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Multi-Use Trails in Santa Fe:
Accessibility and Social Networking
Kunal Chawla, Nikole Connor, Michael De Anda, Julia Krebs In collaboration with
Sponsors
The Santa Fe Complex
Roy Wroth
Santa Fe Metropolitan Planning Organization Keith Wilson
Mark Tibbetts
The Santa Fe University of Art and Design Maggie Macnab
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Mission
The purpose of this project is to facilitate the accessibility and use of multi-use trails in Santa Fe while promoting social interaction among trail users.
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Objectives
1. To assess existing multi-use trails 2. To promote accessibility and use of multi-use trails
3. To facilitate social interaction on multi-use trails
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Non-Motorized Transportation In the
United States
Work at Home4% Walking
3% Bicycle 0.5%
Motorized92.5%
Workers’ Commute in the U.S. by Mode of Transportation
Alliance for Biking and Walking. (2010) “Bicycling and walking in the united states: 2010 benchmarking report.” Accessed 04/28/2011
http://peoplepoweredmovement.org/site/images/uploads/2010%20Benchmarking%20FINAL%201.25.09-Web.pdf
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Benefits of Non-Motorized
Transportation
• Improves fitness and health
• Increases community awareness
• Reduces traffic congestion
• Conserves energy
Victoria Transport Policy Institute. (2011). “Evaluating non-motorized transportation benefits and costs.” Accessed 05/03/2011http://www.vtpi.org/nmt-tdm.pdf
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Non-Motorized Transportation in
Santa Fe
• Contains 12 paved multi-use trail systems
• Compact size, moderate terrain and semi-arid climate
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Santa Fe as a Walking City
In 2008:
• Best walking city in New Mexico
• Ranked in the top 5 percentile as a walking city in the United States
1Herling, J. (2008). “Best (and worst) walking cities in america ranked by prevention & APMA.” Accessed 02/13/2011 http://www2.prnewswire.com/cgi-bin/stories.pl?ACCT=104&STORY=/www/story/03-04-2008/0004766972&EDATE
2American Podiatric Medical Association. (2008). “2008 best walking cities; 500 overall U.S. city rankings.” Accessed 02/13/2011http://www.apma.org/walking
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Metropolitan Planning Organization
“Promote interconnected transportation options”
Developed:
• 2009 Bikeways and Trails Map Promotes safe guidance and trip planning to cyclists and pedestrians
• 2010-2035 Metropolitan Transportation PlanProposes updates for trailway systems
E-Connect: The Marin County Free Library's e-newsletter. (2007). http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/lb/main/newsletter/0705newsletter.cfm?print=yes& 9
Bikeways and Trails Map
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Multi-Use Trails and Bikeways
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Multi-Use Trails and Bikeways
Multi-Use Trails• Not designed for motorized
vehicles• Separate from roadways
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Bikeways• Includes multi-use trails• Includes bike lanes on
roads designed for motorized transportation
Multi-Use Trails and Bikeways
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Objectives
1. To assess existing multi-use trails 2. To promote accessibility and use of multi-use trails
3. To facilitate social interaction on multi-use trails
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Objectives
1. To assess existing multi-use trails 2. To promote accessibility and use of multi-use trails
3. To facilitate social interaction on multi-use trails
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Map of Trails Assessed
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Map of Trails Assessed
River Trail
Acequia Trail
Rail Trail
Arroyo de Los Chamisos Trail
Calle Lorca Southbridge Park Trail
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Defining Trail Segments
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Google My Tracks- Enables GPS tracking and statistics
Elevation Gain GPS-based map Statistics
Anaya. “ 10 of the best android apps.” Accessed 3/3/2011 http://www.anaya.co.cc/10-of-the-best-android-apps/Android Guy. “App review: Google my tracks.” Accessed 3/3/2011 http://www.androidguys.com/2009/02/15/app-review-google-my-tracks/
GPS Tracking
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Trail Assessment Form
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Trail Assessment Form- Labeling
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Trail Assessment Form- Surface
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Trail Assessment Form- Signage
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Trail Assessment Form- Data
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Trail Assessment Form- Comments
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Interactive Segmented Map
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Interactive Segmented Map
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Defining a Bollard
• A bollard is a short post used to divert motor vehicles from a non-motorized path
• A correctly spaced bollard has a minimum of 3 feet per ADA regulations
Space >3 ft
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Interactive Map with Bollard Locations
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Specific Bollard Details
Correctly Spaced Bollard Incorrectly Spaced Bollard
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Objectives
1. To assess existing multi-use trails 2. To promote accessibility and use of multi-use trails
3. To facilitate social interaction on multi-use trails
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Objectives
1. To assess existing multi-use trails 2. To promote accessibility and use of multi-use trails
3. To facilitate social interaction on multi-use trails
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Amenities Map
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Amenities Map- Bike Parking
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Amenities Map- Bike Shops
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Amenities Map- Bike Shops Details
Amenities Map- Benches
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Existing Trail Signs
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Sign Location Proposal Criteria
1. At the two endpoints of the trail if a sign currently does not exist
2. At an intersection with no current existing signage 3. At a point where there is a break in the trail that continues at a different location
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Proposed Sign Locations
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Location Details
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Trailhead Designs
Calle Lorca Southbridge Park Trails River Trail 42
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Trailhead Designs
Rail Trail Acequia Trail
Rack Card Designs
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Rack Card Designs
Rail Trail
Calle Lorca Southbridge Park TrailsAcequia Trail
River Trail
Logo Designs
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Objectives
1. To assess existing multi-use trails 2. To promote accessibility and use of multi-use trails
3. To facilitate social interaction on multi-use trails
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Objectives
1. To assess existing multi-use trails 2. To promote accessibility and use of multi-use trails
3. To facilitate social interaction on multi-use trails
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Smartphone App Mockup
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Smartphone App Mockup- Navigation
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Smartphone App Mockup- Navigation
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Smartphone App Mockup- Travel Log
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Smartphone App Mockup- Social Map
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Smartphone App Mockup- Profile Screen
Conclusions
Finished Products
1. Segmented Map with Assessment
2. Bollard Location Map3. Amenities Map
• Bench Layer• Bike Parking Layer• Bike Shops Layer
4. Sign Location Proposal Map
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So Where is this Data Going?
Website
Recommendations for Future Work
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Directional Signage for Important Destinations
Code and Implement Smartphone design
We Would Like to Thank
Santa Fe Complex Roy WrothStephen Guerin Cody Smith
Metropolitan Planning OrganizationKeith WilsonMark Tibbetts
Trails Alliance of Santa FeMargaret Alexander
Parks DivisionFabian Chavez
Cycling Advocate and Mediator Catherine Downing
Santa Fe University of Art and DesignMaggie MacnabBenitez,Carlos Castillo Ortiz, Hilda Graciela Charley,Tiffany Cubillo Ponce de Leon, S. Rebeca Escamilla, Rodrigo Flores,Martha Friedlaender,Benjamin Garcia-Verdugo, Fernando D.Gonzalez,Astrid Gura, Danny T. Marmor, Daniel I. Olguin Vigil, Mario A. Oliva, Paulina Ruy-Sanchez-Siller, Armida Kena Silva, Leonardo Torres Acuna Solis, Luis F. Yanez, Juan Miguel 58
Thank YouJulia Krebs, Nikole Connor,
Kunal Chawla, Michael De Anda
Email: [email protected] [email protected]
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/santafetrailheads/home https://sites.google.com/site/gosantafenm/home 59