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Item Planning for Complete Communities in Delaware: Research to Develop the Low-Stress Bikeability Assessment Tool(2016-03) Jones, Kristen; Scott, Marcia; DeCoursey, William J.The state of Delaware has long recognized the benefits of developing an integrated multi- modal transportation system. State policies and legislation—including the statewide bicycle policy (2000), Complete Streets policy (2010), Vulnerable Users Law (2010), Walkable Bikeable Delaware (2011), and First State Trails and Pathways Initiative (2011)—have set the stage for the development of comprehensive, statewide bicycle network. Delaware has strategically invested considerable state and federal funding to create an interconnected network of on-road bicycle facilities, shared use trails, and pathways to advance non-motorized travel and recreation opportunities for Delawareans and visitors. Delaware is recognized as one of the nation’s most bicycle friendly states thanks to its supportive policy framework, advocacy from partner organizations, education, and outreach. Despite considerable investments in developing Delaware’s bicycle network and strong support for bicycling, barriers to bikeability still exist.Item Planning for Complete Communities in Delaware: The Low-Stress Bikeability Assessment(2016-01) DeCoursey, William J.; Jones, Kristen; Scott, MarciaThe Low-Stress Bikeability Assessment Tool is designed to guide local governments 1) in evaluating the extent to which average bicycle riders can easily access low-stress areas, and 2) in developing strategies to leverage state investments to improve local cycling networks and bicycle infrastructure. Preparation of this assessment tool is part of a larger Planning for Complete Communities in Delaware initiative that is an ongoing collaboration between IPA and the Delaware Department of Transportation (DelDOT), which provided funding for this project. Associate policy scientist William DeCoursey, public administration fellow Kirsten Jones, and policy scientist Marcia Scott led the project team that researched several low-stress approaches to attract the mainstream population in Delaware to bicycle networks, gained input from stakeholder groups, and prepared the assessment tool. This tool is a resource for Delaware local governments that are considering ways to improve low-stress bikeability for areas within their community.