DEVELOPING A PLAN
TITLE: Transportation Potential And Other Benefits Of Off-Road Bicycle And Pedestrian Facilities AUTHOR: Greenways Incorporated, for the Federal Highway Administration NUMBER: FHWA-PD-92-040 YEAR: 1992 FORMAT: Booklet LENGTH: 58 pages plus appendices FEE: INTENDED
AUDIENCE:Pedestrian Program Coordinators
DESCRIPTION: This study examines the benefits of off-road bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including benefits of transportation, recreation, economics, education, environmental, historic and cultural, public/disabled access, and quality of life. Specific successful projects are cited. Similarities among trails that have succeeded are described. Types of trails, including single tread/single use, single tread/multi-use, and multi-tread/multi-use are depicted. The study highlights what makes an off-road trail successful, including access and egress, support facilities, and proper information. Also included are trail usage data, an extensive bibliography, and a list of project contacts.
HOW TO GET: Order from:
The National Bicycle and Pedestrian Clearinghouse
1506 21st Street, NW
Suite 210
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 800 760-NBPC, or 202 463-8405
Fax: 202 463-6625CROSS LISTINGS: benefits, facilities