Texas Tech University Bikeway Plan August 12, 2005.
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Transcript of Texas Tech University Bikeway Plan August 12, 2005.
Committee: Walker Parking Consultants Michael Shonrock, Student Affairs Mike Ellicott, Facilities Planning & Const. Ryan Worley, Student Government Assoc. Nathan Nash, Student Government Assoc. Eric Crouch, Traffic and Parking Oper. Buddy Knox, Traffic and Parking Operations Art Glick, Site Development Charles Leathorwood, Grounds Maintenance Jimmy Tillinghast, Police Department
Purpose:
Provide a comprehensive bike system that enhances and encourages safe bicycle traveling on campus Ensure the safety of our students who do choose
to ride their bikes on campus Alleviate the current stress that is being placed on
our parking system
Current Conditions: The first bike lane was recently completed,
extending down 18th street from Indiana to Boston
No other bike lanes on the interior of campus Shared use paths have been constructed at
the new park and ride facility as well as on 4th street in front of the TTPD that need to be striped
Current Conditions: (cont.) Bike Racks
233 existing bike racks All existing racks are mobile
Bike Traffic Estimated 2,500 bikes on campus
Construction options: Bike Lane
4’ striped roadway that is shared by the vehicles and the bicyclists (road must be at least 34’ wide)
Shared Roadway Roadway less than 34’ wide that is shared by the vehicles
and the bicyclists
Shared Use Paths 10’ path that is striped and shared by pedestrians and
bicyclists
Cost Breakdown:
Shared Paths $ 40 Ln. Ft.
Shared Roadway $ 4,500 Per mile/ c
Bike Lanes on Roadway $ 8,000 Per mile
Bike Racks $ 100 Per bike space
Bike Lockers $ 1,500 Per bike space
Future Plans: Phase 1
Implemented by Spring 2006 To include:
Shared paths Bike lanes Route signs Additional bike racks
Cost $58,900
Future Plans (cont.): Phase 2
Set to begin as soon as funding is secured To include:
An established path from the “park and ride” to the interior of campus
Access over the Marsha Sharp Freeway (ie. Pedestrian overpass)
Cost $142,200