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Moorestown Bicycle Circulation and Safety Plan
Moorestown Bicycle Circulation and Safety Plan
Prepared for:
Moorestown Township &
The New Jersey Department of Transportation December 2010
MoorestownBicycleCirculationandSafetyPlan
MoorestownTownship,BurlingtonCounty,NewJersey
December,2010
Contents
Acknowledgements....................................................................................................................................... 2
ExecutiveSummary....................................................................................................................................... 3
Chapter1:Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 5
Chapter2:ExistingConditions .................................................................................................................... 12
Chapter3:BicycleSystemPlan ................................................................................................................... 22
Chapter4:FacilityDescriptions .................................................................................................................. 32
OnStreetBicycleFacilities ........................................................................................................ 33
OffRoadFacilities ..................................................................................................................... 40
OtherFacilitiesandTreatments................................................................................................ 42
Chapter5:ProgramRecommendations ..................................................................................................... 47
Education .................................................................................................................................. 47
Encouragement ......................................................................................................................... 50
Enforcement.............................................................................................................................. 52
PartnershipStrategies............................................................................................................... 54
Chapter6:ImplementingthePlan.............................................................................................................. 56
AppendixA: PublicInvolvementMaterials
AppendixB: NJDOTBicycleMasterPlanAnalysis
AppendixC: PreliminaryCostEstimates
AppendixD: NJDOTCompleteStreetsPolicy
AppendixE: CompilationofFundingSources
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Acknowledgements
ThisplanwasdevelopedundertheguidanceofMoorestownTownship.Supportforthedevelopmentof
thePlanwasprovidedbyaSteeringCommitteeofstakeholders.FundingwasprovidedbyaLocal
Bicycle/PedestrianPlanningAssistancegrantfromtheNewJerseyDepartmentofTransportationOffice
ofBicycleandPedestrianPrograms(NJDOTOBPP).
Preparedfor:
ChrisSchultz,MoorestownTownshipManager JosephPowell,NJDOTOBPP
2ExecutiveDrive,Suite9A 1035ParkwayAve.
Moorestown,NJ080572480 Trenton,NJ08625
Preparedby:
UrbanEngineers TooleDesignGroup,LLC
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530WalnutStreet,14 Floor 6525BelcrestRoad,Suite400
Philadelphia,PA19106 Hyattsville,MD20782
TheTownshipofMoorestownwouldliketothankthefollowingindividualsforservingontheSteering
CommitteefortheMoorestownBicycleCirculationandSafetyPlan:
RichardCalhoun MoorestownBicycleSafetyTaskForce
PeteSklarow MoorestownBicycleSafetyTaskForce
BonnieMacMillan MoorestownBicycleSafetyTaskForce
MikeZickler MoorestownBicycleSafetyTaskForce
Sgt.RandyPugh MoorestownPoliceDepartment
JohnBoyle BicycleCoalitionofGreaterPhiladelphia
GregMcCarty MoorestownSchoolDistrict
MartinLivingston BurlingtonCountyTrafficEngineer
MichaelNei BurlingtonCountyEngineering
HarryKlatt BurlingtonCountyEngineering
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ExecutiveSummary
TheMoorestownBicycleCirculationandSafetyPlanisacoordinatedandstrategicefforttodevelopacomfortable,
safeandaccessiblenetworkofbicyclefacilitiesthroughoutMoorestown,NewJersey.ThisPlanbuildsonexisting
assetsintheTownship,includingtheexistingbicyclecommunity,existingbicyclefacilitiesandopportunitiesto
improvebicycling.ItaddressesmanyofthechallengesthatbicyclistsfaceinMoorestown,suchasaccess,
connectivityandsafety.Itstrivestoimprovebicycleconditionsandidentifyappropriatebicyclefacilities,while
alsoaddressingissuessucheducationandawareness,driverbehavior,andmaintenanceofbicyclefacilities.
TheplanningprocessforthisPlanincludedextensivelocalparticipation,includingtwopublicmeetings,anonline
interactivemapandthreemeetingswithaSteeringCommitteecomprisedoflocalstakeholders.Communityinput
servesasthefoundationforthegoalsandrecommendationsinthisPlan.
Thefollowinggoalsbuildonthestrengthsofthestudyareaandaredesignedtohelpachievethevisionfor
improvingpedestrianandbicycleconnections:
Improvebicyclemobilityandcirculationbycreatingabicyclenetworkthatlinksattractionswithinthe
TownshipofMoorestownandtoregionaldestinationsoutsideofMoorestown
Promotebicyclesafety
Accommodatevaryingskilllevelsofbicyclists,frominexperiencedtoadvanced
ThePlanisintendedtoserveastheframeworkneededtoimprovebicyclingconditionsinMoorestown.Tomake
thedevelopmentoftheseroutespracticalandimplementable,thisPlanbuildsonexistingtrailandsidewalk
systemsandutilizesthefullrangeofonandoffroadoptionsavailablefrombicyclelanestrailstomultiuse.It
highlightsopportunitiesforbicycleconnectionsthatcanbeinstalledtodaywithsimplestripingandsignage,
constructedaspartoffuturedevelopment,orconstructedasstandaloneprojects.
TheProposedBicycleNetworkandActionMaps
ImplementationofthisPlanwillestablishan87milenetworkofbicyclefacilities.Theactionsrecommendedinthis
plancreateapproximately75milesofadditionalfacilities,whichwouldcomplementtheexisting12milesofMulti
UsePaths.ThecompletebicyclenetworkisshownontheBicycleFacilitiesPlan(Figure9inChapter3),which
includesbothexistingandproposedbicyclefacilities,andisquantifieddowninthechartbelow:
Length Percentof
FacilityType
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BikeLanes 7.6 10%
BikeableShoulders 15.6 21%
BikeableShoulderswithParking 4.1 6%
SharedLaneMarkings 5.2 7%
LocalRoutes 16.5 22%
SharedRoadways 3.1 4%
MultiUsePath 22.2 30%
Total 74.8 100%
TherangeofactionsnecessarytoimplementtheBicycleFacilitiesPlanisdependentonthefacilitytypeandthe
characteroftheexistingroad.Improvementsmaybeassimpleasaddingpavementmarkingsorsignage,ormay
requiremorecomplexactionssuchasexpandingthepavementwidthorconstructingnewoffroadfacilities.
SpecificactionsareshownintheOnRoadandMultiUsePathActionPlans(Figures1011inChapter3).The
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timeframesforimplementationidentifiedinthissectionarebasedonstakeholderinput,estimatedcost,relative
difficultyofimplementation,andhowthefacilitywouldhelpachievethefollowingprojectgoals:
ImmediateActions
ThisPlanrecommendstheconstructionofaphysicalnetworkofbicyclefacilities(Chapter3),aswellasavarietyof
programsandpolicies(Chapter5)thatareneededtoachievethegoalsidentifiedabove.Severaloftheprojectand
programrecommendationsinthisPlanshouldbeimplementedsoonafteritisadopted.Theseimmediateaction
projectswillimprovebicycleconditionsinspecificareas,creatingearlysuccesses.Theseimmediateactionprojects
willalsobuildmomentumfortheotherrecommendationsandestablishessentiallinksinaconnectednetworkof
bicyclefacilitiesforMoorestown.
ImmediateActions:BicycleFacilitiesImprovements
AddSharedLaneMarkings(Sharrows)toMainStreet
AddsignageforallSharedRoadways
ImmediateActions:ProgramsandPolicies
AdoptthisPlanthroughthelocalmasterplanningprocessasanupdatedCirculationElement
UsethisPlanasabasisforfutureSafeRoutestoSchoolapplications(thenextbeingSpring2011)
ConsideradoptingaCompleteStreetspolicyforMoorestownTownship
Partnerwithneighboringmunicipalitiestoexplorecrossjurisdictionalelementsandpursuejointfunding
Createavolunteerpositionforadedicatedpedestrian/bicyclecoordinator
Distributecopiesofthisplantolocallawenforcementofficersandeducatethemontheenforcement
programsidentifiedinthisplanforMoorestown
PursuepostedspeedlimitreductionsalongtheroutesshownintheOnRoadActionsmap
Begintheprocessrequiredtointegrateconsultationofthisplanasarequiredpartofthedevelopment
reviewprocess
CreateanddistributeaninformativebicyclemapforMoorestownfocusingontheexistingbicyclefacilities
andLocalRoutesthatareconnectedbythenecessaryNeighborhoodConnections
Conclusion
TheBicycleCirculationandSafetyPlanisacoordinatedandstrategicefforttodevelopacomfortable,safeand
accessiblenetworkofbicyclefacilitiesthroughouttheTownshipofMoorestown.Bybuildingonsignificantlocal
assetsandpursuingongoingcollaborativeeffortsamongstallstakeholders,includingcitizens,theTownship,
BurlingtonCounty,andtheNJDOTDivisionOffice,Moorestowncanovertimedevelopanetworkofbicycle
facilitiesthatisfunctionalandconnected.Thisnetworkwillprovidetheoptionofbicyclingasapracticaland
convenientmodeoftransportationandrecreationforthefullrangeofbicyclistsinMoorestown.
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Chapter1:Introduction
TheMoorestownBicycleCirculationandSafetyPlan(Plan)isacoordinatedandstrategicefforttodevelopa
comfortable,safeandaccessiblenetworkofbicyclefacilitiesthroughoutMoorestown,NewJersey.ThisPlan
buildsonexistingassetsintheTownship,includingtheexistingbicyclecommunity,existingbicyclefacilitiesand
opportunitiestoimprovebicyclingthroughouttheTownship.Itaddressesmanyofthechallengesthatbicyclists
faceinMoorestown,suchasaccess,connectivityandsafety.Itstrivestoimprovebicycleconditionsandidentify
appropriatebicyclefacilities,whilealsoaddressingissuessucheducationandawareness,driverbehaviorand
maintenanceofbicyclefacilities.
TheplanningprocessforthisPlanincludedextensivelocalparticipation,includingtwopublicmeetings,anonline
interactivemapandthreemeetingswithaSteeringCommitteecomprisedoflocalstakeholders.Communityinput
servesasthefoundationforthegoalsandrecommendationsinthisPlan.Theplanningeffortwasfundedthrough
theNewJerseyDepartmentofTransportationOfficeofBicycleandPedestrianPrograms(NJDOTOBPP)Local
Bicycle/PedestrianPlanningAssistanceprogram.
ThefollowinggoalsweredevelopedbytheSteeringCommitteetoguidethedevelopmentofthePlan.
Improvebicyclemobilityandcirculationbycreatingabicyclenetworkthatlinksattractionswithinthe
TownshipofMoorestownandtoregionaldestinationsoutsideofMoorestown
Promotebicyclesafety
Accommodatevaryingskilllevelsofbicyclists,frominexperiencedtoadvanced
ThePlanisintendedtoserveastheframeworkneededtoimprovebicyclingconditionsinMoorestown.Tomake
thedevelopmentoftheseroutespracticalandimplementable,thisPlanbuildsonexistingtrailandsidewalk
systemsandutilizesthefullrangeofonandoffroadoptionsavailable,frombicyclelanestomultiusetrails.It
highlightsopportunitiesforbicycleconnectionsthatcanbeinstalledtodaywithsimplestripingandsignage,or
constructedaspartoffuturedevelopmentorstandaloneprojects.
WhyPlanforBicycleConnectionsinMoorestown?
Therearemanybenefitstobegainedfrombicycling,includingenvironmentallysoundtransportation,saferand
morevibrantcommunities,andimprovementsinhealthandfitness.Ascitiesacrossthecountrygrow,bicyclingis
becominganimportantqualityoflifefactorresidentsconsiderinchoosingwheretolive.Beingabletobikefrom
oneplacetoanothersafelyandconvenientlycanhelpdefinethequalityofapersonsexperienceinacommunity.
Thehealthbenefitsofregularphysicalactivityarefarreaching,includingreducedriskofcoronaryheartdisease,
strokeandotherchronicdiseases,lowerhealthcarecostsandimprovedqualityoflifeforpeopleofallages.
Bikablecitiesincludevibrantandactivestreetsthatpromotecommercialandsocialexchange.Ahighquality
bicycleenvironmentwillbecomeincreasinglyimportantinthefuturegivenarangeoftrendsincludingfluctuating
gasprices,increasingroadwaymaintenancecosts,risingobesityrates,andtheincreasingprominenceofglobal
climatechangeissues.Forthesereasons,itisintheTownshipsinteresttoincreasethenumberofpeopleriding
bicyclesforrecreationandtransportation.
ThegrowingmovementtowardsdesigningandbuildingCompleteStreetsisanotherreasonforMoorestownto
planforbicyclists.TheCompleteStreetsphilosophystartswiththenotionthatroadwaysshouldincorporatethe
needsofallusers,frombicycliststopedestrianstomotorists.Atthestatelevel,NJDOThasadoptedaComplete
Streetspolicythataddressestheneedsofnonmotorizedusersintheplanninganddesignofstatefacilities.
NJDOThasalsodevelopedtheStatewideBicycleandPedestrianMasterPlan,whichestablishesavisionforNew
Jerseyasaplacewherepeoplechoosetowalkorbicyclewithconfidenceandasenseofsecurity.
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AdditionalreasonstoplanforandbicycleconnectionsinMoorestownarenotedbelow:
BicyclingandwalkingareimportantforthehealthofMoorestownyouth.AccordingtoareportbytheU.S.
CentersforDiseaseControlandPrevention,in2001,16percentofchildren5to18yearsofagewalkedor
bicycledtoschool.1Thereareapproximately4,500elementary,middle,andhighschoolstudentsinthe
MoorestownPublicSchoolSystem.Therearealsoaround800studentsattendingprivateschoolsin
Moorestown.Providingsafe,convenientandcomfortablepedestrianandbicycleroutesisimportantfor
thispopulation.Astheyutilizetheseoptions,theentirecommunitycanrealizeotherbenefitssuchas
reducedcongestionandlowerhealthcarecosts.
Foryoungpeople,walkingandbicyclingaffordasenseofindependence,andforseniors,walkingisan
effectivemeanstostayactivebothphysicallyandsocially.Accordingtothe2000U.S.Census,inboth
MoorestownandBurlingtonCounty,approximately26%ofthepopulationisunderthelegaldrivingageof
18inthestateofNewJersey.Inaddition,morethan16%ofthepopulationis65yearsorolder.This
proportionislikelytorisewiththeagingofthebabyboomergeneration.
Traffichasadirecteffectonwalkingandbicyclingconditions,pedestriansafety,andqualityoflifefor
localresidents.Convertingmotorvehicletripsintowalkingandbicyclingtrips(orwalking/bikingand
transittrips)canreducetheuseoftheautomobile,reducecongestionandmaintenancecostson
TownshipandCountystreets,andimproveclimateandpopulationhealth.Thisisespeciallyimportantas
theareacontinuestogrowanddevelop.
Studieshaveshownthatproximitytogreenwaysandtrailscanhaveapositiveeffectonpropertyvalues.
AstudybytheCenterforUrbanPolicyandtheEnvironmentfocusingontheIndianapolis,INhousing
marketfoundthatproximitytogreenwaysgenerallyhaspositive,statisticallysignificanteffectson
propertyvaluesandthat,whensummedacrosstheTownship,theseeffectsmaybeinthemillionsof
dollars.2Additionally,ina2002surveyofrecenthomebuyerssponsoredbytheNationalAssociationof
RealtorsandtheNationalAssociationofHomeBuilders,trailsrankedasthesecondmostimportant
communityamenityoutofalistof18choices.3
Greenwayscanprovideasignificantboosttothelocaleconomy.Accordingtoa1998study,thedirect
economicimpactsoftheGreatAlleghenyPassagetrailinMarylandandPennsylvaniaexceeded$14
millionayear,eventhoughthetrailwasonlyhalffinishedatthattime.4Othereconomicimpactstudiesof
trailsintheMidAtlantichaveshownthatmultiusetrailsbringsignificantrevenuetolocalsmall
businessesandTowns.A2004studyoftheNorthernCentralRailTrail(a21mileunpavedtrailin
Maryland)foundthatannualrevenuesfromthepurchaseofhardgoods,softgoodsandaccommodations
wereapproximately$10.3million.
1
Kids Walk-to-School: Then and NowBarrier and Solutions. U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, accessed May 12,
2009.
2
Greg Lindsey, Public Choices and Property Values: Evidence from Greenways in Indianapolis, Center for Urban Policy and the
Environment, December 2003, 1.
3
Consumers Survey on Smart Choices for Home Buyers, National Association of Realtors and the National Association of Home
Builders, April 2002.
4
Stephen Farber, An Economic Impact Study for the Allegheny Trail Alliance, University of Pittsburgh and Pennsylvania
Economic League, Inc., January 1999, i-ii.
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ThePlanningProcess
Theplanningprocessforthisstudyinvolvedanumberofdifferentactivitiesandoutreachefforts.Several
iterationsoftherecommendedbicyclenetworkandthisplandocumentweredeveloped,reviewed,andvettedby
thestakeholderteamandatthepublicmeetings.Theprocessisbrieflyoutlinedbelow.
TheProjectTeam
UrbanEngineers,Inc.andTooleDesignGroupcomprisedtheProjectTeamforthisstudy.
BackgroundDataCollection
Informationwasgatheredfrompreviousplansandstudies,existingGISdataandmaps,interviewswithlocal,
county,andregionalgovernmentstaffandstakeholders.Fieldworkwasconductedcoveringtheentirestudyarea
todocumentexistingconditionsforbicyclingandtoidentifyopportunitiestoimprovebicyclefacilities.Thedata
usedforthisplanincludesthefollowingsources:
Aerial&GISBasemapLayers
BusRoutes,NJTransit(2010)
BicyclingAttractions,MoorestownTownship
BicycleRoutesfromtheCirculationElement,MoorestownTownshipMasterPlan(2002)
BicycleRoutesfromtheBicycleSafetyTaskForcesRecommendations(2009)
CountySidewalkInventory,NJDOT(20062007)
RoadwayCharacteristics,UrbanEngineers/TooleDesignGroup(2010)
PedestrianandBicycleCrashes,MoorestownPoliceDepartment(20042008)
PhotographInventory,UrbanEngineers/TooleDesignGroup(2010)
OpenSpaceandFutureDevelopment,MoorestownTownship(2010)
StraightLineDiagrams,NJDOT(2010)http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/refdata/sldiag/
BicycleSafetyTaskForce
InJanuary2009,theMoorestownTownshipCouncilcreatedtheBicycleSafetyTaskForceinresponsetotwo
trafficrelatedbikefatalitiesthatoccurredin2008.ThisTaskForce,comprisedoffourTownshipresidentsanda
fulltimebicycleadvocateemployedbytheBicycleCoalitionofGreaterPhiladelphia,waschargedwithmaking
recommendationsonwaystoimplementbicyclesafetyinitiativesintheTownship.TheTaskForcewasalsoakey
elementoftheTownshipsapplicationtoNJDOTforbicycleplanningassistanceinSeptember2009,whichresulted
inthisstudy.
TheTownshipslastCirculationElementofitsMasterPlanwaspreparedin2002andincludedaBicycleRoutes
Map(Figure1).In2009,theBicycleSafetyTaskForcereviewedthismapandrecommendedchanges,whichare
showninFigure2.Bothofthesemapswerereviewedandevaluatedaspartofthiscurrentstudy.
SteeringCommittee
ASteeringCommitteeprovidedguidanceandinputthroughouttheplanningprocess.Thiscommitteewas
comprisedofcommunityandstaffrepresentativesincludingtheBicycleSafetyTaskForce,MoorestownTownship,
MoorestownPoliceDepartment,MoorestownSchoolDistrict,BurlingtonCountyEngineering,andtheBicycle
CoalitionofGreaterPhiladelphia.ThreemeetingswereheldwiththeSteeringCommitteetoguidethe
developmentofthisplan'sgoals,recommendations,andpriorities(March17,July13,andOctober26,2010).The
ProjectTeamalsometwiththeHeadmasteroftheMoorestownFriendsSchoolonMay17,2010todiscuss
bicyclingissuesspecifictothatschool.MinutesfromthesemeetingsareincludedinAppendixA.
