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2 How People Walk: Overview How People Bike: Overview Pockets of great walkability... Broadway & 11th Weekday Few people biking Broadway & 11th, Weekday Peds/ average per hour Cyclists/ average per hour AM 1 But many areas are not that inviting to pedestrians Cherokee Ave, Columbus High School Weekday Peds/ average per hour 1AM 1 1AM 1 1AM 1 # of Pedestrians # of Cyclists Time of Day Time of Day 11th and Broadway, Weekday Cyclists/ average per hour 11 Appendix - PSPL Findings 111

3 How People Walk: Comparisons Active shop fronts and streets designed for people attract more people - pedestrians, cyclists and drivers. Pedestrian Comparisons Uptown, on Broadway between 1th and 12th Streets, had the most people walking in the entire study area. The rates of walking on the weekend - when the farmers market takes place - rival those of neighborhoods in cities with much larger populations, such as Philadelphia and Seattle, and demonstrate that people in Columbus choose to walk (when they have free time) and walk when they are invited. Weekend Columbus Broadway & 11th 77 Peds/h Philadelphia Market Street 668 Peds/h Seattle 3rd Ave 99 Peds/h Broadway & 11th Fewer people walk and bike when there is less to engage with. 1AM 1 1AM 1 1AM 1 11th Street See appendix for more PSPL data 112 Appendix - PSPL Findings 113

4 How people move - Walking in Columbus In some areas it is great to walk... In other it is less inviting... Compared to other cities... Weekends on Broadway are as lively as they are in downtown areas in major cities. Broadway & 11th Weekday Cherokee Ave by Columbus High School Weekday Broadway & 11th Weekend Market Street Philadelphia Weekend # of Pedestrians Peds/h Peds/h Peds/h 668 Peds/h 1AM 1 1AM 1 Time of Day AM 1 1AM 1 1AM 1 There are pockets of great walkability in Columbus, but most areas do not invite for walking. 3rd Avenue Seattle Weekend Weekend activity on Broadway is 3 times higher than weekday. 99 Peds/h 11 Appendix - PSPL Findings 115

5 How people move - Cycling in Columbus In general few people bike... Broadway & 11th Weekday - Main activity is in the afternoon 1 11th and Broadway Weekday - Main activity is around dinner-time 1 Compared to other cities... Philadelphia University City District Weekday in Walnut Street Cyclists/h 13 Cyclists/h 8 Cyclists/h AM 1 1AM 1 1AM 1 # of Cyclists Time of Day In general there are very few cyclist on the streets in Columbus......But when people feel safe and invited riding a bike is popular - especially for recreation and exercise 116 Appendix - PSPL Findings 117

6 How people move - Cycling in Columbus Exercise was reported as main purpose for 5% of the trips. Fountain City Cycling App User Data The typical user of the app is a white, middle-to-upper income male between the ages of 35-5 who cycles multiple times per week for recreation and is a confident rider; likely riding in mixed traffic as much as riding on separated paths. Majority of reported trips were on separated multiuse trails: Fall Line Trace and RiverWalk. 1% Social 27% Commute Reported Trips 5% Exercise Of 28 total trips recorded by 55 users, 18 reported their Primary Trip was on Separated Multi-Use Trails. Of 766 reported intermediate trips (-destinations) 26 were on Separated Multi-Use Trails. Fall Line Trace, Broadway and RiverWalk account for the majority of recorded trips. The majority of the riders are Enthused and Confident cyclists. 5% Interested but concerned 2% Strong & Fearless Streets with bike lanes, such as Linwood Blvd. and Front Ave. are also preferred routes. Roads without bike lanes, such as 17th Street and 6th Ave, are frequently used, suggesting that these are important links between preferred destinations. Even roads that are perceived as unsafe, such as Wynnton/ Macon Road, are represented - again suggesting a need for cycling infrastructure on these routes. The Fountain City Cycling App riders, reported use of a large variety of types of streets suggesting a demand for a more varied cycling infrastructure. 71% Enthused & Confident 12% 32% 56% Road w/bike Lane Separated Multi-Use Road 118 Appendix - Findings 119

