Introduction Target Market Since every vehicle trip begins and ends with a pedestrian trip, pedestrian connections are effective practically everywhere. In terms of impacts on congestion and safety, the following are key areas of focus:4 Transit intersections and activity centers extend the benefits of pedestrian connections by: Allowing greater access to all of a person’s […]
Bicycle & Pedestrian Facilities
Bicycle Sharing
Implementation Examples <a href=’#’><img alt=’Map ‘ src=’https://public.tableau.com/static/images/Bi/Bikeshare_0/Map/1_rss.png’ style=’border: none’ /></a> Application Techniques and Principles A recent study of bike-sharing programs offered several recommendations for planning and implementing systems.4 The following is a summary of the recommendations. Issues Bike Sharing Best Practices Type of location: Dense, mixed-use areas with a well-connected street system accessible by bike. […]
Bicycle and Pedestrian Education
Description Education and encouragement programs can help improve bicycle and pedestrian safety and awareness, improve driver awareness (improving car/bicycle interactions), and increase traffic law compliance. Research suggests that many people would like to bicycle or walk more but are concerned about safety and other issues. Improved education and encouragement can help regular drivers choose to walk and […]
Bicycle Lanes
Bicycle lanes can be as simple as adding a symbol on an existing shoulder—or as elaborate as meeting the full design criteria and including signs and pavement markings. Conventional bicycle lane markings include a 4- to 6-inch solid white line, the bicycle symbol, an arrow showing direction of travel, and a black BIKE LANE sign. […]
Cycle Tracks
Introduction Though they typically cost more than traditional bike lanes, protected bike lanes have lower vehicle-bicycle crash rates compared to other roadways in the United States.3 Some cycle track designs integrate vehicle parking as a buffer. This design provides space for doors to open without danger of hitting a bicyclist, as shown below. Recent research […]