Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs

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Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs

• Funding Sources Flexibility

Aaron Bartlett Safety Program Manager
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Bicycle / Pedestrian Programs
4 E approach
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Federal Legislation

• ISTEA - Intermodal Surface Transportation
  Efficiency Act (1991)
• TEA 21 - Transportation Equity Act of the
  Twenty-First Century (1998)
• SAFTEA-LU - Safe, Accountable, Flexible,
  Efficient Transportation Equity Act A Legacy for
  Users (2005)

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Title 23 - United States Code

• (g) Planning and Design.--
• (1) In general.--Bicyclists and pedestrians shall
  be given due consideration in the comprehensive
  transportation plans developed by each
  metropolitan planning organization and State in
  accordance with sections 134 and 135,
  respectively. Bicycle transportation facilities
  and pedestrian walkways shall be considered,
  where appropriate, in conjunction with all new
  construction and reconstruction of transportation
  facilities, except where bicycle and pedestrian
  use are not permitted.

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Federal Programs

• Transportation Enhancements
• Safe Routes to School
• Congestion Mitigation Air-Quality
• Surface Transportation Program
• Recreational Trails
• Section 402

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Bike/Ped SpendingFederal Comparison Pre ISTEA to
SAFETEA-LU average annual authorization
References Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
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Eligible Activities (Under TE, CMAQ, SRTS)

• Infrastructure - Construction of bike lanes,
  shared use paths, sidewalks, crosswalks, etc.
• Non Infrastructure - Programs aimed at educating
  or encouraging the public to adopt behaviors that
  lower congestion, or improve personal safety.

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Spending on Bike/Ped Facilities SAFETEA LU
(FY20052009)

• Transportation Enhancements (TE) 3.5 Billion
• Recreational Trails Program (RTP) 370 million
• Safe Routes to School (SRTS) 612 million
• Non-motorized Transportation Pilot Program (NTPP)
  100 million
• High Priority Projects 1 billion

References Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
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Federal Programs Match

• Transportation Enhancements 75/25 Split.
• Congestion Mitigation Air Quality 80/20 Split.
• Surface Transportation Program 80/20 Split
• Safe Routes to School 100 no match required

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Major Issues Are Shaping the Debate

• Fuel Prices (Economy)
• Renewable Energy (National Security)
• Climate Change (Environment)
• Air Quality (Public Health)
• Public Health (Obesity)
• Traffic Congestion (Transportation)
• Land Use Development
• Transportation Choice (Quality of Life)

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2010 Active Transportation Campaign

• Rails to Trails Conservancy October 20, 2008
  National Press Release
• 40 Communities 50 Million over 6 Years
• Double funding for bicycle and pedestrian
  investments
• Realize significant increases in bicycle and
  pedestrian modes
• Focus on utilitarian trips that are apart of
  daily routine

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Community Case Statements

• Columbia, Mo.
• Greater Kansas City, Mo. / Ks.
• O'Fallon, Mo.
• St. Louis, Mo.
• Billings, Mt.
• Missoula, Mt.
• Charlotte, N.C.
• Manchester, N.H.
• Camden, N.J.
• Buffalo-Niagara, N.Y.
• Columbus, Ohio
• Cleveland, Ohio
• Oxford, Ohio
• Eugene, Ore.
• Portland, Ore.
• Blair County, Penn.
• Providence, R.I.
• Alexandria/Arlington, Va.
• Chittenden County, Vt.

• Anchorage / Palmer / Wasilla, Alaska
• Tucson, Ariz.
• Alameda County, Cal.
• Humboldt County, Cal.
• Marin County, Cal.
• Sacramento, Cal.
• San Diego, Cal.
• Metro Hartford, Conn.
• Wahington, D.C.
• Northern Del.
• Jacksonville, Fl.
• Miami-Dade County, Fl.
• Volusia County, Fl.
• Chicago, Ill.
• Fort Wayne, In.
• Central Indiana, In.
• New Orleans, La.
• Pioneer Valley, Mass.Mystic Valley, Mass.
• Baltimore, Md.

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Bicycle / Pedestrian Programs
4 E approach
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Bikeways Plans of Greater Kansas City

• Bikeways Plans of Greater Kansas City

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Future Direction

• Regional Emphasis
• Rock Island Corridor
• I-35 (Turkey Creek Corridor)

• Local Emphasis
• Schools
• Activity Centers

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Local Bicycle Design Guidelines (Standards
Specifications and Design Criteria) APWA KC
Chapter
APWA Standard Drawing Typical
Section 5301

• Adopted - December 19, 2002

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2004 Walk to School Raytown Pilot

• Southwood Elementary School
• October 4, 2004
• More than 200 participate!
• Buses are empty!
• Cars are absent!

Raytown Dispatch-Tribune Oct. 6, 2004
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International Walk to School Day October 8, 2008
Roeland Park, KS
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International Walk to School Day
Source of data www.walktoschool.org
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Encouragement programs

• Walking school buses
• Mileage clubs
• Contests
• Park and walk sites
• Route map promotion

Source National Safe Routes to School Course
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Safety Ambassador Program

• June 2, 2007 First Training, 17 Safety
  Ambassadors
• March 21, 2008 Second Training, 20 Safety
  Ambassadors
• 7 Events
• 935 Kids Reached
• 810 Helmets Fitted

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Aaron Bartlett Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety
Programs Manager Mid-America Regional
Council600 Broadway, Suite 200Kansas City, MO
64105 www.marc.org/bikeped/ abartlett_at_marc.org
816.701.8238