7 How people move - taking the bus in Columbus Public Transport in Columbus Data from METRA Paratransit ridership has seen a 12% growth since 28, while annual bus ridership has remained more or less stagnant since 26. METRA believes the rise in para-transit use as opposed to bus use is due to people not being able to walk to or from their final destinations or the bus stops. People feel they have to call para-transit rather than take the bus because bus stops are so inaccessible. 1,2, 1,, 8, 6,, Total Annual Fixed Route Ridership Mobility workshop participants stated: 2, Bus was of good quality, and comfortable with air-conditioning. Staff was friendly and helpful, but the system was very difficult to navigate. The trip was very time consuming and did not necessarily get close to one s destination, which meant have to walk after taking the bus., 35, 3, Total Annual Dial-A-Ride Ridership 25, 2, 15, Dial-a-ride ridership is increasing rapidly 1, 5, Source: METRA Public Transit Needs Assessment, City Council Presentation, March Appendix - METRA & Mobility Workshop Data 121

8 Where do people linger in Columbus Main activities are centralized around Broadway and events Broadway Weekday Lakebottom Park* Weekday 2 Broadway Weekend Lakebottom Park* Weekend AVERAGE 16 9 AM No counts 16 8 AM AVERAGE AVERAGE 3 AVERAGE AM AM Standing Waiting for Transport Bench Seating Cafe Seating Working Secondary Seating Lying Down Children Playing Commercial Activity Cultural Activity Physical Activity Weekday activity is dominated by standing. *Counts: from Cherokee Ave. by Columbus High School Lakebottom: Exercising and moving through the area are most common activities. Standing Waiting for Transport Bench Seating Cafe Seating Working Secondary Seating Lying Down Children Playing Commercial Activity Cultural Activity Physical Activity 122 Appendix - PSPL Findings 123

9 Who is there Gender Balance In general, few children and young people Broadway Weekday Lakebottom/Cherokee Ave. Weekday Broadway Weekend Lakebottom/Cherokee Ave. Weekend Gender Gender Gender Gender 6.7% W 6.% W 5.2% W 5.% 53.3% M.% M 5.8% M 5.% Age Age Age Age 9.1% % % % 6.% % % % 35.9% % % %.2% % % %.9% % % % W M AM AM AM AM 13 Balance between men and women on Broadway. More women in Lakebottom area. But there are more younger people present on the weekends. 12 Appendix - PSPL Findings 125

10 How did you get here Intercept Survey If you could get around just as easily would you switch how you travel? Unreported, 15% Most people surveyed get around by car, but most also like to switch to riding a bike. Distance 1 Safety + Crime 9 Need more bike lanes and paths 7 The interviewed listed: Distance, Safety & Crime and Lack of Bike Lanes as the main obstacles for switching transport modes. Money 6 No, 1% No Obstacle Traffic Weather 3 5 More Buses, More Often 3 Lack of Sidewalks 2 Yes, 71% Don't Know Routes Don't Own Bike Parking Convenience / Not Efficient 2 Dial-A-Ride requires 2 hours notice 1 No ID 1 Unreported What mode of transit do drivers want to switch to? Walk, 2% Unreported, 3% Bike, 39% Other*, 18% Bus, 11% *Other represents: Train, 2% Shuttle 2% Multi-modal 5% 126 Appendix - Intercept Survey findings Car 2% Other 5% 127

