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Map Dept. G4274 B6P25 1976 ACOG M~STER PLAN URBAN BICYCLE: ROUTE: SYSTE:M FOR THE BOISE METROPOLITAN AREA OCTOBER 1976 ADA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Vernon Emery, Chairperson Chairman, County Commissioners Ralph McAdams, Vice Chairperson President, Boise City Council Mike Silva, Secretary Commissioner, ACHD (Alternative) Joy Buersmeyer Boise City Councilwoman Eugene Crawford County Commissioner Richard R. Eardley Mayor, City of Boise Marilee Gross, S.P. Purpose Member Boise Independent School District Phillip Kleffner County Commissioner Duane Yamamoto Mayor, City of Kuna Marjorie J. Ewing (Alternative) Boise City Councilwoman James Crowe (Alternative) Representative, Kuna Leon Fairbanks Chairman, Ada County Highway District Shirl C. Boyce Chief Dept. of State Planning PARTICIPATING STAFF ADA COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Robert Hilgenberg Executive Director Ken Battaile Comprehensive Planning Director Ervin Olen, Jr. Senior Transportation Planner Kathy Higg1'ns Graphics Department BMTS TECHNICAL SUB-COMMITTEE ON BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLANNING Scott Lukehart - Chairman Associate Transportation Planner - Ada Council of Governments Bryan Day Bicycle Planning Coordinator - Ada County Highway District Joe Loomis Assistant Transportation Planner, Idaho Transportation Department Dan McComb Traffic Engineer, Idaho Transportation Department - District II Stuart Gwin Principal Transportation Planner, Idaho Division of Aeronautics and Public Transportation Herb t~ayer Deputy Director, Ada County Highway District Dave Thompson Trails Coordinator, Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation Doug Erdman - Greenbelt Coordinator Boise City Park Department Mary Jane Vetter American Association of University Women Eric Guise - Citizen Roger Garretson- Information Specialist Boise City Department of Public Works Steven Granger Transportation Planner, Ada Council of Governments John Bertram - Citizen BMTS POLICY COMMITTEE Richard Eardley, Chairman Mayor, City of Boise Phillip Kleffner, Vice-Chairman County Commissioner Vern Emery County Commissioner Darrell V Manning Director, Idaho Transportation Dept Leon Fairbanks Chairman, Ada County Highway District Ed Wood Administrator, Federal Highway Administration Ray Eld Mayor, Garden City Representative: Robert Bosley Robert Hilgenberg Executive Director, Ada Council of Governments F. William Fort Regional Chief Urban Mass Transportation Administration M~STER PLAN URBAN BICYCLE: ROUTE: SYSTE:M Prepared by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee of the Boise Metropolitan Transportation Study. This report was financed by funds from the Federal Highway Administration. 315359 '-,, The Subcommittee Following is a listing of the Boise Metropolitan Transportation Study (BMTS) Bicycle and Pedestrian subcommittee. As a subcommittee of the Technical Committee of BMTS, the membership reflects a good deal of professional transportation planning and engineering experience. In addition to professional membership, the subcommittee has several citizens and representatives from community organizations and local agencies. This mix of subcommittee members has provided an excellent basis for the development of the Boise Bikeway Plan. BMTS Subcommittee on Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning: Scott Lukehart, Chairman Ada Council of Governments John Bertram Citizen Doug Erdman Greenbelt Roger Garretson Boise City Public Works Eric Guise Citizen Dan McComb Idaho Transportation Dept. , District III Ann Hansen League of Women Voters Herb Mayer Ada County Highway District Mary Jane Vetter American Assn. of University Women Stuart Gwin Dept. of Aeronautics & Public Transportation Joe Loomis Idaho Transportation Department Dave Thompson Idaho Dept. of Parks & Recreation Participating Staff: Frank Capshaw Ada County Highway District Dennis Clark Idaho Transportation Dept. , District III Bryan Day Ada County Highway District Steven Granger Ada Council of Governments INTRODUCTiON a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Purpose and Scope . Planning Relationship Planning Assumptions Goals and Objectives Public Involvement Route Selection . . . . . . General Recommendations E:XISTING CONDITIONS 1 1 1 2 2 5 5 a. Classification Definitions . . . . . . . . . 9 b. Existing Routes and Bikeway Facilities . . 10 PROPOSED BII<EWAV SYSTEM a. Summary ' ib, Bikeway Program Recommendations. . . . 15 :c. Bikeway Route Recommendations ..... 21 d. . Recommended Program of Projects . . . . 25 e . ' Funding . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 f. Implementation Responsibilities . . . 36 APPENDICES a. Design Standards . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 TABLE: OF CONTE:NTS z:: 0 INTRODUCTION Purpose and Scope (History) The original Boise Bikeway Plan was prepared in September, 1971, by the American Association of University Women's "Human Use of Urban Space Study Group", and the Boise City Traffic Engineering Division. In 1973, a sub-committee of the Boise Metropolitan Transportation Study (BMTS) Technical Committee developed a follow-up bicycle plan for the Boise urban area. The plan identified goals and objectives as well as corridors for recommended bicycle facilities. In addition, problem areas, implementation responsibilities, funding constraints and priorities were addressed in the plan. Since development of the 1973 plan, several bicycle facilities have been constructed. Projects of note include the Protest Hill Bikeway, the Julia Davis Bicycle System, and the Greenbelt Shoreline Park Path. Other actions involved the signing and striping of certain streets for bicycle use, providing bicycle ramps and curb cuts for cyclists on new construction projects and along existing routes, and in some cases, prohibiting parking to provide for adequate bicycle movement. In 1975, the BMTS Sub-committee on Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning began a major update of the old plan with the intention of producing a more specific Plan with emphasis on Implementation. The 1976 Urban Bicycle Route System represents a coordinated effort by planners, implementing agencies, bicyclists, interested technicians, and citizens , to produce a realistic program for the development of a desired bicycle system in the area. Emphasis is placed on providing service to the commuter and recreational bicyclist, and separating bicyclists and motor vehicles whenever possible for safety. In addition, the plan addresses specific problem areas in the system and offers recommended solutions. Planning Relationship Transportation Planning is currently focusing on the need to develop a transportation system designed to move people in an efficient and safe manner. With this multimodal concept, automobiles, bus transit, pedestrian facilities , and bicycles are all considered as elements of one single transportation system. Each of the different modes contributes to the over-all objective of moving people on the existing transportation network. By providing relatively low cost and low impact facilities for bicycle travel, several community objectives are met. Bicycles are non-polluting and for some people, the only means of transportation. They also serve a recreational and physical fitness function and are extensively used by young people for their personal mobility. The need exists to coordinate bicycle planning not only with community transportation objectives, but also with other planning objectives of the community , i.e. , land use, environmental , social , and economic concerns . Once developed, the bikeway plan should be continually refined to reflect changing community values, and available funding. Planning Assumptions The following are several important assumptions that outline the basis for the planning efforts and recommendations represented in this document. 1 1. Increasing costs, congestion, .environmental concerns, and the need for energy conservation will continue to make the development of transportation alternatives to the private automobile more important. 2. The bicycle, given the provision of adequate facilities, can serve as a viable and pleasurable supplement to the automobile for intra-urban trips. 3 . Public attitudes and values will continue to grow in favor of increased bicycle usage. 4. Federal, State, and local funding for bicycle facilities construction will be increased over current levels. 5. The 1976 Boise Urban Bicycle Route System will serve as the metropolitan area's master plan for bicycle travel and will be subject to design refinement by each implementing agency. Travel Demand Forecasting The process of determining the location of and justification for the proposed bikeway routing in this plan did not include the use of a mathematical model to generate and stimulate bicycle travel in the area. Such a model does not yet exist, and if it did, there would be a question as to its applicability in a smaller urban area such as Boise. Therefore, a more subjective route selection and system determination process was followed in the formulation of the recommended plan. This process included the evaluation of alternative routing schemes developed by the subcommittee, based on the Bikeway Goals and Objectives, public meeting input and need criteria. 2 Bikeway Plan Goals and Objectives "Planning for a bikeway system in the Boise Urban area should be integrated with the planning for a multi-modal transportation system . Efforts should be directed to provide the necessary education and safety programs, services, and facilities to allow bicycle travel to assume a significant role as a form of healthful and efficient local transportation and recreation. Objective 1: Provide a broad education and safety program for bicyclists and motorists. Objective 2: Whenever possible, provide separate right-of-ways and special facilities for bicycles. Objective 3: Include funding and implementation for bike facilities in transportation plans and short range improvement programs. Objective 4: Provide a system of paths that will service major activity nodes throughout the region . The above listing is intended to be consistent with those outlined by the Ada County Concept Plan and the Boise Metropolitan Transportation Study. Public Involvement The importance of involving the public in the development of a metropolitan-wide bicycle plan cannot be over stated. The input received from an aggressive public involvement program lends credence to the planning effort and insures a more acceptable end product. The development of the updated 1976 plan included a substantial amount of public involvement. Representatives from the private sector were included on the BMTS Sub-Committee on Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning. Questionnaires were distributed to bicycle shops, schools throughout the area, and in the Idaho Statesman newspaper that asked people what routes they traveled and bikeways they would like to see constructed. In addition, a public meeting was held on April 29, 1976, in the Boise Public Library Auditorium, to gain input on the sub-committee's proposed route system. The meeting was attended by over 80 participants and was scheduled in three phases, including a slide presentation, workshop, and question and answer session. The priorities listed below were developed from the public meeting. 1. Community Safety Education Campaigns to stress bicycle safety standards should be implemented with emphasis forcused at the elementary and junior high school level. Information about the bicycle system should be programmed through television, radio, and newspaper. A bicycle route location map should be published and made available to the public. 2. Maintenance of Paths Path hazards, such as broken glass, potholes and improper rain gutter grates, should be eliminated. Shoulders of non-protected routes should be repaired. 3. Path Design An integrated bicycle system stressing access, utility and continuity, should be provided. Provision of Class I routes should be a priority. Construction of bicycle paths should be considered on all highway projects. More through (non-stop) routes should be provided. Restroom facilities, emergency phones, water foun"'" tains , and air hoses should be provided along bicycle routes. Illumination should be provided along routes. Parking should be removed to allow for the provision of bike lanes . Routes should be provided for children from residential areas to parks, playgrounds, schools and other attractors. Rural bicycle routes should be provided. 