This document provides information on planning and implementing Bicycle Route 66 through Southern California. It discusses how Route 66 fits within the region's transportation plan, relevant laws supporting bicycle infrastructure, and the existing and proposed regional bicycle network. Implementation steps include developing a draft route structure and concept plan, gaining local support through resolutions, finalizing the route, and installing signage and bikeways. The presentation then provides examples of implementation for specific cities along the proposed route.
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This document summarizes the history and current state of regional parks and trails in the Twin Cities metropolitan area. It discusses the establishment of regional governing bodies like the Metropolitan Council in 1967 and agencies responsible for regional parks, trails, transportation, and wastewater. It provides details on the growth and facilities of agencies like Minneapolis Parks, Three Rivers Park District, and Metropolitan Regional Parks. It also outlines future plans to accommodate population growth through 2030 with additional parkland and trails.
This document discusses the benefits of trails and issues around developing a county trails master plan in Simcoe County, Ontario. It provides background on the formation of a steering committee and highlights the history of trail development in Collingwood and Simcoe County over time, from the early 1980s to present. It also outlines considerations for an effective trails network including regional cooperation, government support, quality experience, common standards, signage, volunteers, themes, and tourism opportunities.
The document outlines plans from a charrette for the village of West Lebanon, NH. It includes an agenda, background on the visioning effort and charrette process, descriptions of 3 study areas (South Gateway, Main Street, North Gateway), results of an online survey, emerging issues and opportunities, and a proposed planning framework. The framework consists of 9 action areas, including future opportunities for the Westboro rail yard, gateway improvements, streetscape enhancements, leveraging civic uses, and redevelopment opportunities. The overall goal is to revitalize the village through public engagement, transportation upgrades, placemaking, and economic development strategies.
Community Partners in the Central Corridor, by Carol Swenson. From the Minnesota Campus Compact convened, "How Can Colleges Support Central Corridor Neighborhoods?" - December 7, 2011, at Bethel University.
The document discusses the creation of bicycle cooperatives or "bike co-ops" as a way to encourage bicycling in communities. It provides an example of Bici Libre, a bike co-op in Los Angeles County that was started through a public health grant. Bici Libre collects abandoned bikes, refurbishes them, and distributes them to communities in need. It also teaches bike repair skills. The document outlines considerations for establishing a bike co-op, such as finding space, obtaining donated bikes, and organizing bike collection efforts.
The Flora Community Club is proposing to build a new office building and meeting space at the Flora Park to be used by the Carroll County Extension Office, Carroll County SWCD, Carroll County FSA, and for other community meetings and educational classes. The projected cost is $600,000-$750,000 to be funded through financing, grants, and community donations. At its annual meeting, the Club will ask its membership to approve the project and authorize the board to proceed as outlined or with certain conditions.
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The Flora Community Club is proposing to build a new office building and meeting space at the Flora Park to be used by the Carroll County Extension Office, Carroll County SWCD, Carroll County FSA, and for other community meetings and educational classes. The projected cost is $600,000-$750,000 to be funded through financing, grants, and community donations. At its annual meeting, the Club will ask its membership to approve the project and authorize the board to proceed as outlined or with certain conditions.
CPL150 | South Branch | Public Mtg 1 PresentationksuCUDC
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More info on CPL's Community Vision Plan at www.cpl150.org
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Lexington, Kentucky has taken steps to become more bicycle-friendly over the past decade through building bicycle infrastructure like bike lanes, trails, and a legacy trail connecting urban and rural areas. It has also emphasized education and encouragement programs like community bike events, a share the road campaign, and initiatives to promote a cycling culture. Through partnerships across government agencies, advocacy groups, and businesses, Lexington aims to continue improving facilities, policies, and programming to get more people cycling.
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Why plan for growth and change, when it seems so much easier to simply react?
When there is a distinct and shared vision for your community - when residents, businesses and local government anticipate a sustainable town with cohesive and thriving neighborhoods - you have the power to conserve your beautiful natural spaces, enhance your existing downtown or Main Street, enable rural areas to be productive and prosperous, and save money through efficient use of existing infrastructure.
