City of Jamestown Active Tranpsortation Plan by Pashek+MTR

Active Transportation Plan

for the City of Jamestown

Active Transportation Plan

for the City of Jamestown Prepared by

619 East Ohio Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 412-321-6362, www.pashekla.com December 2013

Acknowledgements A special thank you goes out to the citizens and organizations of City of Jamestown for their enthusiasm and input during this study. Also, the time commitment, wealth of knowledge, decision-making ability, and dedication of the following individuals made the City of Jamestown Active Transportation Plan possible.

Chautauqua County Health Network Ms. Ann Morse Abdella, Executive Director; Ms. Janet Forbes, Project Coordinator; Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work, and Play; and, Ms. Lisa Schmidtfrerick-Miller, Consultant, Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work, and Play.

City of Jamestown Mayor Samuel Teresi; Mr. Jeff Lehman, Director, Public Works Department Mr. Bill Rice, Principal Planner; and, Ms. Amanda Chapel, Planning and Research Specialist, Jamestown Urban Renewal Agency.

Jamestown Renaissance Corporation

Mr. Jason Stronz, Executive Director and Mr. Pete Lombardi, Director of Neighborhood Initiatives

Steering Committee Ms. Deb Basile Mr. Jonathan Bell Mr. Al Cala Ms. Amanda Chapel Ms. Toni DeAngelo Mr. Steve Deyo Mr. Ben Drake Ms. Bonnie Engberg Mr. Len Faulk Ms. Deb Felton Ms. Janet Forbes

Ms. Lisa Goodell Mr. Don Harrington Mr. Les Johnson Ms. Helen Kern Mr. Richard Kimball Mr. Jeff Lehman Mr. Peter Lombardi Ms. Cindy Neu Mr. Larry Pace Mr. Greg Rabb Mr. Bill Rice

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Ms. Tina Sandstrom Ms. Jennifer Schlick Mr. Richard Selden Ms. Sandra Stewart Mr. Jason Stronz Mr. Barry Swanson Mr. Billy Torres Ms. Kathy Webster Ms. Delia Westerdahl Rev. Eric Williams Ms. Martha Zenns

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The study is funded by the Chautauqua County Health Network through Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work and Play, a project of the New York State Department of Health, focused on primary prevention of chronic disease through increased activity and healthy foods.

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Table of Contents Chapter One: Introduction............................1 Appendices Background...........................................................3 Scope of Work and Planning Process.................. 9 Vision & Goals......................................................10 Benefits of Planning............................................10 Performance Objectives......................................11

Chapter Two: Inventory and Analysis.........13

Review of Existing Planning Efforts................... 15 Review of Jamestown Ordinances..................... 15 Crash Data Analysis.............................................16 Geographic Information Systems Analysis........16 Existing Bicycle Infrastructure............................19 Existing Land Use Inventory............................... 21 Public Facilities & Destinations Inventory.......... 21 Pedestrian Barriers..............................................27 Safe Routes to Schools Analysis........................ 28 Transportation Infrastructure Inventory.......... 36 Public Participation............................................ 36

1. 2. 3. 4.

Walkability Assessments..............................A1 Advisory Committee Input.......................... A2 Stakeholder Interview Input....................... A3 New York State Vehicle & Traffic Laws Bicycles.........................................................A4 5. City of Jamestown Complete Street Ordinance..................................................... A5 6. Key Intersection Bicycle Improvement Sketches...............................A6

Chapter Three: Proposed Vision Plan..........41

Pedestrian & Bicycle Facilities Key.................... 43 Education.............................................................52 Engineering..........................................................53 Proposed Pedestrian Network Improvements...............................................57 Proposed Bicycle Network Improvements.............................................. 67 Proposed Intersection Enhancements.........77 Enforcement....................................................... 89 Encouragement.................................................. 94 Evaluation & Planning........................................ 97

Chapter Four: Proposed Action Plan......... 101

Implementation................................................. 103 Proposed Organizational Structure................. 103 Potential Demonstration Projects.................... 103 Design Guidelines & Standards......................... 103 Additional Resources........................................108

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Chapter One

Introduction

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Active transportation means sustainable, multimodal transportation solutions that connect people to where they need to go - such as work, school and to access essential services using “active” modes such as walking, bicycling, and taking public transit. To accomplish this means strategically investing in infrastructure in response to community and user needs. In New York State Parks & Trails New York, the New York Bicycling Coalition, Tri-State Transportation Campaign and other bicycle-pedestrian advocates have formed New Yorkers for Active Transportation (NY4AT), a coalition dedicated to working with stakeholders to assure equitable funding for non‐ motorized transportation, including complete streets, community multi‐use trails, and safer and increased levels of walking and bicycling in New York’s cities, villages, and towns. A pedestrian & bicycle-friendly community is a community that feels safe, convenient and pleasant for all ages and abilities to walk, roll and ride a bicycle. The City of Jamestown, New York is exploring and implementing ways to become a safe place for active transportation. The City of Jamestown active transportation is an important part of daily transportation for residents, commuters, and visitors to the city. This plan has been created to provide recommendations for improving walking and bicycling conditions in Jamestown to make active transportation safe and convenient for walking, biking and, to provide accessibility to all.

Background

The City of Jamestown Active Transportation Plan is being coordinated and supported in part by the Chautauqua County Health Network’s Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work, and Play project as part of efforts to promote active transportation as a key component of healthy lifestyles, including: developing transportation policies and environmental changes to ensure streets are safe, accessible, and convenient for all users of the roadway based on the design principles of complete streets. This plan will serve to guide the implementation of the complete streets ordinance passed by the city council on June 25th, 2012. “to inspire, teach, connect and support communities in their efforts to improve health and well-being through better built environments”. Walkable and Livable Communities Institute Mission Statement

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Complete Streets The National Complete Streets Coalition defines Complete Streets as streets for everyone. They are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and public transportation users of all ages and abilities are able to safely move along and across a complete street. Complete Streets make it easy to cross the street, walk to shops, and bicycle to work.

“Creating complete streets doesn’t need to be expensive. In some cases, it is a matter of just moving the paint; for example, a “road diet” that reduces the number of vehicle travel lanes and uses the remaining space to add bike lanes or on-street parking might be accomplished just by moving the stripes. When completing a street does cost more than building the conventional option, it is normally a modest increase in cost—perhaps five percent—but is a worthwhile investment”.

Creating complete streets means transportation agencies must change their approach to community roads. By adopting a Complete Streets policy, Dan Burden, Executive Director communities direct their transportation planners Walkable and Livable Communities Institute and engineers to routinely design and operate the entire right of way to enable safe access for all users, regardless of age, ability, or mode of transportation. This means that every transportation project will make the street network better and safer for drivers, transit users, pedestrians, and bicyclists – making communities better places to live.

There is no singular design prescription for Complete Streets; each one is unique and responds to its community context and site location. A complete street may include: sidewalks, bike lanes (or wide paved shoulders), special bus lanes, comfortable and accessible public transportation stops, frequent and safe crossing opportunities, median islands, accessible pedestrian signals, curb extensions, narrower travel lanes, roundabouts, and more. Elements of a Complete Streets Policy Regardless of a policy’s form, the National Complete Streets Coalition has identified ten elements of a comprehensive Complete Streets policy. 1. Includes a vision for how and why the community wants to complete its streets 2. Specifies that ‘all users’ includes pedestrians, bicyclists and transit passengers of all ages and abilities, as well as trucks, buses, emergency vehicles, and automobiles. 3. Encourages street connectivity and aims to create a comprehensive, integrated, connected network for all modes. 4. Is understood by all agencies to cover all roads. 5. Applies to both new and retrofit projects, including design, planning, maintenance, and operations, for the entire right of way. 6. Makes any exceptions specific and sets a clear procedure that requires high-

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown level approval of exceptions. 7. Directs the use of the latest and best design criteria and guidelines while recognizing the need for flexibility in balancing user needs. 8. Directs that Complete Streets solutions will complement the context of the community. 9. Establishes performance standards with measurable outcomes. 10. Includes specific next steps for implementation of the policy In 2011, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed the Complete Streets Act (Chapter 398, Laws of New York) requiring state, county and local agencies to consider the convenience and mobility of all users when developing transportation projects that receive state and federal funding. The initiative presents an opportunity to expand upon existing programs and collaborate with bicyclists, pedestrians, people with disabilities and others to identify best practices and designs for transportation facilities. As stated in the Act, Complete Streets will contribute to a “cleaner, greener transportation system” and “more citizens will achieve the health benefits associated with active forms of transportation while traffic congestion and auto related air pollution will be reduced.” The New York State Department of Transportation and local agencies, typically counties and municipalities, are responsible for implementing Complete Streets. The law applies to projects that are undertaken by NYSDOT, or to local projects that receive both federal and state funding and are subject to NYSDOT oversight. Projects that are 100% locally funded are not subject to the law, but local agencies can choose to adopt Complete Streets practices. Many local agencies have passed Complete Streets resolutions and/or policies. The City of Jamestown adopted a Complete Streets Policy in June of 2012.

Complete Street Vision - New York Bicycling Coalition

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Complete Streets of the code of the City of Jamestown Adopted June 25, 2012 In the interest of improving multi-modal transportation options, safety and accessibility for all users, the concept of Complete Streets has been recognized and adopted in numerous localities across the United States. The City of Jamestown will make Complete Streets practices a routine part of everyday operations, will approach every transportation project and program as an opportunity to improve City streets, will incorporate all relevant existing and future planning documents approved or adopted by the City Council, and will work in coordination with other departments, agencies and jurisdictions to achieve Complete Streets. Complete Streets Design and practices include, but are not limited to sidewalks, crosswalks, curb ramps, accessibility features for people with disabilities, paved shoulders for biking, designated bike lanes, off-road paths, sign age and traffic calming measures. Refer to the Appendix for a copy of this resolution

Specifies All Users A Complete Streets policy applies to everyone traveling along the road. A sidewalk without curb ramps is useless to someone using a wheelchair. A street with an awkwardly placed public transportation stop without safe crossings is dangerous for riders. A fast-moving road with no safe space for cyclists will discourage those who depend on bicycles for transportation. A road with heavy freight traffic must be planned with those vehicles in mind. Older adults and children face particular challenges as they are more likely to be seriously injured or killed along a roadway. Automobiles are an important part of a complete street as well, as any change made to better accommodate other modes will have an effect on personal vehicles too. In some cases, like the installation of curb bulb-outs, these changes can improve traffic flow and the driving experience. Creates a Network Complete Streets policies create a complete transportation network for all modes of travel. A network approach balances the needs of all users. Instead of trying to make each street perfect for every traveler, communities create an interwoven array of streets that emphasize different modes and provide quality accessibility for everyone. This can mean creating bicycle boulevards to speed along bicycle travel on certain low-traffic routes; dedicating more travel lanes to bus travel only; or increasing pedestrian accommodations. It is important to provide basic safe access for all users regardless of design strategy and networks should not require some users to take long detours.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown All Agencies and All Roads Creating street networks that are safe and accessible for all users is difficult because many agencies control our streets. They are built and maintained by state, county, and local agencies, and private developers often build new roads. Typical Complete Streets policies cover only one jurisdiction’s roadways, which can cause network problems: a bike lane on one side of a bridge disappears on the other because the road is no longer controlled by the agency that built the lane. Policies should address how to work with other agencies and jurisdictions. Another common issue is resolving how elements of your Complete Streets policy are incorporated into subdivision regulations which govern how private developers build new streets. All Projects For many years, multi-modal streets have been treated as ’special projects’ requiring extra planning, funding, and effort. The Complete Streets approach is different. Its intent is to view all transportation improvements as opportunities to create safer, more accessible streets for all users, including pedestrians, cyclists, and public transportation passengers. Under this approach, even small projects can be an opportunity to make meaningful improvements. In repaving projects, for example, an edge stripe can be shifted to create more room for cyclists. In routine work on traffic lights, the timing can be changed to better accommodate pedestrians walking at a slower speed. A strong Complete Streets policy integrates Complete Streets planning into all types of projects, including new construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, repair, and maintenance. Exceptions Making a policy work in the real world requires developing a process to handle exceptions to providing for all modes in each project. The Federal Highway Administration’s guidance on accommodating bicycle and pedestrian travel named three exceptions that have become commonly used in Complete Streets policies: 1) accommodation is not necessary on corridors where non-motorized use is prohibited, such as interstate freeways; 2) cost of accommodation is excessively disproportionate to the need or probable use; 3) a documented absence of current or future need. Design Criteria Communities who adopting a Complete Streets policy should review their design policies to ensure their ability to accommodate all modes of travel, while still providing flexibility to allow designers to tailor the project to unique circumstances. Some communities will opt to re-write their design manual. Others will refer to existing design guides, such as AASHTO guides for s facility development, state design standards, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines. Context-Sensitive Effective Complete Streets policy are sensitive to the community context. Being clear about this in the initial policy statement can allay fears that the policy will require inappropriately wide roads in quiet neighborhoods or miles of little-used sidewalks in rural areas. A strong statement about context can help align transportation and land use planning goals, creating livable, strong neighborhoods.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Performance Measures Communities with Complete Streets policies can measure success a number of ways: the miles of on-street bicycle routes created; new linear feet of pedestrian accommodation; changes in the number of people using public transportation, bicycling, or walking (mode shift); number of new street trees; and/or the creation or adoption of a new multi-modal Level of Service standard that better measures the quality of travel experience. The AASHTO Highway Capacity Manual 2010 includes this new way of measuring LOS. Implementation Taking a Complete Streets policy from paper into practice is not easy, but providing some momentum with specific implementation steps helps. Some policies establish a task force or commission to work toward policy implementation. There are four key steps for successful implementation: 1. 2. 3. 4.

Restructure procedures to accommodate all users on every project; Develop new design policies and guides; Offer workshops and other training opportunities to planners and engineers; and Institute better ways to measure performance and collect data on how well the streets are serving all users.

Safe Routes to School Safe Routes to School (SRTS) helps students walk and bicycle to school more often through infrastructure improvements, education and promotional activities. This plan is complementary to the objectives of SRTS. Like Complete Streets, SRTS is a comprehensive strategy to instill life-long habits that support physical activity and health. A comprehensive and effective SRTS initiative can help create a healthier community for generations to come. • Children are More Active SRTS programs help students get more physical activity. Children are recommended to get 60 minutes of physical activity a day. A 15-minute trip one-way helps children to meet that goal. • Students Arrive Ready to Learn Research has shown that SRTS helps students arrive to school focused and ready to learn. Getting activity through walking and bicycling helps reduce behavior problems and helps children settle in for learning during the school day. • Communities Become More Connected and Safer for All Because schools are often located at the center of communities, safety improvements benefit people of all ages. Seniors particularly benefit from improvements that slow traffic and make streets safer and can also benefit by volunteering to support educational and promotional activities. • Families are More Active, too SRTS programs have been found to increase bicycling and walking for not only children, but for the whole family.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Scope of Work & Planning Process

Chautauqua County Health Network’s Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work, and Play program project assembled funding in the amount of $24,000 to hire Pashek Associates to develop a Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan as part of the City’s comprehensive plan. Tasks The agreed upon scope of work for this project was defined by the Chautauqua County Health Network and Pashek Associates as follows: 1. Conduct field view and site reconnaissance of Jamestown to determine opportunities for creating walkable and bikeable connections to recreation, educational, and health care opportunities throughout the City as well as connections to the Chautauqua County Greenway network. 2. Review data collected and input received from community organization focus group meetings / key person interviews, i.e. desired connections, current routes, issues / concerns, etc. Meetings conducted by the Chautauqua County Health Network as in‐kind services. 3. Attend two public input sessions, one to collect data, and one to present and receive input on draft recommendations. 4. Taking into consideration site reconnaissance data and focus group input, prepare schematic recommendations for improvements 5. Prepare narrative summarizing process, Inventory, Analysis, and Recommendations. 6. Prepare maps identifying recommendation improvements; i.e. Safe Routes to School, Access to Transit, Access to Community Facilities Community Pathways, On‐Road Bicycle Facilities, and Off‐Road Facilities. Consultant to direct City of Jamestown Planning Department GIS staff and/or Chautauqua County Planning Department GIS staff in preparing inventory and recommendations maps as in‐kind services. 7. Project administration ‐ prepare for field view, coordination with Health Department / County Planning / City Planning, etc. 8. Project Deliverables ‐ 3 hard copies of final study and 3 CDs containing PDF of final study document and maps. This project was completed over a period of 13 months, between May 2011 to June 2012.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Vision & Goals

This Plan is developed as a guide to develop and promote an interconnected infrastructure network encouraging active living and healthy lifestyles, while improving mobility options through an enhanced transportation network. The Vision developed for the City of Jamestown is: “Jamestown is a City where residents and visitors of all ages and abilities can choose to walk or bicycle in a safe and comfortable network designed for everyday transportation and recreation needs”. The overall goal of the Jamestown Pedestrian Bicycle Plan is to improve the quality of life in the City by safely and comfortably connecting key destinations such as schools, shopping, services, and parks with residential neighborhoods and the downtown core.

