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Bicycle Friendly Community ApplicationMasterpiece on the Mississippi TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Bicycle Friendly Community Application DATE: June 15, 2011 Planning Services Manager Laura Carstens recommends the City Council support Tri- State Trail Vision's initiative and approve the Bicycle Friendly Community Application to the League of American Bicyclists for the City of Dubuque. I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council approval. MCVM:jh Attachment cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager Mi ael C. Van Milligen Dubuque bittel NI-America City 1 2007 Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: Michael Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Laura Carstens, Planning Services Manager SUBJECT: Bicycle Friendly Community Application DATE: June 14, 2011 Dubuque AI- Americaci4 2007 Introduction This memorandum transmits for City Council review and approval, a Bicycle Friendly Community application to the League of American Bicyclists for the city of Dubuque. Background The mission of the League of American Bicyclists is: To promote bicycling for fun, fitness and transportation and work through advocacy and education for a bicycle - friendly America. The League's Bicycle Friendly Community (BFC) Program provides incentives, hands -on assistance, and award recognition for communities that actively support bicycling. A BFC welcomes bicyclists by providing safe accommodation for cycling and encouraging people to bike for transportation and recreation. The BFC application is an audit of the engineering, education, encouragement, enforcement and evaluation efforts in a municipality, designed to yield a holistic picture of the community's work to promote bicycling. A League committee reviews and scores the BFC application and consults with local cyclists in the community. An award of platinum, gold, silver or bronze status is designated for 4 years. Renewals are due every 4 years and require a short annual update. Award levels may change based on the renewal feedback. Discussion Tri -State Trail Vision was formed from the Envision 2010 (Ten Community Projects by 2010) effort. The mission of this non - profit group is to develop an integrated trail system to enhance the life of the residents in the Tri -State region. The group was instrumental in the creation of the Tri -State Area Integrated Walking, Bicycling, and Hiking Plan. Tri -State Trail Vision's current initiative is submission of a BFC application for Dubuque. The BFC application requires support from the City Council to be successful. The City Council already has shown support with adoption of the Tri -State Trail Plan and a Complete Streets Policy, as well as designation of a Bicycle Program Manager and a Bicycle Advisory Committee. Bicycle Friendly Community Application Page 2 Applicant communities are judged in five categories: Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, and Evaluation & Planning. A community must demonstrate achievements in all five categories to be considered for an award. Engineering: Questions in this category inquire about the existence and content of a bicycle master plan, the accommodation of cyclists on public roads, the existence of both well- designed bike lanes and multi -use paths in the community, the availability of secure bike parking, and the condition and connectivity of both the trail network. Education: The questions in this category are designed to determine the amount of education there is available for both cyclists and motorists. Education includes teaching cyclists of all ages how to ride safely in any area for multi -use paths to congested city streets as well as teaching motorists how to share the road safely with cyclists. Encouragement: This category concentrates on how the community promotes and encourages bicycling. This can be done through Bike Month and Bike to Work Week events as well as producing community bike maps, route finding signage, community bike rides, commuter incentive programs, and having a Safe Routes to School program. Enforcement: The enforcement category contains questions that measure the connections between the cycling and law enforcement communities. Questions address whether or not the law enforcement community has a liaison with the cycling community, if there are bicycle divisions of the law enforcement or public safety communities, if the community uses targeted enforcement to encourage cyclists and motorists to share the road safely, and the existence of bicycling related laws. Evaluation & Planning: Questions are focused on the amount of cycling taking place in the community, the crash and fatality rates, and ways that the community works to improve these numbers as well as whether or not there is a bike plan, how much