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5/24/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike & Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Pedestrian Transportation Plan Steering Committee Meeting 4 May 21, 2019 May 21, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Recent Public Engagement May 20, 2019 Community Workshop May 21, 2019 Morgantown Bike to Work Day Event May 21, 2019 1

5/24/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Existing Conditions Analysis Demand Analysis Inputs • Live: where people live • Work: where people work • Play: where people access parks and trails • Shop: where people shop • Learn: school locations and WVU campus buildings • Transit: PRT stations and bus stops May 21, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Existing Conditions Analysis Equity Analysis Inputs • Racial Groups • Age (<18 and >65) • Low‐income Areas • Educational Levels • Limited English Proficiency • Access to a Vehicle May 21, 2019 2

5/24/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Existing Conditions Analysis Safety Analysis Inputs • 5‐year Crash data from January 2013 through December 2017 • 116 crashes involving a bicyclist or pedestrian • 6 pedestrian fatalities May 21, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Pedestrian Network Gaps May 21, 2019 3

5/24/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Bicycle Network Gaps May 21, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Project Vision SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY OF PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE TRAVEL WILL BE A HIGH PRIORITY IN THE MORGANTOWN REGION. Implementation of the Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan will make the Morgantown area a national leader in bicycling and walking safety and accessibility. Active transportation will be fully integrated into local and regional policies, programs and infrastructure projects, helping to safely connect destinations throughout the region. New streets and roadway projects will be designed to encourage people of all ages and abilities to choose walking and bicycling for both transportation and recreation. May 21, 2019 4

5/24/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Project Goals • GOAL 1 – SAFETY : Increase • GOAL 5 – EQUITY : Promote Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Equity in Pedestrian and Bicycle with Projects, Policies, and Planning and Project Funding Programs • GOAL 6 – ECONOMY : Leverage • GOAL 2 – CONNECTIVITY : Link Walking and Bicycling to the Region’s Network of Promote Economic Development Walking and Bicycling Routes, & Quality of Life Especially with Transit • GOAL 7 – FEASIBILITY : Plan • GOAL 3 – DESIGN : Reduce the Walking and Bicycling Projects Pedestrian and Bicyclist Level that Minimize of Stress on State and Local Engineering/Funding Challenges Roads • GOAL 8 – HEALTH : Improve • GOAL 4 – POLICY : Develop Public Health Through Increased Stronger Local Policies That Walking and Bicycling Promote Walking and Bicycling May 21, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Network Recommendations Recommended Development of Pedestrian Pedestrian and Bicycle Network: Network • Existing conditions analysis • Link key destinations (schools, transit, parks, etc.) • Gap Analysis • Community Feedback o Steering Committee o Stakeholder interviews o Public Open House o Online input map • Project Vision and Goals Recommended Bicycle Network May 21, 2019 5

5/24/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Ped/Bike Network Toolkit Pedestrian Facilities Sidewalks Curb Ramps Raised Crosswalks Pedestrian Countdown Signals Lead Pedestrian Interval Curb Extensions May 21, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Ped/Bike Network Toolkit Pedestrian Facilities ‐ Mid‐block Crossings Median Refuge Islands Hi‐viz crosswalk w/ RRFB Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon May 21, 2019 6

5/24/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Ped/Bike Network Toolkit Bicycle Facilities Standard Bicycle Lanes Uphill Climbing Lane Advisory Shoulder/Bicycle Lane Signed, Shoulder Bike Route May 21, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Ped/Bike Network Toolkit Bicycle Facilities – Bike Boulevard Treatment Median Traffic Diverters Signage/Branding Speed Humps Curb Extensions/Chokers May 21, 2019 7

5/24/2019 DRAFT Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Pedestrian Network May 21, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Pedestrian Network Projects Crosswalks with RRFB RRFBs have been proven to reduce pedestrian EXISTING crashes by 69% (FHWA) PROPOSED DRAFT Falling Run Road at Yoke Street May 21, 2019 8

5/24/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Pedestrian Network Projects Median Island with RRFB Pedestrian crossing islands have been proven EXISTING to reduce pedestrian crashes by 56% (FHWA) PROPOSED DRAFT May 21, 2019 University Town Centre Drive Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Pedestrian Network Projects Median Island & Sidewalks Pedestrian crossing islands have been proven to reduce pedestrian crashes by 56% (FHWA) Connection from Deckers Creek Trail to Woodburn neighborhood DRAFT May 21, 2019 9

5/24/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Sidewalks are proven Median Island & Sidewalks to reduce pedestrian crashes between 65% and 89% (FHWA) DRAFT May 21, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Pedestrian Network Projects Widen Sidewalk on Bridge EXISTING 5’ PROPOSED 6.25’-6.5’ DRAFT Westover Bridge sidewalk May 21, 2019 10

5/24/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Pedestrian/Bike Network Projects Sidepath in Right of Way EXISTING PROPOSED DRAFT May 21, 2019 Green Bag Road Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Pedestrian/Bike Network Projects Riverfront Connection from South Park Neighborhood Meadow Lane paper street at Callen Avenue DRAFT Don Knotts Blvd at the end of the Event Center driveway May 21, 2019 11

5/24/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Pedestrian/Bike Network Projects New Path and Footbridge Proposed pedestrian overpass and ramp Proposed path along paper street DRAFT May 21, 2019 DRAFT Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Bicycle Network May 21, 2019 12

5/24/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Toolkit of Bicycle Facilities Bike Lanes Bike lanes have been proven to reduce bicycle EXISTING crashes by 36% (FHWA) PROPOSED Potential reduction to 35 mph? DRAFT Chestnut Ridge Rd/Rt 705 May 21, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Toolkit of Bicycle Facilities Bike Lanes Chestnut Ridge Road/Rt. 705 EXISTING Chestnut Ridge Road/Rt. 705 PROPOSED DRAFT May 21, 2019 13

5/24/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Toolkit of Bicycle Facilities Climbing Lane EXISTING PROPOSED DRAFT University Ave at Mulberry St May 21, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Toolkit of Bicycle Facilities Contra‐flow Climbing Lane EXISTING PROPOSED DRAFT Jones Ave at Overhill St May 21, 2019 14

5/24/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Toolkit of Bicycle Facilities Advisory Shoulder EXISTING Fairlawn Ave PROPOSED DRAFT (Hanover NH example) May 21, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Toolkit of Bicycle Facilities Bike Boulevard Treatment Laurel Street DRAFT May 21, 2019 15

5/24/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Toolkit of Bicycle Facilities Shared Lane Markings/Signage West Virginia Avenue DRAFT May 21, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Toolkit of Bicycle Facilities Minimum 4’ Shoulder/Signage Example roadway shoulder w/ signage DRAFT May 21, 2019 16

5/24/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Summary of Next Steps Summer Work • Revised pedestrian and bicycle network maps • Initiate prioritization methodology • Draft policy and program recommendations • Prep for final round of meetings in early fall • Develop a plan for demonstration project May 21, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Demonstration Project Fall 2019 event with potential “pop‐up” bike lanes, crosswalks and parklets May 21, 2019 17

5/24/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Demonstration Project Potential location/time: Downtown Farmer’s Market, Saturday’s 8:30am‐noon?? May 21, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike & Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Pedestrian Transportation Plan Steering Committee Meeting 4 May 21, 2019 May 21, 2019 18