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MSU Bicycle Facilities Plan

• Report Contents
• Plan Purpose and Overview
• Examples of Elements of the Plan and Recommended
  Guidelines
• Overview of Existing Conditions and Proposed Road
  Construction
• Bicycle Facilities Plan
• West Circle Alternatives
• South Shaw Lane Alternatives

Separate Bicycle and Pedestrian Paths at Farm
Lane Photo Credit Steve Troost, MSU Campus
Planning and Administration
A Campus Planning and Administration
Project DRAFT Plan March 22, 2007
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Plan Purpose

• To Provide Background on How Other Universities
  and Communities Have Addressed Similar Challenges
• To Provide Detailed Guidance on Proposed Bicycle
  Facilities as Part of the Master Plan Update
• To Provide Alternatives for Areas Such West
  Circle and Shaw Lane Where The Master Plan Update
  is Still in Flux

Pocket Bike Lane on West Circle Driver Near Abott
Entrance Photo Credit Steve Troost, MSU Campus
Planning and Administration
A project of Campus Planning and
Administration DRAFT Plan March 22, 2007
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Plan Overview

• Key Elements
• Incorporate Bicycle Lanes on Most Roadways
• Improved Bicycle Facilities At Intersections
• Provide Bike Paths on Key Corridors Away from
  Roads
• Improve Separation of Bicycles and Pedestrians on
  Pathways
• Underscore Pedestrians Right-of-Way
• Improved Long-term Bicycle Parking Options

Key Statement
MSU has the potential to become a national model
campus for Bicycle Transportation Systems with 5
years.
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Why Bike Lanes

• Key Issues
• Motorists Are Not Looking Bicyclists On
  Sidewalks, Especially When Bicyclists Are Going
  Opposite of Traffic
• Majority of Bicycle Crashes Occur When A Motorist
  Hits a Sidewalk Bicyclist Crossing an
  Intersecting Driveway or Street
• Bicycles Are Vehicles and Need to Be Treated As
  Such
• They Require Time and Distance To Stop
• Typical Speeds Range From 8 to 20 MPH

Bike Lanes are Current Best Practices For Almost
All Scenarios.
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Bike Lane Guidelines

• Recommendation
• 5 Minimum Width as Measured from the Center of
  the Edge Stripe to the Face of the Curb
• A Minimum of 3 Wide Asphalt Riding Surface
• 6 Minimum Width Where Average Daily Traffic
  Volumes are over 15,000 in the Adjacent Lane
• 6 Wide White Edge Stripe
• Pavement Markings At Intersections As Shown
• Application
• Most Roadways

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Bicycle Lanes Next to Parking Examples

• Issues
• While Not Ideal, It Can Work
• Need to Get Cars to Park As Close to Curb as
  Possible
• Need to Address How to Encourage Inexperienced
  Cyclists to Ride Outside of the Door Zone
• Guidelines Call for 5 Minimum Bike Lane Width

Chicago Experienced Improved Bicycle Safety Over
No Bike Lanes Even with 5 Wide Bike Lanes
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Bicycle Lanes Next to Parking Examples

• Issues
• While Not Ideal, It Can Work
• Need to Get Cars to Park As Close to Curb as
  Possible
• Need to Address How to Encourage Inexperienced
  Cyclists to Ride Outside of the Door Zone
• Guidelines Call for 5 Minimum Bike Lane Width

Downtown Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Bicycle Lanes Next to Parking Examples

• Issues
• While Not Ideal, It Can Work
• Need to Get Cars to Park As Close to Curb as
  Possible
• Need to Address How to Encourage Inexperienced
  Cyclists to Ride Outside of the Door Zone
• Guidelines Call for 5 Minimum Bike Lane Width

Downtown Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Bicycle Lane Next to Parking Guidelines

• Recommendation
• 5 Minimum Total Bike Lane Width Where
  Constrained for Space
• 6 to 7 Recommended Total Bike Lane Width Where
  Room Allows
• 7 Wide (No Wider) For Parking Lane
• Cross Hatch Door Zone to Encourage Riding Outside
  of Door Zone
• Off-Set Arrow of Bike Lane Pavement Markings to
  Indicate Correct Lane Placement

Cross Hatched Bike Lane on West Circle
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Contra-flow Bike Lane Examples

