DOT 23 CFR PART 652-2011 PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE ACCOMMODATIONS AND PROJECTS.pdf

1、273 Federal Highway Administration, DOT 652.3 3United States Coast Guard internal direc-tives are available for inspection and copy-ing as prescribed in 49 CFR part 7, appendix B. equipment of any type that is not re-quired for navigation channel mainte-nance. If the navigational clearances are infl

2、uenced by the needs of such equipment, the USCG should be con-sulted to determine the appropriate clearances to be provided. (h) For projects which require FHWA approval of plans, specifications and estimates, preliminary bridge plans shall be approved at the appropriate level by FHWA for structural

3、 concepts, hydraulics, and navigational clear-ances prior to submission of the permit application. (i) If the HA bid plans contain alter-native designs for the same configura-tion (fixed or movable), the permit ap-plication shall be prepared in sufficient detail so that all alternatives can be evalu

4、ated by the USCG. If appropriate, the USCG will issue a permit for all al-ternatives. Within 30 days after award of the construction contract, the USCG shall be notified by the HA of the alter-nate which was selected. The USCG procedure for evaluating permit appli-cations which contain alternates is

5、 presented in its Bridge Administration Manual (COMDT INST M16590.5).3The FHWA policy on alternates, Alternate Design for Bridges; Policy Statement, was published at 48 FR 21409 on May 12, 1983. 650.809 Movable span bridges. A fixed bridge shall be selected wher-ever practicable. If there are social

6、, economic, environmental or engineer-ing reasons which favor the selection of a movable bridge, a cost benefit anal-ysis to support the need for the mov-able bridge shall he prepared as a part of the preliminary plans. PART 652PEDESTRIAN AND BICY-CLE ACCOMMODATIONS AND PROJECTS Sec. 652.1 Purpose.

7、652.3 Definitions. 652.5 Policy. 652.7 Eligibility. 652.9 Federal participation. 652.11 Planning. 652.13 Design and construction criteria. AUTHORITY: 23 U.S.C. 109, 217, 315, 402(b)(1)(F); 49 CFR 1.48(b). SOURCE: 49 FR 10662, Mar. 22, 1984, unless otherwise noted. 652.1 Purpose. To provide policies

8、and procedures relating to the provision of pedestrian and bicycle accommodations on Fed-eral-aid projects, and Federal partici-pation in the cost of these accommoda-tions and projects. 652.3 Definitions. (a) Bicycle. A vehicle having two tan-dem wheels, propelled solely by human power, upon which a

9、ny person or per-sons may ride. (b) Bikeway. Any road, path, or way which in some manner is specifically designated as being open to bicycle travel, regardless of whether such fa-cilities are designated for the exclusive use of bicycles or are to be shared with other transportation modes. (c) Bicycl

10、e Path (Bike Path). A bike-way physically separated from motor-ized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier and either within the high-way right-of-way or within an inde-pendent right-of-way. (d) Bicycle Lane (Bike Lane). A por-tion of a roadway which has been des-ignated by striping, signing

11、and pave-ment markings for the preferential or exclusive use of bicyclists. (e) Bicycle Route (Bike Route). A seg-ment of a system of bikeways des-ignated by the jurisdiction having au-thority with appropriate directional and informational markers, with or without a specific bicycle route num-ber. (

12、f) Shared Roadway. Any roadway upon which a bicycle lane is not des-ignated and which may be legally used by bicycles regardless of whether such facility is specifically designated as a bikeway. (g) Pedestrian Walkway or Walkway. A continuous way designated for pedes-trians and separated from the th

13、rough lanes for motor vehicles by space or barrier. (h) Highway Construction Project. A project financed in whole or in part with Federal-aid or Federal funds for VerDate Mar2010 09:39 May 11, 2011 Jkt 223076 PO 00000 Frm 00283 Fmt 8010 Sfmt 8010 Y:SGML223076.XXX 223076wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with

14、 CFRProvided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-274 23 CFR Ch. I (4111 Edition) 652.5 the construction, reconstruction or im-provement of a highway or portions thereof, including bridges and tunnels. (i) Independent Bicycle Construction Project (

15、Independent Bicycle Project). A project designation used to distinguish a bicycle facility constructed independ-ently and primarily for use by bicyclists from an improvement in-cluded as an incidental part of a high-way construction project. (j) Independent Pedestrian Walkway Construction Project (I

16、ndependent Walk-way Project). A project designation used to distinguish a walkway constructed independently and solely as a pedes-trian walkway project from a pedes-trian improvement included as an inci-dental part of a highway construction project. (k) Incidental Bicycle or Pedestrian Walkway Const

