This research study investigated the factors contributing to vehicle operating speed in the presence of bicyclists in New Jersey. The number of bicyclist-involved crashes has increased over the past two decades. Initiatives such as the National Roadway Safety Strategy (NRSS) have identified the safety of vulnerable road users (VRUs) including bicyclists as a primary area of concern.

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New Jersey Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource Center. (2024). Evaluating the Effects of Bicyclists and Motor Vehicles on Corridors’ Operating Speed. Retrieved from https://njbikeped.org/evaluating-the-effects-of-bicyclists-and-motor-vehicles-on-corridors-operating-speed/