11 Mobility Workshop What are the impediments to walking, biking or riding transit in Columbus? Convenience, safety and efficiency are priorities for people when they travel, and influence how they get around. One journey by different modes: Getting from Civic Commons to Uptown Considering a population range of 8-8 years most people reported that the journey could not be done by children under 16 and adults over age 65. 1ST AVENUE How does the experience getting around change if one walks? Bikes? Rides the bus? Or drives? 6 Riding the bus took up to 5 times longer than biking or driving. 5 D OO INW 3. Riding the bus is seen as a major challenge in terms of convenience and lack of information about routes TH STREET AD N RO NTO Ride + Walk Bike Drive BUE NA VIS TA RO AD BROADWAY WYN 11TH STREET 1 2. Riding a bike is seen as a recreational activity, not a commuting activity. M L Key takeaways 1. The car is easy and convenient. How to travel by other modes is less clear and enjoyable. D BLV AD RO E TAT ERS 3 ON AC ML K 5TH STREET JR BL VD. The reaction to walking is mixed: most say it isn t great to be a pedestrian, but others point out that infrastructure does exist. 128 Appendix - Mobility Workshop findings INT 17TH STREET 129

12 Public Feedback on Network Plan Public Feedback: Network Plan and Focus Areas Workshop 2 comments Network Map People told us they want to be able to move between destinations in the city by foot and bike, in a safe and attractive environment. CSU MOST FREQUENTLY MENTIONED THEMES: 1 Connectivity and bikeability: improved and more miles of bike lanes. e ac Tr e n i ll Hilton Ave l Fa 5 Points 3 Attractive streetscape: shade and greenery. 17th Street Columbus Museum Buena Vista Road 1th St. M Road Lawyers Lane nton Boxwood Blvd. M Wyn 11th St. a Ro Rigdon Road 1th Ave 6th Ave d on ac Uptown ar tin Lu th er Ki ng Jr.B lvd. 3 13th Street Brown Ave Broadway Calls for bike lanes and for a more bicycle-friendly environment. Civic Commons 13th Street Calls for improving the conditions for walking and biking along this corridor. 2 Cherokee Avenue Lin d. Blv 13th Ave RiverWalk od wo Most Mentioned Streets 1 17th Street Cherokee Ave 2 Traffic safety and walkability: more and better sidewalks. Calls for making 13th Street more bicycleand pedestrian-friendly. Focus area 13 Appendix - Focus Area Workshop Feedback 1st priority 2nd priority 3rd priority Path two-way separated Planned Existing bike lane 131

13 13th Street Focus Area - Public Feedback 13th Street Focus Area - Public Feedback 6 comments People want better conditions for walking and biking, including increased traffic safety and a more appealing street environment, along 13th Street MOST FREQUENTLY MENTIONED THEMES: Revitalize shops with streetscape Top priority has to be better traffic organization to allow for bike and foot movement along 13th Make bridge more pedestrian and cyclist friendly and more visually appealing More appealing street scape along 13th Street: public places, landscaping, etc. 1 Improved walkability and bikeability Calls for bike lanes and crosswalk improvements. Connect Lakebottom to Linwood Cemetery wider sidewalks, more shade, more trees Wide bike paths feel safer Designated bike lanes, and reduced speeds would increase safety low quality of crosswalk Crossing 13th St at the Village is tough! 2 More greenery that provides shade no street trees Calls for more trees along the road and for more vegetation in general. Most mentioned locations Top Mentions (and # of occurrence) Bikeability 22 3 Improvements to streetscape Calls for street appeal and general beautification. 1 The Viaduct Calls for a safer pedestrian and cyclist environment. 2 13th Street and 13th Avenue Calls for enhanced streetscape, with active retail. Walkability Traffic Safety Greenery Aesthetics Streetscape Programming Revitalize Retail not much to catch the eye 3 Lakebottom Park to the Village on 13th Street Calls for better connections for pedestrians and cyclists. Connectivity Arts & Culture (from a total of 6 comments) 132 Appendix - Focus Area Workshop Feedback 133

