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HomeMy Public PortalAboutBike_ImplementationINTRODUCTION42INVENTORYRECOMMENDATIONSIMPLEMENTATIONOPERATIONS ANDMAINTENANCEFACILITIES GUIDEImplementation INTRODUCTION The improvements proposed for the Richmond Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan system are comprehensive and will require a multi-year incremental approach to implement. Implementation of this system will be a long-term investment for the community that will last for many generations with proper care and maintenance. The system improvements will be built in an economically responsible manner by following the goals and objectives of this plan which build on the assets of the current system. Implementing this plan also involves planning for funding, construction, marketing, and maintenance of the projects. This chapter provides a general introduction to these tasks. PRIORITIZATION The exact route and alignment of each of the specific routes identified on the Preliminary Route Map have not been determined. Land acquisition has not been studied. Therefore, suggestions for funding, implementing, and prioritizing of the proposed facilities contained herein are recommendations. The recommendations are based on national practices, information relevant to the project and recent experience with construction and funding of similar project types. The City of Richmond should continue to evaluate the priorities as opportunities for funding become available. When considering these opportunities some general priorities should be considered. General priorities are recommended for implementation of the master plan as follows: • Proposed facilities on publicly owned land: Access to the land where the facilities are planned, either through fee simple ownership or through easement rights is critical to implementation. Facilities that are proposed on publicly owned land such as parks or in conjunction with public rights-of-way should be given high priority. • Proposed facilities associated with other public or private improvements: Planned improvements to land or along corridors where facilities are planned often times provide opportunities for implementation. As plans are developed by the City of Richmond or the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) for road improvements where a bicycle and pedestrian facility is proposed, coordination should occur to incorporate these new facilities into those improvements. Opportunities might also exist when private development occurs through coordination with the developers and the Planning and Zoning process. • Expansion of existing system: Proposed trail segments which close a gap to complete existing links between neighborhoods and key destinations shall be given higher priority. Filling in these gaps will provide the maximum benefit to a greater number of existing users with minimal financial commitment. • Source of funding: As funding becomes available which is most applicable to a particular project those projects will receive priority. • Increase safety for alternative modes of travel: Projects which provide safe use for all users including people traveling along and across roadways, railways, waterways and other barriers shall receive higher priority. • Ease of construction: Projects where construction of the project is considered to be simple and easy to build according to criteria such as costs and design constraints such as grading and drainage and structures required for the project shall receive higher priority. These general priorities should be considered as guidelines, with opportunity playing a major role in determining actual implementation of the facilities within the system. Opportunity can come in many forms including the funding source (i.e. grant, dedication of land, endowment, etc.) and the timing of related projects (both public and private). These opportunities may open the door for implementation of a specific facility that might have been lower on the priority list contained herein. FUNDING Various funding sources have driven completion of the existing facilities present in Richmond. Some of these include private development, federal and state grants and local funding. As seen in other 43CITY OF RICHMOND Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan communities, partnerships between private and public funds will have to be continued and encouraged to implement the improvements proposed herein. The following text outlines potential funding sources for the proposed