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Activating Your Active Tourism Potential
Towns, cities, states and provinces are making major efforts to establish themselves as active travel destinations with a strong sense of place and local character. This fast-moving, interactive workshop will feature examples from the U.S., Canada, Australia and Europe on how to create great destinations, connect with agencies, and convert active travel's popularity into better biking and walking for locals.
Presenters:
Presenter: Jim Sayer Adventure Cycling Association
Building Community Buy-in Through Vision-based Comprehensive PlanningLeslie
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Bike Facility Design and Creating an All Ages and Abilites Networkbikeed
Medford, a metropolitan city in Southern Oregon, is updating its transportation system plan (TSP). Under Oregon's Transportation Planning Rule (OAR 660-12), the City is required to provide a "safe and convenient" transportation network for all modes of travel: motor vehicles, pedestrians and people riding bicycles. The presentation focuses on why an "all ages and abilities" approach to the development of a bicycle network is essential to achieving the requirements of Oregon law and thus provide a "safe and convenient" network for bicycles.
The Active Transportation Alliance presented on their neighborhood bikeways campaign. Their goals are to increase bike commute mode share to 5% and reduce bike crashes by 50% by 2015 by creating a network of 100 miles of protected bike lanes and other bikeways. They advocate to local leaders and community members to support these infrastructure projects. The presentation provided tips for effective advocacy, such as building relationships, taking a bottom-up approach, and regularly communicating with the Department of Transportation.
This document discusses incorporating health considerations into city comprehensive planning. It identifies key elements like land use, transportation, and housing that impact health. It also notes troubling obesity rates. Case studies from cities in Washington that integrated health are provided, with lessons learned around focusing on aging populations, allowing flexibility, and using multidisciplinary teams. Resources for further information are included.
Protected bike lanes have moved from foreign concept to best practice in U.S. design with remarkable speed (for the transportation world). This session will provide a fast paced overview of the spread of this innovation and the current state of the practice. Leaders of the Green Lane Project and our partners will cover the latest on designs, new research, best practices, analyze trends and share the best lessons from the Green Lane Project study tours.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to define and identify protected bike lanes.
Participants will access peer and professional guidance on how to build a protected bike lane.
Participants will state the pros and cons of building protected bike lanes.
Participants will identify sources for additional information on building protected bike lanes.
Presenter(s)
Presenter: Martha Roskowski PeopleForBikes
Co-Presenter: Linda Bailey NACTO
Co-Presenter: Dan Goodman Office of Human Environment, Livability Team, FHWA
This document summarizes a presentation about how developing bike tourism can provide economic, visibility, and infrastructure benefits ("triple bottom line") for communities. It provides statistics on the economic impact of bike tourism in various states and communities. The presentation recommends a 7-step approach for communities to realize the triple bottom line, including building bike facilities and networks, connecting to state and national bike routes, capturing bike tourism interests, and promoting different types of bike tourism.
Title: A Systematic Approach to Bicycle Parking Planning for Cities
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Format: 60 minute panel
Abstract: Cambridge, MA and Washington, DC have taken a strategic approach to bicycle parking. This session will focus on their planning tools and lessons learned from both the public and private sector.
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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Presenters:
Presenter: Jim Sayer Adventure Cycling Association
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The Active Transportation Alliance presented on their neighborhood bikeways campaign. Their goals are to increase bike commute mode share to 5% and reduce bike crashes by 50% by 2015 by creating a network of 100 miles of protected bike lanes and other bikeways. They advocate to local leaders and community members to support these infrastructure projects. The presentation provided tips for effective advocacy, such as building relationships, taking a bottom-up approach, and regularly communicating with the Department of Transportation.
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Protected bike lanes have moved from foreign concept to best practice in U.S. design with remarkable speed (for the transportation world). This session will provide a fast paced overview of the spread of this innovation and the current state of the practice. Leaders of the Green Lane Project and our partners will cover the latest on designs, new research, best practices, analyze trends and share the best lessons from the Green Lane Project study tours.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will be able to define and identify protected bike lanes.
