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benefits of bicycling

funding sources
predicting demand
types of planning activities
: statewide bicycle and pedestrian planning
: regional bicycle and pedestrian planning
: local planning
: transit access studies
: trails and greenway plans
: corridor plans / site specific studies

public involvement
policies
exemplary plans
resources


Types of Planning Activities

The rising awareness of bicycle and pedestrian issues in transportation planning has brought with it a new era of planning for these modes. Planning strategies range from small scale (such as a study to improve bicycle and pedestrian access to a neighborhood bus stop) to large scale (such as a statewide master plan for bicycling and walking).

While there are some common elements (such as public participation) that nearly all bicycle and pedestrian planning projects should include, they otherwise can vary greatly depending upon the particular situation. An effective, interconnected system of bicycle and pedestrian facilities requires planning at a variety of levels. This section describes different types of bicycle and pedestrian plans and includes a list of example plans following each description. The example plans include a description of the plan and contact information.

Additionally, there are many good sources of information about planning bicycle and pedestrian-friendly communities listed in the resources section of this website.


 
statewide bicycle and pedestrian planning:

regional bicycle and pedestrian planning:
 

local planning :
 

 
transit access studies:

trails and greenway plans:

corridor plans / site specific studies: