Article ___. Bicycle Paths
Sec. A. Scope.
This article establishes the minimum requirements for the design of bicycle paths within the City of _____. Bicycle paths shall be placed across the frontage of all proposed projects where so indicated on the City of ____ general land use plan.
Sec. B. Definitions.
The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
Bicycle path means a permanent easement, when located outside of street rights-of-way, for the construction, operation, maintenance, repair and/or replacement of the pathway, which will allow nonmotorized traffic access to adjacent properties.
Sec. C. Design and construction standards.
Bicycle paths are to be constructed of bituminous pavement or Portland cement concrete pavement, where pathways will extend existing concrete walks. They shall be constructed in accordance with AASHTO guidelines and the standard details and specifications shown on the SDD as provided by the City. In addition:
(1) Minimum bicycle path widths shall be eight feet, and a three-foot clear zone on each side shall be provided. Sharp grade transitions, trees, signs and other fixed objects in the clear zone shall not be permitted.
(2) Bicycle paths are to be generally located with a minimum offset from the road surface of 12 feet. Lesser distances may be allowed along curbed streets or when approaching intersections of streets to provide a safe alignment for crossing at the intersection.
(3) Bicycle paths will generally follow the longitudinal slope of the existing ground, with adjustments in grade provided for intersecting drives and streets.
(4) The maximum grade of a bicycle path shall be eight percent for 100 feet.
(5) Bicycle paths will be sloped one-fourth inch per foot toward the street, unless existing surface drainage requires reversal of the pathway slope.
(6) For minimum required horizontal and vertical clearances, see SDD.
(7) Barrier-free ramps shall be constructed at curbs in accordance with standard details and specifications shown on the SDD as provided by the City.
(8) Bicycle paths shall be constructed across the frontage or throughout a project according to the general plan, unless specifically waived by the planning commission and/or city council.
(For more info on bike paths and multi-use paths see the following)
http://members.nbci.com/_XMCM/pschimek/dilemmas.htm
http://www.dot.state.pa.us/penndot/bicycle.nsf/biketoc?readform
http://www.zzapp.org/rileygea/LAB/bikeways.htm
http://www.tfhrc.gov/safety/pedbike/ctanbike/ctanbike.htm
http://www.ohiobike.org/model-uvc.html
http://www.aashto.org/bookstore/a_bs.html