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NORTHEAST CORRIDOR INFRASTRUCTURE (NECI) BICYCLE FACILITIES STUDY 1 st Public Meeting 01.18.2011

in collaboration with: + STV/Ralph Whitehead Associates. NORTHEAST CORRIDOR INFRASTRUCTURE (NECI) BICYCLE FACILITIES STUDY 1 st Public Meeting 01.18.2011. Agenda. Introductions Project Understanding/Process Overview Presentation of Facility Types and Case Studies Existing Conditions

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NORTHEAST CORRIDOR INFRASTRUCTURE (NECI) BICYCLE FACILITIES STUDY 1 st Public Meeting 01.18.2011

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  1. in collaboration with: + STV/Ralph Whitehead Associates NORTHEAST CORRIDOR INFRASTRUCTURE (NECI) BICYCLE FACILITIES STUDY1st Public Meeting01.18.2011

  2. Agenda • Introductions • Project Understanding/Process Overview • Presentation of Facility Types and Case Studies • Existing Conditions • Facilitated Discussion/Break Out Groups • Vision for Bike Facilities • Goals/objectives for facility types & users • Opportunities/Constraints • Outreach • General Questions/Next Steps • Process/Schedule, etc.

  3. Introductions • Joe Frey, EP&M, Project Mgr. • Ken Tippette, Bike Program Mgr. • Jim Keenan, NECI PM • Kathy Cornett, Planning • Dick Winters, Mecklenburg County • Stakeholder Group • John Cock & Maya Agarwal, Alta Planning + Design • Scot Sibert, STV/RWA

  4. City of Charlotte • Involved Organizations • CABA • BAC • Neighborhood Groups • UNCC • Charlotte Bike Commuters • University City Partners • Carolina Thread Trail • Etc. • Public Agencies • Charlotte Engineering & PM • CDOT • Planning • CATS • County Park & Recreation • NCDOT • CMU Alta Planning + Design Bicycle facility planning and design Project management Stakeholder Engagement Public Involvement STV/RWA Public Involvement Conceptual design Engineering Review Stakeholder engagement (NCDOT, Railroads, CATS) Project Team and Partners

  5. Overview of NECI project • (NECI = Northeast Corridor Infrastructure) • Voter approved bond funding • Multi-modal access improvements • Supporting economic development goals • Highest needs in station areas, with some focus on corridor connectivity • Public input process upcoming • No implementation yet

  6. Project Purpose “. . .generate a long term vision plan for corridor-length (Uptown to UNCC/University City Area) bicycling routes and facilities . . ..”

  7. Alta: leaders in bike/ped/trail planning Experience in planning bike facilities in RR ROW Implementation of 5,000+ miles bikeways & walkways STV: NE Corridor LRT lead engineering firm On-going relationships with railroads SCIP & other City plan and implementation Consultant Team: Alta & STV

  8. Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Charlotte Center City Partners UNCC Cyclists CATS Charlotte-Mecklenburg Planning Department Charlotte Economic Development Department Bicycle Advisory Committee Mecklenburg County Safe Routes To School Program Stakeholder Group • Carolina Thread Trail • YMCA • University City Partners • UNCC • Bike Shop Owners (Bike Line, Espada) • Charlotte Bike Commuter Group • Charlotte Area Bicycle Alliance • North End Partners • Greenways Advisory Committee

  9. Stakeholder Meeting (Sept.)

  10. “Someday we’ll look back on this and it will all seem funny. . .” http://everythingisjaded.files.wordpress.com/2009/10/fat_american_walking_dog_from_car.jpg

  11. Major Questions • Vision for corridor? • Design users? • Facility types? • Destinations? • Routes? • Other considerations?

  12. Types of Cyclists(Which category are you?) A B C D • A - Strong and fearless (<1%) • Will ride regardless of facilities.Often ride long distances. • B - Enthused and confident (7%) • Comfortable in traffic with appropriate facilities. • C - Interested but concerned (60%) • Not comfortable in traffic. Prefer low-volume, low-speed conditions (neighborhood streets, off-street). • D - No way, no how (33%)

  13. Who are “design” cyclists? Strong and fearless Enthused and confident “No way, no how” Interested but concerned

  14. How do we attract “Interested but Concerned”? Develop Facilities and a Network that focuses on: • Comfort • (incl. minimize complexity) • safety • attractiveness • direct routes • connected system (Dutch design principles)

  15. Types of Bikeways • Bike Lane • Cycle Tracks • Signed Shared Roadway • Wide outside lane • Bicycle Boulevard/Bike Route • Multi-Use Path • Rail-with-Trail • Shoulder Bikeway • Bike/Ped Connectivity

  16. Bicycle Lane (Photo: City of Charlotte)

  17. Beyond Bike Lanes. . . 13

  18. Buffered Bike Lane

  19. Cycletrack 17

  20. Shared Roadways • Wide outside lanes • Other unique solutions (Shared Lane Markings) • Calm traffic • Alternate routes (Photo: City of Charlotte)

  21. Shared Roadways • Most common type of bikeway: Appropriate on 85% of streets in a city • Great for getting around neighborhoods: low speed, low volume • Not as practical for longer distances

