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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2015-03-02 - Agendas - FinalCITY OF Wige le Y ARKANSAS Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting March 2, 2015 at 5:30 p.m. City Administration Building Room 326 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR Members: Richie Lamb, David Priest, Wade Colwell, Terry Lawson, Chuck Maxwell, Kyle McHan, Phillip McKnight, David Proffitt, Phillip Watson AGENDA City Staff: Connie Edmonston, Director; Byron Humphry, Maintenance Superintendent; Alison Jumper, Park Planning Superintendent; Alan Spann, Recreation Superintendent; Melanie Thomas, Senior Secretary 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of February 2, 2015 PRAB Meeting Minutes PRAB Motion: 4. Introduction to Volunteer Coordinator: Kristina Jones 5. Friends of Gulley Park Donated Brick Monument Request: Max Mahler Friends of Gulley Park partnered with FNHA to raise $130,000 in donations to assist in the purchase of Gulley Park. Friends of Gulley Park is proposing to build a red brick/natural stone monument in Gulley Park to acknowledge citizens who donated $500 or more for the park expansion. Friends of Gulley Park will donate the funding for the installation of the monument. The organization will work with Alison Jumper on the design and placement of the monument. Staff Recommendation: To approve the monument donation from the Friends of Gulley Park that will acknowledge citizens who contributed funding for the purchase of the 10 acre expansion of Gulley Park. Friends of Gulley Park will work with Park Staff on the monument design and placement in the park. PRAB Motion: 6. Eagle Scout Project Proposal, Lake Fayetteville Nature Trail Bridge: Parker West In coordination with Park staff, Parker West will present a proposal to construct a bridge over Hilton Creek which will serve as a component of the future boardwalk on the nature trail resulting from the BGSO lease boundary adjustment. Staff Recommendation: To approve the proposed Eagle Scout project at Lake Fayetteville. Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, .AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov PRAB Motion: 7. Active Transportation Plan Update: Matt Mihalevich, Trails Coordinator This item was tabled from the February 2nd PRAB meeting in order to have ample time for PRAB to review the plan as well as time for public input. See plan and map in the agenda packet. Staff Recommendation: To approve the updated Active Transportation Plan. PRAB Motion: 8. Park Land Dedication: Alison Jumper, Park Planning Superintendent Development Name: Architect: Owner: Location: Park Quadrant Units: Total Acres: Land Dedication Requirement: Money in Lieu Requirement Existing Parks: Developer's Request: Staff Recommendation: Estimated Annual Maintenance: Justification: PRAB Motion: 9. Announcements March 1 March 2 March 3 March 7 March 13 March 14 March 16 March 21/22 March 29 March 30 10. Adjourn Grand Retirement Community Tim A. Risley & Associates Legacy National Bank West and south of Ark. Hwy. 112 and north of Trucker's Drive NW 102 multi -family 20.54 acres 1.43 acres $57,120 Shiloh Trail is located within a one mile radius. Money -in -lieu Money in lieu N/A The existing parks in the area will meet the recreational needs of this development. Bicycle Coalition Hwy 71 Classic Bike Tour Summer Camp/Pool Staff positions open Approval contracts for the construction, testing and construction administration of the Regional Park Phase One. Approval of the intent to utilize Federal funding for the construction of a boardwalk at Lake Fayetteville. Spring Soccer games and First Touch begin Cow Paddy Foundation 5K and Fun Run Shamrock 5K and 1 Mile Run Late registration for youth softball begins USSSA Youth Fast Pitch Tournament Hogeye Marathon and Relays Adult Softball Spring season begins 2 Attachments 1. February 2, 2015 PRAB Meeting Minutes 2. Active Transportation Plan Update 3. Active Transportation Plan Map Update 4. Grand Retirement Community Development Item 5. HMR Report 3 CITY OF Trye: evi le RKANSAS Parks and Recreation Advisory Board February 2, 2015 at 4:30 p.m. City Administration Building, Room 326 113 West Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 MINUTES Members: Phillip Watson, Kyle McHan, Wade Colwell, Richie Lamb, Terry Lawson, Chuck Maxwell, Phillip McKnight, David Priest, David Proffitt City Staff: Connie Edmonston, Director; Byron Humphry, Maintenance Superintendent; Alison Jumper, Parks Planning Superintendent; Alan Spann, Recreation Superintendent; Melanie Thomas, Senior Secretary; Matt Mihalevich, Trails Coordinator; Peter Nierengarten, Sustainability & Resilience 1. Call to Order Priest called the meeting to order at 4:33 p.m. 2. Roll Call Parks and Recreation Advisory Board members present were Lawson, Maxwell, McHan, Lamb, McKnight, and Priest. Watson, Colwell, and Proffitt came in later. 3. Approval of January 5, 2015 PRAB Meeting Minutes PRAB Motion: McKnight motioned to accept the minutes as written, and Maxwell seconded it. Motion passed by voice vote with Lamb and Priest abstaining.. 4. Election of Officers: Phillip Watson, 2014 Chairman Chairman and Vice Chairman Nomination: PRAB Motion: McKnight motioned to nominate Lamb as the 2015 PRAB chair, and Priest as the 2015 Vice Chair. Lamb seconded it. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote. 5. Eagle Scout Project Proposal, Madison Ave Natural Area: Arman Fitz In coordination with Park staff, Arman Fitz will present a proposal to plant 15 trees in the Northeast corner of Madison Ave. Natural Area to screen the adjacent cemetery. Staff Recommendation: To approve the proposed Eagle Scout project at Madison Ave. Fitz said he was from Troop 102. He has been an assistant Patrol Leader, a Patrol Leader, and is now a Troop Guide. He is CPR certified. He wants to give back to his church, St. Joseph. His project is to plant fifteen trees (ten black gum and five yellow wood) at the NW corner of Madison Avenue to screen the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. He said Lowes will give him stakes and rope and the City will donate the mulch and dig the holes. He hopes to begin the project in February. He will use the church's irrigation meter for watering. Mailing Address: 113 W. Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 www.fayetteville-ar.gov Maxwell asked if the project was on park property. Fitz said yes. Lamb asked why he chose those trees. Fitz said he thought the yellow woods would be pretty during the different seasons, and the City requested the black gum trees. Priest asked how long it would take to dig the holes. Humphry said about two hours. PRAB Motion: McKnight motioned to approve the proposed Eagle Scout project at Madison Avenue, and Lamb seconded it. Motion passed 6-0-1 by voice vote. 6. Park Land Dedication: Alison Jumper, Park Planning Superintendent Development Name: Remington Estates Engineer: Engineering Services, Inc. Owner: William E. House Trust Location: West of Crossover Road (Hwy 265) and south of East Manor Drive, Park Quadrant SE Units: 27 single family Total Acres: 12.15 acres Land Dedication Requirement: 0.62 acres Money in Lieu Requirement $24,840 Existing Parks: Mt. Sequoyah Woods, Stone Mountain Land and Ridgeway View are located within a one mile radius. Developer's Request: Money -in -lieu Staff Recommendation: Money in lieu Estimated Annual Maintenance: N/A Justification: The existing parks in the area will meet the recreational needs of this development. Jumper gave the details of the park land dedication. She added that Jason Appel, the representative for Engineering Services Inc., was available to answer questions. Priest asked if there was any access from Mt. Sequoyah. Jumper said no, there wasn't a direct access. Maxwell commented that the development seemed pretty dense. McKnight said it was on twelve acres, so it could hold forty-eight units. PRAB Motion: McKnight motioned to accept the $24,840 money -in -lieu, and Lamb seconded it. Motion passed 7-0-0 by voice vote. 2 7. Recreational Trails Grant Proposal at Lake Fayetteville — Byron Humphry Staff Recommendation: Approval of the proposed grant project to be forwarded to City Council. Humphry said that Mihalevich has applied for this grant for at least the past five years. Mihalevich didn't have a project this year, so Parks is going to apply, since work needs to be done on a section of the trail at the Botanical Gardens. Eagle Scouts and volunteers will be used for the labor. The proposal will be to have a short boardwalk in one area, another boardwalk crossing the creek, and another one further west at a low area. The grant would be used to get good materials to build boardwalks. If we receive the grant, which could be up to $500,000, we would pay for 20% of the cost, and the grant would cover the other 80%. PRAB is requested to approve the grant so it can be forwarded to the City Council for approval. Lamb asked where the grant money was coming from. Edmonston said it was from Arkansas Parks and Tourism. Lawson asked when the grant was due. Humphry said April 1. Priest wanted to know if more proposals could be combined to use the money from the grant. Edmonston said only one proposal could be covered with the grant. PRAB Motion: McKnight motioned to approve the proposed grant project to be forwarded to the City Council. Priest seconded it. Motion passed 8-0-0 by voice vote. 8. Active Transportation Plan — Matt Mihalevich, Trails Coordinator Matt will present the Active Transportation Plan for review and approval at the March 2 PRAB meeting. This document replaces the 2013 Fayetteville Alternative Transportation and Trails (FATT) Plan, and it will be used to guide the design and implementation of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. This plan will be reviewed by PRAB, Active Transportation Advisory Committee and Transportation Committee prior to final approval of the City Council. The plan will be emailed to PRAB on Friday. Staff Recommendation: Item to be tabled to allow time for PRAB to review the document and for public review at the March 2, 2015 meeting. Nierengarten introduced the draft of the City master plan for Active Transportation. He said no vote was needed, but requested that all comments be sent to either him or Mihalevich by February 13. He said this updates the FATT plan. The goal for this plan targets pedestrians and bicyclists. Mihalevich talked about the map. He said the red lines were existing trails and the blue lines were the proposed trails. The green lines are linkages. The plan is to move bike lanes from heavy traffic areas. He added that this is a work in progress. 3 McKnight asked where the bus stops were. Mihalevich said they were the little red or green squares. Lamb wanted to know when the next plan review would be held. Mihalevich replied that it would be in about five years. Nierengarten said this plan determines the types of projects that would be done. Mihalevich added that the focus is to get connected to the Regional Park. Nierengarten requested that all comments be in by February 13. 