COMPREHENSIVE BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN PLAN Surry County September 2016 Connectivity · Safety · Promoting a Healthy Community Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...................................................................................................... I Map 1: Surry County Bicycle and Pedestrian Map ............................................................. XI Map 2: Surry County Bicycle Loop Routes Map ............................................................... XII Surry Government Center Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Map ................................... XIII Claremont Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Map ........................................................... XIV Dendron Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Map ............................................................... XV SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION TO SURRY COUNTY ..............................................................1 About Surry County ...................................................................................................................... 1 Vision........................................................................................................................................... 2 Summary of Needs ...................................................................................................................... 3 Plan Methodology ....................................................................................................................... 4 Surry County Bicycle Advisory Committee ............................................................................. 4 Citizen Information Meeting ................................................................................................... 4 SECTION 2 POLICIES AND PLANNING INFORMATION ................................................ 5 Federal and State Policies ........................................................................................................... 5 VDOT Road Design Manual (VDOT) ...................................................................................... 5 Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) 2009 Edition (FHWA) .................... 5 Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities (AASHTO) ................................................... 5 Accommodating Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel (FHWA) ....................................................... 5 Virginia State Bicycle Policy Plan (VDOT) .............................................................................. 6 Policy for Integrating Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodations (CTB) ................................. 6 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ....................................................................................7 Local and Regional Planning Information ...................................................................................7 Surry County Comprehensive Plan ..........................................................................................7 2035 Regional Long Range Plan (CPDC) ................................................................................ 8 Virginia Capital Trail ............................................................................................................... 9 East Coast Greenway (Historic Coastal Route) ....................................................................... 9 U.S. Bike Routes ...................................................................................................................... 9 SECTION 3 EXISTING CONDITIONS ..................................................................................... 11 Surry County Demographics and Features ................................................................................ 11 Tourism ...................................................................................................................................... 12 Gift and Specialty Shops ......................................................................................................... 13 Recreation Center ................................................................................................................... 13 Restaurants ............................................................................................................................. 13 Existing Roadway System .......................................................................................................... 15 Minor Arterial ......................................................................................................................... 15 Major Collector ....................................................................................................................... 15 Minor Collector ....................................................................................................................... 15 Existing Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities.................................................................................. 16 Pedestrian Facilities ............................................................................................................... 16 Bicycle Facilities ..................................................................................................................... 16 SECTION 4 PUBLIC OUTREACH ...................................................................................... 17 Surry County Bicycle Advisory Committee ................................................................................ 17 Citizen Information Meeting ...................................................................................................... 19 Draft Plan and Facilities Map .................................................................................................... 21 SECTION 5 RECOMMENDATIONS : FACILITIES , POLICIES , AND PROGRAMS .............. 23 Facility Types ............................................................................................................................ 23 Pedestrian Facilities .............................................................................................................. 23 Sidewalks ............................................................................................................................... 23 Bicycle Facilities .................................................................................................................... 24 Bike Lanes.............................................................................................................................. 24 Paved Shoulders .................................................................................................................... 24 Signed Routes ........................................................................................................................ 24 Bicycle Facility Amenities ...................................................................................................... 25 Multi-Use Facilities ............................................................................................................... 25 Surry County Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Map ................................................................ 26 Map 1: Surry County Bicycle and Pedestrian Map ................................................................ 27 Map 2: Surry County Bicycle Loop Route Map ..................................................................... 28 Proposed Facilities .................................................................................................................... 26 Paved Shoulders .................................................................................................................... 26 Bike Lanes.............................................................................................................................. 29 Signed Routes ........................................................................................................................ 29 Sidewalks ............................................................................................................................... 29 Bicycle Loop Routes .............................................................................................................. 29 Policies ...................................................................................................................................... 30 Programs .................................................................................................................................... 31 SECTION 6 IMPLEMENTATION ...................................................................................... 33 Short-Term Recommendations (0 to 5 years) .......................................................................... 33 Short-Term Projects .............................................................................................................. 33 Mid-Term Recommendations (5 to 10 years) ........................................................................... 35 Mid-Term Projects................................................................................................................. 35 Long-Term Recommendations (10 to 25 years) ....................................................................... 36 Long-Term Projects ............................................................................................................... 36 Estimated Baseline Costs .......................................................................................................... 37 Potential Funding