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1 98 5. IMPLEMENTATIONPLAN ThetimingofandpriorityforimplementingtheRegionalBicycleCorridorshasbeenintentionallyexcludedfrom thisregionalbicycleplan.theprimarypurposeofthisplanwastocoordinatebicycleplanningeffortsbetween thecommunitiesofthenfrmpoandtoidentifycorridorsthatareofhighestsignificanceforregionalbicycle travelandthatprovideconnectionsbetweencommunities.whilethenfrmpowillsupportimplementationof theregionalbicyclecorridorsthroughcontinuedregionalcoordinationandfundingpursuit,itisprimarilythe responsibilityofthelocalcommunitiestoimplementthesegmentsofthecorridorswithintheirboundaries. TheNFRMPOmembergovernmentshavesuccessfullydemonstratedanabilitytocollaborateinaneffortto procurefundingforbicycleinfrastructure.thepoudrerivertrail,thegreatwesterntrail,andthemasontrail (BNSFCorridor)areexamplesofhighlysuccessfultrailimplementationintheNFRMPOregion.Withthe upcomingcompletionofthepoudrerivertrail,anopportunityexiststocoalescearoundthe next regional corridortobringfundingintotheregion.thelocalagenciesshouldbuilduponthelessonslearnedfromthese trailcorridors,includingthevalueofformingtrailcoalitionstocoordinatefundingapplicationsandrightofway acquisition. Funding Thereareavarietyoffundingmechanismsavailableforbicycleimprovementprojectsandprograms.While somefundingsourcesarespecifictobicycle/pedestrianenhancements,bicycleprojectsareeligibleforfunding fromalmostallmajorfederalhighway,transit,safety,andotherprograms.toreceivefederalfunding,bicycle projectsmustbe principallyfortransportation,ratherthanrecreation,purposes andmustbeconsistentwith StateandMPOtransportationplans.Belowisalistingofpotentialstateandfederalfundingsourcesalongwith thetypesofbicycleprojectsandprogramsthatareapplicabletoeachfundingsource. NationalHighwaySystem Fundsmaybeusedtoconstructbicycletransportationfacilitiesonland adjacenttoanyhighwayonthenationalhighwaysystem. SurfaceTransportationProgram(STP) Fundsmaybeusedfortheconstructionofbicycle transportationfacilitiesornonconstructionprojects(suchasmaps,brochures,andpublicservice announcements)relatedtosafebicycleuse. HazardEliminationandRailwayHighwayCrossingprograms Thisprogramisasetaside fromstpfundsspecificallytocorrectlocationsthatareunsafe,andthesefundsmaybeusedtoaddressbicycle andpedestriansafetyissues. TransportationAlternativesProgram(TAP) Thisfederalfundingprogramauthorizedunder MAP21providesfundingfortransportationalternativesprogramsandprojects,includingonandoffroad pedestrianandbicyclefacilities,recreationaltrailprograms,andsaferoutestoschools. CongestionMitigationandAirQualityImprovementProgram(CMAQ) Fundsmaybe usedforeithertheconstructionofbicycletransportationfacilitiesandpedestrianwalkways,ornonconstruction projects(suchasmaps,brochures,andpublicserviceannouncements)relatedtosafebicycleuse.

