HEALTH AND EQUITY IN ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

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1 HEALTH AND EQUITY IN ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION Presented by: Yvette M. Wingate, MPA Center for Health Equity Sam Adamie, R.S. Environmental Health Division Tarrant County Public Health An Accredited Health Department

2 CENTER FOR HEALTH EQUITY National Standards for Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services in Healthcare (CLAS) TCPH Cultural and Linguistic Competence Policy and Procedures, 2014 Establishment of Health Equity Committee (HEC), 2015

3 Health Equality vs. Health Equity

4 Social Inequities: Root Causes of Health Inequities Discrimination Transportation Access to Income and Employment Social Relationships and Community Capacity Segregation Housing Education Health Care Access Air Quality and Environment Predatory Lenders Access to Affordable and Nutritious Foods Physical Activity and Neighborhood Conditions

5 Transportation and Health

6 Impact of Behaviors on Health A recent study (Ford et al., 2012) examined the effects of three healthy lifestyles on the risks of all-cause mortality and developing chronic conditions among adults in the United States: Engaging in at least 150 minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity per week Compared with adults who did not engage in healthy behaviors, the risk for all-cause mortality was reduced by: 47% among adults who were physically active SOURCE: AMA, Ford ES, Bergmann MM, Boeing H, Li C, Capewell S. Healthy lifestyle behaviors and all-cause mortality among adults in the United States. Preventive medicine. 2012;55(1): doi: /j.ypmed

7 What is MAPP? Mobilizing for Action through Planning and Partnerships A community-wide strategic planning process for improving public health. A method to help communities prioritize public health issues, identify resources for addressing them, and take action.

8 2014 Tarrant County Community Health Improvement Plan PRIORITY AREAS 1. EDUCATION 2. ENVIRONMENTAL 3. HEALTH CARE ACCESS 4. PARTNERSHIPS TVCFH Website Because Health Matters

9 Environment Workgroup Recommendations Encourage community development that supports physical activity e.g. Complete Streets policies. Promote and strengthen school policies that increase children s physical activity e.g. Safe Routes to School programs. Because Health Matters

10 Health Disparities Because Health Matters

11 GIS Route Layers Fort Worth ISD Campuses Health Impact Zip Codes School Attendance Zones Sidewalk Layers Walking Survey Results Safety Information Preferred Routes Because Health Matters

12 TCVFH Partners CHIP Environmental Work Group Fort Worth ISD Health & Physical Education Director (MAPP Environment Workgroup Member) Board Members, Principals, Vice Principals, School Nurses, Teachers, Safety and Security, PTA Members, Parents and Students Neighborhood Association & Crime Watch Civic and Clergy Members City of Fort Worth Council Members Code Compliance Animal Care and Control Traffic Engineering Transportation and Public Works Neighborhood Police Officers Texas Christian University: Harris College of Nursing & Health Science Blue Zones Project Fort Worth Because Health Matters

13 Walkability Map Because Health Matters

14 A study of more than 2.4 million Texas students in grades 3 to 12 found student fitness* and BMI levels correlate with academic test performance, attendance and disciplinary incidents Correlation coefficients Higher scores on academic achievement tests Better attendance 0.18 Fewer disciplinary incidents Healthy fitness zone for cardiovascular health Healthy fitness zone for BMI -0.6 *Measured by FITNESSGRAM tests based on walking or running and adjusted for age and gender SOURCE: Welk G. Cardiovascular fitness and body mass index are associated with academic achievement in schools. Dallas, Texas: Cooper Institute, March Because Health Matters -0.52

15 Spring 2014 Fall C.C. Moss Elementary PROJECT TIMELINE #2. Partnered with Tarrant County Public Health Department to begin the Safe Routes to School initiative #1. Initiated relationship with C.C. Moss community & conducted community mapping Spring #3. Educated C.C. Moss students, parents, and staff about pedestrian safety #3. Improved the health of students by encouraging participation in Walk to School Wednesdays Fall 2015 Spring 2016 #5. Surveyed drop off & pick up process & presented engineering recommendations to community stakeholders #4. Educated family members on background of Walking Wednesdays and benefits of their children participating in the program

16 SRTS: Lessons Learned Communities are unique Create enthusiasm Include recognition Safety is important Identify resources Identify champions Partnerships are key Stay committed Because Health Matters

17 QUESTIONS

18 Contact Information Tarrant County Public Health Sam Adamie, R.S. Environmental Specialist Environmental Health Division Yvette M. Wingate, MPA Health Equity Coordinator Center for Health Equity Coordinator Tarrant County Voices For Health

