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Knoxville, TN Bicycle Program - Validating Alternative Modes of Travel

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  • Alternative Title:
    FHWA's Livable Communities Case Study Series
  • Corporate Creators:
    United States. Federal Highway Administration
  • Corporate Contributors:
    United States. Federal Highway Administration. Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty
  • Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Resource Type:
    Brief
  • Geographical Coverage:
    United States;Tennessee
  • Corporate Publisher:
    United States. Federal Highway Administration
  • Abstract:
    For the Knoxville region in Tennessee, an increase in bicycling represents a chance to alleviate poor air quality and roadway congestion while improving the overall quality of life for area residents. However, while most recognize the health and cost benefits associated with cycling, several concerns remain for those who wish to do so more than just recreationally. Many cyclists hesitate to ride due to safety concerns-the shoulder width and road conditions may appear inadequate to maintain substantial distance between motorists and cyclists on the roadway, and the speed and volume of traffic can be intimidating. Weather conditions are sometimes prohibitive and cyclists may feel limited in how far they can travel by bicycle. Cyclists may also worry about finding places to store their bicycles and whether motorists will make room for them on the roadways. Public support of the mode is the single-most important factor in its future development as a viable option for a larger constituency. The Knoxville Regional Transportation Planning Organization (TPO) seeks to enhance public support while addressing these concerns.
  • Format:
    PDF
  • Download URL:
    https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/62865/dot_62865_DS1.pdf
  • File Type:
    Filetype[PDF - 274.48 KB]
  • Collection(s):
    Federal Highway Administration
  • Main Document Checksum:
    urn:sha-512:05030b864dbb9941907bb89638648e079c6665beb3bca02180fd394ebfec4bb2387b29c1b2f88a86e6b5f97390f84c6279bdc58df07c302f5a6ba9bd68a64457
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