HC BSAP Technical Stakeholder Workshop Meeting Summary

Hillsborough County Bicycle Safety Action Plan Technical Stakeholder Workshop MEETING SUMMARY Monday November 29, 2010 8:30 AM—4:30 PM Florida Department of Transportation: District 7 Executive Conference Room 11201 N. McKinley Drive Tampa, Florida 22612‐6456

Hillsborough Countywide Bicycle Safety Action Plan 1

Section 1| Introductions and Presentations

Introductions Each attendee was asked to introduce themselves in‐cluding identifying their role in bicycle safety for their organization and what they wanted to accomplish from the workshop. A list of meeting attendees is provided in Exhibit A. Review of Crash Data Presentation A presentation was provided to clarify what the bicy‐cle crash problem is in Hillsborough County and is pro‐vided in Exhibit B‐1. Key findings from the bicycle crash data are as follows: Over 60 percent of fatal crashes are occurring at

night and bicycle lights were not being used dur‐ing these crashes

Over 40 percent of the bicycle crashes are occur‐ring on only 7 percent of the roadways

The most common injury crash types include: Motorist Failed to Yield at a Non‐Signalized Inter‐

section Bicyclist rode out from a midblock location Bicyclist Failed to Yield at a either a Signalized or

Non‐Signalized Intersection Wrong way riding by the bicyclist on either the road‐way/shoulder/bike lane (which is illegal) and sideway (which is legal) was a major contributing cause

Infrastructure and Outreach Strategies Presentations Presentations were provided on potential infrastruc‐ture strategies (Exhibit B‐2) and outreach strategies (Education/Enforcement) (Exhibit B‐3) that are com‐monly used to reduce bicycle crashes. Problem Corridor/Area Preliminary Presentation A presentation was provided (Exhibit B‐4) that identi‐fied the anticipated approach that will be used to in‐dentify mitigation measures for specific problem corri‐dors or areas as part of parallel study effort to the de‐velopment of the Bicycle Safety Action Plan. The pres‐entation also included some of the issues that contrib‐ute to bicycle crashes and mitigation measures that may be applied.


Section 2 | Stakeholder Breakout Sessions

Introduction Following the presentations, workshop participants broke‐out into four groups to discuss and identify goals for the Bicycle Safety Action Plan and implementa‐tion action items that ranged from immediate, to short term, and to long term timeframes. Each group presented their recommendations to the full group of workshop participants following the breakout sessions. A condensed summary of the common themes and/or key recommendations from the groups are pre‐sented below. Additional details from individual breakout groups can be found in Exhibit B. Breakout Session 1: Infrastructure 1. Question: What are the top three infrastructure‐related goals to improve

bicycle safety that should be implemented? a. Designate bicycle priority roadways

i. Retrofit existing roadways ii. Targeted for crash mitigation strategies based on crash

history b. Implement a Complete Streets policy and/or consider adding bicy‐

cle facilities with every transportation project c. Improve lighting conditions d. Maintain consistency and coordination across jurisdictions

i. Designate bicycle/pedestrian coordinator for each agency ii. Maintain communication – establish quarterly meetings

e. Increase signage and pavement markings on key corridors i. “Wrong way” ii. “Use full lane” iii. Shared‐Lane Arrows

2. Question: What has your agency recently done with infrastructure to im‐prove bicycle safety?

a. FDOT i. Bicycle facilities are required for every roadway project

(justification required for not providing) b. FDOT/CUTR

ii. Collected data on many state highways documenting sub‐standard lighting conditions

c. HART i. Bikes on Bus training provides education opportunities ii. Signs on busses – inside and out

