Beyond First First Last Last Mile Strategies. APA National Conference April 3, 2016 Chelsea Richer, AICP Fehr & Peers

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1 Beyond First First Last Last Mile Strategies APA National Conference April 3, 2016 Chelsea Richer, AICP Fehr & Peers 1

2 Beyond First Last Mile Strategies APA National Conference Jeremy Klop, AICP, Fehr & Peers April 3, 2016

3 Overview What is the Active Transportation Strategic Plan? How does it extend beyond typical first/last mile strategies? Innovative funding and implementation Barriers and challenges to the process 3

4 Active Transportation Planning at Metro 4

5 Metro s Active Transportation Planning Goals Improve access to transit Establish active transportation as integral elements of the transportation system Enhance safety Promote clean transportation options Improve public health Foster healthy, equitable, and economically vibrant communities 5

6 Active Transportation Strategic Plan Objectives Identify improvements that increase access to transit for people who walk and bike. Create a regional active transportation network. Develop supporting programs and policies. Guide future investments. Develop a funding strategy. 6

7 Active Transportation Strategic Plan Process 7

8 Active Transportation Strategic Plan Process 8

9 Active Transportation Strategic Plan Stakeholder Engagement 9

10 First Last Mile, Extended Station Areas 10

11 First Last Mile, Extended - Regional Active Transportation Network 11

12 First Last Mile, Extended - Data Innovations 12

13 First Last Mile, Extended - Data Innovations 13

14 First Last Mile, Extended - Data Innovations 14

15 First Last Mile, Extended - Regional Network Gap Analysis Facility Type Class I Shared- Use Path Class II Bicycle Lane Class III Bicycle Route Class IV Protected Bicycle Lane Eligible Under the Following Conditions Always Facilities are buffered with additional lateral striping Facilities are located on a low-stress roadway Facilities are located on a low-stress roadway Facilities incorporate auxiliary traffic calming measures to create a lowstress environment Always 15

16 Innovative Funding & Implementation Proposes active transportation routes that connect multiple jurisdictions, communities, & regional destinations Shows by example how to scope projects to improve station area access Pulls together progressive design resources Provides guidance on obtaining & executing funding Shares cost estimates and related tools Provides clarity on the process of implementation 16

17 Innovative Funding & Implementation - Regional Project List CORRIDOR AND SEGMENT TOTAL MILEAGE UNBUILT MILEAGE 17

18 Innovative Funding & Implementation - Case Studies 18

19 Innovative Funding & Implementation - Case Studies Key Access Barriers 19

20 Innovative Funding & Implementation - Case Studies Key Recommendations 20

21 Innovative Funding & Implementation - Case Studies 21

22 Innovative Funding & Implementation - Cost Estimates 22

23 Innovative Funding & Implementation - Design Resources 23

24 Barriers and Challenges 24

25 Barriers and Challenges 88 Cities and everyone is at a different place in the process Metro s role in institutionalizing How and when to engage stakeholders Methodology discussions Case study typology Specific identification of case studies Effective storytelling 25

26 Thanks! Jeremy Klop, AICP Principal, Fehr & Peers Metro Active Transportation Strategic Plan Webpage: metro.net/activetransportationstrategicplan 26

27 First/Last Mile Strategy Study Jennifer K. McGrath Utah Transit Authority, Active Transportation Planner

28 Project Team & Study Area First/Last Mile Definition Project Purpose Project Process Findings/Recommendations Phase II Funding and Implementation TIGER Grant

29 UTA, UDOT, WFRC, & MAG Fehr & Peers, Nelson\Nygaard, & U of U Traffic Lab All Fixed Guideway Stations (68)

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34 Develop recommendations for a comprehensive First/Last Mile Strategy by 2014 Increase Ridership Support 2015 customer and stakeholder satisfaction goal To recommend strategies that will increase access to stations and increase ridership