4. Separate Paths More physical barriers are needed between the bicyclist and automobiles. 3 I 4 Canal and railroad bicycle systems should be developed as an alternative to 'street utilization. 5. Bridges and Crossings Bicycle and pedestrian bridges should be developed Secure, all-weather bicycle storage facilities in the downtown and in major shopping areas should be provided. Bicycle racks on buses and at transit park and ride facilities should be installed . over and/or under major intersections, i.e., skyways 7. Recreational Routes and tunnels . A bridge from Boise State University to Julia Davis Park for pedestrians and bicyclists should be constructed. 6 . Commuter Routes 8. Scenic , long distance tours should be provided and promoted. Parks should be closed on Sundays for bicycles and pedestrian use only . Sign System Clearly marked routes should be provided with emphasis on visibility . "Bikes must yield to pedestrians" signs should be installed in high use areas. Caution signs should be provided at intersections on Class II lanes. 9. Funding Additional funding sources for bicycle construction should be developed. Bicyclists should assist in meeting and share the costs of constructing new facilities . Employers should be encouraged to promote the usage 10. Enforcement of the bicycle by their employees for purposes of corn-muting to work. Bicycles should be licensed and registered. Safe, direct routes to the downtown area should be provided. Cars driving or parking in bicycle lanes shoUld be .· cited for viol&ting State and City Code. Bicyclists should be made aware of their rights and responsibilities . ROUTE SELECTION In addition to the input received from the public outlined above, the following general considerations were utilized by the committee in the selection of routes and their prioritization. Alleviation of hazards to the bicyclist and motorist in areas of existing bicycle traffic; Provision of safer routing and facilities to encourage bicycle travel to area schools; Improvement of access to potentially significant attractors of bicycle traffic (i.e., downtown, University, employment centers); Formation of a continuous bikeway system in the metropolitan area. Several constraints were also recognized by the committee in the development of the recommended bikeway plan. These included constraints related to funding and rightof- way availability, consistence with the area's transportation and land use plans and programs, and existing and potential traffic conflicts . General Recommendations The major recommendations of the Master Plan, Urban Bicycle Route System are outlined below. Program and route recommendations for the Bikeway System are included on Pages 17-24 I. It is recommended that the 1976 Master Plan -- Urban Bicycle Route System, be adopted by Boise City, Ada County, Garden City, Ada Council of Governments, Idaho Transportation Department and Ada County Highway District. II. It is recommended that the 1976 Master Plan- Urban Bicycle Route System, Bikeway Program of Projects be considered as representative candidate projects for inclusion in the Transportation Improvement Program and the Transportation Systems Management Element. III. It is recommended that the existing bikeway system be regularly maintained and improved, and that an annual review be conducted to monitor implementation, and make program and budget recommendations. IV. It is recommended that a more comprehensive bicycle safety education program be developed by appropriate implementing agencies in the Boise area. V. It is recommended that a bikeway sign system be developed that will communicate to motorists , pedestrians and bicyclists , all the information needed to make bikeways an efficient transportation system. VI. It is recommended that the City of Boise and the County of Ada promote a coordinated effort with the Union Pacific Railroad and the Nampa-Meridian Irrigation District towards the objective of developing bikeways along portions of track and canal banks. VII. It is recommended that innovative terminal and storage facilities, such as bicycle posts, racks, and lockers, be developed at schools, parks, governmental and private office complexes , shopping centers, major employment centers, and other civic areas where bicycles are common. To minimize theft, these facilities should be lockable and located in an open area. 5 6 VIII . It is recommended that sky bridges and tunnels be considered at hazardous intersections and crossings. for optimum bicycle-automobile separation. IX. 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Three classes of bikeways referred to in this report are as follows: ~.-~~ ... ·.• §~ Class I BIKE PATH A completely separated facility designated for the exclusive use of bicycles. Conflicts at grade with other activities, such as pedestrians and motor vehicles, are kept to a minimum . Class II BIKE LANE A restricted facility designated for the exclusive use by bicycles. This type of bikeway is developed within the cross section of a roadway , usually in the outside lane adjacent to the curb or edge of the roadway. Automobile parking on the street may be removed in some areas. Class III BIKE ROUTE A shared facility utilizing existing low use vehicular streets specified by signs and/or markings. Bicycle traffic shares the facility and operates with other forms of transportation such as the motor vehicle and pedestrian. Sidewalks are considered Class III bikeways, to be used only in situations where roadway hazards offer no other suitable route. 9 Existing Routes and Facilities Although the development of the Boise Bikeway System has heretofore been relatively slow, several important improvements have been made. The following eleven routes presently exist in the bikeway system. 1. Kootenai Street Bikeway. A signed Class III route, from Phillippi to Federal Way that connects to the Protest Hill Bikeway. 2. Protest Hill Bikeway. A signed Class II route, extending from Federal Way to Boise Avenue. The route provides for the separation of bicycle and automobile by utilizing raised curbing. In addition, it provides an important route off the bench to the Boise State University campus. 3. Fort Street Bikeway. A signed Class III route along Fort Street, from Reserve Street to 6th Street, which provides access to Lincoln School, the Federal office complex, Reserve Park, Veteran's Hospital, Elks Rehabilitation Center , and the Boise Little Theater. 4. Julia Davis Park Bikeway. A signed Class I route extends through the park from Capitol Boulevard to Myrtle Street. Bicyclists are separated from automobiles by a 10" raised curb, and removable barriers are placed at the entrance and exit to the bikeway, which allows access to pedestrians and bicyclists only . The route will connect with the proposed bicycle/pedestrian bridge which will extend from Boise State University to Julia Davis Park. 5. 15th/16th Street Bikeway. A signed and stenciled Class II lane, extending on 15th Street from Hill Road to Resseguie Street and 16th Street to Bannock Street. The route connects to the proposed Hill 10 Road Bikeway, and is designed to provide safe access into the City Center from the foothills. 6. Shoreline Bikeway. A Class I bicycle/pedestrian path which extends through Shoreline Park from Americana Boulevard to 13th Street. A bike rental shop is open daily to accommodate visitors to the Boise River Greenbelt System. 7. Americana Boulevard Bikeway. A signed Class III route which extends from Bannock Street to Houston Road, utilizing the existing sidewalk system. 8. Mountain View Bikeway. A Class II bike lane extending from Bond Street to Curtis Road. The lane has one stripe along the north side of Mountain View Drive, and provides scenic access into the City Center from Capital High School for commuter and recreational riders . 9. Chinden Boulevard Bikeway. A signed Class I bike lane, extending through Garden City, from Fairview Avenue to 46th Street. 10. Hill Road Bikeway. A Class II bike lane on both sides of Hill Road, from Harrison Boulevard to Lancaster Drive. This segment is a portion of a widening project along Hill Road which will extend to Hillside Junior High at 36th Street. The route is designed to connect to the 18th Street bikeway. 11. North Shoreline Bikeway. A Greenbelt bicycle/ pedestrian Class I route which extends northwest from Americana Boulevard along the Boise River behind the Quinn Center. The path winds through the park, which includes picnic tables, barbecue units, a pond, and a footbridge, and ends at the Union Pacific Railroad trestle. The path is not signed . ,_,_ -..... ..... E:XISTIGBICVCL€ URBAN ROUT€ SV5TtM~ 1. Kootenai:. Street B:J.)cew.ag 2. Protest Hill Bikeway 3. Fort Street Bikeway 4. Julia Davis Park Bi:kewa.g 5. 15th Street Bikeway 6. Ann Morrison Park Bikeway E ~I 1- Cl) t-:1 0 a: ca: ~I ~I 0 a: il I I 0 - 1- Cl) ::t: ~ i.C... I 7. Shoreline Park Bikeway 8. Americana Blvd. Bikewag 9. Mt. View Bikeway 10. Chinden Blvd. Bikeway 11. Hill Road Bikeway 12. North Shoreline Park 1- (IJ I 1- UJ :I: 1- ~ --- I' /" w PROPOSED BiKEWAY SVSTErtlS FOUNDERS OF THE BICYCLE AND TRICYCLE INDUSTRY. Patentees and Manu· jacturers of the Established 1848. whick ore Perfectly Oust-Proof and mode s. & s. from the DOUBLEBALL BEAR-: INGS, 'l ~· Best Materials, and Good Workman-ship. SA.LTLEY JY.r:ILL:J ADDERLEY ROAD, BIRMINGHAM. THOS. SMITH & SONS, The Proposed Bikeway System The recommended bikeway system for the Boise area has received careful examination in light of the considerations outlined in the introduction to this report. Route recommendations were received from public meetings, the subcommittee and staff. All recommended routes received the consensus of approval from the subcommittee. As a master plan, this document includes specific recommendations that suggest specific improvements , but each route will still require additional analysis in the design phase. PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS In addition to the specific route recommendations outlined on Page 21-24, several bikeway system program recommendations have been developed which follow. Safety Education Programs A proper understanding of the rights and responsibilities of bicyclists should be encouraged through the media and school safety education programs. In the Boise area, education programs directed at bicycles are primarily conducted through the public schools at the elementary level. City police and fire department personnel assist elementary school teachers in educating young bicyclists about traffic safety. The recommendations outlined be-:low should be implemented as soon as possible. 1. An areawide bicycle safety education program should be developed through a cooperative effort between the Boise and Meridian School Districts and the area's police and fire departments. 2 . A greater emphasis should be placed on bicycle safety education programs directed at the junior and high school level. 3. Information should be made available to adult bicyclists regarding bicycle safety. Brochures , service organizations and posters, etc. , should be utilized to distribute the following information: a. Description of the various bikeway types, bicycle signing, and route system . b. Explanation of the rights and responsibilities for both the motorist and cyclist with regard to traffic law and safety. c. General bicycle safety rules and proper maintenance of bicycles. d. Bicycle licensing and registration programs. See Chart Figures 1 and 2, Page 16 & 17 Canal and . Railroad Bike Routes The existence of a network of canals and segments of railroad tracks through the Boise Metropolitan Area, provides an excellent opportunity to separate bicycles from motor vehicle traffic . Though railroad and canal routes offer many attractive assets , the use of these facilities presents a number of potential hazards. Concern centers on safety of the user. Sound bikeway design and construction would have to be applied. Fencing would be required in many areas and utilization of right-ofways would involve liability agreements and the obtaining of easements from property owners, irrigation districts, and the Union Pacific Railroad. Specific route recommendations for implementation of pilot canal and railroad projects are listed in the route recommendations section (Page 21) . Canal Bikeway Pilot Demonstration Project Two canals in the Boise area offer an excellent opportunity to test the feasibility of bike routes located on canal 15 16 Bicycle related Traffic Accidents in the Boise Area Are Depicted in the Following: 1975 Ul 25 r Total Accidents ~ • Total Fatalities (I) .'.0... (J (J < \ ..... 