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Compilation of Pedestrian Devices in Use at Grade Crossings

Source: Federal Railroad Administration
This document was developed as a first step in providing future guidance for the selection and installation of pedestrian traffic control devices at railroad grade crossing.
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Pedestrian- and Transit-Friendly Design

Source: Florida Department of Transportation and American Planning Association
A quick guide to pedestrian needs that must be considered during development. Attention is given to the placement of parks, buildings, transit stops, and sidewalks that create a network to connect these amenities.
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Smart Mobility Framework: Phase I Report (Revised) Definition and Principles Workshop Summary

Source: Caltrans and Environmental Protection Agency
A joint project by Caltrans and EPA to develop a framework for classifying and prioritizing transportation and development projects with a multimodal approach. Caltrans is currently developing this into a Smart Mobility Handbook.
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Guide to Promoting Bicycling on Federal Lands

Source: Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
This report provides guidance to Federal land managers on how to promote bicycling.
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Active Living by Design - Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Source: Active Living by Design
Archived presentations hosted by Active Living by Design
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Bicycling Boom in Germany

Source: Transportation Quarterly
This article examines the dramatic boom in bicycling in Germany from the mid 1970s to the mid 1990s.
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Cycling Safety on Bikeways versus Roads

Source: Transportation Quarterly
This article compares the relative safety of cycling on traffic-separated bike lanes and bike paths compared to cycling on roadways in mixed traffic.
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Cycling for Everyone

Source: Transportation Research Record
This paper investigates how bicycling can be promoted as a safe and feasible means of transport for everyone and for all trip purposes.
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A Low-Cost Way to Improve Walkability

Source: Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (PBIC)
Resurfaced roads, repaired sidewalks, 50 volunteers, 12 businesses, 32 trees and several gallons of paint changed this neglected street into an inviting, walkable place.
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Walk Wise, Drive Smart

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
"Walk Wise, Drive Smart" was created to improve pedestrian safety and walkability for older adults in the greater Hendersonville, North Carolina community.
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