Iron Horse Corridor Active Transportation StudyTRANSPAC (Transportation Partnership and Cooperation)
March 12, 2020
Jamar Stamps, AICP, Senior Planner, Contra Costa County
Agenda • Project Description
• Background
• Public Outreach
• Study Goals
• Potential Improvements Concept Evaluation New Technologies Operation & Maintenance
• Corridor Management
• Next Steps
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Project Description• Study analyzes opportunities and
constraints for further developing active transportation features
• 22 mile Iron Horse Corridor from SR-4 to Alameda County Line
• Discusses the potential for accommodating more efficient, long-distance bicycle travel
• Stakeholder collaboration: • Corridor Cities (including City of
Dublin) • Iron Horse Corridor Management
Advisory Committee • East Bay Regional Park District • Contra Costa Transportation
Authority • 511 Contra Costa • Utility companies and local
community and advocacy organizations
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Background • Gathering public input via internet survey, web-based mapping tool
• Various public outreach events
• Completing technical analysis
• Collaboratively developing study goals, improvement concepts and evaluation criteria
Fall 2018
•On-line public engagement
•TAC meetings
Spring/Summer 2019
•In-person public engagement events
•TAC meetings
Fall/Winter 2019/2020
•Concept analysis and evaluation
•DRAFT Study
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Public Outreach• In-Person Engagement
(Spring/Summer 2019) Corridor bike ride Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre
BART station food truck event Fair Oaks Elementary Bike to School
Day San Ramon Bike to Work Day at Bishop
Ranch San Ramon Central Park pop-up Contra Costa Centre pop-up East Bay Regional Park District
(“EBRPD”) Trail Etiquette event
• Online Engagement Webmap tool; open from January to
August 2019 Over 1,100 unique interactions (i.e. 407
comments and 769 comment likes/votes)
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Study Goals• 30% improving mobility,
Improve network and connectivity to regional trails, BART, and other transit
Create priority ROW for trail users; consider overpasses at high volume corridors; facilitate direct connections and shorter wait times
• 29% increasing safety, Address intersection safety with improved
signals, increased visibility, and slower traffic
Improve personal safety at access points; improve lighting; reduce user conflicts
• 23% increasing access/equity, Improve connectivity to regional downtown
cores, commercial hubs, schools, and open spaces
Better connections to businesses and shopping adjacent to the trail
• 18% improving the user experience. Improve shade, amenities, and overall user
experience Prioritize maintenance and wayfinding
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Potential Improvements• TAC and consultant team discussed potential project improvements
• 15 design segments; 2 to 3 project segments per jurisdiction
• Data driven corridor analysis documented how the trail: Connects to regional networks and adjacent land uses Currently serves surrounding communities
• Improve access, the on-trail experience (e.g. user separation), intersections, access points (existing and new), and connections to existing and planned bikeways and trails
• Implementing a coordinated vision will also improve travel for higher speed cyclists by providing an efficient route for faster, long-distance travel (i.e. commuting or other utilitarian purposes)
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Map produced Septemberl 2019.
