[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 23, Volume 1]
[Revised as of April 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 23CFR652.5]

[Page 241]
 
                           TITLE 23--HIGHWAYS
 
 CHAPTER I--FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
 
PART 652_PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE ACCOMMODATIONS AND PROJECTS--Table of Contents
 
Sec. 652.5  Policy.

    The safe accommodation of pedestrians and bicyclists should be given 
full consideration during the development of Federal-aid highway 
projects, and during the construction of such projects. The special 
needs for the elderly and the handicapped shall be considered in all 
Federal-aid projects that include pedestrian facilities. Where current 
or anticipated pedestrian and/or bicycle traffic presents a potential 
conflict with motor vehicle traffic, every effort shall be made to 
minimize the detrimental effects on all highway users who share the 
facility. On highways without full control of access where a bridge deck 
is being replaced or rehabilitated, and where bicycles are permitted to 
operate at each end, the bridge shall be reconstructed so that bicycles 
can be safely accommodated when it can be done at a reasonable cost. 
Consultation with local groups of organized bicyclists is to be 
encouraged in the development of bicycle projects.