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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTechnical Advisory Committee Meeting #1 - Summary (6/8/2017)Technical Advisory Committee Meeting #1 Summary bers, who provided information about a pedestri- an-vehicle crash near Dimmitt middle school. There was no discussion about equestrian issues. • Group rides led by Pete Maas through Renton have similar challenges to those who are less comfortable in high speed/volume conditions; also mention of difficulty with wayfinding with- out a knowledgeable leader. • There was discussion about how to connect the regional trails - the Eastside Rail Corridor, Cedar River Trail, Soos Creek Trail and the Green River and Interurban Trails that serve the City. Staff recommended creating a map to illustrate the existing regional trail systems and lack of regional trail connectivity in the city. Comments on Maps: General • Sunset Blvd NE has the best grade for climbing to the plateau • Crossing Sunset Blvd NE near Harrington is not easy • Room for bike lanes on NE Park Drive? • Problem areas at NE Park Drive freeway ramps • Gate on Houser Way at Kenworth • No bike shoulder on NE 3rd Street • Cycle track or other connection on Factory Ave? • Big problem area between Rainier Ave and Har- die Ave (getting through this area N-S) • Recent vehicle-pedestrian crash at Dimmitt Mid- dle School • Transit center connections will be important • Show connections to Lake to Sound soon to be under construction Participants TAC Members Pete Maas, Renton Trails Advisory Committee Bob Elliot, Renton Trails Advisory Committee Brian Van Houten, Renton Trails Tim Moore, City of Renton GIS Manager Dai‘Jana Perry, Youth Council Rhubydee Laurencio, Youth Council Staff/Consultant Vicki Grover, City of Renton, Transportation Plan- ning & Programming Manager Leslie Betlach, City of Renton, Parks Planning and Natural Resources Director Connie Reckord, MacLeod Reckord (MR) David Saxen, MacLeod Reckord (MR) Arielle Farina-Williams, MacLeod Reckord (MR) Purpose The purpose of this meeting was to introduce the Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) to the project, discuss bicycle/pedestrian/equestrian issues and possible routes, and review the open house mate- rials. Presentation Connie Reckord (MR) and David Saxen (MR) pre- sented a PowerPoint show covering the following topics: • Purpose of the TAC • Project Schedule, Background and Outcomes • Level of Traffic Stress (“LTS”) Approach • Bicycle Facility Types • Key Plan Considerations Discussion Generally, the discussion focused on bicycling issues, most of which were recorded on the maps, though some discussion of crosswalk safety was also prompted by one of the Youth Council mem- June 8, 2017 4:30 - 6:00 PM Renton City Hall, 7th Floor, Conference Center (Rm 720) Lake Washington Loop Trail • A two-way cycle track adjacent to the sidewalk is planned along the north side of Airport Way (tak- ing the north travel lane) connecting the south end of the Logan Avenue Trail to Rainier Avenue. • One lane of the Logan Ave Bridge would be cor- doned off with a Jersey barrier, creating a pro- tected bike lane across the bridge. • This project is not funded. Next Steps: • Draft Goals and Objectives were distributed for future review and comment • The first Open House Meeting is scheduled for June 27 • A reminder was given to complete the on-line survey and Interactive Map • The Next Technical Advisory Committee Meeting is September 6, 2017 Agenda Renton Trails and Bicycle Master Plan