HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOUNCIL - AGENDA ITEM - 04/08/2014 - 2014 BICYCLE MASTER PLANDATE:
STAFF:
April 8, 2014
Tessa Greegor, FCBikes Program Manager
Paul Sizemore, FC Moves Program Manager
WORK SESSION ITEM
City Council
SUBJECT FOR DISCUSSION
2014 Bicycle Master Plan.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The purpose of this work session is to update City Council on the status of the 2014 Bicycle Master Plan. Staff
invites feedback and direction on the Plan vision and goals, bicycle network analysis and proposed design
strategies, safety initiatives, and next steps in the planning process.
GENERAL DIRECTION SOUGHT AND SPECIFIC QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED
1. What questions or feedback does Council have on the proposed vision, goals and Plan elements?
2. What questions or feedback does Council have on the proposed bicycle network analysis approach and
proposed approaches to bikeway design?
3. What suggestions does Council have for promoting a culture of respect and safety among all transportation
system users?
BACKGROUND / DISCUSSION
The 2014 Bicycle Master Plan is an implementation item stemming from the City of Fort Collins Transportation
Master Plan and City Plan. The planning effort is focused on developing:
A community-driven vision for bicycling in Fort Collins
A State of Bicycling in Fort Collins existing conditions report
A bicycle network level of stress/comfort analysis
High priority areas where bicycle investments are recommended
An updated proposed bikeway network and wayfinding system recommendations
Bicycle infrastructure design guidelines
Policy and programmatic recommendations, including education, enforcement, encouragement and
evaluation priorities
An implementation, funding and phasing plan
A Bike Share Feasibility Analysis and Business Plan.
Background
Building on the City’s recent designation as a Platinum-level Bicycle Friendly Community, the 2014 Bicycle Master
Plan will develop a ten year vision and a comprehensive set of recommendations for improving the safety and
accessibility of bicycling for people of all ages and abilities, across the community. The 2014 Bicycle Master Plan
is an update to the City’s 2008 Bike Plan (five year plan) and 2011 Bicycle Safety Education Plan (three year
plan). Previous planning efforts, such as the Transportation Master Plan and City Plan (2011) called for an update
to the City’s Bike Plan, while also recommending an evaluation of the City’s bicycle lane and wayfinding system, a
key task of this project.
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Plan purpose and need
The number of people choosing to bicycle as a healthy, sustainable, and affordable means of transportation is
increasing every year. The growing percentage of people bicycling in Fort Collins demonstrates the need for
ongoing planning, program, and project implementation to ensure a safe environment for all transportation system
users. With evolving best practices for bikeway infrastructure design, programming and policy, the City’s 2014
Bicycle Master Plan provides the opportunity to develop strategies that reflect best practices for creating a safe
and inviting environment for cycling, while supporting the growing demand for bicycling in Fort Collins.
Plan elements
The following plan elements will be incorporated into a comprehensive bicycle master plan for the City:
Vision, goals, objectives and policy framework
State of Bicycling in Fort Collins existing conditions report: a summary of existing data and conditions,
programs and policies for bicycling, and results from an evaluation of the City’s roadway and bikeway
system to determine the level of comfort and perceived safety for bicyclists across the network.
Public outreach and engagement report: a summary of the outreach methods and findings, including an
online survey, WikiMap, community bike audits, open houses, stakeholder workshops, and targeted
outreach events.
Proposed bicycle network and supporting facilities plan: based on existing conditions data, public and
stakeholder input, and an extensive GIS analysis, Staff will propose an updated bikeway network,
including a refined list of physical improvements to corridors and intersections. The goal is to ensure a
seamless and interconnected bikeway network. Bicycle infrastructure design guidelines and a protocol for
implementing a bicycle wayfinding system will be included.
Policy and programmatic recommendations: this will include recommendations related to enforcement,
education, encouragement and evaluation, designed to promote a culture of respect, responsibility and
awareness among transportation system users, and to bring Fort Collins to a Diamond-level Bicycle
Friendly Community.
Implementation, funding and phasing plan: the Plan will include an implementation, funding, and phasing
plan with planning-level cost estimates for the recommended facilities, projects and programs, and a
detailed phasing plan based in three, five, and ten year increments. The implementation plan will also
address future maintenance needs for the system, as well as recommendations for performance
measures related to bicycling. The prioritization methodology will be GIS-based and will incorporate
elements of the Triple Bottom Line framework.
Bike Share Feasibility Analysis and Business Plan: A separate but integrated element of the 2014 Bicycle
Master Plan is a Bike Share Feasibility Analysis and Business Plan. This section will be completed in late
April 2014 and will include a demand and cost analysis, and implementation plan for launching a system
of self-checkout stations for public bikes in Fort Collins, an expansion of the Fort Collins Bike Library.
Timeline and phasing
The project was initiated in October 2013 and is led by FC Bikes staff, with support from a multi-departmental
Project Management Team and Technical Advisory Committee. A final draft plan is anticipated in September
2014. The following summarizes the key phases for the Bicycle Master Plan process:
Phase 1: Initial Public Outreach (October-December 2013): Initial public outreach was conducted by FC
Bikes to collect general input about bicycling in Fort Collins. Tools to collect input during this period
included an online survey, four community bicycle audits, stakeholder presentations and a community
issues forum.
Phase 2: Information Gathering (January-March 2014): In December 2013, Toole Design Group was
hired to assist with the development of the Bicycle Master Plan. Phase 2 focused on collecting existing
conditions data, public open houses, stakeholder presentations and interviews, and collecting input via an
online WikiMap.
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Phase 3: Development of Recommendations (March-May 2014): This phase will include additional
targeted outreach, analysis of public input and existing conditions data, and initial development of
recommendations. The Bike Share Feasibility Analysis and Business Plan will also be completed during
this phase, with key elements incorporated into the final plan document.
Phase 4: Plan Development and Completion (June-December 2014): The draft and final draft plan will be
developed during Phase 4, with additional public outreach scheduled for June and July.
Existing conditions
An Existing Conditions Report (State of Bicycling in Fort Collins) is in progress and is anticipated to be completed
in April 2014. The following summarizes some of the information collected to date:
Bicycle Mode Share/Ridership: According to the 2012 American Community Survey data (1-year estimate), 7.9%
of adults (5.9% Female, 9.8% Male) in Fort Collins commute primarily by bicycle, up from 6.6% in 2011. Census
data indicates that the share of bicycle commuters has increased from 4.4% in 2000 to 7.9% in 2012.
Bicycle Collision Data: The number of reported bicycle-vehicle collisions ranged from 102 to 180 per year, using
data collected from 2000 to 2013. In 2012, 180 collisions were reported, trending down to 178 in 2013. High
bicycle crash locations include the following:
City Park and Elizabeth
College and Drake
Shields and Drake
Shields and Elizabeth
College and Laurel
Shields and Lake
Shields and Stuart.
Existing Network: The total bicycle network mileage in Fort Collins is approximately 275 miles - 168 miles of on-
street bicycle lanes, 35 miles of paved trails, 50 miles of natural surface trails, and 25 miles of designated bike
routes. In addition, the City has installed one bicycle box at Shields and Plum and buffered bicycle lanes on East
Prospect Road. Approximately 38% of the City’s road network includes bicycle facilities, and 85% of the City’s
arterial network.
Network Analysis (low-stress bicycling concept): Best practices for bicycle infrastructure design have evolved in
the United States, reflecting successful lessons from around the world and a better understanding of the type of
bicycle infrastructure needed to increase the level of comfort experienced by bicyclists. The low-stress bicycling
concept is premised on the experience of the Dutch who have focused on building a connected bicycle network
that minimizes bicyclist interaction with motorized traffic. Their approach targets mainstream adult bicyclists by
providing the following types of facilities:
Shared lanes on low-volume, low-speed, local streets (sometimes requires traffic calming)
Bicycle lanes on moderate volume and moderate speed streets
Protected bike lanes (cycle tracks) on high-volume or high-speed streets
Comfortable intersection crossings which minimize bicyclist stress and clarify right-of-way
To assess the City’s bicycle network in terms of low-stress bicycling, Staff utilized a Level of Traffic Stress (LTS)
model, developed by the Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University. This methodology
measures level of traffic stress (bicycle comfort) based on key factors including posted speed, number of travel
lanes, bicycle lane width and intersection crossings. Staff proposes to use the results from this analysis in
combination with public input and results from a GIS-based demand, equity and safety analysis, to determine the
proposed bicycle network and corresponding infrastructure recommendations. For the purposes of this Plan, the
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application of the LTS model is intended as a planning tool to help develop a connected low-stress bicycle
network that serves all of Fort Collins. Attachment 1 outlines the analysis methodology and basis for this
approach.
2008 Bike Plan and 2011 Bicycle Safety Education Plan Implementation: A majority of the recommendations
outlined in the 2008 Bike Plan and 2011 Bicycle Safety Education Plan have been implemented or are in the
process of being implemented. A comprehensive review of the implementation of existing plans is in progress
and will be summarized the State of Bicycling Report. Attachment 2 provides a status summary of the
recommendations from the 2011 Bicycle Safety Education Plan and other 2014 safety education initiatives.
