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PASCO MPO BICYCLE / PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC) AGENDA Tuesday, May 27, 2014 5:45 PM 7:45 PM Rasmussen College (northwest corner of S.R. 54 and Sunlake Blvd.

1 PASCO MPO BICYCLE / PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC) AGENDA Tuesday, May 27, :45 PM 7:45 PM Rasmussen College (northwest corner of S.R. 54 and Sunlake Blvd.) Room 111, Please ask the front desk to assist in locating the room Fernview Street, Land O' Lakes, FL., Welcome and Introductions 2. Public Input- Citizens input/comment to the BPAC on items not scheduled on today s agenda 3. Approval of BPAC Meeting Summary - March 25, Compact Walkable Communities (Justyna Buszewski) 5. Clearwater Pedestrian Safety U.S. 19 Corridor Redevelopment Plan (Steve Schukraft, HDR Inc.) 6. Pasco County Land Development Code Sections & revisions 7. Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety presentation (Tina Russo) 8. Tri-County Trail/Coast-to-Coast Trail Update 9. BPAC member round table open discussion 10. Public Comments 11. Adjourn Next meeting schedule: June 24, 2014 Handouts: BPAC meeting summary- March 25, 2014 Section Bicycle Facilities Section Pedestrian Facilities In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other nondiscrimination laws, public participation is solicited without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, familial, or income status. It is a priority for the MPO that all citizens of Pasco County are given the opportunity to participate in the transportation planning process including low-income individuals, the elderly persons with disabilities, and persons with limited English proficiency. You may contact the MPO's Title VI Specialist at (727) if you have any discrimination complaints. PASCO COUNTY MPO 8731 CITIZENS DRIVE NEW PORT RICHEY, FL TELEPHONE (727)

2 1. WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES TUESDAY, MARCH 25, :45 P.M.-7:45 P.M. RASMUSSEN COLLEGE (Northwest Corner of S.R. 54 and Sunlake Boulevard) FERNVIEW STREET, ROOM 111 LAND O' LAKES, FL Chairman Richard Riley called the meeting to order at approximately 5:49 p.m. Introductions were made. Members: Richard K. Riley, Chairman Tina A. Russo, Vice-Chairman John Boucher Morgan Gaynor Arnold Kenly Deanna Krautner Tyrone Lovett Jana Mulholland Art Rowand Pasco County Staff: Justyna Buszewski Allen Howell Manny Lajmiri Mabel Risner Rebecca Stonefield Visitors: Doug Butler Lori Marable 2. PUBLIC - CITIZENS' INPUT/COMMENT TO THE BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON ITEMS NOT SCHEDULED ON TODAY'S AGENDA No comments. 3. APPROVAL OF BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING SUMMARY - JANUARY 28, 2014 Chairman Riley asked if there were any changes, comments, or corrections needed on the January 28, 2014, minutes. No one spoke. Chairman Riley requested a motion to approve the minutes. Tyrone Lovett made a motion to approve the January 28, 2014, minutes. Jana Mulholland seconded. Chairman Riley called on the motion. All members present voted in favor. Motion passed. 4. ELECTION OF OFFICERS (CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN) Chairman Riley first brought up the term limits of the members (Gunther Flaig, Tina Russo, John Boucher, Morgan Gaynor, Arnold Kenly, Deanna Krautner, Tyrone Lovett, Jana Mulholland, Dan Risola, Art Rowand, and Richard Riley) who needed an extension of the term limits to remain on the committee. Tina Russo made a motion to extend the term limits for the individuals mentioned for two years to January Tyrone Lovett seconded. Chairman Riley called on the motion. All members present voted in favor; motion passed. Chairman Riley indicated that he would like to open nominations for the election of Chairman and Vice- Chairman. Vice-Chairman Russo presided over the remainder of the meeting. Ms. Russo opened up with a motion for the nomination of Chairman to be Gunther Flaig. Discussion followed. Tyrone Lovett seconded. Chairman Riley called on the motion. All members present voted in favor; motion passed. wpdata/mpo/bpac_minutes_ Page 1 of 2

