Determining how existing traffic operations and geometric conditions impact a bicyclist's decision to use a specific roadway is the first step in determining the bicycle compatibility of the roadway. This research effort was undertaken to develop a methodology for deriving a bicycle compatibility index (BCI) that could be used by practitioners to evaluate the capability of specific roadways of specific roadways to accommodate both motorists and bicyclists. The BCI methodology was developed for urban and suburban roadway segments (i.e., midblock locations that are exclusive of major intersections) and incorporated those variables which bicyclists typically use to assess the 'bicycle friendliness' of a roadway (e.g., curb lane width, traffic volume, and vehicle speeds). The developed tool will allow practitioners to evaluate existing facilities in order to determine what improvements may be required as well as to determine the geometric and operational requirements for new facilities.
Bicycle Compatibility Index: A Level of Service Concept, Implementation Manual
1998
56 pages
Report
No indication
English
Transportation Safety , Road Transportation , Motor vehicles , Bikeways , Compatibility , Bicycle lanes , Bicycle safety , Vehicle bicycle collisions , Accident prevention , Highway planning , Bikeway planning , Implementation , Bicycle compatibility index(BCI) , Geometric design , Bicycle stress level
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