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Community Traffic Calming ProgramsJune 21, 2018 Webinar
ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION ACADEMY
Introduction
Kimberly Burton, P.E., AICP CTP, LEED AP ND President, Burton Planning Services
Active Transportation Academy Roles:• Project Executive• Course Developer• Course Instructor
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• Active Transportation Academy overview• Full course learning outcomes• Highlighted topics:
oWhat is traffic calming?oBenefits & challengesoToolkitoComponents
Outline
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Active Transportation Academy
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• ATA purpose – to offer training to help communities reach their active transportation goals
• FREE trainings and workshops to communities throughout Ohio• Open to any local jurisdiction (school, school district,
government, health department, etc.)• Professional development credits available for attendees• Home page for more information: ODOT>Planning>LTAP>ATA
o https://www.dot.state.oh.us/Divisions/Planning/LocalPrograms/LTAP/Pages/Active-Transportation-Academy.aspx
Active Transportation Academy
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• Recent rebranding from “Safe Routes Academy” to reflect broader offering of courses
• Active Transportation Courses - NEW COURSES!1. Community Traffic Calming Programs (4 hours)2. Conducting Walk/Bike Audits (4 hours)3. Health & Equity in Transportation (4 hours)
Active Transportation Academy
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Active Transportation Academy• Train the Trainer Courses
1.Walking School Bus Training (4 hours)
2.Crossing Guard Training (4 hours)3.Girls in Gear Training (4 hours)4.Conducting a School Walk Audit
(4 hours)
Source: BPS
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Active Transportation Academy• SRTS Training/Imp Programs
1.SRTS School Lesson Plans (8 hours)2.SRTS School Travel Plan Development
(4 hours)3.Non-Infrastructure Implementation
(4 hours)4. Incorporating SRTS into Wellness, School
and Community Policy & Planning (4 hours)5.Safety in Active Transportation: School &
Community Planning (4 hours)Source: WSB
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Active Transportation Academy
• COMING SOON!• Crossing Guard Training –
Online/On-Demand• Vision Zero Action Plan• Complete Streets
Implementation • Advocating for Active
Transportation
Source: BPS
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Community Traffic Calming Programs
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• Today’s webinar is a preview of the 4-hour in-person Community Traffic Calming Programs course
• Most topics for the in-person course will be highlighted today
• The in-person course provides more details on the topics and includes activities for hands-on learning
Learning Outcomes
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1. Understand traffic calming, its importance, and its challenges
2. Recognize its connections to other programso Explain what traffic calming iso Understand the benefits and outcomeso Understand the problems traffic calming can addresso Development is a key contributing factor to issueso Connections to other programs and initiatives - SRTS,
active transportation, tactical urbanism, and traffic safety
Learning Outcomes
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3. Be familiar with traffic calming measures4. Recognize the effectiveness of traffic calming
measureso Understand the non-physical measureso Understand the physical measureso Evaluate the effectiveness of the various measureso Identify scenarios and local examples where traffic calming
would be beneficial
Learning Outcomes
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5. Possess practical knowledge of traffic calming program componentso Understand the program policies and elementso Describe the project development processo Recognize the role of the public in the processo Be familiar with how traffic calming programs can be funded
6. Understand how to create a traffic calming programo Identify the steps to creating a traffic calming programo Understand the keys to successo Recognize available resources to assist in the implementation
Learning Outcomes
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• “Traffic calming involves changes in street alignment, installation of barriers, and other physical measures to reduce traffic speeds and/or cut-through volumes, in the interest of street safety, livability, and other public purposes.”
Traffic Calming: State of the PracticeInstitute of Transportation Engineers, 1999
What is Traffic Calming?
Source: Surrey CA
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What is Traffic Calming?
