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Home My WebLink AboutBike Master PlanBICYCLE WAM AGENDA • Vision and Goals • Project Schedule • Public Engagement • The Bicycle Network • Program and Policy Recommendations • Implementing the Plan • Immediate Actions • Prioritization • Phasing • Cost & Funding • Maintenance PLAN VISION The Vision 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 residents 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 GOALS The Goals Engineering. Education. Encouragement. Enforcement. Evaluation. Equity. . �ZktV creating safe, connected, and comfortable places far bicycling and walking Equipping people with the knowledge.s kills and confidence m bike and walk Fostering a culture that supports and encourages rive transportation ApproachThe Six E's THE 1�66UE INE BUILDING BLOCKS DF A 81CYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY v" � G JA Building safe and responsible behaviors on the road and buiIding respect among all used users1,00 12% 90 pa0.5 � kill 10 X✓ Monitoring efforts to increase active tra nsportatlon and s planning for the future a or -a \ Increasing access and opportunity for all residents, Including disadvantaged, in odty and low income population, 10 PLAN SCHEDULE Community Engagement :IIIY1,i, IAl RPVAN December January February March 2016 2017 2017 2017 M Final Presen- tations 2U 17 20117 2017 2017 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT • Project Website • Online Survey • Online Mapping Tool • Open House #1 — 1/26 • Junior High Survey • Open House #2 — 5/25 Central Central -West West Coralville North East Southeast North Liberty Rural Northeast Outside Boundaries Rural Southwest Tiffin Exercise Commuting Parks Social visits Errands Touring Library Family outings Shopping Business Other Do not ride OWA CITY BICYCLE MASTER PLAN E) Numl— of m,,o— —AV OPEN HOUSE #2 ;`�)-ljljlj 1�;„ I VA(IIY ,L 'JAc1rR° ,�. • Thursday, May 25th • ^�40 attendees OPEN HOUSE #2 ✓JJjJ ��;,, OPEN HOUSE #2 IOWA CITY BICYCLE MASTER PLAN JJ_J�� 00/A UiY C;ICYCILL EIASILR PLAN Goal 1 Engineering: Implement safe, comfortable, and convenient travel for people of all ages and abilities through an interconnected network of low -stress bicycling facilities. ® . 1 Goal 2 • Education: Provide educational opportunities that teach roadway safety for z.L 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.J,�q 000 iMm.� cn iFc kx+ec+atil;{y .. / Wavy Goal 4 Enforcement: 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. • Goal 5 Evaluation 8 Planning: Define measurable mobility target�and •10. provide routine evaluation of the state of bicycling in Iowa City to monitor plan I implementation progress, identify opportunities for improvement, and address bicycling -related needs and issues as they arise. • • 119 Gm,.v.n�1 8�te� Sc"/ /'1.kadl4 • • • . Goal 3 r�.�Mo -'�� ,.,� �>,y ,.r>L,� � Goal 6 Encouragement: Offer diverse and inclusive programs, events, and activities Equity: Contribute to a more equitable, affordable, and accessible transportation f�'., that encourage all Iowa City residents and visitors to enjoy bicycling. NES; � system In Iowa City by ensuring bicycling is a viable choice for all people -TT,Mon.ratkS who ��k-even c u_b_ w�JA sum � matt e throughout the entire city, with special focus on underserved populations, including pW AKI 5 youth, the elderly, people with disabilities, racial and ethnic minorities, immigrants, 'i and low-income households. OPEN HOUSE #2 OWA CI IY BICYCLE MASTER PLAN Connections to Existing Population Served Facilities (Residential + Employeelp 00 TV Recommended Bicycle Geographic Equity Facility Type • Project Cost Demographic Equity • Community Support 0 0, *Nearby Parks & Schools 00 0000 Innovation (•* Gap Closure ID i 000 00 s Safety •0, g 0 `•• Other write in your own prioritization c6ww heze OPEN HOUSE #2 - - r Youth Bicycle Skills Training Classes Bike Mentor Program 00 Ati- Bicycle-Specific Law Enforcement Training 0 � Adult Bicycle Skills Training Classes 0 it -I- Bike Month Events it � —I— Bicycle Facility Fact Sheets NX It CAA CI IY BICYQL MASI ER PJ�V Public Education •Campaigns• n 1 Themed / Targeted Bike Rides Awe N,w ---k Ln h"L' a -I- Targeted Law Enforcement It n Pop -Up Demonstration Projects / Pilot Projects 0 Bike Light Giveaways / • Campaigns 000 Create -A -Commuter 0 Program n0 0 0 fb It _1 Bicycle Count Program Other SOUTHEAST JUNIOR HIGH SURVEY • ~300 Total Responses • Input used to inform both network and program recom � endatei s What is the best thing about riding a bike? 31% I� IP!ily 8% (% ° 4 /0 2% 2% Q + o A \ ba\0 612 s� �q:\by9��\ e�ay SOUTHEAST JUNIOR HIGH SURVEY Where do you feel comfortable / safe riding a bike? (Check all that apply) 85 responses Sidewalks Trails On Streets — Other How often do you ride a bike to school? (on days of the year it is warm or not rainy) (285 responses) .6% __�] Most days Weekly (once or twice a week) Once in a while (not regularly) Never or almost never � � �)I�Ji I IOWA CITY BICYCLE MASTER PLAN Do you have a bike of your own? (285 responses) = Yes =No 88.1% Where else do you ride a bike? _73 responses) Around my neighborhood Outside my neighborhood On trails or side- walks, traveling a mile or more On the street, traveling a mile or more ONLINE SURVEY RESULTS Trail development Protected bike lanes Safe routes to schools Bicycle parking Bicycle access design Bike lanes Strong bicycle advocacy Wayfinding Designated bicycle routes Bike safety for kids Showers/changing facilities Clubs, events, programs _1 OWA CITY BICYCLE MASTER PLAN 0 100 200 300 400 500 600 EVery effective � Effective Neutral ■ Relatively ineffective ■ Completely ineffective Strategies to Increase Bicycling THE IOWA CITY BIKEWAY NETWORK The key focus of this plan is the development of a safe, functional, and accessible network of bicycle facilities for people of all ages and abilities. THE IOWA CITY BIKEWAY NETWORK Functional Bikeway Network Legend On -Street Bikeways Principal Bikeway I O Secondary Bikeway 0 �-- Neighborhood Connector O Under Study/Fuller Study Needed O . Off -Street Bikeways O — Principal Multi -Use Trail t . ,�„_.� Secondary Mutli-Use Trail X"•*�,J�+ + ` Sidepath Y 1 9 The Functional Bikeways Network Map illustrates s the complete future network of on -street and off- -" street bikeways as envisioned in this plan. This bikeway network provides Iowa City residents . ,� r.,,,,° - .--•. �• and visitors with a comprehensive, interconnected, and all -ages system for bicycle } » transportation and recreation. `^ O The on -street and off-street bikeways complement each other by expanding network coverage, increasing access to destinations rat served by off-street paths, and offering dual facilities along many anedal and collector *� roadways in order to provide a safe and enjoyable travel far a diverse range of skill, expenence, and comfort levels. - r finch =0J5 miles 0 0.5 1 2 Miles 'rtb RD alta Cltt or 1014A CITY,,. .. o'„nM �•• p�,Qysry� 4roc Esq GgnelGlohe. G "I, 1-'.1 eGI5 Ux C mmunI, \ OWA CITY BICYCLE MASTER PLAN Functional Bikeway Network THE IOWA CITY BIKEWAY NETWORK I POIY EASTERPLAN earn mCl tagL Nandi Bee Lane MN Lane n a ar"` 1 n= aaia,A �� Bicycle NetworkA.o With Proposed Facility Types Pmreded Oke LanICynk T2W Wan Neer Cmaauctl aeFt.mbu49cn �.ic e'rnner Legend Mf v e B On Street Bicycle Facilities M r �s C � Miles 4 Existing Proposed 3 y \ o 1 0 O a —Bke LanesA icle Shoulders ltaVut i t 81 o:u. . MO R — giirl LaneNphill Bke lane p. RD g.. ;I — Bt lfered B'ke lanes �LL e'"'-" M (�1i1 Or Dsan �1i1 J- U.D., NSGS,AE%,Gehn g erom1 IGN, IGP, Warmaotnd•' appn a\ — Protected Bike lanceCyde Tracks Bicyde BoulevardsId ned outes Marked a d! B9R 4h r t^.