Comment:
Selecting and Implementing Countermeasures, includings considerations such as the extent of the problem, safety of all users, roadway conditions and environment, behavioral considerations, and the ability to apply the measures in stages.

Last Updated (Year): 2012

Year Produced: 2012

Abstract:

Many of the roads in the U.S. are non-Interstate, local and rural roads that are maintained and operated by local agencies, such as towns, counties, and Tribal governments. Non-motorized modes of travel, such as biking, walking, and riding horses or horse-drawn carriages can be expected along these roads and may face safety concerns when utilizing the same roadway as motorized travelers. This Non-Motorized User Safety Manual focuses on low-volume local rural roadways and rural villages and describes a process that can be used to address the safety of non-motorized users. It provides a concise "toolbox" of resources and information for addressing non-motorized safety concerns, and provides evaluation methods for locally-implemented initiatives to address the safety of non-motorized users.

For:Walking, Biking

The E's:Evaluation

Ped Bike Activity:

• Planning
• Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

• Tools
• Local and Rural Roads
• Data
• Crashes
• Countermeasures
• Assessment
• Analysis

Urban Context:Rural

Resource Type:

• Guidance

Link to Content Source:

Non-Motorized User Safety A Manual for Local Rural Road Owners