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Home My Public Portal About20120214_BFC_GreenLaneProjectGrantInformation.pdfFvu--Jt),v1 Overv'ew People For Bj.�es Bicyc,inq Desggn Bes, Practices Program Grolen Lane Pirniect A'nAN e GNn Lane� Safe, Routes to School Foundation Grants Donate to the Fou,�dat'-,n DONATE FAQ I CONTACT US SEARCH Attachments A TeEAqqir4 Ureene e Project Director Martha Roskowski The Green Lane Project team believes that the cities that Will have the most success in 'ra-mforrrii" their streets will have strong support from o6ecIed officials and senior transportation staff, a plan or vision already in pare or well underway, and community buy -in for the improvements. The Project team will be looking for these elements in the applications and in follow-ve interviews. I e � he team envisions that the six cities will range from known leaders that are expan(fling well- established no works to cities that are just embarking on making space for bikes, %Ne will seek to work w0h different seed cities from vanous regions of the counin- --his approach will help Co provide effective models for many different o:immunifies. Application process: By February 23, 2012., 1, Submit a notice of interest. Please send an _qmail to the Green Lane Project team telling us that your city is considering applying for the program. This will help us to gauge interest and p-ep^re acoordingly, plus we'll be able to update you if the process changes. ByMarch 9, 2012, 1- Complete the .oNirl , a ��icaltcn. Please note that we are using Survey Monkey for the applications, which alluvia you to complete the survey in stages, as long as cookies are enabled on your browser. 2- Send an e-mail to maqIha@bikesbelqngcTg with the following, :etter of support from the Mayor or other elected official • !etter of support from a community group map ofexisfing bike network identifying different facility types map ol-potential improvements over the two-year period Please includo your city name in the tMe line of the e-mail What the Green Lane Project expects of focus cities: Iwo city leaders will attend a kick-cff sur —n. in Chicago in May I aur senior level representatives jelected officials, top staff, or cnmrnunity leaders) of each city will participate in a fact-finding leadership study tour in either thu Netherlands or Denmark io 2012 Identify a key point of contact for the Pro)ect within the cry • Work with the Project to identify city needs and prionles, which then inform the vmrkplan for the Protect Communicate reguiariy with the project team • Work with the Project to establish quantifiable goals for the two year period, and provide uipdWes on progress Wwarris those goals • Participate in partner efforts (as identified by the cities) to share strategies and problem-solve. WorkMh the Project staff to capture successful approaches in best practices. Assist Wath fmr--ng research efforts and data collection. G'lies will be expected to sign a letter of agreementiMOU wrth the Green Lane Project that outlines the working relationship between the two, littp:llw-w.bikesbelong.orglblkes- belon�,tD-foundationlgreen-lane-projectlfor-interested-cit... 02/1S/2011- io Attachments A TeEAqqir4 Ureene e Project Director Martha Roskowski The Green Lane Project team believes that the cities that Will have the most success in 'ra-mforrrii" their streets will have strong support from o6ecIed officials and senior transportation staff, a plan or vision already in pare or well underway, and community buy -in for the improvements. The Project team will be looking for these elements in the applications and in follow-ve interviews. I e � he team envisions that the six cities will range from known leaders that are expan(fling well- established no works to cities that are just embarking on making space for bikes, %Ne will seek to work w0h different seed cities from vanous regions of the counin- --his approach will help Co provide effective models for many different o:immunifies. Application process: By February 23, 2012., 1, Submit a notice of interest. Please send an _qmail to the Green Lane Project team telling us that your city is considering applying for the program. This will help us to gauge interest and p-ep^re acoordingly, plus we'll be able to update you if the process changes. ByMarch 9, 2012, 1- Complete the .oNirl , a ��icaltcn. Please note that we are using Survey Monkey for the applications, which alluvia you to complete the survey in stages, as long as cookies are enabled on your browser. 