Minnesota Department of Transportation Complete Streets Work Plan Updated June 2013 The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Complete Streets work plan reflects MnDOT’s commitment to implement a Complete Streets policy and approach for the Minnesota state highway system. MnDOT’s vision is to be a global leader in transportation, committed to upholding public needs and collaborating with partners to create a safe, efficient and sustainable transportation system now and for the future. MnDOT is committed to collaborate with a broad coalition of stakeholders to develop a MnDOT Complete Streets policy. This work plan identifies some of the tasks involved in implementing a Complete Streets policy for the state highway system. As MnDOT works with the Complete Streets External Advisory group the work plan will be updated and revised. As the work plan shows, Complete Streets involves almost every aspect of MnDOT’s work, including planning, design, maintenance and public involvement. Complete Streets integrates every mode into the transportation system to create a safe, accessible and efficient system that serves everyone. From Alexandria to Zumbrota, from Roseau to Red Wing, Minnesota state highways
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Minnesota Department of Transportation
Complete Streets Work PlanUpdated June 2013
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Complete Streets work plan reflects MnDOT’s commitment to implement a Complete Streets policy and approach for the Minnesota state highway system. MnDOT’s vision is to be a global leader in transportation, committed to upholding public needs and collaborating with partners to create a safe, efficient and sustainable transportation system now and for the future.
MnDOT is committed to collaborate with a broad coalition of stakeholders to develop a MnDOT Complete Streets policy. This work plan identifies some of the tasks involved in implementing a Complete Streets policy for the state highway system. As MnDOT works with the Complete Streets External Advisory group the work plan will be updated and revised.
As the work plan shows, Complete Streets involves almost every aspect of MnDOT’s work, including planning, design, maintenance and public involvement. Complete Streets integrates every mode into the transportation system to create a safe, accessible and efficient system that serves everyone. From Alexandria to Zumbrota, from Roseau to Red Wing, Minnesota state highways
connect cities and other states for cross state travel and commerce; move goods on a network of truck routes, encouraging economic growth; provide school bus routes and bus stops; provide community “main streets” in many cities across the state; provide transit routes in the Twin Cities and greater Minnesota, serving
thousands of transit passengers, bicyclists and pedestrians each day; and assist emergency response services to connect people to the medical facilities
they need.
To sign up for automatic email updates, please go to the Complete Streets website. If you have comments and suggestions about the work plan, please contact Mary E. Jackson, MnDOT Complete Streets.
PLANNING AND FUNDING...............................................................................................2DESIGN AND PROJECT DEVELOPMENT...............................................................................5TRAINING AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT...............................................................................10MAINTENANCE AND OPERATIONS...................................................................................13COMMUNICATIONS, OUTREACH AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT.................................................14PARTNERSHIPS...........................................................................................................16PERFORMANCE INDICATORS..........................................................................................19COMPLETE STREETS ADVISORY GROUP, VISION AND POLICY.................................................20LAWS, REGULATIONS AND LEGISLATION...........................................................................22
Key to Terms and Acronyms
AASHTO = American Association of State Highway and Transportation OfficialsADA = Americans with Disabilities ActCS = Complete StreetsCSEAG = Complete Streets External Advisory GroupCSS = Context Sensitive Solutions, located in Office of Environmental StewardshipMnDOT = Minnesota Department of TransportationMnMUTCD = Minnesota Manual on Uniform Traffic Control DevicesState Aid = State Aid for Local Transportation
Central Avenue (State Highway 65) now hasbike lanes and new curb ramps installed witha resurfacing project in 2012. Photo Credit:
What Needs To Be Done Responsibility Area Deliverable/Outcome Expected
Completion Date1. Review and revise transportation
plans to include Complete Streets goals and objectives
Planning and Programming
Facilitate effective implementation of Complete Streets and associated goals and objectives
Ongoing
Integrate multimodal planning in Minnesota GO
Planning and Programming
50 year vision for transportation that includes all modes, all ages and abilities
