Legislation

Federal legislation in Title 23 of the United States Code Section 217 provides the funding mechanisms, planning requirements, and policy tools necessary to create more walkable and bicycle-friendly communities. More importantly, it enhances the ability of communities to invest in projects that can improve the safety and practicality of bicycling and walking for everyday travel.

• Title 23 United States Code Section 217
  Legislation related to Bicycle Transportation and Pedestrian Walkways.

• Bicycle Transportation and Pedestrian Walkways Legislative and Policy History

• Revisions Needed for 23 CFR Part 652. FHWA repealed this obsolete regulation on October 8, 2019.

• FHWA Legislation
  Legislation related to other FHWA Programs.

• Bicycle and Pedestrian provisions in Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) not codified in Title 23.

• FHWA Memorandum (January 17, 1992)
  Designation of Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinators within State Departments of Transportation.