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Scope of Plan n Under the TAC's direction, a request - for - proposals (RFP) was drafted.. It identifies three basic areas on which the plan will focus: 1) Increasing public education and awareness of bicycling involves identifying outstanding bicycle education materials for children and adults as well as identifying and organizing community agencies and resources that could help implement this aspect of the plan. This item would comprise approximately 45% of the consultant's work. 2) Developing appropriate enforcement guidelines to increase the safety and responsibility of cyclists involves identifying exemplary enforcement programs and, as in item 1, identifying and organizing community agencies and resources that can implement the program. This item would comprise approximately 30$ of the consultant's work. 3) Laying out a framework for planning and constructing new bicycle corridors includes coordination of existing municipal /county bike plans with new segments that would be needed to complete a regional system. This item would comprise approximately 25% of the consultant's work. Benefits Benefits expected to accrue from the regional plan once implemented include, but are not limited to: 1) Safer and more desirable environment for cycling as a result of increased emphasis on education and enforcement programs. 2) DCHC local governments will be in a better position to request and receive funds from the State in that their requests are tied to an adopted regional plan. 4) Reduction in traffic congestion and air pollution. 4) Increased health and fitness of populace as more people engage in cycling for recreation as well as an alternative to the private automobile. . Fundina The estimated cost of employing a consultant to prepare the plan is $30,000. As originally proposed, participants in 2