• Issues
• Used on One-Way Streets
• Bicycle Traffic is Permitted in Both Directions
  in A Conventional Manor (Riding On the Right Hand
  Side of the Road)
• A Typical Double Yellow Line is Used to Delineate
  the Bicycle Lane Flowing Opposite of Motor
  Vehicle Traffic
• A Bicycle Lane May or May Not be Used for Bike
  Traffic Flowing the Same Direction as Motor
  Vehicle Traffic
• Bikes from An Unexpected Direction At
  Intersections

Contra-flow Bike Lanes Operate Like a Two-way
Street for Bicyclists and a One-way Street for
Motorists. They are Used to Avoid Excessive
Out-of-Direction Travel for Bicyclists
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Contra-flow Bike Lane Examples

• Issues
• Used on One-Way Streets
• Bicycle Traffic is Permitted in Both Directions
  in A Conventional Manor (Riding On the Right Hand
  Side of the Road)
• A Typical Double Yellow Line is Used to Delineate
  the Bicycle Lane Flowing Opposite of Motor
  Vehicle Traffic
• A Bicycle Lane May or May Not be Used for Bike
  Traffic Flowing the Same Direction as Motor
  Vehicle Traffic
• Bikes from An Unexpected Direction At
  Intersections

Cambridge, Massachusetts
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Contra-flow Bike Lane Examples

• Issues
• Used on One-Way Streets
• Bicycle Traffic is Permitted in Both Directions
  in A Conventional Manor (Riding On the Right Hand
  Side of the Road)
• A Typical Double Yellow Line is Used to Delineate
  the Bicycle Lane Flowing Opposite of Motor
  Vehicle Traffic
• A Bicycle Lane May or May Not be Used for Bike
  Traffic Flowing the Same Direction as Motor
  Vehicle Traffic
• Bikes from An Unexpected Direction At
  Intersections

Downtown Boulder, Colorado In This Case the
Contra-flow Bike Lane is Physically Separated
from the Roadway with a Planter
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Contra-flow Bike Lane Guidelines

• Use On One Way Streets With Few Intersecting
  Streets or Driveways on the Side of the
  Contra-flow Lane
• Use Where Practical to Minimize Use of Bike Paths
  and Shared-use Paths Parallel to Roadway
• Do Not Use Adjacent to Angle Parking or High
  Turn-over Parallel Parking
• Use in Conjunction with a Standard Bike Lane
  Where Possible to Minimize Bicyclists Using
  Incorrect Bike Lane

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Advanced Bike Lane Stop Bar Guidelines

• Issue
• Right Turning Vehicles Conflict with Bicycles
  Proceeding Straight Through the Intersection
• Recommendation
• Advance the Stop Bar of the Bicycle Lane 6 So
  That the Bicyclist is More Visible to Right
  Turning Vehicles
• Application
• All controlled intersections with Bike Lanes that
  do not have a designated right-turn lane

Notes This application should only be used where
there are low volumes of right- turning vehicles.
Consider Using a Designated Right-turn Lane with
a Pocket Bike Lane with Higher Right-turn volumes
to reduce conflicts between bicyclists and
right-turning vehicles.
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Pocket Bike Lane Guidelines

• Issues
• A Through Bike Lane Must Be Placed to the Left of
  a Right Turn Only Lane
• Right-on-Red Turning Vehicles Often Advance
  Beyond Other Stopped Vehicles to Improve Their
  View of Traffic and Block The Crosswalk
• Bicycle Visibility in Wide Intersections
• Recommendation
• Advance the Stop Bar for Right Turn Only and
  Bicycle Lane
• Application
• All Signalized Intersections with Designated
  Right-turn Lanes

Notes Given the Inherent Conflict Between
Right-turning Vehicles and Straight Through
Bicyclists, Designed Right Turn Lanes Should be
Considered for Intersections with Fewer
Right-turning Vehicles than Would Typically Be
Seen Warranting A Right-turn Lane
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Pocket Bike Lane Transition Guidelines

• Issues
• Right Turning Vehicles and Through Bicyclists
  Must Change Positions Prior to the Intersection
• Motorists Must Yield to Bicyclists
• Recommendation
• Motorists Make A Deliberate Turning Movement in
  Turn Lane
• Dash Bike Lane Across Transition Zone
• Application
• All Intersections with Designated Right-turn Lanes

Key Statement
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Bike Lanes At Roundabout Guidelines

