Resolution 13-11RECORD OF RESOLUTIONS
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Resolution No.
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A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE
BICYCLE ADVISORY TASK FORCE REPORT
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the potential benefits of a bike - accessible
community to the health, transportation and environmental needs of our citizens,
businesses and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to build on an already successful multi -use path system
to become known as a Bicycle Friendly Community; and
WHEREAS, Dublin City Council established a Bicycle Advisory Task Force in
October 2009 and appointed members representing City Council, residents, corporate
residents, teen residents, MORPC and Consider Biking to provide recommendations
to Council; and
WHEREAS, the Bicycle Advisory Task Force was tasked with exploring potential
on -road facilities as well as other bicycle- related programs, policies and initiatives
focused on engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement and evaluation; and
WHEREAS, the Bicycle Advisory Task Force has explored, discussed and analyzed
the best practice programs from central Ohio, the region and throughout the nation in
order to develop recommended policies and strategies for Council's consideration;
and
WHEREAS, the recommended policies and strategies were developed based on the
five "E's" of a Bicycle Friendly Community (engineering, education, encouragement,
enforcement and evaluation) as well as the Community Plan and the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dublin,
9 of the elected members concurring, that:
Section 1 . The attached Bicycle Advisory Task Force Report is hereby accepted by
City Council as a policy guide for the development of City bike programs and
initiatives and in the efforts of pursuing a Bicycle Friendly Community designation.
Section 2 . City Council hereby acknowledges and appreciates the extraordinary
efforts of the Bicycle Advisory Task Force members.
Section 3 . This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption in accordance with
Section 4.04(a) of the Revised Charter.
Passed this Z day of 2011
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ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
CITY OF DUBLIN.
Office of the City Manager
5200 Emerald Parkway • Dublin, OH 43017 -1090
Phone: 614- 410 -4400 • Fax: 614 - 410 -4490
Memo
To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Bicycle Advisory Task Force
Date: April 7, 2011
Re: Resolution 13- 11(Amended) -A Resolution Accepting the Report of the Bicycle
Advisory Task Force
Summary
Based on feedback from City Council at the March 28 Council meeting, attached is a revised
version of Resolution 13 -11 (Amended), accepting the Bicycle Advisory Task Force (BATF)
report. The Resolution states that this report would be used as a policy guide for the development
of City bike programs and initiatives.
City staff will bring back to Council in the next several weeks a proposed plan for the initial
implementation of items identified in the BATF report, including proposed timeframes and any
potential costs associated with such implementation.
The Task Force would once again like to thank Dublin City Council for the opportunity to be
involved in the development of these recommendations. We believe that with the
implementation of the attached recommendations, Dublin will continue to evolve as a premier
bicycle - friendly community.
Recommendation
The Task Force is requesting passage of Resolution 13-11 (Amended).
13 -11 (Amended)
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE
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BICYCLE ADVISORY TASK FORCE REPORT
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the potential benefits of a bike - accessible
community to the health, transportation and environmental needs of our citizens,
businesses and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to build on an already successful multi -use path system
to become known as a Bicycle Friendly Community; and
WHEREAS, Dublin City Council established a Bicycle Advisory Task Force in
October �009 2010 and appointed members representing City Council, residents,
corporate residents, teen residents, MORPC and Consider Biking to provide
recommendations to Council; and
WHEREAS, the Bicycle Advisory Task Force was tasked with exploring potential
on -road facilities as well as other bicycle - related programs, policies and initiatives
focused on engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement and evaluation; and
WHEREAS, the Bicycle Advisory Task Force has explored, discussed and analyzed
the best practice programs from central Ohio, the region and throughout the nation
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develop recommended policies and strategies for Council's consideration; and
WHEREAS, the recommended policies and strategies were developed based on the
five "E's" of a Bicycle Friendly Community (engineering, education, encouragement,
enforcement and evaluation) as well as the Community Plan and the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dublin,
of the elected members concurring, that:
Section 1 . The attached a.. °' Advisory Task Force
report is hereby sfe accepted by the Publin City Council as a policy guide for the
development of City bike programs and initiatives and in the efforts of pursuing a
Bicycle Friendly Community designation.
