BICYCLE FACILITY SYSTEM MAP: LOW-STRESS NETWORK

Over 70% of survery respondents indicated that, as bicyclists, they are uncomfortable sharing the road with motor vehicle traffic. These bicyclists prefer to bike in spaces that are separated from motor vehicle traffic. Therefore, the proposed bicycle system includes a connected network of low-stress facilities that allow for families and the “Interested but Concerned” user group to comfortably reach their destinations.

In Columbus, bicycle facilities are considered low-stress if they provide physical separation from motor vehicle traffic. Thus, the low-stress network includes shared use paths and cycle tracks. Cycle tracks can be physically separated from traffic lanes by curbing, tree lawns, planters, vertical delineators, and similar vertical elements.

Providing a connected and extensive system of low-stress bicycle facilities enables families and inexperienced bicyclists to commute and recreate throughout the community and could encourage new riders to choose bicycling as an alternative to driving.

Recommended Existing

SHARED USE PATH

EXISTING RRFB OR HAWK SIGNAL

GRADE SEPARATED CROSSING

BICYCLE FACILITY SYSTEM MAP: ON-STREET NETWORK

A system of on-street bicycle facilities is an important component of the overall bicycle network.

On-street facilities are often preferred by experienced bicyclists because they allow cyclists to travel at higher speeds as compared to shared use facilities and they allow cyclists to avoid conflicts with slower moving bicyclists and pedestrians on shared use facilities. Furthermore, on low-volume and low-speed streets, on-street bicycle facilities can be an economical way of establishing a safe bicycle connection.

Recommended Existing

RURAL BICYCLE ROUTE

NEIGHBORHOOD BICYCLE ROUTE

BICYCLE LANE

BUFFERED BICYCLE LANE

CYCLE TRACK PARK

SCHOOL

COLUMBUS PLANNING JURISDICTION (STUDY AREA)