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Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board

Regular Meeting

Wichita, KS · November 4, 2019

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Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Monday, November 4, 2019 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. 777 E. Waterman, Bldg. 200 Wichita Transit Van Maintenance Facility Wichita, KS 67202 Meeting Notes Members present: Elizabeth Ablah, Jack Brown, Maxine Bostic, Jane Byrnes, Barry Carroll, Russell Fox, Tom Lasater, Marcia Schroeder, Christopher Parisho & George Theoharis Members Absent: Tyler Stutzman City Staff: Paul Gunzelman, Assistant City Engineer, Scott Wadle, Senior Management Analyst Guests: Vincent Hancock, Kelly Wentz, Nathan Richardson, Alan Kailer, Rick Sroufe, Donna Carrell, Dion Leffler, Wichita Eagle, Chole Parisho Item Description 1. Call to Order: Jack Brown, Chairperson, welcomed board members, City staff, guests and called the meeting to order at 5:30 pm. 2. Approve Previous Meeting Notes: The October 14th, 2019 meeting notes were amended to make minor edits and then approved. 3. Public Comments: There were no comments. 4. Bicycle/Scooter Parking at the Wichita Entertainment & Multi-Sport Stadium: Paul GunzlemanGunzelman, Assistant City Engineer, provided an update on the status of bicycle parking at the new stadium. Paul reported that there will be bike racks at three entrances. Currently, there is a competition for the bike rack design, according to Paul. No specific locations or quantities of the bicycle parking was identified at this time. Paul indicated that staff are waiting for more physical improvements at the site to be completed before making more specific recommendations. Alan Kailer commented that secured parking would be very helpful for people who choose to bicycle to the games. George Theoharis inquired about the number of ADA parking spaces and Paul Gunzelman provided information about the quantity being based on the total number of spaces available at the site. Members of the public and board members expressed a desire for valet parking to be offered at the site for bicycles and possibly for scooters. Paul noted that perhaps the Sycamore entrance might be more suitable for bike valet parking. There was a suggestion that a pilot project for bike valet parking might be advisable. Christopher Parisho suggested that perhaps River Festival organizers could share information about the bicycle valet offered during the festival. Members of the public expressed support for a valet concept due to the value of the trike cycles which allow persons with disabilities to cycle to the stadium. They also related 3 that they had spoken with a baseball team representative, who indicated where it might be possible to have a secure space for cycle parking. Russell Fox suggested that other cities with baseball parks should be contacted to learn how bicycle parking is addressed. Elizabeth Ablah stated that a bike valet would be visible and encourage more people to attend events at the stadium by bicycle. Motion: Elizabeth Ablah moved [Barry Carroll] to recommend that the City consider installing secured parking for bicycles/scooters and directed the board chair to forward a letter to the Mayor and City Council to this effect. Motion carried 11-0. 5. City of Wichita Legislative Agenda: Jack Brown, Chairperson, provided a review of the board’s 2019 Legislative Agenda recommendations and provided an update on the City’s proposed Legislative Agenda for 2020. Board members suggested that the following programs also be considered: bicycle safety campaign; share the road education campaign; and creation of a state-wide bicycle plan. Motion: Barry Carroll moved [Elizabeth Ablah] to recommended that the board simply modify their 2019 recommendations and submit them to the Mayor and City Council for inclusion in the City’s 2020 Legislative Agenda. Motion carried 10-0. It was agreed that deliberations will start earlier for the 2021 Legislative Agenda. Commented [JB1]: My understanding was that we would Wichita Bicycle & Pedestrian Capital Improvement Program Projects: Scott Wadle, Senior drop the pedal reflector issue and add support for a Management Analyst, facilitated a discussion about City bicycle and pedestrian related statewide safety effort and the other 6 items would remain the same. . Capital Improvement Program projects and the board’s priorities for two of the bicycle and pedestrian line items in the CIP: Bike-Ped Multi-Modal Acc.; and Ped Crossing Enhancements.. Commented [WS2]: Does this mean that the board is going with the same recommendations as last years? Staff indicated that the Capital Improvements Program has programmed $150,000 every other year starting in the year 2020. The purpose for the funding was to help implement the City’s Multi-Modal Policy by funding priority bicycle and pedestrian related improvements where other projects are taking place (i.e. adding bike lanes or crosswalks as part of resurfacing projects, etc.). Staff indicated there is a City Transportation Review Committee that routinely meets and reviews programmed projects for compliance with the City’s Multi- Modal Policy. The committee had recently met and identified five possible maintenance projects that might be appropriate for bike/ped applications. The board stated that it was important to use the limited $150,000 judiciously. Scott noted that he will continue to meet with engineering staff to ascertain whether these five potential projects are feasible for bike/ped enhancements. In