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2 Table of Contents List of Figures 1. INTRODUCTION 1 Perspective 1 New Jersey Statewide Bicycle and 1 Pedestrian Master Plan Cross County Connection s Bicycle 1 Facilities Project The Gloucester County Work 2 Methodology 3 2. INVENTORY 4 Inventory Findings 4 Linkages to Public Transit 5 Linkages with Camden County 5 Summary 9 3. CONCLUSION 10 Next Steps 10 Bicycle Task Force 10 Planning Tools 10 Funding Opportunities 11 Summary 11 Figure 1. Bicycle Facilities by Segments & Miles: Gloucester County Figure 2. Bicycle Facilities Inventory: Gloucester County Figure 3. Bicycle Facilities Inventory with Bus Routes: Gloucester County Figure 4. Bicycle Facilities Inventory: Gloucester and Camden Counties Appendices Appendix A. Bicycle Facilities Inventory: Gloucester County Table of Attributes Appendix B. Funding and Technical Assistance Sources for Bicycle Facilities i June 2005

3 1. INTRODUCTION In recent years, much attention has been given to improving bicycle facilities throughout New Jersey. Governor Christine Todd Whitman and Governor James E. McGreevy both pledged their support and commitment to improving bicycle facilities in the State by awarding over $16 million in grant funding for local bicycle facilities. Acting Governor Richard Codey is continuing this support and commitment. An increasing number of municipalities in southern New Jersey are adding bicycle facilities to their road network. NJ Transit permits and can accommodate bicycles on-board almost all of its public transit services. In southern New Jersey, bicycles are permitted on NJ Transit buses, the River LINE, the Atlantic City rail line, the BurLink shuttle system and the Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO) Speedline. As traffic congestion continues to worsen throughout New Jersey, government leaders and the private sector are realizing the worth of bicycling as a commute alternative. The cost to stripe a bicycle lane or install a bike rack at a worksite is small when compared to improving roadways and building more parking. PERSPECTIVE New Jersey Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan In 1995, the New Jersey Department of Transportation published the Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan which was recently updated in The primary goal of the Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan is to provide clear guidance to NJDOT, MPOs, counties and other implementers on the most efficient and effective use of federal, state and local resources to implement bicycle and pedestrian initiatives. The 2004 update of the Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan presents a vision and action plan for improving the bicycling and walking environment throughout the state. It provides organizations, agencies and local governments with analytical tools and methods to plan for future facilities. This Plan serves as a blueprint for improving conditions for bicycling and walking and focuses on state highways and county roads. Cross County Connection s Bicycle Facilities Project In contrast, the Cross County Connection bicycle facilities project examines the county and municipal bicycle facilities network specifically for commuting purposes. Therefore, while the Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan focuses on the larger state and county road network, Cross County Connection examines how commuters can use local and regional bicycle facilities to get to and from their places of employment and other commuting destinations. Given the increased awareness of, and interest in, bicycling as a commute alternative, Cross County Connection decided to inventory bicycle facilities throughout southern New Jersey. Given the size of Cross County Connection s seven county service area, this work is being conducted over several years and through two phases and is being funded by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT). Phase I includes the inventory of existing and proposed bicycle 1 June 2005

