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Home My WebLink AboutBike Master Plan ppt0';','A IITY BICYCLE AGENDA I A IA CI I BICYQL MASI LH PLAN • Plan Overview • Plan Schedule • Public Engagement • Open House Summary • Online Survey • Online Mapping Tool • Next Up... • Vision and Goals • Current Tasks • Next Meeting Date & Time OVERVIEW , )VVA U I BI( YQL MASI LP PLAN Purpose: • Capture the community's vision for the future of bicycling in Iowa City. • Identify and prioritize projects, programs, and policies focused making bicycling safer, more comfortable, and more convenient. • Identify strategies that will guide the planning, funding, implementation, and maintenance. OVERVIEW The Six E's Approach • Education • Encouragement • Enforcement • Engineering • Evaluation • Equity � 0 12% 90 0.5� , )VVA CI I BI( YQL MASI LP PLAN TUE LEAGUE OF ewameh nrnnnl C Data Collection Begin Exisitng Vision Draft Policy, Field Project and Goals / Bicycle Programs, & Draft and Review IC OndItlOns Initiation High Priority Facility Implemen Final Plan Analysis Areas Plan tation Develop Website, Map Tool, su vey 1st Round MeePing/ 2nd Round Final Community Commune Community Presen- e Engagement Workshops Event Workshops tations TAC / BAC 1 BAC 2 � BAC 3 � bA(-LT Comment Form OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY • Thursday, January 26 • Over 100 attendees , t)VVA (I I BI( YQL IIvAieI LH PLAN „_ae k. 1111 � =1111i's I �al ,dQllVAThoRi Y( f 1ASTFR-P1AV it Iowa City is creating a Bicycle Master Plan Open House and needs your help! When eryou're ar everyday ormu•°r, a Waek"IJ "a' I ICI, a Ldsua ousel, o=ver on the fence about bicyding In and around the commutity. Irma G_y , ants to teart,you' Iowa City a In the early stages of oevebping a master p an to gclde investment in btyda Infrasrrua. ue and probrams anc make bhvding safer, easier anc rro'e car venient fe- peoplestall agesand abl'rL, 6:00-7:30 pm fest Open nose I. end air T 1sddC The Assembly Room at J 1 11 ypi, a' .d-. v r d. t=11 r r_-L_,n.o Iowa City Senior Center - - andrur -skis, 26 South Linn Street r ted niT .. ro rnal(e lora CILo a retrel pa, to hike. Came sha ne your vision fcr a more hikeahle Iowa Ci -yl „_ae k. 1111 � =1111i's I OPEN HOUSE SUMMARY 1� �/ LE MASTER PLAIN _J r Li/ TER PLAN , )VVA CI I BI( YQL MASI LP PLAN DESIRED FACILITYTYPES • One-way above curb cycle tracks • Parking protected bike lanes • Urban multi -use trails • Bicycle box/intersection improvements PROJECT WEBSITE Online Presence - Project Website ��:: �d yy httpuC€dguza - acib�/about _Lcue- ® Edd V€ev F.,rtes Tool, Help 11[iL'17 WHY A BICYCLE MASTER PLAN? [c]mmlJTLOI\TANDI ''i Ilia 1111111] 4lis 1asiolIs\SQ11�Nlwarl/_11% Iowa City values bicycling as a healthy, clean.. and fun travel choke and is constantly staving to improve bicycling conditiens. Because of its support, Iowa City attained a Sliver -level Bicycle Friendly Community designation, the highest ranking achieved by any city in Iowa. However, Iowa City also recognizes that many residents face a variety of challenges preventing them from bicycling as much as they would like to To help address these challenges, Iowa City is creating a ong-range bicycle master plan to make bicycling safer, easier, and more accessible for people of all ages and abilities. WHAT IS A BICYCLE MASTER PLAN? , IOWA CI IV BKYQL MASI LH PLAN X p B A A Bicycle Master Plan is a planning and policy document that guides city investments in bicycle infrastructure and programs. The plan will include recommendations for off-street bikeways, like trails and greenways.. and on -street bikeways, Ike bike boulevards and bike lanes. When complete, these call will create a complete bicycle network V that supports safe and comfortable bicycle travel, connecting people to the places [hey want to ge. The plan will also PRELIMINARY SURVEY RESULTS Locations of Responses North Liberty Rural NE Fareve,en Rtl _. Tiffin Coralville �1 1_ „sem West_ ,. C East C -W Rural SW l E s SE CENTRAL (Iowa River to Ist... CENTRAL -WEST (Iowa River ... EAST (f at Ave to Taft Ave,... SOUTHEAST (Iowa River ... ' WEST [Iowa ■ River and... RURAL SOUTHWEST CORALVILLE NORTH (Iowa... . NORTH LIBERTY (Iowa River ... TIFFIN (North of 340th St ... RURAL NORTHEAST (e... Outside of the map boundaries , )VVA U IV BKLL MASI LP PLAN 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% PRELIMINARY SURVEY RESULTS • Open from January 13 to March XX • Total