Executive Summary Draft - Nov Highlights of the Lexington Area. Bicycle & Pedestrian. Master Plan

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1 Exective Smmar Draft - Nov 2017 FAYETTE OUNTY JESSAMINE OUNTY LEXINGTON NIHOLASVILLE WILMORE Highlights of the Lexington Area Biccle & Pedestrian Master Plan 1

Or Vision The Greater Lexington Area envisions a network of high qalit walkwas and bikewas that connects commities and fosters economic growth and regional collaboration.

2 Or Vision The Greater Lexington Area envisions a network of high qalit walkwas and bikewas that connects commities and fosters economic growth and regional collaboration. People of all ages and abilities will have access to comfortable and convenient walking and biking rotes, reslting in tre mobilit choice, improved economic opportit, and healthier lifestles. Across the region, a cltre of safet and respect is cltivated for people traveling b foot or bike, whether for transportation or recreation. How do we Get There? The goals otlined below bild pon the vision statement, relate to ke themes from local plans, and expand pon national best practices. Enhance nnectivit reate more walkable and bikable streets that allow people of all ages and abilities to safel and convenientl get where the want to go. Improve Health Enhance access to active transportation and otdoor recreation and active transportation for health and wellness. Encorage Economic Growth Recognize the benefits of walkable and biccle-friendl commities, and capitalize on increased propert vales. Increase Safet Address the safet of the transportation sstem for the most vlnerable sers and aim for zero biccle and pedestrian fatalities or serios injries. Promote Eqit Ensre that walking and biccling infrastrctre is provided in the areas with the greatest need. Increase Mobilit Provide active transportation choices that spport health, safe, and walkable/bikable neighborhoods, whether rral, rban or sbrban. 2 l Lexington, KY

3 The Vale of Walkable and Biccle-Friendl mmities Health and Environmental Benefits A harlotte, N std fod that residents who switched to more walking and biking for their commte weighed an average of 6.5 pods less than those who contined to drive to work. The average bike commter redces their annal carbon emissions b 128 pods. $ Economic Benefits Propert assessments within one block of the eight-mile Indianapolis Trail have increased 148% since it opened in 2008, an increase of $1billion in assessed propert vale. Accessibilit and Mobilit Benefits 30% of all trips we make are for a distance of two miles or less a distance that can easil be covered b a 10 minte bike ride or a 30 minte walk. Safet Benefits Seperated biccle lanes can redce biccle crash rates b 40%, and the presence of sidewalks can redce pedestrian crash rates b 86%. Even relativel small improvements, like pedestrian refge islands, can redce crash rates b 40%. 3

What We Heard As part of the commit engagement process, an advisor committee comprising of both Jessamine and Faette t representatives was formed to give strategic direction to the plan and network

4 What We Heard As part of the commit engagement process, an advisor committee comprising of both Jessamine and Faette t representatives was formed to give strategic direction to the plan and network improvements. The project team also coordinated closel with other planning processes, sch as the Lexington Parks and Recreation Master Plan and the On the Table. Isses arod ccling and walking were important themes raised dring these commit meetings. The graphic below demonstrates the varios was pblic inpt was collected. The maps on pages 11 and 12 highlight the corridors that people identified on the online interactive map that are most in need of improvement. We Heard that Walking & Biking in Faette is... Difficlt and dangeros de to driver behavior (fast speeds, inattention, failre to ield at intersections) Important for transportation and recreation Improving with more recent bike lanes and projects like the Legac Trail and the Town Branch Trail We Heard that Walking & Biking in Faette shold... nnect people to commercial centers, sch as New ircle Road and Nicholasville Road Provide safe pedestrian and biccle crossings at intersections Inclde facilities like wider sidewalks that are accessible for all sers, inclding people in wheelchairs or pshing strollers Have more bike lanes connecting neighborhoods with existing shared se trails We Heard that Walking & Biking in Jessamine is... Staff & nsltant ordination STEERING OMMITTEE mmittee Meetings Project Website Pblic mment Forms STAKEHOLDERS Open Hose Workshops and Phone Otreach it/town Website Annocements Draft & Final Plan Presentations GENERAL PUBLI Social Media Blasts On-line Map Focs Grops Press Releases verage in Local News Difficlt becase there are few sidewalks, and the are not well connected Dangeros on narrow rral roads Lacking bikewa connections between Lexington, Wilmore, and Nicholasville We Heard that Walking & Biking in Jessamine shold... Be a wa for children to get to school nnect existing shared se trails Provide a wa for residents and visitors to explore srroding farmland Focs on pedestrian improvements on Main Street in Wilmore and Nicholasville 4 l Lexington, KY

