Recommended Practice for the Design and Layout of Cycle Tracks 1962 Edition
IRC 11:1962 outlines best practices for planning and designing cycle tracks in India, focusing on their necessity, classification, geometric parameters, and safety measures. This code assists engineers and urban planners in developing cycle paths that promote cyclist protection, comfort, and smooth traffic movement, whether alongside roadways or as standalone routes. It includes specifications related to lane widths, slopes, curvature, clearances, and considerations for bridges and pedestrian crossings.
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IRC 11:1962 outlines best practices for planning and designing cycle tracks in India, focusing on their necessity, classification, geometric parameters, and safety measures. This code assists engineers and urban planners in developing cycle paths that promote cyclist protection, comfort, and smooth traffic movement, whether alongside roadways or as standalone routes. It includes specifications related to lane widths, slopes, curvature, clearances, and considerations for bridges and pedestrian crossings.
Audience
Who Uses This Standard
Civil engineering professionals
Transportation and mobility planners
Highway design specialists
Urban infrastructure planners
Traffic safety experts
Local government officials
Road building contractors
Contents
Key Topics Covered
✓Cycle track classification systems
✓Rationale and capacity assessment for cycle tracks
✓Design of horizontal and vertical curves
✓Gradient constraints and maximum slope lengths
✓Visibility distance standards
✓Specifications for lane and pavement widths
✓Standards for clearance and vertical space
✓Design principles for cycle tracks on bridges
✓Separation techniques from main carriageways and roadside verges
✓Markings and safety protocols at road intersections
✓Quality of riding surface and lighting requirements
✓Varieties of cycle tracks including adjacent, elevated, and independent types
Structure
Table of Contents
1Overview
2Scope of Application
3Terminology and Definitions
4Justification and Capacity Analysis for Cycle Tracks
5Classification of Cycle Track Types
6Design of Horizontal Curves
7Design of Vertical Curves
8Gradient Design Criteria
9Sight Distance Requirements
10Lane Width Specifications
11Pavement Width Determination
12Clearance and Headroom Standards
13Design Guidelines for Cycle Tracks on Bridges
14General Design Considerations
15Design of Road Crossings for Cycle Tracks
16Surface Quality and Illumination
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