Exemplary
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans
This list of exemplary bicycle and pedestrian plans was compiled
to provide easy access to a number of good examples of bicycle and
pedestrian planning. It isn’t a comprehensive list of such
plans, and it makes no attempt to rank or rate the plans. If you
are embarking on the development of a bicycle and/or pedestrian
plan, these examples will provide you with inspiration and information
that we hope you’ll find useful.
COMBINED
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLANS
Oregon
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
A statewide planning and design guide for both bicycle and pedestrian
modes; contains useful graphics and information about many innovative
approaches to accommodating bicycling and walking.
www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/BIKEPED/planproc.shtml
Idaho
Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan
A clear, simple statement of goals and objectives combined with
helpful planning and design information for local agencies.
itd.idaho.gov/planning/reports/bikepedplan/idt.pdf
Vermont
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
Useful sections on implementation and the roles of different agencies,
partners.
www.aot.state.vt.us/planning/bikeped.htm
Puget
Sound Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Implementation Strategy
A regional plan (Seattle-area) identifying more than 2,000 miles
of needed bike lanes and paths and pedestrian improvements around
activity centers.
www.psrc.org/projects/nonmotorized/strategy.pdf
Boulder Transportation Master Plan
Bicycle and pedestrian planning are fully integrated into the Boulder,
CO transportation master plan, with modal split targets of 15% of
trips by bike and 24% by foot by 2020.
www.ci.boulder.co.us/publicworks/depts/transportation/tmp.html
Brunswick Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Plan
A great example of a plan for a small town of just 15,000; includes
specific planned or proposed improvements, design recommendations.
www2.curtislibrary.com/brunsplanning/bikeped9804.pdf
Mesa Regional Transportation Plan
The City of Mesa’s long range transportation plan has a chapter
of bicycling and on walking that provide a good overview of design
and planning issues. Contains a vision, objectives, policies, and
actions.
http://www.cityofmesa.org/transportation/pdf/bike_plan.pdf
PEDESTRIAN PLANS
Oakland
Pedestrian Master Plan
This plan is the first in California. The "next steps in pedestrian
planning" section highlights pedestrian level of service and pedestrian
modeling.
www.oaklandnet.com/government/Pedestrian/index.html
Portland Pedestrian Master Plan
One of the first comprehensive pedestrian plans for a city; complemented
by a detailed design manual for pedestrian facilities.
www.portlandonline.com/transportation/index.cfm?c=37064
Cambridge
Pedestrian Plan
Beautifully produced and thorough plan incorporating specific suggestions
for sites throughout the city, design guidelines, links to other
modes, and more.
www.cambridgema.gov/CDD/et/ped/plan/ped_plan.html
Madison
Pedestrian Transportation Plan
Adopted in 197, Madison’s visionary plans for walking incorporates
planning, design, maintenance, and long-term goals and objectives.
www.ci.madison.wi.us/transp/pdp.html
Wisconsin
Pedestrian Policy Plan 2020
One of the few statewide pedestrian plans focuses on the policies
and programs that will help improve conditions for walking.
www.dot.wisconsin.gov/projects/state/ped2020.htm
Florida
Pedestrian Facilities Planning and Design Handbook
A detailed manual on pedestrian facility planning and development.
Thorough coverage of planning factors, design detail and more.
www.dot.state.fl.us/Safety/ped_bike/ped_bike_standards.htm
Kamloops
Pedestrian Plan: Walk This Way
The Pedestrian Master Plan provides a comprehensive approach toward
identifying pedestrian needs and deficiencies, examining optional
improvements and prioritizing implementation strategies. Uses
Pedestrian Level of Service technique.
www.city.kamloops.bc.ca/transportation/plans/index.html
Maricopa
Association of Governments: Pedestrian Plan 2000
A comprehensive application of the Pedestrian Level of Service
and Latent Demand models for the Phoenix area. Includes detailed
action plans.
www.mag.maricopa.gov/pdf/cms.resource/ped-plan2000sum-web_427.pdf
BICYCLE PLANS
Florida
Bicycle Facilities Planning and Design Handbook
A detailed manual on bicycle facility planning and development.
