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8 . <br /> DRAFT JUN 94 DRAFT JUN 94 DRAFT JUN 94 DRAFT JUN 94 DRAFT JUN 94 <br /> Paved Shoulders - Typical design is a 4 '-6 ' wide paved lane in each <br /> direction adjacent to the vehicle lane, intended for rural areas. <br /> Average cost is $100,000 to 150,000 per mile (for a 4 ' paved lane <br /> each way) . <br /> Bicycle Routes - Typically this would entail the removal of all <br /> bicycle hazards along the route and then placement of signs <br /> designating the route. Cost would depend on the type and amount of <br /> hazards to be removed. <br /> Wide Outside Lanes - Usually 14 ' wide travel lanes to accommodate <br /> both vehicles and bicycles. If the existing roadway has 12 ' wide <br /> lanes then it would cost approximately $75,000 per mile (2 ' paved <br /> shoulder added to each side of the roadway) . Not recommended for <br /> use by the NCDOT Office of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation. <br /> Multi-use Trails - At least 10' wide paved pathways that would have <br /> 2 ' shoulders and 2 ' clearance to obstructions, normally closed at <br /> night due to liability considerations. Approximate cost is <br /> $200,000 per mile. Based on estimated cost for Phase I of the <br /> American Tobacco Trail project in Durham which will be 12 ' wide and <br /> will have four bridges. <br /> These estimates do not include right-of-way, bridging, lighting, <br /> signage, parking racks or other costs (except for the Multi-use <br /> Trail estimated costs) . They were developed based upon cost <br /> estimates for existing projects and information provided by NC DOT. <br /> V. ROLE OF NCDOT BICYCLE PROGRAM <br /> The NC DOT Office of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation has the <br /> overall responsibility for bicycle planning at the state level. <br /> They also make recommendations on which bicycle projects should be <br /> included in the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) , <br /> see attachment 2. Should a project be included in the STIP, a <br /> feasibility study will be performed to determine the project's <br /> potential costs and benefits. At each phase of analysis the North <br /> Carolina Board of Transportation reviews the Office's <br /> recommendations and makes the final recommendation as to what is or <br /> is not studied or built. <br /> VI. STATUS OF THE PLAN IN OTHER JURISDICTIONS <br /> Durham: There is currently some debate by staff on whether <br /> the DCHC adopted Regional Bicycle Plan needs to be <br /> taken to the Durham City Council and the Durham <br /> County Commissioners for their adoption. They have <br /> a local plan which was developed and implemented at <br /> the local level (with the city contributing funds) <br /> through the old NC DOT (pre-ISTEA) program. Durham <br /> is currently planning on hiring a full-time Bicycle <br /> 6 <br />