5 Where We Heard Pedestrian Improvements Are Most Needed ot Scott o t Fra nkl in t t n tt o Sc tte e a F ford ot Faett e t t o n rbo ot o B rk la LEXINGTON ford ot Je ssa mine t t nt e t t e Fa lark Fa Je s ette sam ine t t t nt ark o l on d is a M NIHOLASVILLE WILMORE "Rotes that ld be Improved for Pedestrians" Spport t 0 Mercer1.5 Bole t MILES 3 I High Spport 5

6 Where We Heard Bikewa Improvements are Most Needed ot Scott o t Fra nkl in nt t o t o ot Sc tte e Fa ford ot Faett e t t o n nt rbo Bo rk la LEXINGTON ford ot Je ssa mine t t t te o t e Fa lark Fa Je s ette sam ine t t t nt ark o l on d is Ma NIHOLASVILLE WILMORE "Rotes that ld be Improved for Bicclists" Spport t 0 Mercer1.5 Bole t 6 l Lexington, KY MILES 3 I High Spport

7 Designing Bikewas for All Users The last decade has seen tremendos investment in biccle infrastrctre locall and across the United States. One ke realization is shaping how biccle investments are made: Different clists have Different Needs Althogh some bicclists will ride on an road, regardless of available bikewa (strong and fearless ), a mch larger portion of the poplation wold ride, bt onl where there is a high-qalit bikewa ( interested bt concerned ). Understanding this concept has led s to design more low-stress bikewas that provide the high-qalit experience the majorit of cclists desire. The chart on this page shows a tpical distribtion of bicclists while also captring the general tpe of experience the prefer. Designing for ages 8 to 80 will be the most effective wa to reach the Interested bt ncerned grop Strong and Enthsed and Interested bt No Wa, < 2% Strong & Fearless 5% Enthsed & nfident 60% Interested bt ncerned 35% No Wa, No How SOURE: 7

Developing the Bikewa Network MAJOR BIKEWAY: MAINLINE ROUTES The proposed bike network was developed with the goal of creating a network of well-connected, low-stress facilities.

Aligning with the vision of this plan of creating safe and comfortable bikewas, this low-stress network wold be appropriate for people of all ages and abilities.

Bike lanes, trails, and low-speed neighborhood bikewas all make biking more comfortable. However, perception of safet is largel driven b factors like vehicle speeds and traffic volmes.

8 Developing the Bikewa Network MAJOR BIKEWAY: MAINLINE ROUTES The proposed bike network was developed with the goal of creating a network of well-connected, low-stress facilities. Biking needs to be a safe, convenient, and pleasant form of transportation for the broadest arra of people. Aligning with the vision of this plan of creating safe and comfortable bikewas, this low-stress network wold be appropriate for people of all ages and abilities. The network is organized into three main categories: major bikewas (mainline rotes), minor bikewas (feeder rotes) and local bikewas (first/last mile connections). Bike lanes, trails, and low-speed neighborhood bikewas all make biking more comfortable. However, perception of safet is largel driven b factors like vehicle speeds and traffic volmes. Not all rotes are the same and therefore design flexibilit is essential to bilding a low-stress network. The network approach developed as part of this plan sets the parameters for the bikewa network bt the project design process will determine the ltimate crosssection for each project sing national best practices and engineering jdgment. MINOR BIKEWAY: FEEDER ROUTES LOAL BIKEWAY: FIRST/LAST MILE PROPOSED MILEAGE SUMMARY FAYETTE JESSAMINE 68 miles Major Bikewas 16 miles 73 miles Minor Bikewas 40 miles 74 miles Local Bikewas 12 miles 215 miles TOTAL 68 miles 8 l Lexington, KY

