Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning
Bicycling and walking have become realistic modes of transportation as traffic congestion becomes more severe. While cyclists and pedestrians can use almost any regional transportation corridor, many facilities are not equipped or safe enough to support this mode of transportation. ARC has been promoting safe, functional and regional bicycle and pedestrian planning since 1973 and continues to update its process to address new needs and trends.
2007 Atlanta Region Bike/Ped Plan
Click here for more information on the 2007 Atlanta Region Bicycle Transportation & Pedestrian Walkways Plan.
Regional Bicycle Facility Inventory
During the Summer of 2008, ARC conducted the first-ever regional inventory of bicycle facilities for the 18-county MPO area. Each local government was asked to submit data on existing bicycle facilities within their jurisdiction. Bicycle facilities include bike lanes, multi-use paths, side paths, designated bicycle routes, etc. ARC plans to update this data every 2 years. Click here to download the shapefile containing the data. Regional and county specific maps are currently under development.
Safe Routes to SchoolSafe Routes to School (SRTS) is a program created by the federal transportation bill, SAFETEA-LU. The Program's goal is to increase the number of children in grades K-8 who bicycle and walk to school by increasing awareness, developing locally-driven and supported programs, improving bicycling and walking conditions near the qualifying schools, and evaluating at the project and Program levels.
Between 2001 and 2008, ARC funded a regional SRTS Program called KidsWalk, managed by PEDS. The program continues to operate and educates schools, parents, and children on pedestrian safety; walking audits around the schools to determine safe routes to walk; and an annual walk to school day event.
A statewide SRTS Program is managed by the Georgia Department of Transportation. Click here for more information about GDOT's SRTS program.
Inventory of Pedestrian Facilities Around Transit
In Spring 2004, ARC kicked off an inventory of pedestrian facilities around regional transit (rail stations, bus stops, and transit centers). This includes data on surrounding land uses and the type and condition of the facilities and pedestrian crossings. ARC completed data collection of 37of 38 MARTA rail stations in Fall 2004 and an inventory of 10 key bus transfer centers/locations in Fall 2005.
Other Bike/Ped Information
If you are interested in participating in ARC's Bicycle & Pedestrian Task Force or if you have any questions or comments regarding any of ARC's bicycle and pedestrian planning activities, please contact us at 404.463.3282.
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