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City Council Transportation Committee
March 31, 2015
5:45 pm or Immediately after City Council Equipment Committee
City Hall Room 326
Members: Matthew Petty, Chairman; Adella Gray; Justin Tennant; Alan Long
City Staff: Chris Brown, City Engineer
1. Old Business
A. None.
2. New Business
A. OVERCREST STREET SPEED TABLE DISCUSSION: A temporary speed table was
installed on Overcrest Street last year, as an interim measure pending construction of
a sidewalk along the street to Old Wire Road. The sidewalk installation is complete,
but the residents along Overcrest have requested that the speed table be left in place.
B. ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN: Review of the Active Transportation Plan,
presented by Peter Nierengarten, Sustainability and Resilience Director. The draft plan
is attached. (Staff requests a recommendation from the Committee to the City
Council for this item)
C. TRANSPORTATION DIVISION WORKPLAN REVISION: Presentation of a proposal
to remove Maple Street, from Gregg to Leverett, from the 2015 work plan, and add 1)
1) Paving of Stadium Drive, Bulldog Lane, and Leroy Pond Drive near the University of
Arkansas and Fayetteville High School, and 2) Sidewalk improvements to Davidson
Street, Forest Avenue, and Highland Avenue. (Staff requests a recommendation
from the Committee to the City Council for this item)
D. UNVERSITY OF ARKANSAS GAS LINE CONSTRUCTION-MEMORANDUM OF
AGREEMENT FOR INSTALLATION WITHIN CITY RIGHT OF WAY: The University
of Arkansas is planning to construct approximately 5,300 linear feet of 6-inch high
pressure natural gas service line, beginning on Nettleship Street west of Razorback
Road, and terminating at the University Central Heating Plant located at 870 West
William. Approximately 2,400 linear feet of this natural gas service line is required to
be laid within or cross City right of way along the route. A Memorandum of Agreement
establishing stipulations for use of City right of way for this gas line has been
developed for review and is attached. (Staff requests a recommendation from the
Committee to the City Council for this item)
E. HIGHWAY 112 (MAPLE STREET-RAZORBACK ROAD TO GARLAND AVENUE)-
PAYMENT TO ARKANSAS STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION
DEPARTMENT: Review of a proposal to front the full cost of this project, and be
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville,AR 72701
reimbursed as federal aid is available. This request is from the AHTD, and is due to
expected delays in federal aid reimbursements resulting from uncertainty with highway
funding on the federal level. Further details are attached.
F. MASTER TRANSPORTATION PLAN REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS: The RFP for
the Transportation Master Plan is attached for review and discussion. The RFP will be
issued soon, and the process of procuring a consultant for the Master Plan will begin.
Work on the plan, which has a budget of$500,000, will begin within the next 3 to 4
months (after the consultant is selected and approved), and will be completed in 12-18
months after that.
G. MINIMUM STREET STANDARDS: A draft guidance document for design and
construction of streets, sidewalks and trails is attached for review. This document will
replace a 1996 version of Minimum Street Standards, and will serve as a technical
supplement to the City's Unified Development Code. Associated revisions to Chapter
171 (Streets and Sidewalks) and other code chapters will be presented to the
Committee for review at the next meeting.
3. Reports
A. General Update of the Transportation Bond Program.
4. Announcements
Next meeting April 28, 2015 after City Council Agenda Session.
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CITY OF
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MEETING OF APRIL 7, 2015
TO: Mayor and City Council
THRU: Peter Nierengarten, Sustainability and Resilience Department Director
Chris Brown, Engineering Division Director
FROM: Leif Olson, Associate Planner
DATE: March 18, 2015
SUBJECT: Active Transportation Plan
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council approve the Fayetteville Active Transportation Plan and
Map.
BACKGROUND:
In 2003, the City of Fayetteville adopted the Fayetteville Alternative Transportation & Trails
(FATT) Plan, which laid out a vision for the development of a city-wide trail 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 their trail networks with
the development of the Razorback Regional Greenway.
This Active Transportation Plan (ATP) document replaces the 2003 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
vision and principles set forth in this plan, while balancing the goals of the plan, funding
availability, citizen input and potential success for each project.
