City of Charlottesville Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan Update April 3, 2014 CHARLOTTESVILLE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Welcome and Introductions Project Overview / Presentation Discussion Topic Goals and Objectives Discussion Topic Public Outreach Initial Network Development Next Steps and Adjourn CHARLOTTESVILLE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Introduction of Project Team Study Priorities Work Plan Overview / Timeline / Challenges Tools in the Toolbox Goals, Objectives, Vision Public Engagement Involvement Initial Field Work Next Steps CHARLOTTESVILLE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Children walking or bicycling to school has dropped from 50% in 1969 to 13% in 2009. 47% of Americans want more bike facilities in their communities. Of all US trips, 40% are less than 3-miles, 17% are less than 1-mile. Vehicle miles traveled peaked in 2006 Bicycling: 2 nd most popular outdoor activity in the United States. CHARLOTTESVILLE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Planning Complete Streets Engineering and Design Bicycle and Pedestrian Studies and Design Safety Studies Shared Bicycle Programs Route Planning Bicycle and Pedestrian Safe Routes to School Counts Accessibility Studies and Planning Origin-Destination Studies Neighborhood Connectivity Mapping and Wayfinding Bicycle Parking Planning and Design Transportation Planning and Design Public Involvement CHARLOTTESVILLE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE
On-road facility connections Pedestrian planning Target 60% of interested but concerned riders Network implementation and project phasing o Prioritized / Feasible o Performance indicators Stakeholder involvement and public outreach CHARLOTTESVILLE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Project initiation Project goals & objectives Data collection and background research Community and stakeholder engagement Technical Analysis Policy recommendations System plan recommendations Implementation/funding Draft and final reports CHARLOTTESVILLE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE
2014 February-March: Project Kick-Off / Data Collection / Initial Field Work / Draft Goals & Objectives April-May: Steering Committee / Goals & Objectives-Final / On-line Resources / Public & Stakeholder Outreach / Field Work / Technical Analysis Summer: Network Assessment / Focus Areas / Stakeholder Outreach / Steering Committee Fall-Winter: Public/Stakeholder Outreach, Draft Plan Development / Public Review 2015 Winter: Revise & Finalize Master Plan Update, Plan Adoption CHARLOTTESVILLE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE
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On-Road Bicycle Facilities CHARLOTTESVILLE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Higher Stress Lower Stress CHARLOTTESVILLE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN Master Plan Update
Pedestrian Facilities CHARLOTTESVILLE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Continuous routes Safe, convenient crossings Separation from traffic Universal design Access to key destinations, including transit CHARLOTTESVILLE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Interactive public meetings Stakeholder interviews Direct outreach to underrepresented communities Online surveys Social media Online interactive maps Bikes rides and walkabouts CHARLOTTESVILLE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE
CHARLOTTESVILLE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE
CHARLOTTESVILLE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE
CHARLOTTESVILLE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE
CHARLOTTESVILLE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE
1. Public Meeting 2. Next Steering Committee Meeting CHARLOTTESVILLE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN UPDATE
Draft Goal 1 Expand the multimodal network such that walking and biking is practical and appealing. Photo credit: Standard.net Charlottesville Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
Make safety for all users the most important factor of roadway, trail, and intersection design. Photo credit: CharlottesvilleTomorrow.org Photo credit: BilleMory Charlottesville Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan
Photo credit: CharlottesvilleTomorrow.org Foster a culture that welcomes walking and biking for fitness and transportation. Photo credit: Streets Blog USA Charlottesville Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan
Educate all users on their rights and responsibilities. Photo credit: Readthehook.com Charlottesville Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan
Balance enforcement and public education efforts to improve safety for all users. Photo Photo credit: credit: Discovering INCOG Urbanism Charlottesville Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan
Provide economic incentive for businesses and employers to increase their walking and biking commute mode share. Photo credit: NBC29 Photo credit: Wikimedia Charlottesville Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan
Strive to simplify the multi-modal transportation system for all users and comfort levels. Photo credit: PerryHallPatch Photo credit: Charlotteville.org Photo credit: AndrewShurtleffPhotography Charlottesville Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan
Walking and biking will be viable, convenient, healthy, and safe ways to travel for all abilities and comfort levels to destinations within and immediately adjacent to the City. Photo credit: Charlottesville.org Photo credit: CharlottesvilleTomorrow.org Photo credit: BikeCharlottesville.org Charlottesville Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan