Bicycle and pedestrian planning and designing
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 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