A -- CHARACTERISTICS OF EMERGING ROAD & TRAIL USERS AND THEIR SAFETY

Notice Date

May 30, 2001

Contracting Office

Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), Office of Acquisition Management, HAAM, Room 4410 400 7th Street, S.W., Washington, DC, 20590

ZIP Code

20590

Solicitation Number

DTFH61-01-R-00083

Response Due

July 2, 2001

Point of Contact

Behrooz Behpoory, Contract Specialist, Phone (202) 366-4224, Fax (202) 366-3705, Email behrooz.behpoory@fhwa.dot.gov -- Arlan Finfrock, Contract Specialist, Phone (202) 366-0125, Fax (202) 366-3705, Email arlan.finfrock@fhwa.dot.gov

Description

There are number of newer or emerging users of our nation?s roadways and trails who may have characteristics that affect the design requirements and safety performance of these facilities. These include persons using in-line skates, scooters, strollers, electric bicycles, adult bicycles, recumbent, tandems, trailers, golf carts, and assistive technologies such as electric scooters and motorized wheelchairs. The objectives of this study are to 1) determine the characteristics of these newer types of road and trail users that may affect facility design, operation, and safety; 2) to investigate the safety of these users in the environments in which they operate; 3) to consolidate this information in a usable format for individuals responsible for planning, design, operation, and maintenance of pedestrian and bicycle facilities.

Web Link

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Record

Loren Data Corp. 20010601/ASOL013.HTM (D-150 SN50N545)