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Framework for Bikeway Designation on Rural RoadsPresented by: Amy Thomas, USDA Forest Service
Taylor Lonsdale, WTIRebecca Gleason, WTI
Est. Dec. 2014
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Today’s Presenters
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Taylor LonsdaleWTI
Amy ThomasUSDA Forest
Service
Rebecca GleasonWTI
Once you have completed this webinar, you will:
Goal of this Webinar
have an overview of the development and content of the Framework for Bikeway Designation on Rural Roads. This document was developed as a resource for road owners that are considering bikeway designation on one of their roads. The Framework addresses liability and safety concerns that road owners frequently face when considering roads that are shared by motor vehicles and people on bicycles.
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To achieve the webinar goal, you will learn to:
Learning Outcomes
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State differing points of view on bikeway designation by bikeway proponents and road owners
Demonstrate an understanding of the background and need for the Framework for Bikeway Designation on Rural Roads
Identify relevant data to consider when evaluating the safety of a shared road
Differentiate between the quantitative and qualitative considerations of bikeway designation
Identify key components of a bikeway field safety visit
Summarize the benefits and outcomes of a bikeway field safety visit
Amy Thomas,USDA Forest Service
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State differing points of view on bikeway designation by bikeway proponents and road owners
Demonstrate an understanding of the background and need for the Framework for Bikeway Designation on Rural Roads
Identify relevant data to consider when evaluating the safety of a shared road
Differentiate between the quantitative and qualitative considerations of bikeway designation
Identify key components of a bikeway field safety visit
Summarize the benefits and outcomes of a bikeway field safety visit
Sharing the Roads to Federal Lands
• Funded by Oregon Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP)
• Create a document to assist FLMAs, counties and transportation agencies on bikeway/route designations.
• Usable within existing designation processes and support development of new programs
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Technical Advisory Committee
Amy Thomas Engineering Partnerships Program Leader, Forest Service Regional OfficeQuinn Newton Transportation Planner, Western Federal Lands Highway DivisionAmit Armstrong Project Engineer, Western Federal Lands Highway DivisionBrian Worley Road Program Manager, Association of Oregon CountiesSusan Peithman Active Transportation Policy Lead, Oregon Dept. of TransportationSaara Snow Travel Initiatives Coordinator, Adventure Cycling Association
Sheila Lyons Bicycle/Pedestrian Program Manager, Oregon Dept. of Transportation
Alex Phillips Oregon Scenic Bikeway Program Manager, Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept.
Emily Ackland Roads Program Manager, Association of Oregon Counties
Susan Law Planning Team Lead, Western Federal Lands Highway Division
Differing Views of Scenic Bikeways
Typical proponent view
Typical road owner view
Project Goals• Develop a process that road owners can use to inform
decisions about bikeway designation.• Encourage road owners to be more involved in bikeway
designation process. • Discuss key factors to consider in decisions on bikeway
designation. • Address common concerns including safety, liability,
funding, and maintenance, and provide resources on these issues.
• Analyze Oregon’s Scenic Bikeway process as a model for state bikeway designation.
• Improve communications and understanding between bicycle proponent groups and road owners.
