Mayors' Challenge Activity Five

Capture Opportunities to Build On-Road Bike Networks During Routine Resurfacing

Find ways to make facility improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists during resurfacing and other maintenance projects. Expanding and improving existing roads and facilities to build biking and walking networks as part of regular and routine resurfacing and other maintenance programs can be a low cost alternative.  Ensure compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Develop and adopt sidewalk inspection and maintenance criteria. Use maintenance to improve accessibility.                    

What is available to help us integrate improvements into maintenance projects?

• FHWA A Guide for Maintaining Pedestrian Facilities for Enhanced Safety provides guidance for maintaining pedestrian facilities to increase safety and mobility. http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/tools_solve/fhwasa13037/
• Department of Justice/Department of Transportation Joint Technical Assistance1 on the Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements to Provide Curb Ramps when Streets, Roads, or Highways are Altered through Resurfacing https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/civilrights/programs/doj_fhwa_ta.cfm
• Coming Soon: FHWA Workbook for Building On-Road Bicycle Networks through Routine Resurfacing Programs