Bikeway Design Principles, Planning, and Best Practices



Benefits

Bicycling is gaining popularity in the United States as a recreational activity and a utilitarian mode of transportation. By expanding their bikeway networks, cities throughout the US have increased bicycle ridership and broadened the transportation options available in their community. However, significant barriers to bicycling keep many could-be riders off of their bikes. Additionally, limited transportation funding hinders the implementation of new bikeways. You will learn the purpose and process of bikeway planning, the basic design principles of conventional and alternative bikeways, and how communities around the US have increased bicycle ridership. Additionally, this live audio conference will explain how different types of bikeways affect ridership and what local jurisdictions can do to make their bikeway projects competitive for grant funding.

Learning Objectives:

  • You will be able to discuss benefits and importance of bikeways.
  • You will be able to review design principles.
  • You will be able to recognize long range planning and its importance.
  • You will be able to identify network proposals and recommendations.

Agenda

Overview
  • Speaker Introductions
  • Benefits and Importance of Bikeways
  • Types of Bicyclists
  • Bikeways That Increase Ridership
Design Principles
  • Traditional Bikeways: Class I Bike Paths, Class II Bike Lanes, and Class III Bike Routes per AASHTO's Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities and Caltrans' Highway Design Manual
  • Complicated Design Issues – Intersections, Interchanges, and Bridges
  • Alternative Bicycle Facilities and the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide – Alternative Bike Lane Options, Cycle Tracks, Intersection Improvements, Bike Signals, Signs, and Pavement Markings
  • Best Examples of Traditional and Alternative Bicycle Facilities From North America and Internationally
Bikeway Planning
  • Long Range Planning and Its Importance
  • Assessing Existing Conditions
  • Defining Needs
  • Network Proposals and Recommendations
  • Implementation and Funding Strategies

Speaker and Presenter Information

Charles Alexander Senior transportation engineer at Fehr & Peers in Roseville, CA Matthew Ridgway Principal at Fehr & Peers in San Francisco, CA and leader of Fehr & Peers Bicycle and Pedestrian Discipline Group Dr. Sherry Ryan Associate at Fehr & Peers in San Diego, CA

    Event Type
    Webcast


    This event has no exhibitor/sponsor opportunities


    When
    Thu, Oct 13, 2011, 1:00pm - 2:30pm


    Cost

    Live Audio Conference:  $199.00
    Live Audio Conference + CD:  $268.00
    CD/Manual Package Only:  $199.00


    Website
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    Organizer
    Lorman Education Services


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