BICYCLE FACILITY DESIGN
Planning and Design Guides
- National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) Urban Bikeway Design Guide (Highly Recommended!)
- The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Bicycle Facilities (2012 edition)
- The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Bicycles (i.e.street signs)
As a general rule, you should plan for more physical separation between motor vehicles and people on bikes as motor vehicle speed and volume increases. Illustration of the spectrum of bicycle facilities:
Other Helpful Resources
- Washington County, OR Complete Streets Design Guide
- FHWA Bicycle and Pedestrian Program
- Fundamentals of Bicycle Boulevard Planning & Design (ALTA Planning, IBPI, & Portland State University)
- How to Increase Cycling for Daily Travel: Lessons from Cities Around the Globe (ITE)
- Lessons from the Green Lanes: Evaluating Protected Bike Lanes in the U.S. (USDOT & Portland State University)