Responses: 630 • 100% Completed: 508 (81 %) We COME, , )VVA CI I BI( YQL MACE LP PLAN The ary of dwa aG Is developing a e cycle Master Plandesigned to hely make Iowa Qry a safermore mmmnaole and more pleasant page for My cling During the ned several months, Nerd will x a numcer of events that will made your patlelpadnn In helping m Improve hill and programs In days Clly. We amo home you to stay up to dale and continue the convemothor W vadng the protect wegsnd at tno tl daoso catrade Lo kepwacm. al at the dog lnnlrg or the panning process, you can help us greatly W completing this survey afoot anything In the A We hope you study n and thank you for your nelpl Ilk low L "�' M IOWA CITY BICYCLE MASTER PLAN Select 'ral'to degln the survey_ PRELIMINARY SURVEY RESULTS Frequency • Over 50% bike severa times a week • Almost 90% bike at east once a week Never Very infrequenty... hrtrequeirty: maybe every... ' occan ocey. about once o... Regularv. once or twic... Frequenty. several time... , )VVA CI I BI( YQL MASI LP PLAN 8% 10% 20% 38% 40% 50% 68% 70% 80% 90% 188% PRELIMINARY SURVEY RESULTS Purpose • Bicycling is not just for exercise, recreation, or commuting • 77% - Exercise • 71 % - Commuting • 61 % - Trips to the park • 59% - Social visits • 51 % - Routine errands • 50% - Bicycle touring • 45% - Library, museums, etc • 42% - Family outings • 37% - Shopping IOWA CI I BICYCLL MASI LP PLAN a. Regular exercise or... b. Commuting to work or... c. Shopping J. Routine erranJs e. Trips to parks or... f. Trips to the library,... g. Going to - meetings or o h. Social ..ad. i. Family outings ;.Bicycle touring k.Other (please... 1.1 Jo not rid. a bike 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% PRELIMINARY SURVEY RESULTS Self -Description • 2% - Strong & Fearless • 60% - Enthused & Confident • 37% - Interested but Concerned • 1%- No Way, No How Answer Choices Responses I am s committed bicyclist who rides in mixed traffic on every street. I dont believe that any 1.75% 10 significant further action on bicycle facilities is necessary. 59.86% 1 am a committed bicyclist who rides in mixed traffic on most streets, but believes that new 343 facilities like bike lanes, bike routes, and trails are needed to improve Iowa City's biking environmert for me and encourage other people to ride more often. 31.76% 1 am Interested In bicycling and use low -traffic streets, but am concerned about the safety of 182 riding in mixed automobile traffic. More trails and bike lanes and routes would increase the number of trips that I make by bicycle. I am a recreational or occasional bicyclist and ride primarily on trails. I would like to see more 4,81% 23 trails, but am unlikely to ride on city streets even with bike lanes. I do not ride a bicycle now, but might be interested if Iowa City developed facilities that met my 1.75% 10 needs better or made me feel safer. I do not ride a bicycle, and am unlikely ever to do so. 8.87% 5 Total 573 , )VVA CI I BI( YQL MASI LP PLAN PRELIMINARY SURVEY RESULTS Desired Improvements • 94% - Protected Bike Lanes • 87% -More Trails • 80% - Better Project Design Including Bikes • 75% - Bike Lanes • 74% - Strong Bicycle Advocacy Organizations • 73% - Designated Bicycle Routes • 70% - Enforcement of Laws to Protect Vulnerable Road Users • 69% - Wide Sidewalks / Sidepaths • 68% - Bicycle Safety Activities for Kids IOWA CI IY BICYCLL MASI LP PLAN ONLINE MAPPING TOOL °Gyp, PoiH -`w!-Ji4' MvaelsM rmgsl B &�rva.Vmpravmem • a .eM^m x emerar1-11 .ennme M„ stip, ar,�,o armro.. , )VVA U I BI( YQL MASI LH PLAN 598 lines and points added to the map to describe current and desired routes, destinations, barriers, ideas for improvement ONLINE MAPPING TOOL lo15 (11 Y B I 4K L L M A I LH PLAN C ,I vus.man era wea.vaio nada d C le,/C, �16 ti fo wo, a 11 CURRENT ROUTES (166)-" r,-- DESIRED ROUTE S (x121) C6�1 pJ, Amo C-1 Pd, �Jl 0 I el 0 C) 0 e, I ( )'her - C) The *Ady• c)Oc ego %or C COMMUNITY DESTINATIONS -(93) IDEAS FOR IM ROVEMENI 4-J ONLINE MAPPING TOOL U, /A U I BI( YCLL MASI LP PLAN Sample Comments: • A trail along Hwy 6 around the medical campus would provide a less steep incline than the access road by Carver Hawkeye Arena. • Highland is a wide boulevard... It's a blank slate that we can use for bike traffic. • I would like a protected bike lane on Burlington between Muscatine and Riverside Dr. • Riding to the store. Protected/dedicated bike lanes on 1 st Ave are needed. • Connect Court Hill