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1 Complete Streets Successes, Opportunities, and Challenges Juliet Walker, Transportation Planner, City of Portsmouth Rob Houseman, Director of Planning and Development, Town of Wolfeboro Chris Parker, Director of Planning and Community Development, City of Dover Kurt Blomquist, Director of Public Works, City of Keene

2 Portsmouth, NH Juliet Walker, City of Portsmouth

3 Why have a policy? To change practice -- consider the needs of all road users in every road project. To save money -- in the long run, retrofit projects always cost more than getting it right the first time. To provide the political and community support for doing things differently. 3"

4 Complete Streets Policy Commitment to following nationally recognized street design standards and reference best practices in street management City Council adopted Complete Streets Policy in October 2013

5 3 Related Policies 1. Complete Streets Policy Overall framework for planning, designing, constructing and maintaining a balanced transportation infrastructure 2. Bicycle Friendly Community Policy 3. Walk Friendly Community Policy Integrating bicycle and pedestrian accommodations into municipal practices and processes Supporting efforts to achieve national designation

6 Complete Streets Policy Four Parts: I. Vision II. Core Commitment III. Best Practices IV. Implementation

7 I. Vision Roadways will be convenient, safe and accessible for all transportation users, including: Pedestrians, Bicyclists, Transit vehicles and riders Children, Elderly, and People with disabilities

8 II. Core Commitment Plan for, design, construct, operate and maintain appropriate facilities for all users and modes Incorporate Complete Streets principles into City plans, standards, specifications, regulations, etc. Approach every transportation improvement and project phase as an opportunity to create safer, more accessible streets for all users Apply Complete Streets principles on all new public and private developments, and incrementally on existing streets through improvements over time

9 Exceptions Where ped/bike are prohibited Existing right-of-way limitations Cost disproportionate to need Public safety issues Adverse impacts on environment or neighboring land uses Ordinary street maintenance, or interim measures Ordinary utility maintenance

10 III. Best Practices Design Guidance and Flexibility Follow accepted or adopted design standards Use the best and latest design standards Context Sensitivity Reflect and enhance the context and character of the surrounding built and natural environments Performance Measures Evaluate and report progress

11 IV. Implementation Incorporate CS principles into all relevant plans, manuals, regulations, programs, etc. Review design standards to ensure that they effectively implement CS Encourage staff training on non-motorized transportation issues Identify funding sources Promote project coordination Annual progress report

12 Successes -- Recognition Ranked #7 in best Complete Streets Policies for 2013 City awarded Complete Streets Technical Assistance grant by Smart Growth America

13 Opportunities - Road Projects Maplewood Avenue Feasibility Study (2014) Evaluate shift from maximizing vehicle flow to accommodating curbside parking and bicyclists Market Street Gateway Corridor ( ) Enhance primary approach to downtown with streetscape, include on-road bike lane and/or separated bike path Sagamore Avenue ( ) Redesign major bicycling route in connection with new bridge Lafayette Rd / Middle St ( ) Safe Routes to School project to add bicycle lanes and improve safety and access for bicyclists and pedestrians along major gatewy and connector Peverly Hill Rd ( ) Extension of sidewalks, bicycle lanes / paths, implementation of traffic calming and intersection improvements as well as drainage

14 Opportunities - Related Initiatives Form-Based Zoning Wayfinding Program Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan Master Plan Update

15 Challenges - Implementation Establishing a framework Creating design standards / updating regulations Training and coordination Effective Communication Balancing costs Measuring progress

16 Case Study Sagamore Ave

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18 Case Study Market St Average Weekday of 15,000 vehicles 900 vehicles AM peak hour 1,100 vehicles PM peak hour Average speed = 43 mph Posted speed = 35 mph Primary route to Port of NH from I-95 5% of traffic Single-Unit Trucks 2% of traffic Heavy Trucks

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20 Challenges - Implementation Establishing a framework Creating design standards / updating regulations Training and coordination Effective Communication Balancing costs Measuring progress

21 Wolfeboro s Efforts 21 A blended approach Context Sensitive Solutions meets Complete Streets And Tactical Urbanism Rob Houseman, Town of Wolfeboro

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23 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Center Street 23

24 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Center Street 24

25 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Center Street 25

26 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly Center Street 26

27 ARTICLE B. Center Street Reconstruction 27

28 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly 28

29 ARTICLE 5. Center Street Reconstruction 29

30 The Good, The Bad and The Ugly 30

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48 Dover, NH Chris Parker, City of Dover

49 Keene, NH Kürt Blomquist, City of Keene

50 Complete Street Success and Challenges

51 Keene, New Hampshire Elm City - Located in the southwestern corner of the New Hampshire - Incorporated in Population: 22,563 (triples during the day) - Size: 34.7 Square Miles Miles of Roads, 52 Miles of Sidewalks, 80+ miles of Wastewater Mains, 100+ miles of Water mains - Serves as the County Seat - City Council-City Manger Form or Government - Home of Keene State College & Antioch New England University Best Known for: 2013 World Record for Lighted Jack-o-lanterns: 30,581 Kürt Blomquist, P.E. Public Works Director 350 Marlboro Street Keene, NH Kblomquist@ci.keene.nh.us

52 Complete Streets Philosophy. City s Process. Challenges/Successes.

53 Complete Streets Philosophy Keene has been supportive of the Complete Streets concepts for many years Downtown Revitalization Project 1999 Council policy to evaluate the installation of bike lanes during road reconstruction projects Pedestrian and Bike improvements added to projects on a case by case basis Complete Streets Recommended in 2010 Comprehensive Master Plan Keene should make it consistent policy to design streets with all users in mind, including drivers, public transport riders, pedestrians, and bicyclist as well as older people, children, and those with disabilities Council passed Complete Streets Resolution

54 Process City has had a Dig the Road Once Philosophy Desire to integrate multiple users on transportation network. Preliminary design develops several options. Meetings with neighborhoods. Incorporate concerns. Presentation in front of City Council Committee. Preferred option accepted by City Council.

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56 Option K1 (Chokers and Bump-Outs at Neckdown)

57 Option K1 (Chokers and Bump-Outs With Parking)

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60 Challenges Competing interest. Lane widths (Design Vehicle). 5 Sidewalks. 5 Utility/green strips. Trees. Dedicated bicycle lanes. Parking. Public Transportation Stops. Green Infrastructure.

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62 Typical Cross Sections Sidewalk Grass belt Parking - Bike Lane Travel Lanes Bike Lane Parking- Grass belt Sidewalk = Sidewalk Grass belt Bike lane Travel Lanes Bike Lane Grass belt Sidewalk = Sidewalk Bike lane-travel Lanes-Bike Lane-Sidewalk = Sidewalk-Parking-Travel Lanes-Grass belt = Sidewalk Travel Lanes Grass belt = 30 34

63 Challenges (continued) Right-of-way. Main St Ft, Washington St. 82 Ft, Court St 64 Ft Typical ROW s (2 Rods) Neighborhood Desires (Today vs Tomorrow) Cost. Reconstruction vs Rehabilitation Maintenance. Winter maintenance issues.

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