Sustainability Advisory Board Agenda and Packet 2018 03 21

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31 T-IT1S2: Invest in bicycle, pedestrian and transit options, which provide safe, pleasant non -vehicle means of accessing schools, commercial areas, recreational facilities and municipal locations. According to one member of LSAB, the primary goal of this strategy is to reduce the number of miles driven and reduce fossil fuel us; resulting in a reduction in SOV and GHG emissions in the city. The secondary goal is to encourage citizens to walk or bike to promote a healthy lifestyle. To achieve those goals, LSAB's intention is for creation of further Transit Pathways to mass transit connectors, commerce areas, schools, and city facilities (rec center library, etc.) through a network of bike only lanes and enhanced street design (wide sidewalks, traffic quieted streets, trees, etc.).The Transit Pathway system was envisioned to be separate, but complimentary, to the Louisville's existing recreational trails as it would serve a distinctly different purpose. To be successful, this strategy requires committed support from the Planning Department and City Council to ensure that Transit Path development is given weight during development/renovation projects. It also requires input and support from Public Works for installation of a safe network of Transit Paths on city streets, paths and enhanced street design. In addition, many walking and cycling routes are currently in place (32 miles of cycling paths within City boundaries), with planned improvements. Also: • There are two new underpass projects planned or in progress, and one complete in October 2017. • A bike cage is being installed at the Highway 36 overpass. • A preliminary First and Final Mile study has been initiated. Other supportive projects in progress or desired include: • Commuting Solutions is developing sponsors for Bike Share, a public, intercommunity bicycle system in which bicycles are made available for shared use to individuals on a short-term basis for a price. It is unknown at this time whether the City will be requested to play a role in the development of sponsors. • Boulder County currently provides bike racks free of charge for businesses. • The desire to further develop transit pathways should be considered in the future Transportation Master Plan.