Section 2. City Council hereby acknowledges and appreciates the extraordinary
efforts of the Bicycle Advisory Task Force members.
Section 3 . This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption in accordance with
Section 4.04(a) of the Revised Charter.
Passed this day of 1 2011
Mayor - Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
CITY OF DUBLIN.
Office of the City Manager
5200 Emerald Parkway • Dublin, OH 43017 -1090
Phone: 614 - 410 -4400 • Fax: 614 - 410 -4490
Memo
To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Bicycle Advisory Task Force
Date: March 24, 2011
Re: Resolution 13 -11 - A Resolution Accepting the Final Recommendations of
the Bicycle Advisory Task Force
Summary
The members of the Bicycle Advisory Task Force (BATF) are pleased to present Resolution
13 -11 for consideration by Dublin City Council. This Resolution proposes acceptance of the
Bicycle Advisory Task Force's final recommendations (attached) which were presented at the
March 14, 2011 Council meeting. The attached document reflects previously missing
Encouragement Policy 4, Evaluation Policy 4, and the second column in Appendix IL Council
questions related to the recommendations were answered at the March 14 Council meeting,
however, Task Force members will also be available at the March 28 meeting, should there be
additional questions or comments.
The attached recommendations do not include any further capital investment recommendations
but do encompass the 5 "E's" of a Bicycle Friendly Community, as noted in the headings of
each section. These recommendations are a culmination of seventeen months of best - practice
research, presentations, education and in -depth discussion among the Task Force members and
City staff.
Of particular note, are two recommendations included within the "Introduction" section. The
first is a recommendation that City Council consider the continuation of the Task Force in
some capacity. This could take the form of a smaller standing committee which would meet on
an as- needed basis to help develop and implement the attached recommendations. The second
is a recommendation that a City employee or position be designated as the City's official
bicycle coordinator. This would not be a new position, but simply a duty assigned to an
existing individual or position. Both of these recommendations would assist the City in
obtaining a Bicycle Friendly Community designation, which is also proposed by the Task
Force.
The Task Force would once again like to thank Dublin City Council for the opportunity to be
involved in the development of these recommendations. We believe that with the
implementation of the attached recommendations, Dublin will continue to evolve as a premier
bicycle - friendly community.
Recommendation
The Task Force recommends passage of Resolution 13 -11.
RECORD OF RESOLUTIONS
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A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE
FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE
BICYCLE ADVISORY TASK FORCE
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Resolution No. 13 -11
WHEREAS, the City recognizes the potential benefits of a bike - accessible
community to the health, transportation and environmental needs of our citizens,
businesses and visitors; and
WHEREAS, the City wishes to build on an already successful multi -use path system
to become known as a Bicycle Friendly Community; and
WHEREAS, Dublin City Council established a Bicycle Advisory Task Force in
October 2010 and appointed members representing City Council, residents, corporate
residents, teen residents, MORPC and Consider Biking to provide recommendations
to Council; and
WHEREAS, the Bicycle Advisory Task Force was tasked with exploring potential
on -road facilities as well as other bicycle - related programs, policies and initiatives
focused on engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement and evaluation; and
WHEREAS, the Bicycle Advisory Task Force has explored, discussed and analyzed
the best practice programs from central Ohio, the region and throughout the nation
and prepared final recommendations for City Council's consideration.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dublin,
of the elected members concurring, that:
Section 1 . The final recommendations of the Bicycle Advisory Task Force are
accepted by the Dublin City Council.
Section 2 . This Resolution shall take effect upon adoption in accordance with
Section 4.04(a) of the Revised Charter.
Passed this day of 2011
Mayor - Presiding Officer
ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
CITY OF DUBLIN
BICYCLE ADVISORY TASK FORCE
FINAL RECOMMENDATIONS
March 14, 2011
Introduction
The City of Dublin prides Itself on being a
leader In the region on Innovative practices
ranging from land planning principles to
engineering to economic development
Initiatives. The City recognizes the potential
benefits of a bike - accessible community to
the health, transportation and environmental
needs of the community as well as the
economic benefit of attraction and retention
of high paying jobs. Studies have shown that
bike - accessible and friendly communities are
seen as places with high quality of life which
often translates Into Increased property
values, business growth and increased
tourism.