• Issues
• Not All Cyclists Feel Comfortable in Roundabouts
• Conflicts with Pedestrians On Sidewalks
• Recommendation
• Allow On or Off-Road Choices for Cyclists
• Dash End of Bike Lanes and Add Bike Warning Signs
• Bicyclists Yield to Pedestrians on Sidewalk
• Application
• All Roundabouts

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Bike Lanes At Roundabout Guidelines

• Issues
• Not All Cyclists Feel Comfortable in Roundabouts
• Conflicts with Pedestrians On Sidewalks
• Recommendation
• Allow On or Off-Road Choices for Cyclists
• Dash End of Bike Lanes and Add Bike Warning Signs
• Bicyclists Yield to Pedestrians on Sidewalk
• Application
• All Roundabouts

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Bicycle Path Examples

• Issues
• Conflicts Between Bicycles Going Opposite
  Direction
• Space Necessary to Operate a Bicycle
• Making A Distinction Between A Bicycle Only Path
  and A Typical Walkway or Pathway
• Key Elements
• 10 Minimum Width with 2 Clear Zone
• Delineate Lanes and Travel Direction for Bicycle
  Travel

University of Wisconsin, Madison
Wisconsin Bicycle Path Parallel to Pedestrian
Path. Both Paths Constructed of Asphalt.
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Bicycle Path Examples

• Issues
• Conflicts Between Bicycles Going Opposite
  Direction
• Space Necessary to Operate a Bicycle
• Making A Distinction Between A Bicycle Only Path
  and A Typical Walkway or Pathway
• Key Elements
• 10 Minimum Width with 2 Clear Zone
• Delineate Lanes and Travel Direction for Bicycle
  Travel

Detroit Riverfront, Windsor, Ontario Faster
Moving Bicycles Are Separated from a Pedestrian
Promenade. The Bicycle Path is Asphalt and the
Pedestrian Walkway is Concrete. Benches May Be
Placed Immediately Adjacent to a Walkway but must
be Set Back at Least 2 from a Bicycle Path or
Shared-use Path.
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Bicycle Path Examples

• Issues
• Conflicts Between Bicycles Going Opposite
  Direction
• Space Necessary to Operate a Bicycle
• Making A Distinction Between A Bicycle Only Path
  and A Typical Walkway or Pathway
• Key Elements
• 10 Minimum Width with 2 Clear Zone
• Delineate Lanes and Travel Direction for Bicycle
  Travel

University of Wisconsin, Madison
Wisconsin Pavement Markings Indicate Use and
Direction
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Bicycle Path Guidelines

• Recommendation
• 10 Wide Pathway
• Asphalt Construction
• 6 Wide White Edge Stripes
• 4 Wide Yellow Centerline
• Break Pathway Where Intersecting Walkways
• Place Pavement Markings at Intersections with
  Pathways
• Application
• High Demand Corridors Away from a Roadway Where
  There is Room to for a Separate Bicycle Path

Notes
Non-slip Reflective Thermoplastic Pavement
Markings Should be Used Rather Than Paint. 8
Wide Pathways May be Considered Under Special
Circumstances
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Shared-Use Path Examples

• Issues
• Conflicts Between Bicyclists and Pedestrians
• Conflicts Between Bicycles Going Opposite
  Direction
• Space Necessary to Operate a Bicycle
• Pedestrians with Vision Impairments Detecting
  Edge of Pedestrian Path
• Key Elements
• Separate Bicycles and Pedestrians
• Delineate Lanes and Travel Direction for Bicycle
  Travel

Photo Credit Kevin Krizek, used with permission
via University of Minnesotas Metropolitan Design
Center
Photo Credit Kevin Krizek, used with permission
via University of Minnesotas Metropolitan Design
Center
Minneapolis, Minnesota A Shared-use Path with a
Typical Pavement Marking Scenario. Note that only
a white edge stripe is used to delineate the
bicycle portion of the path from the pedestrian
portion.
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Shared-use Path Examples

• Issues
• Conflicts Between Bicyclists and Pedestrians
• Conflicts Between Bicycles Going Opposite
  Direction
• Space Necessary to Operate a Bicycle
• Pedestrians with Vision Impairments Detecting
  Edge of Pedestrian Path
• Key Elements
• Separate Bicycles and Pedestrians
• Delineate Lanes and Travel Direction for Bicycle
  Travel

