 Bicycle and pedestrian modes of travel are recognized nation-wide as cost-efficient ways to address mobility and air quality concerns while improving physical health and quality of life. The passage of the 1991 Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act prompted NCTCOG to include non-motorized transportation network improvements in regional planning efforts. NCTCOG established the Bicycle and Pedestrian program in 1992 to address the various activities related to implementing bicycle and pedestrian facilities as an alternative mode of regional transportation.
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The tasks of the Bicycle and Pedestrian program include:
- Coordinating regional planning events
- Promoting multi-modal planning at the local level
- Assisting with the prioritization of federal and local funds
allocated for facilities
- Creating safety programs and outreach materials
- Mapping existing and planned multi-use trails and on-street bicycle routes
- Sponsoring workshops and conferences
- Collecting and compiling facility user numbers
- Calculating the air quality benefits accrued after constructing facilities in the region
The region’s long-range plan, Mobility 2030, details the goals, responsibilities, and activities of the Bicycle and Pedestrian program by setting strategies for providing "effective, cost efficient, safe intermodal access for bicyclists and pedestrians." In addition, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), established in 1993 and serving as a subcommittee of the Regional Transportation Council, spearheads regional efforts to ensure safety and efficiency in bicycle and pedestrian transportation planning and implementation. The Advisory Committee is made up of representatives from local governments, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), local transit providers, and community groups.
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For further information, contact Deborah Humphreys @ dhumphreys@nctcog.org or
(817) 608-2394.
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