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Meridian Pathways Plan-Commission PresentationMeridian Pathways Master Plan Meridian Parks & Recreation Commission May 14, 2008 1 Plan Process Extensive Fieldwork Walked existing and proposed pathway alignments with GPS Compiled photo library of alignments Meetings Public Open Houses (2) Technical Advisory Committee (4) Overview 2 Plan Organization 1. Introduction Benefits of Pathways, Related Plans, Process 2. Existing Conditions Needs overview, existing conditions 3. Design Guidelines Pathway designs, Crossing designs 4. Recommended Pathway Network Priorities, Pathway descriptions, cost estimates 5. Management, Maintenance, Safety Guidelines Roles, maintenance guidelines, safety elements, liability 6. Appendices Code language, path surfacing, safe routes to school Overview 3 Previous Planning Efforts Regional Ridge-to-Rivers Pathway Plan Update (1996) Ada County Highway District Pedestrian-Bicycle Transition Plan (2004) Communities in Motion Draft Regional Transportation Plan (2006) Local Meridi an Comprehensive Parks and Recreation System Plan (2003) City of Meridian Comprehensive Plan Update (2006) Downtown Meridian Transportation Management Plan (2006) South Meridian Study Area Plan (2007) Adjacent Communities City of Boise Parks and Recreation Comprehensive Plan (2004) 1. Introduction 4 Goals Goal 1: Provide Recreational Opportunities Goal 2: Pathway Development and Regional Connections Goal 3: Access for All Goal 4: Provide Community Linkages Goal 5: Provide Amenities Goal 6: Provide Maintenance and Emergency Access Goal 7: Preservation of Future Pathway Corridors 1. Introduction 5 Needs Overview / Existing System Types of Trips Recreational Utilitarian Existing System Nearly 12 miles of completed pathway Partially completed pathways include: Bud Porter (5-Mile Creek Pathway), Meridian Loop, Ridenbaugh Canal, Ten Mile Creek 2. Existing Conditions 6 General Opportunities & Constraints Population Growth Demographics In 2000, 27.3% under 17 (11% under 5) In 2000, 6.4% over 65 Development History 2. Existing Conditions 7 Specific Opportunities & Constraints Pathway Types 2. Existing Conditions Desirable Destinations Pathway Fragmentation Environmental Conditions Accessible Corridors Signage / Pathway Orientation Pathway / Roadway Crossings 8 Pathway Designs Canal Pathways – Canals and Laterals 3. Design Guidelines 9 Pathway Designs Canal Pathways – Other Waterways 3. Design Guidelines 10 Pathway Designs Residential Pathway 3. Design Guidelines 11 Pathway Designs Treasure Valley Rail-with-Trail 3. Design Guidelines 12 Pathway Designs Treasure Valley Rail-with-Trail 3. Design Guidelines 13 Pathway Designs Urban Pathways – Neighborhood Street 3. Design Guidelines 14 Pathway Designs Urban Pathways – Collector Street 3. Design Guidelines 15 Pathway Designs Signing and Striping Directional, Regulatory, Pathway access (“You are Here”), Etiquette, Interpretive Amenities Trash cans Benches Public Art Water fountains Bicycle Parking Lighting Universal Access (ADA-accessibility) 3. Design Guidelines 16 Pathway – Roadway Crossings At-Grade Crossing Types Type 1: Marked / Unsignalized Crossing Type 1+: Marked / Enhanced Type 2: Route Users to Existing Intersection Type 3: Signalized / Controlled Type 4: Overcrossing / Undercrossing 3. Design Guidelines 17 Pathways Map 4. Recommended Pathway Network 18 Pathway Development Pathway Development Process The City secures funding and constructs pathway, e.g. Bud Porter Pathway Developer builds portion of the pathway that connects through development 3 classes of projects City of Meridian (gap closure) Developer Pathways Major Works 4. Recommended Pathway Network 19 Project Priorities and Phasing City of Meridian (Gap Closure) Selection Criteria Connectivity User generator Regional benefits Overcomes barriers Land uses Ease of implementation 4. Recommended Pathway Network 20 Project Priorities and Phasing Developer Pathways unranked Major Works Treasure Valley Rail-with-Trail I-84 overcrossing(s) 4. Recommended Pathway Network 21 Pathway Descriptions Based on extensive fieldwork Detailed descriptions of location of existing pathways and recommendations for proposed pathways Lists major crossings, length of segment, and status (existing or proposed) 4. Recommended Pathway Network 22 Pathway Descriptions 4. Recommended Pathway Network 23 Estimated Long-Term Costs $18 million - City of Meridian (Gap Closures) Does not include developer pathways Does not include Major Works (Treasure Valley Rail-with-Trail or I-84 overcrossing) Treasure Valley Rail-with-Trail: ~$3-6 million Overcrossing: ~$10-12 million 4. Recommended Pathway Network 24 Management Pathway Management Roles and responsibilities Parks & Recreation staff Technical Advisory Committee Community Members Pathway regulations Property Management Roadways Encroachments Utilities / Shared Usage 5. Management, Maintenance, Safety 25 Maintenance Guidelines Paved surface maintenance Vegetation and pest management Litter and illegal dumping Signage Trailheads 5. Management, Maintenance, Safety 26 Pathway Safety Provide good access to pathway system Provide good visibility from adjacent neighbors High level of maintenance Programmed events Community projects Adopt-a-Pathway program Pathway Watch program 5. Management, Maintenance, Safety 27 Thank You Questions? 28