IRON HORSETRAIL DESIGNSEGMENTSCONTRA COSTA COUNTYIRON HORSE TRAIL
Trail Segments by Type
Parks & Housing Segments: Residential, Passive, Landscape, Park
Activity Centers: Main Street,Commercial, Destination,Development, Transit
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IRON HORSETRAIL DESIGNSEGMENTSCONTRA COSTA COUNTYIRON HORSE TRAIL
Trail Segments by Type
Parks & Housing Segments: Residential, Passive, Landscape, Park
Activity Centers: Main Street,Commercial, Destination,Development, Transit
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DRAFT
Concept Evaluation• Project goals used to develop
evaluation criteria
• Community-driven goals were also included in the evaluation process
• Prioritization based on weighted criteria
• Weighting based on: Qualitative evaluation by TAC Level of benefit of improvement
• Corridor Concept Performance Analysis
•Community Identified Need
Community Desired Project
•Traffic Safety•Intersection Improvement•Trail User Separation
Safety
•Connections to: HQ Transit, Park & Ride, other trails, existing/planned on-street bikeways, user demand
Mobility
•Jobs, Destinations, Schools, Parks & Open Space, Enhanced Connectivity
Access & Equity
•Amenities, Green Infrastructure
User Experience
•Consistent with planned projects in/around Study Corridor
Project Synergy
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Iron Horse Trail Open Space
Marsh DriveTrailhead
Len Hester Park
Fair Oaks Elementary School
Meadow Lane
Minert Rd
Port
Chic
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Imhoff Dr
Monument Blvd
Willow Pass Rd
Contra C
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Cowell Rd
Bancroft Rd
E Olivera Rd
Clayton RdClayton Rd
Oak Grove Rd
Cleaveland Rd
Solano Way
Marsh Dr
Chilpancingo Parkw ay
Walnut Creek
Wal
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Wal
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Concord Ave
Diamond Blvd
Delta de Anza Trail
Meridian Park
Hookston Rd
Lisa Ln
Mayhew Way
CONCORD
PLEASANTHILL
Map 12 Concord
Arterial
Collector
Local
Undercrossing
Regional Trail
KEY MAP
Trail Corridor
PROJECT TYPE IMPROVEMENTS
Intersections
Access
CONCORD
ALAMO
WALNUTCREEK
SANRAMON
PLEASANTHILL
DANVILLE
Separated by User
Separated by Speed
Separated by Experience
School/Open Space/Trail
Residential/Street
Business/Commercial/Retail
Trail Connection
On Street BikewayConnection
Existing Trail
BART Connection
Park and Ride Connection
Connections
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CONCORD PROJECTSConcord consists of two segments. Segment 1 travels through a large commercial center, while Segment 2 is adjacent to parks and housing. Both segments have medium expected user demand and ample available ROW. Both segments have a high need to improve access.
1 Segment 1: Marsh through Willow Pass
Projecttype Description
Trail Corridor
• North of Concord Avenue » Separated by experience (open space): 14ft rolling path with adjacent
6 ft pedestrian path (optional soft surface along creek). » Improve trail connection to existing bicycle/pedestrian bridge.
• South of Concord Avenue » Separated by user (urban): 14ft rolling path with 6 ft pedestrian path.
• Retrofit two undercrossings at Concord Ave and Diamond Blvd. • Provide shade trees.• Opportunities for green stormwater infrastructure.
Intersections • Improve two collector intersections at Marsh Drive and Willow Way/Meridian Park. • Improve trail crossing at Delta de Anza Regional Trail.
Access • Add eight commercial access points and two office/business park access points.• Enhance existing access at Iron Horse Trail Open Space and at Marsh Drive Trailhead.
Connections • Close four mile gap to regional Bay Trail.• Improve trail connection to planned Class II at Concord Ave.
2 Segment 2: Willow Pass through Monument
Projecttype Description
Trail Corridor • Separated by experience (open space): 14ft rolling path with adjacent 6 ft pedestrian path (optional soft surface along creek).
• Retrofit undercrossing at Willow Pass Rd.• Provide shade trees.• Opportunities for green stormwater infrastructure.
Intersections • Improve crossing at Monument Boulevard » Alt 1: Realign trail with new overcrossing with street access to Monument
Corridor Trail, and future Walnut Creek Trail. (Alt 1 used in cost estimate) » Alt 2: Improve arterial at-grade crossing by realigning trail
with possible existing bridge improvements
Access • New bicycle/pedestrian bridge(s) to connect the residential neighborhoods east of Walnut Creek to the trail
Connections • Connect trail to planned Class II at Willow Pass Rd.
Segment 1 could improve access to existing commercial areas and Segment 2 could provide better access to people who live on the east side of Walnut Creek and improve the multi-legged trail crossing at Monument Boulevard.
