Introduction |
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Executive Summary |
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Existing Conditions and Analysis …………………………………………………… |
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A. Summary of Existing Socio-Economic Factors in O’Fallon …………………. |
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1. Population Growth and Demographic Characteristics ……………….. |
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2. Commercial Growth ………………………………………………………… |
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B. Physical Features in O’Fallon …………………………………………………….. |
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1. Streets ………………………………………………………………………… |
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2. Trails ………………………………………………………………………… |
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3. Sidewalks …………………………………………………………………… |
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4. Public Facilities and Institutions ………………………………………….. |
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5. Rail Lines ……………………………………………………………….…… |
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6. Natural Features …………………………………………………………… |
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C. An Overview of Bicycle Facilities from a Broader Perspective …………….. |
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1. Types of Bicycle Facilities …………………………………………………. |
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2. Metro East Bicycle Facilities ………………………………………………. |
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3. Facilities on the Missouri Side of the St. Louis Region ………………. |
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4. Selected Facilities in Other Parts of the Country ………………………… |
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D. Existing Bicycle Usage and Projected Bicycle Facility Needs ……………… |
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1. An Estimate of Existing Bicycle Usage …………………………………. |
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2. Projected Bicycle Facility Needs …………………………………………. |
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Bicycle Facilities Plan ………………………………………………………………… |
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A. Goals and Objectives ………………………………………………………………. |
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1. Develop Bikeways as an Element in the Transportation System …. |
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2. Establish Programs to Effectively Use the Bikeway System ……… |
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B. Bicycle Facility Components ………………………………………………………. |
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1. Introduction …………………………………………………………………… |
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2. Trails ………………………………………………………………………… |
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3. On-Street Bikeways ………………………………………………………… |
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C. Implementation Strategy …………………………………………………………… |
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1. Pre-Engineering Opinion of Cost ………………………………………… |
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2. Plan Adoption and Regulatory Actions …………………………………. |
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3. Potential Sources and Uses of Funding: A Multi-Year Strategy …. |
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4. Encouragement, Education, and Enforcement ……………………….. |
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5. Monitoring and Evaluation ………………………………………………… |
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Appendices |
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A. Attendance and Comments at the August 24, 2004 Public Hearing |
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B. PBIC On-Street Facilities Document |
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C. IDOT BDE Manual, Chapter 17 – Design Excerpts |
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D. Bicycle Facility Selection Document – Design Excerpts |
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