of it has been implemented and what the next steps for improvement are. The enclosed application was developed by Tri -State Trail Vision with input from key City Departments -- Planning, Engineering, Leisure Services, Public Works, Police, Sustainability Office, and City Manager's Office — as well as the CVB and ECIA. Recommendation City staff recommends that the City Council support Tri -State Trail Vision's initiative and approve the BFC application to the League of American Bicyclists for Dubuque. cc: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer Don Vogt, Public Works Director Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager Mark Dalsing, Police Chief F: \USERS \LCARSTEN \WP \Complete Streets \Bike Friendly Community \BFC Application Memo to MVM.doc LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS Bicycle Friendly Community Application Name of Community * Name of Community Dubuque * State ria Iowa * Mayor or top elected official Roy D. Buol *Phone 563.564.5455 *Email rdbuol @cityofdubuque.org * Address 2640 Becker Ct * Website www.cityofdubuque.org ADDlicant Profile *Applicant Name Brian Walsh * Title Vice Chair *Employer Free Flight * Address 5010 Wolff Rd * City Dubuque * State Iowa * Zip 52002 * Phone 563- 582 -4500 * Email brian @freeflightbikes.com Community Profile The data in this section is gathered by the U.S. census. Click here to find the most recent information on your community. * 1. Type of Jurisdiction IJ - Town /City/Municipality County Ii - Metropolitan Planning Organization or Council of Governments • Regional Planning Organization Rural Planning Organization - Indian Nation ▪ Other If other, describe *2. Population 57637 3. Square milage of community * Total area 27.7 * Water area 1 * Land area 26.5 * 4. Population Density 2081 5. Climate *Average temperature for January 17 * Average temperature for April 48 * Average temperature for July 72 * Average temperature for October 51 * Average precipitation for January 1.3 * Average precipitation for April 3.9 *Average precipitation for July 4.2 * Average precipitation for October 2.8 * 6. Median Household Income 39582 7. Age distribution *°/0 under 5 5.5 * age 6 -17 20.1 *°/0 age 18 -64 59.7 *°/0 age 65+ 14.7 * Totals 100.00000000000001 8. Race * White 96.15 *°/0 Black or African American 1.21 * American Indian and Alask Native .19 * Asian .68 * Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander .11 *°/0 Some other race .69 * One race 99.03 * Two or more races .97 * Totals 100 * Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 1.58 * 9. What is the name of your community's bicycle program manager? Laura Carstens * 10. In which department does your bicycle program manager work? O Engineering /public works 2 Planning O Parks and Recreation - T ransportation O Other If other, describe * 11. Are you the Bicycle Program Manager? O Yes ILJ No * Bicycle Program Manager Phone 563.589.4210 * Bicycle Program Manager Email Icarsten @cityofdubuque.org * 12. What percentage of the community's Bicycle Program Manager's time is spent on bicycling issues? 0 10% or less 2 10 -25% • 25 -50% IJ - 5 0 -75% - 7 5 -100% * 13. How many government employees, expressed in full -time equivalents, work on bicycle issues in your community? 13 * 14. Do you have a Bicycle Advisory Committee IJ Yes N o *14a. How often does It meet? 53 Monthly Every two months 1 - Q uarterly O Annually 0 Other (describe) If other, describe * 14b. How many members serve on the committee? 9 * 14c. Which of the following groups are represented or regularly attend the Bicycle Advisory Committee? 2 User group 0 L aw enforcement IJ Chamber of commerce El Public health liej Planning department • Transporation department 0 School board Parks department i Recreation department T ransit agency rid Other (describe) If other, describe Engineering department; Public Works department * 14d. Name of Bicycle Advisory Committee Chair Tony Zelinskas *Email of Bicycle Advisory Committee Chair tzelinskas @whks.com *15. Is there a bicycle advocacy group(s) In your community? 2 Yes N o 15a. What is the name of the advocacy group(s) (if more than one, list them all) Tri State Trail Vision, Chain Reaction Bicycle Club, Dubuque Bicycle Club * 15b. Are any of them working with you on this application? IJ Yes IJ No *15c. List the name of the primary group: Tri State Trail Vision * 15d. Does this group have paid staff? Y es 2 No * 15e. Do you contract with this group for any services or programs? • Yes No * 15f. Who is the primary contact for them? Tony Zelinskas * 15g. Email of primary contact of advocacy group tzelinskas @whks.com * 16. What are the primary reasons your community has invested in bicycling? IJ Improved quality of life • Improving public health IJ Community connectivity IJ Transportation options J Climate change concerns ICJ - Decrease traffic