Description
Effective management of non-motorized facilities ensures their usability and safety by establishing maintenance protocols and allocating resources for upkeep.
Implementation Details
- Develop interagency agreements for maintenance responsibilities of Class I trails and CV Link segments across multiple jurisdictions.
- Establish a trail maintenance fund and coordination mechanism to manage trash pickup, surface repairs, and lighting.
- Integrate Class I and Class IV bikeways into regional asset management systems for budgeting and monitoring.
- Include performance metrics for maintenance in TDM funding evaluations and grant scoring.
Mitigation Potential
Maintenance and management of nonmotorized facilities offer a comfortable and reliable mode of transportation that does not rely on private vehicles.
For more details, see Victoria Transport Policy Institute – Nonmotorized Facility Management for VMT reduction quantification.
Linked Strategies
Equity Considerations
Coordinated governance of regional and interjurisdictional trails ensures long-term access and quality for all users, especially those in communities that have fewer recreational or low-cost travel options. Equitable management should include community input and ensure that trail access is maintained near disadvantaged communities and schools. Agreements should fund basic operations such as lighting, maintenance, and shade structures to ensure equitable usability.
Funding Sources
Likely to require additional funding for staffing and equipment. Costs may be shared by many municipalities or partners within the region. Funding sources include the Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Program (Riverside County Transportation Commission), the Regional Active Transportation Program – Riverside Region (Southern California Council of Governments), the Statewide Active Transportation Program (California Transportation Commission), and the Surface Transportation Block Grant & Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Programs (Southern California Council of Governments).
Examples/Case Studies
CVAG CV Link Maintenance Strategy
The CV Link Master Plan includes shared maintenance responsibilities among cities and the Coachella Valley Association of Governments (CVAG) to coordinate upkeep of Class I trail infrastructure. Includes vegetation, lighting, and pavement repair strategies (Source: CVAG CV Link Maintenance Strategy).
City of Newman Non-Motorized Transportation Plan
The plan is designed to guide the development of bicycle and pedestrian facilities within the city. The plan focuses on enhancing the health and happiness of residents, creating a more pleasant, convenient, and safe environment for those who walk and bike. It aims to improve the overall infrastructure for non-motorized transportation to make these modes of travel more accessible and appealing to the community.