Advanced stop box

Advanced Stop Box: An area in front of a general traffic lane on an approach to a signalised intersection to raise awareness of cyclists by motorists and to give priority to cyclists over other traffic for a particular manoeuvre.

Adelaide Rd stop boxesAdelaide Rd stop boxes, Wellington

Resources

Austroads Part 14 - Bicycles
Austroads Guide To Traffic Engineering Practice - Part 14 Bicycles (frequently known as Austroads Part 14) provides guidelines for road authorities, engineers, planners and designers involved in the planning and construction of cycling facilities. It also represents a comprehensive resource document on the issues associated with cycling. The Guide is intended to provide a basis for national uniformity in planning and designing for bicycle use.

MOTSAM (Manual of Traffic Signs and Markings)

This is the official manual with road marking specifications. Part 2 (Markings), Section 3.18.08 deals with ADVANCED STOP BOXES.

http://www.transit.govt.nz/content_files/technical/ManualSection48_FileN...

Designing Signalised Intersections for Cyclists
This paper will discuss the various design elements needed for achieving continuous on-street cycle facilities at signalised intersections.

Cycle network and route planning guide

page 23, NEW ZEALAND SUPPLEMENT TO THE AUSTROADS
GUIDE TO TRAFFIC ENGINEERING PRACTICE
PART 14: BICYCLES
http://www.transit.govt.nz/content_files/technical/ManualSection42_FileN...

THE MARKING OF ADVANCED CYCLE LANES AND ADVANCED STOP BOXES at SIGNALISED INTERSECTIONS, Research Project
Alix Newman, Cycle Planning Officer
Christchurch City Council, Version 2: 30 May 2002
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/Cycling/CycleMaps/DesignOfSignalisedIntersections...