Description
Locating developments near bike infrastructure which encourages residents, employees, or visitors to choose biking over private vehicles.
Implementation Details
- Incentivize project siting within 1/4 mile of a Class I, Class II, or Class IV bike facility.
- Use regional bike network data to prioritize infill projects along CV Link, the Arts and Music Line and other CV Link Community Connectors, or other bike routes identified in the regional and local Active Transportation Plans.
- Encourage coordination between developers and public works departments to fill bikeway network gaps during new construction.
Mitigation Potential
Developments located near bike infrastructure can encourage residents, employees, or visitors to choose biking over private vehicles. The impact of VMT will vary based on the coverage of the bicycle network and the distance to key destinations or high quality transit. While there are no direct quantification tools for estimating the impact there are various GIS accessibility methods and direct demand methods that can be used to quantify this strategy. Most of these methods require detailed count or travel survey data and may not be as efficient as using other linked strategies to quantify potential reductions.
Linked Strategies
Equity Considerations
Locating projects near bike infrastructure in low-income areas helps increase mobility options for residents without cars. Equity considerations should include providing safe and connected bike facilities in areas that historically lacked them, and ensuring maintenance and lighting to support safe travel.
Funding Sources
Private funding sources. Local municipalities can offer financial incentives and other benefits. Combine with other active transportation or transit design elements/strategies to utilize those funding sources.
Examples/Case Studies
CVAG Active Transportation Plan
CVAG’s ATP recommends siting active transportation projects within ¼ mile of existing or planned bike corridors, especially along CV Link and Avenue 48
SCAG Bike Network Integration Guidelines
SCAG outlines how to align regional bikeway investments with local projects, including bike lane proximity scoring and public works coordination