Update Technical Advisory Committee Meeting #1 - Agenda 6/8/2017 4:30 to 6:00 pm City Hall, Room 726 I.Introductions (5’) •City/Consultant •TAC Members −Name −Background II.Purpose of TAC (5’) III.Presentation (20’) IV.Discussion (55’) •Issues •Possible routes •Other concerns? V.Next Steps (5’) •Open House Meeting #1 −June 27, 2017 −6:00 to 8:00 pm −Renton Senior Center •Technical Advisory Committee #2 −September 6, 2017 −4:30 to 6:00 pm −City Hall, Room 726 Handouts •Agenda •Powerpoint •Draft Goals and Objectives Community Involvement Survey link: http://www.fehrandpeers.com/renton-trails-survey/ Interactive Map link: http://www.fehrandpeers.com/renton-trails-map/ Map Survey Presentation 7/18/2017 1 2017 Trails and Bicycle Master Plan  UPDATE Technical Advisory Committee Meeting June 8, 2017 •Introductions •Purpose of the TAC •Project Schedule, Background and Outcomes •Level of Traffic Stress (“LTS”) Approach •Bicycle Facility Types •Key Plan Considerations •Discussion •Next Steps Agenda 2 7/18/2017 2 Purpose of the TAC •Provide specific expertise •Review content prior to community meetings •Represent the interests of certain groups •Convey information back to groups 3 Schedule •Three Open House Meetings •Three TAC Meetings •Three Committee of the Whole Briefings •Planning and Parks Commission Involvement •Plan Adoption – February 2018 Meetings and Public Events Interactive Map and Survey Draft Master Plan Final Master Plan February 2017 2018 May June July August September October November December January P P PSSS Open House  Meeting #1 Open House  Meeting #2 Open House  Meeting #3 TAC Meeting  #1 TAC Meeting  #2 TAC Meeting  #3 Plan  AdoptionDraft Plan  Presentation C Project  Introduction C Project  Update C C 4 7/18/2017 3 Update to the 2009 Plan •Inventory and evaluate  existing trails and bicycle  routes •Coordinate connections  with regional trail systems •Incorporate new facility  types and preferred routes •Required for grant funding  eligibility Trails and Bicycle Master Plan 5 2009 Plan Projects ‐ Completed 6 Logan Avenue Trail  May Creek Trail 7/18/2017 4 2009 Plan Projects ‐ Completed 7 May Creek Trail Tiffany‐Cascade Connector Trail 2009 Plan Projects ‐ Completed 8 Cedar River Trail Riverview Bridge Riverview Park  & Bridge 7/18/2017 5 Plan Coordination 9 Public Outreach Open House and  Stakeholder Meetings On‐Line Survey On‐Line Interactive  Map 10 7/18/2017 6 •Demand – Needs Analysis •Update “Low Stress” Bicycle Network •Make regional trail connections •Accommodate a variety of trail types •Recommended corridors, routes/facilities •Updated policy language •Facility Design Guidelines •4 Conceptual Plans •Project Prioritization Matrix Plan Outcomes 11 Level of Traffic Stress Mostly concerned about traffic! 12 7/18/2017 7 ̴150 lbs…  Strong and  Fearless! 13 What’s New?  Level of Traffic Stress ̴2500 lbs! Level of Traffic Stress 14 7/18/2017 8 Baseline Level of Traffic Stress 15 Low Stress Network (LTS 1 and 2) 16 7/18/2017 9 Bicycle facility types that provide separation from traffic: Bicycle Facility Types Bike Lanes Shared Use Trails Bicycle Boulevards or Greenways Separated Bike Lanes or “Cycle  Tracks” Buffered Bike Lanes 17 Level of Traffic Stress 18 Bicycle facility Thresholds 7/18/2017 10 Bicycle Demand Potential 19 This analysis incorporates a  number of built environment and  demographic variables to identify  those areas that provide higher  potential for increasing bicycle  demand. Factors include  population and employment  density, bicycle commuting rates,  trail