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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-03-25 Meeting PacketAGENDA Regular Meeting of the Edina Transportation Commission Thursday, March 25, 2004 Edina City Hall 4801 West 50th Street Community Room I. Approve Minutes from February 26, 2004 & Special Meeting of March 6, 2004 II. Transportation Commission Survey — other Cities III. Edina Traffic Task Force Report* IV. Other Governmental Activities* V. Adjournment * Note: No attachment included. 101 16$10• r1/ City Transportation Commission Yes No Type Andover X. Anoka 7" Apple Valley x Traffic Safety Arden Hills Blaine .... Bloomington A. 1-11.4 PF-4 6°. 4- 1744 i4 I? Brooklyn Center Brooklyn Park Burnsville Centerville ChanhassenChanhassen x Chaska x Circle Pines Columbia Heights Heights x Coon Rapids x r•focA- oLt1attb4 Cottage Grove X * Crystal x Duluth Y eirtAdStl" A tryikg4 Eagan V..... 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Savage Shakopee Shoreview Shorewood South St. Paul St. Cloud St. Louis Park Waconia Wayzata West St. Paul White Bear Lake Woodbury Page 1 of 8 MitMeld NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD TRANSPORTATION TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS JULY 2002 http://67.17.255.122/works/nnttf/COVERPAGE.htm 3/19/2004 Page 2 of 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD TRANSPORTATION TASK FORCE RECOMMENDATIONS Page Introduction 1 Roadway and Thoroughfare Recommendations 3 Bikes and Trails 7 Sidewalks 7 Safety 8 Conclusion 8 Appendices: (click on each section below to open) Appendix A — Protocols for Decision-Making Appendix B — Minority Report (Foliage Avenue Extension) Appendix C — Dakota County Letter Regarding County Road 23 Appendix D — Minority Report (Northfield Retirement Center) Appendix E — Minority Report (Waterford Township) Appendix F — Minority Report (St. Olaf College) Figures: (click on each section below to open) Figure 1 — Recommended Roadways Figure 2 — Trail and Sidewalk Recommendations Figure 3 — Comprehensive Plan — Transportation Improvements http://67.17.255.122/works/nnttf/COVERPAGE.htm 3/19/2004 Page 3 of 8 INTRODUCTION: On July 16, 2001, the Northfield City Council established the Northwest Neighborhoods Transportation Task Force by City Council Resolution #2001-209. On August 6, 2001, the Council amended the original resolution with Resolution #2001-221 which clarified the composition of the task force and adopted the charge to the task force. The charge to the committee established the objective of the process: "The objective of the Northwest Neighborhoods Transportation Task Force (NNTTF) is to produce a solution to a set of transportation problems in the northwest neighborhoods area of the City of Northfield. The task force will fulfill this objective through the preparation of a recommendation that includes proposed solutions that are responsive to the NNTTF problem/opportunity statement and that are consistent with the givens and expectations of the NNTTF process. The City Council believes a task force of citizens who reside or have direct interests in the area can produce successful solutions to the defined problems." The remainder of the charge to the task force is found in Appendix A. On September 25, 2001, the City Council in resolution #2001-279 appointed the following citizens residing in the study area to the task force: Allen Hanson Kate Lahti Greg Langer Jack Maruska Randy Matheson Bill McIntosh Alice Nasby Ann Ness Pam Schwandt Paul Smith Beverly Wirtzfeld Institutions within the study area were invited to appoint non-voting but fully participating members to the task force. These representatives included: Ken Bank, Northfield Hospital Leota Goodney, Northfield Retirement Center Pete Sandberg, St. Olaf College Noel Stratmoen, Northfield Public Schools Representatives of adjacent governmental entities were also invited to add non-voting, fully participating member to the task force. These representatives included: John Dudley, Waterford Township Joe Harris, Dakota County Board of Commissioners Paul Liebenstein, Bridgewater Township Mary Beth Rogers, Rice County Board of Commissioners The task force was ably supported by the following city staff: Randy Peterson, Public Works Director Barb Neitzel, Recording Secretary The City Council determined before the inauguration of the task force work that the proceedings of the task force would be enhanced by the appointment of a "professional chairperson" who was not from the Northfield community, who would facilitate the meetings and assist in the decision-making process, and not be a voting member of the task force. Kent Eklund, President of the Minneapolis based firm of Cincinnatus was retained for this purpose. The City Council also asked that Councilperson CC Linstroth serve as a non-voting liaison from the task force to the City Council. She provided invaluable assistance whenever the task force needed any clarification of Council intent and participated in the discussions of the task force. http://67.17.255.122/works/nnttf/COVERPAGE.htm 3/19/2004 Page 4 of 8 The task force met for its inaugural meeting on November 8, 2001. Both Mayor Keith Covey and City Administrator Scott Neal briefed the task force on the history of the issues and the charge to the task force from the City Council. The task force then adopted the protocols for decision-making found in Appendix A. On December 1, 2001, the task force boarded a city bus and toured the northwest area, viewing firsthand some of the transportation issues to be addressed in the deliberations. On December 6, 2001, the task force reviewed the previous studies that have addressed many of the issues within our charge. The studies included: 1989 Jefferson Parkway Bridge Study 1993 NW Neighborhood Study 1998 S.E.H. City of Northfield Transportation Plan 2000 Northfield Industrial Corporation (NIC) Report 2001 Hospital Roadways Feasibility Report 2001 Transportation Section of the Comprehensive Plan In 2002, the task force met 9 times to study and prepare the recommendations in this report. The task force heard from many concerned citizens both within the study area and from residents of the surrounding townships. Aside from the second vote taken on the far northwest corner of the study area, all votes of the task force were unanimous. The task force dealt with all of the issues included in the charge and is proud to present this report to the City Council. ROADWAY AND THOROUGHFARE RECOMMENDATIONS: Figure 1 shows the following recommendations in the task force study: 1. The task force endorses the Foliage Avenue extension from 320th Street to North Avenue currently in the Comprehensive Plan. The task force spent a considerable amount of time discussing the traffic issues surrounding the traffic generated by present County Road 23 into and out of Northfield. This discussion led to a principle that drove many of our recommendations: There should be several east/west thoroughfares through the northwest area to disperse the traffic that does not have the northwest neighborhoods as a final destination. The task force recognizes that current landowners on both sides of the proposed Foliage Avenue extension plan to keep their land rural rather than to develop it and that they would prefer no road be constructed through their land. The task force nevertheless recommends that the City retain this alignment option so that when the Foliage Avenue extension is shown to be needed for dispersing traffic through the northwest neighborhood, the option remains for the road to be built. Our discussion of the proposed extension of Foliage Avenue south from 320 th Street to North Avenue also produced two general recommendations to the City Council: a. Once a proposed route appears on the Comprehensive Plan Map, the City Council should be wary of changing that plan, particularly in response to pressure from those in the neighborhood affected, even though they represent strong and reasonable objections to the proposed road. Changes in the Comprehensive Plan should be made only after careful consideration of the long-term impacts of those changes. Several times during our discussion, members of the task force as well as visitors to its meetings urged the group to reconsider the extension of North Avenue straight east from Zanmiller Drive to Highway 3, which was part of earlier comprehensive plans and which on the map seemed to provide an obvious solution to the problem of providing an east-west route between County Road 23 (Eveleth Avenue) and Highway 3. At present such an extension is blocked by John North Park and by permanent structures near the park and in the trailer court. Each time this issue came up in task force discussions, the chair ruled it out of order: the charter of the task force explicitly prohibits the re-opening of this issue, closed by action of the City Council in 1993 when the city vacated its right of way for extending North Avenue to Dresden Avenue. The level of frustration over what this 1993 vacation and previous building permits meant for the City traffic issues in 2002 brought the task force to http://67.17.255.122/works/nnttf/COVERPAGE.htm 3/19/2004 Page 5 of 8 the above recommendation to the City Council: changes in the Comprehensive Plan or the issuance of building permits that in fact constitute changes in the Comprehensive Plan, should be adopted only after very careful deliberation and certainly not merely in response to emotional neighborhood pressure which is certain to arise regularly. b. We urge the City Council to monitor traffic on Dresden Avenue once 320th Street is paved east beyond Foliage Avenue and intersects with Highway 3, a project that Dakota County has scheduled for 2003. The expectation is that after that project is completed, traffic will increase on this shortcut into the city. The City should listen carefully to the wishes of the residents on Dresden Avenue. Further planning and the scheduling of other traffic outlets from the present County Road 23 south to the city can then proceed, supported by facts about traffic flow that we can only speculate about at present. 2. The task force recommends the realignment of County Road 23 be changed from the recommendation in the City's Comprehensive Plan, which shows it extending straight south from 320th Street, along the proposed extension of Foliage Avenue, to Highway 19. Rather, the task force recommends that it extend west for 1/2 mile on 320th Street, and then south on Decker/Garrett Avenue to Highway 19. This viable alternative would accomplish four positive functions: a. This redirection would more readily allow traffic from the north and south (via Decker Ave.) to circumvent Northfield resulting in less congestion at peak commuter times (i.e., acting as a ring road). In the Foliage Avenue approach, the traffic heading south would hit a T- intersection as opposed to this option which would allow continued direct movement to points south of Highway 19. b. The new configuration would also give traffic coming from the north access to Northfield's downtown without going through the residential neighborhoods, thus minimizing congestion and destruction to the streets. c. If Foliage Avenue is extended straight through to Highway 19, congestion will be increased at the Highway 19 T-intersection (a "never to be signalized" intersection ... See City Council Resolution #2001-198, item 4). The intersection is already a concern in the eyes of MnDOT in that a circuit breaker clause has been incorporated in existing proposals should congestion levels reach unacceptable levels. Directing the Cedar Avenue traffic to Highway 19 via Decker/Garrett Ave. will alleviate turning congestion from a residential area and will place the intersection at a more open location with better visibility and with the possibility of signalization in the future. d. Using existing roadways as implemented by this alternative approach will not only have less environmental impact, but also will be consistent with the wishes of Greenvale Township which desires to "promote, maintain, and enhance the use of land for commercial agricultural purposes and to protect such land from encroachment by non-agricultural uses, structures, or activities" (5.04 A. Greenvale Township Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance, 1995). This resolution passed on a 7 —4 vote by the task force. The position of the four members of the task force who voted no is included in their minority report in Appendix B. The resolution speaks for itself in terms of the principles this resolution seeks to implement. The only caution concerning this task force recommendation is to insure that the Council recognizes in implementing this proposal that the construction of this "ring road" currently is not on the long--range roadway construction plans of either the county or the township, so the City Council will need to work collaboratively with these governmental entities to implement this recommendation. A letter from Dakota County is also included as Appendix C regarding this issue. 3. The task force recommends that the comprehensive plan extend the lines showing Thye Parkway from Eveleth Avenue west to Garrett Avenue, parallel to North Avenue. (One member of the task force abstained from voting on this resolution). This resolution merely implements the above recommendation and keeps the concept of Thye Parkway consistent as a major east/west thoroughfare between 320th and Greenvale Avenue. http://67.17.255.122/works/nnttf/COVERPAGE.htm 3/19/2004 Page 6 of 8 4. The task force recommends that the City straighten the connection between Kildahl Avenue and North Avenue, which at present contains two ninety-degree turns; and that the City work with the Northfield Retirement Center to prepare the necessary agreements to this connection. The task force seeks to reduce the necessary turns from North Avenue on the east side of the Retirement Center to provide a more straight access to Lincoln Parkway. The proposal would enable the Northfield Retirement Center to move its employee parking lot west, contiguous with its buildings and provide a reduction of at least two 90 degree turns to improve the access to the Parkway. This proposal obviously endorses the positioning of Lincoln Parkway as a major thoroughfare. The task force does recommend that the City explore all means to insure that the traffic speed limits are enforced, particularly in front of Greenvale School (Safety issues related to Lincoln Parkway are addressed in the Safety section of this report.) 5. The task force recommends that there be a connection from Falk Avenue to Lincoln Parkway at the southern edge of the Northfield Retirement Center between the Center and the Cannon Valley Apartments on a straight east/west line with T-intersections and stop signs at both ends of the street, and that the street be designed with minimal street width to discourage heavy traffic and function as a local street only. The task force recognizes that this proposal has been part of earlier studies and that there has been substantial disagreement within the neighborhood, but felt that consistent with its desire to provide multiple east/west access, this alternative should be included to improve access to Lincoln Parkway and to redirect more traffic away from Greenvale Avenue. The Northfield Retirement Center has commented on this proposal and their recommendations are included in Appendix D of this report. 6. The task force recommends the removal of MSAS designation on Greenvale Avenue from Spring Street to Lincoln. The task force in its effort to develop multiple east/west access through the study area attempts to reduce through traffic on Greenvale. Removal of this designation permits the redesign of Greenvale Avenue during its planned development to become more consistent with a residential street rather than a major traffic thoroughfare. 7. The task force agrees with the Comprehensive Plan's intention to develop Thye Parkway as one of the major east/west thoroughfares lying between 320111 and Greenvale and endorses the dotted line on the Comprehensive Plan for Thye Parkway from Dresden to T.H. 3. The task force also urges the City Council to include in its future planning an alternate route on the Comprehensive Plan that extends southeast from the existing portions of Thye Parkway and connects to Dresden Avenue north of Fremont Avenue. In addition, the task force encourages the City Council to consider MSAS designation of the Thye Parkway at the appropriate time, and urges that the design of any segments of Thye Parkway should not be done to preclude in any way future MSAS designation. The task force is consistent in urging the City Council to retain the thoroughfare options for Thye Parkway the full distance of the study area from Garrett Avenue to Highway 3, and yet at the same time, is aware of the concerns of Waterford Township over this eastern extension through the township. The task force did not have the time to study all the issues concerning this alternative route, but wishes to have it considered to minimize the negative impact on the township. Minority reports from Waterford Township and St. Olaf College are included as Appendices E and F. BIKES AND TRAILS: Though the City Council asked us to address bikes and trails, the task force did not have the time to comment on the current plans in place. The task force did make one recommendation. Figure 2 shows the existing and recommended trails and sidewalks for the study area. http://67.17.255.122/works/nnttf/COVERPAGE.htm 3/19/2004 Page 7 of 8 The task force does recommend to the City Council that the City encourage new road construction to be considerate of bicycle traffic as well as motorized vehicle traffic and that new road developments include planning for bicycle traffic, especially for roads designated as collector streets. This single policy statement resulted from a discussion about the importance of multiple modes of transportation on Northfield's streets and the need to take this into consideration in a city with many bikers. SIDEWALKS: The task force reviewed the current sidewalk situation in the study area and developed a list of recommendations in one composite: 1. The task force recommends the following actions by the City Council related to sidewalks: • Consider a sidewalk in front of Greenvale School, adjacent to Lincoln Parkway. • Consider a sidewalk along Greenvale Avenue when the street is reconstructed. • Review Juniper Avenue to see under what subdivision ordinance that avenue is being constructed, and if under the current subdivision ordinance, to review the placement of sidewalks. • When the new roadway is developed on the south edge of the Northfield Retirement Center, include a sidewalk. • The task force endorses the school district's proposed map of needed sidewalks to insure safety for students attending Greenvale School. • Consider in the areas currently without sidewalks in the study area, when the streets are redeveloped, at a minimum, contiguous sidewalks on one side of the street. • Provide sidewalk access on Lockwood Drive. • Consider a sidewalk on Foliage Avenue when the road is developed from North Avenue south to T.H. 19. In general, the task force recommends the use of sidewalks whenever possible to segregate pedestrian traffic from vehicular traffic in a city of walkers. The task force also discussed the issue of the safety of children coming from Viking Terrace to Lockwood Drive and urges the City to continue to review options to improve the safety of that access. SAFETY The final set of issues the Council asked the task force to consider was safety issues. The task force developed a set of six recommendations. 