This chapter presents an overview of planning for pedestrians and bicyclists. It describes typical policy goals that have often served as the foundation for pedestrian and bicycle planning. The chapter presents a historical perspective on the evolution of pedestrian and bicycle planning in the United States. It describes of the planning process used to identify strategies and actions to enhance the walking and bicycling experience. The chapter examines design issues specific to both pedestrian and bicycle transportation often discussed during the planning process and presents information on the pedestrian and bicycle experience in Europe and Asia. Enhancing the ability of travelers to walk or bike involves not only providing the infrastructure and safe strategies for using the facilities but also linking urban design and streetscapes to those factors that encourage walking and bicycling. Most importantly, pedestrian and bicyclist transportation needs to be considered as a serious component of a state, region, or city/town transportation plan.
Planning for Pedestrians and Bicyclists
Transportation Planning Handbook ; 581-639
2016-07-18
59 pages
Article/Chapter (Book)
Electronic Resource
English
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