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should be accomplished by the Engineering and Transportation department in conjunction with the public schools. Figures 13 and 14 show recommended crossing configurations. • Consider installing loop detectors at signalized intersections along the bikeway system as intersections are upgraded. Loop detectors should be located within the striped bike lane either along the curb or between the right -turn lane and the through lane. Locations of trigger point should be identified by a stenciled emblem. Maintain surface condition, such as periodic street sweeping, to insure that existing and future bikeways are safe for bicyclists. • Adopt specific guidelines for all grates, railroad crossings, and other potential hazards to bicyclists. • Initiate a bikeway improvement and maintenance log in the Public Works department where all observed and recorded hazardous conditions are listed and scheduled for repair or replacement. This list would include all grates and railroad crossings which do not meet specific criteria. Each bikeway should be scheduled for sweeping no less than four times a year. Obstructions and potholes should be repaired as soon as possible after being reported. • Establish a volunteer maintenance program where the City organizes regular work parties and provides support. Bikeways may be "adopted" by corporations or clubs and maintained by them in exchange for public acknowledgement. 3.4 Support Facilities Support facilities and programs are designed to supplement the proposed bikeway system and encourage more people to ride bicycles to work. The best method of encouraging people to ride bicycles is to make visible improvements to the bikeway system. The following improvements and programs are recommended to aid this process. • The City should adopt standards for bicycle racks and storage lockers to be administered by the Development Services department as part of the building permit process. A list of suppliers who provide acceptable racks and lockers should be made available to the public. • The City should facilitate arrangements between bicycle commuters and local health clubs that have showers and lockers. Bicycle commuters may be given discounts or be subsidized by employers as part of a TSM program. Bicycle storage arrangements should also be made in off - street parking areas. • The City should sponsor a regular series of promotional events such as races, tours, 39