University of Wisconsin, Madison
Wisconsin Shared Use Path with Pedestrian Area
Separated By Textured and Colored Asphalt. The
Colored Asphalt has faded in time is is barely
visible. Note that no edge striping is used.
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Shared-use Path Examples

• Issues
• Conflicts Between Bicyclists and Pedestrians
• Conflicts Between Bicycles Going Opposite
  Direction
• Space Necessary to Operate a Bicycle
• Pedestrians with Vision Impairments Detecting
  Edge of Pedestrian Path
• Key Elements
• Separate Bicycles and Pedestrians
• Delineate Lanes and Travel Direction for Bicycle
  Travel

Cambridge, Massachusetts Pedestrian and Bicycle
Uses are Delineated Using Highly Contrasting
Pavement Materials Concrete for Pedestrian and
Asphalt for Bicyclists. Note that no edge
striping is used and the center line for the
bicycle portion of the path is a solid white
stripe (vs. a standard double yellow or dashed
yellow line).
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Shared-use Path Examples

• Issues
• Conflicts Between Bicyclists and Pedestrians
• Conflicts Between Bicycles Going Opposite
  Direction
• Space Necessary to Operate a Bicycle
• Pedestrians with Vision Impairments Detecting
  Edge of Pedestrian Path
• Key Elements
• Separate Bicycles and Pedestrians
• Delineate Lanes and Travel Direction for Bicycle
  Travel

Cambridge, Massachusetts Pedestrian and Bicycle
Uses are Delineated Using Different Pavement
Materials Concrete for Pedestrian and Asphalt
for Bicyclists. Note that no edge striping is
used and the center line for the bicycle portion
of the path is a solid white stripe (vs. a
standard double yellow or dashed yellow line).
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Shared-use Path Examples

• Issues
• Conflicts Between Bicyclists and Pedestrians
• Conflicts Between Bicycles Going Opposite
  Direction
• Space Necessary to Operate a Bicycle
• Pedestrians with Vision Impairments Detecting
  Edge of Pedestrian Path
• Key Elements
• Separate Bicycles and Pedestrians
• Delineate Lanes and Travel Direction for Bicycle
  Travel

Minneapolis, Minnesota Pedestrian and Bicycle
Uses are Delineated Using Different Pavement
Materials and signs between the pathways. Note
the numerous signs and other fixed objects within
the two-foot clear-zone of the bicycle portion of
the pathway. Such objects should be avoided for
bicyclists safety.
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Shared-use Path Examples

• Issues
• Conflicts Between Bicyclists and Pedestrians
• Conflicts Between Bicycles Going Opposite
  Direction
• Space Necessary to Operate a Bicycle
• Pedestrians with Vision Impairments Detecting
  Edge of Pedestrian Path
• Key Elements
• Separate Bicycles and Pedestrians
• Delineate Lanes and Travel Direction for Bicycle
  Travel

Farm Lane Path Crossing The pedestrian activated
signal push button is located next to the bicycle
path. This encourages pedestrians to cross in
the bicycle portion of the crosswalk.
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Shared-use Path Guidelines

• Recommendation
• 12 to 18 Wide Pathway
• 8 to 10 Asphalt Bikeway
• 5 to 8 Concrete Walkway
• 6 Wide White Edge Stripes
• 4 Wide Yellow Centerline
• Provide Detectable Warning Between Pathways
• Textured Thermoplastic
• Imprinted Asphalt (mini rumble strip)
• Application
• High Demand Corridors Away from a Roadway Where
  There is Not Room to for a Separate Bicycle Path

For pedestrians with vision impairments there
should be high contrast between the walkway
surfaces and some type of detectable warning
strip between the pedestrian walkway and the
bikeway. This strip should be unique from
standard Detectable Warnings used at the base of
sidewalk ramps but there currently no guidance.
The detectable warning should not be so roughly
textured as to cause a bicyclists to loose
control of their bicycle if they were to ride on
the surface.
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Addressing Conflict Areas Examples

• Issues
• There Will Be Areas Where Separation of
  Pedestrians and Bicyclists is Impractical for A
  Variety of Reasons
• Pedestrians Should Typically Have the
  Right-of-Way to Bicyclists
• Key Elements
• Indicate the Shared Use Area
• Indicate ROW

University of Wisconsin, Madison
Wisconsin Standard Bicycle Yield to Pedestrian
Signs are Used on High Volume Pathways Where Used
Can Not be Delineated with Lanes do to Space
Constraints.
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Addressing Conflict Areas Examples