addition, there is $300,000 programmed in the Capital Improvement Program for Ped Crossing Enhancements for the year 2020. In their February 20, 2019 letter, the WBPAB previously recommended the following locations for crossing improvements: 1) I-135 Path at 1st & 2nd Streets; 2) Douglas & Volutsia; 3) Redbud Path at Woodlawn. In addition, the WBPAB has also identified a crossing at 9th and McLean Boulevard as a priority location. Elizabeth Ablah reported that a graduate student is entering crash data and mapping the locations. A preliminary report may be available in early 2020, according to Elizabeth. The general consensus of the Board was to review the crash data and use this information in making future recommendations. In addition, Elizabeth noted that she had held a meeting with stakeholders who helped in the repainting of crosswalks. According to Elizabeth, crosswalks need to be repainted annually and suggested that funds from the City’s Operating Budget be 3 used to repainting crosswalks. The repainting of sidewalks will be on future board agendas 7. KDOT Cost Share Program – Wichita Bicycle & Pedestrian Projects: Scott noted that there is a March deadline for submission of projects. Scott noted that City staff is considering a grant application that would include bike/ped projects. It was the consensus of the board to support exploring that option.. 8. Wichita Street Tree Planting & Priorities: Scott Wadle would like to work with the City IT GIS staff to help prioritize where trees should be planted. Jack Brown suggested that the City’s Arborist with the Park Department be included in future discussions as well. The board agreed to consider this item at future meetings. 9. Wichita Scooter Pilot Program Update: Scott Wadle shared information about the status of the pilot program and public comments received to date. Scott noted the following: a) Zagster will upgrade its scooter fleet; b) VeoRide has increased its rate from 15 to 20 cents per minute; c) there were no addition WPD citations; d) no report of crashes; and e) ridership was down 300 trips in October [from September]. The was a report from a VeoRide staff member that the dusk curfew cut off had reduced ridership by 20%. Scott displayed a GPS ‘heat map’ that showed where the majority of rides are taking places. Douglas and the WaterWalk area continue to be favorites of scooter enthusiasts. Russell Fox asked Scott what ongoing role the board should play with scooters? According to Scott, the current Operating Agreement will expire in June 2020. At this time, the City may decide to continue, terminate or modify the terms of the agreement. The board will continue to receive input and make recommendations accordingly. The board will continue to receive monthly reports. 10. Riverfront Legacy Master Plan: Elizabeth Ablah was unable to secure information from the Riverfront Legacy Master Plan committee; she hopes to have a report at the next meeting. The next public meeting regarding the Riverfront Legacy Master Plan will be held on November 14, 2019. 11. Project Updates: In the interest of time, Scott Wadle provided the board with a brief verbal overview and referred to Board Members to a printed handout with updates. • Neighborhood Bicycling & Walking Route Plans: A plan has been drafted for review; • Bicycle Counting Project: The counters have been installed by City crews; • Crash Review: A graduate student at KU Med is reviewing bike/ped crash data; • People First Neighborhoods – 1600 N Park Place: A report needs updating; • Bicycle Wayfinding Improvements: Staff have received draft materials and need to review; • Senior Walking Routes: A report has been drafted and being reviewed; • Pedestrian Wayfinding Improvements: A report has been drafted and being reviewed; • 9th & McLean Crossing Design Cost Estimates: Scott has received two concept bids from Toole Design and Alta consultants. The board will need to decide if funds from the CIP should be used to fund the study; and • Law Department-Big Ditch: No report at this time. 12. Board Member Project Reports: Due to time constraints, there were no reports. 13. Announcements: • 13th & Perry Intersection: The City will ban left turning actions for a six-month study • Bike/Ped Count: A final report should be available in the near future • WAMPO Webinars: Are informative and open to the public 14. Closing Thoughts: • Board Retreat: The board retreat will be held on Monday, December 9, 2019 in the Advanced Learning Library, Room C - first floor. The meeting will start at 5:30 pm and 3 will be open to the public. • Comments from Jane Byrnes: ‘You all know that I’m interested in the WBPAB because of Commented [JB3]: I wonder if it would be better for Jane health, especially for the Wichitans who have the most discretionary time and the most to independently provide this information to elected health to benefit, children and seniors—but also for the 1/3 of Wichitans who do not officials and/or city staff if she has not already done so. drive a car. These folks cannot healthy if it is not safe to bike or walk. However, today Regardless what is the best way to address her comments I’m coming out of the closet for another vital priority: I an environmentalist. According as part of the meeting notes? to the WBPAB website, my term is up March 30 (as most of yours are also). I can no longer be quiet and polite about the need to demand more funding from the City Council for bikeability and walkability. Bike paths are nice for recreational bicyclists but they do not go where the non-car 1/3 of Wichitans go such as students, low