Refer to the Standards section of this website for detailed road and traffic engineering guidelines, drawings and related standards for materials and structural engineering.
Austroads AP-11.14/99 : Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice Part 14: Bicycles
This publication provides guidelines for road authorities, engineers, planners and designers involved in the planning and construction of cycling facilities.
Provision for Path Users - Guidelines (15 page PDF 225 KB)
This set of guidelines has been prepared to provide guidance for personnel engaged in roadworks in built-up areas. It is applicable to both short-term and long-term works on all types of urban roads other than freeways. It should be used primarily as a field reference guide.
Cycling facilities in Western Australia are designed using the Austroads Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice Part 14: Bicycles (AP-11.14/99) and Main Roads guidelines. Austroads Part 14 is a nationally recognised publication that covers the 'big picture' for cycling. It provides a guide to land use and cycling planning for road authorities. Main Roads guidelines provide detailed information about standard procedures and are available from the list below.
Policy for Cycling Infrastructure (11 page PDF 87KB) Policy for Installation of Bicycle Pavement Symbols on Carriageways (10 page PDF 57KB) Guidelines for Assessing Cycling Level of Service (10 page PDF 135 KB)
Guidelines on Pedestrian Crossing Slip Lanes (13 page PDF 164 KB) Guidelines on Pedestrian Crossing Facilities at Signalised Intersections (2 page PDF 10 KB)For related information, refer to the Audible Tactile Devices page. Guidelines for Assessing Pedestrian Level of Service (9 page PDF 115 KB)