Going on a Road Diet
This article from Public Roads Magazine speaks of the benefits of narrowing travel lanes or shoulders to provide space for pedestrians and bicyclists. Going on a Road Diet- Public Roads
MTGA Trails Toolkit
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On-Road Connections:
Includes information on design standards, best practices, and more.
On-Road Connections
Includes information on design standards, best practices, and more.
Midtown Greenway Land Use and Development Plan
The Midtown Greenway Land Use and Development Plan sets policy direction for land use and development in the Midtown Greenway corridor for the next 10-20 years, with implications for private development and investment in the public realm. The Plan evaluates the long-term viability of existing land uses along the corridor. It provides guidance for future land uses along the Midtown Greenway, and proposes development guidelines for development intensity and form.
Design Guidelines for Active Michigan Communities
Active living communities make it easy for people to include physical activity in their daily lives.Walking to work, school, the store, or just for fun is safe and convenient. Bicyclists are respected, and roads are built for all forms of transportation, not just cars. Recreation opportunities are accessible—parks, playgrounds, and all kinds of sports facilities are located near people’s homes and are open to all residents.
MDOT Long Range Transportation Plan
The Michigan Transportation Plan, also known as the State Long-Range Plan, is a 25-year plan for transforming Michigan’s transportation system. The Non-Motorized Transportation Technical Report is a component within this plan.
Pedestrian and Bike Roadway Design Features
A presentation by Josh DeBruyn (MDOT) and Ronald Emery (Department of Attorney General) given on May 29th, 2008 at the Designing Healthy Livable Communities Conference.
Accommodating Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel: A Recommended Approach
Accommodating Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel: A Recommended Approach is a policy statement adopted by the United States Department of Transportation. USDOT hopes that public agencies, professional associations, advocacy groups, and others adopt this approach as a way of committing themselves to integrating bicycling and walking into the transportation mainstream.
Act 51: Funding for Non-Motorized Accomodations
An MDOT presentation on Act 51 funding for pedestrian and bicycling facilities.
Context Sensitive Solutions
Context sensitive solutions (CSS) is a collaborative interdisciplinary approach to developing transportation projects. Under CSS, MDOT solicits dialogue with local governments, road commissions, industry groups, land use advocates, and state agencies early in a project’s planning phase. A cooperative spirit and an awareness of community interests help achieve the ultimate goal–projects that fit their surroundings while effectively serving transportation needs.
Design Guidelines for On-Road Connections
Design guidelines for roadway cross sections (including sidewalks and bike lanes), tee intersection crosswalks, refuge islands, and roundabouts.
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