City of McHenry Bicycle and Pathway System Plan

Bicycle and Pathway System Plan Prepared by: City of McHenry September, 2004

Table of Contents Introduction... 3 Goals and Objectives of the Plan... 4 History... 5 Summary of the Planning Process for the 2004 Plan... 6 Intergovernmental Cooperation... 7 8 Planning Locations of Different Pathways... 9 Design of Path Systems... 9 Education Program... 10 Implementation... 11 12 Funding and Grant Opportunities... 12 Conclusion... 13 References... 14 City of McHenry Comprehensive Plan, Bikeways... Attachment A Openlands, Grand Illinois Trail... Attachment B Advocacy Groups... Attachment C Illinois Bicycle Rules of the Road... Attachment D Initial Priority List... Attachment E Illinois Grant Programs... Attachment F Advisory Committee Brad Fink... Assistant Director, Public Works Department John Lockerby... Assistant City Administrator Doug Martin... City Planner, Community Development Department Pete Merkel... Director, Parks & Recreation Department City Witt... Recreation Supervisor, Parks & Recreation Department Acknowledgements The City of McHenry and the authors wish to acknowledge the cooperation of the individuals and agencies that graciously provided useful information and comments. Ed Barsotti, Executive Director, League of Illinois Bicyclists Sam Wexler, McHenry County Bicycle Club Attendees to the Bicycle and Pathway System Open House McHenry Public Library, Bicycle and Pathway System Table Display Page 2 of 14

Introduction The City of McHenry is a diverse community offering a variety of housing choices, a wide range of employment options and unparalleled access to recreational activities. Located in the heart of the Fox River/Chain of Lakes, just 50 miles northwest of Chicago, McHenry has been able to retain its small town charm despite being located in one of Illinois fastest growing counties. McHenry officials are challenged with maintaining the traditional beauty and open spaces despite the pressures for development. In 2000, the City of McHenry adopted a Comprehensive Plan and Development Policies. The transportation section (see Attachment A) included a bicycle plan for improving recreation and transportation opportunities. Through proper planning, this bikeway and multiuse trail plan will link residents to common destinations such as transit stations, business districts, schools, parks and neighborhoods. A wide range of users enjoys bicycle pathways and multiuse trails, such as walkers, joggers, bicyclists and nature enthusiasts. Proper planning of trails is critical to ensure that developments and roadways that serve them are as bicycle and pedestrian friendly as possible. The primary reason that communities plan for bicycle and pedestrian facilities is to provide a high quality of life for their residents. The benefits of bicycling include enjoyable exercise, economical transportation, ability to choose an alternate transportation mode, independence and mobility for children and contact with neighbors and the physical environment. Bicycling Magazine, a premier bicycling journal, has rated Chicago as one of the 10 Best Cycling Cities in North America. Its assessments are based on cycling infrastructure including bike lanes, bike racks and safety programs, as well as local cycling culture. Bicycling amenities are not limited to the City of Chicago. Many local communities and regional planning bodies including the Chicago Area Transportation Study (CATS) are actively planning for bicycle and pedestrian facilities. The City of McHenry has continued to be involved in these local and regional planning efforts. The City must balance development pressures while retaining the small town character of the community that many existing and new residents value. For the existing urbanized areas it is difficult and expensive to retrofit streets and parks with bicycle facilities to link existing facilities. Frequently, there is no available right of way for bicycle or pedestrian facilities. In areas of rapid development, there is an opportunity to set aside corridors of land for facility construction. Lack of bicycle and pedestrian facilities or gaps in the system is a significant obstacle. Providing continuity of the infrastructure encourages bicycle and pedestrian travel by making this alternative form of transportation safe and more accessible. Page 3 of 14

