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:	statewide bicycle and pedestrian planning
:	regional bicycle and pedestrian planning
:	local planning
:	transit access studies
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Types of Planning Activities : Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning

At the state level, bicycle and pedestrian plans establish policies, goals, and actions for state agencies (i.e. within a state department of transportation and transit agencies) to accommodate and improve conditions for biking and walking. These plans often include design standards/guidance for local and regional governments, and typically address education and safety issues as well.

Example plans

Wisconsin Department of Transportation — Adopted in December 1998, the Wisconsin Bicycle Transportation Plan 2020 provides a blueprint for more and safer bicycle trips with recommendations and roles for a variety of government agencies and groups. Follows the model of the National Bicycling and Walking Study.
http://www.dot.wisconsin.gov/projects/state/bike2020.htm
Contact: Tom Huber, Wisconsin DOT, P.O. Box 7913, Madison, WI 53707. (608) 267-7757

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — One of the first ISTEA-generated statewide bicycle plans. The PennDOT plan included extensive public outreach and an intensive "in-reach" program for PennDOT staff and agencies. The plan incorporates an extensive design manual.
Contact: Dave Bachman, PennDOT, PO Box 2047, Harrisburg, PA 17105. (717) 783-8444

Washington State Department of Transportation — Back in 1993, Washington State DOT adopted a Pedestrian Policy Plan focused on local and regional planning for pedestrians, necessary pedestrian facility types and locations, and who should pay for them. Additionally, Washington State DOT adopted the 2005 Bicycle Transportation and Pedestrian Walkways Plan. This plan includes objectives and strategies to achieve the goals of increased biking, walking and safety.
www.wsdot.wa.gov/Bike/Bike_Plan.htm
Contact: Charlotte Claybrooke, WSDOT, PO Box 47393, Olympia, WA 98504. (360) 705-7302

Oregon Department of Transportation — A comprehensive pedestrian planning and design document.
www.odot.state.or.us/techserv/bikewalk
Contact: Michael Ronkin, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, ODOT, Room 210-Transportation Building, Salem, OR 97310. (503) 986-3555.