1. “3‐foot Law” 2. “Share the Road”

d. TPD – Messages on rear window: “3‐foot Law” e. MPO

i. Conducting problem analysis ii. Crash mapping iii. Developing buildable projects

f. Hillsborough County i. Upgrading intersection lighting ii. Fletcher Ave redesign iii. Nebraska Ave road diet iv. Adding bicycle lanes with resurfacing projects v. City of Tampa

g. City of Tampa i. First to implement Shared Lane Arrows



3. Question: What can your agency do today or next week to improve infra‐structure for bicycle safety?

a. FDOT

i. Additional signage and pavement markings ii. Address bicycle detection sensitivity by signal system at

key intersections b. HART

i. Add Bike Info to Transit Maps c. County

i. Maintenance of Traffic ‐ Consider bike and pedestrians d. Multiple or All Agencies/Individuals

i. On existing resurfacing projects, mark bike lanes and shared‐lane arrows as appropriate

ii. Maintain clean streets/debris removal iii. Focus on projects that are immediately feasible and pro‐

vide the most benefit with the least effort. iv. Improve lighting conditions on key corridors (Lighting An‐

nual Operating funds for “100 miles” should be estimated and included in the plan)

4. Question: What can your agency do in the next five years to improve infra‐

structure for bicycle safety? a. MPO

i. Reprioritize safety projects that involve bicycle facilities b. Multiple or All Agencies/Individuals

i. Institute policies/standards: 1. Number of lanes maximum 2. Minimum lane width 3. Improve mobility options 4. Reduce driver distractions (i.e. cell phones) 5. Consider no right‐turn on red 6. Road diets

ii. Encourage/promote company subsidies for bicycle com‐muters

iii. Establish single point of communication for bicycle infor‐mation/reporting (bicycle hot‐line that can redirect ques‐tions/comments to respective agency)

iv. Increase signage and pavement markings (on both new and improved roadways)

v. Perform bicycle safety audits vi. Improve facilities on “shadow network” (parallel circulator

roads) vii. Aggressively reduce continuous dropped curb (overly wide

driveways) as part of 3R projects (requires support from local governments)

5. Question: What needs to be done long‐term with infrastructure to improve

bicycle safety? a. Work to reclaim public right‐of‐way for public use b. Create a comprehensive trail system c. Context sensitive design d. Establish a regional network of commuter and recreational trails e. FDOT/MPO

i. Program projects for bicycle infrastructure into Work Pro‐gram

ii. Target larger arterials for conversion to complete streets/boulevards



Breakout Session 2: Education and Enforcement 1. Question: What are the top three education‐related goals to improve bicy‐

cle safety? a. Coordinate effort into a regional or statewide campaign b. Speakers bureau c. Target specific audiences

Age Demographic

d. Outreach to retailers and bicycle destinations e. More intensive bicycle counts to better gauge ridership (quick yes/

no statistics during counts) f. Form a “Bicycle Brigade” to work alongside law enforcement

(providing/installing lights, safety checks, gear, etc.) 2. Question: What are the top three enforcement‐related goals to improve

bicycle safety? a. Enforce 3 Foot Law with motorists b. Enforce wrong‐way riding c. Enforce bike lights at night d. Focus enforcement on newly‐implemented projects e. Utilize crash data to focus on hot spots f. Focus on education not punishment g. Train all officers in bike law enforcement (especially those patrol‐

ling in high‐bike crash areas) h. Utilize Driver’s License Test questions to enforce knowledge

(Increase bicycle‐related questions) i. Look for a statewide effort – a top‐down approach will ensure

strong and consistent enforcement across jurisdictions

3. Question: What has your agency done recently in terms of education out‐reach to improve bicycle safety?

a. AAA “Bicycles are Vehicles” brochures

b. City of Tampa PSAs (Public Service Announcements) Website education

c. BPAC Outreach Bicycle Rodeos

d. HART Billboards on busses

e. TPD Website information/outreach

f. Tampa Bay Cycle Safety Gear Giveaways

g. Sade Routes to Schools Training gym teachers Expanding to middle schools Instructor certification courses WalkWise Tampa Bay model (outreach to organiza‐

tions/groups, network of “ambassadors”) Bike Safety Awareness Campaign Bicycle Rodeos

h. MPO Bike Map Adult classes

4. Question: What has your agency done recently in terms of enforcement to

improve bicycle safety?

a. Share the Road signage via variable message boards b. Increase in Bike Patrol c. Vehicle speed feedback signs d. Share the Road messages on TPD cars