DISCUSSION:
The Active Transportation Plan was developed with input from a large number of individuals,
groups and local government commissions. Staff from the Sustainability and Resilience
Department worked with the City's Engineering, Transportation and Geographic Information
Systems Divisions and the Parks and Recreation Department to develop an initial draft plan
based upon input from the public and various bicycle and pedestrian stakeholder groups such
as; the Bicycle Coalition of the Ozarks, NWA Regional Planning Commission, University of
Arkansas Planning and Alta Planning. The draft Active Transportation Plan was presented to
the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board and the Fayetteville Active Transportation Advisory
Committee in February for their review and input. A number of amendments were made to the
Plan based upon this input and the Parks and Recreation Board forwarded the Plan with a
Mailing Address:
113 W. Mountain Street 21113-1I www.fayetteville-ar.gov
Fayetteville,AR 72701
recommendation of approval on March 2, 2015. Staff presented the ATP to the Planning
Commission on March 9, 2015 and the Plan was forwarded on a unanimous vote with a
recommendation of approval. Finally, the Active Transportation Advisory Board met and
forwarded the Plan with a recommendation of approval on March 11, 2015.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
No impact.
Attachments:
Active Transportation Plan
Active Transportation Map
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executive summary,Active Transportation Plan vision and goals
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planning process, progress and timeline,the pedestrian network,
the on-street bicycle network, and transit
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ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION BENEFITS
PAGES transportation benefits of biking and walking
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PAGES VISION FOR THE FUTURE
18-24 plan vision and goals
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25 -28 PEDESTRIAN RECOMMENDATIONS
implementation and success metrics
PAGES
29-33 BICYCLE RECOMMENDATIONS
implementation and success metrics
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INTRODUCTION
executive summary
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ATP VISION AND GOALS
In 2003,the City of Fayetteville adopted the Fayetteville Alernative The City envisions the ATP as the guiding document for identifying
Transportation &Trails (FATT) Plan,which laid out a vision for the and prioritizing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements.
development of a city-wide trail system.The FATT Plan was developed This plan is intended to be general in scope and to provide a dynamic
through an extensive public input process which resulted in a and timely framework for the decision making process.
comprehensive set of goals and objectives.At the time the FATT Plan Ultimately,the vision for this Plan is as follows:
was developed, Fayetteville had not yet committed to building the Scull
Creek Trail that has become the backbone of our trails system.The FATT Fayetteville endeavors to develop and promote an interconnected and
Plan served as a catalyst to initiate large-scale trail development and universallyaccessible networkofsidewalks, trails and on-streetbicycle
brought greater awareness of the benefits of alternative transportation facilities that encourage citizens to use active/non-motorized modes of
networks. Now in 2015,the viability of these networks is readily transportation to safely and efficiently reach anydestination.
apparent and other cities in the region are replicating and expanding
trail networks with the development of the Razorback Regional
Greenway. L 1� THE PRIMARY
GOALS
This Active Transportation Plan (ATP) document replaces the 2003 Fr
FATT Plan, and it will be used to guide the design and implementation Strive to create an inclusive Multimodal Transportation System.
of bicycle and sidewalk infrastructure.The ATP sets forth a vision and a
roadmap for measuring success, and it provides the general parameters Endeavor to build , trail connection • - half mile of
for the prioritization and design of bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure every residence.
without prescribing solutions for specific projects. Individual projects to
Increase the active transportation commutingmode
be implemented should incorporate the visions and principles set forth b 2020.
in this plan, while balancing the goals of the plan, funding availability,
citizen input and potential success for each project. Work to identify and correct missing bicycle and pedestrian
linkages.
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WHAT IS ACTIVE • •
transportationActive powered transportation, or skateboarding.
MULTI - MODALWHAT IS • •
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
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. 0
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community development pattern chart
High per capita car ownership CAROWNERSHIP Medium per capita car ownership
High per capita motor vehicle mileage VEHICLETRAVEL Medium to low motor vehicle mileage
- Automobile traffic is prioritized over pedestrian and PRIORITY OF TRAVELERS Non-drivers are prioritized and their needs merit
bicycle use significant consideration
Generous supply,free PARKING Moderate supply,priced appropriately in high r _
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Maximum traffic speeds TRAFFIC SPEEDS Lower traffic speeds
_ - •' i, ._.I, Low with common destinations dispersed from LAND USE DENSITY Medium to high with common destinations and
residential areas residential areas clusteredJII
Primarily single use development patterns LAND USE MIX Abundance of mixed-use development patterns
LAND AREA FOR !'
Large amounts of land devoted to roads and parking Medium amounts of land devoted to roads and parking — 'L' .
