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TITLE:A Synthesis of Existing Bicyclist and Pedestrian Related Laws and Enforcement Programs
AUTHOR:Brian L. Bowman, Robert L. Vecellio, and David W. Haynes, for the Federal Highway Administration
NUMBER:FHWA-PD-93-018, Case Study #13
YEAR:1993
FORMAT:Booklet
LENGTH:87 pages
FEE:
INTENDED
AUDIENCE:
Law Enforcement Officials, Pedestrian Program Coordinators
DESCRIPTION:

This study documents existing laws and ordinances pertaining to pedestrians and bicyclists and methods of enforcement in different states. Bicyclists and pedestrians are separated by chapter. Definitions of related words and phrases are included. A list of pedestrian rights and responsibilities, pedestrian-related ordinances, and considerations such as linkages with mass transit, the removal of sidewalk obstacles, and construction zone issues are provided. Also discussed are strategies for enforcement such as education, bicycle patrols, peer courts, and monetary fines, as well as their effects. The survey used to gather this information and a list of references are 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:laws and ordinances, enforcement

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