9. Gulley Park — Connie Edmonston, Parks and Recreation Director At the February 17th City Council meeting, Parks and Recreation is requesting for City Council to approve the sale of two single family lots situated on 1.25± acres in the northwest corner according to City Ordinance §34.27 — Sale of Municipally Owned Real Property. Edmonston said the request to sell the two single family properties located at Gulley properties is being submitted to the City Council for approval on February 17. The properties were appraised for $330,000. Kit Williams, the City Attorney, said that he would sell them for us. Edmonston added that the Dunn family has to be out by February 10. McKnight asked if there were buyers interested in the properties. Edmonston said no. The City Council has to get approval before they can be put up for sale. PRAB Motion: Watson motioned to accept the staff recommendation to sell the two single family lots situated on 1.25+ acres in the northwest corner of Gulley Park. McKnight seconded it. Motion passed 9-0-0 by voice vote. 10. Regional Park Update — Alison Jumper, Planning Superintendent Jumper said the bids were due Friday, February 6, at 10 a.m. She added that there has been lots of interest and contractors are asking questions. Lamb wanted to know the estimate of how many people would put in bids. Jumper guessed that there would be at least ten bids. Edmonston added that it will go to the City Council on March 2. Lamb asked if the contractor picked the completion date. Jumper said no, that Parks would give them the date. 11.2014 Annual Parks and Recreation Report — Connie Edmonston, Parks and Recreation Director 4 According to Article 11, Chapter 33.018 (B) in the Fayetteville Code of Ordinances, Parks and Recreation Advisory Board is to prepare an annual report to City Council. Once the annual report is approved by PRAB, this document will be forwarded to the City Council. PRAB Staff Recommendation: PRAB to approve the 2014 Annual Report to be presented to City Council. Edmonston said the Parks and Recreation Annual Report is required to be approved by PRAB before it can be forwarded to the City Council for approval. PRAB Motion: McKnight motioned to accept the annual report, and Lamb seconded it. Motion passed 9-0-0 by voice vote. 12. Fayetteville Parks and Recreation Leave No Trace for 2015 — Connie Edmonston, Parks and Recreation Director The City of Fayetteville was the first Leave No Trace member by a City within the state of Arkansas. Edmonston said that Parks and Recreation is a member of Leave No Trace for 2015.. She said that Mt. Sequoyah Woods is a Leave No Trace Park. No trash cans are there because citizens are requested to carry away all their trash. 13. Announcements February 2 February 6 February 9 February 21 February 28 Youth softball registration begins Regional Park Bid Opening Adult softball spring registration begins Arctic Classic adult softball tournament Youth spring soccer begins 14. Adjourn Meeting adjourned at 5:20 pm. Minutes taken by Melanie Thomas 5 PAGES 1-2 PAGES 4-12 PAGES 13-17 PAGES 18-24 PAGES 25-28 PAGES 29-33 s • • • L INTRODUCTION executive summary, Active Transportation Plan vision and goals BACKGROUND planning process, progress and timeline, the pedestrian network, the on -street bicycle network, and transit ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS transportation benefits of biking and walking VISION FOR THE FUTURE plan vision and goals PEDESTRIAN RECOMMENDATIONS implementation and success metrics BICYCLE RECOMMENDATIONS implementation and success metrics INTRODUCTION executive summary ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN it d :ti )n EXECUTIVE SUMMARY In 2003, the City of Fayetteville adopted the FATT Plan, which laid out a vision for the development of a city-wide trail system. The FATT Plan was developed through an extensive public input process which resulted in a comprehensive set of goals and objectives. At the time the FATT Plan was developed, Fayetteville had not yet committed to building the Scull Creek Trail that has become the backbone of our trails system. The FATT Plan served as a catalyst to initiate large-scale trail development and brought greater awareness of the benefits of alternative transportation networks. Now in 2015, the viability of these networks is readily apparent and other regional cities are replicating and expanding trail networks with the development of the Razorback Regional Greenway. This Active Transportation Plan (ATP) document replaces the 2003 Fayetteville Alternative Transportation &Trails (FATT) Plan, and it will be used to guide the design and implementation of bicycle and sidewalk infrastructure. The ATP sets forth a vision and a roadmap for measuring success and it provides the general parameters for the prioritization and design of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure without prescribing solutions for specific projects. Individual projects to be implemented should incorporate the visions and principles set forth in this plan, while balancing the goals of the plan, funding availability, citizen input and potential success for each project. "Fayetteville's culture of active transportation plays a critical role in promoting our city's economic viability as well as the health and well being of all our residents." -Mayor Lioneld Jordan ATP VISION AND GOALS The City envisions the ATP as the guiding document for identifying and prioritizing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements. This plan is intended to be general in scope and to provide a dynamic and timely framework for the decision making process. Ultimately, the vision for this Plan is as follows: Fayetteville endeavors to develop and promote an interconnected and universally accessible network of sidewalks, trails and on -street bicycle facilities that encourage citizens to use active/non-motorized modes of transportation to safely and efficiently reach any destination. THE PRIMARY GOALS OF THE _TM- ARE: Strive to create an inclusive Multimodal Transportation System. Endeavor to build a trail connection within one half mile of every residence. Increase the active transportation commuting mode share to 15% by 2020. Work to identify and correct missing bicycle and pedestrian linkages. Partner with advocates to address bicycle and pedestrian needs. Earn a League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly Community designation of Silver by 2017. O INTRODUCTION executive summary ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN nt ,)d.:_ti)n WHAT IS ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION? Active