Community engagement to date (Attachment 3 summarizes the initial public engagement)
FC Rides! Community Bike Audits: Four community bike audits were conducted by FC Bikes in four
different sectors of the city. More than 50 community members participated in the bike audits, providing
input about bicycling conditions and desired improvements. Draft notes from this outreach are
documented in Attachment 4 and will be incorporated as public feedback in the plan.
Online Survey: An online survey was conducted in Quarter 4 of 2013, receiving 1,004 responses. Survey
results are currently being analyzed.
Technical Advisory Committee and Stakeholder Visioning Workshop: A Technical Advisory Committee
(TAC) was established to provide guidance over the course of this planning process. The first TAC
meeting was held in January in combination with a Stakeholder Visioning Workshop. Together, 35 people
participated, helping to shape the Plan vision and goals.
Public Open Houses (February 20 and March 12): Staff provided information about the Bicycle Master
Plan at the February 20 Citywide Planning Projects Open House (144 attendees) and on March 12
hosted a Bicycle Master Plan Open House at the Lincoln Center (236 attendees). Input from the March 12
Open House is being processed.
WikiMap: An online interactive mapping tool was hosted on the City’s webpage and used to collect
feedback about preferred bicycle routes, barriers to bicycling, recommendations for bike parking and bike
share stations. The WikiMap was available for public feedback from February 4 through March 21 and
received over 1,100 comments.
In addition, staff has presented to the Transportation Board, Bicycle Advisory Committee, Planning and Zoning
Board (April 4) and various stakeholder groups.
Triple Bottom Line analysis
Staff completed an initial Triple Bottom Line (TBL) analysis of the Bike Plan on February 28, 2014. Staff from FC
Bikes, FC Moves, Streets, Engineering, Traffic Operations and Social Sustainability participated in the analysis.
When asked about bicycling in Fort Collins, Staff identified more strengths and opportunities than weaknesses
and threats. Strengths and opportunities included the strong bike culture in the City and the environmental and
economic benefits of bicycling instead of driving. Weaknesses and threats included perceived and real safety
concerns and their consequences, the trade-offs between vehicular and bicyclist mobility, and the cost of
enhanced bicycle infrastructure. The full TBL map is provided as Attachment 5. Staff will conduct another TBL
exercise when draft recommendations are developed for the Plan.
Plan Vision and Goals
The following vision statement and goals were developed through the stakeholder visioning workshop and refined
by staff. Participants at the March 12 Open House were asked to vote on their top three goals; the results of this
exercise are ranked below based on the voting that occurred at the March 12 Open House. Attachment 6
provides a summary of the vision and goal setting process and outcomes.
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Vision:
The Bicycle Master Plan envisions Fort Collins as a world-class city for bicycling. It is a city where
people of all ages and abilities have access to a comfortable, safe, and connected network of
bicycle facilities, and where bicycling is an integral part of daily life and the local cultural
experience.
Goals (numbers indicate votes received at the March 12 Open House):
Connectivity (98) Complete a connected network of low-stress bicycle facilities, linking to the regional
bicycle network, and providing seamless connections to public transit, key destinations and all city
neighborhoods.
Safety (68) Improve safety for all modes of transportation by implementing appropriate, well-designed
bicycle facilities, education and enforcement programs.
Ridership (31) Increase the amount of bicycling in Fort Collins for all trip purposes by creating a
welcoming cycling environment for people of all bicycling levels.
Community (18) Foster a strong bicycle community identity while advancing a culture of respect and
responsibility for all transportation system users.
Equity (18) Provide equal access to bicycling for all members of the Fort Collins community through the
implementation of inclusive programming and outreach, and bicycle network development and
infrastructure design.
Comfort (17) Increase the level of comfort experienced by people when bicycling in Fort Collins by
building low-stress bicycle facilities and implementing programs to build confidence among riders.
Health (17) Increase access to bicycling as essential to a physically active and environmentally healthy
community.
Initial prioritization results (March 12 Open House):
Feedback from the open house is currently being analyzed; however, the results from a prioritization exercise are
summarized below:
Tell Us Your Priorities! We want the 2014 Bicycle Master Plan to reflect what you think can make Fort Collins a
world-class bicycling city. Think about everything you’ve read throughout the room and vote for what kinds of
infrastructure and programs you believe will make the biggest impact.
The priorities as ranked at the Public Open House are:
1. Protected Bike Lanes (222)
2. Improving Existing Bike Lanes (197)
3. Improving Intersections (160)
4. Education Programs (119)
5. Enforcement Programs (70)
6. Encouragement Programs (49)
7. Neighborhood Greenways (47).
Full open house feedback will be presented in the State of Bicycling in Fort Collins report and will inform Plan
recommendations for infrastructure, policies, and programs.
Safety
Safety for all modes of transportation is a principal component of this plan and will be central to the
recommendations Staff develops from this process. Staff is working closely with the Fort Collins Police
Department, Traffic Operations, and other key stakeholders to develop a comprehensive set of recommendations
to improve safety for all through a data-driven approach. Recommendations will reflect engineering solutions in
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addition to education and enforcement strategies focused on promoting a culture of responsibility, respect and
awareness for all transportation system users.
Proposed approaches to bikeway design
In addition to conventional bike lanes, shared-lane markings, and trails, the following types of bicycle facilities are
being explored through this process as potential design recommendations for streets and intersections
(Attachment 7 provides additional information regarding these concepts):
Neighborhood greenways (bicycle boulevards)
Bicycle wayfinding
Protected bike lanes (also termed cycle tracks or separated bike lanes)
Two-stage turn boxes
Painted bike lanes (green)
Bicycle lane or shared lane markings through intersections
Dedicated bicycle signals
Priority shared lanes (bikes may use full lane)
Greater merging clarity for motorists across bike lanes.
Bike Share Feasibility Analysis and Business Plan
The Bike Share Feasibility Analysis and Business Plan is a roadmap for expanding the Bike Library through self-
checkout stations of public bikes around town for residents and visitors to use for short trips. Making bikes more
readily available to the greater community will encourage cycling. It will also support the larger public transit
system (e.g., MAX) by providing first mile and last mile connectivity and will allow users to complete their trips
without having to bring their bikes on board. More than 30 cities in North America have launched or are in the
process of launching public bike share systems that have resulted in communitywide health and environmental
benefits.
2014 is an important transition year for the Bike Library. It is transitioning from Old Town Square to the Downtown
Transit Center and will operate from April through December with expanded hours compared to previous
seasons.
The Bike Share Feasibility Analysis and Business Plan is laying out options for possible expansion of the Bike
Library with self-checkout stations as early as Spring 2015. The Plan will include analyses of demand/feasibility
and costs, as well as initial system planning, a proposed business model and steps for implementation:
Bike Share systems are typically implemented in phases. Based on estimated demand for bike share
trips, it is proposed that Phase 1 of the program focus on downtown and CSU areas with future phases
expanding further south particularly along MAX.
The business model currently being considered proposes City-ownership and management of the
system, with the operations contracted to a third party (e.g., non-profit or private firm). This is similar to
the structure of the existing Bike Library.
Bike share systems include both capital and operations & maintenance (O&M) expenses. Staff expects to
submit a BFO offer for partial funding of capital costs; the remaining capital costs could come from grants,
and O&M costs are largely covered through sponsorships.
The Bike Share Feasibility Analysis and Business Plan is expected to be complete April 2014 and key elements
will be incorporated into the Bicycle Master Plan.
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Next Steps in the Planning Process
Phase 3 (March-May 2014):
Synthesize public input received to date and existing conditions data
Initial development of recommendations
Targeted outreach (events planned in partnership with VidaSana and Safe Routes to School)
Presentations to Boards and Commissions
Completion of Bike Share Feasibility Analysis and Business Plan
Phase 4 (June-December 2014)
Development of Draft Plan
Public outreach and Plan feedback (Public Engagement Plan included as Attachment 8)
Council Work Session #2, August 26
Development of Final Draft Plan
Proposed Council adoption
ATTACHMENTS
1. Bicycle Level of Stress Analysis Method (PDF)
2. 2011 BSEP Recommendations Status (PDF)
3. Initial Public Engagement Summary (PDF)
4. FCRides Community Bike Audits Summary (PDF)
5. Triple Bottom Line Analysis (PDF)
6. Bike Plan Vision and Goals Summary (PDF)
7. Bikeway DesignTreatments (PDF)
8. Bike Plan Public Engagement Plan (PDF)
9. Powerpoint Presentation (PDF)
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MEMORANDUM
Date: March 20, 2014
To: FC Bikes
Organization: City of Fort Collins, FC Bikes/FC Moves
From: Fort Collins Bike Plan Project Team
Project: 2014 Fort Collins Bicycle Master Plan
Re: Existing Roadway and Bikeway Network Stress (Level
of Comfort) Assessment Approach
This memorandum describes the bicycle level of traffic stress (level of comfort) assessment
methodology applied to analyze the City of Fort Collins existing bicycle facility and roadway network as a
component of the City’s Bicycle Master Plan in development.
