Updated November
2002
This list of exemplary bicycle and pedestrian plans was compiled to provide
easy access to a number of good examples of bicycle and pedestrian planning.
It isn’t a comprehensive list of such plans, and it makes no attempt
to rank or rate the plans. If you are embarking on the development of a
bicycle and/or pedestrian plan, these examples will provide you with inspiration
and information that we hope you’ll find useful.
COMBINED
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLANS
Oregon
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
A statewide planning and design guide for both bicycle and pedestrian modes;
contains useful graphics and information about many innovative approaches
to accommodating bicycling and walking.
www.odot.state.or.us/techserv/bikewalk/obpplan.htm
Idaho
Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan
A clear, simple statement of goals and objectives combined with helpful
planning and design information for local agencies.
www2.state.id.us/itd/planning/reports/bikepedplan/IDT.pdf
Vermont
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
Useful sections on implementation and the roles of different agencies, partners.
www.aot.state.vt.us/planning/bikeped.htm
Puget Sound
Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Implementation Strategy
A regional plan (Seattle-area) identifying more than 2,000 miles of needed
bike lanes and paths and pedestrian improvements around activity centers.
www.psrc.org/projects/nonmotorized/strategy.pdf
Boulder Transportation Master Plan
Bicycle and pedestrian planning are fully integrated into the Boulder, CO
transportation master plan, with modal split targets of 15% of trips by
bike and 24% by foot by 2020.
www.ci.boulder.co.us/publicworks/depts/transportation/tmp.html
Brunswick Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements Plan
A great example of a plan for a small town of just 15,000; includes specific
planned or proposed improvements, design recommendations.
www.brunswickme.org/planning/Final%20Report.pdf
Mesa Regional Transportation Plan
The City of Mesa’s long range transportation plan has a chapter of
bicycling and on walking that provide a good overview of design and planning
issues. Contains a vision, objectives, policies, and actions.
www.mesa2025.org
PEDESTRIAN PLANS
Oakland
Pedestrian Master Plan
This plan is the first in California. The "next steps in pedestrian planning"
section highlights pedestrian level of service and pedestrian modeling.
www.oaklandnet.com/government/Pedestrian/index.html
Portland Pedestrian Master Plan
One of the first comprehensive pedestrian plans for a city; complemented
by a detailed design manual for pedestrian facilities.
www.trans.ci.portland.or.us/Plans/PedestrianMasterPlan/default.htm
Cambridge
Pedestrian Plan
Beautifully produced and thorough plan incorporating specific suggestions
for sites throughout the city, design guidelines, links to other modes,
and more.
www.ci.cambridge.ma.us/~CDD/envirotrans/walking/pedplan
Madison Pedestrian
Transportation Plan
Adopted in 197, Madison’s visionary plans for walking incorporates
planning, design, maintenance, and long-term goals and objectives.
www.ci.madison.wi.us/transp/pdp.html
Wisconsin
Pedestrian Policy Plan 2020
One of the few statewide pedestrian plans focuses on the policies and
programs that will help improve conditions for walking.
www.dot.wisconsin.gov/projects/state/ped2020.htm
Florida Pedestrian
Facilities Planning and Design Handbook
A detailed manual on pedestrian facility planning and development. Thorough
coverage of planning factors, design detail and more.
www11.myflorida.com/Safety/ped_bike/ped_bike_standards.htm
Kamloops Pedestrian
Plan: Walk This Way
The Pedestrian Master Plan provides a comprehensive approach toward identifying
pedestrian needs and deficiencies, examining optional improvements and
prioritizing implementation strategies. Uses Pedestrian Level of Service
technique.
www.city.kamloops.bc.ca/transportation/plans/pedestrianplan.html
Maricopa Association
of Governments: Pedestrian Plan 2000
A comprehensive application of the Pedestrian Level of Service and Latent
Demand models for the Phoenix area. Includes detailed action plans.
www.mag.maricopa.gov/pdf/cms.resource/ped-plan2000sum-web_427.pdf
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BICYCLE PLANS
Florida Bicycle
Facilities Planning and Design Handbook
A detailed manual on bicycle facility planning and development. Thorough
coverage of planning factors, design detail and more.
www11.myflorida.com/Safety/ped_bike/ped_bike_standards.htm
Maricopa County
Bicycle Transportation System Plan
The policies in this plan institutionalize bicycle accommodation within
the agency; a map provides the starting point for improvements in this
rapidly growing area surrounding Phoenix, AZ.
www.mcdot.maricopa.gov/bicycle/BikePlan/bikeplan.PDF
Austin Bicycle
Plan
A two-part plan that provides the policy and programming aspects first,
and the design details second. A good example of action plans.
www.ci.austin.tx.us/bicycle/plan1.htm
Denver Bicycle
Master Plan Update
A comprehensive bicycle plan adopted in 2002 that updates a 1993 plan.