20 0 ~ (I) ..0 s z::s 15 10 5 0 ~--~--~----~--~----~~~----~~~--~----~--~--~~--- Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Bicycle Monthly Statistics for 1975 Fig. 1 ' '' UAQ i@$4/( 93 5 Number of Accidents. 100'r so*- Year 1973 1974 1975 5 Fatal Fig. 2 , Bicycle Accident Statistics Furnished by I Boise City Police Department. Records Division I 76 3 Fatfli '-)17 ! banks. The Farmers Lateral and Cassia Park canals are relatively small irrigation ditches located at key points in the bikeway route system proposed. Both canal banks are currently used for bicycle and pedestrian travel without fencing or adequate safety provisions . Two canal bikeway demonstration projects are recommended for implementation. 1. Farmers Lateral, (Phillippi to Cole) This recommended Class I bikeway should be designed and constructed with the intention of demonstrating that the use of canal banks for bicycle routes is feasible from a safety and environmental standpoint. Caution signing at the canal's intersection with Phillippi, Curtis and Cole .Roads will be required, directed at both the motorist and cyclist. Usage of experimental materials in the construction of the route is encouraged. New and innovative materials are available for fencing, path surfacing and signing. 18 2. Cassia Park, (Garden to Kootenai) The smallcanal that.is located adjacent to Cassia Park has a bank that should be used for a Class I bike route. The canal bank would provide an important link between the Garden Street bike route to the north and Kootenai Street to the south. It is recommended that the facility be designed and constructed with the adjacent park in mind. Proper access to the park's pedestrian walkways will also be required. The project includes two elements. A bridge would be required at the headgate area where the canal enters the park. A paved Class I path between that point and the canal's intersection with Albion Street would be required along with another bridge to act as a link to Garden Street. Bikeway Signing Program Signing is very important to the metropolitan bikeway system. When properly placed and designed, bikeway infor-mational and directional signing provides for more conti..: nuity and safety throughout the system. Specific recommendations concerning signing for each bikeway classification is shown in Section III (C), route recommendations, Page 21-24 1. A current Boise Urban Bicycle Route System pamphlet should be published and distributed to key locations in the city to inform the public of the bikeway system. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Route map display boards should be designed, constructed, and placed at entrances to parks, transit terminals, the University and shopping malls. (See example in Appendices . ) Bright colors, i.e. , yellow or green, should be tested for striping and stenciling of Class II bike lanes. Informational signs should be attached to key bikeway signs to direct the bicyclist to the route that will take him to key locations, i.e. , City Center, University, parks, etc. In certain areas, notably Capitol Boulevard, sidewalks with curb-cuts are being utilized because the existing street network is too narrow to accommodate bicyclists . Efforts should be taken to provide channelization striping and signing at these locations . Barriers should be placed at the entrances and exits to Class I bike paths. Warning decals and/or striping should be placed in the area of the removable barrier. Special attention should be directed towards providing channelization striping at intersections along bikeways where vehicular and bike lanes may connect. Bikeway Maintenance Program An important component of the overall Bikeway System Safety Program is the proper maintenance of bike routes. A comprehensive, safety-oriented bikeway maintenance program will promote the usage and increase the safety of the bikeway system. Unlike the automobile, bicycles do not sweep clean their own traffic lane through usage. Sand, gravel and glass are the primary enemies of the urban cyclist. Therefore, sweeping will be the essential part of bikeway system's maintenance. 1. It is recommended that the Ada County Highway District, Idaho Transportation Department, Greenbelt, Boise City and Ada County institute a regular maintenance program for their respective portions of the Bikeway System. Emphasis should be placed on keeping the routes free of debris through sweeping (i.e. twice monthly) . 2. All paved routes should receive periodic inspection to ensure the retention of a smooth bikeway surface. Maintaining a smooth surface will make cycling safer and more attractive. 3 . Existing and new routes should be free of physical obstacles such as benches, poles, and fencing. Routes should be inspected periodically. Where obstacles exist, consideration should be given to their removal. 4. Drainage grates present a unique safety hazard because they can easily entrap the wheels of the modern bicycle. Unsafe grates along bikeways should be re-designed and/ or replaced. Those that are not replaced should have a reflective decal installed before the grate. (See Design Standards) Side opening storm drains should be installed on all new sewer construction. 5. Curb-cuts should be designed to flow smoothly from the curb to the street to accommodate wheelchairbound individuals as well as bicyclists. (See Appendices) 1~ Implementation Coordination Program Four primary implementing agencies will be involved in the development of the Boise Bikeway System. These main implementors include the Ada County Highway District (ACHD), Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), Boise City and Ada County. The timely and integrated implementation of the bikeway system will require a coordinated approach on the part of all four implementors. Bikeway improvement projects in the metropolitan area are interrelated. Canal routes intersect street routes and the railroad and Greenbelt routes will also interface with the rest of the system. In addition, the safety, maintenance and education programs will require coordination between the various implementors to ensure a system that is well developed and managed. 1. It is recommended that each implementing agency for the Boise Bikeway System (ACHD, ITD, Boise City, Ada County) designate one person to be responsible for implementation of bikeway improvement projects. This person would coor4inate with other implementors and departments to ensure the implementation of the plan on schedule. 2. In conjunction with the recommendation above, a bikeway implementation committee should be formed consisting of representatives from each of the implementing agencies. The committee would meet on a scheduled basis to ensure the swift and coordinated development of the recommended system . To ensure better communication between the planning and implementation function, at least one of the members 20 should also be a member of the Boise Metropolitan Transportation Study Bicycle Sub-Committee. Parking Restriction and Terminal Facilities Provision in the bikeway system for terminal facilities · and adequate right-of-way for Class II bike lanes is im-portant. Outlined below are recommendations related to both facets of the proposed bikeway system. Parking Restriction Many of the Class II bike lanes recommended in the Boise Bikeway Plan will involve on-street parking restriction or removal. Section 10, Chapter 1402 of the Boise City Code states: "F. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive, or park, a vehicle upon or across a bicycle lane except to (1) enter a driveway or (2) park such a vehicle, or leave a parking space." Removal of parking for the provision of a bike lane should be considered only when no other alternative is available. Where parking removal will cause serious problems for adjoining homeowners, other alternatives to providing the required right-of-way for cyclist should be examined. In some instances, the bike lane can be located outside the parking lane (e.g. existing 15th Street bike lane). When parking removal or restriction is under consideration to provide for a new bike lane, several criteria for evaluating such an action should be recognized. These factors are: 1. Adjoining residential densities 2. Demand for on-street parking 3. Availability of off or side street parking 4. Traffic volumes 5. Street pavement width 6. Pedestrian street crossing safety 7. Citizen input 8. Impacts on adjacent land uses. Terminal Facilities- With the popularity of bicycling increasing, theft is becoming a major problem. The provision of secure termi- nal parking facilities is an important factor in developing the bikeway system. Innovative approaches should be taken to provide practical and aesthetic facilities where bicycles are common; 'i.e. shopping centers, schools, governmental agencies, parks, etc. 1. It is recommended that "U" bolts be welded to the sidewalk side of parking meters and sign posts near building entrances in the downtown area. 2 . It is recommended that bicycle racks be placed at entrances to public buildings in the city. 3. It is recommended that bicycle parking facilities be encouraged for inclusion in the design of larger, newly constructed public and private buildings in the city. 4. It is recommended that long term storage facilities (bike lockers) be tested for their feasibility at bus terminals , the University and the new Capitol Mall complex, downtown. Route Recommendations The following recommendations are specific in nature , but do not address all individual routes outlined in the Boise Bikeway System Plan. Instead , where a specific route recommendation was warranted, it was discussed in greater depth. The individual implementing agencies still retain the responsibility of handling the specific design and construction of the routes identified. The recommendations that follow are intended to assist the implementors in areas where unusual problems may exist or specific solutions are required. The recommendations are categorized by classification type. CLASS I GENERAL Class I bicycle routes are recommended to be 8 feet in width (minimum of 6. 5 feet) with appropriate signing, marking and separation as outlined in the Design Standards. Routes 1. Union Pacific Railroad, Kootenai Street to Five Mile Class I routes utilizing railroad right-of-way are recommended to include fencing. The paths should be constructed as near the outside edge ofthe right-of-way as possible. Bicycle crossings of the railroad right-ofway should be restricted to existing street crossings, except where a special bicycle crossing is constructed. Additional caution signing and marking for bicyclists should be included at all railroad crossings where a ·bicycle route is located. 2. Canal Routes: New York, Ridenbaugh, Farmers Lateral, Settler's Class I routes located on or adjacent to canal banks are recommended to include fencing. The paths should be constructed as near the outside edge of the waterway as possible. Appropriate signing and marking should be included at bridges and intersections. Safety improvements such as ramps and improved bridge surfacing are encouraged along canals throughout the Bikeway System. 21 II' iL 3. Greenbelt: Glenwood to Discovery Park The routes identified within the Greenbelt project area should be developed in harmony with the theme and overall environmental objectives encouraged by the Greenbelt Committee. Aesthetic considerations in the design and construction of routes in this area should be given priority. Experimental materials for the surfacing of the bicycle paths in the Greenbelt should be considered as demonstration projects in the continuing effort to find the best bikeway surface possible. 4. State Street, Fairview Avenue, 15th Street Extended Bicycle routes (Class I) located adjacent to existing or proposed roads and streets should be separated from vehicular traffic lanes by a physical barrier similar to those outlined in the design standards. 5 . Privately Developed Class I 22 Several Class I bike routes are recommended in land areas that are currently undeveloped. It is recommended that the private developers in these areas contribute to the development of the overall bicycle system by constructing that portion of the bicycle route system recommended through their property. 6. Morris Hill Cemetery Latah and Roosevelt Streets currently provide a route for bicyclists traveling to or from downtown via Americana Boulevard. To better facilitate bicycle movement through this travel corridor, it is recommended that the open space associated with the cemetery area include a Class I bicycle path. A new city park is scheduled for development near the southern end of this area that will provide an opportunity for a coordinated pathway from Roosevelt and the railroad tracks to the intersection of Emerald, Latah and Americana Streets. 