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The ActiveTrans Priority Tool (APT)A flexible, data-driven methodology for prioritizing bicycle and pedestrian improvements along existing roads
Robert J Schneider
Presented by:
Karla KingsleyKittelson & Associates, Inc.
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• Limited funding and resources
• Decision-making seems (or is) political
• Squeaky wheel gets the grease
• Improvements happen after tragedies
• Difficult to involve the public
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Prioritization for agencies is a bit different
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• Don’t reinvent the wheel
• Open the “black box”
• Offer guidance for important decision points
• Provide flexibility and wide applicability
NCHRP 07-17: ActiveTrans Priority Tool
Photo by Robert Schneider
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• Existing plan identified crossing treatments and potential locations
• What to do first? Where should Miami focus efforts or investments?
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10APT Step
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• Mode?
• Goals?
• Project list or general needs?
• Geographic area?
• Number of locations?
Step 1: Define Purpose
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10APT Step
Factors Weight Variables
Safety 10 Total Pedestrian Crashes
Demand 8Employment Density
Number of Bus Stops
Opportunities 7 Aligned with Future Construction
Existing
Conditions6
Traffic Speed
Total Crossing Distance
Stakeholder
Input6 Input from Health District Plan
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10APT Step
Factors Weight Variables
Safety 10 Total Pedestrian Crashes
Demand 8Employment Density Building Sq Ft
Number of Bus Stops
Opportunities 7 Aligned with Future Construction
Existing
Conditions6
Traffic Speed Speed Limit
Total Crossing Distance
Stakeholder
Input6 Input from Health District Plan
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10APT Step
Variables Range of values Scaled range
Total Pedestrian Crashes 0 to 9 crashes
0 to 10
Building Square Footage Low, Med, or High
Number of Bus Stops 0 to 4 stops
Aligned with Future Construction Yes or No
Speed Limit 30 to 40 mph
Total Crossing Distance 34 to 117 feet
Input from Health District Plan 1 to 5
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In selecting FACTORS to represent community values
Public/Stakeholder Input Opportunities in APT Framework
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
In WEIGHTINGof the factors to prioritize what is most important
As a final “gut check” on the RANKED LIST of improvements.
In selecting VARIABLES of the factors to prioritize what is most important
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Ongoing Example: ODOT Region 1 Active Transportation Needs Inventory (ATNI)
Virtual Open House is
open for input!
www.oregon.gov/ODOT/ATNI
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• APT Guidebook
• Programmed Spreadsheet and User Guide
• GIS guidance
• Screencast
• Brochure
• NCHRP 07-17 Final Report with research approach and findings
APT Resources
www.pedbikeinfo.org/apt
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Questions & Discussion
Karla KingsleyKittelson & Associates, Inc.kkingsley@kittelson.com
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