CRTPA Board Retreat: November 26, 2018 Projec ect Go Goals - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

CRTPA Board Retreat: November 26, 2018

Projec ect Go Goals  Improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists  Make walking and biking predictable and more convenient in Tallahassee and Leon County

Project B Backgr ground

• Project Kickoff in March 2018
• Project Team consists of staff from:
• CRTPA
• Blueprint
• TLC Planning Department
• Data Collection – ongoing
• Stakeholder Meetings – completed
• Focus Area Workshops – ongoing

Project A Approach

• Previous Master Plan focused on implementing facilities on every

road, everywhere

• Focus areas with localized trips
• Current approach is to develop recommendations based on:
• Bicycle Comfort Level
• Urban Bikeway Network
• Public Input
• Fulfillment of evaluation criteria
• Sidewalks – fill gaps and improve crossings

Bi Bicycle Co Comfort Level

• Data driven analysis:
• Traffic Volumes
• Number of Lanes
• Speed
• Existing Bicycle Facilities
• Relate the results of this analysis back to the types of cyclists who would

ride on each road based on existing conditions

• Mapped roadway grade in relation to Bicycle Comfort Level to determine

“ideal” roadways

Types o

• f Cy

Cycl clists

• 1. Children/Elderly

Needs a facility completely separated from the roadway such as a multiuse trail.

• 2. Interested but Concerned

Cyclists who would like to ride their bike but have fears which are usually caused by vehicles. This type

• f cyclist needs low speeds, low

volumes, and a separated facility such as a buffered bike lane.

• 3. Enthused and Confident

Cyclists who feel comfortable riding along a corridor next to vehicles at lower speeds and with facilities such as a bike lane

• r signage.
• 4. Strong and Fearless

Cyclists who will ride along a corridor regardless of the conditions. These users have no problem sharing the lane with a vehicle traveling at speeds greater than 40 mph.

BCL 4 BCL 3 BCL 2 BCL 1

Urban Bi Bikeway N Network rk

• Residential streets with low traffic volumes and low

speeds so the priority mode can be given to bicycles and pedestrians

• These streets make ideal connections between more

defined on-street facilities and multi-use paths

• Urban Bikeway Network may include:
• Uniform signage
• Traffic calming
• On-street markings
• Branding Opportunities

Source: BikePortland.org Source: Seattle Neighborhood Greenway, Greenway Phinney

Community O Outreach

• Stakeholder Meetings
• Joint City/County Bicycling Workgroup
• Meetings with avid cyclists around the community
• Universities
• City and County Staff
• StarMetro
• FDEP Office of Greenways and Trails

Focus A s Area ea Worksh shops s

• Public Workshops:

 Market Square and Northeast Neighborhoods  FAMU, Southwest Area Neighborhoods  TCC, FSU, and Downtown Tallahassee  Midtown and Central Area Neighborhoods

• Apalachee Parkway Neighborhoods
• Scheduled for November 27th

Focus A s Area ea Worksh shops s

• Existing conditions for pedestrian and bicycling

facilities

• Minimum tolerance exercise
• Majority of participants have identified

themselves as “interested but concerned” when it comes to bicycling

• Ideal routes mapping
• Showing us where people ride, where they want

to ride, and where pedestrian crossings are desired

• Review of project goals and evaluation criteria

Focus A s Area ea Worksh shops s

Recommen endation Evaluation C Criter eria

Saf afety y – Focus on infrastructure improvements in known crash areas Co Comfort rt – Reduce motorist conflict and promote shaded, easy to ride routes Connec ecti tivity – Connect users with destinations in and around the City Hea Health th – Promote healthier lifestyles through improved facilities and increased use Multimod modal – Develop usable routes for pedestrians, cyclists, and transit riders while not limiting motorists Equity ty – Improve transportation options for disadvantaged populations and in underserved areas Within M Multimodal Transportation D Distr trict ( (MMTD) ) – Prioritize the development of pedestrian, cyclist, and transit facilities within the MMTD

Asses sessm smen ent o

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Poten ential R Rout utes s

MICCOSUKEE ROAD

• 32 ft
• On-street parking
• Bicycle Comfort Level 2
• Posted Speed Limit – 30 mph

GEORGIA STREET

• 28.9 ft
• On-street parking
• Bicycle Comfort Level 3
• Posted Speed Limit – 30 mph

Next xt S Steps

• Summarize Focus Area input
• Evaluation of ideal routes
• North/South connections
• East/West connections
• Community connections
• Public Open House – February 2019
• Development of Draft and Final Master Plan

Thank ank you! u!