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Bicycling and Walking in Missouri

Bicycling and Walking in Missouri. Missouri Bicycle Federation, Inc. St. Louis Regional Bicycle Federation, Inc. Greater Kansas City Bicycle Federation, Inc. Springfield Bicycle Club PedNet, Columbia. The Missouri Bicycle Federation, Inc. Statewide advocacy Statewide legislative lobbying

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Bicycling and Walking in Missouri

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  1. Bicycling and Walking in Missouri Missouri Bicycle Federation, Inc. St. Louis Regional Bicycle Federation, Inc. Greater Kansas City Bicycle Federation, Inc. Springfield Bicycle Club PedNet, Columbia

  2. The Missouri Bicycle Federation, Inc. Statewide advocacy Statewide legislative lobbying Lobbying/advocacy at the federal level Bicycle safety Bicycle education Communication among statewide bicyclists and bicycle groups Coordination/advocacy in cooperation with pedestrian groups

  3. MoDOT’s Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee MoBikeFed, STLBikeFed, PedNet (Columbia), Ozark Greenways (Springfield), and other major bicycle and pedestrian organizations have seats of MoDOT’s Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee

  4. Our Message MoDOT is already doing a lot of things right--much more so than most people realize

  5. Our Message MoDOT is already doing a lot of things right--much more so than most people realize Open to public input

  6. Our Message MoDOT is already doing a lot of things right--much more so than most people realize Open to public input Responsive to problems and issues

  7. Our Message MoDOT is already doing a lot of things right--much more so than most people realize Open to public input Responsive to problems and issues Bicycle and pedestrian accommodation is quite good on many newer projects

  8. Our Message MoDOT is already doing a lot of things right--much more so than most people realize Open to public input Responsive to problems and issues Bicycle and pedestrian accommodation is quite good on many newer projects MoDOT policies are moving towards routine accommodation of bicyclists and pedestrians

  9. Our Message MoDOT is already doing a lot of things right--much more so than most people realize Open to public input Responsive to problems and issues Bicycle and pedestrian accommodation is quite good on many newer projects MoDOT policies are moving towards routine accommodation of bicyclists and pedestrians Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator

  10. Our Message MoDOT is already doing a lot of things right--much more so than most people realize Open to public input Responsive to problems and issues Bicycle and pedestrian accommodation is quite good on many newer projects MoDOT policies are moving towards routine accommodation of bicyclists and pedestrians Bicycle/Pedestrian Coordinator MoDOT Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Committee

  11. Our Message We seek a balance between our needs and those of motorists

  12. Our Message We seek a balance between our needs and those of motorists We realize that this balance must be struck within a limited budget and with limited resources

  13. Our Message We seek a balance between our needs and those of motorists We realize that this balance must be struck within a limited budget and with limited resources MoBikeFed has supported increased funding for better roads--if spent wisely

  14. Our Message We seek a balance between our needs and those of motorists We realize that this balance must be struck within a limited budget and with limited resources MoBikeFed has supported increased funding for better roads--if spent wisely MoBikeFed supports giving Missouri its fair share of the Federal Highway Fund

  15. Our Message We seek a balance between our needs and those of motorists We realize that this balance must be struck within a limited budget and with limited resources MoBikeFed has supported increased funding for better roads--if spent wisely MoBikeFed supports giving Missouri its fair share of the Federal Highway Fund Many bicycle/pedestrian accommodations are simple and inexpensive--good design and planning is needed more than just money

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  17. Our Message We would like to be MoDOT’s partner:

  18. Our Message We would like to be MoDOT’s partner in communicating to our constituents what MoDOT is doing well

  19. Our Message We would like to be MoDOT’s partner in communicating to our constituents what MoDOT is doing well in working out how best to accommodate the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians in the future

  20. Our Message We would like to be MoDOT’s partner in communicating to our constituents what MoDOT is doing well in working out how best to accommodate the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians in the future in keeping open lines of communication between the groups we represent and MoDOT

  21. Our Message We would like to be MoDOT’s partner in communicating to our constituents what MoDOT is doing well in working out how best to accommodate the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians in the future in keeping open lines of communication between the groups we represent and MoDOT In working to make smoother, safer roads in Missouri

  22. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriBasic Facts • Over 1 million adult Missourians bicycle regularly (27%)

  23. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriBasic Facts • Over 1 million adult Missourians bicycle regularly (27%) • 96 bicycle clubs and organizations

  24. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriBasic Facts • Over 1 million adult Missourians bicycle regularly (27%) • 96 bicycle clubs and organizations • 26 walking, running, hiking organizations

  25. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriBasic Facts • Over 1 million adult Missourians bicycle regularly (27%) • 96 bicycle clubs and organizations • 26 walking, running, hiking organizations • 129 bicycle shops serving Missouri

  26. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriBasic Facts • Over 1 million adult Missourians bicycle regularly (27%) • 96 bicycle clubs and organizations • 26 walking, running, hiking organizations • 129 bicycle shops serving Missouri • The Missouri Bicycle Federation is a coalition of bicycling and walking groups

  27. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriBasic Facts • Over 1 million adult Missourians bicycle regularly (27%) • 96 bicycle clubs and organizations • 26 walking, running, hiking organizations • 129 bicycle shops serving Missouri • The Missouri Bicycle Federation is a coalition of bicycling and walking groups • Total coalition membership about 7500

  28. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriBasic Facts • Over 150 recreational trails in Missouri

  29. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriBasic Facts • Over 150 recreational trails in Missouri • Katy Trail @ 225 miles is longest rail-trail in U.S.

