2015 03 25 Powerpoint Presentation
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This document provides an overview and agenda for a public meeting on the Downtown Redding Transportation Plan. The meeting covered objectives to improve regional trail connections, create a more walkable downtown, and explore reopening streets through the promenade area. Attendees provided input through keypad polling on issues like preferred parking and bike routes. Strategies were presented to achieve the objectives, including improving wayfinding, developing a parking strategy, and adding amenities to promote activity in the promenade area. The next steps are to get public feedback on concept alternatives before selecting a preferred plan.
2015 03 25 Powerpoint Presentation
- 1. Downtown Redding Transportation Plan Public Meeting #1
- 2. INTRODUCTION Agenda Team Study Area Project Objectives Work to Date Key Pad Polling – How it works
- 3. Agenda • Introduction – Purpose – Project Objectives – Project Background – Key Pad Polling – How it Works • Regional Trail Connection and Destinations • Central Business District • Promenade/Mall Area • Open House
- 4. Team • City of Redding • Caltrans • Omni-Means • Design Workshop • Trilogy Architecture • Watry Design
- 5. Study Area
- 6. Project Objectives REGIONAL TRAIL CONNECTIONS & DESTINATIONS 1. Connect downtown to Diestelhurst Bridge & Turtle Bay 2. Plan for a more walkable and bikeable downtown and encourage transit use downtown. CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT 3. Create opportunities for “green streets”. 4. Develop a parking strategy. PROMENADE/MALL AREA 5. Explore reopening streets through the promenade/mall. IMPLEMENTATION 6. Provide funding and implementation strategy.
- 7. Work to Date • Project Website & Facebook page • Kick-off event with “Redding Set Go” Video and stakeholder bike ride • Draft Traffic Analysis • Precedent Studies • Over 2 dozen stakeholder outreach meetings
- 8. KEYPAD POLLING How it works Do you see a red or green light when you press the button? No - Raise your hand and we will bring you a new clicker.
- 9. Test Question: What is special about the Diestelhorst Bridge? 1. The bridge was originally called Reid’s Ferry Bridge 2. It was the first automobile bridge to cross the Sacramento River in Northern CA 3. In 1997 it was closed to cars and made a pedestrian and bike trail connection. 4. All of the above 5. None of the above 0% 4% 19% 75% 2% Do you see a red or green light when you press the button? No - Raise your hand and we will bring you a new clicker.
- 10. Where do you live? 1. Downtown Redding 2. North of Redding 3. East of Downtown 4. West of Downtown 5. South Redding 6. Outside the City of Redding 21% 12% 14% 30% 6% 17%
- 11. What is your age? 1. Under 18 2. 18-29 3. 30-39 4. 40-49 5. 50-59 6. 60-69 7. 70+ 1% 5% 20% 12% 25% 25% 0%
- 12. I came to this meeting to… (Choose all that apply) 1. Learn more about this study 2. Share my thoughts on bike and pedestrian connections 3. Share my thoughts on downtown 4. I Don’t know 41% 26% 31% 2%
- 13. REGIONAL TRAIL CONNECTIONS & DESTINATIONS Project Objective 1: Connect Diestelhorst Bridge & Turtle Bay to Downtown Project Objective 2: Plan for a more walkable and bikeable downtown and encourage transit use downtown.
- 14. Study Area
- 15. Improve Signage and Wayfinding to draw people in Develop a sense of arrival to a special place in the community Connect neighborhoods and the River to downtown Strategies to Connect Diestelhorst Bridge & Turtle Bay
- 16. Provide accessible streets, walks, parks and trails Create opportunities for all Encourage transit use to and from downtown Strategies to plan for a more walkable and bikeable downtown and encouraging transit use.
- 17. Regional Trail Connections and Destinations Bike Routes
- 18. Trail Connections Riverside Drive Connection Center/Trinity/Continental Path Dana-to-Downtown Trail Extension
- 19. Continental to Turtle Bay Connection • Extends Dana-to-Downtown Trail to Downtown Redding
- 20. Bike Paths & Bike Lanes
- 21. Shared and Protected Lanes
- 23. Bike Users Racers Family Event Commuters Casual Recreation
- 24. What type of bike rider are you? 1. Bike Racer 2. Commuter 3. Causal Recreation 4. Family Event 5. I do not Bike 2% 18% 51% 10% 18%
- 25. To get downtown, the road I bike on the most is… 1. Shasta St./Hwy. 44 2. Eureka Way/Hwy 299 3. Placer St. 4. North Market St. 5. South Market St. 6. Cypress Ave. 7. Riverside Dr. 8. I do not bike to downtown 9. Other 5% 6% 7% 4% 4% 5% 11% 44% 16% Please note on you comment card
- 26. The destination in Redding that I visit the most is (choose up to 3) 1. The River and Trails 2. Turtle Bay and Sundial Bridge 3. Downtown 4. None of These 5. Other 38% 29% 24% 4% 6% Please note on your comment card
- 27. The destination in Redding that I think visitors visit the most is (choose up to 3) 1. The River and Trails 2. Turtle Bay and Sundial Bridge 3. Downtown 4. None of these 5. Other 37% 39% 16% 0% 9% Please note on your comment card
- 28. CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT/DOWNTOWN REDDING Project Objective 3: Create opportunities for a walkable downtown Project Objective 4: Develop a downtown parking strategy
- 29. Study Area
