Texas Tech University Bikeway Plan August 12, 2005.

Texas Tech UniversityBikeway Plan

August 12, 2005

Committee: Walker Parking Consultants Michael Shonrock, Student Affairs Mike Ellicott, Facilities Planning & Const. Ryan Worley, Student Government Assoc. Nathan Nash, Student Government Assoc. Eric Crouch, Traffic and Parking Oper. Buddy Knox, Traffic and Parking Operations Art Glick, Site Development Charles Leathorwood, Grounds Maintenance Jimmy Tillinghast, Police Department

Purpose:

Provide a comprehensive bike system that enhances and encourages safe bicycle traveling on campus Ensure the safety of our students who do choose

to ride their bikes on campus Alleviate the current stress that is being placed on

our parking system

Current Conditions: The first bike lane was recently completed,

extending down 18th street from Indiana to Boston

No other bike lanes on the interior of campus Shared use paths have been constructed at

the new park and ride facility as well as on 4th street in front of the TTPD that need to be striped

Current Conditions: (cont.) Bike Racks

233 existing bike racks All existing racks are mobile

Bike Traffic Estimated 2,500 bikes on campus

Construction options: Bike Lane

4’ striped roadway that is shared by the vehicles and the bicyclists (road must be at least 34’ wide)

Shared Roadway Roadway less than 34’ wide that is shared by the vehicles

and the bicyclists

Shared Use Paths 10’ path that is striped and shared by pedestrians and

bicyclists

Cost Breakdown:

Shared Paths $ 40 Ln. Ft.

Shared Roadway $ 4,500 Per mile/ c

Bike Lanes on Roadway $ 8,000 Per mile

Bike Racks $ 100 Per bike space

Bike Lockers $ 1,500 Per bike space

Future Plans: Phase 1

Implemented by Spring 2006 To include:

Shared paths Bike lanes Route signs Additional bike racks

Cost $58,900

Phase 1:

Future Plans (cont.): Phase 2

Set to begin as soon as funding is secured To include:

An established path from the “park and ride” to the interior of campus

Access over the Marsha Sharp Freeway (ie. Pedestrian overpass)

Cost $142,200

Phase 2:

Marketing: Program name (“Bike Tech”) Bicycle registration drives Bicycle signs (including the pavement) Education On-campus facilities

(Maintenance, supplies, etc.)

“If you build it, they will come.” -Field of Dreams