Participants will access peer and professional guidance on how to build a protected bike lane.
Participants will state the pros and cons of building protected bike lanes.
Participants will identify sources for additional information on building protected bike lanes.
Presenter(s)
Presenter: Martha Roskowski PeopleForBikes
Co-Presenter: Linda Bailey NACTO
Co-Presenter: Dan Goodman Office of Human Environment, Livability Team, FHWA
This document summarizes a presentation about how developing bike tourism can provide economic, visibility, and infrastructure benefits ("triple bottom line") for communities. It provides statistics on the economic impact of bike tourism in various states and communities. The presentation recommends a 7-step approach for communities to realize the triple bottom line, including building bike facilities and networks, connecting to state and national bike routes, capturing bike tourism interests, and promoting different types of bike tourism.
Title: A Systematic Approach to Bicycle Parking Planning for Cities
Track: Connect
Format: 60 minute panel
Abstract: Cambridge, MA and Washington, DC have taken a strategic approach to bicycle parking. This session will focus on their planning tools and lessons learned from both the public and private sector.
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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Presenters:
Presenter: Kevin Luecke Toole Design Group
Co-Presenter: Virginia Sullivan Adventure Cycling Association
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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.
The document discusses the U.S. Bicycle Route System (USBRS) and its implementation. It provides background on Adventure Cycling Association, the organization leading the effort. It outlines the vision for a coordinated national system of US bicycle routes. It also discusses state progress designating routes, resources available, implementation process, criteria for routes, and benefits of the USBRS for transportation, health, environment and local economies.
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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.
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My presentation to the Victoria Regional Transit Commission on June 27, 2013, supporting options for transit priority that would preserve access for bikes along targeted corridors.
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2) Examples are given of cities that have added hundreds of miles of bike lanes and seen large increases in bicycling rates and decreases in injuries.
3) Studies show that investments in trails and bike infrastructure can yield large economic returns through increased property values, tourism, and business growth.
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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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Title: Level of Service F for Grade A Streets
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
Title: Level of Service F for Grade A Streets
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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This is the dollars and sense of smart growth.
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Track: Connect
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: Panelists will provide practical guidance for pedestrian and bicycle counting programs based on findings from NCHRP Project 07-19, "Methods and Technologies for Collecting Pedestrian and Bicycle Volume Data."
Presenters:
Presenter: Robert Schneider University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Co-Presenter: RJ Eldridge Toole Design Group, LLC
Co-Presenter: Conor Semler Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Policies for Pupils: Working with School Boards on Walking and Bicycling Policies
Track: Change
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: Engaging schools in walking and bicycling efforts can be difficult given competing education priorities and frequent staff and volunteer turn-over. Attendees will learn about strategies for influencing school boards and policy opportunities at the district level.
Presenters:
Presenter: Sara Zimmerman Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Co-Presenter: Diane Dohm ChangeLab Solutions
Co-Presenter: Bree Romero Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Co-Presenter: Leigh Ann Von Hagen Voorhees Transportation Center, Rutgers University
Federal Funding for Active Transportation and Recreation
Track: Connect
Format: 60 minute panel
Abstract: This session will provide an overview about federal transportation programs that can fund infrastructure for walking and bicycling.
Full Description: Federal programs provide funds to develop transportation, community, and recreation infrastructure for walking and bicycling and to connect communities and promote active living. Attendees will learn how about Federal programs to promote sustainable communities.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will learn about the Federal Partnership for Sustainable Communities.
Participants will learn about the Federal-aid surface transportation programs that benefit pedestrians and bicyclists.
Participants will be able to successfully write a competitive proposal.
Participants will understand how Federal, State, and local programs interact.
