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Why?
•Biking is an important part of every University
–Replaces on-campus vehicular traffic–Decreases parking demand–Promotes a vibrant campus–Supports LEED Certification –Connects the University to people living off-campus–Efficient way to get around –Reduces Emissions
Surveying the Campus
2105 Total Surveys Collected
279 Surveys Collected By-Hand
1826 Surveys Collected Online
Response Voluntary
Distributed at High-Volume Areas
(i.e. Co-op, SU, Dining Halls)
Student Reps Answered Questions
Response Voluntary
Distributed via the UConn Listserv (Students, Staff,
Faculty)
Email Provided to Answer Questions
Who Was Surveyed
• Representative sample of the University
Roles at UConn
1645
161
287
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 1800
Student
Faculty
Staff
Number of Responses (out of 2105 total)
Is There An Interest?
•The UConn Community has an interest in biking
Ride Bike on Campus?
792
1308
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
No
Yes
Number of Respondents (out of 2105)
Ride More on Campus?
568
1525
0 500 1000 1500 2000
No
Yes
Number of Respondents (out of 2105)
40% 75%
Ride Bike on Campus?
Ride More on Campus?
Recommendations for Bike Master Plan
• Develop a Bike Network (73%)
– Roads, Paths, Lanes
• Add Bike Racks closer to buildings (68%)
• Add overnight commuter lot storage (64%)
• Create ‘Free Bike’ Loan Programs (62%)
Senior Design Project Goal
• Develop a Plan that will create an entire environment that supports and encourages biking.
Photo credit: J. LaMondia
Considerations
• Design Standards• Network Continuity• Ease of Use• Safety & Perceived Safety
Photo credit: J. LaMondia
Bikeways
• Bike Lane– Separate Bike Only Lane– Right Side of Road– 5 ft Width– One Way Traffic
Photo credit: www.capitolbikeandwalk.org
Bike LaneBlue Painted Pavement
Vehicle Lane One Direction
Vehicle Lane One Direction
Bike LaneBlue Painted Pavement
Double Yellow LineSolid White
Stripe
Bikeways
• Sharrow– Directs Bike Traffic Without Lane Markings– Between Traffic and Parking– Slightly Less than 5’-width– One Way Traffic
Photo credit: wwwlabreform.org
Bikeways
• Shared Use Path– Bike/Ped Traffic Only– Off-Road– 14 ft Width– Two Way Traffic
Photo credit: www.beaverisland.net
6' 2' 4'
Side Grade
PavementBike TrafficPedestrian Traffic
Brick
4" Centerline Stripe
6'2'4'4’ 4’
HuskyCircle
Route 195 (Storrs Rd)
Route 195 (S
torrs Rd)
Horsebarn
Hill
Rd
North Eagleville RdNorth Eagleville Rd
North Eagleville Rd
North Hillside Rd
North Hillside Rd
North
Hillsid
e Rd E
xtension
& B
ike Path
Hillside Rd
Hillside R
d
Hillside Rd
Alu
mni D
r
Alumni Dr
Stadiu
m R
d
Sta
diu
m R
d
Fairfield Way
Fairfi
eld W
ay
Pedestrian Only W
alkway
Academic W
ay
Academic W
ay
Academic W
ay
Academic W
ay
Whitn
ey R
d
Gilber
t Rd
Man
sfield
Rd
Mansfield Rd
Route 195 (S
torrs Rd)
Bolton Rd
Bolton R
d
Alu
mni D
r
Lot F
Lot X
Lot 9
Lot F
North
Lot 8
Lot Y
Lot D
Lot K
Lot S
Lot W
Lot 4
Lot HHA
ParkingGarage
SouthParkingGarage
Farmer BrownLot
Gampel Pavilion
Field House
MSB/ Physics Bldg
Student Union
Business Bldg
BabbidgeLibrary
J orgensenAud.
