cacc transportation presentation
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As a class, we studied the bike routes proposed by a local group called Connecting Active Communities Coalition and the benefits these routes would bring to the communities.TRANSCRIPT
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CACC Transportation
Plan 1.0
Transportation Planning School of Planning
April 18, 2013
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Acknowledgments
• Councilman Bob Ashbrock – City of Reading
• Zak Bradley – Engineering Technician, City of Blue Ash
• Don Burrell – Senior Planner, OKI Regional Council of Governments
• Andy Dobson – Senior Planner, Hamilton County Planning & Development
• Jennifer Eismeier – Executive Director, Mill Creek Watershed Council of Communities
• Dr. Michele Gottschlich – Village of Evendale
• Dr. Jenny Kilgore – Village of Glendale
• Richard Osgood – Director of Building, Planning, and Zoning, City of Sharonville
• Ryan Noland – Project Manager, City of Blue Ash
• Charles G. Skidmore – City of Wyoming
• Vice Mayor Stiney Vonderhaar – Village of Evendale
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Outline of Presentation
• Objectives
• Recap of Phase 1 -Demographics -Facilities -Case Study • Recap of Phase 2 -Road Network -Transit Network -Bicycle Network -Pedestrian Network • Recommendations • Conclusions
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Main Objectives
1. Provide recreational opportunities for residents & employees 2. Provide connectivity to other trails 3. Provide alternative way of transportation 4. Enhance business development opportunities 5. Optimize community health and quality of life
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Issues and Needs Within CACC
Issues
• Connectivity
• Multi-jurisdictional coordination
• Need for alternative modes of transportation
• Aging Population
• Declining Population
Needs
• Wayfinding
• ADA infrastructure
• Bicycle Infrastructure
• Civic Engagement
• Funding
• Connectivity- East to West and intermodal
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Phase 1 CACC Transportation Plan 1.0
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• Projected decline in population
• Largest population groups are 0-19 and 40-64
• School aged population is important for facilities design and safe routes to school
Demographics for CACC Communities
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Commuting Demographics
• Over 76% of commuters in the CACC had a travel time of less than 30 minutes.
• Predominate mode of travel is single passenger automobile
• Alternative transportation makes up less than 5% of commuters
• Demographics suggest increases in alternative transportation
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
• Bike lanes provide comfort, safety, and efficiency for riders. Sharrows provide a cost effective alternative
• Signage is important for the network, altering cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists
• Proper branding and availability of amenities, like bike racks, make the system more attractive to users
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Other Cycle Opportunities
Green Infrastructure
• Streetscaping provides both scenic views and speed control
• Bioswales and rain barrels improve storm water runoff and plant life
• Cycle Hubs provide amenities for commuters and causal cyclists
• Amenities include: showers, lockers, and possible bike share programs
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Case Study: Los Angeles Greenway
• 26.2 miles of trails along the Los Angeles River, with goal of 51 by 2020
• Route intersects multiple political jurisdictions
• Paths can be expensive, costing on average $2.64 million per mile.
• The similarities in terrain and jurisdictions serves as a model for the Mill Creek Trail
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CACC Transportation Plan 1.0 Phase 2
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Road Network
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Introduction • The integration of the road system into a cohesive bicycle and pedestrian plan
is determined by the various geographical and demographic attributes
• Common thread is the highway system
• Roads are classified based on their function and capacity.
• The street classifications within the CACC communities are:
- Freeways (Interstate System)
- Arterial
- Collector
- Local
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Roads with the greatest AADT counts: Reading Road/42 Glendale Milford Springfield Pike/Congress Montgomery Road Reed Hartman
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Road Network
Utilization of the high AADT count highways for bicycle/pedestrian travel will
• Necessitate the extensive development and use of bicycle facilities
• Ensure the safety of bicyclist, pedestrians, and the motoring public
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Recommendations
1). Limit the use of high-traffic count intersections for bicycle/pedestrian travel 2. Crosswalk reconstruction projects to improve safety of intersections 3. Maximize the use of bicycle and bus facilities at all of the listed
intersections/roads. 4. Incorporate bike and pedestrian facilities into new construction project.
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Transit Network
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Benefits (non-riders benefit too…)
• Encourages daily exercise
• Supports safer streets
• Enhances personal opportunities
• Reduces gasoline consumption & carbon footprint
• Reduces congestion
• Aids conservation of air & water quality
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US Census-2010
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Observations from Census Report:
• About 50% of the total population commutes daily to their destinations, but only an average of 1% of them use the public transportation.