Goals and Objectives of the Plan The overall goal of the bicycle and pathway system is to provide a comprehensive system that makes bicycle riding a feasible, safe and enjoyable mode of transportation and form of recreation in the City of McHenry. The goals of bicycle and pathway system are to: Develop a Citywide network of bicycle facilities by: 1) utilizing existing and officially planned bicycle facilities as the framework for additional bicycle facilities planning; 2) providing access to land uses which have a high potential for being bicycle trip destinations a) of public services including schools, libraries, municipal buildings, etc. b) of commerce such as shopping areas, downtown district, employers, etc. c) of recreation such as Boone Creek Corridor, Fox River, McCullom Lake, Moraine Hills State Park, Riverwalk, etc. 3) accommodating bicycles on existing facilities, including bridges and overpasses; 4) incorporating bicycle considerations into the development approval and site design process. Make the City more bicycle friendly by: 1) improving existing roads to better accommodate bicycles; 2) educating both bicyclists and motorist on rights and responsibilities in sharing the road; 3) providing connections and/or shortcuts between neighborhoods; 4) making destinations along arterials accessible to bicyclists; 5) promoting public awareness of bicycling benefits; 6) encouraging employers to provide amenities such as secure bicycle parking at destinations where the work force could logically commute by bicycle; 7) maintaining facilities used by cyclists; 8) connecting destinations across man-made or natural barriers. Integrate bicycle facilities with other planning efforts including transportation, land use, environmental and recreational by: 1) adopting of ordinances requiring the provision of bicycle facilities; 2) including bicycle facility recommendations in local comprehensive plans; 3) incorporating existing pathways of surrounding communities or agencies (i.e. McHenry County Conservation District Prairie Trail); 4) providing reports, articles and/or publications on status of bike and pathway system to residents. Encourage safe and lawful operation of bicycles by: 1) removing hazards; 2) providing traffic control devices, which can be easily and efficiently utilized by bicyclists; 3) educating motorist and bicyclists to share the road; 4) designing roadways that can safely accommodate bicycles; 5) providing alternative routes or off road paths in areas where bicycles and motor vehicles cannot safely share the road due to traffic volumes, speeds, truck volumes, steep grades, sight distance; 6) following national design standards for designated bicycle facilities. Develop a plan that is financially feasible and has a likelihood of being implemented by: 1) encouraging or requiring private sector initiatives; 2) including construction of bicycle facilities in conjunction with other transportation projects; 3) identifying projects that would be eligible for federal, state or local funding; 4) inviting citizen involvement in local bicycle planning processes; 5) identifying projects that should be carefully implemented through the City of McHenry s Capital Improvement Program. Review plan regularly and make recommendations for update based on City of McHenry commercial, residential and bike trail development. Page 4 of 14

History The City of McHenry began development of a bikeways master plan in the late 1980 s. The Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission (NIPC) held several meetings in the Chicago Metropolitan area to inventory existing bikeways and to gather information on local communities future plans. The purpose of these meetings was to update the Bikeways of Northeastern Illinois map that was first completed in 1976. During the 1980 s, many communities began to develop bikeways within their jurisdiction. The NIPC regional meetings encouraged local planners to consider trail linkages between communities and throughout the six county Chicago metropolitan area. The McHenry Parks and Recreation Department was actively involved in this planning project. The city was developing a bikeway plan to link existing school, park, and shopping areas. This first bikeway plan was presented to the City Council for review and adoption on May 15, 1991. This plan incorporated access routes to Moraine Hills State Park over the new Bull Valley (Miller Road) Bridge and the proposed regional bikeway along the Chicago & Northwestern Railway. The NIPC State of the Greenway Report was published in 1992. Priority Greenways and trails were listed by county. The proposed prairie trail and the Boone Creek corridor were identified in the McHenry area. In 1992, the City of McHenry began working with the McHenry County Conservation District in an effort to plan a route through the community to complete the central section of the McHenry County Prairie Trail. Assistance was needed from the city in routing the trail around the train station, Main Street business district and the Route 120 crossing. The city assisted in this project by allowing the MCCD to use existing road right of ways, public parks and securing two access easements across private property. Parks and Recreation staff participated in the McHenry County Sub-Regional Bicycle Plan that was completed in 1996. This was the first county wide bicycle plan developed with funding assistance by the Chicago Area Transportation Study (CATS) and the McHenry County Council of Mayors. This plan identified all the existing local plans and made recommendations on future linkages between communities. The City of McHenry has incorporated the adopted bikeway plans in the development review process in new residential and commercial projects. Several new developments in McHenry since the mid 1990 s have installed bike pathways as part of the required public improvements. The McHenry County Prairie Trail link was completed and opened to the public in 1998. This regional trail generated a great deal of excitement in the community and residents were interested in improved access to this trail. The trail completed a section of the Grand Illinois Trail which is a 500 mile trail system that loops through the northern Illinois region, linking many state parks, the Mississippi River, Lake Michigan and many Illinois communities (see Attachment B). In 1996 the McHenry County Highway Department completed the Bull Valley Road (Miller Road) improvements from Route 31 east to River Road. A bike pathway was installed on the south side of this roadway to allow access east of the Fox River to Moraine Hills State Park. This trail was identified as a priority in the McHenry County Sub-Regional Bicycle Plan. A major connector to the Prairie Trail is being developed along Dartmoor Drive. New bike trail facilities have been installed in the Park Ridge Estates, Boone Creek and Legend Lakes neighborhoods. The developer has installed these facilities. Page 5 of 14

