J.CHRIS PAY
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE STUDENT PORTFOLIO | 2013
Biography This portfolio showcases a sample of some of the projects I worked on while earning my Master of Landscape Architecture degree from Clemson University. Also included are professional work samples which I composed while interning with Alta Planning + Design. These samples illustrate my love for both the built and natural environments. I am an outdoor enthusiast and look forward to creating lasting, outdoor recreational amenities for community enjoyment. I am looking forward to the future and am excited to continue demonstrating my love for the profession. J. Chris Pay Clemson University MLA 2013 johncpay@gmail.com
Selected Works 1.0 2.0 3.0
Pedestrian + Bicycle Planning Student Work
These projects include work done while a graduate student in Landscape Architecture at Clemson University
Site Design
A look at a sample of some of the projects I worked on while attending graduate school for various studios
Professional Work
The work in this chapter represents the various types of projects I assisted with while interning with Alta Planning + Design
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Bicycle & Pedestrian Planning Student Projects 01.1 The Palmetto Gridway
01.2 Clemson Forest Trailhead Design/Build
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THE PALMETTO GRIDWAY Spring 2013 The following project represents many of the ideas and design guidelines I developed as a supplemental design element to my graduate thesis, “Generating Recreation, Transforming Communities: Utilizing Transmission Powerline Corridors in Regional Greenway Design.” The project and thesis were proposed in order to determine the feasibility of creating regional greenways networks utilizing primarily transmission powerline corridors in their design. Having spent many hours biking the Upstate of South Carolina, I selected this area as a exemplary project site to determine if this design model would be a viable option for future trail planning throughput other parts of the U.S.
Charlotte, NC
Upstate, SC
Atlanta, GA
site context The Upstate of South Carolina, also known as the “Upcountry” encompasses the western portion of the state and is loosely defined as the 10 counties surrounding the I-85 corridor connecting Atlanta, GA to Charlotte, NC. This area is the fastest growing region of the state and is fast becoming a center for economic growth. The region had a population of 1,362,073 as of 2010.
site context
This map zooms into the previous map of the upstate showing the location of cities throughout the region and their relationship to natural features such as lakes and protected forest land.
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Road Crossings Roadway crossings were evaluated at all intersections of all trails and roads. Crossing typologies were established based on traffic counts and other risk factors. The following recommendations show how each of these crossings could be addressed to increase trail safety.
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Medium Risk Roadway Crossing - This image shows a medium risk roadway crossing. These roads generally receive moderate levels of vehicular traffic. The RRFB signals provide pedestrians an opportunity to press a button which enables flashing lights to alert vehicles of pedestrians needing to cross. The angled pedestrian refuge island forces pedestrians crossing the roadway to face and be aware of oncoming traffic.
High Risk Road Crossing -This image shows a high risk roadway crossing. These roads generally receive high levels of vehicular traffic. The HAWK signals provide pedestrians an opportunity to press a button which enables stop lights to activate, stopping oncoming traffic. The angled pedestrian refuge island forces crossing pedestrians to face and be aware of oncoming traffic.
Connections
This map illustrates the existing greenway plans located in the region. These were used along with selecting trails with the fewest road crossings to decide which transmission corridors would be ideal for making connections. Most connections were easily made with minimal off corridor trails needed.
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This final master plan illustrates the connections made to existing local greenways (cyan & magenta). Transmission corridors are shown in orange. Dark green areas highlighting parks or open space connected by the greenway system. The plan connects four counties and a dozen cities. The system provides a linkage to many of the regions cultural and historic resources. This allows for ecotourism opportunities through bicycle touring with camping areas located at state and local parks along the greenway network.
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Planting Recommendations: The following plants were selected for use in these corridors for the environmental adaptability. Plant species with a full sun preference, low water requirements, and high drought tolerance were chosen to provide adequate habitat for fauna as well as provide an aesthetically pleasing, maintenance free landscape.
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Achillea millefolium L. Amsonia tabernaemontana Walt. Arnica acaulis (Walt.) B.S.P. Asclepias tuberosa L. Callicarpa americana L. Conoclinium coelestinum (L.) DC. Coreopsis lanceolata L. Comptonia peregrina (L.) Coult. Coreopsis verticillata L. Echinacea purpurea (L.) Moench Erythrina herbacea L. Gaillardia pulchella Foug. Lindera benzoin (L.) Blume Liatris punctata Hook. Lobelia cardinalis L. Monarda punctata L. Penstemon canescens (Britt.) Britt. Rhus glabra L. Robinia hispida L. Rudbeckia hirta L. Rudbeckia laciniata L. Rudbeckia triloba L. Vaccinium stamineum L. Viburnum dentatum L.