19 Community Schools and Transportation Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee May 18, 2016

20 Sustainable Development: Previous School Initiatives Regional Kickoff Meeting Insufficient collaboration Schools located on arterials City of McKinney/ ISD Workshop McKinney School Siting White Paper City of Denton/ ISD Joint Meeting Traffic congestion RTC School Policy Adoption and Meeting TIGER Grant Awarded Impact on transportation investments Project Kickoff Safety concerns 2

21 Current Issues Population Growth» : Texas added 1,290,000 K-12 students 400,000 more than any other state.» : 22 percent of projected K-12 enrollment growth in the U.S. will be in Texas (that s 690,000 students).» From , an average of 29 new schools were constructed in the DFW region every year.» The DFW metroplex is projected to add 790,000 more school-age children by Sources: Filardo, Mary (2016). State of Our Schools: America s K 12 Facilities Washington, D.C.: 21st Century School Fund; Texas Transparency (2014); 2040 NCTCOG Demographic Forecast. 3

22 Current Issues Larger Schools on More Distant Sites» Economies of scale» Minimum acreage standards» Land availability and cost» Athletic facilities, more parking and queuing space 4

23 Current Issues Schools on Major Roadways 5

24 Current Issues Schools on Major Roadways A pedestrian hit at 40 mph has an 85 percent chance of being killed. At 20 mph the fatality rate is only five percent. 6

25 Current Issues Lack of Sidewalks and Crosswalks 7

26 Current Issues How Kids Get to School (2009 Transportation Mode Share) Source: National Household Travel Survey, 2009, Dallas-Fort Worth MSA (N=1,041); National Center for Safe Routes to School,

27 Current Issues Decline in Walking and Biking to School in the U.S. 48% 45% 12% 13% 9

28 Less Walking and Biking to School Traffic Congestion Safety Health Air Quality *Source: Texas Comptroller, Student Busing in DFW* 10

29 Sustainable Development: Previous School Initiatives Regional Kickoff Meeting City of McKinney/ ISD Workshop McKinney School Siting White Paper City of Denton/ ISD Joint Meeting RTC School Policy Adoption and Meeting TIGER Grant Awarded Project Kickoff 11

30 Community Schools and Transportation (TIGER Grant) Encourage Interagency Coordination Advance Long-term Planning for School Siting Improve Transportation Safety Near Schools Promote Multi-modal Transportation Options to Schools 12

31 Interagency Coordination» Coordinate land use and transportation planning efforts: ISD facility planning, city comprehensive plans, and capital improvement plans; school transportation, city thoroughfare planning, and regional transportation planning Regional School Coordination Task Force» Remove policy barriers to the development of sustainable schools Policy Workshops 13

32 School Siting» State and local policies related to school siting and land banking» Land banking programs and best practices» Demographic projections: ISD, city, and regional Policy Bundle + Guidebook 14

33 Transportation Safety» Safety audits at pilot schools Recommendations for pedestrian and bicycle safety around schools» Bilingual pedestrian and bicycle safety education program, and transportation safety information guide 15

34 Multi-modal Transportation» Public transit school bus coordination» Pilot project analyses of alternative transportation connections, and ways to alleviate traffic congestion Recommendations, Tools, and Resources 16

35 Oct. 8 th : Elected Official Workshop Dec. 9 th : Regional School Coordination Task Force Meeting March- April: City / ISD Interviews April 26 th : Task Force Meeting July 26 th : Task Force Meeting 17

36 Why be Involved» Trails/sidewalks what are we building and where? Safe Routes to School safe alternatives Do trails connect neighborhoods to schools and provide a transportation alternative?» School siting What s coming new and what s existing that can be improved? Also allows conversation before and during planning versus just dealing with a problem.» Joint facilities Are there mutual benefits or opportunities to share facilities and costs? 18

37 Opportunities» Regular interagency coordination With lots of stakeholders at the table» Align agency goals Make sure those values are reflected in comprehensive plans, zoning ordinances and project review, capital improvement projects, etc.» Promote smaller school sites if feasible Joint use facilities Land swaps» Ensure safe routes to walk and bike to school Education, engineering, enforcement 19

38 Benefits» Improved traffic congestion, air quality, and safety» Higher utilization of trails and other facilities with land use connections being made» Greater school accessibility Easier for low-income students to get to school and extracurricular activities Easier for parents to be involved in school» Schools as neighborhood anchors, and centers of community 20