proximity, RapidRide stops,  proximity to parks, and percent of  households with zero vehicles. Plan Considerations 20 •Traffic Volumes and Speeds •Transit Access •Freeway and Rail ROW Crossings •Topography •Development Patterns •Wide Crossings and Complex Intersections •Shared Use Trails •Gaps in the Low Stress Network 7/18/2017 11 Regional Trails – Eastside Rail Corridor 21 Planned Eastside Rail Corridor Coulon Park Connection Coulon Park to Houser Way Houser Way Regional Trails – Lake to Sound Trail 22 Segment A: Black River Rip. Forest Segment D: Naches to Shattuck Segment D: Edwards Street Overpass Segment D: Houser Way 7/18/2017 12 Regional Trails – Lake to Sound Trail 23 Segment D: Houser Way Segment D: Houser Way at Main Ave Segment D: Connection to Cedar River Trail Segment D: Connection to Cedar River Trail •Parks Commission Meeting #1…….June 13, 2017 •Open House Meeting #1……………..June 27, 2017 •TAC Meeting #2…………………………..September 6, 2017 Next Steps 24 7/18/2017 13 •Considerations specific to Renton? •Other sources of knowledge and information? •Important routes and destinations? •Known problem spots or safety issues? •Populations or user groups that may be  underrepresented the planning process? •Walking or cycling events? •Programmatic ideas? •Etc. Discussion 25 1 DRAFT Goals and Objectives 2017 Trails and Bicycle Master Plan Update 6/8/2017 Goal A: Improving safety Improve safety for non-motorized use and facilities. Objective A.1 Invest in the development and maintenance of high quality, state-of-the-art walking and bicycling infrastructure. Objective A.2 Promote bicycling safety through educational programs and community outreach. Objective A.3 Minimize obstructions and conflicts that restrict the movement of non-motorized users. Objective A.4 Provide safe and convenient storage and parking facilities for non-motorized users. Goal B: Creating an accessible and connected system. Develop an inter-connected trail network. Objective B.1 Enhance non-motorized connections between the City Center, neighborhoods, schools, public transit, recreation facilities and other community destinations. Objective B.2 Complete the connections between the regional trails within Renton. Objective B.3 Continue to connect to non-motorized networks in adjacent jurisdictions. Objective B.4 Mitigate barriers in the non-motorized network, including freeways, busy intersections, steep slopes, railways, and waterways. Objective B.5 Fill in gaps and missing links. Objective B.6 Identify easily accessible trail head and access points throughout the network. Objective B.7 Coordinate with citywide planning efforts. Objective B.8 Balance new acquisition and development with the sustained maintenance of existing facilities. Goal C: Promoting physical and environmental health. Improve the health of the community through sustainable design and increase the rates of walking, running and bicycling. Objective C.1 Increase access to the recreational and non-motorized trail network. Objective C.2 Promote non-motorized travel as a viable means of transportation and as an important method for maintaining overall health and fitness. Draft Goals and Objectives 2 Objective C.3 Provide facilities that accommodate users of all ages and abilities. Objective C.4 Utilize Complete Streets to accommodate improved environmental air and water quality and provide increased opportunities for non-motorized access and use. Objective C.5 Increase awareness of the non-motorized and recreational trail network. Objective C.6 Minimize impacts to the environment