Crosswalk Policy Revisions. Pedestrian & Bicycle Connection Plans. Presentation to Sanibel City Council. July 16, 2013 KITTELSON & ASSOCIATES, INC.

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1 Crosswalk Policy Revisions Pedestrian & Bicycle Connection Plans Presentation to Sanibel City Council July 16, 2013 is T R A N S P O R T A T I O N E N G I N E E R I N GIP L A N N I N G

2 Outline Crosswalk Policy Revisions Minimum Standards Goals and Objectives Pedestrian & Bicycle Connection Plans Site 1 Periwinkle Way & Bailey Road Site 2 Periwinkle Way & Casa Ybel Road Site 3 Tarpon Bay Road & Island Inn Road Next Steps I< T R A N S P O R T A T I O N E N G I N E E R I N G / P L A N N I N G

3 Outline Crosswalk Policy Revisions Minimum Standards Goals and Objectives Pedestrian & Bicycle Connection Plans Site 1 Periwinkle Way & Bailey Road Site 2 Periwinkle Way & Casa Ybel Road Site 3 Tarpon Bay Road & Island Inn Road Next Steps I< T R A N S P O R T A T I O N E N G I N E E R I N G / P L A N N I N G

4 Crosswalk Policy Revisions Identify Minimum Standards for Crosswalks Florida Statutes, Chapter 316 Florida Manual of Uniform Minimum Standards for Design, Construction and Maintenance for Street and Highways ( Florida Greenbook) Americans with Disability Act ( ADA) requirements Focus of Minimum Standards Responsibilities of motorists, pedestrians and cyclists at crosswalks Provision of ample sight distances at crosswalks Signage and pavement markings in accordance with the FHWA Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices ( MUTCD) Provisions for crosswalks at mid -block locations ( including lighting) Accessibility to pedestrian facilities for disabled persons I< T R A N S P O R T A T I O N E N G I N E E R I N G / P L A N N I N G

Crosswalk Policy Revisions Goals & Objectives Based on latest national guidance and industry practice and contextualized for the City of Sanibel Stop - controlled intersection approaches Recommend a

5 Crosswalk Policy Revisions Goals & Objectives Based on latest national guidance and industry practice and contextualized for the City of Sanibel Stop - controlled intersection approaches Recommend a marked crosswalk be provided at all stop - controlled intersection approaches on public roads meeting conditions Uncontrolled intersection approaches Marked crosswalks at uncontrolled locations should be carefully considered Recommend a series of conditions to be considered, including: Presence of walkway facilities Minimum distance to alternative, controlled crossing Minimum demand Illumination should be considered at uncontrolled crossing locations Additional crosswalk treatments, including the Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon ( RRFB), may be considered to enhance marked crosswalks at uncontrolled locations I< T R A N S P O R T A T I O N E N G I N E E R I N G / P L A N N I N G

6 Crosswalk Policy Revisions Goals & Objectives (continued) Mid -block locations ( i. e. between intersections) Crosswalks at mid -block locations should be carefully considered on an individual basis Recommend a series of minimum conditions to be considered, including: Presence of walkway facilities Minimum demand Minimum roadway classification Minimum distance to adjacent marked crosswalk Installations should be accompanied by adequate illumination Additional crosswalk treatments, including the Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon ( RRFB), may be considered to enhance mid -block crosswalks I< T R A N S P O R T A T I O N E N G I N E E R I N G / P L A N N I N G

7 Outline Crosswalk Policy Revisions Minimum Standards Goals and Objectives Pedestrian & Bicycle Connection Plans Site 1 Periwinkle Way & Bailey Road Site 2 Periwinkle Way & Casa Ybel Road Site 3 Tarpon Bay Road & Island Inn Road Next Steps I< T R A N S P O R T A T I O N E N G I N E E R I N G / P L A N N I N G

8 Site 1 - Periwinkle Way & Bailey Road Goal Create connectivity from existing shared use paths to the 3 commercial parcels on north side of Periwinkle Bennetf's I< T R A N S P O R T A T I O N E N G I N E E R I N G / P L A N N I N G

