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This webinar was co-sponsored by ASCE's Transportation and Development Institute (T&DI) and ASCE Continuing Education

Instructors: 
Charlie Alexander, P.E.
Rick Plenge, P.E., PTOE

Course Length: 1.5 Hours

Purpose and Background

Recent advances in bicycle facility design guidance have led to increased demand from government agencies and the public to implement many of these innovative treatments. As more of these facilities are being implemented, users are recognizing the host of safety benefits and greater comfort level generated from the increased separation from automobile traffic and enhanced intersection treatments. Agencies throughout the country are using the design guidance recently issued within the National Association of City Transportation Officials Urban Bikeway Design Manual in association with the guidance set forth in the established US manuals such as the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities and MUTCD to implement these facilities.

This webinar familiarizes transportation engineers/planners with the newest innovations in the planning, design, and maintenance of these separated bikeways. The course discusses recent developments in available design guidance, considerations when designing and implementing these facilities, and design treatments to address common and unique situations.

Primary Topics of Discussion

• Reasons for separate bikeways
• Past and ongoing research into separated bikeways
• Current approved standards and reference material
• Origins of new design standards
• Different types of separated bikeways/treatments
• Determining where and when to apply these treatments
• Considerations when designing and implementing these facilities/treatments
• Locations where these facilities/treatments have been implemented

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Become familiar with the latest innovations in separated bikeway design
• Demonstrate understanding of available design resources
• Know how to apply the various design resources and their limitations
• Determine the federal approval status on the various treatments
• Be able to assess the feasibility for implementing a separated bikeway
• Recognize the various design considerations when developing these facilities

Webinar Benefits

• Learn about the latest advances in separated bikeway planning and design
• Discover how to choose the right type of bicycle facility
• Learn how to design for safer and more comfortable bikeways
• Explore common mistakes when designing and implementing separated bikeways
• Discuss different pavement marking materials
• Find out about the different bikeway separation elements
• Learn about the appropriate intersection treatments and where to apply

Intended Audience

• Transportation Planners
• Transportation Engineers
• Landscape Architects
• Civil Engineers
• Public Agency