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Explore how Georgia can leverage MAP-21 funding to enhance biking infrastructure, tackle obesity, and promote active transportation, in alignment with Complete Streets policies and national design standards. Learn about best practices, funding opportunities, and strategies to prioritize pedestrian and cyclist safety. Take action now to create a more bike-friendly Georgia for all. For more information, visit GeorgiaBikes.org or contact info@georgiabikes.org.
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Maximizing MAP-21 for Complete Streets in Georgia Brent Buice Executive Director, Georgia Bikes
Georgians WANT to Ride Bikes * source: 2011 Univ of Ga survey
Georgians NEED more physical activity • 1/3 of adult Georgians are obese
84 percent of Southerners! http://www.americabikes.org/2012survey
Attitudes Toward Bicycling for Transportation Source: Survey by Portland Office of Transportation
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
Best Practices: NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide nacto.org/cities-for-cycling/design-guide
STP CMAQ HSIP TA
Transportation Enhancements Safe Routes to School Rec Trails Programs Transportation Alternatives
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
TA Distribution - $30.8 million 50% w/ $9m direct to MPOs 50%
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
Questions? GeorgiaBikes.orginfo@georgiabikes.org