900 BICYCLE FACILITIES Traffic Engineering Manual

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1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Part 9 - BICYCLE FACILITIES 900 GENERAL General Background Designated Bicycle Routes SIGNINGS MARKINGS General Bike Box PLANNING / PROGRAMMING Planning Funding DESIGN INFORMATION General Solar-Powered Bikeway or Pedestrian Crossing Sign Assembly PLAN NOTES General Bikeway Crossing Sign Assembly with Warning Beacon, Solar Powered CONSTRUCTION MAINTENANCE / OPERATIONS REFERENCE RESOURCES General ODOT Design Guidance for Bicycle Facilities Policy on Accommodating Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel on ODOT Owned or Maintained Facilities (July 19, 2013) October 23,

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3 900 GENERAL Part 9 - BICYCLE FACILITIES General Background OMUTCD Part 9 and TEM Part 9 address concerns about traffic controls for bicycle facilities. However, as with other areas of traffic control, questions periodically arise that are not addressed by the basic standards and guidelines established in these publications. When this occurs, the Office of Roadway Engineering (ORE) or the Office of Statewide Planning & Research, Division of Planning should be contacted. The two offices will then coordinate a response. OMUTCD Section 1A.13 includes definitions for such bicycle-related terms as Bicycle (ORC Section G), Bicycle Lane, Bikeway, Designated Bicycle Route, Shared-Use Path and Shared Roadway. For additional information on each type of facility, see the current AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities. Please note that the OMUTCD definitions related to bicycles are based on definitions in the national 2009 MUTCD. Both of these manuals, and the Ohio Revised Code, define the term roadway as excluding the shoulders. The AASHTO definitions include the shoulder in the definition of roadway. This can easily result in confusion in the use of terms related to the types of bicycle facilities. ODOT owns bicycle lanes only if they are added to rural sections of a state highway; however, other agencies (Local Public Agencies (LPAs), such as, ODNR, County Engineers, Metro Parks, Cities) can initiate and sponsor these or any other type of bicycle project. Bicycle lanes in urban areas, bicycle paths, and bicycle routes are sponsored by other agencies. Funding sources include a variety of federal, State, local and private sources. The planning, construction and maintenance operation of completed facilities are the responsibility of the sponsor regardless of the funding source Designated Bicycle Routes Designated Bicycle Routes involve designation of a system of bikeways as a bicycle route and the posting of bicycle directional and informational signs with or without specific route numbers. More information about Ohio bicycle facilities is available from the Division of Planning s website at Revised July 19, 2013 October 23,

4 901 SIGNING General standards and guidelines for signing are provided in OMUTCD Part 2 and TEM Part 2. Signing specifically related to bicycle facilities is addressed in OMUTCD Chapter 9B. 902 MARKINGS General General standards and guidelines for markings are provided in OMUTCD Part 3 and TEM Part 3. Markings specifically related to bicycle facilities are addressed in OMUTCD Chapter 9C. Plan Insert Sheet (PIS) , Bikeway Pavement Marking Details also provides details about these markings Bike Box A Bike Box is a device currently being experimented with in several cities, including Columbus and Canton. The intent of this device is to place bicyclists directly in front of vehicles stopped at an intersection to assure that motorists see them. As traffic proceeds through the intersection, the bicyclists then move back to the right side, preferably in a bike lane. This is not an approved traffic control device, and any agency wishing to use it will have to follow the procedure established in OMUTCD Section 1A.10 to submit to FHWA a request to experiment. 9-4 October 23, 2002 Revised July 19, 2013

