CCCTMA Cape May Bicycle Report

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BICYCLE FACILITIES INVENTORY & ANALYSIS

CAPE MAY COUNTY

Cross County Connection Transportation Management Association

MAY 2008

2002 D Lincoln Drive West

Marlton, NJ 08053

Phone: (856) 596-8228

www.driveless.com


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BICYCLE FACILITIES INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS

CAPE MAY COUNTY

May 2008

2002D Lincoln Drive WestMarlton, NJ 08053

(856) 596-8228www.driveless.com

Cross County Connection TMA was incorporated in 1989through the efforts of a group of southern New Jerseybusiness leaders, local government officials, andrepresentatives from the New Jersey Department ofTransportation (NJDOT) and New Jersey Transit Corporation(NJ TRANSIT) to address mobility issues in the region andreduce the number of vehicles on state and local roadways.Today, Cross County Connection is a non-profit organization,which partners with NJDOT, NJ TRANSIT, Federal HighwayAdministration and its members to provide solutions tocomplex transportation problems for counties, municipalities,employers and commuters in our seven-county region.

This Cross County Connection Transportation ManagementAssociation publication is funded by the New Jersey Department ofTransportation and the U.S. Department of Transportation FederalHighway Administration. The Federal Government and the State ofNew Jersey assume no liability for the contents.


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Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Cape May County____________________________________________________________________________________________________

Cross County Connection May 2008i

Table of Contents

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1. INTRODUCTION 1Perspective 1The Cape May County Work 3Methodology 3

2. INVENTORY 4Inventory Findings 4Linkages to Public Transit 5Linkages with Adjacent Counties 5Summary 9

3. BICYCLE FACILITY RANKING ANALYSIS 10Ranking Criteria 10Findings 12Summary 14

4.PROPOSED BICYCLE FACILITIESRECOMMENDED FOR CONSTRUCTION

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Summary 18

5. CONCLUSION 19Bicycle Task Force 19

Planning Tools 19Funding Opportunities 20Summary 20

List of Tables

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Table 1 Bicycle Facilities by Segments & Miles:Cape May County 5

Table 2 Criteria 1: Proximity to CommuterRoadways

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Table 3 Criteria 2: Number of Bus Routes within 2Miles

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Table 4 Criteria 3: Proximity to EmploymentDestinations

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Table 5 Criteria 4: Number of Schools within 2Miles

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Table 6 Highest Ranking Facilities Averaged by

Municipality

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Table 7 Highest Ranking Facilities Overall byMunicipality

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Table 8 Workplace County Flows: Cape MayCounty Residents, 2000

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Table 9 Proposed Bicycle Facilities Recommendedfor Construction

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Cross County Connection May 2008ii

List of Figures

PageFigure 1 Bicycle Facilities Inventory: Cape MayCounty

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Figure 2 Bicycle Facilities Inventory Bus Routes,Employment Destinations and Schools:Cape May County

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Figure 3 Bicycle Facilities Inventory: Atlantic, CapeMay and Cumberland Counties

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Figure 4 Cape May County Proposed BicycleFacilities Recommended for ConstructionCape May County

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Figure 5 Proposed Facility - US Route 9 25Figure 6 Proposed Facility - Court House SouthDennis Road

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Figure 7 Proposed Facility - Broadway 26Figure 8 Proposed Facility - Sunset Road 26Figure 9 Proposed Facility - Rio Grande Avenue 27Figure 10 Proposed Facility - Sandman Boulevard 27Figure 11 Proposed Facility - Middle Township

proposed Off-Road Bike Path28

Figure 12 Proposed Facility - West Hand Avenue 28Figure 13 Proposed Facility - Pittsburg Avenue 29

Figure 14 Proposed Facility - North Main Street 29Figure 15 Proposed Facility - Wildwood Boulevard(Middle Township)

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Figure 16 Proposed Facility - Route 50 30Figure 17 Proposed Facility - Dias Creek Road 31Figure 18 Proposed Facility - Wildwood Boulevard

(Lower Township)31

Figure 19 Proposed Facility - Delsea Drive (Rt. 47) 32

Figure 20 Proposed Facility - Wildwood Crest BikePath

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Figure 21 Proposed Facility - Fidler Hill Road 33

Figure 22 Proposed Facility - Atlantic City ElectricR-O-W 33

Figure 23 Proposed Facility - Woodbine Road 34

List of Appendices

PageAppendix A Bicycle Facilities Inventory: Cape May

County Table of Attributes21

Appendix B Proposed Bicycle Facilities 25Appendix C Funding and Technical Assistance

Sources for Bicycle Facilities

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Cross County Connection May 20081

1. INTRODUCTION

In recent years, much attention has been given to improving

bicycle facilities throughout New Jersey. Former GovernorsChristine Todd Whitman, James E. McGreevy and RichardCodey pledged their support and commitment to improvingbicycle facilities in the State by awarding over $16 million ingrant funding for local bicycle facilities. Governor Jon Corzineis continuing this support and commitment. An increasingnumber of municipalities in southern New Jersey are addingbicycle facilities to their road network. NJ TRANSIT permitsand can accommodate bicycles on-board almost all of itspublic transit services. In southern New Jersey, bicycles arepermitted on NJ TRANSIT buses, the River LINE, the Atlantic

City rail line, the BurLink system and the Port Authority TransitCorporation (PATCO) Speedline. As traffic congestioncontinues to worsen throughout New Jersey, governmentleaders and the private sector are realizing the worth ofbicycling as a commute alternative. The cost to stripe abicycle lane or install a bike rack at a worksite is small whencompared to improving roadways and building more parking.

PERSPECTIVE

New Jersey Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan

In 1995, the New Jersey Department of Transportationpublished the Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Planwhich was updated in 2004. The primary goal of theStatewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan is to provideclear guidance to NJDOT, MPOs, counties and otherimplementers on the most efficient and effective use of federal,state and local resources to implement bicycle and pedestrianinitiatives. The 2004 update of the Statewide Bicycle and

Pedestrian Master Plan presents a vision and action plan forimproving the bicycling and walking environment throughoutthe state. It provides organizations, agencies and local

governments with analytical tools and methods to plan forfuture facilities. This Plan serves as a blueprint for improvingconditions for bicycling and walking and focuses on statehighways and county roads.

Cross County Connections Bicycle Facilities Project

In contrast, the Cross County Connection bicycle facilitiesproject examines the county and municipal bicycle facilitiesnetwork specifically for commuting purposes. Therefore, whilethe Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan focuses on

the larger state and county road network, Cross CountyConnection examines how commuters can use local andregional bicycle facilities to get to and from their places ofemployment and other commuting destinations.

Given the increased awareness of, and interest in, bicycling asa commute alternative, Cross County Connection decided toinventory bicycle facilities throughout southern New Jersey.Given the size of Cross County Connections seven countyservice area, this work is being conducted over several yearsand through two phases and is being funded by the New

Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and theFederal Highway Administration (FHWA). Phase I includes theinventory of existing and proposed bicycle facilities by county.During 2004, an inventory of facilities in Burlington andCamden counties was completed. During 2005, the inventoriesin Gloucester and Atlantic counties were completed;inventories in Salem and Cumberland counties werecompleted during 2006 and the Cape May County inventorywas completed in 2007. This document reports the findings of


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the inventory and analysis (Phases I and II) for Cape MayCounty, which was undertaken during late spring of 2007.

The Phase II analysis uses the inventory to identify gaps in thecountys regional bicycle network. The gaps were prioritized toidentify those facilities that should be built in the near future.These facilities are those that have the greatest potential tolink bicycle commuters to regional employment opportunitiesvia the public transit system. The Phase II analysis for CapeMay County was completed during the spring of 2008 and isincluded in this report.

