Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Monday, June 12, 2017 5:30 – 7:30 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 will present an opportunity for the Board to approve the April and May meeting notes. 3. 5:35 pm Public Comments 4. 5:45 pm 17th Street – Broadway to I-135 Paul Gunzelman, Assistant City Engineer, will provide an overview of the designs for 17th Street from Broadway to I-135. 5. 6:00 pm 1st and 2nd Streets – RR Tracks to Washington Paul Gunzelman, Assistant City Engineer, will provide an update of the project. 6. 6:15 pm WAMPO Planning Walkable Places Program Scott Wadle, Senior Planner will facilitate a discussion to identify the Board’s prioritized recommendations for the WAMPO program applications. 7. 6:30 pm Wichita Bicycling Municipal Code Updates Processes Scott Wadle, Senior Planner, will present a proposed process for collecting public input and proposed changes to the Wichita Municipal Code regarding bicycling – with an emphasis on bicycling on sidewalks downtown. 8. 6:45 pm Memorial Process Scott Wadle, Senior Planner, will present information on the process to have a bike path or infrastructure named after an individual. 9. 6:50 pm Wichita Bicycle Master Plan – 2017 Annual Implementation Work Plan Scott Wadle, Senior Planner, will present the proposed 2017 Annual Implementation Work Plan for the Bicycle Master Plan. 10. 7:00 pm Board Member Project Reports Jack Brown, Chairperson 11. 7:05 pm Announcements Jack Brown, Chairperson 12. 7:10 pm Closing Thoughts Jack Brown, Chairperson Notice – City Council Members may attend this meeting.  Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Monday, May 8, 2017 5:30 – 7 p.m. 777 E. Waterman, Building 200 Wichita Transit Van Maintenance Facility Conference Room Meeting Notes Members Present: Maxine Bostic, Barry Carroll, Russell Fox, Jerry Jones, Tom Lasater, Christopher Parisho, Tyler Stutzman, George Theoharis Members Absent: Jack Brown City Staff: Scott Wadle, Senior Planner, Paul Gunzelman, Public Works, Troy Houtman, Director of Parks & Recreation Guests: Barbara Coats, Chloe Parisho, Vincent Hancock, Lonnie Wright Item Description 1. Call to Order: Jack Brown, chairperson, welcomed guests and called the meeting to order at 5:34pm 2. Approve Previous Meeting Notes: The board agreed to approve the April 2017 meeting notes at the next meeting. 3. Public Comments: Vincent Hancock, 406 S. Vine, Wichita, KS 67213, reported that he was detained by a Wichita Police Officer for riding on the sidewalk at Douglas & Seneca. He was not, however, issued a citation. Mr. Hancock asked that the board recommend the appeal of City Ordinance 11.48-60/Section C. According to Mr. Hancock, the ordinance that addresses ‘riding on the sidewalk’ is not clearly demarcated and the ‘Central Business District’ is defined differently in various legal documents. After a brief discussion, the board made no formal recommendation. With the new ‘bike share’ program, the members suggested that riding on the sidewalk is an issue that is likely to become more commonplace. The members suggested staff from the City’s Legal Department should attend a future meeting. 4. 17th Street – Broadway to I-135: Paul Gunzelman, Public Works, stated that 17th Street from Broadway to I-135 would likely have bike lanes. Paul noted that, at a future meeting, he would bring three options for review. The proposed bike lanes on 17th Street would be connected to McAdams Park, according to Paul. Jerry Jones stated that he often rides 17th Street and asked if the railroad crossings would be improved? Paul reported that improvements to the railroad crossings would be part of the project. Paul informed the board that a request for proposal will soon be issued for the rail corridor between McLean and South Seneca. In addition, a concept plan will be developed on possibly extending this corridor further westward to Hoover [and ultimately to the Prairie Sunset Trail]. Paul briefly reported on the following projects as well: a) Redbud Path [K-96 to 159th]; b) Central & Bitting intersection; c) sidewalks on Ridge Road northward towards K-96; d) 9th & McLean crossing; and e) construction this summer near the Tyler Middle School. The board thanked Paul for his informative comments. 1 5. WAMPO Planning Walkable Paces Program: Kristen Zimmerman, Senior Planner, WAMPO, briefly described WAMPO’s role in awarding approximately $12M in federal funds for bike/ped projects in the region. Kristen then explained the proposed ‘Planning Walkable Places’ program. If approved by the WAMPO Board, grants could be issued for projects that promote walkability and ‘gathering places’ in the region. According to Kristen, the Request for Proposals [RFP] will likely be presented in early 2018. The board thanked Kristen for her attendance and information. 6. Bike Share Permitting Process Update: Scott Wadle provided a brief overview of the Bike Share Permitting Process. According to Scott, the permitting process is ongoing and 19 bike rack locations are being proposed; currently there are three bike racks, with bikes, in place [two along Douglas and one near Market and Third Street]. In closing, Scott reported that there have been over 120 ‘Bike Share’ rides within a week of opening! The board was appreciative of the Bike Share update. 7. Open Streets: Troy Houtman, Director of Parks & Recreation, explained that the inaugural ‘Open Streets’ event would take place on Sunday, September 24, 2017. According to Troy, Douglas Avenue will be closed to vehicular traffic from Delano to College Hill; this is approximately 4.5 miles. The Open Streets event must be approved by the City Council sometime this summer, according to Troy. Following City Council approval, there will be a ‘kick off’ at the Kennedy Plaza in Downtown Wichita. There will be an official website for the event where organizations can register to have a table/booth during the event, according to Troy. The board members were pleased to receive an update on this exciting event. 8. Wichita Bicycle Master Plan – 2017 Annual Implementation Work Plan: This item was tabled and will be on the June agenda. 9. Board Member Project Reports: Barry Carroll provided members with a copy of projects to track and encouraged members to provide updates at future meetings. 10. Announcements:  Pawnee Prairie Park Update: Jerry Jones provided a brief update to the board. According to Jerry, a six-member task force is reviewing the proposed master park plan and providing input to the Director of Parks and Recreation.  