Domestic Scan Proposal Form

AASHTO is soliciting topic proposals for a Calendar Year 2015 US Domestic Scan Program (NCHRP Panel 20-68A). Each selected scan topic will be investigated through site visits to three to six locations for approximately a two week period or less (type 1), by webinar, (type 2) peer exchange, or (type 3) conducted by a group of eight to 12 transportation professionals with expertise in the selected topic area. Proposed topics should meet the following criteria:

·  Address an important and timely need for information by transportation agencies;

·  Are of interest to a broad national spectrum of people and agencies;

·  Are complex and also “hands-on,” meaning they lend themselves particularly well to exploration through on-site visits; and

·  Are sufficiently focused that the tour participants are able to investigate and understand key issues in the limited time available on the tour.

Before submitting your proposal it is highly recommended that you read What Makes a Good Scan Topic Proposal http://www.domesticscan.org/what-makes-a-good-scan-topic-proposal

This form is designed to collect the full length of your proposal. Sections requiring essays have unlimited space for you to use. Contact information has some limited text. Use your TABà key to advance to the area where you need to complete information.

Proposals should be returned no later than OCTOBER 15, 2014.

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Domestic Scan Proposal Contact Information

Name / TIMOTHY CRAGGS / Address / 1120 N Street, MS 28
Sacramento, CA 95814
Title / Chief, Division Of Design / E-mail / Craggs, Timothy L@DOT
Member Department / California Department of Transportation / Telephone number / 916-654-3858
AASHTO Committee / SCOD / Date of submission / 10/15/2014

Title of Proposed Scan: Cycle Tracks in the United States

Problem Statement (What topic is to be examined? What drives the need for the scan? Why now?)

Cycle tracks are considered a state-of-the-practice solution that can help create urban streets that are safe and enjoyable for bicyclists. These cycle tracks are in use in many cities around the United States (US) and continue to grow in popularity. Design guidelines based upon real-life experience are needed to appropriately construct these facilities.

Scan Scope (What specific subject areas are to be examined? Which cities and states might be visited? Which agencies/organizations (including specific departments or types of staff if applicable)?

Currently cycle tracks are used in the following US cities: Boulder, CO; Cambridge, MA; Chicago, IL; Long Beach, CA; Minneapolis, MN; Missoula, MT; New York, NY; Portland, OR; San Francisco, CA; Washington, DC; and, St. Peterburg, FL. It is proposed to visit some of these cities and discuss with the appropriate City staff their design guidance, decision-making process(es) and procedures related to the use of cycle tracks in their communities, and lessons learned from installing them. It would also be beneficial to talk to the users of the facility and other stakeholders, including bicyclists, pedestrians, motorists and persons with disabilities.

Anticipated Scan Results (What key information is to be gained? What information is to be shared after the scan? Who would the audience be for this information?)

The information gathered can be used to create design guidance for these facilities. Geometric design criteria; signals, signing and markings, modal conflict resolution, modal and stakeholder trade-offs are all key issues that need to be addressed.

The audience for this information will be planners, engineers, traffic engineers, and academics.

Benefits Expected (Including potential impacts on current technology or procedures)

There is a need to identify the interests of and educate the various stakelholders and practitioners of the various needs and trade-offs required in the planning and design of multimodal facilities. Gathering this information will assist the creation of design guidance that is currently missing and advance the state of the practice.