HCSO (bicycle safety details – education and citations)



5. Question: What can your agency do today or next week to improve educa‐tion or enforcement for bicycle safety?

a. Establish speakers bureau b. Create media and education campaign

Pre‐made presentations of varying length for flexible group education opportunities

Spanish translation Social media outlets

c. Literature and handouts for pawn shops to provide with sold bicy‐cles

d. Create campaign similar to MADD e. Pursue quotes/grant applications in anticipation of grants

Expanding SRTS in upper level schools, etc. Develop a business plan

6. Question: What can your agency do in the next five years to improve edu‐

cation or enforcement for bicycle safety?

a. Establish relationship with School PTAs Train one representative from each school PTA as a

speaker Create network of communication via schools

b. FLHSMV – include bicycle safety in manual a. Bike Safety Kit individual donation program

Sponsor a child/family pre‐packaged kit like Holiday dinners at grocery stores

7. Question: What can your agency do in the long‐term to improve education or enforcement for bicycle safety?

a. City of Tampa/TPD

Designate bicycle emphasis corridors Enhance enforcement across these corridors

b. HART Coordinate routes to serve cyclists and pedestrians

c. Create “social” infrastructure Empower leaders in the community with resources

and knowledge Create physical place for bicycle education

1. sections in libraries 2. churches 3. schools

d. Find a celebrity spokesperson for PSAs and outreach events Other Key Recommendations 1. Maintain communication and coordination across agencies/jurisdictions

a. Quarterly meetings b. Combine with Community Traffic Safety Team (CTST) meetings

2. Secure funding for education/enforcement programs and infrastructure to improve bicycle safety

a. Section 402 grants b. DOH, HUD and DOE grants

Bicycle Safety Action Plan Action Items and Next Steps

Complete Technical Stakeholder and Public Workshop Summaries (TOA)

Stakeholder follow up to obtain direction on comments, commit‐ments, and timeframes (MPO/TOA)

Complete Goals and Objectives for the BSAP (MPO/TOA/Review) Identification of corridors for review (MPO/Sprinkle) Completion of BSAP and Draft Review Public Workshop – January (MPO/County/Jacobs/TOA)

Hillsborough Countywide Bicycle Safety Action Plan ii

Exhibit A| List of Attendees

Name AgencyLeticia Messam AAAJim Shish BPACJean Dorzback City of TampaBen Money City of TampaJohn Marsh City of TampaJose Menendez Cycling AdvocatePeter Hsu FDOT D7Dennis Scott FDOT Central OfficeJeanette Rouse FDOT D7 CTSTAdam Perez FDOT D7 Ron Chin FDOT D7 Design/Project ManagementLori Snively FDOT D7 ISDKris Carson FDOT D7 PIOWayne Ponder FDOT/Cardno TBEDan Rodriguez HARTLucia Garsys Hil lsborough County AdministrationTina Russo Hil lsborough County Parks & RecJohn Lyons Hil lsborough County Public WorksDavid Bender Hil lsborough County SheriffTony Mannarino Hil lsborough County SheriffPeter Brett Hil lsborough County Traffic ServicesGary Tait Hil lsborough County Traffic Services/BPACBeth Alden Hil lsborough MPOGena Torres Hil lsborough MPOJennifer Will iam JacobsMichael Moule Livable Streets, Inc.Bevin Maynard SafeKidsAlan Snel Southwest Florida Bicycle United DealersJennifer Bartlett Sprinkle Consulting Inc.Theo Petrisch Sprinkle Consulting Inc.Terry Farrel l Tampa Bay Free WheelersKaren Kress Tampa Downtown PartnershipSgt. Larry Kraus Tampa Police DepartmentWill iam Shaw Tampa Police DepartmentBrian Dugan Tampa Police DepartmentBrad Perrish Temple Terrace PlanningWill iam Roll Tindale‐Oliver & Associates, Inc.Demian Miller Tindale‐Oliver & Associates, Inc.Stephen Benson Tindale‐Oliver & Associates, Inc.Jason Jackman USF/CUTRJulie Bond USF/New North Transportation All iance