Overview
- Purpose: implement a planning tool to analyze the City’s bicycle facility and roadway network
from the perspective of bicyclist comfort to help (1) identify a low-traffic stress, connected
bicycle network, and (2) determine the location and design of future bicycle infrastructure
investments to achieve a consistent user experience for existing and potential bicyclists.
- Process: considered two approaches to measure bicycle level of stress/comfort along roadways
and at intersections: (Model 1) U.S. Bicycle Level of Service model and (Model 2) Mineta
Transportation Institute Bicycle Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) model.
- Application: Model 2 (Mineta LTS) is proposed as a more accurate representation of the level of
bicycle comfort as perceived by the “interested but concerned” population, a target audience of
this Plan. This model measures bicycle comfort on a 1 (best) - 4 (worst) scale considering factors
such as traffic speeds, number of travel lanes, bicycle lane width and intersection crossings. This
model is very sensitive to traffic speeds and volumes. For example, where traffic speeds equal or
exceed 35 mph, the resulting LTS score is a 3 or 4 even with the presence of a bicycle lane. To
improve bicyclist comfort for this example, potential measures may include installation of a
buffered bicycle lane, a protected bicycle lane, an off street path, or a reduced speed limit.
- Next Steps: Results from this analysis will be used in combination with public input and results
from a GIS-based demand, equity and safety analysis to determine the proposed bicycle
network and corresponding infrastructure recommendations. For the purposes of this Plan, the
ATTACHMENT 1
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application of this model is intended as a planning tool to help develop a connected low-stress
bicycle network (LTS 1 and 2) that serves all of Fort Collins; the results of the analysis are not
intended to indicate that all streets with an LTS 3 or 4 need improvements.
Background
The planning process for the Fort Collins future bicycle network is considering the needs, skills, and
desires of a range of bicyclists. Generally, bicycle planning professionals accept that there is a large
percentage of the American population that is interested in cycling for transportation purposes but do
not currently cycle for a variety of reasons. People typically have positive memories of bicycling in their
youth and associate bicycling with expanded personal freedom and adventure. But as they have grown
older, most have come to associate bicycling as a recreational activity that is safest on trails as riding on
the street network is perceived to be unsafe and unappealing.
Research focused on bicycle transportation has historically been very limited, as has the collection of
data regarding the use and safety of roadway treatments designed to improve bicycling such as bike
lanes. Over the last 5-15 years, an increasing focus has been placed on understanding the desires and
needs of bicyclists. Research identifying reasons people choose other modes of transportation over
bicycling consistently find people cite weather, topography, trip distance, support facilities (showers,
bike parking), and perceived risk as primary discouragements to bicycling. Of these issues, perceived risk
is the most critical and challenging barrier to overcome to increase rates of bicycling for transportation
purposes.
A number of research studies have shown a bicyclist’s perception of their personal safety riding on a
roadway is greatly influenced by their proximity to and interaction with motorized traffic. At low-
volumes and speeds of traffic, many people feel safe and comfortable sharing the roadway with traffic.
As traffic speed and volume increase, their perception of safety degrades significantly resulting in a
feeling of increased stress and discomfort on the roadway.
The degree to which people experience this stress is likely to vary by bicycling experience, health, age,
and trip purpose (commuting vs. recreational family ride). A seminal 2012 survey in Portland, OR
questioned residents about their level of comfort riding on various street types with and without bicycle
facilities.1 Respondents were then sorted into four categories based upon their stated comfort level
riding on various street types with their concern about being hit by a motor vehicle. The results are
summarized in the following graphic:
1 Dill, J. and N. McNeil. (2013, January) “Four Types of Cyclists? Examining a Typology to Better Understand
Bicycling Behavior and Potential.” Paper presented at the Annual Meeting of the Transportation Research Board.
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Figure 1 - Survey response results from Dill study relating fear of being hit by motorist to bicyclist classification shows a
strong correlation between bicyclist self-classification and their stated safety concerns operating in close proximity to traffic.
The following table explains the bicyclist typology used in the Portland survey to segment the population
through their stated interest in using bicycling as a form of transportation and their stated tolerance for
traffic stress:
Bicyclist Typology Interest in Bicycling for Transportation and Tolerance for
Traffic Stress
Percent of
Population
No Way, No How Not interested in riding for transportation. 31%
Interested but Concerned Little tolerance for traffic stress with major concerns for
safety. Prefer separation from traffic on arterials with
protected bike lanes, trails, & bike lanes.
56%
Enthused and Confident Some tolerance for traffic stress. Confident riders who
prefer separation on arterials with protected bike lanes,
trails, or bike lanes.
9%
Strong & Fearless High tolerance for traffic stress. Experienced riders who
are comfortable sharing lanes on higher speed and volume
arterials. These riders are less interested in protected bike
lanes and trails than the general population.
4%
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Low-stress Bicycling Concept
The low-stress bicycling concept is premised on the experience of the Dutch who have focused on
building a connected bicycle network that minimize bicyclist interaction with motorized traffic. Their
approach targets mainstream adult bicyclists as a design user (the equivalent United States, Interested
but Concerned population) by providing the following types of facilities:
• Shared lanes on low-volume, low-speed, local streets (sometimes requires traffic calming)
• Bicycle lanes on moderate volume & moderate speed streets
• Protected bike lanes (cycle tracks) on high-volume or high-speed streets
• Comfortable intersection crossings which minimize bicyclist stress and clarify right-of-way
This low-stress approach results in approximately 80% of the Dutch population riding at least once per
week and normal bicycle commute mode shares ranging from 25 – 50% in larger cities. For bicycling to
be an appealing transportation choice for the Interested but Concerned population, there must be an
interconnected system of low-stress bikeways on streets and trails to get people from point A to point B
without significant additional mileage or delay.
Planners in the United States have typically used a model which measures a bicyclist’s comfort operating
on roadways known as Bicycle Level of Service (BLOS).
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It is incorporated into the Highway Capacity
Manual (HCM)3 which is a widely respected tool for evaluating roadway operating conditions for all
modes of travel. Bicycle Level of Service scores range from “A” (a street very comfortable for bikes) to
“F” (a street very uncomfortable to ride). The scores are calculated as an average score calculated from
the following attributes: posted speeds, traffic volume, parking, quality of pavement, frequency of
trucks and buses, and the bicyclist’s proximity to or separation from motorized traffic. The model is very
sensitive to the provision of a designated bicycle lane which provides bicyclists a substantially higher
degree of comfort than a shared travel lane. This model cannot evaluate protected bike lanes, the effect
of intersection crossings, neighborhood greenways and may overstate the comfort of bicycle lanes on
high-volume, high-speed roadways which limits its use to assess the needs of the Interested but
Concerned population.
To address the shortcomings of the U.S. BLOS model and to develop a scoring methodology that relates
traffic stress to bicyclists’ typology, the Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University
developed a Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) model, which reflects the approach to bicycle infrastructure
2 Petritsch, T. A., B. W. Landis, et al. (2006). Bicycle Level of Service for Arterials, Florida Department of
Transportation.
3 It is important to note an important distinction in HCM level of service terminology which prescribes scores of A
through F for each mode. For motorists the LOS evaluates the delay (A – no delay, F – extreme delay) motorist
experience, not their comfort or safety. For bicyclists, the LOS evaluates comfort and perceived safety, but not
delay.
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design as adopted by the Dutch.4 The LTS score is classified into the following four levels of traffic
stress, with “LTS 1” being the least stressful and “LTS 4” being the highest stress situation for a cyclist:
Level of Traffic Stress U.S. Bicyclist Typology
LTS 1 (Low Stress) Suitable for children
LTS 2 Interested but Concerned adults
LTS 3 Enthused and Confident adults
LTS 4 (High Stress) Strong and Fearless adults
The LTS scores are determined by the highest score (most stressful) of the following inputs: posted
speed, number of travel lanes, parking presence and width, bike lane width, right turn lane design, and
intersection crossing. By following the weakest link principal, not relying on an average score, the LTS
score represents the highest stress found on individual segment or intersection crossing. As stated by
the Mineta Report, “the stress of a route is determined by its most stressful link, not by an average”.
This may have the effect of understating the benefit of wide bicycle lane on a high-volume or high-speed
roadway.
Figure 2 - Graphical representation of LTS scores by bikeway type presented at the March 12th FC Bike Plan Open House
4 Low-Stress Bicycling and Network Connectivity. Mekuria, Furth, and Nixon. Report 11-19. May 2012. Mineta
Transportation Institute. San Jose State University, San Jose, California.
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The following table from the Mineta LTS paper illustrates the LTS scoring criteria for bike lanes on
roadways that do not allow parking, which is typical for Fort Collins arterials:
Figure 3 - The red circles illustrate how a theoretical roadway with 1 through lane in each direction with 6 foot bike lanes
would result in a segment LTS score of 4 due to the 40 mph posted speed (weakest link principal)
Figure 4 –This comparison of US Bike LOS Score vs Mineta LTS Score on Harmony Road illustrates the disparate outcomes
between the two models. Traffic counts from July 2013 found 37% of bicyclists on Harmony Road traveling east-west rode on
the adjacent sidepath in lieu of the street at the intersection with South Boardwalk Drive. The 8 to 10 foot sidepath would
provide a MINETA LTS of 1 between intersections.
