UNIVERSITY CITY BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN

Transcription

1 UNIVERSITY CITY BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN PUBLIC WORKSHOP 01 THE CITY OF UNIVERSITY CITY UNIVERSITY CITY, MISSOURI TRAILNET - H3 STUDIO MAY 18, 2011

2 AGENDA INTRODUCTION PLANNING PROCESS Scope of Work Project Schedule Stakeholder Interviews H3 Studio Guiding Principles Field Conditions Summary Preliminary Consensus Issues & Ideas CASE STUDIES SMALL-GROUP WORK SESSION DISCUSSION

3 SCOPE OF WORK A. OF EXISTING CONDITIONS Review existing amenities and facilities Case study analysis Web survey Stakeholder interviews B. VISION, GOALS and PRINCIPLES Develop draft of vision and goals Client meetings Committee meetings Develop final of vision and goals C. MASTER PLAN Develop design options Develop recommendations regarding educational, safety and enforcement programs Branding development D. IMPLEMENTATION & FUNDING STRATEGY Develop list of potential funding sources Develop maintenance and management approach Final Report: Master Plan

4 PROJECT SCHEDULE April 4-5: May 3: May 18: July 5: Stakeholder Interviews Steering Committee Mtg Analysis Public Work Session 01 - Analysis Steering Committee Mtg. 02 Vision, Goals & Principles July 26: Plan Commission Meeting 01 September 6: Steering Committee Mtg. 03 Master Plan Design Options September 14: Public Work Session 02 Master Plan Design Options October 26: Plan Commission Meeting 02 November- December: Final Public Hearing & City Council Presentation

5 STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS Trailnet & H3 Studio conducted a series of Stakeholder Interviews of residents, business owners, and local officials to begin to develop a list of Issues and Ideas related to the University City Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan. The interviews were strictly confidential and conducted only between the identified Stakeholders and the Design Team. Information gathered was assembled into the Consensus Issues and Consensus Ideas. The Interviewees were: Arno Perlow Bryan Young Courtney Coushard Dave Olander David Gray David Politte Ellen Bern Howard DeMere Jan Betts Jane Schaefer Jitka Olander John Holahan John Watson Linda Fried Lisa Kuehne Lisa Talley Maggie Stanley-Majors Margaret Gray Margaret Johnson Martha Bhattacharya Mary Zaggy Nigel Taylor Patience Naa Kai Kanyi Peter Mueller Richard Sandler Sarah Hanly

6 PRINCIPLES Create an authentic place rooted in its specific nature, culture, and history Create a walkable, mixed-use, & mixed- income neighborhoods Expand existing and develop new centers of innovation, education, and culture Increase appropriate range and scale of uses and densities Create vibrant and complete streets and Create vibrant and complete streets and public spaces

7 Create healthy, humane, & active living environments to improve the quality of life for residents & users Build blue & green infrastructure: utilize regional rivers, parks, trails, and greenways as a framework for development Provide and promote varied forms of transportation and connectivity Adapt and re-use sites, landscapes, and buildings Build the soft infrastructure Build in a holistic manner for urban systems & multi-generational sustainability

8

9

10 160 feet of elevation change between the bottom of the River Des Peres basin and the high point near Old Bonhomme Road and Delmar Boulevard

11 River Des Peres & Tributaries FEMA 100-year flood plain

12 River Des Peres & Tributaries FEMA 100-year flood plain FEMA 500-year flood plain SUMMARY ISSUES: University City is bisected by the River Des Peres, resulting in fundamental issues of flooding.

13 Roads & Streets

14 Roads & Streets Parks

15 Roads & Streets Parks Pavement

16 Roads & Streets Parks Pavement Buildings SUMMARY ISSUES: Gridded street pattern has the potential for excellent interconnectivity between neighborhoods and throughout the city.

17 Infrastructure Interstates & Freeways I-170 Forest Park Parkway

18 Infrastructure Interstates & Freeways Regional Arterials Delmar Boulevard Olive Boulevard Page Avenue North Skinker Boulevard North Hanley Road Big Bend Boulevard Forsyth thblvd/ladue d Rd Midland Boulevard North & South Road

19 Infrastructure Interstates & Freeways Regional Arterials Mass Transit MetroLink Loop Trolley

20 Infrastructure Interstates & Freeways Regional Arterials Mass Transit Drainageways SUMMARY ISSUES: Major regional arterial roads lack good bicycle and pedestrian amenities; arterials, freeways, mass transit, and green corridors ensure good regional connectivity.