17、ruction Project (Incidental Feature). One constructed as an inci-dental part of a highway construction project. (l) Nonconstruction Bicycle Project. A bicycle project not involving physical construction which enhances the safe use of bicycles for transportation pur-poses. (m) Snowmobile. A motorized

18、 vehicle solely designed to operate on snow or ice. 652.5 Policy. The safe accommodation of pedes-trians and bicyclists should be given full consideration during the develop-ment of Federal-aid highway projects, and during the construction of such projects. The special needs for the el-derly and the

19、 handicapped shall be con-sidered in all Federal-aid projects that include pedestrian facilities. Where current or anticipated pedestrian and/ or bicycle traffic presents a potential conflict with motor vehicle traffic, every effort shall be made to minimize the detrimental effects on all highway us

20、ers who share the facility. On high-ways without full control of access where a bridge deck is being replaced or rehabilitated, and where bicycles are permitted to operate at each end, the bridge shall be reconstructed so that bicycles can be safely accommodated when it can be done at a reasonable c

21、ost. Consultation with local groups of organized bicyclists is to be encouraged in the development of bicycle projects. 652.7 Eligibility. (a) Independent bicycle projects, inci-dental bicycle projects, and non-construction bicycle projects must be principally for transportation rather than recreati

22、onal use and must meet the project conditions for authoriza-tion where applicable. (b) The implementation of pedestrian and bicycle accommodations may be authorized for Federal-aid participa-tion as either incidental features of highways or as independent projects where all of the following conditio

23、ns are satisfied. (1) The safety of the motorist, bicy-clist, and/or pedestrian will be en-hanced by the project. (2) The project is initiated or sup-ported by the appropriate State high-way agency(ies) and/or the Federal land management agency. Projects are to be located and designed pursuant to an

24、 overall plan, which provides due consideration for safety and contiguous routes. (3) A public agency has formally agreed to: (i) Accept the responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the facil-ity, (ii) Ban all motorized vehicles other than maintenance vehicles, or snowmo-biles where permi

25、tted by State or local regulations, from pedestrian walkways and bicycle paths, and (iii) Ban parking, except in the case of emergency, from bicycle lanes that are contiguous to traffic lanes. (4) The estimated cost of the project is consistent with the anticipated bene-fits to the community. (5) Th

26、e project will be designed in substantial conformity with the latest official design criteria. (See 652.13.) 49 FR 10662, Mar. 22, 1984; 49 FR 14729, Apr. 13, 1984 652.9 Federal participation. (a) Independent walkway projects, independent bicycle projects and non-construction bicycle projects shall

27、be financed with 100 percent Federal-aid primary, secondary or urban highway funds, provided the total amount obli-gated for all such projects in any one VerDate Mar2010 09:39 May 11, 2011 Jkt 223076 PO 00000 Frm 00284 Fmt 8010 Sfmt 8010 Y:SGML223076.XXX 223076wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with CFRProvi

28、ded by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-275 Federal Highway Administration, DOT 652.11 State in any fiscal year does not exceed $4.5 million of Federal-aid funds or a lesser amount apportioned by the Fed-eral Highway Administrator to avoid exceedi

29、ng the annual $45 million cost limitation on these projects for all States in a fiscal year. The Federal Highway Administrator may, upon ap-plication, waive this limitation for a State for any fiscal year. This limita-tion also applies to projects funded under 652.9(d). This limitation does not appl

30、y to projects of the type de-scribed in 652.9(c). The FHWA Offices of Direct Federal Programs and Engi-neering will coordinate projects of the type described in 652.9(d) to ensure that the annual cost limitations will not be exceeded. (b) Specific eligibility requirements for Federal-aid participati

31、on in inde-pendent and nonconstruction projects are: (1) An independent walkway project must be constructed on highway right- of-way or easement, or right-of-way ac-quired for this purpose. Independent walkway projects may be constructed separately or in conjunction with a Federal-aid highway constr

32、uction project. Where an independent walk-way project is located away from the Federal-aid highway right-of-way, it must serve pedestrians who would nor-mally desire to use the Federal-aid route. (2) An independent bicycle project may include the acquisition of land needed for the facility, or such

33、projects may be constructed on existing high-way right-of-way or easement acquired for this purpose. Independent bicycle projects may include construction of bicycle lanes, paths, shelters, bicycle parking facilities and other roadway and bridge work necessary to accom-modate bicyclists. (3) Noncons

