City of Oshkosh, Wisconsin Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Plan

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1 Introduction 1 - 1
1.2 Existing Conditions 1 - 1
1.3 Recommendations and Implementation 1 - 2
General Facility Improvements 1 - 3
Development and Maintenance Costs 1 - 5
1.4 Funding Opportunities 1 - 6
1.5 Appendices 1 - 6
CHAPTER 2: INTRODUCTION
2.1 Why is this plan important? 2 - 1
2.2 How was this plan developed? 2 - 3
2.3 Definition of Terms 2 - 3
CHAPTER 3: PLANNING PROCESS
3.1 Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Stakeholder/Steering Group 3 - 1
3.2 Survey 3 - 1
3.3 Public Meetings 3 - 2
CHAPTER 4: CURRENT CONDITIONS AND INVENTORY
4.1 Assessment of Bicycle and Pedestrian Friendliness 4 - 1
Bridge Access 4 - 1
Street and Highway System Access 4 - 1
Bicycle and Pedestrian System Access 4 - 2
Transit Interface 4 - 3
4.2 Community and User Characteristics 4 - 3
Socioeconomic Data 4 - 4
Travel to Work 4 - 4
Land-Use 4 - 5
4.3 Inventory and Assessment of Existing Facilities 4 - 5
Biking Conditions 4 - 5
Walking Conditions 4 - 7
4.4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Statutes and Ordinances 4 - 9
4.5 Existing Plans 4 - 10
CHAPTER 5: GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
5.1 Vision Statement 5 - 1
5.2 Goals and Objectives 5 - 1
CHAPTER 6: BEST FACILITY PRACTICES
6.1 Alternatives for Improved Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities 6 - 1
6.2 Bicycle Facilities 6 - 2
Signed and Shared Roadways 6 - 2
• Striped Bike Lanes 6 - 4
• Sharrows 6 - 7
• Wide Curb Lanes 6 - 9
• Paved Shoulders 6 - 10
CITY OF OSHKOSH BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN
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