BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PROGRAM

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1 BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PROGRAM MAC July 11, 2016

2 Complete Streets Initiative On-street Counter Program Step It Up DSM E-bike Policy Review

3 Complete Streets Streets that are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users, whether walking, bicycling, driving or riding transit. People of all ages and abilities are able to safely move along and across streets in a community, regardless of how they are traveling.

4 DMAMPO and Complete Streets Education, engagement, and training Mapping and analysis Model policy Mini-Grant Program with Wellmark Foundation Resources and best practices Regional policy

5 It Is Being Adopted Carlisle Des Moines Johnston Pleasant Hill Urbandale Windsor Heights West Des Moines Over 850 Complete Streets policies in US State-wide policy under review

6 10 Elements of the Model Policy 1. Vision 2. All users, all modes 3. All phases 4. All agencies 5. Specifies and limits exceptions 6. Emphasizes connectivity 7. Best and latest design standards 8. Context-sensitive 9. Sets performance measures 10. Implementation steps

7 Complete Streets Implementation Planning for implementation Updating processes Reviewing and updating design guidelines Training and education Measuring performance

8 On-the-ground Change

9 1 Complete Streets Initiative On-street Counter Program Step It Up DSM E-bike Policy Review

10 2016 Trail Counter Report 600+ miles of existing trails Regional map resources Central Iowa Trails interactive map (MPO) Iowa by Trail mobile app (INHF) Printed bike maps (Bicycle Collective) Trail Counting Program Began in 2012 Counters available to all member governments

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12 Regional Trail Usage

13 Data Gaps Missing data leaves us blind Bicycling, walking Are projects making a positive impact? Where should we prioritize? Do we understand current patterns?

14 On-street Counter Program Permanent Temporary Baseline data Performance measurement Walking and bicycling

15 1 Complete Streets Initiative 2 On-street Counter Program Step It Up DSM 3 4 E-bike Policy Review

16 Step It Up Action Plan April 2016 awarded NACDD/CDC grant Attended 3 day training Produced a replicable Action Plan for improving walkability Policy, infrastructure and process The Team: City of Des Moines Des Moines Public Schools Iowa Dept. of Public Health Iowa Healthiest State Initiative MPO

17 3 Goal Approach 1. Lead 3 schools through a walk/bikeability improvement process 2. Update Des Moines Complete Streets Policy 3. Develop a health and transportation model for regional decision-making

18 1 2 Complete Streets Initiative On-street Counter Program 3 Step It Up DSM E-bike Policy Review 4

19 E-Bikes Rising popularity Provides options to more people Difficult to enforce Concerns over growth What does this mean for trails?

20 IA Code (40)c in 2006 Bicycle means A device having two wheels and having at least one saddle or seat for the use of rider which is propelled by human power. A device having two or three wheels with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts (1hp), whose maximum speed on a paved level surface, when powered solely by such a motor while ridden, is less than 20mph.

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22 Stick with Iowa Code Already outlines what is allowed Limits extreme cases Consistent across state Next steps Work with land managers that have added regulations Educate and respond to concerns

23 MIKE ARMSTRONG QUESTIONS?