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Bicycle Improvement ProjectPhase 1
About SA-MPO
• Cooperative gov’t planning authority• Focus four modes: public transportation,
bicycle, roadways, & pedestrian• Involved w/ safety, education, policy, research, etc. • Planning, NOT implementation organization• Take cues from the public/community• Develop projects funded by grants• General interest in overall health of
transportation network
Project Involvements
• Lone Wolf Bridge conversion• N-S Chadbourne sidewalks (3 phases)• Realignment of Sherwood Way/Ave N• Veterans Memorial Bridge• 3 Safe Routes to School Projects• Houston Harte resurfacing • Railroad crossing rehabilitation• 5 Fixed route buses• Red Arroyo Shared Use Pathway (multi-phase)
Transportation Influences
• Crime• Economic Development• Employment/Unemployment• Health/Obesity• Recreation/Fitness• Inequity/Diversity• Policy• Connection to Education/Medical/Spiritual
Bicycle Improvement Project• Combination of shared & separated lanes– Red 4.69 mi– Green 2.44 mi– Purple 3.32 mi– Blue 2.25 mi
• Estimated 1.3 million• Multiple phases, phase 1 (core) essential to future bike projects• Connects neighborhoods, GAFB, & ASU• Encourages cycling & reduces number of bicycle accidents by
creating safer environment• Improves quality of life in community
Downtown Impact
• Project will connect neighborhoods, businesses, education, etc. to downtown area
• Provides alternate way to get downtown• Reduces need for parking & produces
inviting environment, encourages spending• More aesthetically pleasing, feeling of openness• Attracts diverse mix citizens/visitors in dwtn area• Lessens vehicle speed resulting in safety & viewing• Adds to uniqueness of downtown area
Key Points• 50+ studies show that bike
(pedestrian)infrastructure has ignited economic development in downtown areas, business districts & neighborhoods
• Bicycle investments yield large ROIs• Growing communities incorporating
multi-modal transportation approaches• Typically bike infrastructure inexpensive,
low maintenance cost• Populations/businesses are moving to
communities that provide health, social, and recreational benefits
How Can You Help
• Support BIP – phase 1 & future initiatives• Formally request project implementation from cosa
leadership, local leaders, etc.• Advocate for dedicated funding for bicycle
investments & improvements from leadership• Include/encourage diverse transportation in
downtown development activities• Share your project ideas with MPO to develop future
projects in Downtown & San Angelo
Doray Hill, Jr.Director, SA-MPO
sanangelompo.org - (325) [email protected]
Transforming Transportation Through
Connectivity