Bicycle and Pedestrian
The Capital Area Bicycle and Pedestrian Stakeholders Group, or BPSG, is composed of citizens, bicyclists, and planners interested in pedestrian and bicycle issues in Wake, Franklin, Johnston, Harnett, and Granville Counties. The BPSG acts as an advisory group to the Capital Area MPO. Meetings are held the monthly, usually on the 4th Tuesday of every month, and are open to everyone.
Current Business Topics and Upcoming Events
Capital City Bike Ride
Friday, May 10
7:30am-9am
Chavis Park, 505 MLK Jr. Boulevard, Raleigh NC
Support cycling in the Triangle! Ride and mingle with elected officials, City employees and fellow bicycle advocates. Ride will start at Chavis Park and finish at the State Capitol (approx. one mile). Free breakfast will be provided at the Finale.
Registration required, go to: http://bikeraleigh.wufoo.com/forms/z7x3p3/
Neuse River Trail Dedication Ceremony
Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Commission Updates
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY STRATEGIES IN NORTH CAROLINA: STATEWIDE IN PUT AND PRIORITIES 2011 REPORT
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY STRATEGIES IN NORTH CAROLINA: STATEWIDE IN PUT AND PRIORITIES 2011 APPENDICES
NCDOT is conducting a survey to collect citizen feedback on statewide bicycle and pedestrian safety issues.The survey will take approximately 10 minutes to complete and will assist NCDOT in assessing the public's needs and concerns regarding bicycle and pedestrian safety. NC BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SAFETY SURVEY http://www.itre.ncsu.edu/Public/Bike-Ped-NCDOT-Survey.html
Your participation and comments are highly valued! You are welcome and encouraged to circulate the survey to friends and colleagues who reside in North Carolina. Survey responses will be collected through February 8. The results will be used as a primer to for a series of roundtable discussions scheduled for later this year and will be helpful in determining the level of public support for future investment in the state's bicycle and pedestrian network. The survey is being administered in partnership between NCDOT Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation and theInstitute for Transportation Research and Education Bicycle and Pedestrian Program at North Carolina State University. For more information, please contact Sarah O’Brien at skworth@ncsu.edu. |
Press Release - Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Transit Facilities Inventory
For more info on cycling or walking resources, events throughout the year or events for schools, please visit: www.GoTriangle.org/BTWW.
The CAMPO Bicycle Facility Planning and Engineering Guidelines (V01/23/2005) is available for download!
NCDOT on Bike Lanes
NCDOT on Grade Separated Crossings
NCDOT on Multi-Use Paths
NCDOT on Signed Bike Routes
NCDOT on Wide Outside Lanes
NCDOT on Wide Paved Shoulders
Wide Outside Through Lanes: Effective Design of Integrated Passing Facilities,
By: Steve Goodridge