Types of Facilities Careful attention must be given to each type of facility, particularly the role it plays in the overall system and which users it caters to. Though a myriad of bicycle and pedestrian facilities are available, four main facility types are recommended for use in the FVCTP to provide mobility options throughout the study area. Sidewalk
· Dedicated space within right-of-way for pedestrians · Should include a landscaped buffer from roadway
· Typical width: 5’ preferred · Target User: Pedestrians · Estimated Cost: $150,000 per mile
Sidepath · Separated from traffic and adjacent to road with more setback and width than sidewalks · High-quality pedestrian and bicycle experience along high-volume or high-speed roadways · Typical width: 10’ preferred; 8’ in constrained areas
· Target user: Cyclists, Pedestrians · Estimated Cost: $220,000 per mile
Greenway · Separated from traffic and located in open space or along rivers or streams · Typical width: 10’ preferred
· Target user: Cyclists, Pedestrians · Estimated Cost : $220,000 per mile*
*construction costs can increase in areas with significant environmental constraints
Striped Bicycle Lanes · Exclusive-use area adjacent to outermost travel lane · Typical width: 4’ to 5’ · Target user: Advanced Cyclists · Estimated Cost (striping only) : $2,000 per mile · Estimated Cost (new construction) : $800,000 per mile Shared Lane Markings (Sharrows) · Allow bikes to share roadways with motorists when street sections are not wide enough for bike lanes · Target user: Advanced Cyclists · Estimated Cost : $300 each
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