Eugene Bike/Ped Plan Open House Displays, 10-14-10

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Eugene Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan

IntroductionEugene Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan


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What you can do tonight

Review the goals and objectives of the Master Plan

Hear about work completed to date on current

conditions and problems

Learn about what goes into a design toolkit

Help the team brainstorm ideas for projects to be

considered

Ask questions of the project team

Fill out a comment form


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Project Background

The vision of the Eugene Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan

is to increase the share of trips Eugene residents make by

walking and bicycling for transportation and recreation by

making walking and bicycling safe, convenient, and

comfortable.

Our efforts begin with the results of the 2008 Eugene

Pedestrian and Bicycle Strategic Plan, making use of findings

from the Walking and Biking Summits hosted by the City.

This plan will serve as a foundation for the pedestrian and

bicycle chapter of Eugenes Transportation Plan, which is also

currently being updated.


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Timeline


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Who is involved?

You! By coming tonight, visiting the project website(www.EugenePedBikePlan.org), and talking to the

project team.

Project Advisory Committee

City of Eugene

Oregon Department of Transportation


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Existing ConditionsEugene Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan


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Central Eugene Subarea

Key Findings

Connected streets/grid + many destinations

Access to riverbank path system, Fern Ridge Path, Amazon Path

Lots of bike lanes & signed routes

Auto traffic can be intimidating Major streets are hard to cross by foot or on bike

Major gaps: South Bank Path, few familyfriendly connections to River Path

Network, Pearl to Amazon connection


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South Hills Subarea

Key Findings

Hilly, nongrid, few destinations = hard to walk or bicycle Many streets missing sidewalks on one or both sides

Current bike facilities: some bike lanes, a few signed routes; recreational

ride access beyond city limits

Barriers/busy streets: 29th

/30th

, 18th

Major gaps: Willamette between 18th & 29th, connection to LCC, missing

bike lanes on Fox Hollow, Dillard, and South Willamette


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West Eugene/Bethel/Danebo Subarea

Key Findings

Flat, with primarily local destinations

Development patterns resulted in disconnected streets and highspeed/volume

through streets that are uncomfortable for walking and bicycling

Major barriers: Beltline, Hwy 99/rail yards/NW Expressway, industrial area

Many missing sidewalks on residential streets

Fern Ridge Path is a wellloved asset but also has some issues

Most major streets have bike lanes but traffic is still high

There are few signed bike routes and lowtraffic streets often dont connect

Missing sidewalks & bike lanes on W 11th


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River Road/Santa Clara Subarea

Key Findings

Barriers: NW Expressway, Willamette River, Beltline

Many unincorporated areas without urban level transportation facilities River Road defines neighborhood: northsouth travel opportunity, but also

challenge for walking & biking.

Beltline interchange busy/uncomfortable, sidewalk & 5foot bike lane not

comfortable.

Many missing sidewalks is this a problem on local streets?

Missing sidewalks/shoulders/bike lanes on busier streets

Access to riverfront paths is important

Only 3 bike lane streets (River Road, Maxwell, Irvington)


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NE Eugene/Willakenzie/Ferry St. Bridge Subarea

Key Findings

Bounded by I5 & River: internal barriers of Beltline & I105, Autzen Stadium &Eugene Country Club

Suburban development & road patterns

Pedestrianonly accessways create good connections between residential streets

Coburg Road: sidewalk & bike lane along its distance, not comfortable.

Good bike lane coverage on other streets in this part of town; every Beltline

crossing has bike lanes

Limited potential for lowtraffic bikeways

Notable gaps for biking & walking


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Pedestrian and Bicycle

Design Toolkit



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Accessways

These connectors provide direct routes between

residential areas, retail and office areas,

institutional facilities, industrial parks, transit

streets, neighborhood activity centers, and transit

oriented developments.

Marked Crosswalks

Highvisibility markings, often consisting ofacontinental" striping pattern, can be effective at

locations with high pedestrian crossing volumes,

near schools, and/or areas where motorist

awareness of pedestrian crossings may be poor.

Curb Ramps RetrofitsRetrofitting ADAcompliant curb ramps to

existing sidewalks greatly improves mobility and

accessibility for mobilityimpaired users.

Curb ramps also improve the walking

environment for pedestrians with strollers, delivery

carts, and other "wheel" devices.

Rectangular Rapid Flashing BeaconThe RRFB is designed encourage greater motorist

compliance at crosswalks. The RRFB is a rectangular

shaped lightbar with two high intensity LED

lightheads that flash in a wigwag flickering pattern.

The lights are installed below the pedestrian

crosswalk sign (located on each side of the road near

the crosswalk button) and are activated when a

pedestrian pushes the crosswalk button.