March 2010completed
Incorporate CS system planning into state transportation plans:
- statewide transportation policy plan
- state and district investment plans
- strategic highway safety plan- corridor plans- highway systems operations
plans
Planning and Programming
System connectivity, coordination in project development processes, improved project and program cost estimates; improved investment outcomes
Ongoing
2. Review and revise 2012-2021 MnDOT State Highway Investment Plan for 2014-2033
Planning and Programming
CS goals and objectives integrated into State Highway Investment Plan
Ongoing; public comment, Summer 2013
3. Collaborate with stakeholders including Tribal governments, regional planning agencies (Met Council, Area Transportation Partnerships), transit agencies, local governments, etc., to serve all users and modes
Planning and Programming, CSS, State Aid
CS coordinated with other planning processes
Ongoing
4. Establish, develop and maintain MnDOT bikeway program on existing road rights-of-way
Planning and Programming, Office of Transit, CSS
State bikeway program for bikeway facility development
Ongoing
Provide bicycle master plans and network guidance and policies
Office of Transit
Bicycle needs identified at all stages of project development
Fall 2014
Develop bicycle system inventory and performance measurement tool
What Needs To Be Done Responsibility Area Deliverable/Outcome Expected
Completion Date Develop and publish state bicycle
mapBicycle and Pedestrian Section, Transportation Data Analysis Section
Resource for navigation, gap identification and prioritization and maintenance scheduling
Fall 2014; draft 2013
5. Identify pedestrian system gaps to target investments, facilitate connectivity and safety, help coordinate transit project development, inform maintenance procedures and priorities
To be determined
State pedestrian policies and plans for state highway system
To be determined
Integrate pedestrian and bicycle planning with transit system planning to promote safety, compliance to traffic laws, and leverage transit investment
CSS, Office of Technical Support, Office of Transit
Transit systems planning coordinated with pedestrian and bicycle facilities
Ongoing
6. Revise cost participation policy to address Complete Streets to facilitate better cost estimates, inform project planning decisions and improve local government ability to partner on investment
Planning and Programming
Cost participation policy that better supports multimodal system development and CS
2013 - 2014
7. Update ADA Transition Plan and inventory of pedestrian facilities
ADA Office and ADA Operations
Promote multimodal connectivity, safety and accessibility
Ongoing
8. Review and modify district plans for CS integration
To be determined
District implementation
To be determined
9. Review project types for CS integration
To be determined
Process and project implementation
To be determined
10. Conduct comprehensive legal analysis of bicycle, pedestrian and non-motorized laws and regulations
CSS Identify statutory barriers and recommendations to facilitate CS implementation
July 2013
11. Research funding sources, criteria, requirements and restrictions
Federal Aid Engineer
Report on funding sources and mechanisms
To be determined
12. Research: “Planning and Implementation of Complete Streets at Multiple Scales”
Second Street SW reconstruction in Rochester, MN, included expanding boulevard,reducing pedestrian crossing distance, adding benches and placing lighted bollards at crosswalks.
Photo Credit: Rochester-Olmsted Planning Department
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Design and Project Development
What Needs To Be Done Responsibility Area Deliverable/OutcomeExpected
Completion Date
1. Develop and launch on-line learning module on Context Sensitive Solutions (CSS)
CSS Easy to use and engage tool to integrate CSS
On-line June 2010
2. Evaluate and modify scoping process CSS and others CS goals and objectives integrated early in project development process
To be determined
Review and revise project type definitions CSS, Office of Technical Support
Guidance on project types
To be determined
Develop guidance on scoping various projects based on project context and analysis
CSS, Office of Technical Support
Scoping guidance to integrate CS
To be determined
Develop scoping checklist to use for scoping process
CSS, Office of Technical Support, State Aid
Scoping checklist to integrate CS
2013
3. Integrate Complete Streets into design and project development process; review design documents for contradictions, gaps and challenges and develop and amend as needed
Director of CSS, Office of Technical Support, Bridge Office, State Aid
Design and planning guidance and standards
Ongoing
Review and revise Road Design Manual and Bridge Design Manuals to reflect new standards and guidelines on pedestrian, transit, intersections, cross sections, and bridges
Bridge Office, Office of Technical Support, CSS
Updated guidance for project managers, designers on design, planning and scoping
Ongoing
4. Evaluate Minnesota road design standards and guidance values for 13 controlling design criteria
Office of Technical Support, CSS
Design flexibility in road design to support CS