14 Civic Commons Focus Area - Public Feedback Civic Commons Focus Area - Public Feedback 61 comments People want better opportunities for moving freely and safely without infrastructure barriers, such as roads with no or low quality crosswalks and fences limiting access to public areas. Create passive recreation areas in green space in Civic Commons Better pedestrian/bike access across Macon Road MOST FREQUENTLY MENTIONED THEMES: low quality of crosswalk 1 Better conditions for walking and biking with safe crosswalks Calls for better sidewalks and bike lanes with crosswalks. Shade, shade, shade Connecting both sides of the road [Macon Road] is vital More benches, trees, bike paths and racks Improve landscaping, create inviting space Not just here but in all of these spaces, add art installations Remove fence on east section of library. It appears to be a pedestrian barrier - what other purpose does it serve? Plant trees in grassy areas. Create a more inviting space for people to dwell or gather no path towards the destination 2 Improved connectivity between destinations and easy wayfinding Calls for better opportunities for moving to (and within) the area with few infrastructure barriers. Most mentioned locations Top Mentions (and # of occurrence) Walkability 27 no activity, programming or invitations to use the public space 3 Enhancements to the public space with more programming Calls for more activities, events and greenery on the public lawns and grounds. 1 The Library and library greens Calls for more openness and better use of the Library s outdoor public spaces. 2 Macon Road Safer crosswalks.. 3 Civic Commons Calls for increased accessibility and more programming. Connectivity Bikeability Programming Public Space Shade Greenery Arts & Culture Wayfinding Public Transport Mixed Use 5 (from a total of 61 comments) 13 Appendix - Focus Area Workshop Feedback 135

15 Uptown Focus Area - Public Feedback Uptown Focus Area - Public Feedback 66 comments People want better access to the River and to increase the use and activities along this great natural resource. They also want more creative and attractive public spaces, animated by public art and events. Convert Plaza on 1th Street by RiverCenter to a public space with stage More signs directing pedestrians Create more access points. For instance, consider making parts of 1th Street for pedestrian traffic only Improve sidewalk and landscape/ hardscapes on side streets MOST FREQUENTLY MENTIONED THEMES: where is the wayfinding guidance? 1 Stronger connectivity and intuitive wayfinding between destinations Calls for better physical and mental connections to the River. Use art, flora, or something attention-grabbing, that will naturally lead pedestrians to follow that path [to the River] More places to eat and shop closer to RiverWalk Art that features water themes will bring RiverWalk atmosphere to rest of Uptown For a more obvious route to the RiverWalk: simple signs and/ or distinguishable, aesthetically attractive pathways Potential for a unique/singular art installation, either near, on, in or over the river uninspiring streetscape on side streets make event here 2 A better network of streets for walking and biking Calls for an improved streetscape with quality sidewalks and bike lanes between Uptown and the RiverWalk 3 More art, events and programming in the public space Calls for more activities that include art, interactive art and even water, as a celebration of the River. Most mentioned locations 1 The RiverWalk Calls for better connectivity and for increasing the offers of dining and retail. 2 1th Street / RiverCenter Calls for more programming of the public spaces in front of the RiverCenter. 3 Side streets Calls for improved streetscapes to extend the network of Uptown. Top Mentions (and # of occurrence) Connectivity Walkability Arts & Culture Programming Bikeability Public Space Streetscape Wayfinding Amenities Traffic Safety (from a total of 66 comments) Appendix - Focus Area Workshop Feedback 137

