Ccctma Cape May Bicycle Report

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Cross County Connection Transportation Management Association

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BICYCLE FACILITIES INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS CAPE MAY COUNTY May 2008

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Cross County Connection TMA was incorporated in 1989 through the efforts of a group of southern New Jersey business leaders, local government officials, and representatives from the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and New Jersey Transit Corporation (NJ TRANSIT) to address mobility issues in the region and reduce the number of vehicles on state and local roadways. Today, Cross County Connection is a non-profit organization, which partners with NJDOT, NJ TRANSIT, Federal Highway Administration and its members to provide solutions to complex transportation problems for counties, municipalities, employers and commuters in our seven-county region. This Cross County Connection Transportation Management Association publication is funded by the New Jersey Department of Transportation and the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration. The Federal Government and the State of New Jersey assume no liability for the contents.

Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Cape May County ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ List of Tables

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INTRODUCTION Perspective The Cape May County Work Methodology INVENTORY Inventory Findings Linkages to Public Transit Linkages with Adjacent Counties Summary BICYCLE FACILITY RANKING ANALYSIS Ranking Criteria Findings Summary PROPOSED BICYCLE FACILITIES RECOMMENDED FOR CONSTRUCTION Summary CONCLUSION Bicycle Task Force Planning Tools Funding Opportunities Summary

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Bicycle Facilities by Segments & Miles: Cape May County Criteria 1: Proximity to Commuter Roadways Criteria 2: Number of Bus Routes within 2 Miles Criteria 3: Proximity to Employment Destinations Criteria 4: Number of Schools within 2 Miles Highest Ranking Facilities Averaged by Municipality Highest Ranking Facilities Overall by Municipality Workplace County Flows: Cape May County Residents, 2000 Proposed Bicycle Facilities Recommended for Construction

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List of Figures Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19

Bicycle Facilities Inventory: Cape May County Bicycle Facilities Inventory Bus Routes, Employment Destinations and Schools: Cape May County Bicycle Facilities Inventory: Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland Counties Cape May County Proposed Bicycle Facilities Recommended for Construction Cape May County Proposed Facility - US Route 9 Proposed Facility - Court House South Dennis Road Proposed Facility - Broadway Proposed Facility - Sunset Road Proposed Facility - Rio Grande Avenue Proposed Facility - Sandman Boulevard Proposed Facility - Middle Township proposed Off-Road Bike Path Proposed Facility - West Hand Avenue Proposed Facility - Pittsburg Avenue Proposed Facility - North Main Street Proposed Facility - Wildwood Boulevard (Middle Township) Proposed Facility - Route 50 Proposed Facility - Dias Creek Road Proposed Facility - Wildwood Boulevard (Lower Township) Proposed Facility - Delsea Drive (Rt. 47)

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Proposed Facility - Wildwood Crest Bike Path Proposed Facility - Fidler Hill Road Proposed Facility - Atlantic City Electric R-O-W Proposed Facility - Woodbine Road

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List of Appendices

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Bicycle Facilities Inventory: Cape May County Table of Attributes Proposed Bicycle Facilities Funding and Technical Assistance Sources for Bicycle Facilities

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Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Cape May County ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Pedestrian Master Plan presents a vision and action plan for improving the bicycling and walking environment throughout the state. It provides organizations, agencies and local governments with analytical tools and methods to plan for future facilities. This Plan serves as a blueprint for improving conditions for bicycling and walking and focuses on state highways and county roads.

1. INTRODUCTION In recent years, much attention has been given to improving bicycle facilities throughout New Jersey. Former Governors Christine Todd Whitman, James E. McGreevy and Richard Codey pledged their support and commitment to improving bicycle facilities in the State by awarding over $16 million in grant funding for local bicycle facilities. Governor Jon Corzine is continuing this support and commitment. An increasing number of municipalities in southern New Jersey are adding bicycle facilities to their road network. NJ TRANSIT permits and can accommodate bicycles on-board almost all of its public transit services. In southern New Jersey, bicycles are permitted on NJ TRANSIT buses, the River LINE, the Atlantic City rail line, the BurLink system and the Port Authority Transit Corporation (PATCO) Speedline. As traffic congestion continues to worsen throughout New Jersey, government leaders and the private sector are realizing the worth of bicycling as a commute alternative. The cost to stripe a bicycle lane or install a bike rack at a worksite is small when compared to improving roadways and building more parking.

Cross County Connection’s Bicycle Facilities Project In contrast, the Cross County Connection bicycle facilities project examines the county and municipal bicycle facilities network specifically for commuting purposes. Therefore, while the Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan focuses on the larger state and county road network, Cross County Connection examines how commuters can use local and regional bicycle facilities to get to and from their places of employment and other commuting destinations. Given the increased awareness of, and interest in, bicycling as a commute alternative, Cross County Connection decided to inventory bicycle facilities throughout southern New Jersey. Given the size of Cross County Connection’s seven county service area, this work is being conducted over several years and through two phases and is being funded by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT) and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Phase I includes the inventory of existing and proposed bicycle facilities by county. During 2004, an inventory of facilities in Burlington and Camden counties was completed. During 2005, the inventories in Gloucester and Atlantic counties were completed; inventories in Salem and Cumberland counties were completed during 2006 and the Cape May County inventory was completed in 2007. This document reports the findings of

PERSPECTIVE New Jersey Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan In 1995, the New Jersey Department of Transportation published the Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan which was updated in 2004. The primary goal of the Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan is to provide clear guidance to NJDOT, MPOs, counties and other implementers on the most efficient and effective use of federal, state and local resources to implement bicycle and pedestrian initiatives. The 2004 update of the Statewide Bicycle and

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Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Cape May County ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ the inventory and analysis (Phases I and II) for Cape May County, which was undertaken during late spring of 2007.

The need for studies like Cross County Connection’s bicycle facilities project is demonstrated in the lack of strategic placement of existing bicycle facilities. There is a limited number of existing bicycle facilities that have inter-municipal connections. For example, there are no existing links between Salem and Cumberland counties. While there is a need for a coherent set of plans that the counties and municipalities can use to design and build commuter bicycle facilities, there is also a need to locate the gaps in the local bicycle facility network and determine how best to complete them, both at the county and regional level.

