Downtown Redding Transportation Plan

Public Meeting #1

INTRODUCTIONAgenda

TeamStudy Area

Project ObjectivesWork to Date

Key Pad Polling – How it works

Agenda

• Introduction– Purpose– Project Objectives– Project Background– Key Pad Polling – How it

Works• Regional Trail Connection

and Destinations• Central Business District• Promenade/Mall Area• Open House

Team

• City of Redding• Caltrans• Omni-Means• Design Workshop• Trilogy Architecture• Watry Design

Study Area

Project Objectives

REGIONAL TRAIL CONNECTIONS & DESTINATIONS1. Connect downtown to Diestelhurst Bridge & Turtle Bay2. Plan for a more walkable and bikeable downtown and

encourage transit use downtown.

CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT3. Create opportunities for “green streets”.4. Develop a parking strategy.

PROMENADE/MALL AREA5. Explore reopening streets through the promenade/mall.

IMPLEMENTATION6. Provide funding and implementation strategy.

Work to Date

• Project Website & Facebook page• Kick-off event with “Redding Set Go” Video

and stakeholder bike ride• Draft Traffic Analysis• Precedent Studies• Over 2 dozen stakeholder outreach meetings

KEYPAD POLLINGHow it works

Do you see a red or green light when you press the button?

No - Raise your hand and we will bring you a new clicker.

Test Question:What is special about the Diestelhorst Bridge?

1. The bridge was originally called Reid’s Ferry Bridge

2. It was the first automobile bridge to cross the Sacramento River in Northern CA

3. In 1997 it was closed to cars and made a pedestrian and bike trail connection.

4. All of the above5. None of the above

0%4%

19%

75%

2%

Do you see a red or green light when you press the button?

No - Raise your hand and we will bring you a new clicker.

Where do you live?

1. Downtown Redding2. North of Redding3. East of Downtown4. West of Downtown5. South Redding6. Outside the City of

Redding

21%

12%14%

30%

6%

17%

What is your age?

1. Under 182. 18-293. 30-394. 40-495. 50-596. 60-697. 70+

Under 18

18-2930-39

40-4950-59

60-6970+

1%

5%

20%

12%

25% 25%

0%

I came to this meeting to…(Choose all that apply)

1. Learn more about this study

2. Share my thoughts on bike and pedestrian connections

3. Share my thoughts on downtown

4. I Don’t know

41%

26%31%

2%

REGIONAL TRAIL CONNECTIONS & DESTINATIONSProject Objective 1: Connect

Diestelhorst Bridge & Turtle Bay to Downtown

Project Objective 2: Plan for a more walkable and bikeable downtown and

encourage transit use downtown.

Study Area

Improve Signage and Wayfinding to draw

people in

Develop a sense of arrival to a special place in the

community

Connect neighborhoods and the River to

downtown

Strategies to Connect Diestelhorst Bridge & Turtle Bay

Provide accessible streets, walks, parks

and trails

Create opportunities for all

Encourage transit use to and from downtown

Strategies to plan for a more walkable and bikeable downtown

and encouraging transit use.

Regional Trail Connections and DestinationsBike Routes

Trail Connections

Riverside Drive Connection

Center/Trinity/Continental Path

Dana-to-DowntownTrail Extension

Continental to Turtle Bay Connection

• Extends Dana-to-Downtown Trail to Downtown Redding

Bike Paths & Bike Lanes

Shared and Protected Lanes

Bike Intersections

Bike UsersRacers

Family Event

Commuters

Casual Recreation

What type of bike rider are you?

1. Bike Racer2. Commuter3. Causal Recreation4. Family Event5. I do not Bike

Bike Racer

Commuter

Causal R

ecreation

Family

Event

I do not B

ike

2%

18%

51%

10%

18%

To get downtown, the road I bike on the most is…

1. Shasta St./Hwy. 442. Eureka Way/Hwy 2993. Placer St.4. North Market St.5. South Market St.6. Cypress Ave.7. Riverside Dr.8. I do not bike to

downtown9. Other Shasta

St./Hwy. 4

4

Eureka W

ay/Hwy 299

Placer S

t.

North M

arket S

t.

South M

arket S

t.

Cypress

Ave.

Riverside D

r.

I do not b

ike to downto

wnOth

er

5%6%

7%

4% 4%5%

11%

44%

16%

Please note on you comment card

The destination in Redding that I visit the most is(choose up to 3)

1. The River and Trails2. Turtle Bay and

Sundial Bridge3. Downtown4. None of These5. Other

The River and Tra

ils

Turtle Bay and Sundial B

ridge

Downtown

None of These

Other

38%

29%

24%

4%6%

Please note on your comment card

The destination in Redding that I think visitors visit the most is (choose up to 3)

1. The River and Trails2. Turtle Bay and

Sundial Bridge3. Downtown4. None of these5. Other

37%39%

16%

0%

9%

Please note on your comment card

CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT/DOWNTOWN REDDING

Project Objective 3: Create opportunities for a walkable downtown

Project Objective 4: Develop a downtown parking strategy

Study Area

Strategies to create opportunities for walkable streets, encourage transit use, and develop a parking strategy

Streets that serve local and regional

transit

Consolidated and convenient access to

parking

Streets that are safe for pedestrians and

bikes

Baseline Traffic Analysis

• Traffic Analysis:– 7 intersections received detailed analysis– Previous studies reviewed for overall traffic

context• Conclusions:– Need to provide East-West (Hwy 44 & Hwy 299)

efficiency– Placer to and from Route 44 challenges– Streets through the promenade/mall would

facilitate business

Central Business DistrictExisting Streets

Central Business DistrictSpecific Plan Recommendations

Central Business DistrictTwo Way Streets : South of South

Central Business DistrictRestore Two-way California Street

Central Business DistrictRestore the Grid in Downtown

Roundabout Study• Allows easy

access to two-way Market Street

• Use Market Street to downtown

• Use Pine Street to go through downtown

• Improve safety and less delay

How often do you visit downtown?