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Stress Assessment of Fort Collins Roadways and Bikeways
A primary goal of the bicycle network for the Fort Collins Bicycle Master Plan will be to identify and plan
for a connected system of low-stress routes which appeal to the Interested but Concerned population.
Staff is currently proposing the Mineta LTS approach to help identify this low-stress network over the US
BLOS due to the fact it more accurately represents the bicycle stress level of the Interested but
Concerned population. However, a hybrid model could also be considered in order to address the
shortcomings of both models, and to more accurately represent the conditions in Fort Collins.
The following summarizes the initial results
from the application of the LTS model.
Stress Assessment Approach
The stress assessment requires collection of
the following data:
• Posted traffic speed
• Number and widths of travel lanes
• Location and widths of bike lanes
and parking lanes
• Length of right turn lanes
• Right turn lane configuration at
intersections
• Locations of uncontrolled crossings
• Location and width of medians
Most of these features were included within the City’s existing GIS database. Missing features were
gathered through a desktop review of Google Earth satellite imagery which was dated 2012. The results
of the stress assessment are draft pending further field review to verify data and to fill gaps remaining in
the data set which could not be determined from Google Earth imagery review. The field work is
anticipated to be performed in April 2014. Upon completion of the field work, the GIS data and the
stress mapping will be updated.
Snapshot: Bicycle
Level of Stress
Network Analysis
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Roadway Segment Results of Stress Assessment
The following table breaks down the LTS for all arterial, collector, and local streets in Fort Collins.
Despite the fact approximately 50% of Fort Collins arterial and collector roadways have bicycle lanes on
them, they almost all are considered high-stress (LTS 3 or 4) routes due to the higher posted speeds (30-
45 mph typical), multiple travel lanes, and high traffic volumes.
Level of Traffic Stress
Low High
1 2 3 4
Arterials (212 miles) 0.8% 4.1% 9.1% 86.0%
Collector (96 miles) 10.9% 55.2% 28.5% 5.4%
Locals (630 miles) 98.6% 0.4% 0.6% 0.4%
Based on this approach, the existing low-stress network in Fort Collins currently consists of low-volume
greenways and local streets which intersect high-volume streets without crossing accommodations for
bicyclists do not score as low-stress. The inherent stress level of a segment is overridden by the higher
stress level of an intersection along that route. This is based on logic stating that the lack of a crossing
accommodation limits the usefulness and appeal of the lower stress segment to bicyclists who would
need to cross through the high-stress
intersection on their trip.
Stress Island Effect
The LTS on the existing street network was
assessed to identify low- and high-stress zones,
and to find places where high-stress “gaps”
exist between existing low-stress areas. For a
network to be attractive to the Interested but
Concerned (LTS 2) population, it must provide a
seamless level of stress not only along the
proposed route, but also at each street
crossing, which themselves may be higher-
stress. By displaying only the existing network
of LTS 1 and LTS 2 streets and greenways, it is
possible to visualize the low-stress islands
throughout the City that this bike plan will seek to connect. The map shows the importance of the trail
system to connect various neighborhoods throughout Fort Collins and the importance of the local street
system. It also highlights the fragmented nature of the local street grid and the fragmented, cul-de-sac
style development pattern which is predominant outside of Old Town Fort Collins.
Snapshot:
Bicycle Level of Stress 1 and 2
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Next Steps
April field work will validate the existing stress mapping. In combination with public input and additional
GIS analysis, the results of the stress analysis will be utilized to help develop a connected network of
similar stress facilities to provide a seamless user experience for each type of rider. Streets connecting
low-stress islands will be evaluated for potential physical improvements to create a continuously low-
stress, connected bicycle network. The next phase of the bicycle plan network evaluation will focus on:
• Key arterials to be evaluated for potential improvements
• Opportunities to create a system of low-stress local street alternatives which could become
neighborhood greenways
• Opportunities to connect local streets with short trail connections
• Arterial crossing improvements
Assessment of potential future bikeway network stress
2011 Bicycle Safety Education Plan Recommendations
2011 BICYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION PLAN RECOMMENDATION COMPLETED ONGOING/UNDER WAY/
PLANNED FOR 2014/15
PROVIDE WALKING AND BICYCLING EDUCATION TO AT LEAST 11,000 STUDENTS FROM
KINDERGARTEN THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ANNUALLY
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ENCOURAGE FORT COLLINS’ SCHOOLS TO REVIEW AND ADOPT STATEWIDE BICYCLE AND
PEDESTRIAN EDUCATION CURRICULUM UNDER DEVELOPMENT BY THE COLORADO DE-
PARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (CDOT)
X
EXPAND BICYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION TO HIGH SCHOOLS WITHIN THE CITY OF FORT COL-
LINS
X
DEVELOP A SUSTAINABLE WALKING AND BICYCLING SCHOOL BUS PROGRAM FOR INTER-
ESTED SCHOOLS
X
ENCOURAGE ONE TEACHER PER SCHOOL TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SAFE ROUTES TO
SCHOOL TRAIN THE TRAINERS PROGRAM
X
DEVELOP A BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY TOWN TO SERVE CHILDREN X
HIRE FULL TIME EQUIVALENT SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL COORDINATOR X
IMPLEMENT A COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY APPROACH TO OFFERING BIKE CAMPS TO
CHILDREN DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS
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EDUCATE COLLEGE STUDENTS ON BICYCLE SAFETY AND AWARENESS XX
PROVIDE BICYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION TO FAMILIES XX
TEACH RECREATIONAL & COMPETITIVE CYCLISTS HOW TO RESPECTFULLY SHARE THE
ROAD AND TRAILS
XX
PROVIDE BICYCLE COMMUTERS BICYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION AND INCENTIVES X X
ENGAGE SENIOR CITIZENS IN BICYCLING ACTIVITIES X X
ASSIST FORT COLLINS POLICE SERVICES IN PROVIDING ON GOING BICYCLE
TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR OFFICERS
XX
COMMUNITY POLICING AGREEMENT X
DIVERSION PROGRAMS X
ENCOURAGE FORT COLLINS POLICE SERVICES TO CONDUCT TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT AT THE HIGH CRASH AREAS AND TYPES OF CRASHES
X
IMPLEMENT SHARE THE ROAD COLLABORATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS X X
DISSEMINATE UNIVERSAL BICYCLE SAFETY MESSAGES AND CRASH TERMINOLOGY X X
REVIEW THE FORT COLLINS TRAFFIC CODE - AMENDMENT TO SECTION 1412 (10)(A) X
DISCOURAGE IRRESPONSIBLE USE OF ALCOHOL WHILE CYCLING X X
TRANSLATE BICYCLE SAFETY EDUCATION INTO SPANISH X X
MAINTAIN DATABASE OF HIGH-PROFILE BICYCLE CRASHES X X
IMPLEMENT THE NEIGHBORHOOD BICYCLE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM X X
DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT A MASTER CYCLIST PROGRAM X X
INSTILL A SENSE OF SECURITY FOR ALL CYCLISTS X
ADDRESS ELECTRIC BIKE USE ON BIKE TRAILS X X
UPDATE TO THE FORT COLLINS BIKE ROUTE NETWORK (BIKEWAYS) X
INSTALL BIKE BOXES WHERE APPROPRIATE X X
INSTALL SHARED LANE MARKINGS X X
EXPLORE CONTINUED USE OF BUFFERED BIKE LANES X X
EXPLORE USE OF CYCLE TRACKS ALONG SPECIFIC CORRIDORS X
EXPLORE THE USE OF BICYCLE BOULEVARDS AND COMMUNITY GREENWAYS X
EXPLORE USE OF SCRAMBLE CROSSINGS AT SPECIFIC INTERSECTIONS X
INSTALL SIGNAL ACTUATION FOR CYCLISTS X X
OTHER 2014 FC BIKES & SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL EDUCATION INITIATIVES
WOMEN ON A ROLL - WOMEN-ORIENTED CLASSES, RIDES AND EVENTS X
OPEN STREETS INITIATIVE X
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MEMORANDUM
Date: March 20, 2014
To: FC Bikes
Organization: City of Fort Collins, FC Bikes/FC Moves
From: Fort Collins Bike Plan Project Team
Project: 2014 Fort Collins Bicycle Master Plan
Re: Summary of Initial Public Engagement
The 2014 Fort Collins Bicycle Master Plan (Bike Plan) project includes high-collaboration public and
stakeholder engagement focused on the following groups:
1. Bike Plan Technical Advisory Committee (TAC): Representatives from the City and other
agencies. To be met with four times during the course of the Plan.
2. Stakeholder Committee: Advocates, other City departments, and the business community. To be
formally consulted during visioning stage.
3. Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC): Provide information to this already-existing group. City PM to
present at meetings.
4. Transportation Board (T-Board): Provide information to this already-existing group. City PM to
present at meetings.
