SE Houston 2015 Neighborhood Greenways Plan by NPS RTCA Texas

2 0 1 5 N E I G H B O R H O O D G R E E N WAY S P L A N

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS PRODUCED BY Strollin’ and Rollin Southeast Houston - OST/South Union GO Team Southeast Houston Transformation Alliance National Park Service - Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Assistance Program

CONTRIBUTORS

STROLLIN’ AND ROLLIN’ GO TEAM

Justin Bates - National Park Service

Carroll Parrott Blue

Carroll Parrott Blue - University of Houston / The Dawn Project

Ade Cosby

Paul Cotton

Breanna Cotton

Vonda Cotton

Cean Cotton

Cedric Douglas - Strollin’ and Rollin’ / ColorWheelCulture

Paul Cotton

Gwen Fedrick - Neighborhood Recovery CDC

Roland Cotton

Lee Graham - Resource Data

Vonda Cotton

Sheila Heimbinder - Sankofa Research Institute

Glynda Davis

Bill McGee

Cedric Douglas

Rosalinda Mendez - NOA Research

Gwen Fedrick

Larry Phipps

Giselle Grosett

Rice University Houston Action Research Team

Neda Izadi

Assata Richards - Sankofa Research Institute

Kirk Jackson

Sheri Smith - Texas Southern University

Craig Johnson Bill McGee Rosalinda Mendez

FUNDING

Fay Mitchell

National Endowment for the Arts

Larry Phipps

University of Houston

Sheri Smith

The Dawn Project

Debbie Taylor

DESIGN Justin Bates - National Park Service Jason Wheeler - Jason Wheeler [creative services]

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction 1 About OST/South Union

Southeast Houston Transformation Alliance

Strollin’ and Rollin’ Southeast Houston

Current Neighborhood Conditions

Community Assessment

Connectivity 10 Plan-Making Process

Neighborhood Greenways

Guiding Principles

What is a Neighborhood Greenway?

Signage/Wayfinding/Branding 21 Intersection Improvements

Traffic Calming

Traffic Diversion

Bicycle Infrastructure

Other Improvements

Neighborhood Greenway Route Concepts

Implementation Strategies

Appendices 45

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I N T R O D U CT I O N

Health and wellness

is a growing concern

in communities across the county. Regardless of income, all residents are concerned with issues of obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease, and ways to deal with stress. Unfortunately, the effort to improve a community’s quality of life and transform itself into a healthy one is not a simple task.

OST/South Union is a neighborhood, located in Southeast Houston, that has joined the movement to create a healthier community. Situated three miles southeast of downtown Houston, between Highway 288 and Spur 5 and Brays Bayou to IH 610, the community’s residents, leaders and health advocates have embarked upon a campaign to transform the physical health of its residents through a variety of initiatives addressing wellness, arts and culture, infrastructure, safety, youth, education, housing, economic development, and civic engagement. The relationship between community health, resident mobility, and the built environment are clear. However, the way to improve a community’s health is multi-faceted. While behavior modification is important, so is a change in the built environment that is conducive to children, the elderly, those with special needs and the general population. The provision of traversable sidewalks and navigable streets are simple improvements that have marked improvements on a community’s opportunity to achieve sustainable health. Improving the condition of existing infrastructure and building new infrastructure to fill gaps can create access and connectivity to places of recreation, places of interest within the community, and places of employment. Thus, it is the purpose of this 2015 Neighborhood Greenways Plan to identify the barriers to mobility and recommend actions to alleviate those barriers and increase the opportunity for community residents to achieve their optimal level of health.

T H E ST U DY A R E A

A B O U T O ST/ S O U T H U N I O N

The number

23,950+ residents

of people living within OST/South Union

is growing. In 2000, the number was estimated to be 22,190. By the 2010 census, the population had increased by 7.9% to 23,950. Based on population growth trends over the past 20 years, the recent advent of light rail servicing the area, and renewed private and public investments, it is anticipated the community will continue to experience growth in the upcoming years. The population composition is primarily African American, comprising about 88% of the total. The Hispanic population is the second highest ethnicity comprising an overall 15.8 % of the community. In addition, there is a small but growing number of Asian-Americans and a sprinkling of residents from all ethnicities that reside within the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s borders.

88% African American

The OST/South Union community is diverse in the ages that reside within its borders. Throughout the respective census tracts that make up the OST/South Union community, the median age ranges between 28 and 47 years. In some areas half the population is older than 47, a rate considerably higher than the national average of around 37 years. Between 2009 and 2011, several of the census tracts within the target area housed between 19% and 23% elderly.

2015 NE IGHBORHO OD G R E E NWAYS PL A N The OST/South Union community houses both ends of the economic spectrum. It has a median household income of $30,000 and approximately 32% of the population is at or below the poverty level. The affluent areas are located between MacGregor Way and Old Spanish Trail. These areas have the highest median income of $45,000

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to $50,000, while those residing in the central south areas, south of OST to Freeway 610, have a median income of $15,000 to $20,000, which is

at or below the poverty level

less than half of the higher median income.

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In terms of its land-use character and amenities, single-family residential homes predominate, interspersed with and flanked by numerous parcels of undeveloped and industrial land. Land along the main transport interchanges of Old Spanish Trail (OST), Scott, and Martin Luther King Blvd. feature a mix of commercial and industrial land uses. Numerous elementary schools and learning centers can be found within the OST/South Union Community, including:

- Peck Elementary

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There are several public parks within the community, together comprising approximately 155 acres, including: - Zollie Scales Park

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S O U T H E A ST H O U STO N T R A N S F O R M AT I O N A L L I A N C E ( S E H TA )

SEHTA was formed

in October 2012 and received its 501(c)(3) non-profit status

in March 2013. SEHTA is an organization and collaboration between residents, civic clubs, business owners, and allied stakeholders dedicated to transforming the Southeast Houston area into a healthy, vibrant, and economically stable community. SEHTA’s goal is to achieve positive transformation using several initiatives:

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Awards from National Endowment for the Arts, University of Houston, and other donor funding contributed to communitybased creative placemaking that employs arts, culture, history and media to empower area residents and the arts professionals who work with them to to affect change through well-designed improvements to the physical environment enhanced by artistic and cultural expression projects;

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The Local Initiatives Support Corporation (Houston LISC) Great Opportunity Neighborhoods multi-year comprehensive revitalization initiative to develop a sustainable neighborhood through a Quality of Life Agreement; and,

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The National Park Service’s Rivers, Trails, and Conservation Technical Assistance Program (NPS RTCA) designed to create a master plan for a non-motorized transportation infrastructure that will connect Southeast Houston to the larger citywide Houston Bayou Greenways build out and attending bike and hike trail system, all slated for completion by 2020

SEHTA envisions itself as maintaining an engaged and informed community. Residents and allies will work together to transform Southeast Houston into a healthy, vibrant, safe, and economically stable community that nurtures and supports its residents throughout their lives. Health and wellness through recreation and active transportation are key elements in SEHTA’s focus on Southeast Houston’s transformation.

G O N E I G H B O R H O O D I N I T I AT I V E In January 2013, OST/South Union was designated a GO Neighborhood by the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC). SEHTA serves as the Steering Committee in conjunction with Neighborhood Recovery Community Development Corporation (NRCDC) as the Convening Agency. GO Neighborhoods is a multi-year comprehensive initiative for revitalizing Houston communities by addressing the many aspects of developing a sustainable community; thereby making this community a good place to work, live, and raise a family. GO Neighborhoods address specific community concerns through GO Teams. These teams work together to develop a Quality of Life Agreement (QLA), a vision for positive neighborhood transformation drawing on an appreciation of both the strengths and impediments to development within the area. During this process, over 300 residents, stakeholders, partners, allies, and key community leaders all played a role in creating a strategic plan for achieving this vision.

In June 2013, over 100 residents came together to develop their vision for the Greater OST/South Union Great Opportunity Neighborhood. Residents identified the strengths of the community and any aspects of the neighborhood they would like to change or maintain. Together, SEHTA, residents, business owners, allied stakeholders, and others subsequently organized into eight GO Teams responsible for addressing specific community concerns. The GO Teams were designed to focus on economic development, family income & wealth, mobility (Strollin’ and Rollin’), safety and clean ups, education and youth, health and wellness, arts, culture, history & media, housing & neighborhoods and leadership & civic engagement.

ST R O L L I N ’ A N D R O L L I N ’ S O U T H E A ST H O U STO N

Strollin’ and Rollin’

is the GO Team tasked with addressing the mobility and

infrastructure issues within the OST/South Union Community. More specifically, the team is committed to improving pedestrian and bicycling connections in our community for recreation, healthy living, and mass transportation access. Strollin’ and Rollin’ strives to develop Southeast Houston into a more active community that is supported by a network of pedestrian and bicycle infrastructures designed to increase accessibility through multiple transportation options and easily accessible connections to neighborhood parks, schools, local establishments, historic sites, and public art locations. These connections, supported by a vibrant biking and walking culture, will yield social, economic, and environmental benefits that will improve this community’s quality of life, in particular opportunities for health and wellness. Since its formation, Strollin’ and Rollin’ has been cultivating active lifestyles

Strollin’ and Rollin’ has been cultivating active lifestyles and facilitating initial change conducive to a healthy community.

and facilitating initial change conducive to a healthy community. Beginning the summer of 2013, Strollin’ & Rollin’ sponsored bi-weekly neighborhood rides. During the same summer, team members worked with the Texans YMCA and Bike Houston to provide cycling information and training for 46 area youths. These sessions were followed by a community bike ride. As a way of gaining more in-depth understanding of the needs of the community as well as providing a credible data resource to support further advocacy efforts, Strollin’ and Rollin’ worked with Texas Southern University on a road assessment survey, as well as the National Park Service, Rice University’s Houston Action Research Team (HART) program, ColorWheelCulture, and the Sankofa Research Institute on community surveys. These efforts are the basis for the community assessment.

CURRENT NEIGHBORHOOD CONDITIONS

The street

55%

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condition assessments evaluated the

presence of sidewalks in three ways: existence of sidewalks on both sides of the street, one side of the street, or no sidewalks. An estimated 32% of

no sidewalks

the community streets had sidewalks on both sides of the streets while 55% of the community streets had no sidewalks at all. Approximately 12% of the streets surveyed had a sidewalk on at least one side of the street. However, a better way to understand the existing sidewalk situations is depicted in the image to the right. The condition of the existing sidewalks typifies what can be seen across

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Uneven sidewalks and those with tree roots breaking the surface are common and are a detriment to mobility.

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STREETS

The condition

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streets speaks more to the barriers to mobility. When sidewalks donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t exist or are in poor condition, pedestrians are forced to share the street with cyclists as well as motorized vehicles, thus reducing their safety, whether real or perceived. The accompanying photos provide the best example of the physical condition of roads within the community. Albeit not every road segment resembles what is shown here, but unfortunately, the photographs represent common sights.

C R O S S WA L K S

Poor street conditions

Crosswalks

around the schools and

parks are important for safety for the pedestrian and cyclist. For schools and parks, crosswalks are expected at all access points and are to be clearly marked. However, at many area schools, appropriate signage and crosswalks leading to the neighborhood are missing or in poor repair.

Lack of crosswalk

Deteriorating crosswalk at Cullen Middle School

CURRENT NEIGHBORHOOD CONDITIONS

C O N N E CT I V I T Y

Connectivity gives

residents ways to get

from place to place and connect with surrounding communities. While 84% of the population uses a car to commute to work, there is still a dependence on public transportation and other modes of travel for commuting and recreation. The OST

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community has a new light rail line that runs through Texas Southern University and University of Houston, terminating in Downtown Houston where the rider can connect with the green and the red lines, transporting them further north, east, and south through the Texas Medical Center. In addition to light rail, the Southeast Transit Center and eight METRO bus lines run throughout the OST/South Union Community and connect to other parts of the city.

se transit center Houstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Department of Parks and Recreation maintains 28.69 miles of multiuse trails that link to downtown, parks, bayous and other places of interest. Two such trails run through the OST/South Union. Brays Bayou is a 31-mile linear trail that runs east-west expanding from Hwy 6 to Bradyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Landing. Within the community, it runs along south MacGregor Way connecting MacGregor Park, Martin Luther King, Jr. and the purple line to 288 and beyond. The Columbia Tap is a 3.09-mile concrete linear trail that connects Dixie Drive at 288 to the Central Business District. The Columbia Tap runs north-south through the community

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EXISTING BIKE INFR A STRUCTURE The presence of bike signage and designated routes are minimal within the OST/

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South Union community. The city has three forms of designation: 1) shared lanes;

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2) bike designated lane; and 3) bike signage, no lane. Of the 230 street segments surveyed in OST/South Union, less than 10% of street segments had any form of

‘cyclists’ will cycle.” - Roger Geller, Bicycle Coordinator, City of Portland, OR

designations.

Existing Bike Routes in OST/South Union

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CURRENT NEIGHBORHOOD CONDITIONS

TR AFFIC COUNTS The community surveys identified safety as a barrier to mobility. Residents discussed safety in the form of street lighting and traffic volumes and speeds. The street condition survey accounted for 100% of the streets having street light infrastructure. What was not noted was whether the street lights were working, which was the subject of concern for residents who were willing to elaborate on their specific safety concerns. The most recent average daily traffic (ADT) counts available for the OST/South Union community are from 2009 and were conducted by the city of Houston and TxDOT and focus primarily on the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major streets. The volumes vary depending on the streetâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s proximity to highways or its role as a business corridor. Cullen, a major north-south street experiences relatively light traffic until the segment between Yellowstone and IH 610 where the ADT exceeds 16,000. Martin Luther King experiences heavier traffic volumes with the street segments between Griggs and OST exceeding 12,000 ADT. Of the north-south major streets, Scott experiences the heaviest volume with traffic averaging over 22,000 between South MacGregor Way and Highway

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For the east-west corridors, the volumes along Griggs are divided between two sections. Griggs between OST and Tierwester experiences relatively light levels of traffic. However, between Martin Luther King, Jr. and Beekman, the ADT exceeds 10,000. South MacGregor Way experiences its heaviest traffic between Scott and Highway 288. Yellowstone is relatively light with

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2009

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10,248

2009

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9,668

2009

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Scott

Griggs

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Not surprisingly, the most traffic is found on the neighborhood’s main commercial corridors -- OST, Scott St., Martin Luther King, Jr., and Cullen. For residents of OST/South Union that are walking and biking, this poses a challenge: these streets are designed primarily for cars, not walking and biking. When Rice University’s Houston Action Research Team asked community members to identify their preferred walking and biking routes, these same busy streets were identified most frequently-highlighting the fact that residents prefer to take relatively direct routes when they’re walking or biking to stores, restaurants, parks, and other neighborhood destinations.

