Guide for Reviewing Public Road Design and Bicycling Accommodations for Virginia Bicycling Advocates
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- Introduction
- Participants in the road design process?
- The design process and bicycling advocates
- Steps to review and comment on projects
- Advocates guide to reading and commenting on engineering plans
- Bicycling facility design review
- Sample section of plan view drawing
- General roadway issues
- Operating space
- Wide curb lane
- Bike lane
- Paved shoulder
- Intersection
- Roundabout
- Shared-use path
- Additional roadway facilities
- Common issues that affect projects
- Standards, guidelines, policies and ordinances
- Non-standard projects, exceptions and innovations
- Late stages in the process
- Conclusion
- Appendix A: Glossary
- Appendix B: Local governance and rules in Virginia
- Appendix C: The major governmental agencies in transportation design in Virginia
- Appendix D: Current codes and manuals
- Appendix E: Further information
- Acknowledgments
- Back Cover
- Acronyms
