Town of MoultonboroughTown of Moultonborough

Safe Routes to SchoolSafe Routes to SchoolStartup ApplicationStartup Application

We Drove Today But…We Drove Today But…Many Moons Ago…

But today…….But today…….

Cars… Cars… Everywhere… Cars… Cars… Everywhere…

Route 25:Route 25: 14,000 ADT 14,000 ADT

Route 109: 5,300 ADTRoute 109: 5,300 ADT

Peak foliage & vacation: jumps >1/3 Peak foliage & vacation: jumps >1/3 above!above!

The Study Area… The Study Area…

Sheridan Road East on 25Sheridan Road East on 25

Eastbound to School on 25Eastbound to School on 25

Eastbound to School on 25 Eastbound to School on 25

Still Eastbound to School on Still Eastbound to School on 25 25

Getting CloserGetting Closer

Closer Yet…Closer Yet…

Almost There…Almost There…

Arrived: Blake Rd & 25Arrived: Blake Rd & 25

East of Blake RdEast of Blake Rd

Getting Closer to the VillageGetting Closer to the Village

Poor Site Lines & Many Poor Site Lines & Many DrivewaysDriveways

More Traffic & Curb CutsMore Traffic & Curb Cuts

Many More Curb CutsMany More Curb Cuts

Library @ Rt 25 & 109Library @ Rt 25 & 109

Rt 25 & 109 EastRt 25 & 109 East

Rt 25 & Old 109Rt 25 & Old 109

Rt 25 & 109Rt 25 & 109

Almost to SkylineAlmost to Skyline

Rt 25 & 109 to BalmoralRt 25 & 109 to Balmoral

Route 109 to BalmoralRoute 109 to Balmoral

Route 109 to BalmoralRoute 109 to Balmoral

Route 109 to BalmoralRoute 109 to Balmoral

Route 109 to BalmoralRoute 109 to Balmoral

Imagine the Possibilities…Imagine the Possibilities…

Route 25 Corridor Study Route 25 Corridor Study Says…Says…

(Two) areas of concern are….. Blake Road to Old NH (Two) areas of concern are….. Blake Road to Old NH Route 109Route 109

““It is important that a pedestrian circulation / sidewalk It is important that a pedestrian circulation / sidewalk master plan, including bicycle facilities and priority master plan, including bicycle facilities and priority enhanced crosswalk locations, be considered for these enhanced crosswalk locations, be considered for these village activity centers.”village activity centers.”

Source: Lakes RPC and Fay, Spofford, & Thorndike (April 2008) Page 14Source: Lakes RPC and Fay, Spofford, & Thorndike (April 2008) Page 14

Blake Rd to Old Route 109Blake Rd to Old Route 109

The Price We Pay…The Price We Pay…

The Town…recently improved NH Route 25 The Town…recently improved NH Route 25 to create a left turn lane onto NH Route to create a left turn lane onto NH Route 109, but…109, but…

the added left turn lane also makes it the added left turn lane also makes it difficult for pedestrians to cross the difficult for pedestrians to cross the highway. highway.

Source: Lakes RPC and Fay, Spofford, & Thorndike (April 2008) Page 32Source: Lakes RPC and Fay, Spofford, & Thorndike (April 2008) Page 32

Nosing Out…Nosing Out…

Because…Because…

Again…Again…

““It is important that a pedestrian It is important that a pedestrian circulation / sidewalk master circulation / sidewalk master plan, including bicycle facilities plan, including bicycle facilities and priority enhanced crosswalk and priority enhanced crosswalk locations, belocations, beconsidered for these village considered for these village activity centers.”activity centers.”

Source: Lakes RPC and Fay, Spofford, & Thorndike (April 2008) Page 14Source: Lakes RPC and Fay, Spofford, & Thorndike (April 2008) Page 14

From the New Master Plan…From the New Master Plan… Transportation team…Transportation team…

1.) Need to develop “master plan” for trail 1.) Need to develop “master plan” for trail system in town and overall goal of system in town and overall goal of improving Walkability…improving Walkability…

2.) Connect neighborhoods and public 2.) Connect neighborhoods and public facilities to encourage walking to school, facilities to encourage walking to school, recreation areas, the village and the library recreation areas, the village and the library by…by… Map existing trails Map existing trails Improved pedestrian accommodation to create Improved pedestrian accommodation to create

logical connections and provide safe walking logical connections and provide safe walking opportunities   opportunities  

