Oklahoma City Council approved final plans today for the first phase of MAPS 4 Bike Lanes as part of the $22 million dedicated to bike facility improvements across Oklahoma City.
Bike lane locations were selected based on the bikewalkokc plan, which identifies priorities and key connections for cyclists. These projects will help provide a city-wide network of on-street biking facilities to complement the City’s sizeable off-street trail network. The City uses different types of bike facilities, including protected bike lanes and multi-use trails (tier 1), standard bike lanes (tier 2) and shared route or road shoulder facilities (tier 3).
MAPS 4 includes $96.5 million for sidewalks, bike lanes, trails and streetlights to improve the pedestrian experience in neighborhoods and key areas across Oklahoma City. MAPS 4 Bike Lanes phase 1b includes $4.8 million for bike lane projects that prioritize crosstown connections:
Classen Boulevard (North Project):
- From Grand Blvd. to Britton Rd.
- This project connects 2.6 miles of tier 1, 2, and 3 facilities, featuring 5-foot bike lanes with a 5-foot buffer.
- Updating signal detection at Classen and Chesapeake Drive.
NE 16th Street (East Project):
- From Walnut Ave. to N. Bryant Ave.
- This project connects 2.8 miles of tier 1 and 3 facilities, featuring two 8-foot multi-use paths at Lindsay Avenue to cross the center median.
- Updated signal detection at Lottie Ave. and connections to the Katy Trail.
Together, these areas account for over five miles of road that will undergo construction to include tier 1, 2 and 3 facilities, new bike lanes, updated signal detection and trail connections.
“This first phase of MAPS 4 bike lanes will improve cyclists’ experience as they move through our city,” MAPS Program Manager David Todd said. “Improving connectivity for residents through various modes of transportation is a significant goal of MAPS 4. Combined with the sidewalks projects already under construction and the many transit improvements, residents can expect a better experience traveling around Oklahoma City thanks to MAPS 4.”
Construction on phase 1B projects will start in 2025 with a scheduled completion in 2025.
Additional plans for bike lane projects will be included in future phases. Visit okc.gov/maps4 and bit.ly/MAPS4Bikes to learn more.
About MAPS 4
MAPS 4 is a debt-free public improvement program funded by a temporary penny sales tax that will raise a projected $1.07 billion over eight years. Oklahoma City voters approved the sales tax to fund MAPS 4 in a special election on Dec. 10, 2019, moving forward with a unique and ambitious plan to transform our community. The temporary penny sales tax funding MAPS 4 began April 1, 2020, and ends in 2028. More than 70 percent of MAPS 4 funding is dedicated to neighborhood and human needs. The rest is for quality of life and job-creating initiatives. The MAPS 4 Citizens Advisory Board and its six subcommittees will guide MAPS 4 planning and implementation, making recommendations to the City Council. The Council has final authority on MAPS 4. The MAPS Investment and Operating Trust developed a strategic investment plan to support long-term sustainable funding for MAPS 4 projects' operational expenses and maintenance. Visit okc.gov/maps4 for more.