congestion J Increase tourism 2 Increase property values 2 Cooperation with adjacent communities (J Public demand 2 Economic development J Traffic safety 2 Other (describe) If other, describe Bicycling supports the City of Dubuque's sustainability principles for reasonable mobility, as well as the area's Safe Routes to School Plan and Tri -State Trail Plan. 17. What was your community's most significant investment for bicycling in the past year? The NW Arterial (IA 32) Hike /Bike trail Phase 2 is a 1 mile long multi -use trail on the west end of Dubuque. It extends off of the end of an existing 2 mile multi -use trail constructed a few years ago. In 2010, the City installed bi- ligual (English and Spanish) trail map kiosks throughout the downtwon, riverfront, and community and produced a bi- lingual map to guide trail users. The Eagle Point Trolley Line Trail was constructed recently and is a 1/2 mile multi -use trail that follows an old trolley line bed from Shwas Avenue on the City's north end into Eagle Point Park. 18. What specific improvements do you have planned for bicycling in the following year? The City has initiatied construction of a Complete Streets project in the Historic Millwork District. Another 2 mile segment of the NW Arterial Hike /Bike Trail a multi -use trail, is planned to be constructed along IA 32 in the spring of 2011. Construction of a multi -use trail also is planned in conjunction with the Bee Branch Creek Restoration Project near the riverfront. Enaineerina 19. Does your community have • a complete streets policy? El a bicycle accomodation policy (a policy that requires the accommodation of cyclists in all new road construction and reconstruction and resurfacing)? El Neither 19a. When was it adopted 2 2011 19b. Provide a link or attach a copy of this legislation or policy. http: / /weblink. cityofdubuque .org /WebLinkS /DocView.aspx ?id = 334477 &page = l &searchid= a9854e2a- 2696 -4da5- 9464- 327c428399i 19c. How was it adopted? • Legislation [ j Resolution ID Internal Policy • Other If other, describe 19d. What tools are in place to ensure implementation? 2 Implementation Guidance ▪ Design • Manual • Training • Other If other, describe 20. How do you ensure your engineers and planners accommodate cyclists according to AASHTO and MUTCD standards? 2 Training - Offer FHWA /NHI Training Course (J - Hire Outside consultants to train staff 2 Send staff to bicycle- Specific conferences /training IJ - Require project consultants to have bike /ped qualifications Internal training or design manual 20a. Describe each checked All designers are under the direction of an Iowa Professional Engineers (P.E.)who use the AASHTO and MUTCD manuals to design the trails. The City of Dubuque also has an active group that educates the community on ADA issues. All trails are analyzed to provide ADA accessibility. Staff are also sent to the Iowa Bike Coalition conference as well as other conferences such as the American Public Works Association, American Society of Civil Engineers, etc. * 21. What percentage of bridges and tunnels in your community are accessible to bicyclists? 100 21a. What are the exceptions? *22. How do you ensure there are end -of -trip facilities for bicyclists? Fi Bike parking ordinance Fa Bike parking ordinance for all new developments El Ordinance requiring showers and lockers • Building accessibility ordinance ▪ On street bike parking • Ordinance that allows bike [parking to substitute for car narking IJ Standards for bicycle parking that conform to APBP guidelines 2 Other If other, describe City development code requires bicycle parking for redevelopment and new development. City trail system plan identifies trailhead locations and amenities. 23. How many bike parking spaces are there in your community? 23a. Bike racks 200 23b. Bike lockers 0 23c. Bike depot (i.e. Bikestation) 0 23d. In-street bike parking 0 24. Approximately what percentage of these locations have bike racks or storage units? 24a. Schools 2 91 -100% 24b. Libraries ✓I 91 -100% 24c. Transit Stations Not Applicable 24d. Parks & Recreation Centers IJ less than 15% 24e. Government buildings 76 -90% 24f. Office buildings 24g. Shops IJ less than 15% 24h. Public Housing Not Applicable * 25. Does your community have transit service? 2 Yes E No * 25a. Are buses equipped with bike racks? Ii Yes 0 No 25b. What percentage? FA 76 -90% 25c. Are bikes allowed inside transit vehicles? O Yes j S ometimes 0 N o If yes or sometimes, describe Bikes are allowed in fixed route transit vehicles if the bike racks are full and there is space available inside the bus to accommodate other passengers comfortably and maintain accessibility for all riders. * 26. What is the mileage of your total road network? 300 *27. What is the mileage of your total shared -use path network? 