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Agenda
Thursday, October 16tht, 2008 @ 5:15 P.M.
Siskiyou Room @ 51 Winburn Way
Community Development & Engineering Services Building
CALL TO ORDER
ll. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 18, 2008
III. PUBLIC FORUM - Business from the audience not included on the agenda.
(Limited to 5 minutes per speaker and 15 minutes total.)
IV. INFORMATIONAL ITEMS
Subcommittee & Liaison Reports
V. ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION
Car Free Day, Commute Challenge, Try Transit & Walk/Bike to School Debriefings
Wingspread Mobile Home Park/Central Ashland Bikepath Access Follow -Up
Bollard Discussion Follow -Up
Developing an Ashland Bicycle Master Plan
On -Going Discussion of Commission Goals
New Business
Agenda Items for Next Month
VI. ADJOURNMENT
Upcoming Meetings
Next Regular Meeting - Thursday, November 20fh, 2008 at 5:15 P.M.
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City of Ashland
Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission
Membership Roster (Updated October 7t",
2008)
1. 4.30.2011
Steve Ryan
801 Siskiyou Bv.
951-1409
resolutionvideogyahoo.com
2. 4.30.2011
David Young
747 Oak Street
488-4188
Chair
dyoung @ ieffnet.org
3. 430.2009
Julia Sommer
1158 Village Sq. Dr.
552-1942
Vice Chair
iuliasommer@yahoo.com
4. 4.30.2010
Jim Olney
361 Wiley Street
482-1057
Secretary
olneyit@mind.net
5. 4.30.2010
Tom Burnham
1344 Apple Way
482-4467
ntburnham@gmail.com
6. City Council
Kate Jackson
359 Kearney St.
482-2612
Liaison
kate@council.ashland.or.us
7. 4.30.2009
8. 4.30.2010
9. 4.30.2010
RVTD Liaison
Currently Vacant
Currently Vacant
Currently Vacant
Nathan Broom
TDM Planner
Planning Staff Liaison Derek Severson
Associate Planner
Police Dept. Liaison Steve MacLennan
Police Officer
Traffic Safety Liaison Colin Swales
Youth Liaison (SOU) Eve C. Woods
3200 Crater Lake Ave 608-2411
Medford, OR 97504 n.broom@rvtd.org
51 Winburn Wy. 552.2040
seversod@ashland.or.us
1155 E. Main St. 552-2809 (voicemail)
maclenns@ashland.or.us
461 Allison St 488-0939
colinswales@qmail.com
920 W. 11m St., Unit #3 773-8515
Medford, OR 97501 eve woods@hotmail.com
Youth Liaison (AHS) Vacant
(The nine voting members are shown in bold. Four constitutes a quorum per AMC 2,22.030)
Bicycle & Pedestrian Commission
September 18th, 2008 Regular Minutes
Roll Call: Chair David Young, Secretary Jim Olney, Steve Ryan,
Tom Burnham, Julia Sommer (absent)
Council Liaison: Kate Jackson (absent)
Staff: Steve McLennan, Police Officer
Derek Severson, Associate Planner
RVTD liaisons: Nathan Broom, RVTD TDM Planner
High school liaison: Vacant
SOU liaison: Eve Woods
Call to Order,
Chair Young called the meeting to order at 5:15 p.m.
Approval of Minutes — August 21st , 2008
There was discussion of whether the minutes should convey the general tone of the discussion or
provide more specific detail of the discussion.
The minutes were approved by unanimous consent as presented.
Public Forum
Elise Thiel/Wingspread Mobile Home Park, 321 Clay Street #19 came to discuss the bikepath
on lower Clay Street. She noted that the road has no sidewalks, and a curve with a blind spot.
She explained that Wingspread tenants have accessed the Central Ashland Bikepath (CAB) via a
hole in their fencing, and a large number of people used this access. Wingspread management
has recently blocked the hole in the fence and it was cut again. She emphasized that finding
other access is difficult, but that Wingspread management is concerned with liability and is
unwilling to continue to allow access from the park. She questioned whether other access might
be obtained off of Creek Drive, Normal Avenue, or elsewhere along the tracks. Young indicated
that this should be a discussion item next month and that maps should be provided for the
Commission as they consider this discussion.