4 facilities by county. During 2004, an inventory of facilities in Burlington and Camden counties was completed. During 2005, the inventories in Gloucester and Atlantic counties will be completed, and inventories in Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem counties will be completed during This document reports the findings of the inventory for Gloucester County only. Cross County Connection began its bicycle facilities project work approximately two years ago by conducting an inventory of existing and proposed bicycle facilities in Camden and Burlington counties. That inventory was used to identify gaps in the two county s regional bicycle network. The gaps were prioritized to identify those facilities that should be built in the near future and bicycle improvement areas were also identified. These areas are those that have the most potential to link bicycle commuters to regional employment opportunities via the public transit system. 1 The Gloucester County bicycle facilities inventory will undergo the same analysis as the Burlington and Camden counties inventories. Additionally, Phase II of the Gloucester County work will include the identification of gaps between Gloucester and Camden counties bicycle networks. 1 For the complete analysis and findings of the Burlington and Camden counties bicycle facilities project, see Bicycle Facilities Report: Burlington and Camden Counties, June This publication can be obtained, free of charge, through Cross County Connection. Phase II of the bicycle facilities work includes identifying gaps in each county s bicycle network and prioritizing proposed facilities for implementation. The prioritization process is designed to show local governments which facilities should be built immediately to fill in the gap in the county s bicycle network. It is hoped that by identifying and prioritizing these facilities, they will be looked upon more favorably when funding is sought. To-date, Phase II has been completed for Burlington and Camden counties. The need for studies like Cross County Connection s bicycle facilities project is demonstrated in the lack of strategic placement of existing bicycle facilities. There is a limited number of existing bicycle facilities that have inter-municipal connections. For example, there are no existing links between Burlington and Camden counties. While there is a need for a coherent set of plans that the counties and municipalities can use to design and build commuter bicycle facilities, there is also a need to locate the gaps in the local bicycle facility network and determine how best to complete them. The ultimate goal of Cross County Connection bicycle facility work is to create a region-wide network of bicycle facilities that, in conjunction with public transit, can be used by commuters to reach employment and other destinations throughout the region. THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY WORK The purpose of Phase I of Cross County Connection s bicycle facility work in Gloucester County is to identify existing and 2 June 2005

5 proposed bicycle facilities at the municipal level and to assist local governments as well as Gloucester County to identify commuter bicycle facilities. This inventory will assist local governments to prioritize their existing bicycle facilities and plan for building future facilities. The primary goal of this project is to inventory the existing and proposed bicycle facilities in Gloucester County s 24 municipalities. The emphasis of this inventory is on bicycle facilities that can be used for commuting purposes. Therefore, closed systems that are used primarily for recreation (parks, school facilities) are not included in this analysis, unless they could be opened and connected to a regional facility. To further facilitate commuting, the bicycle facilities inventory is compared to NJ Transit s existing bus route system. NJ Transit s buses are equipped with bicycle racks; therefore, a commuter can bicycle to a bus stop, attach the bicycle to the bus, and use it to reach the final destination. By combining bicycle trips with public transit trips, Gloucester County commuters have better access to employment opportunities throughout southern New Jersey and the Philadelphia area. METHODOLOGY To inventory commuter oriented bicycle facilities in Gloucester County, Cross County Connection surveyed the county s 24 municipalities as well as the County in the fall of All 24 municipalities and Gloucester County responded to the survey. Cross County Connection input the data into its Geographical Information System (GIS) software. Municipal data was crossreferenced with the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission s Trails Clearinghouse as well as the New Jersey Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. As the scope of this project is municipal, if a facility was reported by a municipality, it superseded either DVRPC or NJDOT data. The facilities were grouped into four categories, as follows: Existing facilities: o On-road; o Off-road Proposed facilities o On-road; o Off-road Cross County Connection created attribute tables as well as county and municipal maps of the facilities. In the spring of 2005, Cross County Connection mailed the draft maps and attribute tables to the municipalities and Gloucester County. They were asked to review the maps and provide corrections or updated information so that the maps could be finalized. The maps were finalized during March Cross County Connection will analyze the information and identify gaps in the bicycle facility inventory as part of Phase II of this project (2006). An interactive bicycle facilities map showing the results of the inventory will be created and placed on Cross County Connection s website at 3 June 2005

6 2. INVENTORY Cross County Connection began its analysis by identifying existing and proposed bicycle facilities at the municipal level. During the fall of 2004, the 24 municipalities in Gloucester County were asked to provide the following information: Location of existing bicycle facilities o On-road o Off-road Location of proposed bicycle facilities o On-road o Off-road Existing facilities are those that have already been built and are officially designated as a bike route through signage and/or pavement striping. Proposed facilities are those that are proposed or pending construction. No distinction was made between facilities that have funding for construction versus those that do not. The bicycle facilities were further defined into two classifications: on-road and off-road. An on-road facility is defined as one that shares the road with motorized traffic. This bicycle facility is signed as a bicycle route and/or the travel lane is striped for bicycles. An off-road facility has its own right of way which is separated from motorized traffic. Off road facilities can be paved or dirt trails. Cross County Connection also surveyed the County of Gloucester, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), and NJDOT s statewide inventory. The DVRPC and NJDOT provided information on bicycle facilities of statewide significance. The information from these sources was compared to the municipal information. When conflicting or incomplete information was found, Cross County Connection contacted municipal and county representatives to correct the data; thus all parties received up-to-date information. In most cases, the municipality has approval authority for the construction of new bicycle facilities. If the municipal information conflicted with NJDOT, DVRPC or County information, priority was given to the information provided by the municipality. The emphasis of this study is on the identification of bicycle facilities for commuting purposes. Cross County Connection s inventory does not include closed loop systems, such as bike facilities in a local park. These recreational facilities were not included in the analysis, unless they could be opened and connected to a regional facility. INVENTORY FINDINGS After analyzing the data collected, Cross County Connection used its Geographic Information System (GIS) to create the bicycle facilities inventory. Cross County Connection found 14 municipalities that had existing or proposed bicycle facilities suitable for commuting. These facilities represent approximately 82 miles, broken into 40 segments, as shown on Figure 1 and as mapped on Figure 2. 4 June 2005

