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DRAFT GOALS AND POLICIES PRESENTATION NOVEMBER 2023 AGENDA • GMMP update process update • Summary of vision public input • Draft GMMP Goals and Policies by element Update Process / Schedule Draft GMMP complete in December Formal Review and Adoption beginning January 2024 We are here VISION PUBLIC INPUT gallupgmmp2023.mysocialpinpoint.com DRAFT GMMP GOALS & POLICIES GMMP Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Community Profile Chapter 3: Vision Chapter 4: Land Use Chapter 7: Community Character Chapter 5: Housing Chapter 6: Transportation Chapter 8: Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Chapter 9: Economic Development Chapter 10: Community Facilities and Services Chapter 11: Infrastructure Chapter 12: Hazard Mitigation Chapter 13: Implementation LAND USE Issues Community Values 1. Lack defined growth strategy 1. Desire for Route 66 Revitalization 2. Annexation policy does not require 2. More Mixed-Use Opportunities annexation of areas being served by 3. Creation of Pedestrian-oriented City utilities Environments 3. Lack of Equitable Planning/ 4. More Equitable Distribution of Investment Across the City Businesses & Services 4. Degradation of the Built 5. Alleviate Development Barriers Environment 6. Strategies for Dealing with 5. Incomplete Developments due to Unmaintained, Vacant and Financial Barriers Abandoned Buildings 6. Significant geologic constraints and Undevelopable Areas. Future Development Framework Map SEPTEMBER 2023 VISIONING Priority Mixed-use Growth Areas SEPTEMBER 2023 VISIONING LAND USE GOALS Goal 1: Promote and Encourage balanced growth and efficient land development that accommodates future growth in a sustainable manner. Goal 2: Exercise an annexation policy that is based on community annexation priorities and community necessity. Goal 3: Direct more intense, mixed-use growth to Priority Growth Areas identified in the Growth Management Strategy. Goal 4: Develop complete neighborhoods that incorporate a wide range of uses that are conveniently accessible to residents. Goal 5: Integrate new development in a manner that compliments Gallup’s significant built and natural features. Goal 6: Engage the community to identify and plan for their distinct character and needs. TRANSPORTATION Issues Community Priorities 1. Aging street facilities and deferred 1. Improve street maintenance maintenance 2. Improve safety and connectivity 2. Necessary safety improvements within the network citywide 3. Congestion, particularly north- 3. Reduce congestion south 4. Expand multi-modal 4. Lack of connectivity Lack of multi- transportation network modal network outside of the downtown 5. Lack of funding and staff for street maintenance COORDINATION WITH THE TMP UPDATE TRANSPORTATION GOALS Goal 1: Plan, develop, operate, and maintain an efficient and connected transportation network. Goal 2: Ensure a comprehensive multi-modal system that provides a safe and connected network for all users. Goal 3: Ensure context-sensitive street design that is coordinated with the desired development contexts of the Growth Management Strategy. Goal 4: Support and engage in coordination of the planning, development, operation, and maintenance of transportation networks that transcend jurisdictional boundaries. COMMUNITY CHARACTER Issues Community Values 1. Lack of historic preservation 1. Promote and encourage historic initiatives preservation 2. Lack of clear design consideration 2. Continue to improve downtown for areas outside of downtown 3. More equitable environment 3. Degradation of the built opportunities outside of environment downtown 4. Disconnect of land use and 4. More connectivity transportation 5. Continue to enhance arts, culture, and diversity COMMUNITY CHARACTER GOALS Goal 1: Protect and enhance Gallup’s historic and cultural resources. Goal 2: Promote new development that is integrated in a manner that complements the established and desired character of Gallup’s built and natural environments. Goal 3: Promote context sensitive street design that supports varying levels of complete-streets based on the intended built context of surrounding development. COMMUNITY CHARACTER HOUSING Issues Community Values 1. Lack of Housing for Vulnerable 1. Increase housing stock to provide a Populations variety of housing types 2. Lack of Housing for Middle and Low- 2. Prioritize infill housing development Income Individuals, Students, and 3. Reduce barriers to development by Workforce lowering infrastructure costs 3. Aging Housing Stock 4. Lack of maintenance leading to hazardous structures 5. Rising rental prices 6. Lack of response to renter complaints 7. High occupancy rates 8. Opposition to new development HOUSING GOALS Goal 1: Promote a variety of housing types to ensure the availability of housing for all Gallup residents. Goal 2: Ensure the provision of safe and quality housing for all Gallup citizens. Goal 3: Ensure the housing needs of traditionally underserved populations are met. Goal 4: Coordinate with community-based organizations and surrounding jurisdictions to achieve housing goals within timeframe. PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE Issues Community Values 1. Ageing facilities and deferred 1. Improve quality, safety, and maintenance comfort of facilities 2. Lack of funding of maintenance and facility repair 3. Lack of accessible access and features that meet ADA requirements 4. Recreation facilities and programming are at maximum capacity 5. Difficulty recruiting and retaining Parks and Recreation staff PARKS, RECREATION, AND OPEN SPACE GOALS Goal 1: Develop and maintain parks, recreation and open space facilities programming that serves a range of recreational opportunities and needs for Gallup residents. Goal 2: Identify and diversify parks, recreation, and open space funding. Goal 3: Collaborate and coordinate across departments and jurisdictions to leverage limited resources and maximize efficiencies. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Issues Community Values 1. Lack of respect and support for the Native 1. Attracting new businesses American community 2. Visitors center isn’t open on the weekend when 2. Promoting entrepreneurship and supporting most tourists would utilize it startups 3. Lack of diversity within local economy 3. Capturing tourism potential 4. Lack of funding for tenant improvements, 4. Preparing the workforce particularly within downtown buildings 5. Diversifying the economy 5. Bringing people off the I-40 corridor and enticing them to stay 6. Lack of workforce training 7. Lack of available warehouse spaces 8. High unemployment rate 9. Property maintenance 10. NMDOT development review and approval process 11. Lack of adequate infrastructure to support new development ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT GOALS Goal 1: Attract new businesses to diversify economic opportunities. Goal 2 : Develop a strong workforce that supports expansion in the local economy. Goal 3: Foster a nurturing environment that embraces a culture of creativity and entrepreneurship. Goal 4: Capture the potential of tourism. COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES Issues Community Values 1. Lack of services for unhoused 1. Focus on funding quality public individuals facilities and programs 2. Lack of coordination among 2. Invest in employee retention and human services providers development for community 3. Difficulty recruiting and retaining facilities and services Public Safety and Healthcare 3. Expand human services and Services staff healthcare services 4. Deteriorating healthcare services COMMUNITY FACILITIES AND SERVICES GOALS Goal 1: Provide community facilities to meet the needs of the entire community, to enhance the quality of life, safety and convenience, to preserve historic properties, and to support economic development. Goal 2: Develop and support programs that provide assistance to traditionally underserved populations. Goal 3: Coordinate with community service providers to leverage resources, maximize efficiencies, bridge service gaps, and provide added value. Goal 4: Identify and allocate sufficient resources to support community facilities and services. INFRASTRUCTURE Issues Community Values 1. Aging facilities and deferred 1. Reducing infrastructure expansion maintenance costs 2. Lack of / gaps in infrastructure 2. Improving preventative maintenance services to provide more reliable service 3. Lack of funding 4. Difficulty recruiting and retaining public works staff INFRASTRUCTURE GOALS Goal 1: Plan and provide for efficient and equitable infrastructure to meet current and future demands in a sustainable manner. Goal 2: Manage solid waste collection to provide an efficient public service, discourage illegal dumping, and reduce the stream of waste into landfills. Goal 3: Diversify infrastructure funding sources. Goal 4: Ensure coordination service deliveries and communication among utility providers and agencies. HAZARD MITIGATION Issues Community Values 1. Lack of hazard mitigation 1. Expand Hazard Mitigation initiatives programs/Limited ability to expand hazard mitigation initiatives 2. Lack of incentives for private entities to support and join hazard mitigation efforts 3. Lack of Continuity of Operations Plan HAZARD MITIGATION GOALS Goal 1: Maximize the community’s ability to withstand hazards and recover from adverse events. Goal 2: Reduce the possibility of injury or death due to hazards. Next Steps • 80% draft posted on project website for public review • Public comment period closes December 1st • Final draft released in December 2023 • Enter official review / approval cycle early next year Stay involved by checking out our website! gallupgmmp2023.mysocialpinpoint.com Retrieve documents here SEPTEMBER 2023 VISIONING Questions? PC/City Council Work Session Tuesday, November 14, 2023 Presentation Overview • Transportation Plan – what it is, what its not • Planning Process – how’d we get here • Engagement Outcomes – Public & Stakeholder • Transportation Network Analysis Outcomes – Modelling & Safety • Plan Development • Components • GMMP Coordination • Recommendations Overview • Closing – Q&A What is a Transportation Master Plan? A Transportation Master Plan is not… Planning Process Overview Engagement Outcomes Stakeholder and Public Conversations February 2023 – October 2023  Meetings/Outcomes Date: February 1, 2023: Stakeholder Meeting #1 – In-Person Participation: City/County