Additionally, Phase II of the Cape May County Project includesthe identification of gaps between Cape May, Cumberland and

Atlantic Counties bicycle networks. Phase II also identifiesgaps in each countys bicycle network and will prioritizeproposed facilities for implementation. The prioritizationprocess is designed to show local governments which facilitiesshould be built immediately to fill in the gaps in the countysbicycle network. It is hoped that by identifying and prioritizingthese facilities, they will be looked upon more favorably whenfunding is sought. 1

1 For the complete analysis and findings of Cross CountyConnections bicycle projects, see Bicycle Facilities Report:Burlington and Camden Counties, June 2004 and Bicycle FacilitiesInventory and Analysis: Atlantic County, December 2005, BicycleFacilities Inventory and Analysis: Gloucester County, June 2006,Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Salem County, June 2007and Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Cumberland County,December 2007. These publications can be obtained, free of charge,through Cross County Connection.

The need for studies like Cross County Connections bicyclefacilities project is demonstrated in the lack of strategicplacement of existing bicycle facilities. There is a limited

number of existing bicycle facilities that have inter-municipalconnections. For example, there are no existing links betweenSalem and Cumberland counties. While there is a need for acoherent set of plans that the counties and municipalities canuse to design and build commuter bicycle facilities, there isalso a need to locate the gaps in the local bicycle facilitynetwork and determine how best to complete them, both at thecounty and regional level.

The ultimate goal of Cross County Connections bicycle facilitywork is to create a region-wide network of bicycle facilities

that, in conjunction with public transit, can be used bycommuters to reach employment and other destinationsthroughout the region.


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THE CAPE MAY COUNTY WORK

The purpose of Phase I of Cross County Connections bicycle

facility work in Cape May County is to identify existing andproposed bicycle facilities at the municipal level and to assistlocal governments as well as Cape May County to identifycommuter bicycle facilities. This inventory will assist localgovernments to prioritize their existing bicycle facilities andplan for building future facilities.

The primary goal of this project is to inventory the existing andproposed bicycle facilities in Cape May Countys 16municipalities. The emphasis of this inventory is on bicyclefacilities that can be used for commuting purposes. Therefore,

closed systems that are used primarily for recreation (parks,school facilities) are not included in this analysis, unless theycould be opened and connected to a regional facility.

To further facilitate commuting, the bicycle facilities inventoryis compared to NJ TRANSITs existing bus route system. NJTRANSITs buses are equipped with bicycle racks; therefore, acommuter can bicycle to a bus stop, attach the bicycle to thebus, and use it to reach the final destination. By combiningbicycle trips with public transit trips, Cape May Countycommuters have better access to employment opportunities

throughout southern New Jersey and the Philadelphia area.

METHODOLOGY

To inventory commuter oriented bicycle facilities in Cape MayCounty, Cross County Connection surveyed the countys 16municipalities as well as the County during late spring of 2007.All 16 municipalities, the County and the South JerseyTransportation Planning Organization (SJTPO) responded to

the survey. Cross County Connection input the data into itsGeographical Information System (GIS) software. Municipaldata was cross-referenced with the New Jersey Bicycle and

Pedestrian Master Plan. As the scope of this project ismunicipal, if a facility was reported by a municipality, itsuperseded either SJTPO or NJDOT data. The facilities weregrouped into four categories, as follows:

Existing facilitieso On-roado Off-road

Proposed facilitieso On-roado Off-road

Cross County Connection created attribute tables as well ascounty and municipal maps of the facilities. Once theinventory was finalized, Cross County Connection undertookPhase II of this project; the gap and prioritization analysis.The completed inventory will also be placed on Cross CountyConnections website as part of an interactive map of bicyclefacilities in southern New Jersey. Please visitwww.driveless.com to view the interactive bicycle facilitiesmaps.


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2. INVENTORY

Cross County Connection began its analysis by identifying

existing and proposed bicycle facilities at the municipal level.During the spring of 2007, the 16 municipalities in Cape MayCounty were asked to provide the following information:

Location of existing bicycle facilitieso On-roado Off-road

Location of proposed bicycle facilitieso On-roado Off-road

Existing facilities are those that have already been built andare officially designated as a bike route through signageand/or pavement striping. Proposed facilities are those thatare proposed or pending construction. No distinction wasmade between facilities that have funding for constructionversus those that do not.

The bicycle facilities were further defined into twoclassifications: on-road and off-road. An on-road facility isdefined as one that shares the road with motorized traffic.This bicycle facility is signed as a bicycle route and/or the

travel lane is striped for bicycles. An off-road facility has itsown right of way which is separated from motorized traffic. Offroad facilities can be paved or dirt trails.

Cross County Connection also surveyed the County of CapeMay, the South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization(SJTPO) and NJDOTs statewide inventory. The SJTPO andNJDOT provided information on bicycle facilities of statewidesignificance. The information from these sources was

compared to the municipal information. When conflicting orincomplete information was found, Cross County Connectioncontacted municipal and county representatives to correct the

data; thus all parties received up-to-date information. In mostcases, the municipality has approval authority for theconstruction of new bicycle facilities. If the municipalinformation conflicted with NJDOT, SJTPO or Countyinformation, priority was given to the information provided bythe municipality.

The emphasis of this study is on the identification of bicyclefacilities for commuting purposes. Cross County Connectionsinventory does not include closed loop systems, such as bikefacilities in a local park. These recreational facilities were not

included in the analysis, unless they could be opened andconnected to a regional facility.

INVENTORY FINDINGS

After analyzing the data collected, Cross County Connectionused its Geographic Information System (GIS) to create thebicycle facilities inventory. Cross County Connection foundthat 15 of the 16 municipalities in Cape May County hadexisting or proposed bicycle facilities suitable for commuting.The Borough of West Wildwood does not contain any existing

or proposed bicycle facilities. It should be noted that eighttowns stated that they have no existing or proposed facilities;however the State Plan has proposed facilities within thesemunicipalities.

The existing and proposed facilities represent approximately119 miles, broken into 52 segments, as shown in Table 1 andas mapped on Figure 1. Approximately, 67% of the 119 milesof facilities are proposed. Currently, there are 28 existing


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bicycle facilities in Cape May County; all but five are on-road.The existing facilities travel through 15 municipalities.

TABLE 1BICYCLE FACILITIES BY SEGMENTS & MILESCAPE MAY COUNTY

Existing Proposed

On-road

Off-road

Total On-road

Off-road

Total Grandtotal

Segments 23 5 28 19 5 24 52Miles 29.7 9.8 39.5 64.8 14.5 79.3 118.8

LINKAGES TO PUBLIC TRANSIT

Since most NJ TRANSIT buses are equipped with bicycleracks on the front of the bus, it is important to examine thelocation of bicycle facilities in relationship to bus routes. NJTRANSIT operates seven bus routes in Cape May County(refer to Figure 2). Most of the routes provide service toAtlantic City and the Camden County/Philadelphia area.

Proposed bicycle facilities connect with NJ TRANSIT busroutes 313, 315, 316, 319, 507, 509 and 552. Utilizing thesebus routes, bicyclists can travel to Atlantic City, Cumberland

County, Gloucester County and the Camden/Philadelphiaarea. The ability to link a bicycle trip with transit providescommuters access to the region-wide public transit system.

The proximity of each of the existing and proposed bicyclefacilities to public transit will be considered as an importantelement of the Phase II analysis.

Under Phase II of this project, transit access via bicyclefacilities will be one of the primary factors used to prioritizethose bicycle facilities that should receive priority in funding

and construction. Linkages to public transit and to facilitiesalong Cape May Countys borders with its neighbors willstrengthen the bicycle networks outreach throughout southernNew Jersey.

