Countywide Bikeways Functional Master Plan
Staff Draft, October 2003
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Details
of Publication
Introduction
Countywide Bikeway
Network Concept Plan
Bikeway
Facility Design Guidelines
Bikeway
Implementation
Related
Policies and Programs
Appendices
Details of Publication (pdf, 887KB)
Introduction (pdf, 1.32MB)
Background
Why Bicycling?
Plan Scope
Comprehensive Approach
Plan Purposes
Plan Concepts
Guiding Principles
What This Plan Is and What This Plan Is Not
Types of Bicyclists
Benefits of a Comprehensive Bikeway Network
Existing Conditions
Existing County Bikeway System
Multimodal Travel
Bicycle Parking
The Planning Process
Countywide
Bikeway Network Concept Plan (pdf, 2.23MB)
Background and Definitions
Relationship Between Countywide and Local/Neighborhood Bikeways
Relationship to Countywide Park Trails Plan
Plan Scope
Activity Center Analysis
Countywide Bikeways
Countywide Bikeway Numbering System
Bikeway Facility Selection Guidelines
SHA Bicycle Facility Guidelines
Bikeway
Facility Design Guidelines (pdf, 1.66MB)
Introduction
Purpose
Plan Policy Regarding Bicycle Facilities
The Design Bicyclist
Types of Bikeways
Shared use paths (class I bikeways)
Bike Lanes (Class II bikeway)
Signed Shared Roadways (Class III bikeway)
Hiker-Biker Trails
Sidewalk Bikeways
Other Design Considerations
Innovative Designs
Bikeway
Implementation (pdf, 531KB)
Prioritization
High Priority/Short Range (within 10 years)
Moderate Priority/Long-Range (10 years +)
On-going Implementation - Local/Neighborhood Bike Routes
Funding for Bikeways
Estimating Bikeway Costs
Understanding Bikeway Implementation
Funding for bicycle parking
Funding for Bikeway Maintenance
Related
Policies and Programs (pdf, 393KB)
Policies- Zoning and Subdivision
Programs
Bicycle Safety
Bicycle Education Program
Bicycle Encouragement and Promotion
Appendices (pdf, 774KB)
Appendix A - Bicycle Parking at Metrorail and MARC stations
75
Appendix B - CBFMP Technical Advisory Group 78
Appendix C - Local Bikeway Plan Guidance 79
Appendix D - SHA Guidelines for Accommodating Bicycles and
Pedestrians on State Highways 80
Appendix E - M-NCPPC Pedestrian Impact Statement for Land
Development Projects 85
(Photos courtesy: www.pedbikeimages.org/Dan Burden)
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