Presenter(s)
Presenter: Christopher Douwes Transportation Alternatives Program / Recreational Trails Program, FHWA
Co-Presenter: Wesley Blount Office of Planning, Environment & Realty FHWA
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: 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
Title: Safer People, Safer Streets, and Safer Policies at USDOT
Track: Connect
Format: 90 minute moderated discussion
Abstract: This USDOT panel will provide details on the Department’s new bicycle and pedestrian safety initiative, including information on the Ped-Bike Safety Action Agenda, Road Safety for Transit Patrons initiative, bike-walk assessments, Road Diet Guide, an aggressive research agenda, and local partnerships, including how community members can get involved.
Presenters:
Presenter: Barbara McCann Office of Secretary, USDOT
Co-Presenter: Heidi Coleman National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Co-Presenter: Dan Goodman Office of Human Environment, Livability Team, FHWA
Co-Presenter: Joanne Waszczak Special Assistant, FTA Office of Budget and Policy
More from Project for Public Spaces & National Center for Biking and Walking (20)
Safer People, Safer Streets, and Safer Policies at USDOT--Dan Goodman
#54 Minnesota’s Mississippi River Trail: Bringing Bicyclists to America’s River, One Partnership at a Time - Walton, Grilley, Overson
1. The Mississippi
River Trail:
Bringing bicyclists to
America’s river one
partnership at a time
2012 Pro Walk Pro Bike Conference
Liz Walton , Dorian Grilley, and Susan Overson
2. Agenda:
• Minnesota Department of Transportation: MRT planning
Liz Walton
• Bicycle Alliance of MN: bicycle-friendly communities
Dorian Grilley
• National Park Service: Alternative Transportation Plan
Susan Overson
3. Challenge
• Attract new visitors to Minnesota, MRT communities, and
the MNRRA (Mississippi National River and Recreation Area)
• Create a bikeway by “rebranding” existing roads/trails
• Acquire no additional land/no expensive development
• Do so in collaborative and efficient manner
4. Attract visitors to MN & MNRRA
Simultaneously improve/provide:
• Local recreation and transportation opportunities
• Access to river and its natural/cultural resources
• Economic benefit for host communities
• Public health
5. The Basics: Minnesota’s MRT
• Borrows routing from Great River Road
• Safest route with highest quality river experience
• 10 states; over 800 miles in MN
• Called “trail” – but really a bikeway
• Largely on roads outside of Twin Cities
6. Bikeway
Mn Statute 169.011 – DEFINITIONS
Subd. 9.Bikeway.
"Bikeway" means a bicycle lane, bicycle path, or
bicycle route, regardless of whether it is designed
for the exclusive use of bicycles or is to be
shared with other transportation modes
7. 2012 Conference Theme: Placemaking
• Connect people to great destinations and places
• Mississippi River - world icon
• National parks - U.S. treasures
• Public is welcomed and engaged to walk, bike,
mingle, dance, dine, shop, and play
• MRT connects 800+ miles of MN river communities
• MRT communities becoming more bike-friendly
8. • Uses Great River Road’s
“Destination Areas”
• Adds 1 area
15. Metro Mississippi - Elk River to Hastings
Includes MNRRA (Miss. National River Recreation Area)
St. Paul
Minneapolis; Stone Arch Bridge
Elk River: Rivers Edge Commons
17. Ends at Gulf of Mexico
Photo credit to Bob Robinson
18. Route Composition
Route is:
• 25% state and U.S. highways (MnDOT)
• 60% county, local, and township roads
• 15% state, regional, and local paths/trails
Facilities managed by:
• 67 cities
• 21 counties
• 88 townships
• 1 state park
19. MRT Connections
Connects communities, plus: Itasca State Park: photo credit to Mn DNR
• 8 state parks
• 1 state recreation area
• 1 national park Frontenac State Park
• 2 reservations/tribal areas
John Latsch State Park
21. MRT is for all ages and abilities
• Specific segments = all (beginner-expert)
• Overall route = comfortable sharing roads
Photo credit to Major Taylor
Bicycling Club of MN
Photo credit to Paul Smith-CTC
23. Revisit route
Based on GRR Destination Areas
• Series of regional meetings