LINKAGES WITH ADJACENT COUNTIES

Since Cape May County shares a border with Atlantic andCumberland Counties, the connections between the threecounties were analyzed.

Atlantic County Linkages

As Figure 3 shows, two proposed bicycle facilities in CapeMay County have direct connections with proposed facilities inAtlantic County. These proposed facilities are located onRoutes 49 and 50. The proposed facility along Route 49 willconnect northern Cape May County to Atlantic andCumberland Counties.

Cumberland County Linkages

Figure 3 shows two proposed facilities in Cape May Countylinking to Cumberland County. A proposed bicycle facilityalong Route 47 will connect to an existing facility inCumberland County. Both Cape May and CumberlandCounties have proposed facilities along Route 49 which willprovide access to multiple employment destinations inCumberland County, as well as to schools and bus routes.


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SUMMARY

As Figure 1 demonstrates, Cape May County has a proposednetwork of bicycle facilities that forms a good network for mostCounty residents. With the exception of West WildwoodBorough, each municipality has one or more proposedfacilities traversing it. Cape May County has several proposedbicycle facilities in Dennis, Lower and Middle Townships.Additionally, several facilities are clustered in the southernsection of the County along Route 9. Additional routes areproposed along Routes 47, 49 and 50.

These proposed facilities link to one another and to NJTRANSIT bus routes serving the County. Once these facilitiesare built county residents, employees and visitors will be ableto bike to most areas of the County. However beach areas,such as Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Avalon and Stone Harbor,are not connected to existing and proposed facilities in the restof the County.

Many of the proposed facilities appear on the States BicyclePlan but are not part of any municipal plan. Municipal supportof these proposed facilities must be obtained if they are to beconstructed.

Given the limited financial resources that may be available toconstruct this bicycle facility network, a prioritization systemshould be put into place to ensure that those facilities with themost benefit will be built first. Phase II of Cross CountyConnections bicycle facility project does this; and is discussedin chapters 3 and 4.


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3. BICYCLE FACILITY RANKING ANALYSIS

To identify those bicycle facilities that should be built in the

near future, Cross County Connection developed a set ofranking criteria and applied each criterion to the bicycle facilityinventory. The purpose of ranking criteria is to determinewhich facilities are most suitable for commuter usage. Thecriteria are as follows:

1. Proximity to commuter roadways2. Number of New Jersey TRANSIT bus routes within two

miles3. Proximity to business parks4. Number of schools within two miles

RANKING CRITERIA

For each criterion, a set of values or points was established.Criteria one and four are assigned from zero to four pointswhile criteria two and three have been weighted and areassigned from two to six points, equaling a possible 20 pointsfor each bicycle facility. A score of zero shows that aparticular criterion is least conducive to bicycle usage. Forexample, a zero in Criterion One would indicate that a facilityis more than two miles from the commuter roadways. A score

of four or six in a particular criterion shows that the facility ismost conducive to bicycle usage. For example, in CriterionTwo a score of six would indicate that a facility is within twomiles of more than five NJ TRANSIT bus routes.

Criterion One: Proximity to Commuter Roadways

Routes 9, 47, 49, 50, 52, 83, 109, 147, 601, 623, 625 and 657were chosen as the attractors in this criterion. They serve asthe major transportation arteries through Cape May County,thus allowing access to most areas throughout the study area.Therefore, the closer a bicycle facility is to one of these roads,the more attractive the facility will be as a commuter corridorfor bicyclists. The Garden State Parkway was not consideredan attractor because New Jersey law places restricted use onthe Garden State Parkway, thus prohibiting bicyclists andpedestrians on this roadway.

Cross County Connection identified the bicycle facilities withina two mile buffer of the identified commuter roadways. Asshown in Table 2, those facilities that fell within the two milebuffer were then scored based on their distance from theroadway.

Table 2Criteria 1: Proximity to Commuter Roadways

ScoreDistance of Bicycle Facility from CommuterRoadway

0 >2 miles1 1.5 2.0 miles

2 1.0 1.5 miles3 0.5 1.0 miles4 0 0.5 miles


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Criterion Two: Proximity to New Jersey TRANSIT BusRoutes

The number of NJ TRANSIT routes within a two mile buffer ofthe bicycle facility was selected as a criterion because abicyclist linking with a bus route has access to a much largergeographic area for employment. All NJ TRANSIT buses havebicycle racks. In addition, the number of routes is importantbecause a bicyclist can ride along a bicycle facility to anintersect point with a NJ TRANSIT bus, put the bicycle on thebike rack and ride to their stop. Upon reaching their stop, thebicyclist can then take the bicycle off of the bus and ride totheir destination. Therefore, the number of bus routes wouldhelp to determine the usage of a particular bicycle facility as acommuter route. Table 3 shows how the bicycle facilities werescored based on the distance to bus routes.

Table 3Criteria 2: Number of Bus Routes Within Two Miles

Score Number of Bus Routes Within Two Miles0 02 13 2

4 35 46 5 or more

Criterion Three: Proximity to Employment Destinations

Bicycle facilities benefit from being within two miles of anemployment destination because of increased proximity toemployment opportunities. If an employment destination isalong or in proximity to a bicycle facility, then the usage of thebicycle facility as a commuter route would most likely increase.When combined with other modes of transport, such as busesthat have bicycle racks, commuters could arrive at theiremployment sites by combining different modes oftransportation and incorporate the bicycle facility into theoverall transportation network.

The employment destinations in Cape May County were

identified using county maps, the New Jersey Department ofLabor and Workforce Development employers database, theCape May County Department of Planning and Developmentand local knowledge and experience. The bicycle facilitieswere scored as shown in Table 4.

Table 4Criteria 3: Proximity to Employment Destinations

Score Proximity to Business Parks0 >2 miles

2 1.5 2 miles3 1.0 1.5 miles4 0.5 1.0 miles5 0.25- 0.5 miles6 0 to 0.25 miles


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Criterion Four: Number of Schools within Two Miles

The number of schools within a two mile buffer was selectedas a criterion to encourage students to use bicycles tocommute to school. When considered along with governmentspending on programs such as the Safe Routes to SchoolsInitiative, schools are becoming a significant attractor foralternative modes of commuting. Including this criterion allowsCross County Connection to account for a growing number ofcommuters. At the present time, approximately 25% ofmorning traffic is school related. The bicycle facilities werescored as shown in Table 6.

Table 5Criteria 4: Number of Schools Within Two Miles

Score Number of Schools Within Two Miles0 01 1 to 32 4 to 73 8 to104 11+

FINDINGS

Each facility was scored and ranked based on the abovecriteria. Fifteen of the sixteen municipalities have at least oneexisting or proposed bicycle facility; the Borough of WestWildwood does not indicate any existing or proposed facilities.The facilities ranged in score from a low of 0 to a high of 18.0.The highest possible score is 20.0, which shows that thebicycle facility is most conducive to commuting. The lowestpossible score is a 0 which shows that the bicycle facility is

least conducive to commuting. The average score amongstthe 52 facilities is 11.0. The facilities that scored at or abovethe average score are located in seven municipalities, asshown on Table 6. Table 6 shows the average score of allbicycle facilities that received a score of 11.0 or higher.

As Table 6 shows, the range of scores at or above theaverage varies from a low of 12.0 to a high of 17.0.

Table 6Highest Ranking Facilities Averaged by Municipality

Rank Municipality Score

1 Wildwood City 17.02 West Cape Mary Borough 15.0

3 North Wildwood City 14.04 Lower Township 13.05 Middle Township 13.06 Wildwood Crest Borough 13.07 Cape May City 12.0

This analysis also examined the overall scores of each bicyclefacility in each municipality. The overall score is comprised ofthe individual scores of all of the existing and proposedfacilities within the municipality thus indicating the volume of

facilities in the municipality; the higher the overall score, thegreater the number of facilities in the municipality. As Table 7shows, Middle Township surpasses all other municipalitieswith an overall score of 148 while the next fourteenmunicipalities range from a score of 93 to 8. Sixty-sevenpercent of the reported bicycle facilities in Cape May Countyare proposed while thirty-three percent are existing facilities.


