DEVELOPING A PLAN
TITLE: Current Planning Guidelines and Design Standards Being Used By State and Local Agencies for Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities AUTHOR: Greenways Incorporated, for the Federal Highway Administration NUMBER: FHWA-PD-93-006, Case Study #24 YEAR: 1992 FORMAT: Booklet LENGTH: 98 pages FEE: INTENDED
AUDIENCE:Traffic Engineers, Planners, Pedestrian Program Coordinators
DESCRIPTION: This study documents current planning guidelines and design standards that are being used by State and localities for the development of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and identifies state-of-the-art practices that can be used as models for other communities. Most of the plans included are State plans. Similarities and differences among guidelines and design standards are explored. Mechanisms by which the Federal Government, States, and localities ensure that guidelines and standards are followed are explained. A list of references and a list of project contacts are attached.
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: planning, facilities, engineering