5. City Council: Provide information to this already-existing group. City PM to present at meetings.
6. General Public: Consists of four categories of people that we are trying to reach.
a. Those already biking and engaged in bike culture
b. Those interested in bicycling but concerned
c. Senior and youth residents
d. Spanish-speaking residents
e. The business community
The project will engage the aforementioned groups in a variety of ways throughout the course of the
project: electronic newsletters, TAC meetings, focused stakeholder meetings, public open houses,
focused smaller events, and participation in key citywide events. Since the Bike Plan officially began, the
City has reached out to the public in a variety of ways, which are summarized in this memorandum. The
City has also held a Stakeholder Visioning Workshop, summarized in a separate memo, one TAC
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meeting, provided monthly presentations or updates about the Plan to the BAC, and attended citywide
events with information about the Plan. In addition, the City hosted four community bicycle audits
summarized in a separate document, and sought public input via an online survey, also summarized
separately.
ONLINE INTERACTIVE MAP
The project team developed a WikiMap, an online interactive map that was available for input from
January 29 through March 21. Users were asked to identify routes they already ride, ones they would
like to ride, barriers to bicycling, locations where bike parking is needed, and potential bike share station
locations. The map was available as a link from the fcgov.com/bike plan website, and participation in the
exercise was advertised and encouraged via the Momentum newsletter, social media blasts, several
CSU-affiliated online articles, and at the public open house.
Users
As of March 20, there were 401 registered users, 158 of which contributed at least one point, line, or
comment. Registered users are not representative of the population of Fort Collins: primarily male (64
percent); older (41 percent over the age of 50); and not typical college ages (only 7.5 percent between
the ages of 18 and 25). Nearly all of the users—90 percent—are residents of Fort Collins zip codes.
As one of the goals of the project is to reach a wide range of cyclists and potential cyclists, users were
asked to self-identify by type of cyclist. To date, registered users do not represent a typical population
distribution of cyclist types.
Self-Identified Cyclist Type
Percent of
Registered Users
Typical
Population
Percentage*
Strong and fearless
I am willing to ride in mixed traffic with
automobiles on almost any type of street
23% 1%
Enthused and confident
I am willing to ride in traffic, but I prefer
dedicated bicycle lanes/routes
60% 7%
Interested in bicycling, but concerned
I would like to bicycle more, but I prefer
not to ride in traffic
16% 60%
I do not ride a bicycle and am unlikely
ever to do so
1% 33%
*Numbers are based on the Portland Office of Transportation paper, “Four Types of Cyclists,” and are widely used
in the industry.
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WikiMap Input (as of March 20)
Over 1,100 total points, lines, and comments have been added to the map.
The most utilized category is “Route I Ride” which, in combination with input from the “Route
I’d Like to Ride” category, will help determine where to focus priority projects. On an initial scan,
it is clear that many residents are riding on existing trails, but many are also using heavy traffic
arterials such as Harmony Road and Elizabeth
About 350 “Barriers to Biking” have been added to the map. Users are asked what physical or
traffic condition creates the barrier. Nearly half of the barriers were identified as crossings that
feel unsafe or gaps in the bicycle network.
Bike parking has been the category with the least input so far. 21 points have been added, most
in Old Town and along the MAX line.
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE
A public open house was held for the Bike Plan on March 12 at the Lincoln Center from 4-7 pm.
Attendees registered at the door, and 236 were recorded. To ensure that the project’s public
engagement efforts reach a variety of residents, a follow-up survey will be sent to attendees to gather
data about demographics and cyclist type. Anecdotally, there was a wide range of ages represented and
a relatively balanced representation of genders.
The project team presented information in a number of areas:
Draft vision and goals for the Bike Plan
Public involvement to date
Existing/previous planning efforts: concurrent projects and the 2013 Trails Master Plan
Stress level assessment
Non-infrastructure policies and programs in education, encouragement and enforcement
Bike share system analysis and preliminary station locations
Possible infrastructure treatments: bike lane upgrades, intersection treatments, neighborhood
greenways and protected bike lanes
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Attendees gave feedback about a number of items as well:
Voted on the draft goals and “wrote-in” possible additional goals
Commented on existing education, enforcement and encouragement programs and suggested
new ideas for the City to undertake
Agreed/disagreed with the current draft stress assessment of streets in Fort Collins
Agreed/disagreed with proposed bike share locations and suggested alternatives
Provided input on Colorado State University campus bike infrastructure and issues
Identified streets and intersections where the infrastructure treatments presented would help
fix current issues for comfort and safety
Voted on priorities among the areas that the Plan will address: infrastructure improvements
(improved bike lanes, intersection improvements, protected bike lanes and neighborhood
greenways), education programs, enforcement programs, and encouragement programs
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PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE FEEDBACK
Feedback from the open house is currently being analyzed, but the following elements have been
summarized.
Three Words Question
Attendees were asked the following questions, and the word clouds illustrate the responses and the
relative number of each.
What three words best describe bicycling in Fort Collins today?
What three words would you like to use to describe bicycling in Fort Collins in the future?
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Priorities
The final station at the open house asked people the following question:
Tell Us Your Priorities!
We want the 2014 Bicycle Master Plan to reflect what you think can make Fort Collins a world-class
bicycling city. Think about everything you’ve read throughout the room and vote for what kinds of
infrastructure and programs you believe will make the biggest impact.
The priorities as ranked at the Public Open House are:
1. Protected Bike Lanes (222)
2. Improving Existing Bike Lanes (197)
3. Improving Intersections (160)
4. Education Programs (119)
5. Enforcement Programs (70)
6. Encouragement Programs (49)
7. Neighborhood Greenways (47)
Full open house feedback will be presented in the State of Bicycling in Fort Collins report and will inform
Plan recommendations for infrastructure, policies, and programs.
FC Rides!
Community Bike Audits
October 12, 19, 26, and November 2, 2013
Public Outreach
City of Fort Collins, Bicycle Master Plan
DRAFT SUMMARY
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FC Rides! Community Bike Audits
Overview:
Beginning in November of 2013, FC Bikes staff hosted four community bike audits to kick off the Bicycle
Master Plan process and to seek input about bicycling conditions across Fort Collins. Each bike audit featured
a different sector of the city (NE, NW, SE, SW) and each route captured different types of streets, intersections,
bicycle routes and infrastructure. The audits were open to the public and over 50 people partcipated. The input
recieved through the community bike audits will be considered through the Bicycle Master Plan. The following
section provides a summary of the comments received during all four bike audits. A separate document is
available which outlines each comment as received by individual participants.
