Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Monday, December 8, 2014 5:30 – 7:00 P.M. 777 E. Waterman, Building 200 Wichita Transit Van Maintenance Facility Conference Room Wichita, Kansas 67202 Agenda Item Time Description 1. 5:30 pm Call to Order Jack Brown, Chairperson 2. 5:31 pm Approve Previous Meeting Notes Jack Brown, Chairperson 3. 5:35 pm Public Comments Jack Brown, Chairperson 4. 5:40 pm East Kellogg Changes Mike Armour, Special Projects Engineer 5. 6:10 pm Letter to Wichita State University Jack Brown, Chairperson 6. 6:20 pm 2014 Board Retreat Review Barry Carroll, Secretary 7. 6:30 pm 2015 Board Meeting Schedule Jack Brown, Chairperson 8. 6:40 pm 2014 WBMP Annual Implementation Report Scott Wadle, Senior Planner 7. 6:50 pm Board Member Project Reports Jack Brown, Chairperson 8. 6:55 pm Announcements Jack Brown, Chairperson 9. 7:00 pm Closing Thoughts Jack Brown, Chairperson Notice – City Council Members may attend this meeting.  Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Monday, October 13, 2014 5:30 – 7 P.M. 777 E. Waterman, Building 200 Wichita Transit Van Maintenance Facility Conference Room Meeting Notes Members Present: Maxine Bostic, Jack Brown, Jane Byrnes, Barry Carroll, James Crowder, Jerry Jones, Tom Lasater & George Theoharis, Members Absent: Tyler Stutzman, Melany Barnes, Amy Delamaide, City Staff: Scott Wadle, MAPD, Scott Knebel, MAPD & Andrew Schlapp, Executive Director of Governmental Relations, Wichita State University Guests: Alan Item Description 1. Call to Order: Jack Brown, Chairperson, called the meeting to order and welcomed City staff and guests. 2. Approve Previous Meeting Notes: Tom Lasater moved [Jerry Jones] to approve the October 13, 2014 meeting notes. Motion carried 8-0. 3. Public Comments: There were no comments from the public. 4. Wichita State University–Connections to the Wichita Bicycle Network and Bicycle Related Improvement: Andrew Schlapp, Executive Director of Government Relations, Wichita State University. Jack Brown explained that the board had invited Mr. Schlapp to provide an update on the progress being made on WSU’s Campus. Mr. Schlapp showed a PowerPoint presentation that provided a status report on what has been accomplished and plans for the future as well. Following the presentation, there was considerable discussion on ways the University could possibly incorporate the City’s Master Bicycle Plan into the overall campus design. It was noted that Scott Knebel, MAPD staff, has been designated to communicate with Mr. Schlapp and represent the City’s interests. In addition, Scott Wadle, MAPD staff, will forward a copy of the City’s Master Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans to Mr. Schlapp for his review. Jack Brown suggested that it is important to continue the dialogue between the City and WSU in an effort to incorporate biking and walking infrastructure in the new campus construction. In closing, board members thanked Mr. Schlapp for his informative presentation. 5. Wichita Multi-Modal Policy and Street Design Guidance: Scott Wadle, Senior Planner, provided a written staff report to the board members for review. In addition, Scott provided an overview of the proposed changes from the City’s Technical Advisory Committee. According to Scott, a Multi-Modal Committee will be formed and will review all street designs and make recommendations on whether any biking or walking accommodations are indicated. These recommendations will routinely be forwarded to the City Council for consideration. Jerry Jones added that this ‘was a step in the right direction’ and is hopeful that this policy and guidance will result in improved biking and walking infrastructure. Scott noted that the City Council is scheduled to consider this policy and guidance on December 2nd. Following a brief 1  discussion, Maxine Bostic moved [George Theoharis] to recommend that the Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Board recommend endorsement of the revised Multi-Modal Accommodation Policy and Street Design Guidance, as suggested by City staff and presented to the City Council in October 2014. Motion carried 8-0. 6. Wichita Together 2014 Signage Project: Scott Wadle, Senior Planner, provided an overview to the board. Scott explained that this group wants to provide signage along the K-96 Path. Scott showed images of the proposed way finding signs and asked for feedback from the board. Tom Lasater suggested that it is helpful to show secondary streets on the signs. Maxine Bostic suggested that a ‘map legend’ be included on the signs as well. James Crowder suggested adding North, South, East and West markings on the signs. Scott thanked the members for their input and will forward a summary to Wichita Together 2014 represents for their review. The members stated that signage was needed along our bike paths and hoped that this would be an ongoing effort. 7. Board Member Project Reports: 1) Mt. Vernon: the intersection at Oliver & Mt. Vernon is being reconstructed; bike lanes will be installed at a later date; 2) Bicycle Friendly City Designation: an application with letters of support will be submitted in the spring of 2015 subject to WCC approval; 3) Delano Bicycle Parking Plan-Phase II: was approved by the City Council ; 4) Redbud Trail: Re-bids are slated to take place on November 21st; 5) Delano/River Vista Apartments: the WCC considered revised plans- Melany Barnes will track this project ; 6) Delano Brownfield Application: the application was submitted and EPA will make an announcement in spring of 2015; 7) Douglas Design District: the City’s Design Council has recommended approval of the concept from Washington to Grove [there is no designated funding as yet]; 8) First & Second Bikeways: were advertised for bids in October; 9) Multimodal Policy & Street Design Guidance: Amy agreed to track this project; and 10) Market & Topeka Bikeways were advertised for bids in October 8. Announcements & Closing Thoughts: Jack Brown, Chairperson, asked for comments from the board.  