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Framework for Bikeway Designation on Rural RoadsPresented by: Amy Thomas, USDA Forest Service

Taylor Lonsdale, WTIRebecca Gleason, WTI

Est. Dec. 2014

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Today’s Presenters

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Taylor LonsdaleWTI

Amy ThomasUSDA Forest

Service

Rebecca GleasonWTI

Once you have completed this webinar, you will:

Goal of this Webinar

have an overview of the development and content of the Framework for Bikeway Designation on Rural Roads. This document was developed as a resource for road owners that are considering bikeway designation on one of their roads. The Framework addresses liability and safety concerns that road owners frequently face when considering roads that are shared by motor vehicles and people on bicycles.

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To achieve the webinar goal, you will learn to:

Learning Outcomes

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State differing points of view on bikeway designation by bikeway proponents and road owners

Demonstrate an understanding of the background and need for the Framework for Bikeway Designation on Rural Roads

Identify relevant data to consider when evaluating the safety of a shared road

Differentiate between the quantitative and qualitative considerations of bikeway designation

Identify key components of a bikeway field safety visit

Summarize the benefits and outcomes of a bikeway field safety visit

Amy Thomas,USDA Forest Service

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Sharing the Roads to Federal Lands

• Funded by Oregon Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP)

• Create a document to assist FLMAs, counties and transportation agencies on bikeway/route designations.

• Usable within existing designation processes and support development of new programs

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Technical Advisory Committee

Amy Thomas Engineering Partnerships Program Leader, Forest Service Regional OfficeQuinn Newton Transportation Planner, Western Federal Lands Highway DivisionAmit Armstrong Project Engineer, Western Federal Lands Highway DivisionBrian Worley Road Program Manager, Association of Oregon CountiesSusan Peithman Active Transportation Policy Lead, Oregon Dept. of TransportationSaara Snow Travel Initiatives Coordinator, Adventure Cycling Association

Sheila Lyons Bicycle/Pedestrian Program Manager, Oregon Dept. of Transportation

Alex Phillips Oregon Scenic Bikeway Program Manager, Oregon Parks and Recreation Dept.

Emily Ackland Roads Program Manager, Association of Oregon Counties

Susan Law Planning Team Lead, Western Federal Lands Highway Division

Differing Views of Scenic Bikeways

Typical proponent view

Typical road owner view

Project Goals• Develop a process that road owners can use to inform

decisions about bikeway designation.• Encourage road owners to be more involved in bikeway

designation process. • Discuss key factors to consider in decisions on bikeway

designation. • Address common concerns including safety, liability,

funding, and maintenance, and provide resources on these issues.

• Analyze Oregon’s Scenic Bikeway process as a model for state bikeway designation.

• Improve communications and understanding between bicycle proponent groups and road owners.

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Rebecca Gleason,WTI

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Framework for Bikeway Designation on Rural Roads

Chpt 1 Introduction and Project BackgroundChpt 2 Engaging in State and National Bikeway

DesignationsChpt 3 Considerations for Rural Bikeway DecisionsChpt 4 Road Owner LiabilityChpt 5 Informing Users Chpt 6 Funding

US Bicycle Route

System

US Bicycle Route System Bikeway Designation Process

Phase 1 – PlanningPhase 2 – DesignationPhase 3 – Signing and Promotion

https://www.adventurecycling.org/routes-and-maps/us-bicycle-route-system/

Oregon Scenic Bikeways

Partnership between:• Oregon Parks and Recreation Department• Travel Oregon• Oregon Department of Transportation

(ODOT) • Cycle Oregon

Oregon Scenic Bikeway Designation

Phase 1 – Bikeway ApplicationPhase 2 – Writing Bikeway PlanPhase 3 – Implementation

Oregon Scenic Bikeway ProgramTen most important features

1. Natural scenery2. Human-made scenery3. Pleasing sounds4. Pleasing smells5. Road conditions6. Roads with light traffic7. Riding space with shoulder or

bike lane8. Strong road jurisdiction support9. Dedicated proponent group10.Diverse proponent group

Chapter 3: Oregon’s Bikeway

Application (phase 1)

Chapter 3: Oregon’s Writing a

Bikeway Plan (phase 2)

Chapter 3: Bicycle Safety Evaluation (for proposed bikeways on existing rural

roads)

Factors to consider (quantitative)• Traffic volume• Percent of large vehicles• Motor vehicle speed• Pavement width

Oregon Department of Transportation Traffic Volume and Speed Chart

Source: Oregon Department of Transportation (urban context)

Wisconsin Rural Roadway Conditions for Cycling

Bicycle Safety Evaluation – ExampleBeautiful River and Mountain Bikeway, USA

Proposed 60 mile long bikeway in Oregon:• 5 miles on ODOT road• 10 miles on County road • 45 miles on Forest

Service roads

Initial letter of support from road ownerbicycle safety concerns include:

• Could be active timber hauling• Variable shoulder widths, no shoulder in places.• Dense tree canopy – shadows make it difficult to see.• Moss and water result in slick conditions.• Steep descents/ blind curves• Sink holes /road surface failures• Crash history: 3 serious cyclist injuries in 3 years.