Two Vacant Board Positions: Scott noted that the vacancies are being posted according to the City’s guidelines. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:30 pm. The next meeting of the board will be held on Monday, June 12, 2017 @5:30 pm. Respectfully submitted,  Barry Carroll, WBPAB Secretary 2  Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Monday, April 10, 2017 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, Barry Carroll , Russell Fox, Tom Lasater, Tyler Stutzman, George Theoharis, Christopher Parisho Members Absent: James Crowder, Jerry Jones City Staff: Scott Wadle, Senior Planner, Aaron Henning, Maintenance Engineer Guests: Jane Byrnes, Barbara Coats, Alan Kailer, Becky Tuttle, Health ICT Item Description 1. Call to Order: Jack Brown, chairperson, welcomed board members, guests and called the meeting to order at 5:34 pm. 2. Approve Previous Meeting Notes: The board approved, by consensus, the March 13, 2017 meeting notes. 3. Public Comments: Jane Byrnes provided a handout pertaining to ‘Open Streets ICT’ to members and guests. The event will take place on September 24th from noon to 4 pm along ‘Wichita’s iconic Douglas Avenue.’ Jane encouraged everyone to get engaged in this inaugural community event. The board members thanked Jane for the information presented. 4. City Pavement Preservation Program 2017. Aaron Henning, Maintenance Engineer, provided an overview of the City’s planned 2017 Street Maintenance preservation program and locations that have been identified for possible bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Aaron explained that the City’s ‘Multimodal Committee’ routinely meets to review upcoming construction projects. The committee recently reviewed the 37th Street North project that is being constructed and will contain bike lanes. According to Aaron, there are times when biking or walking amenities can be added to construction projects. Following a brief question and answer session, the board expressed their appreciation for improvements being made to shore up the river bank adjacent to the path near the Sim Golf Course. 5. Design & Construction Project Updates: Due to a scheduling conflict, Paul Gunzelman, Assistant City Engineer, could not be present to discuss the following projects: a) 1st Street & Washington Avenue; and b) 9th Street from I-135 to Hillside Avenue. This item was tabled until the next meeting. 6. Bike Share Permitting Process: Scott Wadle, Senior Planner, provided an overview of the proposed City ordinance to create a ‘bike share’ permitting process. Scott noted that a bike share program was mentioned in Strategy #6 of the Master Bike Plan. Barry Carroll moved [Tom Lasater] to recommend approval for the proposed bike share permitting ordinance. Motion carried 8-0. Becky Tuttle, Health ICT, was then recognized as securing funding for the bike share program. According to Becky, there will be approximately 20 stations, mostly in the downtown area, and 100 1  bicycles. There will also be bicycles and a docking station at the Sedgwick County Park. According to Becky, there will be a public announcement and ribbon cutting in downtown on Thursday, May 4th @10:45 am. The event is open to the public and board members were encouraged to attend. Following Becky’s brief remarks, the board members thanked her for the bike share program. 7. Budget Recommendation Letter: Following a brief discussion, Tom Lasater moved [Tyler Stutzman] to direct the board Chairperson to forward a letter to the Mayor and City Council regarding budget recommendations on previously deliberated bicycle and pedestrian projects. Motion carried 8-0. 8. Board Member Project Reports:  Barry Carroll provided members with a copy of projects to track and encouraged members to provide updates at future meetings.  Wilbur Middle School Project: Russell Fox volunteered to track this project 9. Announcements:  Board Vacancies: George Theoharis reiterated how important it is to have a full cadre of board members.  17th Street Project from Broadway to I-135: Following a brief discussion, there was a consensus to invite City staff to discuss this project at a future meeting.  College Hill Park Pilot Project: A pilot project will now permit bicycling in designated areas.  Pawnee Prairie Park: Tyler Stutzman reported there have been some improvements [curb cuts] made near 119th Street that will allow better park access.  Bridge over the Big Ditch: The City now owns the Deed to bridge that crosses the Big Ditch that will eventually be part of the Prairie Sunset Trail. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned by 7:20 pm. The next meeting of the board will be held on Monday, May 8, 2017 @5:30 pm. Respectfully submitted,  Barry Carroll, WBPAB Secretary 2  Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board June 6, 2017 TO: Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Members FROM: Parking and Mobility Division SUBJECT: City of Wichita Planning Walkable Places Application ____________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation: It is recommended that the Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board (Board) recommend that the City Manager approve the grant applications. Background: On February 5, 2013, the Wichita City Council endorsed the Wichita Bicycle Master Plan (Bike Plan) as an official guide for how the City can help make getting around the City on a bicycle easier, safer, and more convenient. The Bike Plan contains goals for the City to help improve the safety of bicycling, increase the amount of bicycling, and foster a culture where bicycling is a viable and acceptable form of transportation. On November 4, 2014, the Wichita City Council endorsed the Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan (Pedestrian Plan) as a guide for future planning and decision making regarding public infrastructure, programs and policies that affect walking in Wichita. The plan contains goals for the City to help improve the safety of walking, improve conditions for walking, and promote a city-wide culture of walking. On May 15, 2017, the Wichita Area Metropolitan Area Planning Organization (WAMPO) announced a call for projects for the Planning Walkable Places program. The program is a non-construction grant program that utilizes funds “left over” from planned construction projects. The goals of the program are to improve health, safety, and connectivity; improve community vitality and ‘sense of place’; enhancing tourism, attracting young talent, improving mobility of seniors and children; increasing the enjoyment and safety of community events; and providing a distinctive place that promoted community identity and serves as a landmark. Analysis: In order to help implement the Bike Plan and Pedestrian Plan, City staff propose that the City apply for funding to undertake the following projects.  