The Dutch Cyclists' Union has criticized the bicycle signposting system that is complementary to the `general' signposting system, for many years. It only indicates alternative bicycle routes, in cases where the 'general' routes are too dangerous or prohibited for cyclists. In 1991, the Dutch Cyclists' Union and the Tourists' Union ANWB came to an agreement to work together in bicycle signposting, following a new approach and procedure. The most important change is that the choice of routes in a new bicycle network to be signposted is independent from the choice of motor traffic routes. This bicycle network can be seen as a necessary part of a bicycle promoting policy. In May 1992, the Dutch Cyclists' Union and the Tourists' Union ANWB started their first joint project in Walcheren which will be finished in summer 1993: a pilot project within the framework of the Bicycle Master Plan. The experience gained by this project can be used to improve signposting all over the Netherlands.
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