transportation is any form of human powered transportation, ie., walking, cycling, using a wheelchair, in-line skating or skateboarding. WHAT I5 MULTI -MODAL TRANSPORTATION? Multi -modal refers to a range of mobility options; vehicular traffic, public transit, walking, bicycling and ride sharing that are effectively integrated to provide a high degree of accessibility for all users. WHAT ARE /a\C — M —IF Jrr37 IIrJ inti' (ter > ) Just as our existing motorized transportation networks connect destinations via an interconnected system of roadways that enable people to get from A to B, active transportation networks allow people to do the same thing by walking and bicycling. Imagine a system of trails, quiet neighborhood streets, bike lanes and cycle tracks that connect your home with your work, school, shopping, entertainment and other destinations. You can enjoy the freedom of safely and conveniently getting where you're going without needing to drive. INTRODUCTION community development pattern chart ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN I itrc duti in Completely automobile dependent communities share many of the same characteristics; lack of pedestrian connectivity and non -vehicular infrastructure, increased per capita travel mileage, increased vehicle traffic and associated costs, economic and social disadvantages for non -drivers, reduced diversity and fewer opportunities for education, employment and recreation. The following table shows the relationships between built environment for supporting an auto dependent or multi -modal transportation based community. AUTOMOBILE DEPENDENT COMMUNITY High per capita car ownership High per capita motor vehicle mileage Automobile traffic is pnoritized over pedestrian and bicycle use Generous supply, free CAR OWNERSHIP VEHICLE TRAVEL MULTI -MODAL TRANSPORTATION COMMUNITY PRIORITY OF TRAVELERS Medium per capita car ownership Medium to low motor vehicle mileage Non -drivers are prioritized and their needs merit significant consideration PARKING Moderate supply, priced appropriately in high destination areas Maximum traffic speeds Low wi h co on des mations dispersed fro residential areas Primarily single use development patterns Large amounts of land devoted to roads and parking Parking is placed in front of buildings Streets designed for primarily automobile traffic Large scale streets and blocks TRAFFIC SPEEDS LAND USE DENSITY LAND USE MIX LAND AREA FOR TRANSPORTATION SITE DESIGN STREET DESIGN Lower traffic speeds M u . n wit residential areas clustered Abundance of mixed-use development patterns Medium amounts of land devoted to roads and parking ' Buildings are placed at the street with parking behind or at the side Streets designed to support multiple modes and users , STREET SCALE Medium to small streets and blocks Low levels of street connectivity with abundant cul-de-sacs STREET CONNECTIVITY Walking can be hazardous and is primarily undertaken by those unable to afford a car Non -drivers are a small minority with little political influence WALKING High levels of street connectivity with numerous intersections Walking is pleasurable on most public streets and is a safe l; and efficient alternative to driving for many daily activities PLANNING PRACTICES Planning places a high value on transportation modal diversity BACKGROUND the planning process ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN F.ar i g ^ur d THE PLANNING PROCESS The ATP has been developed with information gathered from a wide variety of planning studies and public input over time. This Plan recognizes that exceptional bicycle and pedestrian planning, design and implementation occurs at many levels and is influenced and guided by a variety of plans, policies and advocates. In developing the Alternative Transportation Plan, staff incorporated data, best practices and input from a wide variety of sources including: 2003 Fayetteville Alternative Trails and Transportation Plan Recommendations from the 2014 League of American Bicyclists Fayetteville Bronze designation Recommendations from the NWA Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan developed with help from Alta Planning for the NWA Regional Planning Commission and endorsed by the Fayetteville City Council City Plan 2030 and the City of Fayetteville's Master Street Plan Specific neighborhood plans adopted by the City, including: Walker Park, Fayette Junction and the Wedington Corridor Plan The City of Fayetteville's annual sidewalk plan developed by the Transportation Services Department Recommendations from the Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks Generous public input from participants in the above plans, programs and policies CITY PLAN 20i0 eN, BICYCLE IIT FRIENDLY Ci _ COMMUNITY ,i01f1-1017 1 ri THER IA LEAGUE IlEYCL MIS 0 ANE .THE AVERAGENUMBER OFUSERS ONgFAYETTEVILLETRAIL EACH AND E r� VERY DAY. 413 aRTHWEST ,ARKANSAS RENDMBE RIEYQEAND PEDIII911AM MASTER MEM City of Fayetteville Trail Count Data. (2013). bicycle coalition of the ozarks A v O BACKGROUND progress and timeline PROGRESS AND TIMELINE The City of Fayetteville has made enormous progress in the development of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure since the adoption of the FATT Plan in 2003. Some notable accomplishments include: the completion of Scull CreekTrail in 2008 that serves as the backbone of the City's trail system, the adoption of a complete street policy through the adoption of a Master Street Plan and complete street cross-sections in 2005, the completion of the Dickson Street enhancement project in 2004 and the City's designation as a Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community by the League of American Bicyclists in 2010. Additionally, the City has embraced on -street bicycle infrastructure and a significant number of new and retrofitted projects have been completed in the last 10 