The Bicycle Advisory Task Force (BATF) was
formed In the fall of 2009 to provide assistance
to City Council In Identifying potential blke-
oriented programs and facilities to consider as
a part of future City Initiatives. Using the Five
E's of a Bicycle Friendly Community
(Engineering, Education, Encouragement,
Enforcement and Evaluation) as well as the
Dublin Community Plan and the Parks and
Recreation Master Plan as guiding
documents, the BATE analyzed the City's
existing policies and strategies towards
bicycling In Dublin. Preliminary evaluation
Included the utilization of the League of
American Bicyclist assessment scorecard for
readiness to apply for Bicycle Friendly
Community designation (Appendix I). Early
on, the BATE acknowledged the need for an
overriding policy related to bicycling
including pursing the designation of a Bicycle
Friendly Community and the adoption of a
`complete streets' policy in the Multi -Modal
Transportation Study. The BATE also
recognized the need to create strategies
which would address multi - generational
needs and cycling abilities as well help
establish Dublin as a regional leader in
bicyclafriendly practices.
Preliminary assessment of the Bicycle Friendly
Community readiness scorecard Identified
several attributes which Dublin has in place as
well as attributes which must be in place in
order to pursue designation. A few key
attributes which the BATE acknowledged the
need for Includes the continuation of the task
farce In some capacity as well as a bicycle
coordinator. Designated Bicycle Friendly
Communities include an advisory committee
as well as a bicycle coordinator who serves as
a liaison to the committee. The BATE
recommends the creation of a Bicycle
Advisory Committee as well as the designation
of a City employee to function as a bicycle
coordinator to serve as a liaison to the Bicycle
Advisory Committee and help facilitate the
Implementation of the Bicycle Advisory Task
Force's recommendations. The bicycle
coordinator would also lead a cross - functional
city staff team to facilitate the incorporation of
the Batt's policies Into City Initiatives.
Together, the groups would develop a bicycle
facilities master plan which would be
Integrated Into the City's transportation master
plan.
The following policies and strategies are the
culmination of research gathered Tom
benchmark cities across the nation and
discussion over an 1 8-month period. The BATE
recognizes the recommendations are
Intended to provide a foundation, this Is a
beginning and additional policies as well as
strategies may arise during Implementation.
The goal Is to emulate the best practices of
the top Bicycle Friendly Communities and
become a leader In the region.
Engineering
The most successful bicycling cities around the
world Include a comprehensive bicycling
network which provides a variety of bicycle
facilities to address the level of comfort and
abilities of various types of riders.
Components of a bicycle network system
Include bicycle facilities, bicycle parking,
operation assessment, maintenance
standards, and wayfind'ing.
Policy 1: Adopt a bicycle
transportation policy to create
conditions which facilitate bicycling
as a viable mode of transportation.
Issues
The City has invested in an extensive multi -use
path system which Is primarily utilized for
leisure activities and by multiple users but has
not developed a comprehensive bicycle
facilities master plan to encourage bicycling
as a viable mode of transportation.
Strategies
Develop a bicycle facilities master plan which
identifies key connections in the multi -use
path system, commuter trails, and on -road
transportation corridors which Integrate Into
the regional system.
Continue bicycle oriented infrastructure
projects in future Capital Improvements
Program (CIP).
Policy 2: Update parking regulations
to include bicycle parking regulations.
Issues
The City's Zoning Code does not include
provisions for bicycle parking.
Strategies
Include bicycle parking requirements in the
Zoning Code.
Develop Incentives and assistance programs
to encourage businesses to provide and /or
upgrade bicycle parking.
Develop standards for short -term, mid -term
and long -term bicycle parking facilities, using
the Association of Pedestrian Bicycle
Professionals' Bicycle Parking Guidelines as a
resource.
Explore options to include bike racks as public
art.
Policy 3: Develop design standards
and criteria for bicycle facilities.
Issues
As Dublin begins to incorporate different types
of bicycle facilities, design standards are
necessary for continuity throughout the City to
meet user expectations.
