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TITLE:Analyses of Successful Provincial, State, and Local Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs in Canada and the United States
AUTHOR:The Bicycle Federation of America, for the Federal Highway Administration
NUMBER:FHWA-PD-93-010, Case Study #18
YEAR:1993
FORMAT:Booklet
LENGTH:59 pages
FEE:
INTENDED
AUDIENCE:
Pedestrian Program Coordinators
DESCRIPTION:

This study examines what makes a pedestrian and/or bicycle program successful. It concludes with three integral aspects -- a full-time program manager, supportive elective officials, and an active citizens advisory committee. Key ingredients include increased walking/biking levels, accident reductions, user-friendly infrastructures, adequate levels of funding and staff, education, events and plans, and integration. Successful programs in various cities are described at length. A list of references is included.

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: 202 463-6625
CROSS LISTINGS:advocacy, funding

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