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HomeMy WebLinkAbout9-20-18 Bike and Ped Agenda /ia Oshkosh TO: Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee FROM: Alexa Naudziunas,Assistant Planner DATE: September 13, 2018 SUBJECT: Meeting Notice and Agenda for September 20, 2018 A meeting of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will be held on Thursday September 20, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. in room 404, City Hall, 215 Church Avenue, Oshkosh, WI 54901. The following items will be considered: 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of August 16,2018 Meeting Minutes 3. Route Discussion 4. Roundabout Safety Day-September 25th 5. Bicycle and Pedestrian Circulation Plan update-review 6. Agenda Items for the Future Meeting(s) 7. Adjournment If unable to attend the meeting, please call the Planning Services Division at 236-5059 or email Alexa Naudziunas at anaudziunas@)ci.oshkosh.wi.us and let her know, so we are assured a quorum will be present. City Hall,215 Church Avenue P.O.Box 1130 Oshkosh,WI 54903-1130 http://www.ci.oshkosh.wi.us BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE MINUTES -August 16,2018 PRESENT: Adam BellCorelli,Vicky Redlin,Jim Michelson, Brad Brown, Lori Palmeri ABSENT: Ben Rennert,Jay Stengel STAFF: Assistant Planner;Alexa Naudziunas;Assistant Director Public Works, Steve Gohde 1. Call to Order Mr. Michelson called the meeting to order at 4:04 p.m. 2. Approval of July 19,2018 Meeting Minutes Ms. Redlin moved to approve July 19, 2018 meeting minutes and Mr. BellCorelli seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. 3. Pedestrian Roundabout Safety Day-Discussion Ms. Naudziunas asked the committee if they would like to organize a second pedestrian safety day similar to one that was organized last September. The committee agreed to help organize another event this September. They planned the date for September 25t1, at 2:30 pm. They also decided to locate the event through the Witzel Avenue roundabouts rather than the 911,Avenue roundabouts like last year. Alexa explained she is meeting with the Oshkosh Police Department to organize the event further. 4. Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan Update The committee reviewed the second draft chapter of the plan and provide comments and feedback. 5. Agenda Items for the Future Meeting(s) The committee expressed an interest in continuing to review chapters from the Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan. The committee discussed the potential of branding a designated route within the city as a marketing tool to promote recreation in Oshkosh. The route they are researching generally follows the riverwalk and tribal heritage crossing, making a complete loop of just under 10 miles in distance. 6. Adjournment Mr. BellCorelli moved to adjourn the meeting and Ms. Redlin seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously at 4:54 p.m. Recorded by Alexa Naudziunas, Assistant Planner Fox Bridges Tuve Loops ERe/l....like Il....aunch Sites Rath Lane/Oshkosh Corporation HQ(on-street) Leach Amphitheater/Oshkosh Convention Center(paved lot) Rainbow Park(paved lot) Menominee Park Zoo (paved lot) Red Arrow Park(paved lot) Menominee Nation Arena (paved lot) Oshkosh Senior Center, FVTC (paved lot) Irving Avenue (on-street parking) UW Oshkosh Alumni Welcome Center(paved lot) River Mill Road/WIOUWASH Trail (on-street parking) BoatWorks Kayak Launch/Michigan St (paved lot) West Wind Road/Tribal Trail [1-41] (gravel lot) IKey Name IFaCtolr� Unique (Google searchable and distinct) Historic (Native American, Logging, Industry, Pioneer) Local (Event City, UWO, Sturgeon, Lakefly, EAA, etc) Water(River, Lake, Bridges, Boats, Ducks) Connected (Riverwalk, Routes, Loops) Il....00ps `All paths reversible and able to Ibegin at any poiin l 1—Knagg's Ferry Loop— [After construction] West Wind Rd>Oshkosh HQ>Rainbow Park>Oshkosh Ave Bridge>River Mill Rd>WIOUWASH [During construction] West Wind Rd>Red Arrow Park>Taft Ave Bike Lanes>Sawyer St>Oshkosh Ave Bridge> River Mill Rd>WIOUWASH Trail (to the north) 2—Titan Loop— West Wind Rd>Rath Lane>Rainbow Park>Oshkosh Senior Center>Wisconsin Ave Bridge> UWO Alumni Welcome Center>WIOWASH Trail>River Mill Rd 3—Shanty Shack Loop— West Wind Rd>Rath Lane>Rainbow Park>Oshkosh Senior Center>Southside Riverwalk (Morgan District)> BoatWorks Kayak Launch>Jackson St Bridge>Northside Riverwalk>UWO Alumni Welcome Center> WIOWASH Trail>River Mill Rd 4—LakeFly Loop— West Wind Rd>Rath Lane>Rainbow Park>Oshkosh Senior Center>Southside Riverwalk> BoatWorks Kayak Launch>Main St Bridge>Bayshore>Menominee Park Zoo>Menominee Park Trail> Irving Ave Bike Lanes>WIOWASH Trail>River Mill Rd S—Pioneer Loop— Menominee Nation Arena>16th St>Pioneer Dr>Main St Bridge>RiverwaIk>UWO Alumni Welcome Center> Wisconsin Street Bridge>BoatWorks Kayak Launch>Southside Riverwalk(Morgan District)>61h St>South Main St � IIIUmoi ullo ullo moi moi IIIIII IIIIII IIIIII i i 3 VISION & GOALS 3.1 VISION STATEMENT Develop and maintain a pedestrian and bicycle friendly transportation system that is safe, increases physical activity and recreational options, and is an economic asset to the community. 3.2 GOALS Education: Increase public and political awareness of the need for and benefits of bicycle and pedestrian facilities and a well-interconnected multimodal transportation network. Encouragement: Encourage more residents to walk and/or bike as a means to reduce dependence on the automobile, conserve energy, and increase physical activity Enforcement: Improve safety, reduce conflicts, and built mutual awareness and respect between motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians by improving enforcement of all multimodal transportation laws. Engineering: Improve the connection between bicycle, pedestrian, and transit networks within the City of Oshkosh by identifying gaps, barriers, and needed multimodal facilities and connections. Evaluation: Establish criteria to evaluate the education, encouragement, enforcement, and engineering components of existing and future bicycle and pedestrian planning efforts, program, and facilities. Equity: Work to support safe, active, and healthy opportunities for all members of the community. Incorporate equity concerns throughout all the other goals and activities to identify barriers and obstacles and ensure equitable results. Ar u ori I r! I I � r 4 CURRENT CONDITIONS and SAFETY The inventory and analysis of factors affecting bicycle and pedestrian transportation in Oshkosh include an assessment of bicycle and pedestrian access, population and transportation patterns, existing bicycle and pedestrian facilities, destination identification, and a review of state and local ordinances and plans. 4.1 ASSESSMENT OF BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN FRIENDLINESS 4.1.1 BRIDGE ACCESS The Oshkosh area consists primarily of a grid pattern street system that is traversed by the area's waterways and highways. As a result, bridges are a major concession for bicycle and pedestrian travel. There are 5 bridges that cross the Fox River and roughly divide the City between north and south. All of the following bridges are located within the planning area. The major bridges along arterial and collector streets Connectivity that have been assessed for active transportation The importance of connectivity cannot be overstated. include (from east to west): If a segment of road, trail, or sidewalk does not link a user's origin with their intended/desired destination 1. USH 45 (Main Street Bridge): provides a raised, it may not be a viable transportation option for that separated sidewalk for pedestrian accommodation. trip. However, if linkages are available from this There are four travel lanes for motorized traffic and segment to other segments, facilities, or destinations, are wide enough to accommodate bicycles. However, then the whole system is improved. For example, the decking surfaces of all of the travel lanes on the many bicycle commuters will use a series of on-road bridges can be treacherous for bicyclists, and most facilities (e.g. bike lanes), off-road facilities (multi-use riders prefer to use the sidewalk. trails), and other connections (local paths to buildings 2. Jackson/Oregon Street Bridge: four traffic lanes are or structures) during a typical trip. Ensuring these wide enough to accommodate bicycles. facilities are "connected" in some way increases 3. Wisconsin Street Bridge: good pedestrian facilities, the likelihood they will be considered as a regular four travel lanes for motorized transportation option. traffic with a bike lane on the deck with special bike friendly plates on the lift spans. Within Oshkosh's urbanized area there are a few The newly constructed bridge has wide sidewalks to trails, such as the developing Riverfront Trail and accommodate both bicyclists and pedestrians but the WIOUWASH State Recreation Trail, that provide the transition areas from the bridge sidewalk to the important linkages between commercial centers, adjacent streets are lacking. recreation areas, and environmental resources. 4. Congress Avenue/Oshkosh Avenue/STH 21 Bridge: Enhancing the usability of existing trails by increasing good pedestrian facilities, travel lanes are wide the number of connections to priority destinations enough to accommodate bicycles. is vital to creating a more bicycle and pedestrian 5. USH 41overpasses and underpasses: Recently friendly transportation system. reconstructed and current plans for reconstruction of USH 41 call for bicycle and pedestrian improvements Intergovernmental linkages are just as important. on all overpasses and underpasses to varying degrees American Community Survey 5-year data from 2010- from wider outside lanes to bike entrance/exit ramps 2014 indicates 82.8 percent of workers residing in for sidewalk use. See Appendix C. the City of Oshkosh work within Winnebago County. Connections between places of residence to place of STREET AND HIGHWAY SYSTEM ACCESS employment are integral to increasing mode share. The Oshkosh urbanized area is connected to the Often, bicycle commuters who reside in suburban surrounding suburban and rural areas by a system of or rural areas use county highways to access the State and County highways. 1-41 provides a north- urban transportation network. Providing safe and south route through the area. Travel east to west is adequate facilities along these "urban escape routes" primarily accommodated through any number of creates opportunities for commuters who want to county and state highways. Bicycle and pedestrian bike to work the opportunity to do so. Similarly, travel is prohibited on 1-41; however, the Tribal connections to area trails, such as the WIOUWASH Heritage Trail runs adjacent to 1-41 over Lake Butte State Recreation Trail, can increase comfort levels for des Morts and allows for bicycle and pedestrian bicyclists of all abilities. travel. The County Highway (CTH) system and state highway system (STH) is a primary linkage between Transportation versus Recreation Function extraterritorial areas and the Oshkosh urbanized area and provides limited bike facilities. A facility serves a transportation purpose when it is used to get people from Point A to Point B, and BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN SYSTEM ACCESS could likely substitute for motor vehicle trips. The This section includes a discussion on the importance Stakeholder/Steering Group addresses this issue by of connectivity of transportation facilities, identifying linking bike routes to Oshkosh area destinations - origin/destination points, and understanding the (such as commercial, religious, educational, Recreational riders will ride much farther in a day- recreational, places of employment and community trips of 30 to 40 miles are not unusual and tours of 80 buildings). Recreation trips also may occur on the to 100 miles are offered regularly during the biking same facility. season in Wisconsin. Fitness riders and bike racers will travel 30 to 50 miles in a typical training ride. A facility is a recreation facility when the primary purpose is to use the facility itself. For example, At the regional level, other communities and a backcountry hiking trail is a recreational facility major recreational destinations are the prime trip because its intent is not transportation. All of the generators. Within the urban and suburban areas, trails, routes, and facilities in the Oshkosh area these destinations also include local shopping, are transportation facilities that may also serve a employment, and government centers. recreation or tourism function. TRANSIT INTERFACE Origins and Destinations The City of Oshkosh Transportation Department Generally, motorized and non-motorized provides public transportation services in the Oshkosh transportation users share similar origins and area. Owned by the City of Oshkosh, limited service destinations - but use different modes to accomplish is also provided to the City of Neenah. Most transit their goal of arriving at a destination safely and users access the bus system on foot and rely on efficiently. Arterial and collector roads that effectively pedestrian facilities. Inadequate pedestrian facilities deliver many motorists also provide the most not only make it more difficult to use the bus, they direct and continuous routes for many bicyclists. can also pose safety hazards to riders. Increasing the These systems, however, are not always designed number of shelters or street furniture for pedestrians to accommodate the special needs of the average waiting for buses may improve comfort levels for bicyclist. When roadway conditions are unsuitable transit users. Transit users who access the bus system for bicyclists, infrastructure design treatments may via bike must rely on the availability of an adequate be used to improve the roadway or an alternative location to lock their bike once arriving at the bus corridor may be selected. To reduce the potential stop, or must bring their bicycle with them. All of the of bicycle—vehicle conflicts where possible, the GO Transit buses are equipped with front-end bicycle Stakeholder/Steering Group chose to use alternate racks so users can transport their bicycles to their street networks for the bicycle facility routes to destination. improve overall safety and comfort of riders. Existing Facilities Potential use patterns are not always reflected by the The City of Oshkosh, Winnebago County, and the existing transportation system, but can be estimated State of Wisconsin have been installing bicycle and by locating trip generators (origins and destinations) pedestrian infrastructure throughout the City of and projecting areas of population growth and future Oshkosh. These facilities include sharrows, bike land use patterns. lanes, sidewalks, and paths and trails. As of this Plan's update (list date of adoption here), the City Generally speaking, people are less willing to of Oshkosh has x centerline miles of bicycle and commute to work by bicycling and walking if the pedestrian facilities. Current facilities are found in travel time is more than 20 minutes. Within the City Map x. of Oshkosh x% of workers travel 20 minutes or less to work. Directness of the route, physical condition of the bicyclist, number of stops and availability and proximity of bicycle parking facilities will affect how far one is able to cycle in 20 minutes. The average adult cyclist commonly travels 3 to 4 miles in 20 minutes. From a bicyclist's standpoint, this 3-4 mile trip defines the service area of each destination and helps to define commuting use patterns. COMMUNITY AND USER CHARACTERISTICS This section includes Census and American Communities Survey (ACS) data. The 2010 Census differs from previous censuses in two ways: 1. The 2010 Census only included the short-form, whereas previous Censuses collected short-form data from all households and long-form data from a sample of households (about one in every six for the 2000 Census); 2. The long-form was replaced with the American Community Survey, which is a nationwide, continuous survey every year rather than just once a decade. While ACS data can be compared to 2000 Census data, it should be noted that there are differences in question wording and the ways data are tabulated. SOCIOECONOMIC DATA (2000, 2010 Census, and 2015 5-Year American Communities Survey Data) This analysis is based on the information gathered from the 2010 Census and American Communities Survey. Population In 2010, approximately 66,083 people lived within the City of Oshkosh. The population has grown by 5% since the 2000 Census and continues to grow, with an estimated population growth of 11.7%from 2010-2040. Table x: Population Estimates, 2010-204 Percent Change 2010- Municipality 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030 2035 2040 2040 City of Oshkosh 66,083 66,900 69,250 71,250 72,900 73,650 73,800 11.7% Winnebago County 1 166,994 1 169,925 1 177,050 1 183,230 1 188,680 1 191,710 1 193,130 1 15.7% Wisconsin 5,686,986 5,783,015 6,005,080 6,203,850 6,375,910 6,476,270 6,491,635 14.1% Source: WDOA, Wisconsin Demographic Services Center, Vintage 2013 Population Projections Table x: Percent of Population by Age Cohort, 2000 and 2010 Under 5 5 to 19 20 to 24 25 to 44 45 to 64 65 & older Median 2000 Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent Total Age City of Oshkosh 5.4% 20.7% 12.7% 29.7% 18.4% 13.1% 62,916 32.4 Winnebago County 6.9% 23.5% 6.1% 31.9% 20.7% 10.9% 156,763 35.4 Wisconsin 6.4% 22.2% 6.7% 29.5% 22.2% 13.1% 5,363,675 36.0 Under 5 5 to 19 20 to 24 25 to 44 45 to 64 65 & older Median 2010 Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent Percent Total Age City of Oshkosh 5.5% 18.4% 13.4% 26.7% 23.0% 12.9% 25,501 33.5 Winnebago County 5.9% 19.1% 8.5% 26.0% 27.1% 13.4% 166,994 37.9 Wisconsin 6.3% 20.1% 6.8% 25.5% 27.7% 13.7% 5,686,986 38.5 Source:U.S. Census 20-10, DP-1 Population by race provides information regarding the social and cultural characteristics of an area. It also provides information regarding population dynamics. Access to education and economic opportunities differ by race. Differences also exist in age structure, language barriers and risks for various diseases and health conditions. Since new immigrants are more likely to settle in areas with existing populations from their country of origin, race and ethnicity, existing populations may also influence migration patterns. National population trends indicate that persons of color (includes African Americans, Native Americans, Alaskan Natives, Pacific Islanders, Asians and persons declaring two or more races) and persons of Hispanic Origin are growing faster than non- Hispanic whites. As the population of the City, Winnebago County and Wisconsin continues to grow, it is likely that the minority proportion of the population (persons of color and whites of Hispanic Origin) will also continue to grow. If this occurs, communities may need to compensate for the changing demographic composition. Communities may also find it beneficial to promote opportunities for positive interaction between cultures. An increase in understanding of differences and similarities in expectations and cultural values may help reduce friction between groups. Racial Distribution The population in the City is less diverse than that of the state and more diverse than the county. In 2010, whites comprised 90.5% of the City population compared to 92.5% in the county and 86.2% of the state's population. Tablek Population by Race and Hispanic Origin, 2000 and 2010 City of Oshkosh Winnebago County Wisconsin 2000 2010 2000 2010 2000 2010 No. Percent No. Percent No. Percent No. Percent No. Percent No. Percent White 58,886 92.7% 59,812 90.5% 148,900 95.0% 154,445 92.5% 4,773,553 89.0% 4,902,067 86.2% African American 1376 2.2% 2051 3.1% 1,729 1.1% 2,975 1.8% 300,355 5.6% 359,148 6.3 American Indian- Alaskan Native 331 0.5% 510 0.8% 781 0.5% 1,036 0.6% 49,661 0.9% 54,526 1.0% Asian or Pacific Islander 1940 3.1% 2143 3.2% 2,480 1.6% 3,880 2.3% 84,654 1.6% 131,061 2.3% Other Race 346 0.5% 475 0.7% 1,192 0.8% 2,188 1.3% 84,281 1.6% 135,867 2.4 Two or More Races 621 1.0% 1092 1.7% 1,681 1.1% 2,470 1.5% 71,171 1.3% 104,317 1.8% Total Persons 63,500 100% 66,083 100% 156,763 100% 166,994 100% 5,363,675 100% 5,686,986 100% Hispanic or Latino 1074 1.7% 1770 2.7% 3,065 1 2.0% 5,784 3.5% 192,921 3.6% 336,056 5.9% Source:U.S.Census 2000,2010,DP01 Poverty Status The poverty level is determined by the U.S. Census Bureau based on current cost of living estimates adjusted for household size. In 2000, the poverty threshold for a family of four with two children was a household income of$17,463. By 2010, the poverty threshold for a family of four with two children had increased to $22,113 . In 2010-2014, 18.9% (+/-1.8%) of the City's population was living below the poverty line according to American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (Table 2-12). This is slightly less than Winnebago County (12.5%+/-0.9%) and the State of Wisconsin (13.3%+/-0.2%). Between 1999 and 2010-2014, the percentage of people living below the poverty line increased for the City, Winnebago County and the State of Wisconsin. In 1999, 10.2% of the City's residents were living below the poverty line, while 6.7% of Winnebago County residents were, and 8.7% of residents of the State of Wisconsin were living below the poverty line. Table x: Poverty Status, Total Persons - 1999 and 2010-2014 ACS 5-Year Estimates Total Persons Total Persons Below Poverty Level 1999 2010-2014 5-Yr Est. 1999 2010-2014 5-Yr Est. No. Estimate MOE +/- No. Percent Estimate MOE +/- Percent MOE +/- City of Oshkosh 62,916 58,660 909 5,672 10.2% 11,090 1,057 18.9% 1.8 Winnebago County 1 148,696 159,429 1,109 9,940 6.7% 19,961 1,414 12.5% 0.9 Wisconsin 1 5,211,603 15,571,0831 1,287 451,538 8.7% 1738,557 10,521 13.3% 0.2 Source:U.S.Census 2000 SF3, 2010-2014 American Community Survey 5-Yr Estimate, S1701 Approximately 10% (+/-1.9%) of families lived below the poverty level in the City, according to 2010-2014 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (Table 2-13). This was more than the share of families in Winnebago County (7.1%+/-0.8%) and more than the share of families in the state (8.9%, +/-0.2). Between 1999 and 2010-2014, the percentage of families living below the poverty level increased in the City, county and the state. In 1999, 5.2% of families lived below the poverty level in the City compared to 3.8% of the families living in Winnebago County and 5.6% of the families living in Wisconsin. Table x: Poverty Status, Total Families - 1999 and 2010-2014 ACS 5-Year Estimates Total Families Total Families Below Poverty Level 1999 2010-2014 5-Yr Est. 1999 2010-2014 5-Yr No. Estimate MOE +/- No. Percent Percent MOE +/- City of Oshkosh 13,653 13,426 488 718 5.2% 10.1% 1.9% Winnebago County 39,788 41,260 767 1,517 3.8% 7.1% 0.8 Wisconsin 1,395,037 11,469,359 , 4843 78,188 1 5.6% 8.9% 1 0.2 Source: U.S. Census 2000 SF3, 2010-2014 American Community Survey 5-Yr Estimate, S1702 Household Composition In 2000 (56.7%) and 2010 (52.9%),just over half of the households in the City were family households. During both years, the City had a lower percentage of family households compared to the county(64.7%, 61.2%). The state had a slightly larger share of family households compared to the City in 2000 (66.5%), and in 2010 (64.4%). Individuals living alone, age 65 years old and older, made up about 12 percent of the households in the City in 2000 (11.7%) and in 2010 (11.4%). This was a larger share of the total households compared to the county (9.9%, 10.3%) and the state (9.9%, 10.2%) during both time periods. By 2010, the portion of households with individuals 65 years old and older living alone stayed about the same in the city and increased in the county and state. Households are composed of family households (married couple and male or female, no spouse present) and nonfamily households. In 2000, the percentage of married couple families was lower in the City(44.3%) than in the county(53.0%) and the state (53.2%). Between 2000 and 2010, the percentage of married couples decreased in all jurisdictions, as the percentage of single parent families increased. During this time period, the largest decrease was experienced by the City(5.6%), in comparison the percentage of married couples decreased by 5.2% in the county and 3.6% in the state. Married couple families made up 38.7% of all households in the City in 2010, compared to 47.8% in Winnebago County and 49.6% in the state. Household Forecasts Total population figures include not only persons in households,but also persons in group quarters . As the population ages during the projection period, it is likely that the persons in group quarters will increase over time. This increase will come from not only the elderly component of the population,but also from the disabled component of the population as aging parents will no longer be able to care for disabled offspring. It is important to remember that the actual growth rate and the amount of future growth a community will experience will be determined by local policies which can affect the rate of growth within the context of county, state, and national population growth trends. Migration is expected to play a part in the City and Winnebago County's growth patterns in the coming decades. Therefore growth rates and trends outside the county will influence the