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Texas Tech University Bikeway Plan

Committee:. Walker Parking ConsultantsMichael Shonrock, Student AffairsMike Ellicott, Facilities Planning

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Texas Tech University Bikeway Plan

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    1. Texas Tech University Bikeway Plan August 12, 2005

    3. 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

    4. 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

    5. Current Conditions: (cont.) Bike Racks 233 existing bike racks All existing racks are mobile Bike Traffic Estimated 2,500 bikes on campus

    6. 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

    7. Cost Breakdown:

    8. Future Plans: Phase 1 Implemented by Spring 2006 To include: Shared paths Bike lanes Route signs Additional bike racks Cost $58,900

    9. Phase 1:

    10. 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

    11. Phase 2:

    12. 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

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