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Planning Horizons May is Bike Month (May 2012) Penny Gray, Program Manager Bicycle Facilities Unit (916) 653-2750 [email protected]Deborah Lynch, BTA Program Coordinator Bicycle Facilities Unit (916) 653-0036 [email protected]
Planning Horizons May is Bike Month (May 2012) Penny Gray, Program Manager Bicycle Facilities Unit (916) 653-2750 [email protected] Deborah Lynch,
Planning Horizons May is Bike Month (May 2012) Penny Gray,
Program Manager Bicycle Facilities Unit (916) 653-2750
[email protected] Deborah Lynch, BTA Program Coordinator
Bicycle Facilities Unit (916) 653-0036
[email protected]
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Agenda History of Bicycle Facilities Unit What do we do?
Benefits of Bicycling (Environmental, Economic and
Personal/Physical) Safety Statistics Safety Measures What Can You
Do Safety Measures What are federal, state, and local agencies
doing? Education Programs/Opportunities Expectations
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History of Bicycle Facilities Unit Bicycle Recreation &
Safety Act of 1971 Creation of Bicycle Program, AB 69, 1972 3 staff
Bicycle Lane Account $360,000 Staff increased to approx. 20 by 1982
Disbanded in 1983 Re-established in 1990 SAFETEA-LU Strengthened
Bike/Ped Program
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Current Staffing Bicycle Facilities Unit - Local Assistance
Senior TP, Associate TP Headquarters Design & Traffic Ops. One
py each Caltrans Districts Coordinators in Districts 4, 7, and 11;
all districts have at least 1 person with Bicycle Program
responsibilities. (Only 1PY in D-4,.5PY in 7 & 11 funded)
Department-wide Bicycle program relies on all programs to resolve
bicycle issues
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Bicycle Facilities Unit What do we do? Bicycle Program Mission
Improving Safety and Convenience for Bicyclists DD 64-R1 The
Department views all transportation improvements as opportunities
to improve safety, access, and mobility for all travelers in
California and recognizes bicycle, pedestrian, and transit modes as
integral elements of the The California Department of
Transportation (Department) provides for the needs of travelers of
all ages and abilities in all planning, programming, design,
construction, operations, and maintenance activities and products
on the state highway system. The Department views all
transportation improvements as opportunities to improve safety,
access, and mobility for all travelers in California and recognizes
bicycle, pedestrian, and transit modes as integral elements of the
State highway system.
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Current Issues Bicycles on toll bridges/freeways. Bike/Ped
impacts of freeway interchanges. Livable communities/flexible
design standards to accommodate bikes/peds. Rumble Strips
especially shoulder Single-point interchanges. Traffic calming.
Intermodal Connections Bicycle Facility Designs not currently in
HDM Bikes Yield at Stop Signs 3 feet passing law Bicycle Support
Facilities (bike racks, showers, lockers)
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Bicycle Program Activities Administer funding programs such as
BTA. California Bicycle Advisory Committee Bicycle Facility
Planning & Design. Committees on bike/ped safety. Bike
legislation/policy development/reports Caltrans web page. Review
Manuals, Guidelines, Procedures Act as Departments bicycle
advocate. Strategic Highway Safety Plan Complete Streets
Implementation Action Plan, Active Transportation and Community
Living Develop and Maintain Partnerships
Slide 8
Bicycle Transportation Account Annual program Provides state
funds for city and county projects that improve safety and
convenience for bicycle commuters. Now funded at $7.2M Funds
approximately 20-30 projects/year
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Benefits of Bicycling Bicycle Commuting is an underused method
of commuting. About 40 percent of all trips are shorter than 2
miles. Bicycling is an affordable form of transportation. Bicycling
can help reduce roadway congestion. Bicycling can help reduce
pollution Approx. 10-12 bikes can be parked in 1 parking
space.
