Phase 1 Bike Plan_r

MULTI-USE SIDEPATH, ONE SIDE
Descrip on:
A shared-use sidepath, located on one side of the street (adjacent and parallel to a street), that accommodates two-way non-motorized
traffic. Shared use paths are not dedicated bicycle facili es and thus also serve pedestrians, inline skaters, wheelchair users, joggers, and
other non-motorized users.
Features:
Ÿ Most commonly used to provide a short connec on between two offset intersec ng streets or facili es that are part of the regional
bicycle network or to provide direct connec on to a specific des na on, such as a school
Ÿ Typically used in areas where right-of-way limita ons or other physical constraints prevent the installa on of bicycle infrastructure on
both sides of the street
Ÿ Preferred width for a shared-use sidepath accommoda ng two-way, non-motorized traffic is 12-14 feet; minimum width is 10 feet
Ÿ Width of 8 feet may be acceptable to provide short linkages between other, more robust facili es or where rights-of-way are severely
constrained
MULTI-USE SIDEPATH. ORLANDO URBAN TRAIL. ORLANDO, FL
SIDEPATH. CYCLE TRACK CONNECTION. WINDSOR, VANCOVER, BC
Benefits:
Ÿ Highly versa le facility
Ÿ Physical Separa on
Challenges:
Ÿ Every street or driveway crossing presents a poten al conflict point that merit addi onal mi ga on; extreme care should be taken in the
design of sidepaths along streets with many driveways and street crossings (especially high traffic volume loca ons); conflict mi ga on
includes strict access management and specific design treatments to improve visibility, reduce speed, and separate movements at
conflict points
Ÿ Presence of users of a wide variety of non-motorized modes and abili es and two-way traffic may reduce predictability opera on and
increase poten al for conflicts, necessita ng addi onal interven ons, such as path user speed limits
Ÿ Provides reduced level of service for cyclists rela ve to dedicated bicycle facili es
Design and Maintenance Guidance:
Ÿ American Associa on of State Highway and Transporta on Officials (AASHTO). 2012. Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facili es, 4th
Edi on.
Ÿ Na onal Associa on of City Transporta on Officials (NACTO). 2014. Urban Bikeway Design Guide, 2nd Edi on.
Rela ve Cost:
Ÿ ~ $200,000 - $500,000 per mile, depending on width and material
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