Summary of Planning Process for the 2004 Plan Land Use Plan The City of McHenry Comprehensive Land Use Plan is a policy guide, established by the City Council of McHenry in 1999, which provides recommendations for decisions regarding future land use, transportation, public facilities and other issues that are integral in the long-term development of the City. Included in the Comprehensive Plan is a section on Bikeways, which describes unique recreational and environmental assets existing in the City of McHenry or in its immediate vicinity. This includes an extension of the Prairie Trail, which traverses the entire distance of McHenry County and is part of the larger Grand Illinois Trail that is planned to extend from Galena, Illinois in the west to Lake Michigan in the east. In addition, the Comprehensive Plan describes another regional recreational amenity available to citizens of the City of McHenry, which is Moraine Hills State Park. The Plan challenges the City to use this existing framework to establish a long-range bikeway/pedestrian pathway system that capitalizes on these facilities as well as build other connections to future land uses and surrounding communities. Formation of Technical Advisory Group With this goal in mind, the City of McHenry Parks and Recreation Committee, a subcommittee of the McHenry City Council, initiated a comprehensive study for bikeways and pathways in the City of McHenry. A Technical Advisory Group, consisting of members from various departments in the City, including members from the Parks and Recreation Department, Community Development Department, Public Works Department and Administration was formed to study bikeways and pathways and formulate a comprehensive Plan for the development of bike and pathways in the City of McHenry. Determination of Pathways The Technical Advisory Group met on a regular basis to plan a series of pathways throughout the City of McHenry, in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Plan. The pathways were all labeled on a citywide working map. Once the Technical Advisory Group had a rough map completed, the group met with the President of the League of Illinois Bicyclists. The purpose of the meeting was to obtain feedback on the consistency of the pathway system plan with the practices commonly observed by bicyclists. A great deal of information was obtained at this meeting, including other municipal bicycle plans to study and other sources or communities to contact for useful information. There was also information obtained on grant funding sources for the construction of bike and pathway systems. After this meeting, the Technical Advisory Group discussed the comments and did obtain plans from other communities, both in adjoining counties and other areas, including out of state, and the plan was adjusted accordingly. Community Open House The next step in the planning process was to obtain public feedback on the proposed pathway system plan. The actual Plan was set up at the local library, with a brief narrative attached to the Plan, and a comment box, for an approximately two week time period. A lot of positive feedback was gained, however, the Technical Advisory Group wanted to fully exhaust any comments or suggestions that members of the public may have. To that end, an open house was setup at the City of McHenry Municipal Center. Invitations were sent to members of the community at large, members of bicycle foundations and organizations, other governmental bodies, including the McHenry County Conservation District and business owners. A notice was also published in the general circulating newspaper of the City. Community Suggestions Members of the Technical Advisory Group were present to answer questions and listen to suggestions from the public. Approximately 40 people attended the open house, including members of the public as well as many avid bicyclists in McHenry County. Many positive comments and worthwhile suggestions were obtained at the open house. These comments and suggestions were then discussed again by the Technical Advisory Group and incorporated into the Plan. Written Plan and Mapping Once all of the public comments and suggestions were received, the bicycle and Plan Map was computerized by the City s Engineering consultant and the text of the Plan was written. The Plan and Map were then presented to the Parks and Recreation Committee, the Planning & Zoning Commission at a public hearing and the entire City Council for adoption. Page 6 of 14

