Bicycle Railing Height Report - AASHTO - Subcommittee on Design

BICYCLE RAILING HEIGHT SURVEY
ADVOCACY GROUP RESPONSES
4a. What are the advantages of a 42" railing height? (Check all that apply)
Count %
1 Provides For Adequate Viewshed 18 45
2 Provides For Proper Sight Distance 17 43
3 Other Advantage 7 18
OTHER ADVANTAGES RESPONSES:
Greater sense of personal security.
May be less impact to a historic structure
sufficient protection from falls, and providing sufficient feeling of security
viewshed/sight distance depends on circumstances
If suitably constructed can also provide protection from errant vehicles.
Less likely to bang head in fall by striking top rail, also closer to height which will form
natural rest for cyclist
Better suited for viewpoints/rest areas
A- 25