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

DATS Bicycle Planning 2009 DATS & Bicycle Planning ► About Danville Area Transportation Study (DATS)  Who is DATS?  What does DATS do?  What geographic area does DATS plan for?

DATS Bicycle Planning 2009 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

DATS Bicycle Planning 2009 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

DATS Bicycle Planning 2009 Examples of Bike Plans ► Bike Route Plan ► Trails and Greenways Plan ► Bike Facilities Plan

DATS Bicycle Planning 2009 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

DATS Bicycle Planning 2009 What’s in a plan? Photo Source: League of Illinois Bicyclists Planning Guide

DATS Bicycle Planning 2009 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: David Buffington, Getty Images Photo Source: Wikipedia, San Mateo Bike Lane Symbol Photo Source: LIB, Fickr group

DATS Bicycle Planning 2009 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

DATS Bicycle Planning 2009 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

DATS Bicycle Planning 2009 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.

DATS Bicycle Planning 2009 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

DATS Bicycle Planning 2009 Existing Conditions: Bicycle Crash Data Example

DATS Bicycle Planning 2009 Existing Conditions: IDOT Bike Route Suitability Map Example Photo Source: IDOT

DATS Bicycle Planning 2009 Create a Planning Vision ► Form the overall direction and focus of the bicycle plan for the community and region.

DATS Bicycle Planning 2009 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

DATS Bicycle Planning 2009 Bicycle Facilities: Designs and Guidelines Example Photo Source: AASHTO Guide

DATS Bicycle Planning 2009 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

DATS Bicycle Planning 2009 Bicycle System Plan Example

DATS Bicycle Planning 2009 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.

DATS Bicycle Planning 2009 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: Photo Source:

DATS Bicycle Planning 2009 Timeline

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

DATS Bicycle Planning 2009 Questions for DATS? Danville Area Bicycle Plan: Connecting People with Places