1. With Lincoln Parkway confirmed as a major east/west collector street, yet recognizing the traffic of students to Greenvale School, the task force urges the City Council to consider design options to maintain the speed limits at posted levels, including raised medians, a posted reduced speed zone in the school area, reconstruction as a boulevard, and the introduction of bike lanes on the roadway surface. 2. Though the hope of the task force is to reduce traffic at the southern corner of Falk Avenue as the road turns east into town, that curve still is hazardous. The task force recommends that the curve be reconfigured to "look more urban," with gutters, a smoother and potentially wider circle, street lights, appropriate signage, and a multi-purpose trail from Lincoln Parkway on the south and west sides of the road up to North Avenue. 3. Once the new hospital is opened, the task force recommends that the City carefully monitor the traffic situation at the corner of Eveleth and North Avenue and be prepared to introduce a four-way stop intersection or a signal. 4. Explore the design, lighting, signage and landscaping issues surrounding the two curves on Lockwood, as well as sight issues at the corner of Lockwood and Meldahl, in order to improve safety and reduce the speed of vehicular traffic near the intersections with the path to Greenvale School. 5. Clarify who has responsibility for the current arch bridges on the path over the Lincoln drainage way to Greenvale School and recommend either better maintenance or replacement with safer designs. 6. Publicize, promote and/or develop new mass transportation options for the study area, with a particular focus on the http://67.17.255.122/works/nnttf/COVERPAGE.htm 3/19/2004 Page 8 of 8 major traffic generators of the new Northfield Hospital, the Northfield Retirement Center and St. Olaf College. CONCLUSION: The task force thanks the City Council for the opportunity to provide citizen input into these issues and hopes the Council adopts its recommendations as the Council continues to plan for this growing area of Northfield. The task force urges that the City Council carefully consider the principles that the task force used in its deliberations. The task force urges that the City Council consider these recommendations as a whole. The recommendations form an integrated approach to the solution of transportation problems in the northwest quadrant of Northfield, and removal or rejection of any portion of the recommendations will negatively impact the intentions of the task force. Detailed minutes for each task force meeting were recorded and are available on file with the City's Engineering Division. The task force particularly wishes to thank Randy Peterson for his very professional guidance throughout and Barb Neitzel for her careful and accurate recordings of the proceedings. Finally, the task force recommends the use of neutral facilitators on issues that have generated controversy in the past. Kent Eklund's role as decision assistant, but not decision-maker, greatly assisted the task force in arriving at these recommendations. http://67.17.255.122/works/rmttf/COVERPAGE.htm 3/19/2004 Transportation Committee Page 1 of 1 CITY OF RICHFIELD Transportation Committee The City Council created a Transportation Committee in the Spring of 2003 to advise it on various transportation policy issues. Meetings are held at Richfield City Hall, 6700 Portland Avenue, on the second Wednesday of the month, unless the date conflicts with holidays or other events. The City Council has asked the Committee to review proposed improvements to 1-494 and I-35W and provide recommendations for Council consideration. Of particular concern to the Committee will be the amount of access provided to the freeways in Richfield and the amount of right of way needed to upgrade the freeway network. Click here to view Planning Commission Agendas & Minutes Recent Issues/Special Meetings: Open House RE: Interchange at 76th and I-35W (Feb. 26, City Hall, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m.) Proposed layouts of 76th Street Ramp Alternatives Petition dated November 18, 2003 Evaluation of 76th/1-35W Interchange Alternatives Relative to Evaluation Criteria (.pdf file) Donaldson Park Imp_acts Suggested schedule of opportunities to obtain public comments on the proposed design for the 35W/62 Crosstown Commons plan Transportation Committee Members Don Anderson Robert Elliott William Kilian Barbara Kritzman Steve Lindgren Todd Nollenberger Scott Pawelko Robert Shotwell Lezlie Vermillion Maureen Scaglia Gary Ness Kristin Asher Tom Foley Suzanne Sandahl For additional information on the Transportation Committee, call the Transportation Engineer at 612-861-9791. http://www.ci.richfield.mn.us/PublicWorks/Trans/transpcom.htm 3/18/2004 Traffic Calming Neighborhood Meeting Page 1 of 1 Traffic Calming Neighborhood Committee Meeting Follow up on the September 27th meeting on neighborhood traffic issues. "Following up on the September 27th meeting on neighborhood traffic issues, the Richfield Public Works Department has formed a neighborhood advisory committee. The Richfield City Council appointed residents at the September 27th meeting who volunteered to serve on the committee (see attached list) to study through traffic using streets in the residential area bounded by 66th Street and 76th Street between Penn Avenue and I-35W. The neighborhood committee will hold its first meeting on Thursday, November 29, 2001 at 6:30 PM. at the Richfield City Hall, 6700 Portland Avenue South. The purpose of this meeting is to review information on existing traffic patterns and discuss possible solutions regarding traffic in the study area, and decide on a schedule for future meetings of the group. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Kiet T. Ly, Engineering Technician at 612-861-9797." Posted Date: 11/06/01 http://156.142.111.22/publicworks/engineering/trafficcalmingneighborhoodcommitteemeet... 3/18/2004 city council staff report #208 09/23/03 Page 2 of 5 By Motion: Accept the 70th Street Area Traffic Calming Report. II. Background In the fall of 2000 the City began a traffic calming study using a mediation process for the neighborhood west of Penn Avenue from 69th Street to 72nd Street in west Richfield. The mediator formed a Focus Group consisting of residents from different streets to meet regularly to discuss various options for traffic calming. The results of this planning exercise are documented in the 70th Street Area Traffic Calming Study that was submitted to Council in August 2003. The report contains a detailed history of efforts to date to address neighbors' traffic concerns on 69th Street, 70th Street and 70th 1/2 Street west of Penn Avenue. A history of traffic calming in the neighborhood is attached. Highlights of the report describe efforts to divert traffic from 70th Street and 70th 1/2 Street, the testing of speed humps on 70th Street and an evaluation of origin and destination patterns of motorists who use 70th Street. The report will serve as a reference guide for monitoring any changes in future traffic patterns. Recent traffic counts on 70th Street showed daily traffic volumes of 3,050 vehicles just east of Xerxes Avenue and 2,300 vehicles on 70th Street just west of Penn Avenue. While these counts are higher than previous figures, major freeway reconstruction on I- 494 west of Highway 100 may be influencing these figures. III. Basis of Recommendation A. Policy o The Comprehensive Plan supports traffic calming on residential streets. o The City has a policy that limits the installation of stop signs on residential streets. A. Critical Issues o The traffic calming measures that shifted traffic from one street to another generated opposition by residents on the streets where traffic would increase. Some residents also opposed it if access to their homes was made increasingly difficult. o Experience in traffic calming has shown that success depends on community support. http://156.142.111.22/officials/mayorcouncilmembers/councilagendas/092303agenda/03cc... 3/18/2004 city council staff report #208 09/23/03 Page 3 of 5 A. Financial o A pair of speed humps may cost $4,500 or more to install. Before a final decision is made on installing speed humps, liability issues and identifying financing for them must be resolved, especially if a special assessment of benefiting property owners is considered. The cost of installing traffic control signs is approximately $75 per sign. A. Legal o The City Attorney will be available to comment on the recommendations. II. Alternative Recommendation(s) o Based on the recent traffic calming study completed east of Penn Avenue, several members of the Neighborhood Focus Group still advocate the installation of additional stop signs on 69th Street, 70th Street and 70th 1/2 Street to reduce traffic speeds. City staff is not opposed to stop signs on residential streets if community support for them can be demonstrated. Also, stop signs still can be considered on a case-by-case basis according to the City's Stop Sign Policy, although their impact on speed is limited. o Two alternatives required traffic diversion at 70th Street and Xerxes Avenue. Diversion proposals generated some opposition and were not supported by the focus group. If traffic monitoring reveals that problems are getting worse, diversion measures may be reconsidered. o The installation of speed humps can still be considered when agreement on a source of funding for them has been reached with residents and the City has researched any liability issues. II. Attachments o History of Traffic Calming in the 70th Street Area II. Principal Parties Expected at Meeting o Members of 70th Street Neighborhood Focus Group History of Traffic Calming in the 70th Street Area • Long-standing resident concern about traffic on 70 th Street west Of Penn Ave. • In 1999 a trace survey of cars using 70th Street was performed to determine their origins and destinations. • In 2000 a mediator was hired and a Neighborhood Focus Group formed to evaluate http://156.142.111.22/officials/mayorcouncilmembers/councilagendas/092303agenda/03cc... 3/18/2004 city council staff report #208 09/23/03 Page 4 of 5 traffic calming alternatives. • In 2001 City of Edina staff agreed to consider closing eastbound 70th Street at Xerxes Ave. • In 2001 a neighborhood survey indicated objections to all three traffic diversion alternatives proposed. • In 2001 speed humps were tested on 70th Street west Of Penn Ave. • In 2003 70th Street Area Traffic Calming Report completed. Traffic Calming Alternatives in the 70th Street Area Traffic Diversion Alternatives (Not implemented) • Intersection blocker on 70th Street west of Xerxes Avenue to prevent eastbound traffic on 70th Street to enter Richfield. • Intersection blockers on Xerxes Avenue at 70th Street to prevent southbound traffic on Xerxes Avenue south of 70th Street, and on 70th Street east of Xerxes Avenue to prevent westbound traffic on 70th Street to enter Edina. • Left Turn Only Weekdays 3-6 p.m. sign on eastbound 70th Street at Xerxes Avenue. • New alternative recently discussed by Neighborhood Focus Group- No Left turn 3-6 p.m. sign on westbound 70th Street at Penn Avenue. Other Traffic Calming Alternatives (Implemented) • In 1996 two-way stop signs were installed on 70th Street at Thomas Avenue. • In 1998 a leading left-turn arrow was added to the traffic signal for eastbound traffic on 70th Street and York Avenue. http://156.142.111.22/officials/mayorcouncilmembers/councilagendas/092303agenda/03cc... 3/18/2004 city council staff report #208 09/23/03 Page 5 of 5 • In 2001 all-way stop signs were installed at 70th Y2 Street and Xerxes Avenue. 70th Street Area Traffic Calming Report completed. • In 2001 two speed humps were tested on 70th Street west Of Penn Ave. Other Traffic Calming Alternatives (Not Implemented) • In fall 2001 residents on 70th 1/2 Street submitted a petition for stop signs on 70th I/2 Street and Thomas Avenue. • A member of the Neighborhood Focus Group suggested speed limit signs to be posted on 69th Street. • Members of the Neighborhood Focus Group and other residents have supported additional stop signs on 70th Street. • State law now permits cities to post short residential streets at 25 miles per hour. This occurred after most of the 70th Street Traffic Calming study was done. http://156.142.111.22/officials/mayorcouncilmembers/councilagendas/092303agenda/03cc... 3/18/2004 citd f is Plymouth tylLviteS0t Services °Service City Gov. News/Events Recreation 'acilities/Parks Jobs About Ptyror_ ih City of Plymouth, Minnesota Page 1 of 2 Plymouth Transit Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit The Plymouth Advisory Committee on Transit (PACT) meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month at City Hall, 3400 Plymouth Blvd. Meetings start at 7 p.m. PACT advises the City Council on issues related to the public transit services operated by the City of Plymouth. These services include Plymouth Metrolink (a commuter/reverse commuter service between Plymouth and downtown Minneapolis) and Dial-A-Ride (a shared, curb-to-curb service). 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News/Events Recreation Fa cilitiosf Parks Jobs Abut Pr th Citizen Survey Methodology This study contains the results of a telephone survey of 400 randomly selected residents of the City of Plymouth. Survey responses were gathered by professional interviewers across the community between August 12 and September 3, 1999. The average interview took forty-one minutes. In general, random samples such as this yield results projectable to the entire universe of adult Plymouth residents within 5.0 percentage points in 95 out of 100 cases. 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News/Events Recreation Facilities/Parks Jobs At-Gut About Plymouth Commuting and Public Transportation Census Information Ninety percent reported they commuted to work by "driving alone." Six percent rode in Citizen Survey "a van or car pool," while one percent each "took a bus" or "used the park and ride Community Description lot." Among those not using public transportation, forty-eight percent stated they History would do so if it were "convenient" however, forty-seven percent stated they would Libraries not do so even if inconvenience were no longer a factor. This latter group reported Schools "they needed the car for work," "working hours were irregular," "it would never be convenient," or "preferred to drive alone." Search Advanced Search Go Fifty-three percent of the sample thought the current availability of public transportation was adequate in meeting their needs and the needs of their household. Twenty-three percent disagreed, citing "low frequency of trips" and "lack of convenient routes." A large eight-seven percent reported they were aware of the Metrolink Transit service. By a fifty-three percent to twenty-three percent margin, residents opposed an increase in property taxes to extend the Dial-a-Ride service to additional areas outside of the City of Plymouth. Fifty-two percent favored adding lanes to the major highways in the city, while thirty-one percent opposed it; supporters, though, overwhelmingly favored adding non-HOV lanes. By a fifty-five percent to thirty-three percent margin, respondents supported the City of Plymouth favoring light rail proposals as a way to alleviate traffic congestion; most supporters felt light rail proposals should be given an even higher priority than adding lanes to major highways. A sixty-six percent to twenty-one percent majority favored the development of a transit hub at a central location in the city. In general, the typical resident would support a $3.25 monthly property tax increase to fund improved public transportation efforts. http://www2.ci.plymouth.mn.us/servlet/page?_pageid=141&_dad=cop&schema=PORTA... 