Maximizing MAP-21 for Complete Streets in Georgia
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Maximizing MAP-21 for Complete Streets in Georgia
Brent BuiceExecutive Director, Georgia Bikes
more facil
ities, more cy
cling
long-term
inve
stment in
QoL0
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* source: 2011 Univ of Ga survey
Georgians WANT to Ride Bikes
Georgians NEED more physical activity
• 1/3 of adult Georgians are obese
84 percent of
Southerners!
http://www.americabikes.org/2012survey
Attitudes Toward Bicycling for Transportation
Cyclist Types
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
FearlessEnthused & ConfidentInterested but ConcernedNever Gonna Happen
Source: Survey by Portland Office of Transportation
Complete Streets Policy• Adopted September 2012• Chapter 9, Design Policy Manual• Bike – Ped – Transit• Warrants: Standards and Guidelines• “Should be”• “Shall be”
• Facility design• http://www.dot.ga.gov/doingbusiness/
PoliciesManuals/roads/DesignPolicy/GDOT-DPM-Chap09.pdf
AASHTO Guide: National Design Standards
Best Practices: NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide
nacto.org/cities-for-cycling/design-guide
STP HSIP CMAQ TA
TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES
Safe
Routes to
School
Rec Trails Programs
Transportation Enhancements
Eligibility• CMAQ, HSIP, STP• TA:– Bicycle & pedestrian
facilities– NEW: “Safe routes for
non-drivers” to build networks
– Safe Routes to School• Infrastructure• Non-infrastructure
• Bike-ped education
TA Distribution - $30.8 million
50%50% w/ $9m direct
to MPOs
Best Practices• Integrate regional & local
plans• Bundle small projects• Geo-coded database of
bikeways• Establish Bicycle &
Pedestrian Advisory Committee
• Set aside % of CMAQ, STP for bike-ped
• Help locals prioritize & develop quality applications
• Performance measures– HIAs– LOS– Safety– Mode shift goals
• Act Soon– Spend up TE, SRTS, etc
Questions?