Imagine the Possibilities…Imagine the Possibilities…

EvaluationEvaluation Orientation & Kick-OffOrientation & Kick-Off

* Independent facilitator (LRPC) & speaker, (Mr. Corrigan??) for program * Independent facilitator (LRPC) & speaker, (Mr. Corrigan??) for program overviewoverview* Standard student and parent survey plus supplemental to be area * Standard student and parent survey plus supplemental to be area appropriateappropriate

Analysis ReviewAnalysis Review* Compile & Present Survey (Particularly Parent concerns)* Compile & Present Survey (Particularly Parent concerns)* Map & Photo conditions in walkable/bikeable radius (unofficial travel ways)* Map & Photo conditions in walkable/bikeable radius (unofficial travel ways)* Review of Master Plan, * Review of Master Plan, Route 25 Corridor StudyRoute 25 Corridor Study & our & our Smart Growth AuditSmart Growth Audit

Brainstorming & SolutionsBrainstorming & Solutions* Analyze physical and psychological barriers* Analyze physical and psychological barriers* Review potential solutions and increased walk/bike activity * Review potential solutions and increased walk/bike activity * Cost & Prioritize short term (no-cost/low cost) vs. long term infrastructure * Cost & Prioritize short term (no-cost/low cost) vs. long term infrastructure

Public Informational Public Informational * Review the work and proposals with general public * Review the work and proposals with general public * Town & SAU Newsletter* Town & SAU Newsletter

Our Goal:Our Goal:An environment where walking & biking to An environment where walking & biking to

school are school are part of the social fabricpart of the social fabric

EducationEducation Flyer aimed at the K-8 students & parentsFlyer aimed at the K-8 students & parents Law Day or Public Safety Services Day Law Day or Public Safety Services Day

w/emphasis on Rules of the Road, Helmet w/emphasis on Rules of the Road, Helmet & Bike Inspections& Bike Inspections

MPD/School Physical Education will partner MPD/School Physical Education will partner for fitness spin coupled with a Bike Rodeo for fitness spin coupled with a Bike Rodeo and Bicycle Ride eventand Bicycle Ride event

MPD’s SRO will add to the Stranger - MPD’s SRO will add to the Stranger - Danger & Officer Friendly curriculum, Danger & Officer Friendly curriculum, ongoing walking/biking safety componentongoing walking/biking safety component

Partner w/Moultonborough Cycling ClubPartner w/Moultonborough Cycling Club

EncouragementEncouragement

Community award Community award recognition for youth who recognition for youth who participate and achieve participate and achieve established trip goals for established trip goals for walking and or bicycling to walking and or bicycling to

& from school& from school

Free Bike Tune UpFree Bike Tune Up

Newsletter: SAU & TownNewsletter: SAU & Town

Gift CertificatesGift Certificates

EnforcementEnforcement

SRTS posted at 30 & 40 mph.SRTS posted at 30 & 40 mph.

Speeding is greatest issue in SRTS zoneSpeeding is greatest issue in SRTS zone

Almost 1,000 speed stops annually w/in SRTS Almost 1,000 speed stops annually w/in SRTS zone zone

MPD will continue its presence & ramp up MPD will continue its presence & ramp up w/added (NHHSA) grantsw/added (NHHSA) grants

Continued use of Speed Radar Trailer & Increased Continued use of Speed Radar Trailer & Increased InititiativesInititiatives

Steering…Steering…Affiliation:Affiliation: Town AdministratorTown Administrator

Select BoardSelect BoardChief of PoliceChief of PoliceRoad AgentRoad AgentSuperintendent of SchoolsSuperintendent of SchoolsSchool Board School Board K-6 Physical EducationK-6 Physical EducationK-6 Parent & Para educatorK-6 Parent & Para educator7-12 Parent & School Nurse7-12 Parent & School NurseGrade 4 TeacherGrade 4 TeacherParent to Grades 4 & 5 StudentsParent to Grades 4 & 5 StudentsCycling Enthusiast (TBD)Cycling Enthusiast (TBD)Village Center Business Person Village Center Business Person

(TBD)(TBD)

Why Us?Why Us?

Title 1 EligibleTitle 1 Eligible 21.4% Free and Reduced Lunch21.4% Free and Reduced Lunch $51,729 Median Family Income (103$51,729 Median Family Income (103rdrd was was

7070thth) )

But…But…- We have paid the price for state route traffic We have paid the price for state route traffic

flowflow- Committed to the concepts and…Committed to the concepts and…

-- Proven History w/Moultonboro Neck Pathway Proven History w/Moultonboro Neck Pathway

With That…With That…

Thanks For Your Time!Thanks For Your Time!