This is the dollars and sense of smart growth.
Success is clearly visible in Maine, from the creation of a community-built senior housing complex and health center in Fort Fairfield to conservation easements creating Forever Farms to Rockland's revitalized downtown. Communities have options. We have the power to manage our own responses to growth and change.
After all, “Planning is a process of choosing among those many options. If we do not choose to plan, then we choose to have others plan for us.” - Richard I. Winwood
And in the end, this means that our children and their children will choose to make Maine home and our economy will provide the opportunities to do so.
The Summit offers you a wonderful opportunity to be a part of the transformative change in Maine that we’ve seen these gatherings produce. We encourage you to consider the value of being actively involved in growing Maine’s economy and protecting the reasons we choose to live here.
The Bike to the Sea organization is requesting a grant to organize community outreach events along the proposed Northern Strand Community Trail. They plan to hold two trail clean-up events in 2005 and 2006 where volunteers will remove debris from sections of the trail and receive information about turning the abandoned rail line into a public recreation area. The goals are to raise awareness of the project, attract new members, and benefit local property owners by clearing the trail. Funds would support advertising the events and providing equipment and incentives to participants.
Houston Neighborhood Greenways Proposal by Jay Blazek CrossleyHouston Tomorrow
Neighborhood Greenways for Houston aims to connect 85% of Houston neighborhoods by bike routes called greenways by 2020. Greenways are low-traffic streets designed for bicyclist safety and comfort with features like traffic calming, few stops, and priority over cars. Implementing greenways could help improve quality of life by promoting active transportation like biking and walking. The presentation discussed examples from other cities and research on benefits like increased biking and walking rates and public health outcomes from active transportation options.
This document outlines the agenda and goals of a workshop on developing bicycle tourism in the McKenzie River Valley in March 2011. The workshop will cover an introduction to bicycle tourism, developing a strategy, partnerships, funding opportunities, and next steps. It will aim to help participants understand bicycle tourism markets, characteristics of successful destinations, opportunities and constraints, and determine initial steps. Presenters will discuss Oregon scenic bikeways, events like Cycle Oregon, and the wants and needs of cycle tourists including infrastructure, services, marketing and experiences. The workshop seeks to help the region determine what experience it can offer visitors and what it will be known for in bicycle tourism.
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Track: Prosper
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: Relying solely on Level of Service criteria for street design, which evaluates vehicle congestion, leads to poor outcomes on many of our roadways. LOS F, far from a failure, creates opportunities to reallocate roadway space for more livable street designs. In this session, learn about projects in Cambridge and San Francisco that overcame opposition and generated community support in prioritizing better bicycling and walking over vehicle capacity during the peak hour of travel.
Presenters:
Presenter: Michael Sallaberry San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Co-Presenter: Jeffrey Rosenblum City of Cambridge, MA
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Presenters:
Presenter: Megan Kanagy Downtown DC Business Improvement District
Co-Presenter: Daniel Clark Dero Bike Rack Company
Co-Presenter: Jeffrey Rosenblum City of Cambridge, MA
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Title: Not Your Grandfather's DOT: The FDOT District 5 and PennDOT Experiences
Track: Connect
Format: 90 minute moderated discussion
Abstract: Today's economic realities require the rethinking of conventional transportation approaches. Learn about how Florida and Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation are using new tools, policies, and guides to proactively plan multi-modal transportation solutions.
Presenters:
Presenter: Jane Lim-Yap Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Co-Presenter: Steven Deck Parsons Brinckerhoff
Co-Presenter: Brian Hare PennDOT Program Center
Co-Presenter: Mary Raulerson Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Title: Transportation Studies in the 21st Century: Incorporating all Modes
Track: Sustain
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: In the 21st century, the basic purpose of transportation studies needs to change from making it easier to drive to giving people options other than driving. This session will present case studies of alternatives to the auto-dominated Level of Service traffic impact studies in order to better address bicycling, transit and walking.