Art Bullock/791 Glendower Street noted that there is a need for the Bicycle & Pedestrian
Commission to review and comment on land use applications. It was noted that a
recommendation to Council on formation of a Transportation Commission included adding
review of land use pre -applications as a duty. Bullock thanked the Rogue Valley Transportation
District (RVTD) for providing free bus service on Car Free Day, and for their efforts in Try
Transit Week. He requested that RVTD also consider scheduling future events on Front Street in
Medford outside of the rush hour.
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Subcommittee & Liaison Reports
Broom presented "Try Transit" posters and explained this promotion. He noted that the
interactive bus tour lasts 15 minutes, and added that the bus has to be in Talent by 11:00.
Broom informed the Commission that RVTD has seen an 11.7 percent increase in their ridership
over last year. In response to Commissioners' inquiries from last month, he pointed out that only
two of the buses will accommodate a bike rack which accepts three bicycles and that they do not
currently track the number of bicycles turned away due to full racks. He indicated that he will be
looking into ways to better accommodate increase cyclist demand for buses in the fall. He
concluded that he has created a "Rogue Utility Bike" group on Google Lists for local bicycle
commuters to discuss their issues.
Woods discussed her tabling efforts in conjunction with Car Free Day and SOU's orientation,
and noted that she is at work to form a Safety Club on campus. She noted that she may be
tabling after school starts, into November, and at Safety Week in January. She also indicated
that she wants to raise at least $1,000 to purchase keychain flashlights, note pads and pens.
Smith noted that RVTD could identify a supplier for quality keychain lights at a cost of $0.68 per
unit.
Car Free Day Update/Commute Challengee[pj Transit Week
Ryan provided an update on the number of participants, and noted that volunteers were needed at
3:00 p.m. on Car Free Day. Woods noted that she would pick up helmets from Parks and bring
them to the event. Members were asked to hand out % sheets, invite friends and be at the event.
Re uest for YieId Sl n on CAI at rh and A Streets/Sarah Breckent d e
Severson noted that this item was on the agenda at Sommer's request, and that Sarah
Breckenridge was to have been here to discuss the item in Sommer's absence. Members
indicated that they were familiar with the problem from a -mails and personal experience. It was
noted that the request was to install some sort of yield sign directed to bikes entering the Central
Ashland Bikepath (CAB) near 8th and A Streets. It was noted that there is a problematic bollard
in this location, and that vegetation has at times limited visibility. Sommer had noted two
bicycle crashes here.
Olney/Ryan m/s to request some form of bicycle traffic control sign directing cyclists
entering at 8th and A Street to slow or yield be installed along the Central Ashland
Bikepath (CAB). Voice vote: All AYES. Motion passed.
Call for Tablers — Car Free Day & SOU Orientation (Eve Woods)
It was noted that tablers were needed for the Commission table at Car Free Day, and that Woods
would welcome tabling assistance at SOU orientation on the 24th and 26th. Burnham indicated
that he was available to table at Car Free Day. Severson advised that as a city -sponsored event
it was not appropriate under state law to have political action committees tabling at the event.
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Budget Request — Share Cost of Siskiyou Safety Promotional Materials
Severson briefly explained that 500 Pens had been ordered for distribution to students to promote
crossing safety on Siskiyou. He explained that the cost was $350, and noted that the request was
that this commission provide $100, with Traffic Safety to cover the remainder.
Burnham/Olney m/s to commit $100 in program funds to the purchase of pens for
distribution to students to promote pedestrian safety on Siskiyou Boulevard. Voice vote:
All AYES. Motion passed.
LAB/Bicycle Friendly Community Recommendations
Discussion of this item was postponed.
Request from Staff to Join APBP (Per LAB Recommendations)
Severson explained that one of the League of American Bicyclists' recommendations to improve
the city's Bicycle Friendly Community ranking was that the staff liaison become a member of
the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals (APBP), a professional organization that
provides information and training directly relating to the goals of the Commission. He clarified
that the cost was $95 per year, and requested that this membership be paid from Commission
funds.
Burnham/Olney m/s to commit $100 in commission funds to paying for APBP membership
for staff. Voice vote: All AYES. Motion passed.
