205072011072453 Received: 121912011 8:45:34 AM
Recorded: 12109i2011 08:50:25 AM Filed &
Recorded in Official Records of Larry Crane,
PULASKI COUNTY CIRCUITlCOUNTY CLERK
C� = ORDINANCE NO. 20 , 90r $45.00
�A ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE MASTER STREET PLAN
ORDINANCE 20,117) FOR THE LITTLE ROCK PLANNING AREA
(MSP11 -02); TO REPEAL AND REPLACE SECTIONS 4 AND 5
(BICYCLE PLAN); AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, Act 186 of the 1957 General Assembly of the State of Arkansas authorizes cities to
prepare and adopt a Master Street Plan (MSP); and
WHEREAS, the City of Little Rock is in need of an up -to -date comprehensive street plan for
adoption as a statement of intent concerning the growth and function of its street and highway pattern;
and as a means of securing for the City and its citizens the benefits of an official plan; and
WHEREAS, the bicycle portions of the MSP (Sections 4 and 5) have been updated and reviewed by
appropriate staff; and
WHEREAS, the public health, welfare and safety of the citizens of Little Rock will be protected,
promoted and benefited by the adoption of this ordinance.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE CITY
OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS.
Section 1. "Section 4: Bicycle Plan" of the Master Street Plan is repealed and replaced with the
attached text as shown in `Attachment A'.
Section 2. "Section 5: Bicycle Plan Maps" of the Master Street Plan is repealed and replaced with
the attached map.
Section 3. The following is added to "Section 6: Glossary" of the Master Street Plan:
Class I Bike Path: A route designed for the sole use of bicycles that is physically
separated from vehicular lanes.
Class I (with road) Physically separated but within the road right -of -way.
Class I (without road) Physically separated but within its own easement or not
associated with a road.
Class II Bike Lanes: A route designated by a printed strips separating the bikeway from
motor vehicle traffic and intended for the sole use by bicycles. Additional pavement
markings and signage is required.
Class III Bike Route: A route designated with only signage for bicycle use. These
routes use the existing vehicular area, with no physical separation.
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Shared Facilities: All streets, unless otherwise stated (interstate freeways for example),
should be considered "shared facilities" because bicycles are classified as vehicular
which may be ridden on public roadways. Shared facilities have no pavement markings
or signage.
Section 4. A copy of this ordinance together with text, maps and graphics referred to herein shall be
filed in the Office of the Recorder of Pulaski County as required by Act 186 of 1957 of the General
Assembly of the State of Arkansas.
Section 5. Severability. In the event any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, subparagraph,
item, sentence, clause, phrase, or word of this ordinance is declared or adjudged to be invalid or
unconstitutional, such declaration or adjudication shall not affect the remaining portions of this ordinance,
as if such invalid or unconstitutional provision were not originally a part of this ordinance.
Section 6. Repealer. All ordinances, resolutions, bylaws, and other matters inconsistent with this
ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.
PASSED: December 6, 2011
ATTES APPROVED:
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Sus n gley, City Clerk Mark Stodola, ayor
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Thomas M. Carpenter, City torney
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(ATTACHMENT A)
SECTION 4: BICYCLE PLAN
INTRODUCTION
It is the City's intention to provide bicycle accessibility throughout Little Rock. This can be accomplished
with the utilzation of the existing street network, with additional bicycle paths and lanes where necessary
for safety and continuity. In addition to the existing street network, the City of Little Rock has adopted a
network of routes to be specially designated for bicycle use. This Plan provides a system of Classes, (see
table below). It is the purpose of the City of Little Rock to review these routes on a regular basis to
determine the need of upgrading the routes and to review the need for additional routes. The decision to
upgrade the routes will be based on usage, safety and speed and volume of motorized vehicular traffic.
The City of Little Rock also intends to implement Class I (without road) Bike Paths in phases. A Class I
(without road) Bike Path may be opened and built to a reduced standard (paving surface). If a Class I
route is built to less than the standard, the actual standards of these "Development Paths" will be
designated on the plan map. Any Class I (without road) Bike Path must be reviewed and approved by the
City of Little Rock Parks Department. The City is using the phasing process in an attempt to speed the
process of implementation. Over time the Development Paths may be upgraded to full bike path
standards. Class I (road) Bike Path must be included in the review of new streets by the Public Works
Department.
BICYCLE FACILITIES
SHARED FACILITIES
Bicycles are legally classified as vehicles, which may be ridden on public roadways. Therefore, any
facilities designed for the sole use of bicycles must allow the bicyclists to emulate vehicle drivers.
Bicycles have the right to share all city streets. Thus, all streets, unless otherwise stated, should be
considered "Shared Facilities ". On Shared Facilities, the bicyclist shares the normal vehicle travel lanes
with motorized vehicles. Where bicycle travel is significant or high volume and high -speed vehicular
traffic is present, additional bicycle facilities are recommended.
CLASS I AND CLASS II DIFFERENTIATED:
Bicycle only facilities are of two types: Bike Paths and Bike Lanes. A bicycle path is a physically
separate, bicycle -only facility. A bicycle lane is a specifically designated area on a street for the sole use
of bicycles.
CLASS I (WITH ROAD OR WITHOUT ROAD) BIKE PATHS
Class I bikeways or "Bike Paths" are constructed and designed for the exclusive use of bicyclists. These
paths are completely separated from motor vehicle traffic. Bike Paths are the safest for prevention of
accidents with motorized vehicles.
The main advantage of a Class I Bike Path is the total separation between automobile traffic and
bicyclists. It is, in essence, a road for bicyclists designed to accommodate speeds of up to 35 MPH with
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sharp turns and meandering pathways avoided whenever possible. Class I Bike Path should be used when
motor vehicle traffic volumes or speeds are too high for Class II Bike Lanes. —Class I (without road) Bike
Paths-are also necessary when connections need to be made where no roadways exist (such as following a
creek bed).
While Class I Bike Paths are the safest and provide enjoyable rides, they are the most costly to construct
and maintain. A reliable and continuing maintenance program is essential to the continued use and safety
of the Bike element of the Master Street Plan. Design of Class I (non -road or road) Bike Paths must be
done with care to insure safe intersections avoiding bicycle - motor vehicle accidents.
CLASS II BIKE LANES
Class II Bike Lanes consist of a paved area both sides of a roadway with a painted stripe separating the
bikeway from motor vehicle traffic. A Class II Bike Lane is used for safety reasons where mixing of
bicycle and motorized vehicles is unsafe for both. These routes may either be a smooth paved shoulder or
a section of the paved roadway. Class II Bike Lanes require minimal construction and are likely to be
located on higher volume and vehicular traffic major roadways. Class II Lanes on collector roads should
use the existing paved area. This would mean that in commercial areas with a Class II Lane, only two
traffic lanes would be allowed, except at intersections. Only a painted line on the street separates
bicyclists from motorists, additional pavement markings and signage are required. Class II Bike Lanes
are easier to maintain and allow for maximum design flexibility. Accommodations can be made for
automobile parking between the bike lane and curb where street parking is required. In order to
accommodate parking on new (improved) roads additional ROW and paving will be required if parking is
included. When space is limited, parking may have to be restricted to one side of the street.
CLASS III BICYCLE ROUTES
Class III Bicycle Routes have only special signage. These routes use the existing vehicular area with no
physical separation. Generally, Class III Bicycle Routes are local streets or higher class streets when
speeds are less than 30 miles per hour and volumes less than half design volume. Since there is no
additional area, Class III Bicycle Routes have no additional maintenance requirements (except for
signage).
The main disadvantage of Class III Bicycle Routes is that they provide the bicyclists with minimal
protection from vehicular traffic. Safety concerns make shared facilities insufficient for high speed
streets with heavy traffic.
CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS:
Class I Bicycle Paths may have an initial construction phase with a lesser standard. These routes should
be designated 'Development Routes ". Any Development Route must be constructed with industrial sand
or screening of 100% crushed material or compacted soil. Off -road (large wheel) or mountain bikes will
be recommended for these paths. In all cases the path must be constructed so it will properly drain.
Class I Bicycle Paths should be constructed to be permanent. Proper drainage is important to prevent
standing water on the route. Construction should be of 2" flexible paving on a compacted 4" gravel base
or 4" flexible paving on compacted or undisturbed suitable soil. A sloped surface of 1/4" in 1 foot will
allow for drainage.
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Paths should be constructed at least 10 feet from large trees to minimize root damage to paths and
decrease the possibility of a cyclist/tree collision. For safety, separate paths should not run immediately
parallel and adjacent to streets.
A one way bike path, while not recommended should be minimum of 5 feet wide, and a two way path
should be at least 10.0 feet wide with a stripe down the middle to separate the two lanes. For Class I
Bicycle Paths, non -road, routes where pedestrian traffic is expected, separate lanes 4 feet wide should be
constructed for their use.
Class I Bicycle Paths build as part of an arterial will require an additional 10 feet of right -of -way (5 -foot
each side for one -way path) or an easement in which the path is placed. The required sidewalk along
these streets can be incorporated into the bike path. The result would be a 9 -foot wide path on each side
of the road. A four -foot section of the path should be marked for pedestrian use.
Class II Bicycle Lanes should be of the same construction as the streets on which they are constructed.
The minimum width is 6 feet from back of curb. If roadway shoulders are used for Bicycle Lanes, the
shoulder should be 5 feet wide. This width should discourage vehicular traffic use and keep the path free
of debris.
Class III Bicycle Routes are part of the street. No additional construction is required. The AASHTO
"Guide for Development of Bicycle Facilities ", (199 1) is the recognized standard for bikeway design and
should be utilized by bikeway designers.
1. If on- street parking is desired, additional right -of -way paving will be required, subject to Traffic
Engineering approval.
2. Two (2), one(1) -way, five (5) feet each side, one (1), two (2) -way, ten (10) feet one (1) -side
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Class III
Class II (1)
Class I With
(2) Road
Class I
Without Road
e.g. RAHLING ROAD
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No additional
No additional
10 feet
additional
No additional
Paving
No additional
No additional
9 feet (4 feet for
pedestrians)
10 o 13 feet
1. If on- street parking is desired, additional right -of -way paving will be required, subject to Traffic
Engineering approval.
2. Two (2), one(1) -way, five (5) feet each side, one (1), two (2) -way, ten (10) feet one (1) -side
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DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS
Class I
Design speed
Maximum grade
Minimum clearance
vertical
lateral
Sight distance
street intersection
bike intersection
Horizontal curves
(between reverse curves)
Horizontal radius
(at centerline)
For no more than 500 feet
*Use associated street standards
SIGNAGE AND MARKING:
35 MPH
10 %'
8 ft.
100 ft.
30 ft.
200 ft.
100 ft.
All Others(non -road)
Signage for Bicycle Paths consists of pole mounted signs and painted graphics on the roadways. Pole
mounted signs include: usual traffic signs; bike route signs indicating the degree of difficulty of the
Bicycle Path; signs giving Bicycle Path designations; bicycle bus stop and color coded signs to aid
bicyclists in following routes. Bike crossing signs should be used to alert motorists to the presence of
bicyclists. All classes of Bicycle Routes should be signed. Signs and graphics painted on the pavement
may vary depending upon the class of a particular Bicycle Route.
Class I Bicycle Paths utilized by bicycles and/or pedestrians should have a solid or dashed 4" wide
yellow or white line separating the various use lanes. Intersections should be appropriately striped to
warn motorists to be aware of bicyclists.
Class II Bicycle Lanes require 8" wide, solid or dashed, yellow or white striping to denote the bike lane.
Additional striping may be needed at intersections.
Class I and II bicycle routes should be marked with on street bicycle graphics in white paint with
directional arrows directing the flow of bicycle traffic. Class III Bicycle Routes may be marked with on
street bicycle graphics as described above. For Class II Bicycle Lanes at intersections where it is
necessary for bikes to merge with automobile traffic due to right turn lanes, the bike lane should resume
on the other side of the intersection. Rating bicycle routes as to degree of difficulty and using color
coded signage to designate them is helpful for cyclists. The bicycle routes can be color coded as black
for difficult, red for moderate, and blue for a minimal level of difficulty. Marking specific routes with
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street graphics is important to keep cyclists aware of what direction they are traveling. East -west routes
are designated with even numbers, with north -south routes designated with odd numbers.
The most important aspect of signage is that it remain consistent from bicycle route to bicycle route.
This will reduce confusion for and aid those using of bicycle routes.
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