18 28. List your current and planned bicycle accommodations? a. Bike lanes Curren 0 Planned Miles 11 b. Shared lane markinas Current Miles 0 Planned Miles 0 c. Bike boulevards Current Miles 0 Planned Miles 0 d. Signed bike routes Current Miles 10 Planned Miles 32 e. Paved shared use paths Current Miles 8 Planned Miles 27 f. Natural surface shared use paths Current Miles 0 Planned Miles 0 g. Sinaletr ck Current Miles Planned Miles 6 * 29. What other innovative ways have you improved on -road conditions for bicyclists? Ir Road diets El Area wide traffic calming IJ Cycle tracks O Contra -flow bike lanes IJ Speed limits 20 mph or less on residential streets 0 Bike cut thrus Wav- findina sianaae with distance and /or time information 0 None I Other If other, describe * 30. What percentage of arterial streets have bike lanes or paved shoulders? 0 *31. What percentage of natural surface, trails and singletrack are open to bicyclists? 100 31a. What are the exceptions? 32. What maintenance policies or programs ensure bike lanes and shoulders remain usable and safe? * 32a. Street sweeping 0 More than other travel lanes I.LJ Same as other travel lanes 0 Weekly 0 Monthly 0 Quarterly 0 Annually 0 Never Ti Other If other, describe * 32b. Snow clearance 0 Before other travel lanes RI Same time as other travel lanes IJ Within 48 hours of storm 0 Never 0 Other 0 Not applicable If other, describe * 32c. Pothole maintenance I_I Within 24 hours of complaint IJ Within one week of complaint 0 Within one month of complaint 0 Never IJ Other If other describe 32d. Other Maintenance policies or programs for bike lanes and shoulders (describe) 33. What maintenance policies or programs ensure shared -use paths remain safe and usable? * 33a. Path sweeping 11 j Weekly I C ( Monthly E l Quarterly I j Annually IJ Never El Other If other, describe * 33b. Vegetation maintenance Weekly 1J Monthly El Quarterly Annually Never IJ Other If other, describe Vegetation maintenance completed twice per season *33c. Snow clearance IJ Before roadways IJ Same time as roadways IJ Within 48 hours of storm Never Other El Not applicable If other, describe * 33d. Surface repair El Within 24 hours of complaint El Within one week of complaint LI Within one month of complaint Never IJ Other If other, describe Surface repairs are made based on urgency, and vary from within 24 hours to within one month. 33e. Other Maintenance policies or programs for shared -use paths (describe) * 34. How do you accommodate cyclists at intersections in your community? All /Most signals are timed for bicyclists All /Most signals are timed L000 detector markings El Video detection I7 j Advance stop line or Bike Box I J Bicycle signal heads I- Other IJ None of the above If other, describe Pedestrian and bicyclist activated crossings at signalized intersections, as well as MUTCD standard bicycle crossing signs and crosswalks. *35. Are there other infrastructure improvements in your community to promote bicycling? 2 Yes O No If yes, describe Wayfinding kiosks with maps located at trailheads and trailblazer signs for on- street routes, as well as MUTCD standard bicycle crossing signs and crosswalks. Education *36. Do schools in your community offer a Safe Routes to School (or comparable) program that includes bicycling education? IJ Yes IJ No What percentage of schools in your jurisdiction participates? a. Elementary (percentage) 100 b. Middle School (percentage) 100 c. High School (percentage) 100 *37. Outside of schools, how are children taught safe bicycling skills? IJ - Y outh bike clubs J Bike clinics or rodeos El Youth recreation programs 0 Helmet fit seminars O Safety town IJ Trail riding classes El Other IJ None of the above If other, describe * 38. Do you have a diversion program for cyclists or motorists? fl Yes Ey] N o If yes, describe * 39. What have you done in the last 18 months to educate motorists and bicyclists on sharing the road safely? P ublic service announcements V A Community newsletter article O New resident packet 0 Utility bill insert IJ B icycle ambassador program N ewspaper column /blog on bicycling D edicated bike page on community Web site IJ Billboards 0. S hare the Road Signs O Share the road information in driver's education I rJ Other IJ None of the above If other, describe Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce, East Central Intergovernmental Association, Dubuque 2.0, and the City of Dubuque provide bicycle education. 40. What of the following options are available on a regular basis to your community? * 40a. Traffic Skills 101 (or equivalent) classes -- including classroom and on -bike instruction. El Weekly IJ M onthly O Quarterly jej A nnually El Never El Other If other, describe *40b. Cycling Skills classes -- three to four hour classroom training courses IJ - W eekly IJ - Monthly O Quarterly IJ Annually II N • ever El Other If other, describe * 40c. Commuter classes - one /two hour classes O Weekly Monthly El Quarterly (J Annually • N ever O ther If other, describe * 41. Has your community hosted a League Cvclina Instructor seminar in the past two years? • Yes Fej No * 42. How many League Cvclina Instructors are there in your community? 