Benefit of Planning

Planning and designing for pedestrians and bicyclists can have numerous benefits to the City of Jamestown, such as: • • • • • • • • •

Improves public health and quality of life; Encourages general recreation or physical activity; Increases mobility and travel options; Improves safety for all modes of transportation; Reduces traffic congestion; Improves air quality and reduces energy consumption; Reduces household transportation cost burden; Strengthens the local economy; and Promotes economic development through tourism.

The American Planning Association has defined the characteristics of what a great street is, and these characteristics have been considered and integrated into the development of this plan. A great street: • Provides orientation to its users and connects to a larger development pattern; • Balances the competing needs of the street, including vehicles, pedestrians, cyclists, service vehicle, public transit, etc.; • Capitalizes on natural features and topography and includes varied land uses and activities; • Incorporates urban design and/or architectural features that are exemplary in design; • Encourages human contact and social interactions; • Promotes use of the street 24 hours a day and offers a feeling of safety and security; and has a definable, memorable character.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Performance Objectives

In an effort to “hit the ground running” performance goals have been developed for Jamestown to set their sights on:

Performance Objectives P-1

Establish Jamestown Pedestrian Bicycle Advisory Committee by 2013.

P-2

Reduce accidents by 50% by 2020 & 75% by 2030.

P-3

Establish Jamestown’s city-wide transportation mode split of motorists, walkers, and bicyclists, and increase to: - ___ percent walking and ___ percent biking by 2020 - ___ percent walking and ___ percent biking by 2030

P-4 P-5 P-6

Complete a Safe Routes to Schools network within one half mile of all schools by 2020. Upgrade all curb ramps to be ADA compliant by 2020, half by 2015. Develop and publish Safe Routes to Schools Maps by 2020.

P-7

Implement pedestrian, bicycle, and driver education campaign and winter snow removal campaign.

P-8 P-9

Install 20 bike racks by 2013 and 50 by 2020. Install 10 miles of sharrow by 2015 and on all designated sharrow routes city-wide by 2020.

P-10

Install 2 miles of buffered bike lanes/bike lanes by 2015 and 10 miles by 2020.

P-11

Achieve bronze level bike friendly community and walk friendly community status by 2015, silver by 2020, and platinum by 2025 (bikeleague.org & walkfriendly.org).

P-12 P-13 P-14 P-15 P-16 P-17

Complete the Riverwalk by 2025 including connection to Chadakoin Park Trail. Install bike racks on all CARTs buses by 2015. Establish 5 bicycle friendly employers by 2015, 15 by 2020, & 30 by 2030. Develop and publish Jamestown Bike Suitability Map by 2015. Develop and publish Bicycling 101 Guide by 2015. Conduct annual bicycle counts beginning in 2013.

The time frames set to achieve these goals are based on the desires of the project advisory committee. The committee recognizes that the dates may be extended, or expedited, based on the resources, capabilities, and outside funding opportunities available to achieve the stated goals.

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Chapter Two

Inventory and Analysis

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown This chapter provides a review of the existing local and regional facilities, local ordinances related to the infrastructure; as well as any planned or proposed projects and regional trails that provide opportunities for future active transportation improvements.

Review of Existing Planning Efforts

The following documents were reviewed and considered during the planning process: City Planning Efforts • City of Jamestown: Traffic and Streetscape Enhancement Plan, 2005 • Jamestown Urban Design Plan: Volume I – Shaping Our Downtown’s Future, 2006 • City of Jamestown - Parks Strategic Plan, 2004 • City of Jamestown – Chadakoin River Trail, 2011 • Jamestown Riverfront Reclamation and Development Study, 1992 • Downtown Traffic Analysis and Pedestrian Streetscape Master Plan, January 31, 2008 • City of Jamestown, New York: A Livable Community, December 2010 • East Second Street Gateway Improvements Study, 2012 County Planning Efforts • Chautauqua County Greenways Plan, 2012 • Chautauqua County Bikeway Route, 1976 • Supportive Land Development

Review of Jamestown Ordinances

Within Jamestown’s Zoning Code under the Sub-Division and Land Development Ordinance it is required that sidewalks be constructed as a part of any new development. Sub-Division and Land Development § 260-11. Improvements. [Amended 9-8-1975] (4) Sidewalks. (a) Sidewalks shall be installed by the developer on both sides of all streets in residential areas, except that the Planning Commission may modify this requirement where it can be shown that they are not needed for the protection of pedestrians and school children. (b) All sidewalks shall be at least four feet in width, constructed of portland cement concrete and constructed to the specifications of the City. City of Jamestown Active Transportation Plan - Chapter 2

Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Geographic Information Systems Analysis

To fully understand the opportunities and constraints to pedestrian and bicycling activities in the City of Jamestown, an inventory and of the existing conditions was done utilizing geographic information systems (GIS). To accomplish this, a series of maps were created to record observations made from a variety of perspectives. The City of Jamestown’s Planning Department provided a GIS base map of the City. The following information and features are recorded on the base map: • • • •

Existing roadway network Existing rail lines Existing parks Existing DEC wetlands

The base map served as the primary layer of information, which was built upon to conduct the analysis necessary to understand the physical conditions, along with the opportunities and constraints presented by various features.

Crash Data Analysis

Jamestown Police Department provided GIS mapping files locating incidents of bicycle and pedestrian accidents from 2007 to 2011. Comparison of Pedestrian/Bicycle Accident Injury Rates National Average vs. Jamestown

Comparison National Jamestown

Difference

Pedestrian Injuries 21 per 100,000 31.46 per 31,146

1 per 4761 1 per 990

4.8x greater than national average

Bicyclist Injuries 268 per 1,000,000 18.93 per 31,146

1 per 3731 1 per 1646

2.3x greater than national average

Sources: • Traffic Safety Facts U.S. Department of Transportation, 2009 Data - Pedestrians, http://www-nrd.nhtsa.

dot.gov/Pubs/811394.pdf

• Traffic Safety Facts U.S. Department of Transportation, 2009 Data - Bicyclists and Other Cyclists, http://www-

nrd.nhtsa.dot.gov/Pubs/811386.pdf • Accidents January 1, 2007 to October 31, 2011, City of Jamestown Police Department

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Existing Bicycle Infrastructure New York State Bike Route 17 – NYS Route 394 & 430 State Bicycle Route 17 is a signed, on-road bicycle route that extends 442 miles from State Bicycle Route 9 in Wappingers Falls (eastern New York) to State Bicycle Route 517 in the Village of Westfield on the shores of Lake Erie. This route also connects with State Bicycle Routes 11, 14 and 19, and the New York State Seaway Trail. Bike Route 17 follows around both sides of Lake Chautauqua. The western route around the lake follows Route 394 and enters Jamestown along Fairmount Avenue to West 6th Street, crossing the Chadakoin River on the 6th Street Bridge. The route then follows along 5th street, one way heading east,and 6th, one way heading west, to Prendergast Avenue where it turns south for one block before turning west on East 4th Street. East 4th Street ends at East 2nd Street, which the route follows east to Falconer where it becomes Main Street. The eastern loop around the Lake follows Route 430 entering Jamestown along Fluvanna Avenue, which it follows to Washington Street where it heads south along Washington to meet up with the western route along 5th and 6th Streets. Bike Rack Locations Bike racks have been installed in the following locations within the City of Jamestown: • • • • • • • • • • •

Eastside YMCA, East 2nd Street Jamestown YMCA, 4th Street Community Helping Hands, Water Street The Resource Center, East 2nd Street 2 – Jefferson Middle School 2 – Washington Middle School 2 – Persell Middle School City Hall, Tracey Plaza Cherry Street Parking ramp East Second Street at Pine Street Prendergast Library

Adding to these bike racks installed by the City over the past several years, new bike racks have recently been installed at the following locations within the City: • • • • •

Winter Garden Plaza, Main Street Joint Neighborhood Project, East 2nd Street Immanuel Lutheran Church, East 2nd Street Riverwalk, new park space BWB Complex, Third Street

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Existing Land Use Inventory

The Existing Land Use Map was created utilizing land use data from the City of Jamestown. This map categorizes Jamestown and Falconer into 6 different land use classifications: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Agriculture Residential Miscellaneous Vacant Commercial Industrial Community/Public Services

This map was critical in evaluating residential neighborhood connections to goods and services found in the commercial areas and places people work in commercial and industrial areas, as well as connections to community and public services.

Public Facilities & Destinations Inventory

The first analysis completed was the Public Facilities and Destinations Inventory. This analysis was completed to determine destinations within the city that are, or can be desirable destinations to access by walking or bicycling. Features identified on this map included:

• • • • • • • • • • • • •

Parks Schools Hospital Library Public Facilities Shopping Centers Pharmacies Grocery Stores Social Services Museums and Cultural Features Doctors’ Offices Senior Housing Subsidized Housing

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown A review of the Public Facilities/Destinations Inventory Map indicates the majority of these facilities are located in two locations: - -

North of Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad, between 1st and 6th streets South of the Western New York and Pennsylvania Railroad to Prather Street

These areas are located within ½ mile to 1 mile of the center of Jamestown. The City’s six public elementary schools are located just outside of the center-city one mile radius, with the exception of Love Elementary School which is located in the center of the City at 50 East 8th Street. The remaining elementary schools are located in the following locations: - - - -

Bush Elementary School, 150 Pardee Avenue Fletcher Elementary School, 301 Cole Avenue Lincoln Elementary School, 301 Front Street Ring Elementary School, 333 Buffalo Street

Rodgers Elementary School, located on Hebner Street, is slated to be closed at the end of the 2011/2012 school year.

Pedestrian Barriers

The Pedestrian Barriers Map analyzes the topography of Jamestown and Falconer to aide in understanding the lay of the land when evaluating potential routes for pedestrians and bicyclists. Steep slopes greater than 10% can become difficult for pedestrians and bicyclists to negotiate. A review of this analysis indicates steep slopes, which can be a barrier to pedestrian activity, are located in the following vicinities: • • • • • • • • • •

Southeast of Maple and Allen Streets Between Steele Street and Glasgow Avenue South of Prather Avenue Between West 1st and 2nd Streets Between 5th and Falconer Streets Vicinity of Ohio Street Vicinity of Morton Street Vicinity of Curtis Avenue Vicinity of Falconer Street near Lutheran Social Services Between Buffalo and Willard Streets

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Safe Routes to Schools Analysis

In the State of New York student transportation is subsidized through Section 3635-b of the Education Law if a child’s walking route will traverse a hazardous route. This is further defined as follows in the law: Definition of a Child Safety Zone: A child safety zone is a designated area within a common, central, central high school or union free school district, including at least one personal residence, within which children who reside at a lesser distance from school than the minimum eligibility distance may be provided transportation on the basis that their most direct walking route to school will traverse a hazardous zone. Once properly authorized by the board of education or trustees and the voters of the school district, such transportation may be provided for pupils in kindergarten through grade eight who reside within two miles of the school legally attended and for pupils in grades nine through twelve who reside within three miles of the school legally attended without regard to like circumstances. Source: https://stateaid.nysed.gov/trans/safzon.htm Transportation in Child Safety Zones: • Section 3635-b of the Education Law authorizes a board of education, in its discretion, to provide transportation for children who reside within a child safety zone. Such transportation may be provided for children who would not otherwise be eligible because their most direct waking route to school will traverse a hazardous zone. However, a child safety zone can only be established using a point system to assess various hazards, in accordance with New York State Department of Transportation Regulations. • It is important to remember that child safety zone transportation is not required by law. A board of education has complete discretion as to whether or not such transportation will be provided. In addition, voter approval of a separate proposition is required where such transportation will result in an additional cost to the school district. The Child Safety Zone Legislation can be reviewed here: www.p12.nysed.gov/schoolbus/education_ law/Education_Law_3635-b.html The Child Safety Zone Application & Point System can be reviewed at: www.p12.nysed.gov/ schoolbus/BusinessOfficial/htm/Part_191.html. Source: www.p12.nysed.gov/schoolbus/Parents/htm/Child_Safety_Zones.htm.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown The Jamestown Public Schools Director of Elementary Education provided information on the location of the District’s elementary school hazard zones, as well as a list of the streets of concern, as defined by Section 36-35-b of the NYS Education Law. These locations and streets are identified on the Safe Routes to Schools Analysis. Hazards and areas of concern, by street and house number, for each school are as follows: Bush School • Water St. #1-85 • Water St. #92 and up • Allen St. #27-226 • Allen St. #301 and up • Tower St. #13-122 • Tower St. #206-230 • King St. #2-116 • King St. #118 and up • Ellicott St. #18-78 • Hebner St. #400 and up • Pullman, Hickory, Oak, & Shaw - both sides of the street • Hunter, Ahrens (Hebner to Ames) - both sides of the street • Ames (Ahrens to Camp) & Camp - both sides of the street Fletcher School • McKinley (Sampson to Barrett) - both sides of the street • Barrett (McKinley to Market) - both sides of the street • Sampson (McKinley to Cole) - both sides of the street • Cole (Sampson to Chautauqua) - both sides of the street • Chautauqua (Cole to Olson) - both sides of the street • Olson (Chautauqua to Bergman Park) - both sides of the street Love School • 13th St., Van Buren to Winsor - both sides of the street • Winsor #408-523 - both sides of the street • 2nd St. (north side) Foote Ave to Winsor - both sides of the street Ring School • Winsor St. #524 and up - both sides of the street • Thayer St. 2nd to Crescent (both sides) - both sides of the street • Buffalo St. (both sides) - both sides of the street • 2nd St. (north side) Winsor to Thayer - both sides of the street

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown In addition, two areas of concern have been defined. These include: 1. Vicinity of East Second Street to Harrison Street to Bush Street: Steep slopes present a physical barrier to children walking from this area to Bush Elementary School. 2. Vicinity of Allen Park to Foote Avenue/State Route 60 – Children desiring to walk to Fletcher Street must cross this heavily traveled vehicular route. In April, 2011 Jamestown Public Schools, City of Jamestown, Jamestown Renaissance Corp. and Creating Healthy Places to Live, Work, and Play began meeting to discuss Safe Routes to School (SRTS) and the possibility of starting a SRTS program to encourage more students to walk to school more often. Funding applications for SRTS programs were available from New York State in 2012. As part of this Safe Routes to School project, each elementary school was asked to conduct a simple survey asking students two questions: 1. How did you get to school today? 2. How do you plan to get home today? The survey was conducted in mid-June 2011 and, thanks to the efforts of staff at each school, the response rate was near 100%, with all six elementary schools participating at each grade level. Most schools conducted the survey on three different days and the results were consistent across days, even though weather conditions varied somewhat throughout the week. The results are shown in the table on page 35. We took an average of the results across three days for a per-school total number of trips per day by mode of travel, so the figures you see include both “to” and ‘from” school trips. To better compare data across schools, we then calculated the average percent of all trips made by each mode of travel.

