Bicycle & Pedestrian Program Links

On this page:

• U.S. Department of Transportation Links
• Other Federal Agency Links
• State Agency Links
• Other Bicycle and Pedestrian Organization Links
• Trail Related Links

U.S. Department of Transportation

• U.S. Department of Transportation Accessibility Website
  The Department is committed to building a transportation system that provides access for all Americans.

• FHWA Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety
  Includes pedestrian and bicycle safety resources. For further information, contact Tamara Redmon at 202-366-4077.

• FHWA Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Research
  Provides information on issues and research related to improving pedestrian and bicyclist safety.

• FHWA Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program
  Funds transportation projects that reduce emissions in air quality nonattainment and maintenance areas.

• FHWA Federal Lands Highway Program Provides transportation engineering services for planning, design, construction, and rehabilitation of the highways and bridges providing access to federally owned lands.

• FHWA National Scenic Byways Program
  Includes information about America's Byways, program history, contacts, logos, grants, and nominations.
  • Information about Bicycling on Scenic Byways
  • Scenic Byways Website for Travelers

• FHWA Recreational Trails Program
  Provides information on recreational trails and trail funding.

• FHWA Rumble Strips
  Provides information on FHWA's rumble strips community of practice.

• FHWA Traffic Calming
  Provides information and links related to traffic calming.

• FHWA Transportation Enhancement Program
  Provides information on a major potential funding source for pedestrian and bicycle facilities.

• Federal Railroad Administration, Highway-Rail Crossing and Trespasser Division
  Provides information on safety near railroads.

• Federal Transit Administration
  Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands

• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Main Website
  Provides general highway safety information.

• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Programs
  Educational outreach, enforcement, and legislation programs to reduce pedestrian and bicycle injuries and fatalities.

• The Bureau of Transportation Statistics
  Provides statistical information on transportation and a link to the National Transportation Library.

• Bicycle and Pedestrian Data: Sources, Needs, and Gaps (BTS, 2000)

Other Federal Agency Links

• U.S. Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board)]
  Develops guidelines and standards under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Architectural Barriers Act.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  Promoting health through physical activity.

• National Park Service Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program
  Provides technical assistance from the National Park Service, and has links to NPS funding programs.

State Agency Links

• See the State contact list at http://cms.transportation.org/?siteid=59&pageid=852

• AASHTO Center for Environmental Excellence Report - Taking the High Road

• U.S. Bicycle Route System
  The American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO) is hosting a Task Force to develop a national interstate route system for bicycle routes, with input from States and national bicycle advocacy organizations. The Adventure Cycling Association provides staff support. The Task Force has developed a report and a draft corridor plan.

Other Bicycle and Pedestrian Organization Links

• The Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center
  Provides information on a wide variety of engineering, encouragement, education, and enforcement topics. Established with funding from the US Department of Transportation and operated by the University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center, in cooperation with the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals.
  • Pedestrian information
  • Bicycle information
  • Transportation Research Board Pedestrian Committee
  • Transportation Research Board Bicycle Transportation Committee

• Active Living by Design
  A program to establish and evaluate innovative approaches to increase physical activity through community design, public policies, and communications strategies.

• Adventure Cycling Association
  A not-for-profit organization dedicated to bicycle travel, offering programs for cyclists, including a national network of bicycle touring routes and organized trips.

• America Walks A national coalition of local advocacy groups dedicated to promoting walkable communities.

• Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP)
  Promotes excellence in the professional discipline of pedestrian and bicycle transportation, including engineering, planning, landscape architecture, safety, and promotion.

• International Mountain Bicycling Association
  Creates, enhances, and preserves trail opportunities for mountain bikers worldwide.

• League of American Bicyclists (LAB)
  Promotes bicycling for fun, fitness, and transportation and works through advocacy and education for a bicycle-friendly America.

• National Center for Bicycling and Walking (NCBW)
  Offers information support, training, consultation services, and resources to public agencies, non-governmental organizations, and advocates; maintains the Internet Support Center; and organizes the biennial ProWalk / ProBike Conference and other special meetings.

• National Complete Streets Coalition
  A diverse coalition of groups working in support of complete streets designed and operated to enable safe access for all users.

• National Transportation Enhancements Clearinghouse (NTEC)
  Provides information on FHWA's Transportation Enhancement Program.

• Trails and Greenways Clearinghouse - provides technical assistance and information resources on all aspects of trail and greenway advocacy, acquisition, development, and management. The Clearinghouse is a joint project of the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy and The Conservation Fund's American Greenways Program.

• Transportation Research Board Bicycle Transportation Committee
  This Committee is concerned with all aspects of bicycling and bicyclists and criteria for bicycle facilities to assure that the bicycle rider has safe, convenient, and efficient travel.

• Transportation Research Board Pedestrian Committee
  This Committee is concerned with research on pedestrians and pedestrian facilities that will provide safe, comfortable, and efficient walking environments along sidewalks, along and across roadways, and connecting to other modes of transportation.

• University of North Carolina Highway Safety Research Center
  Operates the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center.

• Walk Our Children to School Day
  Promotes events aimed at encouraging a more walkable America.

Trail Related Links

• See trail organization links at www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/rectrails/links.htm