Frank,
I would like to consider working on the classification LOS models and ratings.  That would be right up my alley.  However, I don't have much experience with Grant writing.  Let discuss this soon Frank. 
Thanks,
~Derek

“Every time I see an adult on a bicycle I no longer despair for the future of the human race.”  -H.G. Wells






Date: Thu, 24 Sep 2009 16:31:29 -0400
From: fgmeindl@verizon.net
To: bikeboard@cheat.org
Subject: [Bikeboard] Bike Route Classification

Bicycle Board Members,

The Federal Highway Administration has a course on Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning: http://www.tfhrc.gov/safety/pedbike/pubs/05085/chapt4.htm that suggests considering the following when classifying bike routes.
In another section of the course, they recommend using a "Level of Service" (LOS) model similar to LOS models used for decades for motor transportation.  They provide an equation that gives a LOS numerical score and A thru F rating for each street depending on inputs including traffic volume, speed, percentage of heavy vehicles, pavement surface condition and outside lane width. 

Those of us who are geeky enough to enjoy such a thing might be able to get a Transportation Enhancement Program grant for a 3 phase project.  In phase 1, we would  use the FHWA method to determine bicycle LOS for Morgantown streets.  In phase 2, we could use LOS and its components to define a bicycle route improvement plan that would constitute the proposal for phase 3, implementing the high priority improvements. 

Anybody want to work on this?  The Intent to Apply forms for the 2010 TEP cycle are due November 15. 2 months away.

Frank
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