Traveler Response to Transportation System Changes Handbook, Third Edition: Chapter 16, Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities (2012) / Chapter Skim
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Cyclist on a "Bikeway" (a.k.a., bicycle boulevard) in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, illustrating a vehicle traffic diverter, bike cutthrough, and arterial-crossing bicycle and pedestrian refuges Courtesy of www.pedbikeimages.org, Carl Sundstrom, photographer A state highway semi-mid-block ("T" intersection)
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16-480 Minneapolis Skyway and Nicollet Mall activity in a downtown core area where total pedestrian flows have crept upward on average for nearly half a century Courtesy of Metropolitan Council, St. Paul, MN, Jeff Syme, photographer An elementary school "Walking School Bus" in Montreal, with children grasping a cord held front and back by responsible adults Courtesy of www.pedbikeimages.org, Dan Burden, photographer
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16-481 In Montgomery County, MD, the on-road bike route, which parallels the trail (bottom) sees mostly avid cyclists Dick Pratt, photographer In Montgomery County, MD, the trail, which parallels the on-road bike route (top)
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16-482 ADA-compliant bus stops and adjoining sidewalk sections have been found in Maryland, in specific cases, to allow cost-effective reductions in special ADAmandated paratransit services Dick Pratt, photographer The easterly sidewalk branch seen here on the right follows a former dirt path traced by Washington Metro passengers seeking directness in their walk to/from Grosvenor-Strathmore Station Dick Pratt, photographer
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16-483 Conventional bike lanes along the Embarcadero are part of a City of San Francisco program that has seen bicycle count increases averaging some 70 percent on individual streets studied Courtesy of www.pedbikeimages.org, Dan Burden, photographer A singular facility extension example is the "Downtown Trail" continuation of Florida's west coast Pinellas Trail through central St. Petersburg to Tampa Bay via the 1st Avenue South cycle track Dick Pratt, photographer PHO TO G ALLERY
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16-484 Manhattan's elevated "High Line" rail trail is a classic example of a spectacular facility whose users are likely seeking "direct-benefit" enjoyment and exercise more than derived-benefit travel Courtesy of Robert Pratt, photographer Trail orientation affects which travel purposes are effectively served -- the alignment of Florida's Pinellas Trail through several downtowns attracts relatively high use for commuting Dick Pratt, photographer
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16-485 The highly varied weekend traffic mix on the Capital Crescent Trail in Bethesda, MD, illustrates off-road path openness to multiple activities by users of all ages and capabilities Dick Pratt, photographer Improvement of MD 547, providing ADA-compliant sidewalks on both sides instead of a degraded walk on one side, was associated with nearly a 70 percent total pedestrian count increase Dick Pratt, photographer PHO TO G ALLERY
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16-486 This Mesa, AZ, multi-use path signage illustrates well the variety of uses generally allowed on U.S. "bicycle" paths and trails Courtesy of www.pedbikeimages.org, Jim Hash, photographer Pedestrian and bicycle bridges on paths, if well connected like this Pinellas Trail bridging of Central Avenue in St.
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16-487 Bike racks such as these in Madison, WI, are preferred by potential cyclists over no parking at all but appear to rank lower than secure covered parking Courtesy of www.pedbikeimages.org, Eric Lowry, photographer This Durham, NH, streetscape illustrates pedestrian-friendly features such as store placement directly at the back of the broad sidewalk Courtesy of www.pedbikeimages.org, Dan Burden, photographer PHO TO G ALLERY
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16-488 An "interested" participant receives an information packet as part of the 2008 Bellingham Smart Trips individualized marketing project Courtesy of Socialdata GmbH and Whatcom Council of Governments, Bellingham, WA Bicycling on quiet streets, including bicycle boulevards, is attractive to most user groups but especially female cyclists Courtesy of www.pedbikeimages.org, Adam Darin, photographer
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16-489 "Hawk Signals" are among the "active when present" traffic control devices being applied in an effort to reduce dangers of multiple-threat situations at marked but uncontrolled multi-lane crossings Courtesy of www.pedbikeimages.org, Mike Cynecki, photographer PHO TO G ALLERY
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