The Bikeway Plan; April 1979-County of Hawaii

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BIKEWAY SYSTEM The following portions of the plan first define bikeway terminol- ogy and secondly describe criteria, objectives and the design standards which should serve as guidelines for bikeways within the County. DEFINITIONS A. Bicycle Tr' s The needs of the cyclists differ for which a trip is taken. For the week use a bicycle going to on the weekends, ride a bicycle In the first instance a bikeway the least amount of stopping and to school in the shortest t i.me , according to the purpose example ■ a cyclist may during and from school; or perhaps for sight - seeing purposes. which is direct, provides will transport the bicyclist is needed. In the second instance, a route with either scenic or recreational spots may instead be the choice. Basically, three categories of trips are evident. The categories are as follows: 1. The utility trip _qm These are usually trips between two def finite or selected destination points. The primary intent for this trip is other than recreation or exercise. These trips include commuting from work to home, from home to school or shopping trips. For this type of trip, bikeways need to be selected in the most directed lines between employment areas, commercial areas and schools. Z. The recreational tri --- These are trips which are Usually made outside the neighborhood for enjoyment or exercise. The bicycle may be transported to a park area and ridden there or ridden full circuit. Recreational routes are preferably those along scem- ni.c, historic, or cultural points or interest, or within parks. Bikeways established for this purpose may also serve as trails for other recreational interests, such as hiking or jogging. 3* Neighborhood trips These are short trips for pleasure, usua y with no particular destination point and are mostly taken by children. This type of riding may be served by the existing street net- work except in highly trafficked areas. For this type trip laws should be developed relating to the operation of bicycles upon roadways. While the predominant purpose is now recreational, trends indicate increases in all basic kinds of trips once a bikeway system is established.