Work category 124: Cycle path maintenance

Introduction

This work category A type of activity – not confined to a particular activity class, e.g. new roads (work category 323) appears in:

* activity class 12 – local road improvements
* activity class 13 – state highways improvements provides for the operation, maintenance and renewal of the pavement The road structure that is constructed on the subgrade and supports the traffic loading. and facilities associated with cycle paths, including the operation of associated lighting.

Qualifying activities

Examples of qualifying activities include, but may not be limited to:

• cycle and combined walk-cycle paths and facilities, provided the facilities are consistent with a relevant cycling or walking and cycling strategy or plan

Other potential activities that are not in the above list should be discussed with the Transport Agency for eligibility.

Exclusions

This work category A type of activity – not confined to a particular activity class, e.g. new roads (work category 323) appears in:

* activity class 12 – local road improvements
* activity class 13 – state highways improvements excludes:

• cycle paths and facilities used for purely recreational purposes – these are not eligible for funding assistance,
• pedestrian only walk paths and facilities - these are not eligible for funding assistance, and
• construction/implementation of new cycle facilities or capital work on existing facilities, such as the provision of new lighting – these are funded under Work category 452: Cycle facilities.

Funding assistance rate

The usual funding assistance rate is:

• the Approved Organisation's normal FAR,
• the Approved Organisation's special purpose roads maintenance FAR, or
• 100% of the Transport Agency state highway costs

Applying for funding approval

Applications for funding approval should be made through the Maintenance module in Transport Investment Online (TIO The NZTA's web-based funding allocation system. ).