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2011 BFC applicationBicycle Friendly Community Application Name of Community * Name of Community Northampton * State Massachusetts * Mayor or top elected official Mayor Mary Clare Higgins * Phone 413-587-1249 * Email mayor@NorthamptonMA.gov * Address 210 Main Street * Website www.NorthamptonMA.gov Applicant Profile * Applicant Name Wayne Feiden * Title Director of Planning and Development * Employer City of Northampton * Address 210 Main Street * City Northampton * State Massachusetts * Zip 01060 * Phone 413-587-1265 * Email wfeiden@NorthamptonMA.gov Community Profile The data in this section is gathered by the U.S. census. Click here to find the most recent information on your community. * 1. Type of Jurisdiction Town/City/Municipality County Metropolitan Planning Organization or Council of Governments Regional Planning Organization Rural Planning Organization Indian Nation Other If other, describe * 2. Population 28978 3. Square milage of community * Total area 35 * Water area 1 * Land area 34 * 4. Population Density 841 5. Climate * Average temperature for January 22 * Average temperature for April 46 * Average temperature for July 71 * Average temperature for October 49 * Average precipitation for January 3.76 * Average precipitation for April 3.83 * Average precipitation for July 3.95 * Average precipitation for October 3.96 * 6. Median Household Income 41808 7. Age distribution * % under 5 4.1 * % age 6-17 12.9 * % age 18-64 69.2 * % age 65+ 13.8 * Totals 100 8. Race * % White 90 * % Black or African American 2.1 * % American Indian and Alask Native 0.3 * % Asian 3.1 * % Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.1 * % Some other race 2.4 * % One race 97.99999999999998 * % Two or more races 2.0 * Totals 99.99999999999998 * % Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 5.2 * 9. What is the name of your community's bicycle program manager? Wayne Feiden * 10. In which department does your bicycle program manager work? Engineering/public works Planning Parks and Recreation Transportation Other If other, describe * 11. Are you the Bicycle Program Manager? Yes No * Bicycle Program Manager Phone 413-587-1265 * Bicycle Program Manager Email wfeiden@NorthamptonMA.gov * 12. What percentage of the community's Bicycle Program Manager's time is spent on bicycling issues? 10% or less 10-25% 25-50% 50-75% 75-100% 75-100% * 13. How many government employees, expressed in full-time equivalents, work on bicycle issues in your community? 1 * 14. Do you have a Bicycle Advisory Committee Yes No * 14a. How often does it meet? Monthly Every two months Quarterly Annually Other (describe) If other, describe * 14b. How many members serve on the committee? * 14c. Which of the following groups are represented or regularly attend the Bicycle Advisory Committee? User group Law enforcement Chamber of commerce Public health Planning department Transporation department School board Parks department Recreation department Transit agency Other (describe) If other, describe * 14d. Name of Bicycle Advisory Committee Chair * Email of Bicycle Advisory Committee Chair * 15. Is there a bicycle advocacy group(s) in your community? Yes No 15a. What is the name of the advocacy group(s) (if more than one, list them all) MassBikes (Pioneer Valley Chapter) and Friends of Northampton Trails and Greenways * 15b. Are any of them working with you on this application? Yes No * 15c. List the name of the primary group: Friends of Northampton Trails and Greenways * 15d. Does this group have paid staff? Yes No * 15e. Do you contract with this group for any services or programs? Yes No No * 15f. Who is the primary contact for them? Nick Horton * 15g. Email of primary contact of advocacy group nicholas_horton@yahoo.com * 16. What are the primary reasons your community has invested in bicycling? Improved quality of life Improving public health Community connectivity Transportation options Climate change concerns Decrease traffic congestion Increase tourism Increase property values Cooperation with adjacent communities Public demand Economic development Traffic safety Other (describe) If other, describe 17. What was your community's most significant investment for bicycling in the past year? Over the past year, the City has invested in a series of bicycling projects that total about $13 million dollars. To assist and encourage the development of bicycle-friendly projects and policies in a nearby town, the City has purchased a parcel of land within that neighboring town's perimeters that will be dedicated to such purposes. Furthermore, a one-mile extension is 95% complete to provide access to the City of Easthampton's Manhan Rail Trail, and a 1.4-mile bicycle path spanning into the nearby town of Florence has been constructed. Lastly, an off-ramp for a 25-year-old bicycle path has been constructed, extending trail access to a portion of town that previously had none. We have also expanded bicycle lanes in two key areas. 