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Bicycle Advisory Committee Kickoff

Bicycle Advisory Committee Kickoff. Danville Area Transportation Study July 13, 2009. DATS & Bicycle Planning. About Danville Area Transportation Study (DATS) Who is DATS? What does DATS do? What geographic area does DATS plan for?. General Information. Regional bicycle planning

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Bicycle Advisory Committee Kickoff

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  1. Bicycle Advisory Committee Kickoff Danville Area Transportation Study July 13, 2009 DATS Bicycle Planning 2009

  2. DATS & Bicycle Planning • About Danville Area Transportation Study (DATS) • Who is DATS? • What does DATS do? • What geographic area does DATS plan for?

  3. General Information • Regional bicycle planning • Start: July 2009 • Finish: July 2010 • General goal: connect people with places • Identify regional connections • Local street designations and project identification Photo Source: Active Living Resource Center

  4. Why a Bicycle Plan? Planning before building… • Quality of life indicator • Meeting transportation needs: Infrastructure connectivity • Health benefits: promote healthy living and lifestyle • Equity: complete streets policy, accommodate residents who bicycle • Environmental awareness: reduce the number of trips by car • Safety: crash prevention • Economic development: attracting tourism, business, and new residents Photo Source: BikePortland.org

  5. Examples of Bike Plans • Bike Route Plan • Trails and Greenways Plan • Bike Facilities Plan

  6. What’s in a plan? • Community vision and goals • Existing conditions of bicycle infrastructure • Strategic bicycle system plan • Corridors and places of interest • Facility standards and guidelines • Education programs, bike parking standards, maintenance programs, and more • Project development and prioritization Photo Source: IDOT

  7. What’s in a plan? Photo Source: League of Illinois Bicyclists Planning Guide

  8. Scope of Work • Evaluate current conditions for bicycling • Vision statement and overall goals for 10 year planning horizon • Identify existing plans, programs, and policies • Develop a strategic bicycle system plan • Identify bicycle facility standards and guidelines • Identify ancillary facilities and programs • Project development • Create a systems map • Final project recommendations • Guidance on plan implementation Photo Source: LIB, Fickr group Photo Source: Wikipedia, San Mateo Bike Lane Symbol Photo Source: David Buffington, Getty Images

  9. The Planning Process: Methods • Coordination of multiple organizations for input • Use of AASHTO Design Standards, League of Illinois Bicyclists resources, and IDOT information and policies • Data gathering for development of Bicycle Level of Service (BLOS) measure for roads • Public Participation: planning with input from everyday users of the transportation system

  10. The Planning Process: Involving Citizens Public Participation: • 11 Bicycle Advisory Committee meetings from July 2009 – June 2010 • Community Participation Workshops • Part 1: Involve Neighborhood Associations • Part 2: Communitywide Forum • Interviews with DATS’ stakeholders • DATS Technical and Policy Committees

  11. Goals of Public Participation • Identify opportunities and strengths of the current bicycle infrastructure. • Identify goals and objectives necessary in creating a bike-friendly community. • Identify barriers and hazards in the bike infrastructure network. • Develop a project list and timeline for implementation • Create milestones for community education and engagement. • Identify community program goals such as bike rack implementation and bikes on buses.

  12. Existing Conditions • Determine community concerns, needs, and priorities • Assess bike compatibility of the transportation system • Street and highway system access, intersection treatments • Connectivity of bicycle system access • Transit interface, bike parking facilities • Describe the current usage of the system • Inventory and assess existing bicycle facilities • Analyze local bike crash data

  13. Existing Conditions: Bicycle Crash DataExample

  14. Existing Conditions: IDOT Bike Route Suitability Map Example Photo Source: IDOT

  15. Create a Planning Vision • Form the overall direction and focus of the bicycle plan for the community and region.

  16. Bicycle Facilities: Designs and Guidelines Process • General bike planning and design guidelines (AASHTO) • Typical cross-sections of bicycle design considerations • On and off-road facilities, intersection treatments, innovative design treatments • Public input on design recommendations

  17. Bicycle Facilities: Designs and Guidelines Example Photo Source: AASHTO Guide

  18. Developing a Bicycle System Plan • Identify barriers and hazards in the current system • Corridor and places of interest identification • Incorporate short and long term opportunities: • Construction projects, upgrade of existing facilities, maintenance programs • Identify special focus areas • Evaluate Bicycle Level of Service (BLOS) • Identify potential bicycle routes • Identify potential infrastructure improvements

  19. Bicycle System Plan Example

  20. Your Role as Community Volunteers • Be an active citizen in creating a better community. • The Bicycle Advisory Committee will work closely with DATS staff to create a bicycle plan reflecting citizen and business needs and values. • Monthly stakeholder meetings will take place where DATS coordinates planning work with the BAC. • The BAC will have direct impact on bicycle route designation and bicycle project priority identification.

  21. Imagine the Possibilities It all starts with the plan… • On-road bicycle route designations • On and off road bicycle facility plans • Design guidelines for bicycle infrastructure • Coordinated infrastructure improvements • Bike racks on buses for a multimodal transportation system • Standard and creative bike racks at community destinations • Community safety education programs • Promotion of an active, healthy community lifestyle • Steps towards a bike-friendly community • More people biking, less cars on the road Photo Source: www.swamplot.com Photo Source: www.dero.com

  22. Timeline

  23. Additional Sources • Bikeability Checklist • A short survey to collect information about existing conditions for biking in your neighborhood • The 7 questions ask about problems you encounter while riding your bike and ask for an overall rating of community facilities based on your experience • Please fill out the form and bring to the next meeting

  24. Questions for DATS? Danville Area Bicycle Plan: Connecting People with Places

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