Pedestrian, Greenways and Bicycle Needs. As population increases, the construction of bicycle, pedestrian and greenway facilities as an alternative to automobile travel becomes increasingly important. To meet the transportation needs of those individuals who walk or bike for mobility, the Broward MPO is focusing on meeting those needs within its transportation Plan. The CONSULTANT shall review the available Bicycle Facilities Plan, the Bicycle Suitability Map, sidewalk inventory, greenway plan and meet with the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and local governments to develop the Bicycle, Pedestrian and Greenway Needs Assessment. The CONSULTANT, in cooperation with the MPO staff, shall estimate an appropriate level of service (LOS) for the existing bikeways and sidewalks. The needs plan should focus on improving and enhancing LOS for all areas especially around schools, beaches, major traffic generators and other locations identified by the CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT shall identify barriers to pedestrian and bicycle movements, such as walls, fences, canals, wide roadways, and develop strategies to address such barriers. The CONSULTANT shall examine existing roadway conditions as they relate to bicycle and pedestrian travel, and propose a set of facility improvements in the LRTP to enhance mobility and safety of pedestrian and bikers. The CONSULTANT shall examine the proposed Greenway Plan and recommend additional extensions to this plan to meet Year 2035 travel demand. The CONSULTANT shall examine the future travel desire lines generated by FSUTMS and surveys to estimate potential bike trips and assess bikeway needs. The CONSULTANT shall identify steps and activities to encourage the usage of bicycle and pedestrian modes of transportation. Activities may include the distribution of safety pamphlets, the introduction of a traffic safety program in Broward public elementary schools, and the provision of materials to the different Police Departments and Sheriff Offices.