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CEF TRAILHEAD DESIGN/BUILD Spring 2013 This project was completed a part of an interdisciplinary design studio with graduate architecture students. The project involved designing a trailhead prototype for the University’s 17,000 acre experimental forest. The goal was to create structures that provided beneficial use in the forest while conveying to visitors that they were in fact on property belonging to the University. The first half of the semester involved trailhead research and site analysis. The second have involved design and construction of the trailhead prototypes. Three structures were built in two locations. One in the North Forest with the second being in the South Forest. The following images show the layouts of our structures as well as the finished structures themselves.
North Forest Site
South Forest Site
Site Design 02.1
Hendrix Student Center Clemson, South Carolina
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Mullen Pocket Park Starkville, Mississippi
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Spring 2012 This project involved a complete redesign of an existing campus space. The existing conditions as see to the right left much to be desired. The landscape was initially minimally planted with plans to come back and improve upon the design. Currently the site experiences heavy traffic as it is near student housing and dining facilities. The site is bisected by an informal “cow path” where students have chosen the most direct route between their detonations. This redesign plan aims to solve the issue of this path while correcting other issues with grade and drainage. The site has been improved to include multiple spaces to cater to the needs of a broader audience. Drainage has been improved through the use of an esthetic, constructed wetland. An outdoor amphitheater has been included for dining and outdoor events.
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The existing site features little landscaping or amenities to users of the University. Students primarily use the grassy hillside as a sunbathing area known as “Lever Beach” after a nearby dorm.
EXISTING SITE VIEW FROM STUDENT CENTER
The site is situated between the University Student Center and multiple student dorms. Due to location the site is traversed often during the course of a normal school day.
INFORMAL PEDESTRIAN PATH
Due to excessive traffic in which many pedestrians choose the path of least resistance, informal cattle paths have been created in the turf.
EXISTING ALUMNI WALK WITH INSCRIBED PAVERS
Informal paths and improperly graded existing paths create wet, poorly drained areas deeming many parts of the site unusable after minimal rainfall .
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MULLEN POCKET PARK Fall 2010 This project goal was go design a pocket park in a university setting. I designed the site to incorporate a multitude of hardscape and plant materials providing different textures and feelings as you engage the space. Plantings utilized university colors in order to provide more university feel. Spaces were provided in all areas to provide outdoor student workspace. Benches and cafe seating also provide areas for lunch breaks away from the classroom. Provided ADA parking allows accessibility to the site by all users.
PRODUCED BY AN AUTODESK EDUCATIONAL PRODUCT
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Professional Work 03.1 Plan Design Layout 03.2 Project Photo Simulations 03.3 NYC Bike Share Station Design 03.4 Project Cut Sheets 03.5 Signage/Wayfinding
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CITY OF BELMONT MAYOR AND COUNCIL Richard Boyce, Mayor Charlie Flowers, Council Member Charlie Martin, Council Member Martha Stowe, Council Member Ron Foulk, Council Member Bill Toole, Council Member
PLAN DESIGN LAYOUTS
PUBLIC PARTICIPANTS Thank you to the many Belmont leaders and citizens who participated in this planning process through comment forms, interviews and meetings. Thanks also to the many individuals of the press and those engaged in social media throughout the process. BICYCLE PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE Bill Reames, Duke Energy Bill Toole, City of Belmont Council Member Douglas Huffstetler, City of Belmont Police Officer Elson Baldwin, City of Belmont Planning Director Emory Cox, Belmont Citizen Ian Archibald, Gaston Area Cyclists Jerry Hatton, City of Belmont Engineer Larry Gilmer, Belmont Citizen Loren Packard, Belmont Planning & Zoning Board Mike Hawley, Belmont Citizen Paul Bruchone, Jr., Belmont Citizen Sallie Stevenson, City of Belmont Parks & Recreation Director
May 2012- May 2013 These spreads represent a few of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Plans I have had the opportunity to work on while employed with Alta Planning + Design. I basically took provided document copy and arranged and graphically designed much of the layout to increase the presentation and visual appeal of the documents. All plans were designed using Adobe InDesign. I also had the opportunity to work with print shops to submit and ensure proper publishing of final plans. These plans were then made available to local communities through their city websites and in hard copy form.
COMPREHENSIVE BICYCLE PLAN
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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INTRODUCTION CHAPTER OUTLINE:
1.1 PLAN OVERVIEW
1.1 PLAN OVERVIEW
In 2011, the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grant Initiative awarded the City of Belmont a matching grant. The purpose of the grant is to encourage municipalities to develop comprehensive bicycle plans and pedestrian plans. This program has assisted more than 100 North Carolina communities and is administered through NCDOT’s Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation (DBPT).
1.2 BACKGROUND 1.3 PLANNING PROCESS 1.4 VISION AND GOALS 1.5 FIVE E’s of BICYCLE PLANNING 1.6 BENEFITS of BICYCLE FRIENDLINESS
NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION John Vine-Hodge, Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation (DBPT) Mark Stafford, Division (12) Operations Engineer Samuel Nichols, Division (12) Traffic Engineer
Bicycle Master Plan
PROJECT CONSULTANTS Andrea Garland, Alta/Greenways Chris Pay, Alta/Greenways Jason Reyes, Alta/Greenways Jean Crowther, Alta/Greenways Jeff Olson, Alta/Greenways John Cock, Alta/Greenways
City of Belmont, North Carolina
The Bicycle and Pedestrian Planning Grant Initiative funded a City of Belmont Pedestrian Transportation Plan in 2009. The current grant is funding this Plan, a Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan for the City of Belmont. The Belmont Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan combines past planning efforts with new research and analysis, and includes a full public input process. A proposed on- and off-street bikeway network is included in this Plan, as well as recommended policies and programs to encourage more bicycling activity and to promote safe bicycling and driving practices. These combined elements establish a complete, up-to-date framework for moving forward with improvements to the bicycling environment of Belmont.
1.2 BACKGROUND Originally settled in the 1750s and incorporated as a town in 1895, the City of Belmont has grown significantly since its historic beginnings. Located in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, Belmont is nestled between two rivers: the Catawba River and its tributary, the South Fork Catawba River. The city’s topography offers rolling hills, as well as more gentle slopes near the shores of the rivers. Belmont is just over five miles due west of the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport and less than 15 miles from downtown Charlotte, NC. Interstate 85 passes through the northern portion of Belmont’s city limits and Highway 74 (also Highway 29) provides a parallel east-west connection between Charlotte and Belmont.
DRAFT February 2013
PREPARED BY: Alta / Greenways
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chapter 1 : introduction |
Town of Wingate North Carolina
Town of Wingate
Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan
Acknowledgements Project Steering Committee
CONTENTS 1
John Lee Bates –Community Wingate
Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan
Purpose..................................................................................................................................................1-1 Background...........................................................................................................................................1-1 Vision&Goals.....................................................................................................................................1-2 PlanningProcess................................................................................................................................1-3 Benefits of a Walkable Community...............................................................................1-4
Jennifer Huntley – President of Wingate Athletics Ella T. Hargett – Community resident Jerry Earnhardt – Retired State Trooper Arthur Henderson – Cowboys Design Landscaping
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Karen Nash – Wingate Elementary
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Helen Chaney, Division of Bicycle and Pedestrian Transportation
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Alta Planning + Design
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Policies & Programs Overview.............................................................................................................................................5-1 Education............................................................................................................................................5-2 Encouragement .........................................................................................................5-5 Enforcement ................................................................................................................5-8 Safe Routes to School Toolkit ........................................................................................5-9 Pedestrian Policies............ ..........................................................................................5-12
Davidson, NC
Draft Plan January 2013
Network Recommendations Overview............................................................................................................................................4-1 Methodology ...............................................................................................................4-1 The Pedestrian Network ...............................................................................................4-2 Project Cut Sheets.......................................................................................................4-12
NCDOT Division 5 Project Consultants
Opportunities and Challenges Overview............................................................................................................................................3-1 Key Opportunities .........................................................................................................3-1 Key Challenges.............. ...............................................................................................3-1
Linda Stedje-Larsen - Wingate University North Carolina Department of Transportationw
Existing Conditions Overview................................................................................................................................................2-1 Land Use & Development .............................................................................................2-1 Demographics ............................................................................................................2-2 Existing Pedestrian Conditions .....................................................................................2-3 Existing Plans.................................................................................................................2-8