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Table 7

Highest Ranking Facilities Overall by MunicipalityRank Municipality Score

1 Middle Township 1482 Lower Township 933 North Wildwood City 844 Cape May City 615 Woodbine Borough 556 Ocean City 357 Dennis Township 348 Wildwood City 339 Upper Township 30

10 West Cape May Borough 3011 Wildwood Crest Borough 2512 Borough of Avalon 2413 Cape May Point 2114 Sea Isle City 1015 Stone Harbor 8

County Resident Commuting Patterns

The U.S. Census of 2000 documented the commuting patternsof employees from their county of residence to their county ofemployment. Approximately, 26% of Cape May Countysemployed residents travel outside the County for employment.Given this percentage and this studys emphasis on bicyclefacilities for commuting purposes, Cross County Connectionthought it important to analyze existing and proposed bicyclefacilities linking to employment destinations not only within theCounty, but outside the County, as well.

According to the 2000 Census, the counties of Atlantic andCumberland account for the largest percentage of employmentlocations outside Cape May County; refer to Table 8. Giventhe importance of these county employment destinations toCape May County residents, it is important that the bicyclefacilities network be compatible with this commuting pattern.Although it may not be realistic to expect many commuters tobicycle outside the County given the distance they would haveto travel, those bicycle facilities that connect to a bus routeserving these employment destinations should be givenpriority for implementation.

NJ TRANSIT bus routes 315, 316, 319, 507, 508 and 552serve Atlantic County; the 313 provides service to Cape Mayand Cumberland Counties.

Table 8Workplace County Flows

Cape May County Residents, 2000

Workplace County Cape MayResidents

Percent ofCommuters

Cumberland Co. NJ 1,129 2.6%

Atlantic Co. NJ 7,454 17.3%

Cape May Co. NJ 31,782 73.7%

Subtotal 40,365 93.5%Other Counties 2,786 6.5%

Total 43,151 100.0%

Source: U.S. Census 2000, County-To-County Worker Flow, 2000.


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The proposed facilities connecting with bus routes 313 and315 scored above average in the ranking process. Theproposed facility along Route 50 which parallels bus route 315into Cape May and Atlantic Counties had a score of 13.0. Thison-road facility is of regional importance since it connects withproposed bicycle facilities in Cape May and Atlantic Counties,providing access to key employments destinations. A bicyclistcould use this proposed route to connect with bus route 315,502, 553 and 554 to reach numerous locations in AtlanticCounty. The Route 50 bicycle facility is one of the fewproposed facilities linking the northern section of Cape MayCounty to Atlantic County.

Cape May County has several proposed bicycle facilities inDennis, Lower and Middle Townships that connect with busroute 313. Portions of Delsea Drive (Route 47) parallel NJTRANSIT Route 313. These facilities link Cape May County toCumberland County.

The proposed facility along Route 49 in Upper Townshipscored below average with a score of 6.0. This proposedfacility scored below average due to a lack of employmentdestinations in close proximity to the facility and because itonly connects with one bus route. Atlantic, Cape May andCumberland Counties have a proposed facility along Route 49.

The proposed Route 49 facility in Cape May County willprovide access to multiple employment centers in CumberlandCounty, as well as bus routes and schools.

SUMMARY

Thirty-five existing and proposed bicycle facilities, out of a totalof 52 facilities, scored above the average of 11.0. As statedabove, these bicycle facilities are located in proximity toexisting commuter attractors. Cape May County has a largenumber of existing facilities that make the county highlysuitable for building proposed facilities to complement theexisting network. The proposed facilities will fill the gapswithin the established network by improving the mobility andaccessibility of users throughout Cape May County.

The Cape May County bicycle network will play an importantrole in connecting the neighboring counties of Atlantic andCumberland. The proposed facilities travel along the roadnetwork, and connect with NJ TRANSIT bus routes that takecommuters into Atlantic and Cumberland Counties. Thesecounties support a significant number of employmentopportunities for Cape May County residents. Given the publictransit connections into these counties, it is reasonable toassume that a strong bicycle network in Cape May County willbe attractive to many residents seeking employment outside ofCape May County.

Cross County Connection believes that funding theconstruction of the identified proposed facilities is a next stepto improving the bicycle network in Cape May County forcommuting purposes. Therefore the need to assist themunicipalities to obtain funding and complete their proposedfacilities is the priority. Cross County Connection believes thatthis is the next step in making Cape May County attractive asan alternative commuting location for visitors and residents.


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4. PROPOSED BICYCLE FACILITIES RECOMMENDEDFOR CONSTRUCTION

Of the original 35 existing and proposed bicycle facilities thatscored at or above the average, 19 are proposed and arelocated in eight municipalities. These facilities are locatedclose to several attractors, therefore giving them the greatestpotential to improve the regional bicycle commuting network, ifconstructed. Although other proposed facilities have thepotential to improve the regional bicycle commuting network,their lower ranking and limited overall funding determined thatthey not be recommended for construction at this time.

Cross County Connection recommends that the proposed

facilities shown in Table 9 be considered immediately forimplementation. The construction of these facilities willprovide improved access to employment destinations forcommuters who want to bike to work. Appendix B providesdetailed maps for the 19 proposed bicycle facilities thatreceived a score of 11.0 or higher under the ranking process.In addition to the location of the proposed facility, informationis also provided on the bicycle facilitys ranked score andattractors which make the facility a good candidate forconstruction. Each facility can be found on Figure 4, whichalso provides a county-wide view of the proposed facilities

recommended for construction. Table 9 lists the name andlocation of the proposed facilities and is keyed to the maps inAppendix B.

According to the South Jersey Transportation PlanningOrganization (SJTPO), projected population growth in CapeMay County is estimated to grow by 16,724 or 14% from 2005to 2035. In the same timeframe, employment growth is

expected to increase by 9,154 or 16%.2 Both factors areimportant in determining the number of new proposed facilitiesto be built. New facilities will provide improved transportationalternatives that will significantly help municipalities diversifytheir modes of transportation and their availability to improveexisting bicycle facilities.

As Figure 4 shows, the common denominators to determineattractors in Cape May County comprise of seven bus routes,38 schools and 16 employment destinations. Connectivity withbus routes will encourage commuters to combine bothbicycling and public transportation to travel throughout CapeMay County.

Linkages to neighboring counties are an essential factor whenexpanding the bicycle system beyond the county corridor.During the analysis, the proposed Route 50 bicycle facility wasidentified as a link to Atlantic County. This on-road facility willconnect with proposed facilities in Atlantic County, as well as,numerous NJ TRANSIT bus routes. Proposed facilities alongRoute 47 (Delsea Drive) in Dennis, Middle and LowerTownships will connect to an existing facility in CumberlandCounty. Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland Counties havealso proposed facilities along Route 49. These facilities willprovide access to multiple employment destinations in Atlanticand Cumberland Counties.

2 http://www.sjtpo.org/analysis2.htmlSource: 2030 Demographic Forecasts; June 2006.Population and Employment Scenarios for Cape May County by Municipality.