0 43. List active League Cycling Instructors (active means they have taught at least one class during the past 12 months). 44. Does your community have driver training for any of the following professional drivers that include information on sharing the road with cyclists? El City staff El Taxi drivers El Transit operators • School bus operators 10 D elivery drivers O Other * If other, describe * 44a. If yes to any of the above, describe the program. * 45. Describe any efforts your community has made to ensure your education programs reach traditionally underserved populations. We have had a bike rodeo with a bike give -a -way in a downtown park annually for 3 years now. The park is in the center of the most underserved population in our area. We provide free bicycle inspections minor repairs and give away items like locks as well as new bikes to selected children. * 46. Are there other education efforts in your community to promote bicycling? 0 Yes 2 No * 46a. If yes, describe Encouragement *47. How do you promote National Bike Month? IJ City Proclamation 2 Community Ride IJ Mayor -led Ride IJ Public Service Announcements • Publish a guide to Bike Month Events 2 Bike Month Web site • Commuter Challenge El C • ommuter Breakfasts Trail construction or maintenance day El Other (l No promotion *If other, describe *48. How many people participate in Bike Month events? 159 *49. How do you promote bicycling outside of National Bike Month? El Community Ride IJ Mayor -led Ride E l Public Service Announcements El T • rail construction or maintenance day E l Summer Streets /Ciclovia /Sundav Parkways El C • ommuter Challenge E l Commuter Breakfasts (� Other E l No promotion * If other, describe City of Dubuque Public Access Channel and Website; City transit system - Rack & Ride; Sustainable Dubuque email blasts; Tri -State Trail Vision email blasts *50. Do you actively promote Bike to Work Day or other bicycle commuting Incentive programs? Yes fl N o * 50a. If yes, describe Bike to Work Week is promoted through local media and the Internet by Tri -State Trail Vision and through co- sponsors such as the City's Sustainability Office. The event includes online registration, bicycling - related events, and prizes. * 50b. Approximately what percentage of the community workforce do you reach? 2 76 -90% * 51. List the signature cycling events in your community? The Dubuque Duathalon, The Breast Cancer Awareness Ride, RAGBRAI -- The Des Moines, Iowa Register's Annual Great Bike Ride Across Iowa. Annual race in eagle Point Park sponsored by Chain reaction bike club. City's Leisures Services Department sponsors an annual triathlon. The City also promotes bicyling through Community Policing, Bike Rodeos, and Bike Giveaways. * 52. Does the municipality sponsor or actively support any of these rides? Yes • No * 52a. If yes, how? Events are promoted through the City's Sustainability Office, and safety and security is provided by the City's Police, Engineering, and Public Works Departments. The City Police Department is an active sponsor of Community Policing, Bike Rodeos, and Bike Giveaways. *53. Does your local tourism board promote bicycling in your area? • Yes N o * 53a. If yes, how? Convention & Visitors Bureau's annual Visitor's Guide, Chamber of Commerce website, City of Dubuque website. * 54. Are there cycling organizations in your area? Recreational Bike Clubs IJ - Mountain Bike Clubs IJ Friends of the Trail Groups E l National Mountain Bike Patrol IJ Racing Clubs or Teams IJ - B icycle Co -ops IJ Other O None * If other, describe. * 54a. For each type of club checked, list names of the organizations. Chain Reaction Cycling Club, Dubuque Bike Club, Friends of FDR Park * 55. How many specialty bicycle retailers (i.e shops dedicated primarily to selling bikes and bike - related equipment) are there in your community? 3 * 55a. List their names. Free Flight, Bicycle World, Bike Shack * 56. Which of these bicycling areas or facilities do you have in your community? IJ BMX track • Velodrome El Cyclocross course IJ Mountain bike park IJ Pump Tracks 2 Other N one * If other, describe. The City of Dubuque is constructing a BMX track adjacent to the skateboard park at the McAleece Sports Complex. The City has a Roosevelt Park Master Plan that includes mountain bike trails. * 57. Is there a skatepark in your community? Y es E N o *57a. If yes, do bikes have access to the skatepark? J A lways - Sometimes - N ever * 58. Are there opportunities to rent bicycles in your community? 