Hillsborough Countywide Bicycle Safety Action Plan iv

Exhibit B| Presentations

B‐1

Hillsborough County Bicycle Safety Action PlanBicycle Safety Action PlanTechnical Stakeholder Workshop

Monday November 29, 20108:30 AM—4:30 PMFlorida Department of Transportation: District 7Executive Conference Room11201 N. McKinley DriveTampa, Florida 22612‐6456

Agenda

8:00 – 8:30 AM Registration and Pre‐Workshop Materials8:30 – 9:00 AM Introductions and Project Scopej p9:00 – 9:30 AM Review of Bicycle Crash Data9:30 – 10:30 AM Infrastructure Strategies Briefing10:30 – 12:00 AM Infrastructure Strategy Development

(Break‐out Session)

12:00 – 1:00 PM Lunch / Problem Corridor Case Studies/1:00 – 2:00 PM Outreach Strategies Briefing2:00 – 3:30 PM Outreach Strategy (Break‐out session)3:30 – 4:30 PM Strategy Synthesis/Action Items

IntroductionsIntroductions

and

Project Scope

( )(8:30 AM to 9:00 AM)

Project Sponsors

• Hillsborough County Department of Public Works

Hill b h C t MPO• Hillsborough County MPO

• Florida Department of Transportation, District 7

B‐2

Introductions – Facilitators/Presenters

• William Roll: Tindale – Oliver & Associates

• Demian Miller: Tindale – Oliver & Associates

• Michael Moule: Livable Streets Inc.

• Theo Petritsch: Sprinkle Consulting

Introductions

• Who do you represent?

• What is your role (or your agency’s) in Bicycle Safety?

• What do you hope to accomplish today?

Project Scope

• Three Project Tasks– Review and Analysis of Bicycle Crash Data (TOA)– Development of Bicycle Safety Action Plan (TOA)

– Evaluation of Specific Corridors (SCI)• 90 Day Project Schedule

Bicycle Safety Action Plan

• Requirements– Set Specific Goals for Systemwide Action

– Action Plan for Accomplishment

– Identify Responsible Parties

B‐3

Review of Crash Data

(9:00 AM to 9:30 AM)

Bicycle Crash Analysis

345 345321

276

317

300

400

Bicycle Crashes (2005‐2009)

4629

24

350

Bicycle Crashes by Crash Severity (2005‐2009)

0

100

200

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

147

171

162 142

85

73

68

73

86

41

38

24

150

200

250

300

7 7 6 1 4

60 65

4441

60

122

0

50

100

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009

No Injury

Possible Injury

Non‐Incapacitating Injury

Incapacitating Injury

Fatality

Hillsborough County Bicycle Crashes by Severity (2005‐2009)

Hillsborough County Bicycle Crashes by Severity (2005‐2009) ZOOM

70 % of Total Crashes

B‐4

Hillsborough County Bicycle Crashes by Severity—Corridors (2005‐2009) Age Distribution of Bicycle Crashes

Age Distribution

16%12%16 18

13%18‐25

40%25‐50

15%50‐65

16%Younger than 16

16‐18

4% Older than 65

Bicycle Crashes by Age of Bicyclist

Under 1818 to 50

Over 50

Race/Ethnicity Distribution of Bicycle Crashes

B‐5

Bicycle Crashes by Race/Ethnicity of Bicyclist

Hispanic

White

Black Other

All Crash Types

Crash Type: All Crashes Crash Type 2Motorist Failed to Yield at a Non‐Signalized Intersection

