Comment:
This session explores methods of redesigning suburban communities to better accommodate non motorized transportation. It discusses how the suburbs developed, the hierarchy of the street system, and appropriate modifications that can accommodate and encourage bicycling and walking. It includes a discussion of Safe Routes to School programs, and how they can be utilized to focus attention on pedestrian conditions within suburban neighborhoods. This session is mostly oriented toward suburban planning considerations—with references to other sections that focus on Design Issues such as traffic calming and walkway/bikeway design. Includes: History of Suburban Development, Costs of Sprawl, Present Suburban Land Uses, Planning with the Car in Mind, Strategies for Retrofit Suburban Arterial Roadways, Safe Routes to School Planning, Existing Retail/Office Developments

Last Updated (Year): 2006

Year Produced: 2000

Abstract:

This Student Workbook contains 24 lessons of resource material that is intended for use in university courses on bicycle and pedestrian transportation. The lessons span a wide range of topics including an introduction to bicycling and walking issues, planning and designing for bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and supporting elements and programs. This is the second edition of the Student Workbook;the first edition was published as Report No. FHWA-RD-99-198.
Lesson-based slideshows (scripted slideshows for all 24 lessons) and an overview lecture (a scripted slideshow for a one- or two-lecture overview in existing undergraduate or graduate transportation courses) are also available to assist in course development and delivery. The key learning outcomes in the course material are as follows:
• Students should recognize the legitimacy of the bicycle and pedestrian modes in a balanced transportation system.
• Students should understand how policy, planning, and engineering practices can be improved to create a more balanced transportation system.
• Students should be familiar with basic policies, practices, tools, and design principles and know how to use them to create bicycle and pedestrian-friendly communities.

For:Walking, Biking

The E's:Engineering, Encouragement

Ped Bike Activity:

• Planning
• Encouragement
• Design

Ped Bike Topic:

• Safe Routes to School
• Policy
• Planning
• Design
• Built environment
• Bicycle Planning

Urban Context:Suburban

Resource Type:

• Information

Link to Content Source:

FHWA Course on Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation