Bicycle Friendly Community: Sitka

Bicycle Friendly Community: Sitka

	How this Works There are really two parts to this forum: a general discussion board and then topics specific to each question of the Bicycle Friendly Community application. Click on "How This Works" to learn more.	7 Posts 4 Topics	Last post by Admin in Re: 1. In General: How t... on September 24, 2007, 03:50:28 PM
	Calendar Function look at the top tabs and click on calendar to see what's coming up.	1 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in Please post your cycling... on September 27, 2007, 08:34:39 PM

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Bike Events and Press Releases Keep up to date on events and happenings in the community. Click the "Notify" tab and members will receive a notice whenever there is a post to the board.	101 Posts 64 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in Re: Sitka Health Summit ... on May 08, 2008, 03:56:00 PM
Concerns that city officials should know about. Are there specific safety concerns or issues that you want to raise a flag on? Do it here.	35 Posts 16 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in SENTINEL, 05/05/08 -- Bi... on May 05, 2008, 06:08:54 PM
Is Sitka a Bicycle Friendly Community? Feel free to talk about anything and everything in this board.	10 Posts 4 Topics	Last post by tlingit_bicyclist in Re: Is Sitka a bike frie... on January 16, 2008, 03:23:06 AM
Bicycling in the news Articles and stuff from the media	147 Posts 142 Topics	Last post by Ak_Oosikman in ADN, 06/29/08 -- Grizzly... on June 29, 2008, 04:11:51 PM
Resources and Links	104 Posts 94 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in Re: RESOURCE: Contact in... on May 16, 2008, 05:55:05 PM

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Engineering

	General Engineering Discussion if you have topics that just don't fit into the categories below, put 'em here	13 Posts 6 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in Re: Level of Service stu... on October 03, 2007, 07:05:57 PM
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Edcuation

	General Education Discussion if you have topics that just don't fit into the categories below, put 'em here	6 Posts 5 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in RESOURCE -- State of Pen... on February 04, 2008, 02:35:49 PM
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Encouragement

	General Encouragement Discussion if you have topics that just don't fit into the categories below, put 'em here	6 Posts 3 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in Re: Lots of events for N... on April 25, 2008, 02:45:18 PM
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Enforcement

	General Enforcement Discussion if you have topics that just don't fit into the categories below, put 'em here	5 Posts 5 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in LETTER TO THE EDITOR -- ... on April 21, 2008, 07:13:25 PM
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Evaluation and Planning

	General Evaluation Discussion if you have topics that just don't fit into the categories below, put 'em here	4 Posts 3 Topics	Last post by Admin in They're not called "acci... on September 25, 2007, 12:53:25 PM
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Topics from the 2008 Bike Friendly App.

In-Kind Contributions We get mad props for detailing how the community is committing dollars and time to the Cause. If you know of a contribution, please log it here.	14 Posts 14 Topics	Last post by Admin in $2590 from the League of... on October 12, 2007, 08:42:06 AM
Other Application Points other things to be sure to make note of	5 Posts 4 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in Is it time for a statewi... on January 09, 2008, 06:37:58 PM
1. Policy invovling cyclists in construction Do you have a policy that requires the accommodation of cyclists in all new road construction and reconstruction and resurfacing?	4 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by Admin in Re: Bicycling in the Com... on July 11, 2007, 04:42:20 PM
2. Training of engineers and planners. Have you provided training for your engineers and planners on how to accommodate cyclists? Please describe. Is there a mechanism to provide training on an on-going basis?	5 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by kruzof in Re: The Answer (subject ... on June 26, 2007, 09:11:55 AM
3. Cyclist Accessibility How many bridges are in your community? How many are closed or inaccessible to cyclists? Of those accessible by bike, how many have shoulders, bike lanes, wide curb lanes, or multi-use paths?	2 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by Admin in answer (subject to your ... on November 19, 2007, 05:27:30 PM
4. Bike Parking Ordinance Do you have a bike parking ordinance? If yes, please include a copy of your ordinance:	1 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by activity guy in Sample bike parking ordi... on July 18, 2007, 04:49:38 PM
5. Bike Racks and Storage Are there bike racks or storage units at: Schools, Libraries, Transit Stations, Recreation Centers, Government Buildings, Office Buildings, Retail centers, Public spaces and parks?	16 Posts 5 Topics	Last post by wecandoit in Re: 4 ideas for bike rac... on February 05, 2008, 11:44:49 AM
6. Bikes and Public Transportation If your community has transit service: a. Are buses equipped with bike racks? b. Can bikes be brought inside transit vehicles?	4 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in Re: Sitka Community Ride... on September 26, 2007, 08:08:03 PM
7. Miles of Bicycle Network How many miles of bike lanes do you have? How many miles of bike lanes are in your bicycle master plan? What is the mileage of your total road network? In rural communities, rideable paved shoulders may also be considered.	4 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by Admin in Indian River Road on August 16, 2007, 11:40:32 AM
8. Paved Shoulders What percent of arterial streets have bike lanes or paved shoulders?	4 Posts 3 Topics	Last post by Admin in Level of Service study m... on September 25, 2007, 12:20:43 PM
9. Designated Bike Routes How many miles of designated bike routes do you have? How many miles of signed bike routes are in your bicycle master plan?	1 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by Admin in Possible Priority: Bike ... on May 28, 2007, 11:54:24 AM
10. Bike Lane Maintenance Please describe any maintenance programs or policies that ensure bike lanes and shoulders remain usable. a. Routine maintenance b. Capital improvements	14 Posts 4 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in Re: Lanes need new paint on February 14, 2008, 06:11:13 PM
11. Bicycle accomodations at intersections. Please describe initiatives your community has taken to ensure or improve bicycle access, safety and convenience at intersections, including bicycle detection, signing and marking.	3 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in Link to thread about the... on February 25, 2008, 07:58:28 PM
12. Paved hard surface trails How many miles of paved or hard surface trails (e.g. asphalt, concrete, crushed rock) do you have? How many miles of paved or hard surface trails are in your bicycle master plan?	1 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by jeff budd in Paved hard surface trail... on June 04, 2007, 03:20:50 PM
13. Miles of natural surface trails (singletrack) How many miles of natural surface trails (singletrack) do you have? What is the total mileage of natural surface trails that are open to mountain bikes?	9 Posts 6 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in Article from the IMBA si... on March 13, 2008, 01:00:54 PM
14. Public Land What is the estimated acreage of open space and public lands within the community (city, county, state, and federal public lands)? Are these areas open to cyclists?	7 Posts 6 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in RESOURCE -- booklet "Sit... on October 03, 2007, 04:25:21 PM
15. Multi-use Path Maintenance Please describe maintenance programs or policies for your Multi-use Paths. a. Routine maintenance b. Capital improvements	2 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by Admin in Re: RESOURCE: Sitka Trai... on August 14, 2007, 09:35:56 AM
16. Employer-provided Bike facilities. Does your community have an ordinance or local code requirement for employers to provide bicycle parking, shower facilities, etc.? If yes, please describe or include a copy.	0 Posts 0 Topics
17. Recreational Faciities Please describe recreational facilities for cyclists such as low traffic rural roads and signed touring routes.	0 Posts 0 Topics
18. Other Cycling Facilities Are there other facilities that have been created to promote bicycling in your community? If yes, please describe.	2 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in New Sitka skatepark for ... on August 29, 2007, 07:20:01 PM
1. Share the road education. How do you educate motorists to share the road with cyclists? Please describe. How many community motorists do you reach with these efforts?	15 Posts 8 Topics	Last post by Admin in for the application on November 19, 2007, 05:17:58 PM
2. Other adult bicycle education. Are there other bicycle education opportunities for adults? Please describe.	18 Posts 6 Topics	Last post by wecandoit in Feb. highlights on February 28, 2008, 02:14:30 PM
3. School bicycle education. Do you have a bicycle safety program for children in schools? How many schools participate?	6 Posts 6 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in International Walk (or B... on September 20, 2007, 06:35:45 PM
4. Other youth bicycle education. What other types of bicycle safety and education opportunities are available for children? Please describe. How many children participate?	10 Posts 6 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in EMPIRE, 04/04/08 -- Tlin... on April 04, 2008, 10:29:44 AM
5. Bicycle safety materials. Do you make bicycle safety materials available to the public? Please describe.	3 Posts 3 Topics	Last post by wecandoit in for the application put ... on August 10, 2007, 04:37:00 PM
6. Bicycle Ambassador program. Do you have a bicycle ambassador program that educates community members on local opportunities for bicycling and answers their questions?	2 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by Admin in national Bike to Work sp... on November 19, 2007, 05:24:33 PM
7. League Cycling Instructors. Do you have League Cycling Instructors in your area? Please list active instructors.	3 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by Admin in Sitka now has the most L... on September 25, 2007, 12:35:55 PM
8. Routine bicycle education. Is bicycle safety education included in routine local activities (e.g. tax renewal, drivers licensing and testing, or inserts with utility bills each month)? If so, please describe.	2 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by Ak_Oosikman in Re: inserts on utility b... on July 01, 2007, 04:27:30 AM
1. National Bike Month How do you promote National Bike Month in May (or another month)? Please describe.	3 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by wecandoit in for the application put ... on August 10, 2007, 11:09:49 AM
2. Bike Month Impact How many people do you reach with events and activities during this celebration?	1 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by wecandoit in May 1st insert on July 30, 2007, 03:18:39 PM
3. Bike to Work Day, etc. Do you actively promote Bike to Work Day or other bicycle commuting incentive programs? Please describe. What portion of the community work force do you reach?	3 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in BE SAFE, BE SEEN bikers ... on October 19, 2007, 07:11:32 PM
4. Annual bike ride. Is there an annual bike tour or ride promoted to the general public in your community? Please describe.	7 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in Check out the photos fro... on August 29, 2007, 01:44:29 PM
5. Bike clubs. Are there community road or mountain bike clubs, bicycle advocacy organizations or racing clubs? Please describe.	10 Posts 4 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in Re: We're it! What's our... on October 12, 2007, 11:42:22 AM
6. Bike retailers. How many specialty bicycle retailers (i.e. bike shops, not big box retailers like K-Mart or Wal Mart) are there in your community?	2 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in Re: Answer (subject to y... on May 30, 2007, 04:37:39 PM
7. Other bicycling facilities. Are there other bicycling areas or facilities such as BMX tracks, velodromes or mountain biking centers in your community?	1 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in RESOURCE: Sitka Trails G... on August 07, 2007, 01:30:54 PM
8. National Mountain Bike Patrol Does your trails system have a unit of the National Mountain Bike Patrol? Patrollers inform, assist and educate mountain bikers and other trail users.	0 Posts 0 Topics
9. Renting bikes and other opportunities. Are there opportunities to rent bicycles in your community or other recreational opportunities involving bicycling? Please describe.	1 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in Yellow Jersey Cycle Shop... on May 30, 2007, 04:40:05 PM
10. Safe Routes to School Program Do you have Safe Routes to School program that includes bicycling? How many schools are involved?	2 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by wecandoit in Event report on October 04, 2007, 04:40:50 PM
11. Youth bike recreation and intervention programs. Does your community have youth recreation and intervention programs that are centered around bicycling?	1 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in SITKA ROTARY SITE, 06/05... on July 19, 2007, 06:37:42 PM
12. Bike map? Do you publish a bike map and keep it up to date?	2 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in Sitka Conservation Socie... on June 18, 2007, 04:50:08 PM
13. Mountain Bike map? Do you publish a map of mountain bike trails?	3 Posts 3 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in RESOURCE: Sitka Trails G... on August 07, 2007, 01:31:28 PM
14. Other efforts. Please describe any other efforts in your community to encourage cycling.	12 Posts 8 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in New Flickr photo group, ... on February 28, 2008, 07:10:14 PM
1. Is police department addressing bike concerns? Is your local police department addressing the concerns of cyclists in your community? Is there a liaison that communicates with the bicycling community?	8 Posts 4 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in Re: We need to find an a... on September 18, 2007, 05:10:14 PM
2. Training police officers on bike traffic law. Do you offer specific training to police officers regarding traffic law as it applies to bicycles?	2 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in SFPD Training Video abou... on August 29, 2007, 08:14:03 PM
3. Targeted enforcement to share the road. Do you use targeted enforcement to encourage cyclists and motorists to share the road safely?	1 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by Admin in answer (subject to your ... on July 17, 2007, 06:08:49 PM
4. Police officers on bikes? Do you have public safety employees on bikes? Indicate the number of employees on bike as well as the size of the entire staff.	4 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by tlingit_bicyclist in Re: police officers on b... on January 16, 2008, 04:07:27 AM
5. Helmet laws. Do you have a mandatory helmet law? If so, is the requirement a state law or local ordinance? To what ages does it apply?	8 Posts 5 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in Student intern survey on... on January 30, 2008, 01:46:38 PM
6. Sidepath law. Do you have a mandatory sidepath law? If so, is the requirement a state law or local ordinance? Is it enforced?	2 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by Admin in Re: answer (subject to y... on September 25, 2007, 12:44:17 PM
1. Number of trips by bike. Do you have any information on the number of trips by bike in your community including census data? Please describe.	1 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by Admin in answer (subject to your ... on November 19, 2007, 04:56:00 PM
2. Cyclist/Motor vehicle fatalities. How many cyclist/motor vehicle fatalities have occurred in the past five years?	3 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in Re: Alaska Highway accid... on July 24, 2007, 10:09:27 AM
3. Cyclist/Motor vehicle crashes. How many cyclist/motor vehicle crashes have occurred in your community in the past five years?	2 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in Re: Sitka Bicycle/Pedest... on November 05, 2007, 05:20:22 PM
4. Plan to reduce crashes/fatalities. Do you have a specific plan or program to reduce these numbers?	1 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by Admin in answer (subject to your ... on November 19, 2007, 04:57:58 PM
5. Ways for bicyclist to submit ideas and concerns. Do you have a system in place that allows bicyclists to submit ideas and concerns to public officials? Please describe.	1 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by Admin in Answer (subject to your ... on May 28, 2007, 01:49:21 PM
6. Comprehensive Bicycle Plan? Do you have a comprehensive bicycle plan? Please include a copy. When was it passed or updated? Is it funded? What percentage has been implemented?	4 Posts 4 Topics	Last post by Admin in Answer (subject to your ... on August 02, 2007, 03:45:04 PM
7. Trails master plan w/ mountain bike access? Do you have a trails master plan that addresses mountain bike access, and are there ongoing relations between the mountain biking community and the community recreation and planning staff.	2 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by SEARHC GUY in RESOURCE: Sitka Trail Pl... on August 07, 2007, 01:33:46 PM
8. Bicycle network part of broader plan? Is your bicycle network part of broader development plans, land use plans and ongoing development projects? How many trails, bike lanes, paved shoulders, and bike routes connect with each other to provide seamless transportation options?	0 Posts 0 Topics
9. Prioritized bike improvements? Have you evaluated your transportation network and prioritized bicycle improvements based on hazards and needs?	3 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by Admin in Re: Level of Service stu... on November 19, 2007, 05:01:34 PM
10. Future plans? What specific improvements do you have planned in the following years?	0 Posts 0 Topics
11. Does Sitka deserve to be Bicycle Friendly? What are the three primary reasons your city deserves to be designated as a Bicycle Friendly Community?	2 Posts 1 Topics	Last post by wecandoit in Re: Does Sitka deserve t... on July 27, 2007, 10:40:56 AM
12. Top things to change to be more bicycle friendly. What are the three aspects of your community most in need of improvement in order to accommodate bicyclists?	2 Posts 2 Topics	Last post by Admin in Biggest Concerns noted b... on September 25, 2007, 01:01:51 PM

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