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PublicMeetings
Aspartofthiseffort,PublicInformationCenterswereheldonMay11andSeptember21,2010attheMoorestown
PublicLibrary.Thesemeetingswereadvertisedthroughnewspapercoverage,theBicycleCoalitionofGreater
Philadelphia'swebsite,theTownshipwebsite,andviaprintedflyers.Atthesemeetings,citizensreviewedmaps
documentingexistingbicyclingconditions,commentedondraftrecommendations,andmaderecommendations
foradditionalimprovementsthroughaquestionnaire.Inputfromthemeetingswasusedtoassisttheteamin
developingthisplan'srecommendationsandisfurtherdescribedinChapter2.Detailsofthemeetingsincluding
meetingnotes,flyers,signins,andquestionnaireresultscanbefoundinAppendixA.
InteractiveOnlineMap
TheProjectTeamalsousedaninteractiveonlinemappingtoolaspartofanefforttocollectpublicinputon
locationsintheTownshipthatmaybeproblematic,oropportunitiesforbicyclefacilityimprovements.Categories
availableforinputincludedfrequentlyusedroutes,difficultintersections,andareaswheretrafficisuncomfortable.
Alongwiththepublicmeetings,inputfromthemappingtoolwasusedtoassisttheteamindevelopingthisplan's
recommendations.
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FieldVerification
ExtensivefieldworkwasconductedacrossMoorestownovermultipledates.Eachrecommendationwasfield
verifiedasapartoftherecommendednetworkofbicyclefacilities,whetheritwasinitiallyidentifiedviathe
SteeringCommittee,publicmeetings,ortheonlineinteractivemap.
PlanOverview
Chapter2outlinesexistingconditionsforbicyclinginthestudyarea.
Chapter3providesrecommendationstoimprovebicycleconnectionsthroughoutthestudyarea.
Chapter4discussesthemethodsandanalysisundertakenaspartofthestudyprocessandpresentsan
overviewofthebicyclefacilitytypesthatarerecommended.
Chapter5includesrecommendationsforprogramsthatwillsupporttheinfrastructureimprovements.
Chapter6discussesstrategiesforimplementation.
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Chapter2:ExistingConditions
ThischapteroutlinesexistingconditionsforbicyclinginMoorestown,includingtheTownshipsdestinations,
uniqueassets,andexistingbicyclefacilities.Criticalbarriersandchallengestobicyclingarealsoidentified.This
informationwasgatheredfromtheSteeringCommittee,publicmeetings,theonlineinteractivemap,andthrough
fieldanalysis.
KeyDestinations&UniqueAssets
MainStreetbetweenChurchStreetandChesterAvenueformsthe
socialandentertainmentcoreofMoorestown.Theactivebusiness
districtandschoolssurroundingMainStreetwerethefocusof
stakeholderinterest,andmorebicyclingwasobservedherethanany
otherarea.Surroundingthedowntownisawelldevelopedroadway
gridconnectingkeydestinationssuchasthepostoffice,municipal
complex,publicworksdepartment,andseveralneighborhoodparks.
Thisareaalsocontainsseveralschools,includingtheSouthValley,
GeorgeBaker,andMaryRobertsElementarySchools(GradesK3)
andtheMoorestownFriendsSchool(GradesK12).Afreightrailline
runningparalleltoMainStreetalong3rdStreethandlesoccasional
railfreighttraffic.
ThewesternsideofMoorestownfeaturesolderresidential
neighborhoods,andincludesaproposedneighborhoodcommercial
centerattheintersectionofLenolaRoad,CamdenAve,andNew
AlbanyRoad.TheMoorestownMallislocatedinsouthwest
Moorestown,separatedfromtherestofthecommunitybythe
popularStrawbridgeLakeParkandStateRoad38.Themallcontains
anindoorskateboardandBMXfacilitythatispopularwithlocal
youths,andalsoactsastheTownshipstransithubwithbusservice
fromthreeNJTransitlinesandaparknridelot.ParkandRide
facilitiesarealsolocatedinthevicinityofMoorestownMall.
Bicyclistsareknowntoheadfromthisareawesttowards
PhiladelphiaornorthtothePalmyraandRivertontrainstations.
TheeasternsideofMoorestownisamixofruralandrecent
suburbanstyledevelopments,terminatingattheRancocasCreek
naturalareathatformstheeasternboundaryoftheTownship.
BoundaryCreekParkalongCreekRoadisapopularrecreational
destinationinthispartoftown,whiletheCentertonSquareshopping
areaandtheBurlingtonCountyCommunityAgriculturalCenter
FarmersMarketareothermajordestinations.Therearealsoseveral
schoolsandanextensiveLockheedMartincampusinthisarea.Both
theMiddleSchool(Grades78)andHighSchool(Grades912)areon
BridgeboroRoad,whileUpperElementarySchool(Grades46)is
locatedonBortonLandingRoad.
KeyattractionswithintheTownshipareshowninFigure3,while
parksandopenspaceareshowninFigure4.
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ExistingBicycleFacilities
TheUrbanTeamconductedmultiplesitevisitstoinventorythelocationsandconditionsofbicyclefacilitiesinand
adjacenttoMoorestownTownshipandexploreopportunitiesforimprovementstothebicyclenetwork.Roadway
dataincludingtrafficcharacteristics,onstreetparking,curbtocurbwidth,speedlimit,andpresenceofshoulders
wasrecordedforState,County,andmajorlocalroads.Thepresenceofoffroadfacilities,suchassidewalksand
multiusepaths,andconditionsatintersectionsandmidblockcrossingswerealsorecorded.Thesecategoriesare
showninFigures5and6anddescribedinmoredetailbelow:
OnRoadFacilities
Currently,therearenomarkedonroadbicyclefacilitiessuchasbikelanesorsharedlanemarkingsinMoorestown.
Theroadwaynetworksintheareasnorth,south,andwestofMainStreetaregenerallybicyclecompatibledueto
relativelylowvehiclespeeds,distributedtrafficvolumes,andareasonablydevelopedgrid.Majorroadways,
includingStateandCountyroutes,canbeuncomfortableforallbutthemostexperiencedbicyclistsduetohigher
motorvehiclespeeds,highertrafficvolumes,andalackofdedicatedbicyclespace.Mostoftheroadsontheeast
sideoftheTownshiplackconsistentshoulders,includingWestfield,Hartford,BortonLanding,andCreekRoads.
Theruralandsuburbancharacteroftheeasternendoftownresultsinhighertrafficspeedsandfewerroute
choices.
OffRoadFacilities
TheeasternsideoftheTownshipfeaturesanextensivesystemofoffroadpaths;however,therearenotablegaps
inthepathnetworkalongWestfield,BortonLanding,Riverton,andCreekRoads.Severalunsignalizedcrossings
arenecessarybecausethepathsarenotcontinuousonthesamesideoftheroad.Thepathsrangefrom6to10
wideandinsomecasesaredeterioratedand/orovergrownwithvegetation,particularlyalongBortonLanding
Road.Moorestownalsohasseveralparksandrecreationalfacilitiesthatcontainexistingoffroadtrailsand/or
presentopportunitiesforfuturetrails,notablyalongboththeraillineandRancocasCreek.
Intersections/Crossings
MostintersectionsintheTownshiparelesscomfortablefor
bicyclistsduetovehicleturninglanes,whichoftenreduceor
eliminatetheshoulderinbothdirections.Midblock
pedestriancrosswalksalongMainStreetappeartoworkwell,
andthistreatmentcouldbeappliedinadditionallocations.
AttheChesterAvenue/2ndStreetintersection,theallowance
ofRightTurnOnRed(RTOR)createsconflictsbetween
pedestriansandvehicles,whilethenearbyChester
Avenue/3rdStreetintersectiondoesnotprovideany
accommodationsforpedestrians.
OutsideoftheMainStreetarea,intersectionsgenerallylack
crosswalks,curbramps,andADAcompatiblelandings.The
intersectionsofmultiusepathswithsidestreetsarenot
markedwithcrosswalks.Duetorelativelyhighmotorvehicle
speeds,theuncontrolledcrossingsalongWestfield,Hartford,
andBortonLandingRoadswouldbenefitfromahigherlevel
oftreatmentthatoffersadditionalprotectionsforbicyclistsand
pedestrianscrossingtheroadway. Conflictsat2nd andChesterIntersection
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CrashAnalysis
PedestrianandbicyclecrashdataforMoorestownTownshipwasobtainedfromNJDOTforyears2004through
2008.Atotalof69pedestrianandbicyclecrasheswerereportedTownshipwideduringthisperiod,includingtwo
bicyclefatalities.Inadditiontomappingtheindividualcrashlocations,crashclusterswereidentifiedandmapped
(showninFigure7).Crasheswerealsoevaluatedbytype,agedistribution,andcontributingfactors.Both
categoriesaredescribedinmoredetailbelow.
CrashClusters
ThehighestnumberofcrashesoccurredatthesignalizedintersectionofMainStreet(CR537)andChurchStreet
(CR607),withatotalofsixcollisions.Fourofthecrashestookplacein20045,andtheintersectionappearsto
havebeenupgradedsincethenwithtexturedcrosswalks,pedestrianpushbuttons,andpedestriansignalheads.
TwocrashesoccurredjustwestofChurchStreet(CR607)nearUnionStreet,bothduringattemptedcrossingsof
MainStreet.ThiscouldindicateapotentialneedforanadditionalprotectedcrossingofMainStreetwestof
ChurchStreet.Currently,nopedestriancrossingopportunitiesareavailableonMainStreetwestofChurchStreet
untilCamdenAvenue,adistanceofnearly1/3ofamile.
CrashclusterswerealsopresentattheRoute38andLenolaRoadintersection(fourcrashes)andtheChester
AvenueintersectionwithSecondStreet(threecrashes).Anothercrashclusterwasidentifiedintheareaaround
MoorestownHighSchoolandMiddleSchool,withthreepedestriancrashes.Twoofthesecrashesinvolved
studentsthatwerestruckbyvehicleswhileattemptingtocrossStanwickRoad.Currently,thereareuncontrolled
crossingsofStanwickRoadneartheschoolatWestoverRoadandatBridgeboroRoad(CR613).
CommonCrashTypes
Collisionswithpedestriansorcycliststhatwereage21orunderaccountedfor32crashes,or46%ofthetotal.
Twentyofthesecrashesinvolvedcyclists,representingthemajority(63%)ofthetotalbikecrashes,and15were
withcyclistswithinthe1321agerange.Nineofthebicyclecrasheswithcyclists21andunderinvolvedwrong
wayridingandthreeofthecrashesinvolvedcyclistsonthesidewalk.Consideringtheageofthecyclists,the
reasonsfortravelingimproperlymaybetheresultofsimplybeingunawareofproperbicycleoperations.
Educationalefforts,bothinschoolsandalongroadwaysthroughsignageorpavementmarkings,couldhelpinform
cycliststominimizeimproperridingbehavior.
Anothercommoncrashtypeinvolvedpedestriansandbicyclescrossingintersections,with16bicyclecrashesand
ninepedestriancrashes.Drivererror,suchascarelessdrivingorfailuretoyield,wascitedinthreeofthe
pedestriancrashes.Atbothsignalizedandunsignalizedlocations,mostofthecrashesinvolvedrightturningor
leftturningvehiclesstrikingpedestrians.Crashesatuncontrolledmidblockcrossingswereanothercommoncrash
type,withonebicyclecrashandthirteenpedestriancrashes.Insomecases,pedestrianscrossedbetweenstopped
orparkedvehiclesandmaynothavebeenvisibletothevehiclesthatstruckthem.
NJDOTBicycleMasterPlanAnalysis
ThebicycleanalyticaltoolwasdevelopedbyNJDOTaspartoftheStatewideBicycleandPedestrianMasterPlan
Phase2.NJDOThasusedtheanalyticaltoolonastatewideleveltoassessbothdemandandsuitabilityforbicycle
facilities.Route38istheonlystateroutethattraversesMoorestownandthuswastheonlyrouteevaluated.
Prioritylevelsrepresentacombinationofdemandandsuitability,sothatplaceswiththegreatestpotential
demandandpoorestfacilitiesaregiventhehighestpriority.ForBicyclePriority,thewesternlinksofRoute38near
theMoorestownMallhaveamediumprioritybecausethedemandismedium,whiletheeasternlinkshavealow
prioritybecausethedemandislow.ForPedestrianPriority,theentirelengthofRoute38throughMoorestown
hasamediumprioritybecausedemandismoderateandsuitabilityismediumforallfivelinks.Thefullresultsfrom
thisanalysis,includingfiguresandtables,areincludedinAppendixB.
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Severalkeychallengesandbarriers,aswellasopportunities,wereidentifiedthroughthepublicprocess(also
showninFigure8):
MainStreetisakeydestinationforbicyclistsandisalsothesiteofoccasionallycontentiousinteractions
betweenbicyclists,pedestrians,andvehicles.Thereisconcernoverbicyclistsridingonthesidewalks
downtown,andTownshipordinancecurrentlyprohibitsanyone12yearsorolderfromridingbicycleson
thesidewalktownshipwide.Thisconditionneedstobeaddressedwithimprovedsignage,education,and
enforcement,inadditiontoanyotherfacilityrecommendations.
Therehavebeenseveralhighprofileaccidents,includingtwofatalities,whichhaveraisedthelevelof
concernforbicyclingsafetyinMoorestown.
EastwesttravelfromthecoreofMoorestowntotheeastisimpededbythelackofcomfortableoptions.
TherightofwayforLindenStreetandthelandtothenorthofthePublicWorksfacilityprovidean
opportunitytogreatlyimproveconnectivitybetweenthedowntowncoreandneighborhoodstotheeast
withmultiusepaths.
ThereareseveralnotablebarriersbetweenkeydestinationswithMoorestownandtothesurrounding
communities.Theseinclude:
o ThecomplexinterchangesbetweenStateRoads73,38,and41onthewesternedgeoftown
o StateRoad38andtheMoorestownMall
o AccessingtheCentertonRoadshoppingareafromtheneighborhoodstothenorthandeast.
o I295andtheNewJerseyTurnpikealongthesouthernedgeoftheTownship
ThereisnoconsistentprovisionofsufficientbicycleparkingatkeydestinationsthroughoutMoorestown
Thereisaneedtoincorporatebicycleandpedestrianfacilities,includingbicycleparking,intonew
developments.Thisincludesconnectingthesenewfacilitiesintoadjacentareas.
Maintenanceofbicyclefacilitiesisacriticalissueasindicatedbytheovergrownanddamagedconditionof
existingmultiusepathssuchasthosealongBortonLandingRoad.Maintenanceresponsibilitiesvary
betweentheTownship,theCounty,NJDOTandadjacentpropertyowners.Theprovisionofdedicated
fundingformaintenancecostsneedstobeaconsiderationofthisplanandanynewbicyclefacilitiesthat
areconstructed.
Conclusion
Moorestownhasamixofopportunitiesandchallengestobicycling.Progresstoimprovefutureconnectivitywill
dependontheTownshipsabilitytocapitalizeonitsexistingfacilities,assetsanduniquestrengths.Thefollowing
chaptersproviderecommendationsforachievingtheTownshipsgoalsforimprovingbicyclinginMoorestown.
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Chapter3:BicycleSystemPlan
TherecommendationsinthissectionareaimedatcreatinganetworkofbicyclefacilitiesinMoorestowntoachieve
thegoalslaidoutinthisplan:aninterconnectednetworkthatenhancesmobility,improvessafetyandcomfortfor
alltransportationmodes,andaccommodatesallbicyclingskilllevels.
TheBicycleFacilitiesPlan(Figure9)showsthefullbuildoutcondition,whichintegratesbothexistingand
proposedbicyclefacilities.Thisvisionofacompletednetworkhasbeendevelopedtoidentifytheappropriate
bicyclefacilityforeachlocationbasedonroadwaycharacteristics,stakeholderinput,surroundinglanduses,the
locationsofmajordestinations,andaccommodationforallusertypes.Thisplanalsoshowspotentialbicycle
parkinglocations.
Thefollowingfacilitytypesareaddressedinthisplan:
BikeLanes
SharedLaneMarkings(Sharrows)
OnStreetBicycleFacilities
SharedRoadways
BikeableShoulders(withandwithoutparking)
LocalRoutes
MultiusePaths
OffStreetBicycleFacilities
NeighborhoodConnections
IntersectionImprovements
SpotImprovements UnsignalizedCrossings
BikeParking
DescriptionsandguidanceforeachfacilitytypeareprovidedinChapter4.
RecommendationsnearthecenterandwesternpartsoftheTownshipbuildonthewelldevelopedroadwaygrid
emanatingfromMainStreet.Sharedlanemarkings,shoulderstriping,andbikelanesarerecommendedtocreate
bicyclecompatibleroutesalongmajorroads.Neighborhoodroads,combinedwithexistingandnewneighborhood
connections,wouldthenprovidelocalaccesstotheseroutes.WiththeexceptionofLenolaRoadandNewAlbany
Road,recommendationsinthisareaoftowncanfitwithintheexistingcartway.
Theeasternsideoftownalreadyhasawellestablishedmultiusepathnetwork,althoughtherearenotablegaps.
Recommendationsinthisareaarefocusedonfillinginthesegaps,improvingcrossingopportunities,and
expandingthemultiusepathnetworktoreachadditionaldestinationssuchasBoundaryCreekPark,Moorestown
HighSchool,andtheCentertonshoppingarea.Roadwayimprovementsarerecommendedonmajorroadssuchas
Westfield,Hartford,andCreektocreateconsistentbicyclecompatibleshouldersthataccommodatemore
experiencedriders.
AreaConceptPlans
Severalprominentareashavebeenidentifiedasprioritiesthatneedparticularattentionanddesigndetail.As
describedinChapter2,theseareasprovideconnectionstokeydestinationssuchasshopping,schools,and
regionaltransportationconnections.Theseareasarebrieflydescribedinthefollowingsection.
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AconceptplanforthemallareaispresentedinFigure12.Threealternativeaccessroutestothemallwere
developed.ForbicyclistsproceedingsouthonLenolaRoad,bikelanescanbecreatedbynarrowingtheexisting
lanes.AftercrossingRoute38,theselaneswouldthentransitiontoanewmultiusepathnetworkencirclingand
leadingintothemall.BicycleaccessfromtheeastwouldbeprovidedbycreatingnewbikelanesalongPleasant
ValleyAvenueandHarperDrive,whichwouldtransitionatthesignalizedintersectionwithEastGateDrivetoa
newmultiusepathleadingintothemall.
AthirdaccessroutecouldbeachievedbyinstallingafloatingbridgeacrossStrawbridgeLake.Thebridgecould
berelativelynarrowsinceitonlywouldcarrybicyclesandpedestrians,andtheremaybeopportunitiestouse
existingabutmentsatthedam.TheroutewouldleadouttothesignalizedintersectionofRoute38andNixon
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TheOnRoadActions(Figure13)andMultiUsePathActions(Figure14)mapsidentifythespecificstepsnecessary
toachievethevisionofaconnectednetworkidentifiedintheBicycleFacilitiesNetworkPlanandtheAreaConcept
Plans.Theseactionscouldbeimplementedoverthenexttwentyyears,andrangefromshorttermprojectssuch
asaddingpavementmarkingsorsignagetolongtermprojectsthatwillrequirenewconstruction,funding,and
partnerships.Adetailedplanforimplementation,includingpreliminarycostestimates,isprovidedinChapter6.
OnRoadActions
ThefollowingtableprovidesanoverviewofeachoftheOnRoadActioncategories:
Action Description
Construct Theproposedfacilitywouldbecreatedthroughwhollynewconstruction
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Theproposedfacilitywouldbecreatedontheexistingroadwaybynarrowingthe
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Thisactionwouldaddwidthtotheexistingshouldersonlyinthesectionswhere
MakeShouldersConsistent
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Theproposedfacilitywouldbecreatedontheexistingroadwaybyreallocating
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Thesearespotimprovementstoprovideappropriatetransitionsbetweenthe
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ThefollowingtableprovidesanoverviewofeachoftheMultiUsePathActioncategories:
Action Description
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AgoaloftheBicyclePlanistoprovidefunctional,safeandaccessiblemultimodalconnectionsthroughout
Moorestown.Itiscriticalthatfacilitiesanddesignsolutionsarechosenthatareappropriateforthetypeofuser
andexistingspace.Thischapterprovidesdetailandgeneralguidanceondesignsolutionstoaccompanythe
specificrecommendationsforimprovingbicyclingconditionsinMoorestownpresentedinChapter3.
