Bike/Pedestrian Facilities in the Miami Valley

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What's New

29 Jun 2009: MVRPC 2008 Annual Report Available
24 Jun 2009: MVRPC soliciting for ODOT "Major New Capacity" Transportation Projects.
19 Jun 2009: Online Traffic Count Viewer Updated to Include 2006-2008 Data
10 Jun 2009: Open House to Share Existing Condition Assessment of Going Places - Phase I

Events

18 Jul 2009: River Ride
25 Jul 2009: River Ride
16 Jul 2009: Transportation Advisory Committee
29 Jul 2009: Open House Public Participation

Planning for Active Transportation in the Miami Valley

Active transportation is any kind of human powered mode, but usually refers to biking and walking. Active transportation is not only for getting in shape and staying healthy – though walking and biking are excellent exercise and can be a fun way to introduce physical activity into your daily life. But keep in mind: your feet are an efficient and fun way to get around town. You’ll be reducing automobile congestion, pollution, and noise, not to mention air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

: Bikers on Five Rivers MetroPark Bike Path.

MVRPC has several ongoing efforts to encourage and accommodate Miami Valley residents who use active transportation.

Safe Cycling Tips

In the May 2009, MVRPC staff developed two (2) public service announcement regarding “Safe Cycling Tips” narrated by Montgomery County Sheriff Phil Plummer. Launched during “National Bike Month”, these PSAs are geared to both Cyclists and Motorists. Locally over 30% of all trips are less than 2 miles from the original destination. In some cases, these are trips that could be taken by bike very easily. It's our intention to encourage resident to bike for short trips, but to do so safely.

Cycling Safety Tips for Cyclists

Cycling Safety Tips for Motorists

MVRPC published brochures to help encourage the safe use of bicycles for Active Transportation. Getting Started Using Your Bicycle as Basic Transportation gives pointers on how to get comfortable with using a bicycle in place of a car for some trips. The Bicycle Equipment Checklist lists equipment recommended for the safe operation of your bicycle. Cycling Safely, Predictably and Visibly gives information how to follow the rules of the road and ride in a manner that increases your safety.

Comprehensive Local Regional Bikeway Plan

On December 4, 2008 the MVRPC Board of Directors adopted the Comprehensive Local-Regional Bikeway Plan (CLRBP). Intended to take the region's bikeway system to the next level, the CLRBP envisions branching off our region's incredible multi-use trails with a network of bike-friendly roads and streets. The CLRBP identifies a potential network of corridors where bicycle facilities could be added to enhance cyclist safety and accommodation.

: Miami Valley Comprehensive Local-Regional Bikeway Plan

The CLRBP also recommends projects to Encourage and Educate the general public to consider biking and to share the roadway with cyclists. Also, Enforcement programs and ongoing Evaluation should enhance safety for bicyclists.

Cover & Acknowledgements (:3.51 MB)
Table of Contents (:69 kb)
Executive Summary (:128 kb)
Chapter 1 INTRODUCTION (:148 kb)
Chapter 2 VISION, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES (:150 kb)
Chapter 3 EXISTING CONDITIONS (:6.11 MB)
Chapter 4 NEEDS ANALYSIS (:6.73 MB)
Chapter 5 RECOMMENDED BIKEWAY NETWORK (:24.3 MB)
Chapter 6 EDUCATION, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND ENFORCEMENT (:318 kb)
Chapter 7 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS TOOLKIT (:1.79 MB)
Chapter 8 COST OPINIONS, FUNDING AND IMPLEMENTATION (:218 kb)
Chapter 9 DESIGN GUIDELINES (:1.80 MB)

MVRPC coordinates a regional trail committee to work with park districts, and jurisdictions to implement the projects and programs recommended in the CLRBP. Contact Matt Lindsay or Kjirsten Frank for more information on the Trails Committee

More information on Cycling in the Miami Valley is available at our MV Bike Portal Page!

Walkable Communities

MVRPC works with member jurisdictions to enhance the environment for walking as well. Please see our Walkable Communities page for information on our projects and publications.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety

: Walkers enjoy the Wolf Creek Trail.

MVRPC's continuous safety analysis program routinely reviews crash data for accidents involving bicyclists and pedestrians. More information on our safety program is available here.

Transportation Planning

The MVRPC Long Range Transportation Plan includes regional projects for bikeways. The Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) lists projects funded for construction in the MVRPC planning area. Web Telus is an online searchable database for MVRPC TIP and Long Range Transportation Plan projects.

OTHER ENTITIES

: Regional buses feature bike racks.

The Miami Valley has a number of transit agencies. Greater Dayton Regional Transit Authority and Greene CATS also have bus bike racks! Each rack carries up to 2 bicycles and are free to use with payment of the normal bus rider fare.

Ohio Department of Transportation – Safe Routes to School

The Safe Routes to School program provides funds to enhance safety and accommodation of K-8 students who walk or bike to school. Please see ODOT's Safe Routes to School Page for all the information about this great program.