16 Columbus Museum Focus Area - Public Feedback Columbus Musuem Focus Area - Public Feedback 51 comments People want to leverage the potential of the public spaces around the Museum by displaying more art outside and by improving the accessibility and usability of the green areas for both public events and daily activities. Make gardens more open and extend design around the back of the Library It would be great to see a mix of events occur at the Museum that incorporate performance art in addition to traditional art installations Connect back of Museum with winding trail to 13th Avenue and 13th Street MOST FREQUENTLY MENTIONED THEMES: path towards the destination 1 Better conditions for walking with increased accessibility Calls for easier access routes to the museum via back roads and paths. Better signage to Museum The Museum needs to create a space that extends beyond the inside of the facility Capitalize on unused green space to hold more events I would love to see outdoor artwork installations created at the museum The Columbus Museum should have an outside art exhibition that involves themes of rivers or water in general to drive home the theme of the Chattahoochee display a r t here 2 More usage of the green spaces for arts & culture Calls for programming the public area by the museum with activities and art. Top Mentions (and # of occurrence) Most mentioned locations 1 The Museum Grounds Walkability Accessibility Arts & Culture which way to the museum? 3 Improved Wayfinding Calls for promoting the museum more visibly in the streetscape. Open the back of the Museum with a new entrance and activities. 2 Old Bradley Library Make better use of the area around the building. Activate the site. 3 Path through Dinglewood Park Connections for bicyclists and pedestrians from 13th Street. Leverage Green Space Bikeability Connectivity Wayfinding Communication Programming Public Space Lighting (from a total of 51 comments) Appendix - Focus Area Workshop Feedback 139

17 Buena Vista Road Focus Area - Public Feedback Buena Vista Road Focus Area - Public Feedback 1 comments People want the destinations to have more impact on how the streetscape is designed and experienced. MOST FREQUENTLY MENTIONED THEMES: Make sure bus stops have well-maintained sidewalks leading to them Bike sharing stations to connect. Bike lanes everywhere. Consider shade in all pedestrian designs I wonder if zoning requirement is inhibiting positive development here? Better pedestrian/bike access across Buena Vista as well as along the road 1 Better conditions for walking and biking Calls for improved conditions for pedestrians and cyclists, including more bike parking and safer sidewalks. Shaded places with water fountains to make transit more pleasurable Wynnton/Buena Vista streetscape that is friendly Connect workers to workplace by having an outside job fair sidewalk in poor condition Make bus stops more appealing and comfortable for citizens 2 Creating local partnerships collaboration potential? Calls for collaborations with Aflac and other local companies regarding unprogrammed space. Most mentioned locations Top Mentions (and # of occurrence) Walkability 17 1 Veterans Memorial Park Better use of the open spaces along the street. Bikeability Partnerships 8 8 minimal bench and no shade 3 Improvements to public transport facilities Calls for improvements to bus stops and for better connectivity between public transport and destinations. 2 Buena Vista Road Streetscape improvements: sidewalks and aesthetics. 3 Buena Vista Road Enhance the green areas along the road. Public Transport Streetscape Connectivity Wayfinding Aesthetics Policy & Regulations Seating Shade (from a total of 1 comments) Appendix - Focus Area Workshop Feedback 11

18 Columbus Quality Criteria Hand-Outs Columbus Quality Criteria Location: Columbus Mobility Quality Criteria Location: + = YES # = IN-BETWEEN - = NO + = YES # = IN-BETWEEN - = NO #1 Micro-Climate & Shade #2 Active / Built Edges & Human Scale #3 Spontaneous & Fun Connectivity Continuous space for walking and cycling - clear marked routes - connecting from a-b - sidewalks, bike lanes and paths Crossings - zebra crossings - pedestrian islands - placed in desire lines & connecting destinations Access to public transport - bus stops in key locations - walking to the bus stop - high quality bus stops # Scenic & Active Open Space #5 Comfort & Safety #6 Family-Friendly Safety Protection from traffic - bufferzone - speed reducing elements - information Space for walking and cycling - high quality sidewalks - protected bike lanes - shared streets, low speed - clearly marked intersections Protections from crime - light - people presence #7 People Watching & Social Space #8 Peaceful, Quiet & Relaxing #9 Access for People Walking, Cycling & by Public Transit Experience Built Edges / Active Edges - defined streets - ground floor functions, retail etc. - activity along the street, built or active open space Access to Buildings / Destinations - clearly marked entrances - end of journey facilities such as bike parking - no barriers, fences Street Appeal - shade - greenery - high quality street furniture - seating rest areas - art & lighting - signage #1 Cultural Offer & Local Identity #11 Inviting - With Places to Sit #12 People & Activities 12 Appendix - Columbus Quality Criteria 13