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Safe Routes to School Analysis Average trips per day by mode: WALK

BIKE

BUS

CAR

CARPOOL

OTHER

AVG

Bush

108

182

262

587

Fletcher

194

396

689

Lincoln

145

435

650

Love

264

213

534

Ring

137

241

426

Rogers

243

323

Total All Schools:

894

331

1790

161

TOTAL

3209

Average PERCENT of Total Trips: %WALK

%BIKE

%BUS

%CAR

%CARPOOL

%OTHER

Bush

18%

0.10%

31%

45%

0.50%

100%

Fletcher

28%

57%

10%

100%

Lincoln

22%

0.40%

67%

99.4%*

Love

49%

40%

100%

Ring

32%

57%

99%*

Rogers

14%

10%

75%

100%

Overall Total %:

*percentages do not equal 100% due to rounding

27.90%

0.80%

10.30%

55.80%

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100%

Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Transportation Infrastructure Inventory

The Transportation Infrastructure Inventory Map documents the existing infrastructure in Jamestown and Falconer. This map details the location of existing sidewalks, bus stops, streets and major transportation corridors, existing bicycle touring routes, New York State Bike Route 17, the Riverwalk Trail corridor, and the Average Daily Traffic Counts of the major roads. Creating Healthy Places funded the installation eighteen bike racks throughout the city, locations include: • • • • • • • •

Winter Garden Plaza on Main Street Joint Neighborhood Project - E 2nd Street Immanuel Lutheran Church - E 2nd. Street Eastside YMCA - E 2nd Street Jamestown YMCA – 4th Street Community Helping Hands – Water Street The Resource Center – E 2nd Street Jamestown Public Schools: - Jefferson Middle School - Washington Middle School - Persell Middle School • City Hall- Tracy Plaza • East Second at Pine • Cherry Street Ramp

Public Participation

This planning process incorporated many opportunities for public participation. Project Steering Committee A project steering committee was appointed. The role of the project steering committee was to provide representation of the various active transportation stakeholders within the City of Jamestown. The steering committee provided insight into existing opportunities and constraints for walking and bicycling in Jamestown. Further, they were instrumental in guiding and critiquing the proposed recommendations and action strategies as they were developed. Key Person Interviews Chautauqua County Health Network (CCHN) staff conducted key person interviews with stakeholders identified by the consultant and CCHN staff. Key person interviews were conducted with representatives of the City of Jamestown Police Department, Jamestown City School District, at-risk representatives, young professionals, seniors, Jamestown Community College, working moms, small business owners, bike commuters, disabled community, etc. The following is a brief summary of the opportunities and concerns they identified.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Walking - Some people do choose to walk for transportation, mainly to get more physical activity but also convenience. - Overall, pedestrian infrastructure is considered adequate. - Some intersections such as Brooklyn Square, lack of sidewalks near some schools. - Snow Removal, by responsible property owners on public sidewalks, is a major concern and limits pedestrian activity in winter. - There is a lot of pedestrian activity in the compact downtown area where it becomes easier to walk than to get in the car, park, etc. Biking - There are few who commute by bike by choice in the City, interviewees observe that more by necessity (assumption that if you are riding a bike it is because you lost your license to DWI, don’t own vehicle, etc.) - Perception that biking in the City is dangerous and difficult - For some, relatively short distances (under 1 mile) make it not worth biking –easier to walk - Many interviewees feel that more people would bike if they felt safer, and bike lanes, marked routes, and wider road shoulders would encourage more cycling - Lack of accommodations such as bike parking, showers/lockers at work, etc. make biking difficult - Main routes such as Main, Foote, 2nd, Falconer, Lakeview were often identified as needing bike facilities - Perceive a need for both motorist and cyclist education General - Interviewees noted that Jamestown offers easy and inexpensive parking and does not experience traffic congestion, which makes it harder to make a case for why someone should choose to walk or bike - All age groups were identified as needing better accommodations for walking and biking: school children, adults, and seniors - Interviewees were more likely to walk, run, and ride a bike for recreation and fitness than for transportation. - CARTS is seen as being inconvenient, limited schedules, and used for medical transportation rather than truly public transit. Jamestown Community College - College parking is 95%+ utilized. JCC signed on to College Climate Action Plan and conducts Greenhouse Gas Inventory. No current effort to increase walking/biking/carpooling/transit use. - 70% of 200 residential students keep a car on campus - Serves commuter students from 3-county area – distance is biggest barrier to increasing walking/ biking. - Barriers to more biking include parking and driving is cheap and easy in Jamestown and it is not easy or safe to travel by bike in the City of Jamestown. City of Jamestown Active Transportation Plan - Chapter 2

Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Jamestown Police Department - Bicycling – helmet use is issue but difficult to enforce. JPD rarely enforces bike laws due to staffing limitations. Riding on sidewalks is an issue in City. - Walking – around middle schools after school lets out – kids engage in dangerous behavior (midblock crossing, walking in roads, etc) - Speeding in school zones is an ongoing problem Public Meeting Near the conclusion of the planning process CCHN hosted a public meeting. The purpose of the public meeting was to present and receive feedback on the recommendations being proposed in the plan. The meeting began with a mini-expo of businesses and organizations who provide goods and services to pedestrians and bicyclists. A standing room only crowd of over 70 interested residents packed the Lillian Vitanza Ney Renaissance Center to review, discuss, and provide feedback on a draft of the City of Jamestown Active Transportation Plan. In addition, approximately 30 to 40 members of the Hollyloft Cycling Team stopped by during their Tuesday night ride. Attendees expressed their support for the recommendations and action strategies being proposed. Several suggestions were offered, including: • Addressing snow removal on sidewalks during the winter. • Recommendation to extend a shared use path over the Warner Dam. • Providing benches for seniors to rest on along their walking routes. • Establishing signed walking and biking routes throughout the City.

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Chapter Three Vision Plan

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown The City of Jamestown Vision Plan, for active transportation, was developed as a guide to obtain an interconnected active transportation infrastructure network, promoting active living and healthy lifestyles, while improving mobility options and enhancing the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s transportation network for the benefit of residents and visitors. The following are definitions for the proposed improvements being recommended herein.

Pedestrian & Bicycle Facility Key Road Diet

A technique in transportation planning whereby a road is reduced in number of travel lanes and/or effective width in order to achieve systemic pedestrian & bicycle improvements.

Trails Shared Use Path

An off-road trail, typically with a minimum width of 10â&#x20AC;&#x2122;, designed for use by a variety of users, including pedestrians and bicyclists.

On-Road Bicycle Facilities Bike Lane

A portion of the roadway that has been designated by striping, signage, and pavement markings for the preferential or exclusive use of bicyclists.

Buffered Bike Lane

Conventional bike lane paired with a designated buffer space separating the bicycle lane from adjacent motor vehicle traffic.

Contra-Flow Bike Lane

Bike lanes designed to allow bicyclists to ride in the opposite direction of motor vehicle traffic.

Left-Side Bike Lanes

Conventional bikes lanes placed on the left side of one-way streets or two-way median divided streets.

Sharrows

Shared lane marking placed in the center of a travel lane to indicate that bicyclists may use the full lane.

Cycle Tracks

An exclusive bike facility that combines the user experience of a separated path with the on-street infrastructure of a conventional bike lane.

One-Way Protected Cycle Tracks

This type of treatment covers one-way cycle tracks that are at street level and use a variety of methods for physical protection from passing traffic.

Two-Way Cycle Tracks

Physically separated cycle tracks that allow bicycle movement in both directions on one side of the road.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Pedestrian & Bicycle Facility Key Pedestrian Connectors Sidewalks Stop Lines

Stop lines should be used to indicate the point behind which vehicles are required to stop in compliance with a traffic control signal.

High-Visibility Crosswalks The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) allows for two high-visibility crosswalk designs, ladder and diagonal markings. Pedestrian Crossing Signs

A Pedestrian Crossing warning sign may be placed overhead or may be post-mounted with a diagonal downward pointing arrow plaque at the crosswalk location where Yield Here To (Stop Here For) Pedestrians signs have been installed in advance of the crosswalk.

Advance Pedestrian Crossing Signs

An advance Pedestrian Crossing sign with an AHEAD or a distance supplemental plaque may be used in conjunction with a Yield Here To (Stop Here For) Pedestrians sign on the approach to the same crosswalk.

School Crosswalk Signs

The school crosswalk warning assembly consists of a school advance sign supplemented with a diagonal downward pointing arrow. The school crosswalk warning assembly may be used at school crossings, whether adjacent to schools and those on established school pedestrian routes. It can be used at signalized crossings but may not be used at crossings controlled by stop signs. If used overhead at a marked crosswalk the School Advance Warning sign may be installed alone. The overhead sign should be located at the crosswalk facing both directions of traffic and must be accompanied by ground mounted school crosswalk warning assemblies with the arrow plaque. When used overhead, the minimum size should be 48â&#x20AC;? x 48â&#x20AC;?.

In-street crosswalk signs

In-street crosswalk signs can be installed at unsignalized pedestrian crossings to make the crosswalk more visible and increase driver yielding. They are more effective on twolane, low-speed streets than on multi-lane, high speed streets, and are prohibited by the 2009 MUTCD at signalized intersections.

Overhead signs and flashing beacons

School crosswalks with overhead signs (and sometimes flashing beacons) may be helpful in alerting drivers of a busy crossing at a wide or higher speed street. These are usually placed at mid-block crossings but can be used at intersections with uncontrolled crossings. Overhead signs are easier for drivers to see in cases where on-street parking, street trees, or other visual obstructions are present.

Rectangular rapid flashing beacons

Rectangular rapid flashing beacons (RRFBs) are active warning devices used to alert motorists of crossing pedestrians at uncontrolled crossings. They remain dark until activated by pedestrians, at which point they emit a bright, rapidly flashing yellow light, which signals drivers to stop. They are not currently included in the MUTCD, but jurisdictions can use them if they obtain approval from FHWA.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Pedestrian & Bicycle Facility Key Advance stop or yield lines

Advance stop or yield lines encourage drivers to stop further back from the crosswalk, promoting better visibility between pedestrians and motorists, and helping to prevent multiple-threat collisions particularly at mid-block or uncontrolled crossings. The 2009 MUTCD recommends that yield or stop lines used at uncontrolled multi-lane crossings be placed 20 to 50 feet in advance of the crosswalk; however, a distance of 30-50 feet is preferable.

Intersection Treatments Bike Box

Designated area at the head of a traffic lane at a signalized intersection that provides bicyclists with a safe and visible way to get ahead of queuing traffic during the red signal phase.

Intersection Bicycle Crossing Markings

Pavement markings to designate path of bicycle travel through intersections.

High Visibility Crosswalks

The MUTCD allows for two high-visibility crosswalk designs, ladder and diagonal markings.

Traffic Signals

Signalizing busy intersections and providing signalized crosswalks help create safe routes to schools for children. New traffic signals are very expensive and must be warranted or they could cause more harm than good. Warrants for installing traffic signals are provided in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices .

Timing

The signal phasing and/or timing can be modified to increase the time available for pedestrians to cross, to give priority to the pedestrian at an intersection, and/or to provide a separation in time of motor vehicle and pedestrian crossings. The timing or phasing of traffic signals is a complex issue, impacted by the signal timing itself as well as other conditions at the crossing including pedestrian and driver behaviors.

Accessible Pedestrian Signals

Accessible pedestrian signals are audible signals that indicate when it is or is not appropriate to cross the street.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Pedestrian & Bicycle Facility Key Pedestrian Push buttons Pedestrian push buttons are electronic buttons used by pedestrians to change traffic signal timing to accommodate pedestrian crossings. Push buttons may be needed at some crossings, but their use should be minimized. Signals can be put in pedestrian “recall” for key time periods of day such as school crossing times. No Turn on Red

Motorists making a right-turn on a red light are often looking left towards oncoming traffic and do not pay attention to pedestrians who may be approaching from the right. Restricting right-turn-on-red (RTOR) is another way to reduce conflicts between pedestrians and motorists at traffic signals. The RTOR restrictions can be limited to certain times of the day or can apply to all hours, prohibiting drivers from turning right without a green signal.

Pedestrian Countdown Timers

Adequate time must be provided for pedestrians to cross the street safely. Countdown signals help by giving pedestrians information about how much crossing time remains. There is a good deal of confusion by most pedestrians on the meaning of the flashing DON’T WALK signal. While it technically means don’t start walking if the pedestrian has not yet started to cross the street, some pedestrians and drivers think that they are supposed to see the WALK signal for the entire crossing and they will not have enough time to cross as soon as the flashing begins. The countdown signal shows the number of seconds remaining to cross the street. Some studies have shown that countdown signals reduce the number of stragglers in the street when the signal changes, although some people may still start late.

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons

Pedestrian hybrid beacons have the advantage of providing a controlled crossing for pedestrians without delaying motorists unnecessarily. They remain dark until activated by a pedestrian. Activation results in a sequence of amber and red beacon lights, which signal to drivers when to stop for crossing pedestrians and when to go again after pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk. The 2009 MUTCD states that the pedestrian hybrid beacon should not be used at or within 100 feet of an intersection or driveway controlled by a STOP sign. Pedestrian hybrid beacons are intended as a solution for midblock crossing locations.

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High Visibility Crosswalks

Pedestrian Countdown Timer

Solar-Powered Pedestrian Activated Flasher

In-Street Yield to Pedestrian Sign

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Pedestrian Warning signs

Overhead Signs and Flashing Beacons

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Proposed Pedestrian Improvements The priorities for pedestrian improvements in the City of Jamestown are: 1. Developing a standard for construction and maintenance of sidewalks, including repair of deteriorated sidewalks. 2. Writing the developed sidewalk standards into the local ordinances and enforcing them; 3. Connecting critical gaps in the existing sidewalk network; 4. Ensuring there are sidewalk connections to all schools and parks; and 5. Ensuring that proper pavement markings, signage, and signalized crossing are in place. The detailed recommendations of this plan focus around ensuring that areas within half a mile of all schools are properly developed from a pedestrian infrastructure stand point to ensure safe routes to school for children of all ages. Proposed Bicycle Network The recommended bicycle network for Jamestown proposes construction of new trails, designation of bike lanes and routes, improvements to existing facilities, and integration of the bicycle network with the rest of the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s multi-modal transportation system. The bicycle network detailed on the Vision Plan map includes a network of roads that are suitable for bicyclists to use to travel around and through the City. The roads selected serve as arterials for bicycles while low volume streets within neighborhoods serve as collectors for the network. The majority of the proposed network is a shared roadway network, not an exclusive bike lane network. Intersection Enhancements Intersections are a key component of the active transportation plan. These are the areas with the highest potential rate of conflict between motorists and pedestrians or bicyclists. Proposed Active Transportation Implementation Strategies The recommendations and subsequent action plan for active transportation improvements with the City of Jamestown are organized according to the League of American Bicyclists bicycle friendly community criteria which are referred to as the five Eâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s. They include: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Education Engineering Encouragement Enforcement Evaluation and Planning

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Most people, especially children, are not aware of safe walking and bicycling practices. Therefore it is important is conduct safety education campaigns. Further, many motorists can become uncomfortable when sharing the road with bicyclists. Therefore, it is important to conduct public relation campaigns to educate the general public on safe driving habits, especially as related to pedestrians and bicyclists. Further driver safety campaigns should extend into the high schools. Everyone should become aware of the fact that children and adults are walking and bicycling and that sharing the road can be a matter of life or death.

