Comment:
Examples of Countermeasure selection on rural roads, including conditions, issues and potential countermeasures. All examples have short range and mid to long range measures. Examples include (1) high speeds in active pedestrian/bicycle zone at spot locations and short corridors, (2) rural roads with Shared Path and shoulder, corridors through a rural village, and (3) rural roads without shoulders and network-wide issues.

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:Engineering, Enforcement, Education

Ped Bike Activity:

• Programming
• Programming
• Planning
• Encouragement
• Community Engagement

Ped Bike Topic:

• Schools
• Local and Rural Roads
• Design
• Countermeasures
• Case Study

Facility Type:Unmarked Crossing, Shared Path, Shared Lane

Urban Context:Small Town, Rural

Resource Type:

• Guidance

Link to Content Source:

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