Development of a Toolkit Guide on Separated Bicycle Lanes on Higher Speed
Project Information
Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-21-0046
Project Abstract:
The contractor shall synthesize existing research on the potential benefits and obstacles, existing design and planning guidance, and identify separated bike lanes in the U.S. that have been implemented on higher speed (40+ mph) roadways. Using information from the case studies, the contractor shall develop materials that include information references, agency policies, processes, and other resources and procedures that can help agencies overcome obstacles to implementing separated bike lanes on higher speed roads. The toolkit guide should include:
• Research-based evidence about the potential benefits of separated bike lanes on higher speed roads,
• Examples of policies and design guides encouraging their uses,
• Discussion of known obstacles to implementation, such as maintenance cost concerns,
• Discussion of considerations for full reconstruction versus retrofit within existing curb lines,
• Example cross-sections for common separated bike lane design scenarios,
• Case study examples.
Project Status:
Proposed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$175,000.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
Yes
Grant/Contract ID:
- N/A
FHWA Program Area:
- Planning, Environment, and Realty
- Policy
- Safety
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
- FY 2002-2022 / Planning, Environment, and Realty / Planning for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety, Connectivity, and Multimodal Mobility, including for Underserved Communities
FHWA Activity:
- Pedestrian / Bicycle
Project Outputs:
Report to be complete at the end of CY2022
Project Outcomes/Impact:
Project will inform FHWA policy and technical assistance related to design advice and guidance for recommending bicycle facilities on the types of roadways managed by State DOTs
AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan
Contact Information
First Name:
Darren
Middle Initial:
G.
Last Name:
Buck
Phone Number:
(202) 366-1362
Email Address:
Team:
Livability Team
Office:
Office of Human Environment
Office Code:
HEPH-10
Management Organizations
Sponsor Organization
Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty - Office of Human Environment
Contact Role:
Contract Office Representative
Contact:
Managing Organization
Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty - Office of Human Environment
Contact Role:
Contract Office Representative
Performing Organization
Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty - Office of Human Environment
Contact Role:
Contract Office Representative
Deliverables
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