Northeast Fort Collins (October 12, 2013)
Intersections
(identified for potential improvements):
• Prospect and Stover: intersection jog, difficult
to cross, key connection to school
• Lemay @ Lory/Pitkin: signalized crossing
needed
• Lemay @ Railroad Tracks (north of Riverside)
• Lincoln @ Lemay: challenging turning
westbound on Lincoln (from northbound
Lemay) – two-stage turn box
• Willow @ Railroad Tracks
• All downtown intersections: enhanced
striping/green pain through intersections
• Mountain @ Lincoln: difficult to turn left from
Mountain, heading westbound from Lincoln
• Vine @ College Ave
• Willow @ Lincoln
• Elizabeth @ College Ave: crossing needed
on south side of intersection
Routes
(identified for potential improvements):
• Prospect: road diet + dedicated bicycle
facilities (protected/buffered bike lanes)
• Connection to Spring Creek Trail @
Spring Creek Drive/Remington (confusing/
additional signage needed and widened
trail)
• Stuart: door zone bike lane
• Riverside: road diet + dedicated bicycle
facilities (protected/buffered bike lanes)
Riverside Ave
Lory St and Lemay Ave
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FC Rides! Community Bike Audits
• Neighborhood routes: nice routes, additional
signage and designated as bicycle
boulevards/neighborhood greenways
• Lemay: road diet + dedicated bicycle facilities
(protected/buffered bike lanes)
• Lincoln: multimodal improvements needed
• College Ave (Downtown): dedicated bicycle
infrastructure needed
• N College Ave: improved transitions and
connection to Poudre River Trail
• Elizabeth: Dismount zone through Campus,
prevents consistent east-west corridor
(overall, better through routes needed
through CSU)
• Remington: should be a dedicated/improved
bicycle corridor
Other:
• “Bikes may use full lane” vs. “share the road
signage”
• Better wayfinding to trails
• Improved signal timing along Remington
Southwest Fort Collins (October 19,
2013)
Intersections
(identified for potential improvements):
• Shields @ W. Stuart: left-turn pocket or two-
stage turn box needed
• Shields @ Horsetooth + Casa Grande (bike
lane to the right of the right turn lane)
• Horsetooth @ Seneca: left-turn on to Seneca
challenging
• Harmony @ Regency: crossing not intuitive
(signal/push button on one side)
• Harmony @ Hinsdale: signalized intersection
+ protected left-turn needed (school crossing)
• Center @ Shields
Harmony Rd and Hinsdale Dr
S Shields St
Lory St
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Routes
(identified for potential improvements):
• Shields: protected or enhanced bicycle
facility needed, existing protected lane needs
improved transitions
• W. Stuart: better signage to Spring Creek
Trail, bicycle boulevard potential
• Connection to Senior Center
• Swallow: better signage to Spring Creek Trail,
bicycle boulevard potential
• Dunbar: bicycle boulevard potential
• Horsetooth: bike lane narrow, speeds too
high, past Seneca bike lane ends (peds use
bike lane)
• Seneca: bicycle boulevard potential
• Regency: bicycle boulevard potential
• Harmony: not a great bike route
• Starflower Dr: bicycle boulevard potential,
consistent signage and facility needed
• Center/Meadowlark: bicycle boulevard
potential, improved signage and bicycle
facility
• Manhattan: bicycle boulevard potential,
improved signage and bicycle facility
Other:
• Better wayfinding through neighborhoods and
to trails
• Level of comfort map
• Protected bike lanes favorable
• Merge with Traffic vs. Bike Lane Ends
(signage)
• Signal detection at Drake and Meadowlark
Southeast Fort Collins (October 26,
2013)
Intersections (identified for potential im-
provements):
• Ziegler roundabout: additional signage
FC Rides! Community Bike Audits
Harmony Rd
Lemay Ave and Oakridge Dr
W Stuart St and Shields St
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FC Rides! Community Bike Audits
needed on the approach (“no passing cyclists
in the roundabout” and/or “bikes merge with
traffic”)
• Harmony @ Power Trail, and all Harmony
crossings (signage, striping, increased signal
length, two-stage turn boxes)
• Corbett @ Harmony: signal length too short
• Curb ramp @ Corbett and Sunstone
• McMurray @ Harmony: difficult crossing,
access to schools
• Swallow @ Lemay: improved signage, striping
Routes (identified for potential improve-
ments):
• Kechter: bike lane terminates
• Stetson: slower speeds, bicycle facility
improvements + signage
• Rock Creek: bike lane in door zone
• Timberline: protected bike lane
• Harmony: protected bike lanes
• Corbett: improved striping (roundabouts)
• Boardwalk: narrow bike lane, driveways,
conflict points, traffic calming needed
• Oakridge: bicycle boulevard potential
• Stanford: should be improved with mall
development
• E. Swallow: bicycle boulevard potential
• Lemay: bike lanes narrow, protected bike lane
(two-way cycle track at intersection jogs)
• Centennial: bicycle boulevard potential
Other:
• Improved connections to all schools in the
area
• Improved signage to trails (e.g. at Centennial
to Power Trail)
• Improved Power Trail connection to Kruse
Elementary
Kechter Rd
Corbett Dr
Harmony Harmony Rd Rd
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FC Rides! Community Bike Audits
Northwest Fort Collins (November 2,
2013)
Intersections
(identified for potential improvements):
• Mason @ Cherry: difficult to cross, trail
connection, no crosswalk on south side
• Crossings along Shields
• Roundabout @ Vine and Taft: sharrows +
signage
• Laporte @ Taft: protected left-turn needed (to
help northbound cyclists)
• Taft Hill @ Lake (difficult crossing): add signal
or direct cyclists to Springfield
• City Park @ Mulberry: pedestrian crossing
needed on both sides of intersection
• Meldrum @ Laurel: potential location for
scramble/diagonal crossing
• Shields @ Lake: difficult crossing (2-way
protected bike lane to address jog)
• Laurel @ Mason: difficult turning movements,
potential challenges with MAX
Routes
(identified for potential improvements):
• Shields: improved bicycle facility needed/
protected facility to address jogs
• Cherry: sharrows/improved bicycle facility
west of Wood St.
• Taft: bike lane needs to continue south of
Laporte
• Oak/Jackson: bicycle boulevard potential
• Vine: bicycle facilities needed + improved
maintenance
• Laporte: bicycle lanes needed, squeezes
down at bridges (provide curb ramp access to
pedestrian bridges)
• City Park: diagonal parking undesirable for
cyclists (back-in angle); dedicated bicycle
boulevard/route through City Park
• Springfield: bicycle boulevard potential
Lake St and Shields St
Laporte Ave
N Mason St
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FC Rides! Community Bike Audits
• Mulberry: Road diet + dedicated bicycle
facilities
• W. Elizabeth: green lanes/enhanced lanes,
intersection improvements
• Lake: nice route through neighborhoods,
better crossings needed, bike lane in door
zone through CSU
• Plum: prioritized for bike/ped/transit
• Oak St. Plaza: dedicated bike path
• N. Mason St: placement of sharrows not
ideal; bike lane preferred (some would avoid
currently); concerns with bus/bike conflict
• College: back-in angle parking, bicycle facility
needed, additional signage
• Mountain: comfortable but additional
“sharrow” education needed
• Laurel: remove 3-4 parking spaces to
continue dedicated bicycle facility
Other:
• Accessing downtown from southbound Mason
is difficult
• Mixed perspectives about roundabouts
• Additional bike lane maintenance needed
• Increased signage/wayfinding
• Left-hand turns challenging for bicyclists
(consider more 2-point turn opportunities)
• More bike boxes
Meldurm St and Laurel St
Lake St through CSU
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Project/Decision: Bicycle Master Plan- INITIAL
BRAINSTORM – Existing
Conditions, Transformative
Projects and Programs
Evaluated by: Bike Plan PMT
SOCIAL ECONOMIC ENVIRONMENTAL
Strengths
Perception of cycling as fun
Being designated a Platinum BFC community
Strong bicycle culture and community
Partnership with CSU
Access to affordable transportation options
Lower health individual and community health
costs
Strengths
Perception of cycling as fun
Attracts business and tourism
Strong bicycle culture
Partnership with CSU
Reduces health costs (individual,
employers)
Existing complete street road standards
Access to affordable transportation
options
Strengths
Lower carbon footprint
Improved air quality
Support Climate goals
Limitations
Perception of safety issues
Weather
Fort Collins growth creating greater distances
between City destinations
Not 24-hour friendly
Cost of crashes
Limitations
Cost of crashes
Different regional priorities
Lack of financial support for infrastructure
Limitations
Perception of safety issues
Fort Collins growth creating greater
distances between City destinations
Opportunities
Decreases the number of single occupancy
vehicles
Increases access to affordable transportation
Provides a community health benefit
Reducing cost of crashes, reducing crashes
(safety in numbers)
Education around trade-offs
Moving toward Diamond
Opportunities
Decreases the number of single
occupancy vehicles
Increases access to affordable
transportation
Attracts business and tourism
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Integrated with other modes
Education of next generation
Strengthen community
Education of next generation
Updating complete street road standards
Economic benefits to business through
improved access
Potential to reduce costs associated with
maintaining car parking, increasing
capacity for cars
tracks) can create greater separation
between cars and people on bikes, less
exposure to pollutants
Threats
Increased tension between bicyclists and
motorists
Trade-offs between modes
Not Integrated with other modes
Increased number of bicycle-vehicle interactions
Threats
Cost of implementing plan, innovative
projects
Trade-offs between modes, financial
tradeoffs
Next generation of projects more
expensive
Threats
Overselling environmental benefits
Increased short-term congestion
Exposure to pollutants for bicyclists
Reduced parking – increased
“circling”/emissions for people searching
for parking
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MEMORANDUM
Date: March 20, 2014
To: FC Bikes
Organization: City of Fort Collins, FC Bikes/FC Moves
From: Fort Collins Bike Plan Project Team
Project: 2014 Fort Collins Bicycle Master Plan
Re: Summary of Visioning and Goal Setting
The visioning element of the 2014 Fort Collins Bicycle Master Plan (Bike Plan) is an essential first step in
the planning process, and one that paints a picture of the desired future. From the Bike Plan vision
stems the goals, objectives, and evaluation measures to be used for the project. The visioning and goals
development occurred concurrently, and were informed by three major activities:
1. The City’s Triple Bottom Line (TBL) Analysis
2. The Stakeholder Visioning Workshop
3. The Public Open House
TRIPLE BOTTOM LINE ANALYSIS
The City completed an initial TBL analysis of the Bike Plan on February 28, 2014. A representative from
the City’s Triple Bottom Line team and FC Bikes led the analysis, with participating staff from FC Moves,
Streets, Engineering and Traffic Operations.
When asked about bicycling in Fort Collins, participants identified more strengths and opportunities
than weaknesses and threats. Strengths and opportunities included the strong bike culture in the City
and the environmental and economic benefits of bicycling instead of driving. Weaknesses and threats
included perceived and real safety concerns and their consequences, the trade-offs between vehicular
and bicyclist mobility, and the cost of enhanced bicycle infrastructure. The full TBL map is provided as
Attachment A.
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VISIONING WORKSHOP
The Bike Plan project includes high-collaboration public and
stakeholder engagement with various groups. One of those
groups is a set of stakeholders representing multiple City
departments, bicycling advocates, public health entities, and
members of the business community. This group was formally
consulted at the onset of the project during a visioning
workshop, which was held on January 29, 2014. 35 people
participated in the workshop.
Agenda
The workshop included a presentation on the background and overview of the project, an overview of
trends in bicycle design/infrastructure and programs/policies, a visioning exercise, and open discussion.