Shortterm Bicycle Parking

Parking meant to accommodate visitors, customers

and others expected to depart within two hours;requires approved standard rack, appropriate

location and placement, and weather protection.

Longterm Bicycle ParkingParking meant to accommodate employees,

students, residents, commuters, and others

expected to park more than two hours. This parking

should be provided in a secure, weatherprotected

manner and location.

Sidewalk InfillCompleting sidewalk gaps greatly

improves pedestrian connectivity

by providing a continuous, barrierfreewalkway easily accessible for all users

Pedestrian RefugeBreaking up the street crossing into multiple

segments, refuge islands enable pedestrians to

concentrate on one direction of traffic at a time.

Toolkit Element Standard Treatments


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Toolkit Element Bicycle Boulevards

Bicycle Boulevards are lowvolume andlowspeed streets that have been

optimized for bicycle travel. Bicycle

Boulevard treatments can be applied at

several different intensities.


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Toolkit Element Bikeway Innovations

Shared Lane MarkingAlso called sharrows, are pavement markings used to indicate shared space for bicyclists and motorists on low volume streets that

dont have room for bike lanes.

Advantage: Helps bicyclists positions themselves. Mimics the effect of bicycle lanes on streets with very constrained rights of way.

Moves cyclists out the door zone. Encourages safe passing by motorists.

Disadvantage: Maintenance. It is less desirable than a separate facility

Bike BoxesA bicycle box requires motorists to stop before reaching the crosswalk at signalized intersections. The box allows a space for cyclists

between the cars and crosswalk. Best when there are lots of cyclists and frequent turning conflicts (or large numbers)

Advantage: Gives cyclists clear priority and makes them more visible. Limits risk of right hook crashes and allows cyclists to get into

position for left turns.

Disadvantage: Maintenance, unfamiliar to motorists, eliminate right turn on red movement for autos.

Bike Passing LaneAdd a second bike lane directly next to existing lane to provide space for passing, typically on a hill that is a popular bike route.

Advantage: Reduces number of cyclists merging with auto traffic to pass slower cyclists.

Disadvantage: Can be difficult to allocate additional roadway space for the lane

Place your dot near the innovations that would be helpful in Eugene.

Place your dot here

Place your dot here

Place your dot here


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Toolkit Element Bikeway Innovations

Buffered Bike LanesIncreases the space between the bicycle lanes and auto lane or parked cars, used on high volume or speed roads especially with freight

or large vehicle traffic.

Advantage: Provides space to mitigate potential conflicts with motor vehicles on streets with narrow bikes lanes; provides space for

passing of slower cyclists; creates greater shy distance between large vehicles and the bicycle travel lane

Disadvantage: Additional space requirements and ongoing maintenance of the striping

Colored Bike LanesColor helps distinguish the lane and alert motorists of potential conflicts areas. Good on heavy traffic streets, especially at

intersections/bike weaving or areas with a history of crashes.

Advantage: Provides a continuous facility for cyclists while mitigating conflict points. Provides for safe merging and increases

awareness for cyclists and motorists

Disadvantage: Significant installation/purchase cost and maintenance requirements

Cycle TracksExclusive bicycle facility adjacent to, but separated from, the roadway. Best on roads with few cross streets and long blocks, particularly

with high volumes and speeds.

Advantage: Creates comfort and separation from traffic in busy areas and provide bicyclists with direct access to major service and

commercial nodes

Disadvantage: Large amount of rightofway required, may require significant trade offs such as removal of parking or auto travel

lanes. Expensive to build.

Place your dot near the innovations that would be helpful in Eugene.

Place your dot here

Place your dot here

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Ideas to be consideredEugene Pedestrian and Bicycle Master Plan


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Ideas to be Considered

Later this month, the team will begin to consider projects thatwill help to address deficiencies and meet the project goals.

Help inform our process!

Draw ideas on the bicycle and pedestrian maps Write a sticky note with your idea

Fill out a comment form with your ideas

Talk to the project team

We want to gather as many ideas as possible

We will work with the involved groups to narrow down solutions toinclude in the plan


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Pedestrian Map


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Bicycle Map


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Next Steps

October 22: Attend the Transportation ReMixPanel Discussion

October 25: Project Advisory Committee Meeting

5:30 8:00pm Eugene Central Library (meeting opento the public)

January 17, 2011: Project Advisory Committee

Meeting (5:30 7:30 pm, location to be determined)

March 2011: Open House #2 (date not yet confirmed)

Eugene Bike/Ped Plan Open House Displays, 10-14-10

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