18. What specific improvements do you have planned for bicycling in the following year? Three additional projects that will specifically improve cycling conditions are planned. The first project involves the completion of the rail trail linking Northampton's rail trail system with the City of Easthampton's Manhan Rail Trail. Second, we are building an off ramp from the Manhan Rail Trail at North Streeet. In addition to the increased number roads and neighborhoods that have access to the rail trail, this project serves to connect locally-owned paths to state-owned paths. Third, we are going to complete the design (but not construction) of a tunnel under an active railroad to connect the city owned Norwottuck Rail Trail with the state owned Norwottuck Rail Trail. Fourth, we are going to advance the design of two other rail trail projects. Engineering 19. Does your community have a complete streets policy ? a bicycle accomodation policy (a policy that requires the accommodation of cyclists in all new road construction and reconstruction and resurfacing)? Neither 19a. When was it adopted 2005 19b. Provide a link or attach a copy of this legislation or policy. www.northamptonma.gov/opd/uploads/listWidget/2552/Northampton%20Transportation%20Plan--policies.pdf 19c. How was it adopted? Legislation Resolution Internal Policy Other If other, describe This was a comprehensive plan adopted by the Northampton City Council and Planning Board. 19d. What tools are in place to ensure implementation? Implementation Guidance Design Manual Training Other If other, describe 20. How do you ensure your engineers and planners accommodate cyclists according to AASHTO and MUTCD standards? Training Offer FHWA/NHI Training Course Hire Outside consultants to train staff Send staff to bicycle-specific conferences/training Require project consultants to have bike/ped qualifications Internal training or design manual 20a. Describe each checked Staff attempts to keep up on training and reviewing of bicycle friendly design manuals. We are working with engineering firms to review Main Street and King Street (our major in town and strip highway roads) to make them more bicycle friendly and to use this process to educate our staff on state-of-the art designs. This year, for example, we completed our first roundabout, done with outside engineering, but we used the opportunity to train staff and the community on how roundabouts can improve vehicular, bicycle, and pedestrian safety. * 21. What percentage of bridges and tunnels in your community are accessible to bicyclists? 95 21a. What are the exceptions? The Interstate 91 is obviously not accessible to bicyclists. Bicycles are allowed on all other roads, some of which are more friendly than others. * 22. How do you ensure there are end-of-trip facilities for bicyclists? Bike parking ordinance Bike parking ordinance for all new developments Ordinance requiring showers and lockers Building accessibility ordinance On street bike parking Ordinance that allows bike parking to substitute for car parking Standards for bicycle parking that conform to APBP guidelines Other If other, describe 23. How many bike parking spaces are there in your community? 23a. Bike racks 500 23b. Bike lockers 16 23c. Bike depot (i.e. Bikestation) 0 23d. In-street bike parking 6 24. Approximately what percentage of these locations have bike racks or storage units? 24a. Schools 91-100% 24b. Libraries 91-100% 24c. Transit Stations 76-90% 24d. Parks & Recreation Centers 61-75% 24e. Government buildings 61-75% 24f. Office buildings less than 15% 24g. Shops 16-30% 24h. Public Housing 16-30% * 25. Does your community have transit service? Yes No * 25a. Are buses equipped with bike racks? Yes No 25b. What percentage? 91-100% 25c. Are bikes allowed inside transit vehicles? Yes Sometimes No If yes or sometimes, describe * 26. What is the mileage of your total road network? 180 * 27. What is the mileage of your total shared-use path network? 10 28. List your current and planned bicycle accommodations? a. Bike lanes Current Miles 5 Planned Miles 20 b. Shared lane markings Current Miles 0 Planned Miles 2 c. Bike boulevards Current Miles 0 Planned Miles 0 d. Signed bike routes Current Miles 0 Planned Miles 5 e. Paved shared use paths Current Miles 3 Planned Miles 3 f. Natural surface shared use paths Current Miles 1 Planned Miles 1 g. Singletrack Current Miles 1 Planned Miles 1 * 29. What other innovative ways have you improved on-road conditions for bicyclists? Road diets Area wide traffic calming Cycle tracks Contra-flow bike lanes Speed limits 20 mph or less on residential streets Bike cut thrus Way-finding signage with distance and/or time information None Other If other, describe We have added several new access ramps to the local rail trails. We are in the very early stages of exploring road diets. We have installed one roundabout and are in the process of examining a second intersection to see if it is appropriate for a roundabout. * 30. What percentage of arterial streets have bike lanes or paved shoulders? 50 * 31. What percentage of natural surface, trails and singletrack are open to bicyclists? 100 31a. What are the exceptions? We have earthern trails are technically open to bicycles but would not be a desireable experience other than for mountain bicycles. 