• Previous route developed in 2002
• 2010 involved diverse participation
• Identified goals/principles
• Bicyclist (safe, intuitive…)
• Community (“tour bus”)
31. Additional marketing
Tourism office + partners
• Greater interest in biking
• Bike tourism “summits”
• Enhance existing efforts
• New Pedal Mn campaign
• Free: print, TV, social media
32. Designations
• MN: 1st state bikeway
• U.S. Bicycle Route System (3-stages)
• Requires political support (resolutions)
2 3
1
33. Signs
• 2009 – partially signed in MNRRA
• Completing statewide sign plan
• Periodic U.S. Bicycle Route signs
34. Collaborative Management
• MnDOT doesn’t own the MRT
• MnDOT’s role has been convener/partner
• Develop and implement management model
• Partners want regional representation and decisions
• Success depends on local enthusiasm and support
35. Route partnerships
Adding value to infrastructure/maximize investment
• 1,000s of road miles desirable for bicycling = “ride ready”
bikeways
• Take full advantage of roads…multi-modal
• Connect trails today vs. non-linked “pieces”
• Integrate bikeway with roadway improvements and
increase safety/access
36. Community Partnerships
• Regions are “smaller” on a bike. MRT can:
• Bring communities together
• Promote an understanding of local and regional issues
• Cooperative solutions/and broader outlook
• New partnerships:
• Urban meets rural
• From engineers to parks and rec./trail staff
• Bicyclists…+ bus, train, canoe, and other modes
38. Lessons learned
• Create compelling alignment
• Create ideal route; review how many jurisdictions
• Sell the multiple benefits
• Don’t oversell benefits
• Don’t undersell obligations
• Determine if /when need resolutions
39. Being Bicycle Friendly
Minnesota Segment
Mississippi River Trail
Dorian Grilley, Executive Director
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota
2009 to Present
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
40. BikeMN Mission & Vision:
• To provide leadership and a unified
voice for bicycle education, advocacy
and efforts to make Minnesota more
bicycle friendly so that more people will
ride bicycles more often.
• Minnesota is a state where bicycling is a
safe, easy, fun and cool choice for
everyone.
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
42. Education Program
• Smart Cycling Curricula
• Share the Road/Drive Your Bike
• Safe Routes to School Bike Education
including curriculum development
assemblies, rodeos, train the trainer
• Bikeable Communities Workshop
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
43. Advocacy
Statewide Issues for BikeMN
- Statewide Complete Streets Policy (2010)
- Unchanging Red Light Law (2010)
- State shutdown/impasse (2011)
- State Safe Routes to School Program (2012)
- Mississippi River Trail State Bikeway (2012)
- Blinking Headlights and Studded Tires (2012)
- Electric-Assisted Bicycles (2012)
MN Bike Summit at the State Capital: Annually in March
2013 issues:
- Implementation of MAP-21
- Funding for State Safe Routes to School
- Vulnerable User
- More updates to Operation of a Bicycle laws
- Share the Road License Plates
- Old Cedar Avenue Bridge
-Lots more State/Regional/Local Issues
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
44. Promotions & Events
Getting more people on bikes:
Two events on the MRT this year and promoted
another. Itasca to Iowa
Host the Saint Paul Classic some on the MRT
Support community events like Open Streets,
Mayor’s rides, etc.
Pedal MN campaign
Other events and promotions
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
45. Technical Assistance:
Building a Bike-Friendly MN
Assistance to Bicycle Friendly Businesses &
Communities based upon LAB’s five E’s:
How Does Our State
Rank in Bicycle
• Education of bicyclists & motorists
Friendliness? • Enforcement of laws for all road users
1. Washington • Engineering – good bicycle facilities
2. Minnesota • Encouragement and promotion
3. Massachusetts
4. Colorado • Evaluation & planning of and for bicycling
5. Oregon
6. Wisconsin
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
46. How Does Minnesota Rank in
LAB Bicycle Friendliness?
