1. 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.

2. 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

3. 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.

4. 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

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

6. 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