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Parking is placed in front of buildings SITE DESIGN Buildings are placed at the street with parking
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Streets designed for primarily automobile traffic STREET DESIGN Streets designed to support multiple modes and users T ` -
Large scale streets and blocks STREET SCALE Medium to small streets and blocks
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WALKING
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BACKGROUND
the planning • •
THE PLANNING PROCESS
The ATP has been developed with information gathered from a wide variety of planning studies and public input overtime.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
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progress an • 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 - Dickson Street enhancement project in 211' and designation as a Bronze C - Friendly Communityby - League
• American Bicyclists in 2010. Additionally, • -• • bicycle infrastructure and a significantnumber• -• projects hav- been • • - -• in the last 10
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began with was created as : Council by backbone of Trail design.
survey of bicycle : acitizen group Resolution Fayetteville Trail
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master plan. Mud Creek Trail completed. Fayetteville Fayetteville a grant Foundation funds
position completed. to build Clear Creek a portion ofTown earns Bronze
: Resolution#2-81 created in Parks Trail&Frisco Trail
approved the and Recreation In house Trail : Bicycle Friendly Branch Trail
Department. Construction Crew Community Southern construction.
first master P Extension,made
Bikeways Plan for created in Transports- designation.
the City. tion Division composed possible through
The Sidewalk and of 9 member crew and a grant from the '
The City receives Walton Family Fayetteville Sections of
$400,000 in Trails Advisory $893,149 allocated for
ISTEAfundin Committee was 2005with$1.3million Sidewalk Task Force Foundation. Razorback Greenway are
Bicycle Task Force 9 completed.
formed to discuss for trail projects established by recurring. becomes ATAC
possibility of major Resolution ; (Alternative Transportation
bicycle transportation #71-01. Trail Design Program Advisory Committee) Bicycle Coordinator
way throughout the City. movC oJ:,ngineering hired. O
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existing conditionsEXISTING CONDITIONS
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 P MEN
Fayetteville is fortunate to have a well-connected street network
convenient bicycle transportation within the existing travel lanes. U=LJ§Pl
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part, been built in the era of"complete streets"which requires the
new streets.This requirement stems from the adoption of
Fayetteville's Complete Street Policy in 2006
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IT IS 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 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 go
existing damaged or inadequate sidewalks. Additional funding has also come through State and Federal
grant for sidewalk construction.Construction of sidewalks is required for most 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.
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shared- use paved trails
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
line.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 the Razorback Regional Greenway spine will be the
focus for much of the future trail network(see Razorback Regional Greenway map on next page). 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 within one half mile of every residence, school,commercial area and place of employment
within the City.
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BACKGROUND
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RAZORBACK REGIONAL GREENWAY
MASTER PLAN MAP includes
Razorback Regional Greenway is a 36-mile shared-use paved trail that
includes more than 9 miles of Fayetteville's trails and serves as the primary
• active transportation corridor for the region.The Razorback Regional Greenway
opened in the spring of 2015 and spans across six municipalities, connecting
.�. dozens of popular community destinations. Funding to design and construct
this 38-million dollar project came from federal transportation grants, local
government resources, and grants from the Walton Family Foundation.
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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 the offical Active Transportation Plan Map
that accompanies this document for more detail.
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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,which are 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 appropri-
ate. The images bellow illustrate examples of the context-sentitive solutions used in various locations in Fayetteville and other regional cities.
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transit
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 1
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
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transportation benefits of biking and walking
ENVIRONMENTBENEFITS OF A BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN PLAN
HEALTH
The benefits of planning and
constructing a robust active
transportation network can improve a
community in many ways. Benefits
include;an enhanced qualityof life,the
QUALITY
A promotion of healthy lifestyles, O O
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OF LIFE
environmental benefits and
economic resiliency.
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THE PROMOTION OF
Bicycling and . . emotional
transportationAmericans are increasingly aware of the link between ID built
people value
environmentneighborhoods that are conducive to bicycling and walking as a form of exercise and transportation. Necessarily,the
. providing individuals with transportation . . . . . commitment
HEALTH 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.
mental health
Cycling has a relaxing effect due to
balance""" uniform movement which stabilizes
Cycling produces the balance between physical and emotional functions.
exertion and relaxation which is important for It reduces anxiety,depression and
the body's inner equilibrium. other psychological problems.
back pain
Cycling posture is optimum,and the
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reduced.Regular cycling reduces the likelihood ....................................... .....
of heart attack by more than 50%.
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Cycling is ideal for targeting problem areas.It A week of inactivity reduces the strength
enables people who can not move easily to ""'""`? of the muscular system by up to 50%
exercise.It increases fitness and stimulates the and can harm muscles long-term.During
body's fat metabolism. cycling,most of the body's muscles are
activated.
coordination" " " ' ' ' ' joints
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Moving both feet around in circles while steering
with both your hands and your body's own weight the transport of energy and other
is good practice for your coordination skills. metabolic producers to the cartilages,
reducing the likelihood of arthrosis.
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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
QUALITY future bicycle,trails and sidewalk networks.
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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
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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.
ENVIRONMENT (Cambridge Systematics Inc. and Urban Land Institute,Moving Cooler an Analysis of Transportation Strategies for
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions,July 2009).