9 Site 1 - Periwinkle Way & Bailey Road Data Collection Intersection volumes Mid- block crossing volumes Auto speeds on Periwinkle I< T R A N S P O R T A T I O N E N G I N E E R I N G / P L A N N I N G

10 Site 1 - Periwinkle Way & Bailey Road Alternative A4144- i441,41 - Ru f s. 4-4,- Awerair p I ie nett's Pond Apple Park Trail approximate location) LEGEND PROPOSED BIKE RACK EDGE OF RIGHT -OF -WAY PROPOSED LAI1DSCAPI[ VG 1 L - (AAEQUSE PATH TRAIL EXtSTPIG PROPOSED RCN IMPACTS PRIVATE ACCESS

Site 1 - Periwinkle Way & Bailey Road Alternative 1 Advantages Proximity to commercial parcels Challenges Turning vehicle conflicts Proximity to adjacent crosswalk Private easements Bennett's LEGEND

11 Site 1 - Periwinkle Way & Bailey Road Alternative 1 Advantages Proximity to commercial parcels Challenges Turning vehicle conflicts Proximity to adjacent crosswalk Private easements Bennett's LEGEND PROPOSED EIK: EPACK EDGE OF RIGRT -0F -' MAY P'ROPOS EO LANDSCAPING SHARE D.LISE PA7H TR ll EXISTING PROPOSED ROW IMPACTS PRIVATE ACCESS I T R A N S P O R T A T I O N E N G I N E E R I N G / P L A N N I N G

12 Site 1 - Periwinkle Way & Bailey Road Alternative 2 Pond Apple Park Trail approximate location) Queen. LEGEND SHARE. use PATH TRAIL EXtSTNG PROPOSED ROW IMPACTS PRIVATE ACCESS I V T R A N S P O R T A T I O I G

13 u Site 1 - Periwinkle Wa & Baile Road Alternative 2 Advantages Proximity to commercial parcels Challenges Turning vehicles conflict Private easements LEGEND PROPOSED 1311: RACK EDGE OF RIGRT -0F -' MAY CEO LANDSCAPING tm D.LISE PATH TRAI L EXISTING PROPOSED ROW IMPACTS PRIVATE ACCESS 7' KITTELSON & ASSOCIATES. INC. L. T R A N S P O R T A T I O N E N G I N E E R I N G P L A N N I N G

Site 1 - Periwinkle Way & Bailey Road Alternative 3 ti; 4 41i Pond Apple Park Trail approximate location) Lazy FIing LEGEND 7 PROPOSED BIKE RACK EDGE

14 Site 1 - Periwinkle Way & Bailey Road Alternative 3 ti; 4 41i Pond Apple Park Trail approximate location) Lazy FIing LEGEND 7 PROPOSED BIKE RACK EDGE OF RIGHT -OF -WAY PROPOSED I 4 LAADSCAPINO SHARED USE PATH TRAIL EXtSTPIG 1", p PROPOSED ROW IMPACTS PRIVATE ACCESS I V T R A N S P O R T A T I O I G

15 Site 1 - Periwinkle Wa & Baile Road Alternative 3 Advantages Separation from Bailey Road - crosswalk Challenges Distance to commercial Turning vehicle conflicts Private easements needed LEGEND PROPOSED BII: E RACK EDGE OF RIGRT -0F -' MAY PR EO LANDSCAPING SHARE D. ISE PATH TRAI L EXISTING PROPOSED ROW IMPACTS PRIVATE ACCESS 7' L. T R A N S P O R T A T I O N E N G I N E E R I N G P L A N N I N G

16 Site 1 - Periwinkle Way & Bailey Road Alternative 4 Pond Apple Park Trail approximate location) LEGEND PROPOSED BIKE RACK EDGE OF RIGHT -OF -WAY I' ROPCEO LAADSCAPI[VG SHARED-USE PATH TRAIL EXtSTPIG PROPOSED ROW IMPACTS PRIVATE ACCESS I V T R A N S P O R T A T I O I G

