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SR 50 Bus Rapid Transit Health Impact Assessment
APA FL ConferenceHop On, Be Healthy
September 2015
What is a Health Impact Assessment?
Brings together scientific data, health expertise and public input to identify the potential health effects of proposed new laws, regulations, projects and programs
Can help decision-makers consider health when making decisions
Brings recommendations on how to improve a project or a policy
HIA Study Area
22 mile area (from Powers Drive to Mitchell Hammock Road)Five distinct Socio-Demographic Segments
Pine Hills Downtown Orlando
Azalea Park
Union Park
UCF
Oviedo
UCF Planning Healthy Communities Walk Audits
10 locations at different times
Corridor User Survey151 surveys completed
Literature ReviewOver 30 peer-reviewed studies
SR50 HIA Process
Collected input through: Steering Committee Stakeholder Interviews Community Meetings Online Survey / Comments Other Community Studies
Peer-reviewed publications and federal reports
Data on population, health, and land uses
To better understand the impacts of the SR 50 BRT on the physical, social, and emotional health of community members through improved:
Access to Goods and Services
Access to Jobs and Education
Mobility through Non-Automobile Travel
Economic Development Opportunities
SR50 HIA Goal
Pedestrian/Bicyclist Safety
Physical Activity Obesity Chronic Illness Rates
(Asthma, Cardiovascular Disease, & Diabetes)
Quality of Life
Level of Transit-Supportive Land Use
SR50 BRT + Physical ActivityCurrent Conditions
Study Area Total Population 230,000 Obesity: 25.3 % Diabetes: 10.1%
Asthma: 13.7% Cardiovascular Disease: 7.3%
Higher Obesity Prevalence Rate Hispanic and Black Communities - Pine Hills, Azalea Park and
Union Park $35,000-$50,000 income bracket - Orlando, UCF and Oviedo
Keeping the obesity rate stable will save the region money
SR50 BRT + Physical ActivityLiterature Review
Orange County residents do not get the recommended levels of exercise
2 Times Medical Expenses of a diabetic person compared to a non-diabetic
20 Blocks Walked per month with transit availability
240 Blocks Walked per year with transit availability
20 MinutesDaily brisk walk enough to reduce risk of early death between 16% to 30%
50 Percent
SR50 BRT + Safety: Current Conditions (2009 to 2014)
279 Pedestrian Crashes 33 fatalities
• Concentration in Azalea Park, Union Park & UCF
246 injuries• Concentration in Pine Hills, Union Park & UCF
244 Bicyclist Crashes 7 fatalities 237 Injuries
• Concentration in UCF, Azalea Park, & Union Park
Transit + SafetyLiterature + Examples
ALL TRANSIT TRIPS BEGIN AND END BY WALKING AND/OR BIKING
Charlotte, NC - $ 50 Million Program invested in bike/ped infrastructure prior to light rail being funded• Enhance connectivity to transit stops • 5.5 miles of street enhancement• 9 miles of pedestrian and bicycle access
• Research has demonstrated that riding transit is by far the safest mode of travel in the urban environment.
• 6 Signature intersections • 16 miles of new sidewalk • 12 Enhanced intersection projects
Transit + Safety: Value of Pedestrian + BicyclistCrashes
Fatalities: $349.6 million Injuries: $754.7 million
o Incapacitating $551 milliono Moderate $203.7 million
In 2014, the Study Area saw 100 bicycle and pedestrian crashes
$9.2 millionValue of 1 Statistical Life
$1.1 billionValue of SR 50 Study Area Statistical Lives
$44.7 millionStatistical Value of preventing 1/3 of fatalities &
injuries through safety improvements
Based on reduction of fatalities and injuries Provide discounted rate for injuries
The diversity of the SR 50 corridor requires transit options that will improve quality of life for both existing transit riders and potential riders
SR50 BRT + Quality of LifeSurvey Results
Broader Community Surveys 93% Have a car 10% Take the bus daily or weekly 85% Drive themselves to the grocery
store 26% Important to live near bus stop
63% Get around by bus 61% Take the bus or someone else drives
them to grocery store 45% are at least sometimes late to work
because of transportation problems 77% Important to live near bus stop
Station Area Surveys
Additional 4-yrs of education lowers mortality, risk of heart disease, & risk of diabetes
Central Florida residents identified traffic as an important factor that impacted their quality of life
More jobs produced when transit is implemented in communities with high unemployment
Why this matters for health? When people have quality jobs that provide a living wage they tend to live longer and have better physical and mental health.