income, handicapped, low-vision or even income-generating tourists. Nor are there bike racks when bicyclists get to their destinations, such as schools or even universities. Climate change IS coming. What can the WBPAB do to protect our grandchildren’s planet? We can and should aggressively stand up to stem the use of fossil fuels that is one of the primary causes of climate change. We can be more assertive to the City Council to budget considerably more local, state and federal funding to sustainable alternate transportation. The KS Department of Transportation knows there are fewer transportation dollars in our future, and that some of those dollars can and should benefit the health of Kansans. Here are some specific proposals: 1. Painting crosswalks and bike lane stripes and sweeping streets and sidewalks 2. Fund at least one full-time bike-ped staff person to coordinate bike-ped projects 3. Educate City staff, starting with engineering but throughout City Hall on safety for bike-ped 4. Add to the City’s legislative agenda, the removal or replacement of the MUTCD, which is currently Kansas law, and which greatly impedes progress into bikeability and walkability. The buck stops here, folks. Please do not neglect the health of our people and the future of our planet. Please stop overlooking the small funding Wichita has allotted to alternative transportation. Please ask for our fair share.’ There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:35 pm. The next meeting of the board will be held on December 9th, 2019 @5:30 pm. [this is the same date/time as the board retreat] Respectfully submitted. 😊😊 Barry Carroll, Board Secretary 3

Agenda

Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Monday, November 4, 2019 5:30 – 7:40 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. 5:45 pm Public Comments Jack Brown, Chairperson 4. 6:00 pm Bicycle/Scooter Parking at the Wichita Entertainment and Multi-Sport Stadium Paul Gunzelman, Assistant City Engineer, will provide an update on the status of bicycle parking at the new stadium. 5. 6:25 pm City of Wichita Legislative Agenda Jack Brown, Chairperson will provide a review of the board’s 2019 City of Wichita State Legislative Agenda recommendations and provide an update on the City of Wichita’s Kansas Legislative Agenda for 2020. 6. 6:35 pm Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Capital Improvement Program Projects Scott Wadle, will facilitate a process to identify the Board priorities for CIP bicycle and pedestrian projects. 7. 6:45pm KDOT Cost Share Program – Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Projects Scott Wadle, will facilitate a Board discussion about the KDOT cost share and priorities for future bicycle and pedestrian project applications. 8. 6:55 pm Wichita Street Tree Planting and Priorities Scott Wadle will provide an update on GIS information regarding potential locations for planting of street trees. 9. 7:05 pm Wichita Scooter Pilot Program Update Scott Wadle will share information about the status of the pilot program and public comments received to date. 10. 7:15 pm Riverfront Legacy Master Plan Elizabeth Ablah, Board Member will provide an update on the status of this initiative. 11. 7:20 pm Project Updates Scott Wadle will review updated the following initiatives.  Neighborhoods bicycling and walking route plans  Bicycle counting project  Crash best practices for advisory boards  People First Neighborhoods – 1600 N Park Place  Bicycle wayfinding improvements  Senior Walking Routes  Pedestrian Wayfinding Improvements  9th and Mclean Crossing Design Cost Estimates  Law Department Big Ditch 12. 7:30 pm Board Member Project Reports Jack Brown, Chairperson 13. 7:35 pm Announcements Jack Brown, Chairperson 14. 7:40 pm Closing Thoughts Jack Brown, Chairperson Next WBPAB meeting and retreat December 9th 2019 Notice – City Council Members may attend this meeting. City of Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board November 4, 2019 1 Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Projects 1  Approved August 2019  Letter from WBPAB  Presentation to WBPAB Policy Issue  11 stand-alone projects  Multi-modal Accommodation project funding  Year 2020 2 Arterials  Stand-alone  Multi-Modal Accommodation / Complete Street  Arterial sidewalks  Bike-Ped Multi-Modal Acc.  Bikeways and Bike Impr.  Ped Corridor Safety Impr.  Ped Crossing Enhancements  School District Safety Improv. 3 Multi-Modal and Spot Improvement Opportunities  Note – accommodation / spot fix  Letter  I-135 Path  Hydraulic Bike Lanes  11th Street Bikeway Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements  WBPAB Letter  I-135 Path at 1st and 2nd Streets  Douglas and Volutsia intersection  Redbud Path at Woodlawn 4 Process  Staff Transportation Review Committee recommendation  WBPAB priorities and recommendations ○ Bike – Ped Multi-Modal Acc. ○ Ped Crossing Enhancements Later Date  WBPAB priorities and recommendations ○ Ped Corridor Safety Imp. 5 KDOT Cost Share Program 6 Scooter Update 7 Ee1isy issues Developing and maintaining a robust and interconnected bicycle Annually, the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board recommends a network is a community priority, On February 5, 2013, the Wichita list of priority bicycle projects for City consideration. Based on these City Council endorsed the Wichita Bicycle Master Plan as a 10-year recommendations, the 2019-2028 Proposed GIP includes $14.3 guide for bicycle-related projects and programs by the City, The million in projects that are aligned \\0th the Board's recommenda­ Plan includes recommendations to improve safety and improve con­ tions. Additionally, the GIP includes other funding related to ditions for bicycling, including the development of a Priority Bicycle pedestrian and bicycle issues. A total of $4,5 million over the 10- Network by 2023. In addition, the Plan recommends the fonmation of year GIP period is included for sidewalks. Traffic signalization a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board. This board is supported funding totals $4,95 million from 2020-2028. Finally, Park projects by City staff and provides recommendations to the City Council. include a budgeted $1.6 million over 10 years for walking paths located on Park property. Redbud Path-K-96 to 159th St 2019 $1,820,113 $1,196,724 $3,016,837 Hoover-29th to Zoo Blvd, 2019 $0 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 .Subtotal 2019... $1,820,113\. '$2;196;724. • ,/$4,016,837 Mui.ti-modal projects •$0 '$150,000. ;$150,000 Prairie Sunset Trail. $0 ••• $2,300,000 .2,300,000 MulU,moilal projects • 2022 . $0 $150,000 • $150,000 Chisho_lm TraUand .Del�no Path 2023 ;SQ $2,200,000 $2,200,000 Multi-modal projects 2024 $0 $150,000 $150,000 Redbud Path-Woodlawn to Rock Rd. 2024 $0 $600,000 $600,000 Subtotal 2024 $0 • $750,000 $750,000 Hoover Bikeway, K-96 to Crystal Prairie Lake Park 2025 $0 $600,000 $600,000 K-96 Connections 2025 $0 $800,000 $800,000 WSU Bikeway Connections 2025 --·"-�·-· $0 $700,000 $700,000 Subtotal 2025 $0 $2,100,000 $2,100,000 Multi,modal proj�ts 2026 $0 .$150,000 $1�Q,000 Woodchuck to Buffalo Park 2027 $0 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 Arkansas River to Haysville 2027 $0 $800,000 $800,000 31st Street Bike Lanes, K&O RR to Arkansas River 2027 $0 $500,000 $500,000 Sµbiot ai --- 2027 i$O '$2,300:000 $2,300,000 Multi-111odal projects 2028_ $0. '\$150,000 >$150,000 TOTAL 2019-2028 PROPOSED CIP $1,820,113 $12,446,724 $14,266,837 2019-2028 Proposed Capital Improvement Program 24 Wichita, Kansas Arterials PROJECT LISTING 1 119th, 21st-29th LST 5 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 2 135th, Central-13th LST 5 0 0 0 300,000 250,000 3 13th, McLean-Zoo Blvd LST 6 0 0 0 0 0 4 143rd, Harry-Pawnee LST 2 0 0 0 0 350,000 5 143rd, Kellogg-Harry LST 2 0 0 0 350,000 200,000 6 151st, Kellogg-Maple LST 4 0 0 0 0 0 7 17th, 1-135-Hillside LST 1 0 0 0 150,000 1,500,000 8 29th & Maize Intersection LST 5 1,070,000 0 0 0 0 9 2nd, Main-St Francis LST 6 0 0 0 300,000 3,575,000 10 37th, Hydraulic-Hillside LST 1 0 0 0 450,000 500,000 Arterial .Sidewalks•-- All 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 450,000 Bike-P�d M_y_lt{:.fy'lodal Acc. All 0 150,000 0 150,000 0 Bikeways and Bike Lmpr. F All 4,016,837 0 2,300,000 0 2,200,000 14 Commerce Areal mpr LST 1 0 0 0 5,100,000 0 15 Comp. Way Finding TIF 1,4,6 0 200,000 1,550,000 0 0 16 Douglas, Main-Washington LST 1,6 0 0 0 0 900,000 17 Douglas, Seneca-Meridian LST 1,6 0 0 0 0 0 18 Douglas, Wash.-Grove LST 1 0 200,000 0 3,000,000 3,000,000 19 Downtown Streetscaping 1,6 0 0 0 0 0 20 Emporia, Lincoln-Central 0 1 400,000 0 0 0 0 21 Harry, 127th-143rd LST 2 0 0 0 0 0 22 Hillside, 37th-45th LST 1 0 0 0 0 0 23 Hoover, Zoo-29th LST 6 0 0 0 0 0 24 Intelligent Trans. Sys. All 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 250,000 25 Intelligent Trans. Sys. - CBD 1,6 0 500,000 500,000 500,000 500,000 26 KLINK Street Rehabilitation s All 0 800,000 800,000 800,000 800,000 27 MacArthur, West to Meridian LST 4 0 0 0 0 0 28 Maize, 31st-MacArthur LST 4 0 0 0 0 0 29 Maize, 31st-Pawnee LST 4 0 0 0 0 0 30 Maple, 13Sth-1Slst LST 5 0 0 0 0 0 31 Maple, 151st-167th LST 5 0 0 0 0 0 32 Maple, Seneca-West LST 4 0 0 0 0 0 33 Mosley & RI, 3rd-Central SA 6 0 0 0 0 250,000 34 Mt Vernon, SE Blvd-Oliver LST 3 0 0 0 0 300,000 35 Neighborhood I mp. SA All 30,200,000 30,200,000 30,200,000 30,200,000 30,200,000 36 Pawnee & 127th lntersectlon LST 2 160,000 0 150,000 1,200,000 0 37 Pawnee, 119th-135th LST 4 300,000 1,700,000 0 0 0 38 Pawnee, Greenwfch-127th LST 2 0 0 0 0 0 39 Pawnee, Webb-Greenwich LST /F 2 0 0 4,165,064 326,187 0 Ped Safety I mpr. All 0 500,000 75,000 0 750,000 All 0 300,000 0 300,000 0 Rail Cr0ssm€Trriprovements All 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 School DistrictSafet Im rov. 0 All 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 100,000 2019-2028 Proposed Capital Improvement Program 64 Wichita, Kansas Honorable Mayor Jeff Longwell Members of the City Council and City Manager Subject: 2019-2028 Capital Improvement Program - WBPAB Recommendations for Priority Bicycling and Pedestrian Improvements Dear Mayor Longwell, City Council members and City Manager: The Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board (WBPAB) would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the progress that has been made in creating more opportunities for biking, walking and running in Wichita. After reviewing our previous project recommendations and using data from a GIS Prioritization Tool, the WBPAB is recommending that the City Council program funding in the new 2019- 2028 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) to undertake the following priority projects in order to achieve Wichita1s commun·1ty goals for improving safety, increasing transportation options, and improving conditions for living well in Wichita. Priority Projects Crossings/ Intersections The WBPAB is recommending that an additional $300,000 be added to the CIP every other year beginning in 2019 to address various safety issues at crossings and intersections. Crashes involving bicyclists and motorvehicles typically occur at intersections. Intersections can be