Ongoing
Integrate findings in documents and processes
Office of Technical Support, CSS
Additional guidance on design flexibility
Ongoing
Include external reviewer (outside of MnDOT) for the technical review
Office of Technical Support, CSS
Incorporate local government perspectives in road design standards and guidelines
Ongoing
5. Establish a demonstration project program to test highway designs, planning and designs
Office of Technical Support, CSS
Strategies for constrained rights-of- way
To be determined
6. Develop pedestrian design manual To be determined Pedestrian design To be
What Needs To Be Done Responsibility Area Deliverable/OutcomeExpected
Completion Date
standards and guidelines
determined
7. Revise and update MnDOT Bikeway Facilities Manual, incorporate AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities and other best practices
Bicycle and Pedestrian Section, CSS, Office of Technical Support
Provide design guidance to project managers, designers, and planners and local governments
To be determined
Determine bicycle and pedestrian design guidelines for intermodal transportation facilities, such as airports, ports, park and rides, rail and transit systems
Bicycle and Pedestrian Section; CSS, Office of Technical Support
Provide design guidance provide on the interconnection for different modes for project managers, designers, and planners
To be determined
Produce Complete Streets state-of-the-practice technical documents, model programs and procedures, and training opportunities for engineers, planners and research staff
Bicycle and Pedestrian Section; CSS, Office of Technical Support, State Aid
Facilitate Complete Streets implementation
2013 (in process)
8. Review State Aid standards to identify CS contradictions, gaps, and challenges
State Aid Rules Engineer
CS integrated into State Aid design and other processes
2012
Review and modify as needed State Aid standards and rules
State Aid Rules Engineer
CS integration into State Aid standards and rules
Complete
Review AASHTO standards and apply to rules process
State Aid Rules Engineer
Inform State Aid standards and rules
Complete
CEAM, MCEA review rule changes proposal
State Aid Rules Engineer
Review rule changes In process
Present rule changes State Aid Rules Engineer
Rule changes adopted Fall 2012
9. Develop safety measures, strategies and reports to inform project development and scoping processes
Office of Traffic, Safety & Technology
Additional information available to target safety investments
Ongoing
Perform traffic safety analysis of design changes and policy implementation
CSS, Traffic Safety Office
Identify needed changes to guidance
Ongoing
Conduct workshop on pedestrian accessibility in work zones
CSS, Traffic Safety Office
Increased access in work zones
Ongoing; December 2011
Review MUTCD for MnMUTCD adoption, Office of Traffic, Updated technical Complete;
What Needs To Be Done Responsibility Area Deliverable/OutcomeExpected
Completion Date
develop technical requirements for striping, signing and other traffic operations and provide technical support to project managers
Safety and Technology
support and MnMUTCD adoption
Ongoing technical support
Identify safety issues and provide comprehensive data
Office of Traffic, Safety and Technology
More information to address safety concerns and determine countermeasures
Ongoing
10. Evaluate methods to classify roads for multimodal applications (urban, suburban, rural, etc.)
CSS, Office of Technical Support
Determine key elements of road design for improved safety, operations, and access
To be determined
Use pilot study to determine factors and best practices in identifying roadway classifications
Capitol Programs & Performance Measures, Office of Technical Support, CSS
Technical support on roadway classifications
Ongoing
Review national work on functional classification and other models based on land use and corridor context
CSS Designs for cross sections, intersections and zoning strategies
Ongoing
11. Integrate CS objectives in geometric layout development, documentation, and review processes
Office of Technical Support
CS integration into design and layout processes
Ongoing
Evaluate and modify layout content checklist
Office of Technical Support
Updated layout content checklist
2013
Evaluate process to include bike, pedestrian and CS staff in layout reviews
Office of Technical Support
Increased multimodal review
2013
Develop project review checklist that encompasses all modes and accounts for multimodal interactions
Office of Technical Support
Updated project review checklist
2013
Review and update highway project development process (HPDP) handbook including bicycle and pedestrian transportation, transit, accessibility, CSS, design, freight and rail
CSS Director and Office of Technical Support
Updated technical support guidance for project development
Ongoing
Add Complete Streets to highway project development process (HPDP) handbook
Project manager Additional project management guidance for project development
Completed 2012
Evaluate Safety Audit and Health Impact CSS and others Apply HIA to project Ongoing
Complete Streets planning depends on data including environmental,demographic, traffic, land use, cultural, school and economic data.
