»-^ |r»»«f c*.* PUBLIC LAW 105-178—JUNE 9, 1998 112 STAT. 169 "(2) SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS.— Transportation plans and projects shall provide due consideration for safety and contiguous routes for bicyclists and pedestrians. Safety considerations shall include the installation, where appropriate, and maintenance of audible traffic signals and audible signs at street crossings."; (4) in subsection (h) by striking "No motorized vehicles shall" and inserting "Motorized vehicles may not"; (5) in subsection (h)(3)— (A) by striking "when State and local regulations permit,"; and (B) by striking "and" at the end; , (6) in subsection (h)— (A) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and (B) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following: "(4) when State or local regulations permit, electric bicycles; and"; and (7) by striking subsection (j) and inserting the following: "(j) DEFINITIONS.— In this section, the following definitions apply: "(1) BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION FACILITY. — The term 'bicycle transportation facility' means a new or improved lane, path, or shoulder for use by bicyclists and a traffic control device, shelter, or parking facility for bicycles. "(2) ELECTRIC BICYCLE.— The term 'electric bicycle' means any bicycle or tricycle with a low-powered electric motor weighing under 100 pounds, with a top motor-powered speed not in excess of 20 miles per hour. "(3) PEDESTRIAN.— The term 'pedestrian' means any person traveling by foot and any mobility-impaired person using a wheelchair. "(4) WHEELCHAIR. — The term 'wheelchair' means a mobility aid, usable indoors, and designed for and used by individuals with mobility impairments, whether operated manually or motorized.". (b) DESIGN GUIDANCE.— 23 USC 2i7 note. (1) IN GENERAL.—In implementing section 217(g) of title 23, United States Code, the Secretary, in cooperation with the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, the Institute of Transportation Engineers, and other interested organizations, shall develop guidance on the various approaches to accommodating bicycles and pedestrian travel. (2) ISSUES TO BE ADDRESSED. —The guidance shall address issues such as the level and nature of the demand, volume, and speed of motor vehicle traffic, safety, terrain, cost, and sight distance. (3) RECOMMENDATIONS. — The guidance shall include recommendations on amending and updating the policies of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials relating to highway and street design standards to accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians. (4) TIME PERIOD FOR DEVELOPMENT. —The guidance shall be developed within 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act. (c) PROTECTION OF NONMOTORIZED TRANSPORTATION TRAFFIC. — Section 109(n) of such title is amended to read as follows:
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