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Len Hester Park
Fair Oaks Elementary School
WaldenPark
Walnut Creek Intermediate School
Meadow Lane
Las Juntas Way
Jones Rd
Walden Rd
Paso
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Treat Blvd
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Monument Blvd
Ygnacio Valley Rd
Golf Club Rd
Oak
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Gregory Lane
Willow Pass Rd
Boyd Rd
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Honey Tr
Contra C
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Bancroft Rd
Geary Rd
Oak Park Blvd
Clayton Rd
Cleaveland Rd
Chilpancingo Parkw ay
Civi c D
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Wal
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Wal
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Wal
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Diamond Blvd
Meridian Park
Hookston Rd
Lisa Ln
Mayhew Way
Coggins Rd
Contra Cos ta Canal Trail
Westcliffe Pl
PLEASANTHILL
CCC
Map 13 Pleasant Hill/CCC
Arterial
Collector
Local
Undercrossing
Regional Trail
KEY MAP
Trail Corridor
PROJECT TYPE IMPROVEMENTS
Intersections
Access
CONCORD
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DANVILLE
Separated by User
Separated by Speed
Separated by Experience
School/Open Space/Trail
Residential/Street
Business/Commercial/Retail
Trail Connection
On Street BikewayConnection
Existing Trail
BART Connection
Park and Ride Connection
Connections
Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre includes three segments that connect through the highest density of zero vehicle households in the study area and have high expected demand overall. Segment 3 could benefit from enhancements to access points around schools. The trail connects to the Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre BART
station in Segment 4 and serves as a critical regional connection to transit. Segment 4 has elements of successful trail design including the Treat Boulevard overcrossing and the separated use trails through CCC Transit Village Park. Additional improvements can be seen in trail configuration to reduce user conflicts and improve connections
PLEASANT HILL/CONTRA COSTA CENTRE PROJECTS
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4 Segment 4: Las Juntas through Jones
Projecttype Description
Trail Corridor • Separated by experience (urban): 16ft rolling path with 6-10 ft pedestrian path.
Intersections • Improve two collector intersections at Las Juntas Way and Jones Rd.
Access • Add one commercial access point.• Improve one residential access point at Honey Trail.• Incorporate micromobility such as bike share or dockless
options at major intersections or destination sites.
Connections • Improve trail connection to planned Class II at Treat Blvd.• Improve direct connection to BART.
5 Segment 5: Jones through Walden
Projecttype Description
Trail Corridor • Separated by experience (open space): 14 ft rolling path with adjacent 6 ft pedestrian path.
Intersections • Improve trail crossing at Contra Costa Canal Trail. Proposed bicycle roundabout.• Improve one local crossing at Walden Rd.
Access • Enhance one open space access point at Walden Park.• Incorporate micromobility such as bike share or dockless
options at major intersections or destination sites.
3 Segment 3: Monument to Las Juntas
Projecttype Description
Trail Corridor • Separated by experience (open space): 14ft rolling path with adjacent 6 ft pedestrian path.
Intersections • Improve collector intersection at Hookston Rd.• Improve three local crossings at Lisa Ln, Mayhew Way, and Coggins Rd.
Access • Add school access point at Fair Oaks Elementary School, open space access point at Len Hester Park, and enhance one residential access point.
• Opportunities for community based programs including outdoor classrooms or student gardens.• Incorporate micromobility such as bike share or dockless
options at major intersections or destination sites.
Connections • Improve connection to Class II on Bancraft Rd at Hookston Rd.
to BART. Segment 5 connects to the Contra Costa Canal Trail, an important regional connection, and could improve access to adjacent open space at Walden Park.
