Bicycle Railing Height Report - AASHTO - Subcommittee on Design

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BICYCLE RAILING HEIGHT SURVEY STATE RESPONSES 6b. What are the disadvantages of a 54" railing height? (Check all that apply) Count % 1 Reduces Viewshed 27 54 2 Creates Feeling of Confinement 21 42 3 Reduces Sight Distance 22 44 4 Reduces the Aesthetics of Trail or Bridge 21 42 5 Other Disadvantages 12 24 OTHER DISADVANTAGES RESPONSES: Cost, installation headaches, design of the three rails Higher initial cost and greater long term maintenance cost Can be a personal safety/security issue if path users are unable to leave the path in the event of an assault etc. Can be a personal safety/security issue if path users are unable to leave the path in the event of an assault etc. As we don't use it, I'm unable to answer this question N/A Costs more requirs a different rail design than is used for pedestrians expense Any of these may be present based on the design used A- 11
Extra expense (significant issue where long railings used) BICYCLE RAILING HEIGHT SURVEY STATE RESPONSES Expense A- 12
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