The design of bicycle and pedestrian facilities is determined by State and local design standards and practices, many of which are based on The Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities and A Policy on Geometric Design of Streets and Highways, national manuals published by the American Association of State Highway & Transportation Organizations (AASHTO).

Major federal facilities guidance includes:

1. FHWA Memorandum (February 28, 2000)
   Bicycle and Pedestrian Design Guidance which was developed in conjunction with AASHTO, ITE, and other organizations calls for fair consideration of the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians in decisions affecting the nation's transportation system.
2. Traffic Control Sign Guidance - See the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
3. Part 9. Traffic Controls for Bicycle Facilities applies to on-road bicycle facilities and to shared use paths.
4. Design Guidance Accommodating Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel: A Recommended Approach
   A Policy Statement encouraging the inclusion of facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians in all transportation projects unless exceptional circumstances exist.
5. Supplementary Design Guidance for Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects (August 30, 2000)
   Provides additional information on the exceptions to routinely providing facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians.

Below are some examples of state bicycle and pedestrian design guides:

• Florida Bicycle Facilities Planning & Handbook
• Georgia Pedestrian & Streetscape Guide
• Oregon Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan
• Vermont Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Planning and Design Handbook
• Wisconsin Bicycle Facility Design Handbook