Parking and Multi-Modal Plan This project will undertake a process to develop a plan for how the City of Wichita should implement City goals through the provision of parking programs, policies, and programs. The planning process will be an opportunity to identify parking’s role an important part of the overall transportation system, and areas of community consensus for City actions.  Downtown Streets Planning and Conceptual Designs This project will fund a public process to plan and create conceptual designs for streets in downtown Wichita, with special focus on conversion of one-way streets to two-way streets. The plans would include all of the public right-of-way, providing guidance for sidewalks, bikeways, parking, travel, turn lanes, transit stops, loading zones – with a special focus on intersections. Financial Considerations: The WAMPO Planning Walkable Places program provides funding for up to 80% of the costs of selected projects, with at least 20% of the funding provided as a local match by the  Page 2 applicant. City staff propose that the local match funding for proposed projects would be provided by the Parking Fund, at a cost of up to $250,000. Legal Considerations: If the funding applications are successful, then any grant agreements would need to be reviewed as to form by the Law Department. Attachments: Proposed applications.  PLANNING WALKABLE PLACES CALL FOR PROJECTS BACKGROUND Planning Walkable Places is a non-construction grant program for WAMPO cities and counties who wish to do pedestrian-related planning projects. This is defined broadly. Possible projects might include area plans, street or development design guidelines, studies or surveys, or conceptual planning of sidewalks, paths, or systems. These can be for the purpose of safety, public health, quality of life, or tourism and economic development. DEFINITIONS Local Match: many federal funding programs require that grant recipients pay some percentage of a project’s cost (in the case of this program, 20 percent) Preliminary Engineering (not eligible): analysis and design work to produce construction plans and engineering specifications, and specific cost estimates Conceptual Plans (eligible): plans that create options or scenarios for meeting a need and help to choose among them, and/or provide the purpose, location, and type of a facility such as a sidewalk or path Public Involvement/Public Process: the process by which an organization consults with interested or affected individuals, organizations, and government entities before making a decision Project Scope: a description of the work to be performed RESOURCES For further information, please check out some of the below Planning Walkable Places Program resources: Program Document Visual Guide Program Web-Page Page 1 of 4  CALL FOR PROJECTS APPLICATION One project per application ORGANIZATION/AGENCY PRIMARY CONTACT PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION Name: Name: Phone: City of Wichita Scott Wadle 316.352.4855 Address: Title: E-Mail: 455 N. Main Street, 13th Floor Senior Management Analyst swadle@wichita.gov ELIGIBILITY Please select if your project will include (select all that apply): Preliminary Engineering (defined above) Right of Way Acquisition Utility Relocation Construction Land Surveying If you checked any of the above, your project may need to be changed in order to be eligible for funding under this program. Please call Jason O’Brien at 316-352-4861 or Kristen Zimmerman at 316-352-4862. Please select if your project will include (select all that apply): ✔ A clear explanation of how the project will enhance walkability ✔ A public involvement process ✔ A conceptual description of all work to be performed ✔ A reasonably accurate cost estimate If you did NOT check ALL of the boxes above, your project may need to be changed in order to be eligible for funding under this program. For further detail please call Jason O’Brien at 316- 352-4861 or Kristen Zimmerman at 316-352-4862. Page 2 of 4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Please describe your proposed project. See the below examples for further insight: Bad Example: Plan a sidewalk between 183rd and 187th street. Good Example: Plan for connecting 183rd and 187th Streets on Harlan Avenue so that residents in the Pine Hills neighborhood can safely walk to the Pine Hills Shopping Center. The plan will help determine whether to extend the sidewalk on the west side of Harlan Ave or construct a new facility between the neighborhood and Shopping Center on the east side, and will help to determine what types of crosswalks or other safety features may be appropriate. Engineering concerns and public input will both be considered. The plan will also examine the possible addition of trees and lighting along this route and extending to Maple Sugar Park on 188th Street. It will develop planning-level cost estimates or ranges for implementing different options. This project will undertake a process to develop a plan for how the City of Wichita should implement City goals through the provision of parking programs, policies, and programs. The planning process will be an opportunity to identify parking’s role an important part of the overall transportation system, and areas of community consensus for City actions. Parking is strongly related to how often and where people walk, bicycle, take the bus, and drive. The City of Wichita has a goal to increase the amount of walking in the City. This planning process will provide guidance for how parking can help achieve this goal and others. The plan will be for all of Wichita. The planning process will be an opportunity to: • provide opportunities for individuals and organizations to learn more about parking and the relationship to transportation choices - including presentations, open house event, website, and limited marketing • collect input from the public and stakeholders; • identify areas of agreement related to how best to move forward; • recommend pricing and subsidies strategies for