Session 63: How the Nashville Area MPO Bike/Ped Study Changed Funding Decisions (part 2 of 2)
- 1. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies Master Planning MPO Jurisdiction Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan Greenway Master Plan Davidson County Plan Plan Williamson County No No City of Brentwood Plan Plan City of Franklin Plan Plan City of Fairview No No Town of Nolensville No No City of Spring Hill* No No Rutherford County No No City of Murfreesboro Plan Map City of Smyrna Map Map City of LaVergne Plan Plan Wilson County Plan Plan City of Mt. Juliet Plan Plan City of Lebanon Plan Plan Sumner County Plan Plan City of Hendersonville Plan Plan City of Gallatin Plan Plan City of Goodlettsville* No Plan City of Portland Map Map City of White House* No Map City of Millersville No No City of Springfield No No Types •Bicycle & Pedestrian Plans •Greenway Plans •Streetscape Plans Formats •Plan Document •Map •Part of Other Plans * Municipality in Multiple Counties
- 2. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies Master Planning Typical Elements •Inventory •Analysis •Recommendations •Standards •Costs
- 3. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies Land Development Strategies Types •Subdivision Regulations •Zoning Regulations •Overlay Districts •Comprehensive Plans •Land Use Plans, Subarea Plans •Review Process •School Siting Policies •Street Design Guidelines
- 4. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies Accommodation Practices - Sidewalk Requirements MPO Jurisdiction Sidewalk Standard (Dimension/Buffer) Davidson County 5' / 4' Williamson County ‐ City of Brentwood 5' to 6' / Varies 3' City of Franklin 5' / Varies City of Fairview 5' to 6' / 5' Town of Nolensville 5' (Varies) / Varies City of Spring Hill* 4' to 6' / Varies Rutherford County ‐ City of Murfreesboro 5' / Varies City of Smyrna 5' to 6' / 2' City of LaVergne 5' to 6' / Up to 4' Wilson County 4' to 10' City of Mt. Juliet 4' to 6' / 2' City of Lebanon 4' to 5' / 6' Sumner County 4' to 6' / 2' City of Hendersonville 5' to 6' / 5' City of Gallatin 5' to 6' / 5' City of Goodlettsville* 5' / 2' City of Portland 5' to 6' / 5' City of White House* 5' to 6' / 2' City of Millersville 4' to 5' / 2' City of Springfield 4' to 5' / 2' * Municipality in Multiple CountiesLocal Road
- 5. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies Accommodation Practices - Sidewalk Requirements Collector Road Sidewalks shall be required along both sides of all streets identified as collector or arterial streets in the Major Thoroughfare Plan – City of Murfreesboro
- 6. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies Accommodation Practices - Sidewalk Requirements Arterial Road
- 7. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies Accommodation Practices - Bicycle Requirements • Facilities Streets and highways designated as bike routes by the city shall be appropriately marked and signed by the developer of the subdivision. Design and construction of off‐street bikeways shall be in accordance with the alignment and classification denoted on the bike route plan, and standards set forth in the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities – City of Brentwood
- 8. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies Accommodation Practices - Bicycle Requirements • Parking Developments with surface parking areas with 50 or more spaces shall provide bicycle parking facilities – City of Franklin Cities with Bike Parking Provisions Brentwood, Mt. Juliet, Gallatin, Spring Hill, and Franklin Provisions are either as a parking bonus and/or associated with an overlay district or traditional neighborhood design
- 9. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies Other Provisions • Greenway and Open Space • Connections • Transit • Other Amenities There shall be a requirement to dedicate right‐of‐way for the development of greenways, bike paths, or urban trails when a development occurs along or on an area which has been indicated in the approved Greenways Plan for a future greenway, bike path, or urban trail – Town of Smyrna
- 10. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies Land Use Policies Today Prior to Providence Development
- 11. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies Land Use Policy & Site Design Prior to Hill Center at Green Hills Today
- 13. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies Accommodation Practices • Routine Accommodation Policies • Complete Streets Policies • Road Diets • School Siting
- 14. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies Routine Accommodations Policies National Level Policy Statement on Accommodating Bicyclists and Pedestrians in Transportation Projects – USDOT (2000) Bicycling and walking facilities will be incorporated into all transportation projects unless exceptional circumstances exist: Prohibited by Law Cost (>20%) Sparsity of Population/Absence of Need Bicycle transportation facilities and pedestrian walkways shall be considered, where appropriate, in conjunction with all new construction and reconstruction of transportation facilities, except where bicycle and pedestrian use are not permitted ‐ TEA‐21 (1998)
- 15. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies Routine Accommodations Policies State Level TDOT will routinely integrate bicycling and walking options into the transportation system as a means to improve mobility and safety of non‐motorized traffic. New construction and reconstruction of roadway projects Facilities should anticipate likely future demand Address the need for cyclists to cross corridors as well as travel along them Exceptions Prohibited by Law Cost (>20%) Sparsity of Population/Absence of Need Certain Bridge Funded Improvements Conflicts with Local Plans