1. Washington
2. Minnesota
(Up from 4 in 2011)
3. Massachusetts
4. Colorado
5. Oregon
Minneapolis (Gold), Rochester, St. Paul & Mankato (Bronze), Winona & Edina (HM)
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
47. Bicycle Friendly Communities
Health
Quality of Life
Environment
Economics
(Remember this when we
talk about MnDOT’s
vision and planning)
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
48. Reasons to Be a BFC:
Economic Development in MN
Road & Mtn Biking:
$1 Billion /yr
Industry alone:
$315 million /yr
*Sources: U of MN, tourism; Minnesota Business
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
49. Reasons to Be a BFC:
Quality of Life – Healthy Communities
• BFCs always on short lists
of best places to live. (6 in
US News’ latest Top 10)
• 2009 International Ranking
of Cities with highest QOL
contains 8 U.S. cities:
– 6 are BFCs
– 1 Honorable Mention
– 1 working on designation
• Home buyers want to live
and businesses want to
locate in bicycling and
walking friendly
communities.
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
50. Reasons to Be a BFC:
Healthy Individuals
• Obesity epidemic
• Other disease related to
physical inactivity
• Health Care Costs
• Productivity
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
51. What Do BFC’s Have?
• Commitment to action
– Action Plan
• Targets, measures
• Network of facilities
– Complete Streets policy
• Breadth of programs –
The Five E’s
• Education/Encouragement
• Engaged Police
• People riding bikes!
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
52. Make it Easy to be a BFC
Don’t Reinvent the Wheel!
Learn and Borrow from Others.
Believe in the 5 “E’s.
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
53. Partner, Partner, Partner
All these have a stake in your success
Empower local advocates and they will empower you.
• MN Complete Streets Coalition
• MN Safe Routes Network (BCBS)
• State Agencies (MnDOT, DNR, MDH, Tourism,
Safety)
• National Park Service & other federal agencies
• U.S. Bike Route System/Adventure Cycling
• Other Nonprofits (MRT, Inc. AHA, ACS, other health)
• Local Public Health (big allies!)
• Local Advocates and Clubs (synergy, not competition)
• The Bicycle Industry & other business
• Community Organizations (chambers, Rotary, etc.)
• State and local publicofofficials bikemn.org
Bicycle Alliance Minnesota -
55. What is a Bikeway?*
you all know what a trail is…
M.S. 169.011 Definitions - Subd. 9.
Bikeway. "Bikeway" means a bicycle
lane, bicycle path, or bicycle route,
regardless of whether it is designed
for the exclusive use of bicycles or is
to be shared with other transportation
modes.
* the Mississippi River Trail is the only legislatively designated
bikeway in Minnesota!
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
56. Why BFC the MRT?
(Communities get this in seconds!)
- Synergy
- Healthy Communities
- International Recognition
- Visitor Experience
- Locals Riding
- Economic Development
- Quality of Life
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
57. MnDOT’s Vision
- Quality of Life, Environment
& Economic Focus Traffic Free Cycling
- Minnesota GO
- Bicycle Planning Study
- Ensure Multi-Modal
- Innovative & Creative
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
58. MRT in Minnesota
60% county, township & local roads
25% state & U.S. highways
15% state, regional & local trails
Some Examples:
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
60. BikeMN BFC Reports
• Community meetings
with advocates,
community leaders,
schools, business and
city staff
• On bike assessment
• Guiding
recommendations and
observations
• Action Steps based on
“5 – E’s”
• Community resources
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
61. Major Strengths - Bemidji
• Formal & Effective
Collaboration
• Bike Culture!