1 in 62.5 Times
4 Years
SR50 BRT + Quality of LifeLiterature Review
• The majority of the corridor currently is low-density commercial/office and residential uses
• In the short-term, these areas are unlikely to be redeveloped in a large scale
• A concentration of underutilized parcels adjacent to the SR50 between Semoran Boulevard and SR 417
• Block sizes along the corridor are larger than the standard block
SR50 BRT + Transit Supportive Land UseCurrent Conditions
• BRT leverages equal or more transit-oriented development than LRT or streetcars per dollar of investment
• Cleveland HealthLine BRT has catalyzed $5.8 billion in development
• Boston Silver Line has seen its tax base grow by 250%, compared to 150% citywide
• SunRail has leveraged $3.8 billion in private development
Why this matters for health?Promoting sustainable land use development that enable physical activity and access to goods and services can lead to decreases In obesity, heart disease, asthma and other preventable illnesses.
SR50 BRT + Transit Supportive Land UseLiterature Review
SEND TO CARLEEN
Orlando, FL
Portland, OR
• Very large blocks;
• Mostly single use
Downtown BlockDimensions
450’
265’
200’
200’
SR 50/SR 434 – Ex. Conditions (Block Size)
Parking drive aisles acting as “streets” to allow alternative routes
SR 50/SR 434 – Ex. Conditions (Land Use)
SR50 / Colonial Dr
SR434 / Alafaya Tr
Orpington St
Parcels that are under-utilized & could serve as “catalyst redevelopment opportunities”
SR 50/SR 434 – Ex. Conditions (Under-Utilization)
• New street connections
• More intersections
SR 50/SR 434 – Short Term Plan (Street Network)
Orlando, FL
Minneapolis, MN
Kansas City, MO
Typical Block Dimensions
450’
265’
350’
350’
360’
260’
SR 50/SR 434 – Short Term Plan (Block Size)• Utilize new open
space areas todesign new development blocks
Focus on Infill Redevelopment
That continues and capitalizes on connectivity,
walkability, creating a mix of uses, and
creating a connected open space network.
Mixed-use blocks (including commercial, office, residential in the same footprint)
Stepping up residential uses to buffer existing neighborhoods
Improved street network connectivity
SR 50/SR 434 – Long Term PlanOpen space, stormwater, and park System
SR 50 & Pine Hills Rd – Chinatown: Today
What if we Invest in the Health of the Community?
SR50 H.I.A. Primary Recommendations
GOVERNING BODIES TO FUND CAPITAL AND OPERATING EXPENSES OF THE SR 50 BUS RAPID TRANSIT
Public transportation is a critical component to the region’s transportation system and is essential to the economic and social quality of life of our citizens.
GOVERNING BODIES TO INCORPORATE COMPLETE STREETS POLICIES ALONG THE SR 50 CORRIDOR
Complete Streets policies focuses on the safe access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities.
Increase Non-Auto Travel Maintain quality transit level of service Improve bike/pedestrian infrastructure around station
areas to connect to major destinations/origins
Access to Goods & Services Promote the development of community hubs and
health-oriented events within TOD areas Make transit-related materials available at corridor
businesses
Jobs & Education• Market to and educate users on BRT and supporting
feeder bus
• Encourage Florida State Legislature to allow "colleges" to provide transit subsidies for students
Increase Economic Development Consider regulatory changes and strategies to
incentivize developers to consider TOD patterns Consider special districts or organizations to support
TOD
SR50 H.I.A. Secondary RecommendationsThe full list of recommendations is available in the report
SR 50 Alternative Analysis
• Congestion and space constraints can lead to creative approaches to premium transit• High transit dependent
population (50%)• BRT light can provide improved
transit service for existing and new riders and is a cost-effective solution
SR 50 Health Impact Assessment
• Great way to introduce health planning into other planning processes• Provides a baseline for future
assessments• Gain a better understanding of
your residents• Literature review helps tell the
story
Key Takeaways
For More Information
SR50 Health Impact AssessmentGaby ArismendiMetroPlan Orlando
315 E. Robinson StreetOrlando, FL 32801
Phone: [email protected]
http://bit.ly/SR50HIA
