Maps can make a bicycle journey safer and more enjoyable by helping to choose a smarter route. An increasing number of maps are available, specifically designed to assist bicycle riders find bicycle paths, on road bicycle lanes and public transport links.
09th Apr 2013
This Wiki, titled Bicycle Facilities in Holland, provides a useful case study and provides insights into infrastructure planning and traffic engineering to support cycling in the Netherlands. This wiki was created by students at Northeastern University and Portland State University based on a summer program to investigate the urban environment of the Netherlands in 2011.
15th Oct 2012
In October 2012 VicRoads released an online map of the Melbourne Principal Bicycle Network (PBN). The PBN makes use of many local roads and off-road paths, as well as State arterial roads. New bicycle facilities on the PBN are designed with the principle of increasing separation between cyclists and motorists, and giving priority to cyclists at key intersections.
31st Aug 2012
In July 2012 Google added Directions by Bike to their Australian map. In August 2012 Google announced that they had added turn-by-turn directions and voice-guided biking navigation to mobile devices with Google Maps for Android.
16th Aug 2012
In July 2012 the NSW Government launched a beta version of an on-line interactive map of the existing bicycle infrastructure in NSW. The tool allows users to locate types of cycling infrastructure across the State.
18th May 2012
This research report by Henrietta Sherwin and Caroline Bartle was published in May 2012. The research project, undertaken for Bristol City Council, explored the views of focus group participants on the ‘usability’ of four different styles of map. The results highlighted the difficulty of classifying cycle routes in a meaningful way for different potential user groups. Before any map is produced, the specified users and its intended purpose must be clarified.
10th Apr 2012
Walking and cycling catchment maps are important tools in promoting behaviour change towards sustainable and active forms of travel. In late 2010 Plan B, La Trobe University Student Planners‘ Association, produced 'Zone B', a walking, cycling and public transport catchment map resource for the city of Bendigo, Victoria. The resource adds context to conventional sustainable and active catchment mapping through community participation, local experience and knowledge. This paper, which reviews the project, was published in 2012 in the Proceedings of the Fourth Australian Cycling Conference.
23rd Jan 2012
The South Australian Government has produced 14 cycling maps covering the Adelaide metropolitan area from Gawler in the north to Willunga in the south and from the coast to the hills. Bikedirect is a network of bicycle routes across the Adelaide metropolitan area that was developed to encourage cycling. The Bikedirect maps provide options for people with different needs and abilities and show main roads, bicycle lanes, local streets and off-road paths.
23rd Jan 2012
In November 2011 the website Enbicipormadrid.es released a complete map of low-traffic zones in Madrid. The map is the product of a year of research and development and contributes to making the city more accessible by bicycle.
14th Sep 2011
In September 2011 Auckland Transport issued a new Central Auckland cycle map. The map includes new cycle infrastructure completed since 2008. Auckland Transport has five cycle maps which will all be updated.
16th Aug 2011
The City of Sydney have produced a suite of maps for city bicyclists. The maps and ride guide are freely available and distributed via cafes and retailers throughout the CBD and inner suburbs.
01st Aug 2011
The WA Department of Transport has published online the Perth Bike Map Series and recommended ride guides for Perth and regional WA with a special section of Mountain Bike trail maps.
12th Jul 2011
The Edinburgh Innertube Cycleways Map was launched in February 2011 and by the start of June, 25,000 copies had been distributed and as many copies again downloaded. The design is inspired by the London Underground and charts Edinburgh's cycleways in a clear, easy-to use map.
24th Sep 2010
Bike riding in Victoria is a compact set of maps covering six Victorian bike rides. Suitable for all riders, these detailed maps outline the magnificent network of paths, cafes, picnic areas and tourist destinations that Victoria has to offer. The maps are sold by Bicycle Network Victoria and were mapped by Explore Australia.
24th Sep 2010
The Department of Transport manages and maintains a network of cycle paths across the Northern Territory. Their website has links to cycling maps for Darwin, Palmerston, Katherine, Tennant Creek and Alice Springs.
24th Sep 2010
Darwin City Council, in conjunction with the Department of Planning and Infrastructure and the City of Palmerston, publishes a Cycle Map for Darwin/Palmerston. The Making Tracks map shows the location of bicycle paths along with recreational facilities and activities.
24th Sep 2010
This online map is an initiative of the ACT Planning & Land Authority and was developed as part of the ACT's Sustainable Transport Plan.
24th Sep 2010
The Darebin City Council, Discover Darebin Map, highlights green travel options in the City of Darebin in Victoria.
24th Sep 2010
The online Cycle Instead Journey Planner generates cycling routes using Adelaide's Bikedirect network of main roads, bike lanes, local streets, off-road paths and some unsealed paths. This interactive tool allows you to choose a variety of options that take into consideration fitness and confidence levels, road conditions and speed of travel.
24th Sep 2010
The Sydney Green Map project is a NSW Government multi-agency initiative which aims to provide a single access point to the nature-based recreational areas and activities which are available to everyone in NSW.
24th Sep 2010
OpenStreetMap is a free editable map of the world. The cycle map layer shows marked cycle routes, roads with cycle lanes and bicycle parking (in addition to all the data from the base map.)
24th Sep 2010
The San Francisco Bike Map & Walking Guide shows existing bike routes, paths, and bike lanes, and indicates the grade of a street so you can avoid the steep hills. The map is published by the San Francisco Bicycle Coalition. Their website has links to maps of the surrounding areas and their online route finder BikeMapper.
24th Sep 2010
The Inner Melbourne TravelSmart Map was re-released in August 2011. TravelSmart maps are based on a traditional Melway map base; however, the colours are altered to highlight walking, cycling and public transport routes above the arterial road network and other car-based information. Information panels are tailored to the local area and cover subjects such as walking clubs, bicycle user groups, public transport ticketing information and special events.
24th Sep 2010
In Oct 2010 Google Maps added a 'Bike There' feature for 150 American cities. This video shows how the system works and the link provides further information about the initial and ongoing development of the tool.
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