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Municipal Public Access Planning>Public Access Planning and Design>Federal Site and Activity Design Guidelines

Federal Site and Activity Design Guidelines

There are many federal resources available for the design of elements that form public access. Examples are provided below:

• US Department of Transportation
  • Federal Highway Administration Bicycle & Pedestrian Program
    Federal legislation in Title 23 of the United States Code Section 217 provides the funding mechanisms, planning requirements, and policy tools necessary to create more walkable and bicycle-friendly communities. More importantly, it enhances the ability of communities to invest in projects that can improve the safety and practicality of bicycling and walking for everyday travel.
  • Overview
  • Designing for Nonmotorists
    
    
• Federal Highway Administration Recreational Trails Design Guidelines
  
  
• National Park Service
  • Accessibility Standards
    
    
• US Fish and Wildlife Service
  • Native species guide for Chesapeake Watershed and link to other guides
    
    
• USDA National Agroforestry Center
  • Conservation Buffers: Design Guidelines for Buffers, Corridors, and Greenways