Sandra Thomas – Town of Wingate Brad Sellers – Town of Wingate Barry Glass – Town of Wingate Police Department
Project Overview
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Implementation Strategies Overview.............................................................................................................................................6-1 Key Action Steps ...........................................................................................................6-1 KeyPartners..........................................................................................................................................6-4 Performance Measures...............................................................................................6-7 Facility Development Methods ....................................................................................6-8
Appendix A: Design Guidelines.................................................................A-1 Appendix B: Funding Strategies ...................................................... B-1 Appendix C: Public Involveme n t. ...................................................C - 1
Prepared By
Town of Wingate Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan
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CITY OF BELMONT, NORTH CAROLINA
CITY OF BELMONT, NORTH CAROLINA
Through progressive city planning and efforts to revitalize downtown Belmont, while still retaining its historic character, the city has retained a high quality of life for its residents. Chapter 2 of the Plan provides for more information about the City of Belmont, including the principal opportunities and constraints for bicycling throughout the community. With its political support for quality of life and healthy lifestyles; supportive existing street infrastructure and planning policies; planned greenways and parks; attractive downtown and other tourist destinations, strong bicycling community and college population, and proximity to great biking venues and routes (including the Whitewater Center and the Rock Hill Velodrome, the Carolina Thread Trail, and quiet rural roads), Belmont is poised to be one of the premier bicycling destination communities in the state and region, joining the ranks of other regional Bicycle Friendly Communities (BFCs) including Davidson, Rock Hill, and Charlotte.
1.3 PLANNING PROCESS
Improve bicycling access along major corridors;
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Capitalize on the scenic beauty of the Belmont area, while providing safe and well-defined bicycling routes;
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Create a safe way for people to bicycle from Belmont to neighboring communities;
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Create safe bicycling routes between neighborhoods and schools and neighborhoods and downtown;
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Educate both bicyclists and motorists as to the rules of the road and etiquette related to bicycling;
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Pursue cost effective strategies for infrastructure inprovements.
The five E’s are described below. For the purposes of this Plan, a sixth ‘E’, Equity, is considered an integral component of each of the five E’s. ‘Equity’ takes into account the distribution of impacts (benefits and costs) of bicycling programs, policies, and infrastructure improvements, and whether that distribution is appropriate.
The project consultants identified opportunities and constraints for bicycle facility development.
Providing bicycle educational opportunities is critical for bicycle safety. Education should span all age groups and include motorists as well as cyclists.
Encouragement programs are critical for promoting and increasing bicycling. These programs should address all ages and user groups from school children, to working adults, to the elderly and also address recreation and transportation users. The goal of encouragement programs is to increase the amount of bicycling that occurs in a community. Programs can range from work-place commuter incentives to “Bike to School Day” at an elementary school; and from bicycle-friendly route maps to a bicycle co-op.
1.6.1 Increased Health and Physical Activity A growing number of studies show that the design of our communities and the built environment—including neighborhoods, towns, transportation systems, parks, trails and other public recreational facilities—affects people’s ability to reach the recommended daily 30 minutes of moderately intense physical activity (60 minutes for youth). According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “physical inactivity causes numerous physical and mental health problems, is responsible for an estimated 200,000 deaths per year, and contributes to the obesity epidemic.” 2 The increased rate of disease associated with inactivity reduces quality of life for individuals and increases medical costs for families, companies, and local governments.
Enforcement
Encouragement programs, like Bike to School Day, are critical for promoting and increasing bicycling.
Enforcement is critical to ensure that motorists and bicyclists are obeying common laws. It serves as a means to educate and protect all users. The goal of enforcement is for bicyclists and motorists to recognize and respect each other’s rights on the roadway. In many cases, officers and citizens do not fully understand state and local laws for motorists and bicyclists, making targeted education an important component of every enforcement effort.
Belmont is representative of the health challenges facing the Gaston County community. According to the CDC Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System, more than one in four of Gaston County adult residents (26.2 percent) is obese and nearly a third of the adult population is physically inactive (28.2 percent).3
Evaluation Evaluation methods can include quarterly meetings, the development of an annual performance report, update of bicycle infrastructure databases, bicycle counts, assessment of new facilities, and plan updates. The City of Belmont will monitor implementation of this Plan on a regular basis and establish policies that ensure long-term investment in the bike-
1 Pucher, J. Dill, J. and Handy, S. (2010). Infrastructure, programs, and policies to increase bicycling: An international review. Preventative Medicine, 50. S106-S125; Krizek, K., Forsyth, A., and Baum, L. (2009). Walking and cycling international literature review. Melbourne, Victoria: Department of Transport.
