manual Of Uniform Traffic Control Devices – Part 9:Bicycle Facilities.
This Standard specifies requirements for the signs, pavement markings and other devices to be applied to bicycle facilities both on the road and on paths separate from the road, either for the exclusive use of bicycles or joint use with other users. The Standard includes recommendations for guide signs and other navigational information for cyclists.
NOTE: This Standard does nOt include signs indicating parking facilities for bicycles. Reference should be made to AS 2890.3.
1.2 OBJECTIVE
The objective of this Standard is to provide road and local authorities with a uniform set of devices to control and promote the safe use of bicycle facilities on roads and on paths separate from the road.
1.4 DEFINITIONS
For the purposes of the Standard, the definitions below apply.
1.4.1 Exclusive bicycle lane
A lane on a road set aside for the exclusive use of bicycle traffic either full-time or part-time.
1.4.2 Exclusive bicycle path
A path set aside for the exclusive use of bicycle traffic.
1.4.3 Footpath
A path for use by pedestrians and certain bicycle traffic, the latter subject to traffic regulations.
1.4.4 Joint-use path
A shared path or a separated path.
1.4.5 Path
Any route intended for use by pedestrians or bicycle traffic or both which is not part of a road and which may or may not he adjacent to a road.AS 1742.9-2000 pdf free download.