Education - Implementation Strategies Goal 1

Provide education.

1.1

Educate motorists about safe driving around pedestrian and bicyclists.

1.2

Educate pedestrian and bicyclists about safe walking and riding.

1.3

Educate property owners on the necessity and responsibility for remov

1.4

Establish a City Pedestrian and Bicycling Advisory Council.

1.5

Promote increased walking and bicycling within the City.

1.6

Regularly update the Jamestown Bicycling Suitability Map.

1.7

Establish an on-line Pedestrian and Bicyclist Crash Map to document locations of accidents to raise awareness and focus attention on hazardous areas within the City.

1.8

Consider implementing a Ghost Pedestrian/Ghost Bike program to identify location of accidents and to raise awareness.

1.9

Educate municipal and community leaders.

Goal 2

Work with at risk populations, children and seniors, to create a safe walking and bicycling environment.

2.1

Develop safe walking and bicycling to school maps.

2.2

Conduct safe walking and safe bicycling educational programs in the schools and in senior communities.

In addition to providing pedestrian, bicycle, and drive education, it is equally important to educate the residents of the City on the need to maintain their sidewalks during the winter months. Just because it snows doesn’t mean that pedestrian activities need to cease. Many cold climate communities have developed programs to encourage property owners, in a positive manner, to comply with local ordinances to remove snow and ice from their walkways. The recent “Safe Routes to School – Making the Cold Work: Keeping your SRTS Program Running Through the Winter” webinar, which can be found here: http://www. saferoutesinfo.org/events-and-training/srts-webinars/winter-weather-tips, provides a number of good examples of real, positive, and practical ideas for keeping sidewalks cleared by working pro actively with the community. The programs highlighted are positive rather than punitive, they provide real community building and neighborhood engagement. The programs highlighted in the webinar serve as role model for communities who are dealing with this challenge, and they do it in a positive way.

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Changes to the built environment through engineering improvements are a critical component of increasing pedestrian and bicycling safety. The following overall engineering goals and implementation strategies are recommended for the City of Jamestown and its partners.

Engineering - Implementation Strategies Goal 3 3.1 3.2 3.3

Develop a safe and comfortable bicycle network. Design and maintain bicycle infrastructure at or above local, state, and federal standards in order to maximize safety. Develop, adopt, and implement a uniform bicycle signage program to enhance safety and ease of travel for all who use the city transportation network. Provide direct bicycle connections from neighborhoods to schools, parks, and downtown.

3.4

Install cycle tracks, buffered bike lanes, or bike lanes on the recommended roads, and install sharrow signs and markings on roads that are too narrow for other bike facilities.

3.5

Establish a city on-street bicycle lane striping program to identify and prioritize projects on an annual basis. Identify and replace any storm grates that are not compatible with bicycle wheels within the proposed bicycle network. Identify and repair any damaged pavement or pavement cuts within the proposed bicycle network and adopt a policy to ensure prompt repair within these corridors moving forward.

3.6 3.7

3.8

Adopt policies and procedures to ensure that roadway construction zones are friendly.

Goal 4

Create a safer street environment at intersections and crossings throughout the network.

4.1 4.2 4.3

Construct new curb ramps and repair curb and intersection, where all curb ramps need to be updated, to be on tangent meeting accessibility standards. Establish bike boxes at existing intersections creating dedicated places for cyclists making turns and reducing conflicts with motorists. Establish bicycle crossing marker standards and maintenance schedule for the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bicycle network, then implement them. Color the pavement at recommended bikeway locations to alert motorists and bicyclists of potential conflict areas.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Engineering - Implementation Strategies 4.4

Complete the Riverwalk and Chadokoin Park Trail and connect the two together creating the spine of the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s bicycle and pedestrian network. Develop and implement appropriately placed and clearly marked wayfinding, regulatory, and informational signage and pavement markings. Give priority to the pedestrian network and streetscape amenities near schools and the within the downtown business district. Work with NYSDOT to ensure projects along state roads incorporate improvements.

4.5 4.6 4.7 Goal 5 5.1 5.2 5.3

Maintenance Prioritize ongoing maintenance and repair of the network. Maintain bike lane striping, marking, and coloring for visibility. Develop a policy and enforce it t0 ensure prompt repair of pavement damage and markings on streets with bikeway facilities.

Further, the following tables document the specific engineering and implementation strategies to implement the City of Jamestown plan vision plan outlined in Chapter Two. As noted earlier, these specific engineering recommendations are presented herein in three categories: 1. Pedestrian Improvements 2. Bicycle Improvements 3. Intersection Improvements Each table identifies the proposed implementation strategy, provides space to assign priorities, and a column to record progress by noting the date the respective strategy was implemented. Priority columns are defined as follows: - - - -

Immediate............ within 0 to 12 months Short.................... 1 to 3 years Medium ............... 3 to 5 years Long .................... 5 years plus

The time frames defined above are based on typical planning time frames. The committee recognizes that the dates may be extended, or expedited, based on the resources, capabilities, and outside funding opportunities available to implement the proposed strategies.

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Chadakoin Riverwalk The proposed pedestrian network improvement strategies that follow are recommended to increase pedestrian connectivity between the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residents and their desired destinations. To advance the implementation of the proposed pedestrian bicycle advisory committee should assist in prioritizing and recommending where the City should focus its efforts and resources to improve pedestrian connectivity throughout the city.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Proposed Pedestrian Network Improvements Plan Area

Recommendations

Priority I

Completed

Recommended improvements to the pedestrian network PN-1 Construct Sidewalks on the east side of Beechview Avenue from Buffalo Street to Clyde Avenue.

PN-2

Construct Sidewalks on the south side of Towner Avenue from Lakeview Avenue to Hotchkiss Street.

PN-3

Construct Sidewalks on the north side of Towner Avenue from Stowe Street to Beechview Avenue and from Arlington Avenue to Lakeview Avenue.

PN-4

Construct Sidewalks on the north and south sides of Rich Street from Pleasantview Drive to Hotchkiss Street.

PN-5

Construct Sidewalks on east side of Weeks Street from Buffalo Street to Rich Street and from Clyde Avenue to Marvin Parkway.

PN-6

Construct Sidewalks on the west side of Weeks Street from Towner Avenue to Marvin Parkway.

PN-7

Construct Sidewalks on the north and south side of Clyde Avenue from Stowe Street to Pleasantview Drive.

PN-8

Construct Sidewalks on the east and west side of Pleasantview Drive from Buffalo Street to Marvin Parkway.

PN-9

Construct Sidewalks on the east side of Lakeview Avenue from mid-block between Morris Lane and Marvin Parkway to Marvin Parkway.

PN-10

Construct Sidewalks on the south side of Marvin Parkway from North Main Street to Hotchkiss Street.

PN-11

Construct Sidewalks on the east side of Hotchkiss Street from Seibert Street to marvin Parkway.

PN-12

Construct Sidewalks on the east and west sides of Arlington Avenue from Gordon Street to Marvin Parkway.

PN-13

Construct Sidewalks on the east and west sides of Beechview Avenue from Gordon Street to North Street.

PN-14

Construct Sidewalks on the east and west sides of Emory Drive from Towner Avenue to Marvin Parkway.

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Recommendations

PN-15

Construct Sidewalks on the north and south sides of Gordon Street from Mont Alto Drive to Pleasantview Drive.

PN-16

Construct a Shared Use Path through the Roger Tory Peterson Institute property from Marvin Parkway to Curtis Street. *Also in Bicycle Network recommendations

PN-17

Construct a Shared Use Path along the east side of Curtis Street from the College Park entrance to Falconer Street. *Also in Bicycle Network recommendations

PN-18

Construct a Shared Use Path along the north edge of Jamestown Community College from Curtis Street to James Avenue. *Also in Bicycle Network recommendations

PN-19

Construct Sidewalks on the east and west sides of James Street from Falconer Street to the northern end of James Street.

PN-20

Construct Sidewalks on the west side of Dunn Avenue from Arbutus Avenue to Falconer Street.

PN-21

Construct Sidewalks to fill in the gaps on both sides of Woodlawn Avenue from Arbutus Avenue to Falconer Street.

PN-22

Construct Sidewalks on the south side of Falconer Street from James Street to Tiffany Avenue.

PN-23

Construct Sidewalks to fill in the gaps on both sides of Lindsey Avenue East 2nd Street to Margaret Street.

PN-24

Construct Sidewalks on the north and south sides of Margaret Street from Woodlawn Avenue to Gustavus Avenue.

PN-25

Construct Sidewalks to fill in the gaps on both sides of Niagara Avenue East 2nd Street to its end north of Barr Street.

PN-26

Construct Sidewalks on the north and south sides of Barr Street from Charlotte Avenue to Gustavus Avenue.

PN-27

Construct Sidewalks to fill in the gaps on both sides of Charlotte Avenue East 2nd Street to Barr Street.

PN-28

Construct Sidewalks to fill in the gaps on both sides of Benedict Avenue from Peterson Street to Pratt Avenue.

PN-29

Construct Sidewalks to fill in the gaps on the west side of Harris Avenue between Ormes Street and Benedict Avenue.

PN-30

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Crestline Drive between Pardee Avenue and Swan Street.

Priority

Completed

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PN-31

Construct Sidewalks on the east side of Pardee from Laura Street to Willard Street.

PN-32

Construct Sidewalks to fill in the gaps on both side of Anderson Street from Crestline Drive to Willard Street.

PN-33

Construct Sidewalks to fill in the gaps on the east side of Swan Street between Crestline Drive and Willard Street.

PN-34

Construct Sidewalks on the west side of Sanford Drive from English Street to Camp Street.

PN-35

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Vinnie Street to fill in the gaps between Roland Road and Hebner Street.

PN-36

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Midgley Street to fill in the gaps between Oak Street and Ames Avenue.

PN-37

Construct Sidewalks on the east and west sides of Ames Avenue between Vinnie Street and Camp Street.

PN-38

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Ahrens Avenue to fill in the gaps between Hebner Street and Roland Road.

PN-39

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Hunter Street to fill in the gaps between Ames Street and Oak Street.

PN-40

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Cutting Street between Midgley Street and King Street.

PN-41

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Auburn Street between Midgley Street and King Street.

PN-42

Construct Sidewalks on the north and south sides of Valleyview Avenue between Hebner Street and Collins Avenue.

PN-43

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Alfred Street between East Virginia Boulevard and Hebner Street.

PN-44

Construct Sidewalks to fill in the gaps on Parkview Avenue between Camp Street and East Virginia Boulevard.

PN-45

Constructs Sidewalks to fill in the gaps on East Virginia Boulevard between Hebner Street and Collins Avenue.

PN-46

Construct Sidewalks on Allendale Avenue between Gwendolin Avenue and Elizabeth Avenue.

PN-47

Construct Sidewalks on Marshall Avenue between Camp Street and East Virginia Boulevard.

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Completed

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Recommendations

PN-48

Construct a Shared Use Path along Hughes Street and Elizabeth Street from East Virginia Boulevard to Springdale Avenue. *Also in Bicycle Network recommendations

PN-49

Construct Sidewalks on the north and south sides of Fairdale Avenue between Martin Road and Elizabeth Avenue.

PN-50

Construct Sidewalks to fill in the gaps on both sides of Springdale Avenue east of Elizabeth Avenue.

PN-51

Constructs Sidewalks to fill in the gaps on Linwood Avenue between Brad Street and Martin Road.

PN-52

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Marion Street between Foote Avenue and Ivy Street.

PN-53

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Sabin Avenue between Ivy Street and South Main Street.

PN-54

Construct Sidewalks to fill in the gaps on both sides of Ivy Street.

PN-55

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Fowler Avenue between Cole Avenue and Montaulk Avenue.

PN-56

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Montauk Avenue between Ivy Street and South Main Street.

PN-57

Construct Sidewalks to fill in the gaps on both sides of Hazzard Street between Barker Street and South Avenue.

PN-58

Construct Sidewalks to fill in the gaps on both sides of Smith Avenue between Forest Avenue and South Main Street.

PN-59

Construct Sidewalks on the west side of Broadhead Avenue between Smith Avenue and South Avenue.

PN-60

Construct Sidewalks to fill in the gaps on both sides of Prospect Street between Brown Avenue and South Avenue.

PN-61

Construct Sidewalks to fill in the gaps on both sides of Park Street between Cole Avenue and South Avenue.

PN-62

Construct Sidewalks to fill in the gaps on both sides of Myrtle Street between Cole Avenue and South Avenue.

PN-63

Construct Sidewalks to fill in the gaps on both sides of Brown Avenue between South Main Street and Myrtle Street.

PN-64

Construct sidewalks to fill in the gaps on the west side of Whitehill Avenue between Cole Avenue and South Avenue.

Priority

Completed

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PN-65

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Jackson Avenue between Smith Avenue and South Avenue.

PN-66

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Evelyn Drive between Whitehill Avenue and Jackson Avenue.

PN-67 PN-68

Construct Sidewalks on the north and south sides of South Avenue.

PN-69

Construct Sidewalks on the north and south side of Arcade Avenue between Sampson Street and Chautauqua Avenue.

PN-70

Construct Sidewalks to fill in the gaps on both sides of Lee Avenue between Forest Avenue and Chautauqua Avenue.

PN-71

Construct Sidewalks to fill in the gaps on both sides of Chambers Street between Sampson Street and Chautauqua Avenue.

PN-72

Construct Sidewalks to fill in the gaps on both sides of Chautauqua Avenue between Hazeltine Avenue and South Avenue.

PN-73

Construct Sidewalks to fill in the gaps on both sides of Sampson Street between Hazeltine Avenue and Glendale Avenue.

PN-74

Construct Sidewalks on the east and west sides of Raymond Street between Cole Avenue and Elliott Avenue.

PN-75

Construct Sidewalks on the north and south sides of Cole Avenue between Sampson Street and Delaware Avenue.

PN-76

Construct Sidewalks to fill in the gaps on both sides of Colfax Street between Hazeltine Avenue and Chambers Street.

PN-77

Construct Sidewalks on the north and south sides of Park Lane from Westwood Drive to Constance Circle.

PN-78

Construct Sidewalks on the north and south sides of Olson Avenue from Chautauqua Avenue to Palmeter Street.

PN-79

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Westwood Drive from Olson Avenue to Chautauqua Avenue.

PN-80

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Constance Circle from Glendale Avenue to Olson Avenue.

PN-81

Construct Shared Use Path on the south side of Baker Street from Hazeltine Avenue to Orr Street.

Priority

Completed

Construct Sidewalks on the north and south sides of Glendale Avenue from Forest Avenue to Constance Circle.

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PN-82

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Delaware Street to fill the gaps between Baker Street and Cole Avenue.

PN-83

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Connecticut Avenue and Harvard Street to fill the gaps between Newland Avenue and Baker Street.