parking; • coordinate of transportation networks; and • review current parking regulations for private developments. PROJECT COST Please describe the costs associated with your project: It is anticipated that the costs of the project will be $250,000. The funding will primarily be utilized to hire a consultant to work on the project. A limited amount of funding will be used to help announce the public engagement opportunities and to pay for related expenses like printing of documents. Page 3 of 4  AGREEMENTS INITIAL It is understood and agreed that any funds awarded may only be used on the project sw described in this application. This program uses federal funds, which require local matching funds. It is understood and sw agreed that the grant recipient must provide 20 percent of the total project cost. It is understood and agreed that substantial changes made to the project’s scope of work after sw award must be approved by WAMPO, and that expenditures on unapproved activities might not be reimbursed. sw It is understood and agreed that no additional federal funds will be provided for project cost increases after award. It is understood and agreed that the Kansas Department of Transportation’s consultant sw procurement process must be adhered to when choosing a consultant (WAMPO will provide guidance and assistance). sw This is the official project submission of a WAMPO member jurisdiction Your signature indicates agreement to all of the above terms and provisions (please sign here) Application Submission: Applicants shall submit an electronic copy of their completed project application form no later than June 15, 2017 at 5:00 PM CST to the attention of Jason O’Brien at jaobrien@wichita.gov. Please direct any addition questions or requests for information to following: Jason O’Brien, Senior Planner I 271 W. Third Street, Suite 208 Wichita, KS 67202-1212 Phone: 316-352-4861 Fax: 316-858-7765 E-Mail: jaobrien@wichita.gov Kristen Zimmerman, Senior Planner II Phone: 316-352-4862 E-Mail: kzimmerman@wichita.gov Page 4 of 4  PLANNING WALKABLE PLACES CALL FOR PROJECTS BACKGROUND Planning Walkable Places is a non-construction grant program for WAMPO cities and counties who wish to do pedestrian-related planning projects. This is defined broadly. Possible projects might include area plans, street or development design guidelines, studies or surveys, or conceptual planning of sidewalks, paths, or systems. These can be for the purpose of safety, public health, quality of life, or tourism and economic development. DEFINITIONS Local Match: many federal funding programs require that grant recipients pay some percentage of a project’s cost (in the case of this program, 20 percent) Preliminary Engineering (not eligible): analysis and design work to produce construction plans and engineering specifications, and specific cost estimates Conceptual Plans (eligible): plans that create options or scenarios for meeting a need and help to choose among them, and/or provide the purpose, location, and type of a facility such as a sidewalk or path Public Involvement/Public Process: the process by which an organization consults with interested or affected individuals, organizations, and government entities before making a decision Project Scope: a description of the work to be performed RESOURCES For further information, please check out some of the below Planning Walkable Places Program resources: Program Document Visual Guide Program Web-Page Page 1 of 4  CALL FOR PROJECTS APPLICATION One project per application ORGANIZATION/AGENCY PRIMARY CONTACT PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION Name: Name: Phone: City of Wichita Scott Wadle 316.352.4855 Address: Title: E-Mail: 455 N. Main Street, 13th Floor Senior Management Analyst swadle@wichita.gov ELIGIBILITY Please select if your project will include (select all that apply): Preliminary Engineering (defined above) Right of Way Acquisition Utility Relocation Construction Land Surveying If you checked any of the above, your project may need to be changed in order to be eligible for funding under this program. Please call Jason O’Brien at 316-352-4861 or Kristen Zimmerman at 316-352-4862. Please select if your project will include (select all that apply): ✔ A clear explanation of how the project will enhance walkability ✔ A public involvement process ✔ A conceptual description of all work to be performed ✔ A reasonably accurate cost estimate If you did NOT check ALL of the boxes above, your project may need to be changed in order to be eligible for funding under this program. For further detail please call Jason O’Brien at 316- 352-4861 or Kristen Zimmerman at 316-352-4862. Page 2 of 4 PROJECT DESCRIPTION Please describe your proposed project. See the below examples for further insight: Bad Example: Plan a sidewalk between 183rd and 187th street. Good Example: Plan for connecting 183rd and 187th Streets on Harlan Avenue so that residents in the Pine Hills neighborhood can safely walk to the Pine Hills Shopping Center. The plan will help determine whether to extend the sidewalk on the west side of Harlan Ave or construct a new facility between the neighborhood and Shopping Center on the east side, and will help to determine what types of crosswalks or other safety features may be appropriate. Engineering concerns and public input will both be considered. The plan will also examine the possible addition of trees and lighting along this route and extending to Maple Sugar Park on 188th Street. It will develop planning-level cost estimates or ranges for implementing different options. This project will fund a public process to plan and create conceptual designs for streets in downtown Wichita, with special focus on conversion of one-way streets to two-way streets. The plans would include all of the public right-of-way, providing guidance for sidewalks, bikeways, parking, travel, turn lanes, transit stops, loading zones – with a special focus on intersections. The project will include the following components: • opportunities for public input and review throughout the process; • a review of the Downtown plan goals; • discussion about best practices for downtown streets with an emphasis on pedestrian safety/convenience. • creation of interim and incremental improvement designs; • development of conceptual plans for permanent installations. PROJECT COST Please describe the costs associated with your project: It is anticipated that the costs of the project will be $250,000. The funding will primarily be utilized to hire a consultant to work on the project. A limited amount of funding will be used to help announce the public engagement opportunities and to pay for related expenses like printing of documents. Page 3 of 4  AGREEMENTS INITIAL It is understood and agreed that any funds awarded may only be used on the project sw described in this application. This program uses federal funds, which require local matching funds. It is understood and sw agreed that the grant recipient must provide 20 percent of the total project cost. It is understood and agreed that substantial changes made to the project’s scope of work after sw award must be approved by WAMPO, and that expenditures on unapproved activities might not be reimbursed. sw It is understood and agreed that no additional federal funds will be provided for project cost increases after award. It is understood and agreed that the Kansas Department of Transportation’s consultant sw procurement process must be adhered to when choosing a consultant (WAMPO will provide guidance and assistance). sw This is the official project submission of a WAMPO member jurisdiction Your signature indicates agreement to all of the above terms and provisions (please sign here) Application Submission: Applicants shall submit an electronic copy of their completed project application form no later than June 15, 2017 at 5:00 PM CST to the attention of Jason O’Brien at jaobrien@wichita.gov. Please direct any addition questions or requests for information to following: Jason O’Brien, Senior Planner I 271 W. Third Street, Suite 208 Wichita, KS 67202-1212 Phone: 316-352-4861 Fax: 316-858-7765 E-Mail: jaobrien@wichita.gov Kristen Zimmerman, Senior Planner II Phone: 316-352-4862 E-Mail: kzimmerman@wichita.gov Page 4 of 4 City of Wichita – Planning Walkable Places Proposed Projects Wednesday, June 07, 2017 Contents Safe Routes to School Plans $200,000 ...................................................................................................... 2 Senior Walking Route Plans $50,000 ........................................................................................................ 3 Priority Safety Corridor Plans $60,000 .......................................................................................................... 4 Pedestrian Wayfinding Plan and Demonstration Project $57,000 ............................................................... 5 Safe Routes to School Coordinator $80,000 ................................................................................................. 6 Neighborhood Active Transportation Plans $70,000.................................................................................... 7 Parking and Multi-Modal Plan $250,000 ...................................................................................................... 8 Delano and River Corridor Pedestrian Plan $80,000 .................................................................................... 9 Smart Trips Project $120,000 over two years ($60K per year) ............................................................... 10 Bicycle and Pedestrian Counter Demonstration Project $45,000 .......................................................... 11 Traffic Calming Demonstration Projects $60,000 ................................................................................... 12 Pedestrian Transportation Improvements and Economic Development Study $250,000 ......................... 13 Downtown Wichita One-Way to Two-Way Street Planning $300,000 ....................................................... 14 Safe Routes to School Plans $200,000  Wichita Bicycle Master Plan Strategy 14  Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan Strategy 6 This project will fund the creation of safe routes to school plans for approximately ten (10) priority schools within the City of Wichita. The project will include the following activities at each school site.  Data collection  Outreach  Planning  Education  Interim pilot project installations (i.e. paint, plastic delineators, signs, markings)  Designs – creation of designs for long-term improvements The plans will help area stakeholders to identify and prioritize improvements related to walking and bicycling. The results of the plans will be used to help inform the education and guide the pilot projects. Senior Walking Route Plans $50,000  Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan Strategy 5 This project will fund the creation of approximately five (5) neighborhood pedestrian circulation plans for pedestrian improvements at and around senior sites (destination and/or residence). The plans will help area stakeholders to identify and prioritize improvements related to walking. In addition to the creation of the individual plans, the project will create program guidelines for City of Wichita neighborhood pedestrian circulation plans. Priority Safety Corridor Plans $60,000  Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan Strategy 11 This project will fund the creation of one or more pedestrian safety corridor plans for pedestrian improvements along the top three (3) priority safety corridors. Three candidate corridors identified in the Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan are Douglas, Central, and Broadway. The plans will help area stakeholders to identify and prioritize improvements related to walking and bicycling; they will include conceptual designs for improvements along the corridor(s). In addition to the creation of the individual plans, the project will create program guidelines for any future City of Wichita corridor planning and design efforts. Pedestrian Wayfinding Plan and Demonstration Project $57,000  Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan Strategy 15 This project would develop a pedestrian wayfinding system plan to provide guidance for the design, implementation, prioritization, funding, and maintenance of a wayfinding system. The project will also include the planning and conceptual design of a demonstration project. Safe Routes to School Coordinator $80,000 This project would provide multi-year funding to hire a Safe Routes to School Coordinator for the City of Wichita. The position would be responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of Safe Routes to School plans at K-8 schools within Wichita. The plans will help area stakeholders to identify and prioritize improvements related to walking and bicycling