Complete Regional Transportation Plan 2012 - Cape Cod ...

5. Bicycling and Pedestrian PlanningBicycles are a low cost, non-motorized form of transportation. Bicycle infrastructure andfacilities require smaller right-of-ways and less overall investment than roadways. Thereare three basic types of bicycle infrastructure: paths, lanes, and routes. Paths generallyhave their own separated right-of-way and follow certain standards for width, grade, andaccessibility. Bicycle lanes are separate lanes within roadways marked for bicycle use.There are currently no bicycle lanes on Cape Cod. Bicycle routes are roadways with wideshoulders that have been designated for bicycle use. Pedestrians can access shared usepaths and sidewalks. Pedestrian facilities support village centers and local businesses,and encourage travelers to walk instead of driving. According to the Rails to TrailsConservancy, bicycle and pedestrian facilities can increase property values and makeareas more attractive to new residents, businesses, and tourists.FIGURE 1 - CAPE COD BIKEWAYS LOGOBicycle planning efforts on Cape Cod have grown to such a degree that this RTP isdedicating a stand-alone chapter to the topic of Bicycle and Pedestrian issues –colloquially known as the Cape Cod Bike Plan. In 2010, the Cape Cod Commission reinitiatedthe program known as “Cape Cod Bikeways.” A cooperative effort including theCape Cod National Seashore, the Commission is working with citizens and organizationsfrom across Cape Cod to create a Cape-wide network of bicycling routes. Whencomplete, Cape Cod Bikeways will extend from Provincetown to Falmouth and BourneCape Cod Regional Transportation Plan | August 2011Chapter 5: Bike & PedestrianPage 345