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2/8/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike & Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Pedestrian Transportation Plan Public Open House February 5, 2019 February 5, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Thanks to our Project Partners! February 5, 2019 1

2/8/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Project Schedule February 5, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan T‐1: Existing Conditions Analysis Data Collection • Drive/walk/bike tours • Review of previous planning efforts • Sidewalk inventory W Park Ave, Westover • Data collection: GIS, crashes, walk/bike counts, transit usage Elmer Prince Drive February 5, 2019 2

2/8/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan T‐1: Existing Conditions Analysis Identify Key Issues • Topography • Improved links to the river and creek trails • Pedestrian traffic in & around the WVU campus Willey Street (especially at intersections) • Funding for sidewalks • Bicycling and walking to local schools • Connections to PRT/bus routes February 5, 2019 Walnut Street PRT Station Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan T‐1: Existing Conditions Analysis Perform Analyses • Demographics • Generators of biking/walking • Sidewalk Gaps • Connectivity analysis • Health/equity • Bike/walk demand analysis • Crash data/safety February 5, 2019 3

2/8/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan T‐2: Public Mtgs & Open Houses • Steering committee • Community workshops • Public open houses • Focus group/ stakeholder meetings • Bike/walk design workshop February 5, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan T‐2: Public Engagement: Meetings Community Workshops/Open Houses (Two pairs) February 5, 2019 4

2/8/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan T‐2: Demonstration Project Spring 2019 event with potential “pop‐ up” bike lanes, crosswalks and parklets February 5, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan T‐2: Project Web Site www.bikewalkmorgantown.com February 5, 2019 5

2/8/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan T‐2: Project Web Site www.bikewalkmorgantown.com February 5, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan T‐2: Project Web Site INTERACTIVE INPUT MAP February 5, 2019 6

2/8/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan T‐2: Project Web Site ONLINE SURVEY (16 Questions) February 5, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan T‐3: Vision, Goals & Objectives • Vision: broad, inspirational statement • Goals : what the stakeholders and public hope to achieve over time • Objectives: action items that will help achieve the goals February 5, 2019 7

2/8/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan T‐3: Recommendations Key Factors for Bicycle & Pedestrian Network • Focus on connectivity and safety • Link critical destinations • All ages and abilities, where possible • Connections to transit • Consider land use and topography Northampton MA Ped/Bike Network Plan February 5, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan T‐3: Recommendations Toolkit of Design Options Bicycle Facilities February 5, 2019 8

2/8/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan T‐3: Recommendations Toolkit of Design Options Pedestrian Facilities February 5, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan T‐3: Recommendations Toolkit of Design Options Mid‐block Crossings February 5, 2019 9

2/8/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan T‐3: Recommendations Policies/Programs Recommendations • 4 “E’s” Programs • SRTS • Wayfinding Signage • Bike Share • Support Facilities February 5, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan T‐4: Implementation Prioritization Factors • Develop evaluation criteria based on project goals Demand o o Safety impact Connectivity o Equity issues o Cost/permitting issues o Others… o • Criteria can be weighted based on committee needs February 5, 2019 10

2/8/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan T‐4: Implementation Concept‐level Designs February 5, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan T‐4: Implementation • 5‐Yr C.I.P. • Funding Opportunities • Performance Measures (track plan progress over time) • Policy & Programs Next Steps and Database • Action Steps February 5, 2019 11

2/8/2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan T‐5: Final Report & Presentations February 5, 2019 Morgantown Regional Bike and Pedestrian Transportation Plan Summary of Next Steps February‐March Work • Summary of this week’s community input • Launch web site and online mapping tool • System connectivity (gap) analysis and mapping • Crash data and safety analysis • Finalizing Vision, Goals and Objectives Bicycling Family on the Caperton Trail • Issue Technical Memo #1 February 5, 2019 12