Cycle Routes Act
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Art. 1 Subject matter
This Act: a. sets out the principles that the cantons and communes must observe when planning, constructing and maintaining cycle route networks; b. regulates the support that the Confederation gives to the cantons and communes for planning, constructing and maintaining cycle route networks and in informing the public about these networks; c. regulates the Confederation’s tasks in relation to cycle route networks.
Art. 2 Cycle route networks
Cycle route networks are connected and continuous travel routes for cyclists, together with the related infrastructures.
Art. 3 Cycle route networks for everyday use
1 Cycle route networks for everyday use normally run through or between populated areas. 2 They include roads, roads with cycle lanes, cycleways, cycle paths, footpaths, bicycle parking areas and similar infrastructures. 3 They provide access to and connect in particular residential areas, workplaces, schools, public transport stops, public facilities, shops, leisure and sports facilities and cycle route networks for leisure.
Art. 4 Cycle route networks for leisure
1 Cycle route networks for leisure are primarily used for recreational purposes and are normally located outside the populated areas. 2 They include roads, cycle paths, footpaths, signposted cycle tour routes, mountain bike paths and similar infrastructures. 3 They provide access to and connect in particular areas and countryside suitable for recreational purposes, sights, public transport sights, leisure facilities and tourist facilities.