Hickory Pedestrian + Bicycle Plan by hickorync

Adopted December 15, 2020

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CITY of HICKORY, NC PEDESTRIAN + BICYCLE PLAN

HICKORY PEDESTRIAN + BICYCLE PLAN

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thank you to the local residents, community leaders, and government staff that participated in the development of this plan through meetings, workshops, comment forms, and plan review. Special thanks to those who participated as steering committee members, listed below. PROJECT STEERING COMMITTEE The Steering Committee is made up of local residents, government staff, and community leaders. Ava Jarrett Lindsay Stockman Holli Cline Scott Millar Mike Pilolla Adrian Holtzman Rob Dickerson Phillip Demas Marcus Scott Brian Frazier Sarah Prencipe Steve Miller Kyle Mishler Chad East Rachel Nichols Aaron Kohrs Mandy Pitts Hildebrand Karen Dickerson John Marshall

Catawba Valley Medical Center LiveWell Catawba Frye Regional Medical Center Catawba County Economic Development Corporation Hickory Velo Club Friends of Hickory Cycling Industry Advocate Hickory Police Department Hickory Fire Department Hickory Planning Department Hickory City Manager’s Office Hickory Public Services Hickory Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism Deluxe Printing Lenoir Rhyne University Greenway Public Transportation Hickory Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau Hickory Community Development Department Hickory Transportation Department

Prepared for the City of Hickory, North Carolina This project was supported by a grant from LiveWell Catawba. Prepared by Alta Planning + Design Adopted by the City of Hickory on December 15, 2020

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CONTENTS 4

Executive Summary

CH. 1: INTRODUCTION 7

Project Background

Plan Vision and Goals

Planning Process

Benefits of a Pedestrian + Bicycle-Friendly Hickory

CH. 2: EXISTING CONDITIONS 17

Local Context

Current Conditions

Previous Plan Review

Public Input on Existing Conditions

CH. 3: RECOMMENDATIONS 41 Overview 42

Pedestrian + Bicycle Facility Types Summary

Network Maps

Prioritization Process

Priority Project Cut-Sheets

CH. 4: IMPLEMENTATION 85

Implementation Overview

Key Partners & Roles in Implementation

Typical Project Funding Partners and Methods

Facility Development Methods

Typical Project Development Process

APPENDICES 96

Appendix A: Pedestrian + Bicycle Policy + Regulatory Review

114

Appendix B: Design Guideline Reference + Resources

116

Appendix C: Program Resources

124

Appendix D: Funding Sources

141

Appendix E: Prioritization Scores

148

Appendix F: Cost Estimates

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CONTENTS |

Executive Summary

“I would love to see all of Hickory on both sides of the railroad tracks connected by walking/biking trails. ” - Survey respondent

WHY SHOULD WE PLAN FOR BICYCLING AND WALKING IN HICKORY?

experienced

The City of Hickory is quickly gaining recognition

and connected network of bicycle facilities, as

as one of the top small cities in the nation due its

is well documented in many of the City’s past

unique combination of business-friendliness, low

and current plans and initiatives. The City has

housing costs, vibrant music scene, growing craft

responded by investing in its initial greenways

beer industry, robust downtown, and college

and side paths. What has been missing, that this

City setting. With this recognition, the City

plan provides, is a comprehensive analysis of the

faces challenges and opportunities for retaining

City’s opportunities for creating such a network,

the small city character and quality of life that

and a strategic set of recommendations to

is attracting a growing number of people, most

successfully make it happen.

notably retirees. One essential aspect of small city living is the freedom and ability to walk out of your front door, and get to where you

bicyclists,

and

intimidating

for people who would otherwise consider bicycling and walking. Hickory residents have long supported the idea of creating a safe

WHAT DOES THIS PLAN RECOMMEND?

want to go on foot or by bicycle. This ability of residents to participate in this simple activity

This bicycle and pedestrian transportation plan,

is at the root of a remarkable set of positive

known as Walk Bike Hickory, features policy,

community benefits related to public health and

program, and infrastructure recommendations

safety, recreation, transportation, local economy,

that, if adopted, funded, and implemented,

and tourism.

will

create

the

walk-

and

bicycle-friendly

community that residents have long supported. The problem is, as Hickory grows, its roads are

This plan documents the past and current

not designed to accommodate vehicular traffic

support for a walk- and bicycle-friendly Hickory,

AND walkers and bicyclists. City roadways, in

and highlights some of the current conditions

their current condition, feel unsafe for many

impacting walking and bicycling in the city today (see Chapter 2).

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KEY STEPS IN THE PLANNING PROCESS:

Public Involvement

Steering Committee Meetings, Public Survey & Open House Workshops

Open House 1 (Feb 27, 2020)

Continue Implementation!

Opportunities + Constraints Analysis

Draft Bikeway Network

Draft Planning Report

Draft Plan Review & Revisions

Final Plan & Final Presentations

Jan-Mar

Apr-July

July-Aug

Aug-Sept

Sept-Nov

2021

PUBLIC INPUT RESPONSE HIGHLIGHTS: How comfortable do you feel walking in Hickory?

How comfortable do you feel biking in Hickory?

What are your top priorities for walking + biking improvements

25% VERY COMFORTABLE

7% VERY COMFORTABLE

+ 80% TRAILS GREENWAYS

32%

SOMEWHAT COMFORTABLE

21% SOMEWHAT UNCOMFORTABLE 11% VERY UNCOMFORTABLE

13% SOMEWHAT COMFORTABLE 26% SOMEWHAT UNCOMFORTABLE

31% VERY UNCOMFORTABLE

BASIS OF RECOMMENDATIONS:

Mapping exercises, workshops, group discussions, and survey forms (p.34 and 36)

Current Conditions

Connections to Key Destinations

Public & Steering Committee Input

Downtown, parks, schools, neighborhoods, commercial areas, and surrounding communities (p. 26)

Roadway maintenance jurisdiction and Collision Analysis (p. 28)

Existing Plans & Projects

Existing and in-development roadway, greenway, side path, and bicycle lane projects (p. 30)

Priority Project Analysis

A priority project checklist taking into account nearly 6 unique factors (p. 57)

TOP 12 PRIORITY PROJECTS: 1. Scenic Lake Route along 6th Street NW, 21st Ave NW, and 12th Street Drive NW; from Old Lenoir Road to 6th Street NW 2. 17th Street NW Bike Lanes, from 9th Avenue NW to 1st Avenue SW 3. 17th Street NW extension with Bike Lanes and Sidewalks, from 9th Avenue NW to Clement Boulevard 4. Clement Blvd Bike Lanes, from 17th St NW to planned MUP “Aviation Walk” 5. Sidewalks on 8th Avenue SE and 3rd Street SE, from 5th Street SE to 10th Avenue SE 6. Sidewalks on 7th Ave SW, 3rd Ave SW, and 15th St SW and Pedestrian Crossing at 7th Avenue and 13th Street SW 7. Sidewalk on 12th Avenue NE, from 5th Street NE to 8th Street Drive NE 8. Sidewalk on 17th Avenue NE, from 5th Street NE to 4th Street Drive NE 9. Multi-Use Path on 8th Avenue NE and C Avenue SE, from 8th Avenue NE to 13th Street SE 10. Multi-Use Path on 8th Avenue NW and 9th Avenue NW, from 2nd Street NE to 6th Street NW 11. Multi-Use Path on 12th Avenue NW, from 6th Street NW to Old Lenoir Road 12. Multi-Use Path on 16th Street NE and 12th Avenue NE/Springs Road NE, from Highland Avenue to McDonald Parkway EXECUTIVE SUMMARY |

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BIG PICTURE RECOMMENDATIONS:

KEEP MOMENTUM ON BICYCLE + PEDESTRIAN PROJECTS THAT ARE ALREADY IN-DEVELOPMENT. Map 2.2 features projects that have some level of funding, design, or construction in prog-

ress. The funded multi-use path projects should continue to be constucted, and the funded highway projects should be designed to include the pedestrian and bicycle facilities recom-

mended in this plan.

STRATEGICALLY AND PROACTIVELY FUND AND BUILD PRIORITY PROJECTS. Map 3.4 features a set of priority projects that developed out of the Hickory Pedestrian

+ Bicycle Plan planning process. These are detailed in individual project cut-sheets that summarize why the project is a priority, and what the key opportunities and challenges are to its development. See the Project Priority Project List (page 57) for how priorities were selected.

USE THE COMPREHENSIVE NETWORK OF RECOMMENDATIONS TO BUILD OTHER PROJECTS INCREMENTALLY OVER TIME.

As Hickory continues to grow, new development and roadway construction projects should incorporate facilities recommended in Maps 3.1 and 3.2. As progress is made on priority projects, new priorities should be selected from this comprehensive map of recommendations.

IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE WALKING + BICYCLING.

As new facilities are built, people will want to know where they are, how to get to them, and how to ride safely on them; new programs can help address these issues, and are outlined starting on page 126. Motorists can also use encouragement to slow down, yield when appropriate, and pass bicyclists safely, and a safety campaign should be launched to do just that.

Together, these recommendations make up the core of this plan, as featured in Chapter 3. They are supplemented by a detailed set of action steps, and a list of resources for the latest information on bicycle facility design and bicycle-related policy in Chapter 4.

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Chapter 1: Introduction

“I’d love biking and walking routes connecting dining and shopping and entertainment, to create an activity destination and facilitate a day spent downtown.” - Survey respondent

PROJECT BACKGROUND

Walk Bike Hickory will provide a framework for

In 2019, the City of Hickory began developing

other regional planning partners to strategi-

a comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle plan

cally build better connections for walking and

(Walk Bike Hickory). The City of Hickory will use

bicycling in Hickory. The plan provides detailed

this plan to:

pedestrian and bicycle facility recommenda-

the City, residents, developers, NCDOT, and

tions needed to seek project funding, coordi»

Incorporate active transportation facilities

nate with future development, and shape policy

into upcoming roadway projects;

and program decisions for the City.

Provide multi-modal transportation choices;

Improve safety along routes used for walking

The City of Hickory has long supported the goal

and bicycling; and

of improving walking and bicycle transportation,

Address demands for walking and bicycling

as evident in numerous greenway and multi-

for recreation and transportation.

use path projects that have been completed

in recent years or scheduled for construction The purpose of this plan is to identify opportuni-

in the near future, including the Riverwalk, City

ties and constraints for walking and bicycling in

Walk, and Book Walk projects. In addition, the

Hickory, and to establish recommendations for

active support for bicycle and greenway infra-

improvement. This plan aims to use walking and

structure from groups like Friends of Hickory

bicycling as a tool for improvements in mobility,

and the Hickory Velo Club a desire for a more

safety, health, economy, environment, and overall

walkable and bikeable Hickory.

quality of life. The goal is to create safe and connected routes for walking and bicycling in Hickory, with connections to surrounding communities.

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PLAN VISION & GOALS Hickory envisions creating a network of safe, accessible walking and biking infrastructure that will be supported by the following goals:

ENHANCE CONNECTIVITY Create a well-connected network of pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly streets and paths as part of a diverse network of transportation options in Hickory.

PROMOTE EQUITY + ACCESS FOR ALL Create a network of bike and pedestrian routes that allows ALL HIckory residents to access parks, Lake Hickory, downtown, and activity centers by walking and biking.

INCREASE SAFETY Address the safety and level of comfort of the transportation system for pedestrians and bicyclists. Reduce the number of pedestrian- and bicyclist-involved crashes, injuries, and fatalities over time.

INCREASE HEALTH + LIVABILITY Transportation systems have a direct impact on health and overall quality of life. Implement complete street solutions that will accommodate all modes, including pedestrians and bicycles, to support healthy, safe neighborhoods where walking and biking are convenient for people of all ages and abilities.

SUPPORT ACTIVE, ACCESSIBLE DEVELOPMENT As land in Hickory continues to be developed, dedicate areas for future greenways and provide sidewalks and bikeways that promote an active lifestyle and access to key destinations.

PRIORITIZE THE HICKORY URBAN BIKE LOOP The Friends of Hickory’s Hickory Urban Bike Loop (HUB loop) will connect the four quadrants of the city with a continuous loop of bicycle facilities.

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PLANNING PROCESS

The planning process began in late 2019 with

Hickory Velo Club

a kick-off meeting with the project Steering

Friends of Hickory

Committee, followed by data collection and anal-

Cycling Industry Advocates

ysis of existing conditions. Next, project planners

Hickory Police Department

developed a draft proposed bicycle network,

Hickory Fire Department

based on past plans, existing conditions analysis,

Hickory Planning Department

and initial public outreach. The proposed net-

Hickory City Manager’s Office

work was refined through a process of multiple

Hickory Public Services

draft reviews and revisions, with feedback from

Hickory Parks, Recreation and Sports Tourism

City staff, project consultants, a public workshop,

Deluxe Printing

and review by the project Steering Committee.

Lenoir Rhyne University

Greenway Public Transportation

The Steering Committee met at key stages

Hickory Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau

throughout development of the plan, with mem-

Hickory Community Development Department

bers representing a range of perspectives. The

Hickory Transportation Department

Catawba County Economic Development Corporation

committee had representation from the following groups (see the acknowledgements section of

In addition to the public representation on the

this Plan for a list of individual members):

Steering Committee and the public open houses. a public survey form was distributed to gather feed-

Catawba Valley Medical Center

back on current walking and biking habits and pref-

LiveWell Catawba

erences. For the results of committee and public

Frye Regional Medical Center

feedback, please refer to the public input section of Chapter 2, and Appendix C: Meeting Summaries.

HICKORY PEDESTRIAN + BICYCLE PLAN The City of Hickory is working on its Pedestrian + Bicycle Plan to shape the future of walking and bicycling in the city, and we need your help! The plan will incorporate an analysis of existing conditions for biking and walking, input from community residents (that’s you!) and stakeholder agencies and organizations, as well as best practices in bicycle and pedestrian facility design. Your responses to this survey will help the City better understand the needs and desires of residents and community stakeholders. ally, Even if you do not walk or bike regularly, your feedback is helpful. All responses will remain anonymous. individu identify

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Key Steps in the Planning Process

Public Involvement

Steering Committee Meetings, Stakeholder Interviews & Public Workshops

Public Workshop 1 (Feb 27, 2020)

Public Workshop 2 (July X, 2020)

Opportunities + Constraints Analysis

Draft Bikeway Network

Draft Planning Report

Draft Plan Review & Revisions

Final Plan & Final Presentations

Jan-Mar

Apr-July

July-Aug

Aug-Sept

Sept-Nov

Continue Implementation!

2021

Open comment maps were used to gather public input on bicycling conditions during steering committee meetings and public workshops.

Meeting participants were also invited to indicate their preferences for a variety of aspects of the plan, including types of bicycle infrastructure and programs.

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BENEFITS OF A PEDESTRIANAND BICYCLE-FRIENDLY HICKORY

bicycle crashes within the Hickory city limits

Potential benefits for the City of Hickory in

and 282 reported pedestrian crashes, includ-

supporting and implementing this plan include

ing one bicyclist fatality and 10 pedestrian

improvements in safety, health, economic impact, mobility, and environmental stewardship.

fatalities (see Map 2.3). »

and

On average, in NCDOT’s Division 12 (which includes the City of Hickory), 15 pedestrians

SAFETY Trends

From 2007-2018, there were 61 reported

and 2 bicyclists are killed each year in collisions with motor vehicles, while many more

Challenges

are seriously injured (combined 5-year aver-

According to a survey of 16,000 North Carolina residents for the 2011 North Carolina Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Summit, the most commonly reported safety issue for walking and bicycling was inadequate infrastructure (75%).1 A lack of safe crossings, greenways, and bicycle facilities,

age for 2014-2018).2 »

In 2019, 18% of all traffic fatalities in North Carolina were bicyclists and pedestrians.2

North Carolina is ranked as one of the least safe states for bicycling (42nd).3

such as bicycle lanes and side paths, lead to unsafe conditions for pedestrians and bicyclists. Bicycle Facilities and Safety Benefits Provides continuity on lower-volume roads & designates preferred routes

Sources for Graphic: 1) U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration, Crash Modification Factor (CMF) Clearinghouse; CMF ID: 1719 and CMF ID: 4097, and 2) Teschke, Kay. Route Infrastructure and the Risk of Injuries to Bicyclists. American Public Health Association. December 2012.

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Improving Safety When Hickory residents don’t walk or ride a

HEALTH IMPACTS OF ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

bike, the primary reason is because, “it doesn’t feel safe.” (according to the public survey of

Trends

423 individuals). Separate studies conducted

The state of North Carolina ranks 36th compared

by the Federal Highway Administration and the

to all other states in core determinants of health,

University of North Carolina Highway Safety

dropping three ranks from the previous year.4 In

Research Center demonstrate that installing

addition, Catawba County is ranked 27th (out of

pedestrian and bicycle facilities directly improves

100) in North Carolina for health outcomes. This

safety by reducing the risk and severity of pedes-

ranking is based on two types of measures: how

trian-automobile and bicycle-automobile crashes

long people live and how healthy people feel

(see examples below). Some facilities improve

while alive.5 According to the 2019 Community

safety for both bicyclists and pedestrians, such

Health Assessment conducted by the Catawba

as side paths, paved shoulders, bicycle/pedes-

County Public Health Department and LiveWell

trian overpasses or underpasses, and intersec-

Catawba, the county’s top two causes of death

tion crossing improvements (below). The follow-

are cancer and heart disease, both of which can

ing web addresses link to more comprehensive

be prevented through more active lifestyles,

research on safety.

including walking and biking.6

http://www.walkbikenc.com/

Other key trends and challenges related to health

http://www.pedbikeinfo.org/data/factsheet_

and transportation in North Carolina and Hickory:

crash.cfm

FACILITY TYPE

PEDESTRIAN CRASH REDUCTION FACTOR

Install bicycle & pedestrian overpass/ underpass Install sidewalk or side path (to avoid walking along roadway) Provide paved shoulder (of at least 4 feet) Install raised median at unsignalized intersection Install crossing refuge island Install crossing countdown signal heads

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90%

Challenges

65% of adults in North Carolina are either overweight or obese.6 The state is also ranked

Pedestrian Facilities with Pedestrian Crash Countermeasures

and

30th in the nation for childhood obesity.7 »

25% of adults in Catawba County report no leisure-time physical activity, compared to 24% of all North Carolinians.7

Every dollar invested in pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure can result in a savings of nearly $3 in direct medical expenses.8

88% 71% 46% 36% 25%

Federal Highway Administration. (2008). Toolbox of Countermeasures and Their Potential Effectiveness for Pedestrian Crashes. https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/ tools_solve/ped_tctpepc/

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Active Transportation: Pathway to Health

Active Transportation System

Less Diabetes High Blood Pressure Certain Cancers Depression

Reduced Obesity + Overweight

Increased Physical Activity (Walking + Bicycling)

Fewer Chronic Disease Deaths Increased Life Expectancy Better Mental Health Quality of Life

Fewer Respiratory Illnesses

Better Air Quality

Source: WalkBikeNC

Better Health through Active Transportation

ECONOMIC IMPACTS OF ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

The City of Hickory can make strides to improve community health by improving streets that are

Economic Trends

unsafe for walking and bicycling, thereby creat-

Bicycle and pedestrian facilities generate eco-

ing more opportunities for healthy living and

nomic returns by raising property values, sup-

active transportation. Using active transportation

porting local businesses and jobs, and attracting

to and from school, work, parks, restaurants, and

visitors. Below are some key economic trends

other routine destinations is one of the best ways

related to bicycling and greenway trails in North

that children and adults can lead measurably

Carolina:

North Carolina

healthier lives. Increasing one’s level of physical activity through walking and bicycling reduces

A combined three-year study of four gre-

the risk and impact of cardiovascular disease,

enways in North Carolina (including the

diabetes, chronic disease, and some cancers. It

American Tobacco Trail) found that every

also helps to control weight, improves mood, and

$1.00 of initial trail construction supports

reduces the risk of premature death.9

$1.72 annually from sales revenue, sales tax revenue, and benefits related to health and

people investigated if total physical activity,

transportation.11

Two 14-year studies of more than 60,000 »

A study of the behavioral effects of complet-

as well as different types of physical activ-

ing a critical link in the American Tobacco

ity, were associated with heart failure risk. It

Trail (ATT) found that with the connection

found that walking or bicycling at least 20

installed over I-40, use of the ATT increased

minutes per day was associated with the

by 133%, with an additional $3.7 million spent

largest risk reduction of heart failure.10

annually on goods and services for those

Active transportation (i.e., biking and walking)

using the trail. The research also portrayed

can dramatically improve health by reduc-

exceptional gains in the amount of physical

ing and preventing not only incidences of

activity occurring.12

obesity, but community levels of diabetes,

The cost of purchasing and maintaining a

stroke, and heart disease, as noted in the

bicycle to an individual, and the cost of build-

figure above.

ing and maintaining bicycle facilities to a community, is negligible compared to those same costs for cars and highways.

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Daily Trip Distances of Americans Walk & Bike Trip Times in Hickory

With a safer, more connected walking and bicycle network, much of Hickory could be reached in a 3 mile walk or bike ride. 48.8% of all trips in the U.S. are 3 miles or less 10 or less

79.4% 62.7%

5 or less Distance Traveled 3 or less (in Miles)

48.8% 39.6%

2 or less 1 or less

less than 1/2

3 miles from center = 15-20 min bike ride

1 mile from center = 20 min walk

27.5% 13.7% Percentage of Travel

Source: Esri, Maxar, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community

More than half of all driving trips are for a distance of five miles or less. Even for those who are only willing to bike distances of one mile or less, there is potential to replace one-quarter (27.5%) of short driving trips with biking. Source: Bicycle and Pedestrian Information Center website, www.pedbikeinfo.org

Walking and bicycling, when it can be used in

Commute rates for walking and bicycling in North

a community as a viable form of transporta-

Carolina currently fall below the national average,

tion, can at least partially replace car own-

with just 0.2% of North Carolina commuters bicy-

ership and maintenance, keeping household

cling to work and 1.8% walking to work, compared

disposable income available for other impor-

to 0.6% bicycling and 2.9% walking nationwide.

tant wants and needs.

This places North Carolina 43rd for both walking and bicycling commute rates in nationwide state

MOBILITY AND ACCESSIBILITY BENEFITS OF ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION

rankings.3 In Catawba County, approximately 0.1% of commute trips are made by bike, 0.9% by foot, and only 0.4% by public transit, all well below the state and national rates.6

Opportunity to Increase Walking & Bicycling Rates

Hickory is fortunate in having banks, schools,

According to the 2011 Bicycle and Pedestrian

parks, a library, offices, and agencies within

Safety Survey, at least 70 percent of North

downtown and nearby. However, without the safe

Carolinians would walk or bike more for daily

facilities, such as sidewalks, street crossings, and

trips if walking and bicycling conditions were

bike lanes, access to the city’s resources is lim-

improved. With appropriate accommodations,

ited—especially those without a vehicle.

walking and bicycling can replace driving for commuting to work, running errands, or making

More than 3% of Hickory workers do not have

other short trips.

access to a vehicle (compared to 2.2% in North Carolina),13 and other segments of the population

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cannot drive due to age, income, or physical disability (e.g., children under the age of 16 years, older adults who no longer drive, and those with mobility issues that prevent them from driving). Taken together, nearly 30% of the overall population does not drive. In order to meet the mobility needs of all Hickory residents—those with and without a car—more walking and bicycling facilities are needed to improve access to the many downtown destinations and safely facilitate more short distance trips by walking and biking.

REFERENCES 1.

NCDOT DBPT and the Institute of Transportation Research and Education. (2011). 2011 Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Summit Report. NCDOT. (2019). NCDOT Annual Report. https:// www.ncdot.gov/about-us/our-mission/Pages/ annual-reports.aspx League of American Bicyclists. (2018). Biking and Walking in the United States: 2018 Benchmarking Report. https://bikeleague.org/ benchmarking-report United Health Foundation and the American Public Health Association. (2019). “America’s Health Rankings Annual Report.” www. americashealthrankings.org/learn/ reports/2019-annual-report Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute (UWPHI). (2018). County Health Rankings Report. http://www.countyhealthrankings.org/ Catawba County Public Health. (2019). Catawba County Community Health Assessment 2019. www.catawbacountync.gov/countyservices/public-health/news-publications/ community-health-data/ U.S. HHS, HRSA, Maternal and Child Health Bureau (MCHB), Child and Adolescent Health Measurement Initiative (CAHMI), National Survey of Children’s Health Indicator Data Set, Data Resource Center for Child and Adolescent Health,

2016-2017. www.americashealthrankings.org/ explore/health-of-women-and-children/measure/ youth_overweight/state/ALL 8. Chenoweth, David. (2012). “Economics, Physical Activity, and Community Design.” North Carolina Medical Journal 73(4): 293-294. https://www. tphlink.com/uploads/1/1/4/0/11401949/planning__ public_health.pdf 9. Center for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018). Physical Activity and Health. https://www.cdc.gov/ physicalactivity/basics/pa-health/index.htm 10. Relationship Between Physical Activity and Heart Failure Risk in Women (Rahman, I., Bellavia, A., & Wolk, A., 2014); https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ pubmed/25236882 and Physical Activity and Heart Failure Risk in a Prospective Study of Men. (Rahman, I., Bellavia, A., Wolf, A., & Orsini, N., 2015) https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26277765 11. Institute of Transportation Research and Education. (2017). Evaluating the Economic Impact of Shared Use Paths in North Carolina. https://itre.ncsu.edu/focus/bike-ped/ sup-economic-impacts/ 12. Institute of Transportation Research and Education. (2014). Behavioral Effects of Completing a Critical Link in the American Tobacco Trail (ATT). https://itre.ncsu.edu/focus/ bike-ped/att-beforeafter/ 13. United States Census Bureau. 2018 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimate. Table 20801. www.data.census.gov

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The consultant team conducting fieldwork in January 2020.

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“[It] Would be nice to run/walk or bike into downtown Hickory and also along the lake and up to the Hickory Crawdads.” - Survey respondent

LOCAL CONTEXT The City of Hickory is a craftsman community located in Catawba County, North Carolina, at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The City has an approximate population of 40,925 residents. Portions of the city have some of the highest mortality rates in the state of North Carolina due to various factors, including lack of physical activity. A better active living culture and supporting infrastructure is crucial to the public and economic health of the community and the region. The City is undertaking numerous greenway and complete street projects through state,

federal,

and

local

funding.

Friends

of Hickory have established a plan for an approximate 13-mile bike loop around the City. At the same time, LiveWell Catawba is undertaking a community health assessment to determine areas of highest need for active living and healthy lifestyle investments and programs.

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CATAWBA COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH ASSESSMENT (2019) The Community Health Assessment (CHA) pro-

The majority of those who do exercise do so at

vides extensive data analysis regarding health

their home, but many take to walking tracks or

indicators and community input about residents’

trails to engage in physical activity. While Hickory

health and wellness. This includes health indica-

has many parks, the opportunities to walk on

tors affected by travel modes, active living, and

trails is limited within the city.

access to mobility options and is cross-tabulated with demographic variables such as race and

One of the other opportunities to engage in reg-

income. Updated every 4 years, the CHA pro-

ular physical activity is through an active com-

vides an opportunity to track changes in health

mute, including commuting by public transit. For

indicators across time.

a variety of reasons, the majority of commuters

travel alone in their vehicles. Incentivizing an Transportation The 2019 Catawba County Community Health active commute, whether through built improve-

Agin

3/4 of survey Assessment found that the top three lead-Nearly ments, encouragement, incentive programs, 1.7% oforhouseholds do not have a respondents said ing causes of death in the county are Cancer, they wanted may help overall health. available. more the community’svehicle transportation options in Heart Disease, and Chronic Lung Disease. the county. SUICIDE ED VISITS FOR INJURIES 40 Physical activity can impact these and Total Suicide Rate: 16.7 (2016-2018) RESIDENTS COMMUTING OUT OF COUNTY FOR WORK other diseases, including mental health. A

EMS transp people age to the ED in 40.9% of a

Injury & Violence

Transportation Burns ..........................779

Agin

DISEASE 1.2% moderate level of exercise has beenthoughts proven ED visits for suicidal (2015-2018): 934 Nearly 3/4 of survey Heat-Related Illness........224 CAUSED BY EMS transp 1.7% of households do not have a respondents ED visits for suicidecancers, attempts orheart self-harm (2015-2018): 838said Winter Weather Injuries ..50 to reduce the risk of certain People age age ANIMAL BITES » people People living in, but working outside of Catawba County vehicle 21.7% available. they wanted more Traumatic Injuries ...........13,896 for more than to the ED in Cases of Rocky failure, and lung conditions including transportation options in visits for 40.9% of au Traumatic Brain Injuries ...1,469 People living and working in Catawba County 77.1% SpottedED Females Mountain 8.0 the county. Asthma. Despite these and many other Fever: 5 benefits for physical and mental health, OF COUNTY WORK HOW OUT RESIDENTS GET TOFOR WORK 26.2RESIDENTS COMMUTING Cases of Lyme » EMS transp Males Average people age 6 the CHA found that 24.8% of adults over Disease: 1 falls in 2019. aloneworking ..................84.8% out of state 1.2%Bicycle .........................0.1% travel time to DrovePeople Gunshot wounds andmotorcycle or other..2.0% are more than threethey times more likely to commit suicide women.Carpool ........................8.7% Taxi, the age of 20 Men reported that engaged work than is 22.6 » People age firearm injuries: 162 People living in, but working outside of Catawba County Public transportation .......0.2% Worked at home ............3.4% 21.7% minutes People working out of state

in no physical activity for leisure, compared to the statewide reported inactivity

CRIME Homicide rate: 6.5

of 23% of adults over the age of 20.

