Sponsored by ASCE's Transportation and Development Institute and ASCE Continuing Education

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Purpose and Background

Recent advances in bicycle facility design guidance have led to increased demand from government agencies and the public to implement many of these innovative treatments. As more of these facilities are being implemented, users are recognizing the host of safety benefits and greater comfort level generated from the increased separation from automobile traffic and enhanced intersection treatments. Agencies throughout the country are using the design guidance recently issued within the National Association of City Transportation Officials Urban Bikeway Design Manual, in association with the guidance set forth in the established U.S. manuals such as the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities and MUTCD, to implement these facilities. The primary goals of this webinar are to familiarize transportation engineers/planners with the newest innovations in the bicycle facility design practice. The webinar will discuss recent developments in available design guidance and considerations when designing these facilities.

Primary Discussion Topics

• Different types of bike facilities
• Current approved standards and reference material
• Origins of new design standards
• Innovative bike facilities/treatments
• Determining where and when to apply these treatments
• Considerations when implementing these facilities/treatments
• Locations where these facilities/treatments been implemented

Learning Outcomes

• Become familiar with the latest innovations in bicycle facility design
• Demonstrate understanding of available design resources
• Know how to apply the various design resources and their limitations
• Understand the federal approval status on the various treatments
• Be able to assess the potential for implementing an innovative bike facility
• Understand the various design considerations when developing these facilities

Webinar Benefits

• Find out the latest advances in bikeway facility design
• Learn about current state of the practice
• Plan and design for safer and more comfortable bikeways

Intended Audience

• Transportation engineers/planners
• Community advocates
• Government officials

Webinar Outline

• Overview of traditional bicycle facilities
• Brief discussion on recent push towards rebalancing transportation network/Complete Streets
• Origin of newer/innovative design guidance
• New innovative bicycle facility treatments
• Determining where and when to apply
• Design considerations
• Conclusions
• Questions