1. Daily2. A few times a week3. Once a week4. A few times a month5. Once a month6. Only to pass through7. Never

Daily

A few times a

week

Once a w

eek

A few times a

month

Once a m

onth

Only to pass

thro

ughNever

43%

33%

7% 6%

1%

8%

1%

I usually go downtown…(Choose all that apply)

1. To Work2. To Shop3. To Dine4. To Meet Up5. To Recreate6. For a Special Event7. To pass through

To Work

To Shop

To Dine

To Meet U

p

To Recreate

For a

Special E

vent

To pass th

rough

12%

10%

23%

15%

8%

17%

14%

Some of the challenges of getting around downtown are (Choose all that apply)

1. Traffic and congestion2. Bikes or pedestrians in the

roadway3. One way roads with parallel

parking slows traffic flow4. Turn lanes are too short and

back up5. Not enough parking6. Stop light waits/timing7. Lack of streets through the

promenade/mall8. None of these9. Other

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7%

12%

8% 8%

21%

18%

3%4%

Please note on your comment card

When I go downtown I usually get there by…

1. Vehicle (Truck, Car, Motorcycle, Scooter)

2. Bike3. Walking4. Public Transit (Bus,

Taxi, Car Share)

79%

13%7%

1%

Getting around downtown by VEHICLE is

1. Really Easy2. Okay depending on

the time of day3. Difficult4. I do not or rarely

DRIVE downtown.

18%

67%

13%

2%

Getting around downtown by BIKE is

1. Really Easy2. Okay depending on

the time of day3. Difficult4. I do not, or rarely,

BIKE downtown.8%

15%22%

55%

Getting around downtown by WALKING is

1. Really Easy2. Okay depending on

the time of day3. Difficult4. I do not, or rarely

WALK downtown.

53%

23%

9%14%

Central Business DistrictWalkability

Public Parking Diagram

• On Street: 1,181• Off Street: 938• TOTAL: 2,119 Public

Parking Spaces

Parking Counts

1181

9381598

876

On streetOff StreetPrivateEmplyment/Permit

• Existing On Street Parking: 1,181

• Existing Off Street Parking: 938

• Existing Off Street Private Parking: 1,598

• Existing Employment/Permit Parking: 876

• TOTAL: 4,593 Spaces

When you visit downtown where do you prefer to park?

1. Parking structure2. Off street lot3. On a street4. At my place of

employment5. I do not go downtown6. I take alternative modes

of transit downtown7. None of the above8. Other

33%

14%

37%

8%

0%

6%

1% 0%

(Please note on your comment card)

How easy is it to find parking downtown?

1. Really easy2. Okay depending on

the time of day3. Difficult4. I do not, or rarely

park downtown.

39%

48%

8%5%

Would you be willing to pay for parking downtown?

1. Yes, it is necessary to create turnover and provide maintenance

2. Maybe, depending on price and/or time of day

3. No, all parking should be free

4. I have no opinion

20%

43%

32%

6%

PROMENADE/MALL AREA

Project Objective 5: Explore reopening streets through the promenade/mall.

Study Area

Strategies to explore reopening streets through the promenade/mall

Make retail more visible to draw people

into downtown

Encourage a mix of uses that activates

spaces at all times of day

Capitalize on current urban trends and existing hub of governmental and medical

activity

Downtown Open Space

Urban Plaza

Linear Park

Active Street

Multi-Use Street/Plaza

Downtown Mixed Uses

Housing/Apartments

Entertainment & Dining

Retail & Shopping

Office & Jobs

Human Comfort• Shade• Lighting and safety• Amenities; benches,

trash, bike racks• Accessibility• Pedestrian Intersection

Improvements; enhanced crossings, safe zones, signal timing

Pedestrian Streets

One Way Street

Two Way Street with Parallel Parking

Two Way Street with Angled Parking

Promenade/Mall Area Study

1. More Amenities: places to sit, meet and hang out

2. Better Safety: more visible and accessible places

3. Easier Vehicle Access: better roads and more parking

4. More Activity: things to do like events, shopping and dining

5. Easier Bike Access: better bike lanes and more bike racks

27%

15%12%

33%

12%

I would go to the promenade/mall more if there were…(choose up to 3)

IMPLEMENTATION

Project Objective 6: Provide Funding and implementation strategy.

Next Steps:Strategies to provide a funding and

implementation strategy

Develop guidelines and revise codes to

meet objectives

Encourage downtown as a priority

Understand the phasing and timing needed for change

While I may not agree with everything stated today, I feel the process is headed in the right direction.

1. I Agree2. Neutral3. Disagree

86%

13%

1%

Next Steps

Come share your thoughts at the stations!

Next MeetingWe will review and select a preferred alternative.

Website:www.downtownreddingtransportationplan.com