• Issues
• There Will Be Areas Where Separation of
  Pedestrians and Bicyclists is Impractical for A
  Variety of Reasons
• Pedestrians Should Typically Have the
  Right-of-Way to Bicyclists
• Key Elements
• Indicate the Shared Use Area
• Indicate ROW

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Where
multiple paths intersect a special pavement is
introduced in an attempt to convey without
signage that no one path has ROW and that this
condition is different than the one previous.
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Addressing Conflict Areas Examples

• Issues
• There Will Be Areas Where Separation of
  Pedestrians and Bicyclists is Impractical for A
  Variety of Reasons
• Pedestrians Should Typically Have the
  Right-of-Way to Bicyclists
• Key Elements
• Indicate the Shared Use Area
• Indicate ROW

Cambridge, Massachusetts When a Bike Path
Approaches a Crosswalk, Pavement Markings are
Used to Delineate that Pedestrians Have the
Right-of-Way. Note that the Reverse Reading Text
is Used as On Highway Pavement Markings. This is
Unnecessary for the Speed of Bicycle Traffic and
May Be Confusing
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Addressing Conflict Areas Guidelines

• Recommendation
• Break Pathway Where Intersecting Walkways
• Place Pavement Markings That Indicate the
  Bicyclists Must Yield to Pedestrians at
  Intersections with Pathways
• Application
• Bicycle Path and Shared-use Path Intersections
  with Walkways

Notes
Non-slip Reflective Thermoplastic Pavement
Markings Should be Used Rather Than Paint.
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Addressing Conflict Areas Guidelines

• Recommendation
• Provide General Guidance on the Preferred Flow of
  Pathway or Bridge Users
• Use Standard Symbols with A Dark Background and
  Highlighted Edge to Provide High Contrast
  Markings on Light Colored Concrete
• Application
• On Existing Facilities Where Lane Demarcations
  Are Not Practical or Feasible
• Typically Concrete Pavements

Notes

• These Markings May Also Be Used on Asphalt
  Pavement. In Such Cases the Dark Backgrounds May
  be Omitted.

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Addressing Conflict Areas Guidelines

• Recommendation
• Use Icons to Direct Bicyclists Toward Center of
  the Bridge To Distance Themselves From Low Bridge
  Railings and Pedestrians Viewing River
• Application
• Pedestrian Icon May Be Used to Indicate
  Pedestrian Only Use of Particular Walkway
  Adjacent to Bike Paths
• Bridges too Narrow for Lane Delineation

Notes
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Orientation Sign Examples and Guidelines

• Issue
• Need to Provide Visitors and New Faculty, Staff
  and Students with Orientation
• Need to Show How Campus Bicycle System Links Into
  Surrounding Communities
• Recommendation
• Provide Campus Bicycle Facilities Orientation
• Create in A Format the May Be Changed Quickly and
  Inexpensively As Facilities Will Change Rapidly
  Over the Next Five Years
• Application
• Key Pathway Junctures

University of Wisconsin, Madison Wisconsin The
orientation signs use the same graphic as the
bicycle facilities map distributed to students.
It also includes an inset map of the surrounding
areas.
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Orientation Sign Examples and Guidelines

• Issue
• Need to Provide Visitors and New Faculty, Staff
  and Students with Orientation
• Need to Show How Campus Bicycle System Links Into
  Surrounding Communities
• Recommendation
• Provide Campus Bicycle Facilities Orientation
• Create in A Format the May Be Changed Quickly and
  Inexpensively As Facilities Will Change Rapidly
  Over the Next Five Years
• Application
• Key Pathway Junctures

Riverfront, Minneapolis, Minnesota This
orientation map also includes a bulletin board
display case for changing information.
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Bike Parking Examples

• Issues
• Bicycles Stored Outside During the Winter Often
  Rust and Are Abandoned in the Spring
• Items Such as Lights, Bags, Seats and Front
  Wheels Are Often Stolen From Locked Bicycles
• Desire to Park Close to Destination
• Long-term and Short-term Parking Needs
• Some Bicycles Willing to Pay a Premium for Better
  and More Secure Parking