The Phase II analysis uses the inventory to identify gaps in the county’s regional bicycle network. The gaps were prioritized to identify those facilities that should be built in the near future. These facilities are those that have the greatest potential to link bicycle commuters to regional employment opportunities via the public transit system. The Phase II analysis for Cape May County was completed during the spring of 2008 and is included in this report. Additionally, Phase II of the Cape May County Project includes the identification of gaps between Cape May, Cumberland and Atlantic Counties’ bicycle networks. Phase II also identifies gaps in each county’s bicycle network and will prioritize proposed facilities for implementation. The prioritization process is designed to show local governments which facilities should be built immediately to fill in the gaps in the county’s bicycle network. It is hoped that by identifying and prioritizing these facilities, they will be looked upon more favorably when funding is sought. 1

The ultimate goal of Cross County Connection’s bicycle facility work is to create a region-wide network of bicycle facilities that, in conjunction with public transit, can be used by commuters to reach employment and other destinations throughout the region.

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For the complete analysis and findings of Cross County Connection’s bicycle projects, see Bicycle Facilities Report: Burlington and Camden Counties, June 2004 and Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Atlantic County, December 2005, Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Gloucester County, June 2006, Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Salem County, June 2007 and Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Cumberland County, December 2007. These publications can be obtained, free of charge, through Cross County Connection.

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Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Cape May County ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ the survey. Cross County Connection input the data into its Geographical Information System (GIS) software. Municipal data was cross-referenced with the New Jersey Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. As the scope of this project is municipal, if a facility was reported by a municipality, it superseded either SJTPO or NJDOT data. The facilities were grouped into four categories, as follows:

THE CAPE MAY COUNTY WORK The purpose of Phase I of Cross County Connection’s bicycle facility work in Cape May County is to identify existing and proposed bicycle facilities at the municipal level and to assist local governments as well as Cape May County to identify commuter bicycle facilities. This inventory will assist local governments to prioritize their existing bicycle facilities and plan for building future facilities.

x Existing facilities o On-road o Off-road x Proposed facilities o On-road o Off-road

The primary goal of this project is to inventory the existing and proposed bicycle facilities in Cape May County’s 16 municipalities. The emphasis of this inventory is on bicycle facilities that can be used for commuting purposes. Therefore, closed systems that are used primarily for recreation (parks, school facilities) are not included in this analysis, unless they could be opened and connected to a regional facility.

Cross County Connection created attribute tables as well as county and municipal maps of the facilities. Once the inventory was finalized, Cross County Connection undertook Phase II of this project; the gap and prioritization analysis. The completed inventory will also be placed on Cross County Connection’s website as part of an interactive map of bicycle facilities in southern New Jersey. Please visit www.driveless.com to view the interactive bicycle facilities maps.

To further facilitate commuting, the bicycle facilities inventory is compared to NJ TRANSIT’s existing bus route system. NJ TRANSIT’s buses are equipped with bicycle racks; therefore, a commuter can bicycle to a bus stop, attach the bicycle to the bus, and use it to reach the final destination. By combining bicycle trips with public transit trips, Cape May County commuters have better access to employment opportunities throughout southern New Jersey and the Philadelphia area. METHODOLOGY To inventory commuter oriented bicycle facilities in Cape May County, Cross County Connection surveyed the county’s 16 municipalities as well as the County during late spring of 2007. All 16 municipalities, the County and the South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization (SJTPO) responded to

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Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Cape May County ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ compared to the municipal information. When conflicting or incomplete information was found, Cross County Connection contacted municipal and county representatives to correct the data; thus all parties received up-to-date information. In most cases, the municipality has approval authority for the construction of new bicycle facilities. If the municipal information conflicted with NJDOT, SJTPO or County information, priority was given to the information provided by the municipality.

2. INVENTORY Cross County Connection began its analysis by identifying existing and proposed bicycle facilities at the municipal level. During the spring of 2007, the 16 municipalities in Cape May County were asked to provide the following information: x x

Location of existing bicycle facilities o On-road o Off-road Location of proposed bicycle facilities o On-road o Off-road

The emphasis of this study is on the identification of bicycle facilities for commuting purposes. Cross County Connection’s inventory does not include closed loop systems, such as bike facilities in a local park. These recreational facilities were not included in the analysis, unless they could be opened and connected to a regional facility.

Existing facilities are those that have already been built and are officially designated as a bike route through signage and/or pavement striping. Proposed facilities are those that are proposed or pending construction. No distinction was made between facilities that have funding for construction versus those that do not.

INVENTORY FINDINGS After analyzing the data collected, Cross County Connection used its Geographic Information System (GIS) to create the bicycle facilities inventory. Cross County Connection found that 15 of the 16 municipalities in Cape May County had existing or proposed bicycle facilities suitable for commuting. The Borough of West Wildwood does not contain any existing or proposed bicycle facilities. It should be noted that eight towns stated that they have no existing or proposed facilities; however the State Plan has proposed facilities within these municipalities.

The bicycle facilities were further defined into two classifications: on-road and off-road. An on-road facility is defined as one that shares the road with motorized traffic. This bicycle facility is signed as a bicycle route and/or the travel lane is striped for bicycles. An off-road facility has its own right of way which is separated from motorized traffic. Off road facilities can be paved or dirt trails. Cross County Connection also surveyed the County of Cape May, the South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization (SJTPO) and NJDOT’s statewide inventory. The SJTPO and NJDOT provided information on bicycle facilities of statewide significance. The information from these sources was

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The existing and proposed facilities represent approximately 119 miles, broken into 52 segments, as shown in Table 1 and as mapped on Figure 1. Approximately, 67% of the 119 miles of facilities are proposed. Currently, there are 28 existing

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Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Cape May County ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Under Phase II of this project, transit access via bicycle facilities will be one of the primary factors used to prioritize those bicycle facilities that should receive priority in funding and construction. Linkages to public transit and to facilities along Cape May County’s borders with its neighbors will strengthen the bicycle networks’ outreach throughout southern New Jersey.

bicycle facilities in Cape May County; all but five are on-road. The existing facilities travel through 15 municipalities. TABLE 1 BICYCLE FACILITIES BY SEGMENTS & MILES CAPE MAY COUNTY

Segments Miles

Existing On- Off- Total road road 23 5 28 29.7 9.8 39.5

Proposed OnOff- Total Grand road road total 19 5 24 52 64.8 14.5 79.3 118.8

LINKAGES WITH ADJACENT COUNTIES Since Cape May County shares a border with Atlantic and Cumberland Counties, the connections between the three counties were analyzed.

