BICYCLE FACILITIES INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS GLOUCESTER COUNTY JUNE 2006
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Cross County Connection TMA was formally 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.
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List of Tables
Table of Contents 1. INTRODUCTION Perspective The Atlantic County Work Methodology 2. INVENTORY Inventory Findings Connections to Public Transit Connections with Adjacent Counties Summary 3. BICYCLE FACILITIES RANKING ANALYSIS Ranking Criteria Findings Summary
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Table 2 Table 3
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Table 4 Table 5 Table 6
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PROPOSED BICYCLE FACILITIES 4. RECOMMENDED FOR CONSTRUCTION Bicycle Corridors: Eastern, Central, Western Summary
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5. CONCLUSION Bicycle Task Force Planning Tools Funding Opportunities Summary
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Criteria 1: Proximity to Commuter Roadways Criteria 2: Number of Bus Routes within Two Miles Criteria 3: Proximity to Business Parks Criteria 4: Number of Schools within Two Miles Highest Ranking Facilities Averaged by Municipality Highest Ranking Facilities Overall by Municipality Proposed Bicycle Facilities Recommended for Construction
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Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C.
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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 Figure 20 Figure 21 Figure 22 Figure 23 Figure 24 Figure 25
Bicycle Facilities by Segments & Miles: Gloucester County Bicycle Facilities Inventory: Gloucester County Bicycle Facilities with Bus Routes: Gloucester County Bicycle Facilities Inventory: Gloucester, Camden, Burlington and Atlantic Counties Gloucester County Proposed Bicycle Facilities by Corridors Proposed Facility – Kings Highway Proposed Facility – Route 44 Proposed Facility – Bridgeton Secondary Rail Trail Proposed Facility – Williamstown to Mullica Hill Rail Trail Proposed Facility – ID 3 Proposed Facility – Gloucester County Trail Network Proposed Facility – East Avenue Proposed Facility – Gloucester County Trails Proposed Facility – Madison Avenue Proposed Facility – Route 606 Proposed Facility – Sun Haven Drive Proposed Facility – ID 4 Proposed Facility – County House Road Proposed Facility – Grenloch Lake Park Proposed Facility – Holly Dell Drive Proposed Facility – ID 5 Proposed Facility – Long Bow Drive Proposed Facility – Old Stone House Village Proposed Facility – Quay Park – Old Stone House Proposed Facility – Washington Township Trail Network
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1. INTRODUCTION
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 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.
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 shuttle 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.
PERSPECTIVE
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). Phase I includes the inventory of existing and proposed bicycle facilities by county. During 2004, an inventory of facilities in
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 recently 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
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Burlington and Camden counties was completed. During 2005, the inventories in Gloucester and Atlantic counties were completed, and inventories in Cape May, Cumberland, and Salem counties will be completed during 2006. This document reports the findings of the inventory for Gloucester County in Chapters 1 and 2.
County work includes the identification of gaps between Gloucester, Atlantic and Camden counties’ bicycle networks. Phase II, chapters 3 and 4 of this report, identifies gaps in each county’s bicycle network and prioritizes 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.
Cross County Connection began its bicycle facilities project work approximately two years ago by conducting an inventory of existing and proposed bicycle facilities in Camden and Burlington counties. That inventory was used to identify gaps in the two county’s regional bicycle network. The gaps were prioritized to identify those facilities that should be built in the near future and bicycle improvement areas were also identified. These areas are those that have the most potential to link bicycle commuters to regional employment opportunities via the public transit system. The same analysis was undertaken and completed for Atlantic County during 2005. 1
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 Burlington and Camden 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.
The Gloucester County bicycle facilities inventory underwent the same analysis as the Burlington, Camden and Atlantic counties inventories. Additionally, Phase II of the Gloucester
The ultimate goal of Cross County Connection’ 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 the Burlington and Camden counties bicycle facilities project, see Bicycle Facilities Report: Burlington and Camden Counties, June 2004 and Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Atlantic County, December 2005. This publication can be obtained, free of charge, through Cross County Connection.
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THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY WORK
municipalities and Gloucester County responded to the survey. Cross County Connection input the data into its Geographical Information System (GIS) software. Municipal data was crossreferenced with the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission’s Trails Clearinghouse as well as 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 DVRPC or NJDOT data. The facilities were grouped into four categories, as follows:
The purpose of Phase I of Cross County Connection’s bicycle facility work in Gloucester County is to identify existing and proposed bicycle facilities at the municipal level and to assist local governments as well as Gloucester County to identify commuter bicycle facilities. This inventory will assist local governments to prioritize their existing bicycle facilities and plan for building future facilities.
� Existing facilities: o On-road; o Off-road � Proposed facilities o On-road; o Off-road
The primary goal of this project is to inventory the existing and proposed bicycle facilities in Gloucester County’s 24 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. 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, Gloucester County commuters have better access to employment opportunities throughout southern New Jersey and the Philadelphia area.
Cross County Connection created attribute tables as well as county and municipal maps of the facilities. In the spring of 2005, Cross County Connection mailed the draft maps and attribute tables to the municipalities and Gloucester County. They were asked to review the maps and provide corrections or updated information so that the maps could be finalized. The maps were finalized during March 2005. Cross County Connection analyzed the information and identified gaps in the bicycle facility inventory as part of Phase II of this project. An interactive bicycle facilities map showing the results of the inventory was created and placed on Cross County Connection’s website at www.transportationchoices.com.
METHODOLOGY To inventory commuter oriented bicycle facilities in Gloucester County, Cross County Connection surveyed the county’s 24 municipalities as well as the County in the fall of 2004. All 24
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2. INVENTORY
Commission (DVRPC), and NJDOT’s statewide inventory. The DVRPC and NJDOT provided information on bicycle facilities of statewide significance. The information from these sources was 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, DVRPC or County information, priority was given to the information provided by the municipality.
Cross County Connection began its analysis by identifying existing and proposed bicycle facilities at the municipal level. During the fall of 2004, the 24 municipalities in Gloucester County were asked to provide the following information: � �
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
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.
After analyzing the data collected, Cross County Connection used its Geographic Information System (GIS) to create the bicycle facilities inventory. Cross County Connection found 14 municipalities that had existing or proposed bicycle facilities suitable for commuting. These facilities represent approximately 82 miles, broken into 40 segments, as shown on Figure 1 and as mapped on Figure 2.
Cross County Connection also surveyed the County of Gloucester, the Delaware Valley Regional Planning
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around trip attractors (those locations that will attract bicyclists), such as public transit facilities, is defined by typical bicycle trip distances. Of the 40 identified bicycle facilities, all are within two miles of a bus (refer to Appendix A). Many of these bus routes provide access to major employment locations, including Philadelphia, Camden County, Woodbury, Logan, Bridgeton, Vineland and Atlantic City via the Avandale Park and Ride.
FIGURE 1 BICYCLE FACILITIES BY SEGMENTS & MILES GLOUCESTER COUNTY
Segments Miles
Onroad 1 .1
Existing Off- Total road 11 12 12.1 12.2
Proposed OnOff- Total Grand road road total 13 15 28 40 41.0 28.6 69.6 81.8
Under Phase II of this study, transit access via bicycle facilities is 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 Gloucester County’s borders with its neighbors will strengthen the bicycle networks outreach throughout southern New Jersey.
CONNECTIONS TO PUBLIC TRANSIT NJ Transit provides bus service throughout Gloucester County. These routes provide service to employment locations within the County, as well as to destinations in Camden and Atlantic counties and Philadelphia. Most NJ Transit buses are equipped with bicycle racks on the front of the bus. The ability to link a bicycle trip with public transit provides commuters with access to the region-wide public transit system, thus increasing the bicyclists’ pool of potential destinations. For this reason, the proximity of each of the existing and proposed bicycle facilities to public transit was considered as an important element of this analysis.
CONNECTIONS WITH ADJACENT COUNTIES During 2004 and 2005, Cross County Connection conducted an inventory of bicycle facilities in Burlington, Camden and Atlantic counties. Since Gloucester County shares a border with Camden and Atlantic counties, the connections between these counties were analyzed.
Using GIS, all NJ Transit bus routes in Gloucester County were overlaid onto the map of existing and proposed bicycle facilities (refer to Figure 3). Those public transit facilities within a two mile buffer of the bicycle facility were identified. The two mile buffer was adopted from the NJDOT Statewide Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan. The size of buffered areas
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Camden County Connections As Figure 4 shows, a proposed bicycle facility in Gloucester Township (Camden County) is the only connection between the two counties, at this time. The proposed facilities in
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Washington Township (Gloucester County) would connect to this facility.
SUMMARY As Figure 2 demonstrates, significant gaps exist in the Gloucester County bicycle network. Several facilities (existing and proposed) do not link to another facility; therefore there is limited regional connectivity. However, there are several good linkages in Washington, Harrison, Glassboro, Elk and Monroe townships. The State Plan includes several proposed facilities that connect with one another in South Harrison, Harrison, Elk and Glassboro (part of the Mullica Hill Rail Trail and the Bridgeton Secondary Rail Trail). Additionally, Washington Township recently reviewed its Master Plan which includes a Bicycle/Pedestrian Element with plans for several new bicycle routes that will connect with one another, as well as existing routes.