barriers that create breaks in an otherwise connected bicycle network. Making improvements at intersections improves both safety and accessibility. In fact, making intersection improvements can be one of the single best ways to reduce bicyde/motorvehiclecrashes while encouraging more bicycle trips. The board is recommending that these funds first address various safety issues at the priority locations indicated below. This funding could also be used as new safety issues occur in the biking and pedestrian network of paths and sidewalks. Top location priorities for intersection improvement5to improve safety and connectivity: 1-135 Path at 1st and 2 °'Streets • Douglas and Volutsia intersection • Redbud Path at Woodlawn replace current system Rapid Flash Beacon system with a High Intensity Activated (HAWK) Crosswalk signal MultiwModal Accommodation during Maintenance Projects This CIP line item would provide funding to make bicycling and walking improvements during maintenance projects {I.e. adding bike lanes during a re- paving project, adding sidewalks during a repaving project, and/or adding curb extensions for transit stops during a paving project). Installing multi-modal improvements as part of other projects 1 typically reduces project costs compared to installing the improvements as stand-alone projects later. The City Council endorsed Multi-Modal Policy calls for multi-modal accommodations during maintenance projects and provides guidance for implementation. Currently, there is no dedicated funding to implement the Multi­ Modal Policy by including bicycle, transit, and/or pedestrian improvements during maintenance projects. Enhanced Maintenance Pro;ects and Spot Fixes The City of Wichita has made a substantial investment in many off- and on-street bicycle facilities. These existing facilities require maintenance, and in some cases upgrading to meet the latest standards and best practices. Prioritizing maintenance activities helps to ensure that investments in maintenance lead to improved safety, use, and increases in the life-cycle of bicycle facilities. Funding in the CIP will help to ensure that maintenance is undertaken in a systematic way�improving safety, usability and reducing costs by prolonging the usable life of facilities. Priority Bikeways {see attached project descriptions) An interconnected bicycle network supports bicycling as a viable transportation mode by providing convenient and safe access to destinations through the city. The Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board recommendsthattheCity maximize these benefits by investing in the following priority bikeways listed below !organized in priority order, seethe attached document for the bikeway descriptions).These recommendationsarebasedonmanyfactorsincluding but not limited to; public input, recommendations in City plans, transportation connections to destinations, improved safety and access. 1. Redbud Multi-use Pathway 2. Prairie Sunset Trail including Cows kin Creek Bridge Crossing 3. Delano and Chisholm Trail Path 4. Mt Vernon and South Central to Ark River 5. Hoover Bikeway 6. WSU Bikeway Connections 7. Woodchuck to Buffalo Park and Air Capital Memorial Park 8. Arkansas River to Haysville 9. 31st Street 10. K-96 Connector 2 Priorities for Pedestrian Infrastructure Improvements Sidewalks and Wheelchair Ramps This project would continue the fundingforthe CIPArterial SW/WCR line item, which funds the installation of sidewalks along arterial streets and installation of wheelchair ramps. This funding helps implement Strategy 4 of the Pedestrian Master Plan. Central Avenue Corridor Pedestrian Safety Improvements This would fund a new project to plan, design, and install pedestrian safety improvements along Central Avenue from Seneca to Woodlawn. The Pedestrian Master Plan identifies Central Avenue as the top corridor in the City f or the number of crashes involving motor vehicles and pedestrians. Installation of proven crash countermeasures will help to improve the safety of everyone - including children walking to school, seniors, and transit riders. This project will help to implement Strategy 11 of the Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan. Broadway Safety Corridor Improvements With funding from a Health !CT grant the City of Wichita contracted with Alta Planning and Design to develop a safety corridor pilot project for a one-mile corridor. Using crash data, several areas of the city were identified as possible sites for the project. Based on crash data and input from the WBPAB, it was determined that an area along North Broadway from 11 th Street North to 3'' Street North be designated as the proposed project area. This recommendation would fund final designs and construction. These recommendations are based on the strategies and goals of the City of Wichita Bicycle Master Plan and the Wichita Pedestrian Master Plan. The plans recommend a_ctions for the City to help make bicycling and walking safer, to improve connections, and to promote living well in Wichita. Pedestrian Advisory Board Cc: Wichita Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Board Scott Wadle, Parking and Mobility Division 3 Bikeway Proiects 2020-2029 CIP attachment Bikeway Projects Description 1. Redbud Multi-use Pathway- Woodlawn to Rock Road-this project would install shared-use path, improve crossings, and add neighborhood connections/access points along the segments of the former railroad corridor 2. Prairie Sunset Trail including Cowskin Creek Bridge Crossing- this project would create an unpaved trail and on-street bikeway from Goddard (167 