The goal of this master plan is to identify alternative routes that allow OST/South Union residents to safely and comfortably walk and bike to the community’s many destinations.

PLAN-MAKING PROCESS

Information Gathering Community Assessment TSU Professor Sheri Smith, TSU students, members of Strollin’ and Rollin’, and ColorWheelCulture surveyed streets within OST/South Union to determine their condition; identify the location and condition of sidewalks, bike lanes, and other infrastructure; and create a photo log of neighborhood conditions.

Community Surveys Three surveys identified how residents of OST/South Union are getting around, and what is keeping them from biking and walking more frequently. Surveys were designed and conducted by Sankofa Research Institute, Rice University’s Houston Action Research Team, and Strollin’ and Rollin’ team members.

Southeast Houston Strollin’ and Rollin’ 2014 Mobility Report The 2014 Mobility Report is a comprehensive look at how the residents of OST/South Union get around. This report, based on the results of these survey efforts, shows that OST/South Union is an active community that has embraced walking, biking, and other forms of active transportation.

Stakeholder Engagement After the completion of the assessment and production of the mobility plan, a series of meetings with the community, stakeholders, and potential funders/partners were held. The purpose of the meetings was to initially present the results of the assessments and surveys, and solicit feedback on initial recommendations. Partner meetings included: • • • • • • • • •

City of Houston Planning Department City Council Member Dwight Boykins Houston B-Cycle Friends of MacGregor Park Bike Houston Asakura Robinson State Representative Garnet Coleman Greater Southeast Management District Houston Galveston Area Council

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Traffic Engineers, Inc. Rice University Texas Southern University Bicycle Museum Daniel Bonne Cycles University of Houston NOA Research Better Houston Houston Tomorrow Houston LISC The Great Physician’s Rx SN 68 civic clubs

Recommendations The 2015 Neighborhood Greenways Plan is the culmination of these planning efforts. The plan lays out recommendations for how OST/South Union can help residents walk and bike more safely and more comfortably through the creation of a Neighborhood Greenways network. This plan is meant to be a living document that can adapt and change over time.

NEIGHBORHOOD G R E E N WAY S

NE IGHBORHO OD G R E E NWAYS

G U I D I N G P R I N C I P L E S : H E A LT H B Y D E S I G N The 2014 Mobility Report showed that residents of OST/South Union are already leading very active lives--walking and biking for transportation, recreation, and exercise. But it also showed the many challenges that can get in the way of these activities and make them difficult for neighborhood residents—from the lack of sidewalks and bike lanes, to dangerous road crossings, to stray dogs and individuals’ personal health concerns. In creating the 2015 Neighborhood Greenways Plan, Strollin’ and Rollin’ sought to address these insights by developing recommendations that: 1) respond to the ways that residents currently get around, as well as how they would like to get around in the future; 2) tackle the barriers that keep residents from engaging in active transportation and recreation; 3) connect all OST/South Union residents to key destinations, both inside and outside the neighborhood; and 4) provide opportunities for improving neighborhood mobility, both immediately and over time. These “Guiding Principles” are at the heart of Strollin’ and Rollin’s recommendations.

RESPOND TO RESIDENTS’ CURRENT (AND FUTURE) MOBILITY Survey results showed a neighborhood that is already quite active. Almost two-

61%

walking daily

thirds of residents are walking every day, with a majority (61%) walking primarily for health and exercise. This is also the case for members of the neighborhood who bike; exercise and fun/leisure were the primary reasons survey respondents ride their bikes. Access to transit stops and shopping were also major motivators for both groups. Because of this emphasis on exercise, leisure, and access to transit and shopping, Strollin’ and Rollin’ has aimed to devise neighborhood

WALKING AND BIKING FOR:

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Provide walking routes that connect to local schools and parks, and that provide convenient access to major transit stops and shopping centers

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TACKLE BARRIERS TO MOBILITY

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REALISTIC AND ACHIEVABLE SOLUTIONS residents desire. However, Strollin’ and Rollin’ understands the realities of civic yield meaningful, on-the-ground success. Because of this, Strollin’ and Rollin’ proposes a network that:

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Large investments are needed to create the walkable, bikeable neighborhood that

S O L U T I O N : N E I G H B O R H O O D G R E E N WAY S

To address the barriers

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from walking and biking even more, Strollin’ and Rollin’ proposes a network of walking and biking routes throughout OST/South Union. These

“Neighborhood Greenways” will be a network of quiet, low-traffic neighborhood streets where pedestrians and cyclists are the priority—not cars. Neighborhood Greenways are routes where small investments will transform neighborhood streets into spaces that are shared equally between cars, bikes, and pedestrians. These streets will allow children to play, residents to walk or bike, and local homeowners to access their homes safely, all in a way that addresses the safety and traffic concerns of area residents.

W H AT I S A N E I G H B O R H O O D G R E E N WAY ?

NEIGHBORHOOD GREENWAYS Quiet, neighborhood streets designed as shared spaces for everyone that’s strollin’ and rollin’ - not just cars. Neighborhood greeways provide a reliable, easy-to-follow network of walking and biking routes that will get you anywhere you need to go.

Key Components Include:

EASY, SAFE STREET CROSSINGS Crosswalks, signals, and other investments make it incredibly safe and easy to cross major streets when walking or biking

SLOW-MOVING, LOCAL TRAFFIC Speed bumps, small traffic circles, and other investments keep cars from picking up too much speed. Reducing vehicle speeds makes walking and biking more comfortable and much

PHASED-IN OVER TIME

more safe.

Neighborhood greenways can be built out over time, either by improving individual routes or adding new ones.

QUIET, LOW-TRAFFIC STREETS EASY-TO-FOLLOW ROUTES Road markings, greenway signs, and directional signs help residents identify the greenway routes and use them to get to local destinations--like parks, schools, shopping, and transit stops.

Traffic diverters, partial street closures, and other measures keep neighborhood greenways from becoming alternatives to the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s main car-oriented streets. Limiting the amount of traffic improves safety and comfort.

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S I G N AG E / WAY F I N D I N G / B R A N D I N G •

Make it easy for residents to identify neighborhood greenway routes

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Provide directions and travel times to potential destinations

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Alert motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists to changing road conditions

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“Brand” neighborhood greenways and allow neighbors to take ownership of each route

BUILD A NEIGHBORHOOD GREENWAY IDENTITY Neighborhood Greenway signage helps to create a local “brand” for these walking and biking routes. This “brand” helps residents recognize when they’re on a greenway route and helps them find greenways when they’re looking to walk or bike.