3 Gunther Flaig will be the BPAC Chairman for Chairman Riley motioned to elect Tina Russo as Vice-Chairman for 2014 for a one-year term. Jana Mulholland seconded. Chairman Riley called on the motion. All members present voted in favor; motion passed. The Vice Chairman for 2014 will be Tina Russo. 5. BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN PLANNER - A NEW MPO STAFF MEMBER Allen Howell introduced himself as the new BPAC planner for MPO and described his background. He stated that he would be receiving direction from the BPAC on projects that the County would like to implement. Discussion followed. 6. "GOING GREEN" INITIATIVE - SUPPORTING/ENCOURAGING WALKING AND CYCLING TO INSPIRE FUTURE GENERATIONS Jana Mulholland provided a PowerPoint presentation about the "Going Green" initiative and a video link, was shown about Portland and how they are encouraging adults and children to walk and bike to school presenting ways that they made it safer. A lengthy open discussion followed on BPAC safety concerns in these areas such as: Has an assessment of parents been done? Who is responsible for the walking school bus? How do we make it a routine? Ms. Mulholland also spoke about National Bike to School Day on May 7, Mr. Howell indicated that Wednesday, March 16, 2014, was National Bike to Work Week. Discussion followed. 7. A SAFETY PRESENTATION FOR BICYCLISTS/PEDESTRIANS - WHERE YOU SHOULD BE POSITIONED AT AN INTERSECTION Tina Russo provided a safety presentation from the League of American Bicyclists on a link, A video, No. 392, Bicycle-Smart Cycling Tips, brought out such points as intersection positioning, being predictable, traveling on the right one-third of the lane width (which changes with the width of the lane), and contact, signal, and turn. Discussion followed. 8. ANCLOTE/COASTAL TRAIL STUDY SCOPE Allen Howell talked about a new scope that MPO was working on called the Anclote Trail Connection Study. He explained that the study would recommend a preferred trail route that will connect the Pinellas Trail to the County's coastal parks (Anclote Gulf Park and Anclote River Park). The time frame to launch the study is anticipated to be around June of this year. Discussion followed. 9. BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEMBER ROUND TABLE - OPEN DISCUSSION Lori Marable talked about the cross-state trail and reported that she had spoken to Coast to Coast member, Brian Bushue, who indicated that Pinellas County wanted the FDOT to fund this project by sections and that they are waiting for applications and the need to be ready for design/build. The next step is for the legislature to convene before July to make the final decision on the Coast to Coast North Trail from Titusville to Jacksonville. Discussion followed. Manny Lajmiri provided a hard copy of a PowerPoint presentation about Moon Lake safety improvements stating that the project will be done in June. 10. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were no comments. 11. ADJOURN Chairman Riley requested a motion to adjourn the meeting. Tyrone Lovett made a motion to adjourn. Tina Russo seconded. Chairman Riley called on the motion. All members present voted in favor. The meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m. wpdata/mpo/bpac_minutes_ Page 2 of 2

4 US 19 Code Development Implementing the US 19 Corridor Redevelopment Plan

5 Code Implements the Plan Adopted December 2012 City s Vision for the Corridor - A series of revitalized, mixed use centers served by enhanced transit. - High quality development and redevelopment between the centers.

6 Revitalization Areas

7 Regional Centers

8 Neighborhood Centers

9 In-Between Areas

10 Coding Challenges Auto-Oriented Sites and Buildings Limited Local Street Connections Basic Sidewalks and Streetscapes

11 Coding Strategies Auto-oriented sites and buildings Limited local street connections Basic sidewalks and streetscapes Poor walking and biking connections

12 Coding Strategies

13 Coding Strategies Auto-oriented sites and buildings Limited local street connections Basic sidewalks and streetscapes Poor walking and biking connections

14 Stakeholder Workshop Diverse Group Developers, Residents, Property Owners, Engineers, and Architects Challenges Consistency and Quality of Development Access and Circulation Issues In-Between Area Transitions

15 Stakeholder Workshop Opportunities Capitalize on Improved Regional Access Allow for Greater Flexibility in Uses Enhanced Transit Improves Market Position Streamlined Reviews Help Competitiveness

16 Next Steps Context & Concepts Code Districts & Standards Code Refinement Review & Adoption

17 CHAPTER 900. SECTION 901. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TRANSPORTATION Bicycle Facilities A. Intent and Purpose The intent and purpose of this section is to provide for the safe and efficient accommodation of bicyclists. B. Applicability For developments located within the RES-3 (Residential - 3 du/ga) or higher Future Land Use Classification, all Type 1 streets shall be designed and constructed to provide for bicycle facilities in addition to the requirement for sidewalks, unless otherwise approved at the time of preliminary development plan approval. C. Continuity Bicycle facilities shall align with abutting bicycle facilities. Bicycle facilities shall not be installed in such a manner that they conflict with or are obstructed by power lines, telephone poles, fire hydrants, traffic/street signs, mailboxes, trees, buildings, barriers, light poles, or any other structure. When there is an existing or anticipated obstruction, the bicycle facilities shall be installed around the object while maintaining the required bicycle facilities width. D. Construction 1. Bicycle facilities shall be provided in one (1) of the following ways: a. Bicycle Lane A continuous, minimum four (4) foot widening of both sides of the street pavement (bicycle lanes); or b. Bicycle Path A minimum eight (8) foot wide bicycle path not contiguous to the street pavement and separate from the sidewalk. If a part of a multiuse path, the multiuse path shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet wide. 2. Bicycle lanes shall be constructed at the same time as the adjacent vehicular travel lane is constructed and shall meet the same design standards as the travel lane. Page Land Development Code wpdata/ldcrw/ldc901.7bicyclefacilities January 1, 2012