2 Yes No * 59. Does your community have a bike sharing program? El Yes RI' No 59a. If yes, of what use is it? Public use El Private institution 0 Other * If other, describe * 60. Do you have any current Bicycle Friendly Businesses In your community? IJ Y es O No * 60a. If yes, list the names of the businesses. Free Flight Bikes, Skis, and Fitness * 61. Does your community have youth recreation and /or Intervention programs centered around bicycling? E l Recycle a Bicycle E l Trios for Kids chanter E l Earn a Bike Droaram IJ - C o -op or Community Cycling Center 2 Other 0 None * If other, describe The City's youth recreation programs include sessions on bicycle maintenance and safety. The Dubuque Rescue Mission, a homeless shelter for men, teaches its residents bike reapir and re- building skills. Rebuilt bikes are then available for use by Mission residents and other non - profit organizations. * 62. What mapping and route finding information is available for your community which has been updated in the last 18 months? IJ Online route finding service IJ Online map I r Printed on -road bike- routes map E l Printed mountain bike trails map Li O ther 0 None available * If other, describe * 63. Does your community have other programs or policies to encourage cycling? El Yes WI No * 63a. If yes, describe Enforcement *64. How does your police department interact with the local cycling community? El A police officer is an active member of bicycle advisory committee 2 Identified law- enforcement point person to interact with cyclists IJ N o current formal interaction ICJ Other * If other, describe Community Policing, Bike Rodeos, and Bike Giveaways. * 65. What kind of training is offered to police officers regarding traffic law as it applies to bicyclists? 2 Basic academy training 2 International Police Mountain Bike Association or Law Enforcement Bicycle Association training IJ National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Law Enforcement Training D - J C ompletion of Smart Cycling course by Police IJ Presentation by League Cycling Instructor or local cyclist El Institute for Police Training and Development bicycle training 0 Other - N o training currently offered * If other, describe *66. What enforcement campaigns are targeted at improving cyclist safety? 2 Helmet /light giveaways RI Targeting motorist infractions Targeting cyclist Infractions El S • hare the road campaigns O Other IJ - N one of the above * If other, describe The Dubuque Police have a You got Caught" program with kids that 'catches' them doing the right things like yielding to pedestrians and wearing helmets. When caught' they are given freebies like milk shake coupons from Wendy's. * 67. Do you have police department employees on bikes? 2 Yes O N o * 67a. If yes, what percentage of police department employees is on bike? 25 * 68. Are there any other public safety (e.g. fire department or EMS) employees on bikes? IJ Yes No * 68a. If yes, what percentage of safety department employees is on bike? * 69. Do your local ordinances treat bicyclists equitably? (examples can be found on the BFC resources oaae). T here are specific penalties for failing to yield to a cyclist when turning. It is illegal to park or drive in a bike lane (intersections excepted) O There are penalties for motor vehicle users that 'door' cyclists El T • here is a ban on cell phone use while driving. 2 There is a ban on texting while driving. IJ The community uses photo enforcement for red lights and /or speed IJ - There is a state or local law that requires cyclists to use sidepaths regardless of their usability. I. T here is a state or local law that requires cyclists to use bike lanes where they are provided. O Cyclists are required to ride as far to the right of the road as practicable without exceptions listed in Uniform Vehicle Code. IJ - There is a general restriction on bicyclists riding on the sidewalk. El T • here are local or school policies that restrict youths from riding to school. O None of the above IJ A dditional information on any of the above mentioned ordinances as it pertains to your community. * If Additional Information, describe * 70. Are there any additional prohibitions or restrictions on cyclists in your community? El Yes IJ No * 70a. If yes, describe * 71. Does your community have other programs or policies to enforce safe cycling? IJ Yes IJ No * 71a. If yes, describe We have a traffic unit that enforces all traffic laws regardless if motor vehicle, motorcycle or bicycle etc. We also have regular enforcement projects throughout the year that target specific areas of town to enforce traffic laws on both cars and bikes such as our annual "Kick off to Summer" project conducted in the Community Policing territory with the City, County and State Patrol all participating. Evaluation and Planning * 72. What is the most current journey -to -work data for your community? (this percentage can be found