Top Tube Map of Traffic-Free Cycle Routes in Birmingham

All of the traffic-free routes in the Top Tube Map are shared with pedestrians. When cycling on these paths you must be considerate of other users.

• Allow plenty of room when passing pedestrians.
• Ride at a safe speed and be prepared to slow down and stop if necessary.
• Let other users know you’re there by using a bell or a polite ‘excuse me’. Thank people when they move aside.

The UK Cycle Rules blog also has some excellent information about cycling on shared cycle paths.

Where routes use short on-road sections, you will need to:

• Ride with confidence, not too close to the gutter.
• Look all around you, especially over your shoulder, before you make any manoeuvre, start, stop or turn.
• Use hand signals when stopping or manoeuvring.
• Cycle at least 1 metre away from parked cars and watch for doors opening and pedestrians crossing.
• Obey all traffic lights and signs.

The Highway Code has more information about cycling on UK roads.