7. Capitol Boulevard, East Side from Vista Avenue to the Boise River At the intersection of Vista Avenue and Federal Way exists several barriers to bicycle travel. The train trestle, several median strips in the intersection, and Federai Way itself. A Class I bicycle path is recommended to follow a route roughly from the railroad bridge on the east side of Vista A venue , across the median strips and Federal Way to the top of the Capitol Boulevard hill. The point at which the path will cross Federal Way warrants special attention to appropriate marking that signals to both the motorist and cyclist of the upcoming crossing. From the top of the Capitol Boulevard hill, it is recommended that the Class I rank drop down off the east side of the hill below the existing sidewalk to College Boulevard to the Boise River. The route should be placed along the narrow strip of State of Idaho property that exists between the Capitol Boulevard sidewalk and Boise :state University parking lots. This would assist in the separation of pedestrians and bicyclists along the route. 8. Boise River Crossing Route - A Proposed Facility A new river crossing is currently under study for location somewhere in the Garden City area. A Class I path is recommended should the proposed facility be constructed. CLASS II GENERAL All Class II routes are recommended to be a minimum of 3. 5 feet in width. It is recommended that Class II routes include a stenciled lane with street marking and signing as a minimum . Where a route changes streets, appropriate directional signing should be provided to direct the cyclist . Recommended Class II bike lanes that are on streets which are planned or programmed for widening or striping to four lanes in the future may be temporary. At such time, it is determined that vehicular traffic will require four lanes, the Class II bike lane will be re-evaluated for conversion to Class III or re-routing. Several key points in the bicycle system will require signs that indicate the destinations of particular routes. The downtown, University and Greenbelt are the three key areas that will require signing on bicycle routes leading to these locations. The signs should include the word "Downtown", "University", etc., with an arrow depicting which route goes where, when a choice exists. Examples include along 16th Street at or near State Street. Signing should direct the cyclist near this point, to the shortest routes that will lead to the Greenbelt, the City Center and Boise State University. Routes 1. 16th Street - Americana: Idaho Street to River Street Improved signing for a bicycle crossing is recommended at 16th Street and Main Street to direct the cyclist from the east side of 16th to the west side. This will bring the cyclist to the proper side of the street in order to make a connection with the existing bicycle path on Americana, southbound . On the northbound or east side of Americana, improved stenciling, marking and signing is recommended from River Street, along the railroad tracks and across Front Street to 15th. 2. Bogus Basin Road: At Ranch Road Along Bogus Basin Road, where the transition is made from a Class II to a Class III path at Ranch Road, dashed directional stenciling and marking is recommended that will encourage the cyclist to use the sidewalk south of Ranch Road. Bicycle crossing and caution signs should be included on the Bogus Basin and Hill Road legs of the intersection at Harrison Boulevard. 3. 15th Street at Resseguie Street Improved stenciling and directional signing is recommended at this five-point intersection to better guide cyclists to the 16th Street bike lane. 4. Kootenai Street: Vista to Protest Avenue Parking restriction is recommended on the south side of Kootenai Street. Improved stenciling and signing is recommended from the railroad tracks to Protest Avenue to encourage the route's continuity. 5. Northview Street: Mountain View to Maple Grove Parking restriction is recommended on the north side of Northview with the bike lane on the south side located outside the parking lane. 6. Collister Road: Hill Road to State Street A two-way bicycle lane is recommended on the west side of Collister . 23 7. Curtis Road: Farmer's Lateral to Emerald Street Parking restriction is recommended along both sides of Curtis Road. 8. Glenwood Road: Goddard to State Street Paved ramps on each end of the Boise River bridge at Glenwood Road are recommended to encourage bicyclists to use the sidewalk provided. Directional signing on Glenwood at Mountain View on the southern end and State Street to the north is also recommended. 9. 15th Street: Hill Road to Ridenbaugh The existing Class n bike lane on 15th Street is recommended to be re-stenciled to 4 feet in width in order to allow the northbound lane on the east side of 15th Street to be stenciled also. 10. Beacon Street: Leadville to Protest Avenue Parking restriction is recommended on Beacon Street, both sides. Directional signing and stenciling at the intersection of Beacon and Boise Avenue is recommended. 11. Americana Boulevard: Houston to River Street A Class II bike lane is recommended on the northwest side of Americana Boulev~;J.rd from 16th and Bannock to Americana and Houston . On the east side , from the intersection northward, a Class III route is recommended to the bottom of the Americana Boulevard hill. A Class I bicycle path is recommended from a point near the bottom of the Americana hill, through Ann Morr.ison Park near Americana Boulevard to the Boise River. There, a connection should be made with Greenbelt Bikeway System and the Americana Boulevard bridge. A Class II bicycle lane is recommended from the Boise I River to River Street with appropriate signing and 24 marking at the intersections of the Greenbelt ana .,nul·t:line Drive. CLASS III GENERAL Caution, directional , information signing, and street stenciling are important components of the Class lll routes in the Bikeway System. Equally important is the proper placement of the bike route signs and street markings. The number and type of required bikeway signing and marking differs by individual route. Implementing agencies should provide as little signing as possible, but at the same time , utilize enough signs to ensure continuity in the route. Intersection and crossing safety signing is very important to the cyclists. Special signing may be required for hazardous intersections such as the Federal WayVista Avenue interchange. Routes 1. Capitol Boulevard: West Side, from Crescent Rim Drive to connection with the Greenbelt . The sidewalk on the eastern side of Capitol Boulevard is recommended for improvement to best accommodate bicycle travel. The existing sidewalk should be widened and where possible, obstructions in the sidewalk, such as light poles, should be relocated. IJ [_ (( [ _,.- [ [ [ [ .I j' i I i l 7. Curtis Road: Farmer's Lateral to Emerald Street Parking restriction is recommended along both sides of Curtis Road. 8. Glenwood Road: Goddard to State Street Paved ramps on each end of the Boise River bridge at Glenwood Road are recommended to encourage bicyclists to use the sidewalk provided. Directional signing on Glenwood at Mountain View on the southern end and State Street to the north is also recommended. 9. 15th Street: Hill Road to Ridenbaugh The existing Class II bike lane on 15th Street is recommended to be re-stenciled to 4 feet in width in order to allow the northbound lane on the east side of 15th Street to be stenciled also . 10. Beacon Street: Leadville to Protest Avenue Parking restriction is recommended on Beacon Street, both sides. Directional signing and stenciling at the intersection of Beacon and Boise Avenue is recommended. 11. Americana Boulevard: Houston to River Street A Class II bike lane is recommended on the northwest side of Americana Boulevard from 16th and Bannock to Americana and Houston. On the east side, from the intersection northward, a Class III route is recommended to the bottom of the Americana Boulevard hill. A Class I bicycle path is recommended from a point near the bottom of the Americana hill , through Ann Morr.ison Park near Americana Boulevard to the Boise River. There, a connection should be made with Greenbelt Bikeway System and the Americana Boulevard bridge. A Class II bicycle lane is recommended from the Boise I River to River Street with appropriate signing and 24 marking at the intersections of the Greenbelt and Shoreline Drive. CLASS III GENERAL Caution, directional , information signing , and street stenciling are important components of the Class III routes in the Bikeway System. Equally important is the proper placement of the bike route signs and street markings. The number and type of required bikeway signing and marking differs by individual route. Implementing agencies should provide as little signing as possible, but at the same time, utilize enough signs to ensure continuity in the route. Intersection and crossing safety signing is very important to the cyclists. Special signing may be required for hazardous intersections such as the Federal WayVista Avenue interchange. Routes 1. Capitol Boulevard: West Side, from Crescent Rim Drive to connection with the Greenbelt . The sidewalk on the eastern side of Capitol Boulevard is recommended for improvement to best accommodate bicycle travel. The existing sidewalk should be widened and where possible, obstructions in the sidewalk, such as light poles, should be relocated. PROGRAM OF PROJECTS The program of projects that follows summarizes for reference purposes, the recommended bikeway improvement projects for the Boise Metropolitan Area. Below is a summary by classification of the existing and proposed bikeways for the Boise area. Existing Bikeway System Mileage Class I 2. 0 Class II 3.1 Class III 5 . 5 Total Existing System Miles 10. 6 Proposed Bikeway System Mileage Class I Class II Class III Total Proposed System Miles ,THE ANNUAL ELEMENT 59.4 26.9 41.0 127.3 Included within the bikeway program of projects is a recommended revision to the fiscal year 1977 annual element of the Boise Area Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) , to include several bikeway projects. -- 'Since the adoption of the Boise Bikeway Plan will occur after the beginning of the 1977 fiscal year, it will be necessary to amend the existing annual element (FY 1977) of the TIP in order to initiate projects in this fiscal year. The following list of bikeway projects, as a minimum, should be included in the Transportation Improvement Program for this fiscal year, and implemented as soon as possible. This recommendation does not discourage the immediate implementation of any additional bikeway projects in the first phase of the Bikeway Program of Projects. 25 Fiscal Year 1977 RECOMMENDED PROJECTS September 21, 1976 (July 1, 1976- June 30, 1977) (For Inclusion in 1977 Annual Element of T.I.P.) PROJECT DESCRIPTION -TSTIMAITD- FUNDING JURIS-Amer- icana Boulevard (Front Street to Houston) Beacon Street (Boise Avenue to Leadville) Curtis Road (From Emerald to Farmers Lateral Canal) Boise Avenue (Protest to Juanita) 36th Street (State to Hi 11 Road) Kootena1 Street . (Vista to Federal Way) Fort Street (Reserve to 6th Street) Safety Education and Information Program 26 Improve to Class--IT standarason the northwest side. Improve southeast side to Class I from Latah through Ann Morrison Park. Improve to Class II standards to include two 3~' bike lanes. Improve to Class II standards and remove parking on both sides. Improve to Class II standards and remove parking on both sides. Two 4~' Bike Lanes. Improve to Class II standards. Parking removal on both sides. Improve to Class Irstandaros. Improvements to existing Fort Street bikeway. Divider berm along gravel driveway in front of Lincoln School and paving two entrance ramps. In-stallation of crossing stencils and channelization striping. The development of a comprehensive and coordinated safety education and information program for the Boise area with emphasis on the Boise public school system. Total estimated cost: COST SOURCES DICTION ACHD ~-- ·~ ACHD, Boise City Boise City 6,000 Parks Dept. Parks Dept. 600 Local ACHD 1,500 Local ACHD 300 Local ACHD 1,200 Local ACHD 3,700 Local ACHD 1,600 Local Jl.CHD unestimated Local Boise City, Boise Inde-pendent School Dist. $15,000 in original PHASE I (Fiscal Years 1977-79) RECOMMENDED PROGRAM OF PROJECTS PROJECT 3otn Street (Hi 11 Road to State Street) Hill Road (Lancaster to 28th) T8th Street (Hi 11 Road to State Street) Lucky Peak Bikeway (Broadway to Park) Northbank Project (Ash Street to Julia Davis Park, north side) State Street (23rd Street to Highway 55) Sfioreli ne Park (South 13th to Ash Street) Capital & 8th Street (Bridge underpasses south side) 8th Street walkway (From Myrtle to 8th Street Bridge) DESCRIPTION Improve to Class II standards. Improve to Clas~ II standards in conjunction with Hill Road widening project. Improve to Clas-s TI sta-n-dards. Two 41 wide bike lanes, parking restriction on one side. 2.5 miles of striping. Construction-of Class I path. Phase I (Broadway to Barber Park), Phase II (Barber Park to Diversion Dam), Phase III (Diversion Dam to Discovery Park). Cl asSTGreenbelt-routeexfenaing from Ash to the B.S.U. - J.D. Park footbridge. Underpass included. Improve to Class I standards in association with the State Street widening Class I standard bicycle/pedestrian path extending through the park. Greenbe-lt related underpassesw1Tl link B.S.U. - J.D. and Ann Morrison Parks. Class III route from the Boise River through the proposed pedestrian mall and historic district to Front Street. ESTfMATED COST 1,200 2,000 1,000 146,500 194,500 206,500 200,000 110,000 36,000 26,000 200 FUNDING SOURCES Local Local Local JURISDICTION ACHD ACHD ACHD FHWA {Demo .P-roj. J ITO Urban 11011 ITO, ACHD B.O.R. Community Development Urban 11011 Community Development Boise City Parks Dept. Local B.O.R. Boise City ITO, District II I Boise City Boise City Parks Dept. Boise City 27 PROJECT Fiirvfew Avenue (Milwaukee to Cloverdale) Farmers Lateral (Phillippi to Cole) Cassfa- Park Cana-l (From Albion to Kootenai along Garden Street) College Boulevard (Juanita to Lincoln) Greenbelt (Broadway to Municipal Park) DESCRIPTION RECOM~1ENDED PROGRAM OF PROJECTS Col'lstrui:lion- of Class I path. Construction of Class- Cpatn. Class -I route through sm-a1Tsect1on of Ridenbaugh Canal which connects to Kootenai and Garden Street bikeways. Includes canal bridge improvements. Class I path- in fronl of B.s.u~ Administration Building. Class I path along-tne north side or the Boise River Greenbelt. Bogt,-s- Bas1n Road ~----Improv-e to Clas-s II standards.-- Class (Highland View Drive III signing from Highland View Drive to Curling Drive and to Hill Road. Braemere) Morris Hill Cemetery Class I path through cemetery:--~on- (Diagonally, from nects to Americana Bikeway and provides Roosevelt to a safe route off the bench. Emerald-Latah) Curtis Road (From Emerald to Farmers Lateral) Ann Morrison Park (Hall Road to Americana-Latah intersections) 28 Improve to Class II standards and remove parking on both sides. C1ass-1path extending- through the park designed to link with the Morris Hill cemetery route. ESTIMATED COST 40,000 75,000 10,000 2,000 17,000 2,000 10,000 1,500 5,000 FUNDING SOURCES Urban "D" Boise City Boise City State of Idaho Boise City Parks Dept. Local Local Local Boise City Parks Dept. JURISDICTION ITO, District II I Boise City Boise City State of Idaho (Boise State Univ.) Boise City ACHD Boise City ACHD Boise City Parks Dept. PROJECT Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge (B.S.U. - J.D. Park) T5th Street (Hill Road to Fort Street) con ister (State to Hill Road) 28th Street (State to Hi 11 Road) Emerald (N. Phillippi to Raymond) Boise Avenue (Juanita Street to Protest Road) Ph fTTi ppl-txtens ion (Emerald to Irving) Alpine (Peasley to Depot Hill area) DESCRIPTION RECOMMENDED PROGRAM OF PROJECTS Class I path across the Boise River that will line B.S.U. with J.D. Park. Provlsion of a tP-l:lass II lane on the east side of 15th Street. Narrow the west side lane to 41 • Improve channelization striping at Hill Road and Fort Street intersections. Improve to Cl-ass II standards. One two-way bike lane. Improve to Class II standards. -Parking removal. Improve-to-l:Tass I I standards. Improve to Class n stanaa-rC!s~--Two 41 wide bike lanes, removal of parking on both sides. Class I. 91 wide, two-way bike-path. Construct Class I path. Protest Hill Class II lane constructed on the east (From Federal Way to side of Protest Road, similar to Boise Avenue) existing Class II on west side. tSTIMATED COST 100,000 36,000 200 1,300 2,120 2,000 300 3,400 Unestimated 14,000 FUN-DING SOURCES Community Development B.S.U. Genera 1 Fund Local Local Local Local Local Local Local Local JuRrsDicnoN Northbank Project ACHD ACHD ACHD ACHD ACHD ACHD ACHD ACHD 29 PROJECT Kootenai Street (Vista to Federa 1 ~Jay} Beacon Street (Boise Avenue to Leadville} Mt. View Drive (Bond Street to Glenwood Road} Glenwoo-d Roaa (State Street to Mt. View Drive) Boise Avenue (Broadway to Gekeler Lane) -"'·--,~ .. •. ,~"T" .,. -'"'~"':"-"'""':":"'J:"!~V'""'------------ DESCRIPTION RECOMMENDED PROGRAM OF PROJECTS Improve to tlass TI sta-ndards- and restrict parking on south side. lillprove to ~TaSSTIStandards, K mile) Two 3~· wide bike lanes. Extensio-n or Mt. View bikeway from Curtis Road to Glenwood. Addition of Class II lane on south side of existing system from Bond to Curtis Road. Construction of Class II lane from Curtis to Ustick Road. Improve- to -C:-1 as-s -1 I standards. -Two 6' wide bike lanes. Special treatment at the Bench Hill. Improve to ---class-llstandards , n conjunction with Boise Avenue widening project. fmplementation of all Signing of all Class III routes (ramp Class III routes, ex- improvements, informational and dir-cept Apple, Walnut ectional signing). and Leadville routes 30 ESTIMATED COST 3,700 600 23,000 2,100 800 56,500 FUNDING SOURCES Local Local Local Local Local Local JURISDICTION ACHD ACHD ACHD ACHD ACHD ACHD PHASE II (Fiscal Years 1980-82) RECOMMENDED PROGRAM OF PROJECTS PROJECT Hilllroa-d (28th to Pierce Park Lane) Boise R1ver Crossing (Curtis Road Extension) Walnut Street (Boise River to State Street) 15tn- Street Extension (New Project) Settlers- Cana 1 (Mitchell to Milwaukee) Milwaukee (Goddard to Northview) Mllwaul<ee {Northview south through Mountain View Cemetery along Benjamin Road to Franklin) DESCRIPTION -- ESTIMATED COST llllprove to Class II standarcfs- in conjunction with Hill Road widening 2,000 project. A CTass !--route Ts- proposed-, n con-junction with the proposed new Unestimated faci 1 i ty. Class III route connect1ng the muni-cipal park and Greenbelt. 1,000 crass ·r route extendi ngTroffil-sln Street and Hill Road to Bogus Basin Road in conjunction with the new 16,000 street improvement proposed in the area. Class I path along Settlers Canal. 22,000 Impro-ve to-Cla-ssTistandaras. -Two 5' wide bike lanes, striping, stenciling, 9,100 signing. Construct to Class I standards, from Northview to Ustick. Improve-to -ClasS II- standards. Park1ng restriction, right-of-ways, paving, striping, stenciling and signing. Con- 25,000 struct to Class I standards from North-view to Ustick. Greenbelt Class I route along with north s;de of {Veteran's Park to the Boise River. 20,000 Glenwood) FUND]NG SOURCES Local Urban 11D11 Local Local Boise City Local Local Boise City JuRrsDICTION ACHD ACHD ACHD Private, Boise City Settlers Irr. Di st., Boise City ACHD ACHD Boise City 31 RECOMMENDED PROGRAM OF PROJECTS -~--·~· PROJECT DESCRIPTION ESTIMATED FUNDING JURIS-COST SOURCES DICTION Marden Street Class I path with a planned bicycle/ (Warm Springs across pedestrian bridge across the Boise 7,800 Local ACHD the Boise River to River. Loggers Creek) Union Pacific Railroad Class I path utilizing railroad (Kootenai to right-of-way, g• path, 7 miles. 113,000 Local ACHD Five Mile) Bridge crossing-fencing. Pioneer Street Class I path extending through River (Borah Street to Street community and connecting to 29,000 Community ACHD Greenbelt with no Ann Morrison Park over the Boise continuation pro- River. posed to cross the river, Ann Morrison Park, and connect up to Crescent Rim) Boise Avenue Improve to Class II standards on (Gekeler to both sides, 51 wide. 2,440 Local ACHD Apple) Ustick Road Improve to Class~! standards. ·--- -- -- 2-;400-- Local ACHD I-I 32 PHASE III (1983 - ) RECOMMENDED PROGRAM OF PROJECTS PROJECT -~-DESCR-IPTION ESTIMATED FUNDING JURlS-COST SOURCES DICTION Boise River Crossing A-tlass I route-is proposed in conjunction with the proposed unestimated Urban 11D11 ACHD new facility. B-oise Avenue Improve to Class II standards on (Apple to both sides, 51 wide. 2,440 Local ACHD Law) G-re-en be 1 t Class I path along the south side (Fairview to side of the Boise River. 20,000 Garden City, Garden City, Glenwood) Local ACHD Sand Creek Class I path extending through (State Street through Veteran•s Park. Eventual bicycle/ 7,000 State Parks & State Parks & Veteran•s Park on pedestrian bridge across Boise Recreation Recreation south side of the River. Dept. Dept. Boise River) New York Canal Class I path to include fencing. (From Holcomb Street Two-way, g• wide. 509,000 Local Boise City to Lake Hazel Road) Ridenbaugh Canal Class I path to include paV1ng, (From Protest to fencing, and signing. 107,000 Local Boise City Eckert Road) 33 FUNDING Assuming the current trends and anticipated increases in bicycling, there is a need to develop reasonable levels of expenditures for bicycle facilities. The traditional "Pay-as-you-go" transportation economics will not work with the development of bicycle facilities because the bicycle does not produce revenue in its own right. In light of this, alternative sources of funds will have to be developed to keep up with the needs of bicyclists. Until a convenient and safe bicycle system is implemented, bicycle ridership will not reach its potential. Federal Funds Available: 1. U. S . Department of Transportation, Federal - Aid Highway Projects Bicycle facilities and walkways, as incidental features of highway construction projects, can be funded provided the bikeway or walkway is within the highway right-ofway and is constructed concurrently with a Federal aid project. Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1976, Section 134, regarding bicycle transportation and pedestrian walkways, states that: "The States may, on Federal-Aid Highway projects include to the extent practicable, suitable, and feasible, the construction of separate or preferential bicycle lanes and paths' bicycle traffic controidevices, shelters and parking facilities to serve bicycles and persons using bicycle and pedestrian walkways in conjunction or connection with Federal-Aid Highways. Not more than $45,000,000 will be appropriated in any fiscal year and no State shall obligate more than $2,500, 000 for such projects in any year . " To clarify this section, the Idaho Transportation Department has been informed that a bicycle/pedestrian facility may be constructed as a project in itself and that construction of a bikeway under this Act will have to bear a 34 reasonable relationship to the Federal-Aid Highway system. This means that a bikeway /pedestrian facility migh be physically separated by a block or so from the rightof- way, so long as it commenced and terminated at or within the Federal-Aid system right-of-way. 2. U. S . Department of the Interior, Bureau of Outdoor Recreation The Bureau makes 50% reimbursable grants from the Land and Water Conservation Fund to State and local governments interested in developing bikeways. $90,000 has been approved for application to the Lucky Peak project under the general State priorities category for multiple use corridors. Design has been finalized by lTD-District III, on the section of the Lucky Peak Bikeway Project which extends from Diversion Dam to Dis:covery Park. Construction is scheduled to begin May 1, 1977. In addition, two projects that will include bicycle paths are being implemented along the Greenbelt. The State Parks and Recreation Board administers these funds and stipulates which projects, both local and State, may be funded. 3. Bikeway Demonstration Program The Federal Highway Administration has allocated $6 million dollars nation-wide for the development of innovative bicycle projects during fiscal year 1977. Funds will be provided to states and local communities on an 80% Federal and 20% local matching basis. Grants selected for implementation shall be in addition to, and not in lieu of, funds made available for bicycle projects under the provisions of the Federal Aid to Highways Program manual. 