Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands Sanibel City Council Update (November 17, 2009)
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Transcript of Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands Sanibel City Council Update (November 17, 2009)
Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public LandsSanibel City Council Update (November 17, 2009)
ATPPL Study Update IntroductionPaul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Program formerly known as Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public Lands (ATPPL)
J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge One of the most visited in national system High seasonal visitation Need to balance:
- Needs of the environment - Vision of Sanibel and Captiva Islands - Visitor experience- Mobility
Today’s presentation is a project update and follow-up to the March 17th City update
ATPPL Study Update Goals & Objectives
J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge- Balance visitor experience with environment* Comprehensive Conservation Plan* Management Plans
City of Sanibel- Preserve barrier island sanctuary* The Sanibel Plan and Shared Use Master Plan: Vision, Goals,
Objectives, and Polices
LeeTran- Provide an efficient, high quality service* Transit Development Plan: Vision, Goals, Objectives, and Polices
ATPPL Study Update Purpose & NeedPrimary Study Area = RefugeSecondary Study Area = Sanibel & Captiva Islands
Other Considerations = Areas on both sides of Sanibel Causeway
Inter- Local Agreement
City of Sanibel
J.N. “Ding” Darling NWR
LeeTran
ATPPL Study Update History of Project
ATPPL Study for J.N. “Ding” Darling NWR
2005: Federal program established by SAFETEA-LU
2006: ATPPL Grant Application Submitted (Two Phases)
2007: Inter Local Agreement Executed
March 2008: Study Kick-Off, Start of Phase 1
Dec. 2009: Close of Phase 1
Early 2010: Start of Phase 2
ATPPL Study Update Project Efforts to DateTask 1.0 Project Management Status
Project Management Plan Complete
Steering Committee Meetings, Progress Reports, and Coordination On-going
Data Collection On-going
Task 2.0 Public Outreach StatusStakeholder Interviews and summary report Complete
Workshop #1 facilitation and collateral materials Complete
Workshop #2 facilitation and collateral materials Complete
Workshop #3 facilitation and collateral materials Complete
Seasonal Surveys: In-person interviews, web survey, and Mail-backs including several different advertisements and a summary report
Complete
Speakers Bureau: small group presentations Complete
Participate in relevant Refuge and Island events Complete
Participate in relevant agency coordination presentations and meetings On-going
Participate and facilitate public engagement activities On-going
Draft website concept (organization and graphics)Website hostingComment Database and Database Management (also Task 3.1)Posting project updates and deliverables
On-going
Task 3.0 Deliverables Status
Collection and analysis of accident and traffic data Complete
Peak season origin-destination surveys at locations within the Refuge and City Complete
Way-finding assessment and recommendations Complete
Evaluation and recommendation of recreational waterborne activities Complete
Draft and Final Existing Conditions Report Complete
Task 4.0 Existing Conditions and Capacity Status
Data collection and identification of sensitive habitats Complete
Development of User Profiles Complete
Development of Carrying Capacity Thresholds Complete
Data collection and identification of existing transportation constraints Complete
Draft and Final Existing Conditions Report Complete
Task 5.0 Preliminary Alternatives Status
Document problem statement to guide alternatives development and analyses
Complete
Develop list of alternatives evaluation criteria Complete
Develop non-motorized options for each preliminary alternative Complete
Develop motorized options for each preliminary alternative Complete
Develop waterborne options for each preliminary alternative Complete
Develop parking options for each preliminary alternative Complete
Develop way-finding options for each preliminary alternative Complete
Documentation of preliminary alternatives Complete
ATPPL Study Update Project Efforts to Date
ATPPL Study Update Project Efforts to Date
Two Phases of Incremental Funding
“ Both Phases use the Original Scope Approved by City Council in 2007 without Changes.”
