Objective Category
System Options: Bicycle and Pedestrian Accessibility and Efficiency

The objectives in this category focus on improving the accessibility and efficiency of bicycle and pedestrian modes to offer travelers feasible and attractive travel options.

Associated Objectives and Performance Measures

Objective Performance Measure
Decrease average delay for pedestrians and bicyclists on primary ped/bike routes by X percent in Y years. Average delay for pedestrians and bicyclists on primary ped/bike routes.
Increase the share of roadways with bicycle lanes to X by year Y. The number of roadways with bicycle lanes.
Increase system completeness for bicyclists and pedestrians by X percent within Y years. Percent of roadways with bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
Increase the number of intersections with pedestrian features (countdown pedestrian signal heads, painted crosswalks, etc.) to X percent by year Y. The percentage of intersections with pedestrian features.
Increase average pedestrian (or bicyclist) comfort level by X points in Y years. Average pedestrian (or bicyclist) comfort level as measured by survey.

Associated Planning Factors and Goals

Planning Factor Goal
D. Increase the accessibility and mobility of people and for freight; Achieve a significant reduction in congestion
J. Enhance travel and tourism. Develop a transportation system that supports travel and tourism

Associated Service Packages

Service Package

Source

Planning for Operations Desk Reference


 
Since the mapping between objectives and service packages is not always straight-forward and often situation-dependent, these mappings should only be used as a starting point. Users should do their own analysis to identify the best service packages for their region.