TIN08: Cycle Path Surface Options, 2012 - Sustrans
TIN08: Cycle Path Surface Options, 2012 - Sustrans
TIN08: Cycle Path Surface Options, 2012 - Sustrans
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Urban Fringe and Urban <strong>Path</strong>s<br />
Similar comparisons could be demonstrated for urban fringe and urban routes. Where paths are<br />
more heavily used, unbound surfaces require proportionally more repair and maintenance than in the<br />
above example.<br />
Conclusions<br />
Bulk material consumption for the initial path construction is similar for unbound and bound<br />
surfaces; however over a 50 year life-cycle unbound surfaces will require more additional aggregate<br />
for repair than bound surfaces.<br />
Based on a whole life comparison, unbound surfaces are at least 50% more expensive than bound<br />
surfaces. However, there are many factors that can accelerate the rate of wear on an unbound path,<br />
which would make the cost difference even greater.<br />
25 <strong>Cycle</strong> <strong>Path</strong> <strong>Surface</strong> <strong>Options</strong> Technical Information Note No. 8 January <strong>2012</strong>
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