25%

25%

10%

15%12%

Crash Type 11Motorist Overtaking Bicycle

Crash Type 14Other Type

Other

7%6%Crash Type 6

Bicyclist Rode Out—MidblockCrash Type 4Bicycle Failed to Yield at a Non‐

Signalized Intersection

Crash Type 3Bicycle Failed to Yield at a Signalized Intersection

Fatal and Incapacitating Crashes

Crash Type: Fatal and Incapacitating CrashesCrash Type 2

Motorist Failed to Yield at a Non‐Signalized Intersection

Crash Type 11Motorist Overtaking Bicycle

31%

11%

36%

10%12%

Crash Type 6Bicyclist Rode Out—Midblock

Other

Crash Type 5Motorist Drove Out—Midblock

Crash Type 2: Motorist Failed to Yield at a Non‐Signalized Intersection

25% of All Crashes12% of severe Crashes

B‐6

Crash Type 3: Bicyclist Failed to Yield at a Signalized Intersection


Crash Type 4: Bicyclist Failed to Yield at a Non‐Signalized Intersection


Crash Type 5: Motorist Drove Out—Midblock


Crash Type 6: Bicyclist Rode Out—Midblock


B‐7

Crash Type 11: Motorist Overtaking Bicyclist


Crash Type 14: Non‐Roadway and Other Causes


Key Findings: All Injury Crashes

• Motorist failed to yield at signalized Intersection

• Bicyclist failed to yield at signalized Intersection

• Bicyclist failed to yield at non‐signalized Intersection

• Bicyclist Rode Out—Midblock

• “Other Crashes”Other Crashes

• Motorist Overtaking Cyclist

Key Findings: severe Injury Crashes

• Motorist failed to yield at signalized Intersectionl d dbl k• Bicyclist Rode Out—Midblock

• Bicyclist failed to yield at signalized Intersection

• Motorist Drove Out —Midblock

• Motorist Overtaking Cyclist

B‐8

Key Findings: Primary Fault

• All Injury Crashes– 50% Motorist / 50% Bicyclist

• All Severe Crashes– 61% Motorist / 39% Bicyclist

Key Findings: Night Time Crashes

• Fatal Crashes 65%

• Incapacitating Injury 27%

• All Other Crashes 18%

Bicyclists involved in severe injury crashes were not l husing lights

Infrastructure Strategies Briefing

Michael Moule, P.E.

(9:30 AM to 10:30 AM)( )

I f t t St tInfrastructure Strategy Development

Breakout Groups

(10 30 AM t 12 00 N )(10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon)

B‐9

L hLunchProblem Corridor Case Studies

Theo Petritsch, P.E.(12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM)(12:00 Noon to 1:00 PM)

Outreach and EnforcementOutreach and Enforcement

Strategies Briefing

William Roll, AICP

( )(1:00 PM to 2:00 PM)

Education: Educated Cyclist

• Hands‐on bicycle and pedestrian safety training for children and adults

• Bicycle commuter classes• Bicycle “ambassadors” at locations where clusters of

bicyclists may pass (downtown, near Universities, etc). Can provide helmets and bicycle lights, assist with bicycle maintenance, and remind bicyclists about laws and safe behaviors.

• Media outreach to promote bicycling and increase p y gawareness of bicycle safety, including billboards, direct mail, television and radio advertisements, etc.

• Community rides that are comfortable for less‐experienced bicyclists (see Seminole Heights ride as example)

Education: New Facilities

• Web pages or flyers about New Treatments

Billb d B B h d th Si• Billboards, Bus Benches, and other Signage

• Install Orange Warning Flags on New Signs

• Increase law enforcement in area as users adjust to new facilities

B‐10

Education: Educated Motorist

• Continue existing “Share the Road” and “3 foot please” campaigns to increase safe travel behaviorplease campaigns to increase safe travel behavior and respect between all types of roadway users

• “Drive with Care” campaign targeted to improve motorist behavior around bicyclists (similar to City of Chicago)

• Outreach through utility newsletters and bills• Outreach through utility newsletters and bills

Education:Possible Partnerships

• Bike shops

• SWFBUD (Southwest Florida Bicycle United Dealers)• SWFBUD (Southwest Florida Bicycle United Dealers)

• Hillsborough County Public Schools

• Private Schools

• Law Enforcement (FHP, HCSO, COT PD, TT PD, PC PD, & USF)

• Hillsborough MPO

• Hillsborough County (parks public works and planning)• Hillsborough County (parks, public works, and planning)

• City of Tampa (parks, public works, and planning)

