Etymology

shared use path

Today it means: A path designed to accommodate multiple non-motorized modes of transport together, typically pedestrians and cyclists. Full definition →

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The story

shared + use + path. Coined in the 1990s and popularized by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials in its 1999 publication Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities.

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