Bike Buffalo Niagara Regional Bicycle Master Plan Public
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Public Meetings February 4 -5, 2020
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Meeting Agenda Welcome & Introductions Slide Presentation • Vision for the Regional Bike Network • Development of Regional Bike Network • Bikeway Typology Toolkit • Summary of Next Steps Small Group Discussion • Are there on or off-road corridors that should be added or removed from the Draft Regional Bike Network? Group Reports-back Wrap-up Whirlpool State Park
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Project Schedule Public Meeting Set #2
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Vision for the Regional Bike Network We envision a modern, well-supported, allseason greenway and on-street bicycle network that provides residents and visitors of all ages and abilities direct, safe and intuitive connections to and from the places they want to go.
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Vision for the Regional Bike Network 2 IC - Infrastructure, Innovation, Connections and Culture INFRASTRUCTURE Strategies • Improve connections to key regional destinations using high-quality facilities • Strive for Vision Zero • Maintain and Expand Bike Share • Include bike-related amenities with the implementation of greenway trails
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Vision for the Regional Bike Network 2 IC - Infrastructure, Innovation, Connections and Culture INNOVATION Strategies • Integrate evolving e-bike technology, pedal-assist and e-bike share • Promote use of route-finding apps and “smart” info kiosks • Incorporate automated bicycle count technologies • Integrate bike infrastructure with high-tech mobility hubs
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Vision for the Regional Bike Network 2 IC - Infrastructure, Innovation, Connections and Culture CONNECTION Strategies • Create safe and seamless regional and bi-national connections • Integrate bicycling w/ transit • Connect to public parks, open spaces and waterways • Connect to key employment centers and educational institutions
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Vision for the Regional Bike Network 2 IC - Infrastructure, Innovation, Connections and Culture CULTURE Strategies • Establish policies and funding for development of and maintenance of bikeways • Partner with local advocates • Promote bike-friendly local and county land use policies • Establish improved coordination between NYSDOT, GBNRTC and municipalities
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Development of the Network Critical Factors 1. Inventory of existing and funded trails and onroad facilities Facility Type # of Miles Shared Use Paths ~220 mi Striped Bicycle Lanes ~80 mi Shared Lanes ~25 mi
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Development of the Network Critical Factors 1. Inventory of existing and funded trails and onroad facilities 2. Identification of key destinations • • Schools/colleges Major parks Greenway trails Libraries Retail districts Hospitals Transit hubs
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Development of the Network Critical Factors 1. Inventory of existing and funded trails and onroad facilities 2. Identification of key destinations 3. Demand Analysis • • Residential Density Employment Density
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Development of the Network Critical Factors 1. Inventory of existing and funded trails and onroad facilities 2. Identification of key destinations 3. Demand Analysis 4. Critical Gaps • • On-road corridors Off-road corridors (inactive rail lines & utility corridors)
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Development of the Network Critical Factors 1. Inventory of existing and funded trails and onroad facilities 2. Identification of key destinations September 2019 meeting in Hamburg 3. Demand Analysis 4. Critical Gaps 5. Public Engagement • • • Sub-committee meetings Public/stakeholder mtg’s Online input map September 2019 meeting at UB
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Development of the Network Critical Factors 1. Inventory of existing and funded trails and onroad facilities 2. 3. 4. 5. + GBNRTC/consultant Identification of key destinations team internal analysis September 2019 meeting in Hamburg = Demand Analysis Critical Gaps DRAFT Regional Public Engagement. Bicycle Network • • • Sub-committee meetings Public meetings (Sept. ‘ 19) Online input map September 2019 meeting at UB
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Regional Bicycle Network OFF-ROAD CORRIDORS • Existing: 220 miles • Proposed: 130 miles ON-ROAD CORRIDORS • Existing: 80 miles • Proposed: 554 miles
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Bicycle Network Inset: Lockport OFF-ROAD CORRIDORS • Empire State Trail alignment • Inactive Rail Line (using Killian Road Connector) ON-ROAD CORRIDORS • NY State Route 31 • NY State Route 104 • Lockport Road • NY State Route 78/263