34、truction bicycle projects must be related to the safe use of bicy-cles for transportation, and may in-clude safety educational material and route maps for safe bicycle transpor-tation purposes. Nonconstruction bicy-cle projects shall not include salaries for administration, law enforcement, maintena

35、nce and similar items re-quired to operate transportation net-works and programs, but may include cost of staff or consultants for develop-ment of specific nonconstruction projects. (c) Bicycle and pedestrian accom-modations may also be constructed as incidental features of highway con-struction pro

36、jects. These incidental features may be financed with the same type of Federal-aid funds, includ-ing funds of the type described in 652.9(d) (except Interstate construc-tion funds) and at the same Federal share payable as a basic highway project. These accommodations are not subject to the funding l

37、imitations for independent walkway, independent bi-cycle and nonconstruction bicycle projects. In the case of the Interstate construction projects, Federal-aid Interstate construction funds may only be used to replace existing facilities that would be interrupted by construc-tion of the project, or

38、to mitigate spe-cific environmental impacts. Interstate 4R funds provided by 23 U.S.C. 104(b)(5)(B) may be used only for inci-dental features. As incidental features, these accommodations must be part of a highway improvement and must be located within the right-of-way of the highway, including land

39、 acquired under 23 U.S.C. 319 (Scenic Enhancement Pro-gram). (d) Funds authorized for Federal lands highways (forest highways, pub-lic lands highways, park roads, park-ways, and Indian reservation roads which are public roads), forest develop-ment roads and trails (i.e., roads or trails under the ju

40、risdiction of the For-est Service), and public lands develop-ment roads and trails (i.e., roads or trails which the Secretary of the Inte-rior determines are of primary impor-tance for the development, protection, administration, and utilization of pub-lic lands and resources under his/her control),

41、 may be used for independent bicycle routes and independent walk-way projects. These funds may not be used for nonconstruction bicycle projects. 652.11 Planning. Federally aided bicycle and pedes-trian projects implemented within ur-banized areas must be included in the transportation improvement pr

42、ogram/ annual (or biennial) element unless ex-cluded by agreement between the State VerDate Mar2010 09:39 May 11, 2011 Jkt 223076 PO 00000 Frm 00285 Fmt 8010 Sfmt 8010 Y:SGML223076.XXX 223076wwoods2 on DSK1DXX6B1PROD with CFRProvided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted withou

43、t license from IHS-,-,-276 23 CFR Ch. I (4111 Edition) 652.13 and the metropolitan planning organi-zation. 652.13 Design and construction cri-teria. (a) The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Of-ficials Guide for Development of New Bicycle Facilities, 1981 (AASHTO Guide) or equ

44、ivalent guides developed in cooperation with State or local offi-cials and acceptable to the division of-fice of the FHWA, shall be used as standards for the construction and de-sign of bicycle routes. Copies of the AASHTO Guide may be obtained from the American Association of State Highway and Tran

45、sportation Officials, 444 North Capitol Street, NW., Suite 225, Washington, DC 20001. (b) Curb cuts and other provisions as may be appropriate for the handi-capped are required on all Federal and Federal-aid projects involving the pro-vision of curbs or sidewalks at all pe-destrian crosswalks. PART

46、655TRAFFIC OPERATIONS Subparts AE Reserved Subpart FTraffic Control Devices on Fed-eral-Aid and Other Streets and High-ways Sec. 655.601 Purpose. 655.602 Definitions. 655.603 Standards. 655.604 Achieving basic uniformity. 655.605 Project procedures. 655.606 Higher cost materials. 655.607 Funding. AP

47、PENDIX TO SUBPART F OF PART 655ALTER-NATE METHOD OF DETERMINING THE COLOR OF RETROREFLECTIVE SIGN MATERIALS AND PAVEMENT MARKING MATERIALS Subpart G Reserved AUTHORITY: 23 U.S.C. 101(a), 104, 109(d), 114(a), 217, 315, and 402(a); 23 CFR 1.32; and 49 CFR 1.48(b). Subparts AE Reserved Subpart FTraffic

48、 Control Devices on Federal-Aid and Other Streets and Highways SOURCE: 48 FR 46776, Oct. 14, 1983, unless otherwise noted. 655.601 Purpose. To prescribe the policies and proce-dures of the Federal Highway Adminis-tration (FHWA) to obtain basic uni-formity of traffic control devices on all streets an

49、d highways in accordance with the following references that are approved by the FHWA for application on Federal-aid projects: (a) Manual on Uniform Traffic Con-trol Devices for Streets and Highways (MUTCD), 2009 Edition, FHWA, dated November 4, 2009. This publication is incorporated by reference in accord-ance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51 and is on file at the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA). For information on the ava