• Phase 1 of Grant Funding (Complete Dec. 2009)
– Data Collection, Public Involvement, Preliminary Alternatives Development
• Phase 2 of Grant Funding (Anticipated Start: Early 2010)
– Alternatives Testing, Funding Strategies, & Recommended Implementation Plan
Grant ApplicationATPPL Study Update
Phase 2: Federal Alternatives Process
Detailed Analyses of Preliminary Alternatives (From Original Scope)
Determination of Impacts to: Natural Resources Cultural Resources Transportation Resources
Mitigation Needs and Requirements
Grant ApplicationATPPL Study Update
Phase 2: Federal Alternatives Process
Selection of Locally Preferred AlternativePublic Input (2 Workshops: February & April)
Ability to Support and Protect Refuge
Ability to Support Sanibel Vision
Ability to Support Refuge and City Policies
Grant ApplicationATPPL Study Update
If Phase 2 Grant is AwardedImplementation Plan
Phase TwoATPPL Study Update
Evaluate & Recommend “Green” Transportation Alternatives for Refuge and City
Evaluate & Recommend More Efficient Means for Moving Visitors and Residents
Identify Implementation Strategies & Funding Sources that Support Alternative Transportation Projects in the City as well as Refuge
Phase 2: Federal Alternatives Process
Federal Funding Application for Implementation Phase
Grant ApplicationATPPL Study Update
Demonstration of Need (25%)
Visitor Mobility and Experience (25%)
Environmental Benefits (25%)
Financial Feasibility (25%)
Federal Rating: Implementation Proposal
•Visitor Transportation Experience
•Environmental Conditions
•Reduced Traffic Impacts
•Enhanced Visitor Mobility
•Improved Education Recreation health Benefits
•Protection of Natural Resources
•Reduced Pollution
•Effectiveness in Meeting Management Goals
•Feasibility of Financial Plan
•Cost Effectiveness
•Partnership/Funding
PRELIMINARY ALTERNATIVES
Preliminary Alternatives DevelopmentPreliminary AlternativesATPPL Study Update
Public Input(Chapter 1)
Draft Concepts (Chapter 4)
Steering Committee Coordination (Chapter 2-4)
Preliminary Alternatives (Chapter 5-8)
Public Input Synthesized in Common Themes
Draft concepts developed from public outreach’s common themes
May 2009 - August 2009, Committee review and approval of draft concepts and national best practices
July 2009 – November 2009, Committee review and approval of preliminary alternatives
Stakeholder Interviews– September & October (2008) – Refuge Visitor’s/Education Center– 26 Organizations– 450+ Comments Received
Public OutreachATPPL Study Update
First Public Workshop– January 29th, 2009– Sanibel Recreation Center– 45 Participants (Including Agency/Project Staff)– 134 Comments received– Five Workstations (General Concerns, Waterborne Focus, Non-Motorized Focus, Motorized Focus, & Congestion Management Focus)
Public OutreachATPPL Study Update
Second & Third Public Workshops– April 2nd and April 16, 2009– Sanibel Community House– 86 Participants (Including Agency/Project Staff)– Formal Presentations and Workstations
Seasonal Public Surveys– On-line Surveys (January 26th – March 6th)– In-Person Surveys (February 4th & 7th)– Mail-back Surveys (January 26th – March 6th)
Top Seven Common Themes…1. Provide enhanced circulator using clean/low emissions
propulsion during peak periods2. Promote increased bicycle and pedestrian uses3. Promote strategies that protect the environment4. Limit automobile use on Wildlife Drive & do not increase
capacity of City Streets5. Protect the environment of the Refuge6. Do not allow large buses on City streets7. Resurface Refuge trails for bicycles
Public OutreachATPPL Study Update
Preliminary AlternativesFour Preliminary Alternatives
No Action: Baseline Condition for comparison Only what's planned today
Refuge Only: Recommendations for areas within Refuge only
Islands Only: Recommendations for areas within Sanibel and Captiva only
Refuge and Islands: Composite of Refuge and Islands preliminary alternatives
No ActionPreliminary Alternative Elements
No Change to Existing Infrastructure
Shared Use Path Recommendations Recommendations identified by Shared Use Master Plan
No ActionShared Use Master Plan
Refuge OnlyPreliminary Alternative Elements
Wildlife Drive & Wayfinding Enhancements Trail EnhancementsGuided ToursCirculator
Existing Refuge Tram Enhancments Island Environmental Institution Circulator (Pilot Program)
Wildlife & Pedestrian CrossingsParking OptionsBicycle Opportunities
Refuge OnlyNon-motorized Elements
Motorized ElementsRefuge Only
Island OnlyPreliminary Alternative Elements
Circulator (Possible Extension Phases)1. Island Environmental Institution Circulator (Pilot Program)2. Rabbit Rd – W Gulf Dr Circulator Extension3. Periwinkle Way – Middle Gulf Dr. Circulator Extension4. Sanibel – Captiva Rd. Circulator Extension5. Causeway Circulator Extension
WayfindingWildlife CrossingsPedestrian CrossingsBicycle Opportunities
Island OnlyMotorized Elements
Non-motorized Elements: WayfindingIsland Only
Refuge and IslandPreliminary Alternative Elements
The Refuge and Island Preliminary Alternative Combines Elements of Each Preliminary Alternative into a Composite Alternative
Agency Briefings• City of Sanibel: November 17, 2009• US Fish and Wildlife: November – December 2009
– Atlanta Regional Office– D.C. National Office
• Federal Transit Administration: November – December 2009
Next StepsATPPL Study Update
• Winter - Spring 2009/2010– Continued outreach to Stakeholders and Public– Preliminary Alternatives Testing
• Spring - Summer 2010– Public Workshop #4 : February 2, 2010 – Public Workshop #5: March 30, 2010– Selection of Preferred Alternative
• Summer - Fall 2010– Ongoing outreach to Stakeholders and Public– Alternative(s) Implementation Plan– Alternative(s) Costs and Funding Strategies
• Federal Application for Implementation Funding
Next StepsATPPL Study Update
Comments and Questions…
ATPPL Study Update