PROJECT OVERVIEW
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In partnership with:
With funding provided, in part, by:
Major funding provided by:Federal Transit Administration
KEY INPUTS FOR PLAN DEVELOPMENT:
PROJECT TIMELINE:
DID YOU KNOW?
DraftPlan
Existing Facilities and Current
Recommendations
PublicWorkshops, Comment Forms +
Online MapField Analysis
of Current Conditions
Direction from SCDOT
Steering Committee and
StakeholderInput
Direction fromMunicipalities
and MPO
Connectivity, Trip Attractors,
and Gap Analysis
WALK BIKE COLUMBIAwww.WalkBikeColumbia.org
MAY2014
SUMMER2014
FALL2014
WINTER2014
WINTER2014
SPRING2015
Project Kick-Off
Public Outreach and Analysis of
Existing Conditions
Develop Recommendations
Draft Plan
Public Presentation
Final Plan
COLUMBIA’S PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE MASTER PLAN AND BIKE SHARE PLAN
Columbia earned the national designation as a Bronze Level Bicycle Friendly Community in 2008.
There are four higher levels of this designation: Silver, Gold, Platinum, and Diamond.
The Richland County Penny Sales Tax will fund implementation of a targeted list of transit, bicycle, pedestrian, and trail projects over the next 20 years.
According to the U.S. Census, Columbia's pedestrian mode share is one of the highest in the country at nearly 13%.
A Project of Central Midlands Council of Government and City of Columbia, SC
MOBILITY
BENEFI
TS
HEALTH + ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS
SAFETY BENEFITS
ECONOMIC BEN
EFITS
Businesses, residents, and visitors consider quality of life factors like walkability and
bikability when choosing locations to settle. Columbia needs to better position itself to
take advantage of this economic opportunity.
Chenoweth, David. (2012). “Economics, Physical Activity, and Community Design.”North Carolina Medical Journal 73(4): 293-294.
Alliance for Walking and Biking. Alliance Benchmarking Report (2014). http://www.bikewalkalliance.org/resources/benchmarking
Centers for Disease Control. http://www.cdc.gov/obesity/stateprograms/fundedstates/south_carolina.html
30
0 Miles of Greenway
1,600 Jobs
$64 Million
$68 Million
$174 Million
$76 Million
26,000 newly active
0% Walk/Bike Tourism
Increases residential property values by
across the state
for the state economy
annually
annually
Generates
Reduces health care costs by
Increases visitor spending by
IM
PLEM
ENTATION POTENTIAL
Economic impact analysis from 2013 NCDOT WalkBikeNC Plan
McCarthy, D., 2009 - “Wonder’s Way Bike Pedestrian Pathway on the Arthur Ravenel, Jr. Bridge: A Successful Model for Facilitating Active Living in Lowcountry South Carolina”
Federal Highway Administration. Desktop Reference for Crash Reduction Factors. http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/
Install sidewalk along roadway
89% pedestrian crash reduction rate
Install refuge islands
56% pedestrian crash reduction rate
Convert unsignalized intersection to roundabout
27% pedestrian crash reduction rate
0 50 100
% Crash Reduction RateInfrastructure Improvements and Safety
Install countdown signals
25% pedestrian crash reduction rate
Provide protected bicycle lanes
36-40% bicyclist crash reduction rate
66%
67%
Sixty-six percent of adults in South Carolina are either overweight or obese.Twenty-eight percent of children in South Carolina are either overweight or obese.
After a bike and pedestrian lane was installed on a South Carolina bridge, 67% of users indicated that their activity levels had increased since the opening of the lane.
A Charlotte, NC, study found that residents who switched to walking to and using light rail for their
commute weighed an average of 6.5 pounds less than those who continued to drive to work.
American Journal of Preventive Medicine 39(2): 105-112.
When the city of Seattle removed car lanes and added bike lanes to its Stone Way North street, the volume of cyclists increased 25%, motor traffic on adjacent streets declined 12-34%, speeding decreased 80%, and collisions dropped 14%.