AllpedestrianandbicyclefacilitiesshouldbedesignedtomeetcurrentStateandFederaldesignguidanceand
standards,asdefinedbyNJDOT,theAmericanAssociationofStateHighwayTransportationOfficials(AASHTO),the
AmericanswithDisabilitiesAct,andtheManualonUniformTrafficControlDevices(MUTCD).Ifthenational
standardsarerevisedinthefuture,theupdatedstandardsshouldbefollowed.
Thefollowingpublicationsshouldbereferencedforgreaterdetailonthedesignofbicyclefacilities:
GuidetotheDevelopmentofBicycleFacilities.TheAmericanAssociationofStateHighway
TransportationOfficials(AASHTO),Updatedin1999.AvailablefromAASHTOat
www.aashto.org/bookstore/abs.html.
NJDOTBicycleCompatibleRoadwaysandBikeways.PublishedbyNJDOTandavailableat
http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/publicat
ManualonUniformTrafficControlDevices(MUTCD).PublishedbytheU.S.Departmentof
Transportation,Washington,DC,2001.Themanualisavailableathttp://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov.
AmericanswithDisabilitiesActAccessibilityGuidelines(ADAAG).U.S.DepartmentofJustice,United
StatesAccessBoard.Guidelinesareavailableathttp://www.accessboard.gov/adaag/html/adaag.htm
DesigningSidewalksandTrailsforAccess:PartTwoBestPracticesDesignGuide.PublishedbyU.S.
DepartmentofTransportation,Washington,DC,2001
SmartTransportationGuidebook|PlanningandDesigningHighwaysandStreetsthatSupport
SustainableandLivableCommunities.PublishedbyNJDOTandPennDOT,March2008.
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OnStreetBicycleFacilities
Onstreetbicyclefacilitiescanincludearangeofdesigntreatmentssuchasbikelanes,stripedshoulders,shared
lanemarkingsandsignedroutes.Thegoalofonstreetfacilitiesistoimprovebicyclingconditionsonroadways
whileprovidingavisiblereminderformotoriststosharetheroadwithbicyclists.Onbusystreets,animportant
purposeofthesefacilitiesistoprovidelateralseparationbetweenbicyclistsandmotorvehiclesandtoencourage
properbehavioramongbicyclistsandmotorists.Anotherpurposeanduseofonstreetbicyclefacilitiesisto
establishaninterconnectedbicyclenetwork.ItisimportanttonotethatmanyofMoorestownsroadswith
relativelylowspeedsandvolumesdonotrequireanynewtreatments.
Factorsthatimpactsafetyandcomfortforonstreetfacilitiesinclude:
Amountoflateralseparationbetweenbicyclesandmotorvehicles(morespaceisneededwhentraffic
speedsincrease)
Motorvehicletrafficvolumesontheroadway
Speedofthevehicletrafficontheroadway
Percentofheavyvehiclesontheroadway
Presenceandoccupancyratesofonstreetparking
Pavementsurfacecondition
BicycleLanes
Bicyclelanesareportionsoftheroadwaythathavebeendesignatedforthepreferentialorexclusiveuseof
bicycliststhroughstriping,signageandotherpavementmarkings.Ontwowaystreets,bikelanesshouldbe
providedonbothsidesoftheroadsothatbicyclistscanrideinthesamedirectionasadjacentmotorvehicletraffic.
Bikelanesshouldbeatleast4feetwideonroadwayswithopenshouldersand5feetwideonroadwayswithcurb
andgutter.Fivefootbicyclelanesaretypical,butwiderlanes(i.e.6feet)areoftenusedonroadwayswithhigh
motorvehicletrafficvolumes.Bicyclistsstillhavetherighttousethetravellanesonstreetswithbicyclelanesto
avoidobstacles,suchasopencardoors.Itisimportanttonotethatmanycarscanparkinlanesthatarestripedat
7feetorwider,whichcanraiseunintendedenforcementissues.
Bicyclelanescanprovidethefollowingbenefits:
Increasethecomfortofbicyclistsonroadways
Increasetheamountoflateralseparationbetweenmotor
vehiclesandbicycles
Indicatetheappropriatelocationtorideontheroadway
withrespecttomovingtrafficandparkedcars,bothatmid
blocklocationsandapproachingintersections
Increasethecapacityofroadwaysthatcarrymixedbicycle
andmotorvehicletraffic
Increasepredictabilityofbicyclistandmotoristmovements
Increasedriverawarenessofbicyclistswhiledrivingor
openingdoorsfromanonstreetparkingspace
TheMUTCDoffersthefollowingguidanceonmakingandsigningbikelanes:
Ifused,thebicyclelanesymbolmarkingshallbeplacedimmediatelyafteranintersectionandatother
locationsasneeded.
Thebicyclelanesymbolmarkingshallbewhite.
Ifthebicyclelanesymbolmarkingisusedinconjunctionwithotherwordorsymbolmessages,itshall
precedethem.
Ifthewordorsymbolpavementmarkingsareused,BicycleLanesignsshallalsobeused,butthesigns
neednotbeadjacenttoeverysymboltoavoidoveruseofthesigns.
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Athroughbicyclelaneshallnotbepositionedtotherightofarightturnonlylane.
Whentherightthroughlaneisdroppedtobecomearightturnonlylane,thebicyclelanemarkings
shouldstopatleast100feetbeforethebeginningoftherightturnlane.Throughbicyclelanemarkings
shouldresumetotheleftoftherightturnonlylane.
Anoptionalthroughrightturnlanenexttoarightturnonlylaneshouldnotbeusedwherethereisa
throughbicyclelane.Ifacapacityanalysisindicatestheneedforanoptionalthroughrightturnlane,the
bicyclelaneshouldbediscontinuedattheintersectionapproach.
Postsorraisedpavementmarkersshouldnotbeusedtoseparatebicyclelanesfromadjacenttravellanes.
BikeLanesonMultiLaneArterials
ExampleofPavementMarkingsforBicycleLanesonaTwoWayStreet
Source: Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Street and Highways, 2009 Edition
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BikeableShoulders
Bikeable/stripedshouldersareanothertreatmentthatcanbeconsideredforroadsinMoorestownwithhigher
trafficvolumesandspeeds.Theprovisionofshouldersonroadwayshasbenefitstoallroadwayusers.These
facilitiesincreasethecomfortofbicyclistsbyprovidinggreaterlateralseparationbetweenautomobilesand
bicycles,provideadditionalclearzoneandrecoveryareasforvehicles,andprovideadditionalbufferorspacefor
pedestriansinruralareaswheresidewalksmaynotexist.Maintenancetokeepshoulderareasfreeofdebristo
maintainbicyclecompatibility.
Bikeableshouldersshouldbeatleast4feetwideonroadwayswithopendrainageand5feetwideonroadways
withcurbandgutter.Additionalshoulderwidthmaybedesirableonroadwayswithhighmotorvehicletraffic
volumes,highvehicularspeeds,orahighpercentageoftrucks,buses,andrecreationalvehicles.Itisimportantto
notethatatintersections,additionalsymbols,signage,arrows,orshortsectionsofbikelanesmaybeneededto
providedirectiontobicyclistsandreducepotentialconflictsbetweenbicyclistsandturningcars.
TherearetwotypesofbikeableshouldersidentifiedforMoorestown,withthedifferencebeingwhetherparkingis
allowedontheshoulder.Inruralareas,noparkingisallowedandshouldersshouldbeprovidedasdiscussed
above.TheexistingshouldersinresidentialareasofMoorestown,however,oftenfunctionasaparkinglaneas
well.Lowoccupancyratesofparkinghavebeenobservedonmostoftheseroads,whichrenderstheshoulderas
functionalandbikeablespacethemajorityofthetime.Intheseinstances,thereisnoneedtoprovidean
additionaldedicatedbicyclefacility,andbicyclistsshouldproceedwithcautionwhenovertakingparkedvehicles.
Itshouldbenotedthatthissituationshouldberegularlyreevaluatedifonstreetparkingoccupancyratesincrease,
withtheadditionofsharrowsaslocationspecificguidancetobicyclistsandmotorists.
Debrisinshoulderareascanpresent BikeableShouldersonChurchStreet
hazardstobicyclists;maintenanceof
shoulderareasiscritical
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SharedLaneMarkings
Sharedlanemarkings(sharrows)placedonthepavementprovide
guidancetobicyclistsonthesafestlocationtoride.Sharrowsalert
automobiledriverstothepresenceofbicyclistsandencourage
bicycliststorideoutsideofthedoorzoneofparkedcars.They
reducewrongwaybicyclingandtendtoincreasethedistance
betweenbicyclistsandpassingcars.Sharedlanemarkingsare
generallyusedwherethereisnotenoughspaceforseparatebicycle
lanesandcyclistsshouldbeencouragedtousethefulltrafficlane.
Sharedlanemarkingshavethefollowingbenefits:
Provideavisiblecuetobicyclistsandmotoriststhatbicycles
areexpectedandwelcomedontheroadway
Indicatethemostappropriatelocationtorideonthe
roadwaywithrespecttomovingtrafficandparkedcars
TypicalSharrowMarking
Canbeusedonroadwayswherethereisnotenough
spaceforstandardwidthbicyclelanes
Connectgapsbetweenotherbicyclefacilities,suchasa
narrowsectionofroadwaybetweenroadsegmentswith
bicyclelanes
Complementwayfindingandpointoutdifficultsectionson
signedroutes
Thesharedlanepavementmarkingshouldbeplaced:
Aminimumof11feetfromthefaceofthecurbwhenused
adjacenttoaparkinglane;
Aminimumof4feetfromthefaceofcurborroadwayedge
whennotusedadjacenttoaparkinglane;and
Immediatelyfollowingintersectionsandspacedatintervals
upto250feetthereafter;
Thesharedlanepavementmarkingshouldnotbeplacedinbicycle
lanesorroadwayswithspeedlimitspostedabove35mph.Sharrows
shouldalsonotbeusedastheprimarymeansofwayfindingor
identifyingroutesifguidanceonappropriatelanepositionisnot
warranted.
TypicalSharrowDimensions
Source:MarylandSHABicycleand
PedestrianDesignGuidelines
ExampleofSharrows
adjacenttoParking
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Sharrow PlacementExample
Source:MarylandSHABicycleandPedestrianDesignGuidelines
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LocalRoutes
Localroutesareidentifiedasstreetsandroadswherebicyclistscanbeservedbysharingthetravellaneswith
motorvehicles.Usually,thesearelocalstreetswithrelativelylowtrafficvolumesand/orlowspeeds,whichdonot
needspecialbicycleaccommodationsinordertobebicyclefriendly.Therearemanylowvolumelocalstreetsin
Moorestownthatareexcellentforbicyclingintheircurrentconditionandneednofurtherstreetimprovementsto
bebicyclecompatible.TheseLocalRoutesformessentiallinksinaconnectedbicyclenetworkforMoorestown
andcanbeidentifiedaspreferredroutesforbicycleuse.
Localroutescanbeidentifiedonbicyclemapsthatareproducedtoeducatethecommunityaboutthesepreferred
routes.Bikeroutewayfindingsignscanalsobepostedonlocalroutestoindicatetheparticularadvantagesof
usingtheseroutesinsteadofothers.Additionalinformationonbicycleroutemapsandwayfindingsystemsare
providedlaterinthischapter.
MapleAvenueandFlynnAvenueareGoodExamplesofLocalRoutes
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SharedRoadways
SharedroadwaysareatreatmentthatcanbeconsideredforruralroadsinMoorestownthatmaynotwarranta
dedicatedfacilityordetailedwayfinding,butmakeimportantrecreationalconnections.
Roadsthatshouldbeconsideredforsharedroadwaystypicallyincludethefollowingcharacteristics:
Onelaneineachdirection
Opendrainage
Relativelynarrowlanewidths(lessthan12feetwide)
Lowtrafficvolume
Highertrafficspeedthanlocalroads
Sharedroadwaysaresimilartolocalroutesbecausebicyclistssharethetravellaneswithmotorvehicles.These
routesareoftenbeusedbyfastermovingbicyclistsforrecreationalpurposes.SharetheRoadsignsthatremind
motoriststosharetheroadwithbicyclistsshouldbeinstalledalongsharedroadways.Thesesignscanincrease
awarenessofbicyclists,especiallyinareaswherebicyclistsmaynotbeexpectedorwheremanydriversarenot
local.Anewfluorescentyellow/greencolorhasbeenapprovedintheManualonUniformTrafficControlDevices
andcanbeusedonthesesigns.Signsshouldbeusedjudiciously,astoomanysignscancausevisualclutterand
leadtononcompliance.NotethattheSharetheRoadsignisawarningandshouldnotbeusedfordirectional
signingofabicycleroute.
ExampleofMUTCDSignsforDesignatingSharedRoadways
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OffRoadFacilities
MultiUsePaths
Multiusepathsprovideahighqualitywalkingandbicyclingexperiencethatisseparatedfromvehicletraffic.
Thesepathsshouldbeaminimumof10feetwideforbidirectionaltrafficandshouldbepaved.Multiusepaths
canbeconstructedalongaroadwaycorridor,intheirowncorridor(suchasagreenwaytrailorrailtrail),ora
combinationofboth.
Onhighspeedroadways,theremaybeaneedformultiusepathsinadditiontobicyclelanesorshoulders.Multi
usepathsshouldnotbeusedtoprecludeonroadbicycling,butrathertosupplementasystemofonroadbicycle
facilitiesforlessexperiencedbicyclists.Multiusepathsalsoprovideessentialfacilitiesandconnectionsfor
pedestrianswheretheymaynotalreadyexist.
Considerationsforpathwaysparalleltoroadways:Ideally,multiusepathsareprovidedonbothsidesofthe
roadwayandbicyclistsusethepathsasonewayfacilities(travelinginthesamedirectionasadjacentmotor
vehicletraffic).Duetorightofwayandbudgetconstraints,though,theyareoftenprovidedonlyononesideof
theroadway.Multiusepathsshouldbedesignedtoreduceconflictsbetweenpedestriansandbicyclists.Theycan
functionwellifthefollowingkeydesignfeaturesareachieved:
Aminimum5footbufferbetweentheoutsidetravellaneandedgeofpathwaycanbebuilt(a42inch
verticalbarrierisalsoacceptable).
Conflictswithintersectingroadwaysanddriveways(whichmayormaynotbesignalized)shouldbe
minimized.Pathsworkparticularlywellwheretheyareparalleltoexpresswaysandrailroadrightsofway
becausetheyarelimitedaccessinnature.However,pathsparalleltodividedhighwayssuchasRoute38
mustbedesignedcarefully,especiallynearcrossingsofhighspeedramps.
Visibilityofcyclistsatallcrossings
Streettreesarerecommendedwherepossible(3060oncenter)
Crossingsoffreeflowrampsshouldbeavoided,orminimizedandmadesufficientlysafe
Conflictsbetweenpedestriansandbicyclistsareminimizedbyhavingadequatewidth,clearspaceatthe
sideofthepath,andsightdistanceatlocationswherepedestrianscrossorenterthefacility.
Bermsand/orvegetationcanbeusedtoseparatepathsfromadjacentareas;however,itisnotdesirable
toplacethepathwayinanarrowcorridorbetweentwobarriers(suchasfences,bollards,orakneewall)
forlongdistances.Thispreventspathusersfromleavingthepathintheeventofanemergency,and
createsanuncomfortableexperiencefortheuser.
ExistingMultiusePathalongHartfordRoad PotentialMultiUsePathTreatmentatIntersection
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Considerationsfortrailsandgreenways:Theclearzoneoftrees,signsandotherobjectsneartrailsisan
importantissuetoconsiderintraildesign.Informationonclearzonerequirementsfromthe1999AASHTOGuide
fortheDevelopmentofBicycleFacilitiesisincludedbelow.
Aminimum2footwidegradedareawithamaximum1:6slopeshouldbemaintainedadjacenttobothsidesofthe
path;however,3feetormoreisdesirabletoprovideclearancefromtrees,poles,walls,fences,guardrailsorother
lateralobstructions.Wherethepathisadjacenttocanals,ditchesorslopesdownsteeperthan1:3,awider
separationshouldbeconsidered.Aminimum5footseparationfromtheedgeofthepathpavementtothetopof
theslopeisdesirable.Dependingontheheightofembankmentandconditionatthebottom,aphysicalbarrier,
suchasdenseshrubbery,railingorchainlinkfence,mayneedtobeprovided.
NeighborhoodConnections
Neighborhoodconnectionsexpandthenetworkfornonmotorized
usersbycreatingshortconnectingtrailsegmentsbetweensectionsof
theroadwaygridthatarecurrentlyclosedtoalltraffic.These
connectionsprovidethekeybenefitofshorteningtraveldistancesand
times,whichgreatlyincreasesthepossibilityofchoosingtowalkor
bikeforshorttrips.Theseshortconnectionscanalsohelpbicyclists
bypasshighvolumeordifficultroadwaysections.
Manysuchconnectionshavealreadybeenestablishedthroughout
Moorestown,includingpathsoffofFlynnAvenue,SalemDrive,
LippincottAvenue,BridgeboroRoad.Theseconnectionshavebecome
valuedcommunityandneighborhoodamenities,andprovide
importantlinksintheconnectedbicyclenetworkforMoorestown.
Whilemanyexistingconnectionshavebeenimplementedthroughthe
developmentprocess,retrofittingexistingareasoftenrequiresthe
establishmentofaccesseasementsorthepurchaseofrightofway.
Theseconnectionsshouldbeviewedaspotentiallongerterm
improvementstoaddressanyconcernsthatmayarisefromcurrent
propertyowners.
NeighborhoodConnections
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OtherFacilitiesandTreatments
IntersectionTreatments
Ingeneral,therearetwotypesofintersectionstoconsiderinMoorestown:signalizedandunsignalized.
Signalizedintersectionscanpresentmajorbarrierstobicyclistswhendedicatedbicyclefacilitiesaresacrificedfor
vehicleturninglanes.Therefore,itisessentialtocontinuebicyclefacilitiesthroughintersectionsandprovidethe
transitionsbetweenfacilitiesastheychange.Detaileddesignisneededsothatproperfacilitytransitionsare
includedineachintersection.Pedestriancrossingfeaturessuchascrosswalks,countdownpedestriansignalheads,
andpushbuttonsarealsorecommended,astheycanbeespeciallyusefulforbicycliststhataremorecomfortable
navigatingtheintersectionasapedestrian.
Unsignalizedintersectionsandmidblockcrossingscanalsobeintimidatingforbothpedestriansandbicyclists.
Factorsthatinfluencethecrossingsrealorperceivedsafetyincludewidthoftheroad,speedoftraffic,and
tendencyforvehiclestoyield.CrossingsonHartford,Westfield,BortonLanding,andseveralotherroadsexhibit
characteristicsthatcanbeuncomfortableforthoselookingtocross.
Severalmeasurescanbeusedtoimprovesafetyatunsignalizedcrossings,rangingfromhighvisibilitycrosswalk
stripingandsignagetohigherleveltreatmentssuchastexturedcrosswalks,curbextensions(bumpouts),median
refugeislands(curbedoruncurbed),inroadlighting,overheadlighting,HighIntensityActivatedCrosswalks
(HAWKs)andRectangularRapidFlashingBeacons(RRFBs).Inroadlighting,HAWKSandRRFBsaretypically
pedestrianactuated,andhelptoincreasethevisibilityofbicyclistsandpedestrianstooncomingmotorists.Curb
extensionsandmedianrefugeislandsimprovecrossingconditionsbyshorteningthecrossinglength,increasing
visibility,andactingasatrafficcalmingfeature.Medianrefugeislandsshouldbesizedtoaccommodateafull
bicyclelengthwaitinginthemedian.
ExistingCrosswalkat
theIntersectionof
WestfieldandSheffield
ExamplesofMedianRefugeIslands
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BicycleSafeDrainageGrates
Stormgratesposeahazardforbicyclistswhentheopeningsareparalleltothebicyclistsdirectionoftravel.
Bicycletirescangetcaughtbetweenthebarsofthesegrates,andcausebicycliststocrash.Unsafedrainagegrates
shouldbereplacedwithgratesthatareofabicyclesafedesign.Thephotosbelowshowexamplesofbicyclesafe
andnonbicyclesafedrainagegrates.
BicycleSafeGrate ConventionalBicycleGrate
Wayfinding
Acomprehensivesetofbicycleroutewayfindingsignsshouldbedevelopedtoconnectdestinationsin
Moorestownandindicatetobicycliststhatparticularadvantagesexisttousingcertainroutescomparedwith
alternatives.Thebicycleroutesigns,asshownbelow,shouldbecreatedasapartofacomprehensivewayfinding
systemforthelargerregionandorientedtokeydestinations.