3/18/2004 0( ytri o uth Mi-o.Aesot att City of Plymouth, Minnesota Page 1 of 2 Services aSorvico City Gov, News/Events Recreation FacilitieslPsrks " Jobs Atc]ut P:yrr. th About Plymouth Neighborhood Sidewalks Census Information While forty-two percent would oppose sidewalks in their neighborhood, thirty-nine Citizen Survey percent would support them. Sixteen percent reported already haying sidewalks Community Description there. But, support dropped to sixteen percent if property owners were required to pay History for their construction. Libraries Schools Search -Go] Advanced Search http://www2.ci.plymouth.mn.us/servlet/page?_pageid=141&_dad=cop&_sehema=PORTA... 3/18/2004 Ramsey Town Center Task Force Page 1 of 2 Town Center Task Fore@ Home My Ramsey Documents Mayor Advisory Parks Recyclz Departments & Council Administration Employment Commission & Trails in Rams: Town Center Task Force Members • Alena Hunter, Chair • Bonnie Thompson, Vice-Chair • Mary Jo Olson • Steve Sis • Will Thompsen • Eric Watson • Al Pearson, Council Mission The Ramsey Town Center Task Force is created to facilitate and encoui Transit-Orientated Development in the City of Ramsey that will fully ut multi-modal transportation options, including the Northstar Commuter and that will provide the residents of Ramsey and the region access to desirable businesses, services, housing opportunities, natural resource most importantly, a centralized area easily identifiable as the commun Ramsey. Objectives 1. Study Transit Orientated Developments: The task force shot become familiar with the principles of Transit Orientated Develor (TOD) and mixed-use developments. This could be done through providing material for the task force to review and should also in hearing a presentation regarding those principles. The Task Forc also visit developed TOD developments in the Twin Cities and thi 2. Coordinate Calthorpe Study: The Task Force should become f with the Calthorpe/Met Council study regarding the Ramsey Opp Site. The Task Force should receive updates on the progress of t Calthorpe Plan (refer to timeline) and review material prior to op house in July. Task Force should have presence at July open hou 3. Review development/design guidelines: The Task Force shc review and create standards and guidelines that could be incorpc into City Code to regulate the Town Center area. The Task Force ultimately make a recommendation to the Planning Commission Council 4. Provide Implementation Steps: Once the Calthorpe Plan is completed, the Task Force should outline implementation steps t City of Ramsey needs to undertake to ensure the success of the Town Center. 5. Advocate for Town Center: The Task Force should educate an promote the Ramsey Town Center to the citizens of Ramsey. If necessary, the Task Force will convene City-wide meetings to tal on the Town Center generally and design guidelines more specifi Town Center Task Force Agendas Subscribe to receive future Agendas by e- mail. View a list of all Agendas. Town Center Task Force Minutes Subscribe to receive future Minutes by e- mail. View a list of all Minutes. David Elvig's Town Center Letter Click on the link below for the most current information regarding the Ramsey Town Center project. www.ramsey03.com Ramsey Town Center ALIAR http://www.ci.ramsey.mn.us/commissions/task_force/ 3/18/2004 Ramsey Town Center Task Force Page 2 of 2 r` General Information The Town Center Task Force meets the second and fourth Thursday of month at 4:30 p.m. at Ramsey City Hall, 15153 Nowthen Boulevard N, Ramsey, MN 55303 Contact Information City of Ramsey Patrick Trudgeon Principal Planner 15153 Nowthen Boulevard NW Ramsey, MN 55303 763.433.9843 http://www.ci.ramsey.mn.us/commissions/task_force/ 3/18/2004 CITY OF MINNESOTA Formed in 1838 Chartered in 1321 City of Columbia Heights City Council Boards and Commissions Page 1 of 3 Community Profile City Hall City Council Departments Library FAQs Murzyn Hall City Jobs Historical Society Maps Search City Council Council Members Boards & Commissions Volunteer Organizations Agenda & Minutes Boards and Commissions Members of Boards and Commissions are volunteer residents appointed by the City council, except the Charter Commission members who are appointed by the Chief Judge of the Judicial District. Residents interested in serving on various commissions or boards may contact the Deputy City Clerk, (763) 706- 3611 for an application or download an application form below. It will be submitted to the council for consideration. Currently there are vacancies on: • Human Services Commission • Charter Commission APPLICATION FOR BOARD OR COMMISSION Charter Commission The City Charter enables the City of Columbia Heights to be a self-governing city under the municipal home rule provisions of the Constitution and Statutes of Minnesota. The Charter Commission is charged with keeping the charter current under procedures authorized by state statutes. The Charter Commission must have not more than fifteen and not less than seven members, which are appointed by the Chief Judge of Anoka County District Court. They are appointed for four year terms. Meets quarterly or as necessary 7:00 pm at Murzyn Hall Staff contact: Administrative Secretary, (763) 706-3606 Economic Development Authority The Economic Development Authority (EDA) is a separate public body and political subdivision of the state. The EDA acquires property for the orderly development or redevelopment of the City; owns, administers and maintains senior housing facilities, administers certain financing programs for residential, commercial and industrial rehabilitation and development, implements affordable housing programs and facilitates business recruitment, retention and expansion and creation of new business by analyzing the economic development needs of the City. The EDA Board consists of seven members who serve a term of five years. Members are appointed by the Mayor. Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm at Parkview Villa Staff Contact: EDA secretary, Community Development Department, (763) 706- http://www.ci.columbia-heights.mn.us/Council/board.html 3/17/2004 City of Columbia Heights City Council Boards and Commissions Page 2 of 3 3670 Human Services Commission The Human Services Commission aids and advises the Council in the promotion of equal opportunity in employment, housing, public accommodations, public services, education and other affairs that affect the social well being of the citizens of the City of Columbia Heights. The Commission is composed of nine members who are residents of the City and at least 18 years of age. Members serve three year terms. Vacancies exist on this commission Meets every other month on the 2nd Wednesday at 7:00 pm at Mutzyn Hall. Staff contact: Assistant to the City Manager, (763) 706-3609 Library Board The Library Board supervises and controls policy, programs, use and physical plant of the City's library, including all land and equipment associated therewith and the setting of levels of service and staffing. The Library Board consists of five residents appointed by the Council for terms of three years. Meets the first Tuesday of each month 7:00 pm in the Library Staff contact: Library Director, (763) 706-3690 Park and Recreation Commission The Park and Recreation Commission supervises and controls the use of public park lands, recreation and senior citizen programs in the City, including parks, parkways, playgrounds recreation fields and buildings and all related public service facilities. The Commission also recommends improvements for parks and has the authority to make reasonable administrative rules and regulations, including setting fees and governing public use of park lands and buildings. The Commission is composed of seven members who are residents of the City. Five members shall serve a term of five years. The two other members shall serve for two years. Meets the fourth Wednesday of each month 6:30 pm at Murzyn Hall Staff contact: Recreation Secretary, (763) 706-3730 Planning and Zoning Commission The commission prepares and maintains a Comprehensive Plan for the physical development of the City. The Commission also serves as the Board of Appeals and Adjustments of Variance and Appeal Cases. Another Commission function is as an advisory board to the City Council on matters pertaining to Conditional Use Permit applications and zoning amendments. The Planning and Zoning Commission consists of five members appointed by the Council. The appointed members serve four year staggered terms. The City Engineer, Zoning Administrator, Building Official and City Attorney serve as ex- officio members of this commission. http://www.ci.columbia-heights.mn.us/Council/board.html 3/17/2004 City of Columbia Heights City Council Boards and Commissions Page 3 of 3 Meets the first Tuesday of each month, 7:00 pm in the Council Chambers Staff Contact: City Planner, (763) 706-3673 Police and Fire Civil Service Commission The Commission establishes rules, regulations and procedures as necessary and required by law to relating to the appointment, promotion, discharge or suspension of Police and Fire Department personnel. There is no set meeting schedule. The Police and Fire Civil Service Commission consists of three members appointed to staggered terms of three years each. Meets as needed. Staff Contact: Police Chief Secretary, (763) 706-3756 Telecommunications Commission The Telecommunications Commission studies, investigates and makes recommendations on all matters pertaining to the cable system in the City. They oversee the administration of the franchise ordinance which includes rate regulation, franchise renewal, transfers of ownership, enforcement of customer service standards and ensures compliance with the terms of the franchise. The commission consists of seven members appointed by the Council. Each member serves a two year term. The City manager or his designee, shall be an ex-officio member of the Commission. Meets the third Thursday of each month at 7:00 pm at City Hall Staff contact: Assistant to the City Manager, (763) 706-3609 Traffic Commission This commission studies and investigates all matters relating to the regulation of traffic within the City on its own initiative or as referred to the Commission by the Council. The Columbia Heights Traffic Commission is made up of five citizens appointed by the City Council. The City Engineer and the Chief of Police serve as ex-officio members of this commission. Meets on the first Monday of each month at 6:00 pm, at City Hall. Staff contact: Assistant City Engineer, (763) 706-3704 Updated 03/02/04 I Community Profile I City Hall I City Council I Departments I I Library I Codes & Zoning I FAQs I Murzyn Hall I http://www.ci.columbia-heights.mn.us/Council/board.html 3/17/2004 Advisory Committees Committees > Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Traffic Safety Advisory Committee Page 1 of 1 city government council committees agendas & minutes departments facilities services ordinances elections other government news & events current news calendar of events publications press releases channel 16 about apple valley moving to resident info business info developer info visitor info employment current openings application Traffic Safety Advisory Committee The seven-member Traffic Safety Advisory Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council and has the following roles, duties, and responsibilities: Consider citizen concerns regarding traffic and parking on City streets. Serve as a forum to investigate and develop citywide traffic education and communication programs. Consider pedestrian and bicycle traffic safety issues. Serve as a forum to evaluate proposals for traffic control devices, signage, and striping. Contact Information Apple Valley Municipal Center 7100 West 147th Street Apple Valley, MN 55124 info@ci.apple-valley.mn.us search / contact us Quick Lin Agendas Minutes Traffic & Pedestrii Inform atio Committee PM Linda Dolan, Harald Eriksen, V Arthur Zimme Richard Asle Neal Heu( Craig Angl Charles Gra resources common questions forms & apps. area maps links search Content updated on: 30-Dec-2003 000 City of Apple Valley °t 7100 West 147th Street I Apple Valley, MN 55124 (952) 953-2500 I info@ci.apple-valley.mn.us Website questions and comments http://vvww.ci.apple-valley.mn.us/Committees/traffic_safety/main.html 3/17/2004 Related topic: ON Traffic and Transportation Advisory Commission (TTAC) Page 1 of 1 Traffic and Transpor- tation Advisory Commission The Bloomington Traffic and Transportation Advisory Commission (TTAC) considers traffic and transportation aspects of existing and new development i the City; concentrates on preservation and service of the existing transportatic system; considers improvements or changes; conducts study projects. Meetin are held in the Commission Meeting Room, located in the Municipal Building, 1800 West Old Shakopee Road. TTAC Meetings -J Schedule L] Minutes Traffic Calming Policy and Procedure Manual and 2004 Pilot Program During the past year, the Traffic and Transportation Advisory Commission (TTAC) has studied the various types of traffic calming devices and methods, their advantages, disadvantages, cost, possible trial methods, emergency vehicle/transit impacts and impacts to the municipal state aid system. TTAC assisted staff in the development of a Traffic Calming Policy and Procedure Manual for installation, operation and removal of these devices. Click here for more information. For more information, contact: Traffic and Transportation Division Phone: 952-563-4913 TTY users: 952-563-8740 Staff liaison: dfrost@ci.bloomington.mn.us TTAC Home I TTAC Minutes I TTAC Schedule I 4 As, ,eq‘ciadh See disclaimers for legal inform http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/cityhall/commiss/ttacittac.htm 3/18/2004 Transportation Policies Page 1 of 4 Bloomington Transportation Policies On July 21, 1997, the Bloomington City Council adopted the following 26 transportation policies. Regional Highways and Local Streets Bloomington residents and businesses rely on the regional highway system ar the local streets. Most of these facilities were constructed in the 1950s and 1960s and need appropriate investments to maintain their quality and increas( capacity to meet today's travel demand. Regional highway system Policy 1: The City's first priority is to add capacity to regional highways and arterials which currently operate at low levels of service, are costly to maintain and whi will contribute to future regional economic growth upon improvement. The City's priority order for highway capacity projects is: 1. 1-494 including the interchange with I-35W 2. I-35W 3. Upgrade TH169 to freeway design 4. Upgrade interchange areas including intersecting roads and bridged crossings. Policy 2: The City's second priority is to improve the highway and arterial system with geometric and operational adjustments. This includes improving safety, replacing bridges, reconstructing pavement, interim rebuilding of interchanges and adding high-occupancy vehicle lanes. Preferential ramps for HOVs shoulc be added where possible. Policy 3: Join with the Metropolitan Council to focus on transportation investments in cities which are within and along the 1-494/1-694 corridor. Policy 4: Encourages MnDOT to update its official map for regional highways and to acquire rights-of-way for future expansion of 1-494 and I-35W when parcels come available for purchase. Policy 5: Bloomington, MnDOT, the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County need tc be open to innovative partnerships which allow development and preserve necessary rights-of-way. Bloomington City Council COUNCIL HOME COUNCIL AGENDA COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL MISSION COUNCIL POLICIES COUNCIL SYNOPSES COUNCILMEMSERS http://vvww.ci.bloomington.mn.us/cityhall/council/cepolicy/tranplcy.htm 3/17/2004 Transportation Policies Page 2 of 4 Local streets Policy 6: Adequately fund the pavement management program to maintain 90% of city streets in a condition above the "problem" category. Policy 7: Endeavor to complete the 79th/80th Street Ring Route as funds become available. Policy 8: Use city-state-aid funds to upgrade collector streets. Policy 9: Bloomington's property owners and developers have dedicated street rights-oi way adjacent to their parcels. Where possible, the City will continue to obtain rights-of-way shown in its master plan by dedication. Policy 10: Place local service electric distribution lines underground whenever the adjacent arterial or collector street is reconstructed. Traffic operations Policy 11: The City's snow removal policy is to plow when there are three or more inches of snow on the ground and to maintain streets in a safe driving condition. Policy 12: Continue management practices to: • minimize on-street parking; • place signs and signals based on the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control • design and control site access to enhance safety and efficiency Policy 13: In appropriate locations, implement emerging intelligent transportation system technology to support appropriate transportation facility use and traffic law compliance. Transit, bicycles, pedestrians and land use A balanced transportation system needs to include safe facilities for bicycles and pedestrians and transit to serve employees and people without cars, encouraging a greater role for them. Development which results in less automobile use or reduced trip length will reduce the need for additional highway capacity without impairing economic growth. A balanced transportatk system encourages transit, bicycle and pedestrian facilities to serve employee and residents whether or not they own an automobile. http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/cityhall/council/ccpolicy/tranplcy.htm 3/17/2004 Transportation Policies Page 3 of 4 Transit Policy 14: Provide a transit system designed to give better access to jobs and services, promote higher-density, transit-oriented development in transit corridors and provide a level of service in these corridors which encourages all residents to use transit. Policy 15a: Develop a network of transit hubs and dedicated multi-occupant travelways to support express transit routes. Policy 15b: Explore a personal rapid transit (PRT) link between the Airport and Mall of America with possible future expansion along the Ring Road. Policy 15c: Support implementation of the Hiawatha Transitway if the first phase connects the Airport with the Mall of America transit hub. Policy 16: Place transit shelters along transit routes. Policy 17: Support aggressive use of travel demand management techniques which reduce peak period trips on regional highways. Bicycle and pedestrian Policy 18: Develop, maintain and improve a safe, high quality bicycle and pedestrian system along arterial and collector streets and on connecting routes between trail systems. Policy 19: Encourage pedestrian and bicycle route connections between residential area and transit hubs. Policy 20: Replace sidewalks adjacent to curbs with boulevard sidewalks when rights-of- way are available. Land Use Policy 21: Coordinate transportation and land use decisions to reduce peak period travel demand by reducing automobile use and trip length. Policy 22: Encourage redevelopment of land along the Ring Route as a high density, mixed-use corridor served by transit. http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/cityhall/council/ccpolicy/tranplcy.htm 3/17/2004 Transportation Policies Page 4 of 4 Policy 23: Retain and use existing linear rights-of-way (e.g. railroad and utility rights-of- way) for public use. Funding Existing federal and state funding is inadequate to build needed capacity improvements on 1-494 and I-35W. Bloomington supports raising additional state funds for maintenance and reconstruction of regional highways. Bloomington's experience with the Mall of America highway improvements demonstrated that taxes invested in highway capacity improvements are repai in a relatively short time by additional revenues from the resulting economic development. Policy 24: Actively supports an adequate level of transportation funding to address safetn maintenance and implementation of "mega-projects" on 1-494 and I-35W and transit. Policy 25: The City's priority order for additional transportation funding is: 1. Use all state motor vehicle excise tax (MVET) and motor vehicle license revenues for transportation purposes 2. Increase gas tax Policy 26: Support metro-wide transportation pricing and other methods which raise revenue dedicated for transportation improvement directly from highway, trans and bicycle path users. The Council opposes collection of tolls on portions of the regional system. Council Policies Traffic and Transportation Division IIS24Atti l,,e4 ea 44. 