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TITLE: A Study of Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs in European Countries AUTHOR: George G. Wynne, ASLG, for the Federal Highway Administration NUMBER: FHWA-RD-92-037 YEAR: 1992 FORMAT: Booklet LENGTH: 52 pages FEE: INTENDED
AUDIENCE:Traffic Engineers, Planners, Pedestrian Program Coordinators
DESCRIPTION: This study describes policies and programs for bicyclists and pedestrians implemented in a variety of Western European countries, including Austria, Denmark, Finland, the Netherlands, Norway, Germany, France, Sweden, the U.K. and Switzerland. Although pedestrians' concerns appear, the bulk of information discusses cyclists. Methods to reduce traffic accidents and improve safety, including bike path construction, linkages with public transportation, car restraints, protected residential neighborhoods, changes in street construction, and education are discussed. Each country's methods and results are explained. Includes literature references.
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: Europe, traffic calming, engineering, safety education