Session 57 - Southern Success Stories - Lexington, KY
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by Kenzie Gleason (and all the other people
in Lexington who are making
IT happen)
A Bicycle-Friendly Community Lexington’s Story
Photo: Boyd Shearer
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A Bicycle-Friendly Community Lexington’s StoryLexington:
“Horse Capital of the World”
Central Kentucky /Bluegrass Region
Population300,000
85 Sq miles UrbanTotal 285 Sq miles
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Lexington: “Horse Capital of the World”
Central Kentucky is known for …
Urban Growth Boundary (1958)Merged Govt (1970’s)
Horse FarmsKeeneland
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Central Kentucky is known for…
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Central Kentucky is known for…
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Obesity Trends* Among U.S. Adults BRFSS, 2009
No Data <10% 10%–14%
15%–19% 20%–24% 25%–29% ≥30%
Central Kentucky is known for…
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Central Kentucky is known for…???
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How did we get here?
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Slow beginnings…• Decades old bike route/lanes• Projects struggling to get off ground• Greenway Master Plan adopted• Road Diet implemented• Bike/Ped Coordinator position created
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Some successes & momentum• Bike/walk accommodation in road construction • Bike lanes in resurfacing projects• Trail construction• Bike/ped plan adopted• Community events• Partnerships
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Vocal minority vs Silent majority
• Parks & Rec Survey
• Realtor Survey• Transportation
Surveys• Public Meetings• Political Races
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Getting the Green Light
• Marketing• Economic
Development
• Tried & Failed• Next Steps• Bike Summit
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Bike Summit
Political leadership
Advocates Govt Agencies
‘You Should’ to ‘We Should’
PARTNERSHIPS
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Bike Summit Priorities
15 Key Initiatives
FacilitiesEducation/EncouragementPolicy & Evaluation
Mayor’s Bike Task Force (citizen-based)Silver in 2010?
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FACILITIES
• Rural Bike Routes• Share the Road Signs• Rural Rail Trail• Mountain Bike Trails
FACILITIESFACILITIES
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• North-South Cross-Town Trail
• Downtown / Campus Connections
FACILITIES
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Legacy Trail
• 11 mile trail– $10 million project– 3 years start to finish
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Legacy Trail
Connects Urban Core to Rural Fayette County & Kentucky Horse Park (no riverfront)
Revitalization
Preservation Art
Environment History
Lexington’s Story
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Legacy Trail Opening
Getting people on bikes…7,000+ including the Mayor, Governor,
House Rep., Commissioner of Public Works
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Streetscape Project
The Vine Street Story….
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Streetscape ProjectThen…IfNow…Where…How?
Streetscape Plan / ProjectS Limestone St, Vine St, Main St
$30million +
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Existing Bike Facilities
Bike Lane 23mi
Paved Shoulder 27mi
Signed Route 4mi
Shared Use Trail 22mi
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Funded Bike Facilities
Bike Lane 17mi
Paved Shoulder 3mi
Signed Route 4mi
Shared Use Trail 16mi
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Active Project
25 MilesUnder StudyDesignGrant ApplicationNeighborhood Mtgs
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The Near(er) Future?
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Policy & Evaluation
• Complete Streets• Revised Traffic
Ordinances• Bike/Ped Counts
UK CORDON COUNT
38% increase in bicycle use into/out of campus
150 to 200% increase along streets with bike lanes
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Education & Encouragement
• Professional Training• Safe Routes to School• Communication Campaign• Share the Road Campaign
PARTNERSHIPS Who is best for the job???
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Share the Road Campaign
Police liaison, banners, billboards, info cards, garages, parking permits, bike lights, t-shirts, radio, kid produced PSAs
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Education / Encouragement
Community Bike Events• Bike Lexington• Bike Month
– 80 events– Commuter Challenge
• 80 businesses• 1 month• 15,000 miles
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Progressive DinnersBike EdBike ClinicsBike CampingAdvocacy BreakfastsHorsey HundredBike BashParades
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Photos Courtesy of Brian Turner
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Education / EncouragementCyclovia!! Statewide!!
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Monthly 2S RidesShowcases bike lanes / trails
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Photos Courtesy of Brian Turner
Building the Culture…Bike Polo
Dedicated City Court Bluegrass state gamesRegional Tournaments
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Building the Culture…Bike Polo
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Building the Culture . . .UK “Wildcat Wheels” Program
Campus bike shop, Yellow bikes, Blue bikes, Education,Bike to work programs, Bike Facilities
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Building the Culture . . .”Yellow Bikes”
80 BikesProvided by Private Businesses &Downtown Lexington corporation
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Building the Culture . . .Pedicabs
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Building the Culture . . .”Bike Prom”
Organized by / benefits:Living Arts & Sciences Center
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Building the Culture…Alley Cats…Scavenger Rides/Races
Organized by:No one
SomeoneEveryone
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Shifting GearsShifting GearsBuilding the Culture…”Shifting Gears”
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