Bicycle Railing Height Report - AASHTO - Subcommittee on Design

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BICYCLE RAILING HEIGHT SURVEY ADVOCACY GROUP RESPONSES 3a. What are the advantages of a 54" railing height? (Check all that apply) Count % 1 Protection From High Falls & Steep Slopes 20 50 2 Greater Feeling of Security 15 38 3 Other Advantage 8 20 OTHER ADVANTAGES RESPONSES: Reduce climbability by children, harder to throw items off bridge onto lower level. Mitigating insubstantial risks is good, from a liability point of view. Benefits equestrians needed only in steep, narrow, and windy areas If solid, can provide better cross-wind protection If suitably constructed, protects cyclist from vehicles running off adjacent highway. Also, if opaque in forward direction, shields riders and drivers from being dazzled by opposing headlights. Important when a two-way bikepath is adjacent to a road. Confinement can encourage slower travel speed none A- 23
BICYCLE RAILING HEIGHT SURVEY ADVOCACY GROUP RESPONSES 3b. What are the disadvantages of a 54" railing height? (Check all that apply) Count % 1 Reduces Viewshed 21 53 2 Creates Feeling of Confinement 18 45 3 Reduces Sight Distance 15 38 4 Reduces the Aesthetics of Trail or Bridge 21 53 5 Other Disadvantage 4 10 OTHER DISADVANTAGES RESPONSES: Installation and maintenance cost Bad for pedestrians, who have a low eye level. Woman's safety issue and reduces manoeverability expense of retro-fitting A- 24
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