E-Bike Research/Technical Assistance
Project Information
Project ID:
FHWA-PROJ-20-0034
Project Abstract:
Project consists of research and outreach to identify existing and potential impacts related to ebike use.
Task 1: Literature review on the impacts of ebikes, with a focus on ebike safety and ridership trends in a variety of contexts, including on trails, public lands, and urban, suburban, and rural areas. These findings will be summarized in a memo detailing key findings, accompanied by an annotated bibliography.
Task 2: 10 case studies that examine how State and local jurisdictions and public land managers have managed and regulated ebikes, to develop lessons learned from different areas across the country.
Task 3: Develop outreach materials that can be shared on the FHWA website and at conferences and events.
Task 4: Participate in a technical review group to provide input on project deliverables and share expertise on the impacts of ebikes.
Project Status:
Completed
Project Funding Amount (Contract Award Amount):
$75,000.00
Start Date:
End Date:
Public Access Plan:
Yes
Grant/Contract ID:
- 693JJ318N300043
FHWA Program Area:
- Planning, Environment, and Realty
- Policy
- Safety
Fiscal Year / AMRP Program / AMRP Activity:
- FY 2002-2022 / Planning, Environment, and Realty / Planning for Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety, Connectivity, and Multimodal Mobility, including for Underserved Communities
FHWA Activity:
- Pedestrian / Bicycle
Project Outputs:
See abstract above: to be complete late 2021
Project Outcomes/Impact:
Project will inform FHWA policy and technical assistance related to ebike use.
AMRP = Annual Modal Research Plan
Contact Information
First Name:
Christopher
Last Name:
Douwes
Phone Number:
202-366-5013
Email Address:
Team:
Livability Team
Office:
Office of Human Environment
Office Code:
HEPH-10
Management Organizations
Sponsor Organization
Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty - Office of Human Environment
Contact Role:
Project Lead
Contact:
Managing Organization
Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty - Office of Human Environment
Contact Role:
Project Lead
Performing Organization
Organization Role:
Sponsor Organization
Organization:
Federal Highway Administration: Office of Planning, Environment, and Realty - Office of Human Environment
Contact Role:
Project Lead
Deliverables
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