Board Retreat: Jack Brown announced that the Board Retreat will be held on Monday, November 17th in the Park Villa building and will start at 5:30 pm.  Project Tracking: Jack Brown encouraged members to continue to track their assigned projects. In addition, Jack suggested that a subcommittee be formed and meet, periodically with City staff, and then provide a summary to the full board.  Table Tents: George Theoharis ask staff to develop table tents with board names and districts [or who appointed them]. There be no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm. Respectfully submitted,  Barry Carroll, WBPAB Secretary 11/11/14 2 WBPAB Members: December 8, 2015 Jack Brown, Chair Jerry Jones, Vice Andrew Schlapp, Executive Director of Government Relations Chair Board of Trustees, Wichita State Innovation Alliance and Operations Barry Carroll, Wichita State University Secretary 1845 Fairmount Street, Campus Box Number 1 Maxine Bostic Wichita KS 67260 Jane Byrnes James Crowder Dear Mr. Schlapp: Thomas Lasater Tyler Stuzman On behalf of the Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board we would like to thank George Theoharis you for your presentation to the board’s November 11, 2014 meeting. The board appreciated the discussion of WSU’s Innovative Campus plans and the possibilities of integrating bicycle and pedestrian facilities both internal and external to the campus. Based on your presentation we believe that both WSU and the community will benefit from linking the City of Wichita’s Master Bicycle Plan and potentially, the city’s Master Pedestrian Plan to the WSU campus. With a campus population of 3,000 staff and The Wichita Bicycle faculty, 15,000 students, improved student housing and the potential for additional and Pedestrian private sector employees on the Innovation Campus we feel the timing is right to Board shall advise coordinate planning efforts relating to bicycle and pedestrian commuting and the Mayor; City recreational uses. Council; City Manager; all We encourage Wichita State University to consider the following bicycle routes that departments; all connect to the campus as future campus development occurs, see attached map: offices of the City;  Red Bud Pathway which connects 17th and Fountain and 17th and Oliver City Boards and  Fairmount from 15th to 17th committees; and  17th Street from I-135 to Oliver other public  18th Street from I-135 to Hillside agencies that  Hillside from 17th to 21st provide services  Fountain/Belmont to 21st within the City, on In addition the board would also encourage, and be willing to assist WSU in becoming a matters related to Bike Friendly campus through the League of American Bicyclists and in researching the bicycling and/or feasibility of developing a campus bike share program. walking and the impact that their Sincerely, actions may have on the bicycling Jack Brown, Chair and/or walking Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board environment. Cc: John Bardo, President WSU, Robert Layton, City Manager, Scott Knebel, City of Wichita City of Wichita Ordinance 490441  Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Monday, November 17, 2014 5:30 – 8 P.M. Park Villa in North Riverside Park 1029 N. Bitting St. Wichita, KS 67203 Meeting Notes Members Present: Maxine Bostic, Jack Brown, Jane Byrnes, Barry Carroll, Jerry Jones, Tom Lasater, Tyler Stutzman, Melany Barnes, Amy Delamaide Members Absent: George Theoharis, James Crowder City Staff: Scott Wadle Guests: None 1. Welcome Jack Brown welcomed everyone to the Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board (Board) retreat. He expressed his gratitude that the participants volunteered additional time to participate in the event. 2. Board Authority and Purpose Scott Wadle provided a brief review of the City ordinance that created the Board, including the responsibilities and authority of the Board. 3. Board Bylaws Review Scott Wadle highlighted elements of the Board’s by-laws. During the review and discussion, Board members indicated a desire to: 1) hold elections next August ; and 2) request that the City Manager assign (in writing) a regular full-time city employee as the WBPAB Coordinator. 4. Board Accomplishments The Board received a quick presentation on the Board accomplishments for 2014. Scott Wadle distributed the handout Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board – Board Accomplishments for 2014. 5. Performance Measures 2014 The Board members reviewed a brief PowerPoint that showed the progress to date accomplishing the goals of the Wichita Bicycle Master Plan (WBMP). The Board also reviewed the performance measures in both the WBMP and the Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan (WPMP). Board members indicated a desire to make more progress in 2015. 