HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 01/04/2022 - STAFF REPORT: PLATINUM BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITYPlatinum Bicycle Friendly Community Redesignation1-4-22Cortney GearyActive Modes ManagerSTAFF INFORMATION REPORT
2BackgroundThe Bicycle Friendly Community program, developed and administered by the League of American Bicyclist, provides a roadmap to improving conditions for bicycling and guidance to help make a community's vision for a better, bikeable community a reality. • Fort Collins is 1 of 5 Platinum communities in the nation• First designated Platinum in 2013• The City of Fort Collins is also a Platinum Bicycle Friendly Business• Diamond is the highest level. No US community has achieved Diamond to date.
Strategic Alignment3• Implementation of 15-minute community concept• Improved air qualityPrinciple T 6: Support bicycling as a safe, easy and convenient travel option for all ages and abilities by building a connected network of facilities.Strategic PlanCity Council PrioritiesCity PlanTransportation & Mobility • 6.1 Improve Safety for people using all modes of travel• 6.3 Ensure equitable access to and expansion of all sustainable modes of travel
4Report CardKEY OUTCOMESDiamond Fort CollinsRIDERSHIPPercentage of commuters who bike20% 5.39%SAFETY MEASURESCrashes per 10k bicycle commuters50 247SAFETY MEASURESFatalities per 10k bicycle commuters0.0 0.82
5Report Card• Publish a report on Fort Collins’ progress achieving 2020 goals in the 2014 Bicycle Plan•Lower speed limits on residential streets to 20 mph•Improve land development and affordable housing policies to ensure access by bike for residents at all income levels• Continue to prioritize equity and inclusion in bicycle planning and engagement• Continue to fill gaps in the low-stress bike network• Adopt a goal to eliminate all traffic fatalities and serious injuries within a specified time frame as part of Vision Zero• Increase Streets Department’s funding and capacity needed to sweep and remove snow from bike lanes to facilitate implementation of protected bike lanes.•Evaluate new bicycle infrastructure more consistently and report on results of City’s bicycle count program annually.
6Next Steps• Update and consolidate the 2011 Pedestrian Plan and 2014 Bicycle Plan• + shared micro-mobility and Vision Zero• Lay groundwork for achieving priority bicycle and pedestrian improvements including:• Diamond status (Bicycle Friendly Communities) • Gold status (Walk Friendly Communities)• Scheduled for 2/8 Council Work Session• Anticipated for adoption by Council August 2022Active Modes Plan
For Questions or Comments, Please Contact:THANK YOU!Cortney Gearycgeary@fcgov.com