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Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan
Town of Wingate North Carolina
Programs & Policies
Education
BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN ADVOCACY Committee
Public Education and Educational Devices
The Town of Wingate should support the creation of a local bicycle and pedestrian committee. The Plan’s Steering Committee is a good starting point to establishing this group. Even though this is a pedestrian plan, the needs and objectives of bicycle and pedestrian advocates are closely related, and stand to benefit mutually from their combined efforts. Local advocacy groups are beneficial resources for promoting safety, providing feedback on opportunities and obstacles within the bicycle and pedestrian system, and coordinating events and outreach campaigns (such as the programs outlined throughout this section). Advocacy groups also play a critical role in encouraging and evaluating the progress of overall plan implementation.
Wingate could develop a variety of safety materials and distribute them throughout the community. Educational materials focus on safe behaviors, rules, and responsibilities. Information may include bulleted keys for safe pedestrian travel and habits, safe motor vehicle operation around pedestrians, and general facility rules and regulations. This safety information is often available for download from national pedestrian advocacy organizations, such as the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center website, www.walkinginfo.org. Furthermore, NCDOT is preparing a series of pedestrian education and enforcement materials which will be available for distribution to state jurisdictions in the fall of 2013.
Chapter Outline Overview (5-1) | Education (5-2) | ENCOURAGEMENT (5-5) | Enforcement (5-8) |Safe Routes to School Toolkit (5-9) | Pedestrian Policies (5-12)
Overview
Meeting the goals of this Plan will not only require new facilities; it also requires implementation of pedestrian-related programs and policies. A comprehensive approach is necessary to create a pedestrian-friendly community. The approach must focus on overall livability and walkability in all planning decisions involving land use, growth, and transportation. Programs that encourage walking, educate about safety, and enforce safe behavior are also key components.
The Information can be distributed through brochures, newsletters, newspapers, bumper stickers, and other print media that can be inserted into routine mailings. It can also be posted on municipal websites and shown on local cable access television.
Existing programs The Wingate Police Department provides safety education programs for the students at Wingate Elementary, and during the summer as part of “summer programs in the park. The classes’ topics include proper bike size, biking on the road, riding on streets, sidewalks and bike trails, and the importance of wearing a helmet. Even though, the classes focus on bicycle education, having the support of the Police Department to enforce safety for children in the Town is very important in shaping the future of a town that provides safe circulation options for all modes of transportation. In addition, the Union County Public Schools has begun an initiative called S.T.O.P., which informs students of safe practices to follow at bus stops. S.T.O.P is an acronym for: S-tand at your assigned stop at least 10 minutes early. T-urn left and right. Look both ways before crossing the road. O-bserve the stop sign and flashing red lights. P-roceed only when all cars have stopped.
COORDINATED CAMPAIGNS Through cooperation with NCDOT, local municipalities and organizations should provide strong education, encouragement, and enforcement campaigns whenever a major bicycle and/or pedestrian improvement occurs. When a major improvement is made, the roadway environment changes and proper interaction between all users is critical for overall safety. This type of outreach could take place through the local media outlets, on-site, or at special events. ADULT EDUCATION Education should span all age groups. Local community groups could partner and consider adding or expanding the following educational program/event offerings:
INTERNAL EDUCATION
• Parent courses for Walking School Buses
‘Internal’ education refers to the training of people who are involved in the actual implementation of the Pedestrian Plan. Key Town staff, members of the local planning board, pedestrian plan Steering Committee, NCDOT Division staff, and Union County staff should all be included in training sessions whenever possible. This training could cover aspects of the transportation and development process, including planning, design, development review, construction, and maintenance. This type of ‘inreach’ can be in the form of brown bag lunches and attendance at special sessions or conferences. Even simple meetings to go over the Pedestrian Plan and communicate its strategies and objectives can prove useful for staff and newly elected officials that may not have otherwise learned about the plan. Guidance and materials for internal education methods is available from the NCDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Division and the Institute for Transportation Research and Education (ITRE).
