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Here are some resources that can aid in planning for U.S. Bicycle Routes. Click on the topic area to go the section of interest or scroll down through the entire list.
AASHTO DOCUMENTS
U.S. Bicycle Route Application
The U.S. Bicycle Route 2009 Purpose and Policy Statement (PDF/20k) was adopted by the Special Committee on Route Numbering in May of 2009 and provides AASHTO guidance on designation of U.S. Bicycle Routes.
The U.S. Bicycle Route Corridor Criteria (PDF/112k) was developed by the Task Force in 2006 and provides a broad-stroke perspective on routing consideration for U.S. Bicycle Routes.
AASHTO Guide for The Development of Bicycle Facilities. This guide, release in 1999 is currently under revision and the new version is scheduled to be released in 2010.
AASHTO’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
BIKE ROUTE CRITERIA
Adventure Cycling's Route Criteria (PDF / 32k)
Provides a great start for planning long distance routes using existing roadways and trails.
Wisconsin Rural Roadway Methodology (PDF/1.6M, pages 13-15)
Wisconsin’s Department of Transportation has been using this model, with slight modifications, for the past 28 years.
BIKE ROUTE LIABILITY CONCERNS
Liability Aspects Of Bikeway Designation (PDK/640k) by John English. This document establishes cyclists as legitimate road users.
Michigan Bicycle and Pedestrian Design and Liability Presentation (PDF/5.1M) demonstrates how, under Michigan law, the pursuit of safe design for bicyclists and pedestrians poses no additional risk of liability. The four areas the presentation focuses on are: 1) Bike Lanes in cities and villages; 2) 4 lane–3 lane conversions “Road Diets”; 3) Mid-block pedestrian crossings; and 4) Signing rural road/shoulders as bike route.
ECONOMIC & COMMUNITY BENEFITS OF BICYCLE TRAVEL
Valuing Bicycling’s Economic and Health Impacts in Wisconsin (PDF, 876k) this study estimates the economic impact of bicycling in Wisconsin at $1.5 billion.
Great Allegheny Passage Economic Impact Study (PDF,1.2M) was completed in August, 2009. Research was conducted in 2007-08 and reveals traveling cyclists spend an average of $98/day while out on the trail. Other valuable findings are detailed in this 220 page report.
North Carolina Outer Banks Study – bike facilities related to tourism and other positive impacts on the community.
Guidelines for Analysis of Investment in Bicycle Facilities (PDF, 4.4m) — a compilation study by the National Cooperative Highway Research Program, includes literature reviews, cost-benefit analysis, etc.
Sustrans Report on the National Cycle Network in the UK.
Bicycle Tourism in Maine: Economic Impacts and Marketing (PDF,1.1M)
Communities Benefit! (PDF, 680k) showcases 10 outstanding projects that
demonstrate the power of the Transportation Enhancements
(TE) program to catalyze positive change and economic
rebirth in local communities.
Shoppers on Bikes Good for Business (PDF,1.1m) — article claiming that patrons arriving by bicycle and on foot spend more money than those coming by car.
METHODS & TEMPLATES FOR USE IN DESIGNATING U.S. BIKE ROUTES
Checklist for Designating a USBR (PDF/80k) — Use as a basic guideline for the process of designating a U.S. Bicycle Route. Please give us your feedback, additions and edits.
Mark Stosberg lists all the details for defining and establishing bicycle routes. Check out Bikes for Transportation for step-by-step instructions.
Tips for Bikeway Designation (PDF/156k) by Michael Jackson, Director of Bicycle and Pedestrian Access for the Maryland Department of Transportation.
Initially developed by Michigan Trails and Greenways member Scott Anderson, we’ve created an Outreach Letter template (Word/28k) that informs roadway managers and transportation jurisdictions about the development of the USBR in their region.
Route Development Process (PDF/56k) — This process was adapted from a detailed procedure outlined on our Discussion Forums — thanks to contributors Paul Vandenbosch. and C. Davey for posting their ideas and outlined process. This is a template that can be adapted for individual needs.
ROAD ASSESSMENT & EVALUATION
BikePennsylvania’s Route Evaluation Form (PDF/164k) to learn more about Pennsylvania’s bike route network visit BikePA & PennDOT.
Florida’s Bicycle Level of Service Model.
Bicycle Route Suitability Report (PDF/20k) — This report from Rhode Island is another example of how a state determines roadway suitability.
SURVEY OF STATE BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN COORDINATORS
Implementation Preparedness: Survey of State Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinators (PDF/88k) offers a snapshot of what state departments of transportation are interested in developing U.S. Bicycle Routes and summarizes the biggest challenges they face in implementation.
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