6. Priorities for 2015 The Board members participated in a voting exercise to identify the top priority strategies from the WBMP and WPMP for implementation in 2015. A listing of the results from the exercise, organized by the number of votes, is available in Appendix A. 1 7. Board Assessment The Board members utilized this time as an opportunity to assess the strengths and opportunities related to the Board’s activities and performance in 2014. Below is a listing of the highlights from the discussion.  Working well  Shorter meetings  Seek more public input / attendance o Send the agenda to groups  Be more assertive and follow-up on projects  Get the school districts and students more involved o Girls on the Run o Mentoring o School clubs – link up with the established clubs o Education o Elementary and high schools o Bicycle fair o Girl scouts o Boy scouts  Moving the public comments to earlier in the agenda was positive  Enhance communication with City staff  More meeting control is needed – look into acquiring a gavel  Summary for 2014 is important  Than you letters / emails are important o Amy volunteered  Thank you for project updates  Educated board  More interactive meetings with follow-up o New Park Director  The Board represents a variety of cyclists and walkers  Most impact with recommendations o Focus on the topics/items with the most impact  Promote what is already going on o Help get the news out  Get involved, more public involvement with DABs and others  Make sure to cover pedestrian issues 8. Pedestrian and Bicycle Design Guidance Scott Wadle provided a brief review of the design guidance available from the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, NACTO Urban Bikeway Guide, and Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan. 9. The retreat adjourned around 8: 05 pm. 2 Appendix A: Board 2015 WBMP and WPMP Priority Strategies Board Priority Wichita Bicycle Master Plan Strategies for 2015 Board WBMP Strategy Member Votes 7 Prioritize funding to complete gaps (missing links) in the bikeway network 6 Promote bicycle education and encouragement in Wichita through partnership with community organizations and businesses 5 Install a signed bicycle route wayfinding system 5 Prioritize and fund bicycle facility maintenance 5 First achieve League of American Bicyclists’ Bicycle Friendly Community bronze and then silver designation 5 Provide bicycle facilities on designated streets and off-street bicycle facilities 2 Improve bicycle safety and access at arterial roadway crossings 2 Adopt policies to ensure that the City’s project planning and review processes account for bicycle facilities 1 Incorporate the facility recommendations from this plan into the WAMO Metropolitan Transportation Plan and related plans 1 Educate Wichita transportation system professionals and users about new bicycle facility types planning, design, and bicycle related issues that may arise 1 Work with school districts to develop collaborative partnerships to encourage children to bike to school 0 Improve bicycle access to transit 0 Coordinate increased participation in bicycling events 0 Increase enforcement of bicyclists and motorist behavior to reduce bicycle and motor vehicle crashes 0 Support efforts to obtain funding for bicycle education and enforcement programs 0 Update the Unified Zoning Code to provide incentives for both office and retail developments/redevelopments to provide secure and conveniently located bicycle parking 0 Increase the availability of bicycle parking throughout Wichita 0 Engage area businesses in using bicycles in their advertising and other promotions 0 Enlist opinion leaders in promoting bicycling (e.g. speakers bureau) 0 Publish an annual implementation work plan 0 Establish performance measures to monitor progress 0 Update the Bicycle Master Plan on a regular basis 0 Create a bicycle advisory board 0 Allocate staffing to implement this plan 0 Determine if a bike share program would be good for Wichita 0 Provide printed, online, and mobile device bicycling guides 0 Work with area businesses and colleges to engage them in the League of American Bicyclists recognition program 0 Create a policy for installing facilities that are isolated segments 0 Create a policy for reserving space for future facilities (e.g. space for bike lane that is added later) 0 Fund through the CIP, annual programs, and grants 3 Board Priority Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan Strategies for 2015 Board Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan Strategies Members Votes 7 Implement the design guidance included in Chapter 7 of this plan 7 Make maintenance of pedestrian infrastructure a priority 4 Provide sidewalks along arterial streets 3 Monitor and update the implementation of this plan 2 Focus pedestrian improvement resources on improving safety at intersections 2 Support efforts to encourage walking to school and safety education 0 Improve safety by improving pedestrian infrastructure near schools 0 Plant and maintain street trees 0 Improve pedestrian infrastructure near senior centers, housing, and destinations 0 Create a marked crosswalk policy 4 Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board - Board Accomplishments for 2014  12 meetings  1 retreat Correspondences  Letter of support for Tiger Grant – Northern Flyer  Annual report letter  City 2015 Budget recommendation letter  Bikeway designs  KU Medical Center CDC health impact assessments grant application City Council Agenda Item Recommendations  Bicycle Friendly Community application  Kansas Health Foundation Healthy Living Grant application  