  30. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriBasic Facts • Over 150 recreational trails in Missouri • Katy Trail @ 225 miles is longest rail-trail in U.S. • About half a million visitors per year • $6 million per year in tourist income • 300 businesses cater to Katy Trail users • Potentially basis of quad-state trail over 1000 miles in length

  31. The Quad-State Trail Vision The Quad-State Trail would encompass more than 1000 miles of recreational trail in four states

  32. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriBasic Facts • Over 150 recreational trails in Missouri • Katy Trail @ 225 miles is longest rail-trail in U.S. • About half a million visitors per year • $6 million per year in tourist income • 300 businesses cater to Katy Trail users • Potentially basis of quad-state trail over 1000 miles in length • Four major cross-country bicycle routes (on-road)

  33. The four cross-country, on-road bicycle tourist routes in Missouri Mississippi River Trail TransAmerica Route Lewis & Clark Trail American Discovery Trail

  34. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriBasic Facts • Over 150 recreational trails in Missouri • Katy Trail @ 225 miles is longest rail-trail in U.S. • About half a million visitors per year • $6 million per year in tourist income • 300 businesses cater to Katy Trail users • Potentially basis of quad-state trail over 1000 miles in length • Four major cross-country bicycle routes (on-road) • No other state has more • But--level of service is lower than other states

  35. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriWhy Accommodate Bicycling and Walking? • People like to live where they can bicycle and walk

  36. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriWhy Accommodate Bicycling and Walking? • People like to live where they can bicycle and walk • MoDOT roads are often biggest impediment to bicycle/pedestrian access in cities & towns

  37. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriWhy Accommodate Bicycling and Walking? • People like to live where they can bicycle and walk • MoDOT roads are often biggest impediment to bicycle/pedestrian access in cities & towns • Americans supporttransportation choice

  38. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriWhy Accommodate Bicycling and Walking? • People like to live where they can bicycle and walk • MoDOT roads are often biggest impediment to bicycle/pedestrian access in cities & towns • Americans support transportation choice • Federal funding--comes with a federal mandate that we worked for and we support

  39. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriWhy Accommodation Bicycling and Walking? • Centers for Disease Control has called for walkable/bicycleable communities (obesity costs MO $1.6 billion in direct costs per year)

  40. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriWhy Accommodation Bicycling and Walking? • Centers for Disease Control has called for walkable/bicycleable communities (obesity costs MO $1.6 billion in direct costs per year) • 75,000 Missourians walk or bicycle to work (more than use mass transit)

  41. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriWhy Accommodation Bicycling and Walking? • Centers for Disease Control has called for walkable/bicycleable communities (obesity costs MO $1.6 billion in direct costs per year) • 75,000 Missourians walk or bicycle to work (more than use mass transit) • Tourist potential--largely untapped in Missouri

  42. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriStatistics Statistics

  43. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriStatistics-Fatalities • Fatalities (2002) • 1208 died in motor vehicle crashes

  44. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriStatistics-Fatalities • Fatalities (2002) • 1208 died in motor vehicle crashes • 8.3% of these are pedestrians

  45. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriStatistics-Fatalities • Fatalities (2002) • 1208 died in motor vehicle crashes • 8.3% of these are pedestrians • 1.5% of these are bicyclists

  46. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriStatistics-Fatalities • Fatalities (2002) • 1208 died in motor vehicle crashes • 8.3% of these are pedestrians • 1.5% of these are bicyclists • 50% of bicycle fatalities are on state lettered or numbered routes

  47. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriStatistics-Injuries • Injuries (four year period 1999-2002) • 363,817 total roadway/transportation injuries

  48. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriStatistics-Injuries • Injuries (four year period 1999-2002) • 363,817 total roadway/transportation injuries • 3.1% of these are pedestrians

  49. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriStatistics-Injuries • Injuries (four year period 1999-2002) • 363,817 total roadway/transportation injuries • 3.1% of these are pedestrians • 10.1% of these are bicyclists

  50. Bicycling and Walking in MissouriStatistics-Injuries • Injuries (four year period 1999-2002) • 363,817 total roadway/transportation injuries • 3.1% of these are pedestrians • 10.1% of these are bicyclists • About 90% bicycle-only / 10% involve motor vehicle

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