2 99 RecreationalTrailsProgram Fundsmaybeusedforallkindsoftrailprojects. FederalLandsHighwayProgram Bicycleprovisionsareeligibleforsomecategoriesoffunding throughthisprograminconjunctionwithroads,highways,andparkways. NationalScenicBywaysProgram Fundsmaybeusedfor constructionalongascenicbywayofa facilityforpedestriansandbicyclists. JobAccessandReverseCommute Grantsareavailabletosupportprojects,includingbicyclerelated services,designedtotransportwelfarerecipientsandeligiblelowincomeindividualstoandfromemployment. FederalTransitAdministration(FTA)Grants TransitgrantssuchasUrbanizedAreaFormula, CapitalInvestment,andFormulaProgramforOtherthanUrbanizedAreacanbeusedforimprovingbicycleand pedestrianaccesstotransitfacilitiesandvehicles. SafeRoutestoSchool Grantscanbeusedforbicycleandpedestrianeducationprogramsandprojects thatprovideconnectionsand/orimprovethesafetyalongroutestok8schools. FASTERSafety Thisstatefundingsourcecanbeusedforaddingshoulderswhencombinedwithasurface treatmentproject. FASTERTransit Thisstatefundingsourcecanbeusedforbicycleamenitiessuchasbikeracks,lockers andbikeparkingatmultimodalstationsorenhancedmodalconnections,suchastrailsandbikelanesproviding accesstomajortransitstationsthatwouldenhancetransitridership. GreaterOutdoorsColorado(GOCO) Thisstatefundingprogramusesaportionoflotteryproceeds forprojectsthatprotectandenhancecolorado strailsandopenspace. Rivers,Trails,andConservationAssistanceProgram(RTCA) Thiscommunityassistance armofthenationparkserviceprovidessupportforcommunityledtraildevelopment,butdoesnotprovide directgrants. RegionalCollaboration TheNFRMPOBikeTACexpressedaninterestincontinuedcollaborationtocoordinatebicycleplanningefforts andtoadvancetheimplementationoftheregionalbicyclecorridors.regionalcollaborationcouldincludethe followelements: Education Quarterlyorsemiannualmeetingstodiscusscasestudies,planningandengineering challenges,andstaffeducationregardingbicyclerelatedtopics DataReporting Annualmeetingtodiscussthecollectionofregionalbicycledata(crash,counts, etc.)anddeploymentoftemporaryandpermanentcounters CorridorProgressandFundingCycles Reviewtheprogressofinfrastructuredevelopment alongtheregionalbicyclecorridorsandcollaborativeeffortstoprepareforfundingcycleapplications

3 BicycleProjectScoringGuide EvaluationofandcomparisonbetweenpotentialbicycleimprovementprojectsintheNFRMPOcouldbedone usingtheevaluationcriteriaestablishedinchapter4: ConsistentwithLocal/StatePlanning SupportsTourismandLocal/RegionalEconomy ConnectsMultipleJurisdictions ImprovesBicycleLOS ProvidesMultimodalConnections ConnectstoRegionalTrails/Trailheads ObstaclestoImplementation PublicInput OtherresourcesforconsiderationincludethescoringguidancedevelopedbytheWeldCountyTrailsCommittee forthest.vrainvalleyopenlandsandtrailsplan(thecriteriausedareincludedinappendixfofthis document);andbenefitcostanalysistoolssuchasthisexamplefundedbythenationalcooperativehighway ResearchProgramandtheMinnesotaDepartmentofTransportation BicyclePlanningandDesignResources BicycleLevelofService The2010HighwayCapacityManual(HCMTransportationResearchBoard)includesbicyclelevelofservice calculationsthatquantifyhowwellafacilityoperatesfromthetraveler sperspective.conditionsthataffect bicyclelevelofserviceinclude: Effectivetravelwidthforthebicyclists(howmuchspaceisavailabletomaneuverwithinthebikeway) Onstreetparkingencroachments(driversopeningthedooroftheirparkedvehiclesisahazardfor bicyclists) Volumeofmotorvehiclesandpercentheavyvehicles(lessvehiculartrafficandfewerheavyvehicles createsamorecomfortableenvironmentforbicyclists) Speedoftraffic(slowervehicularspeedscreateamorecomfortableenvironmentforthebicyclist) Pavementsurfacecondition(poorsurfaceconditionsrequirebicycliststomaneuveraroundpotholes andcracks) TheBicycleandPedestrianchapter(Chapter14)ofCDOT sroadwaydesignguideprovidesmaximumdesign dailytrafficforgivenshoulderwidthsandpostedspeedstoachievedifferentbicyclelevelsofservicebasedon thehcmmethodology. DesignGuidelines Inadditiontodesignguidelinesandstandardsspecifictolocaljurisdictions,therearestateandnational resourcesthatprovideguidelinesfordesignandimplementationofbicyclefacilities:. 100

