Bike Friendly RGV Encouraging Bike Friendly Business Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization 510 S Pleasantview Dr Weslaco TX 78596 Why Should Biking Be E ncouraged Practical Using ID: 768116
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Bike Friendly RGV: Encouraging Bike Friendly Business Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization510 S Pleasantview Dr., Weslaco, TX 78596
Why Should Biking Be Encouraged…. Practical Using Bikes in Everyday Life: Commuting & ErrandsCost Effective No Gas and Less UpkeepHealthy Alternative To DrivingHealth Benefits: Less Obesity and Diabetes etc…Reduces CongestionLess Cars on the RoadIncrease Property ValuePeople Pay Higher Prices to Live in Area with Bike Accommodations Puts More Money in Riders Pockets Drives Higher Profits when people have more to Spend in the Local Economy.
Facts about Bikers….Article can be found at: http://www.transportationissuesdaily.com/nine-reasons-to-create-a-bicycle-friendly-business-district/ There is a strong connection between biking & shopping locally People traveling at human-scale speed are more likely to notice businesses they passMost trips are short tripsBicyclists have more flexible incomeBusinesses along bike lanes see increased salesBicycle-friendly districts attract touristsIncreased bicycling reduces the need to create more car parkingBicycling brings joy, and joyful workers bring higher earnings Bicycling brings more vibrant Main Streets SOURCE: “The Economic Case for Bicycle-Friendly Business Districts” by April Economides
The Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization (HCMPO) is currently developing a Free Regional Bike Map covering routes across Hidalgo County. Many counties across the United States have developed useful and popular bike maps promoting a bicycle friendly America. HCMPO has collected data to create a bike map that will promote health, mobility, environmentalism, and safety within our community. How to Encourage? Become a “Bike Friendly Business” (BFB )
CAMPO Bike Map, Latest Edition “Bike Friendly Business” MAP (Example) What Will It Contain? Map with bike routes/lanes categorized by comfort/experience level, which will be determined by the speed of the roadway
What Will It Contain? Identify routes and bike friendly businesses. This particular map was created by the City of Seattle, Washington.
Offers incentives for employees or customers who bike to your location:Bike Racks in a visible and sheltered areaAir Pump and simple maintenance toolsWater Bottle Refill (complementary) Bathroom facilities (no purchase necessary)Sponsor, host, and/or promote teams and events associated with cyclingDiscounts on purchasesPosting of bike ordinancesA quick assessment tool is available at: Bikeleague.org http://www.bikeleague.org/bfa/quick-assessment/business How to Become a “Bike Friendly Business” (BFB )
How was the Idea Was Conceived? The Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization (HCMPO) developed a public survey asking RGV cyclists and its transportation committees about their ideas on creating a “Bike Friendly Business” Map
HCMPO Survey Results:RGV Cyclists’ Input on BFBsBicycle Pedestrian Task Force wanted to encourage businesses to become more welcoming to the growing cycling community Wanted to create a bicycle map with routes and lists of BFBs to stop during their rideAn online survey was created by the MPO via SurveyMonkey to get cyclist inputSent via email to all Bike/Ped Task Force Members, who then shared the surveyPlaced on all Social Media Outlets A total of 108 survey respondentsA copy of the full survey results can be requested by emailing info@hcmpo.org
How would you define a “bicycle friendly” Business? (Check all that apply)Other, explained: Complimentary waterParking visible from within Business posts bike ordinancesIncentives for employees Covered parking Located along safe, usable routes
How far would you be willing to travel to reach a “bike friendly” business not located on a bike route? Please explain. Most important factor is the safety along the routeDepends on conditions of the roadwayDepends on amount of traffic Depends on services/products
Medical 8 Hospitals/Emergency Care3 Clinics 1 Doctor's Offices 4 Coffee/Pastry 2 Coffee Shop (General) 1 Ice Cream Shop (General) 1 Grocery/Convenient Stores 4 General 3 HEB 1 Totals 48 Government/Public Offices 5 General (local, State, Federal) 2 City Halls 1 Public Libraries 1 Parks 1 Other Institutions 9 Musuems 2 Schools 3 Universities/ Colleges 2 Banks 1 Churches1 Entertainment10Movie Theaters (General)5 Live Music Venues1 Bars4 Retail 10 Bicycle Shops (General) 4 Bookstores (General) 1 Sports Shores (General) 1 General 2 Car Dealerships 1 Building Supply 1
Medical 2 Hospitals (General) 1 Clinics (General) 1 Based on the Previous question, please name any local business you would like to become “bike friendly”. Entertainment 7 Movie Theaters (General) 3 Theaters (McAllen/Mission) 1 Carmike 1 Downtown McAllen 1 TinselTown Theatre 1 Streets 5 Nolana 2 10th 2 McColl 1 Coffee/Pastry Shops 22 Yogurt Shops (General) 2 Jitterz Café 1 Starbucks 10 El Phoenix Bakery 1 Coffee Zone 3 Moonbeans1 Oliver's French Bakery1 La Reyna Bakery1 RGV Cupcakes 1 Heavenly Sprinkles1 Restaurants21Quizno's1 Subway 2 Roosevelt's at 7 4 Jason's Deli 2 Taco Palenque1 El Pato1 House Wine1 Fresh Daily1 Taqueria El Zarape1 Ponchos1 Chic-fil-a1 Mama Mia Pizzeria1 Whataburger1 5 Guys1 Wing Stop1 Siempre Natural1 Gyms/Fitness Centers3Gold's Gym1 Crunch Fitness1 STX (Weslaco)1 Grocery/Convenient Stores31General4 Stripes/Valero7 HEB19 Sprouts1 Other Institutions10McAllen International Museum1 Banks (General)1 UTPA3 Schools (General)2 Compass Banks1 IBC Banks1 UTB-TSC1 Government/Public Offices12City Halls (General)3 McAllen Libraries1 Edinburg Libraries1 McAllen Parks1 Edinburg Parks1 Post Offices (General)1 Government Offices (General)2 City of McAllen1 Courthouses1 Retail 34 Bicycle World 1 Bike Masters 1 Bike Shops (General) 1 Dollar Tree 1 Dollar General 2 Walmart 9 Best Buy 1 Kohls 1 Target 2 Office Depot 1 Advances Auto Parts 1 Costco 2 Shopping (General) 2 Barnes & Noble 2 Academy 1 CVS 2 Walgreens 1 Home Depot 1 Trenton Shopping Center 1 Shoppes at RGV Edinburg 1
Logo displaying the location of your business on our bike mapFinalized bike maps and informative material to distribute to patronsVisits to your business during our coordinated bike rides Be featured in our “Bike Friendly Business Spotlight” in the HCMPO quarterly newsletters“ Bike Friendly Business” sticker to display your participation and welcome cyclists In Exchange for your Participation? You will also get…
We request a monetary donation to defray from bike map printing costs:Map Size: 21X31in.Water resistant matte finishFull color Double sidedEstimated Cost of production: $4 eachMonetary Donation : Negotiable What do you need to do? Next steps…
Contact Us: Hidalgo County Metropolitan Planning Organization 510 S Pleasantview Dr. Weslaco, TX 78596956-969-5778info@hcmpo.org MPO Staff: Karina Maldonado Transportation Planner I Hidalgo County MPO W:956-969-5778 Ext 317 C:956-279-3320 kmaldonado@hcmpo.org OR Chanel Borrego Transportation Planner I Hidalgo County MPO W:956-969-5778 Ext 308 cborrego@hcmpo.org @HCMPO Search “Hidalgo County MPO”