PROMOTE A “SHARED” STREET “Sharrows” or shared road markings serve several purposes. These large road markings help people recognize that they’re on a neighborhood greenway. They also alert drivers that the neighborhood greenway is a shared street--and that they should give space to people walking or biking. They can also guide walkers and cyclists when the route changes direction.

PROVIDE EASY-TO-FOLLOW DIRECTIONS Signage along the neighborhood greenway will provide directions to area destinations, such as parks, schools, and local shopping districts. These “wayfinding” signs give people an idea of all the places they can go and how long it might take--helping promote walking and biking.

GIVE GREENWAYS A PERSONAL TOUCH Intersection murals, intersection plazas, and creative street painting can help give neighborhood greenways a personal touch. These efforts help create an identity for the greenway that reflects the people who live and travel along it on a daily basis.

NE IGHBORHO OD G R E E NWAYS

I N T E R S E CT I O N I M P R O V E M E N T S •

Allow residents to cross busy streets in the area more safely and comfortably

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Raise awareness of conflicts between vehicles and people walking or biking

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Provide a safe space for cyclists and pedestrians to wait for crossing signals

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Ensure that crossing signals detect or can be signaled by people who are walking and biking

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Reduce motor vehicle speeds at places where people frequently cross busy streets

Intersections are the weak points in a neighborhood greenway

network. Crossing a busy street can be uncomfortable and even unsafe when you’re walking or biking. Intersection improvements help address these barriers by: 1) Making walkers and bikers more visible, 2) Alerting drivers to the presence of other road users, 3) Allowing walkers and bikers to trigger crossing signals and crossing lights, and 4) minimizing conflicts between cars, bikes, and pedestrians however possible.

High visibility, raised crosswalk - Slows traffic and alerts drivers to pedestrian crossing

Bike lane intersection striping - Alerts drivers to presence of cyclists in intersection

Pedestrian crossing island - Provides a refuge for people trying to cross the street

Bike box - Gives cyclists a place to wait where they’re visible to drivers; makes left turns easier

Bicycle crossing signal trigger - Allow cyclists to trigger a light

Pedestrian hybrid crossing beacon Stops traffic to allow pedestrians to cross safely

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TRAFFIC CALMING •

Slow down vehicles driving on neighborhood greenway routes

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Give motorists more time to react to people walking and biking on the neighborhood greenway

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Improve safety for people who are walking and biking by reducing the chance for highspeed collisions

SPEED HUMPS, CUSHIONS, AND TABLES These different forms of speed bumps are very effective at reducing vehicle speeds when installed correctly (typically installed in pairs, spaced 300-500 feet apart). Studies have shown speed reductions of up to 25%.

SMALL TRAFFIC CIRCLES Small traffic circles replace stop signs and reduce the potential for

and severity of traffic collisions at the intersection. By eliminating stop signs, they help minimize cyclist delay. They are less effective at reducing speeds than speed humps/cushions/tables, but can lead to some speed reduction because of the sharp turn radius and reduced sight distance.

CURB BUMP-OUTS, CHICANES, CENTER ISLANDS These features prevent drivers from speeding by reducing the number of straight, unobstructed road segments. They cause the vehicle lanes to shift back and forth, requiring more careful driving

(that, in turn, reduces drivers’ speed). These features also offer the opportunity for landscaping that can provide shade or improve the streetscape.

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Reduce the number of vehicles driving on neighborhood greenways by minimizing through-traffic

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When residents of OST/South Union were asked what prevents them from walking and biking more, traffic came up time and time again. Streets with high volumes of traffic are loud, often smelly, provide few opportunities to cross, and generally feel unwelcoming to people who are walking and biking. Neighborhood greenways would implement features that discourage drivers from using the greenways as through-streets. These features will help limit greenway traffic to local residents and will encourage drivers to use nearby arterials. Neighborhood greenways will

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aim to have traffic volumes of less than 4,000 vehicles per day. Many of the neighborhood streets in OST/South Union already benefit from these low traffic volumes; this reduces the need for significant traffic diverting structures.

Full street closure - prevents all vehicular traffic, but allows bikes or walkers to continue on the greenway

Diagonal traffic diverter- forces vehicular traffic to turn right; bicycles may continue straight

Partial street closure - allows vehicles to turn out of the neighborhood, but prevents traffic from using greenway as an alternative to nearby arterial

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B I C Y C L E I N F R A ST R U CT U R E •

Provide protected road space for people who are biking

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Alert drivers to the presence of people on bikes

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Minimize conflicts between vehicles and bikes at key intersections

The 2014 Mobility Report showed that many members of the OST/ South Union Community are biking, but concerns about safety, bike infrastructure, and convenience keep them from biking more frequently. Neighborhood greenways will address many of these concerns by putting cyclists on quiet, safe residential streets. However, at some points in the neighborhood greenway network, specific bicycle friendly improvements

“If you create a city that’s good for an 8-year old and good for an 80-year old, you will create a successful city for everyone.” - Gil Penalosa, 8-80 Cities

are recommended. The goals of these improvements are to: 1) Give people who are biking a safe, dedicated space on the roadway, 2) Minimize conflicts between bikes and vehicles, and 3) Make it easy and convenient to bike to local destinations (and park once one has arrived).

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Bike lane protected with curb

Bike parking corral

Protected intersection design

two-way bike lane

NE IGHBORHO OD G R E E NWAYS

OT H E R I M P R O V E M E N T S •

Create off-street walking and biking routes

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Address other infrastructure issues such as street lighting, potholes, drainage, etc.

To stitch together the neighborhood greenway network, some off-street trail and sidewalk connections are needed. These connections will make the greenways more convenient and more efficient--allowing residents to get to their destinations quickly and safely. They also provide an opportunity to provide greenspace, pocket parks, community gardens, and other improvements desired by the neighborhood. Other improvements, such as additional street lighting, road resurfacing, new sidewalks, or drainage improvements, will increase use and support of the greenway network.

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greenways (and, therefore, to the rest of OST/South

allow residents to walk or bike to the areaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s north-south

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INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

Brays Bayou Greenway

MacGregor Park

Parkwood Park

DeBakey High School

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(Possible) hybrid crossing beacon at

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Speed humps - east and west of Dixie

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TRAFFIC CALMING

signal) at Dixie & Cullen

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destinations, a community center, and local schools.

with north-south greenways, job locations, shopping

side of the neighborhood to the other, connecting

residents of OST/South Union to walk or bike from one

Speed humps - Perry & Milart Speed humps - Perry & Martin Luther King

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Small traffic circle - Cosby and Calhoun

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High visibility crosswalks and hybrid

Speed humps - Cosby & Cullen

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INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

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and bike safely to nearby parks and schools, or

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southern part of the OST/South Union neighborhood.

neighborhood greenway network together in the

Yellowstone Blvd

High visibility crosswalk at Corder & Scott Bike box and bike signal at Corder & Scott

Goodhope to areas south of IH-610

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Protected bike lanes and improved sidewalks on Scott St. from

OTHER IMPROVEMENTS

Traffic calming east and west of Corder & Scott (speed humps)

Traffic calming at Corder & Tierwester (small traffic circle)

TRAFFIC CALMING

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The Corder and Goodhope Greenways tie the

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INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

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Whidby Elementary School

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I M P L E M E N TAT I O N S T R AT E G I E S

C O ST S

Several other cities

have used the

neighborhood greenway concept as the backbone of their bicycle and pedestrian

$ 241 k

network. Because of this, costs for neighborhood greenway (or â&#x20AC;&#x153;bicycle boulevardâ&#x20AC;?) projects are relatively well-established. Costs have ranged from

median cost per mile

approximately $43,000 to over $500,000 per mile, with a median cost of $241,230, according to the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center (2013). With 21.3 miles of proposed greenways at median prices, the Southeast Houston Neighborhood Greenway network would cost approximately $5.1 million. A bare-bones approach could yield costs as low as $2.3 million (~$108k per mile), while an infrastructure-heavy approach could cost vastly more: $11.4 million.