LINKAGES TO PUBLIC TRANSIT

Atlantic County Linkages

Since most NJ TRANSIT buses are equipped with bicycle racks on the front of the bus, it is important to examine the location of bicycle facilities in relationship to bus routes. NJ TRANSIT operates seven bus routes in Cape May County (refer to Figure 2). Most of the routes provide service to Atlantic City and the Camden County/Philadelphia area.

As Figure 3 shows, two proposed bicycle facilities in Cape May County have direct connections with proposed facilities in Atlantic County. These proposed facilities are located on Routes 49 and 50. The proposed facility along Route 49 will connect northern Cape May County to Atlantic and Cumberland Counties.

Proposed bicycle facilities connect with NJ TRANSIT bus routes 313, 315, 316, 319, 507, 509 and 552. Utilizing these bus routes, bicyclists can travel to Atlantic City, Cumberland County, Gloucester County and the Camden/Philadelphia area. The ability to link a bicycle trip with transit provides commuters access to the region-wide public transit system.

Cumberland County Linkages Figure 3 shows two proposed facilities in Cape May County linking to Cumberland County. A proposed bicycle facility along Route 47 will connect to an existing facility in Cumberland County. Both Cape May and Cumberland Counties have proposed facilities along Route 49 which will provide access to multiple employment destinations in Cumberland County, as well as to schools and bus routes.

The proximity of each of the existing and proposed bicycle facilities to public transit will be considered as an important element of the Phase II analysis.

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Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Cape May County ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY As Figure 1 demonstrates, Cape May County has a proposed network of bicycle facilities that forms a good network for most County residents. With the exception of West Wildwood Borough, each municipality has one or more proposed facilities traversing it. Cape May County has several proposed bicycle facilities in Dennis, Lower and Middle Townships. Additionally, several facilities are clustered in the southern section of the County along Route 9. Additional routes are proposed along Routes 47, 49 and 50. These proposed facilities link to one another and to NJ TRANSIT bus routes serving the County. Once these facilities are built county residents, employees and visitors will be able to bike to most areas of the County. However beach areas, such as Ocean City, Sea Isle City, Avalon and Stone Harbor, are not connected to existing and proposed facilities in the rest of the County. Many of the proposed facilities appear on the State’s Bicycle Plan but are not part of any municipal plan. Municipal support of these proposed facilities must be obtained if they are to be constructed. Given the limited financial resources that may be available to construct this bicycle facility network, a prioritization system should be put into place to ensure that those facilities with the most benefit will be built first. Phase II of Cross County Connections’ bicycle facility project does this; and is discussed in chapters 3 and 4.

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3. BICYCLE FACILITY RANKING ANALYSIS

Criterion One: Proximity to Commuter Roadways

To identify those bicycle facilities that should be built in the near future, Cross County Connection developed a set of ranking criteria and applied each criterion to the bicycle facility inventory. The purpose of ranking criteria is to determine which facilities are most suitable for commuter usage. The criteria are as follows:

Routes 9, 47, 49, 50, 52, 83, 109, 147, 601, 623, 625 and 657 were chosen as the attractors in this criterion. They serve as the major transportation arteries through Cape May County, thus allowing access to most areas throughout the study area. Therefore, the closer a bicycle facility is to one of these roads, the more attractive the facility will be as a commuter corridor for bicyclists. The Garden State Parkway was not considered an attractor because New Jersey law places restricted use on the Garden State Parkway, thus prohibiting bicyclists and pedestrians on this roadway.

1. Proximity to commuter roadways 2. Number of New Jersey TRANSIT bus routes within two miles 3. Proximity to business parks 4. Number of schools within two miles

Cross County Connection identified the bicycle facilities within a two mile buffer of the identified commuter roadways. As shown in Table 2, those facilities that fell within the two mile buffer were then scored based on their distance from the roadway.

RANKING CRITERIA For each criterion, a set of values or points was established. Criteria one and four are assigned from zero to four points while criteria two and three have been weighted and are assigned from two to six points, equaling a possible 20 points for each bicycle facility. A score of zero shows that a particular criterion is least conducive to bicycle usage. For example, a zero in Criterion One would indicate that a facility is more than two miles from the commuter roadways. A score of four or six in a particular criterion shows that the facility is most conducive to bicycle usage. For example, in Criterion Two a score of six would indicate that a facility is within two miles of more than five NJ TRANSIT bus routes.

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Table 2 Criteria 1: Proximity to Commuter Roadways Distance of Bicycle Facility from Commuter Score Roadway 0 >2 miles 1 1.5 – 2.0 miles 2 1.0 – 1.5 miles 3 0.5 – 1.0 miles 4 0 – 0.5 miles

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Criterion Three: Proximity to Employment Destinations

Criterion Two: Proximity to New Jersey TRANSIT Bus Routes

Bicycle facilities benefit from being within two miles of an employment destination because of increased proximity to employment opportunities. If an employment destination is along or in proximity to a bicycle facility, then the usage of the bicycle facility as a commuter route would most likely increase. When combined with other modes of transport, such as buses that have bicycle racks, commuters could arrive at their employment sites by combining different modes of transportation and incorporate the bicycle facility into the overall transportation network.

The number of NJ TRANSIT routes within a two mile buffer of the bicycle facility was selected as a criterion because a bicyclist linking with a bus route has access to a much larger geographic area for employment. All NJ TRANSIT buses have bicycle racks. In addition, the number of routes is important because a bicyclist can ride along a bicycle facility to an intersect point with a NJ TRANSIT bus, put the bicycle on the bike rack and ride to their stop. Upon reaching their stop, the bicyclist can then take the bicycle off of the bus and ride to their destination. Therefore, the number of bus routes would help to determine the usage of a particular bicycle facility as a commuter route. Table 3 shows how the bicycle facilities were scored based on the distance to bus routes.

The employment destinations in Cape May County were identified using county maps, the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development employers’ database, the Cape May County Department of Planning and Development and local knowledge and experience. The bicycle facilities were scored as shown in Table 4.