Issues with the Increase in Bicycle Commuting (Matt Warshawsky)
Severson noted that item had been requested for inclusion on the agenda by Traffic Safety
Commission chair Matt Warshawsky, who had noticed not only an increase in bicycle
commuting with rising gas prices but also an increase in cyclists who seem unaware of the rules
of the road. He had requested that the Commission consider ways in which it might address this,
such as through commuter training classes, or through advocating for more bicycle parking.
Members noted that there was a need for accurate counts to gauge the increase in cycling. There
was discussion of the demand for classes, and of their effectiveness versus print materials.
Olney suggested that the Commission consider producing an RVTV video. Ryan indicated that
classes would only reach a certain group of people, and Burnham indicated that he felt that the
physical improvement of facilities should be the'focus and number one priority.
Young suggested that Ashland has the core infrastructure in place to accommodate anyone who
wants to commute by bicycle, and recognized that encouraging safe use of this infrastructure was
important. Woods noted that there is a training program happening already on the SOU campus,
and that it is being taught in cooperation with the Ashland Police Department. She added the
CRC provides a number of resources for commuter students.
Ryan/Burnham m/s to commit to developing and implementing a class for bicycle
commuters, and to video tape the class for RVTV broadcast. Discussion: It was noted that
the intent would be to offer this class during the current fiscal year, and that a
subcommittee would be necessary to move the item ahead. Woods and Young indicated an
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interest in serving on the subcommittee, with Olney and Ryan indicating an interest subject
to their schedules. Young noted that the United Bicycle Institute might be willing to
partner with the Commission in offering a class, as they have been considering doing this
recently. Woods noted that for students, January and April would be the best times to
offer a class. Voice vote: All AYES. Motion passed.
On -Going Discussion of Commission Goals
Burnham noted that he hoped to meet with Jenna Stanke from the County and provided her with
his mapping work in the coming weeks. He indicated that his hope was both to fill in details on
the city map and to integrate it into a county -wide version printed to national standards. He
noted that completing this project will likely ultimately include a funding request.
New Business
Woods noted that she was interested in attending an upcoming Traffic Safety conference
mentioned in last month's packet, at a cost of $95-$125, and she requested that the Commission
consider funding her attendance out of commission funds. After discussion, members indicated
that they didn't feel they could support the request at this late date, but indicated that they would
consider a similar request next year.
Severson gave brief background of a follow up discussion occurring with regard to last month's
bollard recommendation. He explained that both the Public Works Director and City Engineer
had expressed concern with removal of the bollards. He added that in follow up research, it
appeared that bollards were installed shortly after the construction of the CAB. The bikepath
originally used signage to discourage motor vehicles, but these signs were too often disregarded,
resulting a number of near misses including several where children were nearly hit by cars using
the path near the SOU student family housing in the vicinity of Wightman Street. These
incidents lead to a number of citizens requesting bollard installation before this commission and
Traffic Safety. Both the Public Works Director and Engineer have indicated that the removal of
the bollards would be create safety and liability issues.
Young noted that if they felt that some form of barriers were needed, he thought that addressing
adequate lighting and speeds needed to be considered as well. He noted that in his view, a
strategically placed gate which forced cyclists to slow to go around it would be preferable.
Olney suggested that it was imperative that cyclists pay attention.
There was general consensus that commissioners were supportive of further study on the issue if
Public Works staff feel strongly that barriers in some form are needed, but it was emphasized
that the issue be kept alive.
Adjournment
The meeting was adjourned at 7:06 p.m.
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CITY OF
ASHLAND
Memo
DATE: October 16, 2008
TO: Bicycle & Pedestrian Commissioners
FROM: Derek Severson, Associate Planner
RE: Wingspread Access to Central Ashland Bicycle Path
As requested last month, I'm including a few maps to provide a reference for further discussion of
access to the Central Ashland Bikepath (CAB) from the Wingspread Mobile Home Park.
In a cursory look at survey maps available, I don't see any easements that would provide an easy
solution to the issue. The fact that a significant portion of the nearby property is also located outside of
the city limits, as discussed last month, should also be kept in mind.
DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Planning Division TEL: 541-552-2040
20 E. Main Street FAX: 541-552-2050
Ashland, Oregon 97520 TTY: 1-800-735-2900
www.ashland.or.us seversod(@.ashland.or.us
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Memo
Date: September 18, 2008
From: James Olson
To: Traffic Safety Commission
CITY OF
ASH LAN D
Re: TRAFFIC BOLLARDS ON THE CENTRAL ASHLAND BIKE PATH
STATEMENT
Last month a request was received from the Bike and Pedestrian Commission requesting the
removal of the traffic bollards along the Central Ashland Bike Path.
The request was approved by the Commission without supporting or back-up information from
staff. The removal of the bollards may have additional unintended consequences and may leave
the City liable for injury. Staff requests that the Commission revisit this issue.
BACKGROUND
The Central Ashland Bikepath was completed approximately nine years ago and operated for the
first year without bollards. Each intersection included prominent signs prohibiting motorized
vehicles. Staff received consistent reports from path users that vehicles were traveling along the
path, some at high speed. There were reports of several near collisions and close calls. Police
patrols were increased, but even using a bike mounted patrol seemed to have little impact on
reducing the number of vehicles on the path.
Steel bollards were installed at each intersection in an attempt to control vehicle traffic on the
path. The bollards were extremely effective in eliminating motor vehicles on the path, but the all -
steel bollards proved to be too hazardous to bicyclists. The bollards were then redesigned with an
18" steel section to stop traffic topped by a 36" by 4" diameter flexible orange plastic tube to
increase the visibility and provide a more yielding surface for bicycles.
The removal of the bollards may once again invite motorized vehicles on to the path, a situation
that should be carefully studied before proceeding further.
Other options should also be considered including:
1. A smaller more flexible plastic bollard placed in advance of the steel bollard.
2. Brighter colors or more visible bollards.
3. Painted centerline marking at the bollard location that deflects traffic around the bollard.
4. Some other type of pavement marking to help focus bicyclists' attention on the bollard.
ENGINEERING DIVISION Tel: 541/488-5347
20 E. Main Street Fax: 541/488-M
Ashland OR 97520 TTY: 8001735-2900
www.ashland.or.us
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122 II.6. MULTI -USE PATHS
D.7. PREVENTING MOTOR -
VEHICLE ACCESS
D.7.a. Geometric Design
One method branches the path into two
narrower one-way paths just before it reaches
the roadway, making it difficult for a motor
vehicle to gain access to the path:
Figure 89: Split path
discourages motor -vehicle access
D.7.b. Short Curb Radii
Short curb radii (1.5 m [5 ft]) make it difficult
for motorists to enter a path from the roadway.
D.7.c. Bollards
Barrier posts ("bollards") may be used to limit
vehicle traffic on paths. However, they are
often hard to see and cyclists may not expect
them. When used, they must be spaced wide
enough (min. 1.5 m [5 ft]) for easy passage by
Figure 90: Short curb radius
and bollard at the entrance to a path
cyclists and bicycle trailers as well as wheel-
chair users. A single bollard is preferred, as
two may channelize bicyclists to the middle
opening, creating conflicts. They should not be
placed right at the intersection. They should be
painted with bright, light colors for visibility.
D.7.d. Signing
Standard signing is often sufficient to inform
motorists. Refer to page 153 for signing recom-
mendations.
D.8. CURB CUTS
Curb cuts for bicycle access to multi -use paths
should be built so they match the road grade
without a lip. The width of the curb cut is the
full width of the path when the approaching
path is perpendicular to the curb and a
minimum of 2.4 m (8 ft) wide when the
approaching path is parallel and adjacent to
the curb. Greater widths may be needed on
downhill grades.
Figure 91: Curb cuts for paths
Wide pedestrian and bicycle bridge
1 9 9 5 OREGON B I CYC L E AND PEDE STRI AN PLAN
SHARED USE PATH DESIGN DETAILS
(http://www.bicyclinginfo.org/engineering/paths-
details.cfin)
Width and clearance
Ten feet or 3 meters is the recommended minimum width for a two-way, shared use
path on a separate right of way. Other critical measurements include:
• 8 feet (2.4m) may be used where bicycle traffic is expected to be low at all
times, pedestrian use is only occasional, sightlines are good, passing
opportunities are provided, and maintenance vehicles will not destroy the
edge of the trail.
• 12 feet is recommended where substantial use by bicycles, joggers, skaters,
and pedestrians is expected, and where grades are steep (see later).
• 2 feet of graded area should be maintained adjacent to both sides of the path.
• 3 feet of clear distance should be maintained between the edge of the trail and
trees, poles, walls, fences, guardrails or other lateral obstructions.
• 8 feet of vertical clearance to obstructions should be maintained; rising to io
feet in tunnels and where maintenance and emergency vehicles must operate.
Design speed, horizontal and vertical alignment
The design of a shared use path should take into account the likely speed of users,
the ability of bicyclists to turn corners without falling over, skidding, or hitting their
pedal on the ground as they lean over. The AASHTO Guide for the Design of Bic, cclle.
Facilities has a number of tables, and equations to help designers meet the tolerances
of a bicyclist based on the following key numbers:
20 miles per hour (3o km/h ) is the minimum design speed to use in
designing a trail
30 miles per hour (5o km/h) should be used where downgrades exceed 4
percent
15 miles per hour (25 km/h) should be used on unpaved paths where
bicyclists tend to ride more slowly (and cannot stop as fast without skidding
or sliding on a loose surface)
The result is a series of recommended desirable minimum curve radii for corners
that should be safe for bicyclists.
Grade
Another critical factor in trail design is the grade or slope of the path. Generally,
grades greater than 5 percent (one feet of climbing for every 20 feet traveled
forward) are undesirable as they are hard for bicyclists to climb and may cause riders
to travel downhill at a speed where they cannot control their bicycle. However,
recognizing that trails cannot always remain quite flat, the AASHTO Guide offers the
following suggested lengths for certain grades:
• 5-6 percent is acceptable for up to 80o feet (240m)
• 7 percent is acceptable for up to 400 feet (120 m)
• 8 percent is acceptable for up to 300 feet (9om)
• 9 percent is acceptable for up to 200 feet (6om)
• io percent is acceptable for up to ioo feet (9om)
• ii percent plus is acceptable for up to 50 feet (ism)
However, slopes with 9 percent grade are not acceptable for inexperienced bicyclists
and are not compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) guidelines.
Consider the ADA grade guidelines as a guide to better meet the needs of pedestrians
or bicyclists with disabilities and inexperienced bicyclists.
And, suggestions are offered for ways to mitigate the impact of steeper slopes, such
as:
• adding 4-6 feet of additional width to the trail to allow sufficient space for a
cyclist to dismount and walk their bicycle without blocking the trail, or to
allow cyclists to pass each other,
• alerting cyclists to the approaching grade with appropriate signs and
markings * posting a recommended descent speed
• exceeding the usual minimum stopping sight distances to allow for the higher
speeds
• exceeding the usual minimum thresholds for providing recovery areas,
railings etc
• using a series of short switchbacks to contain the speed of descending riders
Sight distances
The ability of a cyclist to stop or slow down to avoid a collision or crash is affected by
many things. The rider must have time to identify a potential problem and react
accordingly, which means that they must be able to see approaching intersections or
corners in plenty of time even when they are traveling at the design speed of the trail.
The bicycle itself must be able to be stopped or brought under control in time, which
is affected by the braking ability of the bike, the surface material (a loose surface
requires greater stopping distance), and the weather (wet conditions require greater
stopping distances than dry). Once again, the AASHTO Guide and state/local
manuals have tables and charts to enable the designer to calculate the appropriate
sight distances in a range of situations.
Drainage
In response to a message about trail maintenance posted recently to an e-mail
listserv, one trail manager identified the three most important issues: drainage,
drainage and drainage. Poor drainage can ruin a good trail. The AASHTO Guide
recommends a minimum cross slope of 1 percent and the need to make trails
accessible to people using wheelchairs demands a maximum cross slope of 2 percent.
Other considerations to ensure adequate drainage include:
• slope the trail in one direction rather than having a crown in the middle of the
trail
• ensure a smooth surface to prevent ponding and ice formation
• place a ditch on the upside of a trail constructed on the side of a hill (where
needed)
• place drainage grates, utility covers etc out of the travel path of bicyclists,
unless they can be made fully bicycle -friendly.