2 1 . 3 x $ 241 k = $ 5 .1 miles

median cost per mile

million

GREENWAY COMPONENT COSTS The following table lists the costs of various neighborhood greenway components, according to a study conducted by the Pedestrian and Bicycle Information Center in 2013. Costs may vary depending on local factors and conditions.

Neighborhood Greenway Feature

Median Cost

Minimum Cost

Maximum Cost

Cost Unit

Shared Lane Marker (Sharrow)

$160

$22

$180

Each

Greenway Signs

$30

$150

Each

High Visibility Crosswalk

$3070

$600

$5710

Each

Pedestrian Signal

$980

$130

$10000

Each

Raised Crosswalk

$7010

$1290

$30880

Each

$5000

$6000

Each

Bike Box Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon

$51460

$21440

$128660

Each

Median Island

$10460

$2140

$41170

Each

Pedestrian/Bike Detection (Button)

$230

$61

$2510

Each

Traffic Circle

$27190

$5000

$523080

Each

Speed Hump

$2130

$690

$6860

Each

Chicanes

$10000

Diagonal Diverter Partial Street Closure

$37500

Full Street Closure Protected Bike Lane Bicycle Parking Multi-use Path

$540

Set - 3 $15000

$30000

Each

$10290

$41170

Each

$500

$120000

Each

$15000

$400000

/ Mile

$64

$3610

Each

$65000

$4 million

/Mile

PA R T N E R S H I P S

Implementing

neighborhood greenways in OST/South Union will require strong partnerships

with a variety of organizations. Partners can work to ensure recommendations are incorporated into city and regional plans, help secure funding, help fund improvements, or assist with efforts to build a coalition supporting walking and biking in Southeast Houston. Partners help advance these recommendations and can help build the capacity of Strollin’ and Rollin’, SEHTA, and other Southeast Houston organizations.

F U N D I N G & I M P L E M E N TAT I O N CITY OF HOUSTON

• • • • • •

Incorporate recommendations into city-wide Bicycle Master Plan Add greenway enhancements to planned road improvement projects Sponsor grant applications for regional, federal funding Conduct engineering studies to refine neighborhood greenway designs Assist with construction design of proposed greenway improvements Long-term maintenance of greenway infrastructure

TIRZ #7

•

Assist with funding of greenway improvements within TIRZ boundary

GREATER SOUTHEAST MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

• • •

Incorporate recommendations into District’s Infrastructure Plan Identify grant opportunities for funding improvements within District’s boundary Assist with maintenance of improvements funded by City, TIRZ #7

HOUSTON PARKS AND RECREATION/HOUSTON PARKS BOARD

• •

Fund and implement trail and access improvements through and adjacent to city parks Assist with improvements to Brays Bayou Greenway access points and road crossings

METRO

• •

Fund and implement trail and access improvements through and adjacent to light rail and major transit stops Incorporate bicycle parking, pedestrian crossings and signals, and other infrastructure into future projects

LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY

•

Assist with installation of bike parking and storage, improved pedestrian walkways and crosswalks, and other walk/bike infrastructure at shopping and employment destinations

LOCAL FOUNDATIONS, NON-PROFITS, AND PRIVATE DONORS

• •

Provide funding and other resources for targeted neighborhood greenway improvement projects Assist SEHTA, Strollin’ and Rollin’, and other organizations with advocacy for SE Houston neighborhood greenways

•

Provide funding and support for programming, education, and other efforts

P R O G R A M M I N G & E D U C AT I O N

Creating a culture

of walking and biking

in OST/South Union will take more than just infrastructure. Although residents are already walking and biking (primarily for leisure and exercise), it will take education, encouragement, and one-on-one assistance to get residents to make walking and biking part of their transportation repertoire. To do this, SEHTA and Strollin’ and Rollin’ will continue to advocate for infrastructure, but will also pursue opportunities for short-term improvements and activities that build residents’ confidence and ability to walk and bike for their daily needs. These activities and efforts might include:

COMMUNITY BIKE RIDES SEHTA and Strollin’ and Rollin’ continue to lead community bike rides to encourage residents and visitors to explore OST/South Union’s biking routes.

COMMUNITY WALKING GROUPS A large percentage of area residents are already walking frequently; local walking groups could help improve residents health, build social connection, and raise awareness of neighborhood greenway routes.

BIKE SAFETY EDUCATION Strollin’ and Rollin’ has offered bike safety education classes for area residents. These efforts can help introduce residents to strategies for biking safely through the neighborhood and can help build residents’ confidence.

YOUTH PROGRAMMING Strollin’ and Rollin’ has worked closely with the Houston Texans YMCA to offer summer youth programming. Programs like these help create new walkers and bikers and can help SEHTA and Strollin’ and Rollin’ engage youth and their parents.

BIKE TRAINS/WALKING SCHOOL BUSES Neighborhood greenways will provide safe walking and biking routes to the area’s schools, but programming is still needed to further encourage students to use these routes. Bike trains and walking school buses are two methods for encouraging this. In both, students join onto a “bike train” or “walking school bus” (a group of bikers or walkers and parents) as it passes near their home.

POP-UP STREET IMPROVEMENTS Called by various names--Better Block Projects, Park(ing) Day, Pop-Up Parks, Tactical Urbanism--these projects seek to transform parts of a neighborhod on a temporary basis to show what’s possible.

NEIGHBORHOOD GREENWAY ART PROJECTS Street murals, public art, and other projects can help build an identity for each neighborhood greenway and can help spur neighborhood pride around neighborhood greenways and active living.