PN-84

Construct Sidewalks to fill the gaps on both sides of Summit Avenue from Chautauqua Avenue to Trenton Street.

PN-85

Construct Sidewalks on the west side of Schuyler Street from Baker Street to Pennsylvania Avenue.

PN-86

Construct sidewalks on the east side of Schuyler Street from Indiana Avenue to Newland Avenue.

PN-87

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of City View avenue from Baker Street to Pennsylvania Avenue to fill gaps.

PN-88

Construct sidewalks on both sides of Jersey Avenue from City View Avenue west.

PN-89

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Delevan Avenue from Baker Street to City View Avenue to fill gaps.

PN-90

Construct sidewalks on both sides of Indiana Avenue from Baker Street to Schuyler Street.

PN-91

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Connecticut Avenue from Baker Street to Schuyler Street.

PN-92

Construct sidewalks to fill the gaps on both sides of Pennsylvania Avenue from Baker Street to Schuyler Street.

PN-93

Construct Sidewalks to fill the gaps on both sides of Newland Avenue from just east of Hallock Street to Huxley Street.

PN-94

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Trenton Street from Norton Avenue to Newland Avenue.

PN-95

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Chadwick Street from Lasalle Avenue to Newland Avenue.

PN-96

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of McDaniel Avenue from Hunt Avenue to Newland Avenue.

PN-97

Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Huxley Street from Hunt Avenue to Newland Avenue.

PN-98

Construct Sidewalks on the north and south sides of Hillcrest Avenue from Hallock Street to Trenton Street.

Priority

Completed

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Recommendations

Priority

Completed

Construct Sidewalks on the north and south sides of Hilldale Avenue from Hallock Street to Trenton Street.

PN-100 Construct Sidewalks on the north and south sides of Norton Avenue from Hallock Street to Huxley Street.

PN-101 Construct Sidewalks on the north and south sides of Chapel Street from Hallock Street to Mercury Lane.

PN-102 Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Mercury Lane from Norton Avenue to Front Street. PN-103 Construct Sidewalks on the east side of Hallock Street from Palmer Street to Newland Avenue.

PN-104 Construct Sidewalks on both sides of Lasalle Avenue from McDaniel east past Mercury Lane.

PN-105 Construct Sidewalks to fill the gaps on both sides of Front Street from Hallock Street to South Butts Avenue.

PN-106 Construct Sidewalks both sides of Widrig Avenue from Hallock Street to McDaniel Avenue.

PN-107 Construct sidewalks both sides of Kenmore Avenue from Hallock Street to Huxley Street.

PN-108 Construct Sidewalks on the south side of West 3rd Street between Hunt Avenue and Harding Avenue.

PN-109 Construct Sidewalks on the south side of Harding Avenue between Logan Avenue and West 3rd Street.

PN-110 Construct Sidewalks on the west side of Logan Avenue between Harding Avenue and West 3rd Street.

PN-111

Construct Sidewalks on the east side of Englewood Avenue between Harding Avenue and West 3rd Street.

PN-12

Construct shared use path over Warner Dam crossing Chadakoin River.

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Cycle Track

The proposed bicycle network improvement strategies that follow are recommended to increase bicycle connectivity between the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s residents and their desired destinations. The proposed pedestrian bicycle advisory committee should assist in prioritizing and recommending where the City should focus its efforts and resources to improve bicycle connectivity throughout the city.

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Recommendations

Priority I

Completed

Recommendations for the proposed Bicycle Network. Install Cycle Tracks Jones and Gifford Avenue from the Fairmount Street BN-1 bridge to Celeron. Recommendations for this route include a two-way protected Cycle Track on the north side of the road at eleven feet in width with a three foot buffer.

BN-2

Install Bike Lane on both sides of the Fairmount Street Bridge to the intersection with West 8th Street.

BN-3

Install Sharrows along West 8th Street from Fairmount Avenue to Washington Street.

BN-4

A: Install Sharrow markings for Bicycle Route 17 along Fairmount Avenue from the Town of Ellicott to the 6th Street bridge. B: Install Bike Lanes in both directions on the 6th Street Bridge C: Install Buffered Bike Lanes on 5th Street heading east and 6th Street heading west between the 6th Street bridge and Prendergast Avenue. C: Install Bike Lanes on Prendergast Avenue between 6th Street and 4th Street as well as on 4th Street between Prendergast and 2nd Street.

D: Install Sharrow markings on 2nd Street from 4th Street to where it becomes Main Street and along Main Street to where it enters the Town of Ellicott east of Falconer. E: Install Sharrow markings along 6th Street heading east to Winsor Street.

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Recommendations

Priority

Completed

A: Complete engineering study to evaluate feasibility of a road diet to include two lanes of travel plus a turning lane Buffered Bike Lanes for Bicycle Route 17 along Fluvanna Avenue from Ellicott to Washington Street and along Washington Street from Fluvanna to the Washington Street Bridge. B: Complete Road Diet and install Buffered Bike Lane on Bicycle Route 17 along Fluvanna Avenue from Ellicott to Washington Street and along Washington Street from Fluvanna to the Washington Street Bridge. C: Evaluate existing conditions on Washington Street Bridge to determine if additional bicycle infrastructure should be constructed.

BN-6

Develop and construct the Chadakoin Park trail, Shared Use Path, from Fairmount Avenue bridge to Clifton Street with a connection to Fluvanna Street near the intersection of Fluvanna and Washington Streets and a connection to 11th Street through the southern end of Chadakoin Park.

BN-7

Install Sharrows on 11th Street from Chadakoin Park to North Main Street. Note: 11th Street is a brick road.

BN-8

Install Sharrows on Crossman Street from North Main Street to Lakeview Avenue. Note: Crossman Street is a brick road.

BN-9

Install Sharrows on Fluvanna Avenue from Washington Street to North Main Street.

BN-10

Install Bike Lanes on Buffalo Street from North Main Street to 2nd Street. Recommendations for this route would be 10’-0” vehicular travel lanes with 5’-0” Bike Lanes.

BN-11

A: Complete engineering study to evaluate feasibility of constructing a Shared Use Path from Fluvanna Avenue to West Oak Hill Road. B: Install Shared Use Path from Fluvanna Avenue to North Main Street.

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Recommendations

Priority

Completed

A: Complete engineering study to evaluate feasibility of constructing a Shared Use Path along West Oak Hill Road. B: Install Shared Use Path along West Oak Hill Road.

BN-13

A: Complete engineering study to evaluate feasibility of constructing a Shared Use Path from West Oak Hill Road to North Main Street. B: Install Shared Use Path from West Oak Hill Road to North Main Street.

BN-14

A: Complete engineering study to evaluate feasibility of constructing a Shared Use Path adjacent to Marvin Parkway from North Main Street to Hotchkiss Street. B: Install Shared Use Path or Sharrows along Marvin Parkway from North Main Street to Hotchkiss Street.

BN-15

A: Complete engineering study to evaluate feasibility of constructing a Shared Use Path through the Roger Tory Peterson Institute property from Marvin Parkway to Curtis Street. B: Install Shared Use Path a through the Roger Tory Peterson Institute property from Marvin Parkway to Curtis Street.

BN-16

A: Complete engineering study to evaluate feasibility of constructing a Shared Use Path along the east side of Curtis Street from the College Park Entrance to Falconer Street. B: Install Shared Use Path along the east side of Curtis Street from the College Park entrance to Falconer Street.

BN-17

Install Shared Use Path along the north edge of Jamestown Community College from Curtis Street to James Avenue.

BN-18

A: Complete engineering study to evaluate feasibility of constructing a Shared Use Path along Arbutus Avenue. B: Install Shared Use Path or Sharrows along Arbutus Street.

BN-19

A: Complete engineering study to evaluate feasibility of constructing a Shared Use Path from Arbutus Avenue to Falconer Park and through the park to Richard Avenue. B: Install Shared Use Path or Sharrows from Arbutus Avenue to Falconer Park and through the park to Richard Avenue.

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BN-20

Install Sharrows on North Phetteplace Street from Falconer Park at Richard Avenue to West Main Street.

BN-21

Install Sharrows on South Phetteplace Street, Lister Avenue, and Williams Street from West Main Street to South Work Street.

BN-22 BN-23

Install Sharrows on North and South Work Street within Falconer.

BN-24

Install Sharrows on Buffalo Street from East 2nd Street to Willow Avenue.

BN-25

Install Sharrows on Willow Avenue from Buffalo Street to Willard Street.

BN-26 BN-27 BN-28

Install Sharrows on Willard Street from Willow Avenue to Swan Street.

BN-29 BN-30 BN-31

Install Sharrows on Roland Road from English Street to Camp Street.

BN-32

Priority

Completed

Install Sharrows on Allen Street from South Work Street to Foote Avenue. Note: Evaluate potential issues with truck traffic and low visibility along this corridor.

Install Sharrows on Swan Street from Willard Street to Laura Street. Install Sharrows on Laura Street & English Street from Swan Street to Roland Road. Install Sharrows on Camp Street from Roland Road to Hughes Street.

Install Sharrows on Hughes Street from Camp Street to East Virginia Boulevard. A: Complete engineering study to evaluate feasibility of constructing a Shared Use Path along Hughes Street and Elizabeth Street from East Virginia Boulevard to Springdale Avenue. B: Install Shared Use Path or Sharrows along Hughes Street and Elizabeth Street from East Virginia Boulevard to Springdale Avenue.

BN-33

Widen existing sidewalk to Shared Use Path from Springdale Avenue to Jefferson Middle School.

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Recommendations

Priority

Completed

A: Complete engineering study to evaluate feasibility of constructing a Shared Use Path around Allen Park along East and West Virginia Boulevards as well as Camp Street. B: Install Shared Use Path or Sharrows around Allen Park along East and West Virginia Boulevards as well as Camp Street.

BN-35

Install Sharrows on Fairdale Avenue from Elizabeth Avenue to Martin Road.

BN-36

A: Evaluate feasibility of constructing a Shared Use Path along Martin Road from Fairdale Street to Marion Street. B: Install Shared Use Path along Martin Road from Fairdale Street to Marion Street.

BN-37

Install Sharrows on Marion Street from Martin Road to Linwood Avenue.

BN-38

Install Sharrows on Linwood Avenue from Marion Street to Cole Avenue.

BN-39

Install Sharrows on Cole Avenue from West Virginia Boulevard to Foote Avenue.

BN-40 BN-41

Install Sharrows on Maple Street from Camp Street to Allen Street.

BN-42

Install Bike Lanes on Allen, Willard, Harrison Street and Steele Street from Falconer to West Sixth Street. Note: Evaluate potential issues with truck traffic and low visibility along this corridor.

BN-43 BN-44

Install Sharrows on Winsor Street from East 6th Street to Allen Street.

Install Sharrows on Foote Avenue between Foote Avenue, New York State Route 60, and 2nd Street. Note: Foote has a steep grade between Harrison and 2nd Streets.

A: Complete engineering study to evaluate feasibility of installing Buffered Bike Lanes on Washington Street from the Washington Street Bridge to South Main Street. B: Install Buffered Bike Lanes on Washington Street from the Washington Street Bridge to South Main Street.

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Recommendations

Priority

Completed

A: Complete engineering study to evaluate feasibility of installing Buffered Bike Lanes on Foote Avenue from South Main Street to South Avenue in the Town of Kiantone. B: Install Buffered Bike Lanes on Foote Avenue from South Main Street to South Avenue in the Town of Kiantone.

BN-46

Install Sharrows on Cole Avenue between Foote Avenue and Sampson Street.

BN-47

Install Sharrows on Sampson Street between Cole Avenue and Hazeltine Avenue.

BN-48

Install Sharrows on Hazeltine Avenue between Sampson Street and Baker Street.

BN-49

Install Sharrows on Baker Street between Hazeltine Avenue and Barrett Street and on Barrett Street from Baker Street to Steele Street.

BN-50

A: Complete engineering study to evaluate feasibility of a road diet to include two lanes of travel plus a turning lane and Bike Lanes on Baker Street from Hazeltine Avenue to Town of Ellicott. B: Complete Road Diet and install Bike Lanes on Baker Street from Hazeltine Avenue to Town of Ellicott.

BN-51

Install Sharrows on Orr Street from Baker Street to Town of Busti.

BN-52

Install Sharrows on Schuyler Street from Baker Street to Newland Avenue.

BN-53

Install Sharrows on Newland Avenue from Schuyler Street to McDaniel Avenue.

BN-54

Install Sharrows on McDaniel Avenue from Newland Avenue to Hunt Road and on Hunt Road from McDaniel Avenue to West 3rd Street.

BN-55

A: Complete engineering study to evaluate feasibility of installing Bike Lanes on McDaniel Avenue from Fairmount Avenue to West 3rd Street. B: Install Bike Lanes or Sharrows on McDaniel Avenue from Fairmount Avenue to West 3rd Street

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Recommendations

Priority

Completed

A: Complete engineering study to evaluate feasibility of installing Bike Lanes on West Third Street from McDaniel Avenue to East 2nd Street, with Sharrows in the core downtown area where bumpouts have been constructed. B: Install Bike Lanes or Sharrows on West Third Street from McDaniel Avenue to East 2nd Street.

BN-57

A: Complete engineering study to evaluate feasibility of installing Bike Lanes on East 2nd Street from East 3rd Street through Falconer and on to the Town of Ellicott. B: Install Bike Lanes or Sharrows East 2nd Street from East 3rd Street through Falconer and on to the Town of Ellicott.

BN-58

A: Complete engineering study to evaluate feasibility of installing Shared Use Path connecting the riverwalk in downtown Jamestown with the Chadokoin Park Trail. This proposed connection includes a flyover ramp and bridge to carry the trail over the existing rail lines. B: Install Shared Use Path connecting the riverwalk with the Chadokoin Park Trail.

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The map on the following page identifies intersections that were reviewed and evaluated on a preliminary basis to determine if improvements can be made to increase the safety and comfort of pedestrians and bicyclists as they travel through the intersections. Further, the consultant identified intersections along high traffic thoroughfares and identified those as intersections of concern to roadway alignment and/or traffic volumes observed at the time of the field visits.

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Bike Box

The proposed intersection enhancement strategies that follow are recommended to increase safety at intersections. To advance the implementation of the proposed pedestrian bicycle advisory committee should assist in prioritizing and recommending where the City should focus its efforts and resources to improve safety at intersections throughout the city. In some cases, to be determined by the City Department of Public Works within City street right-of-ways and NYS DOT within State highway right-of-ways, engineering studies may be required to determine the feasibility of installing or constructing the recommended improvement. If found to be infeasible, then we recommend evaluating opportunities to address pedestrian and/or bicycle safety concerns through other traffic improvement measures.

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Priority I

Completed

Recommendations for proposed intersection improvements to improve walkability and bikeability. A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across Fairmount from both sides of McDaniel at the tangent of the curve with accessible Curb Ramps.

IE-1 Fairmount & McDaniel

B) Upgrade High Visibility Crosswalk across McDaniel to a direct route instead of at an angle and include accessible Curb Ramps. C) Install Countdown Timers for crosswalk. D) Install Bike Boxes on Fairmount heading East and McDaniel heading north. E) Install Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings on McDaniel & Fairmount.

IE-2 McDaniel, West Third, & Harding

A) Complete an engineering study to evaluate the feasibility of constructing a traffic circle with the inclusion of McDaniel from the south as part of the intersection, including improved bicycle and pedestrian treatments. B) In lieu of traffic circle: install High Visibility Crosswalks across McDaniel, Harding, and Third and properly locate them at the tangent of the curve along the curbs with Curb Ramps. C) Install Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings on McDaniel, Third, and Harding.

IE-3 West Third, Logan, & Hunt

A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across West Third, Logan, and Hunt and properly locate them at the tangent of the curve along the curb with accessible Curb Ramps. B) Install Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings on McDaniel, Third, and Harding.

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Priority

Completed

A) Install new High Visibility Crosswalks across Schulyer with Curb Ramps.

IE-4 Schuyler & Baker

B) Install High Visibility Crosswalks and Advanced Pedestrian Warning Signage across Baker Street from the west side of Schulyer and install accessible Curb Ramps. C) Install Traffic Calming measures along Baker top reduce speed of motorists approaching crosswalk at Schulyer. D) Install Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings on Schuyler and Baker. A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across Baker and Hazeltine near the intersection where the sidewalks exit the school and install accessible Curb Ramps.

IE-5 Baker & Hazeltine

B) Install Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings on Baker and Hazeltine. C) Complete an engineering and traffic study to evaluate the need for a signalized stop light at this intersection. D) Based on results of traffic study, if needed install signalized traffic light with Count Down Timers for crosswalks. A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across Steele and West 6th. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve along the curb and install accessible Curb Ramps.

IE-6 West 6th & Steele

B) Install Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings on Steele South of West 6th and on West 6th in both directions. C) Complete an engineering and traffic study to evaluate the need for a signalized stop light at this intersection. D) Based on results of traffic study, if needed install signalized traffic light with Count Down Timers for crosswalks and Bike Box turning lanes from West 6th heading west and from Steele.

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Priority

Completed

A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across West 5th on the south side of West 6th. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps.

IE-7 West 6th, West 5th, & Fairmount

B) Install Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings on West 5th and on West. C) Complete an engineering and traffic study to evaluate the need for a signalized stop light at West 6th and Fairmount as well as at West 5th and Fairmount. D) Based on results of traffic study, if needed install signalized traffic light with Count Down Timers for crosswalks and a Bike Box turning lane Fairmount at West 5th. A) Install new High Visibility Crosswalks across Fairmount and West 8th. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve along the curb and install accessible Curb Ramps. The crosswalk across Fairmount should include Intersection Crossing Markings for the Shared Use Path that is proposed to connect the Riverwalk with the Chadakoin Park Trail.

IE-8 West 8th & Fairmount

B) Install Bike Box on Fairmount for left turn onto West 8th. B) Install Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings on Fairmount and West 8th. C) Complete an engineering and traffic study to evaluate the need for a signalized stop light at this intersection. D) If needed, based on results of traffic study, install signalized traffic light with Count Down Timers for crosswalks.

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Priority

Completed

A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across West 8th and Washington. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps.

IE-9 West 8th & Washington

B) Install Intersection Crossing Markings for Cycle Tracks or Buffered Bike Lane crossing West 8th on both sides of Washington. B) Install Sharrow markings on West 8th and Bike Lane Signage and Pavement Markings on Washington. C) Install pedestrian crossing signals with Countdown Timers for the intersection. A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across West 6th and Washington. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps.

IE-10 West 6th & Washington

B) Install Intersection Crossing Markings for the Buffered Bike Lane to cross Washington on the south side of West 6th, and for Cycle Tracks or Buffered Bike Lane on both sides of Washington. B) Install Bike Lane Signage and Pavement Markings on West 6th and on Washington. C) Install pedestrian crossing signals with Countdown Timers for the intersection. A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across West 5th and Washington. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps.

IE-11 West 5th & Washington

B) Install Intersection Crossing Markings for the Buffered Bike Lane to cross Washington on the north side of West 5th, and for Cycle Tracks or Buffered Bike Lane on both sides of Washington. B) Install Bike Lane Signage and Pavement Markings on West 5th and on Washington. C) Install pedestrian crossing signals with Countdown Timers for the intersection. D) Install Bike Boxes on West 5th heading East and Washington heading South.

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Completed

A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across West 4th and Washington. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps.

IE-12 West 4th & Washington

B) Install Intersection Crossing Markings for the Cycle Tracks or Buffered Bike Lane to cross West 4th on both sides of Washington. B) Install Bike Lane Signage and Pavement Markings on Washington. C) Install pedestrian crossing signals with Countdown Timers for the intersection. A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across West 3rd and Washington. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps.

IE-13 West 3rd & Washington

B) Install Intersection Crossing Markings for the Cycle Tracks or Buffered Bike Lane to cross West 3rd on both sides of Washington. B) Install Bike Lane Signage and Pavement Markings on Washington and Bike Lane and Sharrow Signage on West 3rd. C) Install pedestrian crossing signals with Countdown Timers for the intersection.

IE-14 East 6th & Prendergast

A) Install new High Visibility Crosswalks across East 6th and Prendergast. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps. B) Install/begin Bike Lane on East 6th heading west. B) Install Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings East 6th heading east and on Prendergast heading south. C) Install pedestrian crossing signals with Countdown Timers for the intersection.

IE-15 East 5th & Prendergast

A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across East 5th and Prendergast. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps. B) Install Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings on Prendergast. C) Install pedestrian crossing signals with Countdown Timers for the intersection.

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IE-16

East 4th & Prendergast

Action Step

Priority

Completed

A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across East 4th and Prendergast. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps. B) Install Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings on Prendergast and East 4th. C) Install pedestrian crossing signals with Countdown Timers for the intersection. A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across East 4th and on the east and west sides of the intersection on East 2nd. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps.

IE-17 East 4th & East 2nd

B) Install Bike Lane Signage and Pavement Markings on East 2nd and on East 4th. C) Install pedestrian crossing signals with Countdown Timers for the intersection. D) Install a Bike Box in the east bound lane of East 2nd to make a turn onto East 4th. E) Install Intersection Crossing Markings for the Bike Lanes to continue through the intersection on East 2nd and to turn onto and off of East 4th.

IE-18 Foote & East 2nd

A) Install new High Visibility Crosswalks across Foote and East 2nd. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps. B) Install Bike Lane Signage and Pavement Markings on East 2nd. C) Install pedestrian crossing signals with Countdown Timers for the intersection. E) Install Intersection Crossing Markings for the Bike Lanes to continue through the intersection on East 2nd.

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Priority

Completed

A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across East 2nd and East 3rd. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps.

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B) Install Bike Lane Signage and Pavement Markings on East 2nd and on East 3rd.

East 3rd & East 2nd

D) Install a Bike Box in the east bound lane of East 3rd to make a turn onto East 2nd. E) Install Intersection Crossing Markings for the Bike Lanes to turn off East 3rd onto East 2nd heading east and to cross over the school parking lot entry/exit along East 2nd.

IE-20 Harrison & Foote

A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across Foote and Harrison. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps. B) Install Bike Lane Signage and Pavement Markings on Harrison and Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings on Foote . D) Install a Bike Box in the east and west bound lanes of Harrison to make left turns onto Foote. E) Install Intersection Crossing Markings for the Bike Lanes to continue across Foote on Harrison.

IE-21 Route 60 & Foote

A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across Route 60 just north of where Foote intersects and install accessible Curb Ramps. B) Install Bike Lane Signage and Pavement Markings on Route 60 and Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings on Foote . E) Install Intersection Crossing Markings for the Buffered Bike Lanes in the north bound lane to continue across Foote on Route 60.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Proposed Intersection Enhancements Intersection

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Priority

Completed

A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across Route 60 and Cole. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps.

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B) Install Bike Lane Signage and Pavement Markings on Route 60 and Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings on Cole .

Route 60 & Cole

C) Install a Bike Boxes in the north and south bound lanes of Route 60 to make left turns onto Cole. D) Install Intersection Crossing Markings for the Buffered Bike Lanes in the north and south bound lanes to continue across Cole along Route 60.

IE-23 Marion, Fairdale, & Martin

IE-24 Washington Street Bridge, Harrison, Barrett, & Forest

A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across Martin, Marion, and Fairdale. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps. B) Install Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings on Martin, Marion, and Fairdale . C) Install new sidewalks along the west side of Martin. A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across Harrison west of Barrett and East of Forest, across Barrett and Forest at Harrison, across the bridge off ramp on Barrett, across Washington east of Forest, and across Forest at Washington. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps. B) Install Bike Lane Signage and Pavement Markings on Washington and Harrison, including the Washington Street Bridge ramps. Also, install Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings on on Barrett and Forest. C) Install Bike Boxes on Washington to make a left turn on to Forest, on Harrison to make a left turn onto the Washington Street Bridge ramp and onto Barrett, and on Barrett to make a left turn onto Harrison. D) Install Intersection Crossing Markings for the Buffered Bike Lanes on Washington to cross the on and off ramps and Forest. Also, install Intersection Crossing Marking for the Bike Lanes on Harrison to cross Barrett and the Washington Street Bridge on ramp.

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IE-25 Harrison, Willard & Winsor

Action Step

Priority

Completed

A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across Harrison, Willard, and Winsor. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps. B) Install Bike Lane Signage and Pavement Markings on Harrison and Willard and Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings on Winsor. C) Install Intersection Crossing Markings for the Bike Lanes on Harrison and Willard to cross Winsor. D) Install Bike Boxes on Harrison and Willard for left turns onto Winsor.

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A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across Allen on the south side of Willard and across Willard on the east side of Allen. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps.

Willard & Allen

B) Install Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings on Allen heading west and Bike Lane Signage and Pavement Markings on Willard and Allen heading east. C) Install Intersection Crossing Markings for the Bike Lane crossing from Willard to Allen in the east bound lane.

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Buffalo & Allen

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Proposed Intersection Enhancements Intersection

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Priority

Completed

A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across East 2nd, Buffalo, and Crescent. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps.

IE-28 Buffalo & East 2nd

B) Install Bike Lane Signage and Pavement Markings on East 2nd and Buffalo heading west. Install Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings on Buffalo heading east. C) Install Intersection Crossing Markings for the Bike Lane crossing Buffalo along East 2nd and from Buffalo turning left onto East 2nd heading east. D) Install Bike Boxes on East 2nd heading in both directions to make left turns onto Buffalo and on Buffalo to make a left turn onto East 2nd heading east.

A) Complete an engineering and traffic study to evaluate the need for a signalized stop light at this intersection.

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B) Install Bike Lane Signage and Pavement Markings on East 2nd and Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings on Curtis.

Curtis & East 2nd

C) Install Intersection Crossing Markings for the Bike Lane crossing Curtis along the west bound lane of East 2nd. D) Install Bike Box on East 2nd heading east to make left turn onto Curtis.

IE-30 Buffalo & Lakeview

A) Install new High Visibility Crosswalks across Buffalo and Lakeview. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps. B) Install Bike Lane Signage and Pavement Markings on Buffalo and Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings on Lakeview. C) Install Intersection Crossing Markings for the Bike Lane crossing Lakeview along Buffalo. D) Install Bike Boxes to make left turns from Buffalo to Lakeview.

IE-31 Marvin & North Main

A) Complete an engineering study to evaluate the feasibility of installing a signalized traffic light at this intersection. C) Install Intersection Crossing Markings for the Shared Use Path crossing North Main from Marvin to along side the gas station/ McDonaldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property. D) Install traffic calming devices and advanced pedestrian warning signs along North Main.

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IE-32 Fluvanna, Buffalo, & North Main

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Priority

Completed

A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across Fluvanna and Washington. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps. B) Install Buffered Bike Lane Signage and Pavement Markings on Fluvanna west of the intersection. Install Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings on Fluvanna east of the intersection. C) Install Intersection Crossing Markings for the Buffered Bike Lane crossing Fluvanna from Washington heading north.

IE-33 Mid-Block Crossing of Fluvanna

A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across Fluvanna to connect the Shared Use Path, include install accessible Curb Ramps. B) Install Buffered Bike Lane Signage and Pavement Markings on Fluvanna. C) Install Pedestrian Activated Flashers at the crosswalk with mast arm crosswalk signage above. A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across Fluvanna and Washington. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps.

IE-34 Fluvanna & Washington

B) Install Buffered Bike Lane Signage and Pavement Markings on Fluvanna west of the intersection. Install Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings on Fluvanna east of the intersection. C) Install Intersection Crossing Markings for the Buffered Bike Lane crossing Fluvanna from Washington heading north. D) Install Bike Box on Fluvanna heading east to stay on Fluvanna.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Proposed Intersection Enhancements Intersection

Action Step

Priority

Completed

A) Complete an engineering and traffic study to evaluate the potential for a signalized stop light at this intersection.

IE-35 11th & Washington

B) Install new High Visibility Crosswalks across 11th and Washington. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps. C) Install Buffered Bike Lane Signage and Pavement Markings on Washington. Install Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings on 11th. D) Install Intersection Crossing Markings for the Buffered Bike Lane continuing along Washington through the intersection with 11th. E) Install Bike Boxes on Washington to make left turns onto 11th.

IE-36 Harrison & South Main (including trail crossing)

A) Install High Visibility Crosswalks across Harrison, South Main, and mid block connecting the trail on the south side of the bridge along South Main. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps. B) Install Bike Lane Signage and Pavement Markings on Harrison. C) Install Intersection Crossing Markings for the Bike Lane continuing along Harrison through the intersection with South Main. D) Install Pedestrian Activated Flashers and Traffic Calming devices on South Main at the trail crosswalk. E) Install Barrier Railing along South Main north of the bridge to discourage pedestrians from crossing in a low visibility section. A) Install new High Visibility Crosswalks across Winsor and East 2nd. Properly locate the crosswalks at the tangent of the curve and install accessible Curb Ramps.