4. Housing and Urban Development , Community Development Block Funds The Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, through the Community Development Block Grant program, provides funding for public works and community improvement projects. The funding in the Boise area is administered through the local Community Development Agency . The Boise City Council is the policy decision-making body that provides local approval or disapproval for Community Development projects. Bikeway construction is an eligible project under Community Development funding. In the Boise area, several bicycle/pedestrian related .projects have already received approval for the use of Community Development funding. Approximately $150,000 has been designated for the 8th Street walkway, ·.which is a segment of the Nol'th Bank Cultural, Educational, and Recreational Unification Project. The walkway will connect numerous activity centers and allow tBoiseans and their visitors to walk and bicycle safely. ·A sky bridge is proposed across Front and Grove Streets, which will connect 8th Street with the Central • Business District. In conjunction with the 8th Street . walkway, a bicycle/pedestrian foot bridge, between :Boise State University and Julia Davis Park, is proposed for construction in late 1976 or early 1977. Funding Sources Under Consideration: The following items have been considered as possible sources for bikeway funding. Bicycle Sales Tax: One method of gaining funds would be to tax the users of bicycles . This might be possible through a three to five percent sales tax on bicycles and accessories. Presently, the number of bicycles sold exceeds car sales. Such a tax would require State legislation and it should be realized that the revenue gained from such a tax would not be sufficient to cover the costs of a bikeway system and maintenance. Registration and License Fee: Boise City already has a bicycle registration and license fee of $1. 00. The license lasts for the life of the bicycle. The purpose of the license is to deter theft and provide safety information. Funds collected from this fee go into the City's general fund . It seems logical that any of these funds that are not used through the licensing and education program should be allocated toward bikeways. This fee could also be increased or made annual. Highway Users Revenue: Another method is to use a percentage of the gasoline tax held by the Highway Trust Fund. This concept is controversial because some people believe the tax was intended only for the purpose of street and highway improvements while others believe the tax is basically a transportation tax and should be used for all forms of transportation. Oregon State allocates 1% of the gas tax specifically for bikeway construction. To date, this has provided Oregon with enough funding to build a number of successful bikeways. General Fund Revenue: States and local governments could allocate funds annually out of general funds revenue for bikeways. These funds could be matched with Federal funds. 35 ~ General and Special Revenue Sharing: Funds could be B.llocated from revenue sharing funds by local governments and the State for bicycle facilities. These funds could be matched with Federal funds. A recently completed bike and bridal path utilized revenue sharing funds in the Sun Valley area. General Obligation Bonds: With a pre-determined number of bikeways in mind, local governments could use general obligation bonds for financing. A referenda would be required to determine whether or not the voters want to tax themselves to pay for bikeways. Such 36 a method of financing has great potential in establishing an initial bikeway system and would be a savings if the system were normally to be built over a period of years at inflationary price. As with other revenue, these funds could be matched with Federal funds. Private Capital: Financing could be assisted through private contributions or donations . IMPLEMENTATION RESPONSIBILITIES The following agencies or governmental bodies have been designated the responsibility of implementing the bikeway system. They include: Boise City- Negptiation and construction of bikeways along canal and irrigation banks and railroad rightof- ways within the City limits, and terminal and storage facilities . Boise City Park Department - All bikeways in parks and along the Boise River Greenbelt in the City limits. In some instances , the Greenbelt Committee may work in coordination with other agencies in developing the Greenbelt outside the Boise City limits. Garden City - Bikeways along the Boise River and canal banks within the City limits. Ada County- Negotiation and construction of bikeways along the Boise River, canal, and irrigation banks, railroad right-of-ways, and County parks within Ada County. Ada County Highway District - Bikeways utilizing public streets, not including State or Federal highways. Idaho Department of Parks Recreation - Coordinating all State bikeway construction other than that of the Idaho Department of Transportation, including the Veteran's Memorial Park, the proposed old Penitentiary Park and the Lucky Peak State Park. The Department is also involved in bikeway planning through their Community Assistance and Grant-in-Aids program. These areas of responsibility are intended only as initial implementing guidelines and could change as agencies expand their role in the development of the Bikeway System. For example, an agency could become involved in a bikeway outside their normal jurisdiction where the continuity of a bikeway must be maintained , or an agency could contract with another agency to construct a segment of the system. COLUMBIA TRICYCLES. RtancJJ, Rt>llable, 1.-l~tht. Ea~)· • Runnlna, J•'itwMt J\latt>rlah, f.'kllful '\'orktn~n~IJtp, Jlfi•autlfnlly .t'Jnl~ooh .. tl. J<;vt>ry ))art lnterelun•~ tt:a:•ble. ~o nd.iuJootnble that the f!.Rtne P"r~~~~~*e• 00: bl~·r:~c~c;:.:::.~~ ~~!~v'!~?"J~!~; 'M·Ill~h .. taableathe rider to haMtantly lnereAIHI the )t;>,•t.•rnce, and t"Rtdly ride 11P &tet>p &raulea and O'\'t•r rouch plac::e&, '180. !'end otnmp for lllu•trnted (56 p.) Catnlognc. THE POPE MFG. CO .. "Ball= Bearing" .5JfCJJC~~,,-~~-~~~_-:;~ ® ,.,,,,,' •••• 1 " •• - • j 1., I, •f'•l h•" I .• •I ,,,./1 1,./.o/.,, """"'"" l''•oc I· J."" :::! ~ d':lr'r1YFAR;,<l~~~~~.;1·:·~~~;~~·l;~CAG; :::: ·~!!!!!!!!'!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!::::!:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::.:::•:::::::::::::::::::::::•. ~~ ~~'' Y--\ ~~ ,· )' I>\."\ • J ;' '•·' ~-- ' ... :.--,~.: APPE:N.DICES . - ··~---- ....,.1_ .... - -.-...-: plex Safety Saddl o..•, .............. .,. ... ___ .. c-·- '--""'"'" ...... ,., ...... -·-.._...,..,....., ~~ ))~~~-!jf)) -====:::t:.~·-• ...... .,,-,, .. ~~·-·~ :.·...-.-·...".:.::...-.~.: ll! ~-:.~-:- "'-·~=~ THE DUPLEX SPIIINO IS THE SECRET. ~~~·f.:·~:~-=.r~~r:s. ~:;;¥.:.~r~·h:--:;:;·c THE· DANOEII IN 81C\'CLE RIDINO. 'ti\i~~~~l~~ I tU:.U.l CA&lEf-'l'l.LY :~: :~;-:~ -~~:~~ ~~- .:·~-~~; ~ ~-~~~!~·-~~~:~~;.: 37 ~ Design. Standards The following standards and guidelines are recommended for bikeway engineering and development within the Boise Metropolitan Area . Bikeway Dimensions One-Way Two-way Pedestrians and Bicycles Vertical Clearance Sign System Minimum 3.51 6.51 8.0' 8.01 Recommended 5' 8' 10-14' 9' Pictorial "Bike Route" signs and stencils are utilized which conform to the National Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Lane striping and directional signing should be designed to provide channelization at intersections and the beginning and end of bike routes . , Bike lane stencils should be placed on lanes according :to the below listed diagram . 38 Lane Bike Intersections Because automobile-bicycle accidents occur most frequently at intersections, special attention should be directed toward improving signing, stenciling and diagonal striping at these locations . Accidents involving straight through bicycle traffic and right turning motorists are prevalent. Too often, the motorist is not aware of the potential confict with a bicycle. Consideration should be given to provision of activated crossing signalization at intersections where bicycle travel is high. Where the existing street network is too narrow to handle bicycles, sidewalks with curb cuts are being utilized, notably on Capitol Boulevard. Efforts should be taken to provide channelization striping and signing at these locations. Curb cuts should be designed to flow smoothly from the curb to the street. The design and implementation of sky bridges and tunnels for grade separation in high-risk areas is recommended. Special attention is also needed where a bike route crosses . railroad tracks. The pavement should be as close as possible to the top of the rail to help prevent bent rims and bicycles should always be directed at right angles to the tracks. Entrance and Exit to Bike Lanes Reflectorized barriers to exclude motorized traffic are used at the entrance and exits to bike lanes. Warning decals and striping are advised in the area of the removable ballard. Extra width is required at this point due to the greater possibility of more than one bike arriving at this point at one time. Bike Control Ballards Drainage All bikeways should slope minimally 1/4" to 3/8" per foot, with a cross slope of two percent, to provide adequately for the drainage of surface water. Delineators When bicycles share the roadway with other modes of transportation, the bike lane should be marked by the use of signing or a barrier. Delineators can be of two types. A symbolic barrier, consisting of either striping, pavement coloring and/or traffic buttons intended to indicate special usage of the bike lane and yet allow passage of motor vehicles through the area. The physical barrier on the other hand , provides a positive means of delineating the bike lane right-of-way and controlling encroachment by the motor vehicle. The physical barrier could be either a curb, parked motor vehicle, removable ballards, fencing or landscaped strips. (See design sketches provided by Boise City Department of Parks) Radius of Curvature The radius of curvature is generally of no concern in regard to bikeways developed on existing road alignments since the existing design should be more than adequate for bicycles traveling at reasonable speeds . Care must be taken, however, to avoid sharp angles and short radius curves when constructing bike paths, particularly at the bottom of long negative grades where the velocity of descending bicycles can be quite high. The radius of curvature, therefore, should be directly related to anticipated operating speeds. R=1. 25v + 1. 4. R is radius of curvature in feet . V is velocity in miles per hour . Additional curve widening (from 1 to 1. 5 feet) on the inside surface of the curve should be considered tc accommodate the lean of the cyclist. Surfacing Loss of balance or control can easily be caused by rough pavement, sand or gravel on the surface. To avoid this, the surface of a bikeway should be as smooth as possible to give both a comfortable ride and to permit an efficient use of energy. As important, bikeway surfaces should be maintained regularly and swept. Where a bikeway is jointly used with other modes of transportation, the bikeway should conform with that of the highest facility requirement. In construction of a separate bikeway, a structural section of two inches of asphalt concrete over three inches of crushed rock base is considered suitable for riding quality and economics. Careful consideration should be given to edging material and its installation to insure safe bicycle operation. There should be no abrupt and/or protruding edges or grade changes. 39 Design Speed The speed at which a bicyclist can travel in safety and comfort is dependent upon such factors as gradient width of traveled way, curvature, and amount of cross-traffic. One should attempt to match the design speed with the preferred speed of the faster, more capable riders. (Average velocity: 10-11 mph with recreation and cornmuter speeds of 15-30 mph.) 4G The drawing below depicts a bicycle route map board which is recommended for placement in parks, transit plazas , and high attractor areas in the city. The map boards would serve to inform the public of the bikeway system. e Boise Bikeway System Locator Map ___ ___,..._ ct Bikeway Estimated Costs Route Signs No Parking Signs Stencils Striping 8" line Asphalt Paving Right-of-Ways Fencing Sweeping Cross Drains 10" Raised Curbing Curb-cut (Bike Ramp) :=:-:.-:::-:~:-.:· : ..~ ===.:=.~-: :-::·:-=:--=·:-~:-: :::::il..ili:£.-"'i\ $ 40.00 each I 40.00 each I ! 5.00 each 200. 00 per mile 3. 50 per square yard Variable 5. 00 per foot 20.00 per hour $210.00 each 3. 00 per linear foot 2.38 each L._. $ e I :r !i A. Ill Q < :! 0 iO C'l l4 ~ ~ Ul II) ~ :t ~ 0:. z: 0- f- u ~ ~ z: ~ ~ --J 4:. z: ~ u --J ~ j u 0 0::: ~ >I f- 1!1 r 42 ~ PARKING ~: 7 AM TO 6 PM Bf-RED f'-1 ! A-NV DAY -.1;}~ ; L' WHITE 7LZ7~7JZ?__£7£/~~v~zT'7-z,.-,.