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Local Bicycle Planning. Master Plans and Open Space Plans Local Bicycle Plans The 4 Es: Engineering, Education, Enforcement, Encouragement Identifying destinations and routes Setting priorities Involving the public. Bike- and Ped-Friendly Zoning and Subdivision Regulations.
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Local Bicycle Planning • Master Plans and Open Space Plans • Local Bicycle Plans • The 4 Es: Engineering, Education, Enforcement, Encouragement • Identifying destinations and routes • Setting priorities • Involving the public
Bike- and Ped-Friendly Zoning and Subdivision Regulations • Zoning and Subdivision RegulationsPedestrian and bicycle travel is often an afterthought in the development process. The results are impassable barriers to non-automobile travel, both within and between developments. • Subdivision Layout: Cul-de-Sacs, Internal Bicycle/Pedestrian Circulation for Commercial and Business Developments, Future Extension of Streets, Inclusion of Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities in Piecemeal Development • Parking Reductions • Bicycle Parking – short term and long term • Compliance with design standards Bicycle and pedestrian facilities should be designed to meet the standards of the MassHighway Project Development and Design Guidebook. • Development Review Process - Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Plans
Design of Bicycle Facilities • MassHighway Project Development and Design Guidebook (Chapter 5) • Bike Lanes • Wide Shoulders • Shared Lanes • Shared-Use Paths • Signage
Regional Bike Parking Program • Coming soon: October • Discount contracts with three vendors • 100% reimbursement available!