th Street) to the Arkansas River Path in Wichita. The project would include design work, improvements the former railroad corridor, additional and upgraded roadway crossings, acquisition of rights to the former RR corridor where needed, installation of a bridge at the Cowskin Creek, upgrades to existing bridges, a connection from the trail at Hoover to Bebe Street, and addition of on-street bikeways from Bebe Street to the Arkansas River Path. 3. Delano and Chisholm Path -this project will improve and extend the revitalization of the Delano Neighborhood and business district by adding a safe transportation options for families of all ages; and a connection to two universities. The project would include installation of paved paths, crossing improvements/signals, property/access acquisition where need, fencing, designs, and related work some of which will address the brownfield area. Below is a listing of the bikeway improvements undertaken as part of the project. Chisholm/Delano Path Trail Path­ the former railroad corridor north of Douglas Avenue would be improved from a vacant brownfield site to a bikeway and public space connection from the Arkansas River to the proposed future park site near Elizabeth Street. Kansas and Oklahoma RR Corridor-the City would work in partnership with the K&O to develop a rail-with-trail path from the Zoo Boulevard Path to the proposed Delano Path and south to Friends and Newman Universities. 4. Mt. Vernon and South Central Bikeways to Arkansas River -this project would assist continued revitalization efforts in the South Central Neighborhood and impro.ve safety along Mt. Vernon Road by undertaking the following improvements. South Central Bikeways - bike lanes and/or shared lane markings would be added to Market Street and Topeka Street from the existing Mt. Vernon Bike Lanes to Pawnee Avenue. Side paths would be added to Pawnee Avenue and Broadway Avenue to connect the bikeways on Market and Topeka to the Arkansas River Path. 5. Hoover Bikeway-this project would design and construct a bikeway from Sedgwick County Park to the proposed Crystal Prairie Lake Park. 6. WSU Bikeway Connections -this project would improve the bikeway connections to and from Wichita State University. The improvements will help to make WSU more attractive to prospective students, strengthen connections with the surrounding community, and improve conditions in a location where people are more likely to bicycle. Below is a listing of the bikeway improvements undertaken as part of the project: 4 • 17th Street Bike Lanes -1-135 Path to Oliver/Redbud Path: this improvement would continue the new bike lanes on 17th Street from Hillside to the Canal Route Path at 1-135. The project would include a road diet along 17th Street and crossing improvements at key intersections. • Fairmount Neighborhood Bikeways: this improvement would add bikeways on streets through the Fairmount Neighborhood and crossings at major roadways in order to strengthen connections between WSU, the Redbud Path, and other bikeways. • Belmont/ Fountain Bikeway: this improvement would add an on-street bikeway to connect the WSU campus to the K-96 Path. 7. Woodchuck Connector to Buffalo Park and Air Capital Memorial Park-this project would design and construct an on-street bikeway from the Woodchuck Bikeway to a Maize Road crossing near Buffalo Park. It would also provide a connection south across Kellogg at Maize to the Air Capital Memorial Park. The project would include crossing improvements along with the bikeway pavement markings, path connectors, and possible traffic calming. 8. Arkansas River to Haysville -this project would develop a trail from Wichita to Haysville along a former railroad corridor owned by the City of Wichita. The bikeway would travel from the Arkansas River Path near OJ Watson Park to Haysville, and would include crossing improvements, design work, construction of a bridge deck at the Big Ditch, and related improvements. 9. 31st Street South Bikeway- This project would install on-street bikeways on 31 st Street South and connection to the Arkansas River Path near O.J. Watson Park. It would include shared lane markings from the Kansas and Oklahoma Railroad (located west of West Street) to West Street; a road diet with bike lanes from West Street to Old Lawrence Road; and a bicycle boulevard on Old Lawrence Road from 31 st Street to the Arkansas River Path. 10. K-96 Path Connection -this project would design and construct the missing link between the K-9t Path and the existing paths along Greenwich Road and/or Harry Street. From last year: 1-135 Path Upgrades and Linkages-this project would design and construct improvements to upgrade one of the bikeway system backbones (1-135 / Canal Route Path), while improving its usefulness by adding connections and linkages to and from surrounding destinations and neighborhoods. Below is a listing of the recommended bikeways improvements to be undertaken as part of this project. • 1-135 Path from 17th Street to Douglas Avenue: the improvements would consist of crossing improvements (lighting, markings, removal of bollards, installation of signage, installing and upgrading signals); lighting improvements (removing lights that don't function, adding new lights). • Hydraulic Bike Lanes - Douglas Avenue to Redbud path: as part of this project, Hydraulic would be converted from a 4-lane to a 3-lane roadway with bike lanes. In addition to the signs and pavement markings changes. The existing signals would be upgraded to allow for the conversion. 