Barriers, Curbs, Sidewalks

General Description:

Barriers, Curbs, and Sidewalks can keep vehicles and people from damaging sensitive areas, and manage drainage and erosion control. 

Effects of Solution:

¨ Increase Passenger Throughput

¨ Increase Roadway Capacity

¨ Manage System Efficiency

¨ Reduce Local Demand

Barriers, Curbs, and Sidewalks are not solutions in themselves.  They are part of the infrastructure in solutions for bicycle/pedestrian pathways, etc.  

Examples of Implementation:

No specific examples available at the time of publication.

Cost/Financial Information:

(Cost/financial information is estimated, and will vary based on size and scope of project, number of units, etc.)

Unit Cost

            Sidewalk                    $11/square foot

            Curbs                          $15/lineal foot

            Asphalt walkway        $30-40/lineal foot (5-foot width)

Additional Resources:

Federal Highway Administration Pedestrian Safety web page:

http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/

Transportation Research Record (TRR 1828) publication Pedestrians and Bicycles 2003  Available for order at http://www.trb.org

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