Presenters:
Presenter: Michelle DeRobertis Transportation Choices for Sustainable Communities
Co-Presenter: Peter Albert San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Co-Presenter: Patrick Lynch Transpo Group
Co-Presenter: David Thompson City of Boulder, Colorado
Title: Transportation Studies in the 21st Century: Incorporating all Modes
Track: Sustain
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: In the 21st century, the basic purpose of transportation studies needs to change from making it easier to drive to giving people options other than driving. This session will present case studies of alternatives to the auto-dominated Level of Service traffic impact studies in order to better address bicycling, transit and walking.
Presenters:
Presenter: Michelle DeRobertis Transportation Choices for Sustainable Communities
Co-Presenter: Peter Albert San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Co-Presenter: Patrick Lynch Transpo Group
Co-Presenter: David Thompson City of Boulder, Colorado
Title: Integrating a Health Impact Assessment into District-Wide School Travel Planning
Track: Prosper
Format: 60 minute panel
Abstract: Learn about how a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) was used for the first time to guide the formulation of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Columbus City Schools District-Wide School Travel Plan, which focused on schools and neighborhoods with health inequities.
Presenters:
Presenter: Brian Butler Columbus Public Health
Co-Presenter: Kate Moening Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Co-Presenter: Alex Smith Columbus Public Health
Co-Presenter: Julie Walcoff Ohio DOT
More from Project for Public Spaces & National Center for Biking and Walking (20)
2. Ginny Sullivan
Adventure Cycling Association
Alan Thompson
Southern California Association of
Governments
Colin Bogart
Los Angeles County Bicycle
Coalition
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3. • History of Route 66
• U.S. Bicycle Routes & the Adventure Cycling
Route Network
• Bike Route 66
• Planning a Regional Bike Route
• Advocacy’s Role: Outreach & Implementation
4. • Main Street of America
• Will Rogers Highway
• Est. 1926
• Eight States, 2,000+ miles, numerous alignments
• Removed from the system in 1985
• Attracting tourists from across the world!
18. Adventure Cycling: Who We Are
• “America’s Bicycle Travel Experts”
• Started as Bikecentennial in 1973
• Largest cycling membership group in
North America: 45,000 globally
• Non-profit mission: to inspire and
empower people to travel by bicycle
• 32 staff and many volunteers
• Outside Magazine Best Place to Work
• Create some of the best bike route
maps, publications, special cycling routes
(40,000+ miles), tours in North America
22. Why travel by bike?
• It’s Hip!
• Liberating – independent or group
• Easy to set your own budget
• Fitness
• A chance to eat all you want
• Truly “learn the landscape”
• Easy to meet incredible people
• Great for communities
• Eco-friendly
• Pedal for a purpose
• Relaxing
• Exhilarating
• Life-changing
23. 10 Indicators: Bike Travel Blooming
• Economic impact
• State & Provincial interest & actions
• New bicycle travel websites
• Commercial tours up
• Cycling events up
• More cyclist campsites everywhere
• Mountain bike-related travel
• 30+ states working on USBRS
• Adventure Cycling network – 40K+ miles
• Record year for bike tourism
24. Bike Travel
Demographics
• Highly Educated
• Higher Discretionary Income
• Bike travelers spend more than
average tourist ($100+ daily
versus $60+ in 2005)
• Typically stay longer in an area
• Less direct impact on local
environment
• Green travel potential and
linkage with trains/buses
• Becoming sweet spot for 50-64
demo, which as of 2010
accounts for 43 percent of
increase in consumer spending
25. Where is Bicycle Travel Going?
Tourism Trends
• Chadwick, Martin & Bailey travel trends:
Active vacations
Sustainable travel
Experiential travel
• New York Times Travel Magazine
(March 2010):
50% of American travelers want a
culturally authentic experience
26. European Bike Travel
• Germany -- 3.9 billion
euros and 3% of tourism
sector
• Austria -- 317 million euros
and 5% of tourism sector
• Netherlands – 565 million
euros
• Switzerland – 120 million
euros
• European bicycle tourism
(including 2.8 billion day
trips) -- 54 billion euros!