4 CDOT sroaddesignguide,chapter14:bicycleandpedestrian(adoptedinnovember2011) AmericanAssociationofStateHighwayandTransportationOfficials (AASHTO)Guidetothe DevelopmentofBicycleFacilities(FourthEdition,2012) NationalAssociationofCityTransportationOfficials (NACTO)UrbanBikewayDesignGuide(2011) AlistingofsomeofthemorecommondesignelementsineachofthesedocumentsisincludedinTable2.Asthe localcommunitiesprogresswithimplementationoftheregionalbicyclecorridors,thedesignguidanceprovided intheaashtobicycleguideshouldbeconsideredthedesirablestandardforfutureregionalcorridors, including: Minimumpavedwidthof10feetfortwodirectionsharedusepaths Minimumbikelanewidthof4feet(5feetifimmediatelyadjacenttoacurb) RailroadandDitchCoordination SeveraloftheRegionalBicycleCorridorsareshownalong,near,orcrossingrailroadrightsofwayandirrigation ditches.industryprofessionalswhohavesuccessfullynegotiatedandimplementedtrailcorridorsinrailroad rightsofwayandalongirrigationditchespresentedinformationontheirexperiencesandlessonslearnedtothe NFRMPOBikeTAC.Thesepresentations,whichidentifyobstaclesandopportunitiesforcoordinationwith railroadandditchcompanies,areincludedforreferenceinappendixg. BestPractices BicycleCrashReporting TheNFRMPOregionrecommendscollectingbicyclecrashrelateddatafromeachthemembergovernmentsto ensurelocationsunsafeforbicyclecommutingareidentifiedandinfrastructureimprovementsaddressed.the datacanalsosubstantiateandmeasurebicycleeducationprogramstopromotesafecommutinghabits. FewNFRMPOgovernmentscurrentlycollectbicyclecrashdataasofthewritingofthisplan.Theregioncould aimtoconsistentlycollectdatatoincludethefollowingfields: Date/Time Location(StreetAddress/Intersection) CrashwithMotorist/Cyclist/Pedestrian/Stationaryobject Injury(Fatal/Critical/NonCritical) BicyclistWearingHelmet(Yes/No) BicycleCrashdatacouldbecollectedfrom: Police AmbulanceReports OnlineandCellphoneApplicationReporting(seeBikeCrashKitapp: 101

5 BicycleCrashdatacouldbereportedinthefollowingways: CongestionManagementProcess(describedbelow) OnlineCrashMap(seehttp://bostoncyclistsunion.org/resources/crashmap/) BicycleTheftsReporting BicycletheftreportingisnotconsistentlycollectedbytheNFRMPOgovernments.Consistentbicycletheftdata willhelpdecisionmakersappropriatefundingforadditionalbicyclelockers,interiorbicyclelockers,and surveillance. Theregionrecommendscollectingconsistentdatatoincludethefollowingdatafields: Date/Time Location(StreetAddress/Intersection) WasBicycleLocked(Yes/No) BicycleRegistration#(Yes/No) BicycleTrackingDevice? WasBicycleRecovered? IntegrationwithotherRegionalPlanningProcesses RegionalTransportationPlan TheNFRMPOisresponsiblefordevelopingandregularlyupdatingaRegionalTransportationPlan(RTP). Pursuanttofederalrequirements,thisRegionalBicyclePlanwillbecomethebicyclecomponentoftheregion s nextrtp.thenfrmpo scurrentrtp(datedseptember2011)isacorridorbasedplanandincludescorridor visionsforeachoftheregion s12regionallysignificantcorridors(rsc).elevenoftherscsaremultimodaland includevaryinglevelsofemphasisonbicycleaccommodation.the12 th RSCisthe RiverTrailCorridors and includesportionsoftrailcorridorsalongthebigthompson,littlethompson,cachelepoudre,andsouthplatte riversoutsidethemunicipalboundaries.tofullyintegratethisregionalbicycleplanintotheregion snext(2040) RTP,itisrecommendedthattheRegionalBicycleCorridorsreplacethe RiverTrailsCorridor, andthatcorridor visionscommensuratewithmultimodalcorridorsaredevelopedinthertp. CongestionManagementProcess TheNFRMPOisrequiredtomaintainaCongestionManagementProcess(CMP)anduseittomakeinformed transportationplanningdecisions.thempo scmp(datedseptember2010)outlinesgoalsandobjectivesfor managingcongestionintheregion.severaloftheobjectives,ashighlightedbelow,specificallyaddress alternativetransportationmodes,includingbicycle: Goal:ImproveMobility Objective:Providetransportationalternatives Goal:DecreaserelianceonSingleOccupancyVehicles(SOV) Objective:Encourageactivetravelbyexpandingbicycleandpedestrianfacilities Goal:Improveaccessibilityforallmodesoftravel 102