Violent crime rate: 320.5 Property crime rate: 2,943.6 SOURCES:

Walk ...........................0.9%

People living and working in Catawba County

for more than

ED visits for u DOMESTIC VIOLENCE 77.1%

Number of Domestic Violence-Relate » EMS transp Homicides: 12 HOW RESIDENTS GET TO WORK Average people age 6 ..................84.8% Bicycle .........................0.1% travel time to Drove alone falls in 2019. Motor vehicle collision injuries: 9,857 In North Carolina, 3.1% of pregnan Greenway Public Transportation Unintentional ........................8.7% Taxi, motorcycle or other ..2.0% work is 22.6 Carpool Bicyclists hit by motor vehicles: 85 women reported being pushed, hit, total number of annual Worked at home ............3.4% poisoning Public transportation .......0.2% AREAS slap WIT minutes Pedestrians hit by motor vehicles: 174 kicked, choked or physically hurt by boardings: 130,000 mortality rate: Walk ...........................0.9% SOURCES: EMS transports for motor vehicle husband, ex-husband, partner or ex-pa 20.1 » The University of N accidents: 2,472 during their pregnancy. Tracking and Epidemiol SOURCES » United States Census Bureau. (2019). SO801: Communitng Characteristics by Sex for Catawba County and North Carolina 2009-2013 and 2013-2017:

ACS 5-YearRace-Specific Estimates Subject Retrieved from https://data.census.gov/cedsci/. » North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics. (2017). 2009-2013 and 2013-2017 and Tables. Sex-Specific Age-Adjusted Death Rates by County. Retrieved from https://schs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/data/databook/. » Greenway Transportation. (2019). Catawba County Transit. Retrieved from Aaron Kohrs on 6/6/2019.

» The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. (2019). North Carolina Disease Event Tracking and Epidemiologic Collection Tool- NCDETECT- Emergency Department Data for Catawba County. Retrieved from https://ncdetect.org/.

Greenway Public Transportation total number of annual boardings: » North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation. (2018). Crime in North Carolina- Annual Summary Report of Uniform Crime Reporting Data- 2015130,000 and 2017. Retrieved from http://crimereporting.ncsbi.gov/Reports.aspx.

Catawba County. Retrie

» Catawba County EM Sigmon on 3/4/2020.

» North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics. (2017). 2009-2013 and 2013-2017 Race-Specific and Sex-Specific Age-Adjusted Death Rates by County. Retrieved from https://schs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/data/databook/.

AREAS WIT » North Carolina Department of Public Safety. (2018). Report on Domestic Violence Related Homicides for Calendar Year 2018. Retrieved from https://www.ncsbi.gov/Services/SBI-Statistics/Domestic-Violence-Report/2018-DV-Homicides-Report.aspx. SOURCES:

» North Carolina State Center for Health Statistics. (2019). 2009-2013 and 2013-2017 Unintentional Poisoning Mortality Rates Per 100,000, North Carolina Resident Deaths. Retrieved from https://schs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/data/databook/. SOURCES

» The University of N Tracking and Epidemiol

» Greenway Transportation. (2019). Catawba County Transit. Retrieved from Aaron Kohrs on 6/6/2019.

Sigmon on 3/4/2020.

» North Carolina Electronic Disease Surveillance System. (2019). Spotted Fever Rickettsiosis and Lyme Disease Cases for Catawba County. Retrieved from Kacee Morgan on 11/4/2019.

Catawba County. Retrie » North Carolina Division of Health and Human Services State Center for Health» Statistics. (2015). North Carolina Pregnancy RiskCharacteristics AssessmentbyMonitoring SystemCounty Survey Physical2009-2013 Abuse- Physical Abuse by Husband/Partner During Pregnanc United States Census2015 Bureau. (2019). SO801: Communitng Sex for Catawba andResultsNorth Carolina and 2013-2017: Retrieved from https://schs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/data/prams/2015/BF_INIT2.html. ACS 5-Year Estimates Subject Tables. Retrieved from https://data.census.gov/cedsci/. » Catawba County EM

» Catawba County EMS. 2015 to 2019 Total EMS Call Volume. Received from Melanie Sigmon on 3/4/2020.

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Physical Activity

WHERE RESIDENTS EXERCISE (OUTSIDE OF WORK) SELF-REPORTED IN THE COMMUNITY HEALTH OPINION SURVEY

N.C. MEDICAID RECIPIENTS’ PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 61.6% of N.C. Medicaid recipients reported engaging in leisure-time physical activity or exercise in the past 30 days.

Home

758

Private gym

352

Walking track / trail

466

Public recreation center

173

Park

More than 1 in 4 respondents in the Community Health Opinion Survey said they did not engage in any physical activity during their out-of-work time that lasts at least half an hour. 40%

35.45%

35% 30%

283

Other

165 0

100

300

400

500

600

700

800

PARKS, WALKING TRACKS AND TRAILS IN CATAWBA COUNTY Catawba County and its municipalities have more than 30 parks.

26.10%

Trails and greenways are marked in orange.

23.31%

25%

200

20% 13.48%

15% 10% 5% 0%

1.66%

Physical Activity None

Unsure

5 or more days

1-2 days

3-4 days

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that healthy adults engage in physical activity at least 150 minutes a week (30 minutes a day, 5 days a week). Adults who took the Community Health Opinion Survey and lived in the southeastern portion of Catawba County were the most likely to meet this recommendation, while adults in the 28092 ZIP code were most likely to report engaging in no physical activity.

NONE

1-2 DAYS

RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND INCOME 90.00% 85.00% 80.00%

Community Health Opinion Survey respondents who had higher household incomes reported engaging in physical activity more often than respondents with lower income. 73.08% 73.86%

75.00% 68.97% 69.74%

70.00% 65.00% 60.00%

64.10% 62.77% 63.51%

76.14%

5 DAYS (RECOMMENDED)

INDIVIDUALS ENGAGING IN PHYSICAL ACTIVITY 5+ DAYS A WEEK Among Community Health Opinion Survey respondents, men (16.4%) were more likely to engage in physical activity at least five days a week than women (12.5%).

84.81% 80.58%

SOURCES: » Community Health Opinion Survey, 2019 » Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2019). Obesity, Total, Adults Aged 20+ Years, Age-Adjusted Percentage, Catawba County, 2013 and 2016. Retrieved from https://gis.cdc.gov/grasp/diabetes/DiabetesAtlas.html. » County Health Rankings & Roadmaps. (2019). Catawba County Profile- Adult Obesity. Retrieved from: http://www. countyhealthrankings.org/app/north-carolina/2019/rankings/catawba/county/outcomes/overall/snapshot. » The North Carolina Partnership for Children. (2019). Community Early Childhood Profile- Catawba County- Smart Start’s Measures of Impact- Final Results for Fiscal Year 2017-2018. » Eat Smart Move More North Carolina. (2019). North Carolina Pediatric Nutrition and Epidemiology Surveillance System (NCPedNESS). Retrieved from https://www.eatsmartmovemorenc.com/facts/#facts-dataChildren. » North Carolina Division of Health and Human Services State Center for Health Statistics. (2018). BRFSS (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System) Data for Adults in North Carolina Enrolled in Medicaid- 2018 BRFSS Medicaid Data Table. Retrieved fromhttps://schs.dph.ncdhhs.gov/data/brfss/medicaid/

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Demographic

and

transportation

data

from

of 20 minutes. This is lower than the average

Hickory and Catawba County provide additional

commute time in North Carolina of 24 minutes.

local context.

Catawba County also attracts workers from neighboring counties within the Hickory MSA.

Income & Prosperity »

In 2018, there were 2,370 reported vehicle

Hickory’s 2019 median household income was

crashes in Hickory. 23 involved pedestrians,

$46,390. This is lower than the state median

and 2 involved cyclists. Of these pedestrian and

income of $52,413.

bicycle crashes, zero were reported as fatalities

16.3% of Hickory’s residents live below the

(NCDOT North Carolina 2018 Traffic Crash Facts).

poverty line, compared to 14% of North Carolinians. »

1.2% of Hickory workers walk to work, lower than the North Carolina average of 1.8%.

23% of Hickory’s residents work in the manufacturing sector, followed by 20% in education.

Pedestrian & Bicycle Network Today, Hickory’s downtown and immediate sur-

Transportation

roundings are generally accessible by a network

The majority of households in Hickory have

of sidewalks. There are substantial gaps in the

at least one vehicle available to them for daily

network, especially further from downtown. Some

transportation, with many households hav-

major thoroughfares have sidewalk gaps and lack

ing two or more. 5% of households do not

crosswalks or other crossing opportunities.

have access to a vehicle, and this figure is

higher for renting households. Because most

Hickory’s bike network is very limited and is pri-

residents have access to at least one vehicle,

marily made up of a handful of disconnected bike

there is a lower demand for public transporta-

lanes and shoulders, as well as a few miles of off-

tion, walking, and bicycling as primary modes

street paths. The neighborhood streets with low

of transportation for the majority of the

traffic volumes and low speeds offer options for

community.

bicycles to recreate, but serve a limited number of

In 2016, about 81% of Hickory workers com-

destinations. Major thoroughfares pose barriers to

muted to jobs by driving alone, while 8.7% of

bicyclists.

workers commuted as part of a carpool. 2.1%

of commuters take advantage of transporta-

Expanding bicycle and pedestrian facilities to

tion options such as walking, biking, or transit.

enhance the city’s mobility options is a priority for

79% of Catawba County residents work within

the City of Hickory.

the county, with an average commute time

Members of the public providing input on existing conditions for bicycling and walking in Hickory.

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CURRENT CONDITIONS Maps 2.1-2.5 and Table 2.1 that follow describe key opportunities and challenges in Hickory related to current conditions for walking and bicycling, and provide a basic inventory of existing facilities, destinations, and conditions. It is based on input from the Steering Committee, general public, field review, and available data.

KEY TAKEAWAYS »

The immediate downtown area is walkable; improved railroad crossings and other enhancements could enhance pedestrian and bicycle access to surrounding neighborhoods.

Many sidewalks in Hickory do not meet minimum accessibility standards set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Crossings lack pedestrian amenities and connectivity.

Most major roadways lack dedicated bicycle facilities. Some roads have oversized travel lanes that could be re-configured with bike facilities and traffic calming elements.

Driveway consolidation may be necessary along some roads to maintain a safe and comfortable pedestrian zone.

PHOTO INVENTORY ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Most major roadways lack dedicated bicycle facilities. Oversized drive lanes along some streets could provide space for bike lanes.

While sidewalks are present along many streets, some are impeded or require repairs.

Existing grade and utilities make sidewalk widening or installation challenging in some locations.

Amenities such as these bus shelters and artistic benches in Hickory promote transit use.

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Many intersections lack pedestrian signals and marked crosswalks.

Crossings lack designated pedestrian space. There are unnecessary driveways/curb cuts along many roads.

Concrete parking stops are another example of impedents along the narrow sidewalk.

A number of high-stress interchanges and intersections lack bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

Some sidewalks lack curb ramps and limit accessibility.

This potential pedestrian space is unclear and fragmented by driveways and utilities.

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Details such as sidewalk misalignment with the crosswalk are overlooked in certain instances.

The sidewalk transition to curb ramp is sometimes narrow and does not meet accessibility standards.

Some utility poles impede the pedestrian space.

Sidewalk lacks curb ramps and does not meet ADA-accessibility standards.

Flashing beacon provides enhanced visibility for pedestrian crossings on 8th Avenue NE.

Street lacks marked crosswalk.

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Table 2.3 Inventory of Select Roadways Predominant Pavement Width (LF)

Number of Lanes

AADT*

Speed Limit (MPH)

Presenece of Curb + Gutter

Presenece of Sidewalks

Presenece of Bike Facility

10th Ave Dr SE

2,500

10th St Pl NW/16th Ave NW/11th St NW

unavailable

yes

12th Ave NW

12,000

one side

shared lane markings

12th St Dr NW/21st Ave NW/6th St NW

2,400

yes

paved shoulders

14th Ave Dr NW

unavailable

yes

paved shoulders

16th Ave NW (west of 4th St NW)

unavailable

south side

16th Ave NW (east of 4th St NW)

14,000

yes

17th St NW

2,500

partial

bike lanes (partial)

19th St SW

2,200

1st Ave NW

unavailable

yes

partial

1st Ave SW (one way)

6,600

yes

partial

23rd St NW

unavailable

27th St NW

unavailable

varies

2nd Ave NW (one way)

6,600

yes

partial

2nd Ave SW (one way)

5,900

yes

partial

2nd St NW (north of 16th Ave NW)

1,300

3rd Ave NW (one way)

5,500

yes

partial

3rd St Dr SW

unavailable

yes

partial

3rd St NW

unavailable

yes

partial

4th St Dr NW

4,400

varies

partial

4th St NW

4,700

yes

4th St SW

7,200

yes

5th St NE

10,000

yes

partial

bike lanes (partial)

8th Ave NE

2-4

unavailable

yes

6th Ave SW

unavailable

yes

partial

6th St NW

unavailable

yes

partial

Roadway

*AADT = Annual average daily traffic Source: NCDOT Roadway Data (2014-2018) and Google Earth Imagery Data from 8/1/2020.

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Table 2.3 Inventory of Select Roadways (Continued)

Roadway

Predominant Pavement Width (LF)

Number of Lanes

AADT*

Speed Limit (MPH)

Presenece of Curb + Gutter

Presenece of Sidewalks

Presenece of Bike Facility

C Ave SE

unavailable

8th St Dr NE

6,300

yes

partial

8th St NE (one way)

8,600

yes

9th Ave SE

unavailable

partial

Falling Creek Rd NE

unavailable

Main Ave NW

1,100

partial

NC 127

18,000

yes

partial

Tate Blvd SE

14,000

*AADT = Annual average daily traffic Source: NCDOT Roadway Data (2014-2018) and Google Earth Imagery Data from 8/1/2020.

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MAP 2.1 EXISTING PEDESTRIAN + BICYCLE FACILITIES NEILL CLARK JR RECREATION PARK

JEN

Belle Hollow Shopping Center Publix Super Market

GEITNER-ROTARY PARK

! 5

Food Lion Northgate Plaza

4 6

HICKORY CITY PARK

8 CIVITAN PARK

VIEWMONT

Lowes Foods on 14th Ave

WINKLER PARK

North Pointe Shopping Center

GLENN HILTON JR MEMORIAL PARK

! JAYCEE PARK !

HICKORY

NORTHVIE

CVS

Hickory Regional Airport Long View Recreation Center

HICKORY CAREER

Lenoir-Rhyne University

HICKORY YMCA

Food Lion

Frye Regional Medical MCCOMB PARK/BEAVER Center MEMORIAL GARDEN

OAKWOOD

SHUFORD PARK

! !

WESTMONT CENTER

WEST HICKORY PARK

SALT Block

Union Square

HICKORY OPTIMIST PARK

! ROBINSON PARK

TAFT BROOME PARK

LONGVIEW

11 Walmart

SOUTHWEST

! 26

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Blowing Roc Draft House + Brewery

SALLY FOX PARK

SOUTHSIDE HEIGHTS PARK

BROOKFORD PARK

KIWANIS PARK

HICKORY PEDESTRIAN + BICYCLE PLAN CLONINGER MILL

MAP 2.1 EXISTING PEDESTRIAN + BICYCLE FACILITIES

NKINS CLYDE CAMPBELL

ABOUT ST STEPHENS PARK

SNOW CREEK

THIS!MAP

This map features existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities in Hickory, consisting of sidewalks, sidepaths, ARNDT greenways, bike lanes, shared lane markings, paved ! shoulders, and trails within parks.

ST STEPHENS

Lowes Foods on 29th Ave

GRAYFIELD

SANDY PINES

! HAMPTON HEIGHTS

Walmart

! EXISTING BICYCLE FACILITIES 1. 12th Avenue NW Shared Lane Markings 2. 6th Street NW Paved Shoulders 3. 21st Avenue NW Paved Shoulders 4. 12st Street Drive NW Paved Shoulders 5. Geitner Park Trail 6. Glen C. Hilton Jr. Memorial Park Trails 7. 17th Street SW Bicycle Lanes 8. 5th Street NE Bicycle Lanes 9. 26th Avenue NE Bicycle Lanes ST STEPHENS 10. 2nd Street NE Bicyclce Lanes OPTIMIST CLUB 11. 7th Avenue SW Shared Lane Markings

STANFORD PARK

Key Destinations HIGHLAND CENTER

! !

Public Schools Parks WEBB A MURRAY

CLIFF TEAGUE PARK

SWEETWATER

Sidewalks

ST STEPHENS

Greenway Bike Lane

FAIRBROOK OPTIMIST PARK

Sharrow

Wide Shoulder

Bike Route Hickory City Limits 0

0.5

Miles

VALLEY CONNECTION YMCA

Catawba Valley Medical Center

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MAP 2.2 PEDESTRIAN- and BICYCLIST-INVOLVED COLLISIONS

ve NE

29th A

127

Old ir Rd

Leno

321

3rd Ave NW

2nd Ave SW

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MAP 2.2 PEDESTRIAN- and BICYCLISTINVOLVED COLLISIONS ABOUT THIS MAP This map shows locations of pedestrian- and bicyclistinvolved collisions reported to NCDOT for the years 2007-2018. There were 292 pedestrian collisions and 61 bicycle collsions reported within the Hickory city limits, with the most severe crashes occurring along NC HIghway 127. This map also shows which roadways in Hickory are state-maintained (interstates, US and NC highways), and which are locally maintained. This is relevant because the City will need to coordinate with NCDOT to improve conditions for walking and bicycling along state-maintained roadways. Of these collisions, 10 pedestrian collisions and one bicycle collision were fatal. A large majority of the crashes occurred along arterial roadways, with the highest number occurring along NC Highway 127 (12 bicyclists, 20 pedestrian, 1 fatal). This reflects a need for safety improvements along Hickory’s arterial roadways.

Highland Av

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Pedestrian Crashes, 2007 to 2018 Bicycle Crashes, 2007 to 2018 Interstate

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Secondary Route

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MAP 2.3 IN-DEVELOPMENT PEDESTRIAN + BICYCLE FACILITIES and FUNDED HIGHWAY PROJECTS A D

D 1

F G

STIP Project EB-6038

Proposed Greenway and Streetscape Loop in the City of Hickory Catawba County, NC

Pictured below are two proposed design renderings for the pedestrian/bicycle bridge which will be built over U.S. 321, connecting 13th Ave. Dr. NW and Old Lenoir Road.

B A 6 E

ROAD DIET BASICS (1 OF 2) C

BEFORE

ROAD DIETS REDUCE CRASHES Studies show a 19 - 47% Crash Reduction

HERE’S WHY:

AFTER

OLD LENOIR WALK

OLD LENOIR ROAD TYPICAL CROSS SECTIONS

Connecting people, products, and places safely and efficiently with customer focus, accountability, and environmental sensitivity to enhance the economy and vitality of North Carolina.

WHAT IS A ROAD 3DIET

BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN BENEFITS

A Road Diet typically involves converting an existing four-lane

Benefits to people walking and bicycling include the opportunity to

SIDESWIPE

Road diets reduce last minute lane changes

REAR END

Road diets reduce sudden stops in through lanes

CROSSING / ANGLE

50% reduction in distance crossing over through traffic lanes

LEFT TURN

Road diets reduced conflict due to dedicated left turn lane

HITTING OBSTACLES

Road diets provide greater distance from roadside obstacles

BICYCLE CRASHES

Road diets traditionally provide dedicated bicycle facilities such as bicycle lanes; or in this case, a side path

undivided roadway to aTWO: three-lane roadway consisting of two install sidewalks, multiuse paths, pedestrian refuge islands, bicycle | CHAPTER EXISTING CONDITIONS through lanes and a center two-way left-turn lane (TWLTL). lanes, on-street parking, or transit stops.

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MAP 2.3 IN-DEVELOPMENT PEDESTRIAN + BICYCLE PROJECTS and FUNDED HIGHWAY PROJECTS ABOUT THIS MAP This map features multi use path projects that are currently funded and in various stages of development and/or construction. These multi use paths are named and numbered in the legend below.

It also depicts funded highway projects that are scheduled for improvement in the next 5 to 10 years. These highway projects will be an opportunity to incorporate pedestrian and bicycle facilities along these roadways (with the exception of I-40).

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FUNDED HIGHWAY PROJECTS 1. NC Highway 127 2. 29th Avenue NE and 24th Street NE 3. 16th Street NE (between 21st Avenue NE and 29th Avenue Drive NE) 4. 16th Street NE, 12th Avenue NE, and Springs Rd NE 5. US Highway 321 6. 2nd Avenue SE and 2nd Street SE 7. Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard SE 8. Interstate 40

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PREVIOUS PLAN REVIEW

enforcement,

and

encouragement.

Facilities

The following section summarizes the recom-

should be integrated with schools, open space,

mendations in previously adopted plans for the

transit, and land development planning. The

City as they relate to the future of walking and

plan outlines AASHTO guidance in order to

bicycling in Hickory.

determine

under

what

roadway

conditions

sidewalks should be installed, as well as the types

HICKORY BY CHOICE 2030 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN (2017)

of bicycle facilities based on AASHTO’s Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities (1991).

2030

Network recommendations consist of 137 miles

the

of sidewalks, 132 miles of bikeways, and 8.8 miles

development and preservation of Hickory’s land

of greenway. The recommendations and goals in

use, transportation, natural resources, and parks.

this master plan establish the baseline for which

The plan was published in 2010 and updated

the recommendations in the Pedestrian and

in 2017. Within the transportation chapter of

Bicycle Plan are developed.

The

long-range

Comprehensive

Hickory Plan

serves

Choice to

guide

the plan objectives for planning for a system of

the Sidewalk, Bikeway, Greenway, and Trail

CATAWBA COUNTY HEALTH PARTNERS WALKABILITY STRATEGIC ACTION PLAN (2011)

Master Plan for specific bicycle and pedestrian

The Walkability Strategic Action Plan aims to

guidelines and recommendations. The priorities

create a culture of walkability by identifying and

for encouraging walkability through both land

promoting safe and accessible pedestrian routes

use and transportation improvements within the

in the community. This plan outlines 7 objectives

long-range plan sets a foundation upon which

for the City of Hickory, including the following:

this plan’s priorities and recommendations build.

SIDEWALK, BIKEWAY, GREENWAY + TRAIL MASTER PLAN (2005)

better pedestrian and bicyclist accommodations are highlighted, directing the reader to refer

Assessment of the current assets and barriers to walking leadership within the community for outreach and programmatic recommendations

The Hickory Regional Planning Commission and the Hickory Recreation Commission published the City’s Sidewalk, Bikeway, Greenway, and Trail Master Plan. The plan’s primary objectives

Identification of community partners and

Development

walkable

and

sharing and communication.

and goals are to support the mobility needs,

Many of the aforementioned objectives are

safety, and quality of life of the city through

undertaken within current planning efforts and

bicycle

this plan.

and

pedestrian

Sidewalk, Bikeway, Greenway, and Trail Master Plan A Plan for a More Livable Community through the Development of Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities, Greenways, and Trails

facilities,

education,

Hickory by Choice 2030 Comprehensive Plan City of Hickory, North Carolina

CAR O LI NA T H R EAD T R AI L M AS T ER P LAN F O R CAT AW B A CO UNT Y CO M M UNI T I ES

Hickory Regional Planning Commission Hickory Recreation Commission

SEPTEMBER 2000 UPDATED FEBRUARY 2005

December 2010

routes

promotion of these routes through data

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Sampling of cover pages from previous planning reports.

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WESTERN PIEDMONT BICYCLE PLAN (2013) Covering the counties of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba, the Western Piedmont Figure 3-26 Route Segment 14

Bicycle Plan makes recommendations on priority segments that connect to points of interest (POIs) within this region. Downtown Hickory is identified as one of the primary POIs

Western Piedmont Bicycle Plan

Hickory to surrounding Citys; recommendations include a combination of sharrows, bike lanes,

(Above) A map from the Western Piedmont Bike Plan with recommendations for the City of Hickory.

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and warning signage on Hickory streets. The plan also identifies off-road projects, including

Chapter 3 - Priority Segments

in Catawba County. Priority Segments connect

a greenway along Main Avenue NE and a pedestrian bridge over NC-127.

CAROLINA THREAD TRAIL MASTER PLAN (2011)

Appendix III. Survey Summary, continued

The Carolina Thread Trail (CTT) is a regional network of interconnected trails throughout 15 counties of the Piedmont Region, adopted by the local constituent governments. The Master

Corridor 2 – Hickory Connectors

Plan identifies Hickory connectors based on recommendations

from

plans

and

establishes connections to major destinations within Hickory (e.g. the SALT Block and Ivey Arboretum).

CTT-identified

corridors

and

connections to major destinations are reflected in this plan. P rio rit y Seg men t Ro ut es

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321

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Special thanks to the following data providers: Catawba County GIS, Catawba1262 Lands Conservancy, Western Piedmont COG, Centralina COG, NC OneMap, ESRI 150 182 Map created by the Trust for Public Land on December 8, 2010, 2009 Created in ArcMap 9.3® Map Projection: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 17N TPL, The Trust for Public Land, and The Trust for Public Land logo are trademarks of The Trust for Public Land.

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PUBLIC INPUT ON EXISTING CONDITIONS

Committee, City Staff, representatives from the local health department and health care system,

Public input related to bicycling in Hickory has

and Steering Committee members. Participants

been collected through various processes over

in the Open House were given information about

the past several months, helping to inform this

the project and were encouraged to participate

planning process from the outset. Outreach for

by reading the information boards, some of which

Walk Bike HIckory was conducted through the

had space for the participants to “vote” on ideas,

city’s webpage, a public survey/comment form,

projects, and general information that resonated

and public workshops. Steering committee mem-

with themselves or their families. Participants

bers and City staff helped to spread the word

indicated they “liked” or “voted” for the various

about Walk Bike Hickory, especially in advance of

items on posters by placing a sticker next to the

public meetings.

item(s). Additionally, maps were on display in which stakeholders were encouraged to indicate

OPEN HOUSE #1

their frequented destinations and/or corridors

The first Open House for the Hickory Pedestrian

that they like to use for walking and biking or ones

and Bicycle Plan was held on February 27, 2020

that have room for improved pedestrian and/or

at Ridgeview Recreation Center in Hickory from

bicycling accommodations. Key take-aways are

5:00-7:00pm. Approximately 35 people visited,

summarized on the following pages.

including citizens, city council members, members of the Friends of Hickory Bicycle Advisory

Mapping Exercise and Comments: Large-format maps showing existing conditions and upcoming road projects were on display on tables for participants to mark their thoughts, ideas, and concerns regarding opportunities and constraints for bicycling in Hickory. Emergent themes included: »

Sidewalk gaps are present along some major corridors as well as small gaps throughout downtown. Gaps were highlighted most frequently in locations surrounding schools and places of interest.

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Key corridors have the potential to have a

Information Boards: the “Types of Bicyclists”

road diet or a lane diet to make them more

board offered a chance for participants to learn

friendly for pedestrians and bicyclists.

about the generally-regarded types of bicyclists

Increasing the opportunities for crossing

that exist under a planning and design frame-

major roads should be considered.

work. From this information, participants indi-

Lighting for pedestrians is lacking in many

cated which type of bicyclist they consider them-

places.

self and what type of bicyclist(s) the network

Destinations include shopping centers, parks,

in Hickory should accommodate. Both of these

hospitals, schools (including LRU and CVCC),

pieces of information serve to guide the planning

and downtown including SALT Block and the

process. While participants at the meeting repre-

YMCA.

sented each type of bicyclist, most agreed that

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planning and designing for the ‘Enthused and Confident’ and ‘Interested but Concerned’ riders

RESPONDENT INFORMATION »

was their top priority.

82% of respondents drive alone in their vehicle every day

The “Walk and Bike Programs” board presents

69% of respondents rarely or never carpool

76% of respondents walk every day or a few

various examples of non-infrastructure pro-

times per week

grams that can encourage active transportation

1/4 of the respondents never bicycle

and educate the community about active trans-

90% of respondents were from residents of

portation safety, benefits, and incentives. While most participants could see the benefits of all

Hickory »

of the programs, the highest-voted programs were ‘Walk- and Bike-Friendly Community (20

The most common respondent was a white male between the ages 46-64.

Respondents were most likely to live in a

votes), ‘Open Street Events/Cyclovias’ (12 votes),

household earning $50,000-$99,000, with

‘Educate motorists, cyclists, and pedestrians’ (11

7% of respondents of households earning

votes), and ‘Wayfinding Signage Program’

less than $49,999 yearly

votes).

WALK BIKE HICKORY PUBLIC SURVEY

More than 80% of respondents have earned a Bachelor’s or Graduate degree.

A survey was available for public responses between Fall 2019 and Winter 2020. The survey was available to be taken both online and printed. Respondents shared their experiences walking and biking in Hickory, including their common reasons for walking and biking, their comfort while doing improving walking and biking in Hickory. The summary of responses is presented on

this and the following pages. Long-form comments offer

additional feedback and a

selection of these comments are

presented

throughout

these pages. These responses express some of the most common

To where would you walk and bike if safe, comfortable routes were accessible?

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so, and their suggestions for

sentiments

Hickory residents and visitors.

84% “To parks and recreation”

As most neighborhoods do not have sidewalks, we have to travel by car to those that do to enjoy a good walk.

70% “To destinations within my neighborhood” 61% “To dining and entertainment”

61% “To destinations in another neighborhood”

60% “To grocery stores/ shopping centers”

52% “To libraries/community centers”

Access to downtown and schools would be ideal.

30% “To work”

16% “To school” 11% Other

4% “To transit stops”

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I would walk and bike everywhere if it felt safe. It is much more fun than driving.

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How comfortable do you feel walking and biking in Hickory? I have to walk down many roads, with a young child, that don’t have a sidewalk, just to get to family activities/ shopping/recreational areas. I constantly have to avoid speeding cars and I don’t feel safe.

WALKING

32+25+2111101 1% N/A (I don’t walk)

10% Neutral

11% Very

32% Somewhat

Uncomfortable

Comfortable

I feel somewhat comfortable walking because I feel HIckory is relatively safe. However, there are not currently enough sidewalks (although I see that improving little by little).

13% Somewhat Uncomfortable

25% Very

Comfortable

Biggest issue with walking in Hickory is that the sidewalks don’t connect and aren’t consistent on one side of the road. You may have to cross a major road, not at an intersection, in order to continue walking on a sidewalk.

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7% Very

Comfortable

11% Neutral

Traffic is too heavy and fast for safe biking on streets

31% Very

Uncomfortable

12% N/A

(I don’t bike)

13% Somewhat Comfortable

I’m a female, so I always feel safer biking than walking.

26% Somewhat Uncomfortable

Drivers sometimes seem to think cyclists are not permitted on the road. They pass too closely even when there are few other cars and additional lanes available.

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WHAT ARE YOUR TOP PRIORITIES FOR WALKING & BIKING IMPROVEMENTS?

80% Paved off-street paths/trails/greenways

64% Comfortable on-street bike facilities 44% Safer crossings at major streets

I would like a more robust network of sidewalks and crosswalks.