32. What maintenance policies or programs ensure bike lanes and shoulders remain usable and safe? * 32a. Street sweeping More than other travel lanes Same as other travel lanes Weekly Monthly Quarterly Annually Never Other If other, describe * 32b. Snow clearance Before other travel lanes Same time as other travel lanes Within 48 hours of storm Never Other Not applicable If other, describe * 32c. Pothole maintenance Within 24 hours of complaint Within one week of complaint Within one month of complaint Never Other If other, describe 32d. Other Maintenance policies or programs for bike lanes and shoulders (describe) Pothold maintenance does not have a policy per se of how quick the response is. The checked answer is based on what actually happens in practice. Minor streets are only plowed once a year. Major streets, which is where the bicycle lanes are, are swept more frequently, as indicated above. 33. What maintenance policies or programs ensure shared-use paths remain safe and usable? * 33a. Path sweeping Weekly Monthly Quarterly Annually Never Other If other, describe The shared-use paths, because of the drainage system and the lack of winter sand used, remain safe and usable despite the absence of path sweeping. They would be swept once a year if the need warrented. * 33b. Vegetation maintenance Weekly Monthly Quarterly Annually Never Other If other, describe * 33c. Snow clearance Before roadways Same time as roadways Within 48 hours of storm Never Other Not applicable If other, describe * 33d. Surface repair Within 24 hours of complaint Within one week of complaint Within one month of complaint Never Other If other, describe 33e. Other Maintenance policies or programs for shared-use paths (describe) Volunteers regularly participate in clean-up days and assist with trash- and vegetation-clearing activities. * 34. How do you accommodate cyclists at intersections in your community? All /Most signals are timed for bicyclists All /Most signals are timed Loop detector markings Video detection Advance stop line or Bike Box Bicycle signal heads Other None of the above None of the above If other, describe The City has recently constructed a roundabout, and a second is currently planned. * 35. Are there other infrastructure improvements in your community to promote bicycling? Yes No If yes, describe Education * 36. Do schools in your community offer a Safe Routes to School (or comparable) program that includes bicycling education? Yes No What percentage of schools in your jurisdiction participates? a. Elementary (percentage) 25 b. Middle School (percentage) 0 c. High School (percentage) 0 * 37. Outside of schools, how are children taught safe bicycling skills? Youth bike clubs Bike clinics or rodeos Youth recreation programs Helmet fit seminars Safety town Trail riding classes Other None of the above If other, describe * 38. Do you have a diversion program for cyclists or motorists? Yes No If yes, describe * 39. What have you done in the last 18 months to educate motorists and bicyclists on sharing the road safely? Public service announcements Community newsletter article New resident packet Utility bill insert Bicycle ambassador program Newspaper column/blog on bicycling Dedicated bike page on community Web site Billboards Share the Road Signs Share the road information in driver's education Other None of the above If other, describe To address citizen concerns, the Pedestrian and Bicycle subcommittee was formed and resides within the City's Transportation Committee. Additionally, outside door rearview mirror stickers reminding drivers to watch out for bicyclists that attach to cars were handed out. 40. What of the following options are available on a regular basis to your community? * 40a. Traffic Skills 101 (or equivalent) classes -- including classroom and on-bike instruction. Weekly Monthly Quarterly Annually Never Other If other, describe * 40b. Cycling Skills classes -- three to four hour classroom training courses Weekly Monthly Quarterly Annually Never Other If other, describe * 40c. Commuter classes - one/two hour classes Weekly Monthly Quarterly Annually Never Other If other, describe * 41. Has your community hosted a League Cycling Instructor seminar in the past two years? Yes No * 42. How many League Cycling Instructors are there in your community? 0 43. List active League Cycling Instructors (active means they have taught at least one class during the past 12 months). 