Image credit: MnDOT
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Training and Technical Support
What Needs To Be Done Responsibility Area Deliverable/Outcome
Expected Completion
Date1. Develop and provide CS
training; integrate CS into Context Sensitive Solutions and flexible design training
CSS, LTAP Director Develop shared understandings of CS, CSS for further integration into projects and processes
Next training delivery date TBD
2. Develop Complete Streets training for MnDOT, local governments and other stakeholders
CSS, State Aid, Office of Technical Support
Technical assistance, training and leadership to support all MnDOT functional areas, management supervisory staff as well as local governments, consultants and the general public
Ongoing; June 2013 workshop
Provide bicycle and pedestrian design and transit facility design training
CSS, Office of Technical Support, Office of Transit
Updated technical assistance on bicycle, pedestrian and transit design and planning to apply to plans, projects and processes
To be determined
Review, evaluate and modify training to improve bicycle, pedestrian and ADA facility development in various training modules, i.e., traffic signals, lighting, landscaping
CSS, Office of Technical Support, ADA Operations, Office of Transit
Leverage training opportunities to instruct on ADA compliance and bicycle and pedestrian design and planning
To be determined
Review project and risk management training and modify to incorporate CS principles
CSS, State Aid Engineer, Project Management Office
Improved project development and cost estimates
To be determined
Review Health Impact Assessment training options and opportunities
CSS Promote health goals in projects to assist in reducing health disparities, increasing physical activity, and increasing active living travel options
In process
Provide training for Highway Safety Manual (HSM) and Highway Capacity Manual (HCM)
Office of Technical Support
Address safety and capacity needs within project scoping process to facilitate better operations and realized safety benefits
March 2011 (HSM)June 2013 (HCM)
Provide training on pedestrian facilities and integrated with Americans with Disabilities Act
ADA Operations Accessibility incorporated into project processes to facilitate ADA compliance
Ongoing
What Needs To Be Done Responsibility Area Deliverable/Outcome
Expected Completion
Date Provide training on
universal design, could be in conjunction with bike/pedestrian design training
CSS, Office of Technical support
Facilitate universal design in projects to leverage bicycle and pedestrian investment and promote ADA compliance
To be determined
3. Assign State Aid Division Director and Director of CSS as co-champions, assign Multimodal Planning Coordinator, Environmental Planning and Design unit and Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Engineer
Director of CSS, State Aid Engineer
Increased staffing, leadership and technical support to implement CS
April 2011, September 2011 and January 2013
Document challenges and opportunities (St. Peter, Grand Rapids, Alexandria, Zumbrota, Cosmos, Battle Lake, and other projects
CSS Facilitate CS implementation and develop tools and resources
Ongoing
Develop processes and approaches for CS implementation on state highways
CSS Facilitate CS implementation and develop tools and resources
Ongoing
Serve as CS liaison and information source
CSS, State Aid Engineer
Facilitate CS implementation and develop tools and resources
Ongoing
Provide research and background on bicycle and pedestrian federal and state laws and regulations
CSS, State Aid Better understanding of legal basis and framework of non-motorized transportation
July 2013
4. Identify training needs for local governments
Office of Traffic Safety, LTAP, CSS, State Aid
CS training topics targeted to meet needs for local governments
Ongoing
Survey local governments and MnDOT staff on training needs
CSS, State Aid Increased understanding of local government needs
In process
5. Conduct CS Pilot study in Grand Rapids, MN
Office of Financial Management, CSS
Increased understanding of training needs, design options, community interest and funding strategies to help develop CS policies and improve local government implementation
What Needs To Be Done Responsibility Area Deliverable/Outcome
Expected Completion
Date Pilot project submitted for
SHRP2 funds for Grand Rapids Complete Streets project
Office of Financial Management
Better understanding of training needs, design options, community interest and funding strategies to develop local CS policies and improve implementation
Complete
Evaluate process, outcomes and response from communities
CSS, State Aid, Multi-Modal Planning Office
Better understanding of training needs, design options, community interest and funding strategies to develop local CS policies and improve implementation
Complete
Create template to transfer process to other projects
CSS, State Aid, Multi-Modal Planning Office
Improved CS implementation Ongoing
6. Develop strategies to help local agencies implement their Complete Streets
State Aid Engineer, CSS
Streamlined processes, increased technical knowledge, improved network and system
Ongoing
Discuss with city engineers and CS advisory group
State Aid Engineer, City Engineers
Streamlined processes, increased technical knowledge, improved network and system
Ongoing
Develop process and partnership for technical assistance
State Aid Engineer, CSS
Streamlined processes, increased technical knowledge, improved network and system
Ongoing
Share Complete Streets resources and tools as developed: checklists, training modules, resource lists, manuals and research
CSS, State Aid Engineer
Updated and comprehensive Complete Streets website providing resources, tools and training opportunities
Ongoing
7. Develop CS clearinghouse; develop and maintain CS website
CSS, State Aid Engineer
