A bicycle lane is a marked lane on a road carriageway that provides a separated space for cyclists. Bicycle symbols are marked on the road pavement to make it clear to cyclists and motor vehicles that the lane is designated for cyclists.

Bicycle lanes and symbols are desirable on all distributor roads, which experience greater volumes of motor vehicle traffic as well as providing more direct links for cyclists.

Bicycle lanes should always be considered before median islands as a solution for traffic calming. Bicycle lanes narrow the traffic lane but still leave a safe space for cyclists. It is a far cheaper solution and provides far greater benefits for cyclists. Motorists also tend to favour bicycle lanes as the cyclist is less likely to be in the same space as the vehicle.

Local government authorities wishing to install bicycle lanes and/or bicycle symbols must submit drawings to Main Roads Traffic and Safety Branch. If approved, Main Roads will coordinate the installation and maintenance through its Term Network Contractor.

A shared path (formerly dual use path) is an area of pavement open to the public that can be used by cyclists and pedestrians. A path is designated as a shared path by means of a sign or symbol on the pavement.

Shared paths are also used by people who require a wheelchair or a motorised "gopher".

The extensive network of shared paths in metropolitan Perth spans more than 1000 kilometres.

However, there are still some key missing sections of shared path.

New shared paths are most necessary adjacent to busy roads and along river and coastal foreshore areas.

Many paths around metropolitan Perth do not comply with shared path standards (ie at least 2 m wide with appropriate clearances).

There are also many paths that are not wide enough to effectively carry the high volumes (and mix) of path users. Some of these paths need to be 3 m or more in width.

Path upgrades are particularly necessary at locations where there is potential for safety concerns between interacting pedestrians and cyclists.

There are a number of common deficiencies across the existing network of roads and paths throughout metropolitan Perth. These often become a hazard for the cyclist.

A generic minor works project is one that addresses or improves a common deficiency. Some of the issues to be addressed include:

• Obstructions in the middle of shared paths (such as bollards or grab-rails)
• Squeeze points due to traffic calming
• Lack of kerb ramps (or poor standard ramps)
• Dangerous drainage grates
• Dangerous road crossings (requiring new or improved median island refuges)

Path repairs or vegetation maintenance works are not eligible for grant funding assistance.

In encouraging people to cycle, it is important to provide adequate end of trip facilities. The most important of these is secure bicycle parking.

End of trip type projects include:

• Bicycle U-rails
• Bicycle lockers
• Cora racks
• Secure compounds (enclosures)
• Showers
• Water fountains
• Clothes lockers

To be eligible for grant funding assistance, end of trip facilities must be installed at public locations such as shopping precincts, parks and reserves, libraries, community and recreational facilities, and schools.