session 69 - incorporating health in regional transportation planning
DESCRIPTION
This session will orient the audience to the CDC guidance, which recommends that transportation policy include a balanced portfolio of transportation choices that support health and reduce health care costs. In addition the session will highlight the work of innovative practitioners who are already putting these strategies to work in Tennessee and California. In regional projects in Tennessee, transportation planners have synthesized data to build frameworks for guiding future transportation investments, such as the Nashville Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Study. The Nashville Area Metropolitan Planning Organization has also incorporated a new health element into its project selection criteria.TRANSCRIPT
Mayor Karl Dean, Chairman
Incorporating Health in Regional Transportation Planning
Leslie A. Meehan, AICPPro Walk Pro Bike
September 16, 2010
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Support for Active Transportation and Walkable Communities
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Provide a comprehensive inventory of existing and planned bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
Demonstrate how improving walking and bicycling connectivity increases individual mobility, enhances transit options, and promotes active living.
Recommend policy and funding strategies for the Regional Transportation Plan.
Serve as a framework for identifying and selecting bicycle/pedestrian projects for the Regional Transportation Plan.
Provide guidance for engineering, education, enforcement, encouragement, and evaluation activities to help improve the safety of walking and bicycling.
Regional Study: Purpose & Objectives
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What We Learned – Safety Analysis
These data are for planning purposes only and are protected by USC 409.
• 2,076 reported crashes within the MPO between 2003-2007
• 107 resulted in a fatality (99 pedestrian & 8 cyclist)
High Crash Corridors include:• Nolensville Road• Dickerson Pike• Murfreesboro Road• West End Ave• Charlotte Ave
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What We Learned – Health Analysis
There is a strong link between the lack of physical activity and health (e.g. heart disease, obesity, and other chronic conditions).
Research has also shown certain population groups have a higher disparity. These groups include:
There is a strong link between the lack of physical activity and health (e.g. heart disease, obesity, and other chronic conditions).
Research has also shown certain population groups have a higher disparity. These groups include:
‐ Low Income
‐ Minority
‐ Older Adults (over 65)
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5 Key Components:
Regional Sidewalk & Bikeway Recommendations
Project Evaluation System
Policies & Programs
Funding for Sidewalk and Bikeway Improvements
Design Guidelines
What We Accomplished
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What We Accomplished: A Regional Vision
Bikeways Sidewalks
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What We Accomplished: Prioritization Tools
7 Criteria and 48 total points
Level of Service – 12 pts
Potential for Walking/Bicycling – 12 pts
Safety – 6pts
Connectivity – 6pts
Health Impact – 6pts
Congestion – 6pts
Local Plans – 3pts
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What We Accomplished: Funding Strategies
Key Highlights
Recommendations Cost
Funding Gap & Recommended Funding Level
Funding Level Annually 25 Year Horizon Study Recommendations Funding Gap
Current $14.37 Million $359 Million $793 Million $433 Million
2.21 Times Current Level $31.70 Million $793 Million $793 Million ‐
$149 Million – Sidewalk Recommendations
$644 Million – Bikeway Recommendations
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New Regional Policy & Strategies
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Regional Goals
Maintain and Preserve the Efficiency, Safety, and Security of the Region’s Existing Transportation Infrastructure;Manage Congestion to Keep People and Goods Moving;Encourage Quality Growth and Sustainable Land DevelopmentPractices;Protect the Region’s Health & Environment;Support the Economic Competitiveness of the Greater Nashville Area;Offer Meaningful Transportation Choices for a Diverse Population including the Aging;Encourage Regional Coordination, Cooperation, & Decision‐Making; andPractice Thoughtful, Transparent Financial Stewardship by Ensuring that Transportation Improvements meet Regional Goals.
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MPO’s Urban STP Investment Strategy
15% minimum investment in Active Transportation & Walkable Communities
Sidewalks, bicycle lanes, greenways, transit stops, amenities – MPO BPAC PRIORITIZATION!
10% minimum flexed to TransitCombined with FTA funds to help implement regional vision for mass transit
5% minimum reserved for stand‐alone ITS/ Incident Management Upgrades
Support for smaller projects that make our system smarter and more efficient
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Remainder (approx. 70%) to Location Specific Roadway Improvements
System Preservation & Enhancement – 15%
Quality Growth and Sustainable Development – 15%
Multi‐Modal Options – 15%
Health & Environment – 10%
Safety & Security – 10%
Freight & Goods Movement – 10%
Congestion Management – 10%
State & Local Support/ Investment – 15%
MPO’s Urban STP Investment Strategy
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Roadway Project Candidates
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Support for Active Transportation
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More to come: Linking Transportation & Health
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The Future of Transportation Planning
Future MandatesTransportation projects will be held accountable for impact on personal health as they are already held accountable for impact on environmental health (air and water quality).
Wide‐Spread Adoption of Complete Streets Concept Transportation projects will be required to provide transportation choices that include active transportation and serve all ages/ability levels of users.
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Being Aware of Our Health
What We Eat and How We Move
•Access to Healthy Foods
•Physical Activity through Active Transportation
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Linking Health and Transportation
Food Access and Transportation
Physical Activity Travel Study
Health Impact Assessment project
Agency Collaboration – Policy and Education
Education – Safe Routes to School, Regional Symposiums
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Food Access and Transportation10 grocery stores and 1 emergency food source located within one mile of project12 schools within 2 milesCommunity and religious centersCorridor has planned bike/ped facilities but road widening project does not include those facilities.
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Data will show which mode of travel allows for most energy expenditure and physical activity
Physical Activity/ Travel Behavior
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Health Impact AssessmentHealth Impact Assessment of proposed Transit Oriented Development (2‐year project)
Includes active transportation, environmental assessment and food access recommendations
Collaboration with CPPW grant to create HIA criteria as part of land development project review process
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Agency Collaboration
TN Strategic Highway Safety Plan – first bike/ped language
Bicycle-friendly Rumble Strip PolicyBicycle/Ped Laws included in Drivers License Manual and Test
Training law enforcement officerson bike/ped laws
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Safe Routes to Schools
Safe Routes to Schools P.E. Teacher Training Program for all P.E. Teachers in MPO Region
SRTS multi‐year Data Collection Effort with MTSU
Partner with SRTS State Network Project for Tennessee
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Regional Symposiums
Complete Streets Symposium2‐Day WorkshopNational Experts from Complete Streets CoalitionKeynote Luncheon – Mayor Floyd, Decatur, GAJanuary 2010
School Siting Symposium 1‐Day WorkshopNational Experts from EPA and UNCPublic Decision Makers and Private FirmsJanuary 2010
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Tennessee Obesity Taskforce
MPO and YMCA Co‐Chairs 2011‐2012
Advocacy
Breastfeeding
Built Environment/Transportation/
Parks & Recreation
Early Childhood
Evaluation
Food Systems
Health Systems
Schools
Vulnerable Populations
Worksites
Coordinated School HealthTennessee Cancer CoalitionHealthy Memphis Common TableCommunity Food Advocates/Food TrustKnoxville Childhood Obesity CoalitionChattanooga Partnership for Healthy Living NetworkYMCA Pioneering Healthier Communities (in 6 jurisdictions of Tennessee)Metropolitan/Rural Planning OrganizationsECO – Every Child Outdoors
Livability. Sustainability. Prosperity. Diversity.