Comment:
General process that can be followed to identify potential problem areas and develop targeted strategies. Steps include identifying factors affecting non-motorized safety, Assessment factors affecting safety, selecting and implementing countermeasures, and evaluation.

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:Evaluation, Engineering

Ped Bike Activity:

• Planning

Ped Bike Topic:

• Tools
• Local and Rural Roads
• Assessment
• Analysis

Urban Context:Rural

Resource Type:

• Guidance

Link to Content Source:

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