Streets safety brochure  Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan  Wichita Multi-Modal Policy and Street Design Guidance Presentations  Public Works Street Maintenance  Bicycle facilities maintenance costs  Bike Month activities  Douglas Design District Street Designs – Washington to Hillside  Redbud Path  Police Department bicycle and pedestrian safety  Bikeway prioritization  Budget process  Use of County sales tax  Potential sales tax initiative projects  Bicycle Master Plan 2014 public input  Citizen bicycle and pedestrian maintenance reporting systems  Status of Bicycle Plan 2014 Work Plan  Bikeway designs  Wichita Bicycle Tours  K-96 Path Improvements at Chisholm Creek Park  Wichita State University and connections to the Wichita Bicycle Network  Wichita Together 2014 signage project Other  Approved letterhead  Approved bylaws City of Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board November 11, 2014 1 Agenda 1. Welcome 2. Board Authority and Purpose 3. Board Bylaws Review 4. Board Accomplishments 2014 5. Performance Measures 2014 6. Priorities for 2015 7. Board Assessment 8. Pedestrian Design Guidance 9. Closing Thoughts 1 Board Authority and Purpose 2 Getting it Done: Working together as an advisory board City Council Board Retreat 2013 Notes… Other  Strategic advisory boards WBPAB Staff  Leverage community groups  Ask for public input  Ask for presentations from community  Invite people from community Public and  Educate advocates  Identify who to invite to next meetings How to operate – 2013 Retreat Department Director • Policy • Individual projects Project manager • Presentation • Ask questions • Vote for City Manager recommendation to Council, or • Address concerns •Public Opinion Community •Staff report: Green Sheets •Individuals City Council input •Appear at Council meeting •Advocates •Letters •Partners 3 Advisory Board - Advocates  Advisory Board  Advocates  Represents the  Represents an interest community  Outside the City  Provides constructive recommendations for  Political activity the City (varies) ○ endorse candidate  Officially part of the City ○ Candidate surveys ○ Lobby / encourage people to take action  No political activity  Citizen input 4 Role of Staff  Works for the City Council  Manage projects and/or people  Announces opportunities for public input  Identifies options  Professional recommendation  Not policy decisions 5 Board Bylaws Review 6 Board Accomplishments 2014  12 meetings  Correspondence  Recommendations  Presentations Performance Measures 2014 7 US Census Data Source: Census ACS Margin of error: 0.1 WAMPO Bike Counts Source: WAMPO 8 TRAFx Counters Crash Data Source: KDOT 9 Rate of Crashes Source: Census ACS and KDOT Culture of Bicycling Source: Citizen Survey Margin of error: +/- 5 10 Wichita Bicycle Mastr Plan 2014 Annual Implementation Progress Report Contents Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 3 Performance at a Glance ......................................................................................................................... 4 Goals ....................................................................................................................................................... 5 Goal 1: Increase the amount of bicycling in Wichita ............................................................................. 5 American Community Survey Data ................................................................................................... 5 Manual Counts ................................................................................................................................ 6 Goal 2: Improve the safety of bicyclists in Wichita ............................................................................... 7 Bicycling Crash Rate – American Community Survey Data 1-Year Data ............................................. 7 Goal 3: Foster and promote a culture where bicycling is a viable and acceptable form of transportation ............................................................................................................................................................ 8 National Citizen Survey .................................................................................................................... 8 Performance Measures ........................................................................................................................... 9 Strategy 1: Provide bicycle facilities on designated streets and off-street bicycle facilities ................... 9 Strategy 2: Install a Signed Bicycle Route Wayfinding System............................................................... 9 Strategy 3: Improve bicycle safety and access at arterial roadway crossings ...................................... 10 Strategy 4: Improve bicycle access to transit ...................................................................................... 10 Strategy 5: Increase the availability of bicycle parking throughout Wichita ........................................ 11 Strategy 6: Determine if a bike share program would be good for Wichita ......................................... 11 Strategy 7: Prioritize and fund bicycle facility maintenance................................................................ 11 Strategy 8: Incorporate the facility recommendations from this plan into the WAMPO Metropolitan Transportation Plan and other related plans ...................................................................................... 