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Maximizing MAP-21 for Complete Streets in Georgia

Maximizing MAP-21 for Complete Streets in Georgia. Brent Buice Executive Director, Georgia Bikes. Georgians WANT to Ride Bikes. * source: 2011 Univ of Ga survey. Georgians NEED more physical activity. 1/3 of adult Georgians are obese. 84 percent of Southerners!.

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Maximizing MAP-21 for Complete Streets in Georgia

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  1. Maximizing MAP-21 for Complete Streets in Georgia Brent Buice Executive Director, Georgia Bikes

  2. Georgians WANT to Ride Bikes * source: 2011 Univ of Ga survey

  3. Georgians NEED more physical activity • 1/3 of adult Georgians are obese

  4. 84 percent of Southerners! http://www.americabikes.org/2012survey

  5. Attitudes Toward Bicycling for Transportation Source: Survey by Portland Office of Transportation

  6. Complete Streets Policy • Adopted September 2012 • Chapter 9, Design Policy Manual • Bike – Ped – Transit • Warrants: Standards and Guidelines • “Should be” • “Shall be” • Facility design • http://www.dot.ga.gov/doingbusiness/PoliciesManuals/roads/DesignPolicy/GDOT-DPM-Chap09.pdf

  7. AASHTO Guide: National Design Standards

  8. Best Practices: NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide nacto.org/cities-for-cycling/design-guide

  9. STP CMAQ HSIP TA

  10. Transportation Enhancements Safe Routes to School Rec Trails Programs Transportation Alternatives

  11. Eligibility • CMAQ, HSIP, STP • TA: • Bicycle & pedestrian facilities • NEW: “Safe routes for non-drivers” to build networks • Safe Routes to School • Infrastructure • Non-infrastructure • Bike-ped education

  12. TA Distribution 50% 50%

  13. Best Practices • Integrate regional & local plans • Bundle small projects • Geo-coded database of bikeways • Establish Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee • Set aside % of CMAQ, STP for bike-ped • Help locals prioritize & develop quality applications • Performance measures • HIAs • LOS • Safety • Mode shift goals • Act Soon • Spend up TE, SRTS, etc

  14. Questions? GeorgiaBikes.orginfo@georgiabikes.org

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