Bicycle and pedestrian resources

Bicycle and pedestrian accommodations are supported by federal and state legislation, policies, and practices. TxDOT follows its Roadway Design Manual and guidelines developed by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. All state and federally funded transportation projects are constructed in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

TxDOT design resources

• TxDOT Bikeway Design User Guide
• TxDOT Bicycle Accommodation Design Guidance
• State of the Practice in Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation
• Roadway Design Manual
• Bikeway Types

TxDOT planning resources

• Statewide Active Transportation Plan
• District Bicycle Plan Pilot
• Texas Pedestrian Safety Action Plan
• TxDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Count Program
• Active Transportation Plan Inventory
• Strategic Direction Report: Opportunities for TxDOT's Bicycle Program
• Texas Bicycle Tourism Trails Study

National resources

• AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities
• NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide
• FHWA Bicycle and Pedestrian Design Publications
• FHWA Bicycle and Pedestrian Guidance

Americans with Disabilities Act

• About the standards
• Proposed Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines for Sidewalks and Shared Use Paths
• Architectural Barriers Texas Accessibility Standards