BICYCLE PLAN for WAYNE TOWNSHIP
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BICYCLE PLAN for WAYNE TOWNSHIP APRIL 2015 INTRODUCTION | TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 BICYCLE PLAN for WAYNE TOWNSHIP INTRODUCTION 5 IMPLEMENTATION 53 1.1 Vision of Bikeability 6 5.1 Phasing 55 1.2 Bicycle Plan Goals 9 5.2 Coordination 65 1.3 Planning Process 11 5.3 Progress Measurement 66 1.4 How to Read This Plan 15 5.4 Funding 67 BICYCLE NETWORK 17 APPENDIX 69 Appendix A: Existing Conditions 70 2.1 Bicycle Network 19 Appendix B: Community Engagement 2.2 Bicycle Destinations 22 Report 74 2.3 Bicycle Facility Types 24 Appendix C: Design Guidance 104 BICYCLE FRIENDLY POLICIES 41 Appendix D: Funding Sources 105 Appendix E: Policy Resources 106 3.1 Complete Streets Policy 43 Appendix F: Programming Resources 107 3.2 Internal Design Policies 44 3.3 Additional Policies and Procedures that Promote Cycling 45 BICYCLE FRIENDLY PROGRAMS 47 4.1 Community Education 49 4.2. Encouragement 51 4.3 Enforcement 52 INTRODUCTION | TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Acknowledgements BICYCLE PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE Aaron Reinke, Trustee, Village of Bartlett This plan represents the combined vision and goals of Daniel Thomas, Trails Coordinator, DuPage the steering committee that guided its development County Department of Transportation as well as residents and other key stakeholders. Thank you to these residents and the members of the steering committee for donating time to this project. ABOUT THE CONSULTANTS The mission of Active Transportation Alliance is to make STEERING COMMITTEE MEMBERS: bicycling, walking, and public transit so safe, convenient, and fun that we will achieve a signifi cant shift from environmentally Katie Bowman, Village Planner, Village of Hanover Park harmful, sedentary travel to clean, active travel. We advocate for transportation that encourages and promotes safety, Shannon Burns, Former Board Member, Forest physical activity, health, recreation, social interaction, equity, Preserve District of DuPage County environmental stewardship, and resource conservation. Dan Dinges, Director of Public Works, Village of Bartlett We are both Chicagoland’s voice for better biking, walking, and transit and a premier consultancy. Our staff includes Martin McManamon, Highway Commissioner, planning, policy, and education experts who developed many Wayne Township Road District of the best practice programs and policies included in this Kurt Meissner, City Councilor, City of West Chicago plan. By partnering with us on this project, you not only get the best plan possible, you also support our mission to improve Laurie Nowak, Former Board Member, DuPage County Board active transportation throughout the Chicagoland region. Wanda Skrzypczak, Bartlett Resident Kristy Stone, GIS Specialist, Village of Bartlett ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ALLIANCE PROJECT TEAM Ann Tigges, Trustee, Village of Wayne Jacque Henrikson Mary Ellen Weller, Manager of Landscape Architecture, Heather Schady Forest Presrve District of DuPage County Nancy Wagner Terry Witt, Director of Advocacy, Spin Doctor Cyclewerks ADDITIONAL INPUT WAS PROVIDED BY THE FOLLOWING STAKEHOLDERS: Robert Guicco, Carol Stream resident Andrea Hoyt, Director of Planning, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Jim Knudsen, Engineering Services Director, Village of Carol Stream Jessica Ortega, Landscape Architect Supervisor, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Ed Reidy, Superintendent of Parks and Planning, Bartlett 4 BICYCLE PLAN: WAYNE TOWNSHIP INTRODUCTION Bicycle Plan for Wayne Township Municipalities within Wayne Township collaborating and coordinating to improve options for biking. 1CHAPTER 1 | INTRODUCTION 5 1.1 A Vision of Bikeability Wayne Township will endeavor to make cycling commonplace, Wayne Township’s vision for bikeability is a statement about by developing an interconnected the future of biking in the community. It is intended to guide the communities within Wayne Township as they continue web of bikeways and bicycle to develop a bicycle network, make policy changes, and provide programming to residents and visitors. facilities that provide residents a This statement, crafted with input from residents and community organizations, along with input from other variety of options for accessing residents in the community, shapes the recommendations included in this plan. The vision is supported by goals, their favorite destinations, objectives, and strategies. This structure provides actionable steps to implement as the Township whether it be home, work, works toward enacting its vision for bikeability. school, the regional trail system, or local businesses. Through VISION: A statement about the future of bikeability in the changes to the built environment, community bicycle-focused