years. SIGNIFICANT DATES 00 0 r M ge N NN 00 00 ON 01 01 O O M O O Lf1 lU O O O O N N 00 0\ O N M 0 O O O O O O N N N N N Citizens esearch on conceptofa bikeways system began with survey of bicycle use among residents. The Trails Advisory Group was created as a citizen group with the goal of adopting a trail master plan. Resolution #2-81 approved the first master Bikeways Plan for the City. Bicycle Task Force formed to discuss possibility of major bicycle transportation way throughout the City. City awarded T-21 federal funding for trail projects. Sidewalk and Trails Coordinator hired in Parks and Recreation Department. The City receives $400,000 in ISTEA funding for trail projects • • • • Fayetteville Alternative Transportation & Trail Master Plan adopted by City Council by Resolution #131-03 • • Mud CreekTrail completed. The Sidewalk and Trails Advisory Committee was established by Resolution #71-01. Scull CreekTrail opens as a backbone of Fayetteville Trail System. Frisco Trail completed. In house Trail Construction Crew created in Transporta- tion Division composed of 9 member crew and $893,149 allocated for 2005 with $1.3 million recurring. • Trail Design Program moved to Engineering Division. Design Grant awarded to the City for Frisco Trail southern extension. Fayet eville earns Bronze Bicycle Friendly Community designation. Sidewalk &Trails Task Force becomes ATAC (Alternative Transportation Advisory Committee) Walton Family Foundation funds a portion of Cato Spring Trail design. Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission awards Fayetteville a grant to build Clear Creek Trail & Frisco Trail Southern Extension, made possible through a grant from the Walton Family Foundation. Walton Family Foundation funds a portion of Town Branch Trail construction. Fayetteville Sections of Razorback Greenway are completed. Bicycle Coordinator hired. c' BACKGROUND existing conditions y Dickson St. igi :Tr: 1 -.4 F. E. k � E_iinaF -1 UMW 1.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS Fayetteville is fortunate to have a well-connected street network within the historic central core of the City that was developed prior to the 1940's as a street grid of small blocks with low traffic speeds. Small blocks encourage pedestrian use and provide for safe and convenient bicycle transportation within the existing travel lanes. Generally, areas of the City that were developed from the 1940's through the 1990's have a non-gridded street pattern that is characterized by looping streets and cul-de-sacs.These streets generally lack sidewalks and are not interconnected. The development pattern from the 2000's to present has, for the most part, been built in the era of"complete streets"which requires the inclusion of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure when building new streets. This requirement stems from the adoption of Fayetteville's Complete Street Policy in 2006 as an element of the Master Street PIan.The Master Street Plan is complimentary to the City's long range land use plan, City Plan 2030. These transportation and land use policies are updated every five years. FAYETTEVILLE is considered a hilly city ... . ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN ozr'<c.JU td a STEEP slope for a multi -use trail is 5% or more. FAYETTEVILLE'S TRAIL SYSTEM has an average slope of GIS Division. City of Fayetteville. (2014). Sidewalks on both sides of the street Sidewalks on one side of the street Shared Use Paved Trail System Streets without sidewalks BACKGROUND the pedestrian network ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN a ' g .,ur d IT I5 IMPORTANT TO LOOK AT EACH ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION MODE IN DETAIL IN ORDER TO UNDERSTAND HOW IT FITS INTO THE LARGER MULTI -MODAL TRANSPORTATION NETWORK. THE PEDESTRIAN NETWORK At present, Fayetteville's pedestrian network is made up of 435 miles of existing public sidewalks and 40 miles of existing shared -use paved trails.The sidewalk map (Figure 1) shows where existing sidewalks are located and where gaps exist.Traditionally, Capital Improvement Program funds have been allocated for an annual sidewalk budget in the City's Transportation Department to build new sidewalks or to rebuild and replace existing damaged or inadequate sidewalks. Additional funding has also come through State and Federal Grant for sidewalk construction. Construction of sidewalks is required for all new development along public streets. As a result of this requirement, 127 miles of sidewalks were built from 2003 to 2013 by private developers. This plan provides the framework for identifying and prioritizing sidewalk improvements in the future.Future sidewalk planning will emphasize improving connectivity throughout the existing network by connecting densely populated areas to key destinations such as parks, schools and businesses. According to the 2013 Census Bureau's American Fact Finder Survey, walking constituted 6.3% of the overall commuting mode share for all forms of transportation utilized by workers 16 years of age and older. MILES is the length of public sidewalks built by private development in Fayetteville from 2003 to 2013. The equivalent distance of building sidewalk from FAYETTEVILLE to FT SMITH and back again. Sidewalk Coordinotor. City of Fayetteville CENTEK 5 . before reconstruction during reconstruction after reconstruction BACKGROUND shared -use paved trails ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN .:g nu d Shared -use paved trails, due to their separation from the roadway network, are especially useful for building a robust multi -modal transportation network. The ability to accommodate both bicyclists and pedestrians allows trails to provide a significant return in terms of use and convenience for the public investment. Fayetteville was fortunate to acquire a north -south oriented corridor along an existing Arkansas/Missouri Railroad