• Walkability workshops
ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORIC EDUCATION / INTERPRETATION Educational programs and interpretative signage could be developed along future trails and pedestrian routes. Greenway trails provide opportunities for learning outside the classroom. Specific programs that focus on water quality and animal habitat are popular examples. Events such as learning walks about specific animals or insects, tree identification, wildflower walks, environmental issues, stewardship education, and sustainability could be led by area experts. Also, simple educational signage would offer interactive learning opportunities for people who use the trail.
Program Recommendations and Resources Pedestrian-related programs fall into three main categories: education, encouragement, and enforcement. The programs listed in this chapter are provided to demonstrate the variety of opportunities available for promoting walking and active lifestyles in Wingate. The Town should work closely with local volunteers and community organizations to implement events and activities, research new program ideas, and improve upon existing programs. 5-1
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Implementation Strategies Chapter Outline
Overview (6-1) | Key Action Steps (6-1) | Key Partners In Implementation (6-3) | Performance Measures (6-7) | Facility Development Methods (6-8)
Adopt This Plan Before any other action takes place, the Town of Wingate should adopt this plan. This should be considered the first step in implementation. Through adoption of this plan and its accompanying maps as the Town’s official pedestrian transportation plan, Wingate will be better able to shape transportation and development decisions so that they fit with the goals of this plan. Most importantly, having an adopted plan is extremely helpful in securing funding from state, federal, and private agencies. Adopting this plan does not commit the Town to dedicate or allocate funds, but rather indicates the intent of the Town to implement this plan over time, starting with these action steps. Designate Staff Designate staff to oversee the implementation of this plan and the proper maintenance of the facilities that are developed. It is recommended that a combination of existing Transportation Planning, Administration, Parks and Recreation, and Public Works staff oversee the day-to-day implementation of this Plan. In many municipalities, this task is covered by a full-time bicycle and pedestrian coordinator, but in Wingate, it will make more sense to fold these responsibilities into current staff responsibilities. In the long term, a full-time Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator position could be considered.
www.pps.org/training/custom-tailored-training/ www.fhwa.dot.gov/context/trainingguide/ ExistingClasses.htm
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Key Action Steps Greenways and board walks environmental education.
Create a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) The Steering Committee for this Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan should be invited to create and serve on a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) to assist in the implementation of this Plan. The BPAC would be comprised of local pedestrian and bicycle champions and work to support the implementation of the recommendations of this Plan. The formation of a BPAC will also represent a significant step in becoming a Walk-Friendly Community. The BPAC’s role would be to provide a
Example of stickers and posters developed for the NCDOT Watch for Me Campaign targeting motorist education
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The following action steps are integral to achieving the goals and vision of this Plan. As guiding recommendations and the clearest representation of specific items to accomplish, they should be referred to often. Additional, Appendix B provide a variety of in-depth funding resources for assisting in carrying out these tasks.
• Brown bag events and clinics
Below are several training course examples: Local programs such Walk to Work Day, walking school bus demonstrations, and summer camps can be organized by the Town and can be utilized to distribute information using a booth to display related print media.
2 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (1996). Physical Activity and Health: A Report of the Surgeon General. 3 Centers for Disease Control. (2009). Behavioral Risk Factors Surveillance System (BRFSS). Retrieved from http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/DDT_STRS2/CountyPrevalenceData.aspx?mode=OBS, (accessed July 2012).
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The three main ways to improve pedestrian conditions in Wingate are through facility construction, program implementation, and policy enforcement. This chapter outlines the implementation priorities, key partners in implementation, and facility development methods.
• Pedestrian ambassador programs
• Educational devices (campaigns, billboards, postcards, local television)
Improving active spaces has been shown to increase physical activity within a community.
Overview
• Crossing guard programs
www.michaelronkin.com/courses
Town of Wingate Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan
A bicycle-friendly Belmont will help to improve the health and fitness of residents, transportation options, the local economy, and environmental conditions while contributing to a greater sense of community – and fun!. Scores of studies from the fields of public health, urban planning, urban ecology, real estate, transportation, and economics consistently affirm the value of supporting bicycling as it relates to these issues. Small towns, big cities, and entire regions across the United States and throughout the world are implementing strategies for creating bicycle-friendly communities, and have been doing so for many years. They do this because of their obligations to promote health, safety and welfare, and also because of the growing awareness of the many benefits of bicycling.
Providing bicycle educational opportunities is critical for bicycle safety. Education should span all age groups and include motorists as well as cyclists. The focus of an educational campaign can range from information about the rights and responsibilities of road users to tips for safe behavior; from awareness of the communitywide benefits of bicycling to technical trainings for municipality staff.