17 Site 1 Advantages Periwinkle Way & Bailey Road Alternative 4 Separation from Bailey Road crosswalk Challenges Distance to commercial parcels Turning vehicles conflict Proximity to roadway curve Private easements Lazy Fl\amincio Bennett's approximate location) wie LEGEND PROPOE.EOBIll RACK EDGE OF MORT- OF- WAY LAFPFtICILE: C E D.USE PATH TRAI L EXISTING PROPOSED ROW IMPACTS PRIVATE ACCESS TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING/ PLANNING

18 Site 1 Periwinkle Way & Bailey Road Recommendation Alternative 2 Pond Apple Park Trail approximate location) LEGEND 1j PROPOSED BIKE RACK EDGE OF RIGHT-OF- WAY LAADSCAPI:)+0 SHARENUSE PATH TRAIL EASTP16 Enhance landscaping to discourage crossing J PROPOSED ROW IMPACTS PRIVATE ACCESS

19 Site 2 Periwinkle Way & Casa Ybel Road Goal Provide a pedestrian landing and transition from the crosswalk on the north side of Periwinkle Way Jerry's 1, wear ip 17 KITTELSON1. 8, ASSOCIATES, IN1,C

20 Site 2 - Periwinkle Way & Casa Ybel Road Data Collection Intersection volumes Mid -block crossing volumes Auto speeds on Periwinkle Jerry's y L t4 r' t I< T R A N S P O R T A T I O N E N G I N E E R I N G / P L A N N I N G

21 Site 2 - Periwinkle Way & Casa Ybel Road Alternative 1 LEGEND I PE BP E PUUOFF 4R EA EDGE OF Fon NT OF- WAV PROPOSE D DRIVEWAY EDGE Of PA4EAIEVT EXISTING RRTh4'MAIL PROPOSE D PATT4TFIAL PRIVATE ACCESS ROW IMPACTS RealIgnec with opposing- - lane con#iguratlon odified lane conflguraion CZ CI) C ION NOINN NINO) PI.1N NIN

Site 2 Periwinkle Way & Casa Ybel Road Alternative 1 Advantages I Use existing crosswalk striping Utilize existing storage on SE corner Utilize additional space created by driveway shift Challenges

22 Site 2 Periwinkle Way & Casa Ybel Road Alternative 1 Advantages I Use existing crosswalk striping Utilize existing storage on SE corner Utilize additional space created by driveway shift Challenges Drainage impacts On- site pedestrian flow Turning vehicle conflicts Jerry's iguraion, PEO,AHE AtILL. OFF ARE& EDGE OF A nfit.op Wkf PROPOSED DRIVEWAY EDGE OF PAL' OEAI EvT EXISMO PATH "TIAAlL PROPOSED PATF-flR.AIL PRIVATE ACCESS ROW IMPACTS NM I* U) Modified lane configuration iikedwo- C TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING/ PLANNING

$IEMT EXISTING PATH TRAIL arking spot relocation PROPOSED PATIlTRAIL PRIVATE ACCESS ROW IMPACTS 11 Realignec with opposing- 2' - lane configuration ec"' INVAe 04\ 1\ 1 \ J 00 Remove Existirig$

23 I etwoolok 4; Site 2 Periwinkle Way & Casa Ybel Road Alternative 2 LEGEND I PEDSKE FULL-OFF AREA EDGE OF IIIGHTOF-WAY PROPOSED DiRIVEWAY EDGE Of PAdEI.IEMT EXISTING PATH TRAIL arking spot relocation PROPOSED PATIlTRAIL PRIVATE ACCESS ROW IMPACTS 11 Realignec with opposing- 2' - lane configuration ec"' INVAe 04\ 1\ 1 \ J 00 Remove Existirig Crosswalk Proposed pecitikel pull- off area Ago itp Modified lane conflpration 4 it U) K TRANSPORTATION ENOINESSINO/ PLANNINO