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MiddleTwp

DennisTwp

UpperTwp

WoodbineBoro

OceanCity

SeaIsleCity

AvalonBoro

Ston

eHarborBoro

NorthW

ildwoodCity

LowerTwp

Cape

MayCity

Cumberland

County

AtlanticCounty

WestC

apeMayBoro

16

WildwoodCrestBoro

WildwoodCity

507

WestWildwoodBoro

313 3

13

316

319

313

319

319

47

50

147

49

83

109

347

52

162

9

9

623

625

601

657

47

552

9

47

47

9

9

9

552

315

316

313

509

316

315

0

2.5

5

1.25

Miles

2002DLincolnDriveW.

Marlton,

NJ08053

Tel.(856)596-8228

www.driveless.com

May2008

Figure4:ProposedB

icycleFacilities

RecommendedforConstruction

CapeMayCounty

ProposedBicycleFacilites

Off-Road

On-Road

School

NJTRANSITBusRoute

EmploymentDestinations


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Table 9Proposed Bicycle Facilities Recommended for Construction

Figure # (Referto Appendix B) Facility Name/Location Municipality Score Type

Figure 5 US Route 9 Lower Township 17 On-RoadFigure 6 Court House South Dennis Road Middle Township, Dennis Township 16 On-RoadFigure 7 Broadway West Cape May Borough 15 On-RoadFigure 8 Sunset Road West Cape May Borough 15 On-RoadFigure 9 Rio Grande Avenue Wildwood City 15 On-RoadFigure 10 Sandman Boulevard Lower Township 14 On-RoadFigure 11 Middle Township Proposed Off-Road Bike Path Middle Township 14 Off-RoadFigure 12 W Hand Avenue Middle Township 14 On-RoadFigure 13 Pittsburg Avenue Cape May City 14 On-Road

Figure 14 N Main Street Middle Township 14 On-RoadFigure 15 Wildwood Boulevard Middle Township 14 On-RoadFigure 16 Route 50 Upper Township 13 On-RoadFigure 17 Dias Creek Road Middle Township 13 On-RoadFigure 18 Wildwood Boulevard Lower Township 13 On-RoadFigure 19 Delsea Drive (Rt. 47) Middle Township 13 On-RoadFigure 20 Wildwood Crest Bike Path Wildwood Crest Borough 11 On-RoadFigure 21 Fidler Hill Rd Dennis Township 11 On-RoadFigure 22 Atlantic City Electric R-O-W Middle Township 11 Off-RoadFigure 23 Woodbine Rd Upper Twp 11 On-Road


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SUMMARY

Eight municipalities have proposed bicycle facilities thatscored at or above average in the bicycle ranking system. Theproposed facilities were identified as high ranking because oftheir proximity to the attractors.

Cape May County possesses a high number of existing bicyclefacilities, employment destinations and other attractors that,together with increases in projected population andemployment, make the Countys bicycle network suitable forimproving both transportation mobility and effectiveness.Cross County Connection recommends funding the proposedfacilities because they will provide modes of alternative

transportation for commuters in Cape May County. Whenlinked to bicycle facilities and bus routes serving theneighboring counties, these facilities can provide a regionalbicycle transportation network established through acoordinated planning effort between county and municipalgovernments.


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5. CONCLUSION

This analysis has identified 19 proposed bicycle facilities thatcould be considered for construction. To be considered forstate funding, the municipalities must initiate certain stepsbefore applying for funding. The completion of these stepsmay better position the municipalities for state-fundedtechnical assistance and funding to build the facilities.

BICYCLE TASK FORCE

First, a bicycle task force or committee should be establishedto oversee the planning effort. The task force should consist

of community leaders, citizens, local, county, regional andstate representatives and officials and planning andengineering officials, and other identified stakeholders. Thegoal of this task force should be to develop and design abicycle Plan for the municipality. The Plan should identifypriority areas for implementing bicycle facilities. These areasshould be based on a plan that accommodates bicycliststhroughout the community as well as enables them to connectto bicycle and public transit facilities outside the community.Recommendations should be both site specific (anintersection) and non site specific, such as installing bicycle

friendly drainage grates. The NJDOT can provide technicalassistance to those municipalities and counties that want tocreate a bicycle plan (refer to Appendix B).

PLANNING TOOLS

To ensure implementation of the Task Force Bicycle Plan,local planning tools should be in place and compatible with thePlan. It is recommended that municipalities and countiesreview their planning documents to ensure that they not onlypermit bicycle and pedestrian facilities, but encourage or evenrequire their construction. At a minimum, the municipal MasterPlan should include a Bicycle/Pedestrian Element that outlinesa bicycle network within the municipality. Considerationshould be given to providing linkages to existing and proposedbicycle facilities in neighboring municipalities as well as toemployment destinations and public transit stops.

Additionally, the municipal land development ordinance shouldbe amended to include requirements for bicycle andpedestrian facilities. Standards for bicycle facilities andsidewalks should be specified in the ordinance. Thesestandards should be in accordance with the New Jersey SiteImprovements Standards and the planning and designguidelines found in NJDOTs Bicycle Compatible Roadwaysand Bikeways report. 3 Ensuring that local planningdocuments permit and encourage bicycle facilitiesdemonstrates the local governments support of and

commitment to developing a viable bicycle network within thecommunity. This support and commitment is necessary toensure success.

3Visit www.state.nj.us/transportation/commuter/bike/resources.shtm

for report.


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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES

Funding for bicycle facilities in New Jersey is providedprimarily through NJDOT under its Local Aid program and atthe federal level through the Transportation Enhancements(TE) program. Funding through both programs is awardedannually through a highly competitive process. Demand forthese funds far exceeds the funding available. The Statesbikeways program provides funds to municipalities andcounties for the construction of bicycle projects. According tothe Tri-State Transportation Campaign, from 2000 to 2005,New Jersey municipalities submitted applications through thisprogram totaling $157 million; however less than $39 million

has been awarded because of the funding shortfall.

The same is true under the federal TE program. In 2003 and2004, New Jersey municipalities submitted 367 applicationstotaling almost $200 million for bicycle and pedestrian projects.However, New Jerseys federal funding allocation only enabledthe State to approve 46 projects totaling $18.4 million. 4 Giventhe highly competitive funding picture, municipalities andcounties must have extremely strong grant applications.

It is Cross County Connections hope that those municipalities

and counties that seek funding to fill in the gaps that areidentified and prioritized in southern New Jerseys bicyclenetwork will have a greater chance of receiving funding. Refer

4 Tri-State Transportation Campaign. Skimping on Sidewalks: NewJerseys Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding Deficit, April 2005. Visitwww.tstc.org for a copy of the report.

to Appendix B for an expanded list of programs that providefunding and planning assistance for bicycle projects.

SUMMARY

This project has documented the existing and proposedbicycle facilities in Cape May County and provided a rankingprocess to prioritize those facilities that should be constructedinitially. This inventory will be updated periodically to reflectchanges made at the local and county level. Cape MayCounty and its municipalities have made good progresstowards proposing a bicycle network that links to public transitand provides inter-county connections. The ground work has

been laid, and a solid foundation established, however there isconsiderable opportunity in Cape May County to improve theCountys bicycle network, through implementation of theseproposed bicycle facilities.

A region-wide bicycle network will improve the quality of life ofsouthern New Jerseys residents and provide greatereconomic development opportunities. By working together asa region, southern New Jersey will be better positioned toattract federal and state funds for the implementation ofbicycle facilities.