rail Iine.Together, the rail line and Scull Creek provided a natural"spine"through the center of town.This trail segment has ultimately become the southern section of the Razorback Regional Greenway. Spur trails to the east and west along this spine will be the focus for much of the future trail network. Much like our sidewalk program, trails are funded through dedicated Capital Improvement Project funds and additional public and private grant sources. The City is extremely grateful for the generosity of the Walton Family Foundation and the Endeavor Foundation for significant funding to assist in the planning, designing and construction of many miles of shared -use paved trails. The Safe Routes to School Program administered by the Arkansas State Highway Department has also been a valuable partner for funding a number of sidewalk and trail projects. Ultimately, this plan envisions an interconnected shared -use paved trail network that will be within one half mile of every residence, school, commercial area and place of employment within the City. 8 MILES 7 MILES 6 MILES 5 MILES 4 MILES 3 MILES 2 MILES 1 MILE 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 TRAIL AND SIDE PATH CONSTRUCTION MILEAGE OVER PAST 10 YEARS. DRAFT BACKGROUND razorback regional greenway ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN a', .g our d RAZORBACK REGIONAL GREENWAY SITE MASTER PLAN MAP extends from south Fayetteville to Bella Vista linking six downtowns and many The Razorback Regional Greenway is a 36 mile shared use paved trail that popular community destinations such as parks, schools, art and entertainment venues, commercial areas and neighborhoods.The Razorback Regional Greenway cost approximately $38 million dollars and was complet- ed and opened in the spring of 2015. Funding for the greenway came from a federal transportation grant, local government resources and grants from the Walton Family Foundation. The Razorback Greenway is among the nations longest and most complete greenways of its kind. BACKGROUND active transportation plan map ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PI AN b._kitot. nd The Active Transportation Plan Map illustrates the location of the existing and future trail system and on -street bicycle facilities.This map is adopted by a resolution of the City Council and it serves as the official map for directing the development of active transportation infrastructure. City Staff utilizes the map to prioritize City led infrastructure improvements. The Active Transportation Plan Map is also used to inform land owners and developers of future trail corridors for planning and development purposes. Please see map attached to this plan for more detail. Brooks -Hummel Preserve , I 1 Clark I Peik - PERSIMMDMSi Iland rk roger Park 21 ParkLanhyI 7I Party Lantl � r 52 A Research A Park Parr k 46,- rI Stone Meunlain Park Land I i 1 `1 Active Transportation Plan �k Proposed Shared -Use Paved Trail " Proposed U of A Campus Connections r Proposed On -Street Bicycle Facility Existing Trails Shared -Use Paved Trod ,---- Neighborhood/Park Trail %— OnS,esl Bl<yceraciI,Iy BACKGROUND the on -street bicycle network ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN g Jul d THE ON -STREET BICYCLE NETWORK Shared -use paved trails serve as the foundation of our active transportation infrastructure but on -street linkages provide a critical link for cyclists to reach trails and other destinations using city streets. Fayetteville's on -street bicycle network has been rapidly developed in recent years; 25 miles of on -street bike lanes and shared bikeways were added to Fayetteville streets in the years between 2010 and 2014. Fayetteville has gone from a patchy inadequate pattern of on -street bike facilities to a network of usable and navigable bike routes, yet continued progress is needed to meet the growing demand for these on -street facilities. Fayetteville's varied development patterns and occasionally steep terrain require a variety of on -street solutions to make the most efficient use of space while providing safe and comfortable travelways for cyclists. On -street shared lanes, bike lanes, climbing lanes, buffered bike lanes and bike ways have all been implemented in Fayetteville. Other facilities such as cycletracks, fully protected bike lanes may be constructed in the future. As part of Fayetteville's commitment to the continued expansion of on -street bicycle facilities, City Plan 2030 requires all new street projects and significant street reconstruction incorporate some form of bicycle infrastructure in the public right-of-way where the City Plan indicates bicycle infrastructure is appropriate. The images bellow illustrate examples of the context-sentitive solutions used in various locations in Fayetteville and other regional cities. Efirdsii% ON -STREET SHARED LANES Willow Avenue - Fayetteville CYCLETRACKS Silent Grove Rd. - Springdale CLIMBING LANES Ash Street - Fayetteville BUFFERED BIKE LANES Rolling Hills Drive - Fayetteville BIKE LANES Appleby Road - Fayetteville BICYCLE WAYS Asbell Bike way - Fayetteville BACKGROUND transit ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN b,rki rotnd TRANSIT Fayetteville is served by two public transit agencies, Razorback Transit and Ozark Regional Transit. Razorback Transit serves University of Arkansas Students and residents of Fayetteville. Service is provided by the University of Arkansas and riders pay no fee. Ozark Regional Transit, which serves cities in Benton and Washington counties, charges a riderfee but the agency is primarily funded through a combination of federal, state and local programs and contributions. Public transit provides a critical link in a multi -modal transportation network. High quality public transportation allows residents to walk or bike to transit stops, ride the bus to a stop near a destination and then walk or bike the final leg of the