27. A recent study for the European
Parliament (2009) concluded that
cycle tourism has a role to play In
more sustainable future for
domestic and international tourism,
and
“that cycle tourists bring major
benefits to localities which currently
do not enjoy mainstream tourism
development.”
Yet the barriers continue to be
• Poor integration with public transport
• Lack of consistent infrastructure
Demand tends to occur where good
networks of cycle routes exist; in a
European context this tends to be
Denmark, Germany and the
Netherlands.
28. National Cycle Network
2000
4,269 miles
85.5 million trips
2005
~10,000 miles
236 million trips
2008
12,000+ miles
386 million trips
Car displacement =
134 million trips (~35%)
32. Quebec and La Route Verte
• $160 million-plus spent on
bicycle travel along the network
• ROI: $134 million-plus per year
• Urban-suburban-rural system
• Hospitality certification program
• Virtuous cycle: as the network
grows, serious injuries and
fatalities have dropped by half –
and by much more in per rider
terms – total number of riders is
mushrooming in all demographic
categories
33. U.S. Economic Impact
•
Wisconsin - $534 million/year out of
state impact; $924 million direct and
indirect impact 13,193 jobs
Iowa - A University of Northern Iowa
study: biking benefits exceed $450
million
Minnesota - $427 million for
recreational road and mountain
biking – sizable chunk for tourism
NC Outer Banks - $60 million and
1,407 jobs ($6.7 million up front
investment)
Great Allegheny Passage - $40.6
million/ $98 per person per day on
overnight cycling travel
35. Bike travel and tourism are
growing in popularity
The potential?
• US Bike Industry -~ $6.5 billion
• Adventure Travel Industry ~ $89
billion (3 continents)
• Wisconsin and Minnesota alone ~
almost $1 billion annually each
How do we capture, organize
and utilize this growing clout
on behalf of bicycling?
37. Chicago, Illinois
• League of Illinois
Bicyclists draft a
route guide
• DNR assembles
stakeholders
• Trail Concept Plan is
developed
38. St. Louis, Missouri
• Regional Bike Plan
• Missouri Bike and Pedestrian Federation
• Missouri DOT: priority for USBR designation
Mel Selway
39. Oklahoma!
• HB 2049 Historic Route 66
Bike Trail
• Oklahoma Bicycle Coalition
Outreach
• Community & Tourism
Support
BUT will the DOT designate?
40. Texas: Historic
Bicycle Tourism
Trails
Bike Texas is proud to
encourage and support
the development of
these bicycle tourism
trails in an attempt to
foster and promote
Texas as a world class
destination for touring
cyclists.
44. Planning the Route:
California
Alan Thompson
Active Transportation Coordinator
September 12, 2012 Southern California Association of Governments
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Pro Walk/Pro Bike
Long Beach, CA
47. Transportation Planning
2008 Transportation Plan
$545 Billion for all modes
$2.6 billion for Biking/Walking
Biking just under 0.5% of all trips in 2000
2012 Transportation Plan
$525 Billion for all modes
$6.7 billion for Biking/Walking
Biking over 1.7% of all trips in 2010
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48. How Does BR66 Fit in RTP?
Objectives
• Increase dedicated funding for active
transportation infrastructure
• Develop a regional bikeway network
• Establish Bike Route 66 as part of a functional
network of regional bicycle routes connecting the
region and serving commuter, recreational and
touring cyclists.
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49. Relevant Law
MAP-21- allocates “Transportation Alternatives” funding to be divided
equally between MPOs and the States
AB1358 (California Complete Streets Act) – requires all cities to
include complete streets principles/policies when performing a major
update of their General Plan
Caltrans DD64R1 – which details how Caltrans will incorporate
AB1358 into their transportation planning process
SB375 – designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Integrates
land use decisions and transportation. Active Transportation, as a TDM
Measure can play a big role.
