Comment:
Literature review of how pedestrian and bicycle projects are evaluated and prioritized, the measurement systems used in prioritizing projects, improvements integrated into larger pedestrian and bicycle projects, and a review of State planning documents. State planning documents include policy goals, objectives, performance measures, and improvement strategies.

Last Updated (Year): 2021

Year Produced: 2021

Abstract:

State departments of transportation (DOTs) conduct planning and administer funding programs for the implementation of pedestrian and bicycle projects. The amount of federal funds available for these projects has grown steadily since 1992 under programs implemented as part of the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act.
The TRB National Cooperative Highway Research Program's NCHRP Synthesis 564: Practices for Selecting Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects documents and summarizes state DOT practices for selecting pedestrian and bicycle projects, excluding design elements.

For:Walking, Biking

The E's:Evaluation

Ped Bike Activity:

• Planning
• Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

• Project Development
• Policy
• Planning
• Data Collection
• Bicycle Planning
• Assessment

Urban Context:Urban, Rural

Resource Type:

• Information

Link to Content Source:

Practices for Selecting Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects