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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFacilities Sheets Oshkosh_DraftDescription: Crosswalks are an extension of the sidewalk into the street. Pavement markings and signage are used to increase the visibility of crosswalks. Benefits  Increases the visibility of crosswalks and encourages motorists to yield to pedestrians crossing  Helps pedestrians know where to cross and can direct pedestrians to cross at the best location  Serves as a visual reminder for motorists to expect pedestrians in the area Considerations  Careful consideration should be given when marking a crosswalk, marking every crosswalk can desensitize motorists and minimize their effectiveness  Marking crosswalks can give pedestrians a false sense of security  Ladder style crosswalks are more visible to motorists than single lines Application  Crosswalks are commonly marked at controlled intersections which are used by pedestrians  Any high volume pedestrian crossings  School zones where a high volume of students cross  Areas where there are specific issues with motorists yielding to pedestrians crossing Facility Sheet 1.1 - Crosswalk Marking and Signage Photo Courtesy of www.pedbikeimages.org Wisconsin Ave, Neenah - Photo Courtesy of the City of Neenah Photo Courtesy of www.pedbikeimages.org Wisconsin Ave, Neenah - Photo Courtesy of the City of Neenah Cost Rating: Low Effectiveness Rating: Moderate Photo Courtesy of www.pedbikeimages.org Description: Curb ramps serve as the connection from the sidewalk to the street. Benefits  Provide a safe connection from the sidewalk to the street  Improve sidewalk accessibility for people with mobility restrictions Considerations  Separate curb ramps for each crosswalk at an intersection should be provided instead of one curb ramps that includes both crosswalks, these curb ramps tend to direct pedestrians into the center of the intersection rather than into the crosswalks  Curb ramps need to provide accommodations for all types of pedestrian and meet ADA requirements  Texture patterns should be implemented for visually impaired pedestrians Application  Appropriate curb ramps should be implemented at all crosswalks and intersections where sidewalks are present, priority locations include downtown business districts, and streets near transit , schools, medical facilities, and shopping destinations Facility Sheet 1.2 - Curb Ramps Photo Courtesy of www.pedbikeimages.org Photo Courtesy of www.seattle.gov Photo Courtesy of www.la.sfdpw.org Photo Courtesy of www.agsinc.com Cost Rating: Low Effectiveness Rating: Moderate/High Photo Courtesy of www.charmeck.org Description: An extension of the curb line into the street. Benefits  Reduces the crossing distance for pedestrians  Improves the visibility of pedestrians to motorists and the visibility of motorists to pedestrians  Improves the visibility of the crosswalk  Calms traffic speeds Considerations  Where on-street parking is available curb extensions will potentially take the place of multiple parking spaces  Forces bicyclists into vehicle travel lane which may be uncomfortable for novice riders Application  Commonly implemented where on-street parking is available, often in downtown business districts  Can be used at intersections to reduce the speeds of turning vehicles Facility Sheet 1.3 - Curb Extensions Photo Courtesy of www.pedbikeimages.org Wisconsin Ave, Neenah - Photo Courtesy of the City of Neenah Photo Courtesy of www.pedbikeimages.org Photo Courtesy of www.pedbikeimages.org Cost Rating: Moderate/High Effectiveness Rating: High Photo Courtesy of www.pedbikeimages.org Description: Devices that communicate to pedestrians when to walk and also alert motorists that pedestrians are crossing. Benefits  Informs pedestrians when they should begin crossing  Countdown timers inform pedestrians how much time they have to cross  Certain types of pedestrians signals also alert motorists that pedestrians are crossing which increases the percentage of vehicles that yield to pedestrians Considerations  If the pedestrian signal is user activated the “push button” should be easily accessible  It is important to allow sufficient crossing time for vulnerable users  Special considerations should be included for visually and hearing impaired pedestrians Application  Countdown timers are now the preferred pedestrian signal at signalized intersections  Rapid Flash Beacons or Pedestrian Hybrid Signals can be very effective at high volume pedestrian crossings but installation of these treatments should be thoroughly evaluated to maximize their effectiveness Facility Sheet 1.4 - Pedestrian Signals Commercial St, Neenah - Photo Courtesy of the City of Neenah Photo Courtesy of www.mtc.ca.gov Photo Courtesy of www.pedbikeimages.org Murdock Ave/STH 45, Oshkosh Cost Rating: Moderate/High Effectiveness Rating: High Photo Courtesy of the City of Neenah Description: A raised island placed in the roadway providing a physical barrier between pedestrians and vehicle traffic. Benefits  Allows pedestrians a place to stop before continuing to cross the remaining distance which allows pedestrians to focus on one direction of traffic flow at a time  Improves the visibility of pedestrians to motorists, particularly at uncontrolled crossings  Helps calm traffic speeds  Reduces the rate of both pedestrian and vehicle crashes Considerations  Refuge island should provide sufficient space for pedestrians to stop and be protected from traffic and must be ADA compliant  Only painting refuge islands provides little to now benefit to pedestrians, they must provide a physical barrier from vehicle traffic Application  Commonly implemented on multi-lane roadways with higher traffic speeds and other high volume pedestrian crossings  Used for pedestrian crossings at single and multi-lane roundabouts Facility Sheet 1.5 - Pedestrian Refuge Islands Jackson St/STH 45, Oshkosh E Wisconsin Ave, Neenah - Photo Courtesy of the City of Neenah Photo Courtesy of www.pedbikeimages.org Photo Courtesy of www.pedbikeimages.org Cost Rating: Moderate/High Effectiveness Rating: High Photo Courtesy of the City of Neenah Description: Sidewalks create a separated space for pedestrians. Sidewalks should be designed to accommodate pedestrians of all ages and abilities and must comply with all ADA requirements. Benefits  Provides a safe space for pedestrians, separated from vehicular traffic  Increases access to local businesses  Increases mobility for non-drivers  Creates healthier communities Considerations  Space requirements during reconstruction projects when adding sidewalks  Buffer (terrace) width between sidewalk and street  Maintenance/Snow Removal Application  Sidewalks are the preferred accommodation for pedestrians, the addition of sidewalks will increase pedestrian safety more than any other type of treatment Facility Sheet 1.6 — Sidewalks Richmond St/STH 47, Appleton Jackson St/STH 45, Oshkosh 3rd St/STH 114, Menasha Northland Ave/CTH OO, Appleton Cost Rating: Moderate/High Effectiveness Rating: High Description: Shared-use paths are physically separated from vehicular traffic and can be used by both bicycles and pedestrians. Benefits  Shared-use paths can be used for recreation and active transportation  Attract novice bicyclists and are ideal for families with young children  Provide safer active transportation options along streets with very high traffic speeds/volume  Provide accommodation for bicyclists and pedestrians Considerations  Driveways create conflict points with users of shared-use paths and should be taken into consideration during design, particularly for shared-us paths that are parallel to streets  All users should be encouraged to stay right, in cases with very high volume it may be necessary to separate bicycle and pedestrian traffic on the path  High costs Application  Shared-use paths can enhance active transportation in your community but should be used as an addition to, not a substitute for, bike/ped accommodations on streets Facility Sheet 1.7 — Shared-Use Path CE Trail, Kimberly CB Trail, Town of Menasha Shared-Use Path Along CTH Y, Oshkosh Shared-Use Path Along Mall Dr, Town of Grand Chute Cost Rating: High Effectiveness Rating : High Description: Pavement markings and signage alert motorists that bicycles may use that shared space on the street and give guidance to bicyclists. Benefits  This treatment reinforces an existing law that bicycles have the same rights as motorists  Helps bicyclists take the appropriate position on a street  Can be used to connect other bicycle facilities and complete a larger network of facilities  Sharrows are a low cost treatment that can be implemented in a short time period Considerations  Adequate space should be given to bicyclists to safely interact with vehicle traffic  Novice/intermediate bicyclists may not feel comfortable using facility depending on traffic volume/speeds  Maintenance of signage and pavement markings along with snow removal Application  Sharrows are best implemented on low/moderate volume/speed streets that have a wider outside lane providing space for bicyclists Facility Sheet 1.8 — Signed/Marked Shared Lanes (Sharrows) Photo Courtesy of www.pedbikeimages.org Photo Courtesy of www.pedbikeimages.org Photo Courtesy of www.pedbikeimages.org Photo Courtesy of www.pedbikeimages.org Cost Rating: Low Effectiveness Rating: Moderate Photo Courtesy of www.pedbikeimages.org Description: Streets with low volume/speed motor vehicle traffic that are modified to be optimized for bicycles and gives bicycles priority over motor vehicles. Benefits  Create a very comfortable riding environment for bicyclists  Can provide connections to other facilities  Can be relatively low costs for a high benefit  Provide alternatives to streets with high volume/speed motor vehicle traffic Considerations  Careful consideration and analysis should go into selecting streets and developing bicycle boulevards  Creating connectivity and giving bicycles priority over motor vehicle traffic are key  Signage, pavements markings, and other traffic calming treatments are all potential components of design included in bicycle boulevards Application  Bicycle boulevards are ideal on streets with low vehicle traffic volumes and speeds that provide connectivity to the bicycle network Facility Sheet 1.9 - Bicycle Boulevard Photo Courtesy of www.bostonbiker.org Photo Courtesy of www.berkleyside.com Photo Courtesy of www.la.streetsblog.org Photo Courtesy of www.oregonlive.com Cost Rating: Low/Moderate Effectiveness Rating: High Photo Courtesy of www.minneapolismn.gov Description: Changing the lanes on a street to increase the level of safety. Road diets can vary but a common application is changing a street from four travel lanes to two travel lanes with a center turn lane and often allows the addition of bicycle lanes. Benefits  Improves the safety of the street for all users  Reduces rear-end vehicle collisions by allowing left-turning vehicles to use the center turn lane  Allows for the addition of bicycle lanes without large infrastructure changes  Reduces excessive speeding by vehicles increasing safety for vulnerable users Considerations  Traffic volume is one of the biggest factors for implementing a road diet, streets with an average daily traffic (ADT) of less than 20,000 vehicles are ideal candidates  Streets with 20,000—30,000 ADT are potential candidates but further analysis is necessary  Multiple access points may cause conflicts between left-turning vehicles and should be taken into consideration Application  Ideally implemented in commercial/residential areas on four lane streets that have an ADT of less than 20,000 and a need for bicycle/pedestrian accommodations or safety improvements Facility Sheet 2.0 - Road Diet (Lane Reconfiguration) Photo Courtesy of www.bikewalktwincities.org Photo Courtesy of www.safety.fhwa.dot.gov Cost Rating: Low/Moderate Effectiveness Rating: High Photo Courtesy of www.bikewalktwincities.org Description: A marked space along a length of street designated for use by bicyclists. Bike lanes create a separate space for bicycles and vehicles. Benefits  Provides bicycle access to streets with higher traffic volumes  Designates space on the street for bicyclists and vehicles  Increases bicyclist’s comfort level and encourages novice/intermediate bicyclists to use facility  Encourages bicycles to not use sidewalks Considerations  Space requirements for bike lanes may cause conflicts with parking and/or vehicle travel lanes or there may not be enough right-of-way available Application  Streets with a average daily traffic of 3,000 vehicles per day or more  Any street with adequate or excessive width curb-to-curb Facility Sheet 2.1 — Bicycle Lane Photo Courtesy of www.nextcity.org Ahnaip St, Menasha Newberry St, Appleton Photo Courtesy of www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us Cost Rating: Low/Moderate Effectiveness Rating: High Benefits  Dedicates and protects space for bicyclists  Reduces rick of a bicyclist being hit by a car door  Reduces out of direction travel on one-way streets (for two-way cycle tracks)  More attractive to a wide range of bicyclists at all levels and ages Considerations  Space requirements for bike lanes may cause conflicts with parking and/or vehicle travel lanes or there may not be enough right-of-way available Application  Streets with a average daily traffic of 3,000 vehicles per day or more  Any street with adequate or excessive width curb-to-curb Facility Sheet 2.1a — One– and Two-Way Cycle Tracks Photo Courtesy of www.bikeeastbay.org Photo Courtesy of: ribike.org Photo Courtesy of: vahi.org Photo Courtesy of www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us Cost Rating: Low/Moderate Effectiveness Rating: High Description: Physically separated bike lanes. Two- way cycle tracks allow bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the road. Photo Courtesy of nacto.org Description: A marked space at signalized Intersections that allows bicyclists to get ahead of vehicles at red lights and gives them priority to get through the intersection first. Benefits  Reduces conflicts between bicyclists and vehicles at intersections  Improves the visibility of bicyclists  Gives bicyclists priority at the intersection and allows them a “head start” when the signal turns green  Make bicyclist’s movements more predictable Considerations  Bicyclists only get priority at the intersection when the signal is red and vehicles are cued behind the stop bar  Painting the colored bike lane straight through the intersection may be necessary to reduce the risk of “right hook” collisions with vehicles Application  Best implemented at intersections with a high volume of bicyclists  Most often used in conjunction with bike lanes Facility Sheet 2.2 - Bicycle Box Photo Courtesy of www.humantransport.org Photo Courtesy of www.bfw.org Photo Courtesy of www.bikingintheupstate.blogspot.com Photo Courtesy of www.dcstreetsblog.org Cost Rating: Low/Moderate Effectiveness Rating: Moderate Photo Courtesy of www.sfstreetsblog.org Description: A marked space along a length of street designated for use by bicyclists which is protected from vehicular traffic by a physical barrier. Benefits  Provides bicycle access to streets with higher traffic volumes and/or traffic speeds  Physically separates space on the street for bicyclists and vehicles  Increases bicyclist’s comfort level and encourages novice/intermediate bicyclists to use facility  Encourages bicycles to not use sidewalks Considerations  Space requirements and potential conflicts with on-street parking  Extra considerations needed to protect bicyclists at intersections and driveway access points  Snow removal should be considered when choosing type of barrier to be used Application  Streets with a high volume of bicycle and vehicle traffic and/or high traffic speeds are ideal candidates for protected bicycle lanes  The use of landscaping can add to street beautification and increase the appeal of protected bicycle lanes to non-bicyclists Facility Sheet 2.3 — Protected Bicycle Lane (Cycle Track) Photo Courtesy of www.peopleforbikes.org Photo Courtesy of www.peopleforbikes.org Photo Courtesy of www.peopleforbikes.org Photo Courtesy of www.urbanmilwaukee.com Cost Rating: Moderate Effectiveness Rating: High Photo Courtesy of www.huffingtonpost.com Description: Bicycle parking can include racks, lockers, and bicycle stations and provide a secure and convenient place to park your bicycle. Benefits  Can increase bicycle use by providing secure, convenient parking  Helps keep pedestrian zones clear by designating areas for bicycle parking Considerations  Bicycle parking should be provided in a convenient location for bicyclists  Bicycle racks should support the bicycle at two points  Long-term vs. short-term bicycle parking will have different requirements for design and security  Covered bicycle parking should be considered where possible Application  Bicycle parking should be provided at locations such as schools, public buildings, workplaces, and other buildings and should not be overlooked during the site design Facility Sheet 2.4 - Bicycle Parking Photo Courtesy of www.bikeportland.org Photo Courtesy of www.bikeportland.org Photo Courtesy of www.la.streetsblog.org Photo Courtesy of www.bicyclefixation.com Cost Rating: Low Effectiveness Rating: Moderate/High Photo Courtesy of www.porterathletic.com Description: A bicycle wayfinding network for bicyclists can include signage and pavement markings which are placed at decision points along bicycle routes. Benefits  Direct bicyclists on the best routes  Provide connections to destinations  Relatively low cost and quick implementation Considerations  Careful consideration, analysis, and public input should go into selecting routes and developing a wayfinding system  Confirmation signs, turn signs, and decision signs should all be a part of a wayfinding system to insure bicyclists can easily navigate the route  Colors, logos, or symbols can be used by a local municipality to brand their bicycle network Application  Bicycle wayfinding systems should be implemented on bicycle friendly streets and involving the public to determine destinations is a key component in developing a successful network Facility Sheet 2.5 - Bicycle Wayfinding Photo Courtesy of www.ladotbikeblog.wordpress.com Photo Courtesy of www.bicyclefixation.com Photo Courtesy of www.apbp.org Photo Courtesy of www.bikearlington.com Cost Rating: Low Effectiveness Rating: Moderate Photo Courtesy of www.bicyclefixation.com