Bicycle Railing Height Report - AASHTO - Subcommittee on Design
Bicycle Railing Height Report - AASHTO - Subcommittee on Design
Bicycle Railing Height Report - AASHTO - Subcommittee on Design
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BICYCLE RAILING HEIGHT SURVEY<br />
STATE RESPONSES<br />
6b. What are the disadvantages of a 54" railing height? (Check all that apply)<br />
Count %<br />
1 Reduces Viewshed 27 54<br />
2 Creates Feeling of C<strong>on</strong>finement 21 42<br />
3 Reduces Sight Distance 22 44<br />
4 Reduces the Aesthetics of Trail or Bridge 21 42<br />
5 Other Disadvantages 12 24<br />
OTHER DISADVANTAGES RESPONSES:<br />
Cost, installati<strong>on</strong> headaches, design of the three rails<br />
Higher initial cost and greater l<strong>on</strong>g term maintenance cost<br />
Can be a pers<strong>on</strong>al safety/security issue if path users are unable to leave the path in the<br />
event of an assault etc.<br />
Can be a pers<strong>on</strong>al safety/security issue if path users are unable to leave the path in the<br />
event of an assault etc.<br />
As we d<strong>on</strong>'t use it, I'm unable to answer this questi<strong>on</strong><br />
N/A<br />
Costs more<br />
requirs a different rail design than is used for pedestrians<br />
expense<br />
Any of these may be present based <strong>on</strong> the design used<br />
A- 11
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