Welcome to the Complete Streets Training

October 5, 2010

Introduction

Presenters

Rhonda Rudolph, CS Coordinator

Jackson County Health Department

Scott TenBrink. Exec. Director

Jackson Fitness Council

Holly Madill,

Michigan Department of Community Health

Introduction

Complete Streets Grant Recipient

•Jackson was one of seven communities in the State of Michigan to receive funding.

•Efforts are aimed at policy change to create a healthier environment.

Introduction

Introductions

Welcome to everyone who has taken time out of your busy day to

attend this training.

Cities

Counties

State

Local organizationsIntroduction

1. Increase your knowledge of Complete Streets2. Make you aware of local, state and national

efforts.3. Increase your understanding of various

elements of a complete street ordinance.4. Demonstrate need for local ordinance.

Goals

Introduction

Survey Results

Survey Results

Survey Results

Survey Results

Survey Results

Survey Results

Survey Data

Survey Date

What are “Complete Streets”?

Roadways planned, designed and

constructed to accommodate safe access

for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists,

motorists and transit riders of all ages and

abilities are able to safely move along and

across streets which may include sidewalks,

crosswalks, and bike lanes.

Complete Streets defined

Roadways planned, designed and constructed to accommodate safe access for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities are able to safely move along and across streets which may include sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike lanes.

All Users•Disabled•Elderly•Children•Adults

All Users – All Modes of Travel

1 in 3 Michiganders don’t drive

16% of Jackson house-holds don’t have a car

All Modes •Bicycles•Foot Traffic•Wheelchairs•Automotive•Cargo Trucks•School and Transit Buses•Emergency and Law Enforcement Vehicles

All Phases

Roadways planned, designed and constructed to accommodate safe access for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities are able to safely move along and across streets which may include sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike lanes.

•Planning•Designing•Constructing / Reconstructing•Maintenance

 There is no prescription for a complete street

Examples include but are not limited to:a.Bike lanesb.Wide lanes with sharrowc.Off road pathsd.Parallel routes

Context Sensitive

Urban Suburban Rural

Roadways planned, designed and constructed to accommodate safe access for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities are able to safely move along and across streets which may include sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike lanes.

Context Sensitive

Roadways planned, designed and constructed to accommodate safe access for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities are able to safely move along and across streets which may include sidewalks, crosswalks, and bike lanes.

Context Sensitive Solutions- A collaborative, interdisciplinary approach that involves all stakeholders to develop a transportation facility that fits its physical setting and preserves scenic, aesthetic, historic and environmental resources, while maintaining safety and mobility. CSS is an approach that considers the total context within which a transportation improvement project will exist. CSS is an approach that can be part of complete streets.

Current Efforts

City of Jackson has been committed to the Complete Streets concept for several years.

• Planning – A destination bike route map was developed and is updated on a regular

basis to reflect changing needs and construction. The map is use as a guide for installation of bike facilities.

– Bicycle needs are evaluated and incorporated into projects where feasible.

– Road widths are selected that are appropriate for all user needs.

– Sidewalk conditions are evaluated and repairs or new construction budgeted as appropriate.

Local Jackson Info

City of Jackson

Non Motorized Plan

Current EffortsPlanning

• Design and Construction– Missing, hazardous or ADA noncompliant sidewalks

are identified and corrected during construction– Sidewalk ramps at pedestrian crossings are designed

and constructed to current standards.– Bike facilities are constructed when appropriate.– Where needed and practical traffic calming measures

are installed.

Local Jackson Info

Current Efforts

Complete Street Projects

Local Jackson Info

Current Efforts

Complete Street Projects

Current Efforts

Local Jackson Info

Complete Street ProjectsCurrent Efforts

Local Jackson Info

Safe Routes to School

Regional Trailways Plan

Non-Motorized Plan

The Broader Context

CS Definition

Public TransitADA

ComplianceWalkable, Bikeable

Communities

Cross Department Impact

CS Defined

1. Transportation2. Land Use and

Zoning (DDA Design Recommendations)

3. Parks & Recreation4. Economic

Development5. Community Health

Small Group Exercise

• Group Breakup – Assigned

• Examine the picture located at your table.

• Recommend at least 2 changes that would make this street more complete.

• Designate someone to present your group ideas to the group.

• TIME LIMIT – 5 minutes

Group exercise

Site A

Group exercise

Site B

Group Exercise

Site C

Group Exercise

Site D

Group Exercise

Complete Streets Impact on Jackson

Complete streets play an important role in livable communities,

where it is safe, easy, and fun to live, work, and play.

1. Accessibility & Equity

2. Health

3. Safety

4. Economy

5. Sense of Community

Complete Streets Impact

Complete Streets Impact on Jackson

• Accessibility & Equity– ADA Requirements– In 2000, 20.5% of Jackson’s population over the age of 5 years

was considered disabled as complared to 17.3% (County) and 17.2% (State) with the highest percent of disable people in the 21-64 year age bracket.

– Disabled individuals comprised 20.8% of the population during the 2005-2007 time period and 65.6% of those people were 21-64 years of age.

Source:City of Jackson Development Plan Draft Review

– 16% of Jackson households don’t have a car.

Complete Streets Impact

HealthThe Health Improvement Organization has identified physical activity as a focus area for community action based on the 2008 Community Health Assessment. (self reported data)– High obesity rates

Seven out of ten Jackson County residents are either overweight or obese.

– Low physical activity levelsOnly one out of four Jackson County residents get the amount of exercise recommended by national health experts.

Level of activity is correlated with physical environment.