43% Unpaved paths/dirt trails

41% Comfortable sidewalks

22% Better pedestrian lighting

8% Directional signage and wayfinding

“Driver education”

6% Other

“Places to park bikes”

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WHAT WE HEARD

Featured below are comments that best represent the majority of the written feedback received.

Having more connected community with sidewalks and bike paths will foster a healthier and happier community. If more sidewalks were in Hickory, I would feel that I could safely walk with my daughter to explore the city.

Once I get downtown, I feel comfortable walking around, but my house does not connect well to other locations

I would like to integrate walking and biking into all of my daily activitieswork, shopping, and entertainment. I would LOVE Hickory to be known as being super supportive of cyclists and pedestrians

I would like to see more sidewalks and bike routes around the city. I would like to see them from my house to the Greenway, Recreational areas, Parks, and the lake.

Drivers do not respect pedestrians at crosswalks and driveways. Drivers do not respect cyclists in their lane.

I can’t [walk]. Not enough sidewalks.

I’ve always desired an easier, more enjoyable way to walk, and especially bike in the comunity. I would walk/bike instead of drive as much as possible. This would greatly increase the appeal of the city; biking for food, coffee, light shopping, vising friends, and recreation would be great.

Since the Pandemic, it has been wonderful to see people out and about. Thankfully, many who have stayed at home and have used this time to get exercise have frequently walked on along North Center Street. While the Pandemic has been tragic for so many, it has also been a wonderful gift for neighbors to once again reconnect.

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Bike racks near Union Square

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“I would like to integrate walking and biking into all of my daily activitieswork, shopping, and entertainment. I would LOVE Hickory to be known as being super supportive of cyclists and pedestrians.”

Chapter 3: Recommendations

- Survey respondent

OVERVIEW This chapter outlines the recommendations for

Recommendations were developed based on

making Hickory safer and more enjoyable for

information from several sources: Public and

walking and bicycling, with improved connec-

Steering Committee input, obtained through

tions within city and beyond. A diverse mix of

facilitated meetings, in-person workshops and

facilities are recommended to create these con-

public comment forms; connectivity to destina-

nections, taking into account the needs of pedes-

tions; review of current roadways and facilities;

trians with varying levels of mobility as well as

existing plans and projects, and a prioritization

different types of bicycling (recreational versus

process. These sources form the basis of recom-

transportation). In addition to the infrastructure

mendations in this chapter.

recommendations that make up the bulk of this chapter, program recommendations are also included to further meet the goals of this plan.

BASIS OF RECOMMENDATIONS

Mapping exercises, workshops, group discussions, and survey forms (p.34 and 36)

Current Conditions

Connections to Key Destinations

Public & Steering Committee Input

Downtown, parks, schools, neighborhoods, commercial areas, and surrounding communities (p. 26)

Roadway maintenance jurisdiction and Collision Analysis (p. 28)

Existing Plans & Projects

Existing and in-development roadway, greenway, side path, and bicycle lane projects (p. 30)

Priority Project Analysis

A priority project checklist taking into account nearly 6 unique factors (p. 57)

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most separated PEDESTRIAN + BICYCLE FACILITY TYPES SUMMARY These are diagrams of the primary facility types recommended in this plan. See the maps (and legends) starting on page 52 to see where these different types of facilities ForUse more information on facility Sidewalks Separated Shared Use Path:are recommended in Hickory. Shared Path: Advisory design, please see the design references and resources in Appendix B. Bicycle Lane Sidepath Greenway Shoulders* Sidewalks

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Sidewalks provide dedicated space intended for use by pedestrians that is safe, comfortable, and accessible to all. Sidewalks are physically separated from the roadway by a curb or unpaved buffer space. Sidewalks are appropriate on all types of roadways where pedestrian activity is likely. A minimum width of 6 ft enables two pedestrians (including wheelchair users) to walk side-by-side, or to pass. SideA planting strip of 6-8 ft Travel Lane 5’-7’ Walk can provide separation from motor vehicles and space to plant shade trees.

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A multi-use path located immediately adjacent and Markings (SLMs), parallel to a roadway is called or “sharrows,” are a sidepath. Greenways are road markings used multi-use paths located in to indicate a shared parks, along rivers, and in utillane environment ity corridors. Multi-use paths for bicycles and can offer a high-quality expeautomobiles. Among rience for users of all ages other benefits, and abilities as compared to SLMs reinforce the on-roadway facilities in heavy legitimacy of bicycle traffic environments, allow traffic on the street, for reduced roadway crossing recommend proper distances, and maintain rural bicyclist positionand small City community ing, and may be character. Minimum recomconfigured to offer mended pathway width is 10 directional and ft. In low-volume situations wayfinding guidSideTravel and constrained conditions,Sideance. SLMs are only 4’ Walk Travel Lane Lane 2’ 5-7’ Walk the absolute minimum width recommended in *Uses a combination signs, there is 8 ft. areasofwhere pavement markings, and speed and are constraints. volume management measures to create safe bicycle travel.

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Bicycle boulevards are generally lowvolume, low-speed neighborhood streets that may be already conducive to cycling by all ages and abilities. The safety and comfort of bicycle boulevards can be enhanced through traffic calming techniques such as reduced speed limits, speed humps, and chicane curb extensions. As part of a bicycling network, bike Travel Lane 4’-7’ boulevards should offer directional and wayfinding guidance.

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Shared Use Path: Shared UseUse Path: Shared Path: Sidepath Sidepath Paved shoulders on Sidepath Bike lanes designate an the edge of roadways can be enhanced to serve as a functional space for bicyclists and pedestrians to travel in the absence of other facilities with more separation. Paved shoulders can reduce “bicyclist struck from behind” crashes, which represent a significant portion of rural road crashes. For preferred rumble strip placement see FHWA’s Achieving Multimodal Networks (2016).

exclusive space for bicyclists, directly adjacent to motor vehicle travel lanes. The preferred minimum width is 6.5 ft to allow bicyclists to ride side-by-side or pass each other without leaving the bike lane. Absolute minimum bike lane width is 4 ft when no curb and gutter is present or 5 ft when adjacent to a curbface, guardrail, other vertical surface or on-street parking stalls (AASHTO Bike Guide 2012).

Travel Travel Travel 3-5’ Lane 10-12’3-5’ 3-5’ 10-12’ 10-12’ Lane Lane

Shared Use Path: Shared UseUse Path: Shared Path: Greenway A separated bike lane Greenway AGreenway horizontal buffer between the bike lane and motor vehicle travel lane can provide added separation distance between cyclists and motor vehicles. This treatment is appropriate on roadways with higher traffic volumes and speeds, adjacent to parking lanes, or a high volume of truck or oversized vehicle traffic. The buffer can be 1.5-4 ft, or wider. If 4 ft or wider, mark with diagonal or chevron hatching.

is a facility for exclusive use by bicyclists that is located within or directly adjacent to the roadway and is physically separated from motor vehicle traffic with a vertical element. Preferred minimum width of a one-way separated bike lane is 7 ft (2.1 m). This width allows for sideby-side riding or passing. Separated bike lanes should be considered as an option in the design process for the bicycle lanes recommended in this plan, especially for inclusion on projects with new roadway construction.

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Pedestrian + Bike Facility Types These are images of the primary facility types recommended in this plan.

SIDEWALKS Sidewalks provide dedicated space intended for use by pedestrians that is safe, comfortable, and accessible to all. Sidewalks are physically separated from the roadway by a curb or unpaved buffer space. Sidewalks are recommended on all but the most lowspeed and low-volume roadways. Sidewalks are appropriate on all types of roadways where pedestrian activity is likely.

BIKE + PED CONNECTOR A bicycle + pedestrian connector (bike + ped connector) is a multiuse path that connects bicycle and/ or pedestrian facilities across short distances. Bike/ped connectors provide residential areas with direct pedestrian and bicycle access to parks, trails, greenspaces, and other recreational areas, connecting to and from the larger bicycle/pedestrian network. They can also connect deadend streets, cul-de-sacs, and provide access to nearby destinations not provided by the street network.

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MULTI-USE PATHS A multi-use path along a roadway is call a sidepath, it provides a travel area separate from motorized traffic. Sidepaths are desirable for bicyclists of all skill levels preferring separation from traffic. Multi-use paths may be implemented immediately adjacent and parallel to a roadway, or in their own independent right-of-way.

CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS Roadway crossings represent a key safety challenge for bicyclists and pedestrians, especially at non-signalized intersections, greenway crossings, or across streets lacking bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure. A combination of actuated signals and traffic controls can increase driver awareness of bike crossings. Crossing treatments are based on trail and roadway characteristics. Key roadway factors influencing the selected treatment include the posted speed limit, traffic volume, line of sight, street width, roadway and greenway geometry, and intersection configuration.

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BIKE BOULEVARD A bicycle boulevard is a low-stress shared roadway that is designed to offer priority for bicyclists operating within a roadway shared with motor vehicle traffic. Bicycle boulevards may include traffic calming elements such as speed humps, chicanes, and traffic circles as well as lower speed limits, wayfinding signage and pavement markings.

ENHANCED SHARED ROADWAY There may not always be an opportunity to create a dedicated bikeway or off-street path. In these cases, a marked shared roadway (shared lane markings + “Bike Route” signage) can be enhanced with bicycle-oriented wayfinding and selected traffic calming devices.

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ADVISORY SHOULDERS Advisory shoulders create dedicated, usable space for pedestrians and bicyclists on a street whose right-ofway may be otherwise too narrow for sidewalks or other separated facility. The center lane functions as a two-way travel lane; vehicles may enter the advisory shoulders when no pedestrians or bicyclists are present and to pass oncoming traffic. The shoulders can be paved in contrasting materials and have dashed white lines along the edge.

UPHILL BIKE LANE + DOWNHILL SHARED LANE MARKINGS When roadways have a steep grade, uphill bike lanes can be used to provide separated space for bicyclists travelling slower than motor vehicles , enabling motorists to safely pass slower-speed bicyclists. Uphill bike lanes (also known as “climbing lanes”) can be combined with shared lane markings in the downhill lane, where the bicyclists are more able to match traffic speeds.

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PAVED SHOULDER Paved shoulders on the edge of roadways can be enhanced to serve as a functional space for bicyclists to travel in the absence of other facilities with more separation.

STANDARD BIKE LANES Standard Bike lanes designate an exclusive space for bicyclists through the use of pavement markings and signage. Bike lanes make bicycling a more visible and comfortable option for people who usually would drive or walk.

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BUFFERED BIKE LANES Buffered bike lanes are conventional bike lanes (see “Bike Lanes” definition above) with a painted buffer between the bike lane and the travel lane. Buffered bike lanes provide added safety and comfort by further separating bicyclists from motorists.

SEPARATED BIKE LANES Separated Bike Lanes, sometimes called “Cycle Tracks,” or “Protected Bike Lanes” are dedicated bikeways that use a vertical element to provide separation from motor vehicle traffic. The vertical separation discourages drivers from parking or idling in the bikeway.

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HICKORY PEDESTRIAN + BICYCLE PLAN

PRIORITIZATION PROCESS

fixed phasing plan. Opportunities to develop any

The projects listed in Table 3.1 correspond to

project should be considered as they arise, such

the recommended projects in Map 3.2. Each

as through the development process, or through

project was scored based on the factors listed

roadway construction projects, regardless of

below, generally receiving one point per criteria

ranking.

fulfilled. Projects can score multiple points for certain criteria, such as connections to parks and

Bicycle boulevard projects are scored in the pri-

schools. For example, if a project connects to a

oritization table; however these projects should

park, school, shopping center, and transit stop, it

be high priority and can be implemented in near

scores two points within that single criteria. That

term with relatively low investment in wayfinding

score is then multiplied by the weight attributed

and maps.

to that category. The weights were determined based on feedback from the Steering Committee

Sidewalk

on the relative importance of each of the criteria.

rately using a qualitative assessment of need.

projects

were

prioritized

sepa-

Sidewalk projects are listed in Table 3.2, startThis project list should be considered as a gen-

ing on page 64, with the more highly prioritized

eral guide when weighing priorities, rather than a

projects at the top of the table.

Criterion CONNECTS KEY DESTINATIONS

Input

Score

Scoring Notes

Proposed project is

0.5

If the project is located within

within 1/4 -mile of a

0.5

¼-mile of one of the four catego-

shopping center, school,

0.5

ries, it receives 0.5 points, to a

park, or transit stop.

0.5

maximum of 2 points.

Weight 2.2

Proposed project is located ADDRESSES A SAFETY CONCERN

within ¼-mile of a pedestrian- OR

Pedestrian and bicycle

bicyclist-involved crash

crash locations

Proposed project is located with2

4.2

in ¼-mile of a pedestrian- AND bicyclist-involved crash

ADDRESSES A CONNECTIVITY NEED

PROJECT TIMING

Proposed project meets

needs of walkers/bikers who use these modes out of necessity

4.0

path, or is known route for bicyclists (based on public input)` Proposed project is along a road-

way with planned maintenance

2.2

scheduled road project Proposed project is

BIKE LOOP

or transit Project location has a worn “goat”

Proposed project doesn’t conflict with a

Projects connects housing to jobs

along the City’s Bike

HUB Loop Route 1

4.2

Loop The project fills a critical/

persistent gap, or imREMOVES GAP

proves the crossing of a major barrier in the road network

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Project fills a gap Project improves connectivity

over a major barrier

4.0

HICKORY PEDESTRIAN + BICYCLE PLAN

Table 3.1 Priority Bicycle and Multi-Use Path Projects Recommended Bike

Prioritization

Facility

Roadway

From

Standard Bike Lanes

17th St NW extension

Clement Blvd

9th Ave NW

Multi-Use Path

NC 127

Lake Hickory

Huffman Farm

Score 23.9 23

Rd Buffered/Separated

8th St Dr NE/SE +

21st Ave NE

Catawba

21.9

Bike Lanes

Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE

Standard Bike Lanes

Clement Blvd

Enhanced Shared

S Center St

Main Ave NW

11th Ave NW

Standard Bike Lanes

17th St NW

9th Ave NW

1st Ave SW

19.7

Multi-Use Path

8th Ave NE/C Ave SE

8th Ave NE

13th St SE

18.6

Enhanced Shared

14th Ave NE

4th St Dr NW

5th St NE

16.6

Buffered/Separated

2nd Ave SE/Tate Blvd

new 1-way transition Lenoir Rhyne

Bike Lanes

SE (one way)

Valley Blvd SE western entrance to US 321

21.7

LP Frans Stadium 19.9

Bikeway

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 12th Ave NE/15th ST

14.8

Blvd SE 12th St NE

12 Ave NE

14.6

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 12th ST NE

13th Ave NE

Main Ave SE

14.6

Enhanced Shared

1st Ave SW

Cline Park Dr

17th St SW

14.6

2nd Ave SW

1st Ave Dr SW

new 1-way

14.6

NE/13th Ave NE/22nd St NE

Bikeway Standard Bike Lanes

transition Buffered/Separated

5th St NE/8th Ave NE

10th Ave Dr NE

8th St NE

14.6

16th St NE

12th St NE

14.6

Highland Ave NE

McDonald

13.9

Bike Lanes Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 9th Ave NE/22nd St NE/9th Ave Dr NE/22nd St Pl NE Multi-Use Path

16th St NE/12th Ave NE/Springs Rd NE

Multi-Use Path

Springs Rd NE

Pkwy NE McDonald Pkwy NE

County Home

13.9

Rd Standard Bike Lanes

5th St NE

10th Ave Dr NE/11th

12th Ave

Ave Pl NE

NE/13th Ave

13.3

NE Multi-Use Path

29th Ave NE

Center St

16th St NE

12.8

Buffered/Separated

3rd Ave NE/NW (one

9th St NW

Main Ave NE

12.8

Bike Lanes

way)

Buffered/Separated

US 70

I-40 Access Rd

Northwest

12.8

Bike Lanes

Blvd

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HICKORY PEDESTRIAN + BICYCLE PLAN

Recommended Bike

Prioritization

Facility

Roadway

From

Scenic Lake Route

12th St Dr NW/21st

Old Lenoir Rd NW

15th Ave NW

12.6

(advisory shoulders)

Ave NW/6th St NW

Buffered/Separated

1st Ave SE (one way)

new 1-way transition Lenoir Rhyne

12.6

Bike Lanes Buffered/Separated

Score

Blvd SE 2nd Ave NW

30th St Pl NW

9th St NW

12.6

19th St Ln NW/13th

Clement Blvd

US 321

12.4

Government Ave

11th Ave SW

11.5

Bike Lanes Standard Bike Lanes

Ave Dr NW Enhanced Shared

1st St SW

Bikeway

Multi-Use Path

23rd Ave Dr NE

Center St

5th St NE

11.5

Standard Bike Lanes

6th St NW

16th Ave NW

2nd Ave NW

11.5

Standard Bike Lane/

7th Ave SW

15th St SW

Center St

11.5

8th Ave NE

2nd St NE

8th Ave Ne

11.5

8th Ave NE/9th Ave

6th St NW

2nd St NE

11.5

Enhanced Shared Bikeway Buffered/Separated Bike Lanes Multi-Use Path

NW Standard Bike Lane

16th Ave NE

2nd St NE

3rd St NE

11.3

Buffered/Separated

3rd St NE

16th Ave NE

12th Ave NE

11.3

Multi-Use Path

29th Ave Dr NE

16th St NE

Springs Rd NE

10.8

Multi-Use Path

16th St NE

21st Ave NE

Cloninger Mill

10.6

Bike Lanes

Rd NE Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 10th Ave SW/3rd St

1st St SW

2nd Ave SE

10.4

5th St NE

12th St NE

10.4

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 13th St SE

Main Ave SE

C Ave SE

10.4

Multi-Use Path

Highland Ave

Tate Blvd SW

10.4

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 17th Ave NE

2nd St Pl NE

5th St NE

10.4

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 18th St NW/3rd Ave

1st Ave NW

US 70

10.4

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 3rd Ave SE

S Center St

3rd St SE

10.4

Standard Bike Lanes

2nd Ave SW

6th Ave SW

10.4

5th St SE to

10.4

SE Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 12th Ave NE/7th St NE/13th Ave NE 15th St SE

SW/19th St SW 4th St SW

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 5th St SE/5th St Ct SE 1st Ave SE

3rd Ave Dr SE connector

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Recommended Bike Facility

Prioritization Roadway

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 8th Ave Dr SE/.../3rd

From

S Center St

Kiwanis Park

Ave Dr SE Buffered/Separated

8th St NE

Score 10.4

driveway 5th Ave NE

Lenoir Rhyne

Bike Lanes

10.4

Blvd NE

Buffered/Separated

9th Ave Pl NE (one

Bike Lanes

way)

9th St NE

15th St NE

10.4

Enhanced Shared

9th St SW

Main Ave NW

US 70

10.4

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd Main Ave Dr NW

17th St Pl NW

11th St NW

10.4

Standard Bike Lanes

17th St SW

5th Ave SW

US 70

10.2

Buffered/Separated

9th St NE (one way)

8th Ave NE

8th St Dr NE

10.2

Multi-Use Path

McDonald Pkwy

Springs Rd NE

Milton St

9.7

Multi-Use Path

33rd St SW

Main Ave NW

Sweet Bay Ln

9.5

Paved Shoulders

10th Ave Dr SE

13th Ave SE

Lenoir Rhyne

9.3

Bikeway

Bike Lanes

Blvd SE Multi-Use Path

12th Ave NW

Old Lenoir Rd NW

6th St NW

9.3

Standard Bike Lanes

1st Ave NW/NE

9th St NW

3rd St NE

8.6

Buffered/Separated

2nd Ave NE (one way) 9th St NW

Main Ave NE

8.6

2nd St NW

Government

8.6

Bike Lanes Enhanced Shared

5th Ave NW

Bikeway Enhanced Shared

Ave SW 4th St Dr NW

8th Ave NW

1st Ave NW

8.6

Government Ave SW

3rd St SW

1st St SW

8.6

N Center St

14th Ave NE

Main Ave NE

8.6

21st Ave NE

16th St NE

7.5

17th Ave NE to 21st

Springs Rd NE

7.5

21st St NE

7.5

Bikeway Enhanced Shared Bikeway Standard Bike Lanes

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 12th St NE/19th Ave NE Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 17th Ave NE

St NE connector Off-Street Connection

17th Ave NE to 21st St

17th Ave NE

NE connector Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 17th St NE/5th Ave

connector 13th Ave NE

NE/21st St NE

northern ter-

7.5

minus of 21st St NE

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 19th Ave NE/19th

16th St NE

17th Ave NE

7.5

Highland Ave

StarCity Rd

7.5

Ave Dr NE/18th Ave NE/23rd St NE Multi-Use Path

21st St Dr SE

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HICKORY PEDESTRIAN + BICYCLE PLAN

Recommended Bike

Prioritization

Facility

Roadway

From

Score

Climbing Lane + SLM

29th Ave Dr NW/6th

36th Ave NW

Center St

7.5

3rd St NE

8th Ave NW

3rd Ave NE

7.5

4th St SW

1st Ave NW

2nd Ave SW

7.5

27th St NW

19th St NW

7.5

2nd St NW

8th Ave NE

7.5

12th Ave NE

5th St NE

7.3

3rd St NE

12th Ave NE/

7.3

St Dr NW Enhanced Shared Bikeway Buffered/Separated Bike Lanes Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 5th Ave NW/25th St NW/.../3rd Ave NW Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 5th Ave NW/5th Ave Pl NE/Stasavich Pl NE Standard Bike Lanes

10th Ave Dr NE

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 12th Ave NE/Hickory High School driveway

Hickory High School driveway connector

Buffered/Separated

16th Ave NW

4th St NW

Center St

7.3

N Center St

2nd St Pl NE

7.3

4th St Dr NW

7.3

4th Ave NW

4th St SW

7.3

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 8th Ave Dr SW

4th St SW

1st St SW

7.3

Off-Street Connection

14th St SE

15th St SE

7.3

15th St SE

McDonald

7.3

Bike Lanes Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 17th Ave NE

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 2nd St Dr NE/13th Ave 16th Ave NE NE Enhanced Shared

3rd St Dr SW

Bikeway A Ave SE connector (paper street) Quiet Street/Bike Blvd A Ave SE/Main Ave SE Quiet Street/Bike Blvd B Ave SE/14th St SE

Pkwy SE 13th St SE

A Ave SE

7.3

connector Buffered/Separated

Highland Ave NE (one

Bike Lanes

way)

8th Ave NE

16th St NE

7.3

Multi-Use Path

Tate Blvd SE

Lenoir rhyne Blvd

McDonald

7.3

Pkwy SE

15th St SW

5th Ave SW

7th Ave SW

6.4

Multi-Use Path

21st Ave NE

5th St NE

8th St Dr NE

6.4

Climbing Lane + SLM

21st Ave NW

2nd St Dr NW

Center St

6.4

Climbing Lane + SLM

25th Ave NW

25th Ave Dr NW

Center St

6.4

3rd Ave Dr NW

6th St NW

6.4

Enhanced Shared Bikeway

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 5th Ave NW/10th St Dr NW/.../4th Ave NW

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Recommended Bike

Prioritization

Facility

Roadway

From

Score

Enhanced Shared

5th Ave SW

17th St SW

15th St SW

6.4

7th Ave SW

15th St SW

Center St

6.4

9th Ave SE

Tate Blv SE

Lenoir Rhyne

6.4

Bikeway Enhanced Shared Bikeway Multi-Use Path

Blvd SE Multi-Use Path

Cloninger Mill Rd NE/

N Center St

Springs Rd NE

6.4

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd Main Ave SE

12th St SE

13th St SE

6.4

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 10th Ave SW/12th St

13th St SW

US 70

6.2

13th St SW

10th Ave SW

6.2

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 12th St NW

2nd Ave NW

Main Ave NW

6.2

Paved Shoulders

US 70

14th Ave Ct

6.2

Kool Park Rd NE

SW Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 12th Ave SW/12th St Dr SW 13th St SW

SW Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 14th St SW

2nd Ave NW

1st Ave SW

6.2

Standard Bike Lanes

1st Ave SW

2nd Ave SW

6.2

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 1st Ave NW

23rd St NW

17th St NW

6.2

Off-Street Connection

1st St SW

S Center St

6.2

1st Ave Dr SW 1st St SW to S Center St connector

Multi-Use Path

21st St SE

Highland Ave

StarCity Rd

6.2

Multi-Use Path

26th Ave NE

Center St

2nd St NE

6.2

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 2nd St Pl NE

17th Ave NE

16th Ave NE

6.2

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 3rd Ave Dr SE/8th

8th Ave SE

Lenoir Rhyne

6.2

Ave SE/7th Ave SE

Blvd SE

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 3rd St SW

3rd St Dr SW

7th Ave SW

6.2

Enhanced Shared

4th St Dr SW

8th Ave Dr SW

6.2

3rd St SW

1st St SW

6.2

4th St SW

Bikeway Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 5th Ave SW

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Table 3.2 Sidewalk Projects (in priority order) Recommended Sidewalks

Roadway

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Sidewalk

8th Ave SE

3rd St SE

5th St SE

Sidewalk

3rd St SE

8th Ave SE

10th Ave SE

Sidewalk

10th Ave SE

NC 127

3rd St SE

Sidewalk

12th Ave NW

11th St NW

6th St Pl NW

Sidewalk

12th Ave NW

Old Lenoir Rd NW

6th St NW

Sidewalk

N Center St/NC 127

29th Ave Dr NW

Cloninger Mill Rd NE

Sidewalk

12th Ave NE

5th St NE

8th St NE

Sidewalk

12th Ave NE

5th St NE

8th St NE

Sidewalk

2nd St Dr NW/2nd St NW

21st Ave NW

16th Ave NW

Sidewalk

17th Ave NE/2nd St Pl NE

5th St NE

16th Ave NE

Sidewalk

LR Blvd SE

Tate Blvd SE

8th Ave SE

Sidewalk

5th St SE

Existing SB sidewalk

8th Ave SE

Sidewalk

5th St SE

Existing NB sidewalk

8th Ave SE

Sidewalk

10th Ave SE

NC 127

S Center St

Sidewalk

2nd St SW/NC 127

S Center St

Existing connection to 4th St Dr SW

Sidewalk

4th St Dr NW

2nd St SW/NC 127

US 321

Sidewalk

3rd St Dr SW

4th St SW

Existing on 3rd St Dr SW

Sidewalk

7th Ave SW

14th St Dr SW

17th St SW

Sidewalk

17th St SW/NW

1st Ave SW

Existing on 17th St NW

Sidewalk

17th St NW

Existing on 17th St

2nd Ave NW

NW Sidewalk

17th St NW

2nd Ave NW

7th Ave NW

Sidewalk

17th St NW

7th Ave NW

9th Ave NW

Sidewalk

17th St NW

9th Ave NW

Existing on 17th St NW

Sidewalk

17th St NW

Existing on 17th St

7th Ave NW

NW Sidewalk

17th St NW

Sidewalk

17th St NW

Existing on 17th St

2nd Ave NW

NW 2nd Ave NW

Existing on 17th St NW

Sidewalk

17th St NW

Main Ave Dr NW

1st Ave SW

Sidewalk

Clement Blvd NW

US 321

Existing on Clement Blvd NW

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Table 3.2 Sidewalk Projects, continued Recommended Sidewalks

Roadway

From

Sidewalk

15th Ave NW

Old Lenoir Rd NW

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29th Ave Dr NW/6th St Dr

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36th Ave NW

NC 127

36th Ave NW

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16th Ave NE

17th Ave NE

Sidewalk

2nd St NE/NC 127

17th Ave NE

18th Ave NE

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2nd St NE/NC 127

18th Ave NE

19th Ave NE

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21st Ave NE

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28th Ave NE

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N Center St/NC 127

28th Ave NE

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3rd St NW

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39th Ave Dr NW

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Cloninger Mill Rd NE

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16th St NE

29th Ave Dr NE

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29th Ave Dr NE

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13th St NE

2nd St NE

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29th Ave NE

13th St NE

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Springs Rd NE

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29th Ave Dr NE

21st Ave NE

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16th St NE

29th Ave Dr NE

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8th St Dr NE

16th St NE

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8th St Dr NE

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9th St NE

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8th St NE

8th St Dr NE

10th Ave NE

Sidewalk

16th St NE

12th Ave NE

8th St Dr NE

Sidewalk

16th St NE

12th Ave NE

8th St Dr NE

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Table 3.2 Sidewalk Projects, continued Recommended Sidewalks

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22nd St NE

14th St Pl NE

22nd St NE

14th St Pl NE

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Sidewalk

12th Ave NE

18th St NE

22nd St NE

Sidewalk

12th Ave NE

16th St NE

20th St NE

Sidewalk

12th Ave NE

20th St NE

22nd St NE

Sidewalk

3rd Ave NW

3rd St NW

4th St NW

Sidewalk

3rd Ave NW

3rd St NW

2nd St NW

Sidewalk

5th Ave SW

7th St SW

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Sidewalk

42nd Ave Dr NW

N Center St/NC 127

Existing on 42nd Ave Dr NW

Sidewalk

3rd St NW

39th Ave Dr NW

2nd St NW

Sidewalk

Falling Creek Rd NE

N Center St/NC 127

29th Ave NE

Sidewalk

9th St Dr NE

Falling Creek Rd NE

16th St NE

Sidewalk

36th Ave NW

6th St Dr NW

Existing on 36th Ave NW

Sidewalk

20th Ave Dr NE

16th St NE

Existing on 20th Ave Dr NE

Sidewalk

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16th St NE

Sidewalk

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25th Ave NW

N Center St/NC 127

9th St NW

Sidewalk

21st Ave NW

N Center St/NC 127

2nd St Dr NW

Sidewalk

17th Ave Ct NW

2nd St NW

N Center St/NC 127

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6th St NW

12th Ave NW

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2nd St NE/NC 127

8th Ave NE

10th Ave NE

Sidewalk

8th Ave NE

2nd St NE/NC 127

5th St NE

Sidewalk

4th St NE

7th Ave NE

Existing on 4th St NE

Sidewalk

4th St NE

Existing on 4th St NE

8th Ave NE

Sidewalk

7th Ave NE

4th St NE

Stasavich Pl NE

Sidewalk

6th St NW

2nd Ave NW

3rd Ave NW

Sidewalk

3rd St NE

4th Ave NE

5th Ave NE

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Table 3.2 Sidewalk Projects, continued Recommended Sidewalks

Roadway

From

Sidewalk

Highland Ave NE

21st St NE

Existing on Highland Ave NE

Sidewalk

20th St NE

Highland Ave NE

12th Ave NE

Sidewalk

5th St Ct SE

Tate Blvd SE

1st Ave SE

Sidewalk

2nd St SE/NC 127

Main Ave NE

1st Ave SE

Sidewalk

S Center St

4th Ave SE

Existing on S Center St

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2nd St SE/NC 127

S Center St

Sidewalk

S Center St

7th Ave SW

10th Ave SW

Sidewalk

17th St SW

2nd Ave SW

Existing on 17th St SW

Sidewalk

17th St SW

2nd Ave SW

Existing on 17th St SW

Sidewalk

LR Blvd SE

8th Ave SE

9th Ave SE

Sidewalk

LR Blvd SE

9th Ave SE

10th Ave Dr SE

Sidewalk

LR Blvd SE

10th Ave Dr SE

US Hwy 70

Sidewalk

10th Ave Dr SE

LR Blvd SE

US Hwy 70

Sidewalk

8th St Dr SE

US Hwy 70

Catawba Valley Blvd SE

Sidewalk

8th St Dr SE

US Hwy 70

16th St SE

Sidewalk

8th St Dr SE

16th St SE

Catawba Valley Blvd SE

Sidewalk

Catawba Valley Blvd SE

17th St Dr SE

21st St SE

Sidewalk

Catawba Valley Blvd SE

21st St SE

Startown Rd

Sidewalk

Catawba Valley Blvd SE

Startown Rd

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Sidewalk

Catawba Valley Blvd SE

23rd St Dr SE

21st St SE

Sidewalk

9th Ave SE

Tate Blvd SE

Existing on 9th Ave SE

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PRIORITY PROJECT CUT-SHEETS

10. Multi-Use Path on 8th Avenue NW and 9th Avenue NW, from 2nd Street NE to 6th Street NW

Twelve projects were identified by city staff and the Steering Committee as top priorities for near-

11. Multi-Use Path on 12th Avenue NW, from

term implementation based on their prioritiza-

6th Street NW to Old Lenoir Road

tion score, near-term feasibility, and an equitable

12. Multi-Use Path on 16th Street NE and

distribution throughout the city. These twelve

12th Avenue NE/Springs Road NE, from

projects include 4 bike lane projects, 4 sidewalk

Highland Avenue to McDonald Parkway

projects, and 4 multi-use path projects. Further details for each of these projects are provided in the project “cut-sheets” on the following pages. The priority projects are listed below, and Map 3.5, on the facing page, shows the location of each project using project identification numbers 1-12. (The number is for identification purposes

Estimated Construction Costs Each project cut-sheet shows a planning level cost estimate; a more in-depth estimate for each project is provided in Appendix F. Other key considerations for these costs are noted below: »

assessment of feasibility, and not engineer-

only, and does not reflect a prioritized ranking.):

ing design; they are for planning purposes

1. Scenic Lake Route along 6th Street NW,

only. Costs will likely change as more

21st Ave NW, and 12th Street Drive NW;

information becomes available in the design

from Old Lenoir Road to 6th Street NW 2. 17th Street NW Bike Lanes, from 9th Avenue NW to 1st Avenue SW 3. 17th Street NW extension with Bike Lanes and Sidewalks, from 9th Avenue NW to

phase. » »

Street SE, from 5th Street SE to 10th Avenue SE 6. Sidewalks on 7th Ave SW, 3rd Ave SW, and 15th St SW and Pedestrian Crossing at 7th Avenue and 13th Street SW 7. Sidewalk on 12th Avenue NE, from 5th Street NE to 8th Street Drive NE 8. Sidewalk on 17th Avenue NE, from 5th Street NE to 4th Street Drive NE 9. Multi-Use Path on 8th Avenue NE and C Avenue SE, from 8th Avenue NE to 13th Street SE

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Each project estimate includes a built-in 30% construction contingency.