44. Does your community have driver training for any of the following professional drivers that include information on sharing the road with cyclists? City staff Taxi drivers Transit operators School bus operators Delivery drivers Other * If other, describe This information is covered in the driver training course professional drivers complete. * 44a. If yes to any of the above, describe the program. As part of their training, professional drivers receiving information on sharing the road with cyclists. * 45. Describe any efforts your community has made to ensure your education programs reach traditionally underserved populations. Though only one of the city's four elementary schools participate in the Safe Routes to School program, the participating school is the one with the largest underserved population. This school also offers clinics and small education programs dedicated to teaching children basic bike safety skills. Furthermore, the Pioneer Valley Chapter of MassBikes hosts free clinics as part of Bike Week in an effort to make basic bicycle riding and repair knowledge available to all. * 46. Are there other education efforts in your community to promote bicycling? Yes No * 46a. If yes, describe There are currently plans to install new wayfaring signs that will be visible from major intersections to draw attention to the various bicycle paths throughout the city. We have already installed signs to show the connections between two major rail trails in the City. Encouragement * 47. How do you promote National Bike Month? City Proclamation Community Ride Mayor-led Ride Public Service Announcements Publish a guide to Bike Month Events Bike Month Web site Commuter Challenge Commuter Breakfasts Trail construction or maintenance day Other No promotion * If other, describe The Pioneer Valley Chapter of MassBikes leads an intensive publicity campaign for the event that includes a Bike Month web site and various promotions. * 48. How many people participate in Bike Month events? 80 * 49. How do you promote bicycling outside of National Bike Month ? Community Ride Mayor-led Ride Public Service Announcements Trail construction or maintenance day Summer Streets/Ciclovia/Sunday Parkways Commuter Challenge Commuter Breakfasts Other No promotion * If other, describe * 50. Do you actively promote Bike to Work Day or other bicycle commuting incentive programs? Yes No * 50a. If yes, describe * 50b. Approximately what percentage of the community workforce do you reach? * 51. List the signature cycling events in your community? The Northampton Cycling Club, whose mission is to promote fun, fitness, and health through bicycling, occasionally hosts small-scale events throughout the area. Other bicycle rides are held by various groups. * 52. Does the municipality sponsor or actively support any of these rides? Yes No * 52a. If yes, how? * 53. Does your local tourism board promote bicycling in your area? Yes No * 53a. If yes, how? * 54. Are there cycling organizations in your area? Recreational Bike Clubs Mountain Bike Clubs Friends of the Trail Groups National Mountain Bike Patrol Racing Clubs or Teams Bicycle Co-ops Other None * If other, describe. * 54a. For each type of club checked, list names of the organizations. Cycling organizations in the area include the Pioneer Valley Chapter of MassBikes, Friends of Northampton Trails and Greenways, Northampton Cycling Club, and Northeast Greenway Solutions * 55. How many specialty bicycle retailers ( i.e shops dedicated primarily to selling bikes and bike-related equipment) are there in your community? 2 * 55a. List their names. F.J. Rogers, Co. Northampton Bikes * 56. Which of these bicycling areas or facilities do you have in your community? BMX track Velodrome Cyclocross course Mountain bike park Pump Tracks Other None * If other, describe. * 57. Is there a skatepark in your community? Yes No * 57a. If yes, do bikes have access to the skatepark? Always Sometimes Never * 58. Are there opportunities to rent bicycles in your community? Yes No * 59. Does your community have a bike sharing program? Yes No 59a. If yes, of what use is it? Public use Private institution Other * If other, describe * 60. Do you have any current Bicycle Friendly Businesses in your community? Yes No * 60a. If yes, list the names of the businesses. * 61. Does your community have youth recreation and/or intervention programs centered around bicycling? Recycle a Bicycle Trips for Kids chapter Earn a Bike program Co-op or Community Cycling Center Other None * If other, describe * 62. What mapping and route finding information is available for your community which has been updated in the last 18 months? Online route finding service Online map Printed on-road bike-routes map Printed mountain bike trails map Other None available * If other, describe * 63. Does your community have other programs or policies to encourage cycling? Yes No * 63a. If yes, describe Enforcement * 64. How does your police department interact with the local cycling community? A police officer is an active member of bicycle advisory committee Identified law-enforcement point person to interact with cyclists No current formal interaction Other * If other, describe The current police chief is an active member of the City's transportation and parking commission. We also have bicycle-mounted police, which creates a positive interaction as well. * 65. What kind of training is offered to police officers regarding traffic law as it applies to bicyclists? Basic academy training International Police Mountain Bike Association or Law Enforcement Bicycle Association training National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Law Enforcement Training National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Law Enforcement Training Completion of Smart Cycling course by Police Presentation by League Cycling Instructor or local cyclist