12 Strategy 9: Provide printed, online, and mobile device bicycling guides ............................................. 12 Strategy 10: Educate Wichita transportation system professionals and users about new bicycle facility types, planning, design and bicycle-related issues that may arise ...................................................... 13 Strategy 11: Promote bicycle education and encouragement in Wichita through partnerships with community organizations and businesses .......................................................................................... 13 1 Strategy 12: Support efforts to obtain funding for bicycle education and enforcement programs ...... 14 Strategy 13: Increase enforcement of bicyclist and motorist behavior to reduce bicycle and motor vehicle crashes .................................................................................................................................. 14 Strategy 14: Work with school districts to develop collaborative partnerships to encourage children to bike to school .................................................................................................................................... 15 Strategy 15: Coordinate increased participation in bicycling events in the Wichita area ..................... 15 Strategy 16: First achieve LAB’s Bicycle Friendly Community bronze and then silver status designation .......................................................................................................................................................... 15 Strategy 17: Work with area businesses and colleges to engage them in the League of American Bicyclists recognition program ........................................................................................................... 15 Strategy 18: Enlist opinion leaders in promoting bicycling (e.g., Speakers bureau) ............................. 16 Strategy 19: Engage area businesses in using bicycles in their advertising and other promotions ....... 16 Strategy 20: Adopt policies to ensure that the City’s project planning and review processes account for bicycle facilities ............................................................................................................................ 16 Strategy 21: Update the Unified Zoning Code to provide incentives for both office and retail developments/redevelopments to provide secure and conveniently located bicycle parking ............. 16 Strategy 22: Create policy for installing facilities that are isolated segments ...................................... 17 Strategy 23: Create policy for reserving space for future facilities (e.g., space for bike lane that is added later) ....................................................................................................................................... 17 Strategy 24: Prioritize funding to complete gaps (missing links) in the bikeway network .................... 17 Strategy 25: Fund through CIP, annual programs and grants .............................................................. 17 Strategy 26: Allocate staffing to implement this plan ......................................................................... 17 Strategy 27: Create a bicycle advisory board ...................................................................................... 17 Strategy 28: Update the bicycle master plan on a regular basis .......................................................... 17 Strategy 29: Publish an annual implementation work plan ................................................................. 18 Strategy 30: Establish performance measures to monitor progress .................................................... 18 2 Introduction This annual implementation progress report highlights the progress made in achieving the performance measures laid out in the Wichita Bicycle Master Plan (Plan). The Wichita City Council endorsed the Plan on February 5, 2013. The Plan is a ten-year guide for the development and implementation of bicycle projects and programs for the City. The Plan was created with the input of over 4,000 individuals through surveys; volunteer committees; and community events. It includes goals, objectives, actions, priorities, and performance measures to improve bicycling in Wichita. Strategy 30 of the Plan recommends that the City establish and report performance measures to monitor progress implementing the Plan. 3 Performance at a Glance Goals Performance Measure Performance Target 2014 Performance Goal 1: Increase the amount of bicycling Triple the amount of bicycling by the year 2023 Below target Goal 2: Improve the safety of bicyclists in Wichita Reduce the rate of bicycle crashes by one third by the year 2023 On target Goal 3: Foster and promote a culture where Increase by 50 percent the number of Wichita resident survey More data needed bicycling is a viable and acceptable form of respondents that rate the ease of bicycle travel in Wichita as transportation good or excellent, by the year 2023. Commented [WS1]: Insert strategies here… 4 Goals The City of Wichita has three goals for bicycling in Wichita (from the Wichita Bicycle Master Plan), the goals are listed below. 1. Increase the amount of bicycling in Wichita. 2. Improve the safety of bicycling in Wichita. 