Costs exclude right-of-way acquisition, engineering design, and construction engineer-

to planned MUP “Aviation Walk” 5. Sidewalks on 8th Avenue SE and 3rd

Costs are based on 2020 unit prices; inflation not included.

Clement Boulevard 4. Clement Blvd Bike Lanes, from 17th St NW

The estimates are based on preliminary

ing & inspection. »

Costs exclude special landscaping, lighting, and green infrastructure.

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Scenic Lake Route along 6th Street NW, 21st Ave NW, and 12th Street Drive NW, from Old Lenoir Road to 6th Street NW This project was one of the most frequently discussed connections during the planning process, during Steering Committee meetings and public meetings alike. This is the top of the Hickory Urban Bikeway (HUB) loop that is planned to connect all four quadrants of the city with bicycle facilities. This section of the loop provides direct access to Lake Hickory, This project will transform this section of the loop into a “Scenic Lake Route” that will provide designated space for bicyclists in the form of Advisory Shoulders (or Advisory Bike Lanes) and more comfortable conditions for people walking. This treatment accommodates low to moderate volumes of two-way motor vehicle traffic while prioritizing space for bicyclists with little or no widening of the paved roadway surface. In some sections of the route, where the road is curvy, the center line can be maintained with advisory shoulders, or solid striped bike lanes where the pavement width allows. In more constrained and curvy sections, the road can transition to shared lane markings with a centerline.

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» 5’-6’ Advisory shoulders (also known as Advisory Bike Lanes or ABLs) » Shared Lane Markings (SLM) » 5’ Bike Lanes » Wayfinding Signage » Lowered speed limit of 25 mph

Project Length & Estimated Cost: » 2.95 miles » $300,000 » Prioritization Score = 12.6

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This project will extend 17th Street NW from its current northern terminus at 9th Avenue NW further north to Clement Boulevard, and it will be a critical connection to complete the Hickory Urban Bikeway (HUB) Loop.

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» AADT = 3,900 vehicles per day

» $130,000

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» Prioritization Score = 21.7

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This segment of bike lanes will provide a dedicated bicycle facility along Clement Boulevard, connecting bicyclists to Winkler Park and Frans Stadium. This project also completes another section of the Hickory Urban Bikeway (HUB) Loop, connecting the proposed bike lanes on 17th Street NW and the 17th Street extension to the bike lanes recommended for 19th Street Lane NW and to the planned multi-use path “Aviation Walk”that will cross over US 321 to Winkler Park. Sidewalks are also recommended for this roadway, and are shown in the cross-section below for illustrative purposes, but they are not included in the cost estimate.

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Proposed Facility Types: » 5’ Sidewalks with 3’ buffer (or greater)

Project Length & Estimated Cost: » 0.32 miles » $340,000

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On 7th Avenue, the sidewalk is specified to be installed on the south side of the street, continuing from the existing sidewalk that ends at 14th Street SW. On 3rd Avenue and 15th Street, the sidewalk can be installed on the side that is most practical and feasible.

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Proposed Facility Types: » 5’ sidewalk on one side with 3’ buffer (or greater)

Project Length & Estimated Cost: » 0.44 miles » $670,000

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Proposed Facility Types: » 5’ sidewalk on south side with 3’ buffer (or greater)

Project Length & Estimated Cost: » 0.36 miles » $440,000

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Proposed Facility Types: » 10’ paved Multi-Use Path on north side with 3’ buffer (or greater) where feasible » The side on which the path is built is subject to change, depending on further feasibility study and engineering design at the time of implementation.

Project Length & Estimated Cost: » 0.71 miles » $1,700,000 » Prioritization Score = 8.6

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Chapter 4: Implementation

IMPLEMENTATION OVERVIEW

can be a huge step towards implementation, as

This chapter defines a structure for managing

many outside funding sources look more favor-

the implementation of this Plan. Implementing

ably upon projects that are already in public

its recommendations will require leadership and

right-of-way, planned, and designed. Following

dedication to pedestrian and bicycle facility

through on these priorities will allow the key

development on the part of a variety of agencies.

stakeholders to prepare for the development of

Equally critical, will be meeting the need for a

larger bicycle and trail projects over time, while

recurring source of revenue. Even small amounts

taking advantage of strategic opportunities as

of local funding are essential for matching and

they arise.

leveraging outside sources. Most importantly, the City need not accomplish the recommendations of this plan by acting alone; success will be realized through collaboration with regional and state agencies, the private sector, and non-profit organizations. Funding resources that may be available to Hickory are presented in the appendix of this plan. Other important actions can be taken in advance of major investments, including formalizing a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC), initiating education and safety programs, and incorporating recommendations from this Plan into other City documents, policies, and procedures.

Getting a project “shovel-ready”

Members of the Walk Bike Hickory Steering Committee and/or the Friends of Hickory Bicycle Advisory Committee could be good candidates for a future standing Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) during plan implementation.

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KEY PARTNERS & ROLES IN IMPLEMENTATION Hickory City Council Recognize the value of bikeways, greenways, sidewalks by adopting this plan, thereby supporting quality of life in Hickory.

NCDOT-IMD

Guidance on pedestrian + bicycle policy & project funding; Support in coordinating with local division & district offices

• • •

NCDOT Division 12 • •

•

Become familiar with the recommendations in this plan Communicate with WPCOG on potential projects that could incorporate pedestrian and bicycle facilities, especially where recommendations cross or align with NCDOT maintained ROW Coordinate with WPCOG on the STI process for pedestrian and bicycle projects

Private Sector

Hickory Interdepartmental Partners and/or BPAC

•

• •

Lead on funding, as part of CIP and public-private partnerships Coordinate implementation of this Plan’s Action Steps Coordinate with WPCOG to leverage local funding on specific projects Coordinate with NCDOT Division for pedestrian and bicycle facilities as incidental projects during roadway reconstruction and resurfacing Continue to enforce development regulations to support bicycle facility and greenway development Coordinate with NCDOT, WPCOG and other project partners through the pedestrian and bikeway development process (see typical process on page 104)

Potential partners in developing pedestrian + bicycle facilities and potential program sponsorship

Local Residents, Business Owners, and Civic Organizations • •

Help build public support for pedestrian + bicycle projects and programs Reach out to elected officials and other decision-makers to express support for greenways, bikeways, + sidewalks

Consultants WPCOG

Coordinate with Hickory on leveraging funding opportunities through the LAPP and STI processes; Incorporate this Plan’s projects into long-range transportation plans

Regional Partners Continued coordination and partnerships with: • • • • •

Catawba County Planning and Parks Hickory Public Schools Neighboring cities and counties The Carolina Thread Trail and the Catawba Lands Conservancy Private Developers

Acronym Legend: BPAC: Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee NCDOT: North Carolina Department of Transportation IMD: Integrated Mobility Division WPCOG: Western Piedmont Council of Governments STI: Strategic Transportation Investments

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Assist Hickory by providing guidance on project development, and by providing design and construction services

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Table 4.1 Implementation Action Steps #

TASK

LEAD

SUPPORT

DETAILS

PHASE

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION STEPS 1

Adopt Walk Bike Hickory as the City’s Pedestrian + Bicycle Transportation Plan.

City Council

City Staff, Project Consultants, Steering Committee

Through adoption, the Plan becomes an official planning document of the City. Adoption does not commit the city to dedication of funding, but rather shows intention to support plan implementation over time. It also signals to outside funding groups that Hickory has undergone a successful, supported planning process, which is key to securing outside funding.

2021

Designate staff to lead implementation of Walk Bike Hickory, including a “Pedestrian + Bike Plan Coordinator”.

City Council & City Manager

Multiple The City Manager and City directors of Plandepartmental ning, GIS, Development Services, Public Works directors & Transportation, and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources should each identify their respective departmental staff leads for implementing this bicycle plan. A staff organizational chart for plan implementation should be shared among departments, so there is a known point person for each. A single point person among the designated staff should be designated as the “Ped + Bike Plan Coordinator”.

2021

Designate a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) for plan implementation.

City Council

City Manager and designated staff from step above

The City of Hickory should form a Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) out of the plan’s steering committee to assist in the implementation of this plan. The BPAC should have representation from active pedestrians and commuting and recreational cyclists and should champion the recommendations of this plan. The formation of this group would be a significant step in becoming designated as a Walk and Bicycle Friendly Community (see section that follows). The committee would provide a communications link between the residents of the community and local government. They should also continue to meet periodically, and be tasked with assisting City staff in community outreach, marketing, and educational activities recommended by this plan. See Appendix C: Program resources for more details.

2021

Communicate this plan’s priority projects to potential implementation partners.

[future] Ped + Bike Plan Coordinator

BPAC & NCDOTIntegrated Mobility Division (IMD)

The purpose of this step is to network with po- 2021 tential project partners, and to build support for implementing the top projects. Possible groups to receive a presentation/coordination meeting include: WPCOG, NCDOT Division 12, Catawba County Parks, Recreation and Open Space, neighboring jurisdictions. Consider a presentation at an annual Hickory Pedestrian & Bicycle Workshop.

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Table 4.1 Implementation Action Steps (Continued) #

TASK

LEAD

SUPPORT

DETAILS

PHASE

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION STEPS (CONTINUED) 5

Begin Annual Hickory Ped + Bike meeting.

[future] Ped + Bike Plan Coordinator

Departmental leads, stakeholders, NCDOT Division 12 highway staff and planning engineer

Coordination between key project partners will provide a level of accountability, and ensure that recommendations are implemented. Key project partners (see task 4 above & organizational chart) should meet on an annual basis to discuss and evaluate the implementation of this Plan. A brief progress benchmark memo should be a product of these meetings, and participants should reconfirm the plan’s goals each year. The meetings could also occasionally feature special training sessions, or include on-site tours of recently completed projects and upcoming priority project corridors.

Ongoing (Beginning Winter 20202021)

Update Hickory Ped + Bike Plan

City Council & [future] Ped + Bike Plan Coordinator

BPAC

This plan should be updated by 2025 (about five years from adoption). If many projects and programs have been completed by then, a new set of priorities should be established. If not, a new implementation strategy should be established, potentially reassigning project priorities.

2025

INFRASTRUCTURE, POLICY, AND FUNDING ACTION STEPS

Ensure that Hickory Ped + Bike Plan recommendations are implemented as part of new development.

[future] Ped + Bike Plan Coordinator

Designated staff from Planning, GIS, and Development Services departments

Other City documents and maps should be updated with recommendations from Bike Hickory, to ensure bicycle facilities are implemented with new development. Consider updates to the development standards to better support bicycling and bicycle parking standards (refer to the recommendations in Appendix A).

2021

Ensure that projects are incorporated in NCDOT’s prioritization process and in the future planning of the NCDOT Planning Branch

[future] Ped + Bike Plan Coordinator

WPCOG, NCDOT Division 12, and NCDOT Planning Branch

The City of Hickory, WPCOG, and NCDOT Division 12 should coordinate to fund recommendations from this plan over time. Use the plan cut-sheets and recommendation maps to communicate project details and to submit projects for funding. The City will need to be prepared to match at least 20% of their submitted project totals. Projects that have secured public right-of-way and design completed (or at least underway) will be more competitive.

2021 onward

Seek multiple funding sources and facility development options.

[future] Ped + Bike Plan Coordinator

BPAC (for potential grant writing assistance, funding research, letters of support, etc.)

It will be necessary to consider many different sources of funding that together will support plan implementation. Funding sources can be used for a variety of activities, including: programs, planning, design, implementation, and maintenance. The appendix outlines the most likely sources of funding from the federal, state, and local government levels as well as from the private and non-profit sectors.

2019 onward

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Table 4.1 Implementation Action Steps (Continued) #

TASK

LEAD

SUPPORT

DETAILS

PHASE

INFRASTRUCTURE, POLICY, AND FUNDING ACTION STEPS (CONTINUED) 10

Adopt guidelines for greenway trail accessibility

City Council

Hickory Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources

Adopt the Outdoor Area Guidelines from the US Access Board. The guidelines are available for download and review here: https://www.accessboard.gov/attachments/article/1637/outdoorguide.pdf

2021

Develop a longterm funding strategy.

[future] Ped + Bike Plan Coordinator & departmental leads

City Council

To allow continued development of the project recommendations, capital funds for pedestrian and bicycle facility construction should be set aside every year. Funding for an ongoing maintenance program should also be included in the City’s operating budget. Consider incorporating Walk Bike Hickory recommendations into a multiyear bond package for the City of Hickory, along with other initiatives, such as with projects related to parks, recreation, and transportation improvements.

2021 onward

Begin Priority Projects

[future] Ped + Bike Plan Coordinator

City Council, departmental leads, private contractors

Dedicate funding, seek proposals, and hire a contractor for a site survey, construction documents, and permitting. Confirm that the project can be designed completely within existing public rightof-way, and secure easements if needed. When design is complete, select a phase of the project to be constructed first, based on costs and funding available at that stage. Send the project out to bid, select a contractor, and begin work. See typical project development cycle later in this chapter.

2021 onward

Invest in staff training opportunities related to pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.

City Council

[future] Ped + Bike Plan Coordinator & departmental leads

Consider trainings from the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO) on the Urban Bikeway Design Guide. These trainings can be customized for Hickory staff, helping to ensure that as new facilities are designed and constructed, they are up to world-class standards for safety and functionality. If Hickory hosts the workshop, they could strategically invite NCDOT division staff, WPCOG staff, and others who would be partners in implementation. Cost sharing for the training could come from participation of staff from neighboring municipalities. More info: https:// nacto.org/training-and-workshops/

Training would be most beneficial before design phase of major projects

Maintain pedestrian and bicycle facilities.

Designated staff from Public Works & Transportation and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources

BPAC & General Public (for reporting maintenance needs); NCDOT

Hickory should define a maintenance plan, budget, 2021 and schedule for existing and future pedestrian onward and bicycle facilities, pavement markings, and sidewalks, working with NCDOT where necessary. See maintenance program recommendations in Chapter 3 for more on this topic.

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Table 4.1 Implementation Action Steps (Continued) #

TASK

LEAD

SUPPORT

DETAILS

PHASE

INFRASTRUCTURE, POLICY, AND FUNDING ACTION STEPS (CONTINUED) 15

Continue participating in NCDOT and ITRE’s NonMotorized Traffic Monitoring Program (Pedestrian & Bicycle Counts)

Public Works & Transportation and Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources

NCDOT & ITRE https://www. ncdot.gov/divisions/bike-ped/ Pages/researchdata.aspx

Since late 2014, NCDOT and local governments have installed equipment that uses electromagnetic bicycle detectors and infrared technology to count bicycle and pedestrian traffic. Over time, Hickory can expand this program as more bike facilities are constructed, and use this data to justify investment, prioritize projects, and understand preferred bicycling routes and behavior.

2021 onward

Coordinate with NCDOT Division 12 on their 3-year road resurfacing schedule (and any short term changes to it) to accomplish projects that require pavement markings.

[future] Ped + Bike Plan Coordinator & Designated staff from Public Works & Transportation

NCDOT Division 12

Resurfacing is a very important opportunity for implementing bike facilities, especially ones that are primarily pavement markings. It is essential for implementation that the City stay in close touch with NCDOT Division 12 Operations and Maintenance staff to stay on top of the resurfacing schedule and keep closely abreast of any updates or changes to the schedule. Checking in with the Division at least once every quarter is not too often. Additionally, a BPAC representative could be assigned to reviewing the three-year resurfacing/ restriping schedule from Division 12 on a regular basis to ensure there are no missed opportunities.

2021 onward

PROGRAM ACTION STEPS 17

Initiate efforts to provide safe routes to school

City of Hickory

Catawba County Schools, NCDOT Bike/Ped Division

This effort will complement the objectives and priorities of Walk Bike Hickory. Additionally, NCDOT is looking to ways to continue some Safe Routes to School (SRTS) funding; coordinate with NCDOT-IMD regarding any future opportunities for SRTS funding.

2021 onward

Launch new programs.

[future] Ped + Bike Plan Coordinator & BPAC

NCDOT Bike/Ped Division, Hickory Police Dept., Catawba County Schools & Catawba County Human Services, LiveWell Catawba, public health advocates

These groups should coordinate to launch new programs, as described in Chapter 3, such as launching a safety campaign, developing a map or mobile app with bike routes, hosting an “open streets” event, and pursuing some form of greenways signage and wayfinding program. Walk Bike Hickory committee members could also be called upon for program involvement.

Most feasible to begin programs after a BPAC is formed

Distribute bicycle BPAC and pedestrian safety information.

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NCDOT Bike/Ped NCDOT has print material with safety tips for 2021 Division, Police motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians available Department for download at https://www.watchformenc.org/ program-materials/. Other methods of distribution could include web sites, social media, and ‘on-theground’ in park kiosks. The Watch for Me NC program is another resource for this task (with more information at https://www.watchformenc.org/).

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LEAD

SUPPORT

DETAILS

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Conduct communication & outreach campaigns related to walking and bicycling.

BPAC

Local newspapers, City website & social media managers

BPAC should publicly announce their successes as progress is made. This could be achieved partly through social media, and by establishing a page on the City website dedicated to bike/ped education and project updates. Also, BPAC should provide regular (annual) reports to the City Council on implementation progress.

2021

Seek designation as a BicycleFriendly Community

[future] Ped + Bike Plan Coordinator

BPAC (members could be assigned tasks to complete individual portions of the application process)

The development and implementation of this plan 2022 is an essential first step toward becoming a designated Bicycle-Friendly Community. With progress on program, policy, and infrastructure recommendations, the City should be in a position to apply for and receive recognition by 2022. See https:// bikeleague.org/community for more information on the application process.

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TYPICAL PROJECT FUNDING PARTNERS AND METHODS

Projects funded by state, Federal, and other grants (FAST ACT, BUILD, PARTF, CWMTF, etc.) (20% local match)

Surface Transportation Program: Direct Allocation (STBG-DA) Projects

Hickory & Catawba County Partners

NCDOT STI “Division Needs” Projects

Projects leveraged from multiple funding sources

NCDOT Division 12 & NCDOT-IMD

Public-private partnerships for programs & support facilities (sometimes for large projects) (Private businesses, Foundations, Non-profits, etc)

Local priorities from Walk Bike Hickory into Comprehensive Transportation Plans & Long Range Transportation Plans

Western Piedmont Council of Governments

Incidental projects during street resurfacing & major street improvements (sidewalks and sidepaths may require a local contribution; on-road facilities, such as bike lanes do not require match)

Policy support for bicycle and pedestrian facility development (or ROW dedication) during residential & commercial development (sidewalks, bike parking, etc)

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Dedicated local funding to finance priority standalone bicycle and pedestrian projects, as done with other transportation investments (Capital Improvement Program, Transportation Bonds, etc)

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FACILITY DEVELOPMENT METHODS

REPAVING Repaving projects provide a clean slate for revising pavement markings. When a road is repaved,

NCDOT STRATEGIC TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENTS (STI)

the roadway should be restriped to provide space

The NCDOT’s State Transportation Improvement

addition, if the spaces on the sides of non-curb

Program is based on the Strategic Transportation

and gutter streets have relatively level grades and

Investments Bill, signed into law in 2013. The

few obstructions, the total pavement width can

Strategic

(STI)

be widened to include paved shoulders, though

Mobility

this will likely require a local contribution. NCDOT

Formula, a new way to fund and prioritize trans-

provides three-year plans that include resurfac-

portation projects. See the appendix for more

ing schedules. Please see the following website:

information.

https://connect.ncdot.gov/resources/Asset-

Initiative

Transportation introduces

the

Investments Strategic

for bike lanes and shoulders, where feasible. In

Management/HMIP-Plans/Pages/HMIP.aspx.

RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT The construction of sidewalks, bicycle facilities,

BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION OR REPLACEMENT

trails, greenways, and safe crosswalks should be

Provisions should always be made to include

required during development. Construction of

walking and bicycling facilities as a part of vehic-

facilities that corresponds with site construction

ular bridges. See NCDOT’s “List of Bridges and

is more cost-effective than retrofitting. In

Current

commercial development, emphasis should also

tives-policies/Transportation/bridges/Pages/

be focused on safe pedestrian and bicyclist

default.aspx. Even though bridge construction

access into, within, and through large parking

and replacement does not occur regularly, it is

lots. This ensures the future growth of the

important to consider these policies for long-

pedestrian and bicycle networks and the

term bicycle planning.

Status”:

https://www.ncdot.gov/initia-

development of safe communities.

CITY EASEMENTS ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION

Hickory should continue to revise existing util-

Pedestrians and bicyclists should be accommo-

ity easements to accommodate public access

dated any time a new road is constructed or an

greenway trail facilities. Adopting policy lan-

existing road is reconstructed. In the longer-term,

guage to allow for public access for trail users,

all new roads with moderate to heavy motor

as a matter of right, on all new sewer and utility

vehicle traffic should have sidewalks, bicycle

easements would greatly enhance the develop-

facilities, and safe intersections. Also, case law

ment of greenways. Sewer easements are very

surrounding the Americans with Disabilities Act

commonly used for this purpose, offering cleared

(ADA) has found that roadway resurfacing con-

and graded corridors that easily accommodate

stitutes an alteration, which requires the addition

trails. This approach avoids the difficulties associ-

of curb ramps at intersections where they do not

ated with acquiring land, and it better utilizes the

yet exist.

City’s resources.

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TYPICAL PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS These are the steps typically involved in pedestrian and bicycle facility development, when the project is being built independent of other major development or roadway projects. Certain funding sources may have additional requirements, and some steps may occur simultaneously or in a different order.

Operations, Management, Maintenance, Evaluation Grand Opening Event

Start Cycle for Priority Project(s)

Confirm Routing with Land/ROW Owners

Adopt the Plan

Complete 30% Design & Update Construction Cost Estimates

Bidding, Procurement & Construction

Secure Permits/ Construction Authorization ROW Authorization, Acquisition, & Certification

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Secure Env. Documentation & Funding for 30% Design

100% Plan, Specification & Estimate (PS&E)

Secure Funds for Acquisition, Full Design & Construction

Appendices

Appendix A: Pedestrian + Bicycle Policy and Regulatory Review Appendix B: Design Guidline Reference + Resources Appendix C: Program Resources Appendix D: Funding Sources Appendix E: Prioritization Scores Appendix F: Cost Estimates

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impacting the pedestrian and bicycling environment. Following is a review of Hickory’s existing development regulations to identify model standards and opportunities for improvement that can be applied throughout the city. The project team identified appropriate model regulatory

Appendix A: Pedestrian + Bicycle Policy and Regulatory Review

and policy language from around North Carolina and the U.S. for elements including pedestrian and greenway facilities, connectivity, Complete Streets, and bicycle parking to provide examples methods for Hickory to maximize pedestrian, bikeway, and greenway improvements in conjunction with new development, redevelopment, and corridor improvement projects. The subsections below include recommendations

Pedestrian and bicycle needs must be considered

for pedestrian- and bicycle-related elements of

within the context of Hickory’s transportation

Complete Streets and complete pedestrian and

and land use system. To improve safety, com-

bikeway networks. Sidewalks, bikeways, and

munity character, and transportation choices

streetscape amenities such as street trees and

requires investment in public transit, bikeways,

lighting are some most fundamental elements of

sidewalks and land use patterns that put a vari-

Complete Streets for pedestrians, transit users

ety of destinations and services within close

and cyclists. Access management, multi-modal

proximity. Through the statewide promotion of

level of service assessments, and traffic calming

Complete Street design guidelines, and by working to advance Complete Streets and ContextSensitive Solutions (CSS), the North Carolina Department of Transportation is a willing partner to those communities desiring a transportation system that reinforces community character for economic development, community health, and livability. The City has established a great policy vision for Complete Streets in the 2030 Comprehensive plan (see box, right). One of the most cost-effective implementation strategies for Hickory is to establish land use and transportation policies and development regulations that promote walkable and bikeable new development, programs, and capital projects. As part of a comprehensive approach to developing recommendations for a more walkable and bikeable city, the project team reviewed Hickory’s zoning, subdivision, and engineering standards to identify general issues and opportunities

“A network of neighborhoods supports a multi-modal transportation system that is centered on mixed-use districts, corridors and the downtown. . . Street trees, landscaping and other amenities provide natural breaks between vehicle routes and sidewalks. The complete streets are built for pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles, with on-street parking on many of them. While private transportation is still popular, the community is less reliant on automobiles. . .” -Hickory’s 2030 Comprehensive Plan

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are also critical for developing complete street

Priority Policy and Regulatory

networks for walking and cycling through the

Recommendations:

development review and capital project imple-

Update development regulations and

mentation process. The NCDOT Complete Street

engineering standards to include and reflect

Planning and Design Guidelines and design

best practices for pedestrian, bikeway, and

guidelines that accompany this plan also include

greenway design.

recommendations on complete street design ele-

2. Revise and update connectivity require-

ments specifically for people walking and cycling.

ments to promote comprehensive, low-stress

The recommendations below are organized

3. Develop a policy to require all projects by the

into major categories of “Complete Streets and

City and NCDOT and regional partners review

Greenways”, “Pedestrian-oriented Urban Design

the recommendations of this plan to ensure

Elements”, and “Connectivity.” All of the major

that implementation capital projects include

categories are interrelated, but based on the

recommended pedestrian treatments.

pedestrian, bikeway, and greenway networks.

existing conditions analysis, and the goals of this plan, the following key recommendations from

These approaches will complement other specific

the table below should be implemented first.

capital projects, and education, enforcement, and evaluation recommendations provided elsewhere in this planning document.

Mural on 1st Avenue NW

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Land Development Code

Complete Streets and Greenways 1.1. Implement Complete Streets Policy A complete streets policy allows cities and Counties to work towards creating a street network that encourages pedestrian and bicycle travel and provides safe and comfortable roadways for all users. NCDOT’s Complete Streets Planning and Design Guidelines will apply to all NCDOT-maintained streets in the City. The NCDOT guidelines also provide excellent guidance for locally maintained streets and street networks and complete streets planning and design processes, which can be applied in Hickory.

1.2 Develop Complete Street Design Guidelines for a variety of contexts and all street/roadway user groups

Excellent. The Transportation Vision Statement in the 2030 Comprehensive Plan provides great policy support for complete streets and walkable/bikeable community goals: A network of neighborhoods supports a multi-modal transportation system that is centered on mixed-use districts, corridors and the downtown. . . Street trees, landscaping and other amenities provide natural breaks between vehicle routes and sidewalks. The complete streets are built for pedestrians, bicycles and vehicles, with on -street parking on many of them. While private transportation is still popular, the community is less reliant on automobiles. . .

Good, but improvements to make the requirements more context-sensitive should be considered.