4.??,04.44t4 t4; See disclaimers for legal inform- http://www.ci.bloomington.mn.us/cityhall/council/cepolicy/tranplcy.htm 3/17/2004 ABOUT US Pkinna RANSPOHIATION T " GETTING AROUND PROGRAMS PERMITS & PROJECTS & PORTLAND & SERVICES GUIDELINES PLANNING 400414:* Projects Neighborhood Traffic Safety Partnership Projects - Neighborhood Traffic Safety Partnership, Portland Transportation Page 1 of 4 0 What Is the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Partnership? 0 Why Is now the time to Mullin this new omthership? 0 What is the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Partnership Strategy? 0 Summary of the NTSP Strategy 0 Recommendations of the NTSP Strateav 0 How can I get involved In the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Partnership? 0 The Neighborhood Traffic Safety Summit - November 9,2002 0 How can I request traffic safely services for my neighborhood street? 0 Now can I get a copy of the draft Neighborhood Traffic Safety Partnership Strategy? What is the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Partnership? The Neighborhood Traffic Safety Partnership (NTSP) addresses the pedestrian, bicycle, and auto traffic safety concerns it threaten all our neighborhoods. The NTSP is a community-based education, enforcement and engineering effort designee • minimize traffic safety concerns for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit users, and motorists • enhance neighborhood livability • support safe, healthy, and efficient transportation choices • increase use of environmentally friendly modes of travel • decrease auto speed and drive-alone trips • improve access for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users • support traffic safety strategies that improve safety and livability of neighborhood streets • raise public awareness of traffic safety issues and ways that people can help ease traffic problems in their neighborhoods • facilitate collaboration with community partners Why is now the time to begin this new partnership? A number of reasons make now the time to begin this Neighborhood Traffic Safety Partnership: Projects MN 23rd Reconstruction 3rd and 4th Ave Alberta Bikeway Network Signing Bumside Bybee Bridge Hawthorne It All Adds Up to Cleaner Air N Killingsworth Neighborhood Traffic Safety Partnership IfslW Parking OHSU Meter District River District Russell Street Sandy Boulevard Swan island Trails Tacoma North Macadam - Marquam Hill Tram — Bicycle Projects Planning Projects Transportation Planning Transportation System Plan Current and Future Projects Studies, Plans and Reports Policies and Regulations VVho Are We - Contact Us c=Get Involved Comments Transportation History Timeline Resources and Links Capital improvements o Print-frlendly version Legal. 0 • There Is strong public demand for traffic safety services. Speeding and pedestrian and bicycle safety are three of the top four neighborhood complaints within the city of Portland. • Traffic safety threatens Investment In pedestrian, bicycle, and transit system. Concerns with traffic safety threaten Portland's land use objectives and investment in a world-class pedestrian, bicycle, and transit system. • There Is a real need for traffic safety Improvements. Relatively small increases In speed pose a real public safety threat. A pedestrian struck by a car traveling at 20 mph has a 95 percent chance of survival, at 30 mph a 60 percent chance, and at 40 mph only a 10 percent chance. • Traffic safety concerns negatively impact children's health. The percentage of children walking or bicycling to school has declined from two-thirds in the 1970s to less than ten percent. The decline in walking and bicycling corresponds to increases in childhood obesity and diabetes. • Budget shortfalls dramatically reduced City funding for traffic safety. http://wvvw.trans.ci.portland.or.us/Projects/NTSP/default.htm 3/16/2004 ABOUT US GETTING AROUND PROGRAMS PERMITS PRO3ECTS PORTLAND & SERVICES GUIDELINES PLANNING . Search Results rage 1 01z You searched for traffic management 1 -10 of 745 results found More >> 1. Transportation Engineering Report Speed Bumps Traffic Calming. Citizen Focus Group on Routine Installation Speed Bump Projects and the Propose Speed Bump Purchase ProjectsTable of Contents. Prepared by Chris Armes September 30, 1994 Citi Bureau of Traffic Management Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Routine Installation 2. Simplification and Enhancement of the Neighborhood Traffic Management and Arterial Traff Programs - Appendix E - Portland Transportation Simplification and Enhancement of the Neighborhood Traffic Management and Arterial Traffic Calr - Appendix E - Portland TransportationTraffic Calming. Simplification and Enhancement of the Neil Traffic Management and Arterial Traffic Calming ProgramsAppendix M PROGRAM DEVELOPM STREAMLINED SPE 3. Transportation Engineering Report Speed Bumps Traffic Calming. Final Report Arterial Traffic Calming Program. Major Discussion Points During D Objectives and Policies. The goal of the Arterial Traffic Calming Program (ATCP) is to enhance nei livability for residents of Neighborhood Collectors by addressing traffic problems using edu 4. Transportation Engineering Report Speed Bumps OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES. Traffic Calming. Final Report Arterial Traffic Calming Program. 24 Calming Program Summary. The goal of the Arterial Traffic Calming Program (ATCP) is to enhano neighborhood livability for residents of Neighborhood Collector Streets by addressing traffic probler 5. Traffic Calming - Citizen Focus Group on Routine Installation Speed - Bump Projects and the Residential Speed Bump Purchase Projects - Introduction - Portland Transportation Traffic Calming - Citizen Focus Group on Routine Installation Speed - Bump Projects and the Propc Residential Speed Bump Purchase Projects - Introduction - Portland TransportationCitizen Focus Gr Routine Installation Speed Bump Projects and the Proposed Residential Speed Bump Purchase Proj ectsIntroduction. 6. Transportation Engineering Report Speed Bumps Neighborhood Traffic Management Program Bureau of Traffic Management 1120 SW 5th Avenue - Portland, Oregon 97204 Goran Spamnan, Director September 1993. City of Portland Earl Blumenat Commissioner of Public Works Felicia L. Trader, Director of Transportation. 7. Central City Transportation Management Plan - Acknowledgements - Portland Transportatio Transportation Planning. Studies, Plans and Reports. Central City Transportation Management Plan Acknowledgements. In memory of Alfred "Alf' Siddall, member of the CCTMP TAC and former Ci http://www.trans.ci.portIand.or.us/query.htm 3/17/2004 Search Results Page 2 of 2 Manager. CCTMP Policy Committee. CCTMP Citizen Advisory Committee. Lloyd District Task Fc 8. Traffic Calming - Simplification and Enhancement of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Arterial Traffic Calming Programs - Appendix C DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPOSED NTMP/A PROCESS - Portland TransportationTraffic Calming. Simplification and Enhancement of the Neighl Traffic Management and Arterial Traffic Calming ProgramsAppendix C DEVELOPMENT OF THE NTMP/ATCP PROCESS. 9. Transportation Engineering Report Speed Bumps Traffic Calming. Final Report Arterial Traffic Calming Program. Arterial Traffic Calming Program Initiation. PROJECT INITIATION. Arterial Traffic Calming Program projects will be initiated by th Traffic Management (ATCP staff) by applying the selection criteria to the approximately 275 design 10. Traffic Calming - Simplification and Enhancement of the Neighborhood Traffic Management , Traffic Calming Programs - Appendix A - PROPOSED PROCESS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD COLLECTOR AND COMPLEX LOCAL SERVICE STREET PROJECTS - Portland Transp Traffic Calming - Simplification and Enhancement of the Neighborhood Traffic Management and A Calming Programs - Appendix A - PROPOSED PROCESS FOR NEIGHBORHOOD COLLECTOE COMPLEX LOCAL SERVICE STREET PROJECTS - Portland TransportationSimplification and E of the Neighborhood More >> Page 1 of 75 Legal htto://www.trans.ci.nortland.or.us/auerv.htm 3/17/2004 ABOUT US GETTING AROUND PROGRAMS PERMITS II PROJECTS PORTLAND SERVICES GUIDELINES PLANNING Search Results rage I oI You searched for traffic management 11 -20 of 745 results found << Back More >> 11. - - Portland Transportation Mission Statement. Traffic Calming Program. Program Manager. Project Managers. Project Enginee Staff. Interns. Traffic Calming Mission. The Mission of the Traffic Calming Program is to improve ( safety and to preserve and enhance City of Portland neighborhoods by working with r 12. 7 Westside Corridor Traffic Management Plan. Last Updated: October 30, 2002. Education and Outret Streamline Speed Bump Projects. Elementary School Safety Projects. Complex Local Traffic Calmii Collector Street Projects. Traffic Calming Purchase Projects. External Customer Projects. 13. Traffic Calming - Glossary - Portland Transportation Portland, Oregon, traffic calming process - glossary of terms 14. Traffic Calming - Simplification and Enhancement of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Traffic Calming Programs - Glossary - Portland Transportation Traffic Calming - Simplification and Enhancement of the Neighborhood Traffic Management and A Calming Programs - Glossary - Portland TransportationSimplification and Enhancement of the Neig Traffic Management and Arterial Traffic Calming ProgramsGLOSSARY. Fire Response Routes Ma 15. Traffic Calming - SW 57th at Dolph Drive - Final Project Evaluation - Portland Transportatio Portland, Oregon Traffic Calming Project Reports 16. Traffic Calming - Simplification and Enhancement of the Neighborhood Traffic Management Traffic Calming Programs - Appendix E - RANKING CRITERIA FOR COMPLEX LOCAL STREETS - Portland Transportation Traffic Calming - Simplification and Enhancement of the Neighborhood Traffic Management and A Calming Programs - Appendix E - RANKING CRITERIA FOR COMPLEX LOCAL SERVICE ST Portland TransportationSimplification and Enhancement of the Neighborhood Traffic Management E Traffic Calming P 17. 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Traffic Calming - Peer Review Analysis of the Traffic Circle Program - Executive Summary - Transportation PEER REVIEW ANALYSIS of the TRAFFIC CIRCLE PROGRAM 20. Traffic Calming - Peer Review Analysis of the Traffic Circle Program - Introduction - Portlani Transportation PEER REVIEW ANALYSIS of the TRAFFIC CIRCLE PROGRAM << Back More >> Page 2 of 75 NITLAD TER40RT4TI0N GETTING AROUND PROGRAMS PERMITS & PORTLAND & SERVICES GUIDELINES Traffic Calming How It Works PROJECTS & PLANNING ABOUT US . Traffic Calming - How It Works - Portland Transportation rage i or Lf "Slowing Traffic for Safe Neighborhoods" A citizen's guide to anti-speeding efforts What the City of Portland Can Do 0 Police Enforcement 0 Traffic Calming 0 School Safety Program o Stop Signs and Speed Limit Signs What Neighborhoods Can Do 0 Speed Watch o SLOW DOWN Banners 0 Residential Speed Bump Purchase Program 0 Creative Approaches to Slowing Dm Neighborhood Speeders o Neighborhood Activities Speeding happens all around Portland. It compromises our neighborhood livability — creating noise and air pollution, causing difficulties for pedestrians and bicyclists, and importantly jeopardizing the safety of our children. Today, Portland residents are taking responsibility for quality of life issues in their owr neighborhoods. People throughout the city are learning that neighborhood action can address many problems such as speeding on neighborhood streets. The City of Portland can be a supporting partner helping neighbors devise creative ar workable ways to restore and preserve our safe and peaceful streets. This page discusses the many ways that residents, businesses and the City can work together to help keep neighborhood streets safe. Call the city offices listed here for m information on any of these programs. What the City of Portland Can Do. Police Enforcement: It all starts with a call to the Police Bureau. If you believe that people routinely drive tc on your street, call the Portland Police Bureau Traffic Division at 503-823-4836. By contacting the Police Bureau, residents and businesses alert police officers to spe problems in their neighborhoods. These calls usually bring extra patrols to the trouble In the long run, police may lead to traffic engineering solutions to slow traffic. When y. the Police Bureau be prepared to provide details about speeding on your street. Let tl know the specific location and time of day speeding usually occurs. A police officer w the trouble spot at least three limes for streets with significant speeding problems. Th may decide to use the City's Photo Radar Unit. When police enforcement alone isn't $. the problem, the police will recommend that the Bureau of Transportation System Management consider traffic calming solutions. Traffic Calming Programs: Traffic calming devices slow traffic on neighborhood streets. Most people think of spe bumps when they hear the words "traffic calming." The City of Portland uses a variety techniques to calm neighborhood traffic. Traffic Calming Curent and Future Projects Humphrey-Hewett How It Works Complex Local Service Street Programs Streamline and Residential Speed Bump Purchase Program Neighborhood Collector Program Elementary School Safety Program Devices Photo Albums Evaluations North Portland Project List Northeast Project List Northwest Project List Southeast Project List Southwest Project List Complex Local Street Project List Streamline Speed Bump Project List Neighborhood Collector Project List School Safety Project List Westside Corridor Project List Laws Research Rubber Speed Bumps Roundabouts Studies and Reports Program Info and Staff Frequently Asked Questions Site Index Site Map http://www.trans.ci.portland.or.us/TrafficCalming/how/how.htm 3/17/2004 - Traffic Calming - How It Works - Portland Transportation Page 2 of 4 0 Print-friendly version Legal On streets with speeding problems, Traffic Calming staff maintain a citywide list of loc that could benefit from "traffic calming" devices. The Bureau ranks locations by the se of the speeding problem. When a street nears the top of the list, the Traffic Calming staff works closely with neighborhood residents to determine the best way to slow or divert traffic. The width street, volume and speed of traffic, and the street's designation for ("Neighborhood Collector" or" Local Services") streets will help determine what alternatives are possi In many cases, particularly where traffic volume is low, the city installs speed bumps without adding other improvements. Another special city program allows neighbors to for speed bump installations themselves when a street isn't high enough on the priorit to receive city funding. For more detailed information on the following programs call 5 823-SAFE (7233) or click on the programs below. 0 Complex Local Service Street Program 0 Streamline and Residential Speed Bump Purchase Program o Neighborhood Collector Street Program School Safety Program: The City of Portland recognizes the importance of creating safe walking conditions ne schools. For that reason, the Police Bureau and the Bureau of Transportation System Management work together to encourage safe driving speeds and other safety precar near schools. Through the School Safety Program, the city provides signs, signals, trr calming devices, and enhanced police enforcement in the blocks immediately surrour schools. For more detailed information about the Bureau of Transportation System Management click here Elementary School Safety Program or call 503-823-SAFE (72 Stop Signs and Speed Limit Signs: The city of Portland does not generally install stop signs as a way to slow traffic. The installs stop signs where there might be a question about who should have the right-c to prevent crashes. When stop signs are installed to slow down speeders, drivers ma, fact, increase their speed between signs to compensate for lost time. This creates an more dangerous situation. Stop signs in inappropriate places could result in more driv running stop signs and speeding through neighboring streets. To learn more about St Signs, call the Bureau of Transportation System Management at 503-823-SAFE (723 Installing speed limit signs may seem to be a logical solution to remind drivers not to But new speed limit signs don't seem to change people's driving behaviors. Only whe speed limit changes to a higher or lower speed does the City use its limited resources install new speed limit signs. To learn more about traffic signing, call the Bureau of Transportation System Manage at 503-823-SAFE (7233). What Neighborhoods Can Do! The City of Portland has limited resources for speed enforcement and expensive stre. improvements. Sometimes, neighborhoods must wait months or years for traffic calmi projects. Fortunately, residents and businesses throughout Portland have found ways they car together to reduce speeding on neighborhood streets. Neighborhood education projei effective and inexpensive and can be conducted by volunteers in their spare time. Most people caught speeding are driving too fast in their own neighborhoods. "Speed aren't bad guys from somewhere else — most are our neighbors and friends, responsi people like ourselves who are committed to safe, peaceful neighborhoods. http://www.trans.ci.portland.or.us/TrafficCalming/how/how.htm 3/17/2004 Traffic Calming - How It Works - Portland Transportation Page 3 of 4 But speeding is a bad habit, and we need to help each other break it. That's why neighborhood activity is so important. Neighbors remind neighbors to pay attention to driving habits. They remind each other of their mutual responsibility to the residents — particularly the children -- living in the community. Speed Watch: (This program is on hold due to budget cutbacks) The Speed Watch Program trains residents to use radar in their neighborhoods and provides free equipment for a week. The Bureau staff will work with you and other volunteers to schedule a training session. As a Speed Watch volunteer, you will have use of the radar equipment for one week to identify speeding vehicles. The informatio gather is matched with the Driver and Motor Vehicle Service (DMV) records. The Burt then sends a letter to the vehicle's registered owner advising the owner their vehicle seen speeding. The letter appeals to the owner and drivers to slow down on neighbor streets. (This program does not issue speeding tickets.) When a neighborhood completes a successful Speed Watch, the Bureau installs a be in the area reminding people to slow down. The Bureau waives the regular $100 barn installation fee. Call the Bureau of Transportation System Management Speed Watch Program at 503-823-SAFE (7233) to request a Speed Watch training session. Banners: (This program is on hold due to budget cutbacks) In most cases, speeding results from habit, not from an intentional decision to break t law. So short-term reminders to slow down are effective in getting people to change tl driving behaviors. Banners alert us to check our driving speeds. Neighborhood assoc or other community groups are asked for $100 to help defray some of the costs of hat the banner. The group also receives bumper stickers with the "Slow Down" message distribute throughout the neighborhood. Contact your neighborhood or business association, local school advisory committee parent/teacher association. They can call the Bureau of Transportation System Management Banner Program at 503-823-SAFE (7233) to request a banner applicati. Residential Speed Bump Purchase Program: Neighbors can get together and pay for speed bumps through a special city program. Residents can pursue this option when a street isn't high enough on the priority list to warrant City funding. The street must meet some basic speeding and traffic volume c to be considered. For more information about the Residential Speed Bump Purchase Program, call the Bureau of Transportation System Management at 503-823-SAFE (7233). Creative Approaches to Slowing Down Neighborhoof Speeders: Plant trees. Street trees offer a beautiful alternative to the wide-open speedway feelii treeless neighborhood street. Call the Urban Forestry Division at 503-823-4489 for rn. information on planting street trees. Leave your car at home. Encouraging your family and friends to ride their bicycle, w take the bus/light rail, will reduce the traffic volume and speeding in your neighborhoc http://vvww.trans.ci.portland.or.us/TrafficCalming/how/how.htm 3/17/2004 Traffic Calming - flow It Works - Portland Transportation Page 4 of 4 Write letters to the editor or your neighborhood and community papers. Let driv know that speeding threatens our sense of community and personal well-being. Learn more about transportation and traffic issues. Portland State University and Bureau of Transportation System Management sponsor a ten-week course "Portland and Transportation." Scholarships are available to Portland residents. For more inforr on these and other ideas, call the Bureau of Transportation System Management Transportation Options at 503-823-5185. Neighborhood Activities: Portland residents and businesses are creative and enthusiastic about traffic safety. Recently, community members created their own ways to remind people to observe s limits. For example, one neighborhood designed lawn signs telling people to "Slow Dc Any action that reminds people to watch their speed will affect potential speeders. So residents walked their neighborhoods to place door hangers on nearby homes. A bloc party around the theme, "Slow Down" gets people thinking and talking about their dri, habits. If you are interested in discussing ways your street, block or neighborhood can work together to fight speeding, call the Bureau of Transportation System Management at 823-SAFE (7233). The Bureau will send a representative to talk with you and your neighbors at an evening meeting. You can share ideas and learn how the City of Port can help you slow traffic in your area. 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O Program Information and Stat Mission statement and people wor on traffic calming in Portland. O Frequently Asked Questions Answers to common questions. O Calendar O Site Index O Site Map Traffic Calming Programs Budget shortfalls have totally eliminated Transportation's discretionary funding for traffi calming projects. As a result, only projects with external funding are being completed. Generally, these include projects purchased by residents and projects funded with Urb Renewal revenues. Click here for information on Portland's current traffic safety and tr! calming efforts initiated through the Neighborhood Traffic Safety Partnership. Still available is the Traffic Calming Purchase Program. In this program local residents purchase traffic calming devices (usually speed bumps) through voluntary contribution! grants or by Local Improvement Districts (LIDs). Click here for more information on the Purchase Program. For general street safety concerns related to service specialists at 503-823-SAFE (7233). 0 Current Projects Learn about what traffic calming projects are being planned. Click here to visit the Humphrey-Hewett Project pages. O How It Works The processes used in Portland to accomplish public participation and install traffic calming projects. O Devices Links to descriptions of the common tools used for traffic calming. O Project Evaluations City of Portland project evaluation reports, sorted by area of the city and by type of project. O Laws Links to City and State Traffic Laws. O Photo Albums Photo galleries sorted by function. street operation, please contact our custc O Research Rubber Speed Bumps - Synopsis joint venture to create a pre-fabricE speed bump. ABOUT US Q Traffic Calming - Portland Transportation Page 2 of 2 PSU Traffic and Transportation Class TravelSmart 0 Print-friendly version Legal iraiii l.,kurning - roruanu rransportauon rage i or r NOLAND T IRANSPOli 1ATION GETTING AROUND PROGRAMS PERMITS & PROJECTS PORTLAND A SERVICES GUIDELINES PLANNING Traffic Calming Programs ABOUT US Education Programs Safe Routes Portland Getting Around Portland In the 21st Century Video PSU Traffic and Transportation Class Budget shortfalls have totally eliminated Transportations discretionary funding for traffic calming projects. As a result, only p with external funding are being completed. Generally, these include projects purchased by residents and projects funded witi Renewal revenues. Click here for information on Portland's current traffic safety and traffic calming efforts initiated through tt Neighborhood Traffic Safety Partnership Still available is the Traffic Calming Purchase Program. In this program local residents purchase traffic calming devices (ust speed bumps) through voluntary contributions, grants or by Local Improvement Districts (LIDs). • II • 111 , I .1 is I : . f• • s, is For general street safety concerns related to street operation, please (7233). 0 Current Projects Learn about what traffic calming projects are being planned. Click here to visit the Humphrey-Hewett Project copes. 0 Now it Worics The processes used in Portland to accomplish public participation and install traffic calming projects. 0 Devices Links to descriptions of the common tools used for traffic calming. o Prolect Evaluations City of Portland project evaluation reports, sorted by area of the city and by type of project Construction and Maintenance Potholes Street Repaving and Markings Improving Streets with LIDS Building New Streets and Sidewalks Backed Up Sewers and Drains Street Cleaning Graffiti on Structures Sidewalks Trees and Bushes Trimming Street Lighting Traffic Signals Emergency Transportation Emergency Preparation Snow and ice Earthquake Info City of Portland Elevations Environmental Programs It All Adds Up to Cleaner Air Green Cars Maintenance Recycling Air Quality Traffic Calming Programs How It Works Devices Evaluations Laws Research Program Info and Staff Frequently Asked Questions Site Index Site Map Transportation Options Programs Newsletter PSU Traffic and Transportation Class TraveiSmart o Print-friendly version Legal contact our customer service specialists at 503-823-SA 0 Research Rubber Speed Bumps - Synopsis of the joint ye create a pre-fabricated speed bump. Roundabouts Evaluation - Introduction and linkr to modem roundabouts. 0 Studies and Reports A list of reports that studied Portland's prograny devices. o Prodram Information and Staff Mission statement and people working on traffic in Portland. 0 Frequently Asked Questions Answers to common questions. Laws Links to City and State Traffic Laws. 0 Riot* Albums Photo galleries sorted by function. 0 cpkadm o Site Index 0 Site Mao http://vvww.trans.ci.portland.or.us/TrafticCalming/default.htm 3/16/2004 City of Boulder -0t111-t_1•Ef0r-i.II 411;1 . Search Public Works and Planning type here Development Services Transportation Mitigation Tools Petition and Education, Enforcement, and Engineering The NTMP uses three steps to reduce speeding in neighborhoods. Contact us to begin a program in your neighborhood or get connected with existing groups. Step One: Petition and Education These tools help make drivers aware and evaluate the problem. To get started in the NTMP, contact us for an information kit. Once you have the kit, you'll need to collect signatures from at least 51 percent of the people living on a block along the street concerned. After collecting signatures and applying, your neighborhood can begin using education tools. Planning for Inc future n Jan struCtiCin PrCrjeciS Ongoing Programs GO Bou der A 'Tort Boards rorttact Us Transportation Home go He Neighbo Mitigat Your NT • Mitigati4 NTMP Ai • Participi bi Contact • Signs asking drivers to "please drive slowly" can be obtained by the neighborhood. Please be aware that sinage is not permitted on public right of ways. • Neighborhood speed pledges encourage drivers to obey the speed limit. • Neighborhood speed watches allow residents to use radar equipment to collect data on vehicle speeds along their streets. • Speed monitoring trailers use radar to help make drivers aware of how fast they are traveling. Step Two: Enforcement If at least 15 percent of drivers are traveling more than five mph over the speed limit, education is continued and your neighborhood is eligible for enforcement. • Police enforcement can be increased on neighborhood streets depending on available resources. • Photo Radar can be used in locations with severe speeding and high volume to catch motorists speeding and/or running red lights. Learn more about Photo Radar. Step Three: Engineering If at least 15 percent of drivers are still traveling more than five mph over the speed limit, your neighborhood is eligible for engineering solutions. Each year the city prioritizes all neighborhoods in the NTMP. The two with the http://www.ci.boulderco.us/publicworks/depts/transportation/safety/ntmp_tools.html 3/17/2004 highest need begin a process to determine if engineering solutions can be used. If an engineering solution is being considered on a Critical Emergency Response Route (CERR), the City Council will evaluate the street to determine whether to use a delay-inducing solution. After City Council makes a decision, neighborhood meetings will be held and at least 60 percent of the people within 400 feet of a proposed device must be in support of the proposal. If the street is not a CERR and 60 percent vote in favor, the project will be constructed. If the street is a CERR, the Transportation Advisory Board must review the project. Traffic Calming Toolbox These tools are potential solutions to traffic problems. Each tool and it's advantages or disadvantages are described in detail. Adobe Acrobat Reader is required to view pdf documents and can be downloaded free at www.adobe.com. Download the toolbox For more information about the WM, or if your neighborhood is interested In participating in the program, please contact the Transportation Division at 303-441-3266 or e-mail spearsteci.boulder.co.us . Subscribe to E-News [Planning for the future] [Construction Projects] [Ongoing Programs] [Go Boulder] [Airport] [Boards] [Contact Us] [Transportation Home] City of Boulder Transportation Division 1739 Broadway Boulder, CO 80302 Phone: 303-441-3266 Fax: 303-441-4271 City of Boulder FriT.-11 .t. V. Search Public Works and Planning type here Development Services 1 90 He Planning for the future Construction Projects Ongoing Programs GO Boulder Airport Boards Contact is Transportation Home Transportation Neighborhood Traffic Mitigation Program (NTMP) About The Program The Neighborhood Traffic Mitigation Program (NTMP) was developed In 1994 and modified in 2000 to improve neighborhood livability and safety, and to encourage citizen involvement in finding solutions. The NTMP uses a three step approach to help neighborhoods solve speeding problems. Contact us to begin a program in your neighborhood or get connected with existing groups. Check out more information regarding traffic safety. Neighborhoods Solve Problems With Education, Enforcement and Engineering The NTMP helps neighborhoods choose and Implement speed reduction tools in their area with a three step process. Each step has specific criteria to meet before the level of intervention can be increased. The level of intervention in a neighborhood Is based on data that includes traffic volume and speed. • Neighborhoods begin to solve speeding problems by using educational tools for three to four months. • Speed data can be used to support a request for additional enforcement activities In the neighborhood. The enforcement step lasts at least six months. • After education and enforcement strategies have been implemented and a severe speeding problem still exists, a neighborhood can be prioritized for engineering treatments such as speed humps and traffic circles. Browse the mitigation tools for more Information on each step. For more information about the NTMP, or if your neighborhood is interested in participating in the program, please contact the Transportation Division at 303-441-3266 or e-mail spearstaci.boulder.co.us. Subscribe to E-News [Planning for the future] [Construction Protects] [Ongoing Programs] [Go Boulder] [Airport] [Boards] [Contact Us] [Transportation Home] City of Boulder Transportation Division 1739 Broadway Boulder, CO 80302 Phone: 303-441-3266 Fax: 303-441-4271 OSIte Map earch Johnson County [Who We Are []What We Do [Resources Council of Governments JCCOG Jo --n County Coon E :C• tWeD o: Tam vorto tion Phmning Streets and Highway Planning JCCOG's planning for the arterial street system in the Iowa City Urbanized Area includes the corporate limits and long-range growt areas for the cities of Coralville, Iowa City, North Liberty, Tiffin, ar University Heights; as well as certain streets under the jurisdictior the University of Iowa Institutional Road System. Because arterial streets do not stop at the boundaries of the urbanized area, consideration is also given to ties with the rural arterial system in unincorporated areas of Johnson County. Many of these rural stree