Strategy behind the Standard
This page is designed to highlight exemplary design which has been used in Essex. The best design often goes unnoticed as it blends well with the surroundings and is logical, following a rider’s natural thought processes. These designs are chosen and displayed so that the design can be used for reference for any future designs. All of these designs also come with a description explaining the exemplary features of the design, and a link to a map for google street view, to inspect the area and the design with more detail.
All of the examples fit one, or multiple, of the six core design outcomes highlighted in the London Cycling Design Standards, as listed below:
- Safety
- Directness
- Comfort
- Coherence
- Attractiveness
- Adaptability
Good Design Examples:
Best Practice Guidance to be used by Essex Highways.
DfT’s Gear Change – A bold vision for Cycling and Walking (page 21)
How the Standard should be applied
If you have find good design that you think should be added to this section, please send description with photograph to sgh.routes@essex.gov.uk , who will notify you should the application be successful.
All applicants for entries in the good design section will be rewarded with a pat on the back from the Cycling Strategy Leader.