1. Tampa Walk-Bike Plan Phase III:
New Tampa & Green ARTery “Perimeter” Trail

2. Walk/Bike Plan Overview
Implement Comprehensive Plan and Long Range Transportation Plan
Business Centers
Urban Villages
Mixed-Use Corridor Villages
Primary Transit Corridors/Facilities
Develop Multimodal “Grid”
Identify Constructible Projects

3. Three Phases Phase I Focus: Downtown USF Area Westshore
Phase II Focus:
South Tampa
Central Tampa
Phase III:
New Tampa
GreenARTery

4. Phased Projects
Phase I Projects
Phase II Projects

5. Phased I & II Focus on Commuters
Generally Adults
More Confident Cyclists
Preference for On-Street Bike Facilities
Preference for Travel along Collector and Minor Arterial Roadways e.g.:
North Boulevard
Columbus Drive
34th Street
Etc…
Develop City-wide Grid

6. Candidate Project Types
Complete Sidewalk Connections
Enhance Major Roadway Crossings
Off-Road Trails
Marked Bike Lanes
Shared Lane Arrows
Side paths
Road Diets
Roadway Enhancements

7. Walk/Bike III: New Tampa
Review Network
Identify Opportunities
Consider Trail Connections

8. Walk/Bike III: New Tampa

9. Walk/Bike III: Green ARTery
Green Artery “Perimeter” Trail:
Central Tampa Loop
Recreational and Novice Users
Connect Neighborhood Assets
Methods include:
Bike Boulevards
Linear Parks
Multi-Use Paths

10. Green ARTery Alignment

11. Neighborhood Greenway
Facility Types
Multi-Use Path
Neighborhood Greenway
Park Trail
Trailheads

12. Multi-Use Path
For all users including pedestrians, cyclists, dog-walkers, families, etc.
Appropriate along routes with higher traffic volumes and speeds
Provide physical barrier between path and vehicular traffic

13. Park Trail
Wide pathway that goes through city parks or other green spaces
Will connect Central Tampa’s natural resources (especially Hillsborough River)
Create awareness to green assets
Create unique recreational experience

14. Neighborhood Greenway
Also known as a “bike boulevard”
Typical neighborhood street with appropriate safety and traffic conditions for cyclists
Marked by sign postings and traffic calming treatments
Drivers slow down and have a greater awareness for cyclists, or choose a different route

15. Trailheads Identify the trail and provide public access
Include park structures, kayak launches, bike parking facilities, outdoor seating, public art and water taxi facilities.
Strategically located so the trail is highly visible throughout the city.
Provide a community hub for neighborhoods throughout Central Tampa.

16. Neighborhood Greenway
Facility Types
Multi-Use Path
Neighborhood Greenway
Advantages
Bikes and pedestrians out of the roadway
Lessens “NIMBY” concerns (allows for trail to be aligned along larger roads rather than neighborhood streets)
Does not impact neighborhood traffic patterns
Challenges
Cost of 8 – 12ft pathway construction (including potential drainage impacts)
Does not help to implement neighborhood traffic Calming
Bikes riding against traffic along trail are at higher risk of side-street/driveway traffic conflicts
Advantages
Lower cost
Reduced thru traffic and speeds on neighborhood streets
2-way stop signs allow bikes to continue along trail at minor intersections
Aligns trail along lower-speed/lower-volume neighborhood streets
Challenges
Traffic may need to be diverted at intersections
Traffic calming treatments may reduce convenience for residents
Bikes in roadway must share space with cars driving to/from homes
“NIMBY” concerns since trail uses neighborhood streets

17. Access to Central Tampa Parks

18. Green ARTery Proposed Alignment1
Undercrossing at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd 4 2
Park Trail at Ignacio Haya Linear Park 3 3 2
Trail Head at Hillsborough Avenue 1 4
Multi-Use Path at North 30th Street 5
Multi-Use Path at Bermuda Boulevard 5

19. POLLING QUESTIONS

20. Green ARTery Public Workshops
Four workshops (February, March, April, May)
Study area neighborhoods are mixed
February 27th workshop complete – hosted at Tampa Prep
Next workshop is March 27th 6:30 – 8:00 at the Rogers Park Club House

