A Look at Our Nation’s Highways: Linking Transportation and Recreation

Details

• Corporate Creators:
  United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
• Subject/TRT Terms:
  • Recreational facilities
  • Bicycling
  • Pedestrians
  • Highway design
  • Improvements
• Publication/ Report Number:
  FHWA-PD-94-017
• Resource Type:
  Booklet/Pamphlet
• Geographical Coverage:
  United States ; Utah ; Montana ; New Hampshire
• Corporate Publisher:
  United States. Department of Transportation. Federal Highway Administration
• Abstract:
  This booklet contains examples of creative design solutions that promote recreational uses near highway projects. These projects were accomplished by State and local governments in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Walking/bicycle trails, golf courses, and easy access to parks and scenic vistas are among these innovative solutions that enhance the environment and improve the quality of life for all citizens. These examples illustrate how opportunities were sought to maximize the resources of highway projects and recreational facilities. The recreational facilities were designed to be fully integrated into the surrounding environment. Interested parties were involved before major decisions were finalized and the needs of all were addressed. The safety of pedestrians and bicyclists was an important part of the highway design.
• Format:
  PDF
• Download URL:
  https://rosap.ntl.bts.gov/view/dot/72309/dot_72309_DS1.pdf
• File Type:
  [PDF - 12.38 MB]
• Collection(s):
  Federal Highway Administration ; Promotional Materials
• Main Document Checksum:
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