The use of low-speed vehicles (LSVs) on public roadways has gradually increased in recent
years as a short-range alternative to fossil-fueled vehicles. Primarily designed for protected
environments and gated communities, LSVs have a maximum speed limit of 25 mph and are
not held to the same Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards required for passenger cars.
This paper presents a comprehensive planning methodology for developing a secondary
low-speed roadway network primarily for use by LSVs in small or medium-sized cities with …

In response to the growing environmental concern and higher operating cost of regular
automobile, the concept of Low-Speed Vehicles (LSVs) is becoming popular as a
sustainable mode of transportation. Primarily designed for protected environments and
gated communities, the use of these vehicles is gradually increasing on public roadways as
a short-range alternative to fossil-fueled autos. LSVs have a maximum speed limit of 25
miles per hour and these vehicles are not subject to the same federal requirements for …