• Political & staff leadership
• Breadth of E’s
Bemidji is one of the coldest places in
• Best Practice: On-street
the lower 48 states!
Bike parking
• Tourism support
• Innovative Leadership from
Higher Ed
• Mode share is high
• Momentum
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
64. Rural and Small Community
(Kids can still bike to school in Bemidji)
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
65. Aitkin
• Rural – Pop. 2,100
• SRTS plan Hospital and
promotional
• Active Living Plan photo for
Family
• Police teach bike Practice
safety
• Every school kids gets
a free helmet
• The major employer is
healthcare
• Tourism is important
• Quality of Life an issue
• They get Bike Friendly
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
66. Little Falls, MN
• Bike lanes on main
streets
• Strong advocates
• Positive
momentum
• Tourism Support
• Charles Lindbergh
childhood home
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
67. Minneapolis
• More than bicycle mode-
share since 2000
– Journey to work by bike –
1.89% (2000)
– 3.9% (2010)
• Started state & local
advocacy groups
• Bicycling ambassadors
• Mayor Rybak’s support
• Over 200 miles of bikeways
• Midtown Bike Center on
greenway
• Paths plowed first
• Midtown Greenway – 3,500
users/day 365 average!
• Lots of BFB’s
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
68. Saint Paul
• Bicycle Master Plan
• Sustainable Trans. Planner
• Bike parking ordinance
• Helped start state & local
advocacy groups
• MN’s largest bike event
• National bike Month
• Lots of LCI’s and classes
• Police have been trained
• Bus drivers trained in bike
safety (all over Metro)
• Share the Road campaign &
signs city wide
• Lots of BFB’s too
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
69. Bicycle Friendly Winona
• Already an Honorable Mention
• Political & staff leadership
• Demonstrated innovation
• Best Practice: Mapping
• Tourism support
• General support from Higher Ed
• Mode share increasing
• Momentum
• Bike Boulevard and on road lanes
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
70. Bikeable Community Workshop
• All MNRRA
Communities invited
• Focus on professional
staff & elected
• Classroom and on
bike
• Reasons to be a BFC
• Partner with MnDOT
and MDH & NPS
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
71. Others are Interested
BikeMN has presented or
talked to:
• Grand Rapids
• Crosby
• Brainerd
• Baxter
• St. Cloud
• Hastings
• Red Wing
• La Crescent
It is an easy sell!
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
72. Moving Forward
For more info:
Dorian Grilley
Executive Director
651-387-2445
dorian@bikemn.org
Find us on the web: bikemn.org
Like us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/BikeMN
Follow us On Twitter: @BikeMN
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota - bikemn.org
73. NPS and the Mississippi River Trail
Mississippi Nat’l River and Recreation Area
74. The Mississippi National River and
Recreation Area (MNRRA)
72-mile linear park
established by Congress
in 1988 to preserve,
protect and enhance . . .
