BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN PLANNING

Fehr & Peers staff possesses vast experience and expertise in the design of traffic engineering, bicycle, and pedestrian facilities. Coupled with our skills in planning and operations, our design services enable us to play a key role in the implementation of improvements from inception to completion. This continuous involvement throughout the project development process proves to be a valuable asset to our clients.

SPECIALIZED SERVICES

• Crosswalk/Trail Crossing Design
• Signing and striping of Class I, II, and III, and pedestrian sidewalk facilities
• Bicycle/Pedestrian Signals
• Street, Walkway, and Bikeway Lighting
• Intersection Design
• Traffic Calming Devices
• ADA Design

COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH

Our approach to bicycle and pedestrian design projects includes three main components:

• Alternatives Analysis – Prior to the design of a bicycle or pedestrian facility, Fehr & Peers will conduct an alternatives analysis to review potential alignments and options for the design. This component of our approach will identify constraints early on, which may reduce delays during the course of the project. Existing conditions data will be collected to assist in the alternatives analysis, including roadway geometries, adjacent land uses, driveway locations, bus stops, and any existing deficiencies. Using our skills in planning and traffic operations, we will evaluate the potential effects of the design alternatives on all roadway users. A matrix will be developed to rank each design alternative on a set of criteria such as cost, user comfort, and route directness. This matrix will assist in the selection of the preferred alternative.

• Public Outreach – The matrix of design alternatives prepared as part of the alternatives analysis will be presented to the public and various stakeholders through a series of neighborhood meetings. Meeting with the public will help determine if there are any issues the public would like addressed which may require modifications and refinement to the design alternatives. This process will aid in reaching consensus on the preferred design alternative.

• Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PS&E) – Once the preferred design is agreed upon, Fehr & Peers will begin developing the PS&E. As part of this phase of a project, Fehr & Peers will conduct extensive field reviews to develop accurate base maps, and will maintain coordination with reviewing agencies and other design firms. We will also implement our internal quality assurance/quality control program to ensure a high quality work product.

Our active roles include Matthew Ridgway (San Francisco, CA office) as the Chair of the ITE Bicycle/Pedestrian Council, and Seleta Reynolds (Seattle, WA office) as the President of the Association of Pedestrian & Bicycle Professionals.

Click here to download specific information on our bicycle and pedestrian design projects.

For more information, please contact Matthew Ridgway.