This presentation is sponsored by ITS-Davis’ partnership with the Pacific Southwest Region University Transportation Center.

Title

Zoom Seminar: Edge Lane Roads - A New Type of Shared Road for All Vulnerable Road Users

Time

1:40pm - 3:00pm

Location

Zoom Seminar

Abstract

Edge Lane Roads (ELRs) are also known by the names “Advisory Bike Lanes” or “Advisory Shoulders”. ELRs are a new road configuration which lie between a shared street and standard bike lanes. They allow low-volume roads to be shared by all types of road users in a more equitable and more comfortable manner.

This presentation will illustrate ELR’s decades of use outside North America, their pros and cons, settings in which they can be useful, and an exciting new applications of the ELR format. Information will be shared on the recent use of ELRs in North America, their safety performance here, and the work being done to move them into the mainstream.

Biographical Sketch

Michael Williams is the Owner of Michael Williams Company, a transportation consulting firm specializing in active transportation, traffic calming, rural environments, public works construction, roundabouts, and road diets. Michael has been involved in the planning and design of active transportation facilities for more than 15 years. In addition to fifteen years as a licensed public works general contractor, he holds three engineering degrees and has been awarded more than ten patents. Michael is a member of APBP and ITE.

One of Michael’s areas of expertise is edge lane roads (ELRs), also known as Advisory Bike Lanes or Advisory Shoulders. Michael advocates for, researches, and presents on ELRs in an effort to increase awareness and adoption of this new roadway type. Michael’s website, advisorybikelanes.com, is the Internet’s most complete source of information on the treatment.

Twitter: @Michael Williams