Additionally, existing and proposed off-road facilities in Monroe Township could be connected to the proposed Gloucester Township facility along the border shared by the two counties. This connection would not only provide links between the two counties, it would also provide a missing link through the southern and central sections of Gloucester County. This connection would provide bicycle access for major segments of Gloucester County’s population base. These connections will be investigated further during Phase II of this study. Phase II will more thoroughly identify missing links within Gloucester county and between Camden and Atlantic counties. Phase II will prioritize the missing links to determine which facilities should be funded first. Atlantic County Connections As Figure 4 shows, bicycle facility connections between Gloucester County and Atlantic County do not exist at this time. An on-road facility is planned along Route 40 in Atlantic County. This proposed facility would connect with a proposed facility along Route 40 in Franklin Township, Gloucester County. Additionally, Atlantic County has a bicycle facility proposed along Route 322. Route 322 travels into Gloucester County. The feasibility of extending the proposed Route 322 bicycle facility into Gloucester County should be considered. These inter-county connections could create a region-wide bicycle network that would be of benefit to many people.
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3. BICYCLE FACILITY RANKING ANALYSIS
Criterion One: Proximity to Commuter Roadways
To identify 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 40, 41, 45, 47, 77, 168, 322 and a portion of 42 were chosen as the eight attractors in this criterion. They serve as the major transportation arteries through Gloucester 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. New Jersey law places restricted use on the highway portion of Route 42, Route 55, I-295, as well as the New Jersey Turnpike and the Garden State Parkway. Restricted use prohibits bicyclists and pedestrians on these roadways.
1. Proximity to commuter roadways 2. Number of bus routes within two miles 3. Proximity to business parks 4. Number of schools within two miles RANKING CRITERIA
Cross County Connection identified the bicycle facilities within a two mile buffer of the identified commuter roadways. As shown in Table 1, those facilities that fell within the two mile buffer were then scored based on the 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 facility 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 13 New Jersey TRANSIT bus routes.
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Table 1 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 - 1.50 miles 3 0.5 – 1.0 miles 4 0 – 0.5 miles
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Criterion Two: Proximity to New Jersey TRANSIT Bus Routes
Table 2 Criteria 2: Number of Bus Routes Within Two Miles Score Number of Bus Routes Within Two Miles 0 0 2 1 to 3 3 4 to 6 4 7 to 9 5 10 to 13 6 >13
The number of New Jersey 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 of employment. All New Jersey TRANSIT buses have bicycle racks. In addition, the number of routes is important because a bicyclist can utilize a bicycle facility to an intersect point with a New Jersey TRANSIT bus, put the bicycle on the bike rack and ride to their stop. Upon reaching their bus stop, the bicyclist can then take the bicycle off of the bus and ride to their destination.
Criterion Three: Proximity to Business Parks
Therefore, the number of bus routes would help to determine the usage of a particular bicycle facility as a commuter route. Cross County Connection excluded portions of NJ TRANSIT bus routes from the analysis because, based on restricted use, certain roads do not permit bicycles, such as I-295, New Jersey Turnpike, the Garden State Parkway, State Route 55 and portions of State Route 42. Table 2 shows how the bicycle facilities were scored based on the distance to bus routes.
Bicycle facilities score higher when within two miles of a business park because of increased proximity to employment opportunities. If a business park 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 business parks in Gloucester County were identified using county maps, field investigations, and local knowledge and experience. The bicycle facilities were scored as shown in Table 3.
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Table 4 Criteria 4: Number of Schools Within Two Miles Score Number of Schools Within Two Miles 0 0 1 1 to 6 2 7 to 12 3 13 to 18 4 >18
Table 3 Criteria 3: Proximity to Business Parks Score Proximity to Business Parks 0 > 2 miles 2 1.5 to 2.0 miles 3 1.0 to 1.50 miles 4 0.5 to 1.0 miles 5 0.25 to 0.5 miles 6 0 to 0..25 miles
FINDINGS
Criterion Four: Number of Schools Within Two Miles
Each facility was scored and ranked based on the above criteria. Within each municipality, the score of all bicycle facilities was averaged. Table 5 shows the municipal location of those bicycle facilities that received the nine highest scores above the overall average of 11. The highest possible score is a 20, 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 least conducive to commuting. As Table 5 shows, the range of the nine highest scores varies from a low of 11 to a high of 15. This range in scores demonstrates the relatively close geographic grouping in commuter attractors among the municipalities reporting bicycle facilities in Gloucester County; out of 24 municipalities in Gloucester County.
The number of schools within a two mile buffer was selected as a criterion because an increasing number of students use bicycles to commute to school. These schools include public, private, and higher educational facilities. 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 in proximity to schools is school related. The bicycle facilities were scored as shown in Table 4.
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Table 5 Highest Ranking Facilities Averaged by Municipality Rank Municipality Score 1 Paulsboro 15 2 Glassboro 14 3 Monroe 13 4 Clayton 12 5 E. Greenwich 12 6 Logan 12 7 Washington Twp. 11 8 Greenwich 11 9 Mantua 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. Seventyone percent of the reported bicycle facilities in Gloucester County are proposed. As Table 6 shows, Washington Township surpasses all other municipalities with an overall score of 248. It should be noted that some of Washington Township’s facilities were eliminated because they are closed loop. This figure does not include the closed loop facilities. The next nine municipalities are ranked relatively close together, ranging from 87 to 20 with seven municipalities grouped from 40 to 20.
Table 6 Highest Ranking Facilities Overall by Municipality Rank Municipality Score 1 Washington Township 248 2 Clayton Borough 87 3 Glassboro Township 57 4 Monroe Township 40 5 Harrison Township 38 West Deptford 6 Township 30 7 Mantua Township 28 8 Logan Township 23 9 Greenwich Township 21 10 Elk Township 20
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The close grouping of the seven municipalities ranked four through 10 reflects the density of attractors in three corridors of Gloucester County. As Figure 5 shows, the Western Corridor is in the western portion of the County from West Deptford Township to Logan Township. The second is the Central Corridor located in central Gloucester County from Mantua Township to Elk Township. The third is in the Eastern Corridor, located in the eastern portion of the County from Washington Township through Monroe Township. Each of these corridors has NJ TRANSIT bus routes, attractor roads, and multiple schools located within the two mile buffer of the bicycle facilities. The eastern and western corridors are also located close to business parks, which increase their attractiveness as commuter modes.
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SUMMARY Twenty-eight existing and proposed bicycle facilities in twelve municipalities received a score of 11 or higher. These facilities are located in the East, Central and West Corridors of Gloucester County. As stated above, the bicycle facilities in these corridors were generated in close proximity to existing commuter attractors. Based on the location and commuter attractiveness of these facilities, Cross County Connection does not believe that the primary focus is to create Bicycle Improvement Areas, as was done in Cross County Connection’s Burlington and Camden Counties Bicycle Facilities Report. In that Report, there were a significant number of existing facilities. The Bicycle Improvement Areas identified areas lacking connectivity with public transportation in order to create a comprehensive bicycle network. Rather, Cross County Connection believes that funding the construction of the identified proposed facilities is the next step. 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 Gloucester County attractive as an alternative After this is complete, then the commuting location. municipalities should focus on identifying where gaps in their existing bicycle facilities are and how to eliminate them.
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4. PROPOSED BICYCLE FACILITIES RECOMMENDED FOR CONSTRUCTION
location of the proposed facilities and is keyed to the maps in Appendix B.
Of the original 28 proposed facilities, Cross County Connection has identified 20 proposed facilities located in twelve municipalities that received a score of 11 or higher (refer to Table 7). A score of 11 is the overall average of bicycle facilities in Gloucester County. These facilities are located close to several of the attractors, thereby deeming them above average in importance for commuting purposes. These proposed bicycle facilities have the greatest potential to improve the regional bicycle facility network, if constructed. Although other proposed facilities have the potential to improve the regional bicycle commuting network, their lower ranking and limited overall funding dictates that they not be recommended for construction at this time.
BICYCLE CORRIDORS: EASTERN, CENTRAL, WESTERN Cross County Connection has grouped the 20 proposed bicycle facilities recommended for construction into three Corridors: Western, Central and Eastern, as shown in Figure 5. These three areas were identified because Cross County Connection believes that they are important in the development of a regional commuter bicycle network. According to the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, projected population in Gloucester County is estimated to increase by 67,847 or 27% from 2000 to 2025. In the same timeframe employment growth is expected to increase by 23% to 22,950. These two indicators demonstrate that the proposed bicycle facilities should be constructed to address these changes in population and employment in the County. Cross County Connection believes it is necessary to work with the municipalities located in these areas to fund their proposed facilities to build a regional bicycle commuting network.
Cross County Connection recommends that the following be considered immediately for proposed facilities implementation. The construction of these facilities will provide improved access to employment destinations for commuters who want to bicycle to work. Appendix B provides detailed maps for the 20 proposed bicycle facilities that received a score of 11 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 5, which also provides a county-wide view of the proposed facilities recommended for construction. Table 7 lists the name and
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Table 7 Proposed Bicycle Facilities Recommended for Construction Figure # (Refer to Appendix B) 6
West
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West
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Central
Elk Twp/Glassboro Borough
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Central
Glassboro Borough/ Harrison Twp.
