One of the underlying principles in planning for bicycling and walking is to provide a system that allows users significant mode choices, and makes bicycling and walking more attractive, viable options for transportation. This includes creating a non-motorized network comprised of on-street facilities, off-street facilities, and end-of-trip facilities, integrated with other modes of transportation. Education and enforcement programs are other essential elements. This Plan Update will focus on the following objectives:

• Incorporate the collaborative efforts of stakeholders to address the most critical elements to improve bicycling and walking in Arizona and specifically on the state highways.
• Capitalize on national momentum to better integrate and recognize bicycling and walking as key elements of the overall transportation system.
• Lead to policies and improvements that ensure the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians are appropriately and adequately accommodated.
• Outline activities that will guide the ADOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Program over the short-, mid-, and long-range, incorporating both roadway and off-roadway bicycle and pedestrian transportation facilities.