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Steering Committee Meeting 4 May 21, 2019

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Recent Public Engagement

May 20, 2019 Community Workshop May 21, 2019 Morgantown Bike to Work Day Event

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Existing Conditions Analysis

Demand Analysis Inputs

• Live: where people live
• Work: where people work
• Play: where people access parks

and trails

• Shop: where people shop
• Learn: school locations and

WVU campus buildings

• Transit: PRT stations and bus

stops

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Existing Conditions Analysis

Equity Analysis Inputs

• Racial Groups
• Age (<18 and >65)
• Low‐income Areas
• Educational Levels
• Limited English Proficiency
• Access to a Vehicle

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Existing Conditions Analysis

Safety Analysis Inputs

• 5‐year Crash data from

January 2013 through December 2017

• 116 crashes involving a

bicyclist or pedestrian

• 6 pedestrian fatalities

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Pedestrian Network Gaps

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Bicycle Network Gaps

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Project Vision

SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY OF PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE TRAVEL WILL BE A HIGH PRIORITY IN THE MORGANTOWN REGION.

Implementation of the Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan will make the Morgantown area a national leader in bicycling and walking safety and accessibility. Active transportation will be fully integrated into local and regional policies, programs and infrastructure projects, helping to safely connect destinations throughout the region. New streets and roadway projects will be designed to encourage people of all ages and abilities to choose walking and bicycling for both transportation and recreation.

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• GOAL 1 – SAFETY: Increase

Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety with Projects, Policies, and Programs

• GOAL 2 – CONNECTIVITY: Link

the Region’s Network of Walking and Bicycling Routes, Especially with Transit

• GOAL 3 – DESIGN: Reduce the

Pedestrian and Bicyclist Level

• f Stress on State and Local

Roads

• GOAL 4 – POLICY: Develop

Stronger Local Policies That Promote Walking and Bicycling

Project Goals

• GOAL 5 – EQUITY: Promote

Equity in Pedestrian and Bicycle Planning and Project Funding

• GOAL 6 – ECONOMY: Leverage

Walking and Bicycling to Promote Economic Development & Quality of Life

• GOAL 7 – FEASIBILITY: Plan

Walking and Bicycling Projects that Minimize Engineering/Funding Challenges

• GOAL 8 – HEALTH: Improve

Public Health Through Increased Walking and Bicycling

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Network Recommendations

Development of Pedestrian and Bicycle Network:

• Existing conditions analysis
• Link key destinations

(schools, transit, parks, etc.)

• Gap Analysis
• Community Feedback
• Steering Committee
• Stakeholder interviews
• Public Open House
• Online input map
• Project Vision and Goals

Recommended Pedestrian Network Recommended Bicycle Network

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Ped/Bike Network Toolkit

Pedestrian Facilities

Pedestrian Countdown Signals Lead Pedestrian Interval Curb Extensions Curb Ramps Sidewalks Raised Crosswalks

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Ped/Bike Network Toolkit

Pedestrian Facilities ‐ Mid‐block Crossings

Median Refuge Islands Hi‐viz crosswalk w/ RRFB Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon

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Ped/Bike Network Toolkit

Bicycle Facilities

Standard Bicycle Lanes Uphill Climbing Lane Advisory Shoulder/Bicycle Lane Signed, Shoulder Bike Route

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Ped/Bike Network Toolkit

Bicycle Facilities – Bike Boulevard Treatment

Median Traffic Diverters Signage/Branding Speed Humps Curb Extensions/Chokers

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DRAFT Pedestrian Network

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Pedestrian Network Projects

Crosswalks with RRFB

EXISTING PROPOSED Falling Run Road at Yoke Street

RRFBs have been proven to reduce pedestrian crashes by 69% (FHWA)

DRAFT

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Pedestrian Network Projects

Median Island with RRFB

EXISTING PROPOSED University Town Centre Drive

Pedestrian crossing islands have been proven to reduce pedestrian crashes by 56% (FHWA)

DRAFT

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Pedestrian Network Projects

Median Island & Sidewalks

Connection from Deckers Creek Trail to Woodburn neighborhood

Pedestrian crossing islands have been proven to reduce pedestrian crashes by 56% (FHWA)

DRAFT

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Sidewalks are proven to reduce pedestrian crashes between 65% and 89% (FHWA)

Median Island & Sidewalks

DRAFT

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Pedestrian Network Projects

Widen Sidewalk on Bridge

EXISTING PROPOSED

5’ 6.25’-6.5’

Westover Bridge sidewalk

DRAFT

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Pedestrian/Bike Network Projects

Sidepath in Right of Way

Green Bag Road

EXISTING PROPOSED

DRAFT

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Pedestrian/Bike Network Projects

Riverfront Connection from South Park Neighborhood

Meadow Lane paper street at Callen Avenue Don Knotts Blvd at the end of the Event Center driveway

DRAFT

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Pedestrian/Bike Network Projects

New Path and Footbridge

Proposed path along paper street Proposed pedestrian

• verpass

and ramp

DRAFT

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DRAFT Bicycle Network

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Toolkit of Bicycle Facilities

Bike Lanes

EXISTING PROPOSED Chestnut Ridge Rd/Rt 705

Bike lanes have been proven to reduce bicycle crashes by 36% (FHWA)

DRAFT

Potential reduction to 35 mph?

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Toolkit of Bicycle Facilities

Bike Lanes

Chestnut Ridge Road/Rt. 705 PROPOSED Chestnut Ridge Road/Rt. 705 EXISTING

DRAFT

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Toolkit of Bicycle Facilities

Climbing Lane

EXISTING PROPOSED University Ave at Mulberry St

DRAFT

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Toolkit of Bicycle Facilities

Contra‐flow Climbing Lane

EXISTING PROPOSED Jones Ave at Overhill St

DRAFT

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Toolkit of Bicycle Facilities

Advisory Shoulder

EXISTING PROPOSED (Hanover NH example) Fairlawn Ave

DRAFT

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Toolkit of Bicycle Facilities

Bike Boulevard Treatment

Laurel Street

DRAFT

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Toolkit of Bicycle Facilities

Shared Lane Markings/Signage

West Virginia Avenue

DRAFT

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Toolkit of Bicycle Facilities

Minimum 4’ Shoulder/Signage

Example roadway shoulder w/ signage

DRAFT

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Summary of Next Steps

Summer Work

• Revised pedestrian and

bicycle network maps

• Initiate prioritization

methodology

• Draft policy and program

recommendations

• Prep for final round of

meetings in early fall

• Develop a plan for

demonstration project

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Demonstration Project

Fall 2019 event with potential “pop‐up” bike lanes, crosswalks and parklets

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Demonstration Project

Potential location/time: Downtown Farmer’s Market, Saturday’s 8:30am‐noon??

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Steering Committee Meeting 4 May 21, 2019