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Central
Glassboro Borough/Mantua Twp
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Central
Glassboro Borough/Monroe Twp
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East East East East East East East East East East East East
Clayton Borough Clayton Borough Clayton Borough Clayton Borough Clayton Borough Monroe Twp Washington Twp Washington Twp Washington Twp Washington Twp Washington Twp Washington Twp
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East
Washington Twp
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East
Washington Twp
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East Greenwich Twp Logan Twp/Greenwich Twp/Paulsboro Twp/West Deptford Twp
Type
Kings Highway
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Proposed On Road
Route 44
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Proposed On Road
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Proposed Off Road
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Proposed Off Road
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Proposed Off Road
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Proposed Off Road
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Proposed On Road Proposed Off Road Proposed Off Road Proposed On Road Proposed On Road Proposed Off Road Proposed On Road Proposed Off Road Proposed On Road Proposed Off Road Proposed On Road Proposed Off Road
13
Proposed On Road
11
Proposed On Road
Bridgeton Secondary Rail Trail Williamstown to Mullica Hill Rail Trail ID 3 Gloucester County Trail Network East Avenue Gloucester County Trails Madison Avenue Route 606 Sun Haven Drive ID 4 County House Road Grenloch Lake Park Holly Dell Drive ID 5 Long Bow Drive Old Stone House Village Quay Park – Old Stone House Washington Township Trail Network
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Central Corridor
The most significant area to promote construction of the proposed facilities is in the Eastern Corridor. This corridor is located from the eastern portion of Gloucester County from Westville Borough through Monroe Township. There are 15 proposed facilities, both on road and off road, in this Corridor. These facilities would connect future population growth areas and provide an excellent structure from which to build future facilities. The population growth in this corridor is forecasted at 30,255 by 2025. In that same period total employment is projected to grow by 9,050. Therefore the need for additional modes of commuting is necessary to address these growth factors. There are 11 business parks in the Eastern Corridor.
The Central Corridor includes Woodbury south to Elk Township and west to South Harrison Township. It has five proposed bicycle facilities in the corridor that have a score of 11 or higher, thereby indicating their attractiveness to commuters. There is one business park in the Central Corridor, seven NJ TRANSIT bus routes and 26 schools. The proposed facilities in this Corridor are either along or connect Additionally, the major with NJ TRANSIT bus routes. commuter roadways of Routes 322 and 47 traverse through the Central Corridor. Finally, the forecasted population increase from 2000 to 2025 is 20,643; whereas the employment growth is forecast to be 4,250.
The proposed facilities in the Eastern Corridor demonstrate good connectivity to the existing NJ TRANSIT bus routes as well as close proximity to several business parks and schools. Those bicycle facilities identified as proposed should be funded and constructed. After the currently proposed facilities are constructed, additional bicycle facilities should be planned and constructed in advance of the projected growth.
As in the Eastern Corridor, building the currently proposed bicycle facilities will provide a future mode of commuting. By planning more proposed facilities, municipalities will position themselves to handle future growth. Additionally, planning for future growth will enable these governments to utilize sound planning principles. These principles will aid in combating sprawl as well as lack of accessibility and connectivity.
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Western Corridor
planning effort among county and municipal governments to identify and construct inter-county facilities.
The Western Corridor extends from National Park in the north to Logan and Woolrich Townships in the south. There are two proposed facilities in the Corridor that score above 11. The projected population change for this Corridor from 2000 to 2025 is 16,949; at the same time, employment is projected to grow by 9,650. There are eight business parks, 19 schools and six NJ TRANSIT bus routes in the Western Corridor.
The employment forecast for Gloucester County is robust, with a projected increase by 2025 of twenty-three percent while population is projected to grow by twenty-seven percent. Based on these figures, the need for alternative modes of transportation will grow. Planned future public transportation, such as the expansion of PATCO, will provide additional means of commuting to work. At present, the PATCO line allows bikes on board at all times.
While the number of proposed facilities in this Corridor is low, projected employment is higher than the Eastern and Western Corridors. Therefore, the need for alternative modes of commuting over the next 20 years most likely will increase. The need to plan for the projected future employment is even greater in this corridor. When planning and constructing bicycle facilities, sound planning principles should be employed.
The Bicycle Corridors were identified and prioritized based on attractors and projected future need for commuter-oriented bicycle facilities. These projections were based on employment and population forecasts as well as the attractors and proposed facilities. Since the majority of the facilities in Gloucester County are proposed, Cross County Connection recommends that the municipalities focus on funding and constructing these facilities. After the currently proposed facilities are constructed, then the municipalities can design new facilities that will build for future need.
SUMMARY The Proposed Facilities Recommended for Construction and the Bicycle Corridors are interrelated. The proposed facilities were identified as high ranking because of their proximity to the attractors. Cross County Connection recommends funding the proposed facilities because they will provide modes of alternative transportation for commuters in Gloucester County. When joined with the neighboring counties, these facilities will provide a regional bicycle transportation network. The regional network will be established through a coordinated
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5. CONCLUSION
PLANNING TOOLS
This analysis has identified 20 proposed bicycle facilities that should 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 C).
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. 2 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.
2
Visit www.state.nj.us/transportation/commuter/bike/resources.shtm for report.
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FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
to Appendix C for an expanded list of programs that provide funding and planning assistance for bicycle projects.
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 Gloucester County. This inventory will be updated periodically to reflect changes made at the local and county level. The County and the municipalities have made good progress towards creating a bicycle network that links to public transit and to Camden County’s facilities. The ground work has been laid, and a solid foundation established, however there is considerable opportunity in Gloucester County to improve the County’s bicycle network.
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. 3 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 our 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 3
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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Appendix A Bicycle Facilities Inventory: Gloucester County Table of Attributes Municipality
Road Name
Path Name
Type
Status
Length (Miles)
NJ TRANSIT Bus Connections
Data Source
Clayton Borough
None
Clayton High School
Off-Road
Existing
0.2 408
Clayton Borough
Clayton Borough
None
Boardwalk Bike Trail
Off-Road
Existing
0.3 408
Clayton Borough
Clayton Borough
None
Gloucester County Trails
Off-Road
Proposed
0.6 408
NJ State Plan
Clayton Borough
East Ave
On-Road
Proposed
0.8 408
NJ State Plan
Clayton Borough
Madison Ave Sun Haven Dr
On-Road
Proposed
0.8 408
NJ State Plan
Little Ease Park Trail
On-Road
Proposed
0.1 408
Clayton Borough
Clayton Borough East Greenwich Township Elk Township, Glassboro Borough Elk Township, Harrison Township
Route 606
East Ave (CR 606)
On-Road
Proposed
0.1 408
On-Road
Proposed
4.4 401, 402, 455
Clayton Borough E. Greenwich Twp.
Off-Road
Proposed
4.7 408, 412
DVRPC
On-Road
Proposed
5.1 410
NJ State Plan
Franklin Township
Route 40
On-Road
Proposed
8.1 313, 408
NJ State Plan
Off-Road
Proposed
1.1 313, 408, 412
DVRPC
Clayton Borough
Glassboro Borough
Cross County Connection
Kings Hwy None
Bridgeton Secondary Rail Trail
Route 77 Williamstown to Mullica Hill Rail Trail
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Municipality
Road Name
Glassboro Borough, Harrison Township Glassboro Borough, Mantua Township Glassboro Borough, Monroe Township Greenwich Township Harrison Township, Mantua Township Logan Township Logan Township, Greenwich Township, Paulsboro Township, West Deptford Township Mantua Township
Williamstown to Mullica Hill Rail Trail Gloucester County Trail Network Greenwich Township Bike Trail Route 45
Route 44 Main St
Monroe Township Monroe Township Newfield Borough, Franklin Township South Harrison Township, Harrison Township
Cross County Connection
Path Name
Type
Status
Length (Miles)
NJ TRANSIT Bus Connections
Off-Road
Proposed
6.3
408, 410, 412
DVRPC
Off-Road
Proposed
2.8
Off-Road
Proposed
2.8
313, 408, 412 400, 408, 412, 463
Glassboro EDC Gloucester County
Off-Road
Proposed
0.8
402, 455
DVRPC
On-Road
Proposed
3.7
410, 412
NJ State Plan
Off-Road
Existing
0.6
402
NJ State Plan
401, 402, 410, 412, 455, 463
NJ State Plan
On-Road
Proposed
9.7
Chestnut Branch Bikeway
Off-Road
Proposed
0.8
Monroe Twp. Bike Trail
Off-Road
Existing
Off-Road Newfield Branch Rail Trail Route 45
23
Data Source
Mantua Twp.
2.9
410, 412 315, 316, 400, 463, 551
Proposed
1.8
315, 400, 463
NJ State Plan
Off-Road
Proposed
3.2
408
DVRPC
On-Road
Proposed
5.4
401, 410
NJ State Plan
Monroe Twp.