will eventually be included in the urbanized area arterial street sys as annexations occur. The objective of the arterial street plan is to identify deficiencies Ir arterial street system and provide information necessary for public officials to make decisions regarding improvements. The arterial si plan is intended to provide a guide for the programming of capital improvements by the various local and state organizations respons for arterial streets. Arterial street deficiency issues which cross municipal boundaries are coordinated by JCCOG, and solutions are developed to the satisfaction of all jurisdictions involved. Having arterial street planning coordinated by JCCOG ensures that there Is be compatibility in arterial street improvements from one commur to the next. Capital improvements to arterial streets in the Iowa City Urbanizes Area are not only a local concern. The Iowa Department of Transportation is responsible for the federal and state system of highways and expressways which are included in the Iowa City Urbanized Area arterial street system. These include major interst. highways, National Highway System routes, and portions of the St Primary Highway system. Jurisdiction over State Primary Highway extensions within municipalities is concurrent between the respect city and Iowa DOT. Publications: • Long Range Multi-Modal Transportation Plan For further information: Jeff Davidson, Transportation Planner (319) 356-5252 What We Do Administration Human Services Solid Waste Management Transportation Planning '4 Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Transit Planning and Administration Transportation Engineering Planning Traffic Calming On-Street Parking Issues Frequently Asked Questions Street and Highway Planning Planning Committees Publications Archive Return Home Feedback I Disclaimer & Privacy Policy http://www.jccog.org/whatwedo/transportation/activities/streetplanning.htm 3/17/2004 Copyright 0 2003 Johnson County Council of Governments. All rights rest JohnsonCounty *-2 Council of Gollemments We Are [What We Do [Resources [Site Map Csearch JCCOG Johnson Coun t E What V.Vc, 1)0: TrOnSpOltation Planning Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning JCCOG conducts metropolitan-wide bicycle and pedestrian plannin. JCCOG's efforts in the bicycle and pedestrian arena range from maintaining bicycle and pedestrian trails and wide-sidewalk maps plans, to making recommendations on the location of individual Cu ramps. JCCOG works with local municipalities and the University o Iowa on resolving bicycle and pedestrian planning issues, such as location of crosswalks, bicycle parking areas, and sidewalk and tra connections. JCCOG staff often works with local engineers on designing bicycle and pedestrian trail and sidewalk projects. JCCOG staffs and organizes the JCCOG Regional Trails and Bicyclil Committee, which is a subcommittee who shares information and makes recommendations on metropolitan bicycle and pedestrian issues. The JCCOG Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee includt members from each of the JCCOG entitles, as well as the Bicyclist: Iowa City, the Iowa City Off-Road Riders, and the Friends of the Ic River Scenic Trail. One popular program initiated by the Regional - and Bicycling Committee is the Citizens Bicycling Concern Rep( through which members of the general public can report concerns bikeways and trails such as broken glass or other debris. As a designated Metropolitan Planning Organization, the JCCOG BC has the discretion to allocate a certain amount of funds for transportation-related projects, including trails and wide-sidewalk projects. Some recent bicycle/pedestrian projects supported by JC funds include the Longfellow-Twain Pedestrian Tunnel, segments c Iowa River Corridor Trail, the Oakdale Boulevard wide sidewalk, ar the North Uberty Trail. JCCOG staff are also available to assist municipalities with grant applications for state or federal funds for transportation projects. For further information, contact: John Yapp, Asst. Transportation Planner (319) 356-5247 Feedback I Disclaimer & Privacy Policy Copyright C) 2003 Johnson County Council of Governments. All rights rest What We Do Administration Human Services Solid Waste Management Transportation Planning Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Transit Planning and Administration Transportation Engineering Planning Traffic Calming On-Street Parking Issues Frequently Asked Questions Street and Highway Planning Planning Committees Publications Archive Return Home 410E 'N1-11,gron '141:reet, kDwa Oty.icriv \N e Do: Transportotiof/ Planning What We Do Traffic Calming G7 Amon County Council of Governments r lJho We Are [What We Do DReseurces Orate Map ['Search Traffic calming is the practice of trying to manage speeds and/or volumes of traffic on residential streets using one or more approac increased police enforcement, education, or physical changes to th roadway. Each of these approaches has its appropriate application, combined they can help reduce unwanted cut-through traffic or rec speeds on neighborhood streets. Publications: • Traffic Calming Pamphlet For further information, contact: Anissa Williams, Traffic Engineering Planner (319) 356-5254 Feedback I Disclaimer & Privacy Policy Copyright C) 2003 Johnson County Council of Governments. All rights resi Administration Human Services Solid Waste Management Transportation Planning Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Transit Planning and Administration •-n Transportation Engineering Planning Traffic Calming On-Street Parking Issues Frequently Asked Questions Street and Highway Planning Planning Committees Publications Archive Return Home Traffic Calming Includes: • Enforcement • Education • Physical changes Traffic Calming August 2000 For more information contact Iowa City Planning Department Traffic Engineering Planning: 356-5254 Neighborhood Services: 356-5237 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240-1826 — (319) 356-5009 FAX CITY OF IOWA CITY In 1996 the Iowa City City Cound adopted a traffic calming progran: to help neighborhoods manage rising traffic volumes and speeds . .icoVorrisaalealmiroyesirm Traffit. Calming Traffic calming is the practice of trying to manage speeds and/or volumes of traffic on residential streets using one or more approaches: increased police enforcement, education, or physical changes to the roadway. Each of these approaches has its appropriate application, and combined they can help reduce unwanted cut-through traffic or reduce speeds on neighborhood streets. Enforcement Increased police enforcement is effective at targeting high speeds during specific times. However, the police department does not have sufficient resources to provide continuous enforcement over a sustained period in all neighborhoods. Therefore, while speeds are rapidly reduced with an officer present, they also return to their previous level when the targeted enforcement moves to other areas. The police department does select specific streets to enforce each month. Education Education is the process of making drivers aware of their speeds in relation to the neighborhoods they are traveling in. Several programs are being used to notify drivers of their responsibility to obey traffic laws. One example is the "Share the Road" sign to identify that both bicycles and automobiles have rights and responsibilities while using the roadway. Another program that includes signs as well as TV commercials is the "Check Your Speed" program to alert drivers to watch their speeds in residential areas. Physical Changes To help control excessive speeds or unwanted cut- through traffic, physical modifications can be made to a roadway to force cars to slow in, or to deter unnecessary traffic. These physical changes can be as simple as on-street parking and planting trees between the sidewalk and curb, to constructing diverters to force traffic to go one way or another. Some of the alternatives are shown on the drawing below. Other alternatives are available and each application is custom designed to meet each neighborhood's individual needs. How Do I Apply? Following is a copy of the City's adopted traffic calming policy. The most important thing Is that the residents of the neighborhood need to be involved in the process. City staff would be happy to meet with your neighborhood to explain in more detail some of the issues associated with traffic calming. Neighborhood Traffic Calming Program Evaluation Criteria 1 . To initiate a traffic study of the street proposed for traffic calming, a formal request is required from the neighborhood association that indudes the street proposed for traffic calming, ora petition from residents along the street proposed for traffic calming. 2. The street considered for traffic calming measures should be a local street or a collector street. 3. Traffic volumes on a local street should exceed 500 vehicles per day and on a collector street 1,000 vehicles per day. Traffic volume on any street proposed for traffic calming should not exceed 3,000 vehides per day. 4. The measured comfortable speed of drivers (85th percentile speed) should exceed 5 m.p.h. over the posted speed limit. 5. Staff will meet with the neighbors and determine which traffic calming measures are reasonable for evaluation. Staff will conduct a traffic study which will indude evaluating the potential traffic problems, roadway geometry, and the impact on adjacent streets (traffic diversion) from the proposed traffic calming measures. 6. The Police Department, Fire Department, ambulance service, Public Works Department and Transit Department will be asked to comment on the proposed street modification. 7. If the traffic study shows that traffic calming measures can be implemented safely, a mail-back survey of all affected residential dwelling units will then be conducted by the City. A proposal for traffic calming must be supported by 60% of the residential dwelling units responding to the questionnaire in order to be considered for implementation. 8. No minimum number of responses to the mail-back survey is required, but a low response rate will be taken into consideration by the City Council. CITY OF COL * City Homepage SEARCH; orms & ocuments I Agen s Minutes 0 Agency Pages SpringsGov.com will be down this Thursday, March 18th, Public Works Services Mixed Use Development Design Manual Traffic Engineering The Transportation/Traffic Engineering Division is responsible for the safe al movement of vehicles and pedestrians on the public right-of-ways in Cobra This Divisic complex ar of the City' systems by improving the City's s traffic conti lighting to safety and Transporta. 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Strings gov.com * City Homepage SEARCH Planning & Community Development Homepage Comprehensive Planning Available Documents City Planning Hearings Comprehensive Plan Annual Report 2001-2002 Annual Report 2003 Approved Comprehensive Plan Acknowledgments Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1 - Land Use Chapter 2 - Neighborhoods Chapter 3 - Transportation Chapter 4 - Community Infrastructure and Services Chapter 5 - Natural Environment Chapter 6 - Community Character Appearance Chapter 7 - Land Use Map Chapter 8 - Implementation Comprehensive Plan Map Gallery Other Plans Comprehensive Plan (Prior to 2001) Comprehensive Plan Map Gallery Plan Development Projects Staff Phone Numbers & Email Development Review Enterprise Land Use Review Data Systems & GIS mow•rroregiNalliatill CITY OF COL Neighborhoods, the places Where we live, learn and play, and increasingly v the largest use of land in the city. Collectively, we regard our neighborhood appreciation as places of security. Also, homes often represent the largest s residents will ever make. The consequent desire to protect the value of this the idea of protecting neighborhoods a core value in Colorado Springs. Inclusion of Neighborhoods as a separate chapter results from the need to c what we want. Most notably, citizens seek to participate in the decisions the Implicit in this involvement is the concept that a deliberative process can pr quality and character for neighborhoods. In addition, the creation of new ne involve a change in the relatively recent pattern of development that isolate of similar houses. This pattern increases dependence on the automobile anc increasing congestion on our roadways. Preservation of the quality of our neighborhoods was the primary value espi participants in the Comprehensive Plan Workshops in the fall of 1998. Prote neighborhoods from adverse consequences of growth, reversing effects of d nurturing the identity of emerging neighborhoods were also clearly apprecia participants. Concepts in this chapter reflect values held by the community. It seeks to d neighborhoods, and on the basis of that definition, provide direction to oral revitalize them. In addition, the foundation for new neighborhoods that will quality of our built environment is offered. Definitions Community Planning Areas: Community planning areas are large, contiguot. city with relatively consistent development characteristics. They are compos residential areas and served by multiple activity centers. Community planni manageable units for land use, transportation, facility, demographic, and gr These planning units are used to provide a context for the evaluation of dev proposals, such as master plans. They are mapped on the Vision Map for th Plan, and they are coincidental with the Planning Evaluation Zones used by Conservation District: A non-regulatory designation of a geographic area int conserve the desirable public aspects of topography, vegetation, scenic vist and public spaces through the use of design guidelines. Historic Preservation District: Designation by ordinance of a geographic arei structures, objects or improvements that displays historic and/or architectu and that the City has determined appropriate for preservation. Neighborhood: A geographic sub-area within the city that contains residenti extent of a neighborhood is variable and may be defined by tradition, perioc development, or subdivision patterns. Neighborhood boundaries may includ major streets or other physical features. Comprehensive Planning >> Comprehensive Plan >> Approved Comprehensive 2 Neighborhoods SpringsGov.com will be down this Thursday, March 18th, from Chapter 2 - Neighborhoods Introduction Housing & Community Development Transportation Planning Urban Redevelopment Neighborhood-based Organization: An entity composed of individuals, busin institutions associated with one or more specific neighborhoods that is recon as a partner in communicating information and assisting public participation development process. Planning Evaluation Zones: See definition of Community Planning Areas. Strategic Network of Long-range Plans: A network of long-range plans to be transportation, infrastructure, and services as identified in the City's Stratec include the Intermodal Transportation Plan, the Long-range Public Works In Services Plan, the Long-range Plan for Police Services, the Long-range Plan the Parks Capital System Master Plan, and the Parks System Services Mast( Neighborhood Organization Objective N 1: Focus On Neighborhoods Create functional neighborhoods when planning and developing residential neighborhoods as the central organizing element for planning residential an neighborhood-based organizations as a means of involving residents and pr the decision-making process. Policy N 101: Utilize Neighborhoods as the Fundamental Building Blocks for Development Utilize neighborhoods as the fundamental building blocks for developing anc Residential and General Residential areas, as well as integrating these areas residential areas. Strategy N 101a: Encourage Neighborhoods to Define Their Own Geographi Acknowledge the geographic areas of individual neighborhoods on the basis as home owner associations, tradition, period of construction, architectural subdivision patterns, major roads, or association with a church, school, panl institutional use. Strategy N 101b: Classify Neighborhoods by Development Status Classify neighborhoods into four defining categories: established and stable redeveloping; developing; and new. Policy N 102: Foster Cooperation with and by Neighborhoods Encourage neighborhood residents to participate in the development review Improvement and municipal service decisions that affect them. Neighborhoc organizations can provide effective opportunities for residents and property participate in the evaluation of development proposals, and in planning con* Strategy N 102a: Support Neighborhood-based Organizations Support existing neighborhood-based organizations by providing technical ii land use proposals, sponsoring meetings and encouraging comment in a tirr such tools as neighborhood watch programs, training programs and block p effectiveness of neighborhood-based organizations. Foster the creation of n, based organizations throughout the city. Strategy N 102b: Encourage Active Participation in Decision-making from RI Property Owners Encourage active participation from residents, property owners and neighbc organizations for land development, infrastructure and services planning, pr littiviturww enrin cr cony enm /Pa OP. a en9Na vIT)=R ./1 71'7004 decisions. Notify people and organizations that may be affected by these is manner so they have an opportunity to participate in the planning, prioritiza making processes. Strategy N 102c: Encourage Community Partnerships with Public and Privat Entities Encourage community partnerships with public and private non-profit entitir schools, churches, service clubs, neighborhood life centers and private spor enhance municipal facilities and services within neighborhoods. Strategy N 102d: Use Planning Evaluation Zones Encourage neighborhood-based organizations to use the Planning Evaluatiol sources of information. Strategy