6 Objective:Maximizeaccesstoalternativetransportationsystems Tohelpachievethesegoalsandobjectives,andtomeasuretheregion sprogresstowardmeetingthem,the CMPidentifiesperformancemeasures.ThefollowingperformancemeasuresfromtheCMPrelatespecificallyto bicycleaccommodation: Milesofbicycleandpedestrianfacilities Bicycleandpedestrianvolumes AsdescribedinChapter4,bicyclecountdatacollectionhasbeenidentifiedasawaytomeasurethepositive benefitsofinvestmentinbicycleinfrastructureandtomakeinformedprogramandfundingdecisionsforfuture bicycleprojectsandprograms.bicyclecountdatawillbecompiledannuallyinthecmpprogressreport.the MPOcurrentlytracksmilesofbicycleandpedestrianwithina¼mileoftheTier1RegionallySignificant Corridors.Itisrecommendedthat,asapartoftheCMPAnnualProgressReport,theMPOalsotracksthemiles ofimplementationofthe12regionalbicyclecorridorsrecommendedinthisplantodemonstrateprogress towardfullimplementation. 103

7 APPENDIXA CITATIONS A

8 1. AllianceforBicyclingandWalking.2012.BicyclingandWalkingintheUnitedStates2012Benchmarking Report. 2. AmericanAssociationofStateHighwayandTransportationOfficials.2012.GuidefortheDevelopmentof BicycleFacilities,4thEdition.Fourth AmericanDiscoveryTrailSociety. AmericanDiscoveryTrail:Colorado CheyenneMetropolitanPlanningOrganization.2012.CheyenneAreaOnStreetBicyclePlanand GreenwayPlanUpdate. 5. CityofEvansColorado.2000.Parks,TrailsandRecreationMasterPlan CityofEvansColorado.2004.OpenSpace&TrailsMasterPlan. spacetrailsmasterplan. 7. CityofFortCollins.2008.BicyclePlanandUpdate. 8. CityofGreeley ComprehensiveTransportationPlan. ansportation%20plan%20adopted%20may%203% pdf. 9. CityofLoveland,Colorado.2003.OpenLandsPlan ColoradoDepartmentofTransportation.NorthI25EIS ColoradoStateParksOnline.ColoradoFrontRangeTrail. ge%20trail.aspx 12. Coppola,E.G.,P.E.,PTOE.July2008.TownofSeveranceTransportationPlan. 13. CSU/DOLACommunityTechnicalAssistanceProgram.2000.St.VrainValley:OpenLandsandTrailsPlan. 14. CSUDOLATechnicalAssistanceProgram.2009.FirestonetoWindsorTrailStudyandRecommendations. 15. DanNabors,ElissaGoughnour,LibbyThomas,WilliamDeSantis,MichaelSawyer,KevinMoriarty BicycleRoadSafetyAuditGuidelinesandPromptListsFHWASafetyProgram DenverRegionalCouncilofGovernments.2010.GuidelinesforSuccessfulPedestrianandBicycle FacilitiesintheDenverRegion DHMDesignCorporation.2001.LarimerCountyOpenLandsMasterPlan DouglasShinkle,JaimerRall,andAliceWheet.OntheMove:StateStrategiesfor21stCentury TransportationSolutions.NationalConferenceofStateLegislatures. research/transport/statesolutionsfor21stcenturytransportation.aspx. 19. DrakeandAssociates.1995.SupplementaryReport:RegionalBicycle/PedestrianPlanfortheNorth FrontRange.NorthFrontRangeTransportationandAirQualityPlanningCouncil. 20. EDAW.2002.CityofGreeleyConceptualTrailsPlan EDAW.2002.GreeleyParksandTrailsMasterPlan Felsburg,Holt&Ullevig.August2010.LaSalleTransportationPlan. 23. Felsburg,Holt&Ullevig.February2008.TownofJohnstownTransportationMasterPlan. 24. Felsburg,Holt&Ullevig.March2004.CityofEvansTransportationPlan. A