trip. These multi -modal trips are typical within a responsive and dynamic transportation network that incorporates the active transportation to connect users and destinations. According the 2013 American Fact Finders survey, public transpor- tation has a 2.7 % commuting mode share for workers 16 years of age and older. TRANSIT USAGE ON THE RISE 2,000,000 1,500,000 1 ,000,000 OJ 500,000 Ozark Regional Transit Razorback Transit 0 12 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 yea r ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS transportation benefits of biking and walking ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN active transp )r a “or )e of is BENEFITS OF A BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN HEALTH ENVIRONMENT QUALITY OF LIFE The benefits of planning and constructing a robust active transportation network can improve a community in many ways. Benefits include; an enhanced quality of life, the promotion of healthy lifestyles, environmental benefits and economic resiliency. ECONOMIC = THE NUMBER OF POUNDS THE AVERAGE PERSON WILL LOSE IN THEIR FIRST YEAR OF BIKING TO WORK Outdoor Foundation. (2010). ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS transportation benefits of biking and walking ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN active transr of ti t.o lot e1 is HEALTH THE PROMOTION OF HEALTHY LIFESTYLES Bicycling and walking bring innumerable benefits to an individual's physical, mental and emotional well-being. Americans are increasingly aware of the link between transportation choices and health, and people value neighborhoods that are conducive to bicycling and walking as a form of exercise and transportation. Necessarily, the built environment is key to providing individuals with transportation choices and options. Fayetteville's commitment through City Plan 2030 to promote infill development, discourage sprawl and develop a livable transportation network acknowledges this linkage between the built environment and healthy lifestyles. balance Cycling produces the balance between exertion and relaxation which is important for the body's inner equilibrium. heart All the risk factors that lead to a heart attack are reduced. Regular cycling reduces the likelihood of heart attack by more than 50%. waistline Cycling is ideal for targeting problem areas. It enables people who can not move easily to exercise. It increases fitness and stimulates the body's fat metabolism. coordination Moving both feet around in circles while steering with both your hands and your body's own weight is good practice for your coordination skills. mental health Cycling has a relaxing effect due to uniform movement which stabilizes physical and emotional functions. It reduces anxiety, depression and other psychological problems. back pain Cycling posture is optimum, and the cyclic movement of the legs stimulates muscles in the lower back. joints muscles A week of inactivity reduces the strength of the muscular system by up to 50% and can harm muscles long-term. During cycling, most of the body's muscles are activated. The circular movement of cycling assists the transport of energy and other metabolic producers to the cartilages, reducing the likelihood of arthrosis. Davis, Cavil!. (2007). "Cycling and Health: what's the evidence?" Cycling England ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS transportation benefits of biking and walking ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN active transr DI ti t o' hf ..ef is QUALITY OF LIFE ENHANCED QUALITY OF LIFE. Quality of life is understood to mean the well being of individuals, cities and societies. Quality of life can be measured in a variety of ways such as community stability, culture, education, open spaces, health, the environment and infrastructure. Active transportation alternatives can have positive impacts on all aspects of quality of life. All efforts and actions toward improving Fayetteville's Bicycle Friendly community designation are intended to improve the quality of life for all residents. This is especially true when measuring transportation mode share and the locational equity and extent of the existing and future bicycle, trails and sidewalk networks. ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS transportation benefits of biking and walking ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN active trans) o t is b ::ie its ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS FOR THE COMMUNITY When non -motorized transportation options are present, the community has the ability to choose biking and walking for trips such as commuting to work, traveling to school or going shopping. The goal is to create a balanced transportation network that fosters one's ability to make environmentally conscious choices that result in less traffic congestion, cleaner air and less dependence on non-renewable fuels. An accessible active transportation network is essential for an environmentally sustainable community, considering that the transportation sector contributes approximately one third of American greenhouse gas emissions. (Cambridge Systematics Inc. and Urban Land Institute, Moving Cooler an Analysis of Transportation Strategies for Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions, July2009). CO2 EMISSIONS pounds per passenger mile traveled 0 0.37 0.59 0.75 0.97 1.10 CARPOOL (3 PEOPLE) AVERAGE CAR 1.57 TRUCK OR SUV Sightline Institute. (2011). The average annual operating cost of a BICYCLE is /than that of a VEHICLE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS transportation benefits of biking and walking ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PI AN active transp < o. )E lief is ECONOMIC ECONOMIC RESILIENCY BENEFITS FOR THE COMMUNITY Economic resiliency is an often overlooked benefit of having a robust active transportation network. Economic resiliency can be measured broadly, at