Bike Network Web page and Redlining Tool

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• Bike Network Web page and Redlining Tool

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MassDOTs Biking and Walking Page

• Available resources include
• Access to MassDOTs interactive Bicycle
  Facilities map
• The 2008 Bicycle Plan
• Access to other recreational resources and
  organizations

http//mass.gov/massdot/bike
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MassDOTs Interactive Web Page
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Search Tools

• City/Town
• Points of Interest
• Existing Shared Use Path
• Spelling Counts!

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Symbols and Definitions
Symbols shown here
Are defined here
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Google like Zoom and Pan Tools
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Information button

• Provides
• Facility names
• Status
• Facility Type
• Websites when available
• Use by
• 1st, select the data type of interest
• 2nd, select the i button
• 3rd, select the facility of interest
• On-line data dictionary coming soon

3rd
1st
2nd
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Redlining Tool

• Allows graphics to be used to indicate
• Data errors and omissions
• Identify facilities in the wrong location
• Identify facilities that should be added to the
  Bike Inventory
• Locations where bike signs are missing or damaged
• Show friends and riding groups where to gather
  for weekend rides!

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Redlining Tool

• 1st, select Redlining Tool
• 2nd, decide to draw a point, arc, poly (shape) or
  write text

2nd step select an option
1st
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Redlining Tool
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Submit information to MassDOT staff
Click here
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Share with a Friend
2nd Copy and paste this text into Your e-mail
message
1st, Click here
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Use Googles Street View to see On-road conditions
Click here
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Use Google Maps to see aerial photos or better
yet.
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Use Googles Street View to ride before you ride!

• View shoulder widths
• Speed limits
• Road condition
• Bike use level
• Views along the route

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Thank you for your time

• See you on the road!!
• Remember
• Safety First