Staff, NMDOT, Landowners, Consultants Purpose: Introduction to the project, early input Expectations: Help shape and influence the content of the plan Plan element prioritization Network frustrations Meetings/Outcomes Network concerns Date: March 13, 2023: Public Meeting #1 – In-Person Participation: Community Residents Purpose: Introduction to the project, early input – vision/goals Network frustrations Meetings/Outcomes Date: February 1, 2023: Stakeholder Meeting #2 – Virtual Participation: City/County Staff, NMDOT, Landowners, Consultants Purpose: Future Network Identification and TDM Calibration Meetings/Outcomes Initial Review Secondary Review  Meetings/Outcomes Date: September 21, 2023: Stakeholder Meeting #3 – Virtual Participation: City/County Staff, NMDOT, Landowners, Consultants Purpose: TDM Outcomes/Safety Analysis Outcomes/Initial Recommendations Review Discussion Topics: • Travel Demand Model findings • Safety Analysis Findings • Network Recommendations • Priority Corridor Improvements • New Connection • Safety Recommendations • Pedestrian • Bicycle Meetings/Outcomes Date: October 26, 2023: Public Meeting #2 – In-Person Participation: Community Residents Purpose: Plan Development Updates, Recommendation Feedback Transportation Network Analysis Outcomes Travel Demand Modeling and Safety Analysis Increased Connections – But where? Key Considerations: • Current land use • Current congestion areas • Adjacent planning/design work • Identified character areas in the GMMP • Anticipated growth and development • Gallup Land Partners • Gallup Energy Logistics Park Interactive Map Comments - Connections But First: Travel Model Calibration What is Travel Demand Modeling? • A method to forecast traffic flows on the transportation system • An estimation of travel behavior considering where people live, work, and travel for other activities. Conventional “four-step” model Trip Trip Traffic Modal Split Distribution Generation Assignment What mode? Where to? How many trips? Which route? Travel Model Calibration 2010 Gallup TDM TAZs Current Statewide TDM TAZs Gallup TMP Impact: developing/adapting a current estimate of households/population and employment. Travel Model Calibration Initial Review Secondary Review Travel Demand Modeling – 2018 Base Travel Demand Modeling – 2050 No Build Travel Model Results – 2050 All Build Safety Analysis – All Crashes Safety Analysis – Pedestrian Involved Crashes Safety Analysis – Lighting Investigation Plan Development Components & GMMP Coordination Plan Components Chapter 1: Introduction* Chapter 2: Community Engagement* Chapter 3: Existing Conditions* Chapter 4: Technical Analysis* Chapter 5: Recommendations – in progress Appendices • Basic Roadway Design Criteria – in progress • Planning-Level Cost Estimates – in progress *available for review @ https://bhi.mysocialpinpoint.com/gallup- transportation-master-plan Recommendations Overview High-level summary Let’s back up for a minute… Connection to previous and ongoing planning work. Planning Work Anticipated Completion: Fall 2023 Completed 2019 Gallup Area Transportation Safety Plan d d o rd r d ord r d rd t d d Gallup TMP – Crash Analysis Gallup TMP – Crash Analysis Safety Recommendations – Bicycle and Pedestrian General Recommendation: Implement the Pedestrian-Related and Bicycle-Related Recommendations included in the Gallup Area Transportation Safety Plan. Pedestrian-Related Recommendations Bicycle-Related Recommendations 1. Install High-Visibility Crosswalks 1. Identify priority streets for a bike network 2. Install Pedestrian Countdown Timers 2. Install bike facilities 3. Install Pedestrian Safety Islands 3. Accommodate bike facilities on most 4. Install Curb Extensions roadway improvement projects Prioritized Intersections • Rt. 66 @ S. 1st Street • W. Coal Ave. @ 2nd St. and S. 1st St. • W. Aztec Ave. @ S 3rd St. • W. Hill Ave. @ S 2nd St. Safety Recommendations – Bicycle and Pedestrian Bicycle-Related Recommendations 1. Identify priority streets for a bike network • Leverage local bicycling groups, orgs, and roadway users • Consider origins and destinations for local residents 2. Consider a phased approach to implementation • Pilot or test low cost/low effort infrastructure (ther opl stic rki gs, “post d p i t”, etc ) • Identify priority implementation areas and escalate design and construction 3. Consider connections for recreational and commuter usage. Transportation Network Recommendations • Elevate planning, design, and construction coordination with NMDOT and McKinley County to increase efficiency and safety along priority corridors. • Plan for new roadways that support the efficiency of the roadway network into the future. • Continue coordination with Gallup Land Partners as development within the GELP area continues to take shape. • Coordinate multimodal improvements with roadway reconstruction projects. • Coordinate roadway marking and striping updates with planned roadway maintenance. • Coordinate roadway improvements to support the realization of land use aspirations in the GMMP. Priority Corridors New Roadways Thoughts? Questions? Concerns? Let us know!  Denise Aten, AICP Derrick Webb, AICP Thank You! Principle in Charge daten@bhinc.com 505.980.6065 Project Manager dwebb@bhinc.com 720.587.2654