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Local Transport Note 2/08 - Cycle Infrastructure Design
This design guide brings together and updates guidance previously available in a number of draft Local Transport Notes and other documents. Although its focus is the design of cycle infrastructure,
parts of its advice are equally appropriate to improving conditions for pedestrians.

Brighton & Hove City Council Cycling Strategy

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A current and valid document which the city council should be working with and adhering to. The Cycling Strategy was formally adopted by Committee in 2004

Brighton & Hove Local Transport Plan 2006-2011

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The Department for Transport has recognised the need to bring about a transformation in the quality of streets. MfS says that streets should not be designed just to accommodate the movement of motor vehicles. It is important that designers place a high priority on meeting the needs of pedestrians, cyclists and public transport users, so that growth in these modes of travel is encouraged.  2007

Road safety and perceived risk of cycle facilities in Copenhagen

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Excellent executive summary (in English) of the full report which says that cycle facilities do encourage more people to cycle and make them feel safer. However in reality such facilities actually reduce cyclists’ safety. April 2007

Code of Practice on consultation

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The code of practice applies to all UK public consultations by government departments and agencies, including consultations on EU directives. The six consultation criteria are:

1. Consult widely throughout the process, allowing a minimum of 12 weeks for written consultation at least once during the development of the policy.

2. Be clear about what your proposals are, who may be affected, what questions are being asked and the timescale for responses.

3. Ensure that your consultation is clear, concise and widely accessible.

4. Give feedback regarding the responses received and how the consultation process influenced the policy.

5. Monitor your department’s effectiveness at consultation, including through the use of a designated consultation co-ordinator.

6. Ensure your consultation follows better regulation best practice, including carrying out a Regulatory Impact Assessment if appropriate. These criteria must be reproduced within all consultation documents.