Institute for Police Training and Development bicycle training Other No training currently offered * If other, describe * 66. What enforcement campaigns are targeted at improving cyclist safety? Helmet/light giveaways Targeting motorist infractions Targeting cyclist infractions Share the road campaigns Other None of the above * If other, describe * 67. Do you have police department employees on bikes? Yes No * 67a. If yes, what percentage of police department employees is on bike? 4 * 68. Are there any other public safety (e.g. fire department or EMS) employees on bikes? Yes No * 68a. If yes, what percentage of safety department employees is on bike? * 69. Do your local ordinances treat bicyclists equitably? (examples can be found on the BFC resources page). There are specific penalties for failing to yield to a cyclist when turning. It is illegal to park or drive in a bike lane (intersections excepted) There are penalties for motor vehicle users that 'door' cyclists There is a ban on cell phone use while driving. There is a ban on texting while driving. The community uses photo enforcement for red lights and/or speed There is a state or local law that requires cyclists to use sidepaths regardless of their usability. There is a state or local law that requires cyclists to use bike lanes where they are provided. Cyclists are required to ride as far to the right of the road as practicable without exceptions listed in Uniform Vehicle Code. There is a general restriction on bicyclists riding on the sidewalk. There are local or school policies that restrict youths from riding to school. None of the above Additional information on any of the above mentioned ordinances as it pertains to your community. * If Additional Information, describe Several of these standards are statewide in state statutes, not local ordinances. * 70. Are there any additional prohibitions or restrictions on cyclists in your community? Yes No No * 70a. If yes, describe Bicycles are prohibited from riding on the sidewalk only in the downtown area. * 71. Does your community have other programs or policies to enforce safe cycling? Yes No * 71a. If yes, describe Evaluation and Planning * 72. What is the most current journey-to-work data for your community? (this percentage can be found in the U.S. Census or the American Community Survey ) 22.2 * 73. What additional information do you have on bicycle use for your community? The numbers provided in this survey are from a couple of years ago, and since then, the City has added many new bike lanes and trails. Thus, usage would naturally be much higher due to increased availability of trail access to larger portions of the City. * 74. How many cyclist/motor vehicle fatalities have occurred in your community in the past five years? 1 * 75. How many cyclist/motor vehicle crashes have occurred in your community in the past five years? 46 * 76. Do you have a specific plan or program to reduce these numbers? Yes No * 76a. If yes, provide the link to the plan or describe. * 77. Does your community have a bicycle plan? Yes No * 77a. When was it passed or most recently updated? 2008 * 77b. Is there a dedicated funding source for implementation? Yes No * 77c. If yes, describe. Staff funding comes from the City's general fund and capital improvements come from the local, state, and federal governments. * 77d. What percentage of the plan has been implemented? 25% * 77e. Are you meeting annual target goals for implementation? Yes No * 77f. Provide a link to the plan or describe. http://74.94.173.233/TAPCom/muni_transport_plan_review_200802.pdf * 78. Do you have a trails master plan that addresses mountain bike access? Yes No * 78a. If yes, provide the link to the plan or describe. * 79. Is there formal cooperation between the mountain biking community and the community recreation and planning staff? Yes No * 79a. If yes, describe. * 80. Do you have trip reduction ordinances, policies or programs ? Yes No * 80a. If yes, describe. The City Code requires significant traffic mitigation fees for projects that add additional traffic to city streets and have no specific plans to offset this increase. This creates incentives for local organizations to implement trip-reducing projects. For example, as part of their recent projects, Smith College has brought in ZipCars, a campus-wide car-sharing program, and Stop&Shop and Walgreens have funded new bicycle paths in the City. * 81. Have you done an economic impact study on bicycling in your community? Yes Yes No * 81a. If yes, describe. * 82. Do you have a mechanism to ensure facilities, programs and encouragement efforts are implemented in traditionally underserved communities? Yes No * 82a. If yes, describe. The City is currently in the process of implementing individual health impact assessments that focuses on behaviors that are beneficial or detrimental to health. * 83. Does your community have other programs or policies to evaluate and/or plan bicycling conditions, programs, and facilities in your community? Yes No * 83a. If yes, describe. We have a Bicycle and Pedestrian Subcommittee of our Transportation and Parking Commission. Final Overview 84. What