Work with Public Works, Parks and Recreation, and Community Development to create a connected, complete, and safe bicycle and pedestrian system
One of the most important reasons commuters do not use active transportation to get to work or school is because they feel it is unsafe, and the sidewalk and bike lane networks are not continuous or well-maintained. It is important to develop complete alternative transportation networks in order for them to be useful and used by commuters.
Tool: Encourage the city to adopt a “Complete Streets” policy which will make streets safe for all users – regardless of age and physical ability.
Complete streets are designed with all users in mind (drivers, transit riders, pedestrians, bicyclists, the elderly, children, and people with disabilities). Many jurisdictions around the country have adopted Complete Streets policies and national model policies can be used as a starting point.
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Tool: Work with the city to develop bicycle parking requirements including long-term bike parking.
Bicycle parking minimizes the hassle and inconvenience of searching for a secure and safe place to lock one’s bicycle when arriving at one’s destination. By eliminating inconvenience and barriers, bicycle parking can elevate bicycling towards becoming a legitimate and viable transportation option for most trips in Provo. Thorough bicycle parking requirements account for both short-term and long-term parking, promote proper siting and layout, and allow for conversion of vehicular parking to bicycle parking.
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Tool: Encourage the city to coordinate connectivity of trails, bikeways and pedestrian facilities.
Connectivity is a key to making biking and walking convenient. Connectivity standards should include coordination among different departments to encourage connectivity between destinations. New development or redevelopment should require designated bikeways. Street networks should be designed to ensure connectivity for pedestrians and cyclists.
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The City of Davis, California works to ensure that pedestrian and bike connectivity in maintained throughout residential areas, providing connections through greenspace, cul-de-sacs, and larger streets.
Tool: Ensure safe routes to schools for children.
Partner schools with the Transportation Department to develop safe routes for children to bike and walk to and from school on developed bike lanes and sidewalks with monitored crosswalks.
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