Visioning Exercise
Workshop participants were guided through a visioning exercise, where they were asked the following
questions in small break-out groups:
What three words best describe bicycling in Fort Collins today?
What should be the top three outcomes of the Bicycle Master Plan?
Attendees then shared their answers with the larger group. The “top three outcomes” were summarized
and consolidated, and attendees voted on their top three. From this came the first draft of bike plan
goals:
To improve our bicycle infrastructure to increase comfort, safety, and ridership
To make data-driven and action-oriented recommendations and to establish a baseline for
measurement moving forward
To create an integrated network of various modes of travel: bicycle, including bike share,
pedestrian, and transit
To create a low stress bicycle network that connects to the regional system
To improve safety for all modes of travel
To foster community through collaboration
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January 29th visioning exercise showing results of voting
The City further refined and simplified these goals for presentation at the public meeting. Key words
were highlighted and goals related to health and equity were added.
PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE
The March 12 Public Open House included two interactive exercises related to the project vision and
goals. A majority of the nearly 250 attendees participated in these exercises. The Public Open House is
summarized in a separate memo.
Goals Feedback
The first station at the open house included an overview of the Bike Plan and a presentation of the draft
goals. Attendees had a chance to vote on the goals and write in additional goals, as shown in the photos
below.
March 12 Open House – Additional Goals March 12 Open House – Draft Goals Voting
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At the Open House, the public added a variety of goals that were more specific than the broad goals
intended for the Bike Plan. However, after the Open House, these specific public goals were generalized
to represent broader goals, and the votes for the broader goals were tallied. These goals were then
ranked according to the public’s voting.
The ranked goals and the number of votes each received are shown below.
Draft Goals Votes
Connectivity 98
Safety 68
Comfort 17
Ridership 31
Community 18
Health 17
Equity 18
Three Words Question
Open house attendees were asked the following question, and the word cloud illustrates the responses
and the relative number of each. This question relates directly to the vision and goals of the Bike Plan,
and the results will be used to inform the final vision and goals.
What three words would you like to use to describe bicycling in Fort Collins in the future?
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VISION STATEMENT AND PROJECT GOALS
Based on input from the aforementioned activities, as well as a review of the 2008 Bicycle Plan, the 2011
Bicycle Education Safety Plan, and the League of American Bicyclists Platinum feedback report, the City
developed a vision statement for an ideal version of a future Fort Collins.
The Bicycle Master Plan envisions Fort Collins as a world-class city for bicycling. It
is a city where people of all ages and abilities have access to a comfortable, safe,
and connected network of bicycle facilities, and where bicycling is an integral part
of daily life and the local cultural experience.
Bike Plan Goals
Project goals stem from the vision statement, but represent more specific desired outcomes. Based on
the discussion and feedback received at the previously summarized activities, the following goals were
developed. These goals, along with measurable objectives to be developed, will be used to guide the
Bike Plan recommendations. The goals are listed in order of importance to the Open House attendees.
Connectivity
Complete a connected network of low-stress bicycle facilities, linking to the regional bicycle network,
and providing seamless connections to public transit, key destinations and all city neighborhoods.
Safety
Improve safety for all modes of transportation by implementing appropriate, well-designed bicycle
facilities, education and enforcement programs.
Comfort
Increase the level of comfort experienced by people when bicycling in Fort Collins by building low-stress
bicycle facilities and implementing programs to build confidence among riders.
Ridership
Increase the amount of bicycling in Fort Collins for all trip purposes by creating a welcoming cycling
environment for people of all bicycling levels.
Community
Foster a strong bicycle community identity while advancing a culture of respect and responsibility for all
transportation system users.
Health
Increase access to bicycling as essential to a physically active and environmentally healthy community.
Equity
Provide equal access to bicycling for all members of the Fort Collins community through the
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infrastructure design.
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2014 Fort Collins Bicycle Master Plan & Bike Share Business Plan
Public Engagement Plan – Working Draft
February 14, 2014
OVERALL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT LEVEL
Collaborate (High)
BOTTOM LINE QUESTION
How can Fort Collins achieve the draft goals of the Bike Plan, which are:
Connectivity
Complete a connected network of low-stress bicycle facilities, linking to the regional bicycle network,
and providing seamless connections to public transit, key destinations and all city neighborhoods.
Safety
Improve safety for all modes of transportation by implementing appropriate, well-designed bicycle
facilities, education and enforcement programs.
Comfort
Increase the level of comfort experienced by people when bicycling in Fort Collins by building low-
stress bicycle facilities and implementing programs to build confidence among riders.
Ridership
Increase the amount of bicycling in Fort Collins for all trip purposes by creating a welcoming cycling
environment for people of all bicycling levels.
Community
Foster a strong bicycle community identity while advancing a culture of respect and responsibility for all
transportation system users.
Health
Increase access to bicycling as essential to a physically active and environmentally healthy community.
Equity
Provide equal access to bicycling for all members of the Fort Collins community through the
implementation of inclusive programming and outreach, and bicycle network development and
infrastructure design.
KEY STAKEHOLDER GROUPS
1. Bike Plan Technical Advisory Committee (TAC): Representatives from the City and other
agencies. Will meet four times during the course of the Plan.
2. Bike Share TAC: Representatives from the City and other agencies. Will meet three times
during the course of the Business Plan.
3. Stakeholder Committee: Advocates, other City departments, and the business community. To
be formally consulted during visioning stage only.
4. Bike Share Specific Stakeholders: These groups include potential funders/financers, the Bike
Library, and those ultimately providing coordination and oversight.
5. Bicycle Advisory Committee (BAC): Provide information to this already-existing group. City PM
to present at meetings.
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6. Transportation Board (T-Board): Provide information to this already-existing group. City PM to
present at meetings.
7. City Council: Provide information to this already-existing group. City PM to present at meetings.
8. General Public: Consists of four categories of people that we are trying to reach.
a. Those already biking and engaged in bike culture
b. Those “Interested but Concerned”
c. Those who might be interested given the right encouragement
d. The youth and senior populations
e. Spanish-speaking residents
TIMELINE
Phase 0:
Timeframe: October 2013 - December 2013 (Prior to kick-off of Bike Plan)
Key Messages: The City is launching a Bike Plan Update! Main purpose was to gather input about the
City’s bike network and programs.
Tools and Techniques:
Date Tool/Technique Notes
Monthly Momentum Newsletter Monthly newsletter with updates about FC Bikes
October –
December
Online Survey Over 1,000 responses
October/
November
Bicycle Audits (FC Rides!) Four rides conducted by City staff, over 50
partcipants
October Project Website established This website will be used throughout all project
phases and will be updated regularly with the
latest information. City to manage.
December Community Issues Forum Interactive polling and tabletop exercises (Bike
Plan was 1 of 4 topics)
Phase 1:
Timeframe: January 2014 - March 2014
Key Messages: Get and stay involved in the Bike Master Plan process! Tell us where you would like to
see bike share stations and enhanced bicycle infrastructure! Main purpose is to gather input about the
City’s bike network and programs. Looking to educate about different types of bike facilities and trade-
offs.
Tools and Techniques:
Date Tool/Technique Notes
Monthly Momentum Newsletter Monthly newsletter with updates about FC Bikes
and the Bike Plan
January 27 Bike Share TAC Meeting #1 Introduction, Background, State of the Practice,
and Ranking of Goals
January 29 Bike Plan TAC Meeting # Introduction, Background, Feedback on Key
Issues
February 3 BAC Meeting City staff attended and provided project update,
sought input.
February 5 –
March 21
Online Wikimap Prominently featured on project website,
advertised through Momentum, CSU and other
distributions lists.
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Date Tool/Technique Notes
February Coloradoan article (Tessa
Greegor)
About the Bike Plan and the Wikimap to help
increase comments and advertise public meeting.
February Posters/postcards to advertise
wikimap and Public Meeting;
KUNC sponsorship
City to produce and distribute:
- 125 posters + more to Bike Shops
- 600 handouts
- KUNC ad
February 14 Bike Share Project Management
Team (PMT) Meeting
City staff to conduct initial Triple Bottom Line
analysis.
February 19 T-Board Meeting City staff to attend and provide project update. 30
minutes on the agenda.
February 20 Citywide Open House To give an overview of the bike plan, the bike
share plan, and advertise the wikimap and the
public meeting. TDG to provide PDFs of two
boards and potentially two handouts for the
meeting, to be printed by the City.
February 27 Bike Share TAC Meeting #2 Market analysis, demand analysis, proposed
service area, system size, proposed business
model. TDG to lead.
February
27/28
Bike Share Specific Stakeholder
Meetings
TDG to lead
February 28 Bike Plan PMT Meeting City staff to conduct initial Triple Bottom Line
analysis. TDG to attend.
March 12 Public Meeting Open house format with scrolling PowerPoint
duplicating and potentially expanding on board
information. Boards educating the public about
bike infrastructure and maps/forms soliciting
feedback about the bike network, bike programs
(enforcement, education, encouragement) and
bike share stations.
