Learn more about the Regional Veloweb planned for Dallas-Fort Worth. Read more: http://keranews.org/post/64-mile-bike-superhighway-will-connect-fort-worth-dallas
Learn more about the Regional Veloweb planned for Dallas-Fort Worth. Read more: http://keranews.org/post/64-mile-bike-superhighway-will-connect-fort-worth-dallas
Learn more about the Regional Veloweb planned for Dallas-Fort Worth. Read more: http://keranews.org/post/64-mile-bike-superhighway-will-connect-fort-worth-dallas
shared-use paths(trails) designed for use by bicyclists, pedestrians, and other non-motorized forms of alternative transportation in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. The network of shared-use paths serves as a system of off-road transportation facilities for bicyclists and other users to extend and complement the regions roadway and passenger rail transit network. The regional transportation network hasapproximately 320milesofexisting paths, and itisexpected to reach 1,728milesby 2035. The Regional Veloweb isplanned for 12countiesand over115citiesin North Texas. It isthe interstate for bicyclistsand pedestrians. Citiesand countieswithin the region are responsible for the planning and implementation of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and amenities. The North Central TexasCouncil of Governments(NCTCOG) takesthose plansand promotesconnectionsthroughout the region, with a focuson alternative commute routes.
The primary considerationsofthese regional shared-use paths(trails) include: Often linearin nature. Easy accessto neighborhoods, schools, parks, transit stops, employmentcenters, shopping, and other common trip destinations. Minimum12-footwidthforheavily traveled shared-use paths. 16- to 24-footwide sectionsorseparated facilitiesfor pedestriansand bicyclistsin areaswith high peak- volumesofusers. Long-lasting impervioussurfaces. Grade-separated crossings of roadways with signifcant traffc fows. Few, ifany, signalized orstop sign intersections. Focused on connectionsthroughoutcommunitiesand linksbetween citiesand counties. ImagesSourced fromThinkstock.com The Regional Veloweb isadopted by the Regional Transportation Council, the transportation policy body ofthe Metropolitan Planning Organization, aspartof the long-term metropolitan transportation plan Mobility 2035forthe Dallas-FortWorth area. Corridors identifed on the Veloweb as planned may be prioritized forfuture funding.
Formore information aboutexisting and future bicycle and pedestrian trailsin the D-FWmetropolitan area visit: nctcog.org/bikeweb P.O. Box 5888, Arlington, TX 76005 817-695-9240 nctcog.org/bikeped facebook.com/nctcogTRANS twitter.com/nctcogTRANS youtube.com/nctcogTRANS Active transportation refersto non-motorized transportation modes, such aswalking and bicycling. People all over the region walk and bike to get to work and school, accesstransit stops, run errands, visit friends, and exercise. Active transportation facilitiescan help to reduce vehicle congestion on roadways, improve air quality, and enhance the health of residentsacrossNorth Texas. Walk Fitness Cycle Recreation Commute What is the Veloweb ? What is the Veloweb ? Bike/Walk North Texas DRIVE LESS LIVE MORE Bike/ Walk North Texas North Central Texas Council of Governments Veloweb Regional Regional Regional Contact Information Contact Information Active Transportation Active Transportation The Veloweb is organized to show three types of trails within the network. 1. Existing trailsthat can be used today. 2. Funded trailsthat are undergoing design or construction. They are not yet open to the public but coming soon. 3. Planned trailsthat will link communitiesthroughout the region once funds are identifed to build them. REGIONAL VELOWEB N O R TH TE X A S Improve Personal Health Improve Personal Health Meet Public Demand Meet Public Demand Encourage Walking Encourage Walking Spur Local Economy Spur Local Economy THE AVERAGE PERSON WILL LOSE 13 LBS IN THEIR FIRSTYEAR OF BIKING TO WORK. of Americans say they w o u l d l i ke mo r e BIKE FACILITIES in their communities. 47% of the traveling p ub lic use s wa l ki ng as the primary form of transportation at least 3 days per week. 51% $ $ $ Houses loc a ted in a rea s with above-average levelsof walkability or bikea bility a re worth up to $34,000 MORE than similar houses in other areas. 1lb 1lb 1lb 1lb 1lb 1lb 1lb 1lb 1lb 1lb 1lb 1lb 1lb Bike/Walk North Texas
In urban areas 50% of a ll trips a re less than 3 miles and 28% of all trips are less than 1 mile. These tripsare ideal for A LTERNA TI V E TRANSPORTATION. 50% 28% Reduce Traffc Congestion Reduce Traffc Congestion Hood Parker Wise Denton Coll in Hunt Rockwall Dallas Kaufman Ellis Johnson Tarrant Source: CEOsfor Cities Source: USDepartment of Health and Human Services Source: USDepartment of Transportation Source: walkinginfo.org Source: National Highway Traffc Safety Administration Planned Parks/ Natural Areas Lakes Existing 1. 2. 3. Funded N Mile s 0 5 Legend For more information about existing paths (trails) in the D-FW area visit: nctcog.org/bikeweb