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Types of Planning Activities : Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning At the state level, bicycle and pedestrian plans establish policies, goals, and actions for state agencies (i.e. within a state department of transportation and transit agencies) to accommodate and improve conditions for biking and walking. These plans often include design standards/guidance for local and regional governments, and typically address education and safety issues as well. Example plans Wisconsin Department of Transportation — Adopted in December 1998, the Wisconsin Bicycle Transportation Plan 2020 provides a blueprint for more and safer bicycle trips with recommendations and roles for a variety of government agencies and groups. Follows the model of the National Bicycling and Walking Study. www.dot.state.wi.us/dtim/bop/bp-index.htm Contact: Tom Huber, Wisconsin DOT, P.O. Box 7913, Madison, WI 53707. (608) 267-7757 Pennsylvania Department of Transportation — One of the first ISTEA-generated statewide bicycle plans. The PennDOT plan included extensive public outreach and an intensive "in-reach" program for PennDOT staff and agencies. The plan incorporates an n extensive design manual. Contact: Dave Bachman, PennDOT, P.O. Box 2047, Harrisburg, PA 17105. (717) 783-8444 Washington State Department of Transportation — Back in 1993, Washington State DOT adopted a Pedestrian Policy Plan focused on local and regional planning for pedestrians, necessary pedestrian facility types and locations, and who should pay for them. www.wsdot.wa.gov/hlrd/sub-defaults/ pedestrian-default.htm Contact: Julie Mercer Matlick, WSDOT, P.O. Box 47393, Olympia, WA 98504. (360) 705-7505 Oregon Department of Transportation — A comprehensive pedestrian planning and design document. www.odot.state.or.us/techserv/bikewalk Contact: Michael Ronkin, Bicycle and Pedestrian Program Manager, ODOT, Room 210-Transportation Building, Salem, OR 97310. (503) 986-3555.