Strategies
Develop standard design criteria and standard
drawings for the different type of facilities,
including bicycle lanes, paved shoulders, wide
curb lanes, shared lanes and signed shared
roadways.
Engineering
Policy 4: Assess the existing bicycle
network and provide
recommendations for improvements.
Issues
Evaluation and maintenance of the bicycle
network system is essential to the safety of the
bicyclists.
Strategies
Coordinate bikeway system connections with
other jurisdictions in the region.
Annually examine the existing system for
safety concerns and general maintenance
needs and develop processes to address
identified items.
Provide a link on the City's Bike Web page for
individuals to identify safety concerns and
input maintenance requests.
Include routine maintenance of bicycle
facilities into the Qty's overall maintenance
program which minimize physical hazards for
bicyclists, such as potholes, overhanging
vegetation, and gravel, in order to maintain
and protect the functionality of the City's
infrastructure.
Collect data on current usage and set targets
for future mode share of non - motorized
transportation.
Policy 5: Develop an overall
wayfinding system for the bicycle
network.
Issues
A comprehensive wayfinding system reinforces
bikeway routes, directing bicyclists to
destinations and providing a level of visibility to
both bicyclist and motorists.
Strategies
Develop a primary wayfinding program such
as destination signs and pavement markings
which will serve bicyclists of varying
experience.
Develop a routabased wayfinding program
which clearly marks routes to increase comfort
level and overall experience of the City's
bicycle network system.
Develop standards for signs and pavement
markings for bikeways.
Coordinate wayfinding system with other
jurisdictions in the region.
Education
Education is a community effort which entails
a partnership between the City of Dublin,
schools, neighborhoods, community
organizations and other agencies. These
partners advocate for and implement
programs to make biking around the
community fun, easy, safe and healthy for all.
Policy 1: Implement the Safe Routes to
School program.
Issues
Safe Routes to School advocates to make
walking and biking to school safe, easy, and
fun for students and families which raises
awareness of bicycling as another mode of
transportation.
Strategies
Develop a process for partnering with the
Dublin Qty Schools and community
neighborhoods for implementation within
Dublin. This program could provide eligibility
for state funding of educational programs to
teach children how to safety walk or bike to
school.
Develop travel maps for schools as part of
Safe Routes to Schools program.
Policy 2: Implement safety programs
for both motorists and cyclists to
encourage safe travel behaviors for all
travel modes.
Issues
Current education programs briefly discuss, if
at all, interaction of bicycles and vehicles.
Safe travels for cyclists requires
comprehensive education for both cyclists
and motorists.
Strategies
Develop a comprehensive education prograrr
which Includes the appropriate Items Identified
in Appendix III.
Policy 3: Develop bicycle education
programs for various ages and abilities.
Issues
Current Dublin bicycle education programs
are aimed towards children (Bike Rodeo). The
majority of residents, considered ''interested
but concerned would use cycling for
transportation if they felt more comfortable
with the rules of the road.
Strategies
Develop adult education programs to engage
adults and seniors of varying experience levels,
including appropriate items from Appendix III.
Explore partnerships with other local entities
such as the Washington Township Fire
Department and Consider Biking to provide
ongoing bicycle education program.
Continue and expand youth oriented
education programs, Including appropriate
Items from Appendix 111.
Develop educational materials for distribution
to the community via online communications
and /or hard copy distribution, including
appropriate items from Appendix III.
Encouragement
Encouragement strategies are vital
components of bicycling infrastructure
projects. If has been shown In other
communities that comprehensive
promotional, educational and
encouragement strategies result in an
increase in bicycle trips in conjunction with
the expansion of its bikeway network. The
primary purposes of encouragement
strategies are to reach out to `Interested but
hesitant' residents as well as attend to the
needs of current bicycle riders to help them
ride safely and comfortably. Encouragement
programs help residents view bicycling as a
reasonable transportation option and give
them the opportunity to try bicycling in a low
stress and safe setting. Basic encouragement
strategies Incorporate service, behavior
change, awareness and incentives
Policy 1: Develop a bicycle map
which identifies bicycle routes,
bicycle facility types and
recommended connections on
neighborhood streets as well as key
destination points.
Issues
The current map only provides Information on
the multi -path system as well as locations of
City parks. It has been several years since the
map was last updated.