the community level, or narrowly as the benefits and costs to an individual or family. At the community scale, economic resiliency can be measured a number of ways including the number of jobs created by building and maintaining infrastructure or by calculating the communities overall costs of living and transportation affordability. Local economies are impacted negatively by the high transportation costs associated with an automobile oriented land use and transportation network. Multi -modal transportation systems that include extensive active transportation components are less expensive to construct, operate and maintain. Community metrics like commuting time or the average annual costs of operating an automobile, can provide measurements for assessment and goal setting. At an individual scale, economic resiliency can be measured by automobile ownership and operation costs, but leisure time and quality of life attributes are also important. Additional economic benefits include the development potential for residential and commercial uses in close proximity to active transportation networks or corridors and tourism benefits associated with regionally scaled trail amenities. Northwest Arkansas is poised to take advantage of the limitless development potential along the Razorback Regional Greenway. Communities that recognize and actively pursue appropriate development in this corridor will begin realizing immediate economic benefits. 2 6Xless seMMIL !nmIpmn! LOCAL ECONOMY s w -)w' JI TRAIL SYSTEMS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO RETURN $3 IN REVENUE FOR EVERY $1 IN EXPENDITURE. ••• The Razorback Greenway cost approximately $30 million to complete and could generate $100 million in sales revenue at local shops, restaurants and hotels. 0 (Churl( Fink, president of Alta/Greenwaysl PLAN VISION AND GOALS goals ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN plar v s ^n id ;o Is PLAN VISION The Active Transportation Plan (ATP) has been developed through numerous planning and visioning exercises both locally and region wide. The ATP proposes to consolidate and summarize all of the various alternative transportation planning processes, policies and programs with the following vision statement: "Fayetteville endeavors to develop and promote an interconnected and universally accessible network of sidewalks, trails and on -street bicycle facilities that encourage citizens to use active/non-motorized modes of transportation to safely and efficiently reach any destination." OENDEAVOR TO CREATE AN INCLUSIVE MULTI -MODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM. OWORK TO BUILD A TRAIL CONNECTION WITHIN ONE HALF MILE OF EVERY RESIDENCE. OINCREASE THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION COMMUTING MODE SHARE FROM 7.5%TO 15% BY 2020. OIDENTIFY AND CORRECT MISSING BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN LINKAGES. OPARTNER WITH ADVOCATES TO ADDRESS BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN NEEDS. OEARN BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY DESIGNATION OF SILVER BY 2017. is PLAN VISION AND GOALS goals ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN plan v s ^.i , id "o. Is PLAN GOALS ENDEAVOR TO CREATE AN INCLUSIVE MULTI -MODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM ODeveloping a truly multi -modal transportation system is consistent with City Plan 2030's goal of creating a "Livable Transportation Network"and the City's adopted complete street policy, public street cross-sections and Master Street Plan. Multi -modal refers to a range of mobility options; vehicular traffic, public transit, walking, bicycling and ride sharing that are effectively integrated to provide a high degree of accessibility for all users. To some degree, the ATP addresses all of these modes with the primary emphasis on bicycling and walking. A multi -modal transportation system has a number of significant benefits for the community including: promoting an active and healthy lifestyle, expanding mobility options for all users, reducing overall travel costs for residents and providing environmental benefits through the reduction of traffic congestion and associated air pollution. Success in this goal area can be quantified through increased multi -modal transportation commuting mode share measured by the U.S. Census Bureau, increased transit ridership reported by transit agencies and increased trail usage determined through mechanical counts. 9TH AVENUE IN NEW YORK CITY 2009 ASSOCIATION FOR PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE PROFESSIONALS MULTI -MODAL TRANSPORTATION NETWORK PLAN VISION AND GOALS goals ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN plan v s :n ,d ,o; Is OWORKTO BUILD ATRAIL CONNECTION WITHIN ONE HALF MILE OF EVERY RESIDENCE The ATP Map shows the existing trail system and identifies future trail Iocations. Once completed, the Fayetteville Trail System will include approximately 150 miles of shared -use paved trails.The Fayetteville Pedestrian Shed (on the following page) illustrates the proximity of the existing and proposed trails. At the current rate of trail construction, it is estimated the City will have achieved this goal by 2040. This goal is essential to ensuring that the trails system and its benefits are inclusive for all residents regardless of the location of their residence. Success will be measured through locational data collected by the City of Fayetteville Geographic Information Systems Division. 1\2 M/zt WHAT ISA PEDESTRIAN SHED ? 5 MINUTE 10 MINUTE 20 MINUTE 40 MINUTE A pedestrian shed is the linear distance that a typical pedestrian can walk in a given amount of time. Generally, this distance is 1/2 mile in 10 minutes. IDEAL TRIPS for bicycling and walking are those that are 3 miles or less. a cyclist can complete a 3 mile bike ride in approximately 15 minutes and A a pedestrian can walk % mile in 10 minutes