Favorable factors for bicycling and walking investments & plan implemtation Road Map for Success
Learning Objectives Identify opportunities for funding and support of bicycle and pedestrian projects Explore the meaning of institutionalizing bicycle and pedestrian planning
Outline Implementation through institutionalization 17 ways to support bicycling and pedestrian plan implementation Modifying Planning and Design Documents and Regulations Finding Sustainable Funding Building Communication, Collaboration, and Support
Introduction Perception of a lack of funding can be one of the biggest barriers keeping communities from investing in bicycle and pedestrian programs Funding and support for bicycle and pedestrian projects can come from many different sources some are obvious, others are not
Institutionalization Bicyclist and pedestrian needs are part of the agency's mission and corporate culture Entire organization/agency focuses on reducing crashes involving bicyclists and pedestrians Pedestrian and bicycle considerations are automatically included in all plans, policies and projects
Ways to Fund & Implement Bicycle & Pedestrian Programs Modifying Planning and Design Documents and Regulations Finding Sustainable Funding Building Communication, Collaboration, and Support
Modifying Planning and Design Documents and Regulations Policy Documents Set the tone of the agency or organization Include mission statements that indicate the organization s priorities Follow the policy!
Modifying Planning and Design Documents and Regulations Planning Documents Provide an opportunity for purposefully including bicycle and pedestrian needs into the planning process Integrate pedestrian considerations into planning documents Source: DDOT Action Agenda
Modifying Planning and Design Documents and Regulations Regional and Statewide Trails Plans Think big and have a long term goal Trails as fundraising TAP Match Easement/land donations Connectivity: regional and local Economic impacts Property values Jobs Tourism 140 miles of Utility ROW for trails $1.5 million for implementation Legislation limiting CenterPoint liability
Modifying Planning and Design Documents and Regulations Design Guidelines and Standards Universal design Specifications for: multimodal roadways sidewalk design intersections crossings
Modifying Planning and Design Documents and Regulations Zoning Codes and Land Use Regulations Builds in bike & ped Residential & Commercial Redevelopment zones Include amenities
Modifying Planning and Design Documents and Regulations Maintenance Starts with good design Prioritize location & frequency Paint is your friend
Training Training and Education Build awareness Introduce new ideas and reinforce good design Expand the toolbox Public and private sector professionals Advocates and Citizens Trainings in all 14 NCDOT Divisions state/local/non-profit/consultants
Training Watch for Me NC Media campaign Crash statistics Police training
Finding Sustainable Funding Use Data Ped/Bike count data Safety evaluation and crash statistics Modal access surveys Before and after evaluation
Finding Sustainable Funding Use Data Coast to Coast Connector 275 miles $120 million in annual economic benefit 65% (visitors) 75% residents say outdoor recreation very important Trail Towns Program (Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal trails) 800,000 Trips per year $40 million in tourist spending $7.5 million in wages
Finding Sustainable Funding Routine Accommodation Incorporate bicycle/pedestrian needs in every transportation project
Finding Sustainable Funding Combined Projects Bundle smaller projects with larger ones (e.g. Omnibus Sidewalk Projects) Have projects ready to go Have match ready
Finding Sustainable Funding Special Districts Pedestrian/Bicycle Benefit Zones Business Improvement Districts Tax Increment Financing Impact Fees Examples Salisbury, NC Pedestrian Benefit Zones Atlanta Beltline TIF - $1.4 billion to date
Building Communication, Collaboration & Support Boards and Commissions Provide policy direction and recommendations to state and local government
Building Communication, Collaboration & Support Advocacy Groups Raise awareness Change attitudes Ensure accountability 25 2 2 2
Building Communication, Collaboration & Support Interagency Coordination Establish cooperative relationships Regional funding priorities Multiple jurisdictions/ agencies
Building Communication, Collaboration & Support Partnerships Identify mutual interests Pool resources Build coalitions Cheverly, MD SRTS Town of Cheverly Prince Georges County Safe Routes National Partnership Alliance for Healthy Schools Kaiser Family Foundation Maryland SHA
Building Communication, Collaboration & Support Recognition for Good Work Show support for bicycle/pedestrian champions Create new partners and allies Surprise someone