3. Foster and promote a culture where bicycling is a viable and acceptable form of transportation. Goal 1: Increase the amount of bicycling in Wichita The Plan sets the benchmark for this goal as tripling the amount of bicycling over the next ten years (2012-2022). To monitor progress toward this goal, Strategy 30 of the Plan calls for counting bicyclists on a regular basis, including bi-annual volunteer counts. The City of Wichita utilizes different sources to measure the amount of bicycling in Wichita, they include: census data and manual counts coordinated by the Wichita Metropolitan Area Planning Organization (WAMPO). American Community Survey Data The American Community Survey (ACS) is an annual statistical survey conducted by the US Census Bureau. The ACS samples a small percentage of the population every year to provide estimates for population and related data, including transportation to work. The ACS data includes estimates for the mode of transportation that residents age 16 and over: 1) use most often to travel to work and 2) use to travel the greatest distance during the survey period. The ACS data are available as 1-year estimates, 3-year estimates, and 5-year estimates. The 5-year estimates provide the greatest accuracy, and the 1-year estimates provide the most current data. Below are graphs showing the results for Wichita. Commented [WS2]: Insert the margin of errof Insert time lag with data, measure uses data for prior year Wichita - Workers 16 Years and Over - Majority of Work Commute Trips by Bicycle - 3-Year ACS 0.4% 0.3% 0.3% 0.2% 0.2% 0.1% 0.1% 0.0% 2007-2009 2008-2010 2010-2012 2011-2013 5  Wichita - Workers 16 Years and Over - Majority of Work Commute Trips by Bicycle - 1-Year ACS 0.50% 0.45% 0.46% 0.43% 0.40% 0.35% 0.30% 0.29% 0.25% 0.20% 0.15% 0.10% 0.11% 0.05% 0.00% 2010 2011 2012 2013 Margin of error +/- 0.2% Manual Counts In September of 2012, 2013, and 2014, the WAMPO conducted volunteer counts at various locations throughout the Wichita region. These counts captured bicyclist and pedestrian traffic during one week day between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM and one weekend day between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM at various locations throughout Wichita. For year to year comparisons we utilized the WAMPO results to calculate the average 2-hour count per Wichita location. The results of the 2013 and 2014 counts show that bicycling levels are relatively stable in Wichita. Average 2-Hour Count Per Wichita Count Location - People Bicycling - WAMPO Bike Ped Counts 25 23 22 20 18 15 10 5 0 2012 2013 2014 6 Goal 2: Improve the safety of bicyclists in Wichita The Plan sets the benchmark for this goal as reducing the rate of bicycle crashes by one third by 2023. To monitor progress toward this goal, Plan recommends calculating the rate of crashes involving bicyclists. For the purposes of this report, the rates are calculated by dividing the number of motor vehicle crashes involving people bicycling (reported by KDOT) by the number of people bicycling. Year Motor vehicle crashes involving bicyclists* 2011 80 2012 88 2013 70 * Source: KDOT Bicycling Crash Rate – American Community Survey Data 1-Year Data The combination of estimates that show increased amounts of bicycling commuter trips and decreased motor vehicle crashes involving people bicycling have resulted in a decrease in the rate of bicycle crashes since 2011. These estimates show that the rate of bicycle crashes has fallen since 2012 by approximately 77 percent. Commented [WS3]: Request 2014 data Rate of Motor Vehicle Crashes Involving People Bicycling Motor vehicle Census ACS 1-Year crashes Estimates involving Bicycling Year bicyclists* Commuters** 2011 80 203 2012 88 516 2013 70 765 * Source: KDOT 2011 2012 2013 ** Source: Census ACS 1-Year Estimates 7 Goal 3: Foster and promote a culture where bicycling is a viable and acceptable form of transportation The Plan sets the benchmark for this goal as increasing by 50 percent over the next ten years. National Citizen Survey To monitor progress toward this goal, Plan recommends monitoring the percent of National Citizen Survey respondents that rate the ease of bicycle travel in Wichita as “excellent” or “good”. The National Citizen Survey was conducted in Wichita during 2006, 2010, and 2012. The survey is scheduled to be conducted again in late 2014/early 2015. Margin of error +/- 5% 8 Performance Measures Chapter 6 of the Plan identifies the performance measures for implementation of the Plan. Below is a listing of the performance measures results for 2015, listed according to the Plan strategies. Strategy 1: Provide bicycle facilities on designated streets and off-street bicycle facilities Performance Measure: Number of miles of new facilities installed Performance Target: Average of 15 miles/year Number of miles of new bicycle facilities installed per year 5 4 4.5 3 2 1 0 0 2013 2014 In 2013, the City of Wichita completed the bike lanes and shared lane markings at the intersection of 21st Street and135th; and the shared-use path connecting the I-135 Canal Route Path and the Gypsum Creek path. No new bicycle facilities were completed in 2014. Strategy 2: Install a Signed Bicycle Route Wayfinding System Performance Measure: Number of miles of signed bicycle routes Performance Target: Average of 20 miles /year New Wichita Bicycle Wayfinding 1.2 1.1 1 0.8 Miles 0.6 0.4 0.2 0 0 2013 2014 In 2013, the City completed the installation of the Perry Avenue Bicycle Wayfinding. In 2014, no new bicycle wayfinding improvements were installed. 