RtoB_Boise Presentation 2.11.09 Meridian Parks and Rec
Roadways to Bikeways Plan
ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT
2/11/09 Working Draft
Prepared by:
Alta Planning + Design
Parametrix, Inc
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Key Background
Focuses effort towards on street facilities and connectivity
County wide plan
Recommendations will feed into ACHD’s normal planning and programming functions
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Plan Purpose
Evaluate existing facilities
Identify new facility needs
Provide a comprehensive strategy for enhancing and expanding current bicycle system
Goals:
To create connectivity and;
Increase
safety of users
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“evaluate existing facilities and identify new facility needs providing a comprehensive strategy to enhance and expand the current bicycle system with the goal of creating connectivity
and increasing the safety of users.”
Plan Development
Review of existing documents and policies
Assessment of existing bicycling conditions and facilities
Field evaluation of gaps and deficiencies throughout the system
Public Involvement
Bicycle counts – 33 locations
Interviews with local agency representatives
Online questionnaire – 2,162 respondents
Two public open houses (344 people attending)
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Plan Development - Key Public Input
Lack of bike lanes, paths and routes is a barrier to bicycling for 75% of respondents
Design input – preference for bike lanes without on-street parking
Complete the gaps in the bicycle
network
Education is important
Better signage a top priority
Connecting cities for recreational trips
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Plan Highlights
Needs / Demand Analysis (Ch 2)
Goals and Objectives (Ch 3)
Network Recommendations / Project Lists / Planning Level Cost Estimates (Ch 4)
Funding & Implementation (Ch 5)
Support Programs
& Educational Opportunities (Ch 6)
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Needs & Demand Analysis
Existing bicycling conditions
Generators and attractors – schools, parks, civic areas
Opportunities and constraints
Centralized agency control
Population growth
Most trips require travel
on arterial
Fragmented bike network
Current bicyclists
Bicycle counts
Online survey
Bicycling demand model
Needs of current and potential bicyclists
Casual vs. experienced bicyclists
Utilitarian
vs. commuter trips
Chapter 2: Needs/Demand Analysis
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MT Cover all info here – existing conditions, current bicyclists, needs/types
Goals, Objectives, Actions
Goal 1: Complete a bicycle facility network that maximizes safety, provides connectivity, and supports the bicycle as a viable transportation mode among the residents of Ada County and
its six cities.
Chapter 3: Goals, Objectives and Actions
Goal 2: Promote bicycle safety and increased bicycling within Ada County and its six cities.
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Tie back into public input
Put into 2 boxes mention objectives
Recommended Network
Facility type
Bike lanes
Signed shared roadways
Bicycle boulevards
Wide outside lanes
Shoulder bikeways
Pathways
Bicycle facility selection process
Short-term network options
Project
prioritization for funding
Cost summary of short-term improvements
Chapter 4: Recommended Network
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Talk about selection process here
Is this slide necessary? Consolidate with next slide
Signed Shared Roadways
Accommodate bikes and vehicles in same travel lane
Low posted speeds (25 mph) or low volumes (3,000 ADT)
For use on constrained roadways
Include wayfinding signage
Project Examples:
Beacon
Light: Star to Pollard
Capitol: Vista to Bannock
Kuna: Swan Falls - Eagle
Bergeson Road Bike Route, Boise
Chapter 4: Recommended Network
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Bicycle Boulevards
Accommodate cyclists not comfortable using major roads (even with bike lanes)
Children and/or less-experienced riders
“Family-friendly” alternative
Low traffic streets create pleasant
pedestrian alternatives
Project Examples:
Hays: 16th to 5th/Fort
3rd: Julia Davis Park to Fort
8th: Greenbelt to Hays
Chapter 4: Recommended Network
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Project Prioritization
Connectivity – fills missing gap in system
User Generator – large population, route’s aesthetic appeal
Land Uses – user generators within ¼ - ½ mile
Overcomes Barriers –overcomes
barrier in bike/ped network
Regional Benefits – opportunity for increased connectivity, parks, view points, etc.
Ease of Implementation – topographical, environmental, political and
economic constraints
ACHD Next Steps: Bicycle projects prioritized under community programs
Chapter 4: Recommended Network
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MT describe methodology
Conceptual Short-Term Network Improvements
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Chapter 5: Network Funding and Implementation
Incorporate into annual restriping, chipseal and overlay planning and implementation
Work with Capitol Improvement Plan roadways and intersections project identification
Identify
existing and potential Federal, State, County and local funding sources
Pursue grants and other outside funding opportunities, including partnerships with cities and other agencies
Reconcile
funding needs of the plan versus availability of funds and programming opportunities
Chapter 5: Network Funding & Implementation
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Chapter 6: Supporting Programs
Construction & Maintenance Recommendations:
Accommodate bicyclists through lane closures/detours where possible
Signage related to construction should minimize interference with bicycle
travel to the greatest extent practicable
Minimize use of trenches, provide for bicycle travel over steel plates
Use smaller chip size (1/4”) on designated bike routes
Education,
Outreach and Enforcement Recommendations:
"Lights On" Campaign
Ada County Bike Central Website
Public Service Announcements
"Your Bike Resources" Sticker
Chapter 6: Supporting Programs
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Add notes from next slides for each
Re: maintenance – ACHD has several existing
Remove objectives, put in bullets with recommendations for each bullet
Additional Work to Be Completed
ACHD Cost Estimator to review cost summaries and update before next draft
Distribute to stakeholders
Input from Cities, County, and Bike Advisory Committee (Jan/Feb 2009)
Draft will
begin better dialog with cities with their vision, staff, and elected officials workshops
Requesting comments by February 27th 2009
Final Edits (March 2009)
Public Hearing / Adoption
(April/May 2009)
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WEBSITE
http://www.achd.ada.id.us/Community/BikeMasterPlan.aspx
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