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Implementation StrategiesMaster Planning

MPO JurisdictionBicycle & Pedestrian

Master PlanGreenwayMaster Plan

Davidson County Plan Plan

Williamson County No No

City of Brentwood Plan Plan

City of Franklin Plan Plan

City of Fairview No No

Town of Nolensville No No

City of Spring Hill* No No

Rutherford County No No

City of Murfreesboro Plan Map

City of Smyrna Map Map

City of LaVergne Plan Plan

Wilson County Plan Plan

City of Mt. Juliet Plan Plan

City of Lebanon Plan Plan

Sumner County Plan Plan

City of Hendersonville Plan Plan

City of Gallatin Plan Plan

City of Goodlettsville* No Plan

City of Portland Map Map

City of White House* No Map

City of Millersville No No

City of Springfield No No

Types

•Bicycle &

Pedestrian Plans

•Greenway Plans

•Streetscape Plans

Formats

•Plan Document

•Map

•Part of Other Plans * Municipality in Multiple Counties

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Implementation StrategiesMaster Planning

Typical Elements

•Inventory

•Analysis

•Recommendations

•Standards

•Costs

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Implementation StrategiesLand Development Strategies

Types

•Subdivision Regulations

•Zoning Regulations

•Overlay Districts

•Comprehensive Plans

•Land Use Plans, Subarea Plans

•Review Process

•School Siting Policies

•Street Design Guidelines

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Implementation StrategiesAccommodation Practices - Sidewalk Requirements

MPO JurisdictionSidewalk Standard(Dimension/Buffer)

Davidson County 5' / 4'

Williamson County ‐

City of Brentwood 5' to 6' / Varies 3'

City of Franklin 5' / Varies

City of Fairview 5' to 6' /  5'

Town of Nolensville 5' (Varies) / Varies

City of Spring Hill* 4' to 6' / Varies

Rutherford County ‐

City of Murfreesboro 5' / Varies

City of Smyrna 5' to 6' / 2'

City of LaVergne 5' to 6' / Up to 4'

Wilson County 4' to 10'

City of Mt. Juliet 4' to 6' / 2'

City of Lebanon 4' to 5' / 6'

Sumner County 4' to 6' / 2'

City of Hendersonville 5' to 6' / 5'

City of Gallatin 5' to 6' / 5'

City of Goodlettsville* 5' / 2'

City of Portland 5' to 6' / 5'

City of White House* 5' to 6' / 2'

City of Millersville 4' to 5' / 2'

City of Springfield 4' to 5' / 2'* Municipality in Multiple CountiesLocal Road

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Implementation StrategiesAccommodation Practices - Sidewalk Requirements

Collector Road

Sidewalks shall be required along both sides of all streets identified as collector or arterial streets in the Major Thoroughfare Plan – City of Murfreesboro

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Implementation StrategiesAccommodation Practices - Sidewalk Requirements

Arterial Road

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Implementation StrategiesAccommodation Practices - Bicycle Requirements

• FacilitiesStreets and highways designated as bike routesby the city shall be appropriately marked and signed by the developer of the subdivision. Design and construction of off‐street bikewaysshall be in accordance with the alignment and classification denoted on the bike route plan, and standards set forth in the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities 

– City of Brentwood

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Implementation StrategiesAccommodation Practices - Bicycle Requirements

• ParkingDevelopments with surface parking areas with 50 or more spaces shall provide bicycle parking facilities – City of Franklin

Cities with Bike Parking Provisions

Brentwood, Mt. Juliet, Gallatin, Spring Hill, and Franklin

Provisions are either as a parking bonus and/or associated with an overlay district or traditional neighborhood design 

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Implementation StrategiesOther Provisions

• Greenway and Open Space

• Connections

• Transit

• Other Amenities

There shall be a requirement to dedicate right‐of‐way for the development of greenways, bike paths, or urban trails when a development occurs along or on an area which has been indicated in the approved Greenways Plan for a future greenway, bike path, or urban trail – Town of Smyrna

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Implementation StrategiesLand Use Policies

Today

Prior to Providence

Development

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Implementation StrategiesLand Use Policy & Site Design

Prior to Hill Center at Green Hills

Today

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Implementation StrategiesConnections

The Planning Commission may require, in order to facilitate pedestrian access from the roads to schools, parks, playgrounds, or other nearby roads, perpetual unobstructed easements at least twenty (20) feet in width – Sumner County

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Implementation StrategiesAccommodation Practices

• Routine Accommodation Policies

• Complete Streets Policies

• Road Diets

• School Siting

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Implementation StrategiesRoutine Accommodations Policies

National Level

Policy Statement on Accommodating Bicyclists and Pedestrians in Transportation Projects – USDOT (2000)

Bicycling and walking facilities will be incorporated into all transportation projects unless exceptional circumstances exist:

Prohibited by Law

Cost (>20%)

Sparsity of Population/Absence of Need

Bicycle transportation facilities and pedestrian walkways shall be considered, where appropriate, in conjunction with all new construction and reconstruction of transportation facilities, except where bicycle and pedestrian use are not permitted ‐TEA‐21 (1998)

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Implementation StrategiesRoutine Accommodations Policies

State LevelTDOT will routinely integrate bicycling and walking options into the transportation system as a means to improve mobility and safety of non‐motorized traffic.

