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12/5/2012 1 Creating Streets for All Users Expected Outcomes Resolution Policy Statement Design Guidelines Goals Safety Mobility Connectivity across all modes 2 Local support and commitment ---PAGE BREAK--- 12/5/2012 2 Complete Streets are safe, comfortable, and convenient for travel for everyone, regardless of age or ability – motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transportation riders Complete Streets are streets designed for all users, all modes, and all ability levels They balance the needs of drivers, pedestrians, bicyclists & transit based on the roadway context 3 Create livable communities (Dan Burden, WALC Institute) Create a sense of place Build a sustainable, multi-modal network One-third of Americans do not drive (elderly, children, zero vehicle households) Health and Exercise Reduce traffic congestion and travel delay Less cars = less emissions Safety for pedestrians and bicyclists Give Community more Transportation Options 4 ---PAGE BREAK--- 12/5/2012 3 5 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- 12/5/2012 4 Multi Modal Connectivity Health Benefits Safety Economic Vitality 7 ---PAGE BREAK--- 12/5/2012 5 Lack of ADA Compliance No Bike Lanes or sidewalks No Vibrant Pedestrian Markers Auto Dependency 9 • Streets are designed and constructed without consideration of all modes 10 ---PAGE BREAK--- 12/5/2012 6 ---PAGE BREAK--- 12/5/2012 7 13 14 ---PAGE BREAK--- 12/5/2012 8 15 League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly State Program ---PAGE BREAK--- 12/5/2012 9 ---PAGE BREAK--- 12/5/2012 10 Network and Capacity 2 4 6 Same Total Lanes More Capacity • VMT • Turns • Clearance Time • Signal Phase 2 2 2 2 2 20 ---PAGE BREAK--- 12/5/2012 11 Good Roadway Connectivity More Route Alternatives Improved Emergency Service) Dispersed Congestion Shorter Trips Improved Safety for All Modes More Opportunities to Walk, Bicycle and Access Transit Network Efficiency ---PAGE BREAK--- 12/5/2012 12 Obesity is lower in places where people use bicycles, public transportation, and their feet. 24 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 USA New Zealand Australia Canada Ireland France Finland Italy Spain Germany Sweden Austria Netherlands Switzerland Denmark Percent of Obesity 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 Percent Walk, Bike,Transit Obesity Walk, Bike, Transit ---PAGE BREAK--- 12/5/2012 13 25 States with the lowest levels of biking and walking have, on average, the highest rates of obesity, diabetes, and high blood pressure. 2010 Benchmarking Report 26 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently named adoption of Complete Streets policies as a recommended strategy to prevent obesity. ---PAGE BREAK--- 12/5/2012 14 27 One third of regular transit users meet the minimum daily requirement for physical activity during their commute. ---PAGE BREAK--- 12/5/2012 15 29 In 2006, the New Mexico pedestrian fatality rate per capita was the highest in the United States (3.53 per 100,000) more than twice the national rate of 1.60 per 100,000 (in 2006). Source FHWA Safety Bureau ---PAGE BREAK--- 12/5/2012 16 Most designers see this Daily Ho-hum on the way to work. Do we see things that others fail to see? ---PAGE BREAK--- 12/5/2012 17 Downtown Corridor is a Community Space Wide sidewalks & other pedestrian amenities Outdoor seating areas & plazas Murals and Public Art Events Open, vacant lands are full of potential for Complete Streets Multi-modal design New community gathering spaces Connections to existing community assets 33 ---PAGE BREAK--- 12/5/2012 18 1990’s • Car-centric Template • Lack of Economic activity • 80% Vacancy Rates • $10 Million in debt • High crime rates 2010 • Pedestrian Oriented • Economic Vitality • 80% Occupancy Rates • Soaring commercial & residential values • Low crime rates ---PAGE BREAK--- 12/5/2012 19 37 Urban Context 38 Urban Context ---PAGE BREAK--- 12/5/2012 20 Create a sense of place Economic development opportunities A walking and biking network Healthier environment Better quality of life What kind of future are we planning, designing, and constructing? What are the Goals? What is to be Achieved? 40 ---PAGE BREAK--- 12/5/2012 21 A Complete Streets Advisory Group Develop a resolution that provides direction for development of Policies and Guidelines Policy Statement: When & Where Design guidelines will be an implementation tool for the local entities The resolution, policy statement and design guidelines will demonstrate regional commitment and support to develop Complete Streets 41