21 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Great Rivers Greenway Centennial Greenway SUMMARY ISSUES: Centennial Greenway, which utilizes a number of existing and proposed off-street right-of-ways, roughly follows the River Des Peres and provides off-street, east/west connectivity.

22 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Great Rivers Greenway Regional Bike Plan Bike Lanes

23 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Great Rivers Greenway Regional Bike Plan Bike Lanes Bike Boulevards

24 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Great Rivers Greenway Regional Bike Plan Bike Lanes Bike Boulevards Paved Shoulders

25 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Great Rivers Greenway Regional Bike Plan Bike Lanes Bike Boulevards Paved Shoulders Shared Lane Markings

26 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Great Rivers Greenway Regional Bike Plan Bike Lanes Bike Boulevards Paved Shoulders Shared Lane Markings Wide Outside Lanes

27 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Great Rivers Greenway Regional Bike Plan Bike Lanes Bike Boulevards Paved Shoulders Shared Lane Markings Wide Outside Lanes Further Study SUMMARY ISSUES: The Regional Bike Plan calls for dedicated bike lanes along Olive Blvd; most other routes are shared on-street facilities, and there is no east/west connectivity proposed along or in the vicinity of Delmar Boulevard.

28 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Great Rivers Greenway Regional Bike Plan University City Bike Routes SUMMARY ISSUES: University City designated bike routes are not well-identified or well-marked and most do not connect to meaningful destinations.

29 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Land Use Commercial

30 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Land Use Commercial Institutional

31 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Land Use Commercial Institutional Industrial-Utility

32 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Land Use Commercial Institutional Industrial-Utility Park

33 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Land Use Commercial Institutional Industrial-Utility Park Recreation

34 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Land Use Commercial Institutional Industrial-Utility Park Recreation Common Ground

35 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Land Use Commercial Institutional Industrial-Utility Park Recreation Common Ground Vacant/Agricultural

36 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Land Use Commercial Institutional Industrial-Utility Park Recreation Common Ground Vacant/Agricultural Unnamed SUMMARY ISSUES: University City has one major community park, strategicallylocated schools and institutions, and one continuous and one walk-able commercial corridor.

37 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Land Use Commercial Institutional Industrial-Utility Park Recreation Common Ground Vacant/Agricultural Unnamed Multi-Family

38 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Land Use Commercial Institutional Industrial-Utility Park Recreation Common Ground Vacant/Agricultural Unnamed Multi-Family Duplex/Townhome

39 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Land Use Commercial Institutional Industrial-Utility Park Recreation Common Ground Vacant/Agricultural Unnamed Multi-Family Duplex/Townhome Single-Family SUMMARY ISSUES: Diverse mix of residential housing types with embedded, streetcorner commercial and institutional districts is bisected by major regional commercial corridors and adjacent to regional industrial and business centers.

40 Base Aerial Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Land Use Political Boundaries City Council Ward 1 City Council Ward 2 City Council Ward 3 SUMMARY ISSUES: City Council Wards have a distinct identity within University City as a whole.

41 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Land Use Political Boundaries Parks Community Parks Heman Park

42 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Land Use Political Boundaries Parks Community Parks Neighborhood Parks Flynn Park Fogerty Park Greensfelder Park Kaufman Park Metcalfe Park Millar Park Mooney Park

43 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Land Use Political Boundaries Parks Community Parks Neighborhood Parks Mini Parks Eastgate Park Janet Majerus Park Kingsland Park Lewis Park Joseph L. Adams Park Rabe Park

44 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Land Use Political Boundaries Parks Community Parks Neighborhood Parks Mini Parks Special-Use Parks Ackert Park Oakbrook Lane Park Ruth Park

45 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Land Use Political Boundaries Parks Community Parks Neighborhood Parks Mini Parks Special-Use Parks Composite SUMMARY ISSUES: Approximately 60% of residents are within ¼ mile or less of 2 or more parks; accessibility is generally worse south of Delmar Boulevard and between North Hanley Road and North & South Road.

46 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Land Use Political Boundaries Parks Schools Barbara C. Jordan Elementary Flynn Park Elementary Pershing Elementary Jackson Park Elementary Brittany Woods Middle School University City High School Christ the King School Bais Yaakov High School Our Lady of Lourdes School SUMMARY ISSUES: Approximately 70% of residents are within 1/2 mile or less of at least 1 school; accessibility is generally worse south of Delmar Boulevard and east of Pennsylvania Avenue.

47 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Land Use Political Boundaries Parks Schools School District Map Barbara C. Jordan Elementary Jackson Park Elementary Pershing Elementary Flynn Park Elementary SUMMARY ISSUES: Elementary school district boundaries generally east-west; this highlights the need for safe, high-quality east-west bike and pedestrian routes.

48 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Land Use Political Boundaries Parks Schools School District Map Synagogues Chabad of Greater St. Louis Young Israel Synagogue Shaare Zedek Synagogue Bais Abraham Congregation SUMMARY ISSUES: Synagogues are generally located along the Delmar Boulevard Corridor; this highlights the need for a quality pedestrian route along or adjacent to Delmar Boulevard for use by Orthodox Congregations.

49 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Land Use Political Boundaries Parks Schools School District Map Synagogues Barriers University Heights # 1 Parkview Forest Park Parkway Washington University Northmoor QUESTION: What are the other barriers that prevent residents from biking and walking?

50 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Land Use Political Boundaries Parks Schools School District Map Synagogues Barriers Districts / Destinations Commercial The Loop Olive Boulevard Olive/Page Industrial Area Delmar Corner Stores Downtown Clayton

51 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Land Use Political Boundaries Parks Schools School District Map Synagogues Barriers Districts / Destinations Commercial Institutional University City Government Center Washington University University City High School Cemeteries

52 Infrastructure Bicycle Facilities Land Use Political Boundaries Parks Schools School District Map Synagogues Barriers Districts / Destinations Commercial Institutional Composite QUESTION: What are the destinations where residents want to go?

53 CONSENSUS ISSUES UNIVERSITY CITY BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN

54 CONSENSUS ISSUES 1. Major corridors in University City, including Delmar Blvd, Olive Blvd, North Hanley Rd, and North & South Rd lack sufficient pedestrian and bike facilities and are uncomfortable or perceived as unsafe for bikes and pedestrians

55 CONSENSUS ISSUES 1. Major corridors in University City, including Delmar Blvd, Olive Blvd, North Hanley Rd, and North & South Rd lack sufficient pedestrian and bike facilities and are uncomfortable or perceived as unsafe for bikes and pedestrians 2. The Loop is congested and is uncomfortable and perceived as unsafe for bikes

56 CONSENSUS ISSUES 1. Major corridors in University City, including Delmar Blvd, Olive Blvd, North Hanley Rd, and North & South Rd lack sufficient pedestrian and bike facilities and are uncomfortable or perceived as unsafe for bikes and pedestrians 2. The Loop is congested and is uncomfortable and perceived as unsafe for bikes 3. There is a lack of bicycle parking and storage facilities in the Loop, and the bike parking that does exist is not visible and not conveniently located to shops and attractions

57 CONSENSUS ISSUES 1. Major corridors in University City, including Delmar Blvd, Olive Blvd, North Hanley Rd, and North & South Rd lack sufficient pedestrian and bike facilities and are uncomfortable or perceived as unsafe for bikes and pedestrians 2. The Loop is congested and is uncomfortable and perceived as unsafe for bikes 3. There is a lack of bicycle parking and storage facilities in the Loop, and the bike parking that does exist is not visible and not conveniently located to shops and attractions 4 Many major intersections along 4. Many major intersections along Delmar Blvd, particularly Delmar and Big Bend Blvd, are perceived as unsafe

58 CONSENSUS ISSUES (cont.) 5. Midland Blvd is a good bike route, but traffic speed and parked cars result in negative perceptions of safety and comfort

59 CONSENSUS ISSUES (cont.) 5. Midland Blvd is a good bike route, but traffic speed and parked cars result in negative perceptions of safety and comfort 6. Existing, dedicated bike and pedestrian paths including Ackert Walkway and various paths along the River Des Peres do not connect to meaningful destinations; both city-wide and regional bike routes are not well-identified or well-marked

60 CONSENSUS ISSUES (cont.) 5. Midland Blvd is a good bike route, but traffic speed and parked cars result in negative perceptions of safety and comfort 6. Existing, dedicated bike and pedestrian paths including Ackert Walkway and various paths along the River Des Peres do not connect to meaningful destinations; both city-wide and regional bike routes are not well-identified or well-marked 7. Traffic signals, particularly at the crossing of major arterial roads, are not timed for cyclists and do not activate when bikes are present