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Bicycle Network Inset: Niagara R. OFF-ROAD CORRIDORS • Niagara River Greenway • Niagara Scenic Pkwy Trail • Grand Island W. River Pkwy ON-ROAD CORRIDORS • NY State Route 31 • NY State Route 104 • Lockport Road • NY State Route 18 (along Lake Ontario) • NY State Route 62 Youngstown
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Bicycle Network Inset: Tonawandas OFF-ROAD CORRIDORS • Empire St Trail/Shoreline Trail • Tonawanda Rail Trail • North Tonawanda Rail corridor to Lockport ON-ROAD CORRIDORS • Grand Island East River Rd • Wheatfield/River Rd corridor • Maple Rd • Elmwood Ave/Main St corridor
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Bicycle Network Inset: Buffalo OFF-ROAD CORRIDORS • Shoreline Trail • DL & W Trail • Peanut Line • Erie-Catt Trail (North end) ON-ROAD CORRIDORS • Main St/NY Route 263 • Broadway/Como Park Blvd. • Forest Ave/Kearns Ave • NY State Route 354
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Network Next Steps Assignment of Bikeway Typology Recommendations • Additional public engagement • Roadway “supply” analysis • Traffic volumes/speed • Bike counts (where available) • Land use context • Accommodation of pedestrians
Bikeway Typology Toolkit Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Bikeway Typologies: URBAN Standard Bike Lane Climbing Bike Lane (downhill sharrow) Green Bike Lane Contraflow Bike Lane
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Bikeway Typologies: URBAN Buffered Bike Lane Separated Bike Lane (sidewalk level, one-way) Separated Bike Lane (street level, two-way) Separated Bike Lane (street level, one-way)
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Bikeway Typologies: URBAN Intersection Treatments Bike Lane Extensions Bike Box Two-stage Turn Box Bicycle Signal
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Bikeway Typologies: RURAL Going Beyond Standard Shoulders and Signed Bike Routes Rt. 18, Porter
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Bikeway Typologies: RURAL FHWA Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks Guide Robust Edge Striping Contrasting Paving Material Bicycle Tolerable Rumble Strips
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Bikeway Typologies: RURAL FHWA Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks Guide Minimal Shoulder Treatment • 8” wide edge line with rumble strip (aka “rumble stripe”) or • Two standard 4” wide edge lines, separated by min. 18” buffer space with rumble strip in the center
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Bikeway Typologies: RURAL FHWA Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks Guide Minimal Shoulder Treatment • 8” wide edge line with rumble strip (aka “rumble stripe”) or • Two standard 4” wide edge lines, separated by min. 18” buffer space with rumble strip in the center
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Bikeway Typologies: RURAL FHWA Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks Guide Improved Shoulder Treatment • Two standard 4” wide edge lines, separated by min. 4’-0” buffer space with 1 -2 rumble strips in the center • Optional crosshatch markings
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Bikeway Typologies: RURAL FHWA Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks Guide Improved Shoulder Treatment • Two standard 4” wide edge lines, separated by min. 4’-0” buffer space with 1 -2 rumble strips in the center • Optional crosshatch markings
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Bikeway Typologies: RURAL Sidepath with Guiderail Barrier Sidepath with Landscaped Buffer
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Bikeway Typologies: TRAILS Rail Trails Rail with Trail
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Bikeway Typologies: TRAILS Canalside Greenway Trails River-based Greenway Trails
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Bikeway Typologies: TRAILS Powerline Corridor Path - Unpaved Powerline Corridor Path - Paved
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Bikeway Typologies: TRAILS Greenway Trail Road-Crossing Treatment Options Trail Splitter Islands with painted crosswalk
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Bikeway Typologies: TRAILS Greenway Trail Road-Crossing Treatment Options Median Island Rapid Flashing Beacons Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (aka HAWK)
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Summary of Next Steps Winter/Early Spring: • Finalize Regional Bicycle Network based on public/stakeholder input • Develop Prioritization Criteria (with your help) • Evaluate and score on-and off-road corridors • Include cost estimates and phasing • Final public meetings in May 2020
Bike Buffalo Niagara – Regional Bicycle Master Plan Public Meetings February 4 -5, 2020
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