KeyRegionalDestinationscouldinclude: Philadelphia,Camden,CherryHillMall,RiverLinestops,Rancocas
StatePark,andBurlingtonCountyCollegeMt.LaurelCampus
KeyLocalDestinationscouldinclude: MainStreet,MunicipalComplex,CentertonSquare,FarmersMarket,
MoorestownMall,localparksandschools
D11-1 D11-1c
D1-2A
D1-2c ExampleofMUTCDwayfindingsigns
forbicyclefacilities
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BicycleParking
Bikeparkingisimportantatdestinationssuchastowncenters,historicsites,transitstationsandparkandridelots.
Itisalsoimportanttoprovidebikeparkingnearentrancestobusiness,schools,andlibrariesandatemployment
centers. Secure, welllit bicycle parking located close to building entrances and transit entry points can make
bicyclingmoreattractive.Italsoreducestheriskofbicycledamageortheft.
Bikeparkingcanbeprovidedintheformofbikeracks,ormoresecurefacilitiessuchasbikelockers.Bikeracksare
relatively low cost, have a small footprint, and can be customized to match or enhance local aesthetics. Bike
lockersprovideaddedprotectionfromtheftandweatherbyprovidinganenclosedstoragespace.Bikerackdesign
and site location are discussed in detail in the Bicycle Parking Guidelines, developed by the Association of
PedestrianandBicycleProfessionals(availableontheresourcespageatwww.apbp.org).
BicycleParkingGuidelines
Source:BicycleParkingGuidelines,AssociationofPedestrianandBicycleProfessionals
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RailroadCrossings
Undercertaincircumstances,railroadtrackscrossingtheroadcanpresentadangerousconditionforbicyclists.At
diagonalatgradecrossings,thegapnexttotherailcantrapthefrontwheelofabicyclecausingthebicyclistto
crash.Topreventthisfromhappening,thebicyclelaneorshouldershouldbedesignedtoenablethebicyclistto
approachthetrackatananglecloserto90degrees(butnotlessthan60degrees)withouthavingtoswerveinto
motorvehicletravellanes.
RecommendedDesignTreatmentat
DiagonalRailroadCrossings
SkewedRailroadCrossingin
Madison,Wisconsin
ThereareseverallocationsinMoorestownwherethisconditionispresent,includingNewAlbanyRoad,Church
Street,FlynnAvenue,andBortonLandingRoad.Inthesecases,thebicyclelaneorshouldershouldbedesignedso
astoenablethebicyclisttoapproachthetrackatananglecloserto90degrees.Thewidthofthedimensionsof
thewidenedareawillbedependentupontheskewoftherailroadtracksrelativetothebicyclistcrossingpoint.It
isimportantthatthebicyclistisgivensufficientspaceontheapproachandthedepartureofthecrossingtosafely
transitionbacktothetraveledway.Anexampleofthiswideningtreatmentisshowninthefiguresabove.
Inlocationswherearetrofitmaynotbefeasibleorwheretheretrofitmaynotoccurfor
aperiodoftime,theManualonUniformTrafficControlDevices(MUTCD)includesthe
W1012warningsignwhichshouldbeusedtowarnbicyclistsofskewedrailroad
crossings.Afilledorrubberizedflangewaycanalsohelptoreduce,butnoteliminatethe
riskofatrappedwheel.
W10-12
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BicyclesonBridges
Federallaw,asestablishedintheTransportationEquityActforthe21stCentury(TEA21),makesthefollowing
statementswithrespecttobridges:
"InanycasewhereahighwaybridgedeckisbeingreplacedorrehabilitatedwithFederalfinancialparticipation,
andbicyclistsarepermittedonfacilitiesatorneareachendofsuchbridge,andthesafeaccommodationof
bicyclistscanbeprovidedatreasonablecostaspartofsuchreplacementorrehabilitation,thensuchbridgeshallbe
soreplacedorrehabilitatedastoprovidesuchsafeaccommodations."(23U.S.C.Section217)
Forbridgesthathaveanexistingorproposedmultiusepathapproachingoneside,thebridgeshouldbe
constructedwithasharedusepathonthatside,separatedfromtrafficbyaconcretebarrier.Useoftheconcrete
barrierrequiresacrashcushion,orshouldotherwisebedesignedsothatitdoesnotposeahazardtoerrant
vehicles.Thepathwayshouldbeaminimumof12wide,andshouldnotbelessthan10wide.Thebarrier
betweenthepathwayandtheshouldershouldbeaunidirectionalconcretebarrierwithaminimumheightof42
fromthesurfaceofthepathway.Therailingontheothersideofthepathwayisnotrequiredtobecrashworthy,
butshouldalsobeaminimumheightof42fromthesurfaceofthepathway(48isrecommendedtoprovidean
addedmeasureofsafetyforbicyclists).Transitionsatthebridgeapproachesshouldenableaccesstothepathway
onthebridgebybicyclistswhomayberidingonthepavedshoulderratherthanonthepathway.Itisimportantto
alsoconsiderhowtheshydistanceaffectsabicyclistorpedestrianwhenwalkingalongverticalobjects.This
distanceisusuallyassumedtobe2feetfromtheedgeofapersonsarmtotheedgeoftheverticalobject.
Theprovisionofapathwayononesiderequiresthatsafecrossings(gradeseparated,ifnecessary)beprovidedon
eachendofthebridgesoastoallowaccesstotheothersideoftheroad.Thedeterminationoftheappropriate
treatmentshouldbebasedonthefollowingfactors:
LandUsesandDestinations:Inanurbanareawithdestinationsincloseproximitytothebridgeonboth
sidesoftheroad,pedestriansneedaccessonbothsidesofthebridge
Cost:Thecostofprovidingsidewalksonbothsidesofthebridgeshouldbeweighedagainstthecostof
providingsafecrossings(gradeseparated,ifnecessary)oneitherendofthebridgetoenablebicycliststo
accesstheothersideoftheroad.
Thefollowingguidelinesapplytobridgereplacementprojectsonruralroadwayswithopensections.These
bridgesshouldbeconstructedwith10wideshouldersonbothsides.Roadwayshoulderimprovementsassociated
withbridgereplacementprojectsshouldinclude4wide(minimum)pavedshouldersforbicycleuseonapproaches.
Pedestrianswhooccasionallyuseruralbridgeswillsharetheshoulderspacewithbicyclessidewalksgenerallyare
notrequiredonruralbridges.However,onbridgereplacementprojectsthatarenearpointsofcommunity
developmentsuchasschools,shoppingcenters,localbusinesses,tourismattractions,orotherlandusesthatresult
inpedestrianconcentrationsalongthehighway,acurbandsidewalkcrosssectionshouldbeusedinconjunction
with4pavedshouldersoneachsideoftheroadtoaccommodatebicyclists.
Bridgescanberetrofittedtobetteraccommodatebicyclistsandpedestrians.Thereareavarietyofwaysof
accomplishingthis:
Reducingthewidthand/ornumberoftravellanestocreatemorespaceforbicyclesand/orpedestrians.
Forexample,anarrowsidewalkcanbewidenedtoprovideforamorecomfortablepedestrian
environment,whilemaintainingadequateshoulderwidthforbicycling.
Addinganewbicycleandpedestrianstructuretotheexistingbridgestructure.Insomecases,bridge
footingsmayhavebeenconstructedinanticipationofafutureroadwaywidening,oritmayotherwisebe
possibletoaddanadditionalstructureforpedestriansandbicyclists.Bridgeretrofitsolutionsrequire
detailedstructuralanalysistodetermineifthebridgecanaccommodatetheadditionalweightofnew
facilitieswithoutcompromisingitsstructuralintegrity.
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Chapter5:ProgramRecommendations
Theconnectedbicyclenetworklaidoutinthisplanisdesignedtoprovidesafe,
convenientaccessforbicycliststhroughoutMoorestown.Similartofacilities
forothertransportationmodes,thisnetworkofbicyclefacilitiesmustbeused
appropriatelytobeeffective;itisnotacceptableforbicyclistsormotoriststo
disregardtrafficrules.Breakingtheselawsputsbicyclistsandotherroadway
usersatriskandisinconsistentwithMoorestownsoverarchinggoalof
increasingsafety.Effortsmustbemadetoeducateandencourage,among
motoristsandbicyclistsalike,acultureofrespectandsharedusagethat
welcomesnewriderstoMoorestownsroads.
Bicycleeducation,enforcementandencouragementprogramshavebeenan
importantpartofthebicyclingexperienceinMoorestownformanyyears.
Programshavebeenimplementedbyvariousorganizationsandagenciesinordertoimprovebicyclesafetyand
encouragemorepeopletoridebicycles.Forexample,summerbicyclecoursesforkids,SafeRoutestoSchool
programs,andrecentpoliceconductedcrossingstingsareseveralofmanyinitiativesundertakentopromotesafe
conditionsforbicyclistsandpedestriansinMoorestown.
Theactionslistedbelowarerecommendedinanefforttoprovidearangeofprogramstoestablishandpromote
bicyclingasaviable,safe,healthy,andfunformoftransportationintheTownship.
Education
Asthebicyclenetworkisbuiltandmorepeopleareencouragedtoride,newprogramswillbeneededtoeducate
bicyclistsandmotoristsabouthowtocoexistsafelyintheroadwayenvironment.Driversshouldbetaughtto
treatbicyclistsaslegitimateusersoftheroadandoperatesafelyaroundbicyclists.Unsafebehaviorbyeither
bicyclistsordriversshouldbetargetedthrougheducationandenforcementefforts.
PedestrianandBicycleWebsite
TheTownshipshouldfurtherdevelopitswebsitetofacilitateandencouragemorebicycleactivityinMoorestown.
Thewebsiteshouldincludemapsofonandoffroadbicyclingfacilities,recommendedbicycletouringroutesthat
provideaccesstohistoricandculturalsites,andpublicwateraccesspoints.Informationshouldalsobeprovided
onpedestrian,bicycle,anddriversafetytips.Itshouldincluderesourcessuchasbicycleshops,bicycleclubs,a
calendarofeventswithinformationabouteventssuchasorganizedridesandwalkingtours,andlinkstoother
websiteswithinformationaboutbicycling,andrelatedhealthissues.TheTownshipswebsiteshouldlinktothe
NJDOTsDivisionofBicycleandPedestrianTransportationswebsiteforinformationonevents,maps,laws,safety
tips,etc.:http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/commuter/bike/
Potentialwebsitematerialscouldinclude:
NewJerseyBike/PedestrianMasterPlanhttp://www.bikemap.com/RBA/(1995)
SRTSsuccessstoryBurlingtonCounty
http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/community/srts/pdf/ss_burlington.pdf(Pembertonand
MountLaurelTownship)
BurlingtonCounty
o Bikewaysmap/guide
http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/commuter/bike/pdf/burlington.pdf
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o CountywidetransportationPlan
http://www.co.burlington.nj.us/upload/Transportation/Images/Community_Transporta
tion_Plan.pdf
o BurLink=BurlingtonCountyTransit(allowsbikesonbuses)
o CrossCountyConnection:ImprovingthequalityoflifeinsouthernNewJerseythrough
transportationsolutions.Carpooling,vanpooling,MassTransit,Telecommuting,Flex
Scheduling,Walk&BiketoWork.InteractiveMap
http://www.driveless.com/googlemap.html
BicycleSafetyEducationforAdults
TheTownshipshoulddevelopanddistributebicyclesafetymaterials.Potentialmaterialsincludesafetytipsonthe
Townshipswebsite,brochures,handouts,andpublicsafetymessages.Thesematerialscanbeprovidedatlocal
businesses,schools,andpublicbuildings.Informationshouldbetargetedatbicyclistsaswellasdrivers.Important
safetytopicsthatshouldbediscussedinclude:
Laws
Rulesoftheroad
Roadcrossingsafety
Properlocationanddirectionforbicyclingontheroadway
Bicyclistvisibilitytodriversatnight
Yieldingtobicyclistsatroadcrossingsandgivingbicyclistsenoughspacewhenridingontheroadway
Therelationshipbetweenvehiclespeedsandtheseverityofbicycleinjuries
MoorestownBicycleMapsandBrochures
TheTownshipshouldworktodevelopmapsandbrochurestoidentifyexistingfacilitiesandshowresidentsand
visitorspreferredroutesforbicycling.Thesematerialsshouldprovideinformationaboutthebenefitsofnon
motorizedtransportationandphysicalactivity,pedestrianandbicyclesafetytips,bicyclingrules,bicycleparking,
andinformationaboutlocalbicyclingorganizations.
Brochuresaboutindividualbicycleroutes,greenwaytrailsandmountainbiketrailsshouldbedevelopedtotarget
specificusers.Thesebrochuresshouldshowthebicycleroutesinsignificantdetail,includingwrittendirections.
Theyshouldalsoincludeinformationabouthistoricsites,restaurants,shopsandotherattractionsalongorcloseto
theroute.Thistypeofbrochurewouldbeanexcellentresourceforresidentsandvisitors.
Thesemapsandbrochuresshouldbedistributedthroughawidevarietyofoutlets,including:
Visitorscenters
Bicycleshops
Libraries
Gyms/YMCAs
Schools
PoliceDepartment
Online
Otherorganizations,suchasbicycleclubs,businesses,andrealtors
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EducationalCampaignontheBenefitsofBicycling
Manypeopleareawareoftheenvironmentalbenefitsofbicyclinginsteadofdrivinganautomobile;however,they
maynotfullyrealizethehealthbenefitsthatbicyclingprovides.Aneducationalcampaigncouldencouragethe
developmentofbikewaysandtrailsasawaytopromotephysicalactivityandwellnessforpeopleofallagesin
Moorestown.Theinitiativeshouldemphasizethelinksbetweenwalkingandbicyclingandweightloss,disease
prevention,lowerhealthcarecosts,andlongerlivesforallmembersofthecommunity.Targetedaudiencesfor
thisoutreacheffortshouldinclude:
Communitybasedhealthimprovementpartnerships
Eldercarefacilities
Hospitals
Schools
Whilespecificprojectscanbetargetedbasedonlocalneedsandideas,akeycomponentofeachprojectshouldbe
acommunityoutreachandpromotioneffort.Thiseffortshouldhighlightthehealthbenefitsofwalkingand
bicyclingandprovidepracticaladviceaboutwheretowalkorbicycleinthecommunity.
EducateMoorestownResidentsaboutNewBicycleFacilities
TheTownshipshouldprovideresidentswithinformationaboutthe
purposeofnewbicyclefacilitytreatments(e.g.,bicyclelanes,shared
lanemarkings,etc.)andsafebehaviorsforusingthesefacilities.
Developwebpagesanddisseminateinformationabouteach
treatment.
Installtemporaryorangewarningflags,flashinglights,orcones
atlocationswherenewfacilitiesareinstalled,where
appropriate.
Increasepolicepatrolsforaperiodoftimeasroadwayusers
adjusttheirbehaviorafteranewfacilityisinstalled.
PedestrianandBicycleSafetyEducationforChildren
TheTownshipshouldworkwithlocalschoolstoimplementabicycle
safetyeducationcurriculuminelementaryandmiddleschools.There
areanumberofexistingsourcesforfundingandassistancein
integratingbicyclesafetyeducationintoschools.Thecurriculumshould
covertopicssuchasbicyclesafetyandlawsandcanincludehelmet
promotionsandotheractivities.
BicyclingRodeos
TheTownshipshouldworkwiththePoliceDepartmentandotherlocalorganizationstoexpandandcontinue
organizingbicyclingrodeosforkids.RodeosareanopportunityforTownshipstaff,police,andotherleadersto
teachsafebicyclingbehaviorsandgivechildrenhandsonexperiencetoimprovetheirbicyclingskills.Therodeo
sitecanbesetupwithmockstreets,intersections,andhouses/storesforthewalkingcourseandcones,stopsigns,
andplayvehiclesforabicyclecourse.Theserodeosshouldbeofferedseveraltimeseachyear,andcouldbe
coordinatedwithotherTownshipevents.
SafeRoutestoSchool
TheTownshipshouldbuildonNJDOTsexistingSafeRoutesto
School(SRTS)program,andthealreadylargenumbersofstudents
bikingtoelementaryschoolsinMoorestown.Forexample,
SteeringCommitteemembersindicatedthatapproximately100
studentstypicallyridetheirbicycletotheUpperElementary
School.
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ByexpandingitseffortstoworkwiththeMoorestownPublicSchools,publichealthorganizations,parent
associations,andlocalwalkingandbicyclingadvocacygroups,theTownshipcanfurtherdevelopsafebicycleand
pedestrianroutestoMoorestownschools.Theseroutesshouldbeimprovedinconjunctionwiththe
implementationofthisPlanandtheMoorestownPedestrianMasterPlan.Bicyclefacilitiesincludedwithinthis
Planthatarewithina2mileradiusofschoolsshouldbeconsideredforpotentialSRTSfunding.
TheTownshipshouldworkwithlocalschoolstoincreaseparticipationinInternationalWalkandBicycletoSchool
Day,whichisheldeachyearinOctober.WalkandBicycletoSchooldayshavebeeninstitutedatmanyschools
throughoutthecountryoverthepastdecade.Theyincreaseawarenessofbicyclingandwalkingasfun,healthy
transportationchoicesthatcanreduceautomobilecongestionandpollutionnearschools.
Encouragement
Encouragementisnotsimplycastingbicycletravelinapositivelight.Encouragementpromotesawarenessabout
bicyclingasaformoftransportation,showingthatitisnotonlyachievablebutalsoenjoyable.Encouragement
programsalsobuilduponandenhancetheEducationprogramsandresourcesidentifiedinthelastsection.
EmployeeBicycleCommutingIncentivePrograms
TheTownshipshouldencouragebicyclecommutingbyprovidinginformationabouteconomicbenefits,health
benefits,andpotentialcommutingroutestoemployersandemployees.Agoodresourceforinformationonthis
topicistheBicycleCommuterGuide.
Publicagenciescanbemodelemployersbyconsideringthefollowingactions:
Offeringmonetaryincentivesforemployeeswhobicycletowork
Providingshowersandlockersforemployees
Workingwithlocalbicyclinggroupstoprovidebicyclementorstodemonstratetoemployeeswhohave
alwaysdriventoworkhowitmaybepossibletobicycletowork
EstablishingGuaranteedRideHomeprogramsforpeoplewhodonotbringacartoworkbutneedacar
incaseofemergenciesorinclementweather.
OneencouragementprogramthattendstobeverypopularandwellattendedacrossthecountryisBiketoWork
Day.Thisencouragesemployeeswholiveinlocationsthataresafeandconvenientforbicyclingtoworkto
participateintheeventasademonstrationforhowitcanbedoneregularly.Manycommunitieschoosetobuild
onBiketoWorkDayanduseitasthecenterpieceofalargercommunityeventfocusedonthelocalbicycling
community.
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Arlington,VAsalternativecommuteprogramisanotherexample.Employeeswhowalkorbiketoworkatleast
50%ofthedaysinanygivenmonthreceivea$35permonthstipend.Thestipendispaidoutinalumpsumtwice
ayear.ArlingtonCountyalsooffersaGuaranteedRideHomeprogramandactivelypromotesBicycletoWork
Day.
CyclingTours/Clubs
Peopletendtoavoidwhatisunknownandunfamiliar.Ifapersondrivesforalloftheirtrips,thatpersonmaybe
hesitanttofindwaystobiketothesamedestinations.Theroutesareunknown,soitismucheasiertokeepthe
habitofdriving.Inagroupsetting,though,itiseasierandmorecomfortabletoexplorethebicyclingenvironment.
Cyclingclubsarecommunityorganizedgroupsthatregularlybikethroughoutthecommunityforrecreationand/or
transportation.Theycanhavebasicpurposesforsocialandexerciseoutlets.Alternatively,theycanhavemore
complextaskssuchassurveyingexistingconditionstodeterminemaintenanceneedsandprovidingneighborhood
surveillance.Theclubsdonotneedtoparticipateinthemaintenanceandpolicingduties,butjustidentifyingand
reportingproblematicconditionscanbeveryhelpfultotheresponsibleagencies.Somegroupsevenserveasa
bicycletrainthatfollowsthesamerouteatthesametimeofdaysothatpeoplecanbiketoworkandschoolin
largergroups.