New construction and reconstruction of roadway projects

Facilities should anticipate likely future demand 

Address the need for cyclists to cross corridors as well 

as travel along them

Exceptions

Prohibited by Law

Cost (>20%)

Sparsity of Population/Absence of Need

Certain Bridge Funded Improvements

Conflicts with Local Plans

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Implementation StrategiesRoutine Accommodations Policies

Other Practices

Roadway Resurfacing

Maintenance Activities ‐ Street Sweeping

Safety Spot Improvements

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Implementation StrategiesComplete Streets

Safe, Comfortable, & Convenient For All Users•Pedestrians, Cyclists, Transit Riders, & Motorists•All Ages, All Abilities

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Implementation StrategiesComplete Streets

Gateway Blvd - Before

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Implementation StrategiesComplete Streets

Gateway Blvd - Plans

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Implementation StrategiesComplete Streets

Gateway Blvd - After

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Implementation StrategiesRoad Diet

Belmont Blvd

Prior• 3 Lane Roadway (47-50 feet)• 13,000 ADT

Today• 2 Lane Roadway • 5-feet Bike Lanes • 8-feet On-street Parking

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Implementation StrategiesRoad Diet

Hillsboro Circle

Prior• 4 Lane Roadway (44 feet)• 13,000 ADT

Today• 3 Lane Roadway • 14-feet Wide Outside Lane• Signed Bike Route

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Implementation StrategiesRoad Diet

Hillsboro Circle

Prior•4 Lane Roadway (44 feet)•13,000 ADT

Today• 3 Lane Roadway • 14-feet Wide Outside Lane• Signed Bike Route

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Implementation StrategiesSchool Siting Impacts

• Transportation

• Social

• Health

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Implementation StrategiesSchool Siting- Impact on Mode Split

Source: National Highway Transportation Survey

Mode of Arrival to School by Children Ages 6-12, 1969 and 2001

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Implementation StrategiesSchool Siting - Challenges

• Policies on Parcel Size for

Schools

• Availability of Land

• Cost of Land

• Auto-Centered Mindset

• Autocratic School Boards

• True Infrastructure Costs

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Implementation StrategiesSchool Siting – Results of Poor Planning

• Inadequate, Unsafe Ped/Bike Access

• Minimal Walking & Biking

• Traffic Congestion

• Impacts on Health, Social…..

• Overall Higher Costs to Community

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Implementation StrategiesSchool Siting – Goals

• Plan for All Modes – Ped/Bike Emphasis

• Plan Infrastructure (Including Crossing Locations)

• Plan Internal Circulation

• Change Car Centered Mindset

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Implementation StrategiesPrograms

• Safe Routes to School

• Bicycle Street Smarts

• Law Enforcement Training

• PE Bicycle & Pedestrian Training

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Implementation StrategiesFunding

• Traditional

• Non-Traditional

• TDOT

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Regional Symposiums

Complete Streets Symposium2‐Day WorkshopNational Experts from Complete Streets CoalitionKeynote Luncheon – Mayor Floyd, Decatur, GAJanuary 2010

School Siting Symposium 1‐Day WorkshopNational Experts from EPA and UNCPublic Decision Makers and Private FirmsJanuary 2010

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What We Accomplished: Validation!

2010 Engineering Excellence Grand Award by the Tennessee Chapter of the American Council of Engineering Companies 

2010 Best Project Award by the Institute of Transportation Engineers 

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Bringing it all together for New Regional Policy & 

Strategies 

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Guiding Principles

Livability ‐MPO plans and programs shall work to enhance the quality of life in the region by supporting initiatives that increase opportunities for affordable housing, education, jobs, recreation, and civic involvement without increasing the burden on citizens to enjoy their community.

Sustainability – MPO plans and programs shall strive to support growth and prosperity without sacrificing the health, environment, natural and socio‐cultural resources, or financial stability of this or future generations.

Prosperity – MPO plans and programs shall contribute to the continued economic well‐being of the greater Nashville area by investing in transportation solutions that increase access to education, jobs, and amenities, reduce the cost of living and doing business, and attract new investment to the region.

Diversity – MPO plans and programs shall recognize the multitude of needs and the variety of perspectives and backgrounds of the people that live and work in the greater Nashville area by promoting a range of transportation choices that are designed with sensitivity to the desired context.

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Regional Goals

Maintain and Preserve the Efficiency, Safety, and Security of the Region’s Existing Transportation Infrastructure;Manage Congestion to Keep People and Goods Moving;Encourage Quality Growth and Sustainable Land DevelopmentPractices;Protect the Region’s Health & Environment;Support the Economic Competitiveness of the Greater Nashville Area;OfferMeaningful Transportation Choices for a Diverse Population including the Aging;Encourage Regional Coordination, Cooperation, & Decision‐Making; andPractice Thoughtful, Transparent Financial Stewardship by Ensuring that Transportation Improvements meet Regional Goals.

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MPO’s Urban STP Investment Strategy

15% minimum investment in Active Transportation & Walkable Communities

Sidewalks, bicycle lanes, greenways, transit stops, amenities – MPO BPAC PRIORITIZATION!

10% minimum flexed to TransitCombined with FTA funds to help implement regional vision for mass transit

5% minimum reserved for stand‐alone ITS/ Incident Management Upgrades

Support for smaller projects that make our system smarter and more efficient

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Remainder (approx. 70%) to Location Specific Roadway Improvements

System Preservation & Enhancement – 15%

Quality Growth and Sustainable Development – 15%

Multi‐Modal Options – 15%

Health & Environment – 10%

Safety & Security – 10%

Freight & Goods Movement – 10%

Congestion Management – 10%

State & Local Support/ Investment – 15%

MPO’s Urban STP Investment Strategy

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Roadway Project Candidates

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Support for Active Transportation

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Key Observations and Next Steps

Success Comes in Threes:

State, Regional and Local Level Implementation

Projects, Policies and Programs

Public, Government, Private Sector

Next Steps:

School Siting Policy

Complete Streets Policy

Education for Public and Law Enforcement

Livability. Sustainability. Prosperity. Diversity.