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.
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