N 102e: Utilize Neighborhood Advocate Utilize a neighborhood advocate to enhance communication and coordinatio neighborhood-based organizations, and to provide a neighborhood perspect administration of land development, and capital improvement planning, pric decisions. Enhancement Objective N 2: Enhance Neighborhoods Preserve and enhance existing and established neighborhoods and support , redeveloping neighborhoods. While neighborhoods change over time, there fundamental characteristics of most neighborhoods, such as natural feature building and street patterns, historic and cultural features, parks, open spac which need to be preserved in order to maintain their character. At the sam new and developing residential areas that need to be supported so that the' functioning neighborhoods. Policy N 201: Protect Established and Stable Neighborhoods Protect the character of established and stable neighborhoods through neigl planning, assistance to neighborhood organizations, and supportive regular Strategy N 201a: Preserve and Enhance the Physical Elements that Define a Character In considering development proposals, preserve the physical elements that neighborhood's identity and character, such as natural features, buildings a patterns, historic and cultural features, parks, open space and schools. Whe utilize historic preservation districts and conservation districts as tools to ac and enhancement of historic and cultural resources. Strategy N 201b: Revise Zoning and Subdivision Regulations to Recognize t Character Revise zoning and subdivision regulations to provide flexibility in code admi recognize neighborhood character while respecting public safety concerns. Strategy N 201c: Evaluate Land Use Proposals Recognizing Anticipated Chai Neighborhood Conditions Evaluate land use proposals in existing, stable neighborhoods on the basis c changes in scale, traffic patterns, intensity of use, pedestrian orientation, ar the site to adjacent development. http://www.springsgov.com/Page.asp?NavID=844 3/17/2004 Policy N 202: Assist and Support Established and Redeveloping Neighborhoc Assist established and redeveloping neighborhoods in neighborhood plannin transportation and infrastructure systems, and promoting redevelopment ef Strategy N 202a: Prepare Neighborhood Plans to Coordinate Redevelopmen Prepare neighborhood redevelopment plans to identify functional needs and redevelopment programs and infrastructure improvements for targeted area Strategy N 202b: Provide Incentives to Foster Reinvestment Utilize incentives to encourage redevelopment. Regulatory incentives may b expedite the development approval process. Change zoning classifications v with neighborhood redevelopment plans. Target financial incentives, such a: loans/grants, offsets of development fees, and tax-advantaged project fmar additional investment in redeveloping neighborhoods and assist current resi Strategy N 202c: Support School Districts in Their Efforts to Enhance Neigh Engage in cooperative programs with the school districts, to increase school those facilities with existing or projected surplus capacity, and to enhance ti neighborhood schools. Strategy N 202d: Target Financial Assistance Programs to Attract Families Structure financial assistance programs to attract families with children to n containing schools with surplus capacity. Programs may include low interest time homebuyers, below market rate loans to construct or rehabilitate hous with children, and mortgage down payment assistance. Strategy N 202e: Encourage Development of Public Gathering Places in Red Neighborhoods Encourage the development of a landscaped, outdoor center in each redeye neighborhood to serve as a focal point and gathering place for the public. 11 conjunction with existing schools, parks, recreational facilities, supporting rt community centers, neighborhood life centers, or other civic or institutional existing facilities are inappropriate, a new center may be developed. Strategy N 202f: Improve Neighborhood Zoning Code Enforcement Efforts Use neighborhood zoning code enforcement to reinforce neighborhood stabi appropriate, use systematic enforcement to address neighborhood problem: revolving loan fund as a tool to aid zoning code enforcement efforts. Strategy N 202g: Revise Development Standards to Achieve Compatibility Apply development standards to all redevelopment projects so they achieve existing neighborhood scale, promote a balance of land uses and protect his Policy N 203: Partner with the Development Industry to Create Functional a and Developing Neighborhoods Use master plans to develop neighborhoods that complement the existing d pattern. Use the identity of newly developing neighborhoods to reinforce a s community. Strategy N 203a: Develop Neighborhoods in Areas Consistent with the Plani Public Services and Facilities Build neighborhoods in proximity to existing development and consistent wi http://www.springsgov.com/Page.asp?NavID=844 3/17/2004 provision of public services and facilities, as coordinated by the City's Strate City's Strategic Network of Long-range Plans. Strategy N 203b: Achieve Balanced Mix of Land Uses Use the land development review process to plan well-functioning new neigl Reserve planned land uses in new neighborhoods to achieve a balanced mi)( time. Strategy N 203c: Support a Mix of Housing Types and Densities Amend and adopt zoning guidelines and standards to achieve a variety of hi styles, and densities in new and developing neighborhoods. Strategy N 203d: Incorporate Natural Features Protect natural environmental features, including rock outcroppings, draina( habitat, unique topographic features, and view corridors by incorporating th developing neighborhoods, consistent with the guidelines of the Wildfire Mit Strategy N 203e: Enhance Neighborhood Connectivity Standards Review subdivision and development standards requiring provision of sidew trails, and appropriate transit and pedestrian facilities. Revise these standar street, bicycle and pedestrian connectivity between neighborhoods and corn developments, civic uses, and parks with the goal of making neighborhoods walkable, and pedestrian friendly. Strategy N 203f: Develop Gathering Places Plan and develop a landscaped, outdoor center for each new neighborhood 1 with schools, parks, recreational facilities, supporting retail uses, communit neighborhood life centers or other civic or institutional uses to function as a gathering place for the public. Mixed-Use Objective N 3: Vary Neighborhood Patterns Integrate a variety of housing types and densities with amenities, services, generate opportunities and choices for households. When the character, cor the surrounding neighborhood are taken into account, mixed-use developm. unique opportunities for employment, shopping, housing choice, and public while having a positive impact on the neighborhood. Policy N 301: Identify and Develop Mutually Supportive Mixed Uses Develop an appropriate mix of land uses and differing housing types in both neighborhoods. Strategy N 301a: Identify Non-Residential Land Uses that Support Neighbor Identify the type, scale and nature of non-residential uses that contribute tr functioning and attractiveness of neighborhoods. Strategy N 301b: Develop Design Guidelines and Standards that Support Mi Developments Develop guidelines and standards for mixed-use developments that are corr neighborhoods. Policy N 302: Promote Development of Mixed-Use Neighborhoods http://www.springsgov.corn/Page.asp7NavID=844 3/17/2004 Provide residents the choice of walking, bicycling or driving to parks, school places of worship, and transit stops in their own and other neighborhoods. Strategy N 302a: Support Mixed-Use Development through Master Plans an Revisions Support mixed-use development through master plan amendments and zon Rewrite zoning district regulations to encourage the development of small-s centers that serve neighborhoods. Consider approval of new mixed-use dev streets possess sufficient vehicular capacity and pedestrian connections. Strategy N 302b: Support a Mix of Housing Types and Densities in Neighboi Amend and adopt zoning guidelines and standards to achieve a variety of hi densities in neighborhoods. Transportation Objective N 4: Mitigate Transportation Impacts Design improvements to the transportation system that balance an efficient transportation system with the integrity and character of neighborhoods. Pr improvements to the transportation system will take into account such issui neighborhood cut-through traffic, residential traffic speeds, pedestrian and I accessibility, landscaping, historic features, and noise. Policy N 401: Reduce Traffic-related Impacts on Existing Neighborhoods Protect the integrity and character of existing neighborhoods as transportat are planned and constructed. Strategy N 401a: Evaluate Proposed Capital Improvements In designing transportation-related capital improvements, evaluate their im elements of neighborhood character as established street patterns, parks, p landscaped medians, landscaping and building patterns, and adjacent land i Strategy N 401b: Mitigate Traffic Impacts Mitigate the projected impacts of proposed transportation improvements on Where appropriate, use such tools as bridge and street design, landscaping, photo radar, noise reduction and speed adjustment measures. Coordinate ti mitigation tools with affected citizens and organizations, and with entities r( public safety. Policy N 402: Plan for Transportation Improvements to Enhance New Neighl Plan and construct transportation improvements to support new neighborho Strategy N 402a: Connect Street System Components Connect the arterial street system components concurrently with developm( neighborhoods to achieve connectivity and provide emergency access for pt Strategy N 402b: Construct Arterials Adjacent to Neighborhoods Plan and construct new and connecting arterial streets adjacent to neighbor through them. Strategy N 402c: Support Multi-modal Transportation Options http://www.springsgov.com/Page.asp?NavID=844 3/17/2004 Plan, design and construct neighborhood traffic, transit, pedestrian and bicy achieve the appropriate level of access and circulation for each mode. Printer friendly version CITY AGENCIES I NEWS I EVENTS I FORMS & DOCS I AGENDAS & MINUTES I CONTAC ©2001 Site Designed by the City of Colorado Springs and Project A Inc. If you have questi site, please contact the webmaster. To see this site's Privacy and Linking Policy, click here. http://www.springsgov.com/Page.asp?NavID=844 3/17/2004 Chapter 2 - Neighborhoods Introduction Neighborhoods, the places where we live, learn and play, and increasingly work, constitute the largest use of land in the city. Collectively, we regard our neighborhoods with appreciation as places of security. Also, homes often represent the largest single investment residents will ever make. The consequent desire to protect the value of this resource makes the idea of protecting neighborhoods a core value in Colorado Springs. Inclusion of Neighborhoods as a separate chapter results from the need to clearly describe what we want. Most notably, citizens seek to participate in the decisions that affect them. Implicit in this involvement is the concept that a deliberative process can produce a lasting quality and character for neighborhoods. In addition, the creation of new neighborhoods will involve a change in the relatively recent pattern of development that isolates large expanses of similar houses. This pattern increases dependence on the automobile and contributes to increasing congestion on our roadways. Preservation of the quality of our neighborhoods was the primary value espoused by the participants in the Comprehensive Plan Workshops in the fall of 1998. Protecting neighborhoods from adverse consequences of growth, reversing effects of deterioration and nurturing the identity of emerging neighborhoods were also clearly appreciated by participants. Concepts in this chapter reflect values held by the community. It seeks to define types of neighborhoods, and on the basis of that definition, provide direction to protect, enhance and revitalize them. In addition, the foundation for new neighborhoods that will contribute to the quality of our built environment is offered. Definitions Community Planning Areas: Community planning areas are large, contiguous sections of the city with relatively consistent development characteristics. They are composed of several residential areas and served by multiple activity centers. Community planning areas create manageable units for land use, transportation, facility, demographic, and growth analysis. These planning units are used to provide a context for the evaluation of development proposals, such as master plans. They are mapped on the Vision Map for the Comprehensive Plan, and they are coincidental with the Planning Evaluation Zones used by the City. Conservation District: A non-regulatory designation of a geographic area intended to conserve the desirable public aspects of topography, vegetation, scenic vistas, streetscapes and public spaces through the use of design guidelines. Historic Preservation District: Designation by ordinance of a geographic area composed of structures, objects or improvements that displays historic and/or architectural significance and that the City has determined appropriate for preservation. Neighborhood: A geographic sub-area within the city that contains residential land uses. The extent of a neighborhood is variable and may be defined by tradition, period of building and development, or subdivision patterns. Neighborhood boundaries may include such features as major streets or other physical features. Neighborhood-based Organization: An entity composed of individuals, businesses and/or institutions associated with one or more specific neighborhoods that is recognized by the City as a partner in communicating information and assisting public participation in the development process. Planning Evaluation Zones: See definition of Community Planning Areas. Strategic Network of Long-range Plans: A network of long-range plans to be developed for transportation, infrastructure, and services as identified in the City's Strategic Plan. They include the Intermodal Transportation Plan, the Long-range Public Works Infrastructure and Services Plan, the Long-range Plan for Police Services, the Long-range Plan for Fire Services, the Parks Capital System Master Plan, and the Parks System Services Master Plan. Neighborhood Organization Objective N 1: Focus On Neighborhoods Create functional neighborhoods when planning and developing residential areas. Regard neighborhoods as the central organizing element for planning residential areas. Rely on neighborhood-based organizations as a means of involving residents and property owners in the decision-making process. Policy N 101: Utilize Neighborhoods as the Fundamental Building Blocks for Residential Development Utilize neighborhoods as the fundamental building blocks for developing and improving Low Residential and General Residential areas, as well as integrating these areas with non-residential areas. Strategy N 101a: Encourage Neighborhoods to Define Their Own Geographic Areas Acknowledge the geographic areas of individual neighborhoods on the basis of such elements as home owner associations, tradition, period of construction, architectural styles, common subdivision patterns, major roads, or association with a church, school, park, or other civic or institutional use. Strategy N 101b: Classify Neighborhoods by Development Status Classify neighborhoods into four defining categories: established and stable; established and redeveloping; developing; and new. Policy N 102: Foster Cooperation with and by Neighborhoods Encourage neighborhood residents to participate in the development review, capital improvement and municipal service decisions that affect them. Neighborhood-based organizations can provide effective opportunities for residents and property owners to participate in the evaluation of development proposals, and in planning community facilities. Strategy N 102a: Support Neighborhood-based Organizations Support existing neighborhood-based organizations by providing technical information about land use proposals, sponsoring meetings and encouraging comment in a timely manner. Use such tools as neighborhood watch programs, training programs and block parties to enhance effectiveness of neighborhood- based organizations. Foster the creation of new neighborhood-based organizations throughout the city. Strategy N 102b: Encourage Active Participation in Decision-making from Residents and Property Owners Encourage active participation from residents, property owners and neighborhood-based organizations for land development, infrastructure and services planning, prioritization and decisions. Notify people and organizations that may be affected by these issues in a timely manner so they have an opportunity to participate in the planning, prioritization and decision-making processes. Strategy N 102c: Encourage Community Partnerships with Public and Private Non-profit Entities Encourage community partnerships with public and private non-profit entities, such as schools, churches, service clubs, neighborhood life centers and private sports facilities, to enhance municipal facilities and services within neighborhoods. Strategy N 102d: Use Planning Evaluation Zones Encourage neighborhood-based organizations to use the Planning Evaluation Zone data as sources of information. Strategy N 102e: Utilize Neighborhood Advocate Utilize a neighborhood advocate to enhance communication and coordination with neighborhood-based organizations, and to provide a neighborhood perspective in the city's administration of land development, and capital improvement planning, prioritization and decisions. Enhancement http://wvvw.springsgov.com/Page.asp?NavID=844&Print=True 3/17/2004 