GOALS and OBJECTIVES

The regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan’s “Goals and Objectives” were developed through public meetings and regional Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings administered by the Middle Flint Regional Development Center (MFRDC).

 

GOAL 1__________________________________________________________

Educate cyclists and motorists about safe riding and sharing lanes to improve safety

 OBJECTIVES:

►      Promote “Share-The-Road” media and education campaign and programs in the region.

►       Provide driver’s education material concerning bicycle and pedestrian safety to schools within the region.

►       Partner with other outreach programs to educate students on bicycle and pedestrian safety and health issues.

►       Create curriculum and pamphlets for students.

►       Install signage on roadways to increase awareness.

 

GOAL 2__________________________________________________________

Promote programs to encourage bicycle and pedestrian activities as part of a healthy lifestyle

 OBJECTIVES:

►       Develop programs that encourage family-oriented activities and active lifestyles.

►       Educate community about basic health benefits of bicycling and walking.

►       Establish trails in communities linking neighborhoods to parks, public facilities, and schools.

►       Promote existing organizations, such as The Bicycle Ride Across Georgia (BRAG), and organized activities such as bike rides, races, walks, and marathons.

►       Develop more “family-friendly” trails in parks.

►       Improve children’s health and mobility through education and the creation of bicycle  and pedestrian activities.

►       Encourage participation from local schools to promote bicycle and pedestrian activities and the health benefits associated with them.

GOAL 3__________________________________________________________

Develop and promote “Safe Routes to School” program for communities in the region and  encourage walking and cycling to schools

OBJECTIVES:

►       Work with schools to develop programs for students and their parents to increase walking and biking to school.

►       Create accessibility to schools through the construction of sidewalks to the facilities.

►       Promote and initiate a “Safe Routes to School” Day in the region and/or state.

►       Provide uniformed, adult supervision, such as crossing guards or police officers, to assist children walking to school.

►       Encourage, develop, and support bicycle clubs in area schools.

 GOAL 4__________________________________________________________

Include bicycle and pedestrian facilities in community land use planning

OBJECTIVES: 

►       Incorporate designated bike lanes, sidewalks, and trails into county and city future land- use plans.

 

►       Incorporate provisions for sidewalks and safe bicycle and pedestrian facilities into

           zoning and subdivision ordinances.

 

►       Develop bicycle and pedestrian plans specifically for each city and county.

 

GOAL 5__________________________________________________________

Create regional bicycle routes

OBJECTIVES:

►       Create designated bicycle routes to include bicycle lanes and signage.

►       Develop routes connecting regional cultural and historic sites.

►       Create routes that will connect communities and attractions in region.

 GOAL 6__________________________________________________________

Support “Rails To Trails” projects throughout the region

OBJECTIVE:

►         Identify potential areas for locating bicycle paths and routes along abandoned railroad corridors.

GOAL 7__________________________________________________________

Build bicycle and pedestrian facilities throughout the region

OBJECTIVE:

►       Create bicycle and pedestrian trails in every community.

GOAL 8__________________________________________________________

Maintain and repair sidewalks for a safer and more enjoyable pedestrian

experience

OBJECTIVE:

►       Encourage local governments to maintain existing and construct new sidewalks.

GOAL 9__________________________________________________________

Develop maps of bicycle routes and multi-use paths showing local

tourist attractions in the area

OBJECTIVES:

►       Partner with local chambers of commerce, visitors bureaus, and other organizations to    promote maps as a tourism tool for the region.

 

►       Develop regional maps linking attractions (i.e. Natchez Trace and Chattahoochee          Trace).

 

GOAL 10_________________________________________________________

Promote and encourage bicycling and pedestrian events at annual festivals throughout the region

 

OBJECTIVE:

 

►       Support existing events, such as Wheels of Fire and Tour de Georgia, and encourage     existing and new events at local  festivals in the region.

 

GOAL 11_________________________________________________________

Work with local governments to develop programs to keep bike lanes clean

OBJECTIVES:

►               Develop “Adopt-A-Mile” program in each county for bicycle lanes in the region.

►               Encourage participation from local organizations, clubs, and civic groups to assist with    keeping bike lanes clean in their communities.