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transportation benefits of biking and walking
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 community's overall costs of living and
transportation affordability. Local economies are impacted negatively by the high transportation costs associated
ECONOMIC 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.
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than that of a complete and could generate $100
shops,million in sales revenue at local
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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 ATRAIL 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.
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PLAN GOALS
OENDEAVORTO CREATE AN INCLUSIVE MULTI-MODAL TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM
Developing 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 `I
benefits for the community including: promoting an active and yrs
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. CYCLE TRACK ON MALL AVENUE
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0WORK TO BUILD ATRAIL CONNECTION WITHIN ONE HALF MILE OF EVERY RESIDENCE
The ATP Map shows the existing trail system and identifies future trail locations. 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.
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MODE SHARE TO 15% BY 2020. 300. ..
Active transportation for the purposes of this plan refers to: work from home B i c y c I e
.any form of human powered transportation, ie.,walking,
cycling, using a wheelchair, in-line skating or skateboarding" 6,3% . .
According to the U.S. Census Bureau American Fact Finder Walk
Survey in 2013,the City of Fayetteville had 36,957 workers 6 ,4%•4%
16 years old and over that commute to work. Of these 6.3% R i d e s h a r e
walked for their daily commute, 1.2% bicycled to work,
2.7% used public transportation and 1.4% used a taxicab
or motorcycle. Rideshare or car-pooling constituted 6.4%,
and 3% reported working from home.Therefore,the active
transportation commuting walking and biking mode share
is 7.5%.The majority of workers 16 years and over, 79%
reported commuting in a single occupancy vehicle.The
average length of commute for workers was 19.1 minutes. Single Occupancy
Increasing Fayetteville's active transportation mode share
to 15% by 2020 will be accomplished by a wide variety of
action steps identified in the implementation section of this plan.
OIDENTIFY, PRIORITIZE AND ADDRESS MISSING BICYCLE
AND PEDESTRIAN LINKAGES.
The City faces significant challenges for creating a densely gridded bicycle and pedestrian network.Obstacles include steep topography, large
undeveloped and underdeveloped parcels and a disjointed street network comprised of cul-de-sacs and inward facing developments. However,
Fayetteville does have some built in advantages for building a good active transportation network including numerous stream corridors and a
streamside protection ordinance that limits development in these areas that are particularly well suited for multi-use trails.City staff have
identified missing sidewalk,trail and on street bicycle linkages utilizing GIS mapping tools. Missing segments are constantly being prioritized for
future infrastructure projects to correct and complete these missing MATS. 23
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OPARTNER WITH ADVOCATES TO ADDRESS BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN NEEDS.
The City of Fayetteville currently relies upon the Active Transportation Advisory Committee(ATAC)to help prioritize sidewalk and trail infrastructure
projects.ATAC also reviews street projects for the inclusion of bicycle facilities.This committee's process is to take public comment and advise City Staff on
the prioritization for active transportation infastructure within our City.They are also responsible for adopting Sidewalk and Trails Master Plans and
recommending 5 year construction plans. Recommendations relating to trails and sidewalks are forwarded to the City Council Transportation Committee.
ATAC is comprised of eight voting members and seven non-voting staff members,including representatives from the Parks and Recreation,Transportation,
Engineering and Police Departments.In addition to ATAC's work,the City
should also continue to develop and expand our positive working r
relationships with the Fayetteville School District,the Bicycle Coalition of ��r,'
the Ozarks and funding groups such as the Walton Family Foundation and TH
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the Endeavor Foundation in addressing Fayetteville's bicycle and pedestrian ��:;,—•�
needs. EF
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O EARN BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITY LEAGUE OF AMERICAN BICYCLISTS
DESIGNATION OF SILVER BY 2017.
ENGINEERING Creating safe and convenientplaces to
The City of Fayetteville was designated a bronze-level Bicycle Friendly ride and park
bicycles.i
Community by the League of American Bicyclists in 2010 and again
in 2014.The League of American Bicyclists uses a criteria called the EDUCATION Giving people of all ages an• • •
ilities the
5 E's to assess and rate a given community's bicycle friendliness. skills and confidence to ride bikes.
The 5 E's are: Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Enforcement
and Evaluation. Each of these categories is essential for creating ENCOURAGEMENT Creating a strong bike culture that
great communities for bicycling.The City's 2014 evaluation identi- welcomes and celebrates bicycling.
fied a number of areas in which Fayetteville should focus in order to
achieve silver or gold designations.These measures are discussed in ENFORCEMENT Ensuring safe roadsfor
detail in the
recommendations section of the plan. EVALUATIONPlanning for bicycling as a • viable
7 PLANNING transportation option.
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