24 Site 2 Periwinkle Wa & Casa Ybel Road Advantages Alternative 2 Minimize turning vehicle conflicts LEGEND PEGJAHE PUILL. OFF AtREe EDGE OF A nht.of Wkf Improved on- site pedestrian flow Enhanced ped/ bike pull- off area Challenges Drainage impacts Jerry's Parking spot relocation IM:1 PROPOSED DRIVEWAY EDGE DF PAL' OENETr EXISTNG PATH 'TRAIL PROPOSED PATRTR.AIL PRIVATE ACCESS ROW IMPACTS Parking spot relocation Private easement needed posing luraion Remove Existing Crosswalk Proposed pedlike pull- off area 74 hi6. 1 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING PLANNING co CO 0

25 Site 2 Periwinkle Way & Casa Ybel Road Supplemental Mid- Block Alternative Jerry's PE DEWE PULL-OFF AREA EME OF RiGH1. 0E-WAY PROPOSED DRWEWAY EOM OF PAYIEVE fr E WM* PATKTRA1L PROPOSED PAI14TRAL PRIVATE AccEss Su slut ROW IMPACTS Realigned with opposing,_ lane configuration Supplemental mld- block crossing 5' 7-- IvIndified lane configuraion Ct KITTELSON & ASSOCIATES,! NC. K< 1 NNN TA TI PI LMOINERIlimadrLAmm In

26 Site 2 - Periwinkle Way & Advantages Additional ped /bike connection Challenges Lack of demand Proximity to Casa Ybel Road crosswalk Casa Ybel Road Supplemental Mid -Block Alternative Jerry's 1 LEGEND 0 PEO,SHE PULL. OFF 4REA EDGE OF A nht.of4+mi PROPOSED DRIVEWAY EDGE OF PA.4EAI EYT EXISTLIG PATH" TRA1L PROPOSED PATHTR.AIL IN PRIVATE ACCESS ROW IMPACTS lj Turning vehicles conflict Drainage impacts th opposing --_ nnfiguration Supplemental rip-block crossing :, AP- tilodified lane configuration U7 I 0 T R A N S P O R T A T I O N E N G I N E E R I N G / P L A N N I N G

Site 2 Recommendation Periwinkle Way & Casa Ybel Road Alternative 2 without Mid- Block Crossing 0 Private Access 4.1!' Parking spot relocation if necessary) 4.

27 Site 2 Recommendation Periwinkle Way & Casa Ybel Road Alternative 2 without Mid- Block Crossing 0 Private Access 4.1!' Parking spot relocation if necessary) 4. Realigned with lane configuration 00' emove Existing Crosswalk Private Access.. Proposed pod/ bike pull- off area 41e 0 Modified lane configuration a) 13 re C.) PED BKE PULL-Off AREA MOE OF RIGHT OF.WAY PROPOSED DRIVEWAY EDGE OF PAVEAIEVIr EXIS1146 POkTH0TRAIL 01 PROPOSED PATHTRAL PRIVATE ACCESS ROW IMPACTS K TRANSPORTATION ENOINESSINO/ PLANNINO

28 Site 3 - Tarpon Bay Road & Island Inn Road N. No thru auto traffic Sanibel BoWeyaAT Vacant Commercial Parcel Goal Create connect existing shared west side of Ta near Island Inn V fro use paths to the rpon Bay Rd Rd 7 I T R A N S P O R T A T I O N E N G I N E E R I N G / P L A N N I N G

29 Site 3 Tarpon Bay Road & Island Inn Road No thru auto traffic Sanibel B01.0e_Yar Vacant Commercial Parcel it Data Collection Intersection volumes Mid- block crossing volumes Auto speeds on Tarpon Bay Rd TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING/ PLANNING

30 Site 3 - Tarpon Bay Road & Island Inn Road Alternative 1 INNS No thru auto traffic Ill 41- OP OP SHAPED -USE PATHffR il E: - STING S PPGPOD PPNArE ACCESS ROW IMPACTS I ITTELSON & ASSOCIATES, INC. e....,. i..,. at. L...

