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FHWA Highway Safety Programs

Pg. 5: Traffic Analysis and Intersection Considerations to Inform Bikeway Selection

Comment:
This section covers spatial needs by bikeway intersection type.

Last Updated (Year): 2021

Year Produced: 2021

Abstract:

This resource supplements the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Bikeway Selection Guide and is intended to inform
trade-off decisions associated with bikeway selection at intersections. It discusses common performance metrics, spatial
needs of bikeways at intersections, safety and equity focused design principles, and operational traffic analysis trade-offs and
assumptions.

For:Biking

The E's:Education, Engineering, Equity

Ped Bike Activity:

  • Design
  • Planning

Ped Bike Topic:

  • Analysis
  • Planning
  • Bikeway Selection
  • Spatial Needs
  • Design
  • Intersection Type

Facility Type:Protected Intersection, Bike Lanes, Shared Lane

Urban Context:Rural, Urban

Resource Type:

  • Guidance

Link to Content Source:

Traffic Analysis and Intersection Considerations to Inform Bikeway Selection