Chemistry Bldg
CLAS Bldg
BioPhysics Bldg
Torrey Bldg
Monteith Bldg
Arjona Bldg
Pharmacy Bldg
ITEB
Glenbro
ok R
d
Final Network Design
Legend
Bike Lane
Sharrow
Shared Use Path
Signage
HuskyCircle
Route 195 (Storrs Rd)
Route 195 (S
torrs Rd)
Horsebarn
Hill
Rd
North Eagleville RdNorth Eagleville Rd
North Eagleville Rd
North Hillside Rd
North Hillside Rd
North
Hillsid
e Rd E
xtension
& B
ike Path
Hillside Rd
Hillside R
d
Hillside Rd
Alu
mni D
r
Alumni Dr
Stadiu
m R
d
Sta
diu
m R
d
Fairfield Way
Fairfi
eld W
ay
Pedestrian Only W
alkway
Academic W
ay
Academic W
ay
Academic W
ay
Academic W
ay
Whitn
ey R
d
Gilber
t Rd
Man
sfield
Rd
Mansfield Rd
Route 195 (S
torrs Rd)
Bolton Rd
Bolton R
d
Alu
mni D
r
Lot F
Lot X
Lot 9
Lot F
North
Lot 8
Lot Y
Lot D
Lot K
Lot S
Lot W
Lot 4
Lot HHA
ParkingGarage
SouthParkingGarage
Farmer BrownLot
Gampel Pavilion
Field House
MSB/ Physics Bldg
Student Union
Business Bldg
BabbidgeLibrary
J orgensenAud.
Chemistry Bldg
CLAS Bldg
BioPhysics Bldg
Torrey Bldg
Monteith Bldg
Arjona Bldg
Pharmacy Bldg
ITEB
Glenbro
ok R
d
Final Network Design
Legend
Bike Lane
Sharrow
Shared Use Path
Signage
HuskyCircle
Route 195 (Storrs Rd)
Route 195 (S
torrs Rd)
Horsebarn
Hill
Rd
North Eagleville RdNorth Eagleville Rd
North Eagleville Rd
North Hillside Rd
North Hillside Rd
North
Hillsid
e Rd E
xtension
& B
ike Path
Hillside Rd
Hillside R
d
Hillside Rd
Alu
mni D
r
Alumni Dr
Stadiu
m R
d
Sta
diu
m R
d
Fairfield Way
Fairfi
eld W
ay
Pedestrian Only W
alkway
Academic W
ay
Academic W
ay
Academic W
ay
Academic W
ay
Whitn
ey R
d
Gilber
t Rd
Man
sfield
Rd
Mansfield Rd
Route 195 (S
torrs Rd)
Bolton Rd
Bolton R
d
Alu
mni D
r
Lot F
Lot X
Lot 9
Lot F
North
Lot 8
Lot Y
Lot D
Lot K
Lot S
Lot W
Lot 4
Lot HHA
ParkingGarage
SouthParkingGarage
Farmer BrownLot
Gampel Pavilion
Field House
MSB/ Physics Bldg
Student Union
Business Bldg
BabbidgeLibrary
J orgensenAud.
Chemistry Bldg
CLAS Bldg
BioPhysics Bldg
Torrey Bldg
Monteith Bldg
Arjona Bldg
Pharmacy Bldg
ITEB
Glenbro
ok R
d
Final Network Design
Legend
Bike Lane
Sharrow
Shared Use Path
Signage
HuskyCircle
Route 195 (Storrs Rd)
Route 195 (Storrs R
d)
Horsebarn
Hill
Rd
North Eagleville RdNorth Eagleville Rd
North Eagleville Rd
North Hillside Rd
North Hillside Rd
North
Hillsid
e Rd E
xtension
& B
ike Path
Hillside Rd
Hillside R
d
Hillside Rd
Alu
mni D
r
Alumni Dr
Stadiu
m R
d
Sta
diu
m R
d
Fairfield Way
Fairfi
eld W
ay
Pedestrian Only W
alkway
Academic W
ay
Academic W
ay
Academic W
ay
Academic W
ay
Whit
ney R
d
Gilber
t Rd
Man
sfield
Rd
Mansfield Rd
Route 195 (Storrs R
d)
Bolton Rd
Bolton R
d
Alu
mni D
r
Lot F
Lot X
Lot 9
Lot F
North
Lot 8
Lot Y
Lot D
Lot K
Lot S
Lot W
Lot 4
Lot HHA
ParkingGarage
SouthParkingGarage
Farmer BrownLot
Gampel Pavilion
Field House
MSB/ Physics Bldg
Student Union
Business Bldg
BabbidgeLibrary
J orgensenAud.
