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

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

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

Phased Projects Phase I Projects Phase II Projects

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

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

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

Walk/Bike III: New Tampa

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

Green ARTery Alignment

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Access to Central Tampa Parks

Green ARTery Proposed Alignment 1 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

POLLING QUESTIONS

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

Your Polling Device Use these buttons to make your selections…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

GROUP ACTIVITIES

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

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

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

Question? Contact: Michele Ogilvie Demian Miller or Chris Keller Hillsborough MPO Tindale-Oliver & Associates Inc. (813) 273-3774 x317 (813) 224-8862 OgilvieM@plancom.org DMiller@tindaleoliver.com or CKeller@tindaleoliver.com Links: http://www.hillsboroughmpo.org/pubmaps/pubmaps_folders/walk-bike-plans-studies/walk-bike-plan/ http://www.greenartery.com/

Undercrossing at Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd

Park Trail at Ignacio Haya Linear Park

Trail Head at Hillsborough Avenue

Multi-Use Path at North 30th Street

Multi-Use Path at Bermuda Boulevard