5 930 PLANNING / PROGRAMMING Planning ODOT is required by federal law to develop a statewide transportation improvement plan (STIP) that facilitates the safe and efficient management, operation, and development of surface transportation systems that will serve the mobility needs of people and freight and includes accessible pedestrian walkways and bicycle transportation facilities. The STIP is developed in cooperation with State metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) and in consultation with nonmetropolitan local officials, Indian Tribal governments, the Secretary of the Interior, State, Tribal, and local agencies responsible for land use management, natural resources, environmental protection, conservation, and historic preservation. Collaboration and consultation with these stakeholders will ensure prioritization of projects is consistent with the goals and objectives identified by the State, MPOs and locals. It is the responsibility of each project sponsor to review existing State plans, as well as area bikeway and thoroughfare plans, to ensure an appropriate level of accommodation is constructed on the specific project they are programming, developing and/or managing. Each project sponsor is encouraged to contact their ODOT District and MPO. Early identification and engagement with stakeholders during the public involvement process is strongly encouraged. The Project Development Process requires project sponsors to evaluate the need for bicycle and pedestrian accommodation during several stages of the project development for their project. This includes assessment of need during completion of the Project Initiation Package and the Categorical Exclusion documents, and consideration of multi-modal options during the scoping process, the Feasibility Study and the Alternative Evaluation Report. Also see the Division of Planning s website for additional information about Bike & Pedestrian Programs Funding There are many simple and cost-effective ways to integrate non-motorized users into the design and operation of our transportation system, by including bicycle and pedestrian accommodation as an incidental part of larger ongoing projects. Examples include: Providing paved shoulders on new and reconstructed roads. Restriping roads (either as a stand-alone project, or after a resurfacing or reconstruction project) to create a wider outside lane or striped bike lanes. Building sidewalks and trails, installing traffic calming, and marking crosswalks or on-street bike lanes as a part of new highways or roadways. Requiring new transit vehicles to have bicycle racks and/or hooks installed, and providing pedestrian and bike facility connections within a reasonable radius of bus stops. Federal surface transportation law provides tremendous flexibility to States and MPOs to fund bicycle and pedestrian improvements from a wide variety of programs. Virtually all the major transportation funding programs can be used for bicycle and pedestrian-related projects. When considering ways to improve conditions for bicycling and walking, metropolitan planning organizations (MPOs) and local governments should review and use the most appropriate funding source for a particular project and not rely primarily on Transportation Enhancement activities. Many bicycle and pedestrian projects can be eligible and meet the goals of other programs, such as the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program, the Surface Transportation Program, the Safe Routes to School Program, the Clean Ohio Funds Program, the State and Local Capital Improvements Program, the Recreational Trails Program, Community Development Block Grants, and the Federal Transit, Capital, Urban & Rural Program. Most funding programs require a local dollar match and the amount will differ depending on the Revised July 19, 2013 October 23,

6 program. It is usually encouraged to provide above the minimum required amount and pair other funding sources in order for a local government to be competitive. Funding programs are administered by several agencies including the Ohio Department of Transportation, Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio Public Works Commission, Ohio Department of Development, regional MPOs, regional transit authorities, and Housing and Urban Development entitlement Cities & Counties. All projects receiving Federal funding for projects owned or maintained by the Ohio Department of Transportation must adhere to the ODOT Policy on Accommodating Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel on ODOT Owned or Maintained Facilities (Policy (P)), which is available on-line at October 23, 2002 Revised July 19, 2013

7 940 DESIGN INFORMATION General Refer to the current AASHTO Guide for Development of Bicycle Facilities, and ODOT PIS , Bikeway Pavement Marking Details for additional design information District personnel perform all preliminary reviews of plans during the final stages of preparation. The addition of a paved shoulder to a narrow roadway can permit bicycles and other vehicles to share the roadway without compromising the level of service and safety for either vehicle. Rumble strips, speed bumps/humps and raised pavement markers can interfere with a bicycle s operation. This should be a consideration on projects that involve bicycle facilities. This is addressed in further detail in the current AASHTO Guide for Development of Bicycle Facilities Solar-Powered Bikeway or Pedestrian Crossing Sign Assembly Plan Note (Section 942-2) should be used when a Solar-Powered Bikeway or Pedestrian Crossing Sign Assembly is included in the plan. Use of these assemblies with bikeway detectors, including pushbuttons, shall not be permitted on ODOT-maintained installations. 942 PLAN NOTES General Typical Plan Notes are consolidated here for convenience in preparing plans. The number used for the Plan Note will be the same as the Section number. When a Plan Note revises the material or contractor requirements from that which is specified in the CMS, both the note and the bid item will be as per plan. Where there are design instructions pertaining to a specific note, they are listed at the end of the note. These notes may be modified to further define the conditions of a project or maintaining agency. In keeping with traditional format of Plan Notes, various format changes are used here that are not typical throughout the TEM, e.g., the terms Contractor and Engineer are capitalized Bikeway Crossing Sign Assembly with Warning Beacon, Solar Powered This item of work shall consist of furnishing and installing a bikeway crossing sign assembly, with supplemental warning beacon, powered by batteries and recharged by solar panels. The sign assembly and flasher shall meet the requirements set forth in the OMUTCD. The sign size shall be x and sign code. The flasher control and battery shall be housed in one or more stainless steel or aluminum enclosures with a NEMA rating of at least 3R. Enclosure exterior surfaces shall be bare or powder coat aluminum or stainless steel. The enclosure interior surfaces shall be the same as the exterior. If contained in a single enclosure, the control electronics and battery shall be separated in a manner to prevent damage to the control electronics if the battery envelope is compromised. Revised July 19, 2013 October 23,