9 Strategy 3: Improve bicycle safety and access at arterial roadway crossings Performance Measure: Number of roadway crossing improvements Performance Target: Average of 2 crossing improvements per year In 2014, no arterial intersections were improved for bicycling crossings. Strategy 4: Improve bicycle access to transit Performance Measure: Number of locations with improved bicycle access Performance Target: Average of two(2) per year Transit Locations with Improved Bicycle Access 10 Number of Locations 8 8 6 4 2 0 0 2013 2014 Description: in 2014, the City completed the installation of bicycle racks and other amenities along Douglas Avenue from Market St. to Washington Ave. The improvements included the installation of bicycle parking near eight transit stops. 10 Strategy 5: Increase the availability of bicycle parking throughout Wichita Performance Measure: Number of bike racks installed Performance Target: Install an average of 25 bike racks per year Number of Wichita Bike Racks Installed 60 Number of Bike Racks 50 40 30 20 10 0 2013 2014 Description: In 2014, the City completed the installation of 52 bike racks as part of the Douglas Transit Oriented Development project. Strategy 6: Determine if a bike share program would be good for Wichita Performance Measure: Study completed Performance Target: Study completed Description: The City of Wichita did not undertake a study in 2014 to determine if a bike share program would be a good fit for Wichita. Strategy 7: Prioritize and fund bicycle facility maintenance Performance Measure Performance Target Performance in 2013 Existing bicycle facilities Bike lanes swept 6 times per Residential streets: 1-3 maintained year times/year Arterial streets: 8 times/year Core-area streets: 2 times/week Existing bicycle facilities Bike lanes/shared lane 0.68 miles re-marked maintained markings re-painted every two years Existing bicycle facilities 1 major maintenance 0 maintained project in CIP 11 Strategy 8: Incorporate the facility recommendations from this plan into the WAMPO Metropolitan Transportation Plan and other related plans Performance Measure: Incorporate facility recommendations Performance Target: TBD Activities:  In 2014, no actions were taken. Commented [WS4]: Needs update Strategy 9: Provide printed, online, and mobile device bicycling guides Performance Measure: Develop map Performance Target: Develop map by 2015 Activities:  In 2013, the WAMPO created the Greater Wichita Area Bicycle Map and Sedgwick County printed them for distribution. The maps were distributed to multiple locations for free distribution.  In 2014, Sedgwick County utilized grant funding from KDHE to print more maps for distribution. Performance Measure :Develop online-wayfinding map Performance Target: Develop by 2018 Activities:  In 2013, the City of Wichita posted PDF versions of the Greater Wichita Bicycle Map on the City webpage.  In 2014, the City of Wichita posted quadrant maps of the Greater Wichita Bicycle Map. These new maps make it easier for individuals to print the bicycle map(s) in 8.5x11 size. 12 Strategy 10: Educate Wichita transportation system professionals and users about new bicycle facility types, planning, design and bicycle-related issues that may arise Performance Measure: Number of trainings held each year Performance Target: Minimum of 1 professional training every year Trainings Held Per Year 10 9 Training Events 8 6 4 2 2 0 2013 2014 Performance Measure: Number of educational events held each year Performance Target: Two public events per year Activities:  In 2014, the City did not staff a table/display with information about bicycling in Wichita at relevant community events. Strategy 11: Promote bicycle education and encouragement in Wichita through partnerships with community organizations and businesses Performance Measure: Growth of community-wide bicycling events per year Performance Target: Bicycling events grow each year *** Commented [WS5]: Review and insert Activities:  In 2013, 8 events where held in Wichita  Bike Month 2013: o Wichita City Council and Sedgwick County Commission proclamation o Bike to Work Day (May 17th) – free breakfast and lunch o Bicycle repair instruction o Learn to BMX clinic o Local promotions (Wichita Wingnuts, Sedgwick County Zoo, Botanical Gardens) o Ozsome Bike Fest o Wicked Wind Bicycle Ride o Food for Thought Poker Ride o Fix-A-Flat Friday  Delano Bicycle Block Party (September 28th) 13  Performance Measure: Number of Effective Cycling Instructors (National Certification Program through the League of American Bicyclists) Performance Target: Average of 1 new Effective Cycling Instructor per year Activities:  In 2014, no League Certified Instructors were located in Wichita. Commented [WS6]: Waiting for response from League Strategy 12: Support efforts to obtain funding for bicycle education and enforcement programs Performance Measure: Number of grant applications Performance Target: Support a minimum of 2 funding applications per year Education and Enforcement Grant Applications 1.5 1 1 1 0.5 0 2013 2014 Activities  In 2014, the City submitted and was awarded $50,000 from the Kansas Health Foundation for a Street Safety Initiative. Strategy 13: Increase enforcement of bicyclist and motorist behavior to reduce bicycle and motor vehicle crashes Performance Measure: Consensus between Bicycle Advisory Board, City staff, and Wichita Police Department on enforcement priorities Performance Target: Meeting notes or memo that outlines a consensus on enforcement priorities Activities  2014 o The City finalized and