events, and GOALS: Areas of focus for achieving the community’s involving community agencies vision OBJECTIVES: Specifi c ways to achieve the community’s and businesses, Wayne Township vision will strive to develop a visible STRATEGIES: Projects the community can complete to and identifi able bike culture. achieve its goals 6 BICYCLE PLAN: WAYNE TOWNSHIP Wayne Township includes all or portions of the municipalities Bartlett, Carol Stream, Hanover Park, Wayne, West Chicago, unincorporated St. Charles, as well as a large unincorporated area. The communities within Wayne Township pride themselves on a high quality of life, grounded in safe neighborhoods, excellent schools, independently owned businesses, bucolic streets, and a service-oriented government led by community involvement. The Township is a unifying entity for these communities that provides services to the indigent, assesses taxes, maintains roads and bridges, and provides senior, youth and family services. Situated in the northwest corner of DuPage County, Wayne Township has several regional trail connections and access to abundant forest preserves. While this plan was offi cially contracted at the township level, coordination among the municipalities within Wayne Township will be key to the success of safe and fun bike development in the area. Wayne Township already has a strong base of avid cyclists in the community and several bike trails, which provide pleasant places for recreational cycling. This plan will help guide Wayne Township across that “last mile” to a complete and safe bike network—one that can be used by all cyclists of all ages and abilities to not only reach destinations such as the Illinois Prairie Path, but also everyday needs met at local shopping centers, schools, and in residential areas. The result will be a network of fun and safe bicycle infrastructure which provides a healthy and sustainable alternative to the car. CHAPTER 1 | INTRODUCTION 7 Wayne Township Overview of Existing Trails and Trails Proposed in Other Plans Produced by Active Transportation Alliance: 3/24/2015 Trails Township Boundary Data Sources: Active Transportation Alliance, NAVTEQ, Existing Neighboring Township CMAP, IDOT, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Proposed Wayne Township Transportation Infrastructure Municipality Roads Bartlett Railroads Carol Stream Land Use Hanover Park Open Space Wayne Water West Chicago 01230.5 Miles Stearns Road Bike Path Stearns Road Bike Path Bartlett Bike Path Bartlett Bike Path Bike Bartlett North Central DuPage Regional Trail Illinois Prairie dale Trail dale Pat g h - Elgin Br anch West Branch Regional Trail Regional Branch West Carol Stream - Bloomin Stream Carol nology Corridor Trail Corridor nology Great West ern Trail Great Western Trail DuPage Tech DuPage 8 BICYCLE PLAN: WAYNE TOWNSHIP NETWORK 1.2 Bicycle Plan Goals The Township will have a multi-year vision with both short-term and long-term goals for an interconnected system of bicycle facilities that provide cyclists access to local amenities, destinations, and regional trails. These network objectives include: The Wayne Township Bike OBJECTIVE: ONE Plan provides practical Build a bicycle network that is accessible and safe for all ages recommendations to support and abilities to encourage a healthy and active lifestyle. biking in the area. These OBJECTIVE: TWO recommendations will help focus Connect cyclists in and around Wayne the Township’s transportation Township to key destinations. investments on the network OBJECTIVE: THREE connections that matter to Create a context-specifi c, diverse, and the community. The plan also comprehensive network of bike facilities. communicates the Township’s priorities to local, regional, and POLICIES The policies of the Township will refl ect a commitment state transportation entities to designing roadways for all users, regardless of like the Illinois Department of age or ability. These policy objectives include: Transportation (IDOT), Metra, OBJECTIVE: ONE Pace, municipalities within Wayne Adopt a Complete Streets policy in cooperation with county, state, and municipal Departments of Transportation Township, and the DuPage County to ensure all roadways are designed for all users. Division of Transportation. CHAPTER 1 | INTRODUCTION 9 OBJECTIVE: TWO OBJECTIVE: TWO Coordinate with agencies affected by Develop internal design policies for Complete Streets the implementation of this plan. design and implementation. OBJECTIVE: THREE OBJECTIVE: THREE Developing policies and procedures that contribute Develop a series of metrics to measure progress of the plan. to continued use of bicycle facilities year-round. GOAL: FOUR PROGRAMMING Strategically pursue funding for implementation of projects identifi ed on Township controlled roads in this plan. People of all ages and abilities will have the tools to feel safe and confi dent while