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Pg 119-126: Guide for Maintaining Pedestrian Facilities for Enhanced Safety

Comment:
Methods of funding inspection and maintenance programs of pedestrian facilities: community-paid repair programs, general fund, improvement districts, homeowners associations, state aid funds, special community wide Assessment, bonds, utility fees, sales tax, gas tax, vehicle license, wheel tax and parking fees, enforcement camera revenues, federal funds, Tax increment financing (TIF), piggy-back funding, Other options include property owner assessment for repair (covers political concerns, administrative concerns, equity and abutting property owner-paid repair and maintenance).

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, Engineering, Enforcement

Ped Bike Activity:

  • Planning
  • Maintenance
  • Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

  • Funding
  • Facility Maintenance
  • Built environment

Facility Type:Sidewalks, Curb Ramp

Resource Type:

  • Guidance

Link to Content Source:

Guide for Maintaining Pedestrian Facilities for Enhanced Safety