Theseclubsarehelpfulforthecyclisttransportationnetworkforseveraladditionalreasons.Evenifconditionsare
notidealforbiking,itisoftensafertobikeinagroup.Thesegroupsalsomakenewanduntriedroutesfamiliar
quickly;withthegrouptestingbikingroutesthatindividualscanlaterchoosetotakeontheirown.Bikingin
groupsalsomakesthecyclistsmorevisibletodrivers.Themoreoftendriversseegroupsofpeoplebikingthe
morelikelyitisthatthedriverswillanticipatecyclistsalongtheroadinthefuture.
ThereareseveralexistingcyclingclubgroupridesintheMoorestownarea.TheOutdoorClubofSouthJersey
conductslunchtimerecreationridesonWestfieldandMountLaurelRoadsandSaturdayridesonPleasantValley,
Centerton,andCreekroads.Thegrouptypicallyridesoutofthe711conveniencestoreonLenolaRoad.
Promotingthesegroupridesthroughsocialnetworking,theTownshipwebsite,andevenlocalnewspapersmay
helptoincreaseparticipationandgetmorenewcyclistsinvolvedwithgrouprides.
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Enforcement
Enforcementcanbeatrickyaspectofaprogram.Tobeeffective,theenforcementprogramshouldfocuson
awarenessandeducation,ratherthanpunishment.Ifpeoplestarttovilifytheenforcer,theprogrammayactually
resultinanincreaseoftheundesiredactivity.Itshouldbenotedthatenforcementalonedoesnotusuallyachieve
longtermeffects.Enforcementneedstobepartneredwithstrongeducationandencouragementeffortsaswell
asphysicalimprovementswherenecessary.
Amajorissuewithenforcementpoliciesisthatonepartywillbelabeledtheenemyandtheotherthevictim,
withoutanyregardforeitherpartysbehavior.Itisimportanttotreatallpartiesfairlyandconsistently.Forthis
planitisimportanttoaddressbothvehicularandbicycleoffenders.Theremustbeconsequencesforall
infractions.Consequencesshouldincludewarningswithshortexplanationsandthenagradualincreasein
penalization.
Also,theentirejurisdictionmustsupporttheenforcementprogram.Enforcersshouldnotenforcedifferingrule
setsindifferentpartsoftheTownshipasthiscanresultinazonementalitywherepeoplewillnotexercisethe
sameconsiderationTownshipwide.Followingtheinstitutionofincreasedpenalties,progressiveticketingis
recommendedasitincreasescontactbetweenmotorists,bicyclistsandpolice.
PROGRESSIVETICKETING
1. EducatingEstablishcommunityawarenessoftheproblem.Thepublicneedstounderstandthe
rightsandresponsibilitiesofbothmotoristsandbicyclists.Raisingawarenessabouttheproblemwill
changesomebehaviorsandcreatepublicsupportfortheenforcementeffortstofollow.
2. WarningAnnouncewhatactionwillbetakenandwhy.Givethepublictimetochangebehaviors
beforeticketingstarts.Fliers,signs,newspaperstoriesandofficialwarningsfromofficerscanallserve
asreminders.
3. TicketingFinally,afterthewarningtimeexpires,holdapressconferenceannouncingwhenand
wherethepoliceoperationswilloccur.Ifoffenderscontinuetheirunsafebehaviors,officersissue
tickets.
Source:PedestrianandBicycleInformationCenter.www.walkinginfo.org
Anotherimportantaspectofasuccessfulenforcementprogramistorecognizethenatureoftheproblem.Ifthe
majorityofuserspracticeunsafebehavior,theremaybeaproblemwiththephysicaldesignanditwouldbe
ineffectivetostationanofficeratthesiteandissuecitations.Whenthevastmajorityofusersarebreakingthelaw,
itmaybenecessarytochangethephysicalenvironmentfirst.
Citiesthroughoutthecountryoftenrequireoffenders(bothdriversandbicyclists)totakeacourseonspecificlaws
thatrelatetopedestrianandvehicularsafety.Itisbeneficialforstudentstolearnfrompeopledirectlyinvolved
withenforcementprocess.Instructorsofthecoursecanincludeemergencytraumaandmedicalstaff,police
offers,transportationadvocatesandevenjudges.Insomecommunitiesthecitationisremovedaftertheoffender
takethiscourse.ItwouldbeadvantageoustocreateapubliclyaccessibleTownshipwidepolicythatexplains
whenoffendershavetheoptionorarerequiredtoenrollinthecourse.ThisshouldbemadeavailableinSpanish
aswellasEnglish.
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IncreaseEnforcementofBicyclistandMotoristBehavior
TheTownshipshouldworkwiththePoliceDepartmenttodevelopanenforcementprogramtoreducebicycleand
motorvehiclecrashes.Thisshouldtakeabalancedapproachtoimprovingbehaviorsofbothbicyclistsand
motorists.Motoristbehaviorsthatshouldbetargetedinclude:
Turningleftandrightinfrontofbicyclists
Passingtooclosetobicyclists
Speeding
Parkinginbicyclelanes
Openingdoorsofparkedvehiclesinfrontofbicyclists
Rollingthroughstopsignsordisobeyingtrafficsignals
Harassmentorassaultofbicyclists
Bicyclistbehaviorsthatshouldbetargetedinclude:
Ignoringtrafficcontrol(particularlytrafficsignals)
Ridingthewrongwayoragainsttrafficonastreet
Ridingonsidewalksillegally
Ridingwithnolightsatnight
Ridingwithouthelmets(onlyforchildren)
TheNJDOTBikingWebsite(http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/commuter/bike/)containsadditional
informationonbicyclelawsofNewJersey.Bicyclistsafetyisasharedresponsibilitybetweenallroadwayusers.
Enforcementprioritiesshouldbeestablishedthroughacollaborativeprocess.Additionalenforcementprograms
include:
BicycleEducationforLawEnforcementOfficers
ThePoliceDepartmentshouldoffereducationaltrainingtoofficersaboutbicyclistrightsandresponsibilitiesas
wellasaggressivemotorvehiclebehaviortowardbicyclists.Forexample,theMarylandOfficeofHighwaySafety
organizessafetytrainingeventsforofficerstoraiseawarenessaboutrights,rules,andappropriateresponsesto
incidentsinvolvingconflictsbetweenmotorvehicles,bicyclesandpedestrians.TheFederalHighway
AdministrationoffersaDVDthatisanexcellenttrainingtool.
PoliceBicyclePatrols
TheTownshipandthePoliceDepartmentcanworktogethertoapplyforgrantsandotherresourcestoestablisha
bikepatrol.PoliceBicyclePatrolsestablishvisibilityoflawenforcementaswellasbicyclingingeneral.Thiswill
alsohelpinvolvelawenforcementmoreextensivelyinbicyclingissues.Bicyclesquadmembersshouldworkwith
theTownshipandotherlocalorganizationstoprovidebikesafetyeducationthroughyouthgroupsandschools,
andtalkingwithresidentsontheirbeats.Professionallawenforcementcanalsobesupplementedwithvolunteer
andcommunitybasedpatrols.Thisapproachcanbeusedwithgreatsuccessonmultiusetrailsandalongbiking
routestoschool.
Policeoffersmonitoringthetrailscanbeequippedwithmaps,brochuresandotherinformationalmaterialstogive
outtotrailusers.Toencouragesaferiding,policeofficerscanpartnerwithbicycleadvocatestogiveawayhelmets
andlights.Thesecanbeespeciallytimelywhenpeopleturnbacktheirclocksfordaylightsavingstime.
SpeedFeedbackSigns
Speedfeedbacksignsareportabledevicesthatshowmotoriststheirspeedinrealtimeastheydrivepastthe
device.Thesignalsoshowsthepostedspeedlimitfortheroad.Motoristshaveatendencytocoastonroadsthat
theydriveregularly.Thefeedbacksignsremindmotoristshowfasttheyaretraveling.Thesesignscanalsobe
complimentedwithothersignsthatremindmotoriststhattheyaredrivingthroughaschoolzone,orapedestrian
crossingarea.
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SpeedCameras
Thepurposeofspeedcamerasistoconditionpeopletodriveatslowerspeedsinspecificareas.Thegreatest
benefitofspeedcamerasisthattheyenforcetrafficspeedsautomatically.Thecomputerinsidethecamera
calculatesthespeedofeverycarthatpasses.Ifthecaristravelingatspeedsthatarehigherthanthedesignated
rangeabovethespeedlimit(usuallyninemilesormore),thecameratakesaphotoofthecaranditslicenseplate.
Thatcaristhenissuedaspeedingticket.TheseenforcementdeviceshavebeenproventobeeffectiveinMaryland
andtheDistrictofColumbiabecausetheyenforcespeedconsistently.Speedcamerascanbepermanentfixtures
orcanbemovedthroughouttheareausingutilityvans.
PaceCarProgram
Schoolsusepacecarprogramstocontroltrafficspeedsaroundschools.
Thepremiseoftheprogramisthattrafficcanonlymoveasquicklyasthe
carinfront.Ifparentspledgetodrivethespeedlimit,itcanforcetraffic
tomaintainsafespeedsaroundtheschool.Thisprogramcanbe
implementedwithoutexternalresources,althoughsomeschoolshave
chosentodistributebumperstickerstoparentswhopledgetoshowthat
theyaredeliberatelydrivingthespeedlimitintheschoolzonetoensure
safetrafficspeeds.
BumperStickerfromWashington,
DCPaceCarProgram.
Source:WashingtonAreaBicyclist
Association(WABA)
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PartnershipStrategies
TheTownshipshouldworkwithateamoforganizationsandindividualstoofferbicycleeducationand
encouragementprogramsintheregionandstate.Whilebicyclesafetyissuesareimportant,theseprogramsmust
alsofocusonpedestriansafety,includingpedestrianinteractionswithbicyclistsandmotorvehicledrivers.These
programscanbeofferedatcommunitycenters,libraries,schools,communityfestivals,andotherpublicvenues.
Forprogramsthattargetchildren,youthspecificcurriculaandageappropriatelanguageshouldbeusedtoexplain
conceptsandsafetyissues.PotentialpartnershipactivitiestopromotebicyclinginMoorestownaredescribed
below.TheTownshipshouldseektopartnerwithawiderangeofgroupsincludingmediaoutlets,schools,
advocacygroups,andalllevelsofgovernmenttointegratebicyclingintotheirprograms.
Additionalexamplesofbicyclerelatedprogramsthatcouldbeofferedinpartnershipwithotherstakeholder
groupsinclude:
Bicyclecommuterclasses
Helmetpromotions
Universitybasedprograms
BicycleambassadorsinallpartsofMoorestownwhocanprovidehelmetsandbicyclelights,assistwith
bicyclemaintenance,andremindbicyclistsaboutlawsandsafebehaviors(seeChicagosBicycle
AmbassadorProgram:http://bicyclingambassadors.org/)
Mediaoutreachtopromotebicyclingandincreaseawarenessofbicyclesafety,includingbillboards,direct
mail,televisionandradioadvertisements,etc.
ASharetheRoadcampaigntoincreasesafetravelbehaviorandrespectbetweenalltypesofroadway
users
CommunityridesinallpartsofMoorestownthatarecomfortableforlessexperiencedbicyclists
Outreachtolowerincomeandminoritypopulationsthataretypicallyunderrepresentedinthe
Moorestownbicyclecommunity
DrivewithCarecampaigntargetedtoimprovemotoristbehavioraroundbicyclists
Workwithbusinessestodevelopprogramsthatencouragetheiremployeesandcustomerstobicycle
Moorestownhasastrongandvibrantbicyclecommunity,whichisanimportantresourceinitseffortstobecomea
morebicyclefriendlyTownship.TheTownshipshouldfullyutilizethisimportantasset,whilealsocollaborating
withotherconstituenciesinthearea.TheTownshipshouldalsofacilitateandencouragetheeffortsoflocal
bicycleshopstoleadbicycleeducationandencourageactivities.
ConsiderDevelopingaCorridorstoCampusInitiativeFocusedonNearbySchoolCampuses
Asoneexampleofpotentialpartnerships,theTownshipshouldworkwiththeBurlingtonCountyCollegeMount
LaurelCampusandotherlocalschoolstoidentify,evaluateandprioritizethemostcosteffectivestrategiesto
supportbicyclingtoandfromcampus.Theseschoolsgenerateasubstantialnumberofvehicletripsandmanyof
theirstudentsliveincloseproximity.Thiscaptivestudentpopulationpresentsanenormousopportunitytoreduce
congestionandincreasestudenthealthbyreplacingvehicletripswithbicyclingtrips.
Workingwithadministrativeofficials,theTownshipshouldlaunchacorridorstocampusinitiativedesignedto
identify,evaluateandprioritizethemostcosteffectivestrategiestosupportwalkingandbicycling.Asanexample,
theUniversityofFlorida,incooperationwiththeTownshipofGainesville,conductedsuchaneffortin1998aspart
ofanoverallmobilitymanagementeffort.Thestudyentailedinterceptquestionnairesandrankingofroutesfrom
surroundingneighborhoodsandapartmentcomplexesthatwouldbenefitfromspecificbicycleandpedestrian
improvements.TheresultswereprogrammedintotheMPOsTransportationImprovementProgramaswellas
Universitycapitalinvestmentandprogrambudgets.
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Chapter6:ImplementingthePlan
Thischapterdescribeshowtherecommendationsforestablishinganetworkofsafebicyclefacilitiescanbe
achievedinMoorestown.ThefirstsectionofthischapterbreaksthephasingofrecommendationsintoImmediate
Actions,ShortTermItems(15years),MediumTermRecommendations(510years),andLongTerm
Recommendations(1015years).Thephasingofrecommendationsisfollowedbyadiscussionofpossiblefunding
sourcestocreatetherecommendedinfrastructure.Detailedcostestimatesbrokendownbyfacilitytype,action,
andlocationinAppendixC.
ImplementationofthisPlanwillestablishan87milenetworkofbicyclefacilities.Theactionsrecommendedinthis
plancreateapproximately75milesofadditionalfacilities,whichwouldcomplementtheexisting12milesofMulti
UsePaths.ThecompletebicyclenetworkisshownontheBicycleFacilitiesPlan(Figure9inChapter3),which
includesbothexistingandproposedbicyclefacilities,andisquantifieddowninthechartbelow:
Length Percentof
FacilityType
(miles) Total
BikeLanes 7.6 10%
BikeableShoulders 15.6 21%
BikeableShoulderswithParking 4.1 6%
SharedLaneMarkings 5.2 7%
LocalRoutes 16.5 22%
SharedRoadways 3.1 4%
MultiUsePath 22.2 30%
Total 74.8 100%
TherangeofactionsnecessarytoimplementtheBicycleFacilitiesPlanisdependentonthefacilitytypeandthe
characteroftheexistingroad.Improvementsmaybeassimpleasaddingpavementmarkingsorsignage,ormay
requiremorecomplexactionssuchasexpandingthepavementwidthorconstructingnewoffroadfacilities.
SpecificactionsareshownintheOnRoadandMultiUsePathActionPlans(Figures1011inChapter3).The
timeframesforimplementationidentifiedinthissectionarebasedonstakeholderinput,estimatedcost,relative
difficultyofimplementation,andhowthefacilitywouldhelpachievethefollowingprojectgoals:
Improvebicyclemobilityandcirculationbycreatingabicyclenetworkthatlinksattractionswithinthe
TownshipofMoorestownandtoregionaldestinationsoutsideofMoorestown
Promotebicyclesafety
Accommodatevaryingskilllevelsofbicyclists,frominexperiencedtoadvanced
CostMethodology
Preliminarycostestimatesweredevelopedbycalculatingthequantitiesforeachfacilityandthenapplyingunit
costs,andareincludedinAppendixC.UnitcostdatawasobtainedfromavailableNJDOTsourcesorestimates
fromsimilarprojects.Insomecases,suchasroadwaystriping,theunitcostsincorporateahighleveltreatment
suchasthermoplasticstriping.Theremaybeopportunitiestoreducethecostsshowninthisreportbyapplying
lesscostlymaterials.
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ProjectPhasing
Sincethebicycleprojectsandprogramspresentedinthisplanwouldbedevelopedoverthenext20years,phasing
oftherecommendationsisanimportantconsideration.Recommendedtimeframesformajorplanelementsare
describedbelow,andlistedwithanapproximatecostandjurisdictioninthetablesthatfollow.
ImmediateActions
SeveraloftheprojectandprogramrecommendationsinthisPlanshouldbeimplementedsoonafteritisadopted.
Theseimmediateactionprojectswillimprovebicycleconditionsinspecificareas,creatingearlysuccesses.These
immediateactionprojectswillalsobuildmomentumfortheotherrecommendationsandestablishessentiallinks
inaconnectednetworkofbicyclefacilitiesforMoorestown.
ImmediateAction:BicycleFacilitiesImprovements
AddSharedLaneMarkings(Sharrows)toMainStreet($21,000)
SignallSharedRoadways($9,000)
ImmediateAction:ProgramsandPolicies
AdoptthisPlanthroughthelocalmasterplanningprocessasanupdatedCirculationElement
UsethisPlanasabasisforfutureSafeRoutestoSchoolapplications(thenextbeingSpring2011)
ConsideradoptingaCompleteStreetspolicyforMoorestownTownship(NJDOTspolicyisattachedas
AppendixDasanexample)
Partnerwithneighboringmunicipalitiestoexplorecrossjurisdictionalelementsandpursuejointfunding
Createavolunteerpositionforadedicatedpedestrian/bicyclecoordinator
Distributecopiesofthisplantolocallawenforcementofficersandeducatethemontheenforcement
programsidentifiedinthisplanforMoorestown
PursuepostedspeedlimitreductionsalongtheroutesshownintheOnRoadActionsmap
Begintheprocessrequiredtointegrateconsultationofthisplanasarequiredpartofthedevelopment
reviewprocess
CreateanddistributeaninformativebicyclemapforMoorestownfocusingontheexistingbicyclefacilities
andLocalRoutesthatareconnectedbythenecessaryNeighborhoodConnections
Length(miles) ApproximateCost Jurisdiction
SharedRoadway
COXRD 0.90 $2,523 Township
GARWOODRD 1.21 $3,392 Township
MCELWEERD 1.02 $2,846 Township
SharedLaneMarkings(Sharrows)
MAINST 1.94 $21,000 Township
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ShortTermRecommendations(15years)
Anumberofprojectscouldbeimplementedwithin1to5yearsafterthePlanisadopted.Theseshortterm
recommendationsareoutlinedbelow.