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Rebecca Gleason,WTI
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State differing points of view on bikeway designation by bikeway proponents and road owners
Demonstrate an understanding of the background and need for the Framework for Bikeway Designation on Rural Roads
Identify relevant data to consider when evaluating the safety of a shared road
Differentiate between the quantitative and qualitative considerations of bikeway designation
Identify key components of a bikeway field safety visit
Summarize the benefits and outcomes of a bikeway field safety visit
Framework for Bikeway Designation on Rural Roads
Chpt 1 Introduction and Project BackgroundChpt 2 Engaging in State and National Bikeway
DesignationsChpt 3 Considerations for Rural Bikeway DecisionsChpt 4 Road Owner LiabilityChpt 5 Informing Users Chpt 6 Funding
US Bicycle Route
System
US Bicycle Route System Bikeway Designation Process
Phase 1 – PlanningPhase 2 – DesignationPhase 3 – Signing and Promotion
https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/us-bicycle-route-system/
Oregon Scenic Bikeways
Partnership between:• Oregon Parks and Recreation Department• Travel Oregon• Oregon Department of Transportation
(ODOT) • Cycle Oregon
Oregon Scenic Bikeway Designation
Phase 1 – Bikeway ApplicationPhase 2 – Writing Bikeway PlanPhase 3 – Implementation
Oregon Scenic Bikeway ProgramTen most important features
1. Natural scenery2. Human-made scenery3. Pleasing sounds4. Pleasing smells5. Road conditions6. Roads with light traffic7. Riding space with shoulder or
bike lane8. Strong road jurisdiction support9. Dedicated proponent group10.Diverse proponent group
Chapter 3: Oregon’s Bikeway
Application (phase 1)
Chapter 3: Oregon’s Writing a
Bikeway Plan (phase 2)
Chapter 3: Bicycle Safety Evaluation (for proposed bikeways on existing rural
roads)
Factors to consider (quantitative)• Traffic volume• Percent of large vehicles• Motor vehicle speed• Pavement width
Oregon Department of Transportation Traffic Volume and Speed Chart
Source: Oregon Department of Transportation (urban context)
Wisconsin Rural Roadway Conditions for Cycling
Bicycle Safety Evaluation – ExampleBeautiful River and Mountain Bikeway, USA
Proposed 60 mile long bikeway in Oregon:• 5 miles on ODOT road• 10 miles on County road • 45 miles on Forest
Service roads
Initial letter of support from road ownerbicycle safety concerns include:
• Could be active timber hauling• Variable shoulder widths, no shoulder in places.• Dense tree canopy – shadows make it difficult to see.• Moss and water result in slick conditions.• Steep descents/ blind curves• Sink holes /road surface failures• Crash history: 3 serious cyclist injuries in 3 years.
Chapter 3: Bicycle Safety Evaluation (for proposed bikeways on existing rural roads)
Step 1 – Break proposed bikeway into road segmentsStep 2 – Assess based on volume and speed (ODOT chart)Step 3 – Assess based on width, traffic volume, large
vehicles and areas of limited sight distance (Wisconsin Method)
Step 1 – Break road into segments for safety analysis
Select segments that have relatively consistent character. May be segmented based on : • differing characteristics • changes to traffic volumes, operating speed, width • roadway alignment including grades, • jurisdictional boundaries
Step 2 – Assess Volume and Speed Example Road - Available data
• Most concerned about a 1 mile curvy/steep section on Forest Service road
• Traffic volume - estimated 600 ADT weekdays and 1200 ADT weekends
• No posted speed, operating speed estimated 35 mph
Step 2 – Volume and Speed assessment
Source: Oregon Department of Transportation (urban context)
600 ADT, 35
mph
1200 ADT, 35 mph
Step 3: Assess Bikeway – Wisconsin Rural Roadways Conditions for Cycling
Wisconsin Method
Based on: • Up to 22 foot pavement width• Weekend traffic volume 1200 ADT• 60% solid yellow line (curvy, limited sight distance)• 13% trucks (recreational RVs, trailers, logging trucks..)
Adjust ADT for 60% solid yellow line: 1200 -25= 1175
13% trucks, 1175 ADT = Moderate bicycling conditions
Step 3: Wisconsin Bikeway Safety Evaluation
Making Sense of the Results
Various road segments have now been categorized into good, moderate or poor for bicycling.
• Bicycling condition “Moderate” for example segment per Wisconsin method
• How confident are you in the data used?
• Do these “quantitative” results address road owners concerns?
Initial letter of support from road ownerbicycle safety concerns include:
• Could be active timber hauling• Variable shoulder widths, no shoulder in places.• Dense tree canopy – shadows make it difficult to see.• Moss and water result in slick conditions.• Steep descents/ blind curves• Sink holes /road surface failures• Crash history: 3 serious cyclist injuries in 3 years.
