More Design and Engineering Guidance Examples



Freedom to Travel

Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics
A report from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics on the travel needs for people with disabilities.
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Pedestrian Safety Campaign

Source: Federal Highway Administration
A ready-made toolkit of safety related outreach materials that States and communities can customize and use locally.
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Selecting Roadway Design Treatments to Accommodate Bicycles

Source: Federal Highway Administration
Presents a methodology for selecting the most appropriate type of on- road bicycle facility.
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Rails with Trails: Lessons Learned

Source: Federal Highway Administration
A research report about trails located near railroad and transit rights-of-way.
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Implementing Bicycle Improvements at the Local Level

Source: Federal Highway Administration, Bicycle Federation of America
Demonstrates what facility designs and operational practices can be used to enhance bicycle travel.
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Geometric Design Practices for European Roads

Source: International Technology Exchange Program, Federal Highway Administration
Presents examples of European design practice and operations.
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Flexibility in Highway Design

Source: Federal Highway Administration
Presents methods of designing facilities that are sensitive to the surrounding environment that still meet accepted design guidelines.
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Designing to Reduce Childhood Obesity

Source: Active Living Research
This research summary gives a synopsis of the current state of peer-reviewed research into what environmental factors may be related to young people's eating and physical activity patterns.
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Designing for Active Recreation

Source: Active Living Research
This research summary gives a synopsis of the current state of peer-reviewed research into what constitutes an "activity-friendly environment" for recreational physical activity.
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Active Community Environments Initiative (ACES)

Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Active Community Environments Initiative (ACES) promotes walking, bicycling, and the development of accessible recreation facilities.
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