Transportation 2035 - State of Rhode Island: Division of Planning

BICYCLEGOAL BOBJECTIVES B.1.aB.1.bB.1.cPOLICIES B.2.aB.2.bB.2.cB.2.dB.2.eB.2.fB.2.gMaintain and expand an integrated statewide network of on-road and off-road bicycle routes to provide a safe means of travel forcommuting, recreation, and tourism in order to improve public health, and reduce auto congestion and dependency.Increase bicycle ridership.Complete Rhode Island portion of East Coast Greenway.Complete the 200 mile integrated statewide bicycle system as recommended in the Greenspace and Greenways Element of the stateGuide Plan by 2020.Maintain existing bicycle paths and on-street lanes in a clean, safe, and attractive condition.Expand the on and off-road bicycle network – prioritizing projects that provide links between bike paths, seamless connections to othermodes, or have the potential to reduce automobile traffic. This includes provision of facilities such as bike racks, lockers, showers,etc.Encourage cities and towns to address bicycle transportation in comprehensive plans. Promote locally sponsored bicycle facilitieswhich connect with and complement the state system.Adhere to the "bicycle tolerant" design philosophy in all highway reconstructions. Include experienced bicyclists in the design reviewprocess for both on and off road bicycle routes.Promote bicycling as a viable transportation choice for commuters, students, and tourists. Businesses receiving state funding forexpansion should accommodate bicycle commuting by providing user facilities if safe and reasonable connections can be made to anexisting bicycle route.Provide ADA compliant accommodations for pedestrians, skateboards, non-motorized scooters, roller blades/skates, strollers,motorized and non-motorized wheelchairs on off-road paths.Cooperate with public and private sector entities to promote and provide a resource for healthy recreation activities.Transportation 2035 (2012 Update)State Guide Plan Element 611RI Statewide Planning ProgramPage 5-8December 2012BICYCLEDESIGNECONOMICDEVELOPMENTEMERGENCYRESPONSEENVIRONMENTEQUITYFINANCEHIGHWAYINTERMODALLAND USE ANDCORRIDORSPEDESTRIANPLANNINGSAFETYTRANSIT