posted a street safety brochure educating roadway users about required and recommended behaviors. Performance Measure: Number of warnings or citations targeting road user behaviors that compromise bicycle safety 14  Performance Target: Record of at least one meeting per year between the Bicycle Advisory Board, City staff, and the Wichita Police Department to review results of enforcement efforts Activities o On April 11, 2014, the Wichita Police Department presented at the Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board. Strategy 14: Work with school districts to develop collaborative partnerships to encourage children to bike to school Performance Measure: Number of schools actively encouraging children to bike to school Performance Target: Add 2 schools per year that participate in promoting bicycling to school Activity  2014 – need to contact Safe Kids Commented [WS7]: Need to update Strategy 15: Coordinate increased participation in bicycling events in the Wichita area Performance Measure: Total number of people participating in all special events Performance Target: Events demonstrate growth every year Activity  2014 Commented [WS8]: Need to identify local rides and contact directors Ask if they saw growth over 2013 numbers Strategy 16: First achieve LAB’s Bicycle Friendly Community bronze and then silver status designation Performance Measure: Achieve BFC status Performance Target: Bronze by end of 2015, Silver by 2020 Activity:  On June 3, 2014, the Wichita City Council approved the submission of a Bicycle Friendly Community application by the City. Strategy 17: Work with area businesses and colleges to engage them in the League of American Bicyclists recognition program Performance Measure: Number of businesses and university/colleges recognized as “Bicycle Friendly” by the League of American Bicyclists (LAB) Performance Target: Average of 1 new business or university/college recognized per year Activity: On July 8, 2014, City staff presented information about the LAB Bicycle Friendly Business program to the Wichita Chapter of the Building Operators and Managers Association. 15 Strategy 18: Enlist opinion leaders in promoting bicycling (e.g., Speakers bureau) Performance Measure: Number of events in which local or regionally recognized opinion leaders present Performance Target: 6 events per year Activity:  None Strategy 19: Engage area businesses in using bicycles in their advertising and other promotions Performance Measure: Recognize businesses that use bicycles in their promotions Performance Target: 2 recognitions per year Activity: None Strategy 20: Adopt policies to ensure that the City’s project planning and review processes account for bicycle facilities Performance Measure: Adoption of routine accommodation policy and integration into project planning and review processes Performance Target: Adoption of routine accommodation policy by 2014 Activity: Performance Measure: Adoption of a Complete Streets Policy Performance Target: Adoption and integration of a Complete Streets Policy by 2016 Activity: Performance Measure: Change standard cross-section for arterial streets to include appropriate bicycle facilities Performance Target: Adoption and integration of arterial street cross sections by 2015 Activity: Strategy 21: Update the Unified Zoning Code to provide incentives for both office and retail developments/redevelopments to provide secure and conveniently located bicycle parking Performance Measure: Updating of Unified Zoning Code Performance Target: By 2015 Activity: None 16 Strategy 22: Create policy for installing facilities that are isolated segments Performance Measure: Create policy Performance Target: Adopt and implement policy by 2013 Activity: Commented [WS9]: Add here Strategy 23: Create policy for reserving space for future facilities (e.g., space for bike lane that is added later) Performance Measure: Create policy Performance Target: Adopt and implement policy by 2013 Activity: Commented [WS10]: Add comment here Strategy 24: Prioritize funding to complete gaps (missing links) in the bikeway network Performance Measure: Number of gaps completed Performance Target: Complete a minimum of two gaps per year Activity: Commented [WS11]: Add comment Strategy 25: Fund through CIP, annual programs and grants Performance Measure: Funding of priority stand alone projects Performance Target: Fund at least 2 priority stand-alone projects per year Activity: None Commented [WS12]: Strategy 26: Allocate staffing to implement this plan Performance Measure: Meet targets of yearly work plan Performance Target: as agreed to with the Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Activity: Commented [WS13]:  Intern Strategy 27: Create a bicycle advisory board Performance Measure: Create a bicycle advisory board Performance Target: In 2013 Activity: Commented [WS14]: Strategy 28: Update the bicycle master plan on a regular basis Performance Measure: Updating of Wichita Bicycle Master Plan Performance Target: Update every 4 years 17  Activity: None Strategy 29: Publish an annual implementation work plan Performance Measure: Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board approves City work plan Performance Target: Approve annually starting in 2013 Activity: Commented [WS15]: Strategy 30: Establish performance measures to monitor progress Performance Measure: Performance measures included in this plan Performance Target: Meet performance targets Activity: None Commented [WS16]: 18