projects within this master plan. Funding for the physical improvements will come mostly from traditional transportation sources, through the Federal surface transportation program and state and Town capital programs. Some of the Federal transportation programs include: Transportation Enhancement (TE), Safe Routes to School (SRTS), and the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement (CMAQ), Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) programs. As current Federal funding programs expire and new programs are implemented opportunities for funding bicycle and pedestrian improvements may arise. Another source of funding which has opened up in recent years includes the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services funding. The awareness of the public concerning health issues and concerns has made these funds available for bicycle and pedestrian facilities. This includes both planning for the projects and implementation. The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is the major funding source at the state level. INDOT is also the conduit for all Federal transportation funds. Other State departments which provide funding for bicycle and pedestrian improvements include the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) and the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Local Government funding sources include taxes, bond referendums and capital improvement programs. It is important to the efficient and expedient implementation of the bicycle and pedestrian system for the City to prioritize improvements and include these funds in the operating budget for the City. A line item in the budget dedicated to bicycle and pedestrian facility improvements is ideal to continue progress and avoid funds being used by other projects and departments. Property owners and business districts may also share in the costs of improvements, especially if the improvements benefit their property values and business. This could include capital funding in the way of grant matches. IMPLEMENTATION CHART Implementation charts have been developed to prioritize projects for the proposed bike and pedestrian system. This includes short-term, mid-term and long-term projects to be implemented over the next 20 years. Short-Term Projects Short-term projects are expected to be implemented within the next 5 years. Projects listed in the short- term capital projects chart shall be considered high priorities in implementation of the system. Short-term projects help to create early success to build momentum for other improvements recommended within this plan. These routes provide connections to destination with high demand with a focus on reaching the majority of residents within Richmond. Mid-Term Projects Mid-term capital projects are expected to be constructed within the next 10 years. These projects tend to include more complex facility improvements such as improvements to existing bridge facilities and new bike and pedestrian bridges beside existing automobile bridges. In addition, as development spreads throughout Richmond, new densities will be created outside of the existing neighborhoods. The mid-term projects provide connections to areas of expected growth as well as providing additional connections to destinations identified within this plan Long-Term Projects Long-term capital projects are expected to be constructed over the next 20 years. These projects require additional time for planning, design and budget planning. These projects also seek to incorporate improvements with long-term transportation projects such as road widening projects and bridge improvements. INTRODUCTION44INVENTORYRECOMMENDATIONSIMPLEMENTATIONOPERATIONS ANDMAINTENANCEFACILITIES GUIDEImplementation Project Description Notes Miles Proposed Sidewalks Sidewalk Coordinate with Roadway projects 20.00 West Industries Road (Cardinal Greenway to Chester Blvd.) Multi‐use Trail 1.25 Reid Parkway (Chester Blvd. to Middlefork Reservoir)Multi‐use Trail 0.92 University Entrance Drive (Chester Blvd. to end)Multi‐use Trail 0.87 Sylvan Nook Drive (Middlefork Reservoir to Chester Blvd.) Multi‐use Trail 0.51 Oak Drive (Chester Blvd. to Middlefork Reservoir Greenway) Multi‐use Trail 0.23 Abandoned Right‐of‐Way North of Waterfall Road Multi‐use Trail 0.51 Waterfall Road (White River Gorge to Sheridan Street)Multi‐use Trail 0.23 NW L Street (Sheridan Street to S Salisbury Rd.)Multi‐use Trail 2.17 Chester Blvd. (Sim Hodgin Pkwy. to NE Street)Multi‐use Trail 0.58 Lakeshore Drive ( E. Main