to schools. Neighborhood Active Transportation Plans $70,000  Wichita Bicycle Master Plan Strategy 14  Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan Strategy 6 This project will fund the creation of neighborhood active transportation plans with temporary illustrative pilot projects and conceptual designs. The planning processes will be an opportunity for area stakeholders to identify and prioritize improvements related to walking and bicycling in/to the neighborhood. The recommended improvements may include programs, policies, and infrastructure changes. Along with the creation of the plan, this project would fund the installation of temporary illustrative pilot projects to showcase some of the recommended physical improvements. These would generally consist of low cost improvements that can be changed or modified after observations are made, and are a valuable public involvement tool. The final step of the project would be to develop conceptual plans for more permanent improvements. Parking and Multi-Modal Plan $250,000 This project would explore parking as an element of the transportation system, examining how different parking policies affect various aspects of the transportation system, especially mode choice and walkability. Parking is strongly related to how often and where people walk, bicycle, take the bus, and drive. This planning process will be an opportunity to:  provide education about parking and the relationship to transportation choices  collect input from the public and stakeholders;  identify areas of agreement related to how best to move forward;  recommend pricing and subsidies strategies for parking,  coordinate of transportation networks; and  review current parking regulations for private developments. The anticipated costs for the plan is $250,000. However, City staff would propose to provide a local match of $75,000 for this project. Delano and River Corridor Pedestrian Plan $80,000 This project would will fund the creation of conceptual plans for the Delano district and river corridor. The conceptual plans will focus on transportation (walking, bicycling, driving, and transit) – providing transportation-related guidance for the re-development of the Lawrence Dumont Stadium and connections to the Delano Path, Arkansas River, Douglas mixed-use retail corridor, and Downtown Wichita. The plans will also identify the preferred location of the proposed pedestrian bridge connecting Delano to Downtown. Smart Trips Project $120,000 over two years ($60K per year)  Wichita Bicycle Master Plan Strategy 11  Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan Strategy 14 This project will encourage active transportation choices and transit use for targeted populations within Wichita. The project will utilize trained outreach staff to work with residents, businesses, and community groups to disseminate customized information about travel options and fun events to help individuals utilize bicycling, walking, and transit for trips. Options may include the production of go kits with umbrellas, bicycle lights, or other materials suited for their transportation area of interest. The project will utilize program logistics and produce a final program evaluation. http://www.citylab.com/commute/2016/05/moving-homes-transit-commute- habits/480792/?utm_source=nl__link1_050316 Examples http://www.smart-trips.org/ Bicycle and Pedestrian Counter Demonstration Project $45,000 This project will fund the following:  purchase and installation of bicycle and/or pedestrian counters;  purchase of related counter equipment (i.e .batteries etc.);  subscriptions for mobile automatic counter data collection;  subscriptions for real-time online data display of the counter data for staff and the public;  installation of four bicycle counters owned by the City of Wichita; and  development of an average daily traffic map for bicycle use (based on WAMPO counts). Traffic Calming Demonstration Projects $60,000 This project will fund an application process, design, and installation of traffic calming demonstration projects in the City of Wichita along recommended bikeways and high priority pedestrian corridors. The project will also include a report on before and after changes as a result of the project. Examples of potential improvements include chicanes, mini traffic circles, and speed tables. Pedestrian Transportation Improvements and Economic Development Study $250,000 This project would fund the creation of multiple priority projects that result in low-cost transformations of transportation spaces to make them more pedestrian friendly – places that help attract more people and invite them to stay longer. This project would be targeted at Downtown Wichita and the surrounding neighborhoods. It would include the following activities:  an assessment to determine the top priority locations for the pilot projects;  design and installation of the pilot projects;  observations and reporting of results from the pilot projects  changes/adjustments to the pilot projects as needed; and  development of conceptual plans for permanent installations.  Downtown Wichita One-Way to Two-Way Street Planning $300,000 This project would fund a public process to develop a plan and conceptual designs for the conversion of downtown streets from one-way to two-way traffic. The plans would include all of the public right-of- way, providing guidance for the sidewalks, bikeways, parking, travel, and turn lanes – with a special focus on intersections. The project will include the following components:  opportunities for public input and review;  a review of the Downtown plan goals;  discussion about best practices for downtown streets with an emphasis on pedestrian safety/convenience.  creation of interim and incremental improvement designs;  installation of pilot projects for testing and public input;  observations and reporting of results from the pilot projects;  changes/adjustments to the pilot projects as needed; and  development of conceptual plans for permanent installations. City of Wichita – Planning Walkable Places Proposed Projects Wednesday, June 07, 2017 Contents Safe Routes to School Plans $200,000 ...................................................................................................... 2 Senior Walking Route Plans $50,000 ........................................................................................................ 