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Unit 1
Overview ofBicycle & Pedestrian
Agreements
Unit 1
Overview ofBicycle & Pedestrian
Agreements
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Bicycle & Pedestrian AgreementsBicycle & Pedestrian Agreements
GoalGoal
To provide safe, accessible and convenient
bicycling and walking facilities and to support
and encourage increased levels of bicycling
and walking.
To provide safe, accessible and convenient
bicycling and walking facilities and to support
and encourage increased levels of bicycling
and walking.
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VisionVision
• People can bicycle or walk safely and conveniently to all destinations within a reasonable walking or bicycling distance
• People can walk or ride to and from their transit stops and have a comfortable and convenient place to wait or transfer
• Touring bicyclists can enjoy Oregon’s natural beauty on roads and highways designed for bicycle travel
• People can bicycle or walk safely and conveniently to all destinations within a reasonable walking or bicycling distance
• People can walk or ride to and from their transit stops and have a comfortable and convenient place to wait or transfer
• Touring bicyclists can enjoy Oregon’s natural beauty on roads and highways designed for bicycle travel
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VisionVision
• Appropriate transportation choices are available to all
• Streets, roads and highways are designed to encourage bicycling and walking
• Appropriate transportation choices are available to all
• Streets, roads and highways are designed to encourage bicycling and walking
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Program PurposeProgram Purpose
The ODOT Pedestrian and Bicycle Program
develops policies that ODOT follows to provide
bikeways and walkways along state highways.
It also provides the framework for cooperation
between ODOT and local jurisdictions, and
offers guidance to cities and counties for
developing local bicycle and pedestrian plans
and facility standards.
The ODOT Pedestrian and Bicycle Program
develops policies that ODOT follows to provide
bikeways and walkways along state highways.
It also provides the framework for cooperation
between ODOT and local jurisdictions, and
offers guidance to cities and counties for
developing local bicycle and pedestrian plans
and facility standards.
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Program PurposeProgram Purpose
• To implement the Actions recommended by the Oregon Transportation Plan
• To guide ODOT, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), the cities and counties of Oregon and other agencies in developing bikeway and walkway systems
• To explain the laws pertaining to the establishment of bikeways and walkways
• To implement the Actions recommended by the Oregon Transportation Plan
• To guide ODOT, Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs), the cities and counties of Oregon and other agencies in developing bikeway and walkway systems
• To explain the laws pertaining to the establishment of bikeways and walkways
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Program PurposeProgram Purpose
• To provide information to citizens interested in bicycle and pedestrian transportation
• To fulfill the requirements of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) whereby each state must adopt a statewide bicycle and pedestrian plan
• To fulfill the requirements of Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 660-12 and
• To provide information to citizens interested in bicycle and pedestrian transportation
• To fulfill the requirements of the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient, Transportation Equity Act: A Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU) whereby each state must adopt a statewide bicycle and pedestrian plan
• To fulfill the requirements of Oregon Administrative Rule (OAR) 660-12 and
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Program PurposeProgram Purpose
• To provide standards for planning, designing and maintaining bikeways and walkways
• To provide standards for planning, designing and maintaining bikeways and walkways
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Program PurposeProgram Purpose
The Oregon Transportation Plan calls for
doubling the number of bicycling and walking
trips over the next 20 years. The Bicycle and
Pedestrian Plan’s purpose is to implement a
network of bikeways and walkways.
The Oregon Transportation Plan calls for
doubling the number of bicycling and walking
trips over the next 20 years. The Bicycle and
Pedestrian Plan’s purpose is to implement a
network of bikeways and walkways.
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Program PurposeProgram Purpose
There are similarities and differences between
bicycling and walking. By combining the two
modes, we can ensure that both receive full
consideration as valid transportation methods.
There are similarities and differences between
bicycling and walking. By combining the two
modes, we can ensure that both receive full
consideration as valid transportation methods.
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Program PurposeProgram Purpose
Because bicyclists and pedestrians operate in
different manners along the roadway, the
design section of this plan addresses these
differences.
