Bike and Pedestrian Planning
Purpose:
The
Pedestrian & Bikeways Committee is responsible for the
implementation of that portion of the transportation program
applicable to bicycling and pedestrians; coordinates and
promotes bicycle and pedestrian facility plans, safety programs
and regulations in the Toledo Metropolitan Area.
Activities: Activities
of the Committee include developing an inventory of both
pedestrian and bicycle facilities in the region, preparing
the pedestrian and bike components of the Regional Transportation
Plan, and working with area stakeholders towards developing
needed programs and projects. The Committee promotes alternative
forms of transportation through the annual events of Bike
Month and our 2006 Bike Day
promotion ( 2004 events were promoted as 7 Days Different
Ways, prior to 2005, this was known as BBOPPR Week -- "Bike,
Bus Or (car) Pool, Pedestrian, and Rail"). the
Committee also publishes maps and information (see RESOURCES
below)
Meetings
of the Committe are open to the public, and new members
are welcome. Contact TMACOG staff at 419-241-9155 or click
here to e-mail questions or comments.
For
more information about the Pedestrian and Bikeway Committee,
including agendas and notes, click
here
New!
Changes
to the Ohio Revised Code's Bicycle Laws
New!
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RESOURCES
1. You
can help make our community safer for bicycling and walking:
"Top
Ten Ways to Make Our Community Bike and Pedestrian Friendly. |
2.
TMACOG Bikeway Maps and Related Documents
(also see 5. Area Bikeways
below):
2003 Bike Facilities User Guide (includes
contact information and web addresses) |
| Map
of the 2035 Regional Bike Network |
| Map
of signed bike routes |
| Description
of bike routes/comment form |
3.
Pedestrian Reports:
King
School Pedestrian Survey |
| Regionwide
survey of School Pedestrian Concerns |
| Map
|
4. Funding Information: |
| Transportation
Enhancement (TE) Program (federal funding): |
| TMACOG
(TE for Lucas & Wood Counties) - next deadline TBD. |
| Ohio
Department of Transportation (TE for rural counties; excludes Lucas
& Wood) |
| Michigan
Department of Transportation |
Recreational Trails Program (federal
funding): |
| State
of Ohio |
| State
of Michigan |
Other:
|
| Safe Routes to School Press Release |
| Safe Routes to School Letter of Interest Guidance |
| Safe Routes to School Plan Guidance |
| TMACOG
slide show on funding bike projects |
| Clean
Ohio Fund (Recreational Trails and Greenspace
Conservation funding) |
| Bikes
Belong Grant Program (bicycle industry site) |
| 5.
Area Bikeways: |
| North Coast Inland Trail |
| Slippery Elm Trail |
| University/Parks Trail |
| Wabash
Cannonball Trail: |
| - Lucas County |
- Metroparks of the Toledo Area |
- Northwestern Ohio Rails-to-Trails Inc. |
| Michigan Department of Transportation--Biking in Michigan |
| Ohio Department of Transportation--Biking Ohio |
6.
Other Links: |
| National
Center for Bicycling & Walking |
| Pedestrian/Bicycle
Safety (Federal Highway Administration) |
| ODOT Bicycling Home Page |
| ODOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation Policy |
| Pedestrian
and Bicycle Information Center |
| Rails-to-Trails
Conservancy |
| Walk and Bike to School page |
| America Bikes |