Innovative Bicycle Treatments - CD Seminar (0.1 CEUs)

Course Description

In March 1999, the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) initiated the formation of a Pedestrian and Bicycle Task Force to develop better information for transportation professionals on pedestrian and bicycle facilities. In the summer of 2001, the Task Force became an ITE Council. One of the projects identified by the Task Force members was the need to provide better information on bicycle innovations. Many jurisdictions are employing new bikeway and bicycle parking design treatments. The intent of this report is to identify innovations and share information on their applications, advantages and disadvantages. Approximately 50 treatments are summarized in this report. These treatments include on-street innovations such as contra-flow bike lanes, shared bike/bus lanes, bike boulevards, raised bike lanes, bicycle parking and color treated bike lanes. There is information on trail facilities including one-way trails, roundabouts and median trails. This technical report, which is divided into eight sections, also summarizes treatments for bicycles at intersections, bicycle detection, unique bicycle signs, traffic calming accommodations for bicycles, and bicycle parking.

Webinar Benefits

• Improved understanding of bicycle treatments
• Identifying innovative treatments that work
• Learning about the advantage and disadvantages
• What the international community is using
• Earn one Professional Development Hour (PDH)

Intended Audience

This webinar-on-CD will benefit transportation professionals (engineers and planners) who work for consulting firms, cities, counties, and state agencies involved in designing and maintaining roadways where bicycle facilities are needed. This webinar-on-CD is designed for individuals with and without background or training in traffic engineering.

Summary Outline

• Bicycle Lane and Bicycle Path Treatments
• Treatments for Bicycles at Intersections
• Bicycle Sensitive Detection and Counters
• Bicycle Signage
• Bicycles at Roundabouts
• Traffic Calming Accommodations for Bicycles
• Bicycle Parking
• Bicycle Treatments at Signalized Intersections
• Other Innovations