• Other cities

Law Enforcement: Enforcement Action: Motorist

• Turning left in front of bicyclists• Right hook maneuvers• Right hook maneuvers• Not yielding when pulling out from side streets or driveways

• Not stopping and/or not looking carefully when turning right on red

• Passing too close to bicyclists• Parking in bicycle lanes• Opening doors of parked vehicles in front of bicyclists

Law Enforcement: Enforcement Action: Bicyclist

• Riding the wrong way on a street

• Ignoring traffic control (particularly traffic signals and stop signs)

• Erratic Bicycling

• Riding with no lights (or inadequate lights –e g rear only) at nighte.g. rear only) at night

B‐11

Education:Current Activities

• Hillsborough County Bicycle Map

• Complete Streets Education

• Bike Rodeos (Children)

• HART (Safety Education Messages)

• WalkWise Tampa Bay

• Safe Route to Schools

Outreach and EnforcementOutreach and Enforcement

Strategy Development

Breakout Groups

( )(2:00 PM to 3:30 PM)

Hillsborough Countywide Bicycle Safety Action Plan vi

Exhibit C‐1| Breakout Session Reponses: Infrastructure

1 2 3 4 5

Top Three Infrastructure‐Related Goals

What has your agency recently done with infrastructure to improve bike safety?

What can your agency do today or next week?

What can your agency do in the next 5 yrs?

What can be done long‐term?

Group 1

• Designate bicycle priority roadways• Complete streets ordinance• Each agency to have designated bike/pedestrian coordinator• Clearly understood messaging and markings coupled w/ education. campaign• Retrofit existing streets with bike lanes

• FDOT ‐ required to justify bike facil ities in every project• HART ‐ "bikes on bus" training • TPD ‐ message on rear window ‐ "3' law"

• FDOT ‐ additional signage & pavement markings (shared‐lane arrows ‐ approx. $10,000 per mile)• HART ‐ add bike info to maps• Slow traffic speeds ‐ signal timing• Personally ride a bike and promote bicycling to friends• Encourage people to report bicycle crashes• Maintenance of Traffic plans ‐ consider bike and pedestrians

• Institute policies: Max. # of lanes al lowed and min. lane width• Company subsidize transit and bike commuters• Improve mobili ty choices• Educate young people ‐ future drivers• Law enforcement training• Reduce driver distractions ‐ cell phones etc• Target education campaign to dependant riders (pawn shops)• No Right turn on red

• Gas tax/toll roads ‐ hit people in their wallets to reduce driving• Driver education include bike safety/share the road ‐ • General bike education about bike use ‐ "cool thing to do"• Cultural shift/attitude against SOV• FDOT ‐ program projects just for bike infrastructure (work plan)• Increase off‐road trail network ‐ design them to be open at night with trail management

Group 2

• Consider bicyclist in every transportation project• Retrofit key corridors with signs and pavement markings• Educate through signage ‐ example wrong way

• FDOT ‐ adding bike lanes into any new projects• MPO ‐ conduct problem analysis ‐ crash mapping ‐ develop buildable projects

• FDOT ‐ take info back to staff to get buy‐in through agencies' pol icies• Track, monitor short term• Maintain consistent communication across agencies

• Infrastructure concerns ‐ single point of communication system that will reach al l agencies (or specific agencies depending on facil ities and jurisdictions)• Increase signage ‐ FDOT to purchase, furnish locals to instal l and maintain

• Agency cooperation ‐ especially due to scarce funding sources ‐ building upon each other projects (via communication)• Develop safety standards and countermeasures• Secure long‐term funding for bicycle infrastructure

Group 3

• Create alternative/shadow network ‐add bike lanes ‐create connectivity• Lighting and visibility (including "use full lane" signs)• Speed management• Maintain bike lanes (clear debris)

• County ‐ intersection updates for l ighting• Fletcher Ave study and planned improvements• Refuge islands and road diets• Bad example: cross creek blvd where bike lane ends and new pavement does not include bike lane• Changed intersection crosswalks and pedestrians signals and upgrade street l ighting at intersection (but not entire corridor)