3 Priority Safety Corridor Plans $60,000 .......................................................................................................... 4 Pedestrian Wayfinding Plan and Demonstration Project $57,000 ............................................................... 5 Safe Routes to School Coordinator $80,000 ................................................................................................. 6 Neighborhood Active Transportation Plans $70,000.................................................................................... 7 Parking and Multi-Modal Plan $250,000 ...................................................................................................... 8 Delano and River Corridor Pedestrian Plan $80,000 .................................................................................... 9 Smart Trips Project $120,000 over two years ($60K per year) ............................................................... 10 Bicycle and Pedestrian Counter Demonstration Project $45,000 .......................................................... 11 Traffic Calming Demonstration Projects $60,000 ................................................................................... 12 Pedestrian Transportation Improvements and Economic Development Study $250,000 ......................... 13 Downtown Wichita One-Way to Two-Way Street Planning $300,000 ....................................................... 14 Safe Routes to School Plans $200,000  Wichita Bicycle Master Plan Strategy 14  Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan Strategy 6 This project will fund the creation of safe routes to school plans for approximately ten (10) priority schools within the City of Wichita. The project will include the following activities at each school site.  Data collection  Outreach  Planning  Education  Interim pilot project installations (i.e. paint, plastic delineators, signs, markings)  Designs – creation of designs for long-term improvements The plans will help area stakeholders to identify and prioritize improvements related to walking and bicycling. The results of the plans will be used to help inform the education and guide the pilot projects. Senior Walking Route Plans $50,000  Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan Strategy 5 This project will fund the creation of approximately five (5) neighborhood pedestrian circulation plans for pedestrian improvements at and around senior sites (destination and/or residence). The plans will help area stakeholders to identify and prioritize improvements related to walking. In addition to the creation of the individual plans, the project will create program guidelines for City of Wichita neighborhood pedestrian circulation plans. Priority Safety Corridor Plans $60,000  Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan Strategy 11 This project will fund the creation of one or more pedestrian safety corridor plans for pedestrian improvements along the top three (3) priority safety corridors. Three candidate corridors identified in the Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan are Douglas, Central, and Broadway. The plans will help area stakeholders to identify and prioritize improvements related to walking and bicycling; they will include conceptual designs for improvements along the corridor(s). In addition to the creation of the individual plans, the project will create program guidelines for any future City of Wichita corridor planning and design efforts. Pedestrian Wayfinding Plan and Demonstration Project $57,000  Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan Strategy 15 This project would develop a pedestrian wayfinding system plan to provide guidance for the design, implementation, prioritization, funding, and maintenance of a wayfinding system. The project will also include the planning and conceptual design of a demonstration project. Safe Routes to School Coordinator $80,000 This project would provide multi-year funding to hire a Safe Routes to School Coordinator for the City of Wichita. The position would be responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of Safe Routes to School plans at K-8 schools within Wichita. The plans will help area stakeholders to identify and prioritize improvements related to walking and bicycling to schools. Neighborhood Active Transportation Plans $70,000  Wichita Bicycle Master Plan Strategy 14  Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan Strategy 6 This project will fund the creation of neighborhood active transportation plans with temporary illustrative pilot projects and conceptual designs. The planning processes will be an opportunity for area stakeholders to identify and prioritize improvements related to walking and bicycling in/to the neighborhood. The recommended improvements may include programs, policies, and infrastructure changes. Along with the creation of the plan, this project would fund the installation of temporary illustrative pilot projects to showcase some of the recommended physical improvements. These would generally consist of low cost improvements that can be changed or modified after observations are made, and are a valuable public involvement tool. The final step of the project would be to develop conceptual plans for more permanent improvements. Parking and Multi-Modal Plan $250,000 This project would explore parking as an element of the transportation system, examining how different parking policies affect various aspects of the transportation system, especially mode choice and walkability. Parking is strongly related to how often and where people walk, bicycle, take the bus, and drive. This planning process will be an opportunity to:  provide education about parking and the relationship to transportation choices  collect input from the public and stakeholders;  identify areas of agreement related to how best to move forward;  recommend pricing and subsidies strategies for parking,  coordinate of transportation networks; and  review current parking regulations for private developments. The anticipated costs for the plan is $250,000. However, City staff would propose to provide a local match of $75,000 for this project. Delano and River Corridor Pedestrian Plan $80,000 This project would will fund the creation of conceptual plans for the Delano district and river corridor. The conceptual plans will focus on transportation (walking, bicycling, driving, and transit) – providing transportation-related guidance for the re-development of the Lawrence Dumont Stadium and