Matthew Dyrdahl, AICP, LCI Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Minneapolis Public Works CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS Improving intersections for people that walk in Minneapolis Transportation Bonanza February 8, 2017 1
Purpose Share our story in Minneapolis of elevating walking through policy, systems, and environmental changes Focus on improving intersections and street crossings 2
NACTO and Intersections 3
Topics Policy and Planning Complete Streets Policy Pedestrian Crash Study Systems and Infrastructure Changes Crosswalk Marking Practices Street Crossing Capital Program 4
Design Guides 2008 2013 5
May 2016 Complete Streets Policy Commitment to build complete and integrated public right of way Ensure everyone can travel safely and comfortably, regardless of whether they walk, bike, take transit, or drive All users and modes, regardless of age, ability, income, race, gender, culture, or geography Process for planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance 6
Complete Streets Policy Establishment of a modal priority framework to inform City transportation related decision making that prioritizes people as they walk, bicycle, and take transit over people when they drive. 7
Pedestrian Crash Study Better understand where, how, and why pedestrian crashes are occurring in Minneapolis Document trends, contributing factors, and characteristics of pedestrian crashes Walking is an essential mode of transportation for everyone in Minneapolis, and it contributes to the success of public transit, vibrant business districts, healthy citizens, and safe neighborhoods. City of Minneapolis Pedestrian Master Plan (2009) Data driven approach will be valuable in future planning and programming
Minneapolis Key Findings Most pedestrian crashes are concentrated to a small number of streets 80% of all pedestrian crashes occurred on 10% of streets 80% of all pedestrian crashes (10% of streets) 75% of all major crashes (5% of streets) 75% of all major crashes occurred on 5% of streets Source: 10-Year Dataset (2007-2016)
Minneapolis Key Findings Streets with fewer lanes have fewer pedestrian crashes Slower vehicle speeds result in less severe crashes Source: 10-Year Dataset (2007-2016)
Minneapolis Key Findings Most crashes happen at intersections Most intersection crashes happen at traffic signals Source: 10-Year Dataset (2007-2016) Source: 10-Year Dataset (2007-2016)
Crosswalk Marking Practices 12
Overview of Minneapolis Crosswalks 6,655 Intersections in Minneapolis 1,236 Crosswalk marked intersections 3,313 Crosswalk legs in Minneapolis
Marked Crosswalks: Aligning with best practices Pedestrian Master Plan Goal to improve visibility of crosswalk pavement markings. NACTO* High visibility ladder, zebra, and continental crosswalk markings are preferable. *National Association of City Transportation Officials 14
Change in Marked Crosswalks Parallel Lines Crosswalk discontinued Minneapolis Zebra Crosswalk New Standard 4 th Ave. S. and 9 th St Example LaSalle Ave. at S. 11 th St 15
Marked Crosswalk Program Reconstruction, Mill and Overlays, and Seal Coat projects 16
Visibility Comparison: 2016
Visibility Comparison: 2017
Layout Process (*3,075 converted in 2017)
Implementing the Change Advancements in crosswalk equipment and materials Crosswalk Striper (2016) Crosswalk Striper (2013) 20
Painted Crosswalks
Thermoplastic Crosswalks
Thermoplastic Crosswalks
Street Crossing Improvements 24
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Street Crossing Program in the CIP The Pedestrian Safety Program increases comfort and livability within the city s neighborhoods by providing improved pedestrian crossings at existing non signalized locations. Projects aim to reduce street crossing distances, make pedestrians more visible, and slow turning vehicles movements. What types of changes help improve pedestrian safety? Intersection simplification ADA accessible curb ramps High visibility crosswalk markings Pedestrian safety islands Pedestrian bump outs 27
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Johnson St NE and 22nd Ave NE Temporary Median 31
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Next Steps for Street Crossing Program Data driven approach to selecting project locations for the 2019 2023 CIP Identify prioritized locations based on equity and pedestrian crash data Determine feasibility for pedestrian improvements Develop preliminary concepts Identify locations requiring further study 35
Next Steps: Major Planning/Policy Initiatives Update Transportation Plan (Access Minneapolis) Update ADA Transition Plan Vision Zero 36
Vision Zero Commitment City of Minneapolis Resolution in 2017 To eliminate fatalities and serious injuries that are a result of crashes on City of Minneapolis streets by 2027.