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UGA Bicycle Facilities Study: Improving Cycling Infrastructure & Programs

This study analyzes UGA's bicycle facilities, proposes improvements, and recommends education programs for students. It also highlights community efforts and cost implications.

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UGA Bicycle Facilities Study: Improving Cycling Infrastructure & Programs

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  1. UGA Bicycle Facilities Study • UGA as a Bicycle Friendly University • “Honorable Mention” • UGA Bicycle Facilities Study Content: • Research and Analysis • Objective Methodologies • Related University Plans • On-Site Observations • Standards and Guidelines • Bike Routes, Intersections, Signage, Enforcement, • User Input • Community Meetings • Surveys / Questionnaires • Proposed Improvements • 5-E’s • Proposed Road Upgrades • Community Context Prepared by Koons Environmental Design, Inc.

  2. UGA Bicycle Facilities StudyGeneral Recommendations • Proposed Improvements • Student Bike Programs focusing on education and encouragement • Enforcement of laws applicable to pedestrians, cyclists and motorists • Standard bike facilities on all major campus roads including bike lanes, safe intersections with bike boxes, ASLs, bike detection devices, and appropriate and visible signage • Adequate End of Trip Facilities at All Major Campus Buildings

  3. UGA Bicycle Facilities StudySpecific Improvements • Proposed Route Improvements • Enhancement of the existing bicycle infrastructure by incorporating facilities on major east-west and north-south routes • Short Term Solutions • Over 90% of the existing routes on Sanford Drive, Baldwin Street, Cedar Street & Carlton Street can accommodate standard bike lanes with a re-striping effort and travel lane width/number reduction.

  4. UGA Bicycle Facilities StudySpecific Improvements – Sanford Drive • Long Term Solutions • “Complete Street” Concept with Comprehensive Roadway/Streetscape Improvements • Road/Sidewalk (Re)Construction for minimum facility requirements • Street tree planting for aesthetic and environmental benefits • Utility Relocation and/or installation to facilitate future development • Compatibility with the University Physical Master Plan & Strategic Plan

  5. UGA Bicycle Facilities StudySpecific Improvements – Sanford Drive • Cost Implications • $ 25 - $1500+ per Linear Foot • $ 10k - $1.5m Total per Section • Budgeting • Phasing

  6. UGA Bicycle Facilities Study Community Context • Athens-Clarke County Planning Efforts • Bicycle Master Plan • South-East ACC Bike Route Plan • Oconee River Greenway Master Plan • Madison Athens-Clark Oconee Regional Transportation Study (MACORTS) • Local/Regional Organizations • Bike Athens • Georgia Bikes! • Northeast Georgia Regional Commission

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