This project represents a recent shift in American transportation planning and roadway design which focuses on the needs of the bicyclists and pedestrians who may like to ride or walk but are currently hesitant to do so due to uncomfortable facilities and perceived unsafe roadway conditions. This project represents a recent shift in American transportation planning and roadway design which focuses on the needs of the bicyclists and pedestrians who may like to ride or walk but are currently hesitant to do so due to uncomfortable facilities and perceived unsafe roadway conditions. Local residents were encouraged to submit their comments, questions, and ranking of each corridor concept; results from public comments received are to be presented to the City Council in Fall 2023 and are available in the full report (click here for download).
Providing “low-stress” facilities which enhance roadway safety and are comfortable for the most vulnerable among us (children, seniors, and the disabled community) to walk, bike, and roll on will ensure facilities are comfortable for all ages and abilities in between. These “low-stress” connections may include a variety of bicycle facility types and intersection treatments which are focused on increasing separation between people in vehicles and people using micromodes such as:
Through this project, the RTC has identified concepts for corridors which provide a low-stress facility for bicyclists and enhance the existing facilities for pedestrians in order to complete the following goals:
The City of Reno and RTC have identified and are ready to invest $20 Million for downtown micromodal improvements.
Beyond these funds, RTC continues to aggressively and strategically pursue federal funding opportunities to support design and construction of safety and micromodal focused projects. This website was intended to share information about project concepts and gather community input on micromobility infrastructure.
The survey closed on June 30, 2023.
*For more information, please see:
https://www.itdp.org/publication/economics-of-cycling/
https://bikeleague.org/sites/default/files/Bicycling%20Benefits%20Business.pdf
https://www.peoplepoweredmovement.org/site/images/uploads/Protected_Bike_Lanes_Mean_Business.pdf
**For more information, please see:
https://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/bicycling/
https://www.peopleforbikes.org/statistics/bicycling-and-lungs