BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING #5 September 26, 2016 1
Where Are We? Phase Timeline 1 Existing Conditions and Opportunities May 2015 2 Define Goals July 2015 3 Bicycle Toolbox Develop Draft 4 Plan Feb 2016 Public Comment Public Comment on 5 draft Plan on draft Plan Major Public Engagement Periods April 2016 6 Finalize Plan Finalize Plan June 2016 7 Public Comment Plan adoption Plan adoption 6 now on draft Plan
Engaging the community 3 3
Public Engagement Summary BikeHouston 75,000+ 100+ meetings supplemental informational and events in all outreach to 1800+ postcards, Council Districts people at 30 brochures (including 12 CIP distributed presentations in locations (transit (bilingual) 2016) centers, schools) 5,000+ people Citizens Net signed up for Eblasts Online email updates Webinar 4 4
Public Comment Summary 4,000+ 632 comments 968 written online survey received on comments responses interactive received (maps, (1,240 in 2016) online maps email, letters) 300+ comment 299 letters cards received of support at events & meetings 5 5
Changes to Draft Plan Public comment ≈ 60 changes 133 miles of period Feb.19 made to map facilities added through April 11 Increased ½ Greater detail on mile network Bayou Access & access to Neighborhood 87,000 people Planning 6 6
Vision & Goals By 2026, the City of Houston will be a Safer, More Accessible, Gold Level Bike-Friendly City Improve Increase Safety Ridership Increase Develop & Access Maintain Facilities 7 7
Guiding Principles 8 8
Focus on High Comfort Facilities Low Comfort High Comfort High Stress Low Stress 9 9
The Toolbox OFF OFF-STREET EET DEDIC DE DICATED O ON-STREET EET SHAR SH ARED O ON-STREET EET 4.3 Separated Bike Lane....4.9 4.1 Off-Street Bike Path...4.23 4.5 Neighborhood Bikeway...4.17 4.5 Neighborhood Shared Street........................4.19 4.2 Side Path....................4.25 4.4 Bike Lane....................4.13 10
Using the right tools Austin Salt Lake City 11 11 San Diego Indianapolis
Building the Network 12 12
Existing High Comfort Bike Network 1/2 Mile Access 270 Miles 13 13
Continued progress Programmed Projects 1/2 Mile Access 134 Bikeway Miles 14 14 Currently Programmed
Target expansion Potential Short Term Opportunities 1/2 Mile Access 381 Additional Miles 15 15 Est. $27-51 Million (unfunded)
Example Short Term Opportunity: Kelley Street – Kashmere Gardens 16 16
Connect the City Add Key Connections 1/2 Mile Access 87 Additional Miles 17 17 $73-119 Million (unfunded)
Long Term Vision 1/2 Mile Access 872 Additional Miles 18 18 $235-382 Million (unfunded)
Bayou Access Plan Brays Bayou near Mason Park Buffalo Bayou in in Southeast Houston the East End Halls Bayou in New White Oak Bayou Bridge North Houston in Northwest Houston Lyons Avenue Bike Lane in the Fifth Ward 19 19
Neighborhood Plan Guide Pilot: Gulfton/Sharpstown Gulfton-Sharpstown Neighborhood Study Area 20 20
Next Steps: Chapter 33 Changes • Planning Commission recommendation • City Council consideration • Proposed changes to Chapter 33 • Definitions Establishes duties and responsibilities • • Biennial review by Planning Commission • Planning Commission can establish advisory committee 21 21
Next Steps: Plan Adoption • Planning Commission public hearing and recommendation • City Council adoption • How can you help? • Social media and email blasts @HoustonBikePlan Houston Bikeways Program Engage your constituency • Provide letters of support • Speak in front of City Council • 22 22
Next Steps: Implementation Develop projects and seek funding • Grants Partnerships • Collaborate on policies and programs Continued community engagement 23 23
Bicycle Advisory Committee • Proposed Chapter 33 Changes: • Planning Commission enabled to establish advisory committee • Let us know if you/your organization are interested in serving on future advisory committee • Email bikeways@houstontx.gov or call (832) 395-2700 24 24
Frequently Asked Questions Questions & Discussion HoustonBikePlan.org 25
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