8 LED signal beacons meeting the current ITE Vehicle Traffic Control Signal Heads (VTCSH) standard shall be used unless otherwise specified. The manufacturer of the signal beacon shall be listed on the Department s Qualified Products List for LED signal lamps. A minimum 8-inch beacon shall be used. The solar panel or solar panel controller manufacturer shall provide signed copies of calculations used to size the solar panel and batteries. Included in these calculations shall be the insolation value used and its source, the solar panel efficiency, charger/controller efficiency, inverter efficiency, proposed LED lamp load, and a figure representing anticipated miscellaneous losses. The solar panel manufacturer shall test the panels according to IEC61215 or equivalent approved standard. Solar panel mounting must be rated for 90 mph design wind. Run requirements for assemblies are 24 hours per day for two weeks under continuous worst-case (minimum) insolation figures (usually December) for the proposed geographic location, using a panel elevation angle appropriate to the site latitude, at a sustained temperature of 25 degrees Fahrenheit (-4 degrees Celsius). If voltages over 50V AC or DC are present, grounding and bonding requirements specified in the ODOT TEM shall be followed. The solar panels shall be placed such that each receives full available sunlight at all times, and shall not be obstructed by trees, signs or other objects. Payment for 631 Bikeway Crossing Sign Assembly with Warning Beacon, Solar Powered shall be made at the contract unit price bid per each. Payment shall be full compensation for all labor, materials, tools, equipment, testing, certifications and other incidentals necessary to furnish the solar powered school zone flasher complete in place, including all connections made, wiring complete, tested and accepted. Designer Note: This note should be included when the maintaining agency requests a Solar- Powered Bikeway or Pedestrian Crossing Sign Assembly. Use of assemblies with bikeway detectors, including pushbuttons, shall not be permitted on ODOT-maintained installations. 9-8 October 23, 2002 Revised July 19, 2013

9 950 CONSTRUCTION A paved shoulder bicycle lane can be constructed independently of work on the roadway, or it can be included with the roadway work. Therefore, different construction techniques and work zone layouts may be required. A shared-use path is a bikeway outside the traveled way and physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic. They are narrower than highways; therefore, contractors can utilize older equipment bought when road lane standards were narrower. 960 MAINTENANCE / OPERATIONS Neglecting routine maintenance on a bicycle facility will eventually render it unridable, and such deteriorating facilities will become a liability. The jurisdictions responsible for operating, maintaining and policing bicycle facilities should be established prior to construction. 995 REFERENCE RESOURCES General Various reference resources that may be useful have been noted in Sections 193 and 194. A map and list of bikeways in Ohio, as well as other bicycle related material, is available online from the Division of Planning at ODOT Design Guidance for Bicycle Facilities As noted in Section 193-5, the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities is published by AASHTO and provides information on the development of facilities to enhance and encourage safe bicycle travel. This guide provides information to help accommodate bicycle traffic in most riding environments. It is not intended to set forth strict standards, but, rather, to present sound guidelines that will be valuable in attaining good design sensitive to the needs of both bicyclists and other highway users. The Location & Design Manual is being updated to incorporate bicycle design information Policy on Accommodating Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel on ODOT Owned or Maintained Facilities The Policy on Accommodating Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel on ODOT Owned or Maintained Facilities (20-004(P)) applies to all transportation projects on facilities owned or maintained by ODOT ( Revised July 19, 2013 October 23,

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