2014 Wisconsin Tribal Transportation Conference. Matt Halada Transportation Planner NE Region

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1 2014 Wisconsin Tribal Transportation Conference Matt Halada Transportation Planner NE Region

2 Implementing Wisconsin s Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations Law (Complete Streets) Tools and methods for good design Planning, education, and outreach resources

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4 Transportation bills ISTEA TEA-21 SAFETEA-LU MAP-21 Integrating Bicycling and Walking into Transportation Infrastructure Shall be established New and Reconstruction Unless Prohibited (focus on corridor) >20% of project cost (excessively disproportionate) Absence of need (sparsity) Federal funds used on bike and pedestrian facilities and improvements Multimodal options routine State bicycle and pedestrian coordinator Bicycle accommodations incorporated into highway bridge projects Seamless transportation system that all users can use efficiently and safely New Initiative to Enhance Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety September 10,

5 Wis. State Statute 84.01(35): the department shall ensure that bikeways and pedestrian ways are established in all new highway construction and reconstruction projects funded in whole or in part from state funds or federal funds 5

6 Distinguishes bicycle and pedestrian facility requirements for rural and urban areas, and details five exceptions set forth in the statute Same exceptions as federal policy plus: Prohibited (focus on corridor) >20% of project cost (excessively disproportionate) Absence of need (sparsity, traffic volume, or other factors) Excessive impacts in a constrained environment Community refuses to maintain pedestrian ways (sidewalks) Inability to maintain, no ordinance Exception not allowed on NHS Department policy for other project types, such as resurfacing or reconditioning, requires an evaluation to include bicycle and pedestrian accommodations where possible/practical within the scope of the project. 6

7 Complete streets are roadways designed and operated to enable safe, convenient, and comfortable access and travel for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and public transport users of all ages and abilities are able to safely and comfortably move along and across a complete street

8 Transportation Equity 1/3 of population does not drive Aging, economic disadvantaged Unable to drive Modal choice Quality of Life, Health and Environment Exercise Sense of Place Reduce Congestion

9 Efficiency 53% of all trips in urban areas < 3 miles 60% of auto trips < 1 mile WI 5% of population bikes to work; walking 8% annual transportation trips Overall safety Reduce bike, ped injuries/fatalities Enhance safety including motorist Transportation networks

10 Bicycle accommodation: enough space on a roadway for a motorist to safely pass a bicyclist without changing lanes or entering an opposing traffic lane. Widened roadways or designated bike lanes Existing conditions State/Local Plans Local connections and continuity Improve roadway conditions for all users 10

11 Paved Shoulders Wide Outside Lane Bike Lanes Shared-use paths 11

12 Pedestrian accommodation: making streets walkable by providing safe and convenient facilities for non-vehicle traffic along roadways. Sidewalk to traffic signals Various needs and abilities Diverse users "Sidewalk" means that portion of a highway between the curb lines, or the lateral lines of a roadway, and the adjacent property lines, constructed for use of pedestrians. SS 84.01(35)(a)(2), (58) (22), (8)(a), Adm.Code 75.01(8) 12

13 Sidewalks Bridges Curb ramps Traffic Control Devices Paths 13

14 Benefit and address needs of all users by default Include bike/ped accommodations Complete network for bicyclists and pedestrians emerge Investments create safer, better facilities now & future Save money avoid costly retrofits 14

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16 Consolidated Chapter Laws & exceptions Opportunities Definitions Tools and standards 16

17 Every Project Attach to Design Study Report (DSR) Use to identify needs, opportunities and document design decisions

18 1 st 5+ and nd 6 and 0 in order of preference

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20 Often required anyway (FDM ) Benefits: Avoidance Maneuvers Run off the Road crash (ROR) Prolongs Pavement structure integrity Mail delivery, breakdowns, occasional parking

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22 Example: Paving Shoulders 3 to 5 feet 1-2 feet extra

23 Paved Shoulder Paved Shoulder

24 Bike Lane Travel Lane TWLTL Sidewalk Terrace Curb & Gutter Parking Lane 8-10 feet 5-6 feet feet ~14 feet

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27 Unmarked Bike Lanes with Parking

28 Travel Lane 1 foot 6.5 feet 2 feet 14 feet 11 feet 33 to 34.5 feet

29 Wide Curb Lanes

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32 Before After

33 Curbed Street, Parking & Marked Bike Lane Curbed Street, Parking & Bike Accommodation

34 Bike Lane / Shoulder / Buffer Sidewalk

35 Corner Bulb-outs

36 Midblock Crossing

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38 Wide Sidewalk Streetscaping

39 Nobody bikes or walks here anyway It doesn t connect to anything Use the sidewalks for bikes Build a path instead

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42 Nitschke Bridge Green Bay Constructed in 1998 Now Parallel trails and City Center connected

43 Conflicts between pedestrians and cyclists Different speeds / uses Many Driveways (backing vehicles) Motorist expectations Sometimes not allowed

44 Driveways / Access Intersections 27 % of all bike crashes occur on sidewalk/sidepaths Winter Maintenance: bike lane with roadway Utility destinations Not a substitute for on-road

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46 Bicycling conditions for state and county roads; town roads not rated Identifies bicycle trails and mountain bike facilities, and contacts for local bicycle route info

47 Bicycling conditions assessment; traffic volume & roadway characteristics Use to improve conditions especially a less suitable rating

48 roadwaystandards.dot.wi.gov/standards/fdm/11-00toc.pdf

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