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Municipality Washington Township Washington Township Washington Township Washington Township Washington Township Washington Township Washington Township Washington Township Washington Township
Road Name
Freedom Rd
Type
Status
Length (Miles)
NJ TRANSIT Bus Connections
Data Source
Washington Lake Park
Off-Road
Existing
3.3
408, 412, 463
Washington Twp
Quay Park
Off-Road
Existing
1.1
408, 412, 463
Washington Twp
Quay Park
On-Road
Existing
0.1
400, 408, 463
Washington Twp
Old Stone House Village
Off-Road
Existing
0.1
408, 463
Washington Twp
Grenloch Lake Park
Off-Road
Existing
0.7
400, 408, 463
Washington Twp
Grenloch Lake Park
Off-Road
Existing
0.2
400, 408, 463
On-Road
Proposed
0.3
400, 408, 463
Washington Twp Gloucester County
Path Name
Holly Dell Dr
Off-Road
Proposed
0.8
400, 408, 463
Washington Twp
Quay Park Old Stone House
On-Road
Proposed
0.6
Washington Twp
Washington Township
Quay Park-Old Stone House
Off-Road
Proposed
0.3
Washington Township
Old Stone House Village
Off-Road
Proposed
0.1
On-Road
Proposed
1.9
400, 408, 463 315, 316, 400, 403, 408, 463 315, 316, 400, 403, 408, 463 315, 316, 400, 403, 463, 551
Washington Township
Cross County Connection
Long Bow Dr
County House Rd
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Municipality
Road Name
Washington Township Washington Township West Deptford Township West Deptford Township
Total Facilities:
Cross County Connection
40 Paths 82.0 Miles
Type
Status
Length (Miles)
Grenloch Lake Park
Off-Road
Proposed
2.4
Grenloch Lake Park
Off-Road
Proposed
0.2
West Deptford Bike Trail
Off-Road
Existing
1.5
West Deptford Bike Trail
Off-Road
Existing
1.2
Path Name
12.2 Existing Facilities: miles On-Road: 0.1 Miles 12.1 Off-Road: Miles
25
NJ TRANSIT Bus Connections 315, 316, 400, 403, 463, 551 315, 316, 400, 403, 463, 551 402, 455 401, 402, 455, 463
Data Source
Washington Twp Washington Twp NJ State Plan DVRPC
Proposed 69.6 Miles Facilities: On-Road: 41.0 Miles Off-Road: 28.6 Miles
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Appendix B: Proposed Bicycle Facilities Figure 6: East Greenwich Twp. Kings Highway
402
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East Greenwich
West Deptford
igh wa y
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455
Forest Park Corporate Center
Figure 7: Logan Twp./Greenwich Twp./Paulsboro Twp./West Deptford Twp. Route 44
Swedesboro
Proposed On Road Bike Path NJ Transit Bus Routes Business Parks
<0.5 6 <0.5 18 15
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Appendix B: Proposed Bicycle Facilities Figure 9: Glassboro Borough/Harrison Twp. Williamstown to Mullica Hill Rail Trail
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Williamstown to Mullica Hill Rail Trail Miles to commuter roadway Number of bus routes within 2 miles Miles from business park Number of schools within 2 miles Overall score
27
31 40 3 8
8
9
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554 Business Park
Bridgeton Secondary Rail Trail Miles to commuter roadway Number of bus routes within 2 miles Miles from business park Number of schools within 2 miles Overall score
w Ne
3 13
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Clayton Aura
47
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322
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Gir ard
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322
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418
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Pitman
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Alcyon Park
31 3 4 18
Figure 8: Elk Twp./Glassboro Borough Bridgeton Secondary Rail Trail
1 100
Schools Proposed Off Road Bike Paths NJ Transit Bus Routes Business Park
<0.5 4 <0.5 18 16
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Appendix B: Proposed Bicycle Facilities Figure 10: Glassboro Borough/Mantua Twp. ID 3
Figure 11: Glassboro Borough/Monroe Twp. Gloucester County Trail Network
4 12
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Proposed Off Road Bike Path NJ Transit Bus Routes
ID 3 Miles to commuter roadway Number of bus routes within 2 miles Miles from business park Number of schools within 2 miles Overall score
Business Park
Rd.
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Harvard
Yale
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31 40 3 8
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1 100
School Proposed Off Road Bike Path NJ Transit Bus Routes Business Park
<0.5 3 1 18 13
Gloucester County Trail Network Miles to commuter roadway Number of bus routes within 2 miles Miles from business park Number of schools within 2 miles Overall score
28
<0.5 6 1 16 15
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Appendix B: Proposed Bicycle Facilities Figure 13: Clayton Borough Gloucester County Trails
Figure 12: Clayton Borough East Avenue Almo Business Park
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st Ea
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Clayton
n to ay Cl
on 1
Proposed Off Road Bike Path Business Park
Gloucester County Trails Miles to commuter roadway Number of bus routes within 2 miles Miles from business park Number of schools within 2 miles Overall score
<0.5 2 <0.5 8 13
29
<0.5 2 1.5 6 13
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Appendix B: Proposed Bicycle Facilities Figure 14: Clayton Borough Madison Avenue
Figure 15: Clayton Borough Route 606 Almo Business Park
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<0.5 2 <0.5 8 12
Proposed Off Road Bike Path NJ Transit Bus Route
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30
Franklin School
1
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Proposed On Road Bike Path Business Park
<0.5 2 <0.5 8 13
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Appendix B: Proposed Bicycle Facilities Figure 17: Monroe Twp ID 4
Figure 16: Clayton Borough Sun Haven Drive
Almo Business Park
13
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Clayton
nu e
5
315
ll
Blac k Ho rse P ik
Monroe Twp. e
Clayton
Horse Pike
322
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100
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315
ho e
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Monroe Business Park
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on
Ha
322
School
<0.5 2 <0.5 7 13
400
Church
Su n
Cross Keys Business Airport Park
Franklin
1
42
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463
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Business Parks
ID 4 Miles to commuter roadway Number of bus routes within 2 miles Miles from business park Number of schools within 2 miles Overall score
31
<0.5 4 1.5 - 2 4 11
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Appendix B: Proposed Bicycle Facilities Figure 18: Washington Twp County House Road
Figure 19: Washington Twp. Grenloch Lake Park 168
Go od
n asa t Ple
46 3
t 46 3
County House Road Miles to commuter roadway Number of bus routes within 2 miles Miles from business park Number of schools within 2 miles Overall score
<0.5 5 <0.5 10 14
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Washington Twp.
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Bl ac k
31
5
Schools 1
100
Proposed On Road Bike Path
School 1
NJ Transit Bus Routes
100
Business Parks
Proposed Off Road Bike Path NJ Transit Bus Routes
Grenloch Lake Park Miles to commuter roadway Number of bus routes within 2 miles Miles from business park Number of schools within 2 miles Overall score
32
1 6 2 10 11
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Appendix B: Proposed Bicycle Facilities Figure 20: Washington Twp. Holly Dell Drive
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100
ID 5 Miles to commuter roadway Number of bus routes within 2 miles Miles from business park Number of schools within 2 miles Overall score
33
Proposed Off Road Bike Path NJ Transit Bus Routes
<1 3 <0.5 10 12
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Appendix B: Proposed Bicycle Facilities Figure 22: Washington Twp. Long Bow Drive
Figure 23: Washington Twp. Old Stone House Village
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1
NJ Transit Bus Route
100
Old Stone House Village Miles to commuter roadway Number of bus routes within 2 miles Miles from business park Number of schools within 2 miles Overall score
34
3
Proposed Off Road Bike Path NJ Transit Bus Route
<0.5 5 <0.5 10 13
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Appendix B: Proposed Bicycle Facilities Figure 24: Washington Twp. Quay Park - Old Stone House
Figure 25: Washington Twp. Washington Township Trail Network
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APPENDIX C
County Aid Program Agency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic Development Contact: Stephen Moy 856-586-6618 www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/
Funding and Technical Assistance Sources for Bicycle Facilities
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.
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: Stephen Moy 856-586-6618 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 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. Approximately 10 projects are funded every year.
Municipal Aid Program Agency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic Development Contact: Stephen Moy 856-586-6618 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, during FY 2005, $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 $67.5 million (FY 2005) in municipal aid distributed by formula.
Cross County Connection
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/ This program provides technical assistance to counties and municipalities that desire to undertake various planning activities for non-motorized modes. Studies undertaken are to
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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.
be locally-driven planning studies and require a partnership agreement to commit staff and financial resources. This is an extremely competitive program. 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#gran ts
Transit Village Initiative Agency: NJDOT Contact: Monica Etz 609-530-5957 Email:
[email protected] http://www.state.nj.us/transportation/community/village/
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. Safe Street to Schools Program Agency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic Development Contact: Stephen Moy 856-586-6618 www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/ This program funds projects that improve safety for school children walking or bicycling to school. It will focus on projects that create safer walkways and bikeways, safer street crossings, and to improve motorists’ awareness of school children. Approximately 50 projects are funded each year.
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.
Smart Future Planning Grants Agency: NJ DCA Office of Smart Growth Contact: 609-633-9648 http://www.state.nj.us/dca/
Bikeways Agency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic Development Contact: Stephen Moy 856-586-6618 www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/
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Bicycle Facilities Inventory and Analysis: Gloucester County _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
This program promotes alternate modes of transportation. These funds are available for local projects that will result in either the creation of a new independent bicycle facility or in existing roadway bicycle compatible. making an Approximately 50 projects are funded every year.
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.
Transportation Enhancements Program Agency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic Development Contact: Stephen Moy 856-586-6618 www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/ This program is available through SAFETEA-LU4 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. Approximately 40 projects are selected to participate in the program annually. Local Aid for Designated Transit Villages Agency: NJDOT Local Aid and Economic Development Contact: Stephen Moy 856-586-6618 www.state.nj.us/transportation/business/localaid/ 4
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. Applications for TE funding for projects in New Jersey are due August 5, 2005.
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