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Bicycle Commuter Stats Per 2009 American Community Survey
Commuter Statistics: San Francisco ranked #12 of 244 communities
with populations > 65,000 for Bicycle Commuters (Ranked Gold for
Bicycle Commuting) 3.0% bicycle commuters, estimated to be 13,025
Sacramento ranks #38 of 244 (Ranked Bronze) 2.10% bicycle
commuters, estimated to be 4,090
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Health Benefits of Bicycling Provides exercise (burns more
calories than driving) Improves Cardiovascular health Can provide
mental health breaks, arrive at home or work more relaxed, less
stressed Allows you to incorporate your workout in your daily
schedule More pleasant than riding transit or driving Commuting
under your own power gives you a sense of accomplishment Set an
example for your children
Calories Burned Formula for calculating calories burned for any
activity (from Journal of Sports Sciences: Calories Burned for Men:
((Age x 0.2107) (Weight x 0.09036) + (Heart Rate x 0.6309) 55.0969)
x Time/4.184. Calories Burned for Women: ((Age x 0.074) (Weight x
0.05741) + (Heart Rate x 0.4472) 20.4022) X Time/4.184 Example: 32
year old, male, weight 173 pounds, 37 minutes of exercise, heart
rate of 133 bpm ((32 x 0.2017) (173 x 0.09036) _ (133 x 0.6309)
55.0969) x 37 / 4.184 = 174 calories
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What About Safety? The all-time biggest question about bike
commuting... Isnt it dangerous? What about all those cars? Youd
have to be crazy to ride a bike out there! Im afraid of
traffic!
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Bicycling Fatality and Injury Statistics How Safe is Bicycling?
630 pedalcyclist deaths in US in 2009 accounting for 2% of all
traffic fatalities 109 in California in 2009 (17%) 51,000
pedalcyclists were injured in motor vehicle crashes in 2009, 8,000
were age 14 & younger 11,993 in California in 2009 (24%) Los
Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Diego, San Bernardino have most
bicyclist fatalities
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How Safe is Bicycling in California? Less than 30% of bicycling
fatalities can be attributed to motor vehicle vs. bicycle. Most are
single bicycle accidents Between 2006-2008, the 5 highest primary
collision factors for bicycle fatalities were: Wrong side of the
road Improper turning Driving or bicycling under the influence
Traffic signals and signs Automobile right of way
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What can you do to make bicycling safer? Safety Equipment
Helmet (approved by CPSC) Gloves Lights/reflectors Mirror Bell/Horn
Reflective tape, clothing Glasses
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What can you do to make bicycling safer Safety Equipment/Checks
for the Bicycle ABC Quick Check before every ride Air Brakes Chain,
Cranks, Cassette Quick Releases Map your Route know where you are
going and how to get there Make sure you carry plenty of water,
spare tube or patch kits, tire pump
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What Every Bicyclist Should Do Follow the Law that means stop
for all stop signs and red lights, ride with traffic Be predictable
make your intentions clear to motorists and other road users Be
conspicuous ride where you can be seen Think ahead anticipate what
drivers, pedestrians, (and squirrels) will do next Ride Ready ABC
Quick Check Keep your Cool Be a Roll model
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What are Federal, State, and Local Agencies Doing to Improve
Bicycling Safety FHWA Strategic Highway Safety Plan Challenge Area
13 Improve Bicycle Safety Issues guidance Responsible for
overseeing requirements in legislation are understood and met by
the States and other implementing agencies. Pedestrian and Bicycle
Information Center
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bikeped/mutcd_bike. htm
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bikeped/mutcd_bike. htm
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What are Federal, State, and Local Agencies Doing to Improve
Bicycling Safety Caltrans Understanding Bicycle Transportation
(course for districts and HQ Engineers, Project Development,
Planning, and local agencies) Division of Design Geometric Design
Standards, HDM Division of Local Assistance (Bicycle Facilities
Unit) District Bike/Ped Coordinators BTA Program May is Bike Month
Other Committees/Task Forces/Advisory Groups
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What are Federal, State, and Local Agencies Doing to Improve
Bicycling Safety Local Agencies Proposing/Testing Designs not
currently in HDM Road Diets Sharrows Green coloring in bike lanes
Bike Boulevards Contra flow bike lanes Separated bike lanes
http://nacto.org/cities-for-cycling/design-guide/
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Educational Opportunities League of American Bicyclists
http://www.bikeleague.org/ Provide classes in cycling skills, rules
of the road Promote bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation
and work through advocacy and education for a bicycle- friendly
America California Bicycle Coalition
http://www.calbike.org/about.htm Education and lobbying Safe Routes
to School
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Educational Opportunities Local Bicycle Clubs Departments of
Transportation Departments of Public Health Department of Education
Public and private schools Drivers Training Classes DMV Law
Enforcement Local Transportation Management Associations
Metropolitan Planning Organizations/Regional Transportation
Planning Agencies Parent Teacher Organizations
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What Do We Expect From You? As an employee - Recognize
bicycling as a valid form of transportation. As a commuter,
consider bicycling, even if it is for a portion of your trip. As a
recreational rider/tourist be safe, obey the laws, be prepared. And
remember bicycling can be fun! Youre never too old to start.