Thorough coverage of planning factors, design detail and more.
www.dot.state.fl.us/Safety/ped_bike/ped_bike_standards.htm#Florida%20Bike%20Handbook
Maricopa
County Bicycle Transportation System Plan
The policies in this plan institutionalize bicycle accommodation
within the agency; a map provides the starting point for improvements
in this rapidly growing area surrounding Phoenix, AZ.
www.mcdot.maricopa.gov/bicycle/BikePlan/bikeplan.PDF
Austin
Bicycle Plan
A two-part plan that provides the policy and programming aspects
first, and the design details second. A good example of action
plans.
www.ci.austin.tx.us/bicycle/plan1.htm
Denver
Bicycle Master Plan Update
A comprehensive bicycle plan adopted in 2002 that updates a 1993
plan. Addresses everything from design standards to route networks
cost estimates for missing links etc.
198.202.202.66/Bicycle_Program/59810116template3jump.asp
Portland
Bicycle Master Plan
Significant not just because of the quality of plan itself but
also the five-year review of progress that documents how much
of the plan has been implemented. Includes good design information.
www.portlandonline.com/transportation/index.cfm?&a;=71843&c;=34812&y;=0&x;=0
Los
Angeles Bicycle Plan
A chapter in the transportation element of the city’s General
Plan; very accessible production with clear assignment of responsibility
and lead roles.
cityplanning.lacity.org/
Long
Beach Bicycle Master Plan
Clear and concise plan that incorporates user input and provides
project ranking and priorities.
www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/gov/bmp.asp
MTC
Regional Bicycle Plan
An element in the San Francisco Bay Area’s regional transportation
plan; identifies a 1600 mile bikeway network and a $700 million
price tag.
www.mtc.ca.gov/planning/bicyclespedestrians/regional.htm#bikeplan
Knoxville
Regional Bicycle Plan
A comprehensive regional plan that incorporates by adoption the
US DOT design guidance on accommodating bicycles. Specific roles
and responsibilities laid out; extensive resources made available.
www.knoxtrans.org/plans/bikeplan/index.htm
Toronto
Bike Plan: Shifting Gears
Comprehensive plan addressing a large metropolitan area (undertaken
after the city was enlarged) that includes good case statement
and policies, extensive network development, and cost estimates
for implementation.
www.city.toronto.on.ca/cycling/bikeplan.htm
New
York City Bicycle Master Plan
The plan identifies a 900-mile bikeway network with critical coverage
of bridge access and transit issues; links to the 350-mile greenway
network (see below)
www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/dcp/html/bike/mp.html
Madison/Dane
County Bicycle Transportation Plan
A comprehensive plan for “making the region an even better
place to bicycle” that includes an impressive needs assessment
and priority list of projects that are scheduled. Covers engineering,
education, encouragement, and enforcement in detail.
www.ci.madison.wi.us/transp/Bicycle/sept2000/BicycleTranPlan.html
Davis
Bike Plan
Even the city with the highest level of bike use in the nation
still needs a bike plan to keep people riding and improve the
scope, operation, and maintenance of the already-extensive bikeway
network.
www.ci.davis.ca.us/topic/bicycles.cfm
TRAIL / GREENWAY PLANS
Iowa
Trails 2000
A tremendous resource with clear vision and objectives statements,
cost estimates, design information and much more.
www.iowabikes.com/trails/
Maricopa
County
Includes a policy requiring all County departments to include
regional trails in the planning and design of any project near
or adjacent to the 221-mile proposed network.
www.mcdot.maricopa.gov/bicycle/trail/mct_exec.pdf
New
York City Greenway Plan
A plan for a 350-mile network of urban greenways criss-crossing
New York City.
www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/dcp/html/bike/gp.html
MISCELLANEOUS New
Jersey Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
An update of the ground-breaking 1995 plan is underway. Visit
the website to see how the plan is progressing.
www.bikemap.com/RBA/index.html
Soles
and Spokes: The Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan for Chicago Area Transportation
Another work in progress that is worth watching. This regional
plan will encompass the six-county Chicago metropolitan area.
www.solesandspokes.com/
Forsyth
County Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
This suburban/rural county in the Atlanta metro area is in the
midst of creating their first nonmotorized plan.
www.forsythco.com/pdf/files/i.%20Appendix%20E.pdf
University
of Connecticut Master Plan
The campus of the university is being redesigned with pedestrians
at the core.
vm.uconn.edu/~master/5frs.html
Hopewell
Hamlet Pedestrian Plan
A fascinating insight into potential pedestrian improvements in
this small town in the Hudson River Valley. Great use of photos
to show the potential improvements for both bicycling and walking.
www.co.dutchess.ny.us/CountyGov/Departments/Planning/PLpdctchopewell.htm
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