CompletetheremainingSharrownetwork
InstalltheBikeableShoulderswithParkingelements
ImproveconnectionstoMoorestownMallandParkandRide
o PleasantValleyAvenueBikeLanes&BikeableShoulders
o HarperDriveBikeLanes
ConnectMoorestowntocommunitiestothenorthandtheRiverLinelightrailstations
o ChurchStreetBikeLanes
ExpandconnectionstothehighschoolandmiddleschoolwithMultiUsePathsandshoulderson
BridgeboroRoadfromChesterRoadtotheTownshiplimits
Implementnewandenhancedcrossingsrelatedtotheabovefacilities
Completesignalizedintersectionimprovementsrelatedtotheabovefacilities
Planningandcoordinationforthefollowingprogramsandprojectsmaybeginintheshortterm,eventhoughthey
maynotbeimplementedduringthisperiod:
Continueexpansionofeducation,encouragement,andenforcementprograms
StartplanningforawayfindingsystemforMoorestownasapartofthelargerregion
StartplanningforNeighborhoodConnectionsthathavethemostcommunityinterestandsupport
EncourageprivatedevelopmentofkeyMultiUsePathconnectionsonprivaterightofwayto
MoorestownMall:
o HarperDrivefromE.GateDrivetoNixonDrive
o NixonDrivefromHarperDrivetotheParkandRidefacilitiesatMoorestownMall
EncourageprivatedevelopmentofkeyMultiUsePathconnectionsonprivaterightofwaytothe
Centertonshoppingarea:
o MarterAvenuefromMainStreet/BortonLandingRoadtoacrossStateRoad38
o CentertonRoadfromMarterAvenuetoWestfieldRoad
o YoungAvenuefromMarneHighwaytoCentertonRoad
o WestfieldRoadfromSalemRoadtoCentertonRoad
EncourageprivatedevelopmentofkeyMultiUsePathconnectionsonprivaterightofwaybetweenthe
westandeastareasoftown,specifically:BortonLandingfromMainSt/MarterAvenuetoSalemCrossing
Pursuenationalrecognitionthroughthefollowingprograms:
o LeagueofAmericanBicyclistsBicycleFriendlyCommunities(www.bikeleague.org)
o PedestrianandBicyclingInformationCenterWalkFriendlyCommunities
(www.bicyclinginfo.org)
Length(miles) ApproximateCost Jurisdiction
BikeLanes
CHURCHST 1.86 $110,691 County
HARPERDR 0.35 $20,882 Township
PLEASANTVALLEYAV 0.19 $11,490 Township
BikeableShoulders
BRIDGEBORORD 1.69 $174,986 County
PLEASANTVALLEYAV 0.62 $27,011 Township
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BikeableShouldersw/Parking
CAMDENAV 1.09 $3,039 County
CHESTERAV 0.44 $1,234 County
KINGSHWY 1.20 $3,349 County/Township
STANWICKRD 1.36 $66,332 Township
Sharrows(SharedLaneMarkings)
CHESTERAV 0.34 $3,687 County
CHURCHST 1.22 $13,206 County
HAINESDR 1.57 $16,955 Township
NIXONDR 0.14 $1,553 Township
MultiUsePath
BORTONLANDINGRD 1.38 $379,117 Private
EMAINST 0.47 $128,761 Private
HARPERDR 0.34 $92,963 Private
MARTERAV 0.28 $77,954 Private
MERIONAV 0.25 $69,942 Private
WESTFIELDRD 0.73 $199,837 Private
YOUNGAV 0.22 $61,520 Private
BRIDGEBORORD 0.47 $129,253 Public
CENTERTONRD 0.11 $29,613 Public
MediumTermRecommendations(510years)
Inthemediumterm,Moorestownshouldseektoenhancebicycleconnectionsestablishedinthefirstfiveyears,
payingspecialattentiontofurtheringconnectionstoandbetweentheprimarydestinations.Thefollowing
projectsareidentifiedforthemediumtermtimeframeof510years:
ExpandthenetworkoffacilityconnectionsbetweentheCentertonshoppingplazaandsurrounding
neighborhoodsalong:
o MarneHighwayfromBortonLandingRoadtoCentertonRoad
o CentertonRoadfromMarterAvenuetotheTownshiplimitsbeyondtheBurlingtonCounty
FarmersMarket
o WestfieldRoadfromSalemRdtoBridgeboroRoad
o HartfordRoadfromCentertonRoadtoGarwoodRoad
ExpandMultiUsePathconnectionstoMoorestownMallon:
o StateRoad38fromLenolaRdtoChurchSt
o NixonDrsurroundingthemall
o LenolaRoadfromNixonDrtoStateRoad38
Establishabicyclelinkconnectingtheeastandwestpartsofthecityonanewcorridorthatisseparated
butparalleltoMainStreet
o MixedUsePathconnectingE&WThirdStfromBortonLandingRoadtoPoplarAvenuethrough
theTownshipPublicWorksyards
CreateaMultiUsePathconnectionalongCreekRoadbetweenBortonLandingRoadandCoxRoad,
includingconnectionstoBoundaryCreekPark
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AddwayfindingsignagetoalltheidentifiedLocalRoutesasapartofalargerwayfindingplanandsystem
forthelargerregion
Constructtheremainingintersectionimprovementsandneworenhancedcrossings
ConstructNeighborhoodConnectionsthathavereachedagreementswiththeprivatelandowners
Thefollowingarerecommendationsforprojectstostartorcontinueplanningandcoordinationinthemedium
term:
ContinuetoencourageprivatedevelopmentofkeyMultiUsePathconnectionsonprivaterightofway
ContinueplanningforadditionalNeighborhoodConnections
InitiateplanningforasetoftrailconnectionsthroughthecoreofMoorestown
o RailCorridorTrail:expandtheE.ThirdStreetandPublicWorksfacilitytrailalongtherailroad
trackstoboththeeastandwesttotheTownshiplimits
o PublicWorksTrails:createanetworkoftrailconnectionsbetweenpropertiestothenorthofthe
RailCorridorTrailattheTownshipPublicWorksfacility
o ExpandtheRancocasCreekTrailnorthintoMoorestown
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LongTermRecommendations(1020years)
Theremainingprojectsinthisplanshouldbeconsideredforimplementationin1020years.Thequantityofeach
facilitytypedependsontheprogressmadeandprojectsdevelopedinthepreceding10years.Althoughthe
remainingrecommendationsaredesignedforalongertimeframe,theTownshipshouldtakeadvantageof
opportunitiesthatmayarisetoimplementanyoftheremainingprojectsintheshorttermormediumterm
timeframes.Approximately$6millioninpublicandprivatefundingwillberequiredtocompletetheremaining
bicyclefacilitiesidentifiedinthisplan.
Completetheremainingprojects
ContinuecreationofNeighborhoodConnections
EncourageprivatedevelopmentofremainingMultiUsePathconnectionsonprivaterightofway,and
pursueadditionalfundsforthepurchaseofrightofwayoreasementstocompleteinfrastructurewhere
necessary
Continuedevelopmentofmajortrailcorridors
o RailCorridorTrail
o RancocasCreekTrail
o PublicWorksTrails
Initiatetheprocesstorevisethisplan,updatetheinventoryofexistingandcompletedfacilities,confirm
thegoalsforMoorestown'sbicyclesystem,andreevaluatepriorities
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ProjectFunding
TheBicycleFacilitiesPlanwilllikelybedevelopedthroughacombinationofdifferentfundingsourcesandproject
leadership,includingtheTownshipofMoorestown,BurlingtonCounty,NJDOT,andlandowners/developers.A
detailedcompilationoffundingsourcescompiledbytheNewJerseyBicycleandPedestrianResearchCenterin
Marchof2009isincludedinAppendixE.Belowisatruncatedlistofpotentialfundingsourcesrelevanttothisplan
StatePrograms
StateAidforMunicipalities(MunicipalAidandUrbanAid)
TheNewJerseyTransportationTrustFundAuthorityActprovidesfundingtomunicipalitiesformunicipalroadand
bridgeprojects.Fundsareappropriatedontheformulacontainedinthelegislationwhichgivesequal
considerationtomunicipalroadmileageinacountyandpopulation.TheDivisionofLocalAidandEconomic
Developmentadministerstheannualprogram.Inthepast,NJDOThassetgoaltoawardacertainamountof
fundingtoprojectssuchaspedestriansafetyimprovements,bikeways,andstreetscapes.Forexample,inFY2011,
thisfundinggoalwasupto10%oftheMunicipalAidProgramfunds.
NJDOTProblemStatements
AproblemstatementdocumentcanbesubmitteddirectlytoNJDOTforspecificareasofconcern.NJDOT
evaluatestheseproblemstatementsanddecideswhetherornottheywillbepursuedatthestatelevel.This
courseofactionisparticularlyeffectivewithshorttermand/orlowcostprojectsthatlendthemselvestorapid
design.
NJDOTCentersofPlaceProgram
Atthestatelevel,NJDOTsCentersofPlaceprogramassistsmunicipalitieswhohaveparticipatedinimplementing
theNewJerseyStateDevelopmentandRedevelopmentPlan(SDRP).Eligibilityforthisprogramisabenefitof
becomingplanendorsedbytheOfficeofSmartGrowth.Theprogramprovidesanopportunitytoapplyforfunds
tosupportnontraditionaltransportationimprovementsthatadvancemunicipalgrowthmanagementobjectives.
Eligibleprojectsincludepedestrianandbicyclefacilities,restorationorhistoricaesthetictreatmentof
transportation,trafficcalming,signage,parkingandcirculationmanagement,landscaping/beautificationof
transportationrelatedfacilities,andrehabilitationofstructures.
NJBikewaysGrantProgram
Thisgrantprovidesfundstocountiesandmunicipalitiestopromotebicyclingasanalternatemodeof
transportationinNewJersey.Selectioncriteriaisbasedonfactorsincludingnewbikewaymileage,safety,
connectivitytoregionalsystems,improvedaccesstocentersofactivity,constructionreadiness,ifthebikenetwork
isidentifiedinamunicipalplan,andapplicantspastperformance.DesignatedTransitVillages,communities
formallyparticipatingintheStateDevelopmentandRedevelopmentPlan(SDRP),andUrbanCoordinatingCouncil
(UCC)communitiesreceivespecialconsideration.Allowablecostsincludeconstructioncostsandpreliminaryand
finaldesignformunicipalitieseligibleforUrbanAidordepressedruralcenters.
NJDOTSafeStreetstoTransit
TheSafeStreetstoTransitprogrampromoteswalkingtotransitstationsbyfundingprojectsthatmakeimportant
feedertripseasier,faster,andsafer.Transitstationscouldconsistofeitherraillinesorbusroutes.Projectswithin
milefromstopsreceivepriority,butallprojectswithinonemileareconsidered.Eligibleprojectsinclude
intersectionsafetyimprovements,newsidewalks,curbramps,sidewalkwidening,safetyenhancementsfor
pedestrianaccesstotransitstops,trafficcontroldevicesthatbenefitpedestrians,trafficcalming,pedestrian
signalsandpushbuttons,pedestrianlighting,andmajorsidewalkreconstruction.Itdoesnotcovereducationor
enforcement,planningstudies,transit/shuttleservices,shelters,maintenance,orbicycleprojects.
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NJDEPGreenAcres
ThisprogramprovidesassistancetomunicipalitiesinpreparinganOpenSpaceandRecreationPlans(OSRP).
MunicipalitiesthathaveanapprovedOSRPandadoptanopenspacetaxandareeligibleforGreenAcresPlanning
Incentive(PI)whichprovides50%matchinggrantstopreservelandsidentifiedintheOSRP.ThePIonlyfundsland
acquisitionoflandforrecreationandconservationpurposes.
NJDEPBlueAcresProgram/CoastalBlueAcresProgram
TheBlueAcresProgramprovidesfundingforlandinthefloodplainsoftheDelaware,Passaic,orRaritanRiversand
theirtributariesforrecreationandconservationpurposes.TheCoastalBlueAcresProgramfundsacquisitionof
landincoastalareasthatarepronetostormdamage.
NJDOTLocalTechnicalPlanningAssistance(LTPA)
Thisprogramprovidesmunicipalitieswithconsultantexpertisetoaddresstransportationandqualityoflifeissues.
TechnicalAssistanceisprovidedtolocalgovernmentstoadvance,support,andpromotetheStatesSmartGrowth
policies,andtomanagetheirownresourcesmoreeffectively.NJDOTadministersandfundsthisprogram.
NJDivisionofHighwayTrafficSafety(NJDHTS)Grants
TheNJDivisionofHighwayTrafficSafetyoffers,onanannualbasis,federalgrantfundingtoagenciesthatwishto
undertakeprogramsdesignedtoreducecrashes,injuries,andfatalitiesontheroadsofNewJersey.Thesegrants
helpfundnumerousdifferenttasksandstrategiestoenhancedriver,pedestrian,andbikesafetythatinclude
enforcement,education,andengineering.SomespecificgrantsthatareapplicableincludetheComprehensive
TrafficSafetyPrograms(CTSP)grants,PedestrianSafetygrants,andotherprogramsthatinvolvebicyclingsafety,
crashinvestigations,speeding,andengineering.
FederalPrograms
TIGERGrants
TheTransportationInvestmentsGeneratingEconomicRecovery(TIGER)grantprogramisanextremelycompetitive
transportationinfrastructurefundingprogram.InFY2010,$19billionwasrequested,ofwhich$600millionwas
awarded,intheformofbothplanningandcapitalgrants.ThegrantsareadministeredbytheUSDOTandare
prioritizedbasedonprojectsthatcanhaveasignificantimpactonseverallongtermoutcomesincludingimproving
existingfacilities,economiccompetitiveness,fosteringlivablecommunities,sustainability,safety,jobcreationand
economicstimulus,innovation,andpartnershipamongabroadrangeofparticipants.
CommunityDevelopmentBlockGrant(CDBG)
Thesefederallyfundedgrantsintendedtobenefitlowtomoderateincomefamiliesoraidinthepreventionor
eliminationofslumsandblight.Fundscanbeusedtoacquireland,constructstreets,pedestrian/bicyclefacilities
suchassidewalks,andplanningactivities.InordertobeeligibletoreceiveCDBGgrants,acommunitymust
developandsubmittoHUDitsConsolidatedPlan.Thisplanmustidentifygoalsofthecommunityandisusedby
HUDtoevaluatethejurisdictionsperformanceundertheplan,includingtheallocationofatleast70%ofthefunds
tobenefitlowtomoderateincomefamilies.
FederalProgramsunderSAFETEALU
TheDivisionofLocalAidandEconomicDevelopmentoverseesthedevelopmentandauthorizationoffundsinthe
CapitalProgram,StatewideTransportationImprovementProgram,andStudyandDevelopmentProgram.The
divisionalsomanagesproblemstatementsforNJDOT.Staffmembersworkwithcountyandmunicipal
governmentofficialstoimprovetheefficiencyandeffectivenessofthestatestransportationsystem.TheSafe,
Accountable,Flexible,EfficientTransportationEquityAct:ALegacyforUsers(SAFETEALU)legislationhasprovided
fundingassistancetolocalgovernmentsforroads,bridges,andothertransportationprojects.
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NationalRecreationalTrailsProgram
TheNationalTrailsSystemActof1968(PublicLaw90543)authorizedcreationofanationaltrailsystemcomprised
ofNationalRecreationTrails,NationalScenicTrailsandNationalHistoricTrails.TheNationalRecreationalTrails
Program,apartofSAFETEALU,providesmoniestostatesfordevelopingtrailsandtrailfacilities.Itistheonly
fundingavailablewhollyfortheuseoftrailprojects.Atthefederallevel,theprogramisadministeredbythe
FederalHighwayAdministration,andoriginatesfromfederalgastaxesattributedtooffhighwayvehicleuse.New
JerseysprogramisadministeredbytheOfficeofNaturalLandsManagementintheDivisionofParksandForestry.
SurfaceTransportationProgram(STP)Funds
Thisprogramisbroadlydefinedandgivesstatesflexibilitytoinvestinawidevarietyoftransportationactivities.
Bicycleandpedestrianfacilitiesandwalkwaysarespecificallylistedaseligibleactivitiesunderthisprogram.As
withNHS,pedestrianandbicycleimprovementsmaybeincidentalimprovementswithinlargerprojectswhich
establishbicyclecompatibilityordesignatedbicycleandpedestrianaccommodations.Thefundscanalsobeused
forindependentbicycleandpedestrianprojectsalongorinthevicinityofroadways.Projectscouldinclude
shoulderpaving,bicyclesafedrainagegrates,constructionofsidewalksorbikeways,installationofpedestrian
signals,crosswalksoroverpasses.
SafeRoutestoSchoolProgram
SafeRoutestoSchool(SRTS)isafederal,stateandlocalefforttoenableandencouragechildrenprimary
andsecondaryschoolchildren(gradesK8),includingthosewithdisabilities,towalkandbiketoschool.
Thisprogramsponsorsinfrastructureandnoninfrastructureprojects.Infrastructurerelatedand
behavioralprojectswillbegearedtowardprovidingasafe,appealingenvironmentforwalkingandbiking
toimprovethequalityofchildrenslivesandsupportnationalhealthobjectivesbyreducingtraffic,fuel
consumption,andairpollutionnearschools.Somecriteriaincludebeingwithin2milesofaschool,part
ofanestablishedcomprehensivetravelplan,andconstructionready.
TransportationEnhancement(TE)Program
Theobjectivesofthisprogramaretofosternontraditionaltransportationprojectswhoseobjectivesare
tofostermorelivablecommunities,enhancethetravelexperienceandpromotenewtransportation
investmentpartnerships.Itsfocusisontransportationprojectsdesignedtopreserveandprotect
environmentalandculturalresourcesandpromotealternativetransportationmodes.Pedestrianand
bicycleimprovementscanbefundedwiththesegrants,directlyandindirectly.Projectsrelateddirectlyto
pedestrianandbicyclesthatcanbefundedincludeprovisionoffacilitiesforpedestriansandbicycles
andprovisionofsafetyandeducationalactivitiesforpedestriansandbicyclists.Indirectlyrelated
projectstopedestrianandbicyclistsincludetheacquisitionofsceniceasementsandscenicorhistoric
sites,whichcouldbeusedtoenhancethepedestrianexperience,landscapingandotherscenic
beautification,suchaspartofastreetscapeproject,andpreservationofabandonedrailwaycorridors
whichcouldbepartofaRailstoTrailsproject.Thesponsorisresponsibleforpreparingthe
environmentaldocumentationfortheproject,generallyaCategoricalExclusion(CE).
CountyPrograms
OpenSpace,Recreation,FarmlandandHistoricPreservationProgram
Thiscountyprogramoffersgrantsfromacountytrustfundtomunicipalitiesfortheconservationanddevelopment
ofopenspace,farmland,andhistoricproperties.Grantscanbeusedforavarietyofpurposesincluding:
Acquisitionoflandsforrecreationandconservationpurposes
Developmentoflandsacquiredforrecreationandconservationpurposes
Maintenanceoflandacquiredforrecreationandconservationpurposes
Acquisitionoffarmlandforfarmlandpreservationpurposes
Preservationandacquisitionofhistoricproperties
Paymentofdebtserviceassociatedwithacquisitionanddevelopment
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DelawareValleyRegionalPlanningCommission(DVRPC)
TransportationandCommunityDevelopmentInitiative(TCDI)
TheTCDIprogramtargetstransportationinvestmentsinasustainableway.Federaltransportationfundsareused
toprovideplanninggrantstolocalgovernmentsandselectnonprofitorganizationstocreateplanslinking
transportationimprovementswithlandusestrategies,enhanceestablishedcommunities,andbuilduponexisting
publicandprivateassets.Projectsareselectedonacompetitivebasisandrequirea20%match.
OtherSources
BikesBelong
BikesbelongisfundedbytheAmericanbicycleindustryandprovidesgrantstoencourageandpromotecycling
acrossthecountry.Amongtheirprogramsisagrantprogramthatawardsfunds(generallyunder$10,000)to
agenciesandbicycleadvocacygroups.Thesegrantscanbeusedformanypurposesincludingbikepaths,rail
trails,bigcitycyclinginitiatives,andinnovative,highprofilebicyclingprojectsthatserveasnationalmodels.
GeneralMillsFundChampionsforHealthyKidsGrantProgram
TheGeneralMillsFoundation,inpartnershipwiththeAmericanDieteticAssociationFoundationandthe
President'sCouncilonPhysicalFitness,developedtheChampionsforHealthyKidsgrantprogramin2002.Each
year,theGeneralMillsFoundationawardsgrantsof$10,000eachtocommunitybasedgroupsthatdevelop
creativewaystohelpyouthadoptabalanceddietandphysicallyactivelifestyle.
SafeKids,USA
Thisinternationalnonprofitorganizationisdedicatedtoimprovingthesafetyofchildrenworldwide.They
sponsortheInternationalWalktoSchoolDayandlastyearawarded$400,000ingrantstoimprovepedestrian
safety.TheyhavelocalcoalitionsinseveralareasinNewJersey.
LocalCostSharing
Atthelocallevel,costsharingwithdevelopersinterestedindevelopmentorredevelopmentisanotherpotential
meanstorealizeportionsoftheplan.Aspropertiesdeveloporredevelop,developersshouldbeencouragedto
makeaccessmanagement,sitecirculation,andpedestrianimprovementsinaccordancewiththeplan.Local
ordinancesshouldbemodifiedtorequiretheinstallationofsidewalkalongroadfrontagefornewprojects.
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Appendix A
Public Involvement Materials
Attendees:
Joe Powell NJDOT-OBPP
Chris Schultz Moorestown Township Manager
Sgt. Randy Pugh Moorestown Police Department
Richard Calhoun Moorestown Bicycle Task Force
Pete Sklarow Moorestown Bicycle Task Force
John Boyle Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
Greg McCarty Moorestown School District
Lucas Cruse Toole Design Group
RJ Eldridge Toole Design Group
Dave Cox Urban Engineers, Inc.
John Federico Urban Engineers, Inc.
Dave Schwartz Urban Engineers, Inc.
Introduction
The meeting began with brief introductions, followed by an explanation of the Local
Bicycle/Pedestrian Planning Assistance project process by Joe Powell of the New Jersey
Department of Transportation Office of Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects (NJDOT-OBPP).