• preserve natural ground cover adjacent to the trail to inhibit erosion
Surface
Another important consideration in trail design is the type of surface that will be
provided. A hard surface, such as cement or asphalt, will generally see cyclists
operating at a faster speed than a soft surface, but may not be as popular with joggers
and is more expensive to install. A soft surface trail (i.e. crushed granite) will
discourage or prevent in -line skating but may be less expensive to install (although it
will require more maintenance than concrete). Factors such as weather conditions
and soil types can affect the choice of asphalt, concrete, or crushed rock. Choices in
surface will affect requirements for periodic monitoring of the path surface and
appropriate levels of maintenance.
New Jersey's Introduction to Bicycle Facilities provides a comparison of different
potential trail surfaces.
Structures
One of the great advantages and unique features of trails along former railroad
corridors is that they often have grade separated intersections with the highway
system, and have bridges to carry them over rivers or stream valleys. However, not
all corridors have this asset and structures of all kinds are needed to carry trail users
under or over obstacles such as highways, rivers, freeways etc. The critical
dimensions to use in designing underpasses, overpasses, bridges and tunnels,
include:
a. the minimum width of the trail (usually io feet) should be maintained
through the structure
b. the clear distance of two feet on either side of the trail surface should also be
maintained through the structure — otherwise, riders will tend to ride in the
center of the trail to stay away from the wall or railing of the structure
c. an overhead clearance of 10 feet (8 feet with good horizontal and vertical
clearance, good sightlines etc) should be maintained through an underpass or
tunnel
d. railings, fences or barriers on both sides of a path on a structure should be at
least 42 inches (1.1m) high, and where they are higher than this a rub rail
should be provided at the approximate handlebar height of 42 inches.
e. clearances should allow for maintenance and emergency vehicles, as should
the strength of the bridge (live loading)
Obstacles such as major highways or rivers are hard to overcome and present the
designer with many challenges. However, unless obstacles such as these are
overcome, trails have limited value and use. Among the issues are: when should I
recommend an underpass or overpass? The City of Portland's engineering guidelines
(pp. 83-129) provide a brief description of the pros and cons of each.
Under -crossings are generally less expensive than overpasses and require less change
in grade as a clearance height of only 10 feet is required. However, they may present
security problems due to reduced visibility and drainage problems, both of which can
be expensive to fix.
Over -crossings are more open and present fewer security problems but they require
much longer approaches to achieve the minimum 17 feet of clearance from a
roadway, and they are often more expensive. Overpasses also may result in
complaints from nearby residences due to a loss of privacy or due to aesthetic
concerns.
Another issue is when retrofitting a shared use path onto an existing highway bridge,
should a separate path on one side, both sides, or an on -street facility be
recommended?
The Florida DOT's Bicycle Facilities Planning and Design Handbook discusses the
various options and recommends that:
the shared use path should be carried across the bridge on one side where:
o the bridge facility connects to a shared use path at both ends
o sufficient width exists on one side of the bridge, or can be obtained by
widening or restriping lanes
provisions are made to physically separate bicycle and pedestrian traffic from
motor vehicle traffic on -street facilities such as bike lanes may be advisable
where:
o the shared use path transitions into bicycle lanes at one end of the
bridge
o sufficient width exists or can be obtained by widening or restriping.
The AASHTO Guide also warns that this latter option must only be used if the
transition from bike lanes to shared use path can be achieved without increasing the
potential for wrong way riding or inappropriate crossing movements.
Lighting
Shared use paths in urban and suburban areas often serve travel needs both day and
night, for example commuter routes and trails accessing college campuses. Fixed
source lighting improves visibility along trails and at intersections, and is critical for
lighting tunnels and underpasses. The AASHTO guide recommends using average
maintained illumination levels of between 5 and 22 lux, and the Florida DOT
recommends 25 as the average initial lux. Also, there needs to be a periodic
monitoring of the lights and a maintenance program.