IE-37 Winsor & East 2nd

B) Install Bike Lane Signage and Pavement Markings on East 2nd and Share the Road Signage and Pavement Markings on Winsor. C) Install Intersection Crossing Markings for the Bike Lane continuing along 2nd through the intersection with South Main. D) Install Bike Boxes on East 2nd to make left turns onto Winsor from the east and west.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Enforcement

Education and training provide the basic knowledge of safe pedestrian, bicycle, and motoring activities. Enforcement is often necessary to change unsafe behaviors. A variety of law enforcement methods can help change the unsafe behaviors, making walking, bicycling, and accessible access safer and more attractive. Regardless of the method used, enforcement activities require follow-up to maintain their effectiveness. To measure the impact of an enforcement activity in a specific situation, make a quick study before and after the enforcement effort. Before-and-after studies do not have to be elaborate and can be as simple as measuring speeds or observing behaviors at facilities. Examine the results and decide on the next steps. If the results are positive, the method used may be enough to improve behavior. If the results indicate little change in unsafe behaviors, perhaps another method should be used. Even with initial success, communities will need to repeat enforcement efforts periodically in order to sustain improvements in drivers’ behaviors. Speed Trailers Portable speed trailers visually display drivers’ real-time speeds compared to the speed limit. These devices may be effective in reducing speeds and increasing awareness of local speed limits. Portable speed trailers are most effective when the trailer flashes SLOW DOWN or flashes a bright white light that mimics a photo speed camera or a blue and red light that mimics a police vehicle when drivers are moving too fast. Some speed trailers have the capability to collect traffic count data and speed data throughout the day, which can be used to identify the most dangerous traffic times when more enforcement is needed. In some cases, back-up speed enforcement by officers may be needed when radar speed trailers are used. If a driver fails to slow when the sign tells them that they are violating the law, an officer may stop the driver. The officer may choose to use the time to educate the driver with a warning, but a flagrant speeder needs to receive a ticket to reinforce the safety message. Typically, officers do not issue tickets based on the speed on the display unit. Instead, they use certified radar equipment if they are monitoring speed at the location. Speed trailers are best used in residential areas and can be used in conjunction with neighborhood speed watch programs or other safety education programs. Speed trailers need to be placed in locations where they do not block pedestrians, bicyclists, motor vehicle traffic or other vital traffic control signs. Speed trailers are not substitutes for permanent actions, such as traffic calming treatments to address neighborhood speeding issues. Active Speed Monitors Active speed monitors are permanent devices to keep drivers aware of their speeds and the need to slow down. They are typically mounted on a speed limit sign and visually display drivers’ real-time speeds as they pass. Drivers see how fast they are actually driving compared to the posted speed limit. Some active speed monitors are solar-powered.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Traffic Complaint Hotlines A traffic complaint hotline allows community members to report traffic problems directly to law enforcement. It is used to identify the worst traffic problem areas and the most frequent traffic complaints. Police follow up with enforcement in the identified area and schedule additional enforcement if needed. “Pedestrian Decoy” Operations Another way to bring attention to problems with drivers not yielding to pedestrians is through a “pedestrian decoy” when law enforcement officers in highly visible civilian clothes pose as pedestrians crossing the street while other hidden officers observe their attempts. If a driver violates safe crossing rules by failing to yield to the pedestrian, the hidden officers pursue and apprehend violators. Because it is such a highly visible approach, it often garners media interest and publicizes the need for drivers to be aware of pedestrians. To execute a successful “pedestrian decoy” operation, law enforcement should complete the following steps: 1. Identify high-risk locations for pedestrians and communicate these locations to law enforcement, traffic engineers, schools and the public. 2. Observe the locations to see the types of violations that are occurring. 3. Calculate a reasonable amount of time for a driver to see and react to the pedestrian, and mark that distance back from the crossing with a cone or sign. One measure would be the “slide-to-stop” formula using a speed 10 mph over the posted limit. 4. Dress the “pedestrian” or law enforcement officer in high-visibility civilian clothes. He or she should not step into the street if the motor vehicle has passed the safe distance cone. 5. Identify violators and apprehend them. Other officers observe the crossing attempts from a hidden location that allows them to pursue and apprehend violators. If a concealed location is not feasible, the decoy officer can carry a radio to alert fellow officers of a violator. Progressive Ticketing Progressive ticketing is a method for introducing ticketing through a three-staged process. Issuing tickets is the strongest strategy of an enforcement program and it is usually reserved for changing unsafe behaviors that other strategies failed to change or that pose a real threat to the safety of students. There are three main steps of an effective progressive ticketing program: 1. Educating Establish community awareness of the problem. The public needs to understand that drivers are speeding around schools and the consequences of this speeding for children’s safety. Raising awareness about the problem will change some behaviors and create public support for the enforcement efforts to follow.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown 2. Warning Announce what action will be taken and why. Give the public time to change behaviors before ticketing starts. Fliers, signs, newspaper stories and official warnings from officers can all serve as reminders. 3. Ticketing Finally, after the warning time expires, hold a press conference announcing when and where the law enforcement operations will occur. If offenders continue their unsafe behaviors, officers issue tickets. Beginning a ticketing program with education and warnings is important, as it provides time to build support for the program as well as time for offenders to change their behaviors. Communities often find that parents receive many of the warnings and tickets issued by officers with school officials also being occasionally ticketed. When conducting speed enforcement inside neighborhoods, 75 percent to 80 percent of the ticketed drivers live within a mile of the enforcement site. Conducting enforcement at a school results in the percentage typically being on the higher side of this range. Issuing warnings allows law enforcement to contact up to 20 times as many non-compliant drivers than the writing of citations does. In addition, the high frequency of stops ensures not only that many people directly make contact with law enforcement, but also that many others witness these stops and are prompted to start to obey the rules. Issuing tickets is needed, however, to deal with the drivers who continue the unsafe behaviors. Ticketing also gives the program credibility by showing that law enforcement is doing exactly what they said they would do if unsafe behavior did not change. Unfortunately, for some people receiving a ticket and experiencing the consequences are the only ways to get them to become safer drivers. Speed Enforcement in School Zone Strict enforcement of speed laws in school zones is one law enforcement tool that can improve the safety for children walking and bicycling to school as well as drivers. A zero tolerance policy for speeders in school zones and even an increase in fines for drivers who violate the posted school zone speed limit are potential approaches. Snow and Ice Snow and ice presents serious hazards to pedestrians and cyclists. Given the climatic conditions in the City of Jamestown it is important to educate residents about need to clear snow and ice from sidewalks. As noted earlier, we recommend a public relations and education campaign, as well as some encouragement programs to promote increased compliance with the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s snow removal ordinance. Property owners are more likely to respond to positive campaign efforts to address snow removal than they are enforcement actions, which have a negative connotation. When enforcement is necessary we recommend progressive enforcement, as described under progressing ticketing.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown The Department of Public Works provides limited sidewalk plowing on designated routes. These have been designated by the Director of Public Works, in conjunction with the Jamestown School Superintendent, as high-volume pedestrian routes. These sidewalks are the major collector routes for school children heading to and from the City schools. Jamestown City Code requires all Property Owners to maintain their sidewalks in a snow and ice free condition. Source: www.jamestownny.net/index.php/department-of-public-works/operations/sidewalk-plowing

§ 252-14. Removal of snow and ice; marking of obstructions. A. Definitions. The following definitions shall apply in the interpretation and enforcement of this section: ROADWAY: That portion of a street or highway improved, designed or ordinarily used for vehicular traffic exclusive of the berm or shoulder. SIDEWALK: That portion of the street between the curblines or the lateral lines of the roadway and the adjacent property lines intended for the use of pedestrians. STREET or HIGHWAY: The entire width between the boundary lines of every way publicly maintained when any part thereof is open to use of the public for purposes of vehicular traffic. TERRACE: The land lying between the street curb and the outer limits of the sidewalk running parallel with such street curb. The words “outer limits of the sidewalk” mean the outer or street side of any sidewalk. In localities where the sidewalk is not clearly visible because of a covering of cement or blacktop or otherwise, the outer limits of the sidewalk shall be determined to be a projection of the outer line of the sidewalk measured along the entire length of the street. B. Every person, partnership, corporation, joint-stock company or syndicate in charge or control of any building or lot of land within the City fronting or abutting on a paved sidewalk, whether as owner, tenant, occupant, lessee or otherwise shall remove and clear away or cause to be removed or cleared away snow and ice from so much of the sidewalk as is in front of or abuts on said building or lot. C. The foregoing notwithstanding, in the event that snow and ice on a sidewalk has become so hard that it cannot be removed without likelihood of damage to the sidewalk, the person or entity charged with its removal shall cause enough sand or other abrasive to be put on the sidewalk to make travel thereon reasonably safe and shall then, as soon thereafter as weather permits, cause a path in said sidewalk to be thoroughly cleaned.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown D. No person, partnership, corporation, joint-stock company or syndicate shall deposit or cause to be deposited any snow, gravel or stone or other debris or material on or against a fire hydrant, or mailbox, or any sidewalk, highway, street, roadway or loading and unloading areas of a public transportation system, except that snow and ice may be pushed, brushed, blown, plowed, swept, or shoveled to any terrace area within the City where necessary to effect the removal of snow from sidewalks and driveways; provided, however, that such snow does not encroach onto the roadway or highway between the outside faces of the curb nor obstruct any sidewalk, nor impede, impair or obstruct any pedestrian traffic; and provided, further, that such snow does not impede obstruct any established terraced sidewalks. Every person, partnership, corporation, joint-stock company or syndicate shall, wherever practical, store snow, ice, gravel or other debris or material removed from the property on the terrace area which abuts the property from which it was removed. E. No person, partnership, corporation, joint-stock company or syndicate shall leave any ditch, excavation of the highway or other hole or pile of dirt, material or building on the surface of the highway or sidewalk without having placed a barricade, fence, covered walk or other protection as may be required by the Director of Public Works or any law or regulation of the State of New York, including but not limited to the Vehicle and Traffic Law, and during the hours from sunset to sunrise display on and around the obstructed part or parts of the street or sidewalk such number and type of amber or red lights as shall be deemed proper and necessary by the Director of Public Works. F. Such owner or occupant, and each of them, shall be liable for any injury or damage by reason of omission, failure or neglect to make, maintain or repair such sidewalk. Any person violating the provisions of this section may be liable, in addition to the general penalties, to the penalties established in Chapter 1, General Provisions, Article I, Penalties. Article I. Penalties 1-1. Penalties for offenses. Except as otherwise provided, any person who shall violate any provision of this Code shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable by a fine of not more than $250 or imprisonment for a term of not more than 15 days, or both. 1-2. Mandatory court costs. Whenever pursuant to this Code or any ordinance of the City a violation occurs resulting in the issuance of an appearance ticket by the Building Inspector, the Plumbing Inspector, the Fire Inspector or the Electrical Inspector for enforcement by Jamestown City Court, there shall be imposed against each defendant mandatory court costs in the amount of $50 for each and every appearance which is required in Jamestown City Court by a representative of the City of Jamestown or by the party so cited, except in those cases where the City Court Judge makes a determination that there was no legal basis for the service of the appearance ticket. Said mandatory court costs shall be separate and independent from any fines or penalties imposed elsewhere under this or any other chapter or ordinance of the City Code.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Enforcement Goal 6

Enforcement of traffic, parking, laws as well as trail rules.

6.1

Implement measures on roads within the bicycle network to reduce speeding and encourage bicycle use.

6.2

Enforce traffic laws related to safe walking and bicycling.

6.3

Enforce no bicycling on sidewalks law to provide a safer experience for pedestrians.

6.4

Install Active Speed Monitors in School Zones.

6.5

Place portable speed trailers in areas of excessive speed.

6.6

Identify pedestrian crossings where drivers are not yielding to pedestrians and conduct pedestrian decoy operation.

6.7

Conduct no tolerance speed enforcement in school zones.

6.8

Identify problem areas and conduct progressive ticketing program in those areas.

Encouragement

In initiating any change of behavior, motivation generally encourages and affects change quicker than when no motivation is provided to affect the desired change. Good promotional measures are Bike Month and Bike to Work Week events as well as community bike maps, route finding signage, community bike rides, commuter incentive programs, and having a Safe Routes to School program.

Encouragement Goal 7

Promote and encourage walking and bicycling throughout Jamestown.

7.1

Promote bike to work day.

7.2

Promote bike month.

7.3

Work with Jamestown City School District to establish and promote Safe Routes to Schools Program.

7.4

Promote National Bike to School Day.

7.5

Promote National Walk to School Day, walking Wednesdays, etc.

7.6

Work with neighborhood organizations and the Jamestown City School District to initiate a Walking School Bus program.

7.7

Encourage walking and bicycling to school with student challenge program.

7.8

Encourage businesses to provide incentives for walking or bicycling to work.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Encouragement 7.9

Establish a business walking/bicycling challenge program.

7.10

Organize and promote Jamestown Bike Tour annual fundraiser.

7.11

Organize and promote Jamestown Bike Fest to promote awareness and bicycle friendly events throughout the City.

7.12

Promote increased pedestrian and bicycling usage within the City.

7.13

Seek recognition from the American League of Bicyclists as a bicycle friendly community.

7.14

Install bicycle racks at all schools.

7.15

Create and widely distribute a Jamestown Bicycle Suitability Map.

7.16

Develop a website and/or blog for pedestrian and bicyclists to provide feedback on experiences and issues with activities throughout Jamestown.

7.17

Develop and implement educational programs that improve safety in the City.

Goal 8

Promote active living and healthy lifestyles by offering improved opportunities to people of all abilities.

8.1

Identify organization to be lead agency in promoting pedestrian and bicycling within the City of Jamestown.

8.2

Conduct awareness and education courses throughout the public and private schools.

8.3

Conduct awareness and education courses with senior organizations.

8.4

Prepare and publish Jamestown Bicycling 101 pamphlet.

8.5

Prepare and publish Jamestown Bicycle Suitability Map, update map on an annual basis.

8.6

Sponsor Critical Mass rides throughout City on a scheduled bases, i.e. 1st Monday of each month, etc.

8.7

Produce public service announcements to acknowledge and promote pedestrian and bicycling activities within Jamestown.

8.8

Provide bicycle parking in public spaces.

8.9

Encourage bicycle parking within existing businesses and require bicycle parking in new businesses.

8.10

Partner with public institutions (schools, college, hospitals, government, etc.) to install bike parking on their properties.

8.11

Provide bicycle parking opportunities at public events.

Goal 9

Work with downtown development agencies and business owners to create a bicycle friendly business and community environment.

9.1

Develop and implement a City bike rack program to encourage business owners to install bike racks on their property.

9.2

Work with the Chautauqua Area Regional Transit to equip transit buses with bike racks.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Encouragement Goal 10

Work corroboratively with schools and the college to educate students and faculty about walking and bicycling, while encouraging families, students, faculty and staff to do so on a daily basis.

10.1

Work with Jamestown Community College to identify measures that will enhance pedestrian circulation to and within the Jamestown Campus.

Goal 11

Develop and implement programming geared toward increasing awareness and participation in bicycling and walking as a means of transportation, recreation, and living an active lifestyle.

11.1

Assist businesses in obtaining League of American Bicyclists Bicycle Friendly Business Status.

11.2

Collect baseline pedestrian, bicycling, and vehicular data within the City in order to conduct post improvement analysis and determine the impact of implementing various improvements throughout the City.

Evaluation and Planning

Evaluation and planning are critical to advancing pedestrian and bicycling improvements and programs within the City of Jamestown. Collecting baseline data, before improvements are made and programs take place is an important step. This allows us to evaluate whether the implemented improvements and programs are successful when pre and post improvement data is compared. In addition, many sources of funding to implement improvements and programs will require methods for evaluation. The value of planning is critically important to the success of improvements in the City of Jamestown. Planning sets the stage by defining the vision, creating concepts and master plans to secure buy-in, and funding, and provides the details for advancing the overall implementation. Planning does not end with this plan; rather this plan has begun the process. Planning will be involved in each step along the way towards implementation of improvements and programs in the City of Jamestown.

Evaluation and Planning Goal 12

Organize local volunteers and advocates to collect and quantify baseline data.

12.1

Organize volunteers to conduct annual bicycle counts at key locations through the City.

12.2

Survey visitors to the Riverwalk and Chadakoin Park Trail to determine interest and priorities for improvements in the City.

12.3

Analyze crash data to identify problem areas, and evaluate problem areas to recommend safety improvements.

12.4

Evaluate educational efforts to determine whether they are making a positive impact.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Evaluation and Planning Goal 13

Develop friendly policies

13.1

Finalize the adoption the the City’s proposed complete street ordinance - completed in June 2012.

13.2

Review and recommend necessary changes to the City’s ordinances, regulations, and policies to address accommodations.

13.3

Develop and implement guidelines and standards for the design of facilities in the City.

13.4

Provide training to City of Jamestown staff and policy makers to familiarize them with issues and best practices.

13.5

Institute facility design review process into existing planning review requirements.

13.6

Identify funding sources or allocate existing funds toward pedestrian and streetscape improvements in existing neighborhoods.

13.7

Establish an ordinance in which all new development and redevelopment is required to be oriented toward the street, promoting a pedestrian friendly environment.

13.8

Establish policy to require construction of sidewalks on both sides of the street, when feasible, during street reconstruction.

13.9

Amend City ordinances to incorporate bicycle parking facilities in high density residential, public, commercial, and industrial development and redevelopment.

13.10

Enforce ordinance requirements that require new development and redevelopment projects to construct sidewalks.