Property values are
higher by $4,000 to $34,000 in
walkable areas.
An initial investment of $6.7M in walking and bicycling facilities has generated $60M in annual bicycle-related tourism revenue in the Outer Banks.
Walking and Bicycling facilities provide efficient commuting options.
WALK BIKE COLUMBIAwww.WalkBikeColumbia.org
WHY PLAN FOR TRANSIT, WALKING, AND BIKING?
City of Seattle Department of Transportation - Stone Way N Rechannelization: Before and After Study
Perspective:SC is the 4th most dangerous state in the nation for bicycling and pedestrian fatality rates (2014).
Walking and biking infrastructure is among the most cost-effective forms of transportation investment.
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Walking and bicycling facilities promote an active, healthy lifestyle.
Sidewalks, bike lanes, paths, and greenway trails help to reduce vehicle
emissions, fuel consumption, and congestion.
A Project of Central Midlands Council of Government and City of Columbia, SC
PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE INFRASTRUCTURE CYCLE TRACKS MULTI-USE PATHS AND BOARDWALK
BICYCLE LANES/BUFFERED BICYCLE LANES MULTI-USE SIDE PATHS
SHARED LANE MARKINGS (SHARROWS) RAISED MEDIANS/CROSSING ISLANDS
PAVED SHOULDERS MARKED CROSSWALKS AND SIDEWALK
BICYCLE BOULEVARDS PEDESTRIAN-ACTIVATED SIGNALS AND CROSSINGS
BICYCLE-FRIENDLY INTERSECTIONS CURB RAMPS, EXTENSIONS AND RADIUS REDUCTIONS
WALK BIKE COLUMBIAwww.WalkBikeColumbia.org
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A Project of Central Midlands Council of Government and City of Columbia, SC
WALK BIKE COLUMBIAwww.WalkBikeColumbia.org
ACCESS TO TRANSIT EVERY TRANSIT-USER IS A PEDESTRIAN AND/OR BICYCLIST, TOO!
WHAT TRANSIT STOPS/ROUTES ARE MOST IN NEED OF BETTER PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE ACCESS?
WHAT WOULD MAKE TRANSIT IN COLUMBIA MORE CONVENIENT AND PRACTICAL FOR YOU?
BICYCLE RACKS ON BUSES, WIDE SIDEWALKS, SHELTERS, AND SIMILAR FEATURES ARE CRITICAL TO ENSURING THAT TRANSIT IS A SAFE, PRACTICAL, AND INVITING CHOICE.
A LACK OF SIDEWALKS, ADA-ACCESSIBILITY, SHADE, BICYCLE PARKING, OR OTHER KEY ELEMENTS OF A TRANSIT STOP CAN LIMIT THE SAFETY, CONVENIENCE, AND OVERALL ACCESSIBILITY OF TRANSIT.
Pedestrian and bicycle access to transit stops is critical to the safety and convenience of transit users in Columbia. Share your thoughts on how to create more transit stops in Columbia that provide safe and comfortable access for pedestrians and bicyclists.
A Project of Central Midlands Council of Government and City of Columbia, SC
WALK BIKE COLUMBIAwww.WalkBikeColumbia.org
EDUCATION, ENCOURAGEMENT, AND ENFORCEMENT
WHO ARE LIKELY PARTNERS FOR LEADING, SPONSORING, OR VOLUNTEERING IN NEW PROGRAMS?
WHO IS LEADING THEM?WHAT SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS ALREADY EXIST IN COLUMBIA?
WHAT NEW PROGRAMS (OR EXPANSION OF EXISTING PROGRAMS) WOULD HAVE THE GREATEST IMPACT ON TRANSIT, WALKING, AND BICYCLING IN COLUMBIA?
