Update Design Criteria Manual using design guidelines developed in this Plan |
Public Works and Transportation , Community Development and Planning |
Parks and Recreation |
The design guidelines in this plan represent the most current AASHTO and MUTCD standards for development of the hike and bike network . These should be utilized and become an official component of the Design Criteria Manual . ( Chapter 8 ) |
Short Term ( 2011-2012 ) |
Coordinate policies between this Plan and the Comprehensive Plan |
Community Development and Planning |
Public Works and Transportation |
The City of Arlington Hike and Bike System Master Plan should become a component of the Comprehensive Plan . This step will make clear the importance of both documents working together in future development and growth decisions . Also , recommended additions / revisions found in Chapter 6 should become amendments to the Comprehensive Plan . |
Short Term ( 2011-2012 ) |
Make revisions and additions to ordinances |
Community Development and Planning |
Public Works and Transportation |
The changes suggested in Chapter 6 serve as recommendations for the Code of Ordinances , Subdivision / Zoning Ordinance , and Design Criteria Manual . They reflect the findings and recommendations of this Hike and Bike Plan , and clarify some basic policy positions regarding future development of the hike and bike system . Some edits are also suggested for consistency in terminology . |
Short Term ( 2011-2012 ) |
Conduct a bicycle parking study to ensure adequate bicycle parking , especially at high demand locations . |
Community Development and Planning , Parks and Recreation |
HBAC |
Identify and inventory existing parking facilities and make specific recommendations for the location of additional bicycle parking facilities . A phase priority listing should be developed for implementation . Also : 1 ) Work with local business associations to determine needs , 2 ) Finalize policy requirements , 3 ) Develop programs and funding mechanisms such as sponsorship , 4 ) Develop incentives and assistance to encourage private building owners to install bike racks , 5 ) Revise special events permitting and ensure that bike parking is provided at large events in the Entertainment District , 6 ) Ensure high quality guideline for design and placement ( see Chapter 8 ), and 7 ) Encourage upgrade of existing , inadequate bike racks . |
Short Term ( 2011-2012 ) |
Ensure planning efforts are integrated regionally |
Community Development and Planning , Parks and Recreation |
HBAC , NCTCOG , TxDOT |
Combining resources and efforts with surrounding municipalities , regional entities , and stakeholders is mutually beneficial . After adoption by the City , this document should also be recognized in regional transportation plans . |
Short Term ( 2011-2012 ) and Continuous / Ongoing |
Publish Annual Performance Report ( Benchmark Progress ) |
Community Development and Planning , Parks and Recreation |
HBAC |
Publish an annual report to provide an update on progress made during that year to advance hike and bike modes . |
Annually |
Continually evaluate implementation of this plan through monthly progress reports and an annual work plan |
Community Development and Planning , Parks and Recreation |
HBAC |
The HBAC , along with key City departments , should evaluate the progress of this Plan and set measurable goals within an annual work plan . |
Continuous / Ongoing |