ENGINEERING
This section is intended to provide an introduction to specific infrastructure improvements commonly used for Safe Routes to School. Not all treatments
are appropriate at every school location.
In all cases engineering judgement should be exercised when determining
the best infrastructure solution. Engineering judgement should
also be used to determine which treatments are appropriate on school property
and on local, county, and state roadways.
Ulster County has a variety of urban and rural roadways. Some infrastructure is more appropriate in an urban context while crosswalks and wide shoulders may be more appropriate in a rural context.
There are a variety of engineering resources that can be utilized in design of infrastructure improvements. These resources are listed below. In all cases, local guidance will supersede national design guidelines.
Ulster County has a variety of urban and rural roadways. Some infrastructure is more appropriate in an urban context while crosswalks and wide shoulders may be more appropriate in a rural context.
There are a variety of engineering resources that can be utilized in design of infrastructure improvements. These resources are listed below. In all cases, local guidance will supersede national design guidelines.
- The Manual for Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
and the NYS Supplement
- The NACTO Bikeways Design Guide
- AASHTO Greenbook and Bicycle Facilities Design
Guidebook
- NYS Highway Design Manual
