A PRESENTATION ONBICYCLE PROJECTS, PLANS, AND

OPPORTUNITES FOR PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

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TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS

BackgroundBackground Bicycle MapBicycle Map

Front Side MapFront Side Map Back Side InformationBack Side Information

Prioritized Project Prioritized Project ListList

Path Forward Path Forward

BACKGROUND

Goal is network of high ease of use bicycle routes.+ Bicycles are fast and convenient alternate to car

commuting for moderate distances (less than 5 miles) in urban areas.

+ Cycling already popular in high ease of use, LSU, and Mid City areas for commuting and recreation.

Map publicizes existing network of streets and paths.

Projects address deficiencies (low ease of use) in existing streets network.

Sign-marked routes (projects) link existing streets to facilitate longer distance destinations for casual and recreational riders.

Streets Rated for Ridability:

+ High ease of use (green)+ Moderate ease of use (yellow)+ Low ease of use (orange)+ Bike Paths and Lanes (blue)

Project Routes (numbered)

Other Streets (light gray)

Destinations including:

+ Bike Facilities + Fire & Police Stations+ Libraries+ Schools+ Points of Interest

BICYCLE MAP FRONT INFORMATION

BICYCLE MAP FRONT SIDE

High Ease of UseHigh Ease of Use

Moderate Ease of UseModerate Ease of Use

Low Ease of Use Low Ease of Use

Marked Routes Marked Routes

BICYCLE MAP BACK SIDE

BICYCLE MAP BACK INFORMATION

Safety Tips

Cycling Laws

Index to Key Destinations

Regional Orientation Overview

Detail of Downtown and LSU Area

Community Participants in Map Development and Contacts for Follow-up

Detail of LSU AreaDetail of LSU Area

Bicycle Safety TipsBicycle Safety Tips

State and City Bicycle State and City Bicycle Laws Laws

Source and ContactsSource and Contacts

Brightside Drive Bike Route (Project A09)

Mark

Mile Instruction For

1 0.0 Brightside Dr at Nicholson, connect with existing Nicholson Path, continue on Brightside either with expanded 9ft wide one-side path, or add second 5 ft path on south side of Brightside

0.7 mi

2 0.7 Intersection with Heather stone 0.6 mi

3 1.3 Intersection with River bend 0.8 mi

4 2.1 At River Rd., Connect with future levee bike/ped path (north) and existing Bike training route (south)

 

PROJECT EXAMPLE

LIST OF PRIORITIZED PROJECTSLIST OF PRIORITIZED PROJECTSPri.

A,B,C 0-90-9

Title Scope Justification Cost$K

Sum$K

Resp.

A01 City Park - Broadmoor Route (#2)

From City Park to Flannery Rd through subdivisions and bike lanes

Uses existing quiet streets and bike lanes to publicize an available route

$45 $45  

A02 Connells Village-Vine St at Airline Highway

Provide bike lane at intersection, with bike friendly traffic signal

Marked access across busy road. Part of City Park - Broadmoor route.

$15 $60  

A03 Cyril Avenue to Independence Park/Library

7 Oaks Ave.(City Park-Broadmoor Route) to Library across canal &

Goodwood

Marked Access to Goodwood Library and Independence Park

$120 $180  

A04 Downtown to LSU Route (#1) From Vet School to Downtown via Dalrymple, 19th, and North/Main

Sts.

Marked Access to and from LSU and Downtown by trails & streets

$30 $210  

A05 LSU to Training Route via Farr Park (#3)

Nicholson @ Skip Bertman to training route loop

Recognize existing marked bike routes to training area on River Road

$45 $255  

A06 Broadmoor to North Flannery (#4)

Broadmoor to Flannery via Cortana and streets north of Florida Blvd.

Marked Access from North of Florida to Cortana and Downtown

connections

$30 $285  

A07 Downtown Levee Trail Connector

Connect planned levee trail with downtown. Use Centroplex bridge

Need safe access to levee trail across RR, and Front St. (ADA

Accessible)

$200 $485  

A08 Nicholson Drive Path Provide street lights along existing bike/pedestrian path.

Safe lighting on 24 hour use route between student apartments and

LSU.

$150 $635  

A09 Brightside Dr. Improve existing bike path Nicholson to River Rd. 2-6ft wide or 1-9ft wide.

Safe access on well used route shared with pedestrians

$650 $1,285  

A10 Revitalize Scotlandville Park Replace bridge, provide lighting, and police bike patrols

Safe use of existing park, provides access through Scotlandville.

$50 $1,335  

A11 Corporate Boulevard College Dr. to Old Hammond Hwy. Safe access to entertainment, shopping and adjacent residential

$500 $1,835  

A12 Cycling Education Elementary and Adult Education on Safe Cycling Practices 3 yr pilot

program

Improve cyclist and future driver's safety by leaning correct practices

$200 2,035  

   

PROJECT STATUS

Low cost first projects identified

Route project funding not secured

Preliminary cost estimates based on

unengineered scope.

Cycling education in progress with funding from BREC and DOTD.

Review map and projects with state holders and public.

• CRPC• Neighborhood Associations• Parish Council• Main Street Market (Saturday AM)

Maps

• Initial run funded by DPW and CRPC

• Distribution by:

+ Bike Shops + BREC + Culture Recreation & Tourism+ Bike Clubs+ CRPC + Website

PATH FORWARD

Projects

• Develop Route Projects depicted on Map, ASAP using local funds.

• Continue with education and

roll from “Train the Trainer” to public education.

• Larger projects developed as possible, using matching funds.

PATH FORWARD continued

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