61 CONSENSUS ISSUES (cont.) 8. Bicycle connectivity to the west is limited to one route along Old Bonhomme Rd

62 CONSENSUS ISSUES (cont.) 8. Bicycle connectivity to the west is limited to one route along Old Bonhomme Rd 9 There is a lack of direct and 9. There is a lack of direct and identified bike and walk routed to MetroLink

63 CONSENSUS ISSUES (cont.) 8. Bicycle connectivity to the west is limited to one route along Old Bonhomme Rd 9. There is a lack of direct and identified bike and walk routed to MetroLink 10. Many streets lack sidewalks, particularly in the 3 rd Ward and west of North & South Rd

64 CONSENSUS ISSUES (cont.) 8. Bicycle connectivity to the west is limited to one route along Old Bonhomme Rd 9. There is a lack of direct and identified bike and walk routed to MetroLink 10. Many streets lack sidewalks, particularly in the 3 rd Ward and west of North & South Rd 11. Sidewalks along Olive Blvd, east of Ferguson Ave, are often obstructed by adjacent businesses, forcing pedestrians to walk out into traffic

65 CONSENSUS ISSUES (cont.) 8. Bicycle connectivity to the west is limited to one route along Old Bonhomme Rd 9. There is a lack of direct and identified bike and walk routed to MetroLink 10. Many streets lack sidewalks, particularly in the 3 rd Ward and west of North & South Rd 11. Sidewalks along Olive Blvd, east of Ferguson Ave, are often obstructed by adjacent businesses, forcing pedestrians to walk out into traffic 12. There are numerous physical barriers preventing connectivity to the south and east, including private subdivisions, Forest Park Parkway, and parts of Washington University

66 CONSENSUS ISSUES (cont.) 13. The Greenway South/GRG Centennial Greenway bridge to Washington University across Forest Park Parkway is not A.D.A. A accessible and bikes are technically restricted from using it

67 CONSENSUS ISSUES (cont.) 13. The Greenway South/GRG Centennial Greenway bridge to Washington University across Forest Park Parkway is not A.D.A. A accessible and bikes are technically restricted from using it 14. Topography and the River Des Peres corridor result in fundamental issues of flooding for sections of University City

68 CONSENSUS ISSUES (cont.) 13. The Greenway South/GRG Centennial Greenway bridge to Washington University across Forest Park Parkway is not A.D.A. A accessible and bikes are technically restricted from using it 14. Topography and the River Des Peres corridor result in fundamental issues of flooding for sections of University City 15. The Olive Blvd commercial corridor lacks a coherent identity what does this area want to be?

69 CONSENSUS ISSUES (cont.) 13. The Greenway South/GRG Centennial Greenway bridge to Washington University across Forest Park Parkway is not A.D.A. A accessible and bikes are technically restricted from using it 14. Topography and the River Des Peres corridor result in fundamental issues of flooding for sections of University City 15. The Olive Blvd commercial corridor lacks a coherent identity what does this area want to be? 16. There is a lack of organized programming to encourage cycling and walking, particularly amongst kids

70 CONSENSUS IDEAS Develop designated bike/walk routes (2-3 east/west and 4-5 north/south) that parallel or bypass major arterial roads Make the Loop a pedestrian & bike-only plaza or mall Provide new, visible bike parking facilities in the Loop as part of the streetscape Provide centralized, secured bike storage facilities in and around the Loop Improve the safety of major intersections by reducing crossing distances, implementing paved crosswalks to clearly delineate the pedestrian zone, and installing on-demand, countdown crossing signals.

71 CONSENSUS IDEAS (cont.) Conduct a traffic study of Midland Blvd and implement dedicated bike facilities if excess capacity if present Extend existing dedicated bike and pedestrian paths to connect to designated onstreet bike routes Identify city-wide bike routes with a comprehensive wayfinding and brandingidentity program Improve bicycle connectivity it to the west with enhancement to Olive Blvd Develop a dedicated bicycle boulevard parallel to Delmar Blvd on Gannon Ave

72 CONSENSUS IDEAS (cont.) Recreate Olive Blvd as a bikeable and walk-able commercial corridor Provide new connections to the south and east in and around Washington University and Forest Park Parkway Coordinate with regional planning efforts and groups, including GRG, FEMA, the Olive Blvd corridor plan, MoDOT, and others to develop new dedicated bicycle and pedestrian facilities Develop and expand bike and pedestrian programming for kids, such as walking school buses, bike to school days, and park passports

73