Shared Use Path Recommendations
GREENWAY A greenway is a shared use path that is off-road. It provides a travel area separate from motorized traffic for pedestrians, bicyclists, wheelchair users, skaters, joggers, and other users. Greenways can provide a low-stress experience for a variety of users using the network for transportation or recreation. Greenways follow utility corridors, railroad alignments (both active and abandoned), and greenway/stream corridors.
SIDEPATH A sidepath along the roadway is a bi-directional path located immediately adjacent and parallel to a roadway. Sidepaths can offer a high-quality experience for users of all ages and abilities as compared to on-roadway facilities in heavy traffic environments, allow for reduced roadway crossing distances, and maintain small town community character. A sidepath along the roadway can encourage walking and bicycling in areas where high-volume and high-speed motor vehicle traffic would otherwise discourage it.
Application
Application
Speed and Volume For use on roads with high volumes, and moderate-to high-speed motor vehicle traffic. Roads with few driveways are preferred to reduce potential conflict points.
Speed and Volume Greenways operate in independent corridors that are fully separated from traffic. Facility provision is based on opportunity and connectivity rather than roadway context. In some cases, an independent corridor may offer similar connectivity and access to destinations as a nearby roadway.
Network For use on arterial links on the regional or local walking and biking network.
Network Serves connections
independently of the street network. May function as a network alternative to a road.
Pathway 10–12 ft
Roadway Separation
ROADWAY SEPARATION Separation from the roadway should be informed by the speed and configuration of the adjacent roadway and available right-of-way and engineering judgment. • Preferred minimum separation width is 6.5ft. Minimum separation is 5ft. • Separation narrower than 5ft is not recommended without the use of a physical barrier. • Special consideration at intersections and driveways. • Trail width and roadway separation can be reduced when located in residential neighborhoods to reduce impact. Note - 10-12 ft is the national standard for shared use paths (sidepath and greenway) width. 8’ is acceptable in constrained conditions. See page 4-5 of FHWA’s Small Town and Rural Multimodal Network Design Guide for more information on shared use path widths, volumes, and user mix.
Horizontal Clearance
Shared Use Path
Shoulder
2 ft
HIGHWAY LOCAL COLLECTOR
2 ft
10–12 ft
WIDTH The geometric design of greenways should support the speed and volume of expected user types. • 10 ft -12ft width is recommended in most situations and will be adequate for moderate to heavy use. • A 2 ft shoulder should be provided on each side of the path, kept clear of vertical elements or obstructions. Note - 10-12 ft is the national standard for shared use paths (sidepath and greenway) width. 8’ is acceptable in constrained conditions. See page 4-5 of FHWA’s Small Town and Rural Multimodal Network Design Guide for more information on shared use path widths, volumes, and user mix.
HIGHWAY LOCAL COLLECTOR
For use inside of built-up areas to provide a dedicated space for pedestrians and bicyclists. Land Use
Generally appropriate outside of built-up areas, and also as a corridor connection within urban areas. Land Use
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