Table 3 Criteria 2: Number of Bus Routes Within Two Miles Score Number of Bus Routes Within Two Miles 0 0 2 1 3 2 4 3 5 4 6 5 or more

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Table 4 Criteria 3: Proximity to Employment Destinations Score Proximity to Business Parks 0 >2 miles 2 1.5 – 2 miles 3 1.0 – 1.5 miles 4 0.5 – 1.0 miles 5 0.25- 0.5 miles 6 0 to 0.25 miles

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Criterion Four: Number of Schools within Two Miles The number of schools within a two mile buffer was selected as a criterion to encourage students to use bicycles to commute to school. When considered along with government spending on programs such as the Safe Routes to Schools Initiative, schools are becoming a significant attractor for alternative modes of commuting. Including this criterion allows Cross County Connection to account for a growing number of commuters. At the present time, approximately 25% of morning traffic is school related. The bicycle facilities were scored as shown in Table 6.

As Table 6 shows, the range of scores at or above the average varies from a low of 12.0 to a high of 17.0. Table 6 Highest Ranking Facilities Averaged by Municipality Rank Municipality Score 1 Wildwood City 17.0 2 West Cape Mary Borough 15.0 3 North Wildwood City 14.0 4 Lower Township 13.0 5 Middle Township 13.0 6 Wildwood Crest Borough 13.0 7 Cape May City 12.0

Table 5 Criteria 4: Number of Schools Within Two Miles Score Number of Schools Within Two Miles 0 0 1 1 to 3 2 4 to 7 3 8 to10 4 11+

This analysis also examined the overall scores of each bicycle facility in each municipality. The overall score is comprised of the individual scores of all of the existing and proposed facilities within the municipality thus indicating the volume of facilities in the municipality; the higher the overall score, the greater the number of facilities in the municipality. As Table 7 shows, Middle Township surpasses all other municipalities with an overall score of 148 while the next fourteen municipalities range from a score of 93 to 8. Sixty-seven percent of the reported bicycle facilities in Cape May County are proposed while thirty-three percent are existing facilities.

FINDINGS Each facility was scored and ranked based on the above criteria. Fifteen of the sixteen municipalities have at least one existing or proposed bicycle facility; the Borough of West Wildwood does not indicate any existing or proposed facilities. The facilities ranged in score from a low of 0 to a high of 18.0. The highest possible score is 20.0, which shows that the bicycle facility is most conducive to commuting. The lowest possible score is a 0 which shows that the bicycle facility is

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According to the 2000 Census, the counties of Atlantic and Cumberland account for the largest percentage of employment locations outside Cape May County; refer to Table 8. Given the importance of these county employment destinations to Cape May County residents, it is important that the bicycle facilities network be compatible with this commuting pattern. Although it may not be realistic to expect many commuters to bicycle outside the County given the distance they would have to travel, those bicycle facilities that connect to a bus route serving these employment destinations should be given priority for implementation.

Table 7 Highest Ranking Facilities Overall by Municipality Rank Municipality Score 1 Middle Township 148 2 Lower Township 93 3 North Wildwood City 84 4 Cape May City 61 5 Woodbine Borough 55 6 Ocean City 35 7 Dennis Township 34 8 Wildwood City 33 9 Upper Township 30 10 West Cape May Borough 30 11 Wildwood Crest Borough 25 12 Borough of Avalon 24 13 Cape May Point 21 14 Sea Isle City 10 15 Stone Harbor 8

NJ TRANSIT bus routes 315, 316, 319, 507, 508 and 552 serve Atlantic County; the 313 provides service to Cape May and Cumberland Counties. Table 8 Workplace County Flows Cape May County Residents, 2000 Workplace County

Cape May Percent of Residents Commuters Cumberland Co. NJ 1,129 2.6% Atlantic Co. NJ 7,454 17.3% Cape May Co. NJ 31,782 73.7% Subtotal 40,365 93.5% Other Counties 2,786 6.5% Total 43,151 100.0% Source: U.S. Census 2000, County-To-County Worker Flow, 2000.

County Resident Commuting Patterns The U.S. Census of 2000 documented the commuting patterns of employees from their county of residence to their county of employment. Approximately, 26% of Cape May County’s employed residents travel outside the County for employment. Given this percentage and this study’s emphasis on bicycle facilities for commuting purposes, Cross County Connection thought it important to analyze existing and proposed bicycle facilities linking to employment destinations not only within the County, but outside the County, as well.

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Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Cape May County ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ SUMMARY

The proposed facilities connecting with bus routes 313 and 315 scored above average in the ranking process. The proposed facility along Route 50 which parallels bus route 315 into Cape May and Atlantic Counties had a score of 13.0. This on-road facility is of regional importance since it connects with proposed bicycle facilities in Cape May and Atlantic Counties, providing access to key employments destinations. A bicyclist could use this proposed route to connect with bus route 315, 502, 553 and 554 to reach numerous locations in Atlantic County. The Route 50 bicycle facility is one of the few proposed facilities linking the northern section of Cape May County to Atlantic County.

Thirty-five existing and proposed bicycle facilities, out of a total of 52 facilities, scored above the average of 11.0. As stated above, these bicycle facilities are located in proximity to existing commuter attractors. Cape May County has a large number of existing facilities that make the county highly suitable for building proposed facilities to complement the existing network. The proposed facilities will fill the gaps within the established network by improving the mobility and accessibility of users throughout Cape May County. The Cape May County bicycle network will play an important role in connecting the neighboring counties of Atlantic and Cumberland. The proposed facilities travel along the road network, and connect with NJ TRANSIT bus routes that take commuters into Atlantic and Cumberland Counties. These counties support a significant number of employment opportunities for Cape May County residents. Given the public transit connections into these counties, it is reasonable to assume that a strong bicycle network in Cape May County will be attractive to many residents seeking employment outside of Cape May County.

Cape May County has several proposed bicycle facilities in Dennis, Lower and Middle Townships that connect with bus route 313. Portions of Delsea Drive (Route 47) parallel NJ TRANSIT Route 313. These facilities link Cape May County to Cumberland County. The proposed facility along Route 49 in Upper Township scored below average with a score of 6.0. This proposed facility scored below average due to a lack of employment destinations in close proximity to the facility and because it only connects with one bus route. Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland Counties have a proposed facility along Route 49. The proposed Route 49 facility in Cape May County will provide access to multiple employment centers in Cumberland County, as well as bus routes and schools.

