More Design and Engineering Guidance Resources



Developing Successful Bicycle/Pedestrian Commuter Programs

Source: Florida Institute for Marketing Alternative Transportation
This booklet is designed to provide employers with the framework needed to institute a successful bicycle/pedestrian commuter program.
Read More >

 

Development of Boulder's Multimodal System

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
Boulder has leveraged natural advantages with a significant commitment, well-designed plans, and resourceful follow-through to build a multimodal system and institutionalize the accommodation of bicycling and walking on many levels.
Read More >

 

Evaluation of the Miami-Dade Pedestrian Safety Demonstration Project

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the success of a comprehensive pedestrian safety program in reducing pedestrian crashes in Miami-Dade County, Florida.
Read More >

 

Accessible Pedestrian Signals: A Guide to Best Practices

Source: National Cooperative Highway Research Program (NCHRP)
Provides training information for engineers, orientation and mobility specialists, and signal technicians on when, where, and how to install accessible pedestrian signals (APS).
Read More >

 

Informational Report on Lighting Design for Midblock Crosswalks

Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
This report provides information on lighting parameters and design criteria that should be considered when installing fixed roadway lighting for midblock crosswalks.
Read More >

 

Pedestrian Safety in Australia

Source: Federal Highway Adminstration (FHWA)
This report explores pedestrian safety in Australia, and focuses on Local Area Traffic Management and other innovative traffic calming measures.
Read More >

 

Canadian Research on Pedestrian Safety

Source: Federal Highway Administration
This report oulines and describes the six primary areas of Canadian pedestrian safety research.
Read More >

 

New Zealand Community Street Reviews

Source: New Zealand Land Transport
This survey combines an audit process with rating scales that indicate the level of service perceived by the users and the relative importance of fixing the defects identified.
Read More >

 

New Zealand Non-Motorised User Review Procedures

Source: Land Transport New Zealand
This process ensures that the needs of people who wish to walk, cycle or, where relevant, ride a horse, are considered when works are being planned and designed.
Read More >

 

New Zealand Pedestrian Crossing Facility Calculation Tool

Source: Land Transport New Zealand
This tool can be used to calculate delay, safety, and benefit cost for potential pedestrian facilities in New Zealand.
Read More >