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Priority Bike Network The Priority Bike Network provided on the next page was developed through the planning efforts previously described. This proposed Priority Bike Networks helps Roseville be strategic about investments and implementation, especially in partnership with Ramsey County and MnDOT. It will inform the selection of bikeway facility types by showing where higher quality facilities are needed to best support all abilities bicyclists ("interested but concerned" type of bicyclist). If a project is planned on a roadway that is shown on the bike network, project development should prioritize including the appropriate bike infrastructure. - Painted buffered bike lane The Priority Bike Network map identifies two different types of bikeways: • All Abilities Bikeways — these bikeways focus on the half -mile major road grid in Roseville where vehicle volumes and speeds are high enough that complete separation of bike facilities from vehicle traffic is required for bicyclists of all abilities to feel comfortable. These routes are located on city, county, and state roads. Along with separation from vehicle traffic, improving the complex intersections and barrier crossings along these bikeways will be essential to making them available to all abilities of cyclists. • Traffic -Calmed Local Street Bikeways — these bikeways focus on city streets where traffic volumes and speeds might be low enough for bike lanes, buffered bike lanes, and shared -use street treatments to provide a comfortable environment for users of all abilities and complete separation of bike facilities from vehicle traffic may not be required. Intersections where these bikeways cross major roads will also need improvement. Shared -use street (bicycle boulevard) The Priority Bike Network identified through development of this plan is extensive. To help the city identify projects to move forward in the near -term a draft prioritization is provided in Appendix D. In addition, the city will not always have the opportunity to implement a street's preferred or highest quality bikeway in the short term. Facilities like protected bike lanes or shared -use pathways often require full street reconstruction. The city should be prepared to implement interim bikeway facilities as the streets are maintained. For example, restriping projects can narrow vehicle travel lanes to stripe bike lanes or use pavement markings and signage to convert "bikeable shoulders" that exist today to dedicated bike lanes. Page 48 of