• Increase signage: "Share the Road," "Use Full Lane," "Wrong Way"• Continue to pave and stamp the bike lanes and shared lane arrow with existing resurfacing projects• Identify alternative/shadow network• Maintain clean streets/debris removal from bike lanes/shoulders• Secure funding for these projects

• On existing resurfacing projects, pave and stamp the bike lanes and shared lane arrow• Identify alternative/shadow network• Upgrade street l ighting along entire corridor• Implement collector network improvements• Implement off‐road trail connectivity into on‐road network for mobil ity , not just recreation• Integrate agency's recreation and transportation staff

• Goal: All arterials should be "complete streets"• Deal with the pol itics to reclaim publ ic right‐of‐way for public use/benefit ‐ distinguish front yards from public space• Create a comprehensive trail system for commuters

Group 41. Consistency across jurisdictions2. Increase bike facilities on collectors and arterials3. Improve l ighting

• State ‐ upgrade standards ‐ each project has mobility study• City of Tampa ‐ first to implement shared‐lane arrows• County ‐ add bike lanes with resurfacing

• Implement more wrong way signs, arrows• More shared land markings• Improve poor l ighting• Detection enhancement and markings at sensitive locations

• MPO ‐ reprioritize safety projectors that involve bicycling• DOT ‐ implement long term l ighting policies• Road diets pol icy• Bicycle safety audits

• Improve data col lection• Complete streets• Context sensitivity• Infrastructure funding should be equal to problem• Improved interconnectivity

KEY ITEMS

1. Complete streets policy2. Improve l ighting3. Consistency and coordination across jurisdictions4. Retrofit priority corridors

• Focus on low‐hanging fruit: pavement markings, signing,• Jumping onto resurfacing projects already in the pipel ine

• Road Diets policy• Connecting a shadow network• Increase signage• Implement a single‐point of communication for al l agencies• Keep l ines of communication open with al l agencies

• Coordination across jurisdictions and agencies to build upon each others projects• FDOT ‐ secure long‐term funding and plan programs for dedicated bike infrastructure• Develop bike safety standards and countermeasures• Complete streets• Reclaim public ROW for public use

Question:

Hillsborough Countywide Bicycle Safety Action Plan vii

Exhibit C‐2| Breakout Session Responses: Education & Enforcement

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Top Three Education‐Related Goals

Top Three Enforcement Goals

What has your agency recently done? (Education)

What has your agency recently

What can you do today or next week?

What can you do in the next 5 years?

What can be done long‐term?

Group 1

• Coordinated edu. effort for a regional campaign ‐ more bang for buck and not reinventing wheel• Target specific audiences ‐ age groups, demographics, etc• Focus on "share the road" message education

• TPD ‐ enforce 3 ft law with motorists• Enforce cyclist behavior‐ wrong way riding and no l ights• Concentrate enforcement on newly implemented projects

• AAA ‐ bicycles are vehicles brochures• COT ‐ PSAs and web site education, sharrows• BPAC ‐ rodeos• HART ‐ billboards on busses ‐ 3' law• TPD ‐ webpage• Tampa Bay Cycle ‐ classes, rides, safety gear "giveaways"

• share the road signs (VMB)• increase in bike patrol• vehicle speed feedback signs

• Establish a "speakers bureau"• AAA grants bicycle safety education• DOT should fund these types of programs• Create pre‐made presentations of varying lengths• printed hangbar hangtags for pawn shops and bike shops to distribute on sold bikes

• Engage with school PTAs• Every agency to have one certified bike safety instructor/expert• Warning flags on new infrastructure• FLHSMV ‐ include bicycle safety as part of manual• Partner with health organizations

• COT ‐ designate bike emphasis corridors and enhanced enforcement across those corridors• HART ‐ coordinate routes to serve cyclists and pedestrians

Group 2

• Train the trainers ‐ League of American Bicyclists, FL Bicycle Assn.• Grassroots effort to deliver message• Secure funding for multimedia campaigns• Hold "Giveaways" at retailers, bike "hot‐spots"

