Bike/Multipurpose Trail Study for Glynn County, Georgia MAY 16, 2016
Agenda» Project Status Update» Draft Recommendations Overview» Next Steps» Questions/Discussion
Project Overview» Comprehensive Bikeway Multipurpose Trail Plan Identify current and future needs Identify deficiencies and provide concept level geometric improvements Develop planning level cost estimates Integrate analysis with 2040 MTP Study area includes Glynn County, City of Brunswick and Jekyll Island State Park
Study Process and Status Update Identify Existing Conditions Define User Groups and Multimodal Needs Coordinate with Local, State and Regional Agencies/Advocacy Groups Finalize Recommendations Present Draft Recommendations to BATS MPO Identify Trail and Bicycle Projects and Develop Cost Estimates
Status Update Complete Existing Conditions Analysis Ground truthing mapped data Identify Gaps in Non-Motorized Network Meet with local stakeholders Develop Project List Alignments Planning Level Cost Estimates» Present Draft Study Findings to MPO» Ongoing Coordination
Analysis Factors» Population and employment densities» Socioeconomic conditions» High bicycle and pedestrian crash locations» Existing travel behaviors» Public input» Existing infrastructure» Planned local, state and regional projects» Access to public facilities and recreational destinations» Economic development strategies (e.g. Tourism)» Safe routes to schools» Future transportation investments» Preservation/Conservation» Multimodal connectivity
Public Participation Recap 2040 MTP Online Survey Results If you rarely bike or walk, please choose the option(s) that best describe your reason(s). Travel time 13% Lack of facilities 19% Safety/security 20% Lack of connections 10% If more/improved facilities were available, would you walk or bike more frequently? Climate 3% Distance of trip 35% 16% Yes No 31% 53% Don't Know
Public Participation Recap 2040 MTP Online Survey Results Indicate your opinions on the following statements regarding the area's transportation system. Freight-based industry is important to our community Development patterns directly affect transportation Transit services (public transportation) should be developed Need more focus on safe bike/pedestrian access to schools More bicycle/pedestrian facilities are needed More travel options are needed Traffic congestion is a major problem 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Strongly Agree Agree Neither Agree / Disagree Disagree Strongly Disagree
DEFINE USER GROUPS AND THEIR NEEDS User Groups Adults and Children Persons with disabilities Persons without access to a motor vehicle Alternative transportation choice users Recreational users Other Where are they beginning their trip? Where are they trying to go? What is needed to assist in this trip?
Typical Facility Sections Typical Section - Minor Trail Typical Section - Major Trail
Typical Facility Sections Typical Section Two-Lane Roadway Typical Section Four-Lane Roadway
Non-Standard Facility Recommendations Will utilized industry standard sources for Non-standard bicycle and pedestrian crossing projects. FHWA Crossing Facility Details
ANALYZING PRIMARY USER GROUPS Zone 1: Rural, residential Zone 2: Rural, suburban residential, industrial Zone 3: Industrial, tourism, coastal/conservation, island residential Zone 4: Suburban residential, airport, recreation, institutional Zone 5: Urban residential, commercial/retail, education/university, industrial, recreation, disadvantaged populations Zone 6: Tourism, coastal/conservation, island residential, commercial/retail, airport
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Next Steps» Receive and incorporate comments through June 13 th.» Present final recommendations at June BATS meeting for adoption.
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