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Publication No. FHWA-HRT- 05-126. Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation in Work Zones. Chapter 21. Lesson Outline. Problems of pedestrians and bicyclists in work areas. Work-zone elements that might alleviate the problems. Planning and Design Elements. Advance warning and guidance.
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Publication No. FHWA-HRT-05-126 Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation in Work Zones Chapter 21
Lesson Outline • Problems of pedestrians and bicyclists in work areas. • Work-zone elements that might alleviate the problems.
Planning and Design Elements • Advance warning and guidance. • Illumination and reflectorization. • Separation of pedestrians and bicyclists from vehicular traffic. • Accommodation of people with disabilities.
Planning and Design Elements • Accommodating the visually impaired. • Surface irregularities. • Temporary walkways or bikeways.
Lesson Summary • Work areas can be very unfriendly places for pedestrians and bicyclists. • There are ways to accommodate all types of traffic in a work area.