by employing best management practices. Goal D: Achieving equity Ensure that all members of the community have equal access to walking and bicycling facilities. Objective D.1. Employ strategies to include underserved populations in community outreach. Objective D.2 Invest in non-motorized facilities across the Renton community. Objective D.3 Support walking and bicycling in underserved populations. Objective D.4 Plan for land use densities and mixed use development patterns that encourage walking, hiking, biking and other non-motorized uses and connectivity. Objective D.5 Implement a multimodal level of service that maximizes mobility. Goal E: Enhancing the economy and community Enhance the economy and vibrancy of the community by increasing walking and bicycling. Objective E.1. Support and promote a non-motorized transportation culture to attract more businesses and residents. Objective E.2 Leverage Renton’s position at the convergence of regional trails to promote the economic vitality of the city. Objective E.3 Capitalize on the natural area trail systems to promote outdoor nature activities. Objective E.4 Implement improvements to promote Renton as a walkable community. Objective E.5 Provide secure bicycle parking at community destinations and incentivize provision of bicycle facilities in private development. Objective E.6 Continue to develop and nurture partnerships to enhance the trail network. Bicycle Travel Demand RENTON HS LAKEYOUNGSELEM KENTRIDGESR HS JOHNMCKNIGHTJR HS SIERRA HEIGHTSELEM SPRINGBROOKELEM APOLLOELEM MAPLEHEIGHTSELEM HONEY DEW HAZEN HS CAMPBELL HILLELEM DIMMITT MS LAKERIDGEELEM BRIARWOODELEM LIBERTY HS TIFFANYPARKELEM RENTON SECONDARYLEARNING CENTER MAYWOODJUNIORHIGH FAIRWOODELEM LINDBERGHHS CASCADE ELEM RENTONPARKELEM SPRING GLENELEM/ FREDNELSEN MS TALBOTHILLELEM BENSON HILLELEM MEEKERJUNIORHS RAINIERVIEWELEM CARRIAGECRESTELEM NEWCASTLEELEM RIDGEWOODELEM TukwilaELEM NORTHWOODMS (RENTON HIGHSCHOOL) BRYNMAWRELEM HIGHLANDSELEM HILLCRESTELEM RENTONTECHCOLL RENTONDIST VACANT LAND(ASSOCW/MIDDLE SCHOOL) SARTORIEDUCATIONCENTER GLENRIDGEELEM Highlands Park Heritage Park Thomas TeasdalePark LakeYoungsPark Tukwila Park Maple ValleyHeights Park PrichardIslandBeach AtlanticCity Park CascadePark PhillipArnoldPark Liberty Park RiverviewPark WatershedPark Metro WaterworkGardens Park KiwanisPark May CreekPark/McAskill CoalfieldPark Edlund/Korum Park MaplewoodHeights Park CedarRiverPark LakeridgePark Kubota Gardens CrystalSpring Park Skyway Park ClevelandRichardson Property Ron RegisPark CedarRiverTrail LakeBorenPark RentonPark Gene CoulonMemorialPark FortDentPark Future SW AthleticComplex PetrovitskyPark CoalCreek Park McGarvey Park Cedar RiverNatural Area Lake Youngs CavanaughNaturalArea Cedar GroveNatural Area SoosCreek Parkand Trail Black RiverRiparianForest Maplewood Openspace RentonWetlands May CreekGreenway L A K E W A S H I N G T O N D U W A M ISH R I V ER L A K E Y O U N G S L A K E B O R E N L A K E D E SIRE P A N T H E R L A K E S H A D Y L A K E (M U D L A K E ) G R E E N RIV E R C E D A R R I V E R S 218th St S Bangor St 8 8 t h A v e S SE89thPl SE 72nd St NE27th St C l o v e r d a l e P l S 1 1 2 t h P l S E 8 4 t h A v e S E S Henderson St 9 8 t h A v e S K e n n e w ic k P l N E S E 7 0 t h P l N i l e A v e N E 1 1 4 t h A v e S E N 30th St NE 44thS t L i n c o l n A v e N E 7 6 t h A v e S SE 88th P l E d m o n d s A v e N E L a k e W a s h i n g t o n B l v d N ¬«169 ¬«515 ¬«181 ¬«900 ¬«167 §¨¦405 §¨¦5 §¨¦167 §¨¦518 SE 128th St E V a l l e y H w y 8 4 t h A v e S S 216th