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Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs

Funding Sources & Flexibility. Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs. Aaron Bartlett Safety Program Manager. Bicycle / Pedestrian Programs. 4 E approach. Federal Legislation. ISTEA - Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (1991)

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Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs

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  1. Funding Sources & Flexibility Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs Aaron Bartlett Safety Program Manager

  2. Bicycle / Pedestrian Programs 4 E approach

  3. Federal Legislation • ISTEA - Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (1991) • TEA 21 - Transportation Equity Act of the Twenty-First Century (1998) • SAFTEA-LU - Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (2005)

  4. Title 23 - United States Code (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.

  5. Federal Programs • Transportation Enhancements • Safe Routes to School • Congestion Mitigation Air-Quality • Surface Transportation Program • Recreational Trails • Section 402

  6. Bike/Ped SpendingFederal Comparison Pre ISTEA to SAFETEA-LU~ average annual authorization ~ • References: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

  7. Eligible Activities (Under TE, CMAQ, SRTS) • Infrastructure - Construction of bike lanes, shared use paths, sidewalks, crosswalks, etc. • Non Infrastructure - Programs aimed at educating or encouraging the public to adopt behaviors that lower congestion, or improve personal safety.

  8. Spending on Bike/Ped FacilitiesSAFETEA LU(FY2005–2009) • Transportation Enhancements (TE) 3.5 Billion • Recreational Trails Program (RTP) $370 million • Safe Routes to School (SRTS) $612 million • Non-motorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTPP) $100 million • High Priority Projects $1 billion • References: Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

  9. Federal Programs Match • Transportation Enhancements 75/25 Split. • Congestion Mitigation Air Quality 80/20 Split. • Surface Transportation Program 80/20 Split • Safe Routes to School 100% no match required

  10. Major Issues Are Shaping the Debate • Fuel Prices (Economy) • Renewable Energy (National Security) • Climate Change (Environment) • Air Quality (Public Health) • Public Health (Obesity) • Traffic Congestion (Transportation) • Land Use Development • Transportation Choice (Quality of Life)

  11. 2010 Active Transportation Campaign Rails to Trails Conservancy – October 20, 2008 National Press Release 40 Communities $50 Million over 6 Years Double funding for bicycle and pedestrian investments Realize significant increases in bicycle and pedestrian modes Focus on utilitarian trips that are apart of daily routine

  12. Bicycle / Pedestrian Programs 4 E approach

  13. Bikeways Plans of Greater Kansas City Bikeways Plans of Greater Kansas City

  14. Future Direction • Regional Emphasis • Rock Island Corridor • I-35 (Turkey Creek Corridor) • Local Emphasis • Schools • Activity Centers

  15. Local Bicycle Design Guidelines(Standards Specifications and Design Criteria) APWA KC Chapter Adopted - December 19, 2002 Section 5301 APWA Standard Drawing Typical

  16. 2004 Walk to School: Raytown Pilot • Southwood Elementary School • October 4, 2004 • More than 200 participate! • Buses are empty! • Cars are absent! Raytown Dispatch-Tribune Oct. 6, 2004

  17. International Walk to School Day October 8, 2008 Roeland Park, KS

  18. International Walk to School Day Source of data www.walktoschool.org

  19. Encouragement programs • Walking school buses • Mileage clubs • Contests • Park and walk sites • Route map promotion Source: National Safe Routes to School Course

  20. Safety Ambassador Program • June 2, 2007 – First Training, 17 Safety Ambassadors • March 21, 2008 – Second Training, 20 Safety Ambassadors • 7 Events • 935 Kids Reached • 810 Helmets Fitted

  21. Aaron Bartlett Bicycle/Pedestrian & Safety Programs Manager Mid-America Regional Council600 Broadway, Suite 200Kansas City, MO 64105 www.marc.org/bikeped/ abartlett@marc.org 816.701.8238

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