This paper examines infrastructure preferences for cyclists. In Ireland, the Irish National Cycle Policy Framework acknowledges that investment in cycling infrastructure type and quality has been 'in many cases, inadequate' and has, generally, not led to an overall increase in cycling numbers. Therefore, in order to ensure future investment is targeted where it is likely to be most effective in achieving adopted mode share targets for cycling, the following research has been undertaken to determine the factors which most influence cycling route choice. In particular, the research aims to determine the factors, which have greatest influence on cycle route infrastructure preference the correlation between the level of cycling confidence and preferred types of infrastructure and route characteristics.A stated preference survey, undertaken by almost 2,000 cyclists and noncyclists, was used to gauge preferences for a range of infrastructure types and route characteristics. Facilities which were segregated from traffic were the most preferred form of cycling infrastructure, regardless of cycling confidence. Interestingly, routes through residential streets and parks were the second most favoured, where no specific infrastructure is provided with the exception of improvements in way-finding. Routes which offered no facilities were least favoured and least likely to support a shift to cycling.

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