SECTION 5: SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND POLICIES County policies and support programs are key components of a welcoming, bicycle-friendly community. Generally, policies are set by the County government, while programs are led by or executed in partnership with external organizations or agencies such as advocacy organizations or school districts. Along with bike network investments, programs and policies will help the unincorporated areas realize the Plan’s goals of connectivity, equity, safety, and education and encouragement. The unincorporated areas already have several programs related to bicycling which are described in Table UNC.5. The existing and recommend programs create a full suite of efforts to promote and support bicycling throughout the unincorporated areas. Table UNC.5. Support Programs and Policies Program or Policy Existing Bicycle Rentals
Complete Streets Policy
Safe Routes to School program Safety Education Recommended Bicycle Improvements in the Public Right-of-Way Bicycle Parking, Shower, and Locker Facilities Capital Improvement Projects / Complete Streets Checklist County Road and Street Standards
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Napa County is home to many bike shops and bike tour companies that provide bicycle rentals. Many hotels and bed and breakfasts also provide their guests with bicycles. Napa County has an adopted Complete Streets Policy. “Complete Streets” is a term used for an approach to transportation improvement projects in which the needs of all potential users of a transportation facility are taken into consideration, rather than just considering one user group in isolation. Since 2010, this collaborative program, provided by the Napa County Office of Education in conjunction with the Napa Valley Bicycle Coalition, encourages students to walk and bike to school through education events, prizes, and safety projects. The Napa County Bicycle Coalition organizes educational and promotional events to encourage safe bicycle riding in Napa County, such as bicycle safety rodeos and the annual BikeFest event in May. When improvements are made within the public right of way on designated bicycle routes, assess the potential for and strive to implement concurrent improvements for bicyclists. Examples include: striping, signage, shoulder widening, crossing improvements, etc. Consider amending County code to define standards for long-term bicycle parking. Encourage employers to install showers and locker facilities for bicycle commuters.
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2012 Napa County Bicycle Plan
2019 Bicycle Plan
Create checklist for capital projects on and adjacent to streets (repaving, restriping, reconstruction) that ensures County staff review the infrastructure recommendations of this Plan at the time of project development.
2019 Bicycle Plan
Revise the current standards to reference this Plan and the 2016 Pedestrian Plan with regard to implementation of bicycle and pedestrian facilities in addition to the discretion of the County Engineer.
2019 Bicycle Plan
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