� ^�". i4 -fir .. GIIIdOr $Oldy \ nJI A k a .yam .s O Off -Street Bicycle Facilities �` )g IL �2 Existing proposed s. t°`x MIItiLse TrzilvSlwrttl-Use PatlLs Sitlepaths a ... O - Project Actions for Dedicated On -Street — sea Israel W Rose Day A `\` ` —Se Lane. . 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MO R RD g.. �LL e'"'-" M (�1i1 Or Dsan �1i1 so .Eaa,DymlGlaee,G Er �aed U.D., NSGS,AE%,Gehn g erom1 IGN, IGP, Warmaotnd•' appn a\ L nry nc uL'-n r --Re GIS UaCommunl Bicycle Network with Proposed Facility Types THE IOWA CITY BIKEWAY NETWORK Proposed Bicycle Facilities � ��j.JK�A IOWA CITY BICYCLE MASTER PLAN Bike Lanes (including uphill bike lanes) 29.7 Buffered Bike Lanes Protected Bike Lanes/ Cycle Tracks Bicycle Boulevards Marked and Signed Routes Corridor Study (Currently Under Study and Proposed) 4.0 3.0 22.7 9.5 3.5 Multi -Use Trails 10.6 Sidepaths (Wide Sidewalks) 17.8 NETWORK SUPPORT SYSTEMS • Bicycle Wayfinding • Bicycle Parking • Short -Tern m Long -Tern" • Bike Share • Bicycle/Transit Integration r) r PROGRAM & POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS r __ V Creating We, connected, and comfortable places for bicycling and walking , Equipping people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to bike and walk Fostering a culture that supports and encourages active transponotion -Vi n Building sale and responsible behaviors on the road and b ruling respectamongall �u road users J r r X Monitoring efforts to Increase active tra ruportation and planning for the future ily AgraPJ, 00, Increasing access antl opportunity for all resded, ' inortg tlid owi come inorip and tow income populations / • Bicycle Coordinator • Earn -A -Bike Program Position • Themed & Targeted Bike • Standing Bicycle Advisory Rides Committee • Demonstration Projects • Annual Implementation Agenda • Youth Bicycle Training Classes • Public Education Campaigns • Annual Report Card • Economic Impact of Bicycling Study • Bicycle Count Program PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Going for Gold: Immediate Actions 1. Adopt the Plan 2. Establish Bicycle Advisory Committee 3. Create Bicycle Coordinator Position 4. Complete Immediate -Term Bikeway Projects 5. Apply for Bicycle Friendly Community Designation 6. Collect Baseline On -Street Bicycle Counts 7. Establish Baseline Performance Measurements and Set Target Benchmarks PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Network Prioritization Determine the value of corridors and proposed facilities based on community input, needs, and values Gap Closure 25 Degree to which the corridor addresses a gap in the existing bikeway network by providing a facility type of equal or greater level of comfort Safety 25 Degree to which the corridor increases safety along streets with bicycle -related crashes from the last five years Demographic Equity 15 Corridor's ability to provide bicycle access to underserved popula- tions, including minorities, low-income households, youth, elderly, and households without access to a vehicle Connections to Existing 15 Number of existing facilities to which the corridor connects Facilities Nearby Parks & Schools 10 Number of parks and schools to which the corridor connects All -Ages Facility 10 Ability of corridor to provide a low -stress, all -ages bicycle facility PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Bikeway Project Prioritization Legend Bikeway Prioritization — High -Priority Recommendation Medium -Priority Recommendation Low -Priority Recommendation — Existing Bikeway Other Map Elements — Interstate — Principle Arterial Minor Arterial Collector Local Road --- Railroad Park Iowa City