Chemistry Bldg
CLAS Bldg
BioPhysics Bldg
Torrey Bldg
Monteith Bldg
Arjona Bldg
Pharmacy Bldg
ITEB
Glenbro
ok R
d
Final Network Design
Legend
Bike Lane
Sharrow
Shared Use Path
Signage
HuskyCircle
Route 195 (Storrs Rd)
Route 195 (S
torrs Rd)
Horsebarn
Hill
Rd
North Eagleville RdNorth Eagleville Rd
North Eagleville Rd
North Hillside Rd
North Hillside Rd
North
Hillsid
e Rd E
xtension
& B
ike Path
Hillside Rd
Hillside R
d
Hillside Rd
Alu
mni D
r
Alumni Dr
Stadiu
m R
d
Sta
diu
m R
d
Fairfield Way
Fairfi
eld W
ayPedestrian O
nly Walkw
ay
Academic W
ay
Academic W
ay
Academic W
ay
Academic W
ay
Whitn
ey R
d
Gilber
t Rd
Man
sfield
Rd
Mansfield Rd
Route 195 (S
torrs Rd)
Bolton Rd
Bolton R
d
Alu
mni D
r
Lot F
Lot X
Lot 9
Lot F
North
Lot 8
Lot Y
Lot D
Lot K
Lot S
Lot W
Lot 4
Lot HHA
ParkingGarage
SouthParkingGarage
Farmer BrownLot
Gampel Pavilion
Field House
MSB/ Physics Bldg
Student Union
Business Bldg
BabbidgeLibrary
J orgensenAud.
Chemistry Bldg
CLAS Bldg
BioPhysics Bldg
Torrey Bldg
Monteith Bldg
Arjona Bldg
Pharmacy Bldg
ITEB
Glenbro
ok R
d
Final Network Design
Legend
Bike Lane
Sharrow
Shared Use Path
Signage
Critical Areas
• Fairfield/ Academic Way– Separated Users– Vibrant Center– Spaced Planters
Photo credit: J. LaMondia
2% slope 2% slope4" Striping
Critical Areas
• Intersections– Reduce Conflicts
Yield Line20 feet from crosswalk
Photo credit: J. LaMondia
Critical Areas
• Route 195/ N. Eagleville RdAfterBike LOS: C
Bike LanesSpeed Limit: 30 mphTraffic CalmingMedian
BeforeBike LOS: D
No Bike LanesSpeed Limit: 30-35 mphWide LanesNo ShouldersNo Median
Photo credit: J. LaMondia
Infrastructure Development
• Bike-Friendly Stairs– Groove for Bike– Access to More Areas– Important Locations
• Hilltop Suites• Glenbrook Rd• BioPhysics Bldg
• Drain Retrofit– Even Surface
Photo credit: J. LaMondia
Infrastructure Development
• Bike Racks– Within 20 ft– Bus Racks– Weather Considerations– Recognizable– Parking Garages
Photo credit: www.dero.com
Photo credit: J. LaMondia
Infrastructure Development
• Long Term Storage– Locate at Parking Lots– Park and Bike– Safe and Convenient– Incentives– Revenue Generating– Self-Sustaining
Photo credit: www.ameribike.com
Photo credit: www.washington.edu
Recommendations
• Develop Education Programs• Create Incentives• Start Rental Program• Implement Enforcement• Add Bicycle Way-finding Signs
Recommendations
• Bike Shop / Repair– On Campus ( & Storrs Downtown)– Student Supported– Repair, Rental, & Retail
Conclusions
• There Is a Need and Interest
• A Key for the Future– Decrease Congestion– Improve Air Quality– Economic Benefits– Exercise!
Photo credit: J. LaMondia
Conclusions
• Important to Have a Complete Network– Continuous Routes
• Including new additions
– Intermodal Connections
• Supported By Programs & Infrastructure
Acknowledgements
Dr. Lisa Aultman-HallDr. John Ivan
EcoHuskyEric Jackson
Institute of Transportation EngineersRich Miller, Office of Environmental Policy
Environmental Policy Advisory CouncilMaster Plan Committee
Sandy Fry, CRCOGCynthia Van Zelm, Storrs Downtown
Tim Veillette, Town of MansfieldLon Hultgren, Town of Mansfield
Bruce Landis, Sprinkle EngineeringDr. Norman Garrick
References
AASHTO Bike Facilities Development GuideManual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
Sprinkler BCI LOS
Photo credit: www.tfhrc.gov