Because bicyclists and pedestrians operate in
different manners along the roadway, the
design section of this plan addresses these
differences.
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Benefits of Bicycling & WalkingBenefits of Bicycling & Walking
• Reduce traffic congestion
• Reduce air and noise pollution
• Reduce wear and tear on our roads
• Reduce consumption of petroleum
• Reduce crashes and property damage
• Reduce need for additional roads, travel lanes and parking
• Improve Oregonians’ health and well-being through regular exercise
• Reduce traffic congestion
• Reduce air and noise pollution
• Reduce wear and tear on our roads
• Reduce consumption of petroleum
• Reduce crashes and property damage
• Reduce need for additional roads, travel lanes and parking
• Improve Oregonians’ health and well-being through regular exercise
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BenefitsBenefits
The number of people who feel comfortable
walking or riding bicycles is a measure of the
quality of life of a city, county or state.
The number of people who feel comfortable
walking or riding bicycles is a measure of the
quality of life of a city, county or state.
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BenefitsBenefits
Tourism is an important industry, and Oregon’s
natural beauty and bicycle-friendly reputation
attract many riders from out of state. The
Oregon Coast Bike Route enjoys an
international reputation. Communities benefit
from those who purchase food and other needs
locally.
Tourism is an important industry, and Oregon’s
natural beauty and bicycle-friendly reputation
attract many riders from out of state. The
Oregon Coast Bike Route enjoys an
international reputation. Communities benefit
from those who purchase food and other needs
locally.
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BenefitsBenefits
Effective walkway and bikeway networks are
best achieved by modifying the existing street
system because the system already exists to
take people where they want to go and it can be
made safer.
Effective walkway and bikeway networks are
best achieved by modifying the existing street
system because the system already exists to
take people where they want to go and it can be
made safer.
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BenefitsBenefits
Good transportation policies are based on the
premise that the public right of way is to be
shared by all travel modes and well-designed
roads accommodate all users.
Good transportation policies are based on the
premise that the public right of way is to be
shared by all travel modes and well-designed
roads accommodate all users.
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State & Federal LawsState & Federal Laws
• ORS 366.460 Construction of sidewalks within highway right of way (1953)
• ORS 366.514 Use of highway fund for footpaths and bicycle trails (1971)
• ORS 366.112 The Oregon Bicycle Advisory Committee (1973)
• Statewide Planning Goals (1974)
• Article IX, Section 3A of the Oregon Constitution (1980)
• ORS 366.460 Construction of sidewalks within highway right of way (1953)
• ORS 366.514 Use of highway fund for footpaths and bicycle trails (1971)
• ORS 366.112 The Oregon Bicycle Advisory Committee (1973)
• Statewide Planning Goals (1974)
• Article IX, Section 3A of the Oregon Constitution (1980)
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State & Federal LawsState & Federal Laws
• Oregon Benchmarks (1991)
• Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (SAFETEA-LU) (1991)
• The Americans with Disabilities Act (1991)
• Oregon Transportation Plan (1992)
• Oregon Benchmarks (1991)
• Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (SAFETEA-LU) (1991)
• The Americans with Disabilities Act (1991)
• Oregon Transportation Plan (1992)
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Planning ProcessPlanning Process
The Oregon Transportation Plan (OTP) drives
all transportation planning in Oregon. The
Modal Plans, including the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Plan, are elements of the OTP.
The Oregon Transportation Plan (OTP) drives
all transportation planning in Oregon. The
Modal Plans, including the Bicycle and
Pedestrian Plan, are elements of the OTP.
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Planning ProcessPlanning Process
Using the policies established in these
documents, Corridor Plans, MPO plans and
local government, Transportation System Plans
(TSP) are developed to provide
recommendations for improvements.
Using the policies established in these
documents, Corridor Plans, MPO plans and
local government, Transportation System Plans
(TSP) are developed to provide
recommendations for improvements.
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ODOT PolicyODOT Policy
ODOT shall include the appropriate bikeways
and walkways on modernization projects inside
an Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), except on
controlled access freeways (ORS 366.514).
