Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities
		Objective: Eligible TE projects in this category include providing bicycle and pedestrian facilities for safe accommodation, either through construction of new facilities or modifications to existing facilities. The facility must comply with American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and DOT standards. Bicycle facilities must be transportation-oriented (not solely for recreational purposes), can be located within or outside of the highway ROW and could include riding or walking surfaces and related amenities.
Costs associated with ADA compliance are eligible only when incidental to the TE project.
Helpful Hints for Bicycle Facilities:
Bike paths must be at least 10 feet in width. Bike paths must have an established design speed. Bike paths must connect to logical, accessible termini. Bike path surfaces typically include concrete or asphalt; however, other materials may be acceptable (as long as they meet ADA standards). Paved shoulders/bike lanes must be at least 4 feet in width and located on both sides of the road. Bicycle facilities must primarily serve a transportation purpose--not a recreational purpose. Bicycle designs must be consistent with the NCDOT "Roadway Standard Drawings" and the "Standard Specifications" publications available from the NCDOT Highway Design Branch, and the "North Carolina Bicycle Facilities Planning and Design Guidelines" publication available from the NCDOT Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation office.
Helpful Hints for Pedestrian Facilities:
For sidewalks located within the state highway system ROW, sidewalks must be placed either on the back slope of an open drainage ditch or behind curb/gutter. Be aware that on many state streets with curb/gutter, the state ROW may only extend to the back of the curb/gutter (this relates to available public ROW). The minimum sidewalk width must be at least 5 feet. An Encroachment agreement will be required for all sidewalks constructed within the State Highway System. Sidewalk designs must be consistent with the NCDOT "Roadway Standard Drawings" and the "Standard Specifications" publications available from the NCDOT Highway Design Branch. For potential sidewalks located in historic areas, State Historic Preservation Office may require certain color/texture/composition elements (i.e. white concrete may be incompatible with the historic character of the area).

Transportation Museum	Environmental Mitigation	Landscaping and other Beautification	Archaeological	Preservation of Abandoned Rail Corridors	Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety
Renovation/Restoration of Historic Structures	Historic Preservation	Acquisition of Scenic Easement	Control of Outdoor Ads	Scenic or Historic Highway	Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities