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Bicycle Fatality Rate Compared to Similar MPO’s A comparison of the cyclist fatality rate of medium sized metropolitan areas in the southeast showed that the central Arkansas rate was the third lowest of the nine MPOs. Figure 11.17 – Cyclist Fatal Rate 2006 to 2008
Cyclist Fatali1es (2006‐2008)
0.45
5
0.40
4 7
Per 100,000 Popula1on Per Year
0.35 0.30 0.25 1
0.20 0.15
2 11 2
2 2
0.10 0.05
0 ‐ State of Arkansas
Northwest Arkansas
Ft Smith
Knoxville
Tulsa
Shreveport
Baton Route
Jackson
Mobile
Central Arkansas
2,810,872
384,478
178,051
606,497
835,639
360,862
661,502
473,446
401,629
628,959
*Fatality Rate Determined using a Quarry of FARS Database and 2006 Census Estimates
Previous CARTS Planning Efforts During 2008, Metroplan developed a Bike Central Arkansas Map with the assistance of member jurisdictions and the Bicycle Advocacy for Central Arkansas showing regional bike rides and commonly used bike routes. These maps are used by bicyclists in helping to determine connecting routes within central Arkansas and to identify high traffic volume corridors which bicyclists may want to avoid. These maps are also distributed at various conferences held within the region, including the National Trails Symposium held in 2008 and the Arkansas Transportation Planning Conference held in 2009. During May of 2006, the Central Arkansas Transit Authority purchased bike racks for its entire fixed route fleet using its annual grant money. A total of $40,000-$45,000 was used for the original purchase and installation. The bike racks have been a popular additionto the CATA fleet.
State Planning Efforts The Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department adopted the State Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation Plan in September 1997, prior to passage of SAFETEA-LU. Since that time,
Adopted March 24, 2010 n Pedestrian & Bicycle
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