9 25. Felsburg,Holt&Ullevig.November2008.TownofMillikenTransportationMasterPlan. 26. HeidiGarrettPeltier.2011.PERI:PedestrianandBicycleInfrastructure:ANationalStudyofEmployment Impacts newfortcollinstrail 28. LarimerCountyEngineeringDepartment.2012.CurrentandFutureShoulders(GISLayer) 29. LSAAssociates.2012.CityofLovelandBicycleandPedestrianPlan.CityofLoveland NorthFrontRangeMetropolitanPlanningOrganizationwithassistancefromFelsburg,Holt&Ullevig. December2010.NorthFrontRange2035RegionalTransportationPlan. 31. NorthFrontRangeTransportationandAirQualityPlanningCouncil.1995.RegionalBicycle/Pedestrian PlanfortheNorthFrontRange. 32. OlssonAssociates.2008.TOWNOFWELLINGTONPARKSANDTRAILSMASTERPLAN. 5CB3A7792EB3%7D/uploads/Parks Trails_Master_Plan.pdf. 33. RailstoTrailsConservancy.2000.RailswithTrails:Design,ManagementandOperatingCharacteristics of61trailsalongactiverailroads. Trails%20Report%20reprint_106_lr.pdf. 34. RICHARDH.PRATTJOHNE.(JAY)EVANSIVANDHERBERTS.LEVINSONLeadChapterAuthorsSHAWNM. TURNERCHAWNYAW(C.Y.)JENGANDDANIELNABORS.TravelerResponsetoTransportationSystem ChangesHandbook,ThirdEdition;Chapter16,PedestrianandBicycleFacilities Blurbs Main SouthPlatteCorridorMasterPlan 36. TetraTechRMC.2003.JohnstownMillikenParks,Trails,RecreationandOpenSpaceMasterPlan TownofBerthoudColorado.2012(anticipated).PORTMasterPlan. 38. TownofEatonColorado.2003.ParksandRecreationPlan. 39. TownofTimnath.2005.TrailsPlan. A4C14F27951C3C3038AD4461%7D/uploads/%7BD0EF3D AAA909C2287E621AFA8%7D.PDF 40. TownofWindsor.April2007.TownofWindsorComprehensivePlan 41. UnitedStatesDepartmentofTransportation.2010.PolicyStatementonBicycleandPedestrian AccommodationRegulationsandRecommendations. ped.html. 42. WeldCountyPublicWorksDepartment.2011.WeldCounty2035TransportationPlan. A

10 APPENDIXBCDOT.BICYCLE.AND.PEDESTRIAN.POLICY.DIRECTIVE B

11 COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION POLICY DIRECTIVE PROCEDURAL DIRECTIVE PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to promote transportation mode choice by enhancing safety and mobility for bicyclists and pedestrians on or along the state highway system by defining the policies related to education and enforcement, planning, programming, design, construction, operation and maintenance of bicycle and pedestrian facilities and their usage. AUTHORITY Colorado Transportation Commission Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU), USC 104 (Federal funds), 23 USC 109 (existing routes), 23 USC 134 and 135 (planning for all modes), 23 USC 217 (due consideration for bike/ped), 23 USC 402 (highway safety), 23 USC 652 (bike/ped accommodation in projects) (CDOT Bike/Ped staff), (education outreach), (bicycles subject to same rights and responsibilities as motor vehicles) TC Policy Directive APPLICABILITY This Policy Directive applies to the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) and its subdivisions. POLICY It is the policy of the Colorado Transportation Commission to provide transportation infrastructure that accommodates bicycle and pedestrian use of the highways in a manner that is safe and reliable for all highway users. The needs of bicyclists and pedestrians shall be included in the planning, design, and operation of transportation facilities, as a matter of routine. A decision to not accommodate them shall be documented based on the exemption criteria in the procedural directive. POLICY BACKGROUND Multimodal transportation is a key element of CDOT s mission in providing improvements to the statewide transportation system. Federal surface transportation law places a strong emphasis on creating a seamless transportation system that persons of all ages and abilities can utilize for safe and convenient access to jobs, services, schools and recreation. Today the bicycle is more than a recreational conveyance. It has become an acceptable mode of transportation. With the increasing public interest in the environment, personal health, and energy Page 1 of 2

conservation, the bicycle offers a viable alternative to the auto, particularly for local trips or those that are combined with another mode such as transit.

12 conservation, the bicycle offers a viable alternative to the auto, particularly for local trips or those that are combined with another mode such as transit. Because of the increased interest and use in bicycle transportation by Coloradans, full consideration for their safety and mobility on the roadway system needs to be an integral part of CDOT s project development process. The challenge for transportation planners and highway engineers is to balance the needs of all roadway users and to develop a transportation infrastructure that provides connectivity and access for all, opportunity for modal choice, and safety for each mode of travel. More choice equates to more capacity. FISCAL IMPACT Implementation will have a fiscal impact as part of project and maintenance costs and may lead to reprioritizing work. IMPLEMENTATION This policy is effective immediately upon approval and shall be implemented by all Divisions, Branches, Regions, and Offices of CDOT. REVIEW DATE This Policy shall be reviewed in October Date of Approval 10/22/09 Date

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