All Topics
Topics in pedestrian and bicyclist safety, mobility, access, and equity are often related, and combined, provide a comprehensive approach. Explore cross-cutting topics below for more information and resources related to bicycling and walking.
Access for Individuals with Disabilities
Transportation networks must be accessible for people of all ages and abilities.
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The United States Access Board
Automated and Connected Vehicles
As vehicle technologies become automated and connected, there are opportunities to advance pedestrian and bicycle safety and mobility.
Bicycle Helmets
Bicycle safety starts with a well-fitting helmet. Bicycle helmets reduce the risk of severe injuries and fatalities and should be worn by all bicycle riders.
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Bicycle Helmet Safety Institute
Bike Share
A growing proportion of bike share systems are dockless for more convenience and wider range of access, and some also include electric-assist bicycles in their fleet.
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Community Engagement
Engaging community is integral to the transportation planning process and should be considered at each stage.
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Complete Streets
Design to enable safe and convenient access for all road users and foster transportation equity, healthy lifestyles, and vibrant communities.
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The National Complete Streets Coalition
Connected Multimodal Networks
Comprehensive and extensive networks to reach key transportation by active transportation.
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Countermeasures and Safety Effectiveness
Safety program or approach to address a specific type of crash by treatment or intervention.
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Counting and Estimating Volumes
Count data provide the foundation for measuring nonmotorized travel, monitoring trends, and understanding exposure to risk.
Design and Engineering Guidance
To design and build streets for all road users, engineers and planners use a wide range of design tools, guides, and resources.
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Design Resource Index
Driver Training Program
Addressing driver behavior as part of a multi-faceted strategy to advance safety for pedestrians and bicyclists.
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American Driver and Traffic Safety Education Association
E-Bikes
Electric bicycles provide new opportunities for flexible personal travel and also pose challenges for safety, regulation, and planning.
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Equity
Equitable transportation systems that foster fairness and facilitate access for all community members.
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Pursuing Equity in Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning
Funding Projects and Programs
Funding for bicycle and pedestrian activities is administered through various mechanisms, including government agencies and non-government sources, such as private non-profit groups and advocacy organizations.
Health
Community design and transportation affect physical and mental health and well-being and walking, bicycling, and transit use provide health benefits.
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Stateside Transportation Planning for Healthy Communities
International Resources
To improve conditions for bicycling and walking in the United States, it is often helpful to consider advancements in nonmotorized transportation from around the world.
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Micromobility
Emerging forms of transportation including e-scooters, e-bikes, and station-based and dockless bike share complement existing modes of travel, provide multiple benefits to communities, and highlight the need for safety, regulations, and planning.
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Passing Laws and Enforcement
Law enforcement efforts can advance safety for bicyclists by enforcing safe passing laws.
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State Safe Bicycle Passing Laws
Performance Measurement
Transportation agencies can use a wide range of performance measures to track the impact of their investments and ensure that they are meeting goals related to bicycling and walking.
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Guidebook for Developing Pedestrian and Bicycle Performance Measures
Plan Development
Roadmaps for projects and programs that incorporate considerations for bicyclists and pedestrians.
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ActiveTrans Priority Tool
Safety and Mobility for Older Adults
Growing aging adult population impacts communities and planning decisions for transportation and recreation.
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Handbook for Designing Roadways for the Aging Population
Safety Communications
Traffic safety messaging to motivate roadway users to adopt safer behaviors.
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Road Safety Campaigns: What the Research Tells Us
Safety Tools and Analysis
Approaches to analyze pedestrian and bicycle safety and identify and address safety needs.
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NCHRP Research Report 893: Systemic Pedestrian Safety Analysis
Speed
Vehicle speed plays a central, powerful role in the safety of pedestrian and bicyclists.
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Managing Speed
Trails and Shared Use Paths
Physically separated from roads, trails or greenways are accessible two-way paths designated for use by both bicyclists and pedestrians.
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Transit
A critical element of a transportation system, transit provides longer trips that cannot be made by walking or bicycling.
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Pedestrian Safety Guide for Transit Agencies
University Curriculum and Courses
Integration of pedestrian and bicycle planning into transportation planning is essential in creating sustainable, livable communities.
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FHWA Pedestrian and Bicycle Transportation University Course
Vision Zero
Strategy to improve safety and eliminate all traffic-related deaths and severe injuries.
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Vision Zero Network
Yielding Laws and Enforcement
Law enforcement efforts can advance safety for pedestrians and bicyclists by enforcing yielding laws.
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Pedestrian Safety Enforcement Operations: A How-To Guide
Youth Safety and Mobility
Addressing youth mobility by increasing opportunities to walk and bike to school safely benefits not only children, but also the community by developing safe walking and biking environments for all.
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The Walking School Bus: Combining Safety, Fun and the Walk to School