--~_~ ~ /1 ~~ I 11GREEN I I I ; ; i BIKE LANE I TYPICAL BICYCLE LANE DESIGNATION a PARKING RESTRICT-ION SIGN 1.1.1 TYPICAL BICYCLE LANE DESIGNATION SIGN w ..... -::t ~ z w w a: C) ~ (,.) PEDESTRIAN RAMP FOR THE HANDICAPPED I I ! SCALE: t' = 3/8" PLAN VIEW NOTE= Pedestrian ramps to be placed at all Intersection radii {/,.,less ofhe.ltwisc nof•cl Sidewalk size tobe 4' minimum. ···.· ·. · .. Pedestrian Ramps Standard s" Curb and Gutter 5 ho wrt on 5' Sidewalk ....... NO SCJ\LE TYPICAL INTERSECTION ~---- 2'011 Deiletep-,.-~-- - -~ 4'0'~-Min . 1'0" r-- • ~ J TS.•"~"f-;.-mrn-. --------- _ l I ··r[. .. -- - . -t ·: "' . . . ··--· •. "\. -. ·- --- l> . ·~ A .1>. I> l> -Ramp same as driveway approach. See Std. Draw. 420 Standard 6" Curb and Gutter See Std. Drawing No. 430 CROSS SECTION VIEW SCALE! 11 • 3.14" I Pednstrlan Ramp for the Hand I capped ... ~1-t. IF" I, ~ 44 STATE LAWS- BICYCLE 49-740 Traffic laws apply to persons riding bicycles. Every person riding a bicycle upon a roadway shall be granted all of the rights and shall be subject to all of the duties applicable to the driver of a vehicle by this act , except as to special regulations in this article and except as to those provisions of this act which by their nature can have no application. (1953, ch. 273 & 94, p. 478) 49-7 41 Riding on bicycles.-- (a) A person propelling a bicycle shall not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto. (b) No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one (1) time than the number for which it is designed and equipped. (1953, ch. 273 & 95, p. 478) 49-742 Clinging to vehicles. --No person riding upon any bicycle, coaster, roller skates, sled, or toy vehicle shall attach the same or himself to any street car or vehicle upon a roadway. (1953, ch. 273 & 96, p. 478) 49-7 43 Riding on roadways and bicycle paths.-- (a) Every person operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. (b) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two (2) abreast except on paths or parts of roadways set aside f<;>r the exclusive use of bicycles. (c) Wherever a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, bicycle riders shall use such path and shall not use the roadway. (1953, ch. 273 • 97' p. 478) Duty of Bicyclist in Using Roadway A bicyclist was entitled to use the right lane of the roadway by riding as near to the right side as practicable. Kelley v. Bruch (1966)--Idaho--, 415 P. 2d. 693. 49-7 44 Carrying articles.--No person operating a bicycle shall carry any package, bundle or article which prevents the driver from keeping at least one (1) hand upon the handle bars. (1953, ch. 273 & 98, p. 478) 49-7 45 Lamps and other equipment on bicycles.-- (a) Every bicycle when in use at nighttime shall be equipped with a lamp on the front which shall emit a white light visible from a distance of at least 500 feet to the front and with a red reflector on the rear of a type approved by the department which shall be visible from all distances from 50 feet to 300 feet to the rear when directly in front of lawful upper beams of head lamps on a motor vehicle. A lamp emitting a red light visible from a distance of 500 feet to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector. (b) No person shall operate a bicycle unless it is equipped with a bell or other device capable of giving a signal audible for a distance of at least 100 feet, except that a bicycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use upon a bicycle any siren or whistle. (c) Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake which will enable the operator to make the braked wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement. (1953, ch. 273 & 99, p. 478) 49-746 Driving through safety zone prohibited.--No vehicle shall at any time be driven through or within a safety zone. (1953, ch. 273 & 100, p. 478) 10- II- I SECTION: 10-J 1- ): )0- 11- 2: 10-11- 3: 10-11- 4: )0-11- 5: 10-11- 6: 10-11- 7: 10-11- 8: 10-J 1- 9: 10- I 1-10: 10-11-11: 10-11-12: 10-11-13: CHAPTER 11 PARKING Standing or Parking Close to Curb Angle Parking Restricted Parking District Designated 10-11-3 Stopping, Standing ~r Parking Prohibited in Specific Places Parking Not to Obstruct Traffic Parking in Alleys Extended Parking Prohibited Extended Parking Prohibited in Restricted Parking District Parking Time Limited Parking Prohibited During Certain Hours Requirements for Leaving Vehicle Unattended Parking Tickets and Procedures Penalties 10-11- I: STANDING OR PARKING CLOSE TO CURB: Except as other-wise provided in this Chapter, every vehicle stopped or parked upon a roadway where there are adjacent curbs shall be so stopped or parked with the right-hand wheels of such vehicle parallel to and within twelve inches (1211 ) of the right-hand curb. On one-way streets a vehicle parked on the left side of the street shall be so stopped or parked with the left-hand wheels of such vehicle parallel to and within twelve inches (12") of the left-hand curb. 10-11-2: ANGLE PARKING: The City Traffic Engineer shall determine upon what streets angle parking shall be permitted and shall mark or sign such streets. On those streets which have been signed or marked for angle parking, no person shall park or stand a vehicle other than at the angle to the curb or edge of the roadway indicated by such markings. (Ord. 2864, 4-1-68) 10-11-3: RESTRICTED PARKING DISTRICT DESIGNATED: There is hereby designated a restricted parking district encompassing the following: That area bounded by the Union Pacific Railroad on the south, State Street on the north, 16th Street on the west, and 4th Street on the east, including the entire rights-of-way of State, 16th, and 4th Streets within said boundaries. (Ord. 3528, 2-11-74) 1o.;.14-1 SECTION: 10-14- 1: 10-14- 2: 10-14- 3: 10-14- 4: 10-14- 5: 10-14- 6: 10-14- 7: 10-14- 8: 10-14- 9: 10-14-10: 10-14-11: 10-14-12: 10-14-13: 10-14-14: 10-14-15: 10-14-16: 10-14-17: 10-14-18: 10-14-19: 10-14-20: 10-14-21: Definitions CHAPTER 14 BICYCLES Urban Bicycle Route System Registration and License Application License Fee Transfer of Ownership Loss of License Rental Agencies Dealers and Reports Removal and Mutilation of Serial Number and License Use of Bicycle Without Consent Bicycle Without Serial Number Traffic Laws Apply to Persons Riding Bicycles Riding on Bicycles Clinging to Vehicles Riding on Roadways and Bicycle Paths Riding on Sidewalk Lamps and Other Equipment Riding Through Safety Zones Intoxication, Drugs or Physical lnabi lity Penalties 10-14-1 10-14-1: DEFINITIONS: For the purpose of this Ordinance the fol-lowing terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall hove the meaning herein given. When not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense include the future, words in the plural number include the singular number, and words in the singular number include the plural number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory. (A) BICYCLE: Every device pro~elled by human ~ower upon which an1 person may ride, having either two (2) or three ~3) wheels in a tandem or tricycle arrangement, any· of which are over sixteen inches (16") in diameter. (B) BICYCLE PATH: A specifically designated area which is designed for the sole purpose of a<:commodating bicycles. 45 ~ 1Q-14-1 lQ-14-2 10-14-2 10-14-4 (C) BICYCLE ROUTE: A recommended route for bicycle travel along bicycle paths and other facilities which safely accommodate bicycles and their riders. (D) BOISE CITY NUMBER: A number stomped upon the frame of a bi-cycle for identification purposes by the Chief of Police. (E) DEALER: Any person engaged in th~ btJsiness of selling, buying or trading new or used bicycles at retail or whdesale. (F) LICENSEE: Any perso!'l who procures from the City Clerk a license for a bicycle, together with a registration cardaccompanying the same. (G) LICENSE: A metal plate, tog or decal issued by the City Clerk bearing the license number. (H) 0 PERA TE: The use, putting into action or causing to function of a bicycle by a person or persons mounted thereon. (I) (J) 0 PERATOR: Every person who is in actual physical control of a bicycle. PERSON: Any person, firm, partnership, association, corporation, company or organization of any kind, or any group or combination thereof. (K) RENTAL AGENCY: Any person engaged in the business of offering for rental and renting bicycles for hire by the public. (L) In addition to the above definitions, any applicable definitions of the Traffic Ordinance, or the lows of the State of Idaho contained in Title 49 of the Idaho Code, shall be deemed to be included herein.(Ord. 3311; 4-11-72) 10-14-2: URBAN BICYCLE ROUTE SYSTEM: {A) Mops of Paths and Routes. The Council shall establish and locate bicycle paths and bicycle routes upon a mop or mops entitled "Moster Plan-Urban Bicycle Route System" which is hereby incorporated into and mode o port of this Ordinance by reference. The original copy of said mop or mops shall be filed with the City Clerk. The Moster Plan-Urban Bicycle Route Systero, together with all notations, references and other information shown thereon, and all amendments thereto, ore hereby mode o part of this Ordinance and shall hove the some force and effect as if said mop or mops were fully set forth and described herein. {B) Classes of Paths and Routes. The physical characteristic of bicycle paths and routes shall be of four {4) classes: 46 1. Those separated from auto and pedestrian traffic. 2. Those existing on street right-of-way, designated by appropriate signs and markings pointed on the street. 3. Those on sidewalks, molls, plazas or oth0r ar'3oS where the riaht-of- way is shored with pedestrians. - 4. Those created only bydesignationof certain City streets. {C) Signs, Signals and Markings. 1. The Counci I shall also promulgate and adopt o manual and specifications for o uniform system of signs, signals, markings or devices to regulate and direct bicycle traffic. Such manual, together with all notations, references and other information shown thereon, and all amendments thereto, is hereby made o part of this Ordinance and shall hove the some force and effect as if said manual were fully set forth and described herein. 2. It shall be unlawful for any person to place, maintain or display upon or in view of any bicycle path or route any unauthorized sign, signal, marking or device which purports to be or is an imitation of or resembles on official sign, signal, marking or device established by this Ordinance, or which attempts to regulate and direct bicycle traffic. {D) Riding Surface. The bicycle path orroutesystemshouldbe maintained in good condition with a smooth surface without holes or bumps. {E) Bicycle Racks. Adequate number of lockable bicycle rocks should be installed in areas generating bicycle traffic and at various public facilities such as parks, recreation centers, libraries and City Hall. (F) It shall be unlawful for any person to drive, or park, a vehicle upon or across o bicycle lane except to (1) enter a driveway or (2) pork such vehicle or leave a parking space. Before crossing or driving upon a bicycle lane as permitted in this Section, every person shall yield right-of-way to all bicycles within the lane. (G) It shall be unlawful for any person to ride or operate a bicycle within a bicycle lane in any direction except os that authorized or permitted by this Ordinance; provided, that bicycl9s may proceed either way along a lane where signs, signals, markings or devices designate twoway traffic. (Ord. 3333; 7-17-72) 10-14-3: REGISTRATION AND LICENSE: It shall be unlawful for any person to operate or use any bicycle in the City unless sai::l bicycle is registered, licensed and equipped as herein provided. 10-14-4: APPLICATION: Applications for regist~ation and license of o bicycle shall be made by the owner upon forms furnished by the City Clerk, who shall submit all applications to the Chief of Police; or his duly authorized representative, for examination of the bicycle to determine that (a) the mechanical condition thereof is such that it may be safely operated, (b) it is equipped with the lights and equipment as herein required, and (c) that the application adequately and accurately describes the bicycle and frame number. Upon approval of the application by the Clerk and the Chief of Police, the Clerk shall then issue the bicycle registration cord and a I icense suitable for attachment to the frame of the bicycle. The registration cord and the license shall have the some number. The license shall remain attached to the bicycle for which it was issued at all· times dllring the period of the license. The origin~! application shall be kept on file in the office of the City Clerk end the duplicate thereof shall be delivered to the Chief of Police. 