In summary, a variety of data sources were examined for their potential for providing information on the safety of the emerging road and trail users that are the focus of this FHWA study...
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Summary
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Manual Wheelchairs
Manual wheelchair users with limited or no independent mobility are generally pushed by another person, and may be trail users too....
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11B-403.3 Slope
Supplemental Rule to address accessibility for Shared Use Paths (used by pedestrians, bicyclists and others for transportation or recreation), distinguished from sidewalks, as well as from trails...
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Measures and Procedures
After each transfer in each protocol, changes made to device positioning (x, y, α, Figure 2) and leading/trailing hand placement were recorded. ...
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11B-403.3 Slope
Supplemental Rule to address accessibility for Shared Use Paths (used by pedestrians, bicyclists, and others for transportation or recreation), distinguished from sidewalks, as well as from trails...
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Table of Contents
F242 Swimming Pools, Wading Pools, and Spas F243 Shooting Facilities with Firing Positions F244 Camping Facilities F245 Picnic Facilities F246 Viewing Areas F247 Trails...
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Shared Use Path
See AASHTO Guide, 5.2.2, Shared Use Paths Adjacent to Roadways (Sidepaths). 1 The FHWA defines a shared use path as a multiuse trail or path physically separated from motorized vehicular...
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About the Authors
This committee developed the preliminary accessibility guidelines for picnic areas, campgrounds, beach access routes, and trails on which the Outdoor Developed Areas Accessibility Guidelines...
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3. Statutory and Regulatory Background
scoping and technical requirements do not address the minimum number of camping units and picnic units required to provide mobility features, or provide design criteria for viewing areas, trails...
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MARKETING PLAN
Thus the goal of the marketing plan is to outline how to disseminate the information to transportation professionals, trail designers/coordinators, landscape architects, engineers, public...
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APPENDIX
State Crash Form Coordinator Survey FHWA has funded a research project to determine the safety and operational characteristics of newer or emerging users of our Nation's roadways and trails...
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Turning Radius
using the following formula: where: R = Curve radius (ft) V = Design speed (mi/h) e = Rate of superelevation (percent) f = Coefficient of friction In this study, the trails...
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Background
Use of a trail surface for 3 to 5 years was considered adequate time for the binder to fulfill its function....
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Recommendations for Future Research
• Additional research would be required to evaluate the impact of surface firmness and stability in combination with other trail characteristics, such as distance, grade, cross slope...
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Wheelchairs and other power-driven mobility devices.
In a study of trail and other nonmotorized transportation users including EPAMDs, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) found that the eye height of people using EPAMDs ranged from 68¼...
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Wheelchairs and other power-driven mobility devices.
In a study of trail and other nonmotorized transportation users including EPAMDs, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) found that the eye height of people using EPAMDs ranged from 68¼...
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Whether the definition of ‘‘wheelchair'' includes the Segway® PT. (Section-by-Section Analysis)
In a study of trail and other non-motorized transportation users including EPAMDs, the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) found that the eye height of individuals using EPAMDs ranged...
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Water Hydrants
This clear space must be located with its long side adjoining (and may overlap) an outdoor recreation access route, trail, beach access route, or another clear ground space....
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Picnic Tables
If the picnic tables are provided on trails, ensure the routes connecting them to any other major constructed features in the area comply with the technical requirements for trails....
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Toilet Buildings and Pit Toilets
Connect pit toilets that are provided on trails to the area's other major constructed features by a route that complies with the trail specifications rather than an outdoor recreation access...
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The Basis for this Pocket Guide
In addition, new requirements for outdoor constructed features, including trails, picnic and camping areas, and beach access routes, became mandatory as part of the ABA standards on November...
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Outdoor Constructed Features
In the final rule, the scoping requirements for camping facilities, picnic facilities, viewing areas, trailheads, and trails include scoping requirements for outdoor constructed features...
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Department of Transportation Disability Law Guidance: Use of "Segways" on Transportation Vehicles
For example, a Federal Highway Administration-assisted recreational trail that normally cannot permit use by motorized vehicles should accommodate Segways when used as a mobility device...
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Surfaces for Outdoor Recreation Access Routes
The Forest Service technology and development report, "Soil Stabilizers on Universally Accessible Trails," contains information about the effectiveness of soil stabilizers....