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CHAPTER ONE

Introduction: Connecting People and Trails

Why Plan Locally for Bicycling and Walking?
What is Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning?
Who Should be Involved?

CHAPTER TWO

Creating Your Community Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan

Step 1: Evaluate Existing Conditions

Land-Use and Transportation
Evaluating Users
Analyzing Crashes
Area Attractions and Planning Efforts

Step 2: Seek Public Input

Identify Interested Citizens
Public Participation
Communications

Step 3: Planning Considerations

Connecting to the State Trails System
Trails and Roadways for Non-motorized Transportation and Touring
Land Use and Site Design
Roadway Design and Traffic Operations
Community Design Considerations

Step 4: Create A Bicycle System Plan

Bicycle Network Criteria
Priority Destinations
Corridor Connections
Alternative Evaluation
Draft Bicycle Network Program

Step 5: Pedestrian System Planning

Pedestrian Network Criteria
Identifying Priority Service Areas
Evaluating Current Conditions for Pedestrians
Draft Pedestrian Network Plan

Step 6: Develop Implementation Plan

Planning Context
Programming Projects
Funding
Strategies and Policies

Shared Roadways
Removing Hazards
Increasing Lane Width
Paving Shoulders
Bicycle Routes
Sidewalks As Bicycle Routes
Bicycle Lanes
Bike Lanes At Intersections
One-Way Streets
Contra-Flow Bicycle Lane
Finding Space For Bike Lanes
Shared Use Paths
Bicycle Parking

Pedestrian Facilities and Accommodations 60

The Sidewalk Corridor
Crossing Streets
Street Corners

APPENDICES

Appendix 1: References and Resources for Non-Motorized Transportation Planning

Appendix 2: Technical Assistance Resources

Appendix 3: State of Iowa Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation Guidance

Appendix 4: Sample Pedestrian Audit and Hazard Reporting Forms

Appendix 5: "Do We Really Need Four Lanes of Traffic?"

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