Boundary 1 inch = 0.75 miles 0 0.5 1 2 Miles alta I-,RDg•• COV Or IOWA Cm N»nnc•wales \ .ne,3 a v h x x x L .1 we S a JP�n 4 r.. wy ` a J I a � a oaAv y arin iIGINe,G Eye ccubed UioA SGE, At.. Gt6napp, Ae,tynd, IGN, IGP miw1bb0_an1 n" 9AYR PLAN ,.p Bikeway Project Prioritization F \ .ne,3 a v h x x x L .1 we S a JP�n 4 r.. wy ` a J I a � a oaAv y arin iIGINe,G Eye ccubed UioA SGE, At.. Gt6napp, Ae,tynd, IGN, IGP miw1bb0_an1 n" 9AYR PLAN ,.p Bikeway Project Prioritization PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Project Phasing Strategy Immediate Term (2017-2018) • 12.4 miles • $786,177 in unfunded projects Near Term (2019-2022) • 24.5 miles • $2.4 million in unfunded projects Long Term (2023-2027) • 44 miles • $11.1 million in unfunded projects Unscheduled Projects • 23.75 miles PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Project Phasing Strategy Legend Project Phasing Immediate (2017-2018) Near (2019-2022) - Long (2023-2027) Unscheduled Existing Bikeway Other Map Elements — Interstate — Pnnciple — Mina Collector Local Road Railroad Park Iowa City Boundary 1 inch = 0.75 miles 0 0.5 1 2 Miles � �� RDg alta CnYalowACRY u.uxne OWA CITY BICYCLE MASTER PLAN Ow f I lar , 2 9 a � ,1 n ® _ t J, W � f • � ^� ,ninbe 6 e 3{•. � faM1 1 - y { � P,n Sourte. EW Og1e1GMe, Ey 01 U oa, USGS. AEx. GOMa",y. Alrc , IGN, IGe ew utcpye� I e GIS Ua Community Bikeway Project Phasing PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Cost Estimates by Facility Type _11 CAA GY BICYQL MASI ER PJB, " Majority of these projects are one-way buffered bike lanes, resulting in lower average costs per mile. Shared Use Path $1,132,250 6.0 $6,821,925 Sidepath $638,040 5.0 $3,205,320 Two -Way Cycle Track $1,493,500 0.5 $724,516 Buffered Bike Lanes" $64,071 3.2 $202,674 Standard Bike Lanes $102,034 15.7 $1,604,888 Climbing Lanes $55,130 0.2 $10,598 Bicycle Boulevards $80,470 22.7 $1,828,675 Marked and Signed Routes $17,110 9.5 $162,506 All Recommended Bikeways 66.4 514,561,101 " Majority of these projects are one-way buffered bike lanes, resulting in lower average costs per mile. PLAN IMPLEMENTATION IP (,ICY L Funding Sources • Federal & State • Surface Transportation Program (STP) • Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) • Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP) • Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE) • Community Attraction & Tourism • Local • Capital Improvement Set -Aside • Local Option Sales tax • General Obligation Bond • Private • Community Foundations • Private & Corporate Donations PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Maintenance & Operations • Routine Maintenance r� r Ji J J / JIY 1, AYRPLAN • Sweeping, plowing, aebris removal, spot sign or marking replacement, crack sealing, etc. • Remedial Maintenance • Trail and roadway resurfacing, bike lane restriping, bridge replacement, sign replacement, etc. • Cost Estimates Shared -Use Path >tu,uu0 Sweeping, trash removal, mowing, weed abatement, snow removal, crack seal, sign repair. Sidepath $2,500 Sweeping, trash removal, mowing, weed abatement, snow removal, crack seal, sign repair. Separated/ Protected $4,000 Debris removal/sweeping, repainting stripes and stencils, Bike Lanes sign replacement, replacing damaged barriers. Bike Lane/Advisory Bike $2,500 Repainting stripes and stencils, debris removal/sweeping, Lane snow removal, signage replacement as needed. Bicycle Boulevard $1,500 Sign and shared lane marking stencil replacement as needed. Shared Connecting 'i 1,A00 Sign and shared lane marking stencil replacement as needed. Route The larger the network, the greater the need for maintenance resources, including staff time, equipment, and materials PLAN IMPLEMENTATION Monitoring & Evaluation • Use League of American Bicyclists' benchmarks