1.2 Measurable Goals
The purpose of this Plan is to make this vision a reality . Measurable goals , derived from this vision , are listed below . While the City of Arlington must lead this effort , overall success will also require continued , active participation and encouragement from local residents and community organizations . The ultimate goal is for this Plan to be fully implemented within a 30-year time frame .
The City should meet annually to evaluate progress on each of the following goals , including an official Plan update approximately five years from the date of adoption of this Plan . During each evaluation , City staff and members of a citizen ’ s advisory board should identify steps to be taken before the next evaluation .
Arlington Hike & Bike System Master Plan Goals 1 . 2 .
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Reduce the number of bicycle and pedestrian accidents .
Increase the miles of bike lanes as a percent of total city roadways ; double the miles of off-road trails .
Double the 2000 Census bicycle and pedestrian commute rate by 2016 .
4 . Complete five hike and bike projects by 2012 and complete an additional five projects by 2016 .
5 . Become designated as a ‘ Bicycle-Friendly Community ’ by 2012 by the League of American Bicyclists .
6 . Launch / participate in three new programs in three years ( see Chapters 5 and 6 for details ):
A ) Hike and Bike Education and Encouragement Program
• Create a citizens Hike and Bike Advisory Committee to meet on a regular basis and support implementation of this Plan .
• Produce online and hardcopy bicycle maps and obtain a variety of educational materials for distribution that cover bicycle and pedestrian safety , etiquette , and rules and regulations .
• Engage and partner with multiple Arlington area schools to become involved with national Safe Route to School programs and funding opportunities .
B ) Bicyclist , Pedestrian , and Motorist Enforcement Program and Internal Training
• Provide officers with an educational handout to be used during hike and bike-related citations and warnings .
• Training for planning , public works , engineering , and law enforcement staff that focus on hiking and biking-related issues .
C ) Bicycle Facility Development Program
• Establish regular CIP funding for roadway retrofits and restriping .
• Integrate bicycle-related improvements with scheduled roadway maintenance and restriping projects .
• Add bicycle parking racks throughout the City .
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