- 16. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies Routine Accommodations Policies Other Practices Roadway Resurfacing Maintenance Activities ‐ Street Sweeping Safety Spot Improvements
- 17. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies Complete Streets Safe, Comfortable, & Convenient For All Users •Pedestrians, Cyclists, Transit Riders, & Motorists •All Ages, All Abilities
- 18. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies Complete Streets Gateway Blvd - Before
- 19. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies Complete Streets Gateway Blvd - Plans
- 20. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies Complete Streets Gateway Blvd - After
- 21. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies Road Diet Belmont Blvd Prior • 3 Lane Roadway (47-50 feet) • 13,000 ADT Today • 2 Lane Roadway • 5-feet Bike Lanes • 8-feet On-street Parking
- 22. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies Road Diet Hillsboro Circle Prior • 4 Lane Roadway (44 feet) • 13,000 ADT Today • 3 Lane Roadway • 14-feet Wide Outside Lane • Signed Bike Route
- 23. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies Road Diet Hillsboro Circle Prior •4 Lane Roadway (44 feet) •13,000 ADT Today • 3 Lane Roadway • 14-feet Wide Outside Lane • Signed Bike Route
- 24. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies School Siting Impacts • Transportation • Social • Health
- 25. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies School Siting- Impact on Mode Split Source: National Highway Transportation Survey Mode of Arrival to School by Children Ages 6-12, 1969 and 2001
- 26. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies School Siting - Challenges • Policies on Parcel Size for Schools • Availability of Land • Cost of Land • Auto-Centered Mindset • Autocratic School Boards • True Infrastructure Costs
- 27. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies School Siting – Results of Poor Planning • Inadequate, Unsafe Ped/Bike Access • Minimal Walking & Biking • Traffic Congestion • Impacts on Health, Social….. • Overall Higher Costs to Community
- 28. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies School Siting – Goals • Plan for All Modes – Ped/Bike Emphasis • Plan Infrastructure (Including Crossing Locations) • Plan Internal Circulation • Change Car Centered Mindset
- 29. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies Programs • Safe Routes to School • Bicycle Street Smarts • Law Enforcement Training • PE Bicycle & Pedestrian Training
- 30. nashvillempo.org Implementation Strategies Funding • Traditional • Non-Traditional • TDOT
- 32. nashvillempo.org What We Accomplished: Validation! 2010 Engineering Excellence Grand Award by the Tennessee Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies 2010 Best Project Award by the Institute of Transportation Engineers
- 34. nashvillempo.org Guiding Principles Livability‐ MPO plans and programs shall work to enhance the quality of life in the region by supporting initiatives that increase opportunities for affordable housing, education, jobs, recreation, and civic involvement without increasing the burden on citizens to enjoy their community. Sustainability– MPO plans and programs shall strive to support growth and prosperity without sacrificing the health, environment, natural and socio‐ cultural resources, or financial stability of this or future generations. Prosperity– MPO plans and programs shall contribute to the continued economic well‐being of the greater Nashville area by investing in transportation solutions that increase access to education, jobs, and amenities, reduce the cost of living and doing business, and attract new investment to the region. Diversity– MPO plans and programs shall recognize the multitude of needs and the variety of perspectives and backgrounds of the people that live and work in the greater Nashville area by promoting a range of transportation choices that are designed with sensitivity to the desired context.
- 35. nashvillempo.org Regional Goals Maintain and Preserve the Efficiency, Safety, and Security of the Region’s Existing Transportation Infrastructure; Manage Congestion to Keep People and Goods Moving; Encourage Quality Growth and Sustainable Land Development Practices; Protect the Region’s Health & Environment; Support the Economic Competitiveness of the Greater Nashville Area; Offer Meaningful Transportation Choices for a Diverse Population including the Aging; Encourage Regional Coordination, Cooperation, & Decision‐Making; and Practice Thoughtful, Transparent Financial Stewardship by Ensuring that Transportation Improvements meet Regional Goals.
- 36. nashvillempo.org MPO’s Urban STP Investment Strategy 15% minimum investment in Active Transportation & Walkable Communities Sidewalks, bicycle lanes, greenways, transit stops, amenities – MPO BPAC PRIORITIZATION! 10% minimum flexed to Transit Combined with FTA funds to help implement regional vision for mass transit 5% minimum reserved for stand‐alone ITS/ Incident Management Upgrades Support for smaller projects that make our system smarter and more efficient
- 37. nashvillempo.org Remainder (approx. 70%) to Location Specific Roadway Improvements System Preservation & Enhancement – 15% Quality Growth and Sustainable Development – 15% Multi‐Modal Options – 15% Health & Environment – 10% Safety & Security – 10% Freight & Goods Movement – 10% Congestion Management – 10% State & Local Support/ Investment – 15% MPO’s Urban STP Investment Strategy
- 39. nashvillempo.org Support for Active Transportation
- 40. nashvillempo.org Key Observations and Next Steps Success Comes in Threes: State, Regional and Local Level Implementation Projects, Policies and Programs Public, Government, Private Sector Next Steps: School Siting Policy Complete Streets Policy Education for Public and Law Enforcement
- 41. Livability. Sustainability. Prosperity. Diversity.