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53. Implementation
Develop Draft Route Structure
Recently traveled by ACA
Develop BR66 Concept Plan
Based on Illinois BR66 Concept Plan
Includes draft Route Structure
Use BR66 Concept Plan for Local Buy-In
Resolutions supporting BR66
Finalize route
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54. Cities Along Proposed Route
• San Bernardino County • Los Angeles County Cities:
Cities: • Arcadia • Monrovia
• Barstow • Azusa • Pasadena
• Fontana • Beverly Hills • Pomona
• Hesperia • Claremont • San Dimas
• Needles • Duarte • Santa Monica
• Rancho Cucamonga • Glendora • South
• Rialto • Irwindale Pasadena
• San Bernardino • La Verne • West
• Upland • Los Angeles Hollywood.
• Victorville
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55. Implementation (cont.)
Once Route is designated
Signage and Wayfinding
Improve Roadway for bicyclists
As part of normal roadway maintenance
As stand-alone bikeway project
55 66
56. Sample Page from Concept Plan
Needles
In Needles, the preliminary Bike Route 66 travels south to North along Broadway,
turning west on Needles Highway/W. Broadway/River Road. As it passes Interstate
40, the road turns into the National Trails Highway. The Bike Route will connect with
Interstate 40 again at West Park Road.
Implementation
Implementation will involve finalizing the
route through Needles, posting signage
and possibly painting bike lane, and
installing bike racks in front of businesses.
Primary coordination will be with the City of
Needles and local business community.
It is important to note that leaving Needles,
traveling west, there will be long distances
traveled without access to water.
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57. U.S. Bicycle Route 66
ProWalk ProBike 2012
Colin Bogart
Education Director
58. About LACBC
• The largest member-supported, non-profit
bicycle advocacy organization serving Los
Angeles County
▫ Founded in 1998 to build a better, more
bike-able Los Angeles County
▫ Promote cycling through education, community
building, policy, planning and advocacy
▫ Over 1,200 members
▫ Work with the 88 civic jurisdictions of Los
Angeles County, as well as with Caltrans, LADOT,
METRO and other agencies
59. USBR-66 and the Advocate’s Role
Why is USBR-66 Important to LACBC?
• Potential for Improved Bikeways
• Possibility for Improved Roads at Minimum
• Help to Establish Regional Network of Bikeways
• Connects Cities in LA County and Beyond
• Consistent with LACBC goals for County-wide bicycle improvements
Photo:
Tammy Shurr
60. USBR-66 and the Advocate’s Role
Why is USBR-66 Important to LACBC?
•Supports and Encourages Active Transportation
•Gives LACBC a chance to connect with business and economic development
groups
• USBR-66 Will Attract Tourism Dollars
•Tool to engage the public that we don’t normally reach
Photo:
Tammy Shurr
61. USBR-66 and the Advocate’s Role
Three Phases for Establishing a US Bicycle Route
• Planning
• Implementation
• Promotion
Photo:
Tammy Shurr
62. USBR-66 and the Advocate’s Role
LACBC’s role for all three phases
•Educate
•Push for Coordinated Planning, Implementation, Promotion
Photo:
Melissa Thompson
63. Coordinated Implementation
Who Should We Look to for Implementation?
• Individual Cities
• Metro
• County Public Works
• California Department of Transportation
• All of the Above?
64. Coordinated Implementation
Potential Partners (Beyond ACA and SCAG)
• California Bicycle Coalition (state DOT focus?)
• LACBC Local Chapters
Pomona
West Hollywood
Beverly Hills
Santa Monica
• CICLE
• Bike SGV
• Bicycle Clubs
65. Coordinated Implementation
Additional Role of LACBC and Local Chapters
•Educate and Advocate
• City Government
• Local Business Groups
• Members
• Public
•Ride It!! – Check alignment
• You Can’t Beat Local Knowledge
Photo: Lon Haldeman
66. Tactics for Education/Promotion
Some of the tactics that can be employed
•Newsletter Updates
•Website
•Facebook Page or “Event”
•Twitter
•Local newspaper – letters or op-ed
•City Council meetings
•Business Group meetings
•Bike Rides!! – fun and good for publicity!
Photo: Ride America for Safe Routes
67. Ginny Sullivan
Adventure Cycling Association
gsullivan@adventurecycling.org
Alan Thompson
Southern California Association of Governments
thompson@scag.ca.gov
Colin Bogart
Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition
colin@la-bike.org