Complete Street Impact

Safety - Nationally

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Receive 1% ofFederal Funding

Represent 10% ofTrips

Suffer 13% ofFatalities

Pedestrians and Bicyclists...

FMIS, NHTS, FARS

federal databases

Installing pedestrian and bicycle facilities can reduce the risk of traffic accidents by 28%

National Complete StreetsComplete Street Impact

Safety – City of Jackson

• 190 Pedestrian crashes – 6 fatalities

• 192 Bicyclist crashes

Data from Jan 1, 2000 – Feb. 11, 2010

Source: Michigan Crash Facts.org

Complete Street Impact

Economy• By making a community more walkable, property values can increase

from $10-$40/sq.ft. to $50-$100/sq.ft. and homebuyers are willing to pay $20,000 more.

• Michiganders aged 18-35, rank “safe streets” and “walkable streets” in the top three attributes when considering a place to live and work.

• Businesses that provide opportunities for employeesto walk and bicycle during the workday report a 30% reduction health care costs.

• Complete streets can help increase retail sales by slowing traffic and roviding pedestrians and bicyclists with an inviting place to do their hopping.

Complete Street Impact

Economy continued

Eight core assets of a 21st Century Community

1. Physical Design & Walkability

Whether your community is big or small, it is important to create a physical fabric that promotes social connections where people can live, work, shop and play.

2. Green Initiatives

3. Cultural Economic Development

4. Entrepreneurship

5. Diversity/Multiculturalism

6. Messaging & Technology

7. Transit

People are choosing where they want to live, play and work in communities that embrace all modes of transportation—walking, biking and public transit.

8. Education (K-16)

Introduction

Sense of Community

• Sidewalks, like fences, make good neighbors.

• Eyes on the street (people on the sidewalk) impacts public safety.

Complete Street Impact

Complete Streets Policy

Complete Streets Policy

Complete Streets:State and National Activity

Holly Madill

Complete Streets Project CoordinatorMichigan Department of Community Health

National & State Advocates

www.completestreets.org

Policies Nationwide

Complete Streets State Policy Action Team

• County Road Association of Michigan• Crim Fitness Foundation• League of Michigan Bicyclists• Michigan Association of Counties• Michigan Association of Planning• Michigan Department of Community

Health• Michigan Department of

Transportation• Michigan Environmental Council• Michigan Fitness Foundation

• Michigan Municipal League• Michigan Recreation and Park

Association• Michigan State Housing

Development Authority• Michigan Trails and Greenways

Alliance• Seven Local Community Grant

Sites• YOU

Local Policies

www.michigancompletestreets.org

Overview of the MDCH Program

State-Level Complete Streets Policy

• Defines CS• Mandates consultation &

notification at all levels • Mandates use of best practices• STC to adopt a CS policy for

MDOT, develop model CS for localities

• MDOT/locals need to consult/ agree on CS in 5-year program

• TA from STC/MDOT• Allows localities to enter

maintenance agreements• establishes Advisory Council

• Expands definition of street to include all users and modes

• Enables CS as a portion of local master plan

• Transportation improvements in a plan take into account local context and all users

• Means for implementing transportation elements in cooperation with CRC or MDOT

PA 135: MDOT PA 134: local planning laws

Thank you!

Complete Streets Resolutions

• City of Jackson• Jackson County• Region II Plannning Commission

“that bicycling and walking accommodations using the latest design standards should be a routine part of the agency’s planning, design, construction, maintenance, and operating activities, and will be included in the everyday operations of our transportation system.”

Complete Streets Policy

Why do we need a local ordinance?

1. More “teeth” than a resolution.

2. Define specific strategies and actions that will support Complete Streets.

3. Assign responsibility for follow-through

4. Positions our community for potential funding and project coordination opportunities.

1. Federal emphasis on Livable Communities

2. State law requires MDOT to work with local Complete Streets policies.

3. Michigan Transportation budget prioritizes CS communities

Complete Streets Policy

Ordinance Elements

• Definition of Complete Streets• Commitment to all users in road projects• Specific exceptions and documentation

requirements• Non motorized plan (establish or update)

– Often the missing piece

• Funding – Increase gas tax (Act 51) funding money directed to

non motorized projects.

Complete Streets Policy

Complete Streets Ordinance Examples

Complete Streets Policy

IT SHALL BE A GOAL OF THE CITY TO FUND ADEQUATELY THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE NON-MOTORIZED NETWORK PLAN, WHICH SHALL INCLUDE TARGETING AT LEAST FIVE PERCENT OF STATE ACT 51 FUNDS RECEIVED BY THE CITY ANNUALLY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE PLAN’S IMPLEMENTATION.

• Non motorized transportation plan

• Department level policies

• Establish a Complete Streets Advisory Committee

• City County Intergovernmental agreements regarding road projects.

Complete Streets Policy

Other policy options

Next Steps & Getting Involved1. Walkable Communities Task Force / Complete

Streets Coalition identify components of ordinance.

2. Review ordinance language with legal department

3. Continue public education and build support.4. Introduce ordinance to

City Council5. Use Ordinance as a model

for other Jackson County governments.

Complete Streets Policy

Resources

N-Plan Complete Streets Factsheethttp://www.nplanonline.org/nplan/products/what-are-complete-streets-fact-sheet

N-Plan Complete Streets Model Policyhttp://www.nplanonline.org/nplan/products/model-complete-streets-laws-and-resolutions

National Complete Streets Resourceshttp://www.completestreets.org/

Michigan Complete Streets Resourceshttp://michigancompletestreets.wordpress.com/

Resource

Thank you!