10-14-5: LICENSE FEE: The license fee to be paid for each bicycle shall be one dollar ($1.00) payable in advance. If the purchaser or transferee of a new or not previously registered bicycle foils to secure a license therefor within five (5) days within the dcte of said purchase, the license fee shall be two dollars ($2.00). 10-14-6: TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP: (A) Every person who sells or transfers ownership of any bicycle shall report the sale or transfer by returning to the City Clerk the registration card or receipt issued to such person as licensee together with the nome and address of the person to whom said bicycle was sold or transferred. It shall be the duty of the purchaser or transferee of such bicycle to apply for a transfer of registration within five (5) days of the dote of said transfer or sole. (B) If the ownership of such bicycle is transferred, a fee of one dollar {$1.00) shall be paid for the registration of such transfer. If the purchaser or transferee of a bicycle which has been previously licensed hereunder foils to register such transfer within five (5) days of the date of such purchase or transfer, he shall then be required to take out a new license and pay a license fee of two dollars ($2.00). 10-14-7: LOSS OF LICENSE: The licensee shall report immediately to the Chief of Police the loss or destruction of a license, and the circumstances surrounding the loss or destruction thereof. With the approval of the Chief of Police, the City Clerk shall issue o duplicate license upon the payment of o fee of fifty cents {50~). 10-14-8: RENTAL AGENCIES: It shall be unlawful for any person to rent, or offer to rent, any bicycle without first compjying with the provisions of this Ordinance 'relating to registration and litensing of bicycles. Bicycles offered for rent by a rental agency shall be equipped with lights and other equipment required by this Ordinance and shall be kept in good and safe working condition. The Chief of Police, or his duly authorized representative, shall make periodic inspections of the rental agencies to insure compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance. 10-14-9: DEALERS AND REPORTS: Any p~rson engaged in the busi-ness of selling, buying or trading new or used bicycles is hereby required to make a weeki>· report to the Chief of Police. Such report shall contain the following information: (A) The name and address of each oerson to cr Fi-om whom c bicycle was sold, purchased or traded during the period covered by the report; !B) A description oF thF. bicycle i11vclved in each such transaction including the name of the manufacturer, the serial n:;mber of the frame, the Boise City number, and the license number of the bicycle if the bicycle has been registered and a license issued therefor to the owner by the City; and {C) Such additional information as the Chief of Police may requir~. 10-14-10: REMOVAL AND MUTILATION OF SERIAL NUMBER AND LICENSE: (A) It shall be unlawful for any person, wilfully or maliciously, to remove, destroy, mutilate or alter the serial number or the Boise City number of any bicycle licensed hereunder; or to remove, destroy, mutilate or alter any license. The Chief of Police is he,-eby authorized to stamp, or cause to be stamped, numbers on the frame of a bicycle in a legible manner for identification purposes, and shall keep a record when he stamps, or causes to be stamped, a serial number on the frame of a bicycle. (B) Every license holder shall immediately notify the City Clerk of the loss, destruction or mutilation of any license, registration cord or !'eceipt. The Clerk may thereupon issue a duplicate license or registration card at a cost of fifty cents (50c) each. Every mutilated or altered license or registration card shall be surrendered to the City Clerk prior to the issuance of a duplicate therefor. 10-14-11: USE OF BICYCLE WITHOUT CONSENT: It shall be unlawful for any person to use or operate any bicycle without the consent of the owner. 47 _............ t" -:D \ rrl ~:::>-:.r 10-14-12: BICYCLE WITHOUT SERIAL NUMBER: It shall be unlaw-ful for any person, or any dealer, to purchase, receive in trade or otherwise acquire any bicycle from which the serial number on the frame or Boise City number has been removed, destroyed, mutilated or altered, without first reporting the some to the Chief of Police, who shall thereby comply with the provisions of Section 10. 10-14-13: TRAFFIC LAWS APPLY TO PERSONS RIDING BICYCLES: Every person operating or riding a bicyde shall be granted all of the rights and shalf be subject to oil of the duties applicable to the driver of o vehicle as prescribed by Tille 10 of :he Boise City Code, except as to special regulations in this Ordinance und which special regulations shall govern. 10-14-14: RIDING ON BICYCLES: (A) A person riding or operating a bicycle shall not ride other than upon or astride a permanent and regular seat attached thereto. (B) No bicycle shall be used to carry more persons at one time than the number for which it is designed and equipped. (C) No person shall ride or operate a bicycle without keeping at least one hand upon the handlebar. 10-14-15: 10-14-16: CLINGII~G TO VEHICLES: No person riding or operating any bicycle shall attach himself or such bicycle to a moving vehicle. RIDING ON ROADWAYS AND BICYCLE PATHS: (A) Every person riding or operating a bicycle shall ride as near. to the right side or right-hand curb of a street, highway or roadway as practicable, exercising due core when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the same direction. (B) When persons are riding or operating bicycles in groups of two (2) or more, on streets, highways or roadways, they shall ride and operate in single file, except upon paths or ports of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. (C) Whenever o usable potb for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a street, highway or roadway, bicycle riders shall use such paths and shall not use the street, highway or roadway. 48 [[ 10-14-17: RIDING ON SIDEWALK: (A) [fl No person shall ride or operate a bicycle upon a sidewalk within the It• restricted parking district as defined in Section 10-11-3 of this Code. (B) Any person who is riding a bicycle upon o sidewalk shall yield the flf right-of-way to any pedestrian and shall give audible signal for over- [ll taking and passing such pedestrian. 10-14-18: LAMPS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT: [ (A) Every bicycle when in use at nighttime shall be equipped with a lamp [ on the front which shall emit a white light '·isible From a distance of at least five hundred feet (500') to the front and with a red reflector on the rear 'Nhich shall be visible from oil distances from fifty feet (50') to three hundred feet (300') to the rear when directly in front [ of lawful upper beams of headlights of a motor vehicle. A lamp emit-ting a red light visible from a distance of five hundred feet (500') to the rear may be used in addition to the red reflector. (B) No person shall operate or ride a bicyde tmless it is equipped with [ a bell or other device capable of giving o signal audible for a dis- · tance of at least one hundred feet (1 00' ), except that a bicycle shall not be equipped with nor shall any person use upon a bicycle any [ siren or whistle. (C) Every bicycle shall be equipped with a brake which shall enable the - operator to make the wheels skid on dry, level, clean pavement. [ 10-14-19: RIDING THROUGH SAFETY ZONES: No perso11 shall operate or ride a bicycle through any safety zone, unless directed by traffic signals, a police officer or an official posted sign. 10-14-20: INTOXICATION, DRUGS OR PHYSICAL INABILITY: No per-son shall operate a bicycle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or beverages, or drugs, or while physically or mentally unfit to operate such bicycle. 10-14-21: PENAL TIES: Any person violating any of the provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in en amount not exceeding three hundred dollars ($300.00) or be imprisoned in the City Joi I for a period not exceeding thirty (30) days, or be both so fined and imprisoned. (Ord. 3311; 4- 11-72) [ [ c ~
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|Special Collections, TE301.M37 1976
|Urban bicycle route system : master plan
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|A development program for a desired bicycle system in the Boise Metropolitan area. Emphasis is placed on providing service to the commuter and recreational bicyclist, and separating bicyclists and motor vehicles whenever possible for safety.
Bicycles & tricycles
|Boise Metropolitan Transportation Study. Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee.
|[Boise, Idaho : BMTS, 1976]
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Vernon Emery, Chairperson
Chairman, County Commissioners
Ralph McAdams, Vice Chairperson
President, Boise City Council
Mike Silva, Secretary
Commissioner, ACHD (Alternative)
Joy Buersmeyer
Boise City Councilwoman
Eugene Crawford
County Commissioner
Richard R. Eardley
Mayor, City of Boise
Marilee Gross, S.P. Purpose Member
Boise Independent School District
Phillip Kleffner
County Commissioner
Duane Yamamoto
Mayor, City of Kuna
Marjorie J. Ewing (Alternative)
Boise City Councilwoman
James Crowe (Alternative)
Representative, Kuna
Leon Fairbanks
Chairman, Ada County Highway District
Shirl C. Boyce
Chief Dept. of State Planning
Robert Hilgenberg
Executive Director
Ken Battaile
Comprehensive Planning Director
Ervin Olen, Jr.
Senior Transportation Planner
Kathy Higg1'ns
Graphics Department
Scott Lukehart - Chairman
Associate Transportation Planner - Ada Council of Governments
Bryan Day
Bicycle Planning Coordinator - Ada County Highway District
Joe Loomis
Assistant Transportation Planner, Idaho Transportation Department
Dan McComb
Traffic Engineer, Idaho Transportation Department - District II
Stuart Gwin
Principal Transportation Planner, Idaho Division of Aeronautics and
Public Transportation
Herb t~ayer
Deputy Director, Ada County Highway District
Dave Thompson
Trails Coordinator, Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
Doug Erdman - Greenbelt Coordinator
Boise City Park Department
Mary Jane Vetter
American Association of University Women
Eric Guise - Citizen
Roger Garretson- Information Specialist
Boise City Department of Public Works
Steven Granger
Transportation Planner, Ada Council of Governments
John Bertram - Citizen
Richard Eardley, Chairman
Mayor, City of Boise
Phillip Kleffner, Vice-Chairman
County Commissioner
Vern Emery
County Commissioner
Darrell V Manning
Director, Idaho Transportation Dept
Leon Fairbanks
Chairman, Ada County Highway District
Ed Wood
Administrator, Federal Highway Administration
Ray Eld
Mayor, Garden City
Representative: Robert Bosley
Robert Hilgenberg
Executive Director, Ada Council of Governments
F. William Fort
Regional Chief
Urban Mass Transportation Administration
Prepared by the Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee of the
Boise Metropolitan Transportation Study. This report was
financed by funds from the Federal Highway Administration.
The Subcommittee
Following is a listing of the Boise Metropolitan Transportation
Study (BMTS) Bicycle and Pedestrian subcommittee.
As a subcommittee of the Technical Committee
of BMTS, the membership reflects a good deal
of professional transportation planning and engineering
In addition to professional membership, the subcommittee
has several citizens and representatives from
community organizations and local agencies. This mix
of subcommittee members has provided an excellent
basis for the development of the Boise Bikeway Plan.
BMTS Subcommittee on Bicycle and Pedestrian
Scott Lukehart, Chairman
Ada Council of Governments
John Bertram
Doug Erdman
Roger Garretson
Boise City Public Works
Eric Guise
Dan McComb
Idaho Transportation Dept. , District III
Ann Hansen
League of Women Voters
Herb Mayer
Ada County Highway District
Mary Jane Vetter
American Assn. of University Women
Stuart Gwin
Dept. of Aeronautics & Public Transportation
Joe Loomis
Idaho Transportation Department
Dave Thompson
Idaho Dept. of Parks & Recreation
Participating Staff:
Frank Capshaw
Ada County Highway District
Dennis Clark
Idaho Transportation Dept. , District III
Bryan Day
Ada County Highway District
Steven Granger
Ada Council of Governments
Purpose and Scope .
Planning Relationship
Planning Assumptions
Goals and Objectives
Public Involvement
Route Selection . . . . . .
General Recommendations
a. Classification Definitions . . . . . . . . . 9
b. Existing Routes and Bikeway Facilities . . 10