in the U.S. Census or the American Community Survey) 1.0 *73. What additional information do you have on bicycle use for your community? Based on a Safe Routes to School survey completed in the community for both public and private schools, 0.9% of students self reported having ridden their bicycle to or from school. According to the 2000 Census 0.11% of commuters use their bicycle as their primary mode of transportation to or from work. According to data from the National Personal Transportation Survey,0.38% of commuters use their bicycle as their primary mode of transportation to or from work. 144 citizens participated in Dubuque's first annual Bike to Work Week held in 2010 traveling an average of 7.98 miles each. A green business certification program in the community requires employers to survey employees on their preferred mode of transportation to work and asks for perceived impediments to biking, as well as taking public transit and walking. * 74. How many cyclist /motor vehicle fatalities have occurred in your community in the past five years? 4 *75. How many cyclist /motor vehicle crashes have occurred in your community in the past five years? 187 * 76. Do you have a specific plan or program to reduce these numbers? RI- Y es j No * 76a. If yes, provide the link to the plan or describe. Safe Routes to School Plan and Tri -State Area Integrated Walking, Bicycling and Hiking Network Plan http: / /www.eciatrans.org /dmats /planningdocuments.html * 77. Does your community have a bicycle plan? 2 Yes El No *77a. When was it passed or most recently updated? 2 2008 * 77b. Is there a dedicated funding source for implementation? EI Yes IJ N o * 77c. If yes, describe. * 77d. What percentage of the plan has been implemented? ICJ 25% *77e. Are you meeting annual target goals for implementation? ▪ Yes 2 No *77f. Provide a link to the plan or describe. Tri -State Area Integrated Walking, Bicycling and Hiking Network Plan http: / /www.eciatrans.org /dmats /planningdocuments.html *78. Do you have a trails master plan that addresses mountain bike access? TO Yes • No * 78a. If yes, provide the link to the plan or describe. The City of Dubuque has a master plan for Roosevelt Park which includes mountain bike trails. * 79. Is there formal cooperation between the mountain biking community and the community recreation and planning staff? I rJ Y es No * 79a. If yes, describe. The City of Dubuque has a master plan for Roosevelt Park which includes mountain bike trails. The biking community actively promotes passage of the plan and engages the management staff of the City's Leisure Services Department, which includes the Parks and Recreation Divisions, and the City's Park and Recreation Advisory Commission through personal contact and meetings. *80. Do you have trio reduction ordinances, oolicies or oroorams? Yes 2 No * 80a. If yes, describe. SRTS, goals of the LRTP - one criteria of the project ranking is based on vmt reduction IBM VMT Rebrand and new buses, route improvements * 81. Have you done an economic impact study on bicycling in your community? IJ Yes l id No * 81a. If yes, describe. The has not been an economic impact study completed, but MPO staff have the capacity and plan to begin analysis In the near future. * 82. Do you have a mechanism to ensure facilities, programs and encouragement efforts are implemented in traditionally underserved communities? Yes IJ No * 82a. If yes, describe. Facilities are provided for the access of all citizens and specifically those in underserved communities. The City's 18 -mile Heritage Trail Riverfront System winds through Dubuque's low and moderate Income neighborhoods and the downtown, which also have the area's highest percentages of minority populations. This facility serves as a major bike transportation corridor for individuals living in this area. *83. Does your community have other programs or policies to evaluate and /or plan bicycling conditions, programs, and facilities In your community? IJ Yes No * 83a. If yes, describe. Dubuque Heritage Trail Master Plan; Metro Area and City of Dubuque Complete Streets Policies; metro area Safe Routes to School Plan; metro area Long Range Transportation Plan -- bicycle and pedestrian component; Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for the metro area; City of Dubuque Comprehensive Plan; Dubuque 2.0 /Sustainable Dubuque - IBM Smarter Sustainable City initiative for reduction of vehicle miles traveled; Complete Streets model for the Historic Millwork District. Final Overview 84. What are the three primary reasons your community deserves to be designated a Bicycle Friendly Community? * 84a. We recognize that trails are an important part of a sustainable community. Since the early 1990s, Dubuque IA has been an active participant in long range planning for a comprehensive bike /hike trail system to provide