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A COST-DRIVE POLICY APPROACH FOR DEVELOPMENT OF ON-STREET AND OFF-STREET BICYCLE, MULTI-USE AND SINGLE-USE PATHS
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John V. Crone
August 1, 2008 - June 30, 2009
This study examines policy issues related to multi-purpose and single use-trail cost based on
an explicit process and empirical analysis of several case studies. Research continues to identify
criteria for the design of appropriate bicycle facilities and pedestrian systems, but the selection
of these modes of transportation depends on many factors, including vehicular and bicycle traffic
characteristics, adjacent land use and expected growth patterns, terrain, path size and materials,
and even the impact of tourism and physical health measures of a community. These factors affect
the cost and design requirements of path facilities and thus need to be reflected in cost saving
strategies that are then made available to policy makers.
TRB Keywords: Bicycle trails, Bicycle paths, Bicycle routes, Trails, Pedestrian Areas.
Product: In Progress (MBTC-3010)
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