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.

UGA Bicycle Facilities Study General 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

UGA Bicycle Facilities Study Specific 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.

UGA Bicycle Facilities Study Specific 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

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

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