Preventing motor vehicle use of paths
In some locations, shared use paths may be mistaken for motor vehicle roads or may
suffer from illegal or unauthorized motorized use. At intersections with roadways,
therefore, the path should be clearly signed, marked and/or designed to discourage
or prevent unauthorized motorized access. A variety of alternatives exist to achieve
this:
a.. bollards. Probably the most common device is the bollard, often lockable,
collapsible or removable to allow for authorized access to the trail. Great care
should be used in locating the bollard to ensure that they are visible, allow
trail users through, and are not placed so as to channel both directions of trail
users towards the same point in the trail. If bollards are to be used, they
should be retro-reflective, brightly colored, and have pavement markings
around them. On a ten foot trail, one bollard should be used in the center of
the trail. If more than one bollard is necessary, there should be five feet
between them.
b. splitting the trail in two. Many manuals suggest the option of splitting a ten
foot trail into two five foot approaches to an intersection, with a planted
triangle between them. This may increase maintenance costs.
c. medians. The Florida DOT manual notes that "curbing with tight radii leading
up to the roadway can often prevent motorists from attempting to enter the
path. Medians should be set back from the intersection 25 feet (8m) to allow
bicyclists to exit the roadway fully before navigating the reduced pathway
width."
Signing and marking
While fewer signs may be needed on paths compared to on -street facilities, adequate
signing and marking are essential on shared use paths, just as they are on streets and
highways. Trail users need to know about potential conflicts, regulatory information,
destinations, cross streets etc. The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD) provides some minimum traffic control measures that should be applied
and a range of options.
Striping: a yellow center line stripe is recommended where trails are busy, where
sight distances are restricted, and on some unlit trails where night time riding is
expected. The line should be dashed when adequate passing sight distance exists,
and solid when no passing is recommended.
A solid white line may be used to separate pedestrians from bicycle/blading traffic,
and solid white edge stripes may also be useful where nighttime riding is expected.
Warning signs: a range of warning signs can be used to inform users that
recommended design criteria cannot be met, for example curve radii or grades or
where unexpected conditions may exist.
Informational signs: trail users need to know where they are, where they are
going, what cross streets they are crossing, how far destinations are away, and what
services are available close to the trail. The MUTCD has information on the
appropriate signs to use in these instances. Although not in the MUTCD, many trails
post signs encouraging uniform trail user etiquette (e.g. "give audible signal when
passing" or which type of trail user has the right-of-way).
Intersection markings and signs: pavement marking and signs at intersections
should channel users to cross at clearly defined locations and indicate that crossing
traffic is to be expected. Similar devices to those used on roadways (STOP and YIELD
signs, stop bars etc) should be used on trails as appropriate.
The AASHTO Guide notes that in addition to traditional warning signs in advance of
intersections, motorists can be alerted to the presence of a trail crossing through
flashing warning lights, zebra -style or colored pavement crosswalks, raised
crosswalks, signals, and neck-downs/curb-bulbs. However, some devices such as
flashing warning lights are expensive to install and maintain and should be kept to a
minimum.
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'f"his Workshop will crain professionals to 1"ocus on flic cornplex issues in redesigairing a probleirta6c intersecdon. Participants will
use an active. Seattle DOT propect site to dear- and cornpare intersvc6on redesign plaris frown the perspectives ofsix street usen-
groups: wAkers, svheeMi,aiy useAs, transit riders, bicyclasts, drivers and pedlestriarms with lintited vision. I-ead 4istiructor Micl-wel
King fron-i Nelson\Nygaard wflt be joined I)yr Sttqn-w other recogrdzed experts, Seven continuing educaflor,,:recfits are avadable to
platmeirs, engineers and landscape architects,,
Designing Pedestrian Facilities ror Accessibility -- Saturday, Septenaber 6 * 8:30 a.in. to of p.trli.
Including both Jassrooin and field. work, this workshop will increase your understainsfing Of PUblic Rigfu-of-WayAccessibiluty
Guidelines (PRONVAG) and FYIWA. ADA potliclies,, Topics onclude leg"I policies, sidewalk desic..yn, crossings, intersections, curb
ianips, constirucdon, rnaintenance, pedesulark siginats and teirq.)orar ' v tral'fic control. Michael Ronkin (Prindpal, Designing
Streens for Pedesuians and Bicychsts) and Lois"I'l-dbattir. (U1,,S, Access Boauf) are the instructors. Manneis and engineers can
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