Roanoke Valley
Area Metropolitan Planning Organization
Regional Bicycle Suitability Study
Study
Overview
The
purpose of the Regional Bicycle Suitability Study was development of
planning level data and tools to assess the current level of
service (LOS) offered by the existing roadway network in regards to
bicycle travel in the region. The tools and data from the study will
be used to update the Regional Bicycle Plan in 2005. The Bicycle
Compatibilty Index (BCI) and the Bicycle Level of Service (BLOS)
model were used in assessing the current level of service for selected
corridors in the region. Click here to download
the BCI worksheets.
The Regional Bicycle Suitability Study is intended to serve as a resource to facilitate development of a regionally significant bikeway network in the RVARC service area. Work products and information developed as part of the Regional Bicycle Suitability Study can be used to identify, evaluate, and recommend improvements to the regional surface transportation infrastructure to better accommodate bicyclists. Final reports for the Regional Bicycle Suitability Study and other resources are available online.
Phase
I
The
Phase I report of the Regional
Bicycle Suitability Study
includes an overview of the level of service (LOS) concept and models,
bicycle facilities, existing conditions, workshop material, and preliminary
LOS modeling. The Phase I study area covers the MPO study area.
View individual chapters:
Cover
Acknowledgements and Disclaimer
Table
of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Methodology
Chapter 3 Overview of Bicycle
Facilities
Chapter 4 Existing Conditions
Chapter 5 Analysis of Survey Responses
Chapter 6 Initial Study
Network Development
Chapter 7 Level of Service Calculations
Chapter 8 Summary and
Recommendations
Appendix A Project Scope
Appendix B Bicycle Survey
Appendix C BCI and BLOS Descriptions
Appendix D Data Collection
Instructions
Appendix E CTPP Data
Appendix F Comprehensive Plan
Excerpts
Appendix G VDOT Policy Relative to
Bicycle Facilities
Bibliography
Phase II
Phase II is a continuation of the Phase I methodology applied to corridors comprising the regional study area bicycling network. The Phase II study area covers the entire RVARC region, including the MPO and rural areas.
View individual chapters:
Cover
Acknowledgements
Table
of Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter 2 Methodology
Chapter 3 Regional Study Area Bicycling Network
Chapter 4 Level of Service Analysis
Chapter 5 Study Summary
Appendix A VDOT Policy on Integrating Bicycle
and Pedestrian Accommodations
Appendix B Census Transporation Planning
Package Data (CTPP 2000)
Appendix C Major Employers in the Roanoke Valley
Region, Fourth Quater 2002
Appendix D BCI and BLOS Grade Comparisons
Appendix E Level of Service Worksheets
Appendix F VDOT Tips for Bicycle Safety
Bibliography
Project Mapping
Level
of Service Map - MPO
Level of Service Map - Rural Areas
For more information about the Regional Bicycle Suitabiltiy Study, please contact Shane Sawyer.
Last Updated 06/11/05