Fact sheets about bike share and the bike
plan
Boards summarizing bike share goals, bike
plan goals, existing network stress
analysis, different types of bicycle
infrastructure, and initial public outreach
results (complete list TBD)
Computers for participants to input data
into Wikimap
~236 particpants
March (late) Bike Plan Stakeholder Meetings Meetings on the following topics:
1. Safety and Enforcement
2. Level of Stress analysis, design
approaches
Phase 2:
Timeframe: March 2014 - May 2014
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Key Messages: In this phase we would like targeted input from specific stakeholders for both the Bike
Share Business Plan and the Bike Plan in order to help us develop our recommendations. Get buy-in
and feedback on Bike Share Business Plan.
Tools and Techniques:
Date Tool/Technique Notes
Late
March/Early
April
Bike Share TAC Meeting #3 Final meeting to discuss recommendations in
Business Plan and cost assumptions
Late
March/Early
April
Focused Public Event #1 Coordinate outreach event with Vida
Sana/Northside Aztlan Center and/or Senior
Center (timing concurrent with Bike Share TAC)
April 8 City Council Work Session A chance to give information and ask specific
questions of City Council. Brief PowerPoint to be
prepared and memo with supporting materials
(Agenda Item Summary) sent by March 20.
April Bike Plan TAC Meeting #2 Report back on network analysis and public
outreach. Refine goals and discuss trade-offs:
More detailed educational approach to
network recommendations
Network Prioritization exercise – How do
we approach network? consider wikimap,
cost, facility type (bike boulevard, cycle
track, bike lanes, buffered lanes),
connectivity (close bike lane gaps or add
new connections/designs)
May T-Board Meeting City staff to attend and provide project update. Get
input on recommendations.
May BAC Meeting City staff to attend and provide project update
when appropriate.
TBD Bike Plan Stakeholder Meetings Meetings on the following topics:
3. Engineering
TBD Other Potential Board
Presentations
Planning and Zoning, Parking Advisory Board,
Parks and Recreation Board, DDA, Youth
Advisory Board, Senior Advisory Board. City to
lead.
PHASE 3:
Timeframe: June 2014 – September 2014
Key Messages: Present a draft of the Bike Plan, get buy-in and feedback, and present a Final Plan.
Celebrate the Plan and emphasize implementation steps including early-implementable projects.
Tools and Techniques:
Date Tool/Technique Notes
Monthly Momentum Newsletter Monthly newsletter with updates about FC Bikes
June Bike Plan TAC Meeting #3 Present initial recommendations and get
feedback. Triple Bottom Line assessment of
recommendations.
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Date Tool/Technique Notes
June Bike Plan Stakeholder Meetings Meetings on the following topics:
Data Collection and Measurement (potential)
May 7 Focused Public Events (up to
three)
National Walk/Bike to School Day: Safe Routes to
School event with youth
June 14 Focused Public Events (up to
three)
Get Outdoors Colorado
June 25 Focused Public Events (up to
three)
Summer Bike to Work Day
July 20 Focused Public Events (up to
three)
Summer Open Streets event
July T-Board Meeting City staff to attend and provide project update. Get
input on Draft Plan.
July Public Meeting Open house format with short presentation.
Boards presenting the Bike Plan. Celebration of
the Plan and presentation of implementation plan,
including early-implementation projects.
August Bike Plan TAC Meeting #4 Present Final Plan
TBD BAC Meeting City staff to attend and provide project update
when appropriate.
August 26 City Council Work Session Present Final Plan
TBD Other Potential Board
Presentations
Planning and Zoning, Parking Advisory Board,
Parks and Recreation Board, DDA, Youth
Advisory Board, Senior Advisory Board. City to
lead.
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City Council Work Session
April 8, 2014
Bicycle Master Plan Update
fcgov.com/bikeplan
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General Direction Sought
and Specific Questions to be Answered
1. What questions or feedback does Council have on the
proposed vision, goals and Plan elements?
2. What questions or feedback does Council have on the
proposed bicycle network analysis approach and
proposed approaches to bikeway design?
3. What suggestions does Council have for promoting a
culture of respect and safety, among all transportation
system users?
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Fort Collins Cycling Today
• Platinum Bicycle Friendly Community (LAB)
• 170 miles of bike lanes
• 35 miles of paved trails
• Five E’s (FC Bikes Program and SRTS)
• 7.9% bicycle mode split – 6th highest in the
country
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Plan Background
• Transportation Master Plan
implementation item
• 2008 Bike Plan and 2011
BSEP
• Paved Recreational Trails
Master Plan (2013)
• Evolving best practices for
bikeway engineering and
safety programs
• Next stop…Diamond Bicycle
Friendly Community!
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Plan Elements
• Vision, goals, policy and
performance metrics
• State of Bicycling in Fort
Collins
– Existing conditions
– History and culture
– Existing plans, policies,
standards
– Bicycle network analysis
– Safety analysis
– Bicycle programs (4 E’s)
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Plan Elements
• Bicycle Facilities
Plan
– High priority areas
– Updated bikeway
network
– Infrastructure design
guidelines
– Wayfinding
– Bike parking
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Plan Elements
• Education, Encouragement, Evaluation and
Enforcement
• Implementation Plan
• Bike Share Feasibility Analysis and Business Plan
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Phase1
Initial Public
Outreach
• Oct. – Dec. 2013
Phase 2
Information
Gathering
• Jan. – Mar. 2014
Phase 3
Draft
Recommendations
• Apr. – Jun. 2014
Phase 4
Plan Development,
Adoption
• Jun. – Dec. 2014
Process/Schedule
We Are Here
Community Engagement
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Community Engagement to Date
• Online survey
• Community Bike Audits
• Community Issues Forum
• Visioning Workshop
• Online WikiMap
• Citywide Projects Open House
• Bike Plan Open House
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Three Words to Describe Bicycling
Bicycling
Today
Future
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Plan Vision
“The Bicycle Master Plan envisions Fort Collins as a
world-class city for bicycling. It is a city where people
of all ages and abilities have access to a comfortable,
safe, and connected network of bicycle facilities, and
where bicycling is an integral part of daily life and the
local cultural experience.”
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Plan Goals
• Connectivity
• Safety
• Ridership
• Community
• Equity
• Comfort
• Health
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Bicycle Level of Comfort Analysis
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Bicycle Level
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Bikeway Design
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Bikeway Design
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Bikeway Design
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Safety
• Promoting a culture of respect and safety among
all modes
• Safety-driven education, enforcement and
engineering recommendations
• Ongoing partnership with FCPD
– Bicycle Safety Education Diversion Program
– Enforcement and Education Campaign
– Distribution of lights, helmets and educational
materials
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Bike Share
• Expanding Bike Library
• Transit integration
• Self-checkout, public
bikes
• Phased system
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Bike Share
Business Plan
• Comparable cities
• Demand and cost
analysis
• System planning
• Implementation
strategies
• Business model
Source: Capital Bikeshare (Washington, DC)
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Next Steps
• Synthesize public input to date
• Draft recommendations
• Bike Share Business Plan (late April)
• Draft Plan (June)
• Boards and Commissions
• Targeted outreach events
• Public Open House (June/July)
• City Council Work Session #2 (August 26)
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General Direction Sought
and Specific Questions to be Answered
1. What questions or feedback does Council have on the
proposed vision, goals and Plan elements?
2. What questions or feedback does Council have on the
proposed bicycle network analysis approach and
proposed approaches to bikeway design?
3. What suggestions does Council have for promoting a
culture of respect and safety, among all transportation
system users?
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Thank you!
Tessa Greegor, FC Bikes Program Manager
tgreegor@fcgov.com
Plan information:
www.fcgov.com/bikeplan
Provides a community health benefit
Reducing cost of crashes
Education on return on investment
Opportunities
Lower carbon footprint
Decrease single occupancy vehicles
Support Climate goals
Biking essential to meeting our
environmental goals: GHG & Energy
Education of next generation
Safety in numbers, reduced collision costs
Innovative infrastructure (e.g. cycle
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BOLTAGE DEMONSTRATION PROJECT X
HIGH SCHOOL BICYCLE AMBASSADOR PROGRAM X
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BIKE FIELD TRIPS AT K-8 SCHOOLS X X
BIKE-PED EDUCATION AT PRESCHOOLS X X
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SRTS PRESENTATIONS TO PTOS/PTAS, SCHOOL WELLNESS TEAMS X X
BIKE LUNCH TALKS X X
HELMET AND LIGHT GIVEAWAYS X X
BICYCLE LEVEL OF COMFORT MAP X
WINTER AND SUMMER BIKE MONTH & BIKE TO WORK DAY ACTIVITIES X X
EDUCATION CLASSES: TS101, LCI TRAININGS, LEARN TO RIDE, WINTER COMMUTING, SRTS
TRAIN-THE-TRAINER WORKSHOPS
X X
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LLY SHARE SHAR TH
ND INCENTIVES INCENTI
N GOING OING BICYCLE
S TO CONDUCT TRA
S AND TYPES OF O CRA
ORATIVE RECOMMEN
MESSAGES A AN
AMENDM
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