APPENDICES

I M AG E C R E D I T S Image

Page

Credit

Poor sidewalk

Sheri Smith

Roadway and crosswalk condition

Sheri Smith

Signed bike route

Google Maps

Bike Lane

Sheri Smith

Bikeway sign

21, 1

bicycletucson.com

Shared street marking

21, 2

Dan Hartzell

Directional sign

21, 3

nacto.org

Intersection mural

21, 4

Ben Elliott

High visibility crosswalk

22, 1

paradigm21planning.com

Bike intersection

22, 2

singlespeedseattle.com

Median island

22, 3

chicagocompletestreets.org

Bike box

22, 4

OTREC

Bike signal

22, 5

enviropaul.wordpress.com

Pedestrian hybrid beacon

22, 6

austintexas.gov

Speed table

23, 1

hsvcity.com

Small traffic circle

23, 2

http://www.cstreetne.blogspot.com

Chicane

23, 3

ladotbikeblog.wordpress.com

Speed cushions

23, 1b

roadkare.net

Traffic diversion

24, 1-3

nacto.org

Protected 2 way bike

25, 1

sites.uci.edu

Bike lane curb

25, 2

Washington County, OR

Bike corral

25, 3

http://www.sandiegoreader.com/users/dwbat

Protected intersection

25, 4

Nick Falbo

Unused right of way

Google Maps

MountainBikeChuck.blogspot.com

Improved greenway corridor Bike group

44, 1

Steve Eberhardt

Bike safety

44, 2

asmdc.org

Bike train

44, 3

theguardian.com

Walking school bus

44, 4

guide.saferoutesinfo.org

Intersection mural

44, 5

baltimorespokes.org

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Beekman

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TOTAL COST â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Milart Corridor

OST to Perry, entire route

Creates north-south connection between Perry and MacGregor Park and ties into connectivity to Palm Center.

Milart and Griggs Rd

Sharrow markings (~11) Neighborhood Bikeway identity signs (3) Neighborhood Bikeway directional signage (4)

-Signalized crossing with bicycle detection/signal button and pedestrian crossing button -High visibility crosswalk (2) -Alterations to median(s) to create pedestrian island

1. Milart Street Greenway â&#x20AC;&#x201C; OST at Belvedere to Perry St. Location Proposal Belvedere and OST at -Signalized crossing for new entry to MacGregor MacGregor Park Park; include bicycle detection or signal button and pedestrian signal button New curb-cut and entry -High visibility crosswalk (1) into park proposed as part -Median pedestrian island of MacGregor Park Master Plan.

$231,660

$480 $450 $600

$6,140 $10,460

$100,000

$3,070 $10,460

Cost $100,000

Map #

Photo

TOTAL COST – Perry Corridor

Calhoun to Griggs via Cosby, Perry, Beekman – entire route

Creates bike parking area at light rail station.

Beekman Rd. and Griggs Rd. at Palm Center

East-west connectivity that connects Palm Center and allows for a tie-in to the Brays Bayou trail without forcing bike/ped. users to traverse Griggs Rd.

Sharrow markings (~14) Neighborhood Bikeway identity signs (4) Neighborhood Bikeway directional signage (6)

-Bicycle parking at Palm Center METRO stop

2. Perry Street Greenway – Calhoun Rd to Griggs Rd via Cosby, Perry, Beekman Location Proposal Perry St and Martin Luther -High visibility crosswalk (4) King Jr. Blvd. -Bicycle signal button (2)

$2,240 $600 $900

$660

Cost $12,280 $2,000

$18,600 2

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Connects two north-south Greenways (Tierwester, Calhoun)

Charleston St and Cullen Blvd

Provides safer east-west connection to Thompson Elementary School.

-High visibility crosswalk (1)

3. Parkwood-Charleston Greenway â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Columbia Tap to MacGregor Park Location Proposal Charleston St and Scott -Signalized crossing with bicycle detection or crossing button and pedestrian crossing Part of an overall east-west button connector from Swank to -High visibility crosswalk (2) Calhoun. -Median pedestrian island

$3,070

$6,140 $10,460

Cost $100,000

Map #

Photo

TOTAL COST – Charleston Corridor

Improve proposed hike-andbike trail along southern edge of MacGregor Park to accommodate all users and ensure long-term ADA accessibility to MacGregor Park METRO station Columbia Tap to MacGregor Park – entire route

Roseneath Dr to MLK METRO station

Sharrow markings (~26) Neighborhood Bikeway identity signs (6) Neighborhood Bikeway directional signage (9)

Paved multi-use trail (on route of hike-and-bike trail proposed in MacGregor Park master plan)

3. Parkwood-Charleston Greenway – Columbia Tap to MacGregor Park Location Proposal Roseneath Dr and Calhoun -Signalized crossing at new entry to at MacGregor Park MacGregor Park, including bicycle detection/signal and pedestrian crossing signal Proposed connection as -High visibility crosswalk (1) part of MacGregor Park -Median island Master Plan

$4,160 $900 $1,350 $480,180

$240,570

$3,070 $10,460

Cost $100,000

Map #

Photo

4. Tierwester Greenway â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wheeler to Old Spanish Trail Location Proposal Wheeler to Wentworth -Standard bike lanes (possibly with painted buffer) Provides north-south bikeway to Texas Southern University campus. Once on TSU campus bicyclists can also navigate to University of Houston campus. Cost $6,600

Map #

Photo

-High visibility crosswalk (4)

Continues north-south route to and from TSU and Dixie Drive Tierwester and Southmore Continues north-south route to and from TSU and Dixie Drive

-Sharrow markings (8)

Wentworth to Southmore

4. Tierwester Greenway â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wheeler to Old Spanish Trail Location Proposal Tierwester and Blodgett -Bike box (2) -Green lane striping through intersection Continues north-south route -High visibility crosswalk (4) to and from TSU and Dixie -Bicycle detection/crossing button (2) and Drive pedestrian crossing signals

$12,280

$1,280

Cost $11,000 $11,000 $12,280 $5,000

Map #

Photo

Continues north-south route to and from TSU and Dixie Drive

4. Tierwester Greenway â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wheeler to Old Spanish Trail Location Proposal Southmore to N MacGregor -Standard bike lane Way Cost $4,500

Map #

Photo

Provide crossing for bicyclists and pedestrians to and from Bray’s Bayou Trail (south) and bridge over bayou

S MacGregor Way and Rio Vista

Provide crossing for bicyclists and pedestrians to and from Bray’s Bayou Trail (north) and bridge over bayou

-High visibility crosswalk

4. Tierwester Greenway – Wheeler to Old Spanish Trail Location Proposal Tierwester and N -High visibility crosswalk MacGregor Way

$3,070

Cost $3,070

Map #

Photo

TOTAL COST – Tierwester Corridor

Wheeler to OST – entire route

Continues north-south route to and from TSU and Dixie Drive

Tierwester and OST

Continues north-south route to and from TSU and Dixie Drive

Sharrow markings (~8) [only where previous markings not identified] Neighborhood Bikeway identity signs (7) Neighborhood Bikeway directional signage (6)

-Bike box (2) -Green lane striping through intersection -High visibility crosswalk (4) -Bicycle detection/crossing button (2)

4. Tierwester Greenway – Wheeler to Old Spanish Trail Location Proposal Swank to OST via Griggs -Standard bike lane (possibly with painted and Tierwester buffer or buffer and flexible bollards)

$121,090

$1,280 $1,050 $900

$11,000 $11,000 $12,280 $1,500

Cost $12,000

Map #

Photo

Continues route to and from Columbia Tap terminus

Sedalia St to Bowling Green St

Provides safe crossing across Dixie Drive bridge

Columbia Tap to Sedalia St

Provides bicyclist and pedestrian crossing at southern terminus of the Columbia Tap trail.

