🆕cyclelanedescriptionvalue

This page details upcoming data that will be provided for the new Cycle Lane Description Value Code List in the OS NGD from the end of September 2025 to give you early insight. This code list is currently not available through the live access services. The information on this page is as accurate as possible, but is subject to change before launch.

This code list is used in association with the Description attribute which is present within the Cycle Lane Feature Type. The code describes the type of segregation of the lane.

Label	Definition
Advisory Cycle Lane On Road	Advisory lanes are marked with a broken white line that indicates motor vehicles should not enter unless it is unavoidable.
Fully Segregated Cycle Track	A cycle track that provides continuous physical segregation from the road carriageway or footway (for example, a full height kerb, a verge or a barrier). The term 'cycle track' is used here to describe infrastructure for cycling within the highway boundary that is physically separated from motor vehicles, rather than the legal definition.
Lightly Segregated Cycle Lane On Road	Provides intermittent physical protection from motor traffic on the carriageway (for example, use of refuges, planters, bollards, intermittent kerbs, wands or other features).
Mandatory Cycle Lane On Road	Mandatory lanes are marked with a continuous white line that prohibits driving in a cycle lane. Mandatory cycle lanes therefore provide greater legal protection than advisory cycle lanes.
Segregated Shared Use Cycle Track	A surface which is available for use by both pedestrians and cyclists, with an identifiable separate area for cyclists. This separation can be achieved through the use of painted markings, changes in surface or colour, intermittent bollards or low raised delineators.
Stepped Cycle Track Along Road	A cycle track that is raised above the carriageway but sits below the level of the footway. The term 'cycle track' is used here to describe infrastructure for cycling within the highway boundary that is physically separated from motor vehicles, rather than the legal definition.
Unknown Type Of Cycle Track Or Lane	Evidence of cycle facility but classification unknown.
Unsegregated Shared Use Cycle Facility	A surface which is available for use by both pedestrians and cyclists. The two users (cyclists and pedestrians) share the same space freely, with no physical separation. Designated by signage.