  22. Shared Roadways: “Quiet Streets” Bentonville, Arkansas Portland, Oregon

  23. Multi-use Pathways/Trails

  24. Multi-use Pathways/Trails (Photo: City of Charlotte)

  25. Sidepaths E. Faris Road; Greenville Tech Trail (Photo: City of Greenville)

  26. Bike/Ped Connections Photo: City of Charlotte, NC

  27. Case Studies and Examples NECI Bicycle Facilities Study

  28. 14.2 mile Bus Rapid Transit corridor Dedicated lane built on a former rail right-of-way 14-mile bike path and 8-mile pedestrian walkway 79% of riders utilizing these facilities to get to their bus stop Bicycle facilities within and outside of the rail right-of-way Metro Orange Line, Los Angeles

  29. Under construction (Phase 1) LA to Culver City Planned series of paths, bikeways, and bike routes along future LRT corridor Exposition LRT Line: Los Angeles (FTA grants can be used for bicycle/ped facilities and access to transit: http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/hep/bkepedtble.htm)

  30. Parallels Hiawatha LRT line 12 mile LRT line The intersection of Midtown Greenway and Hiawatha Trail sees 4,000 users per day.* Hiawatha Trail, Minneapolis *Source: Shaw, J. and Steve Moler. Bicyclist- and Pedestrian-Only Roundabouts. Federal Highway Administration: Public Roads. Jan/Feb 2009.

  31. Path built in 70’s with interstate LRT came later Currently, upgrading path TriMet has adopted motto: “when you can’t bike the whole way, take TriMet” Portland: 1-205/Max Path *Source: Portland Platinum Bicycle Master Plan, Existing Conditions Report: Bicycling and Transit Integration. 2007

  32. Complements Green Line rapid transit subway and sections of commuter rail Combination of: separated path, on-street designated bikeway, and on-street recommended bike route Connection to Boston College Commonwealth Avenue, Boston

  33. Grade-separated Crossings • When a grade crossing between a trail and street may not be desirable: • Traffic > 25,000 vehicles/day • Speeds > 45 mph • Motorists typically will cross at grade; trail routed over or under the roadway Grade-separated undercrossing

  34. Trail/Cedar Lake Regional Trail, Minneapolis Bassett Creek Trail/Cedar Lake Regional Trail, Minneapolis 34

  35. Eastbank Esplanade, Portland Eastbank Esplanade, Portland 35

  36. Existing Conditions/Planned Facilities

  37. Previous Planning Efforts Recommendations • Centers, Corridors, and Wedges Growth Framework • City Transportation Action Plan • Charlotte Bicycle Plan • County Greenway Plan Update • CTT Alignments for Mecklenburg • Charlotte Connectivity Study • NCDOT Planned Projects • Planned Rail Facility Projects • Northeast Area Plan (2000) • Eastside Strategy Plan (2001) • North Charlotte Area Plan (1995) • Newell Area Plan (2002) • Belmont Area Plan (2003) • North Tryon Area Plan (2010) • Optimist Park Plan (2002) • Rocky River Road Area Plan (2006) • University City Area Plan (2007) • University Research Park Area Plan (2010) • UNCC Campus Plan (Draft 2009)

  38. Obstacles/Challenges Structures/grade separations N. Tryon: daunting bike environment Multiple RRs (5) Railroads’ expectations NCDOT expectations Overview: Challenges

  39. Opportunities Potential partners along the corridor Tie into greenways Tie to neighborhood/area plans Bike/ped access to stations Preliminary Opportunities

  40. Existing/Proposed Facilities • Blue Line Extension

  41. Existing/Proposed Facilities • Blue Line Extension • Existing Greenways

  42. Existing/Proposed Facilities • Blue Line Extension • Existing Greenways • Proposed Greenways

  43. Existing/Proposed Facilities • Blue Line Extension • Existing Greenways • Proposed Greenways • Existing Bike Lanes

  44. Existing/Proposed Facilities • Blue Line Extension • Existing Greenways • Proposed Greenways • Existing Bike Lanes • Proposed Bike Lanes and Striped Shoulders

  45. Existing/Proposed Facilities • Blue Line Extension • Existing Greenways • Proposed Greenways • Existing Bike Lanes • Proposed Bike Lanes, Striped Shoulders, and Shared Lane Markings

  46. Existing/Proposed Facilities • Blue Line Extension • Existing Greenways • Proposed Greenways • Existing Bike Lanes • Proposed Bike Lanes, Striped Shoulders, Shared Lane Markings, and Shared Neighborhood Roadways

  47. Existing/Proposed Facilities • Blue Line Extension • Existing Greenways • Proposed Greenways • Existing Bike Lanes • Proposed Bike Lanes, Striped Shoulders, Shared Lane Markings, and Shared Neighborhood Roadways • Proposed CTT

  48. Regional greenway and trail system Connecting 15 Counties 11 NC Counties, 4 SC Counties Estimated 2.3 million people Carolina Thread Trail

  49. Break out Groups

  50. Breakout Instructions • Introduce selves and location on corridor • Review map markings, legend • Answer questions on handouts in group discussion • Allow everyone to speak • Mark on maps and take notes • Report back

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