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TITLE:Transportation Potential And Other Benefits Of Off-Road Bicycle And Pedestrian Facilities
AUTHOR:Greenways Incorporated, for the Federal Highway Administration
NUMBER:FHWA-PD-92-040
YEAR:1992
FORMAT:Booklet
LENGTH:58 pages plus appendices
FEE:
INTENDED
AUDIENCE:
Pedestrian Program Coordinators
DESCRIPTION:

This study examines the benefits of off-road bicycle and pedestrian facilities, including benefits of transportation, recreation, economics, education, environmental, historic and cultural, public/disabled access, and quality of life. Specific successful projects are cited. Similarities among trails that have succeeded are described. Types of trails, including single tread/single use, single tread/multi-use, and multi-tread/multi-use are depicted. The study highlights what makes an off-road trail successful, including access and egress, support facilities, and proper information. Also included are trail usage data, an extensive bibliography, and a list of project contacts.

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:benefits, facilities

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