connections to the Delano Path, Arkansas River, Douglas mixed-use retail corridor, and Downtown Wichita. The plans will also identify the preferred location of the proposed pedestrian bridge connecting Delano to Downtown. Smart Trips Project $120,000 over two years ($60K per year)  Wichita Bicycle Master Plan Strategy 11  Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan Strategy 14 This project will encourage active transportation choices and transit use for targeted populations within Wichita. The project will utilize trained outreach staff to work with residents, businesses, and community groups to disseminate customized information about travel options and fun events to help individuals utilize bicycling, walking, and transit for trips. Options may include the production of go kits with umbrellas, bicycle lights, or other materials suited for their transportation area of interest. The project will utilize program logistics and produce a final program evaluation. http://www.citylab.com/commute/2016/05/moving-homes-transit-commute- habits/480792/?utm_source=nl__link1_050316 Examples http://www.smart-trips.org/ Bicycle and Pedestrian Counter Demonstration Project $45,000 This project will fund the following:  purchase and installation of bicycle and/or pedestrian counters;  purchase of related counter equipment (i.e .batteries etc.);  subscriptions for mobile automatic counter data collection;  subscriptions for real-time online data display of the counter data for staff and the public;  installation of four bicycle counters owned by the City of Wichita; and  development of an average daily traffic map for bicycle use (based on WAMPO counts). Traffic Calming Demonstration Projects $60,000 This project will fund an application process, design, and installation of traffic calming demonstration projects in the City of Wichita along recommended bikeways and high priority pedestrian corridors. The project will also include a report on before and after changes as a result of the project. Examples of potential improvements include chicanes, mini traffic circles, and speed tables. Pedestrian Transportation Improvements and Economic Development Study $250,000 This project would fund the creation of multiple priority projects that result in low-cost transformations of transportation spaces to make them more pedestrian friendly – places that help attract more people and invite them to stay longer. This project would be targeted at Downtown Wichita and the surrounding neighborhoods. It would include the following activities:  an assessment to determine the top priority locations for the pilot projects;  design and installation of the pilot projects;  observations and reporting of results from the pilot projects  changes/adjustments to the pilot projects as needed; and  development of conceptual plans for permanent installations.  Downtown Wichita One-Way to Two-Way Street Planning $300,000 This project would fund a public process to develop a plan and conceptual designs for the conversion of downtown streets from one-way to two-way traffic. The plans would include all of the public right-of- way, providing guidance for the sidewalks, bikeways, parking, travel, and turn lanes – with a special focus on intersections. The project will include the following components:  opportunities for public input and review;  a review of the Downtown plan goals;  discussion about best practices for downtown streets with an emphasis on pedestrian safety/convenience.  creation of interim and incremental improvement designs;  installation of pilot projects for testing and public input;  observations and reporting of results from the pilot projects;  changes/adjustments to the pilot projects as needed; and  development of conceptual plans for permanent installations.  Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board June 6, 2017 TO: Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Members FROM: Parking and Mobility Division SUBJECT: Process to Update Wichita Municipal Code Pertaining to Bicycling ____________________________________________________________________________________ Recommendation: It is recommended that the Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board (Board) endorse the proposed process. Background: On February 5, 2013, the Wichita City Council endorsed the Wichita Bicycle Master Plan (Bike Plan) as an official guide for how the City can help make getting around the City on a bicycle easier, safer, and more convenient. The Bike Plan contains goals for the City to help improve the safety of bicycling, increase the amount of bicycling, and foster a culture where bicycling is a viable and acceptable form of transportation. Following public comments at the May 8, 2017 meeting, City staff indicated that they would prepare a proposed process for reviewing and updating Chapter 11 the City of Wichita Municipal Code related to bicycling. The purpose would be to ensure that this section of the Municipal code reflects best practices, can be enforced, and is easily understood. Analysis: Opportunities for public input regarding changes to the Municipal Code help to ensure that the laws best meet the needs of Wichita citizens and stakeholders at-large. The opportunities and format of the public input should be tailored to reflect the magnitude and sensitivity to the possible changes. Individuals and City staff have commented on the need for changes to Section 11.48.160 regarding bicycling on sidewalks. Changes to this section could have impacts throughout the City, but especially in downtown and the surrounding areas. The proposed process would provide opportunities for public input early in the process, through an open house event and online survey. The feedback received would then be used to develop a staff recommendation for the Board to consider. The Board would then have the opportunity to make a recommendation to the City Council. Below is a brief outline of the proposed process. Proposed Process Description Timeframe Online survey June/July Open house event July Staff recommendation to WBPAB August Recommendation to City Council September Financial Considerations: There is no operating budget for bicycle and pedestrian planning activities. The estimated cost of the open house event is approximately $500. It would be funded from the Parking Fund. Legal Considerations: Any proposed changes to the Municipal Code will need to be reviewed by the Law Department.  Page 2 Attachments: None