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Campus Bike Master Plan

Campus Bike Master Plan. Jeffrey LaMondia Stephanie Centofonti Stephanie Mather. May 4, 2005. Presentation Outline. Project Background & Description Network Design Recommendations. Why ?. Biking is an important part of every University Replaces on-campus vehicular traffic

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Campus Bike Master Plan

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  1. Campus Bike Master Plan Jeffrey LaMondia Stephanie Centofonti Stephanie Mather May 4, 2005

  2. Presentation Outline • Project Background & Description • Network Design • Recommendations

  3. Why? Biking is an important part of every University Replaces on-campus vehicular traffic Decreases parking demand Promotes a vibrant campus Supports LEED Certification Connects the University to people living off-campus Efficient way to get around Reduces Emissions

  4. Surveying the Campus 2105 Total Surveys Collected 279 Surveys Collected By-Hand 1826 Surveys Collected Online Response Voluntary Distributed at High-Volume Areas(i.e. Co-op, SU, Dining Halls) Student Reps Answered Questions Response Voluntary Distributed via the UConn Listserv (Students, Staff, Faculty) Email Provided to Answer Questions

  5. Who Was Surveyed • Representative sample of the University

  6. Is There An Interest? The UConn Community has an interest in biking Ride Bike on Campus? Ride More on Campus? 40% 75%

  7. Recommendations for Bike Master Plan • Develop a Bike Network (73%) • Roads, Paths, Lanes • Add Bike Racks closer to buildings (68%) • Add overnight commuter lot storage (64%) • Create ‘Free Bike’ Loan Programs (62%)

  8. Growing Interest Institute of Transportation Engineers ECOHusky Office of Environmental Policy

  9. Critical Mass Bike Ride

  10. Senior Design Project Goal • Develop a Plan that will create an entire environment that supports and encourages biking. Photo credit: J. LaMondia

  11. Considerations • Design Standards • Network Continuity • Ease of Use • Safety & Perceived Safety Photo credit: J. LaMondia

  12. Bikeways • Bike Lane • Separate Bike Only Lane • Right Side of Road • 5 ft Width • One Way Traffic Photo credit: www.capitolbikeandwalk.org

  13. Bikeways • Sharrow • Directs Bike Traffic Without Lane Markings • Between Traffic and Parking • Slightly Less than 5’-width • One Way Traffic Photo credit: wwwlabreform.org

  14. Bikeways • Shared Use Path • Bike/Ped Traffic Only • Off-Road • 14 ft Width • Two Way Traffic Photo credit: www.beaverisland.net 4’ 4’

  15. Bikeways • Signed Roadways • Minimal Traffic • Signage Only • Designated Bike-Safe

  16. Final Network Design Legend Bike Lane Sharrow Shared Use Path Signage

  17. Final Network Design Legend Bike Lane Sharrow Shared Use Path Signage

  18. Final Network Design Legend Bike Lane Sharrow Shared Use Path Signage

  19. Final Network Design Legend Bike Lane Sharrow Shared Use Path Signage

  20. Final Network Design Legend Bike Lane Sharrow Shared Use Path Signage

  21. Final Network Design • Dismount Zones • Pedestrian Sidewalks • Walk with Bike • Signage

  22. Critical Areas • New Pathways • Convenient • Alternate • Safer Routes Photo credit: J. LaMondia

  23. Critical Areas • Fairfield/ Academic Way • Separated Users • Vibrant Center • Spaced Planters Photo credit: J. LaMondia

  24. Critical Areas • Intersections • Reduce Conflicts Photo credit: J. LaMondia

  25. Critical Areas • Route 195/ N. Eagleville Rd After Bike LOS:C Bike Lanes Speed Limit: 30 mph Traffic Calming Median Photo credit: J. LaMondia Before Bike LOS:D No Bike Lanes Speed Limit: 30-35 mph Wide Lanes No Shoulders No Median

  26. Critical Areas • Glenbrook Road • Choker • Raised Crosswalk Photo credit: J. LaMondia

  27. Infrastructure Development • Bike-Friendly Stairs • Groove for Bike • Access to More Areas • Important Locations • Hilltop Suites • Glenbrook Rd • BioPhysics Bldg • Drain Retrofit • Even Surface Photo credit: J. LaMondia

  28. Infrastructure Development • Bike Racks • Within 20 ft • Bus Racks • Weather Considerations • Recognizable • Parking Garages Photo credit: J. LaMondia Photo credit: www.dero.com

  29. Infrastructure Development • Long Term Storage • Locate at Parking Lots • Park and Bike • Safe and Convenient • Incentives • Revenue Generating • Self-Sustaining Photo credit: www.ameribike.com Photo credit: www.washington.edu

  30. Recommendations • Develop Education Programs • Create Incentives • Start Rental Program • Implement Enforcement • Add Bicycle Way-finding Signs

  31. Recommendations • Bike Shop / Repair • On Campus ( & Storrs Downtown) • Student Supported • Repair, Rental, & Retail

  32. Recommendations • Campus Bike Map • Promote Bike Ridership • Increase Awareness • Publicize Routes

  33. Conclusions • There Is a Need and Interest • A Key for the Future • Decrease Congestion • Improve Air Quality • Economic Benefits • Exercise! Photo credit: J. LaMondia

  34. Conclusions • Important to Have a Complete Network • Continuous Routes • Including new additions • Intermodal Connections • Supported By Programs & Infrastructure

  35. Acknowledgements Dr. Lisa Aultman-Hall Dr. John Ivan EcoHusky Eric Jackson Institute of Transportation Engineers Rich Miller, Office of Environmental Policy Environmental Policy Advisory Council Master Plan Committee Sandy Fry, CRCOG Cynthia Van Zelm, Storrs Downtown Tim Veillette, Town of Mansfield Lon Hultgren, Town of Mansfield Bruce Landis, Sprinkle Engineering Dr. Norman Garrick

  36. References AASHTO Bike Facilities Development Guide Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices Sprinkler BCI LOS Photo credit: www.tfhrc.gov

  37. Safety Steph wants to know: Y’all have any questions? “The bicycle is the most efficient machine ever created: Converting calories into gas, a bicycle gets the equivalent of three thousand miles per gallon.” Bill Strickland, The Quotable Cyclist

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