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Cross County Connection believes that funding the construction of the identified proposed facilities is a next step to improving the bicycle network in Cape May County for commuting purposes. Therefore the need to assist the municipalities to obtain funding and complete their proposed facilities is the priority. Cross County Connection believes that this is the next step in making Cape May County attractive as an alternative commuting location for visitors and residents.

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Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Cape May County ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ expected to increase by 9,154 or 16%.2 Both factors are important in determining the number of new proposed facilities to be built. New facilities will provide improved transportation alternatives that will significantly help municipalities diversify their modes of transportation and their availability to improve existing bicycle facilities.

4. PROPOSED BICYCLE FACILITIES RECOMMENDED FOR CONSTRUCTION Of the original 35 existing and proposed bicycle facilities that scored at or above the average, 19 are proposed and are located in eight municipalities. These facilities are located close to several attractors, therefore giving them the greatest potential to improve the regional bicycle commuting network, if constructed. Although other proposed facilities have the potential to improve the regional bicycle commuting network, their lower ranking and limited overall funding determined that they not be recommended for construction at this time.

As Figure 4 shows, the common denominators to determine attractors in Cape May County comprise of seven bus routes, 38 schools and 16 employment destinations. Connectivity with bus routes will encourage commuters to combine both bicycling and public transportation to travel throughout Cape May County.

Cross County Connection recommends that the proposed facilities shown in Table 9 be considered immediately for implementation. The construction of these facilities will provide improved access to employment destinations for commuters who want to bike to work. Appendix B provides detailed maps for the 19 proposed bicycle facilities that received a score of 11.0 or higher under the ranking process. In addition to the location of the proposed facility, information is also provided on the bicycle facility’s ranked score and attractors which make the facility a good candidate for construction. Each facility can be found on Figure 4, which also provides a county-wide view of the proposed facilities recommended for construction. Table 9 lists the name and location of the proposed facilities and is keyed to the maps in Appendix B.

Linkages to neighboring counties are an essential factor when expanding the bicycle system beyond the county corridor. During the analysis, the proposed Route 50 bicycle facility was identified as a link to Atlantic County. This on-road facility will connect with proposed facilities in Atlantic County, as well as, numerous NJ TRANSIT bus routes. Proposed facilities along Route 47 (Delsea Drive) in Dennis, Middle and Lower Townships will connect to an existing facility in Cumberland County. Atlantic, Cape May and Cumberland Counties have also proposed facilities along Route 49. These facilities will provide access to multiple employment destinations in Atlantic and Cumberland Counties.

According to the South Jersey Transportation Planning Organization (SJTPO), projected population growth in Cape May County is estimated to grow by 16,724 or 14% from 2005 to 2035. In the same timeframe, employment growth is

Cross County Connection

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http://www.sjtpo.org/analysis2.html Source: 2030 Demographic Forecasts; June 2006. Population and Employment Scenarios for Cape May County by Municipality.

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9

47

47

9

162 109

313

316

319

347

313

9

552

313

319

83

147

0

625

316

9

319

2.5

West Wildwood Boro

1.25

9

316 623

Ocean City 509

52

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Employment Destinations

NJ TRANSIT Bus Route

School

On-Road

Off-Road

Proposed Bicycle Facilites

Sea Isle City

5 Miles

Avalon Boro

Stone Harbor Boro

315

50

Upper Twp

Atlantic County

North Wildwood City

315

601

Wildwood City

657

9

Wildwood Crest Boro

Middle Twp

47

49

Figure 4: Proposed Bicycle Facilities Recommended for Construction Cape May County

Cape May City

47

313

Dennis Twp

Woodbine Boro

Lower Twp

Cumberland County

West Cape May Boro

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Figure # (Refer to Appendix B) Figure 5 Figure 6 Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 Figure 12 Figure 13 Figure 14 Figure 15 Figure 16 Figure 17 Figure 18 Figure 19 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23

Table 9 Proposed Bicycle Facilities Recommended for Construction Facility Name/Location

Municipality

US Route 9 Court House South Dennis Road Broadway Sunset Road Rio Grande Avenue Sandman Boulevard Middle Township Proposed Off-Road Bike Path W Hand Avenue Pittsburg Avenue N Main Street Wildwood Boulevard Route 50 Dias Creek Road Wildwood Boulevard Delsea Drive (Rt. 47) Wildwood Crest Bike Path Fidler Hill Rd Atlantic City Electric R-O-W Woodbine Rd

Lower Township Middle Township, Dennis Township West Cape May Borough West Cape May Borough Wildwood City Lower Township Middle Township Middle Township Cape May City Middle Township Middle Township Upper Township Middle Township Lower Township Middle Township Wildwood Crest Borough Dennis Township Middle Township Upper Twp

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Score 17 16 15 15 15 14 14 14 14 14 14 13 13 13 13 11 11 11 11

Type On-Road On-Road On-Road On-Road On-Road On-Road Off-Road On-Road On-Road On-Road On-Road On-Road On-Road On-Road On-Road On-Road On-Road Off-Road On-Road

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SUMMARY Eight municipalities have proposed bicycle facilities that scored at or above average in the bicycle ranking system. The proposed facilities were identified as high ranking because of their proximity to the attractors. Cape May County possesses a high number of existing bicycle facilities, employment destinations and other attractors that, together with increases in projected population and employment, make the County’s bicycle network suitable for improving both transportation mobility and effectiveness. Cross County Connection recommends funding the proposed facilities because they will provide modes of alternative transportation for commuters in Cape May County. When linked to bicycle facilities and bus routes serving the neighboring counties, these facilities can provide a regional bicycle transportation network established through a coordinated planning effort between county and municipal governments.

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5. CONCLUSION

PLANNING TOOLS

This analysis has identified 19 proposed bicycle facilities that could be considered for construction. To be considered for state funding, the municipalities must initiate certain steps before applying for funding. The completion of these steps may better position the municipalities for state-funded technical assistance and funding to build the facilities.