The subsections below include recommendations for pedestrian-related elements of Complete Streets and complete pedestrian and greenway networks. Sidewalks, greenways, and streetscape amenities such as street trees and lighting are some most fundamental elements of Complete Streets for pedestrians and greenway users. Access management, multi-modal level of service assessments, and traffic calming are also critical for developing complete street networks for walking through the development review and capital project implementation process.

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Comments/Recommendations Engineering Dept. Manual of Practice Good. No policy referenced, although most typical street cross-sections do include sidewalk on at least one side and some do include bike lanes or wide outside lanes for bicycle use.

General Recommendations In addition to the very thorough NCDOT Complete Streets Planning and Design Guidelines, Smart Growth America provides great resources for designing streets that cater to all users, including a best practices guide coauthored with APA. Dunn, NC has one of the best complete street policy statements of any community in NC. Zoning Ordinance Sec. 22-352. Circulation and connectivity. (a) Purpose and intent. The purpose of this section is to support the creation of a highly connected transportation system with the city in order to provide choices for drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians; promote walking and bicycling; connect neighborhoods to each other and to local destinations such as schools, parks, and shopping centers; reduce vehicle miles of travel and travel times; increase effectiveness of municipal service delivery, and free up arterial capacity to better serve regional long distance travel needs.

Needs Improvement. Most typical street cross-sections in Chapter 300 Streets do include sidewalk on at least one side and some do include bike lanes or wide outside lanes for bicycle use. However, the standards could be considered for updating in a number of arenas as detailed below.

The NCDOT Complete Street Planning and Design Guidelines and the design guidelines that accompany this plan include recommendations on complete street design elements for pedestrians and greenway users. Hickory could adopt and endorse the NCDOT guidelines and other national guidelines, including the NACTO Urban Street Design Guide. The design guidance should be integrated into Hickory’s development regulations and Manual of Practice. See examples from the Raleigh Street Design Manual and the Charlotte Urban Street Design Guidelines. Consider adopting by reference for street design one or more of the following and including in the new UDO: - - -

NCDOT Complete Streets Planning and Design Guidelines NCDOT Traditional Neighborhood Street Design Guidelines The design guidelines included in this plan

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Comments/Recommendations Topics/Strategies 1.3. Require pedestrian accommodations, including by roadway type Pedestrian facilities should be determined based on street types and land uses of a given roadway corridor.

Land Development Code Hickory has good sidewalk requirements, but improvements to make the requirements more context-sensitive should be considered. Sec. 8.7 Sidewalk and Pedestrian Access (TA 18-01) 8.7.1 Construction Specifications A. All development projects, regardless of if they are located within a subdivision or not, shall be required to install sidewalks along all adjacent streets. If development or redevelopment occurs in an area where the current sidewalk network is more than 500 feet away, a fee in-lieu may be utilized as outlined within this Land Development Code. B. If an in-lieu payment is made, such funds shall be deposited in the appropriate community service area account and expended only for the purchase of right of way for sidewalks, or for the development of sidewalks; serving the property or development in the immediate area, and only within the community service area in which the property is located. C. Within subdivisions, sidewalks shall be installed along at least one side of all proposed streets (public and private)

1.4. Require designated bikeways (bike lanes, shoulders, greenways, etc) during new development or redevelopment or capital roadway projects

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Comments/Recommendations Engineering Dept. Manual of Practice

General Recommendations

Hickory has good sidewalk requirements that 1. Consider a greater range of sidewalks requirements based on street and are generally based on street type and/or land land use context. Along collector and arterials, consider minimum 6-foot use context. sidewalks. In areas such as downtown and pedestrian-oriented business districts with buildings at the back of the sidewalk and ground level retail, However, sidewalks appear to be only sidewalks should be as wide as 10-16 feet wide. See the NCDOT Complete required on one side of local streets and Street Planning and Design Guidelines for contextually-based streetscape sidewalks wider than 5 feet are only shown on and sidewalk design requirements. Consider including these guidelines by one cross-section (“4-lane divided/curb and reference in local design guidance or requirements gutter” section shows a 10-foot “sidewalk”). 2. Sidewalks should be required on both sides of arterials, collectors, and local streets serving non-residential uses or residential development of 4 dwelling units per acre or greater. 3. The design guidelines recommended as part of this plan should be considered for incorporation or inclusion by reference in the City’s Zoning and Subdivision regulations and Construction and Development Guidelines. 4. Make the City’s Fee-In-Lieu for Sidewalks) more limited as to when they can or cannot be used. See the City of Asheville’s ordinance (Sec. 7-11-7, Sidewalk Requirements) for an example of more targeted language that Hickory could adapt. 5. The City should consider revising its ADA (“wheelchair”) ramp detail in the Engineering Dept. Manual of Practice Chapter 400 to include a perpendicular curb ramp specification, which are preferred by the US Access Board’s ADA Standards (see Chapter 4, Ramps and Curb Ramps). Needs improvement. Bike lanes, a 10-foot “sidewalk”, or wide lanes are noted on some cross-section typologies. However, insufficient guidance on when or where such sections should be used or required.

See Chapter 4 of the NCDOT Complete Streets Planning and Design Guidelines for guidance. Additionally, a wider range of bikeway typologies should be considered based on street typology including buffered and separated bike lanes as noted in the Plan’s design guidelines and as detailed in various publications including the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide and the soon-to-be-released update to the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities. Also, see: Chapter 6 of Catawba Forest, NC UDO for recommendations for bikeways and greenways, especially sections 6.8.2, 6.9, 6.10. Chapter 7 of the Wilson, NC UDO regarding greenways.

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Comments/Recommendations Topics/Strategies 1.5. Require dedication, reservation or development of greenways

Land Development Code Good, but could be improved to be more specific to greenways and to require or incentivize construction by developers. Sec. 8.14 Public Sites Where a proposed park or other recreation area, school site or other public site shown on the adopted master plans of the City of Hickory is located in whole or in part within the proposed subdivision, the proposed park or recreation area, school site or other public site shall be reserved for possible acquisition by the City Council or school board for a period of 18 months from the approval of the preliminary plat.

1.6. Require new sidewalks, greenways, etc., to connect to existing facilities

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Comments/Recommendations Engineering Dept. Manual of Practice Needs Improvement. No design standards included.

General Recommendations Consider requiring or incentivizing the construction of planned greenways by developers. Where greenway construction cannot politically or legally be required, consider offering incentives in the form of reduced fees, cost sharing, density bonuses, or reduction in other open space requirements when adopted greenways are constructed through private development. See requirements in Catawba Forest, NC UDO, Section 6.8.2 Greenways: “When required by Catawba Forest Open Space & Greenways Plan or the Catawba Forest Transportation Plan, greenways and multi-use paths shall be provided according to the provisions [that follow in the section cited above].” For additional examples of incentives, see also: https://www.law.ufl. edu/_pdf/academics/centers-clinics/clinics/conservation/resources/ incentive_strategies.pdf

N/A

Connectivity of facilities is critical for walking and biking conditions. New development should be required to connect to or extend existing facilities bicycle and pedestrian facilities. See the following for other examples: Chapter 6 of Catawba Forest, NC UDO for recommendations for bikeways and greenways, especially sections 6.5.3, 6.8.2, 6.9, 6.10. Chapter 7 of the Wilson, NC UDO regarding greenways. New Hanover County, NC’s EDZD Zoning District provides points for new developments that connect to the existing bikeway network and key destinations and provides a good definition of the bikeway network. (Section 54.1-14 and following.)

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Comments/Recommendations Topics/Strategies

Land Development Code

1.7. Consider pedestrian concerns and Level of Needs improvement. Service (LOS) in Traffic Impact Analyses and other None required. engineering studies Beyond LOS for motor vehicle travel at intersections, Hickory should consider adopting multi-modal of service standards where active transportation and transit use are expected to be high. Consideration of bicycle and pedestrian levels of service assure adequate facilities for bicyclists and pedestrians in new development and capital improvements. This also helps promote walking and bicycling and transit use as a legitimate means of transportation. 1.8. Adopt traffic calming programs, policies, and standards

N/A

Traffic calming on local streets increases safety and comfort for all roadway users, including pedestrians and cyclists. It also increases neighborhood livablility. 1.9. Develop an access management program or policy

Needs improvement. None required.

Limiting turning movements on major roadways and requiring cross-access between adjacent parcels of land, including commercial developments, is a great tool for reducing the amount of traffic and turning movements on major roads while increasing safety and connectivity for pedestrians, bicycles, and cars.

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Comments/Recommendations Engineering Dept. Manual of Practice N/A

General Recommendations The NCDOT Complete Streets Planning and Design Guidelines provides factors of “Quality of Service“ and LOS for bicycle, pedestrian, and transit modes (See Chapter 3, page 39 and Chapter 5). The City of Raleigh uses multimodal level of service approach in determining road improvements and traffic mitigation in their Street Design Manual. Charlotte, NC uses Pedestrian LOS and Bicycle LOS Methodologies for intersection improvements in their Urban Street Design Guidelines.

The City’s manual includes a detail for speed tables, but further information is needed on when this and other traffic calming devices should be considered. Needs improvement.

FHWA has developed a comprehensive Traffic Calming ePrimer.

N/A

The NCDOT Complete Streets Planning and Design Guidelines provides recommended “Access Density” guidelines (See Chapter 4, page 61 and 62 and following). These guidelines could be the basis for regulatory updates to the municipal codes.

The City of Huntersville has a good Traffic Calming Policy. See also the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide section on Bicycle Boulevards.

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Pedestrian & Bicycle Urban Design Elements 2.1 Require Planting Strips and Street Trees

None required. Needs improvement.

2.2 Require Pedestrian-Scale Street Lighting

Pedestrian-scale lighting not specifically required. Needs improvement. 8.6.13 Street Lights Streetlights may be provided and installed at such locations and in such manner and design as set forth in the City’s Engineering Manual of Practice. 9.7.B. Lighting fixtures shall be limited to heights of 30 feet for parking lots and 20 feet for pedestrian walkways.

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Comments/Recommendations Engineering Dept. Manual of Practice

General Recommendations

Needs improvement.

When planted in a planting strip between the sidewalk and the curb, street trees provide a buffer between the pedestrian zone and the street. Planting strips from 3-12 feet are shown in the In addition to their value for improving the air quality, water quality, and Manual of Practice street sections. However, beauty of a community, street trees can also help slow traffic and improve street trees between sidewalk and the street comfort for pedestrians. Trees add visual interest to streets and narrow are not referenced or required in the Manual the street’s visual corridor, which may cause drivers to slow down. (including in the Landscaping chapter) nor is there specification on where various buffer/ Planting strips of 6 feet are sufficient for small maturing trees. 8 feet or planting strip widths are appropriate. greater is recommended for large maturing trees and to provide greater separation between pedestrians and the roadway. See NCDOT Complete Streets Planning and Design Guidelines (Chapter 4) for context-based pedestrian and “green” zone recommendations. See also, City of Wendell UDO Chapter 8, especially section 8.8, Street Trees. No specifications included. Needs improvement.

Pedestrian-scale lighting along streets and at intersections is one of the most important tools for pedestrian crash prevention. Hickory should consider adding additional detail to its good street lighting standards. See City of Wendell UDO, Sections 11.10 and 11.11 for pedestrian-scaled lighting requirements by zoning district and for lighting requirements for greenways and walkways.

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Comments/Recommendations Topics/Strategies 2.3. Adopt bicycle parking requirements

Land Development Code Not required. Needs improvement. LDC 9.2.4.H. Bicycle Parking Bicycle parking may substitute for up to ten percent of required parking. For every five secure bicycle parking spaces provided, the motor vehicle parking requirement is reduced by one space. Existing parking may be converted to take advantage of this provision.

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3.1. Revise block size requirements

Needs improvement.

“[A] Good [street] network provides more direct (shorter) routes for bicyclists and pedestrians to gain access to the thoroughfares and to the land uses along them (or allows them to avoid the thoroughfare altogether). Likewise, good connections can also allow short-range, local [motor] vehicular traffic more direct routes and access, resulting in less traffic and congestion on the thoroughfares. This can, in turn, help make the thoroughfare itself function as a better, more complete street. For all of these reasons, a complete local street network should generally provide for multiple points of access, short block lengths, and as many connections as possible.” (NCDOT Complete Streets Planning and Design Guidelines, p 59)

LDC 8.5.2 Block Lengths Block lengths shall not exceed 1,500 feet or be less than 300 feet. Development location, type, and intensity should determine the length of a block, with shorter blocks being more appropriate in areas of higher density. See notes in far right column.

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Comments/Recommendations Engineering Dept. Manual of Practice No specifications included. Needs improvement.

General Recommendations Bicycles should receive equal consideration when calculating parking needs with specific calculations provided for determining the amount of bicycle parking provided by district type or land use type. Design and location standards for bicycle parking should be clearly stated to provide for safe and convenient access to destinations. Different standards of bicycle parking are needed for short-term visitors and customers and for longer term users like employees, residents, and students. See City of Wilson UDO, Chapter 9: Parking & Driveways, Section 9.4 and 9.6. Good standards for bicycle parking design can be found through the Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals’ Bicycle Parking Guidelines. (www.apbp.org) Bicycle Parking Model Ordinance, Change Lab Solutions: City of SF Zoning Administrator Bulletin for designs/layout/etc. The bulletin is in itself a great document that includes limits on hanging racks, how to park family bikes, and various configurations:

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Development location, type, and intensity should determine the length of a block, with shorter blocks being more appropriate in areas of higher density. Maximum block length in any situation should rarely exceed 800-1000 feet for good connectivity. In areas with highest development density (urbanized, mixed use centers and high-density neighborhoods) block lengths can be as little as 200 feet (or consistent with the standard minimum block sizes in Hickory’s CBD). In areas with blocks as long as 800 feet or greater, a pedestrian and/or bicycle path of 6-8 feet in width should be required, with an easement of 15-20 feet wide. See the example table on page 59 of the NCDOT Complete Streets Planning and Design Guidelines for a context-based approach to block size. Consider allowing larger blocks – up to a maximum, such as 800 feet – where development densities are expected be lower (> 4 dua). See City of Charlotte Subdivision Ordinance, Section 20-23 for good example of context-based connectivity requirements and block standards.

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Comments/Recommendations Topics/Strategies 3.2. Require connectivity/cross-Access between adjacent land parcels

Land Development Code Good requirements for collector and arterial streets and subdivision street connections. Consider additional criteria for street connectivity determination.

“[A] Good [street] network provides more direct (shorter) routes for bicyclists and pedestrians to gain LDC 8.6.1 Continuation or Projection of Arterial and Collector access to the thoroughfares and to the land uses Streets & 8.6.5 Connectivity along them (or allows them to avoid the thoroughfare altogether). Likewise, good connections can also allow short-range, local [motor] vehicular traffic more direct routes and access, resulting in less traffic and congestion on the thoroughfares. This can, in turn, help make the thoroughfare itself function as a better, more complete street. For all of these reasons, a complete local street network should generally provide for multiple points of access, short block lengths, and as many connections as possible.” (NCDOT Complete Streets Planning and Design Guidelines, p 59) 3.3. Limit dead end streets or cul-de-sacs

Needs improvement.

Dead end streets or Cul-de-sacs, while good at limiting motor vehicular traffic in an area, are a severe hindrance pedestrian and bicycle connectivity and over all neighborhood/community accessibility, including for emergency access and other services.

Reduce maximum length and provide requirements for bike/ ped connections where street connections may be impractical or supplemental. 8.6.6 Cul-de-Sacs (TA 18-01) A. Maximum Length. Except where otherwise approved by the Planning Director due to unusual land configuration (e.g., a narrow peninsula), cul-de-sac streets shall be subject to the following maximum length limits: (1) the maximum length is 1,500 feet to the beginning of the turning point

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Comments/Recommendations Engineering Dept. Manual of Practice N/A

General Recommendations See notes above regarding Block Size. Requiring connectivity or crossaccess between adjacent developments is a great tool for reducing the amount of traffic on major roads while increasing connectivity for pedestrians, bicycles, service vehicles, and neighborhood access. For good model language, see City of Wilson, NC UDO, Section 6.4: Connectivity Or City of Catawba Forest, NC UDO, Section 6.5, Connectivity. Both codes above also provide requirements for when bicycle/pedestrian connections between parcels, public open space, and between cul-de-sacs is required.

n/a

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Make the maximum length for Cul-de-sacs 250-300 feet to limit the distance that a person biking or walking would have to travel along a cul-de-sac Consider requiring other traffic calming/traffic diversion measures that allow for connectivity and improve the pedestrian and biking environment such as street trees, narrow street width standards, traditional traffic calming devices, emergency and/or bike/ped connections only between streets and T intersections.

For good model language, see City of Wilson, NC UDO, Section 6.4: Connectivity or City of Catawba Forest, NC UDO, Section 6.5, Connectivity. Both codes above also provide requirements for when bicycle/pedestrian connections between parcels, public open space, and between cul-de-sacs is required.

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Comments/Recommendations Topics/Strategies The following documents were referenced for this policy and regulatory review.

Land Development Code City of Hickory Land Development Code

Other references for best practices are listed in the columns on far the right.

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Comments/Recommendations Engineering Dept. Manual of Practice City of Hickory Engineering Dept. Manual of Practice

General Recommendations REFERENCED DOCUMENTS AND OTHER RESOURCES: 1. NCDOT Complete Streets Planning and Design Guidelines (July 2012): 2. NCDOT Traditional Neighborhood Development (TND) Guidelines. 3. City of Wilson, NC UDO. 4. City of Wendell, NC UDO. 5. City of Catawba Forest, NC UDO. 6. See City of Davidson, NC Planning Ordinance. 7. Association of Pedestrian and Bicycle Professionals’ Bicycle Parking Guidelines, www.apbp.org. 8. Making Neighborhoods More Walkable and Bikeable, ChangeLab Solutions. 9. Getting the Wheels Rolling: A Guide to Using Policy to Create Bicycle Friendly Communities, ChangeLab Solutions And other documents noted in this column in the rows above.

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National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO): » Urban Bikeway Design Guide » Urban Street Design Guide

Appendix B: Design Guideline Reference + Resources

Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Non-Infrastructure: » National Center for Safe Routes to School » National Partnership for Safe Routes to School US Access board: » ABA Accessibility Standards » ADA Accessibility Guidelines » ADA Accessibility Standards » Public Rights-of-Way, Streets & Sidewalks, and Shared Use Paths

NORTH CAROLINA GUIDELINES Planners and project designers should refer to these standards and guidelines in developing the infrastructure projects recommended by this plan. The following resources are from the NCDOT website, for “Bicycle & Pedestrian Project Development & Design Guidance”, located here:

https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/BikePed/ Pages/Guidance.aspx All resources listed below are linked through the web page listed above, retrieved in July 2020.

NATIONAL GUIDELINES American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO): » Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities » Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA): » Accessibility Guidance » Design Guidance » Facility Design » Facility Operations Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD): » Part 4E: Pedestrian Control Features » Part 7: Traffic Controls for School Areas » Part 9: Traffic Controls for Bicycle Facilities

North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT): » WalkBikeNC: The Statewide Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan » Glossary of North Carolina Terminology for Active Transportation » NCDOT Complete Streets, including the Complete Streets Planning and Design Guidelines » Evaluating Temporary Accommodations for Pedestrians » NC Local Programs Handbook » Traditional Neighborhood Development Guidelines Greenway Construction Standards: » Greenway Standards Summary Memo » Design Issues Summary » Greenway Design Guidelines Value Engineering Report » Summary of Recommendations » Minimum Pavement Design Recommendations for Greenways » Steps to Construct a Greenway or Shared-Use Trail

NCDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Policies https://connect.ncdot.gov/projects/ BikePed/Pages/Policies-Guidelines.aspx

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Additional FHWA resources not currently linked through the main NCDOT link above: »

Achieving Multimodal Networks (2016) https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bicycle_pedestrian/publications/ multimodal_networks/

Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide (2015) https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bicycle_ pedestrian/publications/separated_bikelane_pdg/ page00.cfm

Incorporating On-Road Bicycle Networks into Resurfacing Projects (2016) https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/ bicycle_pedestrian/publications/resurfacing/

Small City and Rural Multimodal Networks Design Guide (2017) Main Guide: http://ruraldesignguide.com/ Section specific to side paths: http://ruraldesignguide.com/physically-separated/ sidepath

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Example Maintenance Policies from the AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities »

Establish a regular sweeping schedule for roadways and pathways that anticipates both routine and special sweeping needs. This may involve more frequent sweeping seasonally, and also should include periodic inspection, particularly in areas that experience frequent flooding, or in areas that have frequent vandalism. The sweeping program should be designed to respond to user requests for sweeping activities.

Remove debris in curbed sections with maintenance vehicles that pick up the debris; on roads with flush shoulders, debris can be swept off the pavement.

Reduce the presence of loose gravel on roadway shoulders by paving gravel driveway approaches, prioritized on corridors that receive heavy bicyclist use. Also require parties responsible for debris to contain it; for example, require tarps on trucks loaded with gravel. Local ordinances often require tow-vehicle operators to remove glass after crashes, and contractors are usually required to clean up daily after construction operations that leave gravel and dirt on the roadway.

Appendix C: Program Resources

PROGRAM RECOMMENDATIONS These program recommendations are essential and complementary to the recommended infrastructure projects. Each of the following program ideas (among others) were presented at committee meetings, public meetings, and through a public comment form, to gauge interest among Hickory residents and project stakeholders. The program ideas that follow were the highest rated by the public.

Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator Staff Position The City of Hickory should designate a staff member to “wear the hat” of local bicycle and pedestrian coordinator. While at this point in time the bicycle and pedestrian coordinator position does not need to be a full-time dedicated staff position, this Plan recommends that the City assign an existing staff member to now dedicate some specified level of time (1015%) to bicycle and pedestrian issues. The tasks of this staff member would include coordination with NCDOT and regional transportation planners at the Western Piedmont Council of Governments (WPCOG) and the Greater Hickory Metropolitan Planning Organization regarding infrastructure improvements for pedestrians and bicyclists. This staff member would also

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From 2014 Advocacy Advance report (“How Communities are Paying to Maintain Trails, Bike Lanes, and Sidewalks”) »

In case study communities, the report notes that bicycle lanes are treated like other road facilities and contracted out to private firms for regular sweeping. Sweeping costs were reported between $55-62 per curb mile of bicycle lanes for sweeping once a month, plus additional monthly sweeps during peak months for bicycle traffic. Some cities use stormwater management funds to cover the cost of street sweeping.

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serve as liaison to the Friends of Hickory

to the accumulation of leaves and gravel as

Bicycle Advisory Committee and to community

they are blown off the travel lane by automobile

members and organizations assisting in the

traffic. Such accumulation, as well as potholes,

development of a more bicycle and pedestrian

cracks, and joints, create serious obstacles

friendly community.

and hazards to bicyclists. A good maintenance program is necessary to protect the public

Become Designated as a Bicycle Walk Friendly Community

investment in bikeways and keep them safe for

and

their users.

This Pedestrian and Bicycle Plan will help to transform Hickory into a “Bicycle

Currently, Hickory only has four sections of bike

Friendly Community” (BFC) and “Walk

lanes (on 17th St NW, 5th St NE, 26th Ave NE, and

Friendly Community (WFC). The BFC and

2nd St NE), but as this plan is implemented, the

WFC campaigns are awards program that

City should commit to a maintenance program

recognizes municipalities that actively support

that sweeps its growing number of bicycle lanes

bicycling and walking. The development and

on a regular basis. The American Association

implementation of this Plan is an essential first

of State Highway and Transportation Officials

step in becoming a Bicycle and/or Walk Friendly

(AASHTO) has provided some model main-

Community. Having a citizen’s board officially

tenance policy language in its Guide for the

dedicated to these issues, such as the Bicycle

Development of Bicycle Facilities. On the pre-

Advisory Committee, also helps tremendously.

vious page, there are some examples of recom-

Hickory should make progress in accomplishing

mended maintenance policies regarding roadway

the goals of this Plan, and then apply for BFC

sweeping, specifically. The AASHTO Guide also

and WFC status.

has policy recommendations for the following areas: surface repairs, pavement overlays, vegeta-

Bicycle Facility Maintenance

tion, traffic signal detectors, signs and markings,

Bicycle facilities require regular maintenance in

drainage improvements, chip sealing, patching

order to keep them free of debris and structural

activities, utility cuts, snow clearance, and oper-

deterioration. Bikeways are especially vulnerable

ating bikeways in work zones.

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RECREATIONAL FACILITIES LIKE BIKE PARKS & VELODROMES

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Safety Campaign to Educate Motorists, Bicyclists, and Pedestrians The public survey form for Walk Bike Hickory indicated that when people choose not to ride their bike in Hickory, it is because they do not feel safe (see page 34). Watch for Me NC is an ongoing comprehensive grant program and campaign administered by the NCDOT Integrated Mobility Division (NCDOT IMD) that helps address this issue. It is aimed at increas-

Consider also implementing a rail safety program, such as NC’s BeRailSafe, especially as proposed projects are constructed in close proximity to railroads. NCDOT has resources available for this topic: www.ncdot.gov/divisions/rail/Pages/be-railsafe.aspx www.ncdot.gov/divisions/rail/Pages/safetyeducation.aspx

ing safety and reducing the number of bicyclists and pedestrians hit and injured in crashes with vehicles. The campaign consists of educational messages on traffic laws and safety, and an enforcement effort by area police. A recommended first step would be to publish a foldable paper map, as described on the following page, with the entire opposite side of the map dedicated to pedestrian and bicycle safety education. The City of Durham, for example, has done this for nearly a decade, distributing tens of thousands of maps featuring bicycle education information at festivals, events, and their visitors bureau.

Watch for Me NC campaign bumper stickers.

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An example education resource featured in the Durham Bike & Hike Map that outlines how motorists and bicyclists can ride and drive safely. Full map available here: https://durhamnc.gov/1031/Durham-Bike-Hike-Map

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DURHAM BIKE &B HIKE MAPis devoted to bicycle and pedestrian safety eduM M A R ap or

2018

obile

pp with

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outes

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and

cation, such as informational graphics that demSee Orange County Bicycling Map for Trailheads/Parking routes north and west

onstrate bicycle hand signals and how to share

One of the most effective ways of encouraging

Points of Interest

7 Dean Smith Center

14 Nasher Museum of Art

8 Durham Bulls Athletic Park

15 NCCU Art Museum

2 R. Kelly Bryant Bike/Ped Bridge

9 Durham City Hall

16 Patterson’s Mill Country Store

3 Durham Performing Arts Center

10 Old Durham County Courthouse 17 Primate Center

4 Bennett Place State Historic Site

11 Durham County Stadium

5 Brassfield Station

12 Hayti Heritage Center

6 Carolina Theater/Convention Center

13 Historic Durham Athletic Park

20 Durham County Justice Center

1 ATT Access Point

County Boundaries

BIKE & HIKE LEGEND

Bicycle Shop

Rail Road

Library

Rivers, Lakes, & Creeks

School

Parks & Open Space

18 Golden Belt Studios

Major Shopping

Research Triangle Park

19 NC Museum of Life & Science

Transportation Center

Durham City Limits

Parks with Restrooms (Apr. 15 - Oct. 15 only)

East Coast Greenway

HIKING/WALKING TRAIL (e.g., Eno State Park, Mountains-to-Sea Trail); not for bicycling

MULTI-USE PATH (e.g., the American Tobacco Trail, etc.); closed to motor vehicles

ROADS OFTEN USED BY EXPERIENCED CYCLISTS higher speeds and/or volumes - touring routes, utilitarian routes, or connections not found elsewhere

the road and the trail safely. The map should be

people to walk more often or to ride a bicycle

SHARED ROADWAY on lower traffic streets or on streets with shared lane markings (Sharrows)

BICYCLE LANE or wide shoulder, usually on higher traffic streets

DIFFICULT CONNECTION on roads with higher speeds and/or volumes, combined with narrow lanes or other problems for cyclists

SHARED ROADWAY WITH WIDER OUTSIDE LANE on moderate and higher traffic streets

STEEP HILL arrows point in uphill direction

is through the use of maps and guides to show

made available online and printed as needed to

where you can walk and bike, and to guide people

be actively distributed to residents and visitors. A

to enjoyable routes and destinations. These maps

City map could be created following completion

can also be designed so that a portion of the map

of this plan.