Street to North Drive)Multi‐use Trail 0.66 North Drive (Lakeshore Drive to Cypress Drive)Multi‐use Trail 0.24 Cypress Drive (North Drive to Elks Country Club Road)Multi‐use Trail 0.04 N. 30th Street (E. Main Street to Cypress Drive)Multi‐use Trail 2.15 Elks Country Club Road (Cypress Road to Hayes Arboretum) Multi‐use Trail 0.31 E. National Road (N. 20th Street to Carwood Road)Multi‐use Trail 1.78 Henley Road (E. National Road to Wernle Road)Multi‐use Trail 1.65 Total Multi‐use Trail Mileage 14.10 Sylvan Nook Drive (Middlefork Reservoir to Chester Blvd.) Shared Lane Markings 0.50 Oak Drive (Chester Blvd. to Middlefork Reservoir Greenway) Shared Lane Markings 0.52 NW L Street (Sheridan Street to NW 5th Street)Shared Lane Markings 0.58 Sheridan Street (NW L Street to Richmond Avenue)Shared Lane Markings 0.68 Peacock Road (SW 18th Street to SW 5th Street)Shared Lane Markings 1.01 SW 18th Street (W. Main Street to Peacock Road)Shared Lane Markings 0.26 West Main Street (SW 18th Street to SW 5th Street)Shared Lane Markings 1.01 College Avenue (W. National Road to SW G Street)Shared Lane Markings 0.44 SW G Street (College Avenue to Hub Etchinson Pkwy.)Shared Lane Markings 0.57 Hub Etchinson Parkway (SW G Street to Kinsey Street)Shared Lane Markings 0.73 SW D Street (College Avenue to SW 1st Street)Shared Lane Markings 0.36 SW 1st Street (SW D Street to Hub Etchinson Pkwy)Shared Lane Markings 0.21 S 4th Street (S. E Street to E. Main Street)Shared Lane Markings 0.56 S E Street (S. 5th Street to Henley Road)Shared Lane Markings 1.86 Geraldine Lane (Henley Road to S. 37th Street)Shared Lane Markings 0.54 SW G Street (Hub Etchinson Pkwy. to S. 16th Street)Shared Lane Markings 1.04 Southeast Parkway (S 23rd Street to S. 34th Street)Shared Lane Markings 1.02 S. 13th Street (E. Main Street to S. L Street)Shared Lane Markings 1.04 N. 13th Street (N. E Street to E. Main Street)Shared Lane Markings 0.35 East Main Street (7th Street to 20th Street)Shared Lane Markings 0.94 N. 16th Street (East Main Street to N. E Street)Shared Lane Markings 0.35 S. 16th Street (East Main Street to S. L Street)Shared Lane Markings 1.06 N. 21st Street (East Main Street to N. E Street)Shared Lane Markings 0.30 S. 21st Street (East Main Street to S. L Street)Shared Lane Markings 1.09 Total Shared‐Lane Markings 17.02 Middlefork Reservoir Greenway (University to Reid Parkway) Greenway Floodplain Trail 0.91 Cardinal Greenway Completion Greenway Planning Underway 0.96 Total Greenway Mileage 1.87 N. E Street (Fort Wayne Avenue to Lakeshore Drive)Bike Lane 1.12 Fort Wayne Avenue (N. E Street to Richmond Avenue)Bike Lane 0.10 Richmond Avenue (Fort Wayne Avenue to NW 5th Street) Bike Lane 0.82 Total Bike Lane Mileage 2.04 N. 7th Street (N. D Street to E. Main Street)Cycle Track Paver bicycle track with sidewalk 0.31 N. 10th Street (N. D Street to E. Main Street)Cycle Track Paver bicycle track with sidewalk 0.30 E Main Street (N. 7th Street to Gorge Bridge)Cycle Track Paver bicycle track with sidewalk 0.50 S. 7th Street (E. Main Street to S. A Street)Cycle Track Paver bicycle track with sidewalk 0.12 S. 10th Street (E. Main Street to S. A Street)Cycle Track Paver bicycle track with sidewalk 0.13 S. A Street (10th Street to Gorge Bridge)Cycle Track Paver bicycle track with sidewalk 0.79 Total Cycle Track Mileage 2.15 Short‐Term Capital Projects Recommendations (1‐5 years) 45CITY OF RICHMOND Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan Project Description Notes Miles Proposed Sidewalks Sidewalk Coordinate with Roadway projects 11.00 Chester Boulevard (Reid Parkway to Sim Hodgin Pkwy)Multi‐use Trail 1.39 Sim Hodgin Parkway (Chester Blvd. to Sheridan Street)Multi‐use Trail 0.82 SW 5th Street (W. National Road to Industries Road)Multi‐use Trail 1.94 W. National Road (SW 5th Street to S. Salisbury Road)Multi‐use Trail 1.79 NW 13th Street (W. Main Street to NW L Street)Multi‐use Trail 1.03 SW 13th Street (W. Main Street to W National Road)Multi‐use Trail 0.28 Carwood Road (E. National Road to Hodgin Road)Multi‐use Trail 1.16 Hodgin Road (S. 10th Street to Carwood Road)Multi‐use Trail 2.53 Hayes Arboretum Road (E. National Road to Corporate limits) Multi‐use Trail 1.00 Sheridan Street (Union Pike to Gorge Trail)Multi‐use Trail 1.13 N. 12th Street (N. C Street to Middlefork Reservoir Trail)Multi‐use Trail 0.62 Industries Road (Cardinal Greenway to Flatley Road)Multi‐use Trail 0.76 Backmeyer Road (Henley Road to Carwood Road)Multi‐use Trail 1.02 S. A Street (S. 10th Street to S 23rd Street)Multi‐use