Photo Credit Ann Forsyth, used with permission
via University of Minnesotas Metropolitan Design
Center
Photo Credit Ann Forsyth, used with permission
via University of Minnesotas Metropolitan Design
Center
Photo Credit Ann Forsyth, used with permission
via University of Minnesotas Metropolitan Design
Center
Almere, Netherlands Covered Bicycle Parking
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Bike Rack Example and Guidelines

• Recommendations
• Use for Short-term Parking
• Dispersed Locations Adjacent to Building
  Entrances
• Generally Uncovered but Ideally Covered
• Typically Hoop Style
• Coordinate Location with Bike Lanes, Bike Paths
  and Shared-use Paths

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Bike Cage Example and Guidelines

• Recommendations
• Typically Part of a Parking Deck
• Maximize Space Via Racks and Hanging
• Generally Available on a First-come, First Served
  Basis
• Additional Security May Be Provided Through
• Controlled Access with Video Surveillance
• Restricted Access via a Personal Access Code

Photo Credit Ann Forsyth, used with permission
via University of Minnesotas Metropolitan Design
Center
Almere, Netherlands Covered Bicycle Cage
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Bike Locker Example and Guidelines

• Recommendations
• Used for Long-term Parking
• Geared Towards Individual Employees
• Typically Key Access with Yearly Rental (Around
  60)
• Many Potential Configurations
• Employee Surveys May be Used to Determine Best
  Locations

Ann Arbor, Michigan An individually leased bike
locker with key access. An interior diagonal
divider and doors on both ends permit two bikes
per box. This box is located under the overhang
of a parking deck.
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Covered Bike Parking Example

• Issues
• Taller Structures Obstruct Views of Campus
• Items May Still Be Stolen From Locked Bicycles
• Key Elements
• Used for Long-term Parking
• Placed in Centralized Location
• Potential Green Roof Application
• Higher Security May Be Provided via Video
  Surveillance

Photo Credit Ann Forsyth, used with permission
via University of Minnesotas Metropolitan Design
Center
Hammarby Sjöstad, Stockholm, Sweden Green Roof
Bicycle Shed
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Bike Station Example and Guidelines

• Recommendations
• Use for Secure Centralized Covered Bike Parking
• Geared Towards Bicycle Commuters
• Place Adjacent to Existing IMs to Utilize
  Existing Showers and Lockers
• Provide Bicycle Rental Repair Potential
  Future Location of MSU Bikes
• Place Adjacent to Public Transit Stop
• Charge a Yearly Fee for Use
• Bike Storage Either Attended or Controlled
  Through Card Access

New Bike Station Chicago, Illinois Bike Stations
are growing in popularity around the country and
overseas. Typically the most expensive aspect is
providing showers and lockers. By building
adjacent to an existing intramural facility a
Bike Station could be constructed rather
economically.
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Bike Shed Example

• Key Elements
• Open Bike Parking Areas
• Individually Keyed Bike Lockers
• Low Profile
• Green Roof

Photo Credit Ann Forsyth, used with permission
via University of Minnesotas Metropolitan Design
Center
Houten, Netherlands Low Profile Bike Shed
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Bike Shed with Lockers Guidelines

• Recommendation
• Low Profile Bike Sheds
• Chain Link Fenced Single Bike Compartments
• Door Locks with Individuals Own Lock U Lock
  Compatible
• Green Roof
• Sides Constructed of Materials Complementing
  Adjacent Structures and Landscape
• Application
• Place Centralized Locations Near Dormitories and
  Remote Parking Lots
• Older Dorms Without Bike Rooms Are First Priority

The Proposed Bike Shed is a low profile structure
so as to not disrupt views of buildings and the
landscape. The Bike Shed has a green roof to
further minimize its visual impact as well as to
reduce impervious surfaces. The Bike Shed may
be constructed in many configurations. The Sheds
may be constructed back to back or in any
length. As the Bike Sheds will be premium
parking locations, their cost may be off-set by a
special yearly permit that must be clearly
visible when parked in the shed. Violators may
be easily impounded on site.
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Bike Shed with Lockers Guidelines

• Recommendation
• Low Profile Bike Sheds
• Chain Link Fenced Single Bike Compartments
• Door Locks with Individuals Own Lock U Lock
  Compatible
• Green Roof
• Sides Constructed of Materials Complementing
  Adjacent Structures and Landscape
• Application
• Place Centralized Locations Near Dormitories and
  Remote Parking Lots
• Older Dorms Without Bike Rooms Are First Priority

