LCBPMMP: Entry No. 002

Here is the second paragraph from the Executive Summary of the Loudoun County Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Master Plan:

This Bicycle and Pedestrian Mobility Master Plan (Plan) is the product of extensive analysis conducted by a Citizens’ Advisory Committee, county staff and consultants, combined with information and ideas offered by residents of Loudoun County. This Plan identifies many locations that are in need of improvements such as new sidewalks, bike lanes, pathways, and intersection crossing improvements. The Plan focuses primarily on the County’s road network. Although the W&OD Trail offers an excellent “car-free” alternative, there are few remaining abandoned rail corridors that can be used to build off-road trails. In addition to improving roadways and intersections for bicyclists and pedestrians, the Plan calls for the development of a variety of other programs that support and encourage more cycling and walking. More County residents will bicycle and walk for short trips if mixed-use development becomes more common, secure bike parking is provided at destinations, and bike safety and promotion programs are developed. As new bike lanes and sidewalks are built throughout the County, school-based pedestrian safety and traffic law enforcement programs will also be needed to teach users how to share the road safely.