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Appendix ABicycle Facilities Inventory: Cape May County

Table of Attributes

Municipality Path Name Status Type Length (miles)NJ TRANSIT

Bus Routes Within2 miles

Source

Avalon Borough Avalon Existing On-Road 0.6 315,319 NJ State Plan

Avalon BoroughDune Drive (6

th-

19th) Existing On-Road 0.69 315,319 Avalon Borough

Avalon BoroughDune Drive (34th-80

th) Existing On-Road 2.43 315,319

Cape MayCounty

Cape May City Beach Drive Existing On-Road 1.4 313,315,316,552 NJ State Plan

Cape May CityMadison AvenueBike Lane Existing On-Road 0.3 313,315,316,552

Cape MayCounty

Cape May CityNew JerseyAvenue Bike Lane Existing On-Road 1.0 313,315,316,552

Cape MayCounty

Cape May CityPennsylvaniaAvenue Existing On-Road 0.5 313,315,316,552

Cape MayCounty

Cape May City Pittsburg Avenue Proposed On-Road 0.8 313,315,316,552 NJ State Plan

Cape May Point Borough Cape Avenue Existing On-Road 0.6 316,552 NJ State Plan

Cape May Point BoroughLighthouseAvenue Existing On-Road 0.75 316,552

Cape May PointBorough

Cape May Point Borough,Lower Twp, West Cape May Sunset Road Proposed On-Road 1.8 316,552 NJ State Plan

Dennis Twp

Dennis TownshipProposed Off-Road Proposed Off-Road 5.25 313 NJ State Plan


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Source

Dennis Twp, Woodbine

Borough Fidler Hill Road Proposed On-Road 3.3 313 NJ State PlanDennis Twp, Middle Twp,Lower Twp Delsea Drive Proposed On-Road 28.75 313, 552 NJ State Plan

Lower Twp, Middle Twp Wildwood Blvd Proposed On-Road 1.4 313,315,316,319,552 NJ State Plan

Lower Twp Seashore Road Existing On-Road 4.5 313,315,316,552 NJ State Plan

Lower TwpLower Twp Off-Road Existing Off-Road 2.9 313,315,316,552 NJ State Plan

Lower Twp US Route 9 Proposed On-Road 1.15m 313,315,316,552 NJ State Plan

Lower Twp, Middle Twp US Route 9 Existing On-Road 1.25 313,315,316,552 NJ State Plan

Lower Twp Sandman Blvd Proposed On-Road 1.5m 313,315,316,552 NJ State Plan

Middle Twp Dias Creek Road Proposed On-Road 1.5 313,316,552 NJ State Plan

Middle TwpMiddle TownshipExisting Off-Road Existing Off-Road 2.5 313,316,552 NJ State Plan

Middle Twp

Middle TownshipProposed Off-Road Proposed Off-Road 3.7

313,316,552NJ State Plan

Middle Twp N Main Street Proposed On-Road 0.6 313,316,552 NJ State Plan

Middle TwpSpringers MillRoad Proposed On-Road 1.5 313,552 NJ State Plan

Middle Twp W Hand Avenue Proposed On-Road 0.4 313,316,552 NJ State Plan

Middle TwpAtlantic CityElectric R-O-W Proposed Off-Road 0.9 313,316,552

Cape MayCounty


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Source

Middle Twp, Dennis Twp

Court House

South DennisRoad Proposed On-Road 5.8

313,316,552NJ State Plan

North Wildwood City 19th Avenue Existing On-Road 0.2 313,315,316,319,552 NJ State Plan

North Wildwood City E 1st Avenue Existing On-Road 0.1 313,315,316,319,552 NJ State Plan

North Wildwood City E 5th Avenue Existing On-Road 0.2 313,315,316,319,552 NJ State Plan

North Wildwood City John F Kennedy Existing On-Road 0.8 313,315,316,319,552 NJ State Plan

North Wildwood City Surf Avenue Existing On-Road 1.0 313,315,316,319,552 NJ State Plan

Ocean City Boardwalk Existing On-Road 2.5 319,507,509 NJ State Plan

Ocean City West Avenue Existing On-Road 4.1 319,507,509 NJ State Plan

Ocean CityHaven Avenue(18th-20th) Existing On-Road 0.2 319,507,509

Cape MayCounty

Ocean CityHaven Avenue(29

th-34

th) Existing On-Road 0.5 319,507,509

Cape MayCounty

Sea Isle City Avalon Bike Existing Off-Road 0.5 315,319 NJ State Plan

Stone Harbor BoroughStone Harbor BikePath Existing On-Road 2.25 315,319

Cape MayCounty

Upper Twp Route 49 Proposed On-Road 3.9 315 NJ State Plan

Upper TwpCrook Horn CreekBike Path Proposed Off-Road 2 0

Cape MayCounty

Upper Twp Route 50 Proposed On-Road 7.0 315 NJ State Plan


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Source

Upper Twp Woodbine Road Proposed On-Road 3.6 313,315 NJ State Plan

West Cape May Borough Broadway Proposed On-Road 0.75 313,315,316,552 NJ State Plan

Wildwood CityRio GrandeAvenue Proposed On-Road 0.6 313,315,316,552 NJ State Plan

Wildwood Crest Borough,Wildwood City, NorthWildwood City

Boardwalk South(Ocean Avenue) Existing Off-Road 2.7

313,315,316,319,552NJ State Plan

Wildwood Crest BoroughWildwood CrestBike Path Proposed On-Road 1.25 313,315,316,552

Wildwood CrestBorough

Woodbine Borough Dehrisch Avenue Existing On-Road 3.2 313 NJ State Plan

Woodbine BoroughWashingtonAvenue Proposed On-Road 0.75 313 NJ State Plan

Woodbine Borough Woodbine Airport Proposed Off-Road 2.6 313Cape MayCounty

Woodbine BoroughWoodbine ExistingOff-Road Bike Existing Off-Road 1.25 313 NJ State Plan

Woodbine BoroughWoodbine OceanView Road Existing On-Road 0.6 313 NJ State Plan

Total Facilities: 52 Paths118.8 Miles Existing Facilities (28): 39.5 miles

ProposedFacilities (24): 79.3 miles

On-Road (23): 29.7 miles On-Road (19): 64.8 miles

Off-Road (5): 9.8 miles Off-Road (5): 14.5 miles


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Appendix B: Proposed Bicycle Facilities

Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Cape May County

25

Number of Bus Routes Within 2 Miles

Miles from Business Park

Number of Schools within 2 Miles

Overall Score

Shiloh Pike

Miles to Commuter Roadway4

0 - 0.5

0 - 0.25

Figure 5: US Route 9

Lower Twp




US Route 9

Overall Score

Miles to Commuter Roadway

17

May 2008




Overall Score

Court House South Dennis Rd


16

3

6

0 - 0.5

0 - 0.25

Figure 6: Court House South Dennis Rd

Middle Twp, Dennis Twp

_

_

_9

LOWER TWP

$+607

316

552

3

13

$+644

NEW ENGLAND RD

$+626

$+649

FIRELN$+648 TOWNBANKROAD

SHUNPIKE

ROAD

SEASHORE

ROAD

SHUNPIKE

ROAD

BAYSHOREROAD

JONATHANHOFFMANROAD

North Cape May Shopping Center

552

%,

Schools

Proposed On Route

Business Complex

552 NJ TRANSIT Bus

_%,

5

5

4

657

313

319

315

615

64647

9

MIDDLE TWP

Ames Plaza

658

DENNIS TWP

612

657

658

HANDAVENUE

GOSHEN-SWAINTONROAD

GARD

ENSTATE

PARKW

AY

WOO

DLANDAV

National Guard Armory

Court House Vill Plaza

R

Schools

Proposed On Route

Business Complex

552 NJ TRANSIT Bus

6

6


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26

Number of BusRoutes Within 2 Miles



Overall Score

Shiloh Pike


15

0 - 0.25

3

Figure 7: Broadway

West Cape May Boro




Broadway

Overall Score


May 2008



Numberof Schools within 2 Miles

Overall Score

Sunset Rd


15

4

2

0.5 - 1.0

0 - 0.25

Figure 8: Sunset Rd

West Cape May Boro

55

607

606

316

552

313

315645

WESTCAPE MAY BORO

626

649

SHUNPIKE

ROAD

BAYSHOREROAD

WASH

INGTO

NST

SEASHORE

ROAD LOWER TWP

CAPE MAY CITY

Washington Commons Shopping Center

The Shops of Park Center

Schools

Proposed On Route

Business Complex

552 NJ TRANSIT Bus

8

8

0.5 - 1.0

4

LOWER TWP

607

606

626

316

552 3

13

315

645

NEWENGLAND RD

GA

WESTCAPE MAY BORO

LOWER TWP

607

626

313

315

BAYSHORE

ROAD

SUNSETBOULEVARD

EMECHANICST

STIM

PSONLANE

CAPE MAY CITY

Washington Commons Shopping Center

The Shops of Park Center

109

8THAV

607

SWAN

AV

TRENTONAV

READINGAV

RD

6 9

BATTS

LN

CHATAMDR

FOSTERAV

REEVESAV

11THAV

7

Schools

Proposed On Route

Business Complex

552 NJ TRANSIT Bus

7


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27

Number of Bus RoutesWithin2 Miles



Overall Score

Rio Grande Ave

Milesto Commuter Roadway

15

6

3

0 - 0.5

0.5 - 1.0

Figure 9: Rio Grande Ave

Wildwood City

May 2008




Overall Score

Sandman Blvd


14

4

5

0 - 0.5

1.0 - 1.5

Figure 10: Sandman Blvd

Lower Twp

5

315

313

319

316

552

RIOGRANDAVENUE

NEW

JERSEY

AVEN

UE

NORTH WILDWOOD CITY

WILDWOOD CITY

WILDWOOD CREST BORO

Broadwalk Mall

552

9

Schools

Proposed On Route

Business Complex

NJ TRANSIT Bus552

9

9

LOWER TWP

607

316

552

313

315

645

621

315

313

552

644

NEW ENGLAND RD

GARDENSTATE

PARKWAY

626

626

649

FIRELN648TOWNBANKROAD

SHUNPIKE

ROAD

SHUNPIKE

ROAD

BAYSHOREROAD

JONATHANHOFFMANROAD

SEASHORE

ROAD

North Cape May Shopping Center

552

Schools

Proposed On Route

Business Complex

552 NJ TRANSIT Bus

10

10


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28

Number of Bus RoutesWithin2 Miles



Overall Score

el p Proposed Off Road Bike

Milesto Commuter Roadway

14

3

0 - 0.5

0.5 - 1.0

6

Figure 11: Middle Twp Proposed Off-Road Bike

Middle Twp

May 2008




Overall Score

West Hand Ave


14

3

4

0 - 0.5

0.5 - 1.0

Figure 12: West Hand Ave

55

Middle Twp Proposed Off- Road Bike

319

315

316

Ames Plaza

612 657

657

313

SHELLBAYAV

GARDEN

STATE

PARKWAY

HANDAVENUE

SHUNPIKE

ROAD

GOSHENROAD

31355

2

315

SHOREROAD

9

D E N N I S V I L L E R O A D

DIASCREEK

ROAD



12

Schools

Proposed On Route

Business Complex

552 NJ TRANSIT Bus

12

MIDDLE TWP

Middle Twp

55231

3

615

646

47

9

31

9

Ames Plaza

657

GARDEN

STATE

PARKW

AY

612

657

9

316

255

HANDAVENUE

SH

UNPIKE

ROAD

SHOREROAD

DENNIS

VILLEROAD

GOSHENROAD

GOSHEN-SWAINTONROAD

MIDDLE TWP



Schools

Proposed On Route

Business Complex

552 NJ TRANSIT Bus

11

11


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30 May 2008




Overall Score

Route 50


13

1

1

0 - 0.5

0 - 0.25

Figure 16: Route 50

Upper Twp

55

DENNIS TWP

315

316

3

5

631

50

664

610

667

550

9

TUCKAHOE ROAD

DENNISVILLE

-PETERSB

URGR

OAD

TUCKAHOE

-MT

.PLEASANTROAD

STA

GECOACH

RD

TYLERROAD

WOODBINEBORO

UPPER TWP

Cedar Square Shopping Center

Schools

Proposed On Route

Business Complex

552 NJ TRANSIT Bus

16

16

Figure 15: Wildwood Blvd

Middle Twp

319

552

RIOGRANDAVE

NUE

MIDDLE TWP

LOWER TWP

313

316

315

WILDWOOD CITY

Rio Plaza Tollgate Shopping Center

The Vill Shoppes

Broadwalk Mall

6TH

A

624

KINGST

BEACH

AV

15

Schools

Proposed On Route

Business Complex

552 NJ TRANSIT Bus

15

Number of Bus RoutesWithin 2 Miles



Overall Score

Wildwood Blvd


14

5

2

0 - 0.5

1.0 - 1.5


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31 May 2008

55

MIDDLE TWP

315

313

319

316

552

RIOGRANDAVENUE

LOWER TWP

MIDDLE TWP

NORTH WILDWOOD CITY

WILDWOOD CITY

WILDWOOD CREST BORO


The Vill Shoppes

Broadwalk Mall

6THAV

10THAV

624

KINGST

BEACHAV

Schools

Proposed On Route

Business Complex

552 NJ TRANSIT Bus

18

18



Number of Schools within2 Miles

Overall Score

Wildwood Blvd


13

5

3

0 - 0.5

1.5 - 2.0

Figure 18: Wildwood Blvd

Lower Twp

319

Ames Plaza

612

657

9

313

255

HANDAVENUE

SHUNPIKE

ROAD

SHOREROAD

GOSHENROAD313

GARDENS

TATE

PARKW

AY

SHELLBAYAV

315



Schools

Proposed On Route

Business Complex

552 NJ TRANSIT Bus

17

17




Overall Score

Dias Creek Rd


13

3

4

0.5 - 1.0

0.5 - 1.0

Figure 17: Dias Creek Rd

Middle Twp


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32 May 2008

Numberof Bus Routes Within 2 Miles



Overall Score

Wildwood Crest Bike Path


11

5

2

1.0 - 1.5

1.5 - 2.0

Figure 20: Wildwood Crest Bike Path

Wildwood Crest Boro

55

319

313

315

552

316

NEW

JERS

EYAVEN

UE

PACIFICAVEN

UE

OCEA

NAV

OCEA

NDRIV

E

WILDWOODCITY

WILDWOOD CREST BORO

Broadwalk Mall

Schools

Proposed On Route

Business Complex

552 NJ TRANSIT Bus

20

20




Overall Score

Delsea Dr


13

2

0

0 - 0.5

0 - 0.25

Figure 19: Delsea Dr

Middle Twp

v

q_

_$+657

MIDDLE TWP

2

6

313

319

315

$+658

$+615$+646

47

9

TH IL I TY

STONE HARBORBORO

WEST WILDWOODBORO

Airport Industrial Park

Middle Twp Industrial Park


Clermont Industrial Park


Rio Grande Industrial Park

The Vill Shoppes

9

Schools

Proposed On Route

Business Complex

552 NJ TRANSIT Bus

_%

%

,

,552

19


19


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33



Number of Schools within2 Miles

Overall Score

Fidler Hill Rd


11

1

0 - 0.5

0.5 - 1.0

2

Figure 21: Fidler Hill Rd

Dennis Twp

May 2008




Overall Score

Atlantic City Electric R-O-W


11

3

4

1.0 - 1.5

1.0 - 1.5

Figure 22: Atlantic City Electric R-O-W

Middle Twp

55

610

DENNIS TWP

550

DENN

ISVIL

LE-PET

ERSB

URGR

OAD

WOODBINEBORO

DEHIRSCHAVENUEWoodbine Development Center

TYLERROAD

WASHING

TONAVEN

UE

FIDLER

HILLROAD

313

Schools

Proposed On Route

Business Complex

552 NJ TRANSIT Bus

2121

21

3

31

Ames Plaza

612

657

658

313

SHELLBAYAV

GARDEN

STATE

PARKWAY

DIAS CREEK ROAD

HANDAVENUE

SHUNPIKE

ROAD

GOSHENROAD

313

552

315

SHOREROAD

9

STAGECOAC

HRD

MIDDLE TWP


Schools

Proposed On Route

Business Complex

552 NJ TRANSIT Bus

22

22


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34




Overall Score

Woodbine Rd


Figure 23: Woodbine Rd

Upper Twp

May 2008

55

50

664

610

TUCKAHOE

-MT

.PLEASANTROAD

DELSEA DRIVE47

Woodbine Development Center

UPPER TWP

WOODBINEBORO DE

NNISVILLE

-PETERS

BURGRO

ADSUM

NERRD

DEHIRSCHAVENUE

NARROWSRD

Schools

Proposed On Route

Business Complex

552 NJ TRANSIT Bus

23

23

0 - 0.5

2

1.0 - 1.5

1

11

315

313


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APPENDIX C

Funding and Technical Assistance Sources for BicycleFacilities