31 Site 3 Tarpon Bay Road & Island Inn Road Alternative 1 Advantages Meets connectivity goal with a crosswalk at the intersection P.--' ei( c) 1'121\ J a - Sr% 4 - a : a Challenges Turning vehicles conflict Drainage impacts on SW corner ji or V CI oi 14. Commercial Parcel ) 4 4 It' Alkh ti , ei f"' EDGE OP E-WAY SHAPEDLISE PA-Nig-RAIL EXISTING PROPOSED PFtivArE ACCESS ROW IMPACTS TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING/ PLANNING

32 Site 3 - Tarpon Bay Road & Island Inn Road Alternative 2 011, ors. Agri: tf Ito T. f: t, cc. ti III 1(. rr w No thru auto traffic Vacant Commercial Parcel LEGEND EDGE OF RIGHT.CF. MY 34APED -USE FATHITRA9L 4 E: STING :. PROPOSED PRIVATE ACCESS ROW IMPACTS ei N N N T A T I N N L M O I N E R II I II S I P L A N IN I N

33 OOP Site 3 Advantages Tarpon Bay Road & Separation from Periwinkle Way crosswalk Separation from turning vehicles at Bailey' s driveway Challenges Separation from existing and planned crossing demand Private easement Drainage impacts of path extension Island Inn Road Alternative 2 as 41,1" a, I EDGE Cf RiSt-it.CF-WAY SHAPECkLISE PA141TRAIL EXISTING PROPOSED itoo- AO It. PRIVArE ACCESS ROW IMPACTS 17 KITTELSONo& ASSOCIATES, I N1, C

34 Site 3 Tarpon Bay Road & Island Inn Road Alternative ' 715 fr. No thru auto traffic Vacant Commercial Parcel 4, EDGE OF Pi chr-cf.vro,v 0 vratit, SHAPED-4iSE PATHITRAI1L EXISTING qik & F SOP PROPOSED PRIVATE ACCESS ROW IMPACTS ION NNOINERNINN) 1 L 1LN NIN

35 Site 3 - Tarpon Bay Road & Island Inn Road Alternative 3 Advantages Meets connectivity goal with a crosswalk at the intersection Minimizes turning vehicle conflicts Challenges Drainage impacts d se Commercial Parcel EDGE Cf RiGHT f way SHAPECkUSE PATHfRAIL EXISTING PROPOSED PRivArE ACCESS ROW IMPACTS I T R A N S P O R T A T I O N E N G I N E E R I N G / P L A N N I N G

36 I Site 3 Tarpon Bay Road & Island Inn Road Alternative 4 11, T. OVA& No thru auto traffic Vacant Commercial Parcel EDGE OF PI crir.of-vt,iv SHAPED- USE PATHITRQL EXISTING 7 43 S tib sic " Alv PROPOSED PRIVATE ACCESS ROW IMPACTS K ION NNOI NOME 11141) 1 L 1LN NIN

37 OOP Site 3 Tarpon Bay Road & Island Inn Road Alternative 4 Advantages Separation from turning vehicles at Bailey' s driveway Challenges Proximity to Periwinkle Way crosswalk Separation from existing and planned crossing demand Private easement ti l;,' / N:eZke v, eii t,1'. -, I- OW 4.- At i \ :,...,' tl LI EDGE Cf RiGHT.Cf-wAr 0'0), k * SHAPECkUSE PATHITRAIL EXISTING PROPOSED PFtivArE ACCESS ROW IMPACTS 7 TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING/ PLANNING

38 Site 3 - Tarpon Bay Road & Island Inn Road Path Extension Alternative r 04; fie No thru auto traffic Soli) }frl Vacant Commercial Parcel Alt I LEGEND t1ly'; EDGE OF RIGHT.CF. WAY 314APFD -USE FATHITRA9L E: SThNG PROPOSED privare ACCESS ROW IMPACTS P N N T A T I N N L M 7 1 N N N N I N N i r L A N N I N