To ensure implementation of the Task Force Bicycle Plan, local planning tools should be in place and compatible with the Plan. It is recommended that municipalities and counties review their planning documents to ensure that they not only permit bicycle and pedestrian facilities, but encourage or even require their construction. At a minimum, the municipal Master Plan should include a Bicycle/Pedestrian Element that outlines a bicycle network within the municipality. Consideration should be given to providing linkages to existing and proposed bicycle facilities in neighboring municipalities as well as to employment destinations and public transit stops.

BICYCLE TASK FORCE First, a bicycle task force or committee should be established to oversee the planning effort. The task force should consist of community leaders, citizens, local, county, regional and state representatives and officials and planning and engineering officials, and other identified stakeholders. The goal of this task force should be to develop and design a bicycle Plan for the municipality. The Plan should identify priority areas for implementing bicycle facilities. These areas should be based on a plan that accommodates bicyclists throughout the community as well as enables them to connect to bicycle and public transit facilities outside the community. Recommendations should be both site specific (an intersection) and non site specific, such as installing bicycle friendly drainage grates. The NJDOT can provide technical assistance to those municipalities and counties that want to create a bicycle plan (refer to Appendix B).

Additionally, the municipal land development ordinance should be amended to include requirements for bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Standards for bicycle facilities and sidewalks should be specified in the ordinance. These standards should be in accordance with the New Jersey Site Improvements Standards and the planning and design guidelines found in NJDOT’s Bicycle Compatible Roadways and Bikeways report. 3 Ensuring that local planning documents permit and encourage bicycle facilities demonstrates the local government’s support of and commitment to developing a viable bicycle network within the community. This support and commitment is necessary to ensure success.

3

Visit www.state.nj.us/transportation/commuter/bike/resources.shtm for report.

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to Appendix B for an expanded list of programs that provide funding and planning assistance for bicycle projects.

FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES Funding for bicycle facilities in New Jersey is provided primarily through NJDOT under its Local Aid program and at the federal level through the Transportation Enhancements (TE) program. Funding through both programs is awarded annually through a highly competitive process. Demand for these funds far exceeds the funding available. The State’s bikeways program provides funds to municipalities and counties for the construction of bicycle projects. According to the Tri-State Transportation Campaign, from 2000 to 2005, New Jersey municipalities submitted applications through this program totaling $157 million; however less than $39 million has been awarded because of the funding shortfall.

SUMMARY This project has documented the existing and proposed bicycle facilities in Cape May County and provided a ranking process to prioritize those facilities that should be constructed initially. This inventory will be updated periodically to reflect changes made at the local and county level. Cape May County and its municipalities have made good progress towards proposing a bicycle network that links to public transit and provides inter-county connections. The ground work has been laid, and a solid foundation established, however there is considerable opportunity in Cape May County to improve the County’s bicycle network, through implementation of these proposed bicycle facilities.

The same is true under the federal TE program. In 2003 and 2004, New Jersey municipalities submitted 367 applications totaling almost $200 million for bicycle and pedestrian projects. However, New Jersey’s federal funding allocation only enabled the State to approve 46 projects totaling $18.4 million. 4 Given the highly competitive funding picture, municipalities and counties must have extremely strong grant applications.

A region-wide bicycle network will improve the quality of life of southern New Jersey’s residents and provide greater economic development opportunities. By working together as a region, southern New Jersey will be better positioned to attract federal and state funds for the implementation of bicycle facilities.

It is Cross County Connection’s hope that those municipalities and counties that seek funding to fill in the gaps that are identified and prioritized in southern New Jersey’s bicycle network will have a greater chance of receiving funding. Refer 4

Tri-State Transportation Campaign. Skimping on Sidewalks: New Jersey’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Funding Deficit, April 2005. Visit www.tstc.org for a copy of the report.

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Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Cape May County ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Appendix A Bicycle Facilities Inventory: Cape May County Table of Attributes

Municipality Avalon Borough Avalon Borough Avalon Borough Cape May City

Path Name Avalon Dune Drive (6th19th) Dune Drive (34th80th)

Cape May City

Beach Drive Madison Avenue Bike Lane New Jersey Avenue Bike Lane Pennsylvania Avenue

Cape May City

Pittsburg Avenue

Cape May Point Borough

Cape Avenue Lighthouse Avenue

Cape May City Cape May City

Cape May Point Borough Cape May Point Borough, Lower Twp, West Cape May Dennis Twp

Cross County Connection

Sunset Road Dennis Township Proposed OffRoad

Status

Type

Length (miles)

NJ TRANSIT Bus Routes Within 2 miles

Existing

On-Road

0.6

315,319

NJ State Plan

Existing

On-Road

0.69

315,319

Existing

On-Road

2.43

315,319

Avalon Borough Cape May County

Existing

On-Road

1.4

313,315,316,552

Existing

On-Road

0.3

313,315,316,552

Existing

On-Road

1.0

313,315,316,552

Existing

On-Road

0.5

313,315,316,552

NJ State Plan Cape May County Cape May County Cape May County

Proposed

On-Road

0.8

313,315,316,552

NJ State Plan

Existing

On-Road

0.6

316,552

Existing

On-Road

0.75

316,552

NJ State Plan Cape May Point Borough

Proposed

On-Road

1.8

316,552

NJ State Plan

Proposed

Off-Road

5.25

313

NJ State Plan

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Municipality

Path Name

Status

Type

Length (miles)

NJ TRANSIT Bus Routes Within 2 miles

Source

Dennis Twp, Woodbine Borough Dennis Twp, Middle Twp, Lower Twp

Fidler Hill Road

Proposed

On-Road

3.3

313

NJ State Plan

Delsea Drive

Proposed

On-Road

28.75

313, 552

NJ State Plan

Lower Twp, Middle Twp

Wildwood Blvd

Proposed

On-Road

1.4

313,315,316,319,552

NJ State Plan

Lower Twp

Existing

On-Road

4.5

313,315,316,552

NJ State Plan

Lower Twp

Seashore Road Lower Twp OffRoad

Existing

Off-Road

2.9

313,315,316,552

NJ State Plan

Lower Twp

US Route 9

Proposed

On-Road

1.15m

313,315,316,552

NJ State Plan

Lower Twp, Middle Twp

US Route 9

Existing

On-Road

1.25

313,315,316,552

NJ State Plan

Lower Twp

Sandman Blvd

Proposed

On-Road

1.5m

313,315,316,552

NJ State Plan

Middle Twp

Dias Creek Road Middle Township Existing Off-Road Middle Township Proposed OffRoad

