Marlborough Walking and Cycling Strategy Appendix A: Glossary of Terms Accessible Able to be reached by any member of the community (including those with mobility, sensory or cognitive disabilities) within an acceptable amount of time, money and effort Action Plan Programme of proposed walking and cycling projects and activities Annual Plan This document sets out the levels of service and levels of funding relating to the annual plan year and discloses any variations to what is in the LTCCP. Bicycle A cycle with two wheels (see cycle). BWM The Bike Walk Marlborough group formed the basis of the Working Group for the original strategy. Cycle A vehicle designed to be propelled solely by the muscular energy of its driver(s) through pedalling. Cycle facility A facility especially constructed for cyclists, this includes on-road cycle lanes and off- road cycle paths or shared paths. Cycle lane Part of a roadway allocated specifically for cycle use but which may occasionally be used by motor vehicles for turning at intersections or driveways or manoeuvring into parking spaces. Cycle network A network of cycle routes represented on a publicly available plan. Cycle path A physically separated path for cycles to which motor vehicles do not have access, where they are shared paths walkers may also use them. Cycle route A recommended route for cyclists comprising cycle lanes, cycle paths, signposting, pavement markings or other walking and cycling facilities. Cyclist A person riding a cycle. Footpath A path for use by walkers and others (see “walker”). LTCCP Long Term Council Community Plan – A ten year planning document required for each local authority under the Local Government Act (2002) MDC Marlborough District Council Network plan Plan of existing and proposed walking and cycling facilities NZ Transport Transport agency responsible primarily for road safety, state highways and transport Agency (NZTA) funding in new Zealand since August 2008. The agency has resulted from the merger of Transit New Zealand and Land Transport New Zealand Pedestrian Any person on foot or who is using a powered wheelchair or mobility scooter or a wheeled means of conveyance propelled by human power, other than cycle. (As defined in the Pedestrian Planning and Design Guide, NZTA, 2007) RLTS MDC’s Regional Land Transport Strategy 2001-2006 Shared path A physically separated path for walkers and cyclists to which motor vehicles do not have access. Track An off-road path used by walkers and/or cyclists but not motor vehicles. Transit Transit New Zealand merged with Land Transport NZ to form the NZ Transport Agency in August 2008. Prior to the merger it was this agency responsible for New Zealand’s state highway network. Walker See “pedestrian”. In general, the term “walker” is preferred in this document. Walking The act of self-propelling along route, whether is on foot or on small wheels, or with aids. (As defined in the Pedestrian Planning and Design Guide, NZTA, 2007) Walkway An off-road path exclusively for walkers. i