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Educational Posts
Protected bike lanes save lives.
NACTO guidance for Topeka Avenue would propose that, west to east, the travelway include an 8 to 12 foot bike lane, a 3 foot buffer, a 7 foot parking lane, then, a low-speed vehicle travel lane of no more than 10 feet.
6 days ago2 min read
Leave three feet when passing.
Wichita code requires that the driver of a vehicle overtaking a bicycle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left thereof at a distance of not less than three feet.
May 212 min read
Mid-block bus stops are a high-risk part of the transit experience
Pedestrian-vehicle crashes at mid-block bus stops are more severe than at intersections due to lack of pedestrian facilities.
May 72 min read
Slip lanes encourage high speeds.
Slip lanes are shown to encourage high speeds and the National Association of City Transportation Officials proposes eliminating them from urban streets. In the event that slip lanes are necessary, a stop sign or traffic signal should be used, and could be a welcome addition at the intersection of 37th and Rock.
Apr 232 min read
Leading Pedestrian Intervals - What are they?
LPIs are shown by the Federal Highway Administration to reduce pedestrian-vehicle crashes by 13 percent. And an LPI, or even a no right turn sign, would be a welcome addition to the intersection at 29th and Oliver.
Apr 92 min read
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