Demonstration Projects

Photo: A demonstration path was installed on Corrine Drive to celebrate National Bike and Roll to School Day 2022

Demonstration Projects are temporary, very low-cost projects designed to be installed and removed quickly and easily—typically within a few days. Also called “pop-up” projects, demonstration projects may precede a longer pilot project and are most effective for educating the community about a project type or testing a new material or design. Inviting emergency services, school buses, and transit vehicles to interact with the demonstration may result in critical tweaks to the design or materials before a longer-term implementation. Demonstrations can also be useful to prepare a community for an upcoming change in travel pattern, such as a roundabout. Unlike a longer-term pilot, a demonstration may act like an outreach event to solicit real-time feedback and educate people on-site about how they should navigate the new facility.

A demonstration path was installed on Corrine Drive to celebrate National Bike and Roll to School Day 2022

• Lifespan: 1 day – 1 week
• Planning Timeline: 2 – 3 months
• Budget: $
• Funding: Community Organizations, Small Grants, In-Kind Donations, City Programs (such as safety funds, bike plan implementation, or economic development funds)
• Public Engagement: Before, during, and after implementation. Community input on design is expedited. No formal comment period
• Approvals: Transportation Director or Designee, Appearance Review Board or Historical Review Board (if applicable)
• Permitting: Engineering Permit not required. For street closures, including for installation, coordinate with Traffic Management Division in lieu of Special Events Permit.
• Materials: Temporary, easy to install and remove