- 30. Strategies to create opportunities for walkable streets, encourage transit use, and develop a parking strategy Streets that serve local and regional transit Consolidated and convenient access to parking Streets that are safe for pedestrians and bikes
- 31. Baseline Traffic Analysis • Traffic Analysis: – 7 intersections received detailed analysis – Previous studies reviewed for overall traffic context • Conclusions: – Need to provide East-West (Hwy 44 & Hwy 299) efficiency – Placer to and from Route 44 challenges – Streets through the promenade/mall would facilitate business
- 32. Central Business District Existing Streets
- 33. Central Business District Specific Plan Recommendations
- 34. Central Business District Two Way Streets : South of South
- 35. Central Business District Restore Two-way California Street
- 36. Central Business District Restore the Grid in Downtown
- 37. Roundabout Study • Allows easy access to two- way Market Street • Use Market Street to downtown • Use Pine Street to go through downtown • Improve safety and less delay
- 38. How often do you visit downtown? 1. Daily 2. A few times a week 3. Once a week 4. A few times a month 5. Once a month 6. Only to pass through 7. Never 43% 33% 7% 6% 1% 8% 1%
- 39. I usually go downtown… (Choose all that apply) 1. To Work 2. To Shop 3. To Dine 4. To Meet Up 5. To Recreate 6. For a Special Event 7. To pass through 12% 10% 23% 15% 8% 17% 14%
- 40. Some of the challenges of getting around downtown are (Choose all that apply) 1. Traffic and congestion 2. Bikes or pedestrians in the roadway 3. One way roads with parallel parking slows traffic flow 4. Turn lanes are too short and back up 5. Not enough parking 6. Stop light waits/timing 7. Lack of streets through the promenade/mall 8. None of these 9. Other 20% 7% 12% 8% 8% 21% 18% 3% 4% Please note on your comment card
- 41. When I go downtown I usually get there by… 1. Vehicle (Truck, Car, Motorcycle, Scooter) 2. Bike 3. Walking 4. Public Transit (Bus, Taxi, Car Share) 79% 13% 7% 1%
- 42. Getting around downtown by VEHICLE is 1. Really Easy 2. Okay depending on the time of day 3. Difficult 4. I do not or rarely DRIVE downtown. 18% 67% 13% 2%
- 43. Getting around downtown by BIKE is 1. Really Easy 2. Okay depending on the time of day 3. Difficult 4. I do not, or rarely, BIKE downtown. 8% 15% 22% 55%
- 44. Getting around downtown by WALKING is 1. Really Easy 2. Okay depending on the time of day 3. Difficult 4. I do not, or rarely WALK downtown. 53% 23% 9% 14%
- 46. Public Parking Diagram • On Street: 1,181 • Off Street: 938 • TOTAL: 2,119 Public Parking Spaces
- 47. Parking Counts 1181 9381598 876 On street Off Street Private Emplyment/Permit • Existing On Street Parking: 1,181 • Existing Off Street Parking: 938 • Existing Off Street Private Parking: 1,598 • Existing Employment/Permit Parking: 876 • TOTAL: 4,593 Spaces
- 48. When you visit downtown where do you prefer to park? 1. Parking structure 2. Off street lot 3. On a street 4. At my place of employment 5. I do not go downtown 6. I take alternative modes of transit downtown 7. None of the above 8. Other 33% 14% 37% 8% 0% 6% 1% 0% (Please note on your comment card)
- 49. How easy is it to find parking downtown? 1. Really easy 2. Okay depending on the time of day 3. Difficult 4. I do not, or rarely park downtown. 39% 48% 8% 5%
- 50. Would you be willing to pay for parking downtown? 1. Yes, it is necessary to create turnover and provide maintenance 2. Maybe, depending on price and/or time of day 3. No, all parking should be free 4. I have no opinion 20% 43% 32% 6%
- 51. PROMENADE/MALL AREA Project Objective 5: Explore reopening streets through the promenade/mall.
- 52. Study Area
- 53. Strategies to explore reopening streets through the promenade/mall Make retail more visible to draw people into downtown Encourage a mix of uses that activates spaces at all times of day Capitalize on current urban trends and existing hub of governmental and medical activity
- 54. Downtown Open Space Urban Plaza Linear Park Active Street Multi-Use Street/Plaza
- 55. Downtown Mixed Uses Housing/Apartments Entertainment & Dining Retail & Shopping Office & Jobs
- 56. Human Comfort • Shade • Lighting and safety • Amenities; benches, trash, bike racks • Accessibility • Pedestrian Intersection Improvements; enhanced crossings, safe zones, signal timing
- 58. One Way Street
- 59. Two Way Street with Parallel Parking
- 60. Two Way Street with Angled Parking
- 62. 1. More Amenities: places to sit, meet and hang out 2. Better Safety: more visible and accessible places 3. Easier Vehicle Access: better roads and more parking 4. More Activity: things to do like events, shopping and dining 5. Easier Bike Access: better bike lanes and more bike racks 27% 15% 12% 33% 12% I would go to the promenade/mall more if there were… (choose up to 3)
- 63. IMPLEMENTATION Project Objective 6: Provide Funding and implementation strategy.
- 64. Next Steps: Strategies to provide a funding and implementation strategy Develop guidelines and revise codes to meet objectives Encourage downtown as a priority Understand the phasing and timing needed for change
- 65. While I may not agree with everything stated today, I feel the process is headed in the right direction. 1. I Agree 2. Neutral 3. Disagree 86% 13% 1%
- 66. Next Steps Come share your thoughts at the stations! Next Meeting We will review and select a preferred alternative. Website: www.downtownreddingtransportationplan.com