Intergovernmental Cooperation The City of McHenry has participated in regional planning efforts that have helped develop the existing trails in McHenry. The McHenry County Prairie Trail is part of one of the largest trail systems in Illinois. The trail section in McHenry has been incorporated into the Grand Illinois Trail, which is a 475-mile loop trail between Lake Michigan and the Mississippi River. Locally the city has assisted the McHenry County Conservation District in routing the Prairie Trail through McHenry. This path system is built on a city side street and two city park sites as it circumvents the train station and the Route 120 and Crystal Lake Road intersection. An intergovernmental cooperative agreement was developed between the City of McHenry and the McHenry County Conservation District that addresses access, security, and maintenance issues. Parks and Recreation Department staff has participated in several planning meetings on regional trail development. The City of McHenry Bike and Pathway Plan has been incorporated into these regional plans in anticipation of future connections to other trail systems. Taking the Lead with Other Communities The City of McHenry should take the lead in planning and providing bicycle and pedestrian trails within the community. In order to develop a comprehensive trail system it will be necessary to work with surrounding communities and other governmental agencies. Potential partners in future projects would include the following: Municipalities Village of Bull Valley Village of Johnsburg Village of Lakemoor Village of McCullom Lake Village of Prairie Grove Village of Wonder Lake Road Districts McHenry Township Nunda Township McHenry County Highway Department Illinois Department of Transportation Regional Open Space Districts McHenry County Conservation District Illinois Dept. of Natural Resources Transportation Agencies Chicago Area Transportation Study Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission PACE METRA Advocacy Groups (See Attachment C) League of Illinois Bicyclists McHenry County Bicycle Club Boone Creek Watershed Alliance These partners should be brought into the planning process whenever there is an opportunity to develop a bike path or trail that will benefit more than one community. Page 7 of 14

Intergovernmental Cooperation (cont.) City of McHenry The underlying mission of the planning process is to increase bicycle and pedestrian travel in the region through the development, coordination and implementation of local and regional bicycle/pedestrian plans. This can be accomplished as a cooperative effort in many ways. One of the more successful ways to accomplish this is to piggyback on other projects. It is more effective to include bicycle and pedestrian accommodations into a larger scale transportation project than it is to retrofit. We must seek opportunities to become included in the early planning stages of: Road and Transit Projects Refer to the policies and bikeway network in your bicycle plan to help justify the accommodation of cyclists in local road projects. If a road is being resurfaced, work with the implementation agency to re-stripe it to include bicycle lanes or wide curb lanes. If a bridge is being reconstructed, make sure cyclists and pedestrians will have a way to safely and comfortably get across it. If a train station is being built, make sure pedestrians and cyclists have a way to easily access it. These processes do not necessarily require special money for bicycle and pedestrian accommodations, but they do require working closely with the Illinois Department of Transportation, County Departments of Transportation and local public works departments. Participating in the early design stages of a project is highly recommended. Development Projects Another no-cost implementation strategy is to pass ordinances that require new developments to be designed in accordance with your bicycle and pedestrian plans. For example, ordinances and zoning can mandate including sidewalks, providing bicycle parking, designing streets that discourage speeding and building car parking facilities that minimize pedestrian conflicts at entrance and exit points. Page 8 of 14

Planning Locations of Different Pathways City of McHenry Pathways should be developed and routed in order to link to amenities of the community and surrounding area. The pathways should be developed to the meet the goals and objectives of this plan. Pathways should link parks (to include park amenities such as neighborhood playgrounds, pool, beach, future recreation center, etc.), local elementary and high schools, area libraries and other community amenities such as the hospital, post office, etc. Pathways should link recreational facilities such as the Fox River, McCullom Lake, Moraine Hills State Park and other surrounding recreational destinations Pathways should link the McHenry Riverwalk and local shopping areas as recreational and utilitarian destinations. Pathways should link to regional pathway systems (such as the Prairie Trail) and surrounding communities as a means of recreation and commuting. Design of Path Systems Selection of bicycle pathway types is dependent on many factors, including the ability of the users, specific corridor conditions and facility cost. The descriptions below provide an overview of each pathway type and general design. Share the Road - Signed shared roadways are designated by bike route, directional and informational signs and serve either to provide continuity to other bicycle pathways or designate preferred routes through high-demand corridors. Signing also serves to advise vehicle drivers that bicycles are present. On the Road - Bike lanes are established with appropriate pavement markings and signing along streets in corridors where there are significant bicycle demands and where there are distinct needs that can be served by them. Bike lanes are intended to delineate the right-of-way assigned by bicyclists and motorists and to provide for more predictable movements by each. Another important reason for constructing bike lanes is to better accommodate bicycles where insufficient space exists for comfortable bicycling on existing streets. Off the Road - Generally off road pathways should be used to serve corridors not served by streets and highways and should offer opportunities not provided by the road system. They can provide a recreational opportunity or can serve as direct commute routes. The most common applications are along rivers, creeks, utility right-of-ways or within and between parks. While off road pathways should be designed with bicyclist s safety in mind, other users such as pedestrians, joggers, dog walkers, persons in wheelchairs, skateboarders, in-line skaters and others are also likely to use such pathways. Bike Racks and Other Structures Locations for bike racks, fountains, rest areas, restroom facilities should be determined and should be constructed or installed at major intersections and areas determined as needed (particularly in retail or downtown districts). Page 9 of 14

