Meridian Pathways Plan-Commission PresentationMeridian Pathways Master Plan Meridian Parks & Recreation CommissionMay 14, 2008
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Specific Opportunities & Constraints
Pathway Types
2. Existing Conditions
Desirable Destinations
Pathway Fragmentation
Environmental Conditions
Accessible Corridors
Signage / Pathway Orientation
Pathway / Roadway Crossings
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Pathway Designs
Canal Pathways – Canals and Laterals
3. Design Guidelines
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Pathway Designs
Canal Pathways – Other Waterways
3. Design Guidelines
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Pathway Designs
Residential Pathway
3. Design Guidelines
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Pathway Designs
Treasure Valley Rail-with-Trail
3. Design Guidelines
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Pathway Designs
Treasure Valley Rail-with-Trail
3. Design Guidelines
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Pathway Designs
Urban Pathways – Neighborhood Street
3. Design Guidelines
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Pathway Designs
Urban Pathways – Collector Street
3. Design Guidelines
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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
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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
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PathwaysMap
4. Recommended Pathway Network
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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
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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
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Project Priorities and Phasing
Developer Pathways
unranked
Major Works
Treasure Valley Rail-with-Trail
I-84 overcrossing(s)
4. Recommended Pathway Network
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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
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Pathway Descriptions
4. Recommended Pathway Network
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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
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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
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Maintenance Guidelines
Paved surface maintenance
Vegetation and pest management
Litter and illegal dumping
Signage
Trailheads
5. Management, Maintenance, Safety
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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
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Thank You
Questions?
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