39 Next Steps» Define your agency s role and interest related to siting school facilities and planning access.» Where are there opportunities for improved coordination with school districts?» Identify who in your city is or should be engaging school districts.» Next Regional School Coordination Task Force meeting: July 26 th Who from your city should attend? 21

40 Contact Information Karla Weaver, AICP Program Manager (817) Kathryn Rush Transportation Planner (817)

41 Jacobs Engineering Complete Streets Julia Ryan, AICP BPAC City of Fort Worth May 18, 2016

42 Pedestrian and Bicycle Plans, Policies, Programs Bike Fort Worth plan adoption (2010) Bicycle Parking requirements in Zoning Ordinance (2010) Safe Passing Ordinance (2011) Fort Worth Bike Sharing (2013) Walk Fort Worth (2014) Fort Worth Bond Program (2014) Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Commission (2015) Complete Streets Policy and Master Thoroughfare Plan Update (anticipated 5/2016) 2

43 What are Complete Streets? Complete Streets are streets for everyone, no matter who they are or how they travel. 3

44 Complete Streets means High-level policy direction Modify everyday decisionmaking processes and systems Incremental approach Long-term results 4

45 Complete Streets are not Not one special street project Not a design prescription Not a mandate for immediate retrofits or increased costs Not a requirement to optimize travel on all roads for every mode Not a silver bullet; other issues must be addressed: Community context Environmental or physical constraints Traffic movements 5

46 Proposed Policy: Vision Provide a safe, accessible, complete, connected, comfortable, efficient, and community oriented transportation system for all people that supports mobility options, healthy living and economic benefit. 6

47 Proposed Policy: Scope and Application All transportation facilities approved by the City including but not limited to, facilities in the public rightof-way, access easements, private streets, and trails Every transportation improvement and project phase Partnerships with other agencies, such as the T and school districts 7

48 Proposed Policy: Exceptions Subdivision Ordinance and Master Thoroughfare Plan provide for waivers and amendments. Other exceptions may be considered for approval when: An affected roadway prohibits, by law, use by specified users Unduly cost prohibitive 8

49 Proposed Policy: Design Standards The City shall adopt design standards using the best and latest design standards available based on Texas Accessibility Standards, ADA, ITE, AASHTO, and NACTO. 9

50 Proposed Policy: Performance Measures Reductions in related injuries and fatalities Reduction in transportation gaps Improved emergency services response times Impacts and benefits for traditionally disadvantaged communities Increased usage of alternative transportation modes Reduction obesity related illnesses Economic performance of transportation investments 10

51 Proposed Policy: Implementation Update existing plans, manuals, checklists, and decision-trees Review and update current design standards Encourage staff training Prioritize projects that create a complete and connected transportation network Promote inter-departmental project coordination Include educational components in projects 11

52 Complete Streets: Next Steps Begin implementation Update of Street Design Manuals Additional staff training Project prioritization criteria 12

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54 Cotton Belt Trail Connection Colleyville

55 Cotton Belt Trail Gateway to Colleyville Connects Grapevine to Colleyville on SH 26 Colleyville s final piece of the system Completes over 11 miles of trail tying Colleyville, Grapevine, Hurst, and North Richland Hills together Connecting communities to nature

56 Cotton Belt Trail Views

57 Cotton Belt Connection Amenities Water Fountain Benches Rest Area Landscaping Dog Waste Station Trash & Recycling Receptacles

58 Cotton Belt Connection Official Opening

59 On Your Left

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61 EVENTS AND TRAINING Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee May 18, 2016

62 Local Bike with the Mayor Events April November, 2016 For ride schedules and information: Fort Worth Town Halls for All: Grand Prairie Cyclin with the Mayor: North Richland Hills Round the Town with Oscar: 2

63 Bike to Work Day Events Friday, May 20, 2016 For event information: City of Dallas Public Library: WDallas2016.pdf City of Denton: City of Fort Worth: DART Energizer Stations (Multiple Cities): 3

64 Bike to Bricks Race Friday, May 27, 2016 Historic Downtown McKinney Over 500 riders will challenge the mile long, L-shaped course that features hairpin turns and straightaways where top riders easily hit 40 mph. Bike the Bricks is not just a race, but also a one-of-a-kind event that offers competitive action with a family-friendly festival atmosphere featuring live music, bike demos, foodie options, an expo area, and Texas wines and craft beers on tap. 4

65 Traffic Skills 101 Classes Saturday, May 28, 2016 Huffines Rec. Center, Richardson Course gives cyclists confidence to ride safely and legally in traffic or on trails. Participants must bring a bicycle and helmet. Register online: 5

