Research

We’re not content just to use what we know to plan and design great projects—we’re determined to expand what we know, and share it with others. We’ve conducted nationally renowned research projects that keep us at the forefront of the bicycle, pedestrian and recreation fields. And, in turn, we share our knowledge through on-call assistance to public agencies, nonprofit organizations and private consultants.

Through the years we’ve been involved in research on topics as varied as rails-with-trails, shared lane markings, blue bike lanes and integrating pedestrians and bikes with golf courses. We’ve also developed planning standards and guidelines at the local, state and national level.

The world of recreation and alternative transportation is an exciting place to work. We’re helping shape the movement.

Featured Projects

Oregon Bicycling Economic Study Update
The value of the bicycling-related industry to Portland’s economy has grown nearly 40 percent since 2008, and is now worth nearly $90 million.
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Rails-With-Trails: "Lessons Learned" Federal RWT Study
After a two-year development process the study was submitted to the US Department of Transportation in 2002 and has since been cleared and finalized.
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Metro Non-SOV Mode Share Targets, Portland (OR)
The RTP includes policies and projects to expand travel choices throughout the region, and encourage transit, walking, bicycling, and carpooling.
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TCRP Bicycle-Transit Integration
his involved a survey of transit providers and an analysis of information provided, along with case studies of specific transit-bicycle improvements.
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Trails & Golf Courses: Best Practices on Design and Management
The purpose of this document is to highlight innovative techniques used to successfully integrate trails with golf courses throughout North America using a combination of case studies and a checklist of best practices for design and security concerns in implementation.
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Portland Safe Routes to School 1 Year Report (8/06) (pdf) 1mb
Bicycle Industry Growth in Portland (6/06) (pdf) 1.3mb
Integration of Bicycles and Transit(11/05) (pdf) 2.5mb
Bridging the Gaps: How the Quality and Quantity of a Connected Bikeway Network Correlates with Increasing Bicycle Use (6/05) (pdf) 2.5mb
San Francisco Shared-Lane Marking Study (2/04)
San Francisco Bicycle Program Supplemental Design Guidelines (9/03)