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Enhancing Bicycle Infrastructure: MAP-21 for Complete Streets in Georgia

The initiative aims to maximize MAP-21 to create Complete Streets across Georgia, addressing the pressing need for improved bicycle infrastructure. With a significant portion of Georgians desiring more biking opportunities, and statistics showing that one-third of adults are obese, enhancing bike facilities becomes essential for public health. This includes integrating regional and local plans, establishing bicycle and pedestrian advisory committees, and utilizing funding from various programs. By prioritizing safe routes for non-drivers, we can foster healthier lifestyles and better transportation options for all Georgians.

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Enhancing Bicycle Infrastructure: MAP-21 for Complete Streets in Georgia

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  1. Maximizing MAP-21 for Complete Streets in Georgia Brent Buice Executive Director, Georgia Bikes

  2. Georgians WANT to Ride Bikes * source: 2011 Univ of Ga survey

  3. Georgians NEED more physical activity • 1/3 of adult Georgians are obese

  4. 84 percent of Southerners! http://www.americabikes.org/2012survey

  5. Attitudes Toward Bicycling for Transportation Source: Survey by Portland Office of Transportation

  6. Complete Streets Policy • Adopted September 2012 • Chapter 9, Design Policy Manual • Bike – Ped – Transit • Warrants: Standards and Guidelines • “Should be” • “Shall be” • Facility design • http://www.dot.ga.gov/doingbusiness/PoliciesManuals/roads/DesignPolicy/GDOT-DPM-Chap09.pdf

  7. AASHTO Guide: National Design Standards

  8. Best Practices: NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide nacto.org/cities-for-cycling/design-guide

  9. STP CMAQ HSIP TA

  10. Transportation Enhancements Safe Routes to School Rec Trails Programs Transportation Alternatives

  11. Eligibility • CMAQ, HSIP, STP • TA: • Bicycle & pedestrian facilities • NEW: “Safe routes for non-drivers” to build networks • Safe Routes to School • Infrastructure • Non-infrastructure • Bike-ped education

  12. TA Distribution 50% 50%

  13. Best Practices • Integrate regional & local plans • Bundle small projects • Geo-coded database of bikeways • Establish Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee • Set aside % of CMAQ, STP for bike-ped • Help locals prioritize & develop quality applications • Performance measures • HIAs • LOS • Safety • Mode shift goals • Act Soon • Spend up TE, SRTS, etc

  14. Questions? GeorgiaBikes.orginfo@georgiabikes.org

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