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FHWA Highway Safety Programs

Pg 79-86: School Site Planning, Design and Transportation

Comment:
Methods to minimize peak traffic congestion at schools: reducing congestion through design, reducing congestion through policy, reducing congestion through education, encouragement, and enforcement.

Last Updated (Year): 2013

Year Produced: 2013

Abstract:

This report provides information to aid school and local officials, engineers, architects, planners, and developers in creating walkable, community-based schools. A major emphasis is on the design of new schools for maximum walkability, traffic safety, and efficiency. This report also addresses these issues for the improvement or redevelopment of existing school sites.

For:Walking, Biking

The E's:Engineering

Ped Bike Activity:

  • Planning
  • Design

Ped Bike Topic:

  • Schools
  • Safe Routes to School
  • Retrofit
  • Policy
  • Planning
  • Design
  • Built environment

Resource Type:

  • Guidance

Link to Content Source:

School Site Planning, Design and Transportation