2- Send an e-mail to maqIha@bikesbelqngcTg with the following, :etter of support from the Mayor or other elected official • !etter of support from a community group map ofexisfing bike network identifying different facility types map ol-potential improvements over the two-year period Please includo your city name in the tMe line of the e-mail What the Green Lane Project expects of focus cities: Iwo city leaders will attend a kick-cff sur —n. in Chicago in May I aur senior level representatives jelected officials, top staff, or cnmrnunity leaders) of each city will participate in a fact-finding leadership study tour in either thu Netherlands or Denmark io 2012 Identify a key point of contact for the Pro)ect within the cry • Work with the Project to identify city needs and prionles, which then inform the vmrkplan for the Protect Communicate reguiariy with the project team • Work with the Project to establish quantifiable goals for the two year period, and provide uipdWes on progress Wwarris those goals • Participate in partner efforts (as identified by the cities) to share strategies and problem-solve. WorkMh the Project staff to capture successful approaches in best practices. Assist Wath fmr--ng research efforts and data collection. G'lies will be expected to sign a letter of agreementiMOU wrth the Green Lane Project that outlines the working relationship between the two, littp:llw-w.bikesbelong.orglblkes- belon�,tD-foundationlgreen-lane-projectlfor-interested-cit... 02/1S/2011- 11 ii ti a �,!ZMMMMII 1 11 MIN :F, What the Green Lane Prol;mt offers to the fossas cities: A POWERFUL PARTNERSHIP7 'Leadership and learning are indispensable to each other," — John F. Kennedy The Project will staff an informal panrr`iip between the six Cities, providing a forum for collaboration and leveraging successes- The functioring and focus of the partnership will be determined, in targe parl, by the needs and priorities of the cities involved. Whencities need creative solutions, they often turn to other cities !or ideas, experience and inspiration. A partnership of the six cities on the forefront of installing protected bike faciltoes can be a very useful forum for information sharing and lcint problem sciving. The Project staff wM facilitate this communication, do additional research, and capture the results to share as best praOt res. Areas for discussion could include topics such as economic impacts of new facilities- successful outreach strategies, and design related issues such as ADA compliance. A second powerful aspect of the earths, ship is in working wilh, US DOT and otncagencies- 'tie partnership will function as a multi -city pilot effort to test and implement new designs and approaches, with a focus on identifying barriers and ouilding support at fiedenY and state agency revels. The Project will work with the focus cities to explore whether additional funding for implementation can be identified. BIKES BFLONG GRANTS Bikes Belong will dedicate 70% of its annual grants budget to support the focus cities in their efforts to improve and promote bicycling in their aommunities. Lyle will distribute Green Lane Project grants at least once per year in 2012 ard 2013 and will notify cities W grant deadlines and requirements approximately three months in advance of the deadline- Priority will be given to projects thi;u can be imp!omented within six to eight months of grant award, include a strong plan for measurement and evaluation, and are replicable both in the applicant city and in other U.S, cities. While the emphasis for these grants is on streetscape improvements, Bikes Belong will also consider communication and outreach projects, marketing campaigns, and other initiatives that promote bicycling for grant funding. Outside of these grants, the Green Lane Project will not provide funding for infrastructure. STUDYTOURS: The Green Lane Project will assemble policy makers, transportation professionals, and community leaders from the six focus cities to stucv, experience, and be inspired by the most advanced bicycling envirorimeMs in Europe and North America. Intensive, hands -an policy and design workshops will be offered in Denmark, the Neuierlands, and New York City in 2012 exc3usively to Project focus cities. Professionalexchanges between peer cities and international experts inspires new adepatons of proven practices that lead to safer, more effective bicycle hvrisporlalion back home- Up to four senior level policy -makers, city staff- or cc ^rn,-,inllly leaders are expected to participate in at feast one leadership tour in 2012. June 10-16 Leadership study tour. Denmark • Septornber 5.7 Leadership study tour New York City September 30-Octcher 6 Leadership study tour the Netherlands VIVORKSHOPS. Focus cities will also be eligble for workshops offered by Green Lane Project partners, including: NACTOCaries fol qy_,-_r,,,i_qRqLql§hpvy§ Dutch 11unkDillefflorkshopA Other workshops: Dsippndlnpon she needs ofthe cities, the Project may also assist with bringing other workshops or training opportunities to the C13cs. or offer subsidies for city staff to attend professional conferences, RESEARCH, The Project team has identified three major areas as fidontros for research efforts. These include: Operations and safely of cycle tracks and related facilities How remaking streets affects adjacent businesses and the broader economy Df6fies The ability of these improvements 10 encourage more people and a broader cross-section of the population to ride bikes The Green Lane Project will work with the focus piles and other partners to develop and launch these research efforts. A significant portion of the current Bikes Belong Research Grants will be redirected to support them pr!'r r d http://www.bikesbelong.org/bikes-belong-foundation/green-lane-proj ect/for-interested-cit... 02/13/2012