FHWA Course on Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Course Introduction

Lesson 1: The Need for Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility

Lesson 2: Bicycling and Walking in the United States Today

Planning Section

Lesson 3: Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Overview

Lesson 4: Pedestrian and Bicycle Crash Types

Lesson 5: Adapting Suburban Communities for Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel

Lesson 6: Neo-Traditional Neighborhood Design

Lesson 7: Using Land-Use Regulations to Encourage Non-Motorized Travel

Design Issues Common to Bicycles and Pedestrians

Lesson 8: Tort Liability and Risk Management

Lesson 9: Bicycle and Pedestrian Connections to Transit

Lesson 10: Off-Road Trails

Lesson 11: Traffic Calming.

Lesson 12: Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities in Work Zones

Pedestrian Facility Design

Lesson 13: Walkways, Sidewalks and Public Spaces

Lesson 14: Pedestrian Signing and Pavement Markings

Lesson 15: Pedestrian Accommodations at Intersections

Lesson 16: Mid-Block Crossings

Lesson 17: Pedestrians With Disabilities

Bicycle Facility Design

Lesson 18: Shared Roadways.

Lesson 19: Bike Lanes.

Lesson 20: Restriping Existing Roads With Bike Lanes

Lesson 21: Bicycle Facility Maintenance

Lesson 22: Bicycle Parking and Storage

Lesson 23: European Approaches to Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Design

Lesson 24: Education,Encouragement, and Enforcement

 

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Program Contact

Tamara Redmon

202-366-4077

Dick Schaffer

202-366-2176

What’s New

The FHWA Safety Office is continually developing new materials to assist states, localities and citizens in improving pedestrian and bicycle safety. The materials listed on this page were completed recently.

New Spotlight on Pedestrian Safety

New Promoting the Implementation of Proven Pedestrian Countermeasures

Pedestrian Forum - Fall 2011

State Best Practice Policy for Medians

State Best Practice Policy for Shoulders and Walkways

Pedestrian Countermeasure Policy Best Practice Report

The State of Florida is developing a statewide Pedestrian Safety Action Plan. They have set up a project website that includes information about the project, workshop presentations and resources relating to pedestrian safety.

Evaluating Pedestrian Safety Countermeasures

Safety Benefits of Raised Medians and Pedestrian Refuge Areas: Brochure, Booklet

Safety Benefits of Walkways, Sidewalks, and Paved Shoulders: Brochure, Booklet

Pedestrian Safety Strategic Plan