2 . CURRENT CONDITIONS
Chapter Contents 2.0 Overview
2.1 Current Conditions Methodology
2.2 Pedestrian Conditions 2.3 Bicycle Conditions
2.4 Demand and Needs Analysis
2.5 Demographic Analysis 2.6 Existing Plan Summaries 2.7 Public Input
2.0 Overview
This chapter contains a description of work and a summary of existing conditions for the City of Arlington . This existing conditions analysis led the development of the Hike & Bike networks .
2.1 Current Conditions Methodology
The consultant team conducted a thorough investigation and analysis of existing conditions . The major categories of analysis are described below .
Fieldwork The consultant team conducted an on-the-ground analysis of Arlington by examining , documenting , and photographing existing bicycle and pedestrian conditions . Special attention was paid to school areas , the Downtown area , crossings , and other destinations .
Accomplishments included :
Steering committee members providing input during the kick-off meeting .
• ~ 190 intersections were inventoried and photo inventoried for pedestrian crossings . Recommended pedestrian treatments were developed for each intersection .
• Over 200 miles of arterial , collector , and subcollector roads were analyzed and measured for possible on-road bicycle recommendations .
• Active bicyclists and pedestrians were observed and photographed .
• Existing , exemplary facilities were noted and photoinventoried .
GIS Development The consultant team collected existing GIS data layers and developed new data as well . Tasks accomplished include :
A project consultant taking inventory of on-road conditions for bicycling and walking .
• Update / revision of existing trails / bicycle lanes
• Demographic data and map development
• Development of preliminary bicycle and pedestrian network recommendations
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