A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A POLICY FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF BICYCLE FACILITIES WITHIN THE TOWN (2001-09-24/R-12c)

WHEREAS, it is the goal of the Town of Chapel Hill to accommodate the needs of existing bicyclists; and

WHEREAS, is the goal of the Town of Chapel Hill to encourage greater use of bicycles as an alternative mode of transportation; and

WHEREAS, the Chapel Hill 2000 Comprehensive Plan includes the objective “develop and maintain a system of safe and efficient bikeways (on-street bike lanes and off-street paths within greenways) designed to contribute to Town-wide mobility, connecting neighborhoods with activity centers, schools, parks, and other neighborhoods”; and

WHEREAS, the Comprehensive Plan recommends the Town “adopt revised roadway standards incorporating on-street bike lanes, including a commitment to install bike lanes in roadway resurfacing projects where feasible:’

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the Town of Chapel Hill, that the Town Council adopts the following policy:

• Wide outside lanes should be provided on arterial and collector streets within Chapel Hill
• Bicycle lanes should be provided on arterial and collector streets within Chapel Hill that meet all conditions of the following criteria:

-     Roads with 35 mph and 45 mph speed limits

-     Intersections are minimal, with limited cross traffic

-     Few driveway cuts

-     Limited turning movements

-     Descents with high speeds (>25 mph) are not an issue

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Council directs the Manager to incorporate this policy in all design guidelines used by the Town to construct or improve roadways.

This the 24^th day of September, 2001.