Overview
Active transportation is a key component of the TSMO strategy of Transportation Demand Management (TDM). Mode shift from vehicles to other modes can be an effective way to reduce roadway vehicle congestion. In addition to light rail, subway, buses, or other forms of public transportation, active transportation plays an important role in successful TDM.
Chapter 26 of the AASHTO Transportation Operations Manual (TOM) focuses on Active Transportation Tactics. These tactics include:
- Bicycle Lanes
- Cycle Tracks
- Bike Sharing
- Pedestrian Facilities
- Bicycle and Pedestrian Education
There are several active transportation related resources for planning, design, and operation of these facilities, including AASHTO’s Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, NACTO’s Urban Bikeway Design Guide, FHWA’s Bikeway Selection Guide, and ITE’s Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares.
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