Proposed

On-Road

1.5

313,316,552

NJ State Plan

Existing

Off-Road

2.5

313,316,552

NJ State Plan

Proposed

Off-Road

3.7

N Main Street Springer’s Mill Road

Proposed

On-Road

0.6

313,316,552

NJ State Plan

Proposed

On-Road

1.5

313,552

NJ State Plan

Proposed

On-Road

0.4

313,316,552

Proposed

Off-Road

0.9

313,316,552

NJ State Plan Cape May County

Middle Twp Middle Twp Middle Twp Middle Twp Middle Twp Middle Twp

Cross County Connection

W Hand Avenue Atlantic City Electric R-O-W

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313,316,552

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Municipality

NJ TRANSIT Bus Routes Within 2 miles

Status

Type

Length (miles)

Middle Twp, Dennis Twp

Court House South Dennis Road

Proposed

On-Road

5.8

North Wildwood City

19th Avenue

Existing

On-Road

0.2

313,315,316,319,552

NJ State Plan

North Wildwood City

E 1st Avenue

Existing

On-Road

0.1

313,315,316,319,552

NJ State Plan

North Wildwood City

E 5th Avenue

Existing

On-Road

0.2

313,315,316,319,552

NJ State Plan

North Wildwood City

John F Kennedy

Existing

On-Road

0.8

313,315,316,319,552

NJ State Plan

North Wildwood City

Surf Avenue

Existing

On-Road

1.0

313,315,316,319,552

NJ State Plan

Ocean City

Boardwalk

Existing

On-Road

2.5

319,507,509

NJ State Plan

Ocean City

West Avenue Haven Avenue (18th-20th) Haven Avenue (29th-34th)

Existing

On-Road

4.1

319,507,509

Existing

On-Road

0.2

319,507,509

Existing

On-Road

0.5

319,507,509

NJ State Plan Cape May County Cape May County

Existing

Off-Road

0.5

315,319

Existing

On-Road

2.25

315,319

Proposed

On-Road

3.9

315

Upper Twp

Route 49 Crook Horn Creek Bike Path

Proposed

Off-Road

2

0

NJ State Plan Cape May County

Upper Twp

Route 50

Proposed

On-Road

7.0

315

NJ State Plan

Ocean City Ocean City Sea Isle City Stone Harbor Borough Upper Twp

Cross County Connection

Path Name

Avalon Bike Stone Harbor Bike Path

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313,316,552

Source

NJ State Plan

NJ State Plan Cape May County

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Municipality

Path Name

Status

Type

Length (miles)

NJ TRANSIT Bus Routes Within 2 miles

Source

Upper Twp

Woodbine Road

Proposed

On-Road

3.6

313,315

NJ State Plan

West Cape May Borough

Broadway Rio Grande Avenue

Proposed

On-Road

0.75

313,315,316,552

NJ State Plan

Proposed

On-Road

0.6

313,315,316,552

NJ State Plan

Existing

Off-Road

2.7

Proposed

On-Road

1.25

313,315,316,552

Existing

On-Road

3.2

313

NJ State Plan

Proposed

On-Road

0.75

313

Proposed

Off-Road

2.6

313

NJ State Plan Cape May County

Existing

Off-Road

1.25

313

NJ State Plan

Existing

On-Road

0.6

313

NJ State Plan

Wildwood City Wildwood Crest Borough, Wildwood City, North Wildwood City Wildwood Crest Borough Woodbine Borough Woodbine Borough Woodbine Borough Woodbine Borough Woodbine Borough

Total Facilities: 52 Paths 118.8 Miles

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Boardwalk South (Ocean Avenue) Wildwood Crest Bike Path Dehrisch Avenue Washington Avenue Woodbine Airport Woodbine Existing Off-Road Bike Woodbine Ocean View Road

313,315,316,319,552

Existing Facilities (28):

39.5 miles

Proposed Facilities (24):

79.3 miles

On-Road (23):

29.7 miles

On-Road (19):

64.8 miles

Off-Road (5):

9.8 miles

Off-Road (5):

14.5 miles

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Sunset Rd Miles to Commuter Roadway 0.5 - 1.0 4 Number of Bus Routes Within 2 Miles Miles from Business Park 0 - 0.25 2 Number of Schools within 2 Miles Overall Score 15

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Figure 9: Rio Grande Ave Wildwood City Schools

W NE

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552

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Rio Grande Ave 0 - 0.5 Miles to Commuter Roadway 6 Number of Bus Routes Within 2 Miles 0.5 - 1.0 Miles from Business Park 3 Number of Schools within 2 Miles Overall Score 15

Sandman Blvd Miles to Commuter Roadway 0 - 0.5 4 Number of Bus Routes Within 2 Miles Miles from Business Park 1.0 - 1.5 5 Number of Schools within 2 Miles Overall Score 14

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Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Cape May County Appendix B: Proposed Bicycle Facilities Figure 12: West Hand Ave Middle Twp

Figure 11: Middle Twp Proposed Off-Road Bike Middle Twp Clermont Industrial Park

615

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313

12

552

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K DIAS CREE

31 3

National Guard Armory Court House Vill Plaza

Middle Twp Proposed Off- Road Bike

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Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Cape May County Appendix B: Proposed Bicycle Facilities Figure 14: North Main St Middle Twp 657

NJ TRANSIT Bus

NH OF FM AN RO AD

615

Ames Plaza

DIAS CR E EK ROAD

14

658

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NU E

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North Main St Miles to Commuter Roadway 0 - 0.5 3 Number of Bus Routes Within 2 Miles 0.5 - 1.0 Miles from Business Park 4 Number of Schools within 2 Miles 14 Overall Score

Pittsburg Ave Miles to Commuter Roadway 0 - 0.5 4 Number of Bus Routes Within 2 Miles 1.0 - 1.5 Miles from Business Park 7 Number of Schools within 2 Miles 14 Overall Score

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ST

Schools

Proposed On Route

16

Business Complex 552

Proposed On Route Business Complex

NJ TRANSIT Bus

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552

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Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Cape May County ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Funds are appropriated by the NJ Legislature annually for the improvement of public roads and bridges under county jurisdiction. Public transportation and other transportation projects are also included.