• Util ize crash data for targeted enforcement• Education through enforcement ‐ warnings or citations• Media blitz ‐ through bicycle laws

• FDOT ‐ SRTS funding five agencies to implement bike rodeos• CUTR ‐ created Tampa Bay Cycle ‐ through transit dept• Website outreach ‐ WalkWise• USF Police Bike Safety Committee, free bike rental program• COTT Bike Map

• TPD: share the road message on cars

• FDOT ‐ continuing with SRTS, educational materials• CUTR ‐ expand WalkWise to BikeWise

• FDOT: seek additional funding and partners

• Maintain momentum and continue to keep open communication• Evaluate and replicate

Group 3

• Recruit spokespersons to do media advertisements• "Giveaways"• Work to change mindset, culture around bicycling

• Training all officers to enforce bike laws• Combine Enforcement with Education: community policing ‐ Enlist citizens in "bicycle brigade" to go with officers• Drivers l icense test ‐ increase bicycle questions

• SRTS ‐ training gym teachers, expanding to middle schools, traffic safety to adults, led cert instructor courses, WalkWise model, outreach• Bike Safety awareness campaign• Safe Kids has trained 90 instructors, BPAC rodeos

• HCSO ‐ stop cyclists to warn and educate about bicycle safety ‐ no citations just education• Speed feedback signs

• Create campaign similar to MADD to find ways to create consequences and penalties • Social media outlets l ike Facebook, Twitter

• Curriculum for bike training ‐ free to public• Safety Gear "Givewaways" ‐Similar to a thanksgiving dinner donation ‐ go to bike retailers

• Create social infrastructure into terms of identifying leaders and champions in every community• Create a physical place for education ‐ l ibraries, churches, etc

Group 4• Reach out to lower income bicyclist• Educate motorists and law enforcement• Statewide awareness campaign

• Educate and train law enforcement to enforce bicycle laws• Media is more effective• Statewide effort: top‐down to ensure enforcement across state• Util ize crash data to vamp up enforcement at high‐crash locations

• MPO ‐ bike map has been created, adult classes• Tampa awareness campaign• BPAC rodeos• FDOT ‐ 200k safety education campaign

• TPD and HCSO: pedestrian safety tickets and education• HCSO: variable message signs warning bicyclists

• Bicycle safety campaign with HC• MPO ‐ outreach for rodeos and consultants

• MPO could coordinate projects‐ safety fair• MPO ‐ buy more bicycle l ights• Awareness campaigns ‐ request advertis ing funds from NHTSA• Util ize variable message signs • Interstate exit warning signs

• Kit idea ‐helmet l ight reflector• Law enforcement ‐ rewarding ‐ incentive programs (rewarding schools slurpee for helmets)• Find a celebrity for PSAs ‐ Joe Madden, Tampa Chief of Police

KEY ITEMS

• Training programs • Secure funding for multimedia campaigns• Target specific audiences ‐ ages, demographics• Push for a statewide awareness campaign to get state funding

• INCREASE ENFORCEMENT• Target crash hot spots• Train officers• "Citizen brigade" to spread message and support officers• FLDL test questions for motorists• Focus on newly implemented infrastructure projects

• Establish speakers bureau to train citizens and law enforcement, rodeos, and make presentations• DOT ‐ find funding• AAA ‐ bike safety edu grants• Literature and Handouts for pawn shops to go with sold bikes• Create campaign similar to MADD• Social media

• Form relationship with school PTAs ‐ train one school representative for Speakers Bureau• Warning flags on new infrastructure• FLHSMZ ‐ include bicycle safety as part of manual• Bike safety kits ‐ individual sponsors l ike Thanksgiving dinners at grocery store checkout

• Designate official bike emphasis corridors and emphasize efforts on these corridors• HART ‐ coordinate new routes to serve pedestrians and bicyclists• Keep constant communication across agencies ‐ quarterly meetings, etc.• Create social infrastructure ‐ community leaders, spokesperson, physical info "bases" l ike churches, l ibraries

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HC BSAP Technical Stakeholder Workshop Meeting Summary

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