The following are possible sources of funding for the designand construction of the proposed bicycle facilities. If amunicipality is interested in a particular program, it isrecommended that they contact that programs administrativeagency directly or visit their website for more information.Please refer to the New Jersey Smart Growth Planning andProgram Resources Guide for a complete list of all of theprograms that the State offers in various areas of smartgrowth. The Resources Guide is located on the internet at:www.state.nj.us/dca/osg/docs/techassist110102.pdf.

Municipal Aid ProgramAgency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic DevelopmentContact: District 4, Cherry Hill Office 856-486-6618www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/

Funds are appropriated by the NJ Legislature for municipalitiesin each county based on a formula contained in legislation.Additionally, $5 million was allotted for those municipalitiesthat qualify for Urban Aid. Urban Aid is distributed by a formulathat is computed by the Department of Community Affairs.

Road improvement projects such as resurfacing, rehabilitationor reconstruction and signalization are funded from the $78.75million (FY 2007) in municipal aid distributed by formula.

County Aid ProgramAgency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic DevelopmentContact: District 4, Cherry Hill Office 856-486-6618www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/

Funds are appropriated by the NJ Legislature annually for theimprovement of public roads and bridges under county

jurisdiction. Public transportation and other transportationprojects are also included.

Local Aid for Centers of PlaceAgency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic DevelopmentContact: District 4, Cherry Hill Office 856-486-6618www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/

This program is available to communities that qualify asapproved Centers of Place through the State Developmentand Redevelopment Plan (SDRP) and also certain PinelandsCommunities as determined by the Pinelands Commission.Funds are available for non-traditional transportation, such as

bikeways, that advance municipal growth managementobjectives.

Local Planning Assistance-Bicycle and PedestrianAgency: NJDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian ProgramsContact: Sheree Davis 609-530-6551www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/

This program provides technical assistance to counties andmunicipalities that desire to undertake various planningactivities for non-motorized modes. Studies undertaken are to

be locally-driven planning studies and require a partnershipagreement to commit staff and financial resources. This is anextremely competitive program.

Transit Village InitiativeAgency: NJDOTContact: Monica Etz 609-530-5957Email: [email protected]


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http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/community/village/

The Transit Village Initiative helps to redevelop and revitalizecommunities around transit facilities to make them an

appealing choice for people to live, work and play, therebyreducing reliance on the automobile. Transit Villages stressmixed-use developments that incorporate residential andcommercial uses. Bicycle facility planning and connections tothe Transit Village may be one of the aspects taken intoconsideration when the State examines a municipalitysapplication.

Local Bikeway ProgramAgency: NJDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian ProgramsContact: District 4, Cherry Hill Office 856-486-6618

www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/

This program promotes alternate modes of transportation. Allmunicipalities are eligible to apply for funds through thisprogram. As New Jersey continues to work towards 1,000miles of dedicated bikeways, consideration will be given tobikeways that are physically separated from motorizedvehicular traffic by an open space or barrier.

National Recreational Trails ProgramAgency: NJDEP Office of Natural Lands Management

Contact: Larry Miller 609-984-1014Email: [email protected]/dep/parksandforests/natural/njtrails.html

This program provides assistance to governments and non-profit land owners for developing and maintaining trail facilities.Trails can be for non-motorized, multi-use and motorizedpurposes.

Safe Routes to Schools ProgramAgency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic DevelopmentContact: District 4, Cherry Hill Office 856-486-6618www.state.nj.us/transportation/community/srts/

This program funds projects that improve safety for schoolchildren walking or bicycling to school. It will focus on projectsthat create safer walkways, bikeways and street crossingsnear schools. It also increases pedestrian safety awarenessand education among motorists and school children.

Smart Future Planning GrantsAgency: NJ DCA Office of Smart GrowthContact: 609-633-9769http://www.state.nj.us/dca/osg

This program provides funds for planning initiatives that meetSmart Growth objectives, including more livable andsustainable communities. Encouraged proposals include:those consistent with established statewide and regionalplanning precepts; multiple municipality or countypartnerships, so as to effectively address issues thattranscend local municipal boundaries. Matching funds are notrequired, but applicants are encouraged to seek multiplesources of funding, including offerings of in-house staff time.The Smart Future Grants support bicycle facility planning.

Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA)Agency: U.S. Department of the Interior, National ParkService (NPS)Contact: Dave Lange 215-597-6477www.nps.gov/rtca


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The NPS provides assistance to communities to conserve theirlocal natural recourses and develop new close-to-homeoutdoor recreation opportunities. The RTCA program does notprovide direct grants. RTCA staff helps on a variety of natural

resource conservation and outdoor recreation projectsincluding multi-use trails, single-purpose trails, greenways,water trails/blueways, river corridor conservation, landprotection and park planning.

Transportation Enhancements ProgramAgency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic DevelopmentContact: District 4, Cherry Hill Office 856-486-6618www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/

This program is available through SAFETEA-LU5 in order to

support non-traditional transportation projects whoseobjectives support: more livable communities, enhance thetravel experience, and promote new transportation investmentpartnerships. The program focus is on transportation projectsdesigned to preserve and protect environmental and culturalresources, and to promote alternative modes of transportation.Bicycle and Pedestrian improvements are included among theprojects that are fundable under this program.

NJ Mini-Grants for Healthy Community DevelopmentAgency: NJ Department of Health and Senior Services

Contact: 609-292-7837www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/njcpfs/academy.shtml

5 A federal law that authorizes funds for Federal-aid highways,highway safety programs, transit programs, and for other purposesincluding funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects.

Mini-Grants for Healthy Community Development The goalof this program is to motivate, activate and energizecommunities to become healthy and physically active. Ten totwenty grant awards will be made available to municipalities

through a competitive application process. Community teamsare eligible to apply for grants ranging from $2,500 up to$10,000. A total of $100,000 will be awarded. Communityteams need not attend the Leaders Academy to apply for agrant; however, those that have attended the Academy willreceive first consideration.

Local Aid for Designated Transit VillagesAgency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic DevelopmentContact: District 4, Cherry Hill Office 856-486-6618www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/

This program is available to communities that have beendesignated as Transit Villages by the State of New Jersey. Itsfocus is on projects in a community that plans and encouragesmixed-use redevelopment near passenger transportationfacilities. Transportation initiatives may include bike paths,sidewalks, streetscaping and signage.

Documents

CCCTMA Cape May Bicycle Report