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Venessa Garza, Greenways Program Manager

OUR COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

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SOUTH KNOLL AREA NEIGHBORHOOD PLAN

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NEIGHBORHOOD PLANNING PROCESS

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 History /Context  Benefits/Needs Assessment  Projects Proposed in South Knoll

 “To improve mobility through a safe, efficient

and well connected multi-modal transportation system designed to be sensitive to the surrounding land uses”

 “To protect environmental assets, both for their

ecological functions and as key elements of community character and livability”

 Planning Horizon – 2030

 Transportation demand based on:

• Population Growth – 134,000
• Employment
• Future Land Use & Character map

 Community Desire: To manage and reduce

congestion

 Three scenarios proposed

• Current-Network Option
• Congestion-Reduction Option

 Programmed-Project Option

• $200 million in public funds
• Increasing multi-modal facilities
• Slight increase in congestion
• Slight degradation of levels of service in areas of the

network

 Need to reduce the frequency and length of

vehicular trips

 Dependent upon expansion of the bicycle and

pedestrian network

 Adopted 2010  Year long planning process  Community meetings, focus group meetings,

• nline survey and public hearings

 Technical task force  Goals

• Improve Connectivity and Accessibility
• Increase Safety
• Increase Biking and Walking Outdoors

 Connectivity - Close gaps  Facilitate travel to and between destinations

• Schools; Neighborhoods; Employment areas,

Parks; Trails ; shopping centers; etc.

 Healthy living  Transportation  Recreation  Economic  Environmental

Bike Lane

 Spatial separation

between bikes and cars

 Bikes have their own

space – don’t slow down cars

 Increased comfort,

confidence, and predictability for cyclists

 Increased awareness

• f a cyclist’s right to

the road

Bike Route

 Signs  Increased

awareness of a cyclist’s right to the road

 Usually lower

volume street

 Usually lower

speed limit

Multi-use Path/ Trail

 All-purpose

surface for biking and walking

 Complete

separation from roadway

 Everyone …  But most importantly

• Children
• Seniors
• Those who can’t drive
• Those who choose not to drive

1% 7% 59% 33%

Four types of bike users

Strong and Fearless Enthused and Confident Interested but Concerned Not Interested or Not Able

Source: The Portland Office (now Bureau) of Transportation, Four Types of Cyclists (2006)

50 100 150 200 250

Increased use and awareness of facilities Growth management Open space Water quality protection Wildlife and plant habitat Environmental protection Alternative modes of transportation Connectivity Safety

117 123 129 130 137 139 171 191 204

Please rate the following benefits of planning for a bicycle, pedestrian and greenways system: Ranging from Not Important to Very Important

Source: City of College Station BPG Master Plan Survey (2009)

More bike lanes 39%

More signed bike routes

9%

More multi-use paths or greenway trails 34%

More sidewalks

9%

Awareness/ Education

9%

Which of the following would improve College Station’s bicycle, pedestrian and greenways system the most?

Source: City of College Station BPG Master Plan Survey (2009)

185 88 70 68 47 24 20 18 13 13 10 3

20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200

Response Count

What are the biggest factors that discourage bicycling?

Source: City of College Station BPG Master Plan Survey (2009)

What are the biggest factors that discourage walking?

101 80 57 52 42 33 32 31 29 24 20 40 60 80 100 120 Lack of sidewalks Pedestrian unfriendly Unsafe crossings Lack of greenway trails Traffic Deficient sidewalks Weather Lack of interest Other Aggressive motorist behavior Response Count

Source: City of College Station BPG Master Plan Survey (2009)

 Biking and Walking Comments

• General Discussion
• Comments on Maps

 Proposed Bike Lanes on Glade  Next Steps

• On-Street Parking –Tuesday, Feb. 26th
• Neighborhood Resource Team
• Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board
• Planning and Zoning Commission
• City Council

 Creates a connection to schools and parks

• A&M Consolidated Middle School (7th & 8th)
• Oakwood (5th & 6th)
• Safe Routes to School Priority

 Increases safety

• Parking and Biking

▪ Door Zone ▪ Unpredictable Behavior

 Daily Traffic Volumes - Existing: 6,790; Future: 7,700  Speed limit – 30 mph