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1.5: Guide for Maintaining Pedestrian Facilities for Enhanced Safety Research Report

Comment:
Survey of transportation maintenance agencies on how to structure and fund pedestrian facilities maintenance program. Funding discussion includes sidewalk repair and replacement, Shared Paths, snow and ice removal, vegetation trimming, sweeping and debris removal,Crosswalk, lighting and pedestrian Signal.

Last Updated (Year): 2013

Year Produced: 2013

Abstract:

A Guide for Maintaining Pedestrian Facilities for Enhanced Safety provides guidance for maintaining pedestrian facilities with the primary goal of increasing safety and mobility. The Guide addresses the needs for pedestrian facility maintenance;common maintenance issues;inspection, accessibility, and compliance;maintenance measurers;funding;and construction techniques to reduce future maintenance.

For:Walking

The E's:Evaluation

Ped Bike Activity:

  • Planning
  • Maintenance

Ped Bike Topic:

  • Repaving
  • Facility Maintenance
  • Built environment
  • Assessment

Facility Type:Sidewalks, Shared Path, Lighting, Crosswalk

Resource Type:

  • Guidance

Link to Content Source:

Guide for Maintaining Pedestrian Facilities for Enhanced Safety Research Report