W. 23 RD AVE. / WATER ST. 2 PR PROGR GRAM PU M PURPO POSE - - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
1 C I T Y A N D C O U N T Y O F D E N V E R W. 23 RD AVE./WATER ST. W. 23 RD AVE. / WATER ST. 2 PR PROGR GRAM PU M PURPO POSE & & PH PHILOSOPH OPHY All Denver residents, regardless of how they choose to get around, deserve a
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C I T Y A N D C O U N T Y O F D E N V E R
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All Denver residents, regardless of how they choose to get around, deserve a safe, accessible, reliable and connected transportation system that provides access to jobs and amenities.
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approved b by v y voters i in n 2017 to enhance roads, sidewalks, parks, recreation centers, libraries, cultural centers, public-owned buildings, health and safety facilities.
million t toward the e design a and con construction
50 miles of
hig igh comfort b bik ikeways c cit itywid ide (neighborhood d bikeways a and protect cted d bike lanes) fr from
pha hases 1 1 and 2 2 of
Den Denver er M Moves b bicycles pl plan
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HOW DENVERITES FEEL ABOUT BICYCLING
Source: DRCOG statistically valid survey of Metro-Denverites
INDICATE THEY COULD RIDE A BICYCLE ON DENVER’S STREETS TODAY
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HOW DENVERITES FEEL ABOUT BICYCLING
Source: DRCOG statistically valid survey of Metro-Denverites
INDICATE THEY WOULD RIDE A BICYCLE IF THEY HAD THE OPTION OF A NETWORK OF HIGH COMFORT BIKEWAYS
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BUILDING BLOCKS OF A PROTECTED BIKE LANE
Photo Source: Minneapolis Public Works
Horizontal Buffer Vertical Element High visibility markings of conflict areas
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HCB’S FURTHER VISION ZERO GOALS What is Vision Zero?
To reduce all transportation related fatalities and serious injuries to ZERO RO.
2010 2017 2011 2018
CUR URRENT TR T TRENDS
POPULATION CRASHES
MOBILITY GO GOAL ALS
HCBs SUPPPORT THESE GOALS Increase mode shift Decrease crashes
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BENEFITS OF HIGH COMFORT BIKEWAYS
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SAFETY TY COMF COMFORT RID IDERSH SHIP SH SHIF IFTED T TRIP IPS
Reduce/Eliminate dooring issues.
Source: Monsere et al. Lessons from the Green Lanes: Evaluating Protected Bike Lanes in the U.S. NITCRR-583. Portland, OR: Transportation Research and Education Center (TREC), 2014. http://dx.doi.org/10.15760/trec.115
Reduce/Eliminate parking and loading conflicts. Reduce conflicts/slow turning vehicles Reduce stress for all road users by providing space for ALL.
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YOUR HIGH COMFORT BIKEWAY IN CONTEXT
EXAMPLE
Links to other bikeways Regional destinations Connection to Downtown Parks
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Include existing cross-section of bikeway Cu Current is issues t that m make r rid iding a alon long t the s street h hig igh-stress: ss: Door zone Loading issues Speeds Traffic Volume Intersection Conflicts Cars blocking bikeway
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Improve safety for all modes of Protected facilities designate space transportation and reduce conflicts for all modes Preserve on-street parking Additional street parking on Bryant St. Provide safe passage for cyclists through I-25 interchange Striping and vertical elements through interchange improves vehicle yield requirements
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Insert Proposed Bikeway Cross-Section Improves es s safet ety: y:
cyclists reduces conflict in vehicle lanes
awareness of cyclists and pedestrians
vehicle yield requirements Min Minimizes im impacts:
collection where necessary
Park
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Insert Proposed Bikeway Plan View (short section of bikeway plan, highlighting any important design features)
Protected Bike Lanes on 15th St.
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Insert Proposed Bikeway Plan View (short section of bikeway plan, highlighting any important design features)
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Insert Proposed Bikeway Plan View (short section of bikeway plan, highlighting any important design features)
Water St. with Protected Bike Lanes
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On On-Street eet P Parking O Occupancy D y Data C Collec ected ed M March 5, 2 2019 @ 9 @ 5:00 A 0 A.M.
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NEXT STEPS
Dec ecember er, 2019 019 Public Meeting #2 January, 2 2020 020 Submit 90% Plans Fe Febru ruary, , 2020 Submit 100% Plans Summer 2020 020 Bid for Construction Fall 2 2020 020 Install Project
Design Construction Fall Winter
TIMELINE
MILESTONES:
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denvergov.org/bikeprogram
WEBSITE:
THAN ANK Y YOU OU FOR OR JOI OINING U G US! Ema mail: bikes@denvergov.org