21. Your Polling Device
Use these buttons to make your selections…

22. How would you use the Green ARTery Trail? (Choose three).
Polling Questions
How would you use the Green ARTery Trail? (Choose three).
Access Downtown amenities/events
Access Transit
Commute to work
Exercise
Access neighborhood and City parks
Daily shopping trips
Taking the kids to school
Visiting neighbors

23. How would you use the Green ARTery Trail most often? (Choose One).
Polling Questions
How would you use the Green ARTery Trail most often? (Choose One).
Walking
Jogging
Cycling

24. How often would you use the Green ARTery Trail? (Choose one).
Polling Questions
How often would you use the Green ARTery Trail? (Choose one).
Never
A few times a year
Monthly
Weekly
Daily

25. Polling Questions
Several additional loops are proposed for incorporation in the Trail. Which would be top priority? (Choose one). 2 3 1
Inner loop through Seminole Heights to Lowry Park
Outer loop through Rowlett Park and Temple Crest
Boardwalk along river in Rogers Park
MacKay Bay trail loop 4

26. Polling Questions When we have the option to use either a
Multi-Use Path or a Neighborhood Greenway to complete a section of the trail, the following questions will help determine which option may be preferred.
Multi-Use Path
Neighborhood Greenway

27. You feel most comfortable riding your bike on… (Choose two).
Polling Questions
You feel most comfortable riding your bike on… (Choose two).
The sidewalk along any street
A wide trail next to a major road
A wide trail next to a neighborhood street
A dead end neighborhood street
A bike lane on a neighborhood street
A bike lane on a major road

28. Polling Questions
You feel most comfortable walking, running, or participating in other recreation on… (Choose two).
The sidewalk along any street
A wide trail next to a major road
A wide trail next to a local street
The street on a dead end neighborhood street
The shoulder of a low speed local street
The shoulder of a higher speed highway

29. Which of the following effort is most important? (Choose one).
Polling Questions
Which of the following effort is most important? (Choose one).
Keeping bikes and pedestrians out of traffic in high speed streets.
Keeping bikes and pedestrians out of traffic in local neighborhood streets (lower speed).
Keeping bikes and pedestrians out of traffic on any street.
Making streets safe for bikes and pedestrians to be in the street.

30. Polling Questions
At existing City parks or new trail heads, what are the most important features/amenities to provide (Choose five).
Parking
Transit Connections
Picnic Tables/BBQ Grills, etc.
Restrooms
Wi-Fi
Canoe/Kayak Launch
Water Taxi Stop
Bike Rental
Vendor Opportunities (hot dog stand, etc.)
Playground Equipment

31. Polling Questions
What are the greatest hurdles to implementation of the Green ARTery Perimeter Trail? (Choose three).
Neighborhood Support
Political Support
Funding
Safety crossing major roads
Safety along busy roads
Security

32. GROUP ACTIVITIES

33. Group Activity PART I: Assets and Issues PART II: Prioritization
On your table maps you will mark:
Assets: places that you love and feel should be highlights of the Perimeter Trail
Issues: places that could cause problems for users of the Perimeter Trail
PART II: Prioritization
As a group, identify your top 5 assets and your top 5 issues on the flip charts provided.
Present these to the entire group

34. Assets/Opportunities
Trails
Daycares
Dog parks
YMCA (teenage hangout)
Connects parks
Water taxi,
Downtown/Riverwalk/Waterworks Park
Seminole heights commercial
Zoo (family oriented)
Ybor and Channelside
Nice waterfront areas
Connect to Bayshore

35. Issues/Challenges Traffic safety More people in quiet neighborhoods
Personal security
Industrial land uses
Getting people invovled
Funding

36. Question? Contact: Michele Ogilvie Demian Miller or Chris Keller
Hillsborough MPO Tindale-Oliver & Associates Inc.
(813) x317 (813) or
Links:

37. Undercrossing at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd

38. Park Trail at Ignacio Haya Linear Park

39. Trail Head at Hillsborough Avenue

40. Multi-Use Path at North 30th Street

41. Multi-Use Path at Bermuda Boulevard