Introduction
The map below shows the final drafts of the Walking and Wheeling Hierarchy, and the Cycling Hierarchy, for Cambridgeshire. The map supports a report to Highways and Transport Committee meeting on 4 March 2025.
The hierarchies rank highways according to their importance to different types of users. This ranking system helps the County Council prioritise maintenance for the most valued routes. This supports the achievement of its ambitions for active travel.
The rankings in the hierarchies are calculated from data-driven assessment and officer review. They have been updated following a public consultation that took place in summer 2024. The mapping shown is the most up-to-date version of the hierarchies, which are recommended for approval by the Highways and Transport Committee.
Hierarchy map
Please read through how to use the map.
How to use the map
The map has a control panel shown as default on the right hand-side. The panel options allow you to change the data shown in the map window and provide a route colour key. To hide panel click right arrow on the panel top left corner. To show panel click the icon with zigzag and two straight lines.
There are three hierarchy map layers that can be applied; Cycling Hierarchy, Walking and Wheeling Hierarchy and Public Rights of Way. The layers contain route information that has been added to each draft hierarchy.
Show and hide layers
Layers are listed on the map control panel. Use the checkbox next to the layer name to show or hide. You can show more than one layer at a time, but this is not recommended.
Zoom in and out
You can zoom in and out of the map by clicking the plus and minus sign shown at the bottom of map window on the right hand-side. On a touch screen device you can pinch fingers in and out. If you are viewing map on a desktop you will see a toggle to full screen function under the plus minus signs.
Change map base format
The base view of map can be shown in three formats; colour, grayscale and aerial. The default is grayscale. Base formats are listed on the map control panel under the heading Base maps. Use radio buttons to change.
Locate an area
The address search bar is located at the top of the map. Type in an address or part of it. The results will filter automatically. You can also click and drag directly inside the map window.
View classification
Click on part of the highway or public right of way. A pop up box will display. It will state the relevant hierarchy, and the name and location of the street. It also shows how each street has been prioritised within the hierarchy.