Support local governments in their CS policy development; facilitate shared CS understanding; institute best practices and innovation
What Needs To Be Done Responsibility Area Deliverable/Outcome Expected
Completion Date
1. Create new and support existing partnerships to facilitate CS implementation on state highway system and support local government CS policies
CSS, State Aid Engineer
Facilitate innovations, promote inclusivity, identify new solutions, share knowledge, data and research
Ongoing
Non-motorized Transportation Committee advises MnDOT on safety, education, and development programs
Bicycle and Pedestrian Section
Bring topics and issues to MnDOT to facilitate solutions
Ongoing
Collaborate with local governments and Department of Health on health assessments, health disparities reduction projects and physical activity programs
CSS, State Aid, Office of Traffic Safety and Technology
Reduce health care costs, improve health outcomes and increase physical activity in daily routines
Ongoing
Improve integration of emergency response best practices
To be determined
Improved emergency response and incident strategies in CS technical support
To be determined
Partner with school and college transportation leaders and programs to improve safety and promote cost effective transportation
CSS, Safe Routes to School, others
Address school transportation issues, including school pick up and drop off zones, transit connections
To be determined
Research nontraditional funding; develop funding resource tools
To be determined
Leverage existing investments and finance mechanisms
To be determined
MnDOT, CEAM, MCEA (professional organizations) serve as resources to assist local agencies in developing their CS policies
State Aid Engineer, CSS
Efficient CS resource sharing and training
Ongoing
Support and work with Minnesota Complete Streets Coalition
CSS Director, State Aid Engineer
Inform and guide MnDOT CS implementation
Ongoing
2. Identify interagency collaboration opportunities related to transportation and Complete Streets
CSS, State Aid Generate interagency efficiencies and eliminate duplicate efforts
Ongoing
Identify opportunities to support and assist state, regional and local agencies including the Department of Natural Resources
CSS, State Aid Technical support documents and manuals policies support and align with
To be determined
What Needs To Be Done Responsibility Area Deliverable/Outcome Expected
Completion Datein work related to CS CS
Collaborate and support Minnesota GreenSteps to generate environmental benefits and to help communities meet sustainability goals
Director of CSS
Minnesota GreenStep Cities Program aligned and coordinated with CS statewide
Ongoing
3. Collaborate with nonprofits, research and education institutions, health agencies and private industries
CSS, State Aid Increased knowledge of transportation needs of aging population, those who do not or cannot drive motorized vehicles
Ongoing
4. Strengthen connections to address aging population; partner with Mobility for Minnesota’s Aging Population (MMAP) and Minnesota Board on Aging
CSS, State Aid Facilitate discussion, solutions and examples for transportation system improvements
Ongoing
Patrick Hollister, PartnerSHIP 4 Health and Mayor Chuck Reeve, Battle Lake,make plans for Complete Streets. Photo Credit: Dan Malmstrom, Battle Lake, MN
CSEAG Draft versions of policies and vision statements
February 2012
4. CSEAG proposes policy, vision and performance measures
CDEAG CSEAG makes policy and vision proposal to MnDOT
November 2012; completed
CS Co-Champions bring CSEAG proposal to MnDOT Stewardship Council
State Aid Engineer December 2012
MnDOT reviews CSEAG proposed policy and vision
CSS Director and State Aid Engineer
Policy and vision reviewed
December – June 2013
5. MnDOT releases CS policy as a technical memo
CSS Director and State Aid Engineer
Policy and Vision released to public
June 2013
6. CSEAG and MnDOT discuss final legislative report, surface water best management practices, statutory barriers to CS implementation and other findings of bicycle and pedestrian legal analysis
CSEAG, MnDOT Performance indicators, identification of CS statutory barriers
September 2013
Complete Streets means linking bus routes and service to bicycle and pedestrian facilitiessuch as bike racks and sidewalks. Photo Credit: MnDOT.
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Laws, Regulations and Legislation
What Needs To Be Done Responsibility Area Deliverable/Outcome
Expected Completion
Date
1. Develop legislation Complete Streets law May 2010 Develop draft legislation Minnesota
Complete Streets Coalition, Director of Government Affairs, Legislative Authors
Draft legislation developed
2009
Review first draft Draft reviewed December 16, 2009
Revise reviewed draft Reviewed draft revised January 6, 2010 Introduce bills Legislature Bills introduced February 8,
2010Complete Streets bill signed Governor Bill signed into law May 2010
2. Develop legislative reports to meet legislative requirements
Provide summary of progress
2011, 2012, 2014
First Legislative Report: Summarize CS initiatives, steps taken; outline plans to develop, implement a CS policy; identify any statutory barriers to implementation
CSS First legislative report Completed January 2011
Second Legislative Report: Summarize the results of collaboration, identify modifications made to protocols, guidance, standards or other requirements; report status of CS performance indicators; outline other work planned; identify statutory recommendations to facilitate implementation
CSS Second legislative report Completed January 2012
Final Legislative Report:Provide an overview CS policy implementation; note updates to protocols, guidance, standards, or requirements; identify any recommendations for supporting local CS implementation; identify statutory recommendations to facilitate CS policy
