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SEC. 1202. BICYCLE TRANSPORTATION AND PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS.

    (a) In General.--Section 217 of title 23, United States Code, is
amended--
        (1) in subsection (b)--
            (A) by inserting ``pedestrian walkways and'' after
        ``construction of''; and
            (B) by striking ``(other than the Interstate System)'';
        (2) in subsection (e) by striking ``, other than a highway
    access to which is fully controlled,'';
        (3) by striking subsection (g) and inserting the following:
    ``(g) Planning and Design.--
        ``(1) In general.--Bicyclists and pedestrians shall be given
    due consideration in the comprehensive transportation plans
    developed by each metropolitan planning organization and State in
    accordance with sections 134 and 135, respectively. Bicycle
    transportation facilities and pedestrian walkways shall be
    considered, where appropriate, in conjunction with all new
    construction and reconstruction of transportation facilities,
    except where bicycle and pedestrian use are not permitted.
        ``(2) Safety considerations.--Transportation plans and projects
    shall provide due consideration for safety and contiguous routes
    for bicyclists and pedestrians. Safety considerations shall include
    the installation, where appropriate, and maintenance of audible
    traffic signals and audible signs at street crossings.'';
        (4) in subsection (h) by striking ``No motorized vehicles
    shall'' and inserting ``Motorized vehicles may not'';
        (5) in subsection (h)(3)--
            (A) by striking ``when State and local regulations
        permit,''; and
            (B) by striking ``and'' at the end;
        (6) in subsection (h)--
            (A) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and
            (B) by inserting after paragraph (3) the following:
        ``(4) when State or local regulations permit, electric
    bicycles; and''; and
        (7) by striking subsection (j) and inserting the following:
    ``(j) Definitions.--In this section, the following definitions
apply:
        ``(1) Bicycle transportation facility.--The term `bicycle
    transportation facility' means a new or improved lane, path, or
    shoulder for use by bicyclists and a traffic control device,
    shelter, or parking facility for bicycles.
        ``(2) Electric bicycle.--The term `electric bicycle' means any
    bicycle or tricycle with a low-powered electric motor weighing
    under 100 pounds, with a top motor-powered speed not in excess of
    20 miles per hour.
        ``(3) Pedestrian.--The term `pedestrian' means any person
    traveling by foot and any mobility-impaired person using a
    wheelchair.
        ``(4) Wheelchair.--The term `wheelchair' means a mobility aid,
    usable indoors, and designed for and used by individuals with
    mobility impairments, whether operated manually or motorized.''.
    (b) Design Guidance.--
        (1) In general.--In implementing section 217(g) of title 23,
    United States Code, the Secretary, in cooperation with the American
    Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, the
    Institute of Transportation Engineers, and other interested
    organizations, shall develop guidance on the various approaches to
    accommodating bicycles and pedestrian travel.
        (2) Issues to be addressed.--The guidance shall address issues
    such as the level and nature of the demand, volume, and speed of
    motor vehicle traffic, safety, terrain, cost, and sight distance.
        (3) Recommendations.--The guidance shall include
    recommendations on amending and updating the policies of the
    American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
    relating to highway and street design standards to accommodate
    bicyclists and pedestrians.
        (4) Time period for development.--The guidance shall be
    developed within 18 months after the date of enactment of this Act.
    (c) Protection of Nonmotorized Transportation Traffic.--Section
109(n) of such title is amended to read as follows:
    ``(n) Protection of Nonmotorized Transportation Traffic.--The
Secretary shall not approve any project or take any regulatory action
under this title that will result in the severance of an existing major
route or have significant adverse impact on the safety for nonmotorized
transportation traffic and light motorcycles, unless such project or
regulatory action provides for a reasonable alternate route or such a
route exists.''.
    (d) Railway-Highway Crossings.--Section 130 of such title is
amended by adding at the end the following:
    ``(j) Bicycle Safety.--In carrying out projects under this section,
a State shall take into account bicycle safety.''.
    (e) National Bicycle Safety Education Curriculum.--
        (1) Development.--The Secretary is authorized to develop a
    national bicycle safety education curriculum that may include
    courses relating to on-road training.
        (2) Report.--Not later than 12 months after the date of
    enactment of this Act, the Secretary shall transmit to Congress a
    copy of the curriculum.
        (3) Funding.--From amounts made available under section 210,
    the Secretary may use not to exceed $500,000 for fiscal year 1999
    to carry out this subsection.

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