Education Program Educating the public about bicycle-related laws is important to prevent accidents. These efforts must target child and adult cyclists and motorists. See Attachment D Bicycle Rules of the Road Educating Children A bicycle education program should be designed and instituted in schools beginning at a young age. Police visit schools and give presentations on bicycle safety, including helmet usage. Lessons need continual reinforcement with training continuing through junior high school. Parents are given information about the types of accidents involving young cyclists. Information should also include preventative measures. Educating Adults Adults should be encouraged to view bicycling as a means of transportation more than only recreation and to abide by bicycle rules of the road. Bicycle education programs should include information on accident types, hazard recognition, emergency procedures and helmet usage. Pamphlets should be developed on helmet usage and effective cycling skills. Bicycle registration information should be included to help reduce theft and increase recovery rates of stolen bicycles. Educating Motorists Motorists often do not understand the rights of bicyclists on the road. Education should begin at the youngest driving age and continue through adulthood. The School District should be encouraged to include bicycle-related education in high school driver s education programs. The State of Illinois, through advocacy efforts, should be encourage to include bicycle safety questions on state driver s license examinations. The City should work with bicycle organizations to promote a pro-bicycling agenda to state legislators. Pamphlets and/or articles in the City newsletter, Parks & Recreation brochures and other informational brochures should include information on bicycle and motorist safety. Enforcement Bicycles are generally considered vehicles with the same responsibilities and rights of motorized vehicles. In cooperation with the City Police Department and bicycle support groups or patrol groups, city and state bicycle rules and regulations should be enforced. Education to children, adults and motorists would help to eliminate accidents and violations Ordinances should be established (if not already) regarding safe location to operate, child seats, alcohol use, parking, obedience to traffic devices and signs, bicycle registration, and other related issues. Officers and staff should be trained of the bicycle rules of the road and treat bicyclists as motorists and to make motorists and bicyclists aware of one another and any violation in regards to the other. Page 10 of 14

Implementation Rating System for Pathway Priorities Staff will determine which trails would be considered highest priorities for development within the City of McHenry. These sites should be chosen based on their current and expected usage, visibility and high linkage capabilities. To determine the highest priority, each trail should be evaluated in regards to: a) Estimated construction cost b) Linkage to community amenities (schools, parks, downtown, retail, etc.) c) Current and expected usage by bicyclists, walkers or other users d) Estimated time frame for development. e) Each condition should be evaluated on a scale of 1 to 3: 1 = best situation, 2 = moderate situation and 3 = poor situation. After each trail is tested by all four criteria, trail development can be prioritized. See attached initial priority list for local trails (see Attachment E). Engineering While the City of McHenry bicycle and pathway system plan suggests locations for bike and pathways throughout the City, including on-the-road, off-the-road and share-the-road, there must be the understanding that these pathways are properly engineered and constructed to adhere to proper design standards to ensure the safety of everyone involved. As part of the process for implementation of the City of McHenry s bike and pathway system plan, the City of McHenry will seek an engineering consultant that specializes in the construction of bike and pathways on municipal roadways. Engineering standards must comply with the striping, signage and other design regulations developed by the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Careful attention shall be given the following design implementation issues when planning the design and construction of bicycle and pedestrian pathways in the City of McHenry: Traffic Signals Traffic signals must be equipped with detection systems to detect bicyclists at the intersection. Existing traffic signals may require fine-tuning for this level of detection. When a bicyclist or pedestrian crosses a street or highway, particularly a high-volume roadway, there needs to be assurance that pedestrian and bicycling signaling is functioning properly. Sight Distances Sight distance is the distance required for a bicyclist to see and react quickly to an unexpected situation. Much of this has to do with the ability of the cyclist, however, minimum required sight distances need to follow in accordance with AASHTO guidelines and recommendations. Pavement Structure Minimum required pavement widths are those widths necessary to construct a properly functioning bike or pedestrian pathway, whether the pathway is on-the-road or off-the-road. The City of McHenry shall adhere to the AASHTO design guidelines for pavement structure and design. Grade Bicycle and pedestrian pathways must be designed to a certain pavement grade standard, specifically, the lower the grade the better. Ideally, all grades shall be kept under five percent. Proper horizontal pitch on bike and pedestrian pathways should be followed to ensure proper and efficient drainage. Capital Improvement Program for Pathways Each year of the City s Five-Year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) should include the bicycle and pathway in both new trails and maintenance of existing trails. Grants should be actively sought also. The priority segments of the trail system will be included in the CIP and will be funded through City revenue and non city revenue including grants. Page 11 of 14

