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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My commute

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My commute

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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

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ActiveTrans Priority Tool (APT)

Phase I Phase II

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APT Pilot Agency: City of Miami

Pedestrian Crossings

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• Existing plan identified crossing treatments and potential locations

• What to do first? Where should Miami focus efforts or investments?

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• Mode?

• Goals?

• Project list or general needs?

• Geographic area?

• Number of locations?

Step 1: Define Purpose

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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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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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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

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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