are the three primary reasons your community deserves to be designated a Bicycle Friendly Community? * 84a. Northampton as a social economy. Northampton is poised to become a unique community by capitalizing on its growing social economy, and its bicycle friendliness plays a role in the development of its social network. Through businesses that visibly promote the commitment to using human power despite a cultural dependence on motor vehicles, the City supports the development of an alternative economy that offers increased opportunities for networking, gathering and social exchange of ideas. Support of bicycle-friendly industry also enables the growth of cottage businesses that reinforce socialization. Given the slower pace required to conduct bicycle-based businesses, residents are offered increased opportunities to employ intention when purchasing, selling and exchanging goods. * 84b. Northampton as an environmentally-friendly community. Through its support of bicycle-based business and transport, the City continues to encourage behavior that is less injurious to its physical environment. For example, the City has a strong record of encouraging resident behavior that reduces traffic, air pollution and energy wastefulness. It strongly discourages single-occupancy vehicle use. The City supports other kinds of reduced environmental impact via programs like the PACE car program, which encourages residents to sign a contract vowing to idle cars less and farther from school zones and to use increased foot or bicycle traffic whenever possible. * 84c. Northampton as a thriving tourist destination. The increasing self-sustainability of the City can be seen in the capitalization of the natural landscape for bicycle-friendly tourism. The City is nestled in a well-preserved and inviting New England landscape. There are rolling hills and forest to the east and farmland and the Connecticut River to the west. Historic downtown is accessible by the Norwottuck Rail Trail, the oldest municipally built rail trail in New England. The Citys planning and engineering efforts have created the ideal conditions for the bicyclist, whether riding for enjoyment or transport. Through uncommon intersections with varied revenue streams, the low-impact capitalization of bicycle-based tourist opportunities serves to enhance the Citys self-sustainability. 85. What are the three aspects of your community most in need of improvement in order to accommodate bicyclists? * 85a. Maintenance of a physical environment conducive to bicycling. Although steps have been taken to make bicycling easier, much remains to be done. The City plans to make further improvements in the following key areas: surface area clearing (i.e. snow removal), traffic aid installation, physically disabled modification increases, and bicycle parking meter installations. Through these and other improvements to the built environment, the City hopes to further encourage bicycle use for recreation and work. * 85b. Incentives for bicycling over driving. In order to continue making bicycling safe, convenient, and fun, the City is considering the following incentives: financial and logistical support of bicycle-based industry like the Pedal People; tax incentives for individuals and businesses who rely on bicycling as a primary mode of transport; expansion of downtown business and residential areas through modest infill as a way of increasing bicycle dependency; technological improvements supportive of bicyclists such as the installation of high-tech commuter messenger and business centers; installation of bicycle drive-thrus at area restaurants, stores, and banks; and school-based educational and transportation programs that reduce family transportation costs and are budget-neutral for the City. * 85c. By attracting bicycle enthusiasts and simultaneously encourage non-sedentary behavior of its residents, the City is considering the following improvements: modification of state law to improve economic opportunities through enforcement of bicycle fines; reduction of labor and health care costs related to increased bicycle use; increased tourism related to bicycling; increased use of bicycle delivery by area businesses; generation of energy by bicyclists for sundry uses and perhaps even for resale to power companies; industrial support of bicycling; use of bicycles by postal carriers; water-based bicycling for tourist or commuter use. All of these improvements will further enhance Northampton's image as an arts, entertainment, and leisure destination. * 86. Are you planning any new projects based on your completion of the Bicycle Friendly Community application? Yes No * 86a. If yes, describe. We have left the training and events to the private and NGO sector, but we may need to get more involved, especially in getting those kind of sea changing events that change how people view transportation. We have seen a dramatic increase in ridership from the rail trail openings and we may want to build on this in other ways. * 87. Has completing this application made you more aware of what your community needs to do to be bicycle friendly? Yes No * 87a. If yes, describe.