Better Roads for the 21st Century

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Better Roads for the 21st Century

• Improving Bicycling and Pedestrian Safety in New
  York State

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Advocates Listening Session

• Welcome and Introductions
• GTSC / NYSDOT Remarks
• Overview of NYBC Report
• Improving Bicycling and Pedestrian Safety
• Ideas for NYBCs Future

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History of Advocacy
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Big Picture Issues

• Environment
• Health
• Economy
• Safety
• Mobility
• Quality of Life

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The State of the State
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The State of the Art
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New Tools of The Trade

• NYBC Manual
• NYSDOT HDM Chapters 18 and 23
• NYSMUTCD New Bike Signs, SPCCDs
• AASHTO 1999 Bicycle Facilities Guide
• ITE Bike/Pedestrian Task Force Report
• PBCAT Software

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USING SAFETY DATA

• Data Collection
• Crash Typing
• Traffic Diagrams
• Countermeasures
• Safety Plans
• Implementation

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AASHTO
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New Innovations

• Multi-Modal Models
• Safe Routes to School
• Full Integration
• Medical Diagnosis Rx for Roads
• Segway

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MAINTENANCE!

• Spot Maintenance Program
• Adopt-a-Highway
• Trail Patrol Volunteers
• 1-800-Pothole
• Sweeping Policies
• Bicycle Parking Ordinances

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Transportation Process
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What Are Our Issues?

• Local
• Regional
• Statewide
• National

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ISTEA, TEA-21, T-3?
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Who Are Our Partners?

• Road Builders
• Health Providers
• Environmentalists
• Tourism
• Real Estate Developers
• Other.

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What Can We Do?

• Adopt a Highway
• AAA / VeloQuebec Services
• Promotional Events
• Route Mapping / Planning
• Public Involvement
• Legislative Action
• Other

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Ideas for NYBCs Future
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Contact NYBC!

• www.nybc.net
• PO Box 8868
• Albany, New York 12208

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Thank You!
Jeff Olson, R. A. 10 Clark Street Saratoga
Springs, New York 12866 USA Phone [phone]
Fax x6639 e-mail Trails2k_at_aol.com
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