9 ot Scott o t Fra nkl in Recommended Bikewa Network nt o nt t ot e c S tt e Fa ford ot Faett e t t o n rbo ot o B rk la t t te o t e Fa lark ford ot Je ssa mine t LEXINGTON Fa Je s ette sam ine t t t t ark l n o s i d Ma NIHOLASVILLE WILMORE For a more detailed view of the network recommendations and to provide comments, go to connectlex.org or click here. EXISTING AND FUNDED t 0 Mercer1.5 Bole t MILES 3 I PROPOSED MAJOR BIKEWAY MINOR BIKEWAY LOAL BIKEWAY

10 Identifing Pedestrian Projects Similar to the development of the proposed bikewa network, the proposed sidewalk network is the reslt of extensive pblic inpt and review of existing conditions. The proposed sidewalk network aims to provide a safe and comfortable experience for sers of all ages and abilities. The approach to developing the pedestrian network intends to concentrate resorces in areas where improvements are most needed and where people are most likel to walk. Fll implementation of all missing sidewalk segments across both Faette and Jessamine coties will take man ears. With limited fding available, a focsed, prioritized approach is necessar. The 3-step process described to the right was sed to identif missing sidewalk segments that reflect areas with the greatest need. Streets classified as a major arterial, minor arterial or collector street are given priorit in this plan de to their regional context and the increased safet risk these corridors pose to pedestrians (higher traffic volmes with higher speeds). STEP 1 INVENTORY MISSING SIDEWALK NETWORK mprehensive inventor of all missing sidewalks, inclding local and private streets within rban areas STEP 2 IDENTIFY PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN PROJET Remove local and private streets. Remove streets where sidewalk on one side is adeqate. STEP 3 SORT BY PROJET TYPE Identif projects to be completed b new development, roadwa projects, or as standalone pedestrian improvement projects. PROPOSED MILEAGE SUMMARY FAYETTE JESSAMINE 40 miles Sidewalk 5 miles 30 miles Shared Use Trails 26 miles PEDESTRIAN IMPROVEMENT PROJETS 70 miles TOTAL 31 miles 10 l Lexington, KY

11 ot Scott o t Franklin Recommended Pedestrian Projects nt o nt t ot e c S tt e Fa ford ot Faett e t t o n rbo ot o B rk la LEXINGTON ford ot Je ssa mine t t t te o t e Fa lark Fa Je s ette sam ine t t t t a rk l n o s i d Ma NIHOLASVILLE WILMORE For a more detailed view of the network recommendations and to provide comments, go to connectlex.org or click here. SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENT PROJETS PROPOSED SHARED USE TRAIL ALONG ROAD t 0 Mercer1.5 Bole t MILES 3 I TO BE IMPLEMENTED THROUGH NEW DEVELOPMENT TO BE IMPLEMENTED THROUGH ROADWAY PROJET

12 Framework: Policies & Programs While infrastrctre roads, sidewalks, crossings, bikewas are critical for improving walking and biccling, it takes a comprehensive effort to make commities that are trl pedestrian and biccle-friendl. This plan s framework bilds pon existing resorces and commit spirit to make walking and biccling safe, comfortable, and normal forms of transportation in Faette t and Jessamine t. POLIIES PROGRAMS SHORT TERM Develop a Tactical Urbanism Polic Develop a Bike Parking Program Update Existing Sidewalk, Bikewa, and Trail Maintenance Policies Redce Speed Limits on Residential and llector Streets ndct a Bike Share Assessment mplete a Vision Zero Action Plan Develop a Transportation Demand Management Action Plan Organize a Safet ampaign Task Force Expand Edcation and Encoragement Programs Re-brand and Redevelop the Bike Map Develop Process for itizens to Report Sidewalk Access Isses MID TERM Improve Bike and Pedestrian Access in nstrction Zones Update the Sidewalk Repair Program Host an Annal nnectlex Workshop Establish a Safe Rotes to School Program LONG TERM Evalate Program Staffing Needs for Plan Implementation Develop an In-Hose Trail Maintenance rew Implement a Safet ampaign Expand Bike Month Activities 12 l Lexington, KY