• Non-engineering and engineering measures to address:o Traffic volume and speedo Walking/bicycling safetyo Street appearanceo Residents’ concerns
Source: PBIC
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• Community benefitso Inexpensive and flexibleo Reduces collision frequency and severityo Reduces cut-through traffico Paired with aesthetic improvementso Improves quality of lifeo Encourages placemaking and revitalization
Benefits & Challenges
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• Community challengeso Fundingo Balancing needs/desires of neighborhoods and motorists
Benefits & Challenges
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• Active transportation benefitso Traffic calming makes streets safer and more comfortable
for pedestrians & bicyclistso Vehicle speeds/volumes are directly related to injury/fatality
rateso Vehicle speeds/volumes inversely related to pedestrian/
bicyclist comfort
Benefits & Challenges
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• Active transportation challengeso Possible barriers/impediments to active transportation
facilities e.g. Speed bumps & Road closures
o Traffic calming measures selected for implementation should be designed to accommodate/promote active transportation Speed bumps – allow gaps for bicycle tires Road closures – maintain access for pedestrians and cyclists
Benefits & Challenges
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• Using the 3 E’s:o Educationo Enforcemento Engineering
• Start with education & enforcement
The most effective traffic calming programs use all 3 E’s
Toolkit
Traffic Calming Toolkit
Education
EnforcementEngineering
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Toolkit
• Education o Get neighbors involved Discuss traffic issues,
walking/biking, driving/ parking habits
o Model and teach safe walking and bicycling
o Know the law
Source: BPS
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Toolkit
• Enforcemento Partner with local law
enforcement to reduce speeds in unsafe areas
o Request a speed-monitoring trailer
o Organize a Neighborhood Speed Watch
Source: City of Denver
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• Engineering – when to use it:o Continued complaints and/or documentation of speedingo New developments, road network alterations, or other
changes increase cut-through traffic o Lack of behavior change after sustained education and
enforcement
Toolkit
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Toolkit• Engineering – Speed
Management:o Vertical Measures Ex: Speed Bumps
o Horizontal Measures Ex: Traffic Circles, Lane
Narrowingso Other Measures Streetscaping, Ped/Bike
Facilities, Textured Pavement
Source: BPS
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Toolkit• Engineering – Volume
Management:o Partial/Full Closureso Diverterso Median Barrierso Road Diets
• Permanent vs. Temporary Measures
Source: NACTO
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Major components:1. Project Initiation2. Project Development3. Project Approval4. Project Implementation5. Project Evaluation
Program Components
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1. Project Initiationo Resident/group application; application selectedo Convene stakeholders and identify issues/needso Establish an official committee
o Potential stakeholders: Public: Elected & appointed officials, Local transportation agencies,
Schools, Safety services Private: Neighborhood associations, Advocacy groups, Local
businesses, Underserved populations
Program Components
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2. Project Developmento Identify and develop traffic calming measure(s) to mitigate
issues
o Hold neighborhood meeting(s) to discuss traffic issueso Staff/committee review of traffic datao Use toolkit to consider measures for mitigationo Maintain documentation that shows program is based on
objective data and follows procedures
Program Components
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3. Project Approvalo Approve specific traffic calming measures for
implementation
o Approval by neighborhood residents and government stakeholders Planning Commission, City Council, other appointed/elected
officialso Need pre-set minimum for participation and “yes” responses
Program Components
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Program Components
4. Project Implementationo Prepare engineering
design; construct/install measures
o Consider temporary optionso Identify infrastructure and
landscaping maintenance responsibility
Source: BPS
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5. Project Evaluationo Programs can also include post-implementation evaluations
to assess effectiveness of implemented measures
o Speed and volume are typically the primary metrics used for assessment
o Evaluation can lead to refinement of the implemented measures – including the removal, relocation, or redesign
Program Components
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Program ComponentsKeys to success:
• Stakeholder & community engagemento Partners & champions
• Navigating concerns• Temporary vs. permanent
measures• Catalytic projects• Dedicated funding• Performance measurement
Source: Planetizen
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Example: City of Grandview, Ohio
• Traffic Advisory Plan 2016o Proactive approach o Addresses near-term
issueso Sets protocol for
managing future issueso Best practices for traffic
mitigation and management
http://grandviewheights.org/DocumentCenter/View/1697
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Example: City of Grandview, Ohio
• Plan componentso Roadway network Existing conditions
o Toolkit Preferred measures
o Process Implementation steps
o Evaluation Criteria Effects of implementation
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Example: City of Grandview, Ohio
• Application processo Easy-to-follow flowcharto Timeframe ~1 year
1. Process initiation2. Plan development3. Design and approvals4. Install and evaluate
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Example: City of Grandview, Ohio
• Application processo Easy-to-follow flowcharto Timeframe ~1 year
1. Process initiation2. Plan development3. Design and approvals4. Install and evaluate
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Example: City of Grandview, Ohio
• Application processo Easy-to-follow flowcharto Timeframe ~1 year
1. Process initiation2. Plan development3. Design and approvals4. Install and evaluate
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Example: City of Grandview, Ohio
• Application processo Easy-to-follow flowcharto Timeframe ~1 year
1. Process initiation2. Plan development3. Design and approvals4. Install and evaluate
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Wrap-Up
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1. Classroom o Introductions/Icebreaker o Learning Outcomeso What is traffic calming?o Traffic calming benefits,
challenges, and connections
o Toolkit
2. Field Exerciseo Site visit
3. Classroomo Program componentso Implementationo What would it take in your
community?o Tools and resources
Full Course Agenda
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• To host a training in your community, please apply here:o bit.ly/Active-Transportation-Academy-Application
• Please commit to at least 15 participants & have a space for the trainingo Consider multiple schools, communities, etc. if neededo We are happy to assist with recruiting or coordinating with
nearby communities
How to Apply for a Course
Community Traffic Calming ProgramsJune 21, 2018 Webinar
Kimberly Burton, P.E., AICP CTP, LEED AP ND President, Burton Planning Services(614) [email protected]
THANK YOU! QUESTIONS?