Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access

This two-part report on pedestrian accessibility was produced for Federal Highway Administration by Beneficial Designs, Inc. Part 1, Review of Existing Guidelines and Practices, lays out the history and the practices of applying accessibility concepts to sidewalks and pedestrian trails. Part 2, Best Practices Design Guide, provides recommendations on how to design sidewalks, street crossings, intersections, shared use paths, and recreational pedestrian trails.