pool of potential residents the county can attract. Based on anticipated growth trends, the City's population is expected to continue to increase through 2040 (Table x). During this same time period, the number of households is expected to increase by about 16.0% from 26,138 in 2010 to 30,309 in 2040 (Table 2-9). The increase in the number of households is expected to result from a decrease in household size and an increase in population. Between 2010 and 2040 it is anticipated that the household size will decrease from 2.24 persons per household to 2.15. Group Quarters,as defined by the 2010 U.S.Census,"is a place where people live or stay,in a group living arrangement,that is owned or managed by an entity or organization providing housing and/or services for the residents.This is not a typical household-type living arrangement.These services may include custodial or medical care as well as other types of assistance,and residency is commonly restricted to those receiving these services.People living in group quarters are usually not related to each other. Group quarters include such places as college residence halls,residential treatment centers,skilled nursing facilities,group homes,military barracks,correctional facilities,and workers'dormitories" Table x: Household Projections, 2010-2040 City of Oshkosh Winnebago County Wisconsin Year No. HH Person/HH No. HH Person/HH No. HH Person/HH 2010 26,138 2.24 67,875 2.34 2,279,768 2.43 2015 26,796 2.22 69,784 2.32 2,371,815 2.38 2020 27,965 2.21 73,211 2.30 2,491,982 2.35 2025 28,936 2.19 76,221 2.29 2,600,538 2.32 2030 29,742 2.18 78,920 2.28 2,697,884 2.30 2035 30,190 2.16 80,713 2.26 2,764,498 2.28 2040 30,309 2.15 815611 2.25 2,790,322 2.26 Percent Change 2010 to 2015 2.5% -0.9% 2.8% -0.9% 4.0% -2.2% 2015 to 2020 4.4% -0.5% 4.9% -0.9% 5.1% -1.2% 2020 to 2025 3.5% -0.9% 4.1% -0.4% 4.4% -1.0% 2025 to 2030 2.8% -0.5% 3.5% -0.4% 3.7% -1.0% 2030 to 2035 1.5% -0.9% 2.3% -0.9% 2.5% -1.0% 2035 to 2040 0.4% -0.5% 1.1% -0.4% 0.9% -0.8% Source: WDOA, Wisconsin Demographic Services Center, 1/1/2015 Final Estimates and Vintage 2013 Population Projections TRAVEL TO WORK Means of Travel Table x reflects how workers aged 16 years or older in the City of Oshkosh travel to work on a daily basis. It should be noted that this question asks the respondent how s/he usually got to work the last week. Table x: Means of Travel to Work for Workers 16 Years or Older Means of Travel to Work for Workers 16 Years or Older (2010-2014 ACS 5-Year Estimate) City of Oshkosh Meares of Travel to Work (Number Percent Total) Population 16 and Over 42,274 - Drove Alone 361484 86.3/ Carpooled 31262 7.7% Taxicab, motorcycle, bicycle or other means 742 1.8/ Walked 1,148 2.7% Public Transportation (excluding taxicab) 648 1.5% Source Table 668534, 20101-2014 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates LAND USE The importance between land use and transportation should also not be underestimated. Land use patterns and development decisions are often seen as controlled solely by market forces, leaving public agencies to respond to the transportation demand created in their wake. However, public land use policies directly affect private land use decisions such as zoning regulations and minimum parking requirements. Therefore, land use policies need to be considered in relation to the impact of transportation just as transportation policies need to be considered in relation to land use. Transportation systems and land use patterns have a well-documented reciprocal relationship. As communities have grown, the demands for transportation system improvements have also grown. However, these transportation improvements have also provided more convenient access to undeveloped land farther out, thus spurring further growth. More than any other transportation system, it has been the road network and the prevalence of the automobile that has impacted land use patterns over the past half- century. Notable land use patterns or issues for the City of Oshkosh include: • Water divides the urbanized area significantly. • The majority of city arterials are four lane with no on-street parking and immediately adjacent sidewalks. • Development as it exists today directly corresponds to the freeway system.