multimodal transportation for the metro area. Since 1996, with adoption of the Dubuque Heritage Trail Master Plan, the City has invested millions of dollars to create a 18 -mile network of on- street routes and off-road trails with connections to parks and the Mississippi Riverfront, through our oldest neighborhoods and the downtown. In 2010, Dubuque completed a bilingual trail project, one of the first in Iowa and the Tri -State area, with wayfinding kiosks, trailblazer signs, and trail system brochures in English and Spanish. Another 70 miles of trails are planned. * 84b. Dubuque is the first and only city in the metro area to adopt the 2008 Tri -State Area Trail Plan for a bike /hike network to encourage recreation and wellness, provide safe routes to school, and promote alternative modes of transportation to help reduce air pollution and traffic congestion. The City has a long- standing commitment to a trail network that is free and accessible to all segments of the population, including minorities, the elderly, and persons with disabilities. City bike /hike trail projects comply with ADA and AASHTO guidelines. Dubuque is the first and only city in the metro area to adopt a Complete Streets Policy. Matching a $5.6 million TIGER grant from USDOT, Dubuque is installing a Complete Streets model for sustainability in the Historic Millwork District. * 84c. Dubuque is rich in historic and cultural resources, in our neighborhoods, in the downtown and along the Mississippi River. Steep hills are a major consideration in biking and walking in this river community, but they also offer dramatic views and vistas. Despite our challenging topography, Dubuque has spent $8,066,529 on the planning, design, engineering, and construction of on- street and off -road trails in the community. This includes City funds of $4,652,236 along with $3,413,893 from state and federal grants, and $225,000 in private donations. Parts of our trail system are the designated route for the national Mississippi River Trail (MRT)through IA. Construction is underway on a new 2 -mile MRT main route off -road segment and completion of a 4 -mile off -road trail as a MRT side trip. 85. What are the three aspects of your community most in need of improvement in order to accommodate bicyclists? *85a. Integrate networks that not only provide direct routes for more experienced cyclists who feel comfortable riding on streets with relatively high volumes of traffic, but also encourage new cyclists, walkers, and hikers who prefer more scenic and pleasant crosstown routes and recreational alternatives. Coordinate this Integration with a reduction of walking, bicycling, and hiking accidents and collisions through design standards and guidelines, education, and enforcement. * 85b. Address constraints and gaps to ensure safety and continuity by incorporating more alternative collector and residential trails into the integrated walking, bicycling, and hiking networks. These priorities emphasize providing a network that makes connections to destinations such as neighborhood districts, major employers, schools, recreational areas, and commercial areas along with enhancing regional connections. * 85c. Provide supporting facilities such as secure bicycle parking, benches and water fountains at schools, shopping centers, and major employers that will encourage more people to walk, bike, or hike as well as enhance the level of comfort for all. Coordinate this effort with implementation of the Safe Routes to Schools Plan for the Dubuque area. * 86. Are you planning any new projects based on your completion of the Bicycle Friendly Community application? Eel Yes El No * 86a. If yes, describe. Incorporation of the City of Dubuque Complete Streets Policy into the City of Dubuque Unified Development Code. Creation of a website for educational information on biking and walking. Possible topics include safety tips, stolen bikes, bike law, helmets, accidents, infrastructure information. Tri -State Trail Vision would create an advisory board or subcommittee for input. * 87. Has completing this application made you more aware of what your community needs to do to be bicycle friendly? 2 Yes O No * 87a. If yes, describe. Tri -State Trail Vision will become more involved as an advocate for bike /hike facilities and bicycle - friendly improvements throughout the community as the Bicycle Advisory Committee. Tri -State Trail Vision will become more involved as an advocate for local, state, federal, and private funding for implementation of the Tri -State Area Trail Plan to develop an integrated bike /hike network throguhout the metro area. The City will provide additional opportunites for Tri -State Trail vision and other community stakeholders to provide input into the planning, design, engineering, and construction of on- street and off-road trails in the community.