APPENDIX C Funding and Technical Assistance Sources for Bicycle Facilities The following are possible sources of funding for the design and construction of the proposed bicycle facilities. If a municipality is interested in a particular program, it is recommended that they contact that program’s administrative agency directly or visit their website for more information. Please refer to the New Jersey Smart Growth Planning and Program Resources Guide for a complete list of all of the programs that the State offers in various areas of smart growth. The Resources Guide is located on the internet at: www.state.nj.us/dca/osg/docs/techassist110102.pdf.

Local Aid for Centers of Place Agency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic Development Contact: District 4, Cherry Hill Office 856-486-6618 www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/ This program is available to communities that qualify as approved Centers of Place through the State Development and Redevelopment Plan (SDRP) and also certain Pinelands Communities as determined by the Pinelands Commission. Funds are available for non-traditional transportation, such as bikeways, that advance municipal growth management objectives.

Municipal Aid Program Agency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic Development Contact: District 4, Cherry Hill Office 856-486-6618 www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/

Local Planning Assistance-Bicycle and Pedestrian Agency: NJDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs Contact: Sheree Davis 609-530-6551 www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/

Funds are appropriated by the NJ Legislature for municipalities in each county based on a formula contained in legislation. Additionally, $5 million was allotted for those municipalities that qualify for Urban Aid. Urban Aid is distributed by a formula that is computed by the Department of Community Affairs. Road improvement projects such as resurfacing, rehabilitation or reconstruction and signalization are funded from the $78.75 million (FY 2007) in municipal aid distributed by formula.

This program provides technical assistance to counties and municipalities that desire to undertake various planning activities for non-motorized modes. Studies undertaken are to be locally-driven planning studies and require a partnership agreement to commit staff and financial resources. This is an extremely competitive program. Transit Village Initiative Agency: NJDOT Contact: Monica Etz 609-530-5957 Email: [email protected]

County Aid Program Agency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic Development Contact: District 4, Cherry Hill Office 856-486-6618 www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/

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Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Cape May County ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/community/village/

Safe Routes to Schools Program Agency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic Development Contact: District 4, Cherry Hill Office 856-486-6618 www.state.nj.us/transportation/community/srts/

The Transit Village Initiative helps to redevelop and revitalize communities around transit facilities to make them an appealing choice for people to live, work and play, thereby reducing reliance on the automobile. Transit Villages stress mixed-use developments that incorporate residential and commercial uses. Bicycle facility planning and connections to the Transit Village may be one of the aspects taken into consideration when the State examines a municipality’s application.

This program funds projects that improve safety for school children walking or bicycling to school. It will focus on projects that create safer walkways, bikeways and street crossings near schools. It also increases pedestrian safety awareness and education among motorists and school children. Smart Future Planning Grants Agency: NJ DCA Office of Smart Growth Contact: 609-633-9769 http://www.state.nj.us/dca/osg

Local Bikeway Program Agency: NJDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Programs Contact: District 4, Cherry Hill Office 856-486-6618 www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/

This program provides funds for planning initiatives that meet Smart Growth objectives, including more livable and sustainable communities. Encouraged proposals include: those consistent with established statewide and regional planning precepts; multiple municipality or county partnerships, so as to effectively address issues that transcend local municipal boundaries. Matching funds are not required, but applicants are encouraged to seek multiple sources of funding, including offerings of in-house staff time. The Smart Future Grants support bicycle facility planning.

This program promotes alternate modes of transportation. All municipalities are eligible to apply for funds through this program. As New Jersey continues to work towards 1,000 miles of dedicated bikeways, consideration will be given to bikeways that are physically separated from motorized vehicular traffic by an open space or barrier. National Recreational Trails Program Agency: NJDEP Office of Natural Lands Management Contact: Larry Miller 609-984-1014 Email: [email protected] www.state.nj.us/dep/parksandforests/natural/njtrails.html

Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA) Agency: U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service (NPS) Contact: Dave Lange 215-597-6477 www.nps.gov/rtca

This program provides assistance to governments and nonprofit land owners for developing and maintaining trail facilities. Trails can be for non-motorized, multi-use and motorized purposes.

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Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Cape May County ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ The NPS provides assistance to communities to conserve their local natural recourses and develop new close-to-home outdoor recreation opportunities. The RTCA program does not provide direct grants. RTCA staff helps on a variety of natural resource conservation and outdoor recreation projects including multi-use trails, single-purpose trails, greenways, water trails/blueways, river corridor conservation, land protection and park planning.

Mini-Grants for Healthy Community Development – The goal of this program is to motivate, activate and energize communities to become healthy and physically active. Ten to twenty grant awards will be made available to municipalities through a competitive application process. Community teams are eligible to apply for grants ranging from $2,500 up to $10,000. A total of $100,000 will be awarded. Community teams need not attend the Leaders’ Academy to apply for a grant; however, those that have attended the Academy will receive first consideration.

Transportation Enhancements Program Agency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic Development Contact: District 4, Cherry Hill Office 856-486-6618 www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/

Local Aid for Designated Transit Villages Agency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic Development Contact: District 4, Cherry Hill Office 856-486-6618 www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/

This program is available through SAFETEA-LU5 in order to support non-traditional transportation projects whose objectives support: more livable communities, enhance the travel experience, and promote new transportation investment partnerships. The program focus is on transportation projects designed to preserve and protect environmental and cultural resources, and to promote alternative modes of transportation. Bicycle and Pedestrian improvements are included among the projects that are fundable under this program.

This program is available to communities that have been designated as Transit Villages by the State of New Jersey. Its focus is on projects in a community that plans and encourages mixed-use redevelopment near passenger transportation facilities. Transportation initiatives may include bike paths, sidewalks, streetscaping and signage.

NJ Mini-Grants for Healthy Community Development Agency: NJ Department of Health and Senior Services Contact: 609-292-7837 www.state.nj.us/health/fhs/njcpfs/academy.shtml

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A federal law that authorizes funds for Federal-aid highways, highway safety programs, transit programs, and for other purposes including funding for bicycle and pedestrian projects.

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