7 FIGURE 1 BICYCLE FACILITIES BY SEGMENTS & MILES GLOUCESTER COUNTY Existing Proposed Onroad Offroad Total Onroad Offroad Total Grand total Segments Miles Linkages to Public Transit NJ Transit provides bus service throughout Gloucester County. These routes provide service to employment locations within the County, as well as to destinations in Camden and Atlantic counties and Philadelphia. Most NJ Transit buses are equipped with bicycle racks on the front of the bus. The ability to link a bicycle trip with public transit provides commuters with access to the region-wide public transit system, thus increasing the bicyclists pool of potential destinations. For this reason, the proximity of each of the existing and proposed bicycle facilities to public transit was considered as an important element of this analysis. Using GIS, all NJ Transit bus routes in Gloucester County were overlaid onto the map of existing and proposed bicycle facilities (refer to Figure 3). Those public transit facilities within a two mile buffer of the bicycle facility were identified. The two mile buffer was adopted from the NJDOT Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The size of buffered areas around trip attractors (those locations that will attract bicyclists), such as public transit facilities, is defined by typical bicycle trip distances. Of the 40 identified bicycle facilities, all are within two miles of a bus (refer to Appendix A). Many of these bus routes provide access to major employment locations, including Philadelphia, Camden County, Woodbury, Logan, Bridgeton, Vineland and Atlantic City via the Avandale Park and Ride. Under Phase II of this study, transit access via bicycle facilities will be one of the primary factors used to prioritize those bicycle facilities that should receive priority in funding and construction. Linkages to public transit and to facilities along Gloucester County s borders with its neighbors will strengthen the bicycle networks outreach throughout southern New Jersey. Linkages with Camden County During 2004, Cross County Connection conducted an inventory of bicycle facilities in Camden County. Since Camden and Gloucester counties share a border, the connections between the two were analyzed. As Figure 4 shows, a proposed bicycle facility in Gloucester Township (Camden County) is the only connection between the two counties, at this time. The proposed facilities in Washington Township (Gloucester County) would connect to this facility. 5 June 2005

8 Bicycle Facilities Existing, On-Road Existing, Off-Road Proposed, On-Road Proposed, Off-Road «73 «543 «90 PENNSAUKEN MERCHANTVILLE «38 «70 «41 «41 Figure 4: Bicycle Facilities Inventory Gloucester and Camden Counties «70 CHERRY HILL. 0 1 Miles CAMDEN GLOUCESTER 2002D Lincoln Drive West, Marlton, NJ (856) March 2005 I CAMDEN COLLINGSWOOD HADDON TWP 676 WOODLYNNE HADDONFIELD VOORHEES TAVISTOCK OAKLYN AUDUBON PARKAUDUBON LAWNSIDE GIBBSBORO HADDON HEIGHTS 130 BARRINGTON MAGNOLIA BERLIN TWP «GLOUCESTER CITY 76 MOUNT EPHRAIM SOMERDALE LINDENWOLD 73 HI-NELLA STRATFORD 30 BERLIN BORO BROOKLAWN BELLMAWR RUNNEMEDE LAUREL SPRINGS CLEMENTON 130 «168 WESTVILLE PINE VALLEY PINE HILL «44 GLOUCESTER NATIONAL PARK WOODBURY DEPTFORD «41 WINSLOW «536 «561 CHESILHURST «73 WATERFORD «143 WEST DEPTFORD WOODBURY HEIGHTS «47 ST ACE PAULSBORO WENONAH WASHINGTON «42 «561 GREENWICH « EAST GREENWICH «45 MANTUA «55 PITMAN MONROE 322 GLASSBORO « «324 ST NJTP HARRISON «55 CLAYTON LOGAN «45 SWEDESBORO «581 «77 ELK FRANKLIN WOOLWICH SOUTH HARRISON NEWFIELD 40 8

