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Types of Planning Activities : Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning
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At the regional level, bicycle and pedestrian planning is usually
carried out by Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO's) or similar
regional agencies. The main objectives of these planning projects
are usually to coordinate between jurisdictions, develop planning
and design guidance for local governments, establish regional priorities
for funding, and to develop a unified regional approach to land use
and transportation issues.
Example plans
Birmingham Regional Planning Commission,
Alabama — The BRPC was honored by the Alabama chapter
of the American Planning Association for their 1996 Bicycle, Pedestrian
and Greenway Master Plan. The plan has spurred the hiring of a bicycle
coordinator for the region and $7 million in local spending on facilities
recommended by the plan.
Contact: Meg Scully, BRPC, 2112-11th Ave S, Suite 220, Birmingham,
AL 35205. (205) 251-8139.
North Central Texas Council of Governments
— Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Planning and Design Guidelines,
developed in December 1995 provides guidance on planning and designing
facilities that improve bicycle and pedestrian mobility.
www.nctcog.dst.tx.us/trans/bikeped/
plandesign/index.html
Contact: Mike Sims, Senior Environmental Planner, NCTCOG, P.O. Box
5888, Arlington, TX 76005-5888. (817) 695-9226
Maricopa Association of Governments, AZ
— Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG) is the metropolitan
planning organization for the Phoenix metro area. Their recently
completed Pedestrian Plan 2000 is a good example of a comprehensive
plan that identifies pedestrian demand and alternative design solutions
to create a high quality pedestrian experience.
Contact: Dawn Coomer, MAG, 302 North 1st Avenue, Suite 300, Phoenix,
AZ 85003. (602) 254-6300. Email address: dcoomer@mag.maricopa.gov
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