Comment:
Education and public outreach to improve non-motorized and motorized safety. Includes hands-on training and presentations, local and media outreach, and school based education programs. Key messages include: do not speed, watch for non-motorized users, walk facing traffic, bike in the direction of vehicle travel, wear retroreflective clothing, and do not walk/bike/drive distracted.

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:Education

Ped Bike Activity:

• Programming
• Programming
• Encouragement
• Community Engagement

Ped Bike Topic:

• Local and Rural Roads
• Information Distribution
• Education
• Community Action

Urban Context:Rural

Resource Type:

• Guidance

Link to Content Source:

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