Objective N 2: Enhance Neighborhoods Preserve and enhance existing and established neighborhoods and support developing and redeveloping neighborhoods. While neighborhoods change over time, there are certain fundamental characteristics of most neighborhoods, such as natural features and landscaping, building and street patterns, historic and cultural features, parks, open space and schools, which need to be preserved in order to maintain their character. At the same time, there are new and developing residential areas that need to be supported so that they emerge as well-functioning neighborhoods. Policy N 201: Protect Established and Stable Neighborhoods Protect the character of established and stable neighborhoods through neighborhood planning, assistance to neighborhood organizations, and supportive regulatory actions. Strategy N 201a: Preserve and Enhance the Physical Elements that Define a Neighborhood's Character In considering development proposals, preserve the physical elements that contribute to a neighborhood's identity and character, such as natural features, buildings and development patterns, historic and cultural features, parks, open space and schools. Where appropriate, utilize historic preservation districts and conservation districts as tools to achieve preservation and enhancement of historic and cultural resources. Strategy N 201b: Revise Zoning and Subdivision Regulations to Recognize Neighborhood Character Revise zoning and subdivision regulations to provide flexibility in code administration to recognize neighborhood character while respecting public safety concerns. Strategy N 201c: Evaluate Land Use Proposals Recognizing Anticipated Changes to Neighborhood Conditions Evaluate land use proposals in existing, stable neighborhoods on the basis of projected changes in scale, traffic patterns, intensity of use, pedestrian orientation, and relationship of the site to adjacent development. Policy N 202: Assist and Support Established and Redeveloping Neighborhoods Assist established and redeveloping neighborhoods in neighborhood planning, improving transportation and infrastructure systems, and promoting redevelopment efforts. Strategy N 202a: Prepare Neighborhood Plans to Coordinate Redevelopment Prepare neighborhood redevelopment plans to identify functional needs and to coordinate redevelopment programs and infrastructure improvements for targeted areas. Strategy N 202b: Provide Incentives to Foster Reinvestment Utilize incentives to encourage redevelopment. Regulatory incentives may be used to expedite the development approval process. Change zoning classifications when consistent with neighborhood redevelopment plans. Target financial incentives, such as rehabilitation loans/grants, offsets of development fees, and tax-advantaged project financing, to leverage additional investment in redeveloping neighborhoods and assist current residents to remain. Strategy N 202c: Support School Districts in Their Efforts to Enhance Neighborhood Schools Engage in cooperative programs with the school districts, to increase school enrollment in those facilities with existing or projected surplus capacity, and to enhance the quality of neighborhood schools. Strategy N 202d: Target Financial Assistance Programs to Attract Families Structure financial assistance programs to attract families with children to neighborhoods containing schools with surplus capacity. Programs may include low interest loans for first time homebuyers, below market rate loans to construct or rehabilitate housing for families with children, and mortgage down payment assistance. Strategy N 202e: Encourage Development of Public Gathering Places in Redeveloping Neighborhoods http://www.springsgov.com/Page.asp?NavlD=844&Print--True 3/17/2004 Encourage the development of a landscaped, outdoor center in each redeveloped neighborhood to serve as a focal point and gathering place for the public. This may occur in conjunction with existing schools, parks, recreational facilities, supporting retail uses, community centers, neighborhood life centers, or other civic or institutional uses. Where existing facilities are inappropriate, a new center may be developed. Strategy N 202f: Improve Neighborhood Zoning Code Enforcement Efforts Use neighborhood zoning code enforcement to reinforce neighborhood stability. When appropriate, use systematic enforcement to address neighborhood problems. Utilize a revolving loan fund as a tool to aid zoning code enforcement efforts. Strategy N 202g: Revise Development Standards to Achieve Compatibility Apply development standards to all redevelopment projects so they achieve compatibility with existing neighborhood scale, promote a balance of land uses and protect historic resources. Policy N 203: Partner with the Development Industry to Create Functional and Attractive New and Developing Neighborhoods Use master plans to develop neighborhoods that complement the existing development pattern. Use the identity of newly developing neighborhoods to reinforce a sense of community. Strategy N 203a: Develop Neighborhoods in Areas Consistent with the Planned Provision of Public Services and Facilities Build neighborhoods in proximity to existing development and consistent with the planned provision of public services and facilities, as coordinated by the City's Strategic Plan and the City's Strategic Network of Long- range Plans. Strategy N 203b: Achieve Balanced Mix of Land Uses Use the land development review process to plan well-functioning new neighborhoods. Reserve planned land uses in new neighborhoods to achieve a balanced mix of land uses over time. Strategy N 203c: Support a Mix of Housing Types and Densities Amend and adopt zoning guidelines and standards to achieve a variety of housing types, styles, and densities in new and developing neighborhoods. Strategy N 203d: Incorporate Natural Features Protect natural environmental features, including rock outcroppings, drainage areas, wildlife habitat, unique topographic features, and view corridors by incorporating them into new and developing neighborhoods, consistent with the guidelines of the Wildfire Mitigation Plan. Strategy N 203e: Enhance Neighborhood Connectivity Standards Review subdivision and development standards requiring provision of sidewalks, walkways, trails, and appropriate transit and pedestrian facilities. Revise these standards to improve street, bicycle and pedestrian connectivity between neighborhoods and commercial developments, civic uses, and parks with the goal of making neighborhoods more accessible, walkable, and pedestrian friendly. Strategy N 203f: Develop Gathering Places Plan and develop a landscaped, outdoor center for each new neighborhood in conjunction with schools, parks, recreational facilities, supporting retail uses, community centers, neighborhood life centers or other civic or institutional uses to function as a focal point and gathering place for the public. Mixed-Use http://wwvv.springsgov.com/Page.asp?NavlD=844&Print=True 3/17/2004 Objective N 3: Vary Neighborhood Patterns Integrate a variety of housing types and densities with amenities, services, and retail uses to generate opportunities and choices for households. When the character, context and scale of the surrounding neighborhood are taken into account, mixed-use developments can provide unique opportunities for employment, shopping, housing choice, and public gathering space, while having a positive impact on the neighborhood. Policy N 301: Identify and Develop Mutually Supportive Mixed Uses Develop an appropriate mix of land uses and differing housing types in both new and existing neighborhoods. Strategy N 301a: Identify Non-Residential Land Uses that Support Neighborhoods Identify the type, scale and nature of non-residential uses that contribute to the efficient functioning and attractiveness of neighborhoods. Strategy N 301b: Develop Design Guidelines and Standards that Support Mixed-Use Developments Develop guidelines and standards for mixed-use developments that are compatible with neighborhoods. Policy N 302: Promote Development of Mixed-Use Neighborhoods Provide residents the choice of walking, bicycling or driving to parks, schools, work, shopping, places of worship, and transit stops in their own and other neighborhoods. Strategy N 302a: Support Mixed-Use Development through Master Plans and Zoning Revisions Support mixed-use development through master plan amendments and zoning revisions. Rewrite zoning district regulations to encourage the development of small-scale, local activity centers that serve neighborhoods. Consider approval of new mixed-use developments when streets possess sufficient vehicular capacity and pedestrian connections. Strategy N 302b: Support a Mix of Housing Types and Densities in Neighborhoods Amend and adopt zoning guidelines and standards to achieve a variety of housing types and densities in neighborhoods. Transportation Objective N 4: Mitigate Transportation Impacts Design improvements to the transportation system that balance an efficient and convenient transportation system with the integrity and character of neighborhoods. Proposed improvements to the transportation system will take into account such issues as neighborhood cut-through traffic, residential traffic speeds, pedestrian and bicycle safety and accessibility, landscaping, historic features, and noise. Policy N 401: Reduce Traffic-related Impacts on Existing Neighborhoods Protect the integrity and character of existing neighborhoods as transportation improvements are planned and constructed. Strategy N 401a: Evaluate Proposed Capital Improvements In designing transportation-related capital improvements, evaluate their impact on such elements of neighborhood character as established street patterns, parks, pedestrian ways, landscaped medians, landscaping and building patterns, and adjacent land uses. Strategy N 401b: Mitigate Traffic Impacts Mitigate the projected impacts of proposed transportation improvements on neighborhoods. Where appropriate, use such tools as bridge and street design, landscaping, traffic calming, photo radar, noise reduction and speed adjustment measures. Coordinate the application of mitigation tools with affected citizens and organizations, and with entities responsible for public safety. Policy N 402: Plan for Transportation Improvements to Enhance New Neighborhoods Plan and construct transportation improvements to support new neighborhoods. Strategy N 402a: Connect Street System Components Connect the arterial street system components concurrently with development of new neighborhoods to achieve connectivity and provide emergency access for public safety. Strategy N 402b: Construct Arterials Adjacent to Neighborhoods Plan and construct new and connecting arterial streets adjacent to neighborhoods instead of through them. Strategy N 402c: Support Multi-modal Transportation Options Plan, design and construct neighborhood traffic, transit, pedestrian and bicycle facilities to achieve the appropriate level of access and circulation for each mode. MAYOR/CITY COUNCIL BY DEPARTMENT BY SERVICES EMPLOYMENT E-SERVICES PUBLIC MEETINGS VVHAT'S NEW HOME Search Street Transportation Department The Street Transportation Department is responsible for planning and providing for the safe, efficient and convenient movement of people and goods on city streets. This is accomplished by responding to transportation needs in relation to street capital improvement planning, street maintenance and pavement management, traffic engineering, traffic signal construction and maintenance, and traffic safety coordination. For more information, call (602) 262-6284. Thomas E. Callow, Street Transportation Director What's New! • 2004 City of Phoenix Supplement to the MAG Uniform Standard • Brake on Yellow, Stop on Red • City Manager's Executive Report Citizen Requests: 'Block Party Frequently Asked Questions 'Report a Street Maintenance Problem 'Request Street Light Repair 'Request to Add Mid-Block Residential Street Light 'Resident Permit Parking Program 'Speed Hump Program in English or Espanol Reports: '2003-2008 Arterial Street and Storm Drain Program (1.3mb, requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) 'Storm Water Policies and Standards, September 2003 (1.8mb, requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) n Severe Collision Reduction Plan Report Brochures: 'Bike Helmet Safety 'Children at Play 'Local Drainage Program in English or Espanol 'Red Light Running Campaign 'Speed Limit Stop Signs 'Storm Water Contamination Prevention (Best Management Practices) 'Traffic Signal 'Visibility Requirements for Landscaping Corner Lots in English or Espanol Miscellaneous: 'Adopt-A-Street Program 'Arizona Department of Transportation http://www.ci.phoenix.az.us/STREETS/index.html 3/17/2004 n Sidewalk Installation Program 'Street Modernization Program ' Street Restrictions 'Street Sweeping Schedule 'Traffic Collision Summary Freeway Cameras `MapBlast (Street Maps) ' Street and Traffic Issues Interim Phone Listing 'Traffic Quiz 'Traffic Safety 'Traffic Volume Maps Back I Contact Us I Site Accessibility I Privacy Policy 0 Copyright, 2004, City of Phoenix Last Modified on 02/12/2004 09:10:05 http://vvvvw.ci.phoenix.az.us/STREETS/index.html 3/17/2004 Home I News I Events I City Departments I Site Map I Contact Us I Search for: Waltman; 1.13=1111 For Business Ex.ploring Chicago Your Government 11115*.• VUL Department of Transportation • Copt. 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It does force traffic to slow down by creating a barrier in the intersection that cars must drive around. Based on results in other cities, traffic circles are effective in slowing down traffic, although they usually do not result in less traffic. They are also effective in discouraging truck traffic from utilizing residential streets. Because they are landscaped, traffic circles also serve to beautify the neighborhood. Petitions and further information can be obtained by writing the Department of Transportation, Bureau of Traffic: 30 N. LaSalle Street Suite 400 Chicago, Illinois 60602 111-tn•llururtv ritunfohiraan nra/Tranent-trtatinn/htrnlirlileiPeare html /1 71'7(1(11 rfr Home Living Seattle Services Coign Home 4.011,bere I CQIIIIIIN!,414--- NOVO V$11 1110411$111110011-1 MEM• auutiumulu aueufinhaununktuakunanguniununimliii,“.:n .: Business I VieltilgI Mewsj Events Directory I AilitI Contact Vs Search: Got City Home Pages Seattle City Council Council News Release SUBJECT: Focus of Council Transportation Committee FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FOR MORE INFORMATION 1/28/2004 3:23:00 PM CONTACT: Phyllis Shulman (206) 684-8805 Martin Munguia (206) 684-8159 VIADUCT, LIGHT RAIL, SR520, STREETCAR AND STREET IMPROVEMENTS FOCUS OF TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE 2004 will be a year of decisions on Seattle transportation projects; says Conlin r 41115S WS A. Position Papers Information Sheets Seattle Channel SEATTLE - Like death and taxes, the economy and transportation seem to emerge as top concerns of Seattle residents year to year. Because of the magnitude of investment necessary for transportation projects, the two will invariably be linked as policy choices are debated and decided. Continuing the work he began in 2002 on Seattle's transportation issues, City Councilmember Richard Conlin is the sole member of the nine-member body to retain the same committee chairmanship for the next biennium. "What I've heard from people around the City - whether they drive a car or rely on public transit - is that they want transportation choices," said Conlin. "To me this means having a reliable, interconnected mass transit system that complements well-maintained and -designed streets and highways. At the same time, pedestrian and bicycle options are necessary for transportation alternatives and for people to enjoy the beauty of our City and promote public health." The City has limited control over some transportation decisions. While the Council and Mayor can sign off on projects within the City limits, major roads that run through town are considered regional arterials or state highways and the monorail, light rail and Metro buses are governed by other entities. City representatives participate on a number of regional transportation boards and councils, advocating the best solutions for Seattle travelers and keeping in mind the bigger- picture needs of commerce and freight mobility. Some of the biggest transportation issues facing Seattle are major regional projects, like replacing the Alaskan Way Viaduct and seawall that were badly damaged in the Nisqually earthquake, redesigning the httn•HurursAr ri cpatillzUT lickyvinrilinizurceitztail aqn?111.41177ArTlortt=7R 1/17P)(1(14. 1...1VG1441%, VI icy ,....,...,1641,11,1011. .1.1%, WV O. .11. SR520 bridge across Lake Washington, and extending light rail to Northgate and across 1-90. The City also has internal transportation issues to consider like local road repairs and improvements, replacing the Magnolia Bridge and renovating the Fremont Bridge, and a possible streetcar in South Lake Union. The Council's Transportation Committee considers legislation relating to city-wide and regional transportation policies and planning, street maintenance and rehabilitation, traffic control and parking policies; neighborhood planning as it relates to transportation; pedestrian and bicycle programs; sustainability and the Office of Sustainability and Environment; and the coordination of transportation issues and representation of the Council's transportation interests to King County, Sound Transit, the Puget Sound Regional Council, the Washington State Department of Transportation and neighborhoods within the City of Seattle. Joining Conlin on the Transportation Committee are vice-chair Jean Godden, member Tom Rasmussen and alternate member Richard McIver. 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