5 • 11th Street Bikeway- from 1-135 Path to the Green Street Bikeway: the improvements would install a bicycle boulevard with traffic calming, pavement markings, crossings, and signage. 6 Kansas Department of Transportation COST SHARE PROGRAM - FY2020 Department of Transportation FACT SHEET The Kansas Joint Legislative Transportation Vision Task Force recommended the Kansas BACKGROUND Department ofTransportation look at ways to leverage state funding with local and private funding for projects related to job growth and retention. The Cost Share Program provides financial assistance to local entities for construction projects that improve safety, leverage state funds to increase total transportation investment. and help both rural and urban areas of the state improve the transportation system. OBJECTIVE The Cost Share Program is new and may need to be adjusted based on submitted applications and interest in the program. Minimum $11 million AVAILABLE Additional $3 -$38 million from one-time, $50 million SGF transfer, dependent on federal grant FUNDING outcomes Construction projects that address an important transportation need such as promoting safety; ELIGIBLE improving access or mobility; improving condition or relieving congestion. PROJECTS All transportation projects are eligible, including roadway (on and off the state system), rail, airport, bicycle/pedestrian and public transit. .IGIBLE Projects typically will be administered by a local unit of government. Non-governmental "'PPLICANTS applications also will be considered. A minimum of 15% non-state cash match is required. Additional consideration will be given to LOCAL MATCH project applications that commit more than the minimum required match amount. For projects to qualify for the one-time $SOM, a minimum 25% match is required. Candidate projects should include investments that provide transportation benefits and are not eligible for other KDOT programs. Candidate projects may receive additional consideration if they support economic growth, aid in the retention or recruitment of business or add value to a KDOT REQUIREMENTS project. Preferred minimum KDOT contribution - $1 million Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis beginning Sept. 3, 2019 and will be reviewed SELECTION twice per year, in October and March. Selection criteria will include consideration of projects that PROCESS meet program objectives, eligibility categories and requirements. Geographic distribution also will be considered during project selection. The Cost Share Program application will be available only on the KDOT website, HOW TO APPLY beginning Sept. 3, 2019. Lindsey Douglas Deputy Secretary KDOT CONTACT (785) 296-3640 Lindsey.Douglas@ks.gov if Kansas Department of Transportation COST SHARE PROGRAM - FY2020 Frequently Asked Questions 1. Do applicants determine which funding source to apply for? A. No. The source of funding will be determined on what level of local match can be provided. There are two sources of funding in the program, one requiring a 15% match and the other a 25% match. 2. Under the requirements section, KDOT states that candidate projects are not eligible for other KDOT programs. If the application is for a project that is eligible for another program, will it be eliminated from consideration? A. No. The applicant should provide information about why the other qualifying program was not utilized in Section B Project Information of the application. 3. What funding sources qualify for 'non-state match'? A. All non-state sources qualify as match. However, if it appears that a project would be constructed without state funding or that a community is applying for the program to supplant another funding source, that will be weighted against the objectives of the program when the applications are reviewed. 4. What is the minimum non-state contribution? A. There are two sources of funding for the FY 2020 Cost Share Program. The $11 M funded from the State Highway Fund require a 15% match. The additional $50 M funding transferred to the State Highway Fund from the State General Fund requires a 25% match. A portion of the $50 M will provide additional funding for the Cost Share Program. To be eligible for the maximum funding available, the applicant needs to provide a minimum of 25%. Additional contribution above the minimum will be weighed during application review. 5. Should applicants submit letters of support or supplemental materials to the application? A. Applicants should submit whatever materials will show local support for the project, impact to the community and any supplemental materials related to the project. KDOT Cost Share Program Application Form - September 2019 �#1\'Wfei'tf-Nj;p"RM'Xli;Ttffil\]j�- "' •* 1. Primary project sponsor: □ Governmental Organization D Non-governmental Organization Name of organization: Address: Website (if available): 2. Primary contact person-should be an elected official, an employee or a representative of the primary project sponsor Name: Title: Address: Phone number: Email: 3. Co-sponsor (if applicable): D Governmental Organization D Non-governmental Organization Name of organization: Mailing Address: Website (if available): 4. Secondary contact person-should be an elected official, an employee or a representative of the co-sponsor Name: Title: Address: Phone number: Email: 5. Is there a private business or other entity involved in the project? Yes O No □ Name of business or other entity: Name of contact: Title: Address: Phone number: Email: 6. Does this project include a railroad? Yes D No □ If yes, name of railroad company: Name of contact: Title: Address: Phone number: Email: KDOT