This report presents guidelines for planning and designing bicycle and pedestrian facilities in Texas. An overview of the process for planning various types of bicycle and pedestrian projects is provided. The design techniques that can be used to accommodate bicycles on existing and new roadways are summarized. These include the use of wide general-purpose traffic lanes, bicycle lanes, and shoulders. The design features associated with separate bicycle paths, multi-use trails, and pedestrian walkways are also presented. The use of supporting facilities to encourage bicycling and walking are highlighted. Strategies and techniques to encourage implementation of the guidelines are described.


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    Title :

    Guidelines for Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities in Texas (Revised)


    Contributors:
    R. J. Benz (author) / K. F. Turnbull (author) / S. Turner (author) / D. S. Hauser (author) / P. S. Hurtado (author)

    Publication date :

    1997


    Size :

    112 pages


    Type of media :

    Report


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English




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