Addresses everything from design standards to route networks cost estimates
for missing links etc.
198.202.202.66/Bicycle_Program/59810116template3jump.asp
Portland Bicycle
Master Plan
Significant not just because of the quality of plan itself but also the
five-year review of progress that documents how much of the plan has been
implemented. Includes good design information.
www.trans.ci.portland.or.us/Plans/BicycleMasterPlan/Default.htm
Los Angeles
Bicycle Plan
A chapter in the transportation element of the city’s General Plan;
very accessible production with clear assignment of responsibility and
lead roles.
cityplanning.lacity.org/TransElt/BikePlan/B1Intro.htm
Long Beach
Bicycle Master Plan
Clear and concise plan that incorporates user input and provides project
ranking and priorities.
www.ci.long-beach.ca.us/citygov/bike
MTC Regional
Bicycle Plan
An element in the San Francisco Bay Area’s regional transportation
plan; identifies a 1600 mile bikeway network and a $700 million price
tag.
www.mtc.ca.gov/projects/rtp/bicycle.htm
Knoxville
Regional Bicycle Plan
A comprehensive regional plan that incorporates by adoption the US DOT
design guidance on accommodating bicycles. Specific roles and responsibilities
laid out; extensive resources made available.
www.knoxtrans.org/plans/bikeplan/index.htm
Toronto Bike
Plan: Shifting Gears
Comprehensive plan addressing a large metropolitan area (undertaken after
the city was enlarged) that includes good case statement and policies,
extensive network development, and cost estimates for implementation.
www.city.toronto.on.ca/cycling/bikeplan.htm
New York City
Bicycle Master Plan
The plan identifies a 900-mile bikeway network with critical coverage
of bridge access and transit issues; links to the 350-mile greenway network
(see below)
www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/dcp/html/bike/mp.html
Madison/Dane
County Bicycle Transportation Plan
A comprehensive plan for “making the region an even better place
to bicycle” that includes an impressive needs assessment and priority
list of projects that are scheduled. Covers engineering, education, encouragement,
and enforcement in detail.
www.ci.madison.wi.us/transp/Bicycle/sept2000/BicycleTranPlan.html
Davis Bike
Plan
Even the city with the highest level of bike use in the nation still needs
a bike plan to keep people riding and improve the scope, operation, and
maintenance of the already-extensive bikeway network.
www.ci.davis.ca.us/topic/bicycles.cfm
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TRAIL / GREENWAY PLANS
Iowa Trails
2000
A tremendous resource with clear vision and objectives statements, cost
estimates, design information and much more.
www.dot.state.ia.us/trails/index.html
Maricopa County
Includes a policy requiring all County departments to include regional
trails in the planning and design of any project near or adjacent to the
221-mile proposed network.
www.mcdot.maricopa.gov/bicycle/trail/mct_exec.pdf
New York City
Greenway Plan
A plan for a 350-mile network of urban greenways criss-crossing New York
City.
www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/dcp/html/bike/gp.html
MISCELLANEOUS
New Jersey
Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
An update of the ground-breaking 1995 plan is underway. Visit the website
to see how the plan is progressing.
www.bikemap.com/RBA/index.html
Soles and
Spokes: The Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan for Chicago Area Transportation
Another work in progress that is worth watching. This regional plan will
encompass the six-county Chicago metropolitan area.
www.solesandspokes.com/
Forsyth County
Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan
This suburban/rural county in the Atlanta metro area is in the midst of
creating their first nonmotorized plan.
www.forsythco.com/bikepedplan/default.htm
University
of Connecticut Master Plan
The campus of the university is being redesigned with pedestrians at the
core.
vm.uconn.edu/~master/5frs.html
Hopewell
Hamlet Pedestrian Plan
A fascinating insight into potential pedestrian improvements in this small
town in the Hudson River Valley. Great use of photos to show the potential
improvements for both bicycling and walking.
www.dutchessny.gov/pdctchopewell.htm
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