To Horton Grove Nature Preserve Trails (Jock Rd)

Shakori Trail

To Little River Regional Park (Mtn Bike Trails and Hiking Trails)

Ridge Trail

Holden Mill Trail

Knight Trail

To Eno River Boat Ramp

Buckquarter Creek Trail Cox Mountain Trail

Falls Lake

Fanny’s Ford Trail

Eno River State Park

River Forest Park

DURHAM BIKE & HIKE MAP

Eno

Eno Trace Trail

2018

Points of Interest

7 Dean Smith Center

Eagle Trail

West Point Park On The Eno

Laurel Bluffs Trail

See Orange County Bicycling Map for Trailheads/Parking routes north and west

Dunnagan Trail

14 Nasher Museum of Art

8 Durham Bulls Athletic Park

15 NCCU Art Museum

2 R. Kelly Bryant Bike/Ped Bridge

9 Durham City Hall

16 Patterson’s Mill Country Store

3 Durham Performing Arts Center

10 Old Durham County Courthouse 17 Primate Center

1 ATT Access Point

Old Farm Road Park

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4 Bennett Place State Historic Site

11 Durham County Stadium

5 Brassfield Station

12 Hayti Heritage Center

19 NC Museum of Life & Science

6 Carolina Theater/Convention Center

13 Historic Durham Athletic BobbitPark

20 Durham County Justice Center

18 Golden Belt Studios

Hole Trail

County Boundaries

BIKE & HIKE LEGEND

Bicycle Shop

Rail Road

Library

Rivers, Lakes, & Creeks

School

Parks & Open Space

Major Shopping

Research Triangle Park

Transportation Center

Durham City Limits

Parks with Restrooms (Apr. 15 - Oct. 15 only)

East Coast Greenway

To Falls Lake

Penny’s Bend Nature Preserve

The Mountains-to-Sea Trail follows Falls Lake and the Neuse

HIKING/WALKING TRAIL (e.g., Eno State Park, Mountains-to-Sea Trail); not for bicycling

MULTI-USE PATH (e.g., the American Tobacco Trail, etc.); closed to motor vehicles

RiverBY to the east, and the Eno ROADS OFTEN USED EXPERIENCED CYCLISTS River to the west. For more higher speeds and/or volumes - touring routes, visit www.ncmst.org utilitarian routes, information or connections not found elsewhere

SHARED ROADWAY on lower traffic streets or on streets with shared lane markings (Sharrows)

BICYCLE LANE or wide shoulder, usually on higher traffic streets

DIFFICULT CONNECTION on roads with higher speeds and/or volumes, combined with narrow lanes or other problems for cyclists N.C. Wildlife

SHARED ROADWAY WITH WIDER OUTSIDE LANE on moderate and higher traffic streets

Resources

STEEP HILL arrows point in uphill direction Commission

Valley Springs Park

Cole Mill Rd Trail

To Horton Grove Nature Preserve Trails (Jock Rd)

Shakori Trail

Bike Lanes In Development

Whippoorwill Park To Little River Regional Park (Mtn Bike Trails and Hiking Trails)

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Eno River State Park

Dunnagan Trail

The Mountains-to-Sea Trail follows Falls Lake and the Neuse River to the east, and the Eno River to the west. For more information visit www.ncmst.org

Northgate Park

Pump Station Trail

City Reservoir

Northgate Mall

Walltown Park

N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission

Oval Park

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Cole Mill Rd Trail

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Northgate Park

East Durham Park

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Hillside Park

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Cedar Falls Park

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North Forest Hills Park

S Riddle Road

Forest Hills Park

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Durham Technical Community College

NC Central University

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Duke University Hospital

Sandy Creek Park

Morreene Road Park

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Birchwood Park

Duke Park

Burton Park

One-Way TIPS FOR SAFER BICYCLING

Erwin

Duke Forest For trail routes in Duke Forest, see http://dukeforest.duke.edu/ recreation/maps/

Grant Park

Hillside Park Forest Hills Park

Crest Street Park

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Hollow Rock Nature Park

Southpoint Mall

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Open Streets Events

» Informing residents and businesses along

Open Streets Events are periodic street closures

the route about the upcoming street ‘clo-

(usually on Sundays) that create a temporary

sure’ is essential. They should be notified

park that is open to the public for walking, bicy-

numerous times (3-6 times is not too

cling, dancing, hula hooping, roller skating, and

much), including a reminder the day before

other forms of human-powered activity. These

the event. Expectations about vehicle

programs are known by many names: Ciclovias,

access to and from residences should be

Open Streets, Sunday Parkways, Summer Streets,

managed clearly.

and Sunday Streets. They promote health by creating a safe and attractive space for physical activity and social interaction.

sider lessons learned and best practices from communities.

Some

recommendations

include: » These events lend themselves to innovative partnerships and public/private funding. Health care providers whose mission includes facilitating physical activity are often major sponsors. Businesses may also support the event if it brings customers to their location. Since they often take place on Sundays, partnerships with local churches in Hickory could also be pursued.

Examples of Open Street events in Durham and Boone, NC

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lenging due to through traffic needs - however, it would be most visible and poten-

For this type of program, organizers should conother

» Closing a street in Hickory may be chal-

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tially impactful. » For

local

event

example,

refer

Charlotte’s recurring Open Streets 704 event: http://openstreets704.com/ » Videos of Sunday Parkways events: http:// www.streetfilms.org/tag/ciclovias/

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Signage

and

Wayfinding

as well as information on the range of signage

A relatively low-cost program that the City of

types, visit the Project for Public Places website:

Hickory can pursue is to post simple wayfinding

www.pps.org/reference/signage_guide

signs, to make it easier for people to find destinations, and to point how short it is to

For a longer-term, more comprehensive approach

walk to various places in City. The Walk [Your

to wayfinding, the City should conduct a full

City] program is designed to do just that. See

wayfinding plan. The plan would establish an

below and visit http://walkyourcity.org/ for

agreed-up signage “brand” (a.k.a., look and feel

of the signs), a hierarchy of signage types (route

North Carolina has partnered on these efforts

confirmation, directional, and kiosk signage, for

in the past. For a step-by-step guide to help

example), and a signage placement plan that

non-professionals participate in the process of

shows exactly where each sign and sign type will

developing and designing a signage system,

be placed.

information.

BlueCross

BlueShield

Road signage has traditionally been expensive and carcentered, leaving walkers and bikers by the wayside. Walk [Your City] lets anyone from citizens to corporations quickly and affordably promote healthy lifestyles, public safety, and human-centered transit. Visit http:// walkyourcity.org/ for more information.

A full wayfinding plan would establish an signage “brand” and hierarchy of signage types (example here from Goldsboro, NC).

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G reenway Trail Maintenance

boardwalk, but that option may be constrained

Greenway maintenance is essential to the long-

by floodplain regulations in some areas. Another

term viability and sustainability of the City’s

potential solution is to reroute trail alignments

greenway trails. Construction of greenway trails

further from floodways. At a minimum, when trails

should not take place without a maintenance

are designed to flood, then quarterly inspections

plan and priority in place. This Plan recommends

should be made to ensure its integrity, and

a strong, collaborative approach to maintenance.

signage should be used to both caution trail users of flooding potential, and to inform them that the trail is designed to flood periodically.

Maintenance Principles The greenway trail system should be viewed and maintained as a public resource, serving generations to come. The following guiding principles will help assure the preservation of a first class system: »

Good

maintenance

begins

with

sound

planning and design. »

Promote and maintain a quality outdoor

Range of Trail Maintenance Costs

recreation and transportation experience.

Reported annual maintenance costs from cities and regions for shared-use trails range widely, from just $500/mile to over $15,000/mile. As a local example, the City of Cary uses $6,000/mile for annual mowing and trash pick up, and minor repairs like replacing a fence rail; they budget asphalt and drainage repairs separately on case by case basis. Some key factors affecting these wide ranges include:

Develop a management plan that is reviewed and updated annually with tasks, operational policies, standards, and routine and remedial maintenance goals.

Maintain quality control and conduct regular inspections.

Include field crews, police and fire/rescue personnel in both the design review and

on-going management process. »

Maintain an effective, responsive public feedback

system

and

promote

public

participation. »

Be a good neighbor to adjacent properties.

Operate

cost-effective

program

with

sustainable funding sources.

» » » »

Greenway Trail Flooding The most frequently mentioned maintenance issue during this planning process was trail flooding along the Beaver Creek Greenway, near I-540. A solution for flooding on Beaver Creek Greenway is in development as of late 2018. In general, trail flooding can sometimes be addressed by elevating sections of trail as a

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2-3 years 7-10 years 7-10 years 7-15 years 20+ years 100+ years

Foremost, protect life, property and the environment.

Longevity of Facilities » Mulch » Granular Stone » Boardwalk » Asphalt » Concrete » Bridge/Underpass

| APPENDIX C: PROGRAM RESOURCES

Quality of materials used, and frequency of sealing and reconstruction of the path Amount of leaf drop affecting the trail that requires concentrated sweeping Amount of flooding of the trail that has to be cleaned up Amount of snow removal/grooming needed Whether or not mowing, irrigation, and other care of adjacent open space is calculated in the cost Presence of waste receptacles

The largest factor affecting the annual maintenance figures of different cities is whether or not the eventual trail reconstruction is accounted for in annual maintenance budgets, as opposed to being considered as separate capital item.

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Signal Detection Bicyclists

and

Actuation

urban-bikeway-design-guide/bicycle-signals/

for

signal-detection-and-actuation/)

for

on these four primary types of bicycle signal Bicyclists in Hickory who submitted written

detection:

comments for this Plan’s public comment form indicated a desire for bicycles to be detected

Loop detection (preferred) – Induction

at signals. A pilot project could be pursued to

loop embedded in the pavement; sensitivity

install these at intersections along US Bike Route

settings need to be monitored and adjusted over time for best results

1/NC Bike Route 1: Carolina Connection (Old US 1/Salem St). These could also be installed as

Video – Video detection aimed at bicyclist

opportunities arise, such as during traffic signal

approaches and calibrated to detect

replacement, and/or during major intersection

bicyclists »

and roadway improvements along the route.

Push-button – User-activated button mounted on a pole facing the street (If

Bicycle detection is used at actuated signals

provided, shall be located so bicyclists can

to alert the signal controller of bicycle crossing

activate the signal without dismounting.

demand

If used, push buttons should have a

particular

approach.

Bicycle

supplemental sign facing the bicyclist’s

detection occurs either through the use of

approach to increase visibility.)

push-buttons or by automated means (e.g., in-pavement Inductive

loops,

loop

video,

vehicle

microwave,

detection

etc). many

Microwave – Miniature microwave radar that picks up non-background targets

signalized intersections is calibrated to the size or metallic mass of a vehicle. For bicycles to be

As a pilot project, the City could consider adding

detected, the loop must be adjusted for bicycle

signal detection and actuation for bicyclists as

metallic mass. Otherwise, undetected bicyclists

a recommendation for the Ten Ten Rd widening

must either wait for a vehicle to arrive, dismount

project (U-5825) (Bike Route 5).

and push the pedestrian button (if available), or cross illegally. Proper bicycle detection meets two primary criteria: 1) accurately detects bicyclists; and 2) provides clear guidance to bicyclists on how to actuate detection (e.g., what button to push, where to stand). See the NACTO Urban Bikeway Design

Guide

(https://nacto.org/publication/

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FIXING AMERICA’S SURFACE TRANSPORTATION (FAST ACT)

In December 2015, President Obama signed the FAST Act into law, which replaces the previous Moving Ahead for Progress in the Twenty-First Century (MAP-21). The Act provides a longterm funding source of $305 billion for sur-

Appendix D: Funding Sources

face transportation and planning for FY 20162020. Overall, the FAST Act retains eligibility for big programs - Transportation Investments Generating Economic Recovery (TIGER), Surface Transportation

Program

(STP),

Congestion

Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ), and Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) - and funding levels between highways and transit.

OVERVIEW

In North Carolina, federal monies are administered through the North Carolina Department

When considering possible funding sources for

of Transportation (NCDOT) and Metropolitan

bicycle and pedestrian projects, it is important

Planning Organizations (MPOs). Most, but not

to remember that not all construction activities

all, of these programs are oriented toward trans-

or programs will be accomplished with a single

portation versus recreation, with an emphasis on

funding source. It will be necessary to consider

reducing auto trips and providing inter-modal

several sources of funding that together will sup-

connections. Federal funding is intended for

port full project completion. Funding sources

capital improvements and safety and education

can be used for a variety of activities, including:

programs, and projects must relate to the surface

programs, planning, design, implementation, and

transportation system. For more information,

maintenance. This appendix outlines the most

visit: https://www.transportation.gov/fastact.

likely sources of funding from the federal, state, and local government levels as well as from the

Transportation Alternatives

private and non-profit sectors. Note that this

Transportation Alternatives (TA) is a funding

reflects the funding available at the time of writ-

source under the FAST Act that consolidates three

ing. Funding amounts, cycles, and the programs

formerly separate programs under SAFETEA-LU:

themselves may change over time.

Transportation Enhancements (TE), Safe Routes

FEDERAL FUNDING SOURCES

Program (RTP). These funds may be used for a

Federal funding is typically directed through

variety of pedestrian, bicycle, and streetscape

state agencies to local governments either in the

projects including sidewalks, bikeways, side

form of grants or direct appropriations. Federal

paths, and rail-trails. TA funds may also be used

funding typically requires a local match of five

for selected education and encouragement pro-

percent to 50 percent, but there are sometimes

gramming such as Safe Routes to School, despite

exceptions. The following is a list of possible

the fact that TA does not provide a guaranteed

Federal funding sources that could be used to

set-aside for this activity as SAFETEA-LU did.

support construction of pedestrian and bicycle improvements.

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Funding for the Surface Transportation Block

H ighway Safety Improvement Program

Grant Program (STPBG) will grow from the cur-

HSIP provides $2.4 billion for projects and pro-

rent level of $819 million per year to $835 million

grams that help communities achieve significant

in 2016 and 2017 and to $850 million in 2018

reductions in traffic fatalities and serious inju-

through 2020.

ries on all public roads, bikeways, and walkways. Bicycle and pedestrian safety improvements,

The FAST Act provides $84 million for the

enforcement activities, traffic calming projects,

Recreational Trails Program. Funding is prorated

and crossing treatments for non-motorized users

among the 50 states and Washington D.C. in

in school zones are eligible for these funds. For

proportion to the relative amount of off-highway

recreational fuel tax that its residents paid. To

fastact/factsheets/hsipfs.cfm.

information:

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/

administer the funding, states hold a statewide that funds must conform to the distribution

Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality Program

formula of 30% for motorized projects, 30% for

The

non-motorized projects, and 40% for mixed used

Improvement Program (CMAQ) provides fund-

projects. Each state governor is given the oppor-

ing for projects and programs in air quality non-

tunity to “opt out” of the RTP.

attainment and maintenance areas for ozone,

For the complete list of eligible activities, visit:

carbon monoxide, and particulate matter which

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/fastact/factsheets/stb-

reduce transportation related emissions. States

gfs.cfm.

with no non-attainment areas may use their

For funding levels, visit: http://trade.railstotrails.

CMAQ funds for any CMAQ or STP eligible proj-

org/index.

ect. These federal dollars can be used to build

competitive process. The legislation stipulates

Surface Transportation Program

Congestion

Mitigation/Air

Quality

bicycle and pedestrian facilities that reduce travel by automobile. Purely recreational facilities gen-

The Surface Transportation Program (STP) pro-

erally are not eligible. Communities located in

vides states with flexible funds which may be

attainment areas who do not receive CMAQ fund-

used for a variety of highway, road, bridge, and

ing apportionments may apply for CMAQ funding

transit projects. A wide variety of pedestrian

to implement projects that will reduce travel by

improvements are eligible, including trails, side-

automobile. For more information: http://www.

walks, crosswalks, pedestrian signals, and other

fhwa.dot.gov/fastact/factsheets/cmaqfs.cfm.

ancillary facilities. Modification of sidewalks to comply with the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is also an eligible activity. Unlike most highway projects, STP-funded pedestrian facilities may be located on local and collector roads which are not part of the Federalaid Highway System. 50 percent of each state’s STP funds are allocated by population to the MPOs; the remaining 50 percent may be spent in any area of the state. For more information, visit http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/specialfunding/stp/.

Federal Transit Administration Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities This program can be used for capital expenses that support transportation to meet the special needs of older adults and persons with disabilities, including providing access to an eligible public transportation facility when the transportation service provided is unavailable, insufficient, or inappropriate to meeting these needs. For more information: https://www.transit.dot.gov/ funding/grants/enhanced-mobility-seniors-individuals-disabilities-section-5310.

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Safe Routes

School (SRTS) Program

(NPS) program providing technical assistance

SRTS enables and encourages children to walk

via direct NPS staff involvement to establish and

and bike to school. The program helps make

restore greenways, rivers, trails, watersheds and

walking and bicycling to school a safe and more

open space. The RTCA program provides only for

appealing method of transportation for children.

planning assistance—there are no implementa-

SRTS facilitates the planning, development, and

tion funds available. Projects are prioritized for

implementation of projects and activities that will

assistance based on criteria including conserving

improve safety and reduce traffic, fuel consump-

significant community resources, fostering coop-

tion, and air pollution in the vicinity of schools.

eration between agencies, serving a large num-

Most of the types of eligible SRTS projects include

ber of users, encouraging public involvement in

sidewalks or a shared-use path. However, inter-

planning and implementation, and focusing on

section improvements (i.e. signalization, mark-

lasting accomplishments. This program may ben-

ing/upgrading crosswalks, etc.), on street bicycle

efit trail development in North Carolina locales

facilities (bike lanes, wide paved shoulders, etc.)

indirectly through technical assistance, particu-

or off-street shared-use paths are also eligible for

larly for community organizations, but is not a

SRTS funds.

capital funding source. Annual application dead-

line is August 1st. For more information: http:// For more information: http://saferoutespartner-

www.nps.gov/ncrc/programs/rtca/

ship.org/healthy-communities/policy-change/

the Southeast Region RTCA Program Manager

federal/FAST-act-background-resources

Deirdre “Dee” Hewitt at (404) 507- 5691

OTHER FEDERAL FUNDING SOURCES

Federal Lands Transportation Program (FLTP)

Federal Land Fund

and

Water Conservation

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) provides grants for planning and acquiring outdoor recreation areas and facilities, including trails. Funds can be used for right-of-way acquisition and construction. The program is administered by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources as a grant program for states and local governments. Maximum annual grant awards for county governments, incorporated municipalities, public authorities, and federally recognized Indian tribes are $250,000. The local match may be provided with in-kind services or cash. For more information: http://www.ncparks. gov/About/grants/lwcf_main.php

R ivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program The Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program (RTCA) is a National Parks Service

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contact

The FLTP funds projects that improve access within federal lands (including national forests, national parks, national wildlife refuges, national recreation areas, and other Federal public lands) on federally owned and maintained transportation facilities. More than $300 million per fiscal year has been allocated to the program for 2017 and 2018. For more information: https://flh.fhwa. dot.gov/programs/fltp/

Energy Efficiency Block Grants

and

Conservation

The Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grants (EECBG) may be used to reduce energy consumptions and fossil fuel emissions and for improvements in energy efficiency. Section 7 of the funding announcement states that these grants provide opportunities for the development and implementation of transportation programs to conserve energy used in transportation including development of infrastructure such as bike lanes and pathways

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grant period has passed, more opportunities may

Environmental Solutions for Communities Grant Program

arise in the future. For more information: https://

The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation

www.energy.gov/eere/wipo/weatherization-and-

(NFWF) and Wells Fargo seek to promote sus-

intergovernmental-programs-office

tainable communities through Environmental

and pedestrian walkways. Although the current

Solutions for Communities by supporting highly-

BUILD Discretionary Grants

visible projects that link economic development

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s (DOT)

and community well-being to the stewardship

Better

Leverage

and health of the environment. Priority for grants

Development (BUILD) discretionary grants are

Utilitzing

Investments

to projects that successfully address one or more

intended to fund capital investments in surface

of the following:

transportation infrastructure.

The grant pro-

gram focuses on “capital projects that gener-

Support innovative, cost-effective programs

ate economic development and improve access

that enhance stewardship on private agri-

to reliable, safe, and affordable transportation

cultural lands to enhance water quality and

for disconnected both urban and rural, while

quantity and/or improve wildlife habitat for

emphasizing improved connection to employ-

species of concern, while maintaining or

ment, education, services and other opportuni-

increasing agricultural productivity.

ties, workforce development, or community revi-

Support

community-based

conservation

talization.” Infrastructure improvement projects

projects that protect and restore local habi-

such as recreational trails and greenways with an

tats and natural areas, enhance water quality,

emphasis on multi-modal transit qualify for this

promote urban forestry, educate and train

grant. Pre-Application deadlines are typically in

community leaders on sustainable practices,

May, with final application deadlines in June. For

promote related job creation and training,

more information: https://www.transportation. gov/BUILDgrants

and engage diverse partners and volunteers. »

Support visible and accessible demonstration

E conomic Development Administration

projects

that

showcase

innovative,

cost-effective and environmentally-friendly

Under Economic Development Administration’s

approaches to improve environmental condi-

(EDA) Public Works and Economic Adjustment

tions within urban communities by ‘greening’

Assistance programs, grant applications are

traditional infrastructure and public projects

accepted for construction, non-construction,

such as storm water management and flood

technical assistance, and revolving loan fund proj-

control, public park enhancements, and reno-

ects. “Grants and cooperative agreements made

vations to public facilities.

under these programs are designed to leverage

Support projects that increase the resiliency

existing regional assets and support the imple-

of the Nation’s coastal communities and

mentation of economic development strategies

ecosystems by restoring coastal habitats, liv-

that advance new ideas and creative approaches

ing resources, and water quality to enhance

to advance economic prosperity in distressed

livelihoods and quality of life in these

communities.”

communities.

Application deadlines are typi-

cally in March and June. For more information:

https://www.eda.gov/funding-opportunities/

In North Carolina, strong preference will be given to projects located in the regions of Charlotte, Raleigh, or Winston Salem.

For

information:

https://www.nfwf.org/

environmentalsolutions/Pages/home.aspx

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STATE FUNDING SOURCES There are multiple sources for state funding of bicycle and pedestrian transportation projects. STI Revenue Distribution (Source: www. ncdot.gov/strategictransportationinvestments)

However, beginning July 1, 2015, state transportation funds cannot be used to match federallyfunded transportation projects, according to a law passed by the North Carolina Legislature.

NORTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (NCDOT) STRATEGIC TRANSPORTATION INVESTMENTS (STI) Passed in 2013, the Strategic Transportation

Safety 15% »

bicycle or pedestrian accommodations are

Investments law (STI) allows NCDOT to use its funding more efficiently and effectively to enhance the state’s infrastructure, while supporting economic growth, job creation and a higher quality of life. This process encourages thinking

non-existent or inadequate for safety of users »

establishes

the

Strategic

ridor within last five years: 40% weight » Posted speed limits, with higher points for higher limits: 40% weight

Mobility

» Project safety benefit, measured by each

Formula, a new way of allocating available rev-

specific improvement: 20% weight

enues based on data-driven scoring and local input. It was used for the first time to develop NCDOT’s current construction schedule, the 2016-2025 State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP).

Calculation: » Bicycle/pedestrian crashes along the cor-

also providing flexibility to address local needs. also

How it’s measured: Crash history, posted speed limits, and estimated safety benefit

from a statewide and regional perspective while

STI

Definition: Projects or improvements where

Access 10% »

Definition: Destinations that draw or generate high volumes of bikes/pedestrians

How it’s measured: Type of and distance to destination

The STIP, which identifies the transportation projects that will receive funding during a 10-year

Demand 10%

period, is a state and federal requirement. Federal

law requires it to be updated at least every four years. NCDOT, however, updates it every two

Definition: Projects serving large resident or employee user groups

How its measured: # of households and

years. Work is currently underway to update the

employees per square mile within 1 ½ mile

STIP for 2018-2027.

bicycle or ½ mile pedestrian facility + factor for unoccupied housing units (second

The new Strategic Mobility Formula funds proj-

homes)

ects in three categories: Division Needs, Regional Impact, and Statewide Mobility. All indepen-

Connectivity 10%

dent bicycle and pedestrian projects are placed

in the “Division Needs” category, and are currently ranked based on 50% data (safety, access, demand, connectivity, and cost effectiveness) and 50% local input, with a breakdown as follows:

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Definition: Measure impact of project on reliability and quality of network

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How it’s measured: Creates score per each

SRTS

Strategic Transportation Investments based

streetscape/multi-site improvements (such

infrastructure

projects,

and

other

on degree of bike/ped separation from road-

as median refuge, signage, etc.)

way and connectivity to similar or better project type

These rankings largely determine which projects will be included in NCDOT’s State Transportation

Cost Effectiveness 5%

Improvement Program (STIP). The STIP is a feder-

Definition: Ratio of calculated user benefit

ally mandated transportation planning document

divided by NCDOT project cost

that details transportation planning improve-

How it’s measured: Safety + Demand +

ments prioritized by the stakeholders for inclu-

Access + Connectivity)/Estimated Project

sion in NCDOT’s Work Program over the next 10

Cost to NCDOT

years. “More than 900 non-highway construction

projects were prioritized for years 2015-2020,

Local Input 50% »

Definition:

Input

totaling an estimated $9 billion. NCDOT will only and

have an estimated $1.5 billion to spend during this

NCDOT Divisions, which comes in the form

from

MPO/RPOs

time period.” The STIP is updated every 2 years.

points assigned to projects.

The STIP contains funding information for vari-

How it is measured: Base points + points for

ous transportation divisions of NCDOT, includ-

population size. A given project is more likely

ing, highways, rail, bicycle and pedestrian, public

to get funded if it is assigned base points

transportation and aviation.

from both the MPO/RPO and the Division, making the need for communicating the

For more information on STIP: https://www.

importance of projects to these groups criti-

ncdot.gov/initiatives-policies/Transportation/

cal. Further, projects that have a local match

stip/Pages/default.aspx

will score higher. To access the STIP: https://connect.ncdot.gov/

Additional

projects/planning/Pages/State-Transportation-

bicycle and pedestrian

project requirements :

» »

Improvement-Program.aspx

Federal funding typically requires a 20% nonfederal match

For more about the STI process: https://www.

State law prohibits state match for bicycle

ncdot.gov/initiatives-policies/Transportation/

and pedestrian projects (except for Powell

stip/Pages/strategic-transportation-investments.

Bill). Since state law prohibits state monies

aspx

from being the match for bicycle and pedestrian projects, the City will need to supply the 20% match from other sources, such as the City’s own funds, matching grants, etc. »

Limited number of project submittals per MPO/RPO/Division

Minimum

project

cost

requirement

$100,000 »

Bike/Ped projects typically include: bicycle

lanes,

shoulders,

side

path/greenway,

sidewalks,

pedestrian

paved signals,

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INCIDENTAL PROJECTS

Improve

water

quality,

quantity

and

conservation;

Bicycle and Pedestrian accommodations such as; bike lanes, wide paved shoulders, sidewalks, inter-

Enhance fish and wildlife habitats;

section improvements, bicycle and pedestrian

Expand public use and access to waterways; and

safe bridge design, etc. are frequently included as “incidental” features of larger highway/roadway

Increase citizens’ awareness about their roles in protecting these resources.

projects. This is increasingly common with the adoption of NCDOT’s “Complete Streets” Policy.

Hickory could consider this resource for its proIn addition, bicycle safe drainage grates and

posed creekside greenways. For more informa-

handicapped accessible sidewalk ramps are

tion:

now a standard feature of all NCDOT highway

foundation/water-resources-fund.asp

construction. Most pedestrian safety accom-

http://www.duke-energy.com/community/

of scheduled highway improvement projects

CLEAN WATER MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND

funded with a combination of federal and state

The Clean Water Management Trust Fund is

roadway construction funds, and usually with a

available to any state agency, local government,

local match. On-road bicycle accommodations, if

or non-profit whose primary purpose is the con-

warranted, typically do not require a local match.

servation, preservation, and restoration of North

modations built by NCDOT are included as part

Carolina’s environmental and natural resources. “Incidental Projects” are often constructed as

Grant assistance is provided to conservation

part of a larger transportation project, when

projects that:

they are justified by local plans that show these improvements as part of a larger, multi-modal

enhance or restore degraded waters;

transportation system. Having a local bicycle or

protect unpolluted waters, and/or

pedestrian plan is important, because it allows

contribute toward a network of riparian buf-

NCDOT to identify where bike and pedestrian

fers and greenways for environmental, edu-

improvements are needed, and can be included

cational, and recreational benefits;

as part of highway or street improvement project.

priorities are and how they might be able to pay

acquire land that represents the ecological diversity of North Carolina; and

for these projects. Under “Complete Streets” local governments may be responsible for a portion of

provide buffers around military bases to protect the military mission;

It also helps local government identify what their

acquire land that contributes to the development of a balanced State program of historic

the costs for bicycle and pedestrian projects.

properties.

DUKE ENERGY WATER RESOURCES FUND Duke Energy is investing $10 million in a fund for projects that benefit waterways in the Carolinas. The fund supports science-based, research-supported projects and programs that provide direct benefit to at least one of the following focus areas:

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The application deadline is typically in February. For

information:

net/#appmain.htm

http://www.cwmtf.

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SPOT SAFETY PROGRAM

POWELL BILL FUNDS

The Spot Safety Program is a state funded pub-

Annually, State street-aid allocations (Powell Bill

lic safety investment and improvement program

Funds) are made to incorporated municipalities

that provides highly effective low cost safety

which establish their eligibility and qualify as

improvements for intersections, and sections

provided by G.S. 136-41.1 through 136-41.4. Powell

of North Carolina’s 79,000 miles of state main-

Bill funds shall be expended only for the pur-

tained roads in all 100 counties of North Carolina.

poses of maintaining, repairing, constructing,

The Spot Safety Program is used to develop

reconstructing or widening of local streets that

smaller improvement projects to address safety,

are the responsibility of the municipalities or for

potential safety, and operational issues. The pro-

planning, construction, and maintenance of bike-

gram is funded with state funds and currently

ways or sidewalks along public streets and high-

receives approximately $9 million per state fis-

ways. Beginning July 1, 2015 under the Strategic

cal year. Other monetary sources (such as Small

Transportation

Construction or Contingency funds) can assist in

Bill funds may no longer be used to provide a

funding Spot Safety projects, however, the maxi-

match for federal transportation funds such as

mum allowable contribution of Spot Safety funds

Transportation Alternatives. Certified Statement,

per project is $250,000.

street listing, add/delete sheet and certified map

Investments

initiative,

Powell

from all municipalities are due between July 1st The Spot Safety Program targets hazardous

and July 21st of each year.

locations for expedited low cost safety improve-

mentation is due shortly after. More information:

Additional docu-

ments such as traffic signals, turn lanes, improved

https://connect.ncdot.gov/municipalities/State-

shoulders, intersection upgrades, positive guid-

Street-Aid/Pages/default.aspx

ance enhancements (rumble strips, improved life highly visible pavement markings), improved

HIGHWAY HAZARD ELIMINATION PROGRAM

warning and regulatory signing, roadside safety

The Hazard Elimination Program is used to

improvements, school safety improvements, and

develop larger improvement projects to address

safety appurtenances (like guardrail and crash

safety and potential safety issues. The program is

attenuators).

funded with 90 percent federal funds and 10 per-

channelization, raised pavement markers, long

cent state funds. The cost of Hazard Elimination A Safety Oversight Committee (SOC) reviews and

Program

recommends Spot Safety projects to the Board of

$400,000 and $1 million. A Safety Oversight

projects

typically

Transportation (BOT) for approval and funding.

Committee (SOC) reviews and recommends

Criteria used by the SOC to select projects for

Hazard Elimination projects to the Board of

recommendation to the BOT include, but are not

Transportation (BOT) for approval and funding.

limited to, the frequency of correctable crashes,

These projects are prioritized for funding accord-

severity of crashes, delay, congestion, number of

ing to a safety benefit to cost (B/C) ratio, with

signal warrants met, effect on pedestrians and

the safety benefit being based on crash reduc-

schools, division and region priorities, and public

tion. Once approved and funded by the BOT,

interest. For more information: https://connect.

these projects become part of the department’s

ncdot.gov/resources/safety/Pages/NC-Highway-

State

Safety-Program-and-Projects.aspx

(STIP).