Trail 0.94 SW 5th Street (W. National Road to W Main Street)Multi‐use Trail 0.16 N. C Street (N. 10th Street to Lakeshore Drive)Multi‐use Trail 0.91 Total Multi‐Use Trail Mileage 17.48 Gorge Trail Extension (West Side, Sim Hodgin Pkwy to SW G Street) Greenway Planning Underway 1.18 Middlefork Reservoir Greenway Greenway Floodplain Trail 1.36 Total Greenway Mileage 2.54 N. J Street (Chester Blvd to N. 20th Street)Bike Lane 0.74 N. 20th Street (E. Main Street to N. J Street)Bike Lane 0.69 S. 5th Street (S. O Street to Richmond Avenue)Bike Lane 1.62 SW 2nd Street (S. Q Street to Kinsey Street)Bike Lane 1.76 Kinsey Street (SW 2nd Street to NW 1st Street)Bike Lane 0.09 NW 1st Street (Kinsey Street to Richmond Avenue)Bike Lane 0.31 Total Bike Lane Mileage 5.21 S. 7th Street (S. A Street to S. L Street)Cycle Track Paver bicycle track with sidewalk 0.96 S. 10th Street (S. A Street to S. L Street)Cycle Track Paver bicycle track with sidewalk 1.00 West Main Street (Gorge Bridge to NW 5th Street)Cycle Track Paver bicycle track with sidewalk 0.31 NW 5th Street (W. Main Street to Richmond Avenue)Cycle Track Paver bicycle track with sidewalk 0.36 W. National Road (Gorge Bridge to SW 5th Street)Cycle Track Paver bicycle track with sidewalk 0.29 N. C Street (7th Street to 10th Street)Cycle Track Paver bicycle track with sidewalk 0.27 Total Cycle Track Mileage 3.19 Mid‐Term Capital Projects Recommendations (6‐10 years) INTRODUCTION46INVENTORYRECOMMENDATIONSIMPLEMENTATIONOPERATIONS ANDMAINTENANCEFACILITIES GUIDEImplementation Project Description Notes Miles Proposed Sidewalks Sidewalk Coordinate with Roadway projects 10.00 Industries Road (Flatley Road to Round Barn Road)Multi‐use Trail 1.83 Round Barn Road (Crowe Road to W. Industries Road)Multi‐use Trail 1.13 Crowe Road (Round Barn Road to Salisbury Road)Multi‐use Trail 1.00 Salisbury Road (W. National Road to NW L Street)Multi‐use Trail 1.48 W Main Street (Salisbury Road to NW 18th Street)Multi‐use Trail 0.80 NW 18th Street (W. Main Street to 1st Street)Multi‐use Trail 0.94 Crestdale Drive (Chester Blvd. to Capri Lane)Multi‐use Trail 0.21 North Drive (Chester Blvd. to East Drive)Multi‐use Trail 0.21 U.S. 27 Street (S. Q Street to Corporate Limits)Multi‐use Trail 0.89 E. National Road (Carwood Road to I‐70)Multi‐use Trail 1.11 Industrial Parkway (E. National Road to Hodgin Road)Multi‐use Trail 1.31 Hodgin Road (Carwood Road to Corporate Limits)Multi‐use Trail 1.50 S. 23rd Street (E. main Street to Wernle Road)Multi‐use Trail 1.61 S. Q Street (S. 9th Street to S. 23rd Street)Multi‐use Trail 0.91 Wernle Road (Henley Road to Corporate Limits)Multi‐use Trail 3.24 NW 7th Street (W. National Road to Peacock Road)Multi‐use Trail 0.41 Backmeyer Raod (Henley Road to Carwood Road)Multi‐use Trail 1.02 Williamsburg Pike (Industrial Road to Sheridan Street)Multi‐use Trail 1.03 S. O Street (S. 5th Street to S. 9th Street)Multi‐use Trail 0.37 S. 9th Street (S. O Street to S. Q Street)Multi‐use Trail 0.27 S. Q Street (S. 5th Street to Cardinal Greenway Multi‐use Trail 0.67 Earlham Drive (Clear Creek Greenway to Woolman Drive) Multi‐use Trail 0.61 Total Multi‐Use Trail Mileage 22.55 Lick Creek Greenway Greenway Creekside Trail 2.14 Clear Creek Greenway Greenway Creekside Trail 1.58 Total Greenway Mileage 3.72 S. 7th Street (S. L Street to US 27 Merge)Cycle Track Paver bicycle track with sidewalk 0.66 S. 10th Street (S. L Street to US 27 Merge)Cycle Track Paver bicycle track with sidewalk 0.65 Total Cycle Track Mileage 1.31 Long‐Term Capital Projects Recommendations (11‐20 years) 47CITY OF RICHMOND Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan BEYOND THE MASTER PLAN This plan establishes the vision and roadmap needed to provide a more complete system of bicycle and pedestrian improvements for Richmond. It will be important in the future to measure progress, reassess priorities, and strive to further increase the use and safety of the facilities within the system as the City moves ahead with implementation of the plan. As implementation progresses the City of Richmond shall consider the following as ways to continue the success: • Make intersection improvements through Rich- mond to allow bicyclists and pedestrians on non- arterial streets to safely cross arterial streets. • Focus on bridges so that over time as bridges are improved or replaced they provide safe conve- nient access for bicyclists and pedestrians. • Provide high capacity bicycle parking in more parks, schools, public buildings, retail areas, libraries and community centers.