St NE Park D r Southcenter Blvd K l i c k i t a t Dr SE 192nd St S178thSt 5 1 s t A v e S S 132nd St Factory P l N N3rdSt 6 4 t h A v e S I s l a n d C r e s t W a y R e n t o n A v e S 1 6 4 t h A v e S E Tukwila Pkwy R ainier A v eS SE 208th St S 2nd St 6 8 t h A v e S H o u s e r W a y S S Othello St S129thSt N 4th St Interurba n A v e S 1 2 4 t h A v e S E NE 4th St R a i n i e r A v e N S 212th St S 2 1 2 t h W a y N E 3 r d S t S 180th St 1 4 0 t h A v e S E SE Petrovitsky Rd N P a r k D r 5 0th P l S SW 43rd St S E C a r r Rd L o g a n A v e N ForestDrSE R e n t o n A v e E x t S G r a d y W a y 1 3 2 n d A v e S E 1 5 6 t h A v e S E S 124th S t S 43rd St SEMay ValleyRd 1 1 6 t h A v e S E Airport Way S W G r a d y W a y S 208th St S E 2 0 4 t h W a y 6 1 s t A v e S M o n s t e r Rd SW S E 1 4 2 n d P l S Carr R d H o u s e r W a y N NewcastleGolfClubRd S 133rd St E M e r c e r W a y 1 5 4 t h P l S E D u v a l l A v e N E S e w a r d P a r k A v e S S o u t h c e n t e r P k w y W M e r c e r W a y C o a l C r e e k P k w y S E O a k e s d a l e A v e S W L a k e m o n t B l v d S E Beacon A ve S P a r k A v e N 1 4 8 t h A v e S E 6 6 t h A v e S 140thWaySE LEGEND Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) 1 - For All Levels of Comfort 2 - For Interested but Concerned Adult Riders 3 - For Enthused and Confident Riders 4 - For Strong and Fearless Riders Parks Open Space Air Terminal and Hangers Hospital School (Private) School (Public) Sport Facility Transit Terminal Renton NMTP Existing Level-of-Traffic Stress (LTS) June 2017 0 1 20.5 Miles ² Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) Maps RENTON HS LAKEYOUNGSELEM KENTRIDGESR HS JOHNMCKNIGHTJR HS SIERRA HEIGHTSELEM SPRINGBROOKELEM APOLLOELEM MAPLEHEIGHTSELEM HONEY DEW HAZEN HS CAMPBELL HILLELEM DIMMITT MS LAKERIDGEELEM BRIARWOODELEM LIBERTY HS TIFFANYPARKELEM RENTON SECONDARYLEARNING CENTER MAYWOODJUNIORHIGH FAIRWOODELEM LINDBERGHHS CASCADE ELEM RENTONPARKELEM SPRING GLENELEM/ FREDNELSEN MS TALBOTHILLELEM BENSON HILLELEM MEEKERJUNIORHS RAINIERVIEWELEM CARRIAGECRESTELEM NEWCASTLEELEM RIDGEWOODELEM TukwilaELEM NORTHWOODMS (RENTON HIGHSCHOOL) BRYNMAWRELEM HIGHLANDSELEM HILLCRESTELEM RENTONTECHCOLL RENTONDIST VACANT LAND(ASSOCW/MIDDLE SCHOOL) SARTORIEDUCATIONCENTER GLENRIDGEELEM Highlands Park Heritage Park Thomas TeasdalePark LakeYoungsPark Tukwila Park Maple ValleyHeights Park PrichardIslandBeach AtlanticCity Park CascadePark PhillipArnoldPark Liberty Park RiverviewPark WatershedPark Metro WaterworkGardens Park KiwanisPark May CreekPark/McAskill CoalfieldPark Edlund/Korum Park MaplewoodHeights Park CedarRiverPark LakeridgePark Kubota Gardens CrystalSpring Park Skyway Park ClevelandRichardson Property Ron RegisPark CedarRiverTrail LakeBorenPark RentonPark Gene CoulonMemorialPark FortDentPark Future SW AthleticComplex PetrovitskyPark CoalCreek Park McGarvey Park Cedar RiverNatural Area Lake Youngs CavanaughNaturalArea Cedar GroveNatural Area SoosCreek Parkand Trail Black RiverRiparianForest Maplewood Openspace RentonWetlands May CreekGreenway L A K E W A S H I N G T O N D U W A M ISH R I V ER L A K E Y O U N G S L A K E B O R E N L A K E D E SIRE P A N T H E R L A K E S H A D Y L A K E (M U D L A K E ) G R E E N RIV E R C E D A R R I V E R S 218th St S Bangor St 8 8 t h A v e S SE89thPl SE 72nd St NE27th St C l o v e r d a l e P l S 1 1 2 t h P l S E 8 4 t h A v e S E S Henderson St 9 8 t h A v e S K e n n e w ic k P l N E S E 7 0 t h P l N i l e A v e N E 1 1 4 t h A v e S E N 30th St NE 44thS t L i n c o l n A v e N