As the Midwest’s leader in the development of multi-use trails, our planners are committed to advancing the safety and efficiency of active transportation networks. Sidepath trails provide safe, efficient routes for non-motorized travel along higher speed or high-volume roadways located within the road’s right-of-way. These shared-use facilities are particularly beneficial in areas with minimal intersection or driveway access, allowing unimpeded travel on the pathway.

In both rural communities and urban cities alike, trails are known as a mainstay for creating an active transportation and recreation network. In this podcast, Snyder & Associates' Planner Mindy Moore, AICP, explores usage options, proper intersection design and control, and the need for increased awareness among users of sidepath trails. As a biking enthusiast herself, she shares both personal and professional expertise on the subject, as she talks through different elements of sidepaths and the many benefits they provide to a community in pursuit of improved biking facilities.

Sidepath Trail Design Podcast Agenda

• What is a sidepath? (0:27)
• Why do people like Sidepaths? (00:55)
• Concerns About Sidepath Trails (2:26)
• Areas of Conflict (3:19)
• Bicycle Crash Studies (4:54)
• What to Consider When Planning a Sidepath (7:54)
• Rural Sidepath Trails (9:17)
• Improving Intersection Crossings (10:20)
• Proposed Revisions to the FHA’s Manual and Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) (10:54)
• Sidepath Education and Awareness (14:34)
• Key Takeaways (15:09)

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