Transportation

ranges

Improvement

between

Program

For more information: https://connect.

ncdot.gov/resources/safety/Pages/NC-HighwaySafety-Program-and-Projects.aspx

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GOVERNOR’S HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM

million grant program funded by Congress with money from the federal gas taxes paid on fuel

The Governor’s Highway Safety Program

used by off-highway vehicles. Grant applicants

(GHSP) funds safety improvement projects on

must be able to contribute 20% of the project

state highways throughout North Carolina. All

cost or in-kind contributions. Both grant appli-

funding is performance-based. Substantial prog-

cations are typically due in January or February.

ress in reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities is

For more information: https://www.ncparks.gov/

required as a condition of continued funding. This

more-about-us/grants/trail-grants

funding source is considered to be “seed money” to provide a portion of the project costs and is

NC PARKS AND RECREATION TRUST FUND (PARTF)

expected to continue the program after GHSP

The Parks and Recreation Trust Fund (PARTF)

funding ends. State Highway Applicants must use

provide dollar-for-dollar matching grants to

the web-based grant system to submit applica-

local governments for parks and recreational

tions. For more information: http://www.ncdot.

projects to serve the general public. Counties,

org/programs/ghsp/

incorporated municipalities, and public authori-

to get programs started. The grantee is expected

ties, as defined by G.S. 159-7, are eligible appli-

EAT SMART, MOVE MORE NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY GRANTS

cants. A local government can request a maximum of $500,000 with each application. An

The Eat Smart, Move More (ESMM) NC Community

applicant must match the grant dollar-for-dol-

Grants program provides funding to local com-

lar, 50 percent of the total cost of the project,

munities to support their efforts to develop

and may contribute more than 50 percent. The

community-based interventions that encourage,

appraised value of land to be donated to the

promote, and facilitate physical activity. The cur-

applicant can be used as part of the match. The

rent focus of the funds is for projects address-

value of in-kind services, such as volunteer work,

ing youth physical activity. Funds have been

cannot be used as part of the match.

used to construct trails and conduct educational

applications are typically due in February. For

programs. For more information: http://www.eat-

smartmovemorenc.com/Funding/Funding.html

more-about-us/parks-recreation-trust-fund/

information:

Grant

https://www.ncparks.gov/

parks-and-recreation-trust-fund

THE NORTH CAROLINA DIVISION OF PARKS AND RECREATION – RECREATIONAL TRAILS AND ADOPT-A-TRAIL GRANTS The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation and the State Trails Program offer funds to help citizens, organizations and agencies plan, develop and manage all types of trails ranging from greenways and trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding to river trails and off-highway vehicle trails.

“The Adopt-a-Trail

Grant Program (AAT) awards $108,000 annually to government agencies, nonprofit organizations and private trail groups for trail projects. The Recreational Trails Program (RTP) is a $1.3

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The City of Hickory has received two PARTF grants in the past, one for land acquisition in 2003, and another for the Beaver Creek Greenway in 2007.

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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUNDS

SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL (SRTS)

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

funded; See Federal Funding Sources above for

funds are available to local municipal or county

more information.

SRTS is managed by NCDOT, but is federally

governments that qualify for projects to enhance housing and suitable living environments and by

URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT

expanding economic opportunities, principally

The North Carolina Division of Forest Resources

for persons of low and moderate income. State

Urban and Community Forestry grant can pro-

CDBG funds are provided by the U.S. Department

vide funding for a variety of projects that will help

of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to the

toward planning and establishing street trees as

state of North Carolina. All North Carolina small

well as trees for urban open space. The goal is

cities are eligible to apply for funds except for

to improve public understanding of the benefits

23 entitlement cities that receive funds directly

of preserving existing tree cover in communi-

from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban

ties and assist local governments with projects

Development (HUD) (Hickory does not receive

which will lead to a more effective and efficient

direct funds, so it is eligible to apply). Each year,

management of urban and community forests.

CDBG provides funding to local governments

Grant requests should range between $1,000

for hundreds of critically-needed community

and $15,000 and must be matched equally with

improvement projects throughout the state. More

non-federal funds. Grant funds may be awarded

information:

to any unit of local or state government, public

the viability of communities by providing decent

https://www.nccommerce.com/

ruraldevelopment/state-cdbg/grant-categories

educational

institutions,

approved

non-profit

501(c)(3) organizations, and other tax-exempt

CLEAN WATER MANAGEMENT TRUST FUND (CWMTF)

organizations. First time municipal applicant and

This fund was established in 1996 and has

given priority for funding. Grant applications are

become one of the largest sources of money in

due by March 31 at 5:00 pm and recipients are

North Carolina for land and water protection, eli-

notified by mid-July each year.

municipalities seeking Tree City USA status are

gible for application by a state agency, local government, or non-profit. At the end of each year, a

For more about Tree City USA status, including

minimum of $30 million is placed in the CWMTF.

application instructions, visit: https://www.ncfor-

The revenue of this fund is allocated as grants to

estservice.gov/Urban/urban_grant_program.htm

local governments, state agencies, and conservation non-profits to help finance projects that specifically address water pollution problems. Funds may be used for planning and land acquisition to establish a network of riparian buffers and greenways for environmental, educational, and recreational benefits. Deadlines are typically in February. For more information: http://www. cwmtf.net/#appmain.htm

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LOCAL GOVERNMENT FUNDING SOURCES

LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (LID)

Municipalities often plan for the funding of

Local Improvement Districts (LIDs) are most often

pedestrian and bicycle facilities or improvements

used by cities to construct localized projects

through development of Capital Improvement

such as streets, sidewalks, or bikeways. Through

Program (CIP) or occasionally, through their

the LID process, the costs of local improvements

annual Operating Budgets. In Raleigh, for exam-

are generally spread out among a group of prop-

ple, the greenways system has been developed

erty owners within a specified area. The cost can

over many years through a dedicated source of

be allocated based on property frontage or other

annual funding that has ranged from $100,000 to

methods such as traffic trip generation.

$500,000, administered through the Recreation and Parks Department. CIPs should include all

MUNICIPAL SERVICE DISTRICT

types of capital improvements (water, sewer,

Municipalities have statutory authority to estab-

buildings, streets, etc.) versus programs for single

lish municipal service districts, to levy a property

purposes. This allows municipal decision-makers

tax in the district additional to the City-wide

to balance all capital needs. Typical capital fund-

property tax, and to use the proceeds to provide

ing mechanisms include the capital reserve fund,

services in the district. Downtown revitalization

capital protection ordinances, municipal service

projects are one of the eligible uses of service

district, tax increment financing, taxes, fees, and

districts, and can include projects such as street,

bonds. Each category is described below. A vari-

sidewalk, or bikeway improvements within the

ety of possible funding options available to North

downtown taxing district.

Carolina jurisdictions for implementing pedestrian and bicycle projects are also described

TAX INCREMENT FINANCING

below. However, many will require specific local

Project Development Financing bonds, also

action as a means of establishing a program, if

known as Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a rela-

not already in place.

tively new tool in North Carolina, allowing localities to use future gains in taxes to finance the current

CAPITAL RESERVE FUND

improvements that will create those gains. When

Municipalities have statutory authority to create

a public project (e.g., sidewalk improvements) is

capital reserve funds for any capital purpose,

constructed, surrounding property values gener-

including pedestrian facilities. The reserve fund

ally increase and encourage surrounding devel-

must be created through ordinance or resolution

opment or redevelopment. The increased tax

that states the purpose of the fund, the duration

revenues are then dedicated to finance the debt

of the fund, the approximate amount of the fund,

created by the original public improvement proj-

and the source of revenue for the fund. Sources

ect. Streets, streetscapes, and sidewalk improve-

of revenue can include general fund allocations,

ments are specifically authorized for TIF fund-

fund balance allocations, grants, and donations

ing in North Carolina. Tax Increment Financing

for the specified use.

typically occurs within designated development financing districts that meet certain economic

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CAPITAL PROJECT ORDINANCES

criteria that are approved by a local govern-

Municipalities can pass Capital Project Ordinances

ing body. TIF funds are generally spent inside

that are project specific. The ordinance identifies

the boundaries of the TIF district, but they can

and makes appropriations for the project.

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to encourage development within it. Although

to reach a goal of ensuring that working farms

larger cities use this type of financing more often,

and forests, sanctuaries for wildlife, land bor-

Woodfin, NC is an example of another small City

dering streams, parks, and greenways, land that

that has used this type of financing.

helps strengthen communities and promotes job growth, and historic downtowns and neighbor-

OTHER LOCAL FUNDING OPTIONS

hoods will be there to enhance the quality of life

• Bonds/Loans

for generations to come. For more information:

• Taxes

http://www.land4tomorrow.org/

• Impact fees • Installment purchase financing

THE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON FOUNDATION

• In-lieu fees

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation was

• Partnerships

established as a national philanthropy in 1972 and

• Exactions

PRIVATE AND NON-PROFIT FUNDING SOURCES

today it is the largest U.S. foundation devoted to improving the health and health care of all Americans.

Many communities have solicited funding assistance from private foundations and other con-

Grant making is concentrated in four areas:

servation-minded benefactors. Below are several examples of private funding opportunities

available.

basic health care at a reasonable cost »

UNION BANK Union Bank is a community bank serving the

To improve care and support for people with chronic health conditions

north central North Carolina region with a location in Hickory. Union Bank strives to make the

To ensure that all Americans have access to

promote

healthy

communities

and

lifestyles »

To reduce the personal, social and economic

communities it serves better by providing strong

harm caused by substance abuse: tobacco,

financial and customer service. With its strong

alcohol, and illicit drugs

commitment to the communities it serves, Union Bank is involved in a variety of different local

Projects considered for funding typically are

projects.

innovative and aim to create meaningful, transformative change.

Project examples include:

LAND FOR TOMORROW CAMPAIGN

service demonstrations; gathering and monitor-

Land for Tomorrow is a diverse partnership of

ing of health-related statistics; public education;

businesses, conservationists, farmers, environ-

training and fellowship programs; policy analysis;

mental groups, health professionals, and com-

health services research; technical assistance;

munity groups committed to securing support

communications activities; and evaluations. For

from the public and General Assembly for pro-

more specific information about what types of

tecting land, water, and historic places. The cam-

projects are funded and how to apply, visit http://

paign was successful in 2013 in asking the North

www.rwjf.org/en/how-we-work/grants/what-we-

Carolina General Assembly to continue to sup-

fund.html

port conservation efforts in the state. The state budget bill includes about $50 million in funds for key conservation efforts in North Carolina. Land for Tomorrow works to enable North Carolina

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NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

BANK OF AMERICA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, INC.

The North Carolina Community Foundation,

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation is

established in 1988, is a statewide foundation

one of the largest in the nation. There are numer-

seeking gifts from individuals, corporations, and

ous different initiatives and grant programs, yet

other foundations to build endowments and

the ones most relevant to increased recreational

ensure financial security for non-profit organiza-

opportunities and trails are the Revitalizing

tions and institutions throughout the state. Based

Neighborhoods

in Raleigh, the foundation also manages a num-

Starting in 2013, a new 10-year, $50 billion goal

ber of community affiliates throughout North

to be a catalyst for climate change was launched.

Carolina, that make grants in the areas of human

This initiative aims to spark the “innovation econ-

services, education, health, arts, religion, civic

omy and advance a transition to a low-carbon

affairs, and the conservation and preservation of

future.” For more information: www.bankofamer-

historical, cultural, and environmental resources.

ica.com/foundation

and

Environment

Programs.

The foundation also manages various scholarship programs statewide. For more information:

DUKE ENERGY FOUNDATION

http://nccommunityfoundation.org/

Funded by Duke Energy shareholders, this nonprofit organization makes charitable grants to

RITE AID FOUNDATION GRANTS

selected non-profits or governmental subdivi-

The Rite Aid Foundation is a foundation that sup-

sions. Each annual grant must have:

ports projects that promote health and wellness

An internal Duke Energy business “sponsor”

in the communities that Rite Aid serves. Award

A clear business reason for making the

amounts vary and grants are awarded on a one

contribution

year basis to communities in which Rite Aid operates. The Rite Aid Foundation focuses on three

The grant program has several investment pri-

core areas for charitable giving: children’s health

orities: Education; Environment; Economic and

and well-being; special community health and

Workforce Development; and Community Impact

wellness needs; and Ride Aid’s own community

and Cultural Enrichment. Related to this project,

of associates during times of special need. Online

the Foundation would support programs that

resource:

support conservation, training, and research

https://www.riteaid.com/about-us/

rite-aid-foundation

around environmental and energy efficiency initiatives. For more information: http://www.duke-

Z. SMITH REYNOLDS FOUNDATION

energy.com/community/foundation.asp

This Winston-Salem-based Foundation has been ernments and non-profits in North Carolina for

AMERICAN GREENWAYS EASTMAN KODAK AWARDS

many years. The Foundation focuses its grant

The Conservation Fund’s American Greenways

making on five focus areas: Community Economic

Program has teamed with the Eastman Kodak

Development; Environment; Public Education;

Corporation and the National Geographic Society

Social Justice and Equity; and Strengthening

to award small grants ($250 to $2,000) to stimu-

Democracy.

late the planning, design, and development of

assisting the environmental projects of local gov-

Deadline to apply is typically in

August. For more information: www.zsr.org

greenways. These grants can be used for activities such as mapping, conducting ecological assessments, surveying land, holding conferences, developing brochures, producing interpretive displays,

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incorporating land trusts, and building trails. Grants cannot be used for academic research,

THE CONSERVATION ALLIANCE The Conservation Alliance is a non-profit orga-

institutional support, lobbying, or political activi-

nization of outdoor businesses whose collective

ties. For more information: http://www.rlch.org/

annual membership dues support grassroots

funding/kodak-american-greenways-grants

citizen-action groups and their efforts to pro-

NATIONAL TRAILS FUND

tect wild and natural areas. Grants are typically about $35,000 each. Since its inception in

American Hiking Society created the National

1989, The Conservation Alliance has contributed

Trails Fund in 1998, the only privately supported

$4,775,059 to environmental groups across the

national grants program providing funding to

nation, saving over 34 million acres of wild lands.

grassroots organizations working toward establishing, protecting and maintaining foot trails in

The Conservation Alliance Funding Criteria:

America. 73 million people enjoy foot trails annu-

ally, yet many of our favorite trails need major

direct citizen action to protect and enhance

repairs due to a $200 million backlog of badly needed maintenance. National Trails Fund grants

The Project should be focused primarily on our natural resources for recreation.

The Alliance does not look for mainstream

help give local organizations the resources they

education or scientific research projects, but

need to secure access, volunteers, tools and

rather for active campaigns.

materials to protect America’s cherished pub-

All projects should be quantifiable, with

lic trails. To date, American Hiking has granted

specific goals, objectives, and action plans

more than $588,000 to 192 different trail projects

and should include a measure for evaluating

across the U.S. for land acquisition, constituency

success.

building campaigns, and traditional trail work

The project should have a good chance for

projects. Awards range from $500 to $10,000

closure or significant measurable results over

per project.

a fairly short term (within four years).

Projects the American Hiking Society will con-

For more information: http://www.conservation-

sider include:

alliance.com/grants

Securing trail lands, including acquisition of trails and trail corridors, and the costs associated with acquiring conservation easements.

THE JOHN REX ENDOWMENT The John Rex Endowment sees environmental,

Building and maintaining trails which will

policy, and systems approaches as necessary to

result in visible and substantial ease of

achieve long-term, sustainable changes that sup-

access, improved hiker safety, and/or avoid-

port healthy weight in children. Learn about their

ance of environmental damage.

goal to improve policies and implement changes

Constituency building surrounding specific

to the built environment that increase children’s

trail projects - including volunteer recruit-

access to healthy foods and active living oppor-

ment and support.

tunities in Catawba County municipalities: http://www.rexendowment.org/what-we-fund/

For more information: http://www.americanhik-

funding-areas/healthy-weight

ing.org/national-trails-fund/

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NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION (NFWF) The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)

BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD OF NORTH CAROLINA FOUNDATION (BCBS)

is a private, non-profit, tax exempt organization

Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) focuses on pro-

chartered by Congress in 1984. The National

grams that use an outcome approach to improve

Fish and Wildlife Foundation sustains, restores,

the health and well-being of residents. Healthy

and enhances the Nation’s fish, wildlife, plants,

Places grant concentrates on increased physi-

and habitats. Through leadership conservation

cal activity and active play through support of

investments with public and private partners, the

improved build environment such as sidewalks,

Foundation is dedicated to achieving maximum

and safe places to bike. Eligible grant applicants

conservation impact by developing and applying

must be located in North Carolina, be able to

best practices and innovative methods for mea-

provide recent tax forms and, depending on the

surable outcomes.

size of the non-profit, provide an audit. For more

The Foundation provides grants through more

information: http://www.bcbsncfoundation.org/

than 70 diverse conservation grant programs. cle and pedestrian projects include Acres for

ALLIANCE FOR BIKING & WALKING: ADVOCACY ADVANCE GRANTS

America, Conservation Partners Program, and

Bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organizations

Environmental

A few of the most relevant programs for bicy-

Communities.

play the most important role in improving and

Funding priorities include bird, fish, marine/

Solutions

for

increasing biking and walking in local commu-

coastal, and wildlife and habitat conservation.

nities. Rapid Response Grants enable state and

Other projects that are considered include con-

local bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organiza-

trolling invasive species, enhancing delivery of

tions to develop, transform, and provide innova-

ecosystem services in agricultural systems, mini-

tive strategies in their communities. Since 2011,

mizing the impact on wildlife of emerging energy

Rapid Response grant recipients have won $100

sources, and developing future conservation

million in public funding for biking and walking.

leaders and professionals.

The Advocacy Advance Partnership with the

For more information: http://www.nfwf.org/what-

League of American Bicyclists also provides nec-

wedo/grants/Pages/home.aspx

essary technical assistance, coaching, and training to supplement the grants. For more informa-

THE TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND

tion, visit www.peoplepoweredmovement.org

Land conservation is central to the mission of the Trust for Public Land (TPL). Founded in 1972,

LOCAL TRAIL SPONSORS

the TPL is the only national non-profit work-

A sponsorship program for trail amenities allows

ing exclusively to protect land for human enjoy-

smaller donations to be received from both indi-

ment and well-being. TPL helps acquire land and

viduals and businesses. Cash donations could be

transfer it to public agencies, land trusts, or other

placed into a trust fund to be accessed for cer-

groups that have intentions to conserve land

tain construction or acquisition projects associ-

for recreation and spiritual nourishment and to

ated with the greenways and open space system.

improve the health and quality of life of American

Some recognition of the donors is appropriate

communities.

and can be accomplished through the placement

For more information: http://www.tpl.org

of a plaque, the naming of a trail segment, and/ or special recognition at an opening ceremony. Types of gifts other than cash could include donations of services, equipment, labor, or reduced costs for supplies.

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CORPORATE DONATIONS Corporate donations are often received in the

fundraising

techniques:

http://www.american-

trails.org/resources/funding/TipsFund.html

form of liquid investments (i.e. cash, stock, bonds) and in the form of land. Municipalities

An example crowdsourcing tool used locally with

typically create funds to facilitate and simplify a

some success is “ioby”, which offers the ability to

transaction from a corporation’s donation to the

organize different forms of capital—cash, social

given municipality. Donations are mainly received

networks, in-kind donations, volunteers, advo-

when a widely supported capital improvement

cacy: https://www.ioby.org/about

program is implemented.

Private individual donations can come in the form

BICYCLE/TRAIL PARTNERSHIP CASE STUDIES IN THE CAROLINAS

of liquid investments (i.e. cash, stock, bonds) or

Hickory may be able to partner with the private

land. Municipalities typically create funds to facil-

sector for funding or sponsorship for some

itate and simplify a transaction from an individu-

aspects of this plan. Some examples of trail

al’s donation to the given municipality. Donations

partnerships in the Carolinas are provided below.

PRIVATE INDIVIDUAL DONATIONS

are mainly received when a widely supported

FUNDRAISING/CAMPAIGN DRIVES

WILMINGTON/NEW HANOVER COUNTY & BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD (BCBS)

Organizations and individuals can participate in

BCBSNC and their GO NC! program donated

a fundraiser or a campaign drive. It is essential to

funds to complete the final phase of the 15-mile

market the purpose of a fundraiser to rally sup-

Gary Shell CrossCity Trail from Wade Park to the

port and financial backing. Often times fundrais-

drawbridge at Wrightsville Beach. In addition

ing satisfies the need for public awareness, public

to completing the trail, other enhancements

education, and financial support.

include mile markers along the 15-mile trail and

capital improvement program is implemented.

five bicycle fix-it stations along the trail. This

VOLUNTEER WORK

partnership came about during development of

It is expected that many citizens will be excited

the WMPO’s Wilmington/New Hanover County

about the development of a greenway corridor.

Comprehensive Greenway Plan in 2012. http://

Individual volunteers from the community can

www.bcbsnc.com/content/campaigns/gonc/

be brought together with groups of volunteers

index.htm

form church groups, civic groups, scout troops development on special community workdays.

SPARTANBURG, SC & THE MARY BLACK FOUNDATION

Volunteers can also be used for fund-raising,

The Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail was a col-

maintenance, and programming needs.

laboration between the Mary Black Foundation,

and environmental groups to work on greenway

Palmetto

Conservation

Foundation,

City

INNOVATIVE FUNDING OPTIONS

Spartanburg, Partners for Active Living, SPATS,

Crowdsourcing “is the process of obtaining

and local citizens. It extends from downtown

needed services, ideas, or content by soliciting

Spartanburg at Henry Street, between Union and

contributions from a large group of people, and

Pine Streets, and continues 2 miles to Country

especially from an online community, rather than

Club Road. Since its inception there has been

from traditional employees or suppliers.” For

buzz about redeveloping the Rail Trail corri-

some success stories and ideas for innovative

dor. The commuter and recreational trail brings

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together all walks of life, and connects neighborhoods, businesses, restaurants, a school, a bike shop, the YMCA, a grocery store, and a skate park. As the Hub City Connector segment of the Palmetto Trail through Spartanburg County, the Rail Trail is an outdoor transportation spine for Spartanburg from which other projects are expected to spin off. One great example is the first phase of B-cycle bicycle-sharing program located at the Henry Street trailhead. Project contact: Lisa Bollinger, Spartanburg Area Transportation Study, Spartanburg, SC.

SWAMP RABBIT TRAIL AND GREENVILLE HEALTH SYSTEM, GREENVILLE, SC The Greenville Health System Swamp Rabbit Trail is a shared-use-path that runs along the Reedy River through Greenville County, connecting parks, schools, and local businesses.

The

GHS Swamp Rabbit has become very popular among residents and visitors for recreational and transportation purposes.

The Greenville Heath

System has become a private sponsor because of the health benefits offered by the trail as well as the branding opportunity achieved by having its name and logo on the trail’s signs. The GHS Swamp Rabbit Trail continues to increase in size and popularity, with communities in neighboring counties making plans to extend the trail into their Cities. Project contact: Ty Houck, Greenville County Parks, Recreation and Tourism, Taylors, SC.

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This table is a continuation of Table 3.1 from page

Appendix E: Prioritization Scores

61, and it reports the prioritization scores of all projects, excluding sidewalks (which were ranked qualitatively).

Table 3.1 (continued from page 61) Priority Bicycle and Multi-Use Path Projects Recommended Bike Facility

Prioritization Roadway

From

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 5th Ave SW/.../4th Ave 22nd St SW

Score

17th St SW

6.2

SW/.../5th Ave SW Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 7th St SW

1st Ave SW

7th Ave SW

6.2

Multi-Use Path

C Ave SE

Tate Blvd SE

6.2

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd Main Ave NW

9th St Ln SE

12th St NW

11th St NW

6.2

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd Main Ave SE/10th St

12th St SE

C Ave SE

6.2

SE Multi-Use Path

16th St NE

12th Ave NE

8th St Dr NE

5.3

Multi-Use Path

23rd Ave NE

5th St NE

21st Ave NE

5.3

Enhanced Shared

2nd Ave SE

5th St SE

Lenoir Rhyne

5.3

Bikeway

Blvd

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 33rd Ave NE

16th St NE

Kool Park Rd

5.3

NE Multi-Use Path

4th St Dr SW

US 70

2nd St SW

5.3

Paved Shoulders

9th Ave NW

8th Ave NW

17th St Dr NW

5.3

Standard Bike Lane

9th Ave NW

17th St Dr NW

17th St NW

5.3

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 9th St NW

9th Ave NW

Main Ave NW

5.3

Enhanced Shared

34th St NW

17th St SW

5.3

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 11th St SW

Main Ave NW

7th Ave SW

5.1

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 14th St NE/16th Ave

8th St Dr NE

12th Ave NE

5.1

19th St NW paper

1st Ave NW

5.1

Main Ave NW

Bikeway

NE/14th St Dr NE Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 19th St NW

street connector

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Recommended Bike Facility

Prioritization Roadway

From

Score

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 19th St NW

1st Ave NW

Main Ave NW

5.1

Multi-Use Path

23rd St NW

8th Ave NW

Main Ave NW

5.1

Multi-Use Path

3rd Ave SE

Lenoir Rhyne Blvd

Tate Blvd SE

5.1

8th Ave Dr SW

US 70

5.1

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 6th Ave SW

9th St SW

4th St SW

5.1

Multi-Use Path

8th St NE

Highland Ave

5.1

SE Standard Bike Lane

4th St SW 8th Ave NE

NE Quiet Street/Bike Blvd Main Ave Dr NW

27th St NW

23rd St NW

5.1

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd Main Ave Dr NW/22nd

23rd St NW

US 70

5.1

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 2nd St Pl NW

4th St Dr NW

3rd Ave NW

4.4

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 5th Ave NE

5th Ave Pl NE

Mai Ave NE

4.4

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd Main Ave SE/8th St

3rd St SE

Highland Ave

4.4

St NW/22nd St SW

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd Main Ave SW

9th St SW

3rd St SW

4.4

Multi-Use Path

14th Ave Dr NW

12th Ave NW

4.2

Snow Creek Rd NE

Cloninger Mill

4.2

10th St Blvd NW

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 16th St NE

Rd NE Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 18th St Pl NW

Clement Blvd NW

9th Ave NW

4.2

to 18th St Pl NW connector Paved Shoulders

19th St SW

US 70

13th Ave SW

4.2

Standard Bike Lane

34th St NW

Hickory Airport Rd

Main Ave NW

4.2

Off-Street Connection

Clement Blvd NW

18th St Pl NW

4.2

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 12th Ave NE

4th St Ln NE

5th St NE

Off-Street Connection

12th Ave NE/Hickory

Hickory High

12th Ave NE

High School driveway

School driveway 5th St NW

4th St NW

9th Ave NW

19th St NW

5th Ave NW

19th St NW

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 26th St SW

1st Ave SW

US 70

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 2nd Ave SW/2nd Ave

33rd St SW

24th St SW

3rd Ave NE

1st Ave NE

3.3

to 18th St Pl NW connector

connector Multi-Use Path

16th Ave NW

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 18th St NW/5th Ave NW Off-Street Connection

19th St NW paper street connector

Pl SW/4th Ave SW Standard Bike Lane

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Recommended Bike

Prioritization

Facility

Roadway

From

Score

Enhanced Shared

3rd St NW/SW

4th Ave NW

4th St SW

3.3

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 3rd St SE

Main Ave SE

1st Ave SE

3.3

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 4th Ave NW

6th St NW

2nd St NW

3.3

Multi-Use Path

16th Ave NW

8th Ave NW

3.3

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 5th St NW

7th Ave NW

1st Ave NW

3.3

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 6th St NW

2nd Ave NW

1st Ave NW

3.3

Enhanced Shared

Main Ave NE

Highland Ave

3.3

Bikeway

4th St Dr NW

6th St Pl SE

Bikeway

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 7th Ave NW

1st St NW

3rd St NE

3.3

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 7th St NE

3rd Ave NE

5th Ave NE

3.3

Buffered/Separated

Catawba Valley Blvd

S Center St

StarCity Rd

3.3

Bike Lanes/MUP

Enhanced Shared

Highland Ave SE

Lenoir Rhyne Blvd

1st Ave SE

3.3

3rd St SW

2nd St NW

3.3

21st Ave NW

12th Ave NW

2.2

12th St NW

9th Ave NW

2nd Ave NW

2.2

13th St SW

Bikeway Enhanced Shared

SE Trade Alley NW

Bikeway Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 10th St Pl NW/16th Ave NW/11th St NW Enhanced Shared Bikeway Standard Bike Lane

5th Ave SW

US 70

2.2

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 15th Ave NW

6th St NW

4th St Dr NW

2.2

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 1st Ave SW

14th St SW

new 1-way

2.2

transition Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 26th St Dr NE/36th

24th St Pl NE

Ave NE/28th St NE

Kool Park Rd

2.2

Multi-Use Path

2nd St NE

29th Ave NE

28th Ave NE

2.2

Climbing Lane + SLM

2nd St NW

21st Ave NW

16th Ave NW

2.2

Kool Park Rd NE

Snow Creek

2.2

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 36th Ave NE/.../25th ST NE Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 3rd St NE

Rd NE 8th Ave NE

3rd St NE to

2.2

4th St Dr NE connector Off-Street Connection

3rd St NE to 4th St Dr

3rd St NE

4th St Dr NE

2.2

4th St NW

4th St Dr NW

2.2

US 70

Catawba

2.2

NE connector Multi-Use Path

4th St NW/13th Ave Pl NW

Paved Shoulders

6th St SE

Valley Blvd SE

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Recommended Bike Facility

Prioritization Roadway

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 7th St Dr SE/9th Ave

From

Score

7th Ave SE

10th Ave Dr SE

2.2

Lenoir Rhyne Blvd

D Ave SE

2.2

connector

N Center St

29th Ave Dr

Dr SE/12th Ave SE Quiet Street/Bike Blvd D Ave SE Paved Shoulders

Falling Creek Rd NE

2.2

NE Multi-Use Path

Hickory Blvd

Alex Lee Blvd

Old Lenoir Rd

2.2

NW Quiet Street/Bike Blvd Hickory YMCA 1st

Multi-Use Path

multi-use paths

St NW entrance

within YMCA

driveway

property

Highland Ave NE

16th St NE

7th Ave NW

2.2

McDonald

2.2

Pkwy NE Quiet Street/Bike Blvd Main Ave Way SE

NC 127

3rd St SE

2.2

Multi-Use Path

11th Ave SW

Brooksford

2.2

S Center St

Blvd Quiet Street/Bike Blvd Tabernacle Ch drvway/13th St

FAlling Creek Rd

23rd Ave NE

2.2

19th St SW

US 70

1.1

10th St Blvd NW

Unnamed St

1.1

10th St Blvd NW

Unnamed St

1.1

21st Ave NW

10th St Pl NW

1.1

7th Ave NW

3rd Ave NW

1.1

NE/.../13th St Dr NE Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 10th Ave SW/17th St SW Off-Street Connection