No land management
authority
Multi-jurisdictional
Accomplish everything in
partnership with state
and local entities
75. Urban National Park
Large urban population
and infrastructure
Multi-modal system in
place (bike, ped, transit,
water access)
Bicycle Friendly Park
Already provides visitors
with multi-modal
options throughout an
established regional park
system
76. Surrounded on both sides of the river by
protected green space in the heart of city
77. 72-miles of the 10-state, 3,000-mile MRT
3,000-mile/10-state MRT includes
Headwaters to Iowa Border
14 National Parks and Wildlife Refuges
80. The MRT is the primary bike and alternative
transportation route along the river
81. As an MRT partner NPS provides
resources and technical assistance
$15,000 MRT signage
$1.4 million through Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks
Program – FHWA funding for alternative transportation
projects in national parks and other federal land
management areas (USFWS, USFS, BLM)
$140,000 Match to MnDOT Scenic Byway funds
$100,000 for trail construction in Saint Paul
$80,000 MRT trailhead in Inver Grove Heights
Staff assistance with marketing, ground-truthing, route
alignment, user guides, letters of support
FHWA funds no longer exist after 2012 – next few years
may be challenging
82. “Partnerships R Us”
Trails and Open Space Partnership
Alternative Transportation Plan
MRT Host Community
83. Trails and Open Space Partnership
Since 1996, collaborative of over 50 agencies and
organizations focused on completing the metro
Mississippi MRT segment by 2016, the NPS Centennial
Identified MRT as primary transportation facility in
MNRRA
Prioritization criteria for funding includes completing
or connecting a section of the MRT in MNRRA
TOSP encourages implementing agencies to use TOSP
priorities for planning and implementation and has
helped them secure over $100 million in public and
private funds
84. NPS/MRT Host Community
Promote the MRT “Brand” in all 25 communities in MNRRA
Assist communities with marketing efforts and getting people to
the MRT
Help communities achieve bicycle friendly status
Create awareness for the entire MRT and it’s destinations
One of six geographic destinations – the “Metro Mississippi”
Develop new partnerships and collaborate with existing
Link the National Park visitor with MRT resources through our
website, publication, events.
Collaborate on events
90. Print and online guide to
recreation in the MNRRA
Highlights bike and water
trails, including the MRT
Updating to include
transit info
http://www.nps.gov/
MNRRA/planyourvisit/MN
RRArivercomp.htm
Marketing tool for MRT
92. Alternative Transportation Plan
NPS Transportation Funds
Transportation Scholar
Work with Multiple Partners
MnDOT
Trails and Open Space
Partnership (TOSP)
25 Local Jurisdictions
Metropolitan Council
Metro Transit
Bike Walk Twin Cities
UM Center for Trans. Studies
93. Alternative Transportation Plan
MRT primary transit facility
Reduce congestion
Increase tourism
Interpretive programs
Increase non-motorized
river access
Create a seamless multi-modal system
Minimize impacts to park resources
Identified over 300 existing and proposed connections
to the MRT
94. ATP GOAL
A seamless and recognizable alternative transportation system that
builds on the MRT and existing metro transit system while serving
park visitors, commuters, and residents of the metro area.
MNRRA Multi-Modal System Metro Transit System
102. Five Year Plan to connect Mississippi River Trail
with area transit and river
Union Depot Transit Mississippi River Challenge
Station
103. Benefits to MRT and MNRRA
Achieves NPS and MRT
goals
Maximizes NPS funds
New programs like “Take
Me to the River” and
“Ranger on Call”
Protects park resources
Reduces congestion
Creates awareness of
MNRRA, MRT, and NPS
Creates new partnerships MNRRA ATP Planning Team
Bike Loan Program
104. Challenges
NPS does not own or
manage land
Will take time to build out
72-mile “off-road”
segments (on road exists)
Multiple partners, funding
cycles, jurisdictions
Funding uncertain
Need boat storage and
shuttles for multi-modal
recreation (We’re working
on that )
105. June 4, 2012 – bike share program launched along the
MRT in Saint Paul – a first within a national park!
107. Bikeways can provide:
• Cost-effective bike routes
• Links to where people want to go
• Enhanced recreation
• Active transportation
• Transportation alternatives to river/public lands
• New local economic activity
• Better return on investments
• Enrichment and social cohesiveness
110. For more info:
Liz Walton, Landscape Architect
MnDOT – Bicycle and Pedestrian Section
liz.walton@state.mn.us 651-366-4186
Web: www.dot.state.mn.us/bike/mrt
Facebook: www.facebook.com/MRTMinnesota
Dorian Grilley, Executive Director
Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota
dorian@bikemn.org 651-387-2445
Web: www.bikemn.org Facebook: www.facebook.com/BikeMN
Susan Overson, Landscape Architect
National Park Service - Mississippi National River & Recreation Area
susan_overson@nps.gov 651-293-8436
Web: http://www.nps.gov/miss/index.htm
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/mnrra