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Legislation & Guidelines

Many laws, reports and guidelines encourage pedestrian and bicycle safety in your communities. Check out the legislation enacted, existing reports and guidelines. Learn more about what your State is doing to ensure your safety. For guidance on pedestrian facility accessibility, see Accessibility.

Legislation

  • Information about legislation related to pedestrian and bicyclist transportation is on the Office of Human Environment's Bicycle and Pedestrian web page

Guidelines

  • Information about key guidance related to pedestrian and bicyclist transportation is on the Office of Human Environment’s Bicycle and Pedestrian web page.