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Plans, Programs and Initiatives 2040 Bicycle Transportation Plan, 2015 In 2015, Hennepin County and the Three Rivers Park District collaborated to update the Hennepin County 2040 Bicycle Transportation Plan as well as the park district's regional trail master plans. A primary goal of the Hennepin County bikeway network is to develop an integrated bicycle system that allows users of all ages and varying skills to safely, efficiently and comfortably connect to and between job centers, commercial centers, recreational amenities, schools, transit facilities and other important destinations. The Plan goals include: • Ridership Goal — promote the bicycle as a mode of transportation that is practical, convenient, and pleasant for commuting, health and exercise, and outdoor recreation. • Bikeway System Goal— Collaboratively build an integrated county bicycle system that allows bicyclists of varying skills to safely, efficiently and comfortably connect to and between all destinations within the county. • Safety and Comfort Goal — Create a safe and comfortable county bikeway system. • Sustainability Goal— Implement bikeways and support facilities as an essential tool in realizing environmental, social and economic sustainability. • Maintenance Goal — Protect the county's and the park district's investments. By 2040 the Hennepin County bikeway network is planned to include 540 miles of additional bikeways, both on and off-street facilities. Figure 4-02 depicts the existing and planned bikeway system in Hennepin County. Hennepin County Bicycle System Gaps In 2002, Hennepin County completed a bicycle gaps study that identified 110 system gaps and prioritized the top 25 system gaps. To date, about half of the critical gaps have been addressed and more than 60 total gaps have been closed. Figure 4-03 illustrates the remaining system gaps as of March 2015. By 2040, the county intends to work with partners to close the remaining gaps in order to realize the County's vision of an interconnected system that eliminates gaps and barriers in order to maximize safety and mobility of the system. Southwest and Bottineau Community Works Last mile connections, including bike facilities, were identified for implementation prior to opening day of these transitway projects. Metropolitan Council's Regional Bicycle Transportation Network (RBTN) In 2014, the Metropolitan Council completed the Regional Bicycle System Study , which was intended to address how the region's bikeways and trails connect and work together to serve regional bicycle trips. The study developed a vision for the regional bicycle network called the Regional Bicycle Transportation Network (RBTN), illustrated in Figure 4-04. 23