Chapter 3: Bicycle Safety Evaluation (for proposed bikeways on existing rural roads)

Step 1 – Break proposed bikeway into road segmentsStep 2 – Assess based on volume and speed (ODOT chart)Step 3 – Assess based on width, traffic volume, large

vehicles and areas of limited sight distance (Wisconsin Method)

Step 1 – Break road into segments for safety analysis

Select segments that have relatively consistent character. May be segmented based on : • differing characteristics • changes to traffic volumes, operating speed, width • roadway alignment including grades, • jurisdictional boundaries

Step 2 – Assess Volume and Speed Example Road - Available data

• Most concerned about a 1 mile curvy/steep section on Forest Service road

• Traffic volume - estimated 600 ADT weekdays and 1200 ADT weekends

• No posted speed, operating speed estimated 35 mph

Step 2 – Volume and Speed assessment

Source: Oregon Department of Transportation (urban context)

600 ADT, 35

mph

1200 ADT, 35 mph

Step 3: Assess Bikeway – Wisconsin Rural Roadways Conditions for Cycling

Wisconsin Method

Based on: • Up to 22 foot pavement width• Weekend traffic volume 1200 ADT• 60% solid yellow line (curvy, limited sight distance)• 13% trucks (recreational RVs, trailers, logging trucks..)

Adjust ADT for 60% solid yellow line: 1200 -25= 1175

13% trucks, 1175 ADT = Moderate bicycling conditions

Step 3: Wisconsin Bikeway Safety Evaluation

Making Sense of the Results

Various road segments have now been categorized into good, moderate or poor for bicycling.

• Bicycling condition “Moderate” for example segment per Wisconsin method

• How confident are you in the data used?

• Do these “quantitative” results address road owners concerns?

Initial letter of support from road ownerbicycle safety concerns include:

• Could be active timber hauling• Variable shoulder widths, no shoulder in places.• Dense tree canopy – shadows make it difficult to see.• Moss and water result in slick conditions.• Steep descents/ blind curves• Sink holes /road surface failures• Crash history: 3 serious cyclist injuries in 3 years.



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Bikeway Safety Field Visits


Cascading Rivers Scenic

Bikeway

Hells Canyon Proposed

Scenic Bikeway

AufderheideProposed

Scenic Bikeway


To bring together road owners and bikeway

proponents share perspectives.


To identify, discuss, and understand

specific safety concerns on the proposed route.


Provide opportunities to build

relationships and explore

partnerships.


• Road owners• Advocates• Law enforcement• Elected officials


Different jurisdictions


Different contexts


Different road characteristics


Areas of specific concern


• Start Up Meeting• Site Meeting• Site Reviews• Summary Meeting


Start Up Meeting• Introductions• Review of data or data

needs• Summary of issues or

concerns• Identification of sections for

review Meeting locations Pull offs

• Logistics Lodging, Bicycles, vehicles,

schedule, food


Site Meeting• Introductions• Review schedule• Review of logistics Meeting locations Vehicles

• Discussion of concerns• Safety On road safety Emergency contact info Allergies or other medical info


Site Reviews• Ride/Drive Sections Observe and document

conditions• Gather at meeting location• Debrief section


Summary Meeting• Gather all participants to

debrief• Discuss and document

overall outcomes• Discuss specific concerns• Identify next steps,

timeline, and assign tasks


Specific Opportunities• Identify Bikeway information to include in Bikeway

Plan development• Discuss opportunities for proponents to support

maintenance of the Bikeway


Potential Outcomes• Improved Communications• Deeper understanding of

issues• Information for inclusion in

the plan• Partnerships• Path to decision on support

for designation• A fun day riding bicycles in a

gorgeous place.

Making Sense of the Results


Chapter 4 Road Owner Liability


Chapter 5 Informing Users

https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=thingstodo.dsp_scenicBikeways

https://oregonstateparks.org/index.cfm?do=thingstodo.dsp_scenicBikeways


Chapter 5 Informing Users


Chapter 6 Funding

County 40%

Friends of Hyalite 35%

USDA FS 9%

Grant 16%


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In this webinar, you have learned to:

Learning Outcomes

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Contact InformationIf you have any questions related to this presentation, please contact:

Amy Thomas– [email protected]

Taylor Lonsdale - [email protected]

Rebecca Gleason - [email protected]

Or contact the National Center for Rural Road Safety Help Desk at:

(844) 330-2200 or [email protected]

http://ruralsafetycenter.org/

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