The new state of the art for cycling facilities offers a wide range of facility types. The ERA guidelines recommend to implementing the separation or integration approach, depending from specific conditions in the concrete urban space. In doubt, no cycle path (integration) is better and safer than a poor quality cycle path (separation).

The new state of the art for cycling facilities offers more options – most of which have already undergone safety tests – to manage cycling traffic easily and safely, even when neighbouring street space must accommodate several types of usage. The measures go beyond those conceived specifically to address cycling issues. Instead, several elements are employed in a street space concept that integrates all users to create a balance of space for all traffic participants.