-Sharrow markings (4)

-Buffered bike lane

5. Dixie Greenway â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Columbia Tap to Tierwester Location Proposal Dixie Dr and Columbia Tap -High visibility crosswalk (1) Trail -Median island

$640

$3,600

Cost $3,070 $10,460

Map #

Photo

Columbia Tap to Tierwester – entire route TOTAL COST – Dixie Corridor

Continues route to and from Columbia Tap terminus

Neighborhood Bikeway identity signs (2) Neighborhood Bikeway directional signage (3)

5. Dixie Greenway – Columbia Tap to Tierwester Location Proposal Bowling Green St to -Buffered bike lane Tierwester St

$300 $450 $34,420

Cost $15,900

Map #

Photo

Improve existing bike infrastructure along Calhoun

MLK to Willowbrook

-Protected two-way cycle track

6. Calhoun Greenway â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wheeler to Cosby Location Proposal Wheeler to Calhoun at -Paved multi-use path (replace existing Calhoun and MLK sidewalk adjacent to parking OR adjacent to MLK) Completes bike connection to southern end of U of H campus

$183,600

Cost $33,700

Map #

Photo

Improve crossing at Calhoun and Griggs

Calhoun and Griggs

-Bike box (2) -Green lane striping through intersection -High visibility crosswalk (4) -Bicycle detection and bicycle signal

5. Calhoun Greenway â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Wheeler to Cosby Location Proposal Calhoun and OST -Bike box (2) -Green lane striping through intersection Improve crossing at -High visibility crosswalk (4) Calhoun and OST to -Bicycle detection and bicycle signal improve access to and from MacGregor Park as well as Calhoun Greenway corridor

$11,000 $11,000 $12,280 $5,000

Cost $11,000 $11,000 $12,280 $5,000

$18,600 $480,180 $121,090 $34,420 $298,650 $50,000 $123,650 $45,000

$1,403,250

Perry Corridor

Charleston Corridor

Tierwester Corridor

Dixie Corridor

Calhoun Corridor

Engineering

10% Contingency

B-cycle Stations (3)

TOTAL COST

Cost $231,660

Route

TOTAL ESTIMATED COSTS

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Map # Wheeler to Cosby – entire route TOTAL COST – Calhoun Corridor Neighborhood Bikeway identity signs (6) Neighborhood Bikeway directional signage (7)

5. Calhoun Greenway – Wheeler to Cosby Location Proposal Willowbrook to Cosby -Sharrow markings (~7) $900 $1,050 $298,650

Cost $1,120

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G R E E N WAY S G R E AT E R S O U T H E A S T D I S T R I C T P R O P O S A L

N EIGH B O RH O O D

PLA N

W h at i s a N e i g h b o r h o o d G r e e n way ?

Key Components Include:

Easy, safe street crossings Crosswalks, signals, and other investments make it incredibly safe and easy to cross major streets when walking or biking

Slow-moving, local traffic Speed bumps, small traffic circles, and other investments keep cars from picking up too much speed. Reducing vehicle speeds makes walking and biking more comfortable and much

Phased-in over time

more safe.

Neighborhood greenways can be built out over time, either by improving individual routes or adding new ones.

Quiet, low-traffic streets Easy-To-Follow Routes Road markings, greenway signs, and directional signs help residents identify the greenway routes and use them to get to local destinations--like parks, schools, shopping, and transit stops.

2015 Ne ighborho od G r e e nways Pl a n

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Ward St

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Griggs Rd

Blvd

Beekman

Martin Lu ther King

Cullen Blvd

Scott St

Perry

Cosby St

St La Salette

SH 288

Existing Outside GSEMD boundary

Tierweste

Luca St

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Old S

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Del Rio St

Proposed Neighborhood Greenways

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Southmo

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Calhoun

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Yellowston

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0.25

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0.5 Miles

G r e at e r S ou t he a s t Di s t r ict Propo s a l

SOUTHEAST HOUSTON NEIGHBORHOOD GREENWAY NETWORK Intersection Improvements

Bicycle-Only Improvements

Traffic Diversion Measures

Tierweste r

Cullen Blv d

ay W r

go e gr

Southmo

re Blvd

l rai T y

wa n e

G ou y a

Roseneat

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Col u

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Existing Greenway Routes

Blodgett S

ia T ap

Potential B-Cycle Stations Proposed Greenway Routes

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Rai

Wheeler S

Small Traffic Circle

Y HW

Calhoun

Traffic Calming Measures

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r Ma

S Macgre

gor Way

Charleston S

Trl

Milart St

Charlest

Griggs Rd

Blvd ther King

Scott St

Luca St

Port

Martin Lu

Tierweste r

e Blvd

Del Rio St

Holcomb

p Old S

Dixie Dr

Cullen Blv d

Porter St

England S t

Perry

llowstone

Blvd

SECTION 1 - COLUMBIA TAP TO TIERWESTER

La Salette

Cosby St

SH 288

Old

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ood w k r

Beekma

doah S

Swank St

Shenan

Calhoun

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D od

Ward St

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0.125

0.25 Miles

Yellowsto S ne

0.5 Mile

SOUTHEAST HOUSTON NEIGHBORHOOD GREENWAY NETWORK

Intersection Improvements

Y HW

Traffic Calming Measures

Traffic Diversion Measures

Wheeler S

Calhoun Rd

Calhoun

Bicycle-Only Improvements

Wheeler S

Small Traffic Circle

Blodgett S

B t

Potential B-Cycle Stations

Tierweste rS

Proposed Greenway Routes Existing Greenway Routes

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wa n e

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Rd Calhoun

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Dixie Dr

B Porter St

Dixie Dr

Cullen Blv d

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Griggs Rd

Blvd

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Perry S Cosby Stt

Cosby St

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La Salette

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Porter St

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England S

Trl

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Charleston S

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Dixie Dr

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Roseneat

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Swank St

Charleston S

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Martin Lu

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Milart St

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Cullen Blv d

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Yellowsto n

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SECTION 2 - TIERWESTER TO CALHOUN

0.125

0.25 Miles

0.5 Miles 0

SOUTHEAST HOUSTON NEIGHBORHOOD GREENWAY NETWORK Intersection Improvements

Calhoun

Y HW

Small Traffic Circle

Traffic Diversion Measures

Wheeler S

Traffic Calming Measures

Calhoun

Bicycle-Only Improvements

Potential B-Cycle Stations Proposed Greenway Routes Existing Greenway Routes

l rai T y

re s

Calhoun

Griggs Rd

Blvd

Perry

Cosby St

lowstone Blvd

Perry

SECTION 3 - CALHOUN TO BEEKMAN

0.125

0.25 0

Beekman

MaBrteinekLm utahnerRKding

Martin Lu ther King Blvd

Dixie Dr

Cullen Blv d

England S

Trl

Dixie Dr Porter St

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r Ma

Calhoun

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Charleston S

England S

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Old

Roseneat

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Gre u o Rose ay

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N wa n e

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Milart St

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Milart St

Cullen Blv d

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Cullen Blv d

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0.125 0.25 Miles 0.5 Miles

0.5 Mile

Bcycle Station

Pedestrian Lighting (every 60')

