Bicycle Master Plan

Pedal Along With Us - Developing a Bicycle Master Plan

	*View the 2013 Draft Bicycle Master Plan* On Thursday, January 24, 2013 the Lake Forest Plan Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of the Bicycle Master Plan to the City Council as part of an update to the City of Lake Forest Comprehensive Plan. The Bicycle Master Plan incorporates input from residents, local cyclists and Boards and Commissions to create a framework to guide future bicycle improvements. NEXT STEP: The Bicycle Master Plan will be considered by the City Council for incorporation into the City's Comprehensive Plan. Process Timeline
BICYCLE MASTER PLAN NEWS & EVENTS
Upcoming Public Meeting	We are pedaling along! The Draft Bicycle Master Plan has been finalized and will be scheduled for consideration by the City Council at an upcoming meeting. STAY TUNED!
In the Works! Bike-to-Metra Brochures	The City of Lake Forest is participating in a grant received by the League of Illinois Bicyclists to prepare a "Bike to Metra" brochure once the Bicycle Master Plan is completed. City staff would like to thank the League of Illinois Bicyclists, all of the Lake Forest residents and visiting cyclists who participated in the photo-shoot in October. Those photographs will enhance the brochure while showcasing enthusiasm for bicycling in Lake Forest. Check out Lake Forest in the news! http://gazebonews.com/2012/10/10/lake-forest-featured-in-metras-new-biking-guide/
S U M M A R Y O F P U B L I C I N P U T
Public Open House	The public interest in bicycling in Lake Forest was demonstrated by the great turnout at the Public Open House on July 30, 2012. If you were unable to attend the workshop, but are interested to know more about the Bicycle Master Plan, click on the links below to download the informational posters displayed at the Public Open House. Observations The 5 E's Bike Friendly Concepts Goals & Objectives Where can YOU bike in 15 minutes?
Public Workshops	Over 60 residents of Lake Forest and Lake Bluff participated in two public workshops to assist the project team in gathering data for the plan. Participants worked together at tables of 5-6 people to identify key issues related to biking including local destinations, regional connections, dream routes, and hazards. These findings are critical in preparing the final Bicycle Master Plan. Click on the links below to download maps summarizing the information discovered during those workshops. Map of Primary Local Destinations for Cyclists Map of Primary Regional Destinations for Cyclists Map of Areas and Intersections Hazardous to Cyclists
Bicycle Survey	The Bicycle Survey was a big success with over 350 responses! Click below to see the survey results. Survey Results
For more information on the Bicycle Master Plan, or to be informed of upcoming meetings, please send your name and mailing address to Megan Neuman, Planner at neumanm@cityoflakeforest.com to be added to the interested parties list.