This course, based on the Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Bikeway Selection Guide, equips participants with the tools and knowledge to design safe, inclusive, and effective bikeway networks. Participants will explore the Guide’s framework for selecting appropriate bikeway types by considering community context, feasibility, target audiences, and planning goals. Through interactive discussions and case studies, including insights from a one-day training workshop previously conducted in El Paso, attendees will learn to integrate bikeway selection principles into broader transportation planning processes, fostering environments that prioritize safety, connectivity, and accessibility for cyclists of all ages and abilities.
The course emphasizes practical application, guiding participants through the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide’s key components, such as facility selection tools, network planning principles, and strategies for balancing design ideals with real-world constraints like budget, curbside activity, and intersection complexity. By examining trade-offs and compromises, attendees will gain skills to align bikeway designs with community visions, such as Vision Zero or all-ages-and-abilities goals, while leveraging resources like the AASHTO and NACTO guides for detailed design. This course is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance urban mobility and create low-stress, equitable cycling infrastructure.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the core components and tools of the FHWA Bikeway Selection Guide to inform bikeway type decisions.
- Learn to integrate bikeway selection principles into the transportation planning process to support cohesive network development.
- Evaluate project feasibility and contextual factors, such as traffic volume and land use, to select appropriate bikeway designs.
- Apply strategies to balance design preferences with practical constraints while maintaining safety and connectivity for diverse cyclists.
- Explore real-world case studies to assess trade-offs and compromises in bikeway implementation for urban and rural settings.
