Section
General Provisions
71.001 Introduction
71.002 Walking and bicycling: making the connection
71.003 Plan purpose and community involvement
71.004 Contents of the plan
Existing Conditions
71.015 Introduction
71.016 Walkways
71.017 Intersections
71.018 Shared use paths
71.019 Soft surface trails
71.020 Accessways
71.021 Bikeways
71.022 Bike parking
71.023 Pedestrian and bicyclist destinations
71.024 Transit connections
71.025 Connections to schools
71.026 System strengths and weaknesses
Recommended Walkway and Bikeway Network
71.040 Introduction
71.041 Walkway improvements
71.042 Bikeway improvements
71.043 Project prioritization
71.044 Project costs
71.045 Top priority project description sheets
Recommended Pedestrian and Bicycle Programs
71.060 Recommended programs
Design Guidelines
71.075 Introduction
71.076 Walkways
71.077 Intersection treatments
71.078 Signals and signal warrants
71.079 Bicycle facilities
71.080 Recommended street standards
71.081 Transition zones
71.082 Accessways
71.083 Shared use paths
71.084 Internal circulation standards
71.085 Bike parking
71.086 Transit stops
71.087 Maintenance guidelines
Funding Sources
71.100 Federal funding sources
71.101 State funding sources
71.102 Local funding sources
71.103 Other funding sources
71.104 Future potential funding sources
Facts and Findings Report
71.115 Introduction
71.116 Crash analysis
71.117 SPIS locations
71.118 Traffic volumes
71.119 Seasonal factoring
71.120 Annual growth factor
71.121 Traffic operations
71.122 Levels of service (LOS) and volume-to-capacity (V/C) ratios
71.123 Mobility standards
71.124 Summary
Potential Traffic Impacts of Proposed
Walkway/Bikeway Improvements
Walkway/Bikeway Improvements
71.135 General
71.136 Intersection improvements
71.137 Sidewalks
71.138 Shared use paths
71.139 Soft surface trails
71.140 Bike lanes
71.141 Shoulder bikeways
71.142 Bicycle boulevards
71.143 Other projects
71.144 Programmatic elements
Project Evaluation Matrix
71.155 Evaluation matrix
GENERAL PROVISIONS
(A) Since 1949, a stern yet plain-spoken sign has greeted visitors entering the community of Joseph: “This Little Town Is Heaven To Us. Don’t Drive Like Hell Through It.” In an effort to soften the tone, city leaders recently added the word “Please”. The sign exemplifies this northeast Oregon community’s character: a town proud of its down-to-earth roots, its straightforward honesty and never-ending eagerness to improve itself through efforts small and large.
(B) Joseph’s character, location and history truly place the community in a class of its own. Known by many as the “Switzerland of America”, the city is situated where the towering Wallowa Mountains descend into Wallowa Lake, a five-mile long lake formed by glaciers over nine million years ago. The town officially incorporated in 1879, with its namesake reflecting either that of Old Chief Joseph or his son, both from the Nez Perce Tribe. The Nez Perce resided in the area long before the arrival of farmers and settlers, and even longer before Joseph became the first Wallowa County seat in the late 1880s. The Tribe’s forced exodus from the Wallowa Valley represents a darker moment in America’s 19th Century history, though the Chief Joseph Monument and Nez Perce National Historic Park celebrate the Tribe’s tremendous cultural and historical contributions.
(C) Today, the city has transformed itself from a small timber community into a widely popular destination. Since opening two bronze foundries in the 1980s, attractive bronze statues on Main Street now compliment numerous downtown art studios and galleries. Recreation opportunities abound in and near the city, including Wallowa County Park, Eagle Cap Wilderness Area and Hells Canyon. The community’s 1,100 residents and countless visitors enjoy activities and events almost every weekend of the year such as Chief Joseph Days, the Bronze Blues and Brews Music Festival, Bronze Bike Motorcycle Rendezvous and Eagle Cap Sled Dog Races.
(Ord. passed 6- -2009)
(A) Whether it be a leisurely bike ride to Wallowa Lake or a short walk to school, city residents and visitors greatly value the area’s walking and bicycling opportunities. The foundation of a potentially-tremendous walkway and bikeway network is already in place or in development. Joseph’s downtown core offers an attractive walking environment largely resulting from the visionary Main Street Beautification Project completed in 2000. Surrounding neighborhoods have well-connected streets, many of which serve as excellent bicycling routes, and efforts are underway to establish new recreation opportunities. To enhance these assets, city residents and leaders desire to make the community even more attractive for walkers and bicyclists. In some areas, bicycle and pedestrian system upgrades are needed. These include intersection improvements, sidewalk completion, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12101 et seq., compliance, completing bikeway network gaps and establishing new connections.
(B) The Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan will take the city to the next level. This plan presents the vision of a fully-developed bicycle and pedestrian system over the next 20 years, serving residents and visitors alike. A complete bikeway and walkway network will increase overall connections within the community, increase the number of children walking and bicycling to school and promote the overall health of city residents by making walking and bicycling safe, comfortable and attractive travel modes.
(Ord. passed 6- -2009)
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