9 Bicycle Facilities Existing, On-Road Existing, Off-Road Proposed, On-Road Proposed, Off-Road Figure 3: Bicycle Facilities with Bus Routes Gloucester County 130. NJTransit Bus Route WESTVILLE 0 1 Miles I NATIONAL PARK «44 WOODBURY «42 « D Lincoln Drive West, Marlton, NJ (856) March 2005 GREENWICH «44 DEPTFORD WEST DEPTFORD WOODBURY HEIGHTS PAULSBORO WENONAH «168 ST ACE ST «ACE 47 WASHINGTON «42 «536 « MANTUA MONROE « EAST GREENWICH PITMAN GLASSBORO « ST NJTP «324 «55 HARRISON CLAYTON LOGAN « SWEDESBORO «581 «77 ELK FRANKLIN SOUTH HARRISON WOOLWICH «47 NEWFIELD 40 7

10 Bicycle Facilities 0 1 Miles Existing, On-Road Existing, Off-Road Proposed, On-Road Proposed, Off-Road I NATIONAL PARK Figure 2: Bicycle Facilities Inventory Gloucester County « WESTVILLE WOODBURY «42 « D Lincoln Drive West, Marlton, NJ (856) March 2005 GREENWICH «44 DEPTFORD WEST DEPTFORD WOODBURY HEIGHTS PAULSBORO WENONAH «168 ST ACE ST «ACE 47 WASHINGTON «42 «536 « MANTUA MONROE « EAST GREENWICH PITMAN GLASSBORO «324 « ST NJTP HARRISON «55 CLAYTON LOGAN « SWEDESBORO «581 «77 ELK FRANKLIN SOUTH HARRISON WOOLWICH «47 NEWFIELD 40 6

11 Additionally, existing and proposed off-road facilities in Monroe Township could be connected to the proposed Gloucester Township facility along the border shared by the two counties. This connection would not only provide links between the two counties, it would also provide a missing link through the southern and central sections of Gloucester County. This connection would provide bicycle access for major segments of Gloucester County s population base. These connections will be investigated further during Phase II of this study. Phase II will more thoroughly identify missing links within Gloucester county and between Camden and Atlantic counties. Phase II will prioritize the missing links to determine which facilities should be funded first. SUMMARY As Figure 2 demonstrates, significant gaps exist in the Gloucester County bicycle network. Several facilities (existing and proposed) do not link to another facility; therefore there is limited regional connectivity. However, there are several good linkages in Washington, Harrison, Glassboro, Elk and Monroe townships. The State Plan includes several proposed facilities that connect with one another in South Harrison, Harrison, Elk and Glassboro (part of the Mullica Hill Rail Trail and the Bridgeton Secondary Rail Trail). Additionally, Washington Township recently reviewed its Master Plan which includes a Bicycle/Pedestrian Element with plans for several new bicycle routes that will connect with one another, as well as existing routes. 9 June 2005

12 3. CONCLUSION Cross County Connection will use the Gloucester County bicycle facilities inventory to identify gaps in the County s bicycle network and the region-wide network; encompassing Phase II of this project. This work will commence during the Fall of Under Phase II, bicycle facilities will be ranked against several sets of criteria, such as: proximity to commuter roadways proximity to public transit routes number of nearby transit routes proximity to business parks/employment destinations other criteria that may be applicable to Gloucester County. It is anticipated that this analysis will identify those proposed bicycle facilities that have the greatest potential to improve the regional bicycle facility network. Once identified, Cross County Connection will work with municipalities to implement those bicycle facilities that will improve the regional bicycle network. NEXT STEPS While Cross County Connection is conducting phase II of this project, there are several steps that can be undertaken by those municipalities interested in the implementation of bicycle facilities. The completion of these steps may better position the municipality for state-funded technical assistance and funding to implement bicycle facilities. Bicycle Task Force First, a bicycle task force or committee should be established to oversee the planning effort. The task force should consist of community leaders, citizens, local, county, regional and state representatives and officials and planning and engineering officials, and other identified stakeholders. The goal of this task force should be to develop and design a bicycle Plan for the municipality. The Plan should identify priority areas for implementing bicycle facilities. These areas should be based on a plan that accommodates bicyclists throughout the community as well as enables them to connect to bicycle and public transit facilities outside the community. Recommendations should be both site specific (an intersection) and non site specific, such as installing bicycle friendly drainage grates. The NJDOT can provide technical assistance to those municipalities and counties that want to create a bicycle plan (refer to Appendix B). Planning Tools To ensure implementation of the Task Force bicycle Plan, local planning tools should be in place and compatible with the Plan. It is recommended that municipalities and counties review their planning documents to ensure that they not only permit bicycle and pedestrian facilities, but encourage or even require their construction. At a minimum, the municipal Master 10 June 2005

