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Countermeasures_Trails and Shared Paths: Bicycle Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System (BIKESAFE)

Comment:
Countermeasure strategies for improving safety by way of Trails and Shared Paths: Separate Shared Paths, Path Intersection Treatments, Share the Path Treatments

Last Updated (Year): 2014

Year Produced: 2005

Abstract:

The Bicycle Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System is intended to provide practitioners with the latest information available for improving the safety and mobility of those who bike. The online tools provide the user with a list of possible engineering, education, or enforcement treatments to improve bicycle safety and/or mobility based on user input about a specific location.

For:Biking

The E's:Engineering

Ped Bike Activity:

  • Planning
  • Design

Ped Bike Topic:

  • Safety
  • Facility Design
  • Countermeasures
  • Built environment
  • Bicycle Planning

Facility Type:Shared Path

Resource Type:

  • Guidance

Link to Content Source:

Bicycle Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System (BIKESAFE)