The Bike Shed should be placed approximately 5
back from a walkway. Landscaping may also be
used to further minimize the visual impact of the
Bike Shed. The type of green roof vegetation
may be varied to fit with the surrounding
landscape and or to evaluate various green roof
planting mixes.
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Existing Bike Lanes

• Issue
• Recommendation
• Application

Notes
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Existing and Proposed Bike Lanes

• Issue
• Recommendation
• Application

Notes
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Road Reconstruction Program

• Issue
• Recommendation
• Application

Notes
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Plan Overview

• Key Elements
• Incorporate Bicycle Lanes on most roadways
• Improved Bicycle Facilities At Intersections
• Provide Bike Paths on Key Corridors Away from
  Roads
• Improve Separation of Bicycles and Pedestrians on
  Pathways
• Underscore Pedestrians Right-of-Way
• Improved Long-term Bicycle Parking Options

Key Statement
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Southwest
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Southeast
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Northeast
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Northwest
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West Circle Potential Path Removals

• Recommendation
• The Existing Two-Track Bike Paths May Be Removed
• Additional Minor Walkways May Also Be Removed to
  Minimize That Direct Pedestrians To Cross Roads
  and Parking Lots at Poor Locations
• Path Removals Off-Set Impact of Proposed Bicycle
  Paths

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West Circle Drive Alternate A

• Key Elements
• Maintain Two-way Motor Vehicle Traffic from East
  Circle to Beal Entrance and By Angle Parking Near
  Music Building
• Contra-flow Bike Lanes Where Feasible
• One-Way Bike Paths Where No Room for Contra-flow
  Bike Lanes and to By-pass Angle Parking
• Three Cross-Circle Bike Paths
• Remove Parallel Parking by Landon Hall and
  Relocate Bike Lane to Accommodate Two Lanes of
  Motor Vehicle Traffic

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West Circle Drive Alternate A
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West Circle Drive Overview Alt A
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West Circle Drive Overview Alt A
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West Circle Drive Overview Alt A
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West Circle Drive Overview Alt A
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West Circle Drive Overview Alt A
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West Circle Drive Alternate B

• Key Elements
• Maintain Two-way Motor Vehicle Traffic from East
  Circle to Beal Entrance
• Maintain Two-way Motor Vehicle Traffic By Angle
  Parking Near Music Building
• Limited Use of Contra-flow Bike Lanes
• Bike Paths and Shared-use Paths Used Primary
  Means to Bike Across and Around West Circle
• Existing Bike Lanes Removed

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West Circle Drive Alternate B
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West Circle Drive Alternate C

• Key Elements
• One Lane of Motor Vehicle Traffic on West Circle
• Remove All Angle Parking
• Parallel Parking By Landon Hall Remains
• Contra-flow Bike Lane Around West Circle
• Two Cross-Circle Bike Paths
• In Keeping With Original 2020 Plan
• Minimal Impact to Historic Landscape
• Safest Option for Cyclists, Pedestrians and
  Motorists

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West Circle Drive Alternate C
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Kalamazoo / West Circle Intersection

• Recommendations
• Provide Pocket Bike Turn Lane for Bicyclists
  Continuing Straight Onto Bike Path and Turning
  Left Onto Contra-flow Bike Lane
• Split Bike Path At End to Align With Bike Lanes
  On Opposite Side of Road

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Shaw Lane Alternate A

• Key Elements
• Alternate Assumes North and South Shaw Remain
  Open To Traffic
• Bike Lane Added to N and S Shaw Lane By Narrowing
  Motor Vehicle Lanes

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Shaw Lane Alternate A
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Shaw Lane Alternate B

• Key Elements
• Alternate B Assumes North and South Shaw Are
  Closed To Through Traffic
• Bicycle and Pedestrian Traffic Directed Towards
  Signals at Red Cedar River Bridge and S Shaw Lane
• Path Alignments Are Conceptual But Reflect Desire
  for Fairly Direct Links

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Shaw Lane Alternate B
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Plan Overview

• Key Elements
• Incorporate Bicycle Lanes on most roadways
• Improved Bicycle Facilities At Intersections
• Provide Bike Paths on Key Corridors Away from
  Roads
• Improve Separation of Bicycles and Pedestrians on
  Pathways
• Underscore Pedestrians Right-of-Way
• Improved Long-term Bicycle Parking Options

Key Statement