FOR TRANSIT, BIKING, AND WALKING
6 E’S OF PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE
PLANNING
Community understanding and respect for the sharing
the road with ALL road users (bus, bike, pedestrian,
car, and truck)
Institutional support and long-term planning for active transportation
An inviting network of pedestrian and bicycle facilities for all ages and abilities, providing access to transit and destinations
A safer environment for every road user
A community that serves
a diverse population geographically,
socioeconomically, and demographically
Increased walking and biking activity, as well
as transit usage
ENGINEE
RING
EDUCATION ENCOURAGEMENT
EVALUATION & PLANNING
ENFORCEMENT EQUITY
A Project of Central Midlands Council of Government and City of Columbia, SC
A tool that makes public transit work better
WALK BIKE COLUMBIAA Project of Central Midlands Council of Government and City of Columbia, SC
www.WalkBikeColumbia.orgBIKE SHARE
EQUIPMENT DOCKS
HOW WOULD YOU USE BIKE SHARE IN COLUMBIA?
WHAT IS BIKE SHARING?
WHAT MAKES FOR A SUCCESSFUL BIKE SHARING SYSTEM?•Short trips•Good bicycling infrastructure•Density of destinations (homes, workplaces, shops, services)•Connects to public transit •Easy to join and use system•A committed operations team•Enough bikes and stations that users can rely on it•Accountability measures so bicycles are not damaged or stolen•Theft and vandal-resistant equipment
Origins (Examples: Downtown Transit Center; or Bank of America Office Building)
A movement that is gaining popularity around the world
A pool of
many bicycles used by many
users
A tool to
help residents use bicycles
for short trips
A way to show a commitment to a cleaner, greener, quieter, healthier city
(Place sticker on your three highest choices.)
•Primarily serve regional growth centers?
•Primarily serve tourists?
•Primarily serve downtown?
•Primarily serve large employers and their employees?
•Primarily serve transit trips?
•Some combination of the above?
HOW MIGHT BIKE SHARING WORK IN COLUMBIA?
POTENTIAL GENERATORS OF BIKE SHARE TRIPS IN COLUMBIA•Public funds (for startup and/or ongoing operations)
•Private partnerships – many different structures
•Station sponsors (name on station, either on frame or on the info poster)
•Bike sponsors (logo on back fender of bike)
•System sponsors (company gets system named after them)
•Sponsorship in exchange for advertising space (common in Europe)
HOW CAN BIKE SHARING BE FUNDED?
C O L U M B I AN O R T H S I D E
W E S TC O L U M B I A
C O N G A R E E -V I S T A D I S T R I C T
C A Y C E
C E N T R A LB U S I N E S SD I S T R I C T
F I V E P O I N T S
F O R T J A C K S O N
C O L U M B I AE A S T S I D E
Three Rivers Greenw
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Three Rivers Greenw
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AREE RIVER
Palmetto Trail
Vista Greenway Trail
State Street Shops &Restaurants
Carolina Baseball Stadium
Strom Thurman Center
Cooper LibraryCarolinaColiseumColumbia Amtrak
South CarolinaState Museum
EdVenture
Publix
Memorial Park
Maxcy GreggPark
Finlay Park
Govenor’s Mansion
& GardensCity Hall
Transit CenterHistoric
Mansion Tours
Richland Township Auditorium
Providence Hospital
Vista BusinessDistrict
Main St Shops &Restaurants
University of SouthCarolina
Benedict College
Allen University
Williams-Brice Stadium
Five PointsShops & Restraunts
Colonial Life Arena
Convention Center
South Carolina StateHouse
USC Horseshoe
Food Lion
Columbia Museum of ArtPublic
Library The “Hub”
Destinations
Park
Retail/Shopping District
Retail/Shopping Boundary
College/University
Generators of Bike Share Demand FacilitiesExisting Shared-Use Path
Palmetto Trail
Proposed Shared-Use Path
0 mi .25 mi .5 mi
Destinations (Example: Five Points; or Earlewood Park)