18 3. Bicycle paths shall be constructed of: a. Natural or colored fiber-reinforced concrete, finished to a light broom finish, at least 3,000 psi in strength and a minimum of four (4) inches in thickness on a compacted and non-yielding subgrade; or b. One (1) inch thick SP-9.5 asphaltic-concrete surface placed on a four (4) inch thick limerock base over an LBR 100 compacted to a 98 percent modified proctor subgrade; or c. Other cross section as approved by the County Engineer. d. Shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act requirements for ramps at intersections. 4. Where a separate bicycle path is provided, it shall be constructed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the abutting dwelling unit. Along nonlot areas, bike paths shall be constructed with the abutting infrastructure improvements or common areas, such as roads, utilities, drainage areas, landscape tracts, and neighborhood parks. E. Obstructions The bicycle lane or bicycle path shall be constructed to provide clearance from trees, poles, walls, fences, guardrails, or other lateral and/or vertical obstructions. Street conditions should be favorable for bicycling, including safe drainage grates, smooth pavements, and signals responsive to bicycles. F. Maintenance Nothing herein is intended or shall be inferred to impose any obligation on the part of the County to maintain or inspect bicycle paths constructed in accordance with this or any other section of this Code. All bicycle paths constructed pursuant to this Code shall be maintained in perpetuity by the developer and its successor(s) in interest unless the land on which it is built is deeded and owned in fee simple by the County, and if the County expressly agrees in writing executed by both the developer and the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to accept responsibility for maintenance of the bicycle path, or if such responsibility for maintenance of the bicycle path is otherwise voluntarily assumed by the County. Page Land Development Code wpdata/ldcrw/ldc901.7bicyclefacilities January 1, 2012

19 CHAPTER 900. SECTION 901. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TRANSPORTATION Pedestrian Facilities A. Intent and Purpose The intent and purpose of this section is to provide for the safe and efficient accommodation of pedestrians. B. Applicability For developments located within the RES-3 (Residential - 3 du/ga) or higher Future Land Use Classification, sidewalks shall be provided along both sides of all streets, except Type 5 streets, within or near the project, including those areas abutting nonlot areas, unless an alternative standard is approved at the time of preliminary development plan approval. Double-frontage lots shall have sidewalks on both frontages, unless an alternative standard is approved at the time of preliminary development plan approval. C. Continuity Sidewalks shall align vertically and horizontally with abutting sidewalks. Sidewalks shall not be installed in such a manner that they conflict with or are obstructed by power lines, telephone poles, fire hydrants, traffic/street signs, mailboxes, trees, buildings, barriers, light poles, or any other structure. D. Construction Unless an alternative standard is approved at the time of preliminary development plan approval, sidewalks shall be constructed of natural or colored concrete at least 3,000 psi in strength, fiber reinforced, a minimum of five (5) feet in width along Type 1 collector or arterial streets and four (4) feet in width along all other streets, and a minimum of four (4) inches in thickness, except at driveway approaches. (Note: ADA requires that anything less than sixty (60) inches must have passing spaces at least 60" X 60" at intervals not to exceed 200 feet.) Where a sidewalk is crossed by a driveway, the sidewalk shall be constructed of fiber-reinforced concrete at least 3,000 psi in strength and a minimum of six (6) inches in thickness. The grades of sidewalks shall be such that changes of grades greater than ten (10) percent are not encountered within blocks. When there is an existing or anticipated obstruction, the sidewalk shall be installed around the object while maintaining the required sidewalk width. Sidewalks shall be constructed prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy for the abutting dwelling unit. Along nonlot areas, sidewalks shall be constructed with the abutting infrastructure improvements or common areas, such as roads, utilities, drainage areas, landscape tracts, and neighborhood parks. Page Land Development Code wpdata/ldcrw/ldc901.8pedestrianfacilities Amendment No. 4

20 E. Curb Ramps Permanent curb ramps meeting the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act shall be provided at crosswalks at all intersections where sidewalks are constructed. Curb ramps shall be a minimum of four (4) feet in width with a twelve (12) foot horizontal to one (1) foot vertical (12:1) curb transition on each side when pedestrians must walk across the ramp. The ramp slope shall not exceed twelve (12) feet horizontal to one (1) foot vertical (12:1) and shall have a slipresistant surface texture. F. Obstructions The pedestrian facilities shall be constructed to provide clearance from trees, poles, walls, fences, guardrails, or other lateral and/or vertical obstructions. G. Maintenance Nothing herein is intended or shall be inferred to impose any obligation on the part of the County to maintain or inspect sidewalks constructed in accordance with this or any other section of this Code. All sidewalks constructed pursuant to this Code shall be maintained in perpetuity by the developer and its successor(s) in interest unless the land on which it is built is deeded and owned in fee simple by the County, and if the County expressly agrees in writing executed by both the developer and the Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners to accept responsibility for maintenance of the sidewalk, or if such responsibility for maintenance of the sidewalk is otherwise voluntarily assumed by the County. Page Land Development Code wpdata/ldcrw/ldc901.8pedestrianfacilities January 1, 2012

PASCO MPO BICYCLE / PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC) AGENDA. Tuesday, March 25, :45 PM 7:45 PM

PASCO MPO BICYCLE / PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE (BPAC) AGENDA Tuesday, March 25, 2014 5:45 PM 7:45 PM Rasmussen College (northwest corner of S.R. 54 and Sunlake Blvd.) Room 111, Please ask the front