• A majority of the population drives their own vehicles, while a smaller percentage, about 10% van or carpool.
• Reading, Woodlawn and Blue Ash have the highest percentages of people using public transportation.
• Sharonville, Glendale and Evendale have the least number of people using Transit.
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Suggestions for a Safe and Reliable Transit Facility
• Manage transit streets for fast, reliable bus operation
• Implement priority treatments for transit on key corridors
• Site bus stops at safe, efficient, and convenient locations
• Locate bus stops appropriately within the right of way
• Create safe, functional and legal bus stops with needed amenities
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7 Steps Help Creating a TOD
1. Know your educational landscape
2. Engage school stakeholders
3. Create a shared vision linking community, regional, and educational prosperity
4. Support a family-friendly complete community through comprehensive services and desirable amenities
5. Align bricks-and-mortar investments in community assets
6. Maximize access to opportunity through affordable transportation options
7. Institutionalize ongoing innovation
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Connecting with Metro • Teaming up with Metro’s educational programs: teach kids the safety and the
routes
• Using the transit benefit plan to help create solutions for employees transportation needs.
• Create bike lanes/paths to bus stops making it easier for commuters use non-automobile options
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Recommended Bus Route: Wyoming to Blue Ash
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But in actual it takes just 16 minutes which is depicted in the below screenshot.
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Bicycle Network
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• Mill Creek Trail utilizes natural surroundings and existing infrastructure • Western portion connects parks and communities through existing and
proposed bike paths • Eastern portion proposes trails directly alongside the creek • Provides connections to GE, Gorman Heritage Farm, parks, and a boat launch
site
1. Mill Creek Route
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• Connects Princeton Middle and High School , Glenwood Gardens, and OKI Path
• Bike lanes, or combination of sharrows and increased signage • Upgrades to Glendale-Milford : elevated crosswalk and median bike lane
2. Chester Road / Greenwood Avenue
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3. Glendale-Milford Road / Chester Road
• Links Evendale to Woodlawn
• Creation of separate bike lanes because of high traffic volume
• Suggest that route be marked for experience riders
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4. Cornell Road
• Links Sharonville to Blue Ash
• Cornell Road has sufficient space for a bike lane
• Because of incline, reduce speed limit and widen road for separate bike lane
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5. Hunt Road
• Links UC Blue Ash to Koening Park
• Provides pedestrians, cyclists and commuters access to UC Blue Ash
• Create exclusive bike lane through Reading and connect to Rail to Trail Path
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6. Cornell Road and I-71 Overpass
• Connects Blue Ash to Montgomery using Cornell Road
• Create sharrows on Deerfield and Cornell Roads
• Signage along I-71 overpasses for motorists not to pass cyclists
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7. Creek Road
• Creation of recreational trails between Johnson Nature Preserve and Rail to Trail Bike Path
• Creation of commuter path between Blue Ash, Montgomery, and Sharonville
• Use of sharrows and signs
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8. Cooper Road
• Serve as a collector path for residents, with outlets on Reading Rd and Plainfield Rd
• Sharrows and increased signage along Cooper Road
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Pedestrian Network
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The Pedestrian Network
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The Pedestrian Network
Walk Score Highest: Blue Ash- 85, lowest: Woodlawn- 52 Smart Street Score Highest: Reading- 84, lowest: Evendale Average Block Length Longest: Evendale- 928 ft., shortest: Wyoming- 397 ft. Number of Intersections Most per sq mi: Reading- 144, fewest per sq mi: Evendale- 23
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Recommendations
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Recommendations
• Upgrade of infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists
• Bike lanes are preferred, but sharrows and signage can be an adequate and cost effective substitute
• Cooperation amongst local governments and communities
• Consistent branding and signage for the broader network
• Explore funding options: partnerships, grants, local funders, state and federal programs
• Identify staff member, or contract firm, to oversee implementation
• Civic Engagement through social media, website, and educational programming
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Conclusions
• Large study area and varying topography requires upgrade in infrastructure
• Alternatives to auto centric routes • Safety and connectivity is an issue
• Create connectivity between Eastern and
Western corridors
• Cooperation amongst multiple jurisdictions
• Greater connectivity will bring communities closer together
• A better transportation network creates opportunities for economic development and attracting new residents
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