In UtenSilos Blog

Non-motorized access on freeways

October 2nd, 2009

The concept of a freeway (a public way intended primarily for high speed travel over long distances) has resulted in a set of highways with engineering features such as long sight distances, wide marked lanes and the absence of cross traffic. These features provide faster and safer travel for all users. Freeway users are usually limited to traveling by means of a motor vehicles with a certain minimum amount of power or weight; signs may be posted that prohibit other modes of travel (including bicyclist, pedestrian and equestrian), impose a minimum speed limit, or both. Non-motor vehicle travel on other facilities within the same right-of-way, such as sidewalks constructed along freeway-standard bridges) and multi-use paths constructed next to freeways (such as the Suncoast Trail along the Suncoast Parkway in Florida) is a commonly allowed exception.

Entry Filed under: Autos