13 Plan should include a Bicycle/Pedestrian Element that outlines a bicycle network within the municipality. Consideration should be given to providing linkages to existing and proposed bicycle facilities in neighboring municipalities as well as to employment destinations and public transit stops. Additionally, the municipal land development ordinance should be amended to include requirements for bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Standards for bicycle facilities and sidewalks should be specified in the ordinance. These standards should be in accordance with the New Jersey Site Improvements Standards and the planning and design guidelines found in NJDOT s Bicycle Compatible Roadways 2 and Bikeways report. Ensuring that local planning documents permit and encourage bicycle facilities demonstrates the local government s support of and commitment to developing a viable bicycle network within the community. This support and commitment is necessary to ensure success. Funding Opportunities Funding for bicycle facilities in New Jersey is provided primarily through NJDOT under its Local Aid program and at the federal level through the Transportation Enhancements (TE) program. Funding through both programs is awarded annually through a highly competitive process. Demand for these funds far exceeds the funding available. The State s 2 Visit for report. bikeways program provides funds to municipalities and counties for the construction of bicycle projects. According to the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, from 2000 to 2005, New Jersey municipalities submitted applications through this program totaling $157 million; however less than $39 million has been awarded because of the funding shortfall. The same is true under the federal TE program. In 2003 and 2004, New Jersey municipalities submitted 367 applications totaling almost $200 million for bicycle and pedestrian projects. However, New Jersey s federal funding allocation only enabled the State to approve 46 projects totaling $18.4 million. 3 Given the highly competitive funding picture, municipalities and counties must have extremely strong grant applications. It is Cross County Connection s hope that those municipalities and counties that seek funding to fill in the gaps that are identified and prioritized in southern New Jersey s bicycle network will have a greater chance of receiving funding. Refer to Appendix B for an expanded list of programs that provide funding and planning assistance for bicycle projects. SUMMARY This project has documented the existing and proposed bicycle facilities in Gloucester County. This inventory will be updated periodically to reflect changes made at the local and 3 Tri-State Transportation Campaign. Skimping on Sidewalks: New Jersey s Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding Deficit, April Visit for a copy of the report. 11 June 2005

14 county level. The County and the municipalities have made good progress towards creating a bicycle network that links to public transit and to Camden County s facilities. The ground work has been laid, and a solid foundation established, however there is considerable opportunity in Gloucester County to improve the County s bicycle network. A region-wide bicycle network will improve the quality of life of our residents and provide greater economic development opportunities. By working together as a region, southern New Jersey will be better positioned to attract federal and state funds for the implementation of bicycle facilities. 12 June 2005

15 Appendix A Bicycle Facilities Inventory: Gloucester County Table of Attributes Municipality Road Name Path Name Type Status Length (Miles) NJ TRANSIT Bus Connections Data Source Clayton Borough Clayton High School Off-Road Existing Clayton Borough Clayton Borough Boardwalk Bike Trail Off-Road Existing Clayton Borough Clayton Borough Gloucester County Trails Off-Road Proposed NJ State Plan Clayton Borough East Ave On-Road Proposed NJ State Plan Clayton Borough Madison Ave On-Road Proposed NJ State Plan Clayton Borough Sun Haven Dr Little Ease Park Trail On-Road Proposed Clayton Borough Clayton Borough Route 606 East Ave (CR 606) On-Road Proposed Clayton Borough East Greenwich E. Greenwich Township Kings Hwy On-Road Proposed , 402, 455 Twp. Elk Township, Glassboro Borough Bridgeton Secondary Rail Trail Off-Road Proposed , 412 DVRPC Elk Township, Harrison Township Route 77 On-Road Proposed NJ State Plan Franklin Township Route 40 On-Road Proposed , 408 NJ State Plan Glassboro Borough Williamstown to Mullica Hill Rail Trail Off-Road Proposed , 408, 412 DVRPC Glassboro Borough, Harrison Township Williamstown to Mullica Hill Rail Trail Off-Road Proposed , 410, 412 DVRPC 13 June 2005