Implementation (cont.) The maintenance of the bike pathways will be a cooperative effort between the Parks and Recreation Department and the Public Works Department with the Public Works Department in the lead. A per mile construction and maintenance cost will be developed prior to the 2005-06 budget for budgeting. Funding and Grant Opportunities Generally, bikeway funding comes from either State of Illinois or Federal government sources. These government entities recognize the need to establish programs to assist local governments and public agencies to fund diverse transportation projects. This includes pedestrian and bicycle components. The most common funding sources of bikeway and pedestrian funding can be divided into two groups: major programs and minor programs. The level of funding assistance, sponsor requirements and grant administration vary greatly among the respective programs. Basic information for each funding program is attached. Major Programs - The major funding programs listed below are the most reliable sources of funding assistance. They typically apply to most types of bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Bike Path Grant Program Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program CMAQ (CATS) Grant/Program comparison furnished by the Illinois Parks and Recreation Magazine (see Attachment F) Minor Programs - The following minor funding programs are the good sources of funding, but are typically used only when certain types of conditions or an environment exists, such as a rail crossing or a natural area. They should be reviewed to determine if they are applicable to any proposed improvement program. Recreational Trails Program (IDOT through IDNR) Open Lands Trust (IDNR) Grade Crossing Improvement (ICC) Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (IDNR) Access to Transit Program (IDOT) Operation Green Light Program (IDOT) Hazard Elimination Program (IDOT) General Assembly Member Initiatives (sometimes included as Illinois FIRST projects) Illinois Tomorrow corridor Planning Grant Program (IDOT) Surface Transportation Program-Urban Program (STP-U) Page 12 of 14

Conclusion The City of McHenry has been involved in the planning process for the development of a Community Bicycle and Pathway System for over fifteen years. In the last five years, developers and the McHenry County Highway Department in McHenry have installed several new bike path trails. These new paths provide improved access to the McHenry County Prairie Trail and a linkage to Moraine Hills State Park. The bike path and trail system that we envisioned many years ago is starting to be developed. We should begin to focus on programs to increase its use and build community support for this valuable asset in McHenry. The programs recommended in the bicycle and pathway plan will increase the number of bicyclists and pedestrians and improve the safety and convenience of bicycles and walking as a legitimate means of transportation. Beyond travel, many believe the health and environmental benefits of cycling and walking justify the future expenditures in the development of this community wide system. We should continue to develop a comprehensive bicycle and pathway system by implementing the following: Begin a marketing and education program on the existence of the bicycle and pathway system. Establish rules and regulations for use of city bike paths and trails. Properly identify paths with approved directional and traffic control signs. Continue to work with new developments to design and install bicycle and multi use paths according to the approved plan. Prioritize the trails listed in the plan and begin to look for funding sources. Coordinate efforts with surrounding communities to link bicycle and multi use paths. Develop partnerships with other taxing districts and open space organizations to plan and preserve future paths and greenway coordinators. Begin to accommodate bicycles in existing roadways that have a high potential for trip destinations. Work with local and regional transportation agencies to incorporate our approved plan into any upcoming improvements or new facilities. Prepare a capital development program for trail and path improvements to be included in the city CIP Program. Update and revise bicycle and pathway system plan every five years. Page 13 of 14

References Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, Kane County, Illinois, December 2002 Bicycle Transportation Institute, website Comprehensive Plan and Development Policies, City of McHenry, 1999 Grand Illinois Trail, Openlands Project Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO), 1999 Illinois Bicycle Rules of the Road, Secretary of the State s Office, State of Illinois, March 2003 McHenry County Subregional Bicycle Plan, Chicago Area Transportation Study and the McHenry County Council of Mayors, June 1996 Northeastern Illinois Regional Greenways and Trails Plan, NIPC/Openlands Project, 1997 Schaumburg Bikeways Plan, Village of Schaumburg, April 1999 Page 14 of 14