Safe Routes to School & Master Plans Walkable and Livable Communities Institute

Safe Routes to School & Master Plans If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Why SRTS How

Webinar Goal: Advance SRTS in Michigan The community s expression of its vision, with guidance on how to accomplish it. 20-30 Year Horizon Regulated Updates Community s Vision Formally Adopted Master Plan Goals Anticipated Trends Values Existing Conditions walklive.org

The Intent of the Master Plan Provide Guidance Create a Healthy Community Engage the Community Spur Economic Development Master Plan Analyze Existing Conditions Preserve Character Set Goals Protect Resources Encourage Predictable Development walklive.org

How the Master Plan Functions States Desired Outcomes Explains Land Use Patterns & Transportation Systems Foundation of Zoning & Land Use Decisions Translates Vision Coordinates Programs, Policies & Funding Establishes Development Guidelines Guides Decisions Master Plan Serves as Blue Print Prioritizes Infrastructure Investments Long Range Provides Strategy A Catalyst for Development Engages the Community Encourages the Investment Desired Determines Tools & Techniques to Implement the Vision walklive.org

Understanding Master Plan Elements Intended to guide growth, based on public involvement. Capital Improvement Historic Preservation Economic Development Transportation Master Plan Natural Resources Urban Design Parks and Recreation Facilities & Public Utilities Future Land Use/Zoning Plans Housing walklive.org

Elements & Implementation Intended to guide growth, based on public involvement. Pedestrian Master Plan Non-Motorized Transportation Plan Transportation Urban Design Historic Preservation Capital Improvement Master Plan Economic Development Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Capital Improvement Plan Functional Plan Goals & Strategies Facilities & Public Utilities Future Land Use/Zoning Plans Housing Trails Master Plan walklive.org

Comprehensive Planning & Development https://dl.dropbox.com/u/17132277/casperwy_saferoutestoschool_1_report_finalwithappendix_walc-institute_2011-05_smallfile.pdf

Safe Routes to School & Master Plans If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Why SRTS How

Example: City of Traverse City, MI

Example: City of Traverse City Master Plan http://www.ci.traverse-city.mi.us/departments/planning/20090715approvedmasterplan.pdf

Example: City of Traverse City Master Plan

Example: City of Traverse City Master Plan References to Schools in the Master Plan Remembering the Past: Schools, merchant shops, churches, and city government served growing neighborhoods. Core Principles: Services should be conveniently located: home occupations, schools and places of worship. Parks & Recreation Element: Work with schools to make recreation facilities and programs part of the education system.

Example: City of Traverse City Master Plan References to Schools in the Master Plan Remembering the Past: Schools, merchant shops, churches, and city government served growing neighborhoods. ods. Core Principles: Services should be conveniently located: home occupations, cupations, schools and No places mention of worship. of Safe Routes to School Parks & Rec Element: Work with schools to make recreation facilities and programs part of the education system.

Example: Lansing Master Plan

Example: Lansing, MI Master Plan

Example: Lansing Master Plan Neighborhood Element

Example: Lansing Master Plan Transportation Element

Example: Lansing Master Plan

Example: Richmond, CA General Plan http://www.cityofrichmondgeneralplan.org/docs.php?ogid=1000000647

Example: Richmond, CA General Plan Elements Part I: Economic Development Economic Development Education & Human Services Part II: Physical Environment Land Use & Urban Design Circulation Community Facilities & Infrastructure Conservation, Natural Resources, Open Space Energy & Climate Change Growth Management Part III: Social Environment Parks & Recreation Community Health & Wellness Public Safety & Noise Part IV: Cultural Environment Arts & Culture Historic Resources National Historical Park

Richmond, CA General Plan Education & Human Services Element

Richmond, CA General Plan Circulation Element

Richmond, CA General Plan Community Health & Wellness Element

Safe Routes to School & Master Plans If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Why SRTS How

Casper, WY Safe Routes to School Plan

Casper, WY: Comprehensive Plan Analysis SRTS

Casper, WY: Comprehensive Plan Analysis SRTS As created for the Casper Area Comprehensive Plan in 2000, this figure illustrates the relationship between comprehensive planning, land-use planning, zoning and site development. https://dl.dropbox.com/u/17132277/casperwy_saferoutestoschool_1_report_finalwithappendix_walc-institute_2011-05_smallfile.pdf

Comprehensive Plan Analysis: Casper, WY Casper s Policy Framework Principles: Concurrency, Compatibility, Connectivity, Compactness & Character Drivable: Focus on roadway connections to alleviate deficiencies. Bikable: By ensuring that Casper Area streets provide adequate space for non-motorized travel. Walkable: Where pedestrians can easily walk to activity areas, schools and parks.

Casper, WY: Community Values & Vision Establishing safe routes to school is a critical element in all development and transportation planning. Diverse Economy Attractive Gateways Vital City Center Transportation Choices Compact Development Cultural Amenities Master Master Plan Cohesive Neighborhoods Attainable Housing Open Space Connections Distinct Character Respect History walklive.org

Healthy School Siting http://www.walklive.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/livable-schools-poster.pdf

Advancing Safe Routes to School The community s expression of its vision, with guidance on how to accomplish it. 20-30 Year Horizon Regulated Updates Community s Vision Formally Adopted Master Plan Goals Anticipated Trends Existing Conditions Values walklive.org

Engaging the Community in SRTS The community s expression of its vision, with guidance on how to accomplish it. Community Engagement Strategy Education Goals Master Plan Assessment Vision Values Clarifying walklive.org

From Vision to Implementation Intended to guide growth, based on public involvement. Historic Preservation Capital Improvement Economic Development Capital Improvement Plan Pedestrian Master Plan Non-Motorized Transportation Plan Transportation Urban Design Master Plan Master Plan Natural Resources Parks and Recreation Functional Plan Goals & Strategies Facilities & Public Utilities Future Land Use/Zoning Plans Housing Trails Master Plan walklive.org

Complete Streets Policy Complete Streets are streets for everyone. They are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities must be able to safely move along and across a complete street. http://www.completestreets.org

Roundabouts First Policy http://www.modot.org/tsc/2007documents/round aboutsfirstpolicy.pdf

Roundabouts First Policy

America s First School Roundabout Roundabouts & Pedestrians

Roundabouts & Pedestrians

Pedestrian Master Plan http://ddot.dc.gov/dc/ddot/on+your+street/bicycles+and+pedestrians/pedestrians/pedestrian+master+plan/pedestrian+master+plan+2009

Casper, WY - Safe Routes to School Plan

Crosswalk Marking Types Low Visibility High Visibility

Crosswalk Marking Type Longitudinal markings are more visible to a driver from afar

Curb Extensions

Four Feet

Four Feet Five Feet

Street Treatments to Encourage Active Transportation walklive.org

Don t Forget the Goal: Safe Routes

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