16 Municipality Road Name Path Name Type Status Length (Miles) NJ TRANSIT Bus Connections Data Source Glassboro Borough, Mantua Township Off-Road Proposed , 408, 412 Glassboro EDC Glassboro Borough, Monroe Township Gloucester County Trail Network Off-Road Proposed , 408, 412, 463 Gloucester County Greenwich Township Greenwich Township Bike Trail Off-Road Proposed , 455 DVRPC Harrison Township, Mantua Township Route 45 On-Road Proposed , 412 NJ State Plan Logan Township Off-Road Existing NJ State Plan Logan Township, Greenwich Township, Paulsboro Township, West Deptford Township Route 44 On-Road Proposed 9.7 Mantua Township Main St Chestnut Branch Bikeway Monroe Township Monroe Twp. Bike Trail Off-Road Existing 2.9 Monroe Township Off-Road Proposed 401, 402, 410, 412, 455, 463 NJ State Plan Off-Road Proposed , 412 Mantua Twp. 315, 316, 400, 463, 551 Monroe Twp , 400, 463 NJ State Plan Newfield Borough, Franklin Township Newfield Branch Rail Trail Off-Road Proposed DVRPC South Harrison Township, Harrison Township Route 45 On-Road Proposed , 410 NJ State Plan Washington Township Washington Lake Park Off-Road Washington Township Quay Park Off-Road Existing , 412, 463 Washington Twp Existing , 412, 463 Washington Twp Washington Township Freedom Rd Quay Park On-Road Existing , 408, 463 Washington Twp Washington Township Old Stone House Village Off-Road Existing , 463 Washington Twp 14 June 2005

17 Municipality Road Name Path Name Type Status Length (Miles) NJ TRANSIT Bus Connections Data Source Washington Township Grenloch Lake Park Off-Road Existing , 408, 463 Washington Twp Washington Township Grenloch Lake Park Off-Road Existing , 408, 463 Washington Twp Gloucester Washington Township Holly Dell Dr On-Road Proposed , 408, 463 County Washington Township Off-Road Proposed , 408, 463 Washington Twp Washington Township Long Bow Dr Quay Park Old Stone House On-Road Proposed , 408, 463 Washington Twp Washington Township Quay Park-Old Stone House Off-Road Proposed 0.3 Washington Township Old Stone House Village Off-Road Proposed 0.1 Washington Township County House Rd On-Road Proposed 1.9 Washington Township Grenloch Lake Park Off-Road Proposed 2.4 Washington Township Grenloch Lake Park Off-Road Proposed , 316, 400, 403, 408, 463 Washington Twp 315, 316, 400, 403, 408, 463 Washington Twp 315, 316, 400, 403, 463, 551 Washington Twp 315, 316, 400, 403, 463, 551 Washington Twp 315, 316, 400, 403, 463, 551 Washington Twp West Deptford Township West Deptford Bike Trail Off-Road Existing , 455 NJ State Plan 401, 402, 455, West Deptford Township West Deptford Bike Trail Off-Road Existing DVRPC Total Facilities: 40 Paths 82.0 Miles Existing Facilities: On-Road: Off-Road: 12.2 miles Proposed Facilities: 69.6 Miles 0.1 Miles On-Road: 41.0 Miles 12.1 Miles Off-Road: 28.6 Miles 15 June 2005