These projects encourage the local governments, stakeholders, and residents to act as local
experts and be closely involved in the planning efforts.
Dave Cox of Urban Engineers then explained the project and schedule. Urban Engineers is
teamed with Toole Design Group on the project. The project is expected to take 8 months to
complete and be finished by October. The Steering Committees role is to help guide the project
and provide input on the needs of the community, and will meet three times over the course of
the project. Two public events, one Public Listening Event and one Public Information Center
(PIC), will be held in the upcoming months to solicit ideas from area residents and stakeholders.
The first public event will be a visioning exercise and was tentatively scheduled for sometime in
early May at a location and time that would garner the maximum publicity and attendance.
John Federico presented an overview of Urbans data collection and analysis efforts to date. The
following maps have been developed based on available data, including GIS layers:
Aerial/Parcel Basemaps
Roadway Characteristics (Speed Limit, Count Locations, Circulation)
Bicycle Routes from 2002 Circulation Element
Bicycle Routes from 2009 Bicycle Safety Task Force
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Crashes, 2004-2009
County Sidewalk Inventory
Bus Routes
These maps will be provided to Moorestown for public display on both the Townships website
and at the public library.
General Discussion
The meeting was opened to general discussion by members. Discussion covered a multitude of
topics, as well as specific areas of concern. These topics are summarized below:
x There are many different types of cyclists in Moorestown, ranging from enthusiastic
cyclists (such as the Outdoor Club), commuters, and casual cyclists to children going to
and from school. Attention should be focused on providing for the most inexperienced
riders.
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Landing Road and Westfield Road. Bortons Landing and Westfield Roads are
viewed as barriers to having more kids bike to school.
o Potential connections to neighboring municipalities should be considered
coordinate with the County and the CCC-TMA.
x Maintenance is a critical issue for the existing multi-use paths, as many have deteriorated
or become overgrown with vegetation over the years. Maintenance responsibilities vary
between the Township and adjacent property owners. Maintenance costs need to be a
consideration in the plan.
x It will be important to address bicycle use on Main Street. Currently, there are no
bicycle signs located on the sidewalks approaching the Main Street business area. Bike
racks are located in several spots along Main Street. A parking study sponsored by a
DVRPC grant will begin in the coming year, and should include a bicycle parking
component.
x The Outdoor Club of South Jersey conducts lunchtime recreation rides on Westfield and
Mount Laurel Roads and Saturday rides on Pleasant Valley, Centerton, and Creek Roads.
The group typically rides out of the 7-11 on Lenola Road.
Action Items
As a result of the meeting discussion, the following actions will be taken:
This summarizes our understanding of the topics discussed at the Moorestown Bicycle
Circulation and Safety Study stakeholders meeting held on March 17th, 2010. Please contact
Dave Schwartz at Urban Engineers with any errors or omissions at (215) 922-8081 (x1216).
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Moorestown Bicycle Safety and Circulation Plan
Attendees:
Joe Powell NJDOT-OBPP
Chris Schultz Moorestown Township Manager
Richard Calhoun Moorestown Bicycle Task Force
Pete Sklarow Moorestown Bicycle Task Force
John Boyle Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphia
Martin Livingston Burlington County Traffic Engineer
RJ Eldridge Toole Design Group
Dave Cox Urban Engineers, Inc.
John Federico Urban Engineers, Inc.
Introduction
The meeting began with introductions, followed by a progress update by Joe Powell of the New
Jersey Department of Transportation Office of Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects (NJDOT-
OBPP). Joe then turned the meeting over to the consultants for a brief presentation.
John Federico of Urban Engineers presented a recap of the Public Information Center (PIC) on
May 11 and distributed a packet of materials summarizing input from both the meeting and the
Community Walk website. He also described the data collection and analysis efforts since the
PIC, which included mapping of existing facilities, analysis of crash clusters and patterns, and
identification of problem areas. Richard Calhoun noted that turning vehicles at the intersection
of 2nd and Chester can present a safety issue for bicyclists, especially since RTOR is allowed.
RJ Eldridge of Toole Design Group then discussed the objectives of the bicycle plan and
explained the 5 Es concept using a slideshow presentation. The presentation contained a
general discussion of bicycle planning concepts and treatments, including shared lane markings,
paved shoulders, bike lanes, cycle tracks, and multi-use-paths. John Boyle noted that one of the
plans objectives should be to provide dedicated space for bicyclists at intersections. Following
the presentation, the initial recommendations were discussed. The discussion focused on a
general theme of maximizing safety and convenience for bicyclists of varying skill levels.
Specific comments are categorized below based on the 5 Es:
Education/Enforcement
x The issue of teenagers riding illegally on the sidewalk along Main Street has been a hot topic
recently in Moorestown. The Township has received complaints related to conflicts between
bicyclists on the sidewalk and newly established sidewalk cafes. In response, the Township
Engineering Crossings
x The County installed a textured crosswalk at the intersection of Cox Road and Creek Road
approximately 2 years ago
x Marty Livingston expressed a preference for using applied thermoplastic texturing to create
pedestrian/bicycle refuge areas in the center lanes along Westfield and Hartford Roads. At
approximately $20/sf, this type of treatment is much cheaper than installing a curbed island.
The County used this treatment at several locations on the County road system.
x Marty Livingston expressed a preference for overhead flashing beacons instead of in-
pavement lighting. It has been the Countys experience that in-pavement lighting is
expensive to install, expensive to maintain, and doesnt always work properly.
x Neighbors have noted that high school students are parking in the church parking lot on
Bridgeboro across from the High School, and then crossing Bridgeboro midblock to access
the main entrance. Marty Livingston mentioned this midblock crossing location as a
potential candidate for a new crosswalk with flashing beacons, rapid flashing beacons, or a
HAWK signal.
x There is a lack of pedestrian crossing opportunities on Main Street between Camden and
Church. Dave Cox noted that the Township should consider extending the pedestrian
treatments on Main Street to the west of Church Street. In particular, Union Street may be a
good location for a marked crossing.
x Raised crossings should be a consideration on side streets that intersect multi-use paths and
in other areas where enhanced crossing facilities are needed.
Action Items
As a result of the meeting discussion, the following actions will be taken:
This summarizes our understanding of the topics discussed at this meeting. Please contact John
Federico at Urban Engineers with any errors or omissions at (215) 922-8081 (x1358).
Attendees:
Joe Powell NJDOT-OBPP
Chris Schultz Moorestown Township Manager
Richard Calhoun Moorestown Bicycle Task Force
Pete Sklarow Moorestown Bicycle Task Force
Bonnie MacMillan Moorestown Bicycle Task Force
Mike Zickler Moorestown Bicycle Task Force
Harry Klatt Burlington County Engineering
Michael Nei Burlington County Engineering
Dave Cox Urban Engineers, Inc.
John Federico Urban Engineers, Inc.
Introduction
The purpose of this meeting was to recap input from the Public Information Center and review
the draft recommendations prior to finalizing the plan. John Federico of Urban Engineers
presented a recap of the Public Information Center (PIC) that was held on September 21 and
distributed a packet of materials summarizing input from the meeting. He also reviewed input
from the Community Walk website. John then presented concept plans for three areas within the
Township, which was followed by a detailed discussion of the concepts. Specific comments
from the discussion are listed below:
General Comments
x Pete Sklarow noted that Creek Road is an attractive route for biking within the Township and
adjacent areas and consistent bike-compatible shoulders should be in the plan. Urban will
revise the bike plan to reflect this improvement.
Next Steps
x Chris Schultz agreed to post the preliminary Bicycle Facilities Plan on the Townships
website for a 2-week public comment period. Comments will be directed to John Federico
while questions will be directed to Chris Schultz. NJDOT and FHWA logos should be added
to the plan.
x Urban is aiming to have a draft report ready by late November for review by the Steering
Committee
Action Items
As a result of the meeting discussion, the following actions will be taken:
This summarizes our understanding of the topics discussed at this meeting. Please contact John
Federico at Urban Engineers with any errors or omissions at (215) 922-8081 (x1358).
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Please come to an Open House for the Moorestown Bicycle Circulation and Safety Plan project.
Our objective is to establish a comprehensive bicycle circulation plan to improve bicycle safety
and enhance non-motorized transportation opportunities to key destinations in the Township.
The plan will also define a vision statement, goals, and objectives that will reflect the needs and
desires of our community. Your participation and input are vital to a successful project! Please
come and invite your neighbors!
Urban Engineers and Toole Design Group are the project consultants for this project, which
is funded by the New Jersey Department of Transportation Office of Bicycle and Pedestrian
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Moorestown Bicycle Circulation and Safety Plan
The first public meeting for the Moorestown Bicycle Circulation and Safety Plan was held on
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at the Moorestown Library. The public was invited to stop by anytime
between 3:30 and 7:30pm. The meeting was advertised through a flyer (attached) that was posted
on the Townships website, posted on the Bicycle Coalition of Greater Philadelphias website,
and distributed to key facilities within the Township.
The meeting was held in an open house format, with display boards containing background
information about the project area positioned around the room. The content of the boards
included aerial photography of the study area, key attractions, roadway characteristics, bicycle
and pedestrian crashes, open space, the Task Forces preliminary bicycle routes, and the
Townships circulation element. Urban Engineers and Toole Design Group staff were positioned
to assist visitors, answer questions, and promote the gathering of information.
Twenty-one (21) people attended the event (sign-in sheet is attached). A questionnaire (attached)
was available for attendees to complete at the meeting or take with them and return. Overall, 16
questionnaires were completed and returned. Results from the questionnaire were recorded and
tallied, and are summarized in the attached pages. An interactive web-based map was also
available at the meeting for attendees to graphically enter input on bicycling conditions in
Moorestown.
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Howwouldtheseimprovementsaffectyourdecisiontobikemore? Average Rank
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Bikelanespaintedonroadways 0 0 0 4 6 4.6 1
Enforcementoflawsthatapplytomotoristsandcyclists 0 0 2 2 6 4.4 2
Multiusetrailsthroughparksandopenspace 0 0 2 3 5 4.3 3
Fillingapsinthebicyclefacilitiesnetwork 0 0 3 1 6 4.3 4
Maintenancealongroutestoremovepotholesanddebris 1 0 0 4 5 4.2 5
Wideshouldersoroutsidecurblanes 0 0 3 4 4 4.1 6
Emphasizesaferoutestoschoolsandtolocalparks 0 1 1 5 3 4.0 7
Bicycleparkingatmajordestinations,commercialbuildings,andpublicfacilities 0 1 2 3 4 4.0 8
Publiceducationofmotoristswithanemphasisonsharingtheroadwithbikes 1 1 1 2 4 3.8 9
Fixintersections:bikeloopdetectionsystemsfortrafficsignals 0 1 2 2 2 3.7 10
Fixintersections:lanecoloringforimprovedvisibility 0 1 3 3 2 3.7 11
CycleTracksalongarterialroadwaysbutseparatedfromsidewalks 0 2 2 2 3 3.7 12
Signsaferoutesonlowvolume/lowspeedstreets 0 1 4 3 1 3.4 13
Fixintersections:bikeboxestoprovidespaceforbikesinfrontofcars 2 0 2 3 2 3.3 14
Publiceducationofcyclistsforobeyingtherulesoftheroadandridingsafely 1 3 1 2 2 3.1 15
Bicycleparkingattransitstations/stops 2 2 1 2 2 3.0 16
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Question#3:ArethereanyroutesorelementsthataremissingfromtheBicycleFacilities
Plan?Pleasedescribebelow:
ThereisapartialmultiusepathalongMarneHighwaybetweenYoungandCenterton
ThereisalittleconnectorbehindLutheranChurchconnectingtoLippincott
NeedacutthroughbetweentheendofWagonbridgeDriveandRoute38
Yes,WestCentralalongtracksroutetoSunnybrookSwimClub
MultiusepathisgreatproposalwouldbehugeassetforMoorestown.However,itseemslikea
shametonotconnect3rdwithBortonLanding.Cantonesideofthetracksbecomeadevotedpath?
Eitherbymakingthenorthside2lanes(ifpossible)ormakingitoneway.Itsnotreallyusedby
traffic,whichsticksto2nd,Central,orMain.Wouldnotbeahugeproblemforresidentsconsider
onewaypathonStrawbridgeLake.Hugesuccess,notaproblemthatitsoneway.
Question#4: Pleaseusethespacebelowtoprovideanyadditionalcommentsrelatedtothe
BicycleFacilitiesPlanorsuggestedbicyclingprograms:
Itsextremelyimportantthatthespeedlimitsbepostedandenforced,especiallyinresidential
neighborhoods
IlovetheideaofabridgetoatStrawbridgeLakefromHainestoRt.38
MarterAvedefinitelyneedsabikepathtogettoCentertonSquare
Cyclistsshouldbeintheirproperlanes
Cyclistsshouldmaketheirpresenceknownbeforeflyingpastpeopleonthestreetorsidewalk
Thenewbikesaresoundlessandfast
Requirealicensefor12andabove
Trafficcomplaintprogramsarebasicallyaskingfortroubleifacyclistmakesacomplaint,the
motoristisfined(sometimes),butthecyclistisnowaretributiontarget.Usestingoperations
instead.
Thewholepointoflocalroutesistoguidebicycletrafficawayfromcongestedareas.Sharrows
encourageunpreparedcyclistsandareincongestedandinappropriate(toonarrow)places.
Bikelanesaregreat,butdonotinstallthemattheexpenseofprohibitingorimpedingmotorvehicle
useoftheroadway
DriverEducationprogramsforbicyclists:rulesoftheroadneedrespectbyyoungoperators(keep
right,payattention,dontputyourselfintargetpositions,uselights,etc.)
Excellentideaseducationforallisthekey+lawenforcement
Goodwork!
Takeopportunitytomakebikeparkingartsy!IbelievetheyinstalledbikeparkingstandsinPhillyon
SouthStreet,maybealso2ndStreetinNorthernLiberties.Moorestownwantssodesperatelyto
havethatvibrantHaddonfieldishvibe.Ithinkthatthiskindoftouch(justonMainStreetincenter
oftown)wouldbeagreatfunctional,artisticassetanwouldbeappreciatedbytheresidents.
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Question#1:
WhichelementsoftheBicycleFacilitiesPlanwouldinfluenceyouoryourchildrentobike
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moreoften?Pleaserateeachelementonascaleof1to5bylikelihoodofinfluencingyouto Rank
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bikemoreoften(with5beingmostlikely)
BikeableShouldersalongWestfield,Hartford,etc. 4.4 1
ExtensionofMultiUsePathnetwork 4.4 2
MainStreetAreaConceptPlan 4.4 3
BikeLanesalongLenola,Church,andNewAlbany 4.3 4
DesignationofLocalRoutes 4.3 5
MoorestownMallAreaConceptPlan 4.0 6
SharrowsonMain,Church,andChester 3.7 7
CentertonSquareAreaConceptPlan 3.7 8
Question#2:
WhichofthefollowingEducation,Encouragement,andEnforcementeventsoractionswould
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bemosteffectiveinpromotingbicycling?Pleaserateeachelementonascaleof1to5by Rank
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effectivenessinpromotingbicycling(with5beingmosteffective)
SafeRoutestoSchoolInitiatives 4.8 1
BikeRouteMap&Guide 4.6 2
BicycleAmbassadorsProgram 4.5 3
EmployerIncentivePrograms 4.3 4
TrafficComplaintHotline 4.2 5
BikeMaintenanceClasses/Workshop 4.1 6
BiketoWorkDay 4.0 7
BicycleRodeos 3.5 8
GroupRides 3.5 9
Appendix B
NJDOT Bicycle Master Plan Analysis
Overview
The bicycle/pedestrian analytical tool was developed by NJDOT as part of the Statewide Bicycle and
Pedestrian Master Plan Phase 2. NJDOT used the analytical tool on a statewide level to assess
both demand and suitability for pedestrian and bicycle facilities.
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For Bicycle Priority, the western links of Route 38 near the Moorestown Mall have a medium priority
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because demand is moderate and suitability is medium for all five links.
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Appendix C
Preliminary Cost Estimates
BikeableShoulders
BRIDGEBORORD 1.69 $174,986 County
CENTERTONRD 2.44 $413,569 County/Township
CREEKRD 1.87 $485,050 County/Private
HARTFORDRD 2.73 $396,091 County
MARNEHWY 0.29 $2,174 County
MTLAURELRD 0.10 $266 County
NEWALBANYRD 0.98 $254,385 Township
PLEASANTVALLEYAV 0.62 $27,011 Township
RIVERTONRD 1.16 $56,699 County
TOMBROWNRD 1.46 $13,960 County
WESTFIELDRD 2.25 $371,633 County
15.6 $2,196,000
BikeableShouldersw/Parking
CAMDENAV 1.09 $3,039 County
CHESTERAV 0.44 $1,234 County
KINGSHWY 1.20 $3,349 County/Township
STANWICKRD 1.36 $66,332 Township
4.1 $74,000
LocationsbyFacilityType
(Table2of3)
Length(miles) ApproximateCost Jurisdiction
SharedRoadway
COXRD 0.90 $2,523 Township
GARWOODRD 1.21 $3,392 Township
MCELWEERD 1.02 $2,846 Township
3.1 $9,000
Sharrows(SharedLaneMarkings)
CHESTERAV 0.34 $3,687 County
CHURCHST 1.22 $13,206 County
HAINESDR 1.57 $16,955 Township
MAINST 1.94 $20,957 Township
NIXONDR 0.14 $1,553 Township
5.2 $56,000
MultiUsePathPrivateROW
BORTONLANDINGRD 1.38 $379,117 Private
CENTERTONRD 2.98 $819,575 Private
CREEKRD 1.22 $335,862 Private
EMAINST 0.47 $128,761 Private
ETHIRDST 0.17 $46,534 Private
HARPERDR 0.34 $92,963 Private
HARTFORDRD 1.64 $451,240 Private
HWY38 0.43 $118,370 Private
MARNEHWY 0.75 $204,960 Private
MARTERAV 0.28 $77,954 Private
MERIONAV 0.25 $69,942 Private
MTLAURELRD 0.63 $172,713 Private
NEWALBANYRD 0.38 $104,242 Private
NIXONDR 1.64 $451,072 Private
SLENOLARD 0.35 $97,161 Private
TOMBROWNRD 1.29 $354,500 Private
WESTFIELDRD 0.73 $199,837 Private
YOUNGAV 0.22 $61,520 Private
15.2 $4,166,000
MultiUsePathPublicROW
BRIDGEBORORD 0.47 $129,253 Public
CENTERTONRD 0.11 $29,613 Public
HARTFORDRD 0.14 $37,496 Public
HWY38 0.49 $134,716 Public
MARNEHWY 0.28 $76,030 Public
NCHURCHST 0.21 $58,243 Public
PUBLICWORKSTRAILS 3.22 $885,282 Public
RAILCORRIDORTRAIL 1.85 $508,296 Public
ETHIRDST 0.25 $69,687 Public
7.0 $1,929,000
LocationsbyFacilityType
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Length(miles) ApproximateCost Jurisdiction
LocalRoutes
ASHLEYCT 0.06 $178 Township
BARTRAMRD 0.08 $215 Township
BETHDR 0.18 $492 Township
BOWLINGGREENRD 0.35 $993 Township
CENTRALAV 0.84 $2,357 Township
COLLINSAV 0.12 $349 Township
COLONIALAV 0.25 $692 Township
COVINGTONTERR 0.10 $293 Township
CRIDERAV 0.60 $1,690 Township
ECENTRALAV 0.37 $1,043 Township
ETHIRDST 0.83 $2,336 Township
EWALNUTAV 0.15 $418 Township
EAGLEBROOKDR 0.10 $293 Township
EVERGREENDR 0.10 $291 Township
FLYNNAV 0.47 $1,327 Township
FOSTERRD 0.17 $484 Township
FRANKLINAV 0.02 $54 Township
FULLERTONRD 0.14 $401 Township
GEORGIANDR 0.40 $1,110 Township
GLENAV 1.20 $3,359 Township
GOLFVIEWRD 0.55 $1,537 Township
GRANTAV 0.25 $700 Township
HIGHST 0.49 $1,372 Township
IRONPOSTRD 0.24 $660 Township
LINDENST 0.04 $110 Township
LIPPINCOTTAV 0.30 $844 Township
LOCUSTST 0.45 $1,269 Township
MAPLEAV 1.08 $3,016 Township
MIDDLETONRD 0.30 $830 Township
MILLST 0.09 $260 Township
MINDYDR 0.02 $43 Township
NSHIRLEYAV 0.19 $529 Township
PARKBLVD 0.34 $948 Township
PEPPERBUSHLN 0.09 $253 Township
PLEASANTVALLEYAV 0.12 $331 Township
PROSPECTAV 0.02 $49 Township
RIDINGDR 0.18 $503 Township
SSHIRLEYAV 0.36 $1,003 Township
SALEMCROSSINGRD 0.25 $691 Township
SENTINELRD 0.60 $1,676 Township
SHEFFIELDDR 0.32 $903 Township
SOMERSAV 0.26 $733 Township
SPRINGHOUSELN 0.31 $865 Township
WCENTRALAV 0.22 $610 Township
WCOOPERAV 0.16 $445 Township
WTHIRDST 1.06 $2,965 Township
WESTBROOKDR 0.43 $1,201 Township
WESTOVERRD 0.13 $368 Township
WHITTENDALEDR 0.45 $1,248 Township
WINDERMEREDR 0.04 $109 Township
WINDSOCKWY 0.30 $847 Township
WINTERBERRYRD 0.07 $191 Township
WINTHROPAV 0.27 $765 Township
16.5 $46,000
ActionsbyFacilityType
Action Length(miles) ApproximateCost
BikeLanes
AddStriping/Markings 5.1 $304,400
ConstructNew 1.2 $504,000
LaneDiet 0.4 $40,300
MakeShouldersConsistent 0.2 $27,500
Repave 0.2 $10,600
ShiftStriping 0.6 $36,100
7.6 $923,000
BikeableShoulders
AddStriping/Markings 3.3 $9,200
ConstructNew 2.9 $744,700
MakeShouldersConsistent 4.1 $483,300
Repave 0.8 $152,500
ShiftStriping 1.7 $83,500
Construct 2.5 $638,900
AddBikewaywithRoadReconst 0.3 $83,700
15.6 $2,196,000
BikeableShouldersw/Parking
AddStriping/Markings 2.3 $6,400
ShiftStriping 1.4 $66,332
SignforSharetheRoad 0.4 $1,200
4.1 $74,000
SharedRoadway
SignforSharetheRoad 3.1 $8,800
Sharrows(SharedLaneMarkings)
AddStriping/Markings 5.2 $56,000
LocalRoutes
AddStriping/Markings 16.5 $46,000
MultiUsePathPrivate
ConstructNew 15.2 $4,166,000
MultiUsePathPublic
ConstructNew 7.0 $1,929,000
Appendix D
NJDOT Complete Streets Policy
prepared by:
New Jersey Bicycle and Pedestrian Resource
Center
prepared for:
New Jersey Department of Transportation
funded by:
Federal Highway Administration
March 2009
Introduction/Acknowledgements
This paper presents a compilation and brief description of sources of funding that have been
used, or could be, to fund pedestrian and bicycle improvements in New Jersey. The list is not
exhaustive, but there has been an attempt to identify all major funding sources that can be
utilized to fund bicycle and pedestrian planning and project development activities, as well as
construction. In some cases these funds may also be used to fund programmatic activities. The
paper emphasizes those funding sources that have been utilized in, or are unique to, New Jersey.