66 TxDOT District Public Hearings: Transportation Projects and Programs Affecting Bicycle Use DALLAS DISTRICT Tuesday, June 21 st 5:00 PM 7:30 PM Open House: 5 PM 6 PM Public Hearing: 6 PM 7:30 PM Richardson Civic Center Grand Ballroom: 411 West Arapaho Road, Richardson FORT WORTH DISTRICT Thursday, June 23 rd 5:00 PM 7:30 PM Open House: 5 PM 6 PM Public Hearing: 6 PM 7:30 PM The Grand Hall: 6000 Hawk Avenue, North Richland Hills 6

67 Pro Walk / Pro Bike / Pro Place National Conference September 12-15, 2016 Vancouver, British Columbia Over 100 breakout sessions, panel discussions, and poster sessions address the latest trends, research, and best practices. Expected to draw 1,000 attendees. For information and registration: 7

68 Any events or training opportunities to add? Any suggestions/topics for future training opportunities that NCTCOG could coordinate? Contact: Kevin Kokes, AICP (817) OR Daniel Snyder (817)

69 Statewide TxDOT Bicycle Advisory Committee Update April 29, 2016 Meeting Karla Weaver, AICP May 18, 2016

70 Propensity for Walking and Bicycling in North Texas Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee May 18, 2016 Gabriel Ortiz

71 Propensity for Walking and Bicycling Areas with higher density of destinations and other community factors that are more likely to attract short distance trips which can be completed by walking and bicycling. Help identify areas of the region that could have the most return on investment when implementing active transportation infrastructure projects.

72 Example: Atlanta Region Walking and Biking Propensity

73 Atlanta Region Bicycle Demand Analysis

74 Example: Atlanta Overlay potential demand for walking and biking with other features for a comprehensive look at biking and walking in the region.

75 Example: Montgomery Co., Maryland Greater clusters of homes and jobs, proximity to transit, schools, and other community facilities, and connections between activity centers, all lead to greater bicycling demand. Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission

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77 NCTCOG Propensity Maps (DRAFT) 2.0 mile mile Initial Factors Considered* Rail Stations Educational Institutions Retail Locations Arts and Entertainment Venues Park Facilities Existing Trails *Each factor can be weighted differently with respect to its influence on bicycling and walking.

78 NCTCOG Regional Walking and Bicycling Demand Analysis Variables include 0.5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 mile buffers from: Rail Stations, Educational Institutions, Retail Locations, Arts and Entertainment Venues, Parks, and Trails

79 NCTCOG Short Car Trips Drive alone car trips Include intrazonal trips and trips that travel less than three miles Short trips are easiest to convert to active transportation modes

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82 NCTCOG Regional Walking and Bicycling Demand Analysis Other Possible Factors: Employment Housing Density Short Car Trip Density Bus Stops/Routes Zero Car Households On-Street Bikeways (Bicycle demand map) Other Suggestions?

83 Contact Information Karla Weaver, AICP Program Manager (817) Kevin Kokes, AICP Principal Planner (817) Jeremy Williams Transportation Planner II (817) Gabriel Ortiz Transportation Planner (817)

84 Other Business / Open Discussion

85 Recently Completed Master Plans and Projects Underway Projects Underway Frisco Hike & Bike Master Plan Update Wise County Thoroughfare Plan Keller Parks and Trails Master Plan Flower Mound Parks & Trails Master Plan North Richland Hills City Wide Trail and Route System Plan Grand Prairie Parks and Trails Master Plan Update Dallas County Mobility Plan Regional Projects Regional Trail Connection: CentrePort Station to Mike Lewis Trail in Grand Prairie (Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, NCTCOG, and DART/TRE) Completed Plans Rockwall County Open Space / Trails Study Fort Worth Thoroughfare Plan Update and Complete Streets Policy

86 Complete Streets Workshops June 9 or 10, 2016 Two Workshops at NCTCOG Cost: $10 (Lunch provided) Workshops will provide participants with information to prepare and implement a local Complete Street Policy. Understand the benefits of Complete Streets, best practices, and performance measures in include in a policy. Register at nctcog.org/csregister or contact Barb Walsh at bwalsh@nctcog.org or

87 Separated Bike Lanes and Protected Intersection Workshop Week of September 26, 2016 Dates TBD (Mark your calendar) Planning for separated bike lanes and protected intersections, including various design options. Recommended attendees: city and county staff, TxDOT staff, engineering consultants, and other roadway / traffic design professionals 18