18 Appendix B Funding and Technical Assistance Sources for Bicycle Facilities The following are possible sources of funding for the design and construction of the proposed bicycle facilities. If a municipality is interested in a particular program, it is recommended that they contact that program s administrative agency directly or visit their website for more information. Please refer to the New Jersey Smart Growth Planning and Program Resources Guide for a complete list of all of the programs that the State offers in various areas of smart growth. The Resources Guide is located on the internet at: Municipal Aid Program Agency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic Development Contact: Stephen Moy Funds are appropriated by the NJ Legislature for municipalities in each county based on a formula contained in legislation. Additionally, during FY 2005, $5 million was allotted for those municipalities that qualify for Urban Aid. Urban Aid is distributed by a formula that is computed by the Department of Community Affairs. Road improvement projects such as resurfacing, rehabilitation or reconstruction and signalization are funded from the $67.5 million (FY 2005) in municipal aid distributed by formula. County Aid Program Agency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic Development Contact: Stephen Moy Funds are appropriated by the NJ Legislature annually for the improvement of public roads and bridges under county jurisdiction. Public transportation and other transportation projects are also included. Local Aid for Centers of Place Agency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic Development Contact: Stephen Moy This program is available to communities that qualify as approved Centers of Place through the State Development and Redevelopment Plan and also certain Pinelands Communities as determined by the Pinelands Commission. Funds are available for non-traditional transportation, such as bikeways, that advance municipal growth management objectives. Approximately 10 projects are funded every year. Local Planning Assistance-Bicycle and Pedestrian Agency: NJDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs Contact: Sheree Davis This program provides technical assistance to counties and municipalities that desire to undertake various planning activities for non-motorized modes. Studies undertaken are to 16 June 2005

19 be locally-driven planning studies and require a partnership agreement to commit staff and financial resources. This is an extremely competitive program. National Recreational Trails Program Agency: NJDEP Office of Natural Lands Management Contact: Larry Miller Larry.Miller@dep.state.nj.us ts This program provides assistance to governments and nonprofit land owners for developing and maintaining trail facilities. Trails can be for non-motorized, multi-use and motorized purposes. Safe Street to Schools Program Agency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic Development Contact: Stephen Moy This program funds projects that improve safety for school children walking or bicycling to school. It will focus on projects that create safer walkways and bikeways, safer street crossings, and to improve motorists awareness of school children. Approximately 50 projects are funded each year. Smart Future Planning Grants Agency: NJ DCA Office of Smart Growth Contact: This program provides funds for planning initiatives that meet Smart Growth objectives, including more livable and sustainable communities. Encouraged proposals include: those consistent with established statewide and regional planning precepts; multiple municipality or county partnerships, so as to effectively address issues that transcend local municipal boundaries. Matching funds are not required, but applicants are encouraged to seek multiple sources of funding, including offerings of in-house staff time. The Smart Future Grants support bicycle facility planning. Transit Village Initiative Agency: NJDOT Contact: Monica Etz monica.etz@dot.state.nj.us The Transit Village Initiative helps to redevelop and revitalize communities around transit facilities to make them an appealing choice for people to live, work and play, thereby reducing reliance on the automobile. Transit Villages stress mixed-use developments that incorporate residential and commercial uses. Bicycle facility planning and connections to the Transit Village may be one of the aspects taken into consideration when the State examines a municipality s application. Bikeways Agency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic Development Contact: Stephen Moy June 2005

20 This program promotes alternate modes of transportation. These funds are available for local projects that will result in either the creation of a new independent bicycle facility or in making an existing roadway bicycle compatible. Approximately 50 projects are funded every year. Transportation Enhancements Program Agency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic Development Contact: Stephen Moy This program is available to communities that have been designated as Transit Villages by the State of New Jersey. Its focus is on projects in a community that plans and encourages mixed-use redevelopment near passenger transportation facilities. Transportation initiatives may include bike paths, sidewalks, streetscaping and signage. This program is available through TEA-21 4 in order to support non-traditional transportation projects whose objectives support: more livable communities, enhance the travel experience, and promote new transportation investment partnerships. The program focus is on transportation projects designed to preserve and protect environmental and cultural resources, and to promote alternative modes of transportation. Bicycle and Pedestrian improvements are included among the projects that are fundable under this program. Approximately 40 projects are selected to participate in the program annually. Local Aid for Designated Transit Villages Agency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic Development Contact: Stephen Moy A federal law that authorizes funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, transit programs, and for other purposes including funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects. Applications for TE funding for projects in New Jersey are due August 5, June 2005