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WaldenPark
Walnut Creek Intermediate School
CivicPark
Los LomasHigh School
Murwood Elementary School
Rudgear Rd
Danville Blvd
Las Juntas Way
Jones Rd
Walden Rd
Olympic Blvd
Treat Blvd
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Oak
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Walnut Blvd
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Springbrook Rd
Hillgrade Ave
Main St
S Broadway
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Tice Creek Dr
Sa k lan Indian Dr
S an Miguel Dr
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Mt. Diablo Blvd
Newell Ave
Contra Cos ta Canal Trail
Westcliffe Pl
Cervato Dr
Livorna Rd
WALNUTCREEK
CCCMap 14 Walnut Creek
Arterial
Collector
Local
Undercrossing
Regional Trail
KEY MAP
Trail Corridor
PROJECT TYPE IMPROVEMENTS
Intersections
Access
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Separated by Speed
Separated by Experience
School/Open Space/Trail
Residential/Street
Business/Commercial/Retail
Trail Connection
On Street BikewayConnection
Existing Trail
BART Connection
Park and Ride Connection
Connections
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7 Segment 7: Ygnacio Valley through Danville/I-680
Projecttype Description
Trail Corridor • Trail improvements from Ygnacio Valley Blvd to Newell Ave » Alt 1: Realign trail and separate users by expanding the trail to 12-16 ft and add
6 ft pedestrian path on east side of canal (Alt 1 used in cost estimate). » Alt 2: Separate users by providing a Class IV on-street adjacent route for cyclists. » Alt 3: Widen trail to 12-16 ft cantilevering over channelized canal.
• Trail improvements from Newell Ave to Danville Blvd/Rudgear Rd » Alt 1: Remove soundwall and widen trail to 12-16 ft with buffer/
amenity zone (Alt 1 used in cost estimate). » Alt 2: Realign trail on east side of S Broadway Rd and widen
trail to 12-16 ft with buffer/amenity zone.
Intersections • Improve two arterial intersections at Newell Ave and Danville Blvd.
Access • Enhance one residential access point, one open space access point at Civic Park, one commercial access point, and two school access points at Los Lomas High School and Murwood Elementary School.
Connections • Improve Park and Ride connections at Newell and S Broadway/I-680 intersection.
6 Segment 6: Walden to Ygnacio Valley
Projecttype Description
Trail Corridor • Separate users by experience: 14 ft rolling path and 6'-8' walking path.
Intersections • Improve one local crossing at Westcliffe Pl.
Access • Enhance one residential access point, one school access point at Walnut Creek Intermediate School, and one street access point.
• Incorporate micromobility such as bike share or dockless options at major intersections or destination sites.
WALNUT CREEK PROJECTSWalnut Creek includes the census tract with the potential for the highest population growth along the trail within the study area. There is a need to improve access along all three segments and potential for adding mobility hubs to provide first/last mile connections to the Walnut Creek BART station. Segment 7 shows the highest need for improvements to access, connectivity,
and trail convenience. The community also identified a high number of needs along this segment. This segment also has the least available right-of-way. The Study explores trail realignment alternatives in Segment 7 that address public perception of safety, improve intersection crossings, and enhance connectivity to downtown Walnut Creek and BART.
New Technologies/Emerging Mobility
• Emerging mobility modes E-bike and E-scooter share Shared autonomous vehicles (“SAVs”) on a
separate facility in Corridor First/last mile connection to fixed-route transit
or major destinations
• Potential SAV type infrastructure in limited areas (mainly Walnut Creek and Danville/San Ramon areas)
• Additional study and extensive public outreach would be necessary to further develop this concept
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Corridor Management• Planning-level cost estimates for the concept improvements
• Operations and maintenance
• Potential funding sources for: capital improvements operations, and maintenance
• Governance structure and management strategies
Next Steps• Final Draft Study January 2020 – March 2020
Comments due Thursday, March 13
• Final Study for County Board of Supervisors consideration by March/April 2020
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Questions?Jamar Stamps, AICP, Senior Planner,
Contra Costa County
E-mail: [email protected]
Ph.: (925) 674-7832
Project website: www.cccounty.us/IHCStudy
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