The Center for Transportation Research The University of Texas at Austin

1. Austin Triangle Transportation Study Pedestrian and Non-Motorized Infrastructure Condition Rating System The Center for Transportation Research The University of Texas at Austin

2. Overview Pedestrian and Non-Motorized Infrastructure Condition Rating System. • Condition rating system • Online information available to public • Benefits of proposed system

3. Triangle Background • Triangle Objectives: • Improve the existing infrastructure to encourage the use of alternative modes of transportation to/from the Triangle Study Area. • Promote connectivity, safety, accessibility and intermodal potential. • Our Objectives: • Create a method for rating the condition of the pedestrian and non-motorized infrastructure in Triangle Study Area. • Develop database of pedestrian and non-motorized infrastructure. Triangle UTCampus

4. Condition Rating System • Creating a method for rating the condition of sidewalks, bike paths, transit stops, and crosswalks. • Sidewalk Condition Rating System will be modeled after methods used for rating highway pavements. • Sidewalks can be viewed similarly to pavements. • Miniature concrete slabs • Exhibit similar distresses • Lower complexity rating system needed for sidewalk infrastructure

5. Three Modes of Distress • Fracture: Distress in the form of cracking or breaking. • Disintegration: Distress in the form of stripping, raveling or spalling. • Distortion: Distress in the form of deformation or separation.

6. Sidewalk Condition Rating Process • Examine current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. • Create criteria for evaluating. • Type and magnitude of distress. • Assign numerical values to each distress level • Pre-defined set of common obstructions (i.e. fire hydrant, mailbox, utility pole, etc.) • Visual inspection. • Assign condition scores. • Use the scores to determine the urgency of maintenance.

7. Proposed Sidewalk Condition Rating Scale

8. Proposed Sidewalk Condition Rating System

9. Proposed Condition Rating System City of Austin Triangle Project Online Access to Condition Rating System:

10. Proposed Condition Rating System Benefits of Condition Rating System: • Information for The City of Austin • Current condition levels • Maintenance and construction needed • Cost estimation • Information for the citizens of Austin • Current condition levels • Safe and continuous routes

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