Strategies
Include appropriate elements identified in
Appendix II on the bicycle map.
Identify bike routes /paths which are a part of
the snow removal areas.
Explore the development of a mobile phone
application and a web -based application for
the City's bicycle map to help bicyclists find
routes to destinations.
Distribute bicycle map more widely.
Use the map as a key educational tool by
Incorporating education and safety
information Into the bicycle map.
Policy 2: Develop a bicycle web page
on City's website.
Issues
The City does not have a dedicated web
page for bicycling and Issues /programs which
Involve cycling.
Strategies
Develop a web page which provides
education materials, map resources,
opportunities to provide feedback on
maintenance and other information relevant
to cyclists.
Provide links to local bicycle organizations and
other bicycle - oriented web pages.
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Encouragement
Policy 3: Develop strategies and
incentives to encouraging bicycling
as a form of transportation.
Issues
The City lacks programs which strongly
encourage bicycling as a viable form of
transportation.
Strategies
Provide a variety of bicycle facilities, such as
bike racks, throughout the City at key
destination points.
Provide incentives for individuals to ride bikes
to Dublin events.
Examine the need for additional bicycle
parking at community events to encourage
an Increase In biking to events, both City
sponsored aswell as other community events.
Adopt 2 by 2012 campaign through Consider
Biking to align business Incentives.
Develop formal education and testing on
cycling as a form of transportation in the
schools.
Recommend business education and
incentive programs which encourage
companies to promote biking to work.
Explore the development of a bike share
program.
Continue and expand existing donation
program of abandoned and /or used bicycles
to local bicycle co-ops.
Partner with regional programs, where
appropriate, which serve to encourage and
educate Dublin's residents, corporate citizens .
and visitors about bicycling.
Explore the development of a SmartTrips
program.
Policy 4: Develop programs which
raise awareness of bicycling and
sound bicycling behaviors.
Issues
Programs other than the Bike Rodeo are not in
place for educating and encouraging
bicycling.
Strategies
Include bicycle education components In City
programs such as summer camps.
Encourage (sponsor) group rides for bicyclist
with different experience levels.
Develop a Bicycle Ambassador Program.
Partner with Consider Biking to provide
programs which encourage and support
bicycling as a mode of transportation.
Utilize Community Education offered through
schools as an education avenue for
safety /riding techniques.
Evaluate the national Bike to Work Week
(B2WW) program and recommend a process
of Implementation within Dublin.
Identify key partnerships to assist In the
formation of Dublin bike clubs and bicycle
focused events, such as cyclocross and sprint
criteriurns.
Enforcement
Traffic enforcement efforts are integral to
bicycle traffic safety and should encourage
safe and lawful travel. This can be achieved
by strategically maximizing education benefits
and focusing on partnerships and
communication. Balancing traffic
enforcement with bicycle safety education
and encouragement efforts has been shown
to improve road safety for bicyclists, motorists
and pedestrians.
Policy 1: Develop enforcement
practices which contribute to the
safety and attractiveness of bicycling.
Issues
Existing enforcement practices need to be
reviewed to assist other efforts In encouraging
bicycling.
Strategies
Identify additional avenues for the Division of
Police and Division of Court Services to be
Involved In education and enforcement
targeted to both bicyclists and motorists.
Review existing relevant code sections and
recommend any needed changes to improve
safety for the cyclist and motorists such as
Land Use and Development
Complete streets
Parking
End of ride facilities
Traffic Code
Mandatory childhood helmet law
Conflicts with the Ohio Revised Code
Policy 2: Review safety concerns as
identified by various sources to identify
the means and methods to resolve the
concerns.
Issues
Existing enforcement practices are not
necessarily based on past crashes or other
rider safety concerns.
Strategies
Identify additional opportunities for the Division
of Police to do targeted education and
enforcement, including location -based and
type -of -crash based programs.
Evaluation
Evaluation can help to measure the
achievement of objectives, provides
accountability to the public (and those who
fund projects or programs) as well as increase
community support.
Policy 1: Gather statistical information
(such as bicycle counts /surveys) to
track mode shift overtime.