for evaluating community success. These include: • Ridership • Bicycle network as percentage of roadway netwot • Arterial streets with bike lanes • Public outreach and education • Bicycle skills courses for adults • Youth bicycle education in primary and secondary schools • Active bike clubs and advocacy organizations • Bike month and bike to work events • Active bicycle advisory committee • Bike plan is current and being implemented CONCLUSION • Gold -Level Bicycle Friendly Community designation through recommendations that reflect the community's needs, values and aspirations. • Implementation focused strategy using high- priority, low-cost projects with long-term and opportunity -based projects to realize a bicycle network that supports people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. t ►i xf. Py 4 (r i J City Council Presentation Gilbert Street Corridor Study Tuesday, July 18, 2017 GILBERT STREET CORRIDOR Three Step Process: 1. Existing and Future Condition Gilbert as Today s with it Exists 2. Alternative Development, Engagement and Evaluation 3. Final Corridor Recommendations and Action Plan r �J�Jj� :IIIY1,i, 9AYRPVA EXISTING GILBERT STREET • 4 Lane Minor Arterial Road • 5,800 to 17,300 ADT • Shared Lane Markings • Transit Corridor (5-6 Stops) • Candidate for Travel Lane Reallocation I� IP!ily GILBERT STREET McCollister Boulevard to Market Street _l J-,JJlj r i ii Existing Conditions Traffic Analysis alta Gilbert Street Active Transportation Sturdy June 26, 2017 W GILBERT STREET TRAFFIC OPERATIONS • All Gilbert Street Signalized Intersection Approaches are at LOS D or better. • Intersections with LOS D • Burlington • Prentiss Street/Bowery • Kirkwood • Highway 6 Analysis Appmach LOS Del (sec/veh) AM PM AM PM InraOon Type GilbMarket St ert Stat B B 16.1 14 Gilbert StNB B A 10.3 7.3 SB A A 10.0 6.4 Signalized Market St EB WB B C 19.8 23.1 Gilbert Stat Jefferson St B 10.6 13.4 Gi lbert St NB A A 2.8 6.3 58 A A 2.8 8.1 Signalized Jefferson St EB C C 24.8 20.5 WS GilbertStat lowaAve A 1B 8.6 Gilbert St NB A A 3.4 4.0 SB A D A D 4.4 21.7 6.8 36.5 Signalized EB Iowa Ave C C 27.2 23.7 WB Gilbert St at Washington St A A 7.5 9.3 GllhertSt NBA A 23 42 SB A C A C 27 77.3 2.1 26.6 Signalized Washington St FB WB C C 28.3 23.2 Gilbert St at College Ave A A 7.9 9.1 Gilbert St NB A A 4.7 4.6 SB A A 24 3.6 Signalized College Ave EB C C 22.7 30.1 C C 26.9 26.8 WB Gilbert St at Burlington St C D 27.3 3A7 Gilbert StmWB C D 25.8 38.2 C C C C 28.4 23.3 31.4 34.6 Burlington StSignalized C D 29.3 37.1 GilbertStat PmntI%/Bowery St C D 24.2 48.6 Gi Ibert St NB C D 22.9 45.7 SB C C D D 20.8 30.2 43.0 79.7 Signalized Prentiss/Bowery St EB WB C JE 27.3 47.1 GilbertStatgirkmod AveD D 37.3 45.9 Gilbert St NB D D 47.6 SLA SB C D 28.9 54.3 Signalized Kirkwood Ave EB C D 33.6 40.6 C C 29.2 32.5 WB Gilbert St at Highway C D D D 42.6 52.3 Gilbert StNB SB D D 43.2 46.5 Signalized Highway EB C D 22.7 42.3 C E 32.7 66.8 WB • All Gilbert Street Signalized Intersection Approaches are at LOS D or better. • Intersections with LOS D • Burlington • Prentiss Street/Bowery • Kirkwood • Highway 6 CONSIDERATIONS FOR A SPACE REALLOCATION • Improved safety, • Reduced speeds, • Reduced side - street delay, • Pedestrian and bicyclist facility enhancements, • Livability benefits �)�Jii �Y ��]W "Reduced travel speeds are desirable along the north segment of the corridor where the downtown area is inviting to high volumes of pedestrians." Iowa City has approximately 1,250 bicycle commuters and a population of approximately 70,000 people GILBERT STREET CORRIDOR Next Step: 1. Existing and Future Conditions with Gilbert as it Exists Today 2. Alternative Development, Engagement and Evaluation 3. Final Corridor Recommendations and Action Plan r �J�Jj� :IIIY1,i, 9AYRPVA