CITY OF ARLINGTON , TEXAS
Special University-Based Programs The City of Arlington should work with local colleges and universities , such as UT-Arlington , to develop a comprehensive network of campus bicycle and walking routes that are connected with to the bicycle and pedestrian system in the surrounding areas . Integration with colleges and universities will allow greenway and bike facilities to cater to one of the network ’ s largest user groups .
Adopt-A-Trail Local clubs and organizations provide great volunteer services for maintaining and patrolling trails . This idea could be extended to follow tour routes or specified streets / sidewalks . A sign to recognize the club or organization could be posted as an incentive to sustain high quality volunteer service . The Boy Scouts of America serve as a good model for participation in this type of program .
Revenue Generating Programs The City of Arlington should be proactive in increasing revenue from programs and events that can help fund the construction management , and maintenance of the hike and bike system . Specific program and event ideas that are being used to generate revenue across the country include :
• Races / triathlons ( fees and / or donations )
• Concessions
• Educational / Nature / Historic tours ( fees and / or donations )
• Fund-raisers including dinners / galas
• Moonlight bike rides and walks ( fees and / or donations )
• Greenway parade ( fees and / or donations )
• Concerts ( fees and / or donations )
• Art events along greenway ( fees and / or donations )
• Events coincide with other local events such as fairs , festivals , historic / folk events , etc .
• Media events and ribbon-cuttings for new trails and bicycle facilities ( donations )
Encouragement Resources Safe Routes to School is a national program that dedicated $ 612 million from Congress from 2005 to 2009 . Local Safe Routes to School programs are sustained by parents , community leaders , and citizens to improve the health and well-being of children by enabling and encouraging them to walk and bicycle to school . This funding can also be used towards the development of school related programs to improve safety and walkability initiatives . The state requires the completion of a competitive application to apply for funding and a workshop at the school to determine what improvements are needed . www . txdot . gov / safety / safe _ routes / default . htm
BikeIowa provides a good resource , the “ Employer ’ s Bike to Work Guide ,” providing ideas for encouraging bicycle commuting : www . bikeiowa . com / asp / bike / EmployerGuide . asp
This web page from the League of American Bicyclists has information on encouraging bicycle commuting : www . bikeleague . org / resources / better / commuters . php
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