Bicycle & Pedestrian Program TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Bicycle & Pedestrian Program

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TABLE OF CONTENTS


Introduction
First Part
Second Part
Appendicies


Introduction

Preface How This Plan Fits Executive Summary


First Part

THE POLICY & ACTION PLAN THE VISION 1. THE IMPORTANCE OF BICYCLING & WALKING A. The Benefits of Bicycling & Walking B. Bicycling & Walking Trips C. Bicycling & Walking in Urban Areas D. Accommodating Bicyclists & Pedestrians on Existing Streets E. The Complementary Roles of Recreation & Transportation F. The Desire for Improved Bicycling & Walking Conditions G. Increasing Bicycling & Walking Trips H. Population & Transportation Projections 2. STATE & FEDERAL LAWS RELATING TO BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES 1953: ORS 366.460: Construction of Sidewalks Within Highway Right of Way 1971: ORS 366.514: Use of Highway Fund for Footpaths & Bicycle Trails 1973: ORS 366.112: The Oregon Bicycle Advisory Committee 1974: Statewide Planning Goals 1980: Article IX, Section 3A of the Oregon Constitution 1991: OAR 660-12: The Transportation Planning Rule 1991: Oregon Benchmarks 1991: Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) 1992 The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) 1992: Oregon Transportation Plan (OTP) 3. THE SYSTEM ELEMENT: CURRENT CONDITIONS FOR PEDESTRIANS & BICYCLISTS A. The Rural Environment B. The Urban Environment 4. THE BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN POLICY, GOALS, ACTIONS & STRATEGIES A. Oregon Transportation Plan B. Current Policy 5. IMPLEMENTATION A. Implementing the Actions B. Financial Considerations


Second Part

THE PLANNING, DESIGN, MAINTENANCE & SAFETY OF BIKEWAYS & WALKWAYS Introduction A. The Importance of Good Design B. Bicyclists & Pedestrians: Similarities & Differences C. Standard Bikeway & Walkway Design D. Standards & Minimum E. Other Innovative Designs I. PLANNING WALKWAY & BIKEWAY NETWORKS 1. BACKGROUND A. Related Planning Issues B. Prior Planning Methods 2. PLANNING PRINCIPLES A. The Importance of the Street System B. The 4 Principles of Bikeway & Walkway Planning C. Other Planning Considerations D. Implementing Bikeway & Walkway Plans 3. LOCAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM PLANS A. Background B. Relation to Other Documents C. Public Involvement & Interagency Review D. The Bicycle & Pedestrian Element of a Local TSP II. FACILITY DESIGN STANDARDS 1. ON-ROAD BIKEWAYS A. Types of Bikeways B. Design Standards C. Practices to be Avoided D. Other Design Considerations E. Other Innovative Designs 2. RESTRIPING EXISTING ROADS WITH BIKE LANES A. Reduce Travel Lane Widths B. Reduce Number of Travel Lanes C. Reconsider the Need for Parking D. Other Considerations E. Additional Benefits F. Bike Lane Widths 3. BICYCLE PARKING A. Recommended Standards B. Signing C. Other Recommendations 4. WALKWAYS A. Types of Walkways B. Standards C. Paths D. Shoulder Standards E. Transit Stops F. Accommodating the Disabled G. Additional Pedestrian Facilities H. Other Considerations I. Practices to be Avoided J. Other Innovative Designs 5. STREET CROSSINGS A. Crosswalks Defined B. Legal Crossing Movements C. Improving Crossing Opportunities D. Other Innovative Designs 6. MULTI-USE PATHS A. Where Paths Are Appropriate B. Important Considerations C. Paths Next to Roadways D. Standards 7. INTERSECTIONS A. Basic Principles B. Pedestrian Crossings C. Skewed Intersections D. Multiple Intersections E. Right-Turn Lanes F. Signals G. Interchanges H. Other Innovative Designs 8. SIGNING & MARKING A. On-Road Bikeways B. Multi-Use Paths C. Review Of Existing Bikeway Signing D. Walkways 9. TRAFFIC CALMING A. Reducing Traffic Speeds B. Discouraging Through Traffic on Local Streets C. Living Streets (Dutch "Wonerf") D. On-Street Parking 10. BICYCLE MAPS A. Urban Bicycle Map B. Bicycling Guide C. Bicycling Tour Guide D. City & County Bicycle Plan Map E. Other Useful Tips III. MAINTENANCE & CONSTRUCTION CONSIDERATIONS 1. BIKEWAY & WALKWAY MAINTENANCE A. User Characteristics & Needs B. Recommended Maintenance Practices C. Other Maintenance Activities That Affect Bicycling & Walking D. Maintenance Program E. Spot Improvement Programs 2. OPERATING BIKEWAYS & WALKWAYS DURING CONSTRUCTION A. Rural Highway Construction B. Urban Roadway Construction C. Other Considerations IV. SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS Strategy 3. This section on safety implements Strategy 3A. Transportation Safety at ODOT 1. BICYCLE SAFETY A. Engineering Solutions to Common Problems B. Education Solutions C. Enforcement Solutions D. Equipment Solutions E. Riding Skills F. Helmets 2. PEDESTRIAN SAFETY A. Long-Term Trends B. Engineering Solutions C. Education Solutions D. Enforcement Solutions


Appendicies

A: Glossary of Terms & Abbreviations used in this Plan B: Other Documents related to Bicycling & Walking C: ODOT Interpretation of ORS 366.514 D: Selected Oregon Transportation Plan Goals, Policies & Actions Relating to Bicycling & Walking E: Projects Identified in the 1996-1999 STIP F: Administrative Organization G: Selection Criteria for Bicycle/Pedestrian Projects H: Bikeway/Walkway Project Rating Sheet I: Statutes Pertaining to Bicycle & Pedestrians

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