Directing Your Questions via the Chat Pod
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Taylor Lonsdale,WTI
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State differing points of view on bikeway designation by bikeway proponents and road owners
Demonstrate an understanding of the background and need for the Framework for Bikeway Designation on Rural Roads
Identify relevant data to consider when evaluating the safety of a shared road
Differentiate between the quantitative and qualitative considerations of bikeway designation
Identify key components of a bikeway field safety visit
Summarize the benefits and outcomes of a bikeway field safety visit
Bikeway Safety Field Visits
Bikeway Safety Field Visits
Cascading Rivers Scenic
Bikeway
Hells Canyon Proposed
Scenic Bikeway
AufderheideProposed
Scenic Bikeway
Bikeway Safety Field Visits
To bring together road owners and bikeway
proponents share perspectives.
Bikeway Safety Field Visits
To identify, discuss, and understand
specific safety concerns on the proposed route.
Bikeway Safety Field Visits
Provide opportunities to build
relationships and explore
partnerships.
Bikeway Safety Field Visits
• Road owners• Advocates• Law enforcement• Elected officials
Bikeway Safety Field Visits
Different jurisdictions
Bikeway Safety Field Visits
Different contexts
Bikeway Safety Field Visits
Different road characteristics
Bikeway Safety Field Visits
Areas of specific concern
Bikeway Safety Field Visits
• Start Up Meeting• Site Meeting• Site Reviews• Summary Meeting
Bikeway Safety Field Visits
Start Up Meeting• Introductions• Review of data or data
needs• Summary of issues or
concerns• Identification of sections for
review Meeting locations Pull offs
• Logistics Lodging, Bicycles, vehicles,
schedule, food
Bikeway Safety Field Visits
Site Meeting• Introductions• Review schedule• Review of logistics Meeting locations Vehicles
• Discussion of concerns• Safety On road safety Emergency contact info Allergies or other medical info
Bikeway Safety Field Visits
Site Reviews• Ride/Drive Sections Observe and document
conditions• Gather at meeting location• Debrief section
Bikeway Safety Field Visits
Summary Meeting• Gather all participants to
debrief• Discuss and document
overall outcomes• Discuss specific concerns• Identify next steps,
timeline, and assign tasks
Bikeway Safety Field Visits
Specific Opportunities• Identify Bikeway information to include in Bikeway
Plan development• Discuss opportunities for proponents to support
maintenance of the Bikeway
Bikeway Safety Field Visits
Potential Outcomes• Improved Communications• Deeper understanding of
issues• Information for inclusion in
the plan• Partnerships• Path to decision on support
for designation• A fun day riding bicycles in a
gorgeous place.
Making Sense of the Results
Framework for Bikeway Designation on Rural Roads
Chapter 4 Road Owner Liability
Framework for Bikeway Designation on Rural Roads
Chapter 5 Informing Users
https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=thingstodo.dsp_scenicBikeways
Framework for Bikeway Designation on Rural Roads
Chapter 5 Informing Users
Framework for Bikeway Designation on Rural Roads
Chapter 6 Funding
County 40%
Friends of Hyalite 35%
USDA FS 9%
Grant 16%
Framework for Bikeway Designation on Rural Roads
Thank you for joining us.
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In this webinar, you have learned to:
Learning Outcomes
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State differing points of view on bikeway designation by bikeway proponents and road owners
Demonstrate an understanding of the background and need for the Framework for Bikeway Designation on Rural Roads
Identify relevant data to consider when evaluating the safety of a shared road
Differentiate between the quantitative and qualitative considerations of bikeway designation
Identify key components of a bikeway field safety visit
Summarize the benefits and outcomes of a bikeway field safety visit
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Contact InformationIf you have any questions related to this presentation, please contact:
Amy Thomas– [email protected]
Taylor Lonsdale - [email protected]
Rebecca Gleason - [email protected]
Or contact the National Center for Rural Road Safety Help Desk at:
(844) 330-2200 or [email protected]
http://ruralsafetycenter.org/
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