Much of the material for the original version of this paper was taken directly from a previous
draft called, Funding Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning, Programs and Projects that was
originally taken from both the Memorandum on Funding Sources for Innovative Local
Transportation Projects prepared by the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, and a paper on
bicycle and pedestrian funding within ISTEA prepared by the Bicycle Federation of America.
Virtually all of the funding sources that were available for bicycle or pedestrian projects or
planning under ISTEA and TEA-21 have been continued under the new federal transportation
funding legislation, the Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient Transportation Equity Act: A
Legacy for Users (SAFETEA-LU). Additional material has been taken from the USDOT
publication A Summary: Bicycle and Pedestrian Provisions of the Federal-Aid Program and
from the Alan M. Voorhees Transportation Center NJ Walks and Bikes!: A Partners Guide to
Whos Who in Walking and Biking in New Jersey.
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The LTPA program is administered by the Division of Local Aid and Economic Development,
Local Transportation Planning Assistance Unit. For more information please contact Helene
Rubin, Section Chief, LTPA Unitat 609-530-2869, Helene.Rubin@dot.state.nj.us or Mike Russo,
Director, Local Aid and Economic Development
at 609-530-3640, Michael.Russo@dot.state.nj.us.
The mission of the New Jersey Redevelopment Authority (NJRA) supports the Governors goal
to support the resurgence of the states cities by providing the necessary financial and technical
tools to grow and revitalize neighborhoods.
It is NJRAs unique approach to revitalization that allows for the creation of programs and
resources that improve the quality of life by creating value in urban communities. NJRA makes
The NJRA provides many resources, critical to the redevelopment process in the form of loans,
loan guarantees, bond financing, and equity investments. The NJRAs remains flexible and
responsive to ensure successful redevelopment throughout New Jersey. To date the NJRA has
committed to invest more than $330 million in New Jerseys urban communities, leveraging over
$2.9 billion in private sector investments.
Authority Resources
It should be noted that STP funds may be used for non-construction projects (such as maps,
brochures and public service announcements) related to safe bicycle use and walking. These
STP Resources
Municipalities are eligible for the Local Scoping Program but must work through their
appropriate sub region. Projects must be part of the National Highway System or be
designated a Federal Aid route. A project is considered to be "Scoped" when it has
received an approved environmental document, and a scoping Report including any
design exceptions and that the preliminary engineering is completed. An important aspect
of Scoping is the public involvement process that is required under NEPA. A decision to
either advance a project for inclusion in the STIP and an eventual final design, right-of-
way purchase and construction, or a decision to discontinue the project will be the result
of the Scoping process. If a decision is made to advance the project to construction,
funding will be provided either through the Local Lead Program, the New Jersey
Department of Transportation, or other sources. A completed Scoping project does not
guarantee construction funding.
The Local Lead program is an opportunity for sub regions to apply for federal funding for
the advancement of projects through final design, right-of-way, and/or construction. This
is a highly competitive program. The MPOs select the projects for inclusion in the
Program. Applications are evaluated on a myriad of factors including but not limited to
whether the project improves air quality, reduces travel time, reduces congestion,
optimizes capacity, creates a community of place, etc.
Each of these sources of funds can be used to advance bicycle or pedestrian projects. As
yet, only a handful of Local Scoping/Local Lead projects have directly addressed non-
motorized needs as independent projects. Local Scoping/Local Lead projects can also
benefit the non-motorized modes if they incorporate, incidentally, features that address
bicycle and pedestrian travel needs. Contact your MPO for more information.
Several restrictions apply to the grants. Proposals must be for a complete, identifiable,
and usable facility or activity. Funds are used for design, property acquisition or
construction of projects. The proposed bicycle and pedestrian facilities cannot be solely
for recreation; they must be proposed as transportation facilities. The projects must be
ready for implementation or construction within two years after the project is selected for
a grant. The proposal must also show, through an attached resolution or letter, that the
facility or project will be maintained for at least 20 years. The proposal should show that
the entire project would be wholly funded, either in combination with other funding
sources, or solely through this grant program. Grants from this program can be used as
matching funds; projects with supplemental funding will be given higher priority. Work
that is performed before the project is formally approved by the Federal Highway
Administration (FHWA), such as surveys, preliminary engineering or final design, will
not be funded through the program.
Local agencies and non-profit groups can also apply for grants, but they need to have
their projects endorsed by the governing board in the municipality in the form of a
resolution. Regional projects must have both municipal and county endorsement. The
projects must also conform to the National Environmental Policy Act, the National
Historic Preservation Act and the Department of Transportation Act, Section 4(f). The
projects must also be designed to meet American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials (AASHTO) standards and NJDOTs Planning and Design
Guidelines for Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities, the American Disabilities Act, state and
local building codes, and other applicable professional design standards. All projects
funded through this program are subject to the NJDOT policy requiring that bicycle and
These grants are funded through the federal SAFETEA-LU Act. Applications are
submitted to the New Jersey Department of Transportation (DOT) and reviewed by
several state agencies, including the DOT and the Department of Environmental
Protection, as well as the Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) and
representatives from outside the traditional transportation group. This committee reviews
the applications and creates a short list to be submitted to the Commissioner of
Transportation. Those applications that pass the basic eligibility part of the screening
process are sent to the county planning department for the county perspective.
Applicants should notify the county planning department about the proposed project.
The funds are distributed on a reimbursement basis.
Studies have shown that an increase in residential housing options within walking distance of a
transit facility, typically a one quarter to one half mile radius, does more to increase transit
ridership than any other type of development. Therefore, it is a goal of the Transit Village
Initiative to bring more housing, more businesses and more people into communities with transit
facilities. Programs include bicycle/pedestrian paths, bike routes signs, bicycle parking, and
storage and bicycle/pedestrian safety education program. For more information, visit
http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/community/village or contact Monica Etz at (609) 530-
5957.
Bicycle and pedestrian programs that can be funded under this program can come in one of many
forms. Some include creating trails or storage facilities or marketing efforts designed to
encourage bike riding and walking as forms of transportation. Education and outreach programs
are also eligible for CMAQ funds and could be used to increase public knowledge about the
benefits of biking and walking.
The funds are made available through the MPOs and NJDOT to local governments and non-
profit organizations, as well as to private organizations as part of a public-private partnership
CMAQ funds are only released as reimbursement payments for completed work. CMAQ funds
require a state or local match. Usually, this breaks to 80% federal funding, subject to sliding
scale, and 20% state or local funding.
Source: The Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program by the U.S. Department of
Transportation, FHWA, Federal Transit Administration
In 2008, New Jersey will receive approximately $1,000,000 for trail projects. The deadline for
submitting applications for 2008 was December 15, 2007. Next years application and additional
information can be obtained from Larry Miller at 609-984-1339, larry.miller@dep.state.nj.us or
http://www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/natural/njtrails.html.
Scenic Byways
This program recognizes roads having outstanding scenic, historic, cultural, natural, recreational,
and archaeological qualities and provides for designation of these roads as National Scenic
Byways, All-American Roads or America's Byways. Funds for this program can also be used in
the development and provision of tourist implementation; and construction of bicycle and
pedestrian facilities, interpretive facilities, overlooks and other enhancements for byway
travelers. Designation of the scenic byway must be in accordance with a Scenic Byways
program developed and adopted by the state.
Benefits of adoption as a Scenic Byway under the Program could include direct funding of
projects and preferential treatment in the funding/selection process for other funding sources
administered by the Department.
Not all local governments are eligible to apply for CDBG. The local government must have at
least 50,000 residents or be designated a central city of a metropolitan area. Urban counties with
at least 200,000 residents may also apply (these local governments are called entitlement
communities). The local governments can spend the money themselves or distribute it to local
non-profit or for-profit organizations or entities. Additionally, a portion of the funds is
distributed to states, which can then distribute the funds as they see fit, including to non-
entitlement communities. The most central restriction on the use of CDBG funds is that at least
70% of the money must be used for activities that primarily benefit low- to moderate-income
people. In the case of building sidewalks or other pedestrian facilities, this usually means that
these funds can only be used in areas where at least 70% of the residents have low to moderate
incomes.
Importantly, a community must also prepare a Consolidated Plan in order to be eligible for the
funds. This plan contains an action plan, which specifies how the community will use the funds,
as well as fulfills the reporting and application requirements for entitlement communities.
For more information on the federal CDBG program contact Kathleen Naymola of HUD at 973-
Fairview, in Bergen County, used $449,000 in CDBG funds to make sidewalk and intersection
improvements, including crosswalk striping and Guttenberg, in Hudson County, used $234,770
in CDBG funds for the Bergenline Avenue streetscape project and sidewalk improvements.
Several other New Jersey communities have used the funds in a similar fashion.
Sources: http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/communitydevelopment/programs/cdbg.cfm and Pedestrian and Bicycle
Resource Project database.
State Funding
The funding from this program is meant to help communities in New Jersey make non-traditional
transportation improvements that are meant to aid in managing growth. The funds can only be
used by those communities that have formally participated in implementing the New Jersey State
Development and Redevelopment Plan (SDRP). The State Planning Commission designates
these communities as Centers (Urban, Regional, Town, or Village Center) as part of this process
and the Centers prepare a Strategic Revitalization Plan and Program, approved by the
Commissioner of Transportation or enter into an officially recognized Urban Complex. If a
project is selected for funding, it must follow certain standards, including the NJDOT Bicycle
Compatible Roadways Planning and Design Guidelines and the AASHTO Guide for the
Development of New Bicycle Facilities.
The current categories of projects include, pedestrian and bicycle facilities, scenic or historic
transportation programs, parking and circulation management, landscaping/beautification of
transportation related facilities, and rehabilitation of transportation structures. Eligible pedestrian
and bicycling projects include strategies which enable mixed use of a Main Street as both a
public space and a transportation link, traffic calming improvements, bicycle lockers at
transportation facilities, retail complexes, public buildings and public and mid-block
connections/paths to ease bicycle and pedestrian circulation
The grants can be used for project-related activities including preliminary or final design (for
Urban Aid or Depressed Rural Centers according to the Transportation Trust Fund Authority
Act) and/or construction, including construction inspection and material testing according to the
Transportation Trust Fund Authority Act. These grants cannot be used for roadway projects that
are eligible for funding though NJDOTs State Aid to Counties and Municipalities Program, such
as resurfacing, rehabilitation or reconstruction, and signalization. They also cannot be used for
right-of-way purchases or for operating costs associated with any project.
Municipalities that want to make improvements on county or state roads must have the
appropriate resolution or permission to proceed. Applications are evaluated by the Centers of
Place Review Committee, which includes representatives from several state offices, including
the DOT, the Office of State Planning, the Economic Development Authority and Downtown
New Jersey. This committee makes recommendations to the Commissioner of Transportation.
Several New Jersey communities have received funding from NJDOT through this program for
local pedestrian- and bicycle-oriented projects. 2007-2008 grant recipients include Palmyra
Burrough of Burlington County which received $90,000 for their Palmyra Pathway Project.
North Bergen Township of Hudson county received $400,000 for their JFK Boulevard East
Streetscape while ten other municipalities received from $150,000 and $400,000 for a myriad of
projects.
Contact your local Division of Local Government Services District Office for additional
information. Visit http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/office.shtm.
Sources: New Jersey Department of Transportation Centers of Place Handbook: Procedures for Local Aid for
Centers of Place Program, November 1998 and http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/lgs/.
This program provides funding to counties for transportation projects. These funds are allocated
to New Jerseys 21 counties by a formula that takes into account road mileage and population.
Annually, each county develops an Annual Transportation Program that identifies all projects to
be undertaken and their estimated cost. Projects may include improvements to public roads and
bridges under county jurisdiction, public transportation or other transportation related work.
Funding can be used for design, ROW, and construction.
Independent pedestrian and bicycle projects can be funded under the County Aid program;
however, few independent pedestrian and bicycle projects have been funded.
As state funded projects, all projects funded under the county aid program are subject to the
NJDOT policy that requires that all bicycle and pedestrian traffic should be incorporated into the
planning, design, construction and operation of all projects and programs funded or processed by
the NJDOT. The Department of Transportation will continue efforts to encourage counties to
comply with this policy mandate. For more information, visit their website at
http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/countyaid.shtm.
The Municipal Aid program provides funding to municipalities for transportation projects.
Funding is made available for municipalities in each county based on a formula that takes into
account municipal road mileage within the county and municipal population. These funds are
allocated to individual projects within various municipalities through a competitive process.
Funding is allotted to municipalities that qualify for Urban Aid under N.J.S.A. 52:D-178 et seq.
All 566 municipalities may apply. Projects may be improvements to public roads and bridges
under municipal jurisdiction. Applications are submitted to the Division of Local Aid and
Economic Development District Office. The results are presented to a Screening Committee
comprised of Municipal Engineers and NJDOT staff, appointed by the Commissioner. The
Committee evaluates the projects and makes recommendations to the Commissioner for
approval.
NJDOT will pay 75% of the award amount at the time that the award of construction is approved
by the NJDOT. The remaining amount is paid upon project completion.
As is the case with the County Aid program, independent pedestrian and bicycle projects can be
funded under the Municipal Aid program; however, few if any independent pedestrian and
bicycle projects have been funded through this program.
As with county aid projects, all projects funded under the Municipal Aid program are subject to
NJDOT policy that requires that all bicycle and pedestrian traffic be incorporated into the
planning, design, construction and operation of all projects and programs funded or processed by
the NJDOT. More information is located at
http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/municaid.shtm.
The Discretionary Aid program provides funding to address emergency or regional needs
throughout the state. Any county or municipality may apply at any time. These projects are
approved at the discretion of the Commissioner.
As state funded projects, all projects funded under the discretionary aid program are subject to
NJDOT policy which requires that all bicycle and pedestrian traffic should be incorporated into
the planning, design, construction and operation of all projects and programs funded or
processed by NJDOT.
Bikeways Projects
This program provides funds for municipalities and counties for the construction of bicycle
projects. These could include roadway improvements, which enable a roadway or street to safely
accommodate bicycle traffic, or designated bikeways (signed bike routes, bike lanes or multi-use
trails). The solicitation for project applications occurs at the same time as the solicitation for
municipal aid projects. Special consideration will be given to bikeways that are physically
separated from motorized vehicle traffic by an open space or barrier. 2008 recipients included
Bordentown Township in Burlington County for the Joseph Lawrence Park Pedestrian/Bike Path
as well as Princeton Township in Mercer County for their Stony Brook Regional Bicycle and
Pedestrian Pathway. The program is administered by NJDOTs Division of Local Government
Services. For more information, their website is
http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/bikewaysf.shtm
Even small amounts of funding from the county or municipality can be very important since they
may be used to leverage or show local commitment in applications for other funding sources
(e.g., TE, Local Aid For Centers, etc.).
Other municipal and state zoning or access code regulations have been used to require
developers to provide both onsite and offsite improvements to benefit bicycle and pedestrian
traffic.
The Bergen County Open Space, Recreation, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust fund is
funded through an annual property tax assessment and is used to preserve land, improve and
develop outdoor recreation opportunities, preserve farmland, and improve historic areas. At least
thirty percent of the money is distributed to municipalities to support their efforts in these areas.
Additional information can be obtained from Mr. Robert Abbatomarco at 201-336-6446,
rabbatomarco@co.bergen.nj.us, or Open Space, Recreation, Farmland & Historic Preservation
Trust Fund, Bergen County Department of Planning & Economic Development, ONE Bergen
County Plaza, Fourth Floor, Hackensack, New Jersey 07601-7000.
The Hunterdon County Open Space, Farmland and Historic Preservation Trust Fund is funded
through property taxes and funds the preservation of lands for many purposes, including
recreation, conservation, farmland and general open space and historic preservation. The funds
can also be distributed to municipalities or charitable organizations for similar preservation
purposes. The current fund does not provide for development of any facilities. Additional
information about this fund can be obtained at www.co.hunterdon.nj.us/openspachtm, the
Planning Board at (908)788-1490 , or Hunterdon County Open Space Trust Fund Program,
Route 12 County Complex, Building #1, PO Box 2900, Flemington, New Jersey, 08822-2900.
Many municipal governments also have open space funding programs. Counties and
Some private organizations also have established open space trust funds, including the Passaic
River Coalition, which has established a Land Trust. Among other activities, the Land Trust
acquires land for recreation.
Source: Pedestrian Bicycle Resource Project database; municipal and county websites; Passaic River Coalition
website.
Bicycles Belong
The Bicycles Belong Coalition is sponsored by member companies of the American bicycle
industry. The Coalitions stated goal is to put more people on bikes more often through the
implementation of TEA-21. One of the Coalitions primary activities is the funding of local
bicycle advocacy organizations that are trying to ensure that TEA-21-funded bicycle or trail
facilities get built. They concentrate efforts in 4 areas: federal policy, national partnerships,
community grants and promoting bicycling. Grants are awarded for up to $10,000 on a rolling
basis. Between 2002 and 2005, bicycles belong invested $1 million in a lobbying effort that
involved several national bicycle advocacy groups. Information about the Coalition, including
grant applications and related information, is on the web at www.bikesbelong.org. They can also
be contacted at:
Bikes Belong
1368 Beacon Street, Suite 102
Brookline, MA 02446-2800
617-734-2800 Fax: 617-734-2810