ODOT Pedestrian and Bicycle Program Sheila Lyons, PE Rodger Gutierrez, EIT

1. ODOT Pedestrian and Bicycle ProgramSheila Lyons, PERodger Gutierrez, EIT

2. http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/BIKEPED/index.shtml

3. Legal Requirements for Bicycle and Walking FacilitiesORS 366.514

4. ORS 366.514 The “Bike Bill” • Requires ODOT, cities and counties to spend “reasonable amounts” to provide walkways and bikeways - “as necessary” • Requires the provision of walkways and bikeways on construction and reconstruction projects, where needed

5. Since 1971 !  !

7. ORS 366.514 THE BIKE BILL Isn’t just about bikes IT APPLIES TO PEDESTRIANS TOO - SIDEWALKS!

8. ORS 366.514 THE BIKE BILL There are 3 reasonable exceptions: • Costs excessive in relation to need • No need, due to low use or population • Would be unsafe • If you don’t provide facilities, and meet an exception:DOCUMENT,DOCUMENT,DOCUMENT!

9. OREGON HIGHWAY PLAN 1999 Goal 4: Travel Alternatives T o optimize the overall efficiency and utility of the state highway system through the use of alternative modes and travel demand management strategies.

10. HDMand Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

11. The Oregon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is a Modal Plan of the OHPIt contains policy, planning and design elements.

12. The Highway Design Manual provides uniform standards and procedures for the design of state highways

13. HDM – Pedestrian and Bicycle Elements Chapter 7 Rural Non-Freeway Design 8 Urban Highway Design 9 Intersection and Interchange Design 10 Special Design Elements 11 PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE 12 Design Guidelines for Public Transit

14. HDM – Pedestrian and Bicycle Elements • Chapter 11 PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE • Sidewalk Width – 6-foot min., 7’ on bridges, 8-foot min. where Design Speed ≥ 45 MPH with no buffer. • Buffer = Planting Strip, Shoulder, Parking Lane, Bike Lane • Medians and Islands simplify crossings and reduce pedestrian crashes (CRF = 40!)

15. Bike Lane Matrix DRAFT (Hot off the presses)

16. Other Considerations Land Uses Signal Timing Roadway Characteristics Bicycling Demand

17. ODOT Standard Drawings– Pedestrian and Bicycle Elements Roadway Standard Drawings RD Traffic Standard Drawings TM Bridge Standard Drawings BR

18. ADA

20. Table 8-10 Urban Preservation Design Features “Have To”: Add Ramps where sidewalk exists Upgrade or Replace existing substandard ramps to comply with ODOT Standard Drawing RD 755. “Like To”: Meet ADA standards on sidewalks and driveways.

21. ADAAG v PROWAG ADAAG Adopted “Standard” Developed for Buildings and Building Sites Not Universally Applicable to the Street ROW.

22. ADAAG v PROWAG PROWAG Draft Standards Will go to public rule making in ‘09 FHWA Memo recommending use of PROWAG (23 January, 2006) Will be adopted as the ODOT standard in the near future.

23. ADAAG v PROWAG PROWAG “Changes” 4’ Minimum Access Path Truncated Domes Button Placement

24. Marking Crosswalks On State Highways

25. Use the ODOT Traffic Manual • March 2008 http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/TRAFFIC-ROADWAY/docs/pdf/Traffic_Manual_08.pdf

26. Section 6.6 –Crosswalks Mid Block Crossings are possible Pedestrian Activated Flashers are possible Mark all legs at Signalized Intersections

28. Provides methodology for determining what type of treatment to use to improve safety of crossings on high speed high volume roadways

29. Q & A