Bike Box

Bike Signal

High Visibility Crosswalk

Raised Crosswalk

Speed Humps

Partial Closure

Protected 2-way bike lane

Bike Lane Striping

Bike Signal

High Visibility Crosswalk

Speed Humps

Paved Multi-Use Path to Wheeler/MLK

Crosswalk

High Visibility Crosswalk

Median Island

HAWK Beacon

Small Traffic Circle

Paved Multi-Use Path (0.5 mi) to transit stopCharleston

Other

Lighting

Intersection

Traffic calming

Traffic diversion

Bicycle

Intersection

Traffic calming

Other

Intersection

Traffic calming

Other

Shared Lane Markings/Sharrows

Signage

Charleston

Calhoun

Beekman

All

Neighborhood Greenway Signs

All

Directional Signs

Route

Signage

Feature

Signage

Type

JUNE 2015

TOTAL COST

Southern edge of MacGregor Park

Charleston & England

Roseneath & Calhoun

Charleston & Scott

Roseneath & Calhoun

Charleston & Cullen

Charleston & Scott

Shenandoah & Columbia Tap

TOTAL COST

Calhoun & MLK to Wheeler & MLK

Calhoun - OST to Dixie

Calhoun & OST

Calhoun & S Macgregor

Calhoun & OST

Calhoun & S Macgregor

Calhoun & OST

Calhoun - Wheeler to Dixie

Beekman & Kingsbury

Beekman - Griggs to Kingsbury

TOTAL COST

Park at Palm Center to Palm Center

Beekman & MLK

Beekman & Griggs

Beekman & MLK

All Routes

See Map

All Routes

Location

1 mile $

1 $

390,690.00

240,570.00

27,190.00

51,460.00

10,460.00

3,070.00

340.00

279,727.00

6,390.00 24,057.00

1 mile $

12,280.00

460.00

11,300.00

212,500.00

74,870.00

37,500.00

6,390.00

7,010.00

12,280.00

230.00

460.00

11,000.00

5,472,680.00

5,306,700.00

135,000.00

20,480.00

3,750.00

6,750.00

Total Cost

3 $

4 $

2 $

1 $

1 mile $

1 $

3 $

1 $

4 $

1 $

2 $

1083 $

9 $

128 $

25 $

45 $

# of units

GREATER SOUTHEAST DISTRICT PROPOSAL

481,140.00

27,190.00

51,460.00

10,460.00

3,070.00

340.00

481,140.00

2,130.00

3,070.00

230.00

11,300.00

170,000.00

37,500.00

2,130.00

7,010.00

3,070.00

230.00

5,500.00

4,900.00

15,000.00

160.00

150.00

Cost per unit

2015 NEIGHBORHOOD GREENWAYS PLAN

Bike Signal

Intersection

High Visibility Crosswalk

Curb cut and trail connection

Small Traffic Circle

Speed Humps

High Visibility Crosswalk

Median Island

HAWK Beacon

Speed Humps

Striping and protective bollards- pathway

Complete intersection re-design for ped/bike

High Visibility Crosswalk

Curb cut and trail connection

Diagonal diverter

HAWK Beacon

High Visibility Crosswalk

Median Island

Raised Crosswalk

Small Traffic Circle

Speed Humps

Other

Traffic calming

Intersection

Traffic calming

Other

Intersection

Other

Traffic diversion

Intersection

Traffic calming

High Visibility Crosswalk

Intersection

Feature

Intersection

Type

Bike Box

Intersection

JUNE 2015

Milart

MIlart

Milart

England

Dixie

Del Rio

Route

Del Rio

Del Rio Location

Milart - Griggs to Perry

Milart - Gammage to Griggs

Milart & Perry

Belvedere & OST

Milart & Griggs

Belvedere & OST

Milart & Griggs

Belvedere & OST

Milart & Ventura (southbound)

Oakcrest & S Macgregor

England & Griggs/OST

TOTAL COST

Tristan between LaSalette and Scott

Dixie - England to Cullen

Dixie & Cullen

Tristan & Scott

Dixie & Cullen

Tristan & Scott

Dixie & Cullen

Tristan & Scott

Dixie & Columbia Tap

Del Rio - Dixie to OST

Del Rio & Dixie

Del Rio & S Macgregor

Del Rio & OST

Del Rio & S Macgregor

Del Rio & OST

Del Rio & OST # of units

7 $

3 $

1 $

2 $

1 $

4 $

1 $

2 $

1 $

4 $

1 $

2 $

208,480.00

14,910.00

6,390.00

27,190.00

7,010.00

10,460.00

6,140.00

51,460.00

23,000.00

508,320.00

5,250.00

3,070.00

500,000.00

141,570.00

19,318.00

8,520.00

51,460.00

10,460.00

3,070.00

59,800.00

4,260.00

27,190.00

1,540.00

12,280.00

3,070.00

Total Cost

460.00

11,000.00

GREATER SOUTHEAST DISTRICT PROPOSAL

2,130.00

27,190.00

7,010.00

10,460.00

3,070.00

51,460.00

23,000.00

5,250.00

3,070.00

500,000.00

19,318.00

2,130.00

51,460.00

10,460.00

3,070.00

2,130.00

27,190.00

1,540.00

3,070.00

230.00 Cost per unit

5,500.00

2015 NEIGHBORHOOD GREENWAYS PLAN

Griggs

Bike Signal

High Visibility Crosswalk

Raised Crosswalk

Small Traffic Circle

Speed Humps

Protected 2-way bike lane

Bike Box

Bike Signal

High Visibility Crosswalk

Intersection

Traffic calming

Bicycle

Intersection

Tierwester

Bike Signal

Intersection

Griggs

Tierwester

Bike Box

Tierwester

Bike Box

Intersection

Route

Tierwester

Intersection

Feature

Buffered Bike Lanes

Bicycle

Type

Buffered Bike Lanes

Bicycle

JUNE 2015

4 $

2 $

1 mile $

1 $

4 $

2 $

4 $

2 $

CONTINGENCY (10%)

TOTAL NEIGHBORHOOD GREENWAYS COST

8,282,017.70

752,910.70

43,070.00

7,486,037.00

197,160.00

12,280.00

920.00

460.00

11,000.00

161,500.00

152,740.00

2,130.00

27,190.00

7,010.00

12,280.00

6,140.00

12,280.00

460.00

11,000.00

Total Cost

21,000.00

22,500.00

GREATER SOUTHEAST DISTRICT PROPOSAL

$ $

ENGINEERING (see attached)

3,070.00

230.00

5,500.00

170,000.00

2,130.00

27,190.00

7,010.00

3,070.00

230.00

5,500.00

# of units

1 mile $

TOTAL COST

$30,000 Cost per unit

$30,000

TOTAL IMPROVEMENT COSTS

Griggs and MLK

Griggs and Calhoun

Griggs and MLK

Griggs and Calhoun

Griggs - Calhoun to Beekman

Griggs - Swank to Tierwester

Tierwester & Dixie

Tierwester & N Macgregor

Rio Vista & S Macgregor

Tierwester & Blodgett

Tierwester & OST

Tierwester & Southmore

Tierwester & OST

Tierwester & Blodgett

Tierwester & OST

Tierwester & Blodgett

Tierwester & OST

Location

LaSalette - Tristan to Alice

N Macgregor to Wheeler

2015 NEIGHBORHOOD GREENWAYS PLAN