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36 Station area audits Station area connectivity Vehicle and bicycle parking supply Future demographics Future TOD plans Open UTA Survey On-Board Origin-Destination Survey

37 Typologies represent the range of stations within UTA s service area Typology criteria: Walk access Active transportation mode split Densities Availability of parking supply Demographic information

38 Urban Walk Access: High Active Mode Split: High Auto Mode Split: Low Active+Transit Mode Split: High Parking Spaces: None Station Example: City Center Multi-Modal Walk Access: Medium/High Active Mode Split: Medium/High Auto Mode Split: Low/Medium Active+Transit Mode Split: High Parking Spaces: Low Station Example: Millcreek Institutional This typology is determined by the location, which is a single land use/user. All campus locations are included in this typology. Station Example: Orem Suburban Non-Residential Walk Access: Low-High Active Mode Split: Low-High Auto Mode Split: Low- Medium Active+Transit Mode Split: Medium/High Parking Spaces: None-High Station Example: Ogden Suburban Walk Access: Low-High Active Mode Split: Low/Medium Auto Mode Split: Low-High Active+Transit Mode Split: Low-High Parking Spaces: Low-High Station Example: Provo Auto Dependent Walk Access: Low/Medium Active Mode Split: Low Auto Mode Split: High Active+Transit Mode Split: Low Parking Spaces: High Station Example: Woods Cross

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40 Effectiveness in adding ridership Improve safety Used by peers Costliness Stakeholder support Ease of implementation

41 coring System Solution was best for criteria Solution was average for criteria Solution was poor for criteria Has stakeholder support Ease of Implementation Effective in adding ridership Evaluation Criteria Improves Safety Used by peers Candidate Projects Crosswalk Improvements HAWK Beacons/Ped Signals Bike Lanes On-site Wayfinding/Signage Protected Bike Lanes Costliness Wayfinding to Station Sidewalks Access Connections ADA Access Improvements Pedestrian Signage Improvements Bike Sharing Bus Stop Enhancements Carsharing Streetscape Improvements Street Lighting for Pedestrians Bike Paths Bike Racks Bike Signage Improve Intersection Crossings Signal Improvements Bike Lockers Bike Storage on Trains Station Area Lighting Real Time Information Dynamic Ridesharing Interchange Improvements Bicycle Signal/Intersection Tools Employer-Based TDM Tools Improved Passenger Waiting Areas Carpool/Vanpool Priority Carpool Parking Roadway Lighting Paratransit Loading Area Shared Bus Bays Taxi Sharing Residential Permit Parking Integrated Fare Pay Systems Transit Signal Priority Bus Turnouts On-site Staffing Road Diets Bike Stations Shuttles Commercial Ridesharing Parking Benefit District Queue Bypass Lanes Score Overall Ranking

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43 Wayfinding and information Bicycle network improvements Pedestrian network improvements Access connections Crossing treatments Bike share stations Car share stations Rail and bus stop enhancements Shuttles (including current UTA shuttle programs, Van pool, Vanpool Shuttles, Ridevan Plus)

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47 Station specific plans by typology Synthesize and gather detailed station information Develop dynamic maps to show recommendations by station Package plans to create an annual program of projects

48 Funding and Implementation Design recommended strategies for individual stations to develop preliminary costs Identify funding options Collaborate with Cities and Counties for funding and implementation 2016 Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER) Proposed Project Project Goal Reduce and remove barriers to transit access and transportation corridors in order to connect communities, employment centers, educational institutions, public services, and other community resources. This project will improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists, with an emphasis on developing mobility for transportation disadvantaged communities and the creation of ladders of opportunity.

49 Barriers and Challenges Project Readiness (Planning) Project Prioritization Balancing Regional Priorities FUNDING!

50 Jennifer K McGrath Utah Transit Authority Active Transportation Planner jmcgrath@rideuta.com or

51 Beyond First Last Mile Strategies Questions & Answers 51