Issues
Methods are not in place to measure and
evaluate the effectiveness of the City's
bicycle initiatives.
Strategies
Identify a mode shift goal for the community
as well as steps and timelines to facilitate
reaching that goal.
Develop performance measures for tracking
mode shift and set a baseline level.
Continue and expand the bi- annual
bicycle /pedestrian counts. Explore the
development of bicycle and pedestrian
surveys in addition to the counts.
Include questions in the community survey for
feedback on the City's bicycle Initiative as
well as questions which assess the 'interested
but concerned' population
Implement business education and incentive
programs which encourage companies to
promote biking to work.
Develop evaluation metrics for any
encouragement and /or education program
that is started. Include pre - program and post -
program evaluation. Consider the use of
existing evaluations for similar programs
developed by other cities /entities.
Policy 2: Gather statistical information
(such as bicycle crash data) and
evaluate to determine safety
concerns.
Issues
Existing data collection for bicycle related
traffic data Is not comprehensive for
evaluation purposes.
Strategies
Identify the type and format for collection of
bicycle - related traffic data which can be used
to determine education programs.
Evaluate how well education and
enforcement programs are affecting bicycle -
related traffic Issues.
Evaluation
Policy 3: Routinely review and update
the proposed comprehensive
bikeway master plan.
Issues
The Qty's bikeway master plan must be
updated on a regular basis to reflect
proposed and constructed facilities.
Strategies
Annually update the bicycle master plan to
reflect proposed and constructed facilities.
Collect before and after data related to new
bicycle-related inh astructure.
Evaluate how well the master plan serves its
users through annual surveys.
Evaluate how well the master plan is
supported by the various users.
Policy 4: Track designations /awards
which could heighten awareness of
bicycling.
Issues
The Qty of Dublin is not currently a League of
American Bicyclist Designated Bicycle Friendly
Community and there are not any League of
American Bicyclist Designated Bicycle Friendly
Businesses in Dublin.
Strategies
Apply for the City of Dublin to be a League of
American Bicyclist Bicycle Friendly Community.
Apply for the City of Dublin to be a League of
American Bicyclist Bicycle Friendly Business, as
an employer.
Track League of American Bicyclist
designations of businesses within the City of
Dublin and/or the City of Dublin School District.
Appendix I
Bicycle Friendly Community Designation
Readiness Assessment Scorecard
ENGINEERING
• Does your community have a comprehensive, connected and well - maintained bicycling
network?
A comprehensive, connected, and well- maintained bicycling network enables cyclists to
get wherever they want to go through a mixture of on- and off - street accommodations.
• Is bike parking readily available throughout the community?
Many Bicycle Friendly Communities are making efforts to increase availability of bike parking
through requiring racks in new construction and even lowering parking minimums for
businesses that offer bike parking.
• Is there a Complete Streets ordinance or another policy that mandates the
accommodation of cyclists on a II road projects?
Complete Streets ordinances require that all modes of travel - including bicycles - be
accommodated whenever a new road is constructed or an existing one is rebuilt. Learn
more at com pletestreets. org.
EDUCATION
• Is there a community -wide Safe Routes to School program that Includes bicycling
education?
Safe Routes to School is a federal level funding program to encourage youth to bike and
walk to school through infrastructure changes and education.
• Are there bicycling education courses available for adults in the community?
The League offers the Smart Cycling program through League Certified Instructors in
communities throughout the country.
• Does your community educate motorists and cyclists on their rights and responsibilities as
road users?
Much can and should be done to further educate motorists and cyclists on how to properly
share the road. In addition to signage, communities are offering instruction through traffic
ticket diversion programs and Public Service Announcements to name a few.
ENCOURAGEMENT
• Does your community have an up-to-date bicycle map?
Bike maps are critical to safely navigating a community that doesn't have a fully developed
bike network and encouraging people to get to where they want to go by bike.
• Does the community celebrate bicycling during national Bike month with community rides,
Bike to Work Day or media outreach?
National Bike Month and Bike to Work Day are celebrated by hundreds of communities
across the country.
Appendix I
• Does the community host any major community cycling events or rides?
Community rides, large and small are great ways to highlight new bike infrastructure and
encourage new riders.
• Is there an active bicycle advocacy group in the community?
Bicycle Friendly Communities don't happen without community effort. Having a local group
advocating for bike - friendly policies programs and accommodations is key to getting things
done.
ENFORCEMENT
• Do law enforcement officers receive training on the rights and responsibilities of all road
users?
Local law enforcement has a tough job. Officers' training is available and critical in
protecting your rights and keeping roadways safe for all users.
• Does your community have law enforcement or other public safety officers on bikes?
There's no better way for law enforcement to get better hands -on experience than policing
from behind the handlebars. These officers can also manage crowds and congested
downtowns better as well and their equipment is cheaper than an outfitted cruiser.
• Do local ordinances treat bicyclists equitably?
Equal treatment through city policies and ordinances is critical in ensuring cyclists rights to
the road.
EVALUATION
• Is there a specific plan or program to red uce cyclist /motor vehicle crashes?
From targeted enforcement or redesign of intersections with high crash rates your
community should be striving for saferstreets.
• Does your community have a current comprehensive bicycle plan?
• Is there a Bicycle advisory Committee that meets regularly?
• Does your community have a bicycle program manager?
Along with the need for advocacy groups communities aren't just becoming bike - friendly
magically They require proper planning, city staff to manage implementation of programs
and accommodations and a cyclist driven constituent oversight to see the plans are
followed through.
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Recommended
Bicycle Map Features
1) Educational and Outreach Information
General Bicycle Tips:
Rules of the Road
Roundabout /traffic circles
Proper positioning in lanes
Adhere to traffic sign / lane markings
Ride with traffic
Hand signaling / interacting with others
Accident /Iniury Prevention
Helmet safety
Rearview mirror /handle bar mirrors
See and be seen/ night riding
Accident Awareness
Right /left turning motor vehicles
Road hazards [sewer grates, manholes,
railroad tracks]
In the event of an accident, where to
get help /who to call
Distractions (headphones/ texting /
mobile phones/ DUI)
Misc
Transit system (Bike N Ride)
Report hazardous conditions (web site
address)
Bike registration services
Licensing (future)
2) Travel Facilities
Types of Facilities Identified:
Multi -use path
On- street bike lane
Designated bike route
Sharrows (wide curb lane)
Paved shoulders
Street
Identify by level ofservice /difficulty
(skill /comfort level); model allerwhat is
used on City of Columbus's bike map
Connection routes between bikeways
(streets, sidewalk)
Facilities Planned:
Include identification of planned or
proposed travel facilities which will be
constructed within the 2 -year time Game of
map production.
3) Landmarks and Engineering Features
Map Grid and Index:
Features Identified:
Landmarks
Bus Stop
Dog Park
Libraries
Hospital /Medical Facilities
Municipal Buildings
Post Office
Restrooms /drinking fountains
Public Art
Public parks (City and Metro)
Skate Park
DCRC
Dublin Arts Council
Pools
Shopping Center/ Markets
Schools
Zoos
Tire Air Sources
Geoaranhicaravel Facility Features
Parking
Trail Head
4) Land Designations
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Summary of Possible Education
Programs / Topics
(Currently available or need development)
1) Motorists
Share the Road /W to the Road and /or
similar awareness programs
Incorporate bike routes into Chamber
roadway map
Roundabouts - specific education
Distribution of educational materials
through Division of Court Services
Regular cycling column in local
newspaper
Bike to Work Week Program
2) Cyclist
2 by 2012
Possible business incentives
General and Specific Safety
training /education
Mechanics /how to repair bikes
Bike maps
Roundabouts -specific education
Safe routes to school
Adult and Youth Programs
Organized community bike rides
Promote Bike clubs
Bike donation program
Registration of bikes with educational
component
Ambassador programs
SmartTrips
League of American Bicyclist Cycling
Instructor program
Traffic Skills 101 and other standardized
League of American Bicyclist courses
3) Youth
New drivers — provide education
Safe routes to school
Map of routes for each school
Explore education, licensing, clubs,
incentives
Cyclo-cross, unicycle, etc.
Registration of bikes with educational
component
Washington Township Fire
Department /Division of Police
helmets /education program
Ambassador program for kids
Bike to work /school month/week /day