13 Framework: Design & Evalation (nt.) DESIGN EVALUATION SHORT TERM Host a Low-st Sidewalk Design and Implementation Workshop ndct an Annal Priorit Bikewa Scoping mplete a Local Bikewa Assessment Update the Traffic alming Program Facilitate a Std Visit to an Aspirational it Adopt Bikewa Design Standards mplete a Safe Rotes to School Prioritization Exercise Identif a Program Fding Strateg Appl for Walk Friendl mmit Stats Establish a Biccle/Pedestrian t Program Develop a Pblic Relations Strateg Update Traffic Impact Std Reglations Develop an Interactive Program Website MID TERM Develop a Biccle Wafinding and Branding Plan Develop Sidewalk Design Standards Host a NATO (National Association of it Transportation Officials) Bikewa Design Training Workshop ndct a Health and Economic Impact Assessment LONG TERM ordinate with Lextran to Improve Pedestrian Access to Transit Stops Develop Pblic Art in the Right-of- Wa design standards and gidelines 13

14 Developing a Strateg Implementation of the Biccle and Pedestrian Master Plan will reqire leadership and dedication to facilit and program development on the part of a variet of agencies. Eqall critical, and perhaps more challenging, will be secring a dedicated annal fding sorce. This can be done throgh strategic collaboration with regional and state agencies, the private sector, non-profit organizations and Faette t and Jessamine t residents. The graphic below highlights the project list development process. The maps to the right sort projects into short-term, mid-term and long-term priorities for both coties. Ke projects within the short-term list identified in both coties are listed below. * NETWORK PRIORITIZATION ONSTRUTIBILITY ASSESSMENT Recommended Networks Safet Demand Transit Access Eqit Gap losre Mode Share Prioritized Project List Right-of-Wa Utilit nflicts Environmental nstraints On-Street Parking Traffic Impacts st Estimates 5-Year apital Improvement Project List Faette t Ke Projects North Limestone Bike/Ped Improvements from Vine Street to Lodon Ave Town Branch mmons rridor Access Points (Martin Lther King Bolevard) Tates reek Road Sidewalk Gaps and Shared Use Trail Almni Drive Shared Use Trail from Tates reek Road to Sqires Trail Old Vine St/ entral Ave Biccle Bolevard Man O War Bolevard Pedestrian Improvements and Shared Use Trail Libert Road Shared Use Trail from Libert Elememtar to Winchester Rd Jessamine t Ke Projects Lexington Road (29)Shared Use Trail Gap from Wilmore Y (US68) to Veterans Drive US68 Road Shared Use Trail from Old Higbee Mill Road (Faette t) to Golf lb Drive East Brannon Road Shared Use Trail from Nicholasville Road to Gre Oak Lane Nicholasville Road (Hw 27) Shared Use Trail along the tilit corridor from existing trail (Faette t near Waveland Msem Land) to atnip Hill Road/Vince Road Wimore Road (29) Shared Use Trail from Harrodsbrg Rd to Downtown Nicholasville *heck ot the on-line, interactive maps for more details on the priorit projects and to share or inpt! 14 l Lexington, KY

15 nt nt o nt ark o l on d is a M nt Sc tte e Fa 53 miles of Short-Term Priorities in Faette ford t Fa ette t For a more detailed view of the network recommendations and to provide comments, go to connectlex.org or click here. t nt e tt e Fa lark Fa Je s ette sam ine t t ford ot Je ssa mine t LEXINGTON Fa Je s ette sam ine t t SHORT-TERM t t on dis Ma ette Fa MID-TERM LONG-TERM NIHOLASVILLE MILES 2 I WILMORE 15miles of Short-Term Priorities in Jessamine

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