Site 3 Tarpon Bay Road & Advantages i Island Inn Road Path Extension Alternative 7ur Completes connection on west side from Periwinkle Way to Island Inn Road Challenges Private

39 Site 3 Tarpon Bay Road & Advantages i Island Inn Road Path Extension Alternative 7ur Completes connection on west side from Periwinkle Way to Island Inn Road Challenges Private easements EDGE OF RISHICIF -WAY 7 I T R A N S P O R T A T I O N E N G I N E E R I N G / P L A N N I N G t -- SHAPEDLISE= PPITHfTRAIIL EXISTING PROPOSED PRivArE ACCESS ROW IMPACTS

$Private ir Access EDGE OF FA GHT OF4M v SHAPED- USE PATHITRAIL 44- No thru auto traffic A N VP 2A\ I I ys t Private Access EXISTING PROPOSED PRIVATE ACCESS ROW IMPACTS ION NOINERNINN) 1 LA.$

40 I Site 3- Tarpon Bay Road & Island Inn Road Recommendation ( short-term) Alternative 3 No thru auto traffic Sanibel Boulevard r, " Cf 1k 70-1,1 lit Vacant Commercial Parcel 4, 4 q 4, 40 0, 4 e Private ir Access EDGE OF FA GHT OF4M v SHAPED- USE PATHITRAIL 44- No thru auto traffic A N VP 2A\ I I ys t Private Access EXISTING PROPOSED PRIVATE ACCESS ROW IMPACTS ION NOINERNINN) 1 LA. NNIN

41 Site 3 - Tarpon Bay Road & Recommendation ( long -term) No thru auto traffic mot 'fi" Sanibel Boulev Island Inn Road Alternative 3 with Path Extension 11 tte 4 4 Bailey's 5' 10' Private Access LEGEND EDGE OF RIGHr - WAY SHAPED. US E PATHiTRAIL E; { 16T1NG No thru auto traffic dc' Ily's Private Access IME PROPOSED PRIVArE ACCESS ROW IMPACTS

Outline Crosswalk Policy Revisions Minimum Standards Goals and Objectives Pedestrian & Bicycle Connection Plans Site 1 Periwinkle Way & Bailey Road Site 2

42 Outline Crosswalk Policy Revisions Minimum Standards Goals and Objectives Pedestrian & Bicycle Connection Plans Site 1 Periwinkle Way & Bailey Road Site 2 Periwinkle Way & Casa Ybel Road Site 3 Tarpon Bay Road & Island Inn Road Next Steps I< T R A N S P O R T A T I O N E N G I N E E R I N G / P L A N N I N G

Next Steps Crosswalk Policy Revisions Site 1: Staff to bring resolution to City Council for updated crosswalk policy at future meeting Periwinkle Way & Bailey Road Authorize staff to proceed with

43 Next Steps Crosswalk Policy Revisions Site 1: Staff to bring resolution to City Council for updated crosswalk policy at future meeting Periwinkle Way & Bailey Road Authorize staff to proceed with design, negotiating and acquiring easements, and construction of the preferred alternative Site 2: Periwinkle Way & Casa Ybel Road Authorize staff to proceed with preliminary design as well as negotiating and acquiring easements for the preferred alternative Site 3: Tarpon Bay Road & Island Inn Road Authorize staff to proceed with design, negotiating and acquiring easements, and construction of the preferred alternative I< T R A N S P O R T A T I O N E N G I N E E R I N G / P L A N N I N G

Crosswalk Policy Revisions & Pedestrian & Bicycle Connection Plans. Presentation to Sanibel City Council July 16, 2013

Crosswalk Policy Revisions & Pedestrian & Bicycle Connection Plans Presentation to Sanibel City Council July 16, 2013 Outline Crosswalk Policy Revisions Minimum Standards Goals and Objectives Pedestrian