E 7 6 t h A v e S SE 88th P l E d m o n d s A v e N E L a k e W a s h i n g t o n B l v d N ¬«169 ¬«515 ¬«181 ¬«900 ¬«167 §¨¦405 §¨¦5 §¨¦167 §¨¦518 SE 128th St E V a l l e y H w y 8 4 t h A v e S S 216th St NE Park D r Southcenter Blvd K l i c k i t a t Dr SE 192nd St S178thSt 5 1 s t A v e S S 132nd St Factory P l N N3rdSt 6 4 t h A v e S I s l a n d C r e s t W a y R e n t o n A v e S 1 6 4 t h A v e S E Tukwila Pkwy R ainier A v eS SE 208th St S 2nd St 6 8 t h A v e S H o u s e r W a y S S Othello St S129thSt N 4th St Interurba n A v e S 1 2 4 t h A v e S E NE 4th St R a i n i e r A v e N S 212th St S 2 1 2 t h W a y N E 3 r d S t S 180th St 1 4 0 t h A v e S E SE Petrovitsky Rd N P a r k D r 5 0th P l S SW 43rd St S E C a r r Rd L o g a n A v e N ForestDrSE R e n t o n A v e E x t S G r a d y W a y 1 3 2 n d A v e S E 1 5 6 t h A v e S E S 124th S t S 43rd St SEMay ValleyRd 1 1 6 t h A v e S E Airport Way S W G r a d y W a y S 208th St S E 2 0 4 t h W a y 6 1 s t A v e S M o n s t e r Rd SW S E 1 4 2 n d P l S Carr R d H o u s e r W a y N NewcastleGolfClubRd S 133rd St E M e r c e r W a y 1 5 4 t h P l S E D u v a l l A v e N E S e w a r d P a r k A v e S S o u t h c e n t e r P k w y W M e r c e r W a y C o a l C r e e k P k w y S E O a k e s d a l e A v e S W L a k e m o n t B l v d S E Beacon A ve S P a r k A v e N 1 4 8 t h A v e S E 6 6 t h A v e S 140thWaySE LEGEND Level of Traffic Stress (LTS) 1 - For All Levels of Comfort 2 - For Interested but Concerned Adult Riders 3 - For Enthused and Confident Riders 4 - For Strong and Fearless Riders Parks Open Space Air Terminal and Hangers Hospital School (Private) School (Public) Sport Facility Transit Terminal Renton NMTP Existing Level-of-Traffic Stress (LTS) June 2017 0 1 20.5 Miles ² Non-Motorized Facilities Destination Destination 9/20/2017 Neighborhood Greenway • Also know as "Bicycle Boulevards" • Typically residential streets where bicycle travel given pri- ority • Route usually parallels an arterial route providing a "lower stress" option • Low vehicle volumes (>4000 vehicles per day) and speeds (>25 MPH) • Traffic calming treatments, such as speed humps, traffic cir- cles, chicanes, sidewalk extensions, traffic diversions • Safe and convenient crossings of arterial streets • Signs and pavement markings • Green infrastructure, such as rain gardens, to make the street more park-like and environmentally beneficial Shared Roadway • Bicycles share the travel lane with vehicles • Includes "Bicycle Boulevards" or "Greenways" • With or without pavement markings or signs • Only appropriate where vehicle volumes and speeds are low Sidepath • Paved pedestrian path adjacent to the roadway • Narrower standard than a shared-use path (substandard for cycling) • Can include a gravel shoulder for equestrian use • Physically separated from vehicle traffic Shared Use Trail • Physically separated from traffic • Intended for shared use by pedestrians, bicyclists and joggers • Can include a gravel shoulder for equestrian use • Low stress for bicycles, though potential for conflicts between modes • Accommodates all ages and abilities Walking Trail • Physically separated from the paved road and trail network • Can be shared by hikers, runners, mountain bikers, horseback riders or be exclusive to some modes • Ranges from ADA accessible to narrow wildland trail • Accommodates all ages and abilities Bike Lane / Climbing Lane • Exclusive lane for bicyclists • Only appropriate where vehicle volumes and speeds are moderate to low BICYCLE NETWORK - PROPOSED FACILITIES