10th St Blvd NW to Unnamed St connector

Off-Street Connection

10th St Blvd NW to Unnamed St connector

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 10th St Ln NW/10th St Blvd NW/1st Ave NW Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 10th St Pl NW/4th Ave Enhanced Shared

Dr NW/7th St NW

connector

11th Ave SW

US 70

Center St

1.1

23rd Ave NE

16th ST NE

1.1

16th Ave Ln NW

Unnamed

1.1

Bikeway Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 15th St NE/23rd Ave Ct NE Off-Street Connection

16th Ave Ln NW to Unnamed Street

Street

connector Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 16th Ave Ln NW/8th St Dr NW/.../10th St Pl NW

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8th St Dr NW

12th Ave NW

1.1

HICKORY PEDESTRIAN + BICYCLE PLAN

Recommended Bike

Prioritization

Facility

Roadway

From

Buffered/Separated

16th St NE

9th Ave NE

Highland Ave

Bike Lanes

Score 1.1

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 17th Ave NW/10th St

12th St Dr NW

Glenn Hilton Jr

Blvd NW

1.1

Memorial Park

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 18th St Pl NW

2nd Ave NW

1st Ave NW

1.1

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 19th St Pl NE/19th Ave

19th Ave Dr NE

29th Ave Dr

1.1

Cir NE/.../23rd St NE Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 24th St Dr NE/25th St

NE Kool Park Rd NE

29th Ave Dr

NE/.../23rd St NE Multi-Use Path

27th St NW

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 34th Ave NE/34th

1.1

NE 8th Ave NW

1st Ave SW

1.1

28th St NE

Sulphur

1.1

Ave Ct NE

Springs Rd NE

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 39th Ave Dr NW

6th St Dr NW

4th St Ct NW

1.1

Climbing Lane + SLM

3rd St NW

Center St

1.1

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 3rd Ave SE

3rd St SE

5th St SE

1.1

Standard Bike Lane

4th St Dr NE

10th Ave Dr NE

8th Ave NE

1.1

Off-Street Connection

4th St Dr NW to 1st St

4th St Dr NW

1st St NW

1.1

6th Ave SW

7th Ave SW

1.1

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 5th St SE

Highland Ave SE

1st Ave SE

1.1

Off-Street Connection

5th St SE

3rd Ave Dr SE

1.1

6th St NW

2nd St NW

1.1

3rd Ave Dr SE

7th Ave SE

1.1

39th Ave Dr NW

NW connector Enhanced Shared

4th St SW

Bikeway 5th St SE to 3rd Ave Dr SE connector Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 5thStPlNW/19thAvDr NW/8thStNW/18thAv DrNE/20thAvDrNW Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 6th St SE/Kiwanis Park driveway Paved Shoulders

8th Ave NW

27th St NW

9th Ave NW

1.1

Off-Street Connection

D Ave SE connector

D Ave SE western

D Ave SE east-

1.1

section

ern section

6th St NW

southwest

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd Glenn C. Hilton Jr. Memorial Park

1.1

terminus

driveway Quiet Street/Bike Blvd Hickory YMCA 4th

4th St Dr NW

multi-use

St Dr NW entrance

paths within

driveway

YMCA

1.1

property Quiet Street/Bike Blvd Snow Creek Rd NE

16th St NE

Sulphur

1.1

Springs Rd NE

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Recommended Bike Facility

Prioritization Roadway

From

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 10th St Blvd NW

12th Ave NW

3rd Dr NW

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 10th St Ln NW/.../8th

12th Ave NW to

6th St NW

Ave NW

Score

10th St Ln NW connector

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 10th St NE

Main Ave Dr NW

US 70-A

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 11th Ave Blvd SE

10th Ave Dr SE

Lenoir Rhyne

Blvd SE Off-Street Connection

12th Ave NW to 10th

12th Ave NW

10th St Ln NW

St Ln NW connector Paved Shoulders

13th Ave SW

33rd St SW

19th St SW

Multi-Use Path

14th Ave Dr NW

10th At Blvd NW

4th St NW

Off-Street Connection

20th St NW connector 20th St NW

20th St NW

dead end Paved Shoulders

21st St NW

Clement Blvd NE

8th Ave NW

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 23rd St SW

Main Ave NW

1st Ave SW

Off-Street Connection

23rd St SW

22nd St SW

24th St SW

5th Ave SW

25th Ave NW

29th Ave Dr

23rd St SW to 22nd St SW connector

Off-Street Connection

24th St SW to 5th Ave SW connector

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 25th Ave Dr NW/30th Ave Dr NW/30th Ave

NW Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 2nd Ave NE

Hickory Airport Rd

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 30th ST Pl NW/1st Ave 2nd Ave NW

30th St Pl NW

27th St NW

Main Ave NW

NW Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 36th St NW

Main Ave Dr NW

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 37th Ave NE/9th St Dr Falling Creek Rd NE 16th St NE

NE/.../32nd Ave Pl NE Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 3rd St NW/42nd Ave

39th Ave Dr NW

Dr NW/42nd Ave Ct

Falling Creek

Rd NE

NW/2nd St NE Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 3rd St NW/9th Ave

12th Ave NW

8th Ave Dr NW

24th St SW to 5th

23rd St SW to

Ave SW connector

22nd St SW

NW Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 5th Ave SW

connector Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 7th Ave NW

11th St NW

eastern terminus/7th Ave NW connector

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Recommended Bike Facility

Prioritization Roadway

From

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 7th Ave NW

6th St NW

4th St Dr NW

Off-Street Connection

7th Ave NW

10th St Pl NW

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 8th Ave Loop NW

8th Ave NW

23rd St NW

Paved Shoulders

21st St NW

9th Ave NW

26th Ave NW

21st Ave NW

Clement Blvd NW

9th Ave NW

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd Cape Hickory Rd

West Ridge Dr

Main Ave NW

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd Cline Park Dr/3rd St

US 70-A

10th St NE

7th Ave NW to 10th St

Score

Pl NW connector 9th Ave Dr NW

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd 9th St NW/8th St Dr NW Enhanced Shared

alley behind Taco Bell

Bikeway

NE/Wilson Rd Quiet Street/Bike Blvd D Ave SE/9th St Pl SE

D Ave SE connector C Ave SE

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd Hickory Airprt Rd/9th

2nd Ave NW

Clement Blvd

Ave Dr NW

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd Main Ave Dr NW

39th St NW

34th St NW

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd Main Ave Dr NW

41st St NW

39th St NW

Quiet Street/Bike Blvd Main Ave NW

39th St NW

34th St NW

Paved Shoulders

Sweet Bay Ln

south of

Old Shelby Rd

Hildebrna Shelby Rd Quiet Street/Bike Blvd Sulphur Springs Rd

Snow Creek Rd NE

Springs Rd NE

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COST ESTIMATES The project cut-sheets show a planning level cost

HICKORY PEDESTRIAN + BICYCLE PLAN

Appendix F: Cost Estimates

estimate. The total featured on the cut-sheet is based on the preliminary engineering estimates, the details of which are provided on the below and on the following pages.

PLANNING ESTIMATE - PROJECT 1 HICKORY, NC PRIORITY PROJECTS NC License #P-1301

LOCATION:

6TH ST NW, 21ST AVE NW, AND 12TH ST DR NW - FROM OLD LENOIR RD TO 6TH ST NW

DESCRIPTION:

15,560 LF OF ADVISORY BIKE LANES AND SHARED LANE MARKINGS

TOTAL LENGTH:

2.95 MILES $300,000

EST. CONSTRUCTION COST:*

COUNTY: CATAWBA

ITEM NO. LINE. NO.

DESC.

NO.

DIVISION:

ITEM DESCRIPTION

SECT. NO.

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

ROADWAY ITEMS 0000100000-N

800

MOBILIZATION CONTR FURN, ***SIGN (E)

4025000000-E

$17,000.00

612

$20.00

$12,240.00

4072000000-E

903

SUPPORTS, 3-LB STEEL U-CHANNEL

$70.00

$4,760.00

4102000000-N

904

SIGN ERECTION, TYPE E

$100.00

$6,800.00

4399000000-N

1105

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

$50,000.00

4688000000-E

1205

THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING LINES (6", 90 MILS)

7,500

$2.25

$16,875.00

4725000000-E

1205

THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING SYMBOL (90 MILS)

$250.00

$20,750.00

4850000000-E

1205

REMOVAL OF PAVEMENT MARKING LINES (4") MINOR ITEMS (5%)

37,763

$1.50

$56,644.50

$9,000.00

CONSTRUCTION COST SUBTOTAL

$209,000.00

CONTINGENCY (30%)

$62,700.00

UTILITES OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

$0.00 $271,700.00

NCDOT ADMINISTRATION FEE (10%)

$27,170.00

OPINION OF TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST

$298,870.00

NOTE: ESTIMATE IS NOT BASED ON AN ENGINEERING DESIGN, AND IS FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. BASED ON 2020 UNIT PRICES, INFLATION NOT INCLUDED. EXCLUDES SPECIAL LANDSCAPING, LIGHTING, AND GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE. EXCLUDES ROW ACQUISITION, ENGINEERING DESIGN, PERMITTING, AND CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING & INSPECTION. COMPUTED BY DATE

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HICKORY PEDESTRIAN + BICYCLE PLAN

PLANNING ESTIMATE - PROJECT 2 HICKORY, NC PRIORITY PROJECTS NC License #P-1301

LOCATION:

17TH ST NW - FROM 9TH AVE NW TO 1ST AVE SW

DESCRIPTION:

5,649 LF OF ROADWAY WIDENING w/ BIKE LANES. 5' WIDE SIDEWALK WITH 3' LANDSCAPE BUFFER ON EAST SIDE OF ROAD

TOTAL LENGTH:

1.06 MILES $4,800,000

EST. CONSTRUCTION COST:*

COUNTY: CATAWBA

ITEM NO. LINE. NO.

DESC.

NO.

DIVISION:

ITEM DESCRIPTION

SECT. NO.

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

$125,000.00

ROADWAY ITEMS 0000100000-N

800

MOBILIZATION

$125,000.00

0000400000-N

801

CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING

$50,000.00

0043000000-N

226

GRADING

$548,000.00

1121000000-E

520

AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

1,960

TON

$40.00

$78,400.00

1275000000-E

600

PRIME COAT

1,740

GAL

$12.50

$21,750.00

1297000000-E

607

MILLING ASPHALT PAVEMENT, 1.5" DEPTH

4,961

$2.20

$10,914.93

1519000000-E

610

ASPHALT CONC SURFACE COURSE, TYPE S9.5B

710

TON

$125.00

$88,750.00

1575000000-E

620

ASPHALT BINDER FOR PLANT MIX

TON

$600.00

$27,000.00

2549000000-E

846

2'-6" CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER

8,340

$30.00

$250,200.00

2591000000-E

848

4" CONCRETE SIDEWALK

2,480

$60.00

$148,800.00

2605000000-N

848

CONCRETE CURB RAMP

$3,000.00

$78,000.00

2612000000-E

848

6" CONCRETE DRIVEWAY

770

$75.00

$57,750.00

4399000000-N

1105

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

$100,000.00

RAILROAD CROSSING

$250,000.00

CULVERT EXTENSIONS

$100,000.00

DRAINAGE ALLOWANCE

$231,000.00

EROSION CONTROL ALLOWANCE

$83,000.00

MINOR ITEMS (5%)

$104,000.00

CONSTRUCTION COST SUBTOTAL CONTINGENCY (30%)

$2,356,000.00 $706,800.00

UTILITES

$1,240,000.00

OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

$4,302,800.00

NCDOT ADMINISTRATION FEE (10%) OPINION OF TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST

$430,280.00 $4,733,080.00

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PLANNING ESTIMATE - PROJECT 3 HICKORY, NC PRIORITY PROJECTS NC License #P-1301

LOCATION:

17TH ST NW ROADWAY EXTENSION - FROM 9TH AVE NW TO CLEMENT BLVD

DESCRIPTION:

1,065 LF OF ROADWAY INCLUDING BIKE LANES AND 5' WIDE SIDEWALK WITH 3' LANDSCAPE BUFFER

TOTAL LENGTH:

0.20 MILES $1,100,000

EST. CONSTRUCTION COST:*

COUNTY: CATAWBA

ITEM NO. LINE. NO.

DESC.

NO.

DIVISION:

ITEM DESCRIPTION

SECT. NO.

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

ROADWAY ITEMS 0000100000-N

800

MOBILIZATION

$41,000.00

0000400000-N

801

CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING

$10,000.00

0043000000-N

226

GRADING

$237,000.00

1121000000-E

520

AGGREGATE BASE COURSE

1,830

TON

$40.00

$73,200.00

1275000000-E

600

PRIME COAT

1,330

GAL

$12.50

$16,625.00

1519000000-E

610

ASPHALT CONC SURFACE COURSE, TYPE S9.5B

270

TON

$150.00

$40,500.00

1575000000-E

620

ASPHALT BINDER FOR PLANT MIX

TON

$600.00

$12,000.00

2549000000-E

846

2'-6" CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER

2,130

$30.00

$63,900.00

2591000000-E

848

4" CONCRETE SIDEWALK

1,190

$60.00

$71,400.00

2605000000-N

848

CONCRETE CURB RAMP

$3,000.00

$18,000.00

4399000000-N

1105

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

$5,000.00

DRAINAGE ALLOWANCE

$95,000.00

EROSION CONTROL ALLOWANCE

$16,000.00

MINOR ITEMS (5%)

$32,000.00

CONSTRUCTION COST SUBTOTAL

$732,000.00

CONTINGENCY (30%)

$219,600.00

UTILITES OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST NCDOT ADMINISTRATION FEE (10%) OPINION OF TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST

$0.00 $951,600.00 $95,160.00 $1,046,760.00

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HICKORY PEDESTRIAN + BICYCLE PLAN

PLANNING ESTIMATE - PROJECT 4 HICKORY, NC PRIORITY PROJECTS NC License #P-1301

LOCATION:

CLEMENT BLVD FROM PLANNED 17TH EXTENSION TO 19TH ST LN NW (PLANNED MULTI-USE PATH "AVIATION WALK"

DESCRIPTION:

3464 LF OF A 5 TO 4 LANE ROAD DIET WITH BIKE LANES

TOTAL LENGTH:

0.66 MILES $130,000

EST. CONSTRUCTION COST:*

COUNTY: CATAWBA

ITEM NO. LINE. NO.

DESC.

NO.

SECT. NO.

DIVISION:

ITEM DESCRIPTION

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

ROADWAY ITEMS

0000100000-N

800

MOBILIZATION

$12,000.00

4399000000-N

1105

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

$16,000.00

4685000000-E

1205

THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING LINES (4", 90 MILS)

8,660

$2.00

$17,320.00

4688000000-E

1205

THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING LINES (6", 90 MILS)

6,645

$2.25

$14,951.25

4725000000-E

1205

THERMOPLASTIC PAVEMENT MARKING SYMBOL (90 MILS)

$250.00

$7,000.00

4850000000-E

1205

REMOVAL OF PAVEMENT MARKING LINES (4")

10,400

$1.50

$15,600.00

4875000000-N

1205

REMOVAL OF PAVEMENT MARKING SYMBOLS & CHARACTERS

$55.00

$1,045.00

CONSTRUCTION COST SUBTOTAL

$84,000.00

CONTINGENCY (30%)

$25,200.00

UTILITES OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

$0.00 $109,200.00

NCDOT ADMINISTRATION FEE (10%)

$10,920.00

OPINION OF TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST

$120,120.00

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HICKORY PEDESTRIAN + BICYCLE PLAN

PLANNING ESTIMATE - PROJECT 5 HICKORY, NC PRIORITY PROJECTS NC License #

LOCATION:

8TH AVE SE - FROM 3RD ST SE TO 5TH ST SE - & 3RD ST SE - FROM 8TH AVE TO 10TH AVE SE

DESCRIPTION:

1,700 LF OF 5' WIDE SIDEWALK WITH 3' LANDSCAPE BUFFER (WHERE FEASIBLE)

TOTAL LENGTH:

0.32 MILES $340,000

EST. CONSTRUCTION COST:*

COUNTY: CATAWBA

ITEM NO. LINE. NO.

DESC.

NO.

DIVISION:

ITEM DESCRIPTION

SECT. NO.

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

$17,000.00

ROADWAY ITEMS 0000100000-N

800

MOBILIZATION

$17,000.00

0000400000-N

801

CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING

$8,000.00

0043000000-N

226

GRADING

$67,000.00

2549000000-E

846

2'-6" CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER

350

$30.00

$10,500.00

2591000000-E

848

4" CONCRETE SIDEWALK

620

$60.00

$37,200.00

2605000000-N

848

CONCRETE CURB RAMP

$3,000.00

$33,000.00

2612000000-E

848

6" CONCRETE DRIVEWAY

140

$75.00

$10,500.00

4399000000-N

1105

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

$6,000.00

EROSION CONTROL ALLOWANCE

$10,000.00

MINOR ITEMS (5%)

$10,000.00

CONSTRUCTION COST SUBTOTAL

$236,000.00

CONTINGENCY (30%)

$70,800.00

UTILITES OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

$0.00 $306,800.00

NCDOT ADMINISTRATION FEE (10%)

$30,680.00

OPINION OF TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST

$337,480.00

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HICKORY PEDESTRIAN + BICYCLE PLAN

PLANNING ESTIMATE - PROJECT 6 HICKORY, NC PRIORITY PROJECTS NC License #

LOCATION:

7TH AVE SW (SOUTH SIDE) - FROM 15TH ST SW TO 14TG ST SW - & 3RD AVE SW (SOUTH SIDE) - FROM 17TH ST SW TO 15TH ST SW. THEN 15TH ST SW (EAST SIDE)FROM 3RD AVE SW TO 7TH AVE SW - & A PEDESTRIAN CROSSING FROM 17TH AVE TO 13TH ST SW

DESCRIPTION:

2306 LF OF 5' WIDE SIDEWALK WITH 3' LANDSCAPE BUFFER (WHERE FEASIBLE)

TOTAL LENGTH:

0.44 MILES $740,000

EST. CONSTRUCTION COST:*

COUNTY: CATAWBA

ITEM NO. LINE. NO.

DESC.

NO.

DIVISION:

ITEM DESCRIPTION

SECT. NO.

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

ROADWAY ITEMS 0000100000-N

800

MOBILIZATION

$33,000.00

0000400000-N

801

CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING

$15,000.00

0043000000-N

226

GRADING

$66,000.00

2549000000-E

846

2'-6" CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER

1,590

$30.00

$47,700.00

2591000000-E

848

4" CONCRETE SIDEWALK

1,100

$60.00

$66,000.00

2605000000-N

848

CONCRETE CURB RAMP

$3,000.00

$24,000.00

2612000000-E

848

6" CONCRETE DRIVEWAY

250

$75.00

$18,750.00

4399000000-N

1105

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

$12,000.00

RRFB CROSSING

$20,000.00

SIGNAL UPGRADES

$30,000.00

DRAINAGE ALLOWANCE

$58,000.00

EROSION CONTROL ALLOWANCE

$17,000.00

MINOR ITEMS (5%)

$20,000.00

CONSTRUCTION COST SUBTOTAL

$469,000.00

CONTINGENCY (30%)

$140,700.00

UTILITES

$60,000.00

OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

$669,700.00

NCDOT ADMINISTRATION FEE (10%)

$66,970.00

OPINION OF TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST

$736,670.00

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PLANNING ESTIMATE - PROJECT 7 HICKORY, NC PRIORITY PROJECTS NC License #

LOCATION:

12TH AVE NE - FROM 5TH ST NE TO 8TH ST NE

DESCRIPTION:

2,337 LF OF 5' WIDE SIDEWALK WITH 3' LANDSCAPE BUFFER (WHERE FEASIBLE)

TOTAL LENGTH:

0.44 MILES $670,000

EST. CONSTRUCTION COST:*

COUNTY: CATAWBA

ITEM NO. LINE. NO.

DESC.

NO.

DIVISION:

ITEM DESCRIPTION

SECT. NO.

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

ROADWAY ITEMS 0000100000-N

800

MOBILIZATION

$25,000.00

0000400000-N

801

CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING

$15,000.00

0043000000-N

226

GRADING

$61,000.00

2549000000-E

846

2'-6" CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER

$30.00

$900.00

2591000000-E

848

4" CONCRETE SIDEWALK

1,060

$60.00

$63,600.00

2605000000-N

848

CONCRETE CURB RAMP

$3,000.00

$18,000.00

2612000000-E

848

6" CONCRETE DRIVEWAY

290

$75.00

$21,750.00

3345000000-E

864

REMOVE & RESET EXISTING GUARDRAIL

$15.00

$855.00

4399000000-N

1105

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

$11,000.00

DRAINAGE ALLOWANCE

$10,000.00

EROSION CONTROL ALLOWANCE

$17,000.00

MINOR ITEMS (5%)

$12,000.00

CONSTRUCTION COST SUBTOTAL

$298,000.00

CONTINGENCY (30%)

$89,400.00

UTILITES

$220,000.00

OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

$607,400.00

NCDOT ADMINISTRATION FEE (10%)

$60,740.00

OPINION OF TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST

$668,140.00

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HICKORY PEDESTRIAN + BICYCLE PLAN

PLANNING ESTIMATE - PROJECT 8 HICKORY, NC PRIORITY PROJECTS NC License #

LOCATION:

17TH AVE NE - FROM 5TH ST NE TO 4TH ST DR NE

DESCRIPTION:

1,905 LF OF 5' WIDE SIDEWALK

TOTAL LENGTH:

0.36 MILES $440,000

EST. CONSTRUCTION COST:*

COUNTY: CATAWBA

ITEM NO. LINE. NO.

DESC.

NO.

DIVISION:

ITEM DESCRIPTION

SECT. NO.

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

ROADWAY ITEMS 0000100000-N

800

MOBILIZATION

$25,000.00

0000400000-N

801

CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING

$13,000.00

0043000000-N

226

GRADING

$65,000.00

2549000000-E

846

2'-6" CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER

460

$30.00

$13,800.00 $55,200.00

2591000000-E

848

4" CONCRETE SIDEWALK

920

$60.00

2605000000-N

848

CONCRETE CURB RAMP

$3,000.00

$15,000.00

2612000000-E

848

6" CONCRETE DRIVEWAY

190

$75.00

$14,250.00

4399000000-N

1105

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

$9,000.00

DRAINAGE ALLOWANCE

$19,000.00

EROSION CONTROL ALLOWANCE

$14,000.00

MINOR ITEMS (5%)

$12,000.00

CONSTRUCTION COST SUBTOTAL

$290,000.00

CONTINGENCY (30%)

$87,000.00

UTILITES

$20,000.00

OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST

$397,000.00

NCDOT ADMINISTRATION FEE (10%)

$39,700.00

OPINION OF TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST

$436,700.00

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PLANNING ESTIMATE - PROJECT 9 HICKORY, NC PRIORITY PROJECTS NC License #

LOCATION:

8TH AVE NE/C AVE SE - FROM 8TH AVE NE TO 13TH ST SE

DESCRIPTION:

3741 LF OF 10' WIDE MULTI-USE PATH WITH 3' LANDSCAPE BUFFER

TOTAL LENGTH:

0.71 MILES $1,700,000

EST. CONSTRUCTION COST:*

COUNTY: CATAWBA

ITEM NO. LINE. NO.

DESC.

NO.

DIVISION:

ITEM DESCRIPTION

SECT. NO.

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

ROADWAY ITEMS 0000100000-N

800

MOBILIZATION

$45,000.00

0000400000-N

801

CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING

$30,000.00

0043000000-N

226

GRADING

$123,000.00

2549000000-E

846

2'-6" CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER

2,770

$30.00

$83,100.00

2591000000-E

848

4" CONCRETE MULTI-USE SIDE PATH

3,830

$60.00

$229,800.00

2605000000-N

848

CONCRETE CURB RAMP

$3,000.00

$42,000.00

4399000000-N

1105

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

$30,000.00

RAILROAD CROSSING

$100,000.00

DRAINAGE ALLOWANCE

$98,000.00

EROSION CONTROL ALLOWANCE

$26,000.00

MINOR ITEMS (5%)

$42,000.00

CONSTRUCTION COST SUBTOTAL

$953,000.00

CONTINGENCY (30%)

$285,900.00

UTILITES OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST NCDOT ADMINISTRATION FEE (10%) OPINION OF TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST

$280,000.00 $1,518,900.00 $151,890.00 $1,670,790.00

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PLANNING ESTIMATE - PROJECT 10 HICKORY, NC PRIORITY PROJECTS NC License #

LOCATION:

8TH AVE NE / C AVE SE - FROM 8TH AVE NE TO 13TH ST SE

DESCRIPTION:

3,710 LF OF 10' WIDE MULTI-USE PATH WITH 3' LANDSCAPE BUFFER

TOTAL LENGTH:

0.70 MILES $1,400,000

EST. CONSTRUCTION COST:*

COUNTY: CATAWBA

ITEM NO. LINE. NO.

DESC.

NO.

DIVISION:

ITEM DESCRIPTION

SECT. NO.

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

ROADWAY ITEMS 0000100000-N

800

MOBILIZATION

$61,000.00

0000400000-N

801

CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING

$27,000.00

0043000000-N

226

GRADING

$190,000.00

2549000000-E

846

2'-6" CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER

$30.00

$1,500.00

2591000000-E

848

4" CONCRETE MULTI-USE SIDE PATH

3,240

$60.00

$194,400.00

2605000000-N

848

CONCRETE CURB RAMP

$3,000.00

$45,000.00

2612000000-E

848

6" CONCRETE DRIVEWAY

720

$75.00

$54,000.00

4399000000-N

1105

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

$10,000.00

SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS

$90,000.00

DRAINAGE ALLOWANCE

$15,000.00

EROSION CONTROL ALLOWANCE

$27,000.00

MINOR ITEMS (5%)

$37,000.00

CONSTRUCTION COST SUBTOTAL

$859,000.00

CONTINGENCY (30%)

$257,700.00

UTILITES OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST NCDOT ADMINISTRATION FEE (10%) OPINION OF TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST

$80,000.00 $1,196,700.00 $119,670.00 $1,316,370.00

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PLANNING ESTIMATE - PROJECT 11 HICKORY, NC PRIORITY PROJECTS NC License #

LOCATION:

12TH AVE NW - FROM 6TH ST NW TO OLD LENOIR RD

DESCRIPTION:

4,851 LF OF 10' WIDE MULTI-USE PATH WITH 3' LANDSCAPE BUFFER

TOTAL LENGTH:

0.92 MILES $1,600,000

EST. CONSTRUCTION COST:*

COUNTY: CATAWBA

ITEM NO. LINE. NO.

DESC.

NO.

DIVISION:

ITEM DESCRIPTION

SECT. NO.

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

ROADWAY ITEMS 0000100000-N

800

MOBILIZATION

$52,000.00

0000400000-N

801

CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING

$31,000.00

0043000000-N

226

GRADING

$193,000.00

2549000000-E

846

2'-6" CONCRETE CURB & GUTTER

1,180

$30.00

$35,400.00

2591000000-E

848

4" CONCRETE MULTI-USE SIDE PATH

4,490

$60.00

$269,400.00

2605000000-N

848

CONCRETE CURB RAMP

$3,000.00

$54,000.00

2612000000-E

848

6" CONCRETE DRIVEWAY

460

$75.00

$34,500.00

4399000000-N

1105

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

$40,000.00

LIGHT POLE RELOCATION

$3,000.00

SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS

$30,000.00

DRAINAGE ALLOWANCE

$35,000.00

EROSION CONTROL ALLOWANCE

$35,000.00

MINOR ITEMS (5%)

$43,000.00

CONSTRUCTION COST SUBTOTAL

$989,000.00

CONTINGENCY (30%)

$296,700.00

UTILITES OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST NCDOT ADMINISTRATION FEE (10%) OPINION OF TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST

$100,000.00 $1,385,700.00 $138,570.00 $1,524,270.00

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HICKORY PEDESTRIAN + BICYCLE PLAN

PLANNING ESTIMATE - PROJECT 12 HICKORY, NC PRIORITY PROJECTS NC License #P-1301

LOCATION:

16TH ST NE /12TH AVE NE (SPRINGS RD) - FROM McDONALD PARKWAY TO HIGHLAND AVE - MUP LOCATED ON NORTH/WEST SIDE OF ROADWAY

DESCRIPTION:

8,711 LF OF 10' WIDE MULTI-USE PATH WITH 3' LANDSCAPE BUFFER

TOTAL LENGTH:

1.65 MILES $3,100,000

EST. CONSTRUCTION COST:*

COUNTY: CATAWBA

DIVISION:

ITEM NO. LINE. NO.

DESC.

NO.

ITEM DESCRIPTION

SECT. NO.

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT PRICE

AMOUNT

$80,000.00

ROADWAY ITEMS 0000100000-N

800

MOBILIZATION

$80,000.00

0000400000-N

801

CONSTRUCTION SURVEYING

$40,000.00

0043000000-N

226

GRADING

$229,000.00

$229,000.00 $461,400.00

2591000000-E

848

4" CONCRETE MULTI-USE SIDE PATH

7,690

$60.00

2605000000-N

848

CONCRETE CURB RAMP

$3,000.00

$78,000.00

2612000000-E

848

6" CONCRETE DRIVEWAY

1,400

$75.00

$105,000.00

4399000000-N

1105

TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

$50,000.00

EROSION CONTROL ALLOWANCE

$52,000.00

MINOR ITEMS (5%)

$66,000.00

CONSTRUCTION COST SUBTOTAL

$1,497,000.00

CONTINGENCY (30%)

$449,100.00

UTILITES

$860,000.00

OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST NCDOT ADMINISTRATION FEE (10%) OPINION OF TOTAL CONSTRUCTION COST

$2,806,100.00 $280,610.00 $3,086,710.00

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| APPENDIX B: DESIGN GUIDELINE REFERENCE + RESOURCES