Useful Links

BICYCLE FACILITY ECONOMIC BENEFITS

Trail Investment: A Good Deal for the American Economy by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

Pedestrian and Bicycle Infrastructure: A National Study of Employment Impacts by UMass Amherst Political Economy Research Institute

Active Transportation as a Strong Economic Driver (Chapter 4) by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

Economic Benefits of Increased Cycling by T. Blondiau, et al.

Rhode Island Bicycle Mobility Plan; This Bicycle Mobility Plan (BMP) is the first ever statewide initiative to expand the bicycle network strategically. The plan also seeks to safely and efficiently connect people and places so that bicycling in the Ocean State becomes safe and fun for all ages

BICYCLE FACILITY DESIGN GUIDELINES; Bicycle facilities have been expanding in the US over the past few decades. There is a great deal to learn from national and regional resources about required design standards and best practices for creating safe and attractive bicycle infrastructure.

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Guide to the Development of Bicycle Facilities

FHWA Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Design Flexibility Memorandum

FHWA Achieving Multimodal Networks: Applying Design Flexibility and Reducing

PARTICIPATING GROUPS: The Bristol Bicycle Connector project is a collaboration of local government, State partners and local volunteers. More information about participating entities can be found in these links:

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM)

RIDEM Green Economy Bond

Town of Bristol

Bristol Community Development Department

Bristol Parks and Recreation Department

Town of Bristol Facebook

Roger Williams University