Comment:
Overview of bicyclist behaviors that can lead to crashes/fatalities: wrong way riding, sidewalk riding, presence of driveways, night bicycle riding, riding next to park vehicles ("dooring"), not obeying traffic controls at Intersection, children, and helmet use.

Last Updated (Year): 2014

Year Produced: 2005

Abstract:

The Bicycle Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System is intended to provide practitioners with the latest information available for improving the safety and mobility of those who bike. The online tools provide the user with a list of possible engineering, education, or enforcement treatments to improve bicycle safety and/or mobility based on user input about a specific location.

For:Biking

The E's:Evaluation

Ped Bike Activity:

• Assessment

Ped Bike Topic:

• User Characteristics
• Statistics
• Safety
• Research
• Injuries
• Fatalities
• Crashes

Facility Type:Sidewalks, Lighting, Driveway Crossing

Resource Type:

• Guidance

Link to Content Source:

Bicycle Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System (BIKESAFE)