Section 4: Shared-Use Path Level of Service Calculator Guidance

An image of the home page of the SUPLOS calculator can be seen in .
The Federal Highway Administration has created a thorough guide on using the SUPLOS calculator. The guide can be found at this link:
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/publications/research/safety/pedbike/05138/05138.pdf
The guidance includes the following content:
  • Introduction
    • How to Use This Guide
    • For What Types of Shared-Use Paths Is This Study Applicable?
    • Chapter Summaries
    • Other Reports and Products Generated by This Study
  • An Overview of the Research
    • Problem Statement
    • Purpose
    • Approach
    • Findings
  • LOS For Shared-Use Paths
    • What is LOS?
    • The Shared-Use Path LOS Model
    • Interpreting Shared-Use Path LOS Grades
    • LOS Scores for 15 Study Trails
  • Applying the Model to Your Trail
    • Link Analysis
    • Data Requirement
    • Assumptions and Defaults
    • Shared-Use Path LOS Look-Up Tables
  • Link Analysis
    • Data Requirement
    • Assumptions and Defaults
    • Shared-Use Path LOS Look-Up Tables
  • Instructions for Using the Shared-Use Path LOS Calculator
    • Introduction
    • Step-by-Step Instructions
  • Implications of This Research for Trail Design
    • Trail Width
    • Centerline Striping
    • Multilane Striping
    • Multiple Treadways
    • Trailway Operations and Management
  • Example Applications: Fictional Case Studies
    • Case Study 1: Testing Design Options for the Stone Creek Trail Upgrade
    • Case Study 2: Testing Design Options for the De Soto River Waterfront Trail
  • Appendix A. Study Trail Profiles
  • Appendix B. Factors Used in the LOS Model
  • Appendix C. LOS Look-Up Tables
  • References