Goal 14

Begin to advance long term projects by preparing master plans to resolve outstanding issues and provide a framework for funding and implementation of long term projects.

14.1

Work with Village of Falconer, Jamestown Community College, and Lutheran Social Services to develop a master plan for an off-road shared use path between Jamestown Community College and the Riverwalk and Chadakoin Park Trail.

14.2

Prepare master plan for flyover shared use path bridge across the WNYP railroad in downtown connecting the Riverwalk to the Chadakoin Park Trail and negotiate for easement to accommodate bridge and trail connection.

14.3

Complete a traffic engineering analysis and master plan for the intersection of McDaniel Avenue, West Third Street, and Harding Avenue.

Goal 15

Complete detailed assessments of infrastructure needs and map assessment results in City GIS system.

15.1

Inventory and evaluate the City’s pedestrian infrastructure to locate and complete any gaps or deterioration in the existing sidewalk system.

15.2

Inventory and evaluate the City’s pedestrian street crossings to locate and upgrade areas in need of improvements.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Evaluation and Planning 15.3

Inventory and evaluate the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s accessibility and identify locations in need of improvements and installation of curb ramps to meet ADA specifications.

15.4

Inventory and evaluate the existing bicycle parking facilities throughout the City and identify key locations to target for additional bike racks.

15.5

Conduct an inventory and assessment of important pedestrian connections and facilities to identify missing links and pedestrian crossings or intersections in need of improvements.

15.6

Inventory and evaluate the pedestrian network within a half mile radius of all schools to determine where additional pedestrian facilities are deficient or in need of enhancements.

15.7

Inventory and evaluate the pedestrian network within the downtown business district to determine where pedestrian facilities are deficient or in need of enhancements.

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Inventory and evaluate all intersections to determine the locations which are lacking curb ramps and establish a schedule for constructing curb ramps where deficient as feasible.

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Inventory and evaluate all existing curb ramps at intersections to determine if the ramps are properly placed on the tangent of the curve.

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Evaluate intersection sizing and amend the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s design standards as appropriate to enhance pedestrian safety and comfort level.

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Acquire funding for the implementation of the proposed East Second Street Gateway Study Improvements.

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Implement the proposed East Second Street Gateway Improvements.

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Evaluate opportunities for other streetscape improvement projects in the downtown core and other areas throughout the City.

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Prepare concept/master plans for potential streetscape improvements.

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Improve the pedestrian experience through streetscape enhancements.

Develop implementation and maintenance strategies to expand and sustain sidewalks, crosswalks, paths, trails, and on-street bike routes. Develop operation and maintenance plan and schedule for sidewalks, crosswalks, paths, trails, and onstreet bike routes.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown Implementation of this Plan will require dedicated participation of stakeholders, elected officials, governmental administrators and community partner. This section recommends organizational and procedural strategies to effectively implement the Plan.

Proposed Organizational Structure

To effectively educate, advocate, affect policy, and implement the recommendations and action strategies interested stakeholders must formalize their participation in the Cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s active transportation efforts. To accomplish this we recommend establishing a Advisory Committee. This committee should include all stakeholders within the City. City of Jamestown

Jamestown Pedestrian Bicycle Advisory Committiee

Chautauqua County Health Network

NYS DOT

Police

Planning

Public Works

Parks & Recreation

Non-Profit Organizations & Foundations

Health Providers & Organizations

Jamestown City School District

Building Safe Routes to Schools Committee

Parents & Students

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There are several key components required to poise this committee for success. These components include: â&#x20AC;˘ Communication: Just as location is of key importance to real estate, communication is of key importance to advancing greenways and trails. The following recommendations shall be considered: -

Hold membership meetings on a regular basis; at a minimum these meetings should occur quarterly, but more frequently would be better.

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Use technology to communicate – provide monthly email updates, use email blasts and social media posts to get the word out to members and other interested stakeholders. Communicate not only with existing partners but also with potential partners. Pick up the phone, send email when necessary, and distribute “Need to know info” through a customized website, email blasts, social media, or other means.

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Build on each other’s’ strengths, within the committee, and externally with partners. Identify members’ strengths and ask for their assistance. Identify and establish strategic partnerships. Delegate to members and volunteers, and follow up to provide assistance when & where needed. Expect to “return the favor” to those who assist you. Build Capacity; and: - Recruit, mentor & train new staff and volunteers and do not “throw them to the wolves”. - Identify committed volunteers: o Those who are typically busy; o Those who are interested in particular area and/or subject; o Those who complain – get them involved! • Be Honest about expectations - How much time do you expect of them per month? - How many meetings will they be expected to attend? - How long will the meetings last? The committee should establish working groups who can be tasked with a specific agenda to advance the implementation of the action plan. These working groups may be established around various greenway interests such as: • • • • • • •

Pedestrian Infrastructure Pedestrian Advocacy Pedestrian Education Pedestrian Safety Bicycling Infrastructure Bicycling Advocacy Bicycling Education

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Bicycling Safety Accessibility Safe Routes to Schools At Risk Outreach Health & Wellness Public Relations Web Site/Blog

The proposed Advisory Committee should work with the respective stakeholders to work towards implementing the Action Plan proposed herein. We recommend these efforts begin with those projects that can be accomplished for a low cost and that demonstrate quick success. Implementing these action strategies will build support, increase pedestrian and bicycling awareness, increase advocacy and build momentum for the implementation of larger and more complex implementation strategies.

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Implementation of the recommendations proposed herein should not rest with one entity, office, or agency, but rather it should be a coordinated effort that includes all stakeholders identified in the proposed organizational structure, as well as others who may become involved as implementation progresses. Roles of each stakeholder should be specifically defined upon establishing the proposed City of Jamestown Pedestrian Bicycle Advisory Committee. Further, the advisory committee should guide the City in establishing priorities for implementing all aspects of this plan, including, encouragement, enforcement, evaluation and planning,

Potential Demonstration Projects

Potential demonstration projects are those projects which may be more readily achievable with fewer challenges to overcome for implementation. Here are some possibilities:

Quick Successes • Walk & Bike Jamestown Website and Blog • Public Relations Campaign & Public Service Announcements • Safe walking and bicycling education programs in schools • Walking School Buses • Safe Walking Education for Seniors • Walk to School/Bike to Work Days • In Street Yield to Pedestrian Markers

• High Visibility Crosswalk and Crosswalk Signage Improvements • Share the Road/Bike Lane Striping & Markings • Ghost Bikes & Ghost Pedestrians • Bicycle Suitability Map • Bicycling 101 Pamphlet • Critical Mass Walks/Rides • Bike Rack Program

Design Guidelines & Standards

Design guidelines and standards for active transportation improvements are constantly evolving. Therefore it is important for the Advisory Committee ensure that implementation of a proposed action strategy be done in accordance with current best practices. It is important that the referenced guidelines and standards be reviewed to ensure they are appropriately applied to the specific field conditions of the implementation project. The safety and well-being of pedestrians and bicyclists must always remain the primary concern. The guidelines and standards discussed in this plan do not provide a substitute for the professional expertise needed to make informed decisions regarding their application. National and State Guidelines There are many resources available to guide all aspects of implementing improvements in Jamestown. Many of these documents are available online and are provide a wealth of information on current best practices for improvements and programs.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities, 4th Edition. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, Washington, DC. https://bookstore.transportation.org/collection_detail.aspx?ID=116 NYSDOT New York State Bicycle Facility Design Guide NYSDOT Engineering Division Office of Design https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/engineering/design/dqab/hdm/ chapter-17 NYSDOT New York State Highway Design Manual NYSDOT Engineering Division Office of Design https://www.dot.ny.gov/divisions/engineering/design/dqab/hdm MUTCD Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 2009 Federal Highway Administration, Washington, DC. http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/ NACTO Urban Bikeway Design Guide, 2011 National Association of Transportation Officials, New York, NY http://nacto.org/cities-for-cycling/design-guide/ NYSDOT HIGHWAY DESIGN MANUAL Chapter 25, establishes the following objectives that may be achieved when implementing traffic calming measures: • Encouraging drivers to be more considerate of other street users. • Encouraging use of nonmotorized transportation modes such as walking and biking. • Increasing driver respect for nonmotorized street users. • Improving perceived and substantive safety for all street users. • Reducing vehicle speeds where they are incompatible with adjacent land use; • Reducing the frequency and severity of collisions. • Enhancing streetscape appearance. • Achieving an overall improvement in the community’s quality of life; and Improving access for all modes of transportation.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown NATIONAL CENTER FOR SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOLS The National Center serves as the information clearinghouse for the federal Safe Routes to School program. The organization also provides technical support and resources. www.saferoutesinfo.org NATIONAL COMPLETE STREETS COALITION The National Complete Streets Coalition seeks to fundamentally transform the look, feel, and function of the roads and streets in our community, by changing the way most roads are planned, designed, and constructed. www.completestreets.org FHWA PROGRAM GUIDANCE - SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL Comprehensive on-line resource providing SRTS Program Guidance for State DOTs and other stakeholders involved in implementation and administration of SRTS programs. http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/saferoutes/guidance/ New York State Department of Transportation Bicycling in New York State In New York State, many of the same laws that apply to a driver of a vehicle apply to bicyclists using the roadways. Bicyclists must obey all traffic signals, signs and pavement markings, and must use hand signals for turns. Bicyclists have the legal right to share the road on most public highways, but they are prohibited on interstates, expressways and parkways. In addition, authorities with jurisdiction over other controlled access highways may prohibit bicycles. • Be predictable. Always ride with traffic, not against it. Cycle single file and as far to the right as is safe. • All bicyclists regardless of age should always wear a helmet. Bicyclists under 14 years of age are required by law to wear helmets. • Be conspicuous. Wear bright and light colored clothing and a helmet. When cycling at night, wear white or reflective clothing, use a head light and tail light. Red strobe tail lights are a good choice. • Be alert. Do not assume motor vehicles will always yield to you even when you have the right of way. Obey all highway traffic signals and signs. Make eye contact with motorists at intersections. If in doubt always stop, wait, look and listen. Be careful of parked vehicles, car doors, pot holes and road hazards. • Make sure your bicycle is in safe working condition; test brakes and tire condition before every trip. • For long trips or during hot weather always carry water. • For touring trips, carry high energy snacks, pump and patch kit, first aid kit, map and compass. • Tell someone where you are going and when you will return. • Use caution on wet surfaces and in highway work zones. • Watch for road hazards, pot holes, cracks and debris in roadway. • Expect the unexpected and carry a small tool kit on your bicycle.

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Active Transportation Plan City of Jamestown • Never ride against traffic. • Stay off sidewalks. • Always use hand signals to indicate turning and stopping. International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) Code of Conduct • Ride on open trails only. Respect trail closures, private property, permit requirements, designated wilderness areas. • Leave no trace. Do not ride in wet conditions, or off trail, or skid tires. Leave no litter. • Control your bike. Excessive speed frightens and injures people. It also gives mountain biking a bad name and results in trail closures. Be attentive. • Always yield to other trail users. Stop, dismount when near horses. Make your approach known in advance with a bell or soft “hello.” • Never spook wildlife or other animals. Motorist Safety Whenever we are driving motor vehicles we have a responsibility to make the road safe for all travelers. The following are several points we need to consider while driving as we share the road with pedestrians, cyclists and in-line skaters. • At intersections, be especially alert for pedestrians, particularly children and seniors, approaching from the opposite direction. Children often run out into the road. Be alert and expect to yield and stop for bicyclists and pedestrians whenever you see them! • Watch for pedestrians at night and along roads. • Motor vehicle speed is a particular risk to all road users especially pedestrians, bicyclists and in-line skaters. Always obey the speed limit, particularly in residential neighborhoods and school zones. • As motorists, make scanning the roadway for pedestrians, cyclists and in-line skaters second nature. • Don’t blast your horn when approaching pedestrians, bicyclists and in-line skaters. A gentle “toot” from several hundred feet is more appropriate so not to startle them and possibly cause a crash. • Don’t assume cyclists will position themselves on the road as for to the right as possible. Where the roadway is tight, or there are curbs or parked cars, cyclists will ride 3 to 4 feet out from road hazards for safety and to be more visible to motorists. Be cautious and patient while sharing the road. Someone’s life may depend on it. • Allow plenty of space when passing a bicyclist or skater. • When passing by a cyclist or in-line skater, check over your shoulder to make sure you have allowed adequate distance before merging back in or attempting a right turn. • New York State law requires motorists to change lanes when they pass cyclists and in-line skaters. This means that on curving, narrow roads you should slow down and remain behind the cyclist or skater until you can safely pass. Be prepared to slow down or even stop if you can not go around a bicyclist or skater safely. Always warn vehicles behind you if you must slow down or stop by tapping

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your brakes. Be aware that when a road is too narrow for cars and bikes to ride safely side by side, bicyclists and in-line skaters should ride in or near the center of the lane to discourage motorists from trying to pass them. Some roads have bike or in-line skate lanes along side them. Cyclists and in-line skaters are required to use these lanes, but may enter into a vehicle’s land in order to execute a left turn or to avoid a hazard. Use caution at intersections. A motorist’s unexpected turn into a cyclist’s travel lane is a common cause of bike-motor vehicle crashes. Motorists should use eye contact to acknowledge the presence of a bicyclist or in-line skater who has stopped at an intersection or a pedestrian who is waiting to cross the street. Yield to them when appropriate.

Pedestrian Safety In New York State, many of the same laws that apply to a driver of a vehicle apply to pedestrians using the roadways. Pedestrians must obey all traffic signals, signs and pavement markings. Pedestrians have the legal right to share the road on most public highways, but they are prohibited on interstates, expressways and parkways. In addition, authorities with jurisdiction over other controlled access highways may prohibit pedestrians. Pedestrians are required to use sidewalks where they are provided and safe to use. When sidewalks are not provided, a pedestrian is required to walk on the left side of the roadway, facing traffic. • When there is no traffic control signal, drivers must yield the right of way to pedestrians, particularly if a pedestrian is in a crosswalk on the same side of the road or there is potential danger to the pedestrian. • Every driver approaching an intersection or crosswalk must yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian accompanied by a guide dog or using a cane. • If there isn’t a crosswalk, sign or signal at mid-block locations, a pedestrian must yield the right-ofway to all vehicles on the roadway. Streetsmarts Campaign A good example of a pedestrian, bicycle, and driver education campaign is one initiated by the Transportation Authority of Marin County California. Their STREET SMARTS MARIN program is a traffic safety program that educates drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists about safety issues in order to encourage positive behavior change. Street Smarts is designed to make Marin’s streets safer and friendlier and to reduce the number of traffic-related accidents. Their website www.streetsmartsmarin.org serves as an excellent model of a pedestrian, bicycle, and driver education campaign.

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www.dot.ny.gov/programs/completestreets http://www.smartgrowthamerica.org/complete-streets www.pedbikeinfo.org www.walkinginfo.org www.bicyclinginfo.org www.walking.org www.walklive.org www.walkscore.com http://createthegood.org www.pedbikeimages.org www.saferoutespartnership.org www.walkbiketoschool.org http://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/saferoutes www.bikenewyork.org http://bike-pgh.org www.friendsoftheriverfront.org

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Appendix 1 Walkability Assessments

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Appendix 2 Advisory Committee Input

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Appendix 3 Stakeholder Interview Input

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Appendix 4 New York State Vehicle & Traffic Laws - Bicycles

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Appendix 5 City of Jamestown Complete Street Ordinance

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Appendix 6 Key Intersection Bicycle Improvement Concept Sketches

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