International Mountain Bicycling Association’s Post

Increasing and improving bike infrastructure helps foster connected, navigable communities. Looking for ways to make your city more bike friendly? Check out these recommendations from experts, and examples from large, medium, and small cities that excel at biking. Read here: https://bit.ly/3tgxwJM

Tomorrow I will give a presentation, "Fair Share Active Transportation Planning" at the Active Transportation Summit (https://lnkd.in/gt9c35bK) in New Westminster, a suburb of Vancouver. It will discuss why and how communities should invest adequate resources into walking and bicycling facilities. It will integrate my report, "Fair Share Transportation Planning" (www.vtpi.org/fstp.pdf ) and "Evaluating Active Transport Benefits and Costs" (www.vtpi.org/nmt-tdm.pdf). My research indicates that improving and encouraging active travel provides large and diverse benefits, some of which are often overlooked or undervalued by advocates and planning. For example, improving walkability expands the range of parking spaces that can serve a destination, which can provide large savings and benefits. Similarly, improving walking and bicycling provides more independent mobility to non-drivers, reducing chauffeuring burdens and inefficiencies, since most chauffeuring trips generate empty backhauls, so transporting somebody one mile generates two vehicle-miles of travel. Let me know ([email protected]) if you want a copy of my slideshow.

Do you love being outdoors? Do you practice good trail etiquette? At the Conservancy, we are passionate about advocating for proper trail etiquette, as the High Line Canal is a shared-use trail with over one million users each year. We have established seven Share the Canal principles to help our users ensure a safe and enjoyable journey for all! Chillax Your Speed: 15 MPH or less! When it comes to trail etiquette, speed is a critical factor to consider. Unless otherwise indicated, the High Line Canal's maximum speed limit is 15 miles per hour. This limit is in place to ensure the safety and respect of all trail users. This commitment ensures the safety, courtesy, and inclusivity of the trail. We want everyone to enjoy nature and history at their own pace. Learn more about this Share the Canal Principle: https://lnkd.in/gbJs_7Np

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐢𝐫𝐧𝐬' 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬🚴♂️ The Recreational Trails Strategy aims to reflect community needs and expectations, formalise Council’s role and responsibilities, and develop a framework to respond to growing demand for walking and mountain biking experiences. Cairns is undergoing transformative change through the expansion of its trail network. These projects, headlined by the Wangetti Trail, a 94km coastal and hinterland track from Palm Cove to Port Douglas, are bolstering growth in the walking and mountain biking. Other significant trails include: 📍 The Smithfield Mountain Bike Park plans to expand its current 30km routes to 82km. In Cairns, mountain biking supports about 206 jobs with an economic output of $35.4 million. 📍 In areas like Mount Peter, where residential growth is substantial, there are opportunities to create a new trail network for outdoor activities, connecting communities and encouraging healthy lifestyles. Those living in Cairns ranked paths and tracks as the second highest for improving liveability in the region. Read more 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNE5-VFr

The expansion plan for Boston's bike network offers several principles that can be valuable for any jurisdiction looking to improve its network: 👀 Look at what you already have. Impactful plans do not have to involve reinventing the wheel. Nearly every city, county, or jurisdiction has some type of infrastructure to build from. ⚡ You can move quickly. With quick-build projects, things move faster, and it allows you the flexibility to make changes to the design based on community needs and response. 💭 Think holistically. A connected network is worth more than the sum of its parts. Take a step back and think about your infrastructure as a whole—what gaps need to be closed to get people to everyday destinations. Learn about this Boston project here: https://lnkd.in/gwJrUwa9 #BikeNetwork #ActiveTransportation #Accessibilty #Sustainable

🏔️ Tackling America's Ski Traffic Dilemma on Colorado's I-70 🏔️ Colorado's Interstate 70 is renowned not just for its scenic beauty but also for having some of the most challenging ski traffic in the United States. The congestion on this crucial mountain corridor can transform a typical one-hour drive into an all-day ordeal, particularly with the added challenges of snow and ice causing vehicles to lose control. Dr. Steven Polzin, a research professor at ASU's School of Sustainable Engineering and the Built Environment, part of the Fulton Schools, sheds light on the complexities of finding a viable solution to this notorious traffic issue. While widening I-70 could alleviate some traffic concerns, it poses significant environmental risks. This delicate balance highlights the intricate challenge of enhancing road safety and efficiency without compromising the mountain ecosystem's integrity. Read his thoughts here: https://lnkd.in/dQAbaFjD #Infrastructure #TrafficManagement #EnvironmentalImpact #ASUResearch

[pdf] Sustainable Transport: Planning for Walking and Cycling in Urban Environments (Woodhead Publishing in Environmental Management) R. S. Tolley digsell https://lnkd.in/ejkC96wN Cycling and walking are both essential components in sustainable transport strategy and are becoming an ever more important part of urban planning. There is now a wealth of international experience of how well sustainable planning works in practice and how it can be improved. With a wide range of contributions from America, Australia, Europe as well as the UK, “Sustainable Transport” sums up many of the lessons learnt and how they can be applied in improved planning. Non-motorised transport planning depends on combining improvements to infrastructure with education. There are chapters examining both national strategies and local initiatives in cities … Read More » https://lnkd.in/ei3zFsFa