regional bike and hike plans: the story of the croatan region in eastern nc
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National Rural Transportation Peer Learning Conference
December 4, 2014
Cincinnati, Ohio
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Hello and Thank You for Joining Us!
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Where in the World?
PAMLICO
CARTERET
CRAVEN
ONSLOW
JONES
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Major Players NCDOT Bike/Ped and Divisions 2&3
Down East RPO
Jacksonville MPO
Five County Governments
Ten+ Municipal
Governments
East Coast Greenway Reps
Area Bike Shops and Clubs
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Why in the World Create a Regional Bike Plan Here?
These ingredients:
Ten existing municipal bike plans within the region
Coastal East Coast Greenway (Maine to Florida) route
Statewide Bicycle Routes
The Croatan National Forest in the Center
Strong draw for tourists
Created a GREAT opportunity to look at cycling on a Regional Scale
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How in the World? Geometrics (roadway width, pavement quality, intersections, curves)
Traffic Conditions (volume, speed, and truck traffic)
Appropriateness (directness, scenery, services)
Use of Existing Plans (regional and secondary routes are meant to support local plans)
Existing State Bike Routes
Destinations (regionally important attractions, lodging)
Target Rider (who is the design bicyclist)
Bike Routes for Area Events (the MS Ride, Cycle NC, others)
Regional Connectivity to the ECG
Public Input Sessions and a Steering Committee
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The Results (all 140+ miles)
Ferry Ride!!!
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And for Riders Like Me
New Bern
Oriental
Havelock
Swansboro
EIAB
Morehead City Beaufort
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The East Coast Greenway
New Bern
Oriental
Havelock
Swansboro
EIAB
Morehead City Beaufort
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So What Now? Implementation through adoption of the Plan
Continuation of the Working group through the RPO
Prioritization of High Priority Improvements
Coordination with the NCDOT Divisions
Signage and Wayfinding
Marketing… which brings us to..
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Bicycle Map / BrochureCreated to show existing conditions and
regional route and to shamelessly market the region
Take one with youAlso contains information on hiking in the
Croatan National Forest, which is a whole different plan…
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The Croatan Trails Plan Created in tandem with the Bicycle Plan to determine
an expanded trail system that would ultimately connect to the Mountains to Sea Trail (MST), a hiking trail from the Smokey’s to Jockey’s Ridge.
Consisted of a smaller Steering Committee and the National Forest Ranger and Staff
Focused on off-road (or forest road) connections
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The Croatan Trails Plan
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The Croatan Trails Plan
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The Challenges Water Water Everywhere (not to mention bridges)
Drainage Ditches and Roadway Design
The Strategic Highway Corridors
Changing of Policies and Thought Processes
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The Rewards A More Bicycle Friendly North Carolina
Greater Transportation Alternatives
A more active, healthy population