Cost Share Program Application Form - September 2019 1. Project title: 2. Project scope and description-describe the project's basic design features and include an assessment of the current condition of all transportation facilities relating to the project: 3. Significance and need-describe the project's regional significance, transportation needs, impacts to the state highway or local road systems, and why Cost Share Program funds are needed: 4. Benefits of the project-describe the nature of the transportation problem at this location and the benefits that would result from the project (i.e. safety improvements, economic impacts, multi-modal enhancements, retain or recruit business, promote job growth, etc.): KDOT Cost Share Program Application Form - September 2019 a. Project location/address (attach map): b. Project length (in miles or feet): c. Current average daily traffic volumes (if available): d. Project limits (mile posts, intersecting roadways, other boundaries): e. Will this project require right-of-way acquisition or any easements? Yes D No □ f. If yes, do you have a letter-of-support from the property owner? Yes D No □ g. Are any other KDOT funds being used for this project? Yes D No □ h. Are any state funds involved with this project? (i.e. KDHE, Commerce, etc.) Yes D No □ i. If yes, please explain the source, amount, and conditions: a. State funding source: b. Amount: c. Conditions: i. Are any federal funds involved with this project? Yes □ No □ j. If yes, please explain the source, amount, and conditions: a. Federal funding source: b. Amount: c. Conditions: k. Is this an active project? Yes □ No □ I. If yes, please describe the extent of work in progress or completed: KDOT Cost Share Program Application Form - September 2019 _i: ··li>JEcifflli;llJ5:''~5:11f •- -!& •"iiiffs,'ififfc _,,,b..'1!!.,-Jlfu• ti1Jffltfcf'rlff .... -·--· .. ~ Note: A minimum 15% non-state cash match i applications that commit more. For projects to required. .:��11�;���ruiti�, �P 1. Preliminary 0.00 Engineering/Design 2. Right-of-Way 0.00 Acquisition 3. Utility Adjustments 0.00 4. Construction 0.00 Engineering/Inspection 5. Other 0.00 6. Construction 0.00 ,,,,_, $00() $0.00 fo,oo ,EffM�ffl�!(i\'f1llff8lliffoniHltj'tufiffl • ;.t;P!!P'fl1 1. If applicable, describe the associated investment of any private business or other entity that relates to the project. This could include cash, property or equipment purchased or donated, expansion of existing services, etc.: 2. Describe any additional investments being made in the project. This could include utilities provided by the local government, tax incentives, other related grants, etc.: KDOT Cost Share Program Application Form - September 2019 {f;-··:<r"' �0· ·JiE' 'Gfi""*gs'•a·u-e· o· u·ll:E· '"" t1•1t' o•�·•R··o· 1N, .A.,'E. ·1•o·~N·•,1·m-·"" 'fi"•llJ·�a·1»''t'll'"'.&n··rm- •~1:·!ff·m·""'llfaut½J!i.l?Afk'G�'ll,.f!'a,''JWfi�'lfa�(!;l!ll''" f 0 0 l'•i!;i!;.si..�§:''llw dWfg•lN#• lffl,�' 'L· •-•'":·�&,.,c.",,,L :.�d., '�J�.n .J..�"'. - • ---"- �-�'.s,-·,, :, ___:,=�: �- --it L =) J �mt�,L!L =- e=·�-"��-iJrte: �Jt� i,ti�,4½-�!L/,:C-,_./wfi'W:��1?14-'- 1. Provide the estimated project timeline from beginning to completion. Provide anticipated dates for all project milestones. Project Milestones Anticipated Completion Dates Consultant Selection Surveying Conceptual Design Field Check Complete Office Check Complete ROW/Utilities Final Check Complete PSE Submitted Bid Letting Begin Construction End Construction 2. Describe any known KDOT or other projects that may need coordination: 3. Have any KDOT staff been involved with the project? Yes □ No □ Name: Title: Address: Phone: Email: KDOT Cost Share Program Application Form - September 2019 As the Project Sponsor, or as an authorized representative of the Project Sponsor, I hereby submit this Application to the KDOT Cost Share Program. I represent that the information and financial data contained herein and attached hereto are true and correct to the best of my knowledge. I understand that the following conditions apply to this Application: • Additional information may be requested; • I authorize the Kansas Department of Transportation to independently verify any information contained in this Application; and • Acceptance and consideration of this Application does not constitute commitment for financial assistance by the State of Kansas. I assure that this project will be constructed in accordance with the KDOT Cost Share Program application and agreement and all applicable Kansas laws. I assure that all work performed, and all material furnished for the project shall be in reasonable conformity with the plans, specifications, and any authorized revisions thereto, which have been approved by the designer of the approved projects. If the project is approved, I will provide written assurance that: 1. The project will be designed by a licensed professional engineer. 2. All revisions and/or deviations from the plans and specifications will be approved by the project's designer. 3. The project will be inspected by a certified inspector when the project is open to unrestricted traffic/access and at the time of final acceptance. Signature: Printed Name: Title: Date: All 2019 KDOT Cost Share Program applications and attachments must be submitted as a single PDF document. Please submit your signed and completed application packet by October 11, 2019 to be considered for October 2019. Label your file as "(Name of Applicant)_CostShareApplication.pdf' and submit via email to Lindsey.Douglas@ks.gov with the subject line "(Name of Applicant): Cost Share Application"