Trail to downtown and extend branch of Iowa River Trail toward downtown. • Please allow bike access through Hickory Hill to avoid hills on First Ave and Rochester. UPCOMING ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES I ✓✓n aivLW, f(LE Vn'iEku,r'] March/April • Southeastjunior High school -wide survey and focus group meeting with students • Targeted outreach to engage low-income, minority, immigrant, and other underrepresented groups May • Second Open House • Bike to Work Week Events PLAN VISION AND GOALS The Vision , )VVA U I BI( YQL MASI LH PLAN Iowa City is a bicycle -friendly community in which bicycling is a safe, comfortable, convenient, and preferred mode of travel and recreation for people of all ages and abilities. Iowa City citizens and leaders value bicycling as a means to support a strong and diverse economy, foster healthy and active lifestyles, promote transportation equity, advance environmental sustainability, and enhance quality of life. PLAN VISION AND GOALS The Goals Engineering. Education. Encouragement. Enforcement. Evaluation. Equity. , )VVA U I BI( YQL MASI LH PLAN The six E's Approach 1NE IEAEIIE Equ 1ppl ng people with Me rostering acultuefhat��' �� ` fdencekno,Mcchili and supports and en:oumges I� k active trans rfa-ion conftlenw :o bili and walk P° Increasing access and od ,ing ,abIl opls,e, , (W.11insafe antlresal andleMcrmm�ngerpncscd maeas, oPPoWingd11cdllresidents. and com`crtable places for111Laviors or the roatl antl arrivr rranapor-arinn and nduJiny JieaJaamayeJ, bicycling antl walking tlingoadu se', all planning forth,'twe t°itya nd low Income road rsers populations / PLAN VISION AND GOALS r � J��J � rJ 1✓ IOWA CI IY BICYCLL MASI LN PLAN The Goals 15'1 �,cc'�s Engineering. \ Crbicyclisafe.dwalkcfed and comfortable places for bicycling and walking' Implement safe, comfortable, and convenient travel for people of all ages and abilities through an interconnected network of low -stress bicycling facilities. PLAN VISION AND GOALS The Goals Education. , LN/,4 U Iv BI( Y(LL MASI LM PLAN Equipping people with the knowledge, Adl,and confidence to bike and walk Provide educational opportunities that teach roadway safety for all roadway users in Iowa City, including practical skills for bicycling, awareness of bicycle facilities and how to use them, and the rules of the road for people driving and bicycling. PLAN VISION AND GOALS The Goals , U, /A U I BI( YQL MASI LH PLAN Encouragement. Offer diverse and inclusive programs, events, 0 0vage��o� 4f'.,iing a culture that supports and encourages aai,,na .,Iai.n 1110 and activities that encourage all Iowa City residents and visitors to enjoy bicycling. PLAN VISION AND GOALS The Goals Enforcement. OVVACIIYBI ULMASILHPLAN 11 Building safe and responsible behaviors on the road and building respect among all road users / Establish a shared understanding of and respect for bicycling among all road users through enforcement activities that promote responsible travel behavior and help educate the entire community on roadway safety. PLAN VISION AND GOALS The Goals Evaluation. , i61 5 UIVBI4KLLMASILHPLAN Mc nl[oring efforts to increase acRve transportation and planning for the future Define measurable mobility targets and provide routine evaluation of the state of bicycling in Iowa City to monitor plan implementation progress, identify opportunities for improvement, and address bicycling -related needs and issues as they arise. PLAN VISION AND GOALS The Goals Equity. IOWA CI I BICYCLE MASI EH PLAN i " Increasing access and opportunity for all residents, including disadvantaged, minority a nd louv Income populations Contribute to a more equitable, affordable, and accessible transportation system in Iowa City by ensuring bicycling is a viable choice for all people throughout the entire city, with special focus on underserved populations, including youth, the elderly, people with disabilities, racial and ethnic minorities, immigrants, and low-income households. 01 Well I "I M Ll *61,49011133 1 re Data Collection Begin, Meld Review 'Develop' Website, Map Tool, sUNey, Exisitng VisionlDraft Policy, Project Conditions and Goals Bicycle Programs & Draft and Initiation High PrioritFacility Implemen-,&Final PlanAnalysis AreasPlan tation 1 st Round Community Workshops Meetl g1C2ndRoundFinal CommunityN(Workshopsm ommunityPreset- , Eventtations TAC / TAC I � TAC I TAC / BAC 1 BAC 2 � BAC 3 BAC Online Mappin¢Tool, Comment Form