Outreach to the citizens and visitors of Belmont included two public workshops, an online and hard-copy citizen comment form, presence
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Education
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way network. Monitoring progress of implementation will facilitate continued momentum and provide opportunities for updates and changes to process if necessary. Additionally, the city will adopt policies that promote investment in and improvements to the bicycling and walking environment in accordance with the recommendations of this Plan.
Designing, engineering, operating, and maintaining quality roadways and bicycle facilities is a critical element in producing a bicycle-friendly environment. Safe and connected infrastructure for bicyclists is one crucial piece of a comprehensive approach to increasing bicycling activity. This category may include adding new bicycle specific infrastructure, improvements to street crossings, traffic calming, trail design, traffic management, school zones, or other related strategies.
Encouragement
Research has shown that a comprehensive approach to bicycle-friendliness is more effective than a singular approach that addresses only one issue, such as tackling only infrastructure or bicyclist education.1 Recognizing this, the national Bicycle Friendly Community program, administered by the League of American Bicyclists, recommends a multi-faceted approach based on the following five E’s: Engineering, Education, Encouragement, Enforcement, and Evaluation. This Plan has been developed using the Five E’s approach as a means of providing action steps in each arena that the community can take towards becoming more bicycle-friendly. The Bicycle Friendly Community program is discussed in more detail in Chapter 2, as a useful framework for Belmont’s bicycle friendly initiatives.
1.3.1 Data Collection and Analysis City staff, the Project Steering Committee, and stakeholders provided baseline information about the existing conditions of Belmont. Through aerial photography, geographic information systems (GIS) data, and onthe-ground field investigation, the project consultants identified opportunities and constraints for bicycle facility development. Field research also included examining portions of proposed trails, verifying certain road widths, studying lane configurations, and preparing a photographic inventory. A review of planning documents, polices, and existing bicycling programs supplemented the analysis of the physical environment.
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1.5 FIVE E’S OF BICYCLE PLANNING
City of Belmont staff and the Project Steering Committee guided the development of the Comprehensive Bicycle Master Plan. The committee is made up of citizen advocates and representatives from multiple stakeholder organizations and local groups, including the NCDOT and Belmont Planning Commission, among others (listed in the Acknowledgements section of this plan). The Steering Committee met several times throughout the process and provided guidance on the overall vision, facility recommendations, programs, policies, and draft plan development.
CITY OF BELMONT, NORTH CAROLINA
COMPREHENSIVE BICYCLE PLAN
Engineering
Specific goals for the outcome of this plan include: • Create a community network of on- and off-street bikeways designed for all types of bicyclists;
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PROJECT PHOTO SIMULATIONS May 2012 - May 2013 These images represent some of the many photo simulations I’ve worked on which have been incorporated in various bicycle and or pedestrian masterplans. The images help illustrate what certain elements of a city might look like with recommended improvements in place. They serve the purpose of helping to sell an idea or design to the client. “Before” images have been included with some illustrations to show existing conditions prior to the additions for site improvements. Photoshop was the primary software used in these illustrations.
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NYC BIKE SHARE STATION DESIGN Spring 2013 These drawings represent work done to for the New York City Bike Share which just launched in May. The drawings were then used by contractors to install and correctly position each bike station in its respective location. I was given photographs, field notes, and number of docks for the site and was asked to digitally render the stations using AutoCAD. Finished drawings were submitted to project leaders for revisions. Upon completion of all revisions, a draft copy was sent to the NY DOT for final approval. Any needed revisions were made and the stations were then installed usually within a few days of completion.
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PROJECT CUT SHEETS
Sidewalk Improvements
Pedestrian Countdown Signal Reduced Curb Radii Detectable Warnings
Spring 2013
High Visibility Crosswalks Stop Bar
Sidewalk Improvements
These diagrams were drawn for use in project cutsheets for the City of Mount Holly, North Carolina Comprehensive Pedestrian Plan. Images were used to illustrate suggested intersection improvements to increase pedestrian safety at high risk intersections. Images were digitally drawn in Adobe Illustrator using Google Earth Pro base imagery.
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SIGNAGE/ WAYFINDING Spring 2013 These images represent some of the signage design work I have done thus far. These examples were used in a Jefferson Parish, Louisiana Bike Plan RFP. Another work sample of signage/wayfinding can be seen in section 1.1 of this portfolio with the Palmetto Gridway Project.
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