the u.s bike route system: route designation & implementation
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Route Designation & Implementation September 11, 2014
THE U.S. BIKE ROUTE SYSTEM
Credit: Troy Hearn Credit: Troy Hearn Credit: Tom Huber
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• Survey of State Coordinators
• What is keeping states from implementing routes?
• What roadblocks do they face?
• What are good models to move implementation forward?
• Best practices case studies
Credit: Kerry Irons
The U.S. Bike Route System: Route Designation & Implementation Pro Walk / Pro Bike / Pro Place 2014
• Surveyed all State DOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinators
• Very high response rate (48 of 50)
• Survey followed with interviews about particularly good practices
• Also surveyed a handful of advocates and volunteers
• Follow-up interviews also conducted
Credit: Troy Hearn
The U.S. Bike Route System: Route Designation & Implementation Pro Walk / Pro Bike / Pro Place 2014
• How aware are you of the U.S. Bike Route System?
Credit: Troy Hearn
The U.S. Bike Route System: Route Designation & Implementation
Very aware of the system
83%
Somewhat aware of the
system 17%
Pro Walk / Pro Bike / Pro Place 2014
• How aware are you of the tools and resources for designating a USBR on the Adventure Cycling website?
Credit: Troy Hearn
The U.S. Bike Route System: Route Designation & Implementation
Very aware 43%
Somewhat aware 36%
Vaguely aware 13%
Not at all aware 8%
Pro Walk / Pro Bike / Pro Place 2014
• Has any work been done to implement a USBR in your state?
Credit: Troy Hearn
The U.S. Bike Route System: Route Designation & Implementation
Yes, there has been at least some level of
work 81%
No work has been done
19%
Pro Walk / Pro Bike / Pro Place 2014
• You indicated that no work has been done to plan or implement a USBR in your state. Please indicate why you believe this is. Check all that apply.
Credit: Troy Hearn
The U.S. Bike Route System: Route Designation & Implementation
13%
63%
13%
38%
38%
25%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70%
There is no support from the DOT
There is little awareness about the USBRS by the DOT
There is little awareness about the USBRS by bicycle advocacy groups
There is not a strong push from advocacy groups to move project planning forward
We like the idea of the USBRS, but it is a low priority
Other (please describe):
Pro Walk / Pro Bike / Pro Place 2014
• You indicated that there has been at least some level of work to plan or implement a USBR in your state. Please indicate what steps have been taken. Check all that apply.
Credit: Troy Hearn
The U.S. Bike Route System: Route Designation & Implementation
68%
28%
50%
28%
23%
18%
3%
20%
25%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80%
A preliminary route in one of the prioritized corridors has …
A near-final route in one the prioritized corridors has been …
A state or local bicycle advocacy group has been engaged …
A process has been identified to officially designate the route
The route designation processis in progress
Awaiting approval from local government jurisdictions for …
An application for formal route recognition has been …
One or more USBR(s) has been officially designated by …
Other (please describe)
Pro Walk / Pro Bike / Pro Place 2014
• Is there upper-level support in your state DOT for implementing the USBRS?
Credit: Troy Hearn
The U.S. Bike Route System: Route Designation & Implementation
13%
26%
16%
16%
16%
0%
13%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
Yes, upper management supports implementation and has pushed the project forward
Yes, upper management supports implementation, but has not pushed the project forward
Upper management will be supportive once a formal process for designation is established
Upper management is neither supportive nor dismissive of implementing the USBRS
Upper management is vaguely aware of the USBRS and our state's efforts to date
No, upper management does not support implementation
I do not know
Pro Walk / Pro Bike / Pro Place 2014
• Do you feel that you have enough internal resources and support to pursue designation of a USBR in your state?
Credit: Troy Hearn
The U.S. Bike Route System: Route Designation & Implementation
Yes 44%
There are some resources and support, but
more would be helpful
41%
No 15%
Pro Walk / Pro Bike / Pro Place 2014
• Do you feel that you have enough external resources and support to pursue designation of a USBR in your state?
Credit: Troy Hearn
The U.S. Bike Route System: Route Designation & Implementation
Yes 48% There are some
resources and support, but
more would be helpful
46%
No 6%
Pro Walk / Pro Bike / Pro Place 2014
• Have you encountered any barriers you during the implementation process in your state?
Credit: Troy Hearn
The U.S. Bike Route System: Route Designation & Implementation
Yes 58%
No 42%
Pro Walk / Pro Bike / Pro Place 2014
• The MUTCD includes an official sign for the USBRS. Have you or are you planning on signing any existing or planned USBRs in your state? Check all that apply.
Credit: Troy Hearn
The U.S. Bike Route System: Route Designation & Implementation
8%
23%
23%
3%
8%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50%
We have signed an existing route in our state
We are planning on signing a future route in our state
We are planning on signing an existing route in our state
We have not made a formal decision about signing routes in our state
We are not planning on signing future routes in our state
We are not planning on signing an existing route in our state
Pro Walk / Pro Bike / Pro Place 2014
• Significant barriers:
• Lack of resources
• Lack of DOT priority
• Concerns over signs
• Resistance by other organizations
• Lack of interest by other organizations
• Liability concerns
• Potential requirement for roadway upgrades
Credit: Troy Hearn
The U.S. Bike Route System: Route Designation & Implementation Pro Walk / Pro Bike / Pro Place 2014
• DOT worked with strong advocates to carry out most of process
• Greatly reduced DOT work
• Trusted volunteers did most of the outreach with DOT supporting
• Two routes have now been designated and partially signed
Credit Scott Anderson
The U.S. Bike Route System: Route Designation & Implementation Pro Walk / Pro Bike / Pro Place 2014
• DOT has taken the lead role for designating USBR 50
• Route selected that had limited number of jurisdictions to work with
• Ohio DOT has more clout to meet with locals than a volunteer group
• No strong state advocate group
• Advocates only used locally where extra support needed
Credit: Troy Hearn
The U.S. Bike Route System: Route Designation & Implementation Pro Walk / Pro Bike / Pro Place 2014
• MNDOT conducted extensive public outreach campaign
• Stakeholder issues when attempting to co-sign with another route (MRT)
• Marketing materials and guidance can benefit both DOT and locals
• Time spent developing partnerships can be valuable for other projects
• Over $1m invested in time & signs
Credit: Liz Walton
The U.S. Bike Route System: Route Designation & Implementation Pro Walk / Pro Bike / Pro Place 2014
• Be aware of the national corridor plan
• Integrate the routes into local and regional plans when possible
• State plans should prioritize implementation of USBRs
Credit: Bonnie Winslow
The U.S. Bike Route System: Route Designation & Implementation Pro Walk / Pro Bike / Pro Place 2014
• Upcoming study focused on:
• Signage: How are states signing their routes?
• Promotion: How are states promoting their routes?
• Report release in 2015
Credit: Liz Walton
The U.S. Bike Route System: Route Designation & Implementation Pro Walk / Pro Bike / Pro Place 2014
Credit: Liz Walton
The U.S. Bike Route System: Route Designation & Implementation Pro Walk / Pro Bike / Pro Place 2014
Credit: Liz Walton
The U.S. Bike Route System: Route Designation & Implementation Pro Walk / Pro Bike / Pro Place 2014
Route Designation & Implementation September 11, 2014
THE U.S. BIKE ROUTE SYSTEM
Credit: Troy Hearn Credit: Troy Hearn Credit: Tom Huber
@tooledesign