ODOT shall include the appropriate bikeways
and walkways on modernization projects inside
an Urban Growth Boundary (UGB), except on
controlled access freeways (ORS 366.514).
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ODOT PolicyODOT Policy
Exceptions for non-inclusion of bikeways and
walkways shall be approved by the Region
Manager and the Technical Services
Manager/Chief Engineer. The exceptions shall
be documented by the Project Development
Team or the Project Development Team
Manager, with supporting data that indicates
the basis for the decision.
Exceptions for non-inclusion of bikeways and
walkways shall be approved by the Region
Manager and the Technical Services
Manager/Chief Engineer. The exceptions shall
be documented by the Project Development
Team or the Project Development Team
Manager, with supporting data that indicates
the basis for the decision.
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ODOT Policy Exceptions…ODOT Policy Exceptions…
…when establishment is contrary to public
safety
…when the cost is excessively disproportionate
to the need or probable use
…when the population is sparse or other
ways/factors indicate an absence of need
…when establishment is contrary to public
safety
…when the cost is excessively disproportionate
to the need or probable use
…when the population is sparse or other
ways/factors indicate an absence of need
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ODOT PolicyODOT Policy
On other projects, such as preservation, 3R
(resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation),
operation or safety improvements, ODOT will
consider the need for bikeways and walkways.
On other projects, such as preservation, 3R
(resurfacing, restoration, rehabilitation),
operation or safety improvements, ODOT will
consider the need for bikeways and walkways.
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ODOT PolicyODOT Policy
In the development of the STIP, ODOT will
consider projects that upgrade the roadway
with bikeways and walkways to provide
continuity.
In the development of the STIP, ODOT will
consider projects that upgrade the roadway
with bikeways and walkways to provide
continuity.
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ODOT PolicyODOT Policy
ODOT may require developers to provide
adequate bikeways and walkways.
ODOT may require developers to provide
adequate bikeways and walkways.
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ODOT PolicyODOT Policy
Responsibility for maintenance of bikeways and
walkways shall be covered in the agreement
with local jurisdiction.
Responsibility for maintenance of bikeways and
walkways shall be covered in the agreement
with local jurisdiction.
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Comprehensive ConceptComprehensive Concept
ODOT has adopted a comprehensive concept in
designing bikeway and walkway systems,
based on the premise that the public right-of-
way should serve all users; people riding
bicycles or walking need to use the same
facilities that provide access and mobility to
motorists.
ODOT has adopted a comprehensive concept in
designing bikeway and walkway systems,
based on the premise that the public right-of-
way should serve all users; people riding
bicycles or walking need to use the same
facilities that provide access and mobility to
motorists.
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Comprehensive ConceptComprehensive Concept
By designing roads for all travel modes, in a
safe, attractive and convenient manner, bicycle
and pedestrian systems can gradually evolve.
Often, only minor improvements are needed to
accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians.
By designing roads for all travel modes, in a
safe, attractive and convenient manner, bicycle
and pedestrian systems can gradually evolve.
Often, only minor improvements are needed to
accommodate bicyclists and pedestrians.
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Public Input & Interagency ReviewPublic Input & Interagency Review
Public input is essential to good planning.
Interagency review assures compatibility with
local, regional and state plans. Public review
can be in the form of workshops, public
hearings, notices in the media and the
formation of advisory committees.
Public input is essential to good planning.
Interagency review assures compatibility with
local, regional and state plans. Public review
can be in the form of workshops, public
hearings, notices in the media and the
formation of advisory committees.
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For more information about ODOT’s Bicycle & Pedestrian Program
go towww.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/BIKEPED/grants1.shtml
or contact
Sheila LyonsPedestrian & Bicycle Program ManagerOregon Department of Transportation
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For more training on Intergovernmental Agreements
go tohttp://intranet.odot.state.or.us/opo/training.htm
or contact
Mary WandellProcurement Training Specialist
Oregon Department of Transportation503.986.2617
Mary WandellProcurement Training Specialist
Oregon Department of Transportation503.986.2617