Transcript Slide 1
Ames Area Long Range Transportation Plan
Issues / Visioning Workshop
Originally helpd …November 3, 2009
Welcome!
Introductions • • • • • • • •
Damion Pregitzer
, City of Ames Traffic Engineer
Reg Souleyrette
, Iowa State University
John Joiner
, City of Ames Director of Public Works
Tracy Warner
, City of Ames Municipal Engineer
Brian Ray
, HDR Project Manager
David Taylor
, HDR Workshop Facilitator
Courtney Sokol
, HDR Transportation Planner
Luke Schmidt
, HDR (ISU CCEE student)
Today’s Agenda
1. Project Overview 2. Small Group Activities
– Geographic Mapping Exercise – Issues/Opportunities Analysis
3. Discuss Previous Goals and Objectives 4. Summary/compare to draft AAMPO plan 5. Adjourn
Agenda
• 10:00 intro • 10:15 vehicle map • 10:25 transit map • 10:35 bike/ped map • 10:45 issues flip chart • 10:50 rank • 10:55 consolidate • 11:00 vote • 11:10 opportunities flip chart • 11:15 rank • 11:20 consolidate • 11:25 vote • 11:35 summarize for all the class, compare to AAMPO draft plan
Project Overview
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Background
– In 2002, Ames Metropolitan Area Designated as a
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO)
– Ames Area MPO includes: –
City of Ames
– – – – – – –
Boone County Story County Iowa State University CyRide Federal Transit Administration Federal Highway Administration Iowa Department of Transportation
Project Overview
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Background
– MPO Communities/Agencies are Required to
Cooperate
and
Coordinate
Efforts – MPOs Required to Develop
Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP)
– First Ames Area LRTP Finalized in
October 2005
Project Overview
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The Long Range Transportation Plan:
– Identifies Existing and 20-25 Year
Transportation Improvements
– Reviewed and Revised on a
5 Year Cycle
– Provides a
Framework
for Making
Investment Decisions
– Outlines
Goals, Policies,
and
Actions
Project Overview
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The Long Range Transportation Plan:
– Identifies Transportation Investment for an
Integrated Multi-Modal
Transportation System – Supports Long-Term
Sustainable Development
Study Area
Project Process Overview
PHASE I PHASE II Data Collection / Issues Alternatives Development PHASE III Evaluate Screen/ Alternatives PHASE IV Draft the Plan PHASE V Final Plan
Community Involvement Program Drives the Process
Project Process Overview
Aug ‘09 – Dec’09 PHASE I PHASE II PHASE III PHASE IV PHASE V
• – – –
Phase I – Project Start-Up / Issues
Data Collection Issues/Visioning Workshop Transportation Issues/Vision Survey – Develop Future Traffic Projections
PHASE I
Project Process Overview
Jan ‘10 - Feb ‘10 PHASE II PHASE III PHASE IV PHASE V
• –
Phase II – Alternatives Development
Conduct Alternatives Development Charrette – Refine Alternatives
PHASE I
Project Process Overview
Mar ‘10 – Apr ‘10 PHASE III PHASE II PHASE IV PHASE V
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Phase III – Evaluate / Screen Alternatives
Preliminary Analysis of Alternatives – Conduct Alternatives Analysis Workshop – Screen and Select Alternatives
PHASE I
Project Process Overview
May ‘10-Jul ‘10 PHASE IV PHASE II PHASE III PHASE V
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Phase IV – Draft the Plan
Draft the Plan Elements Incorporate Strategies Present Draft Plan
PHASE I
Project Process Overview
Aug ‘10-Sep ‘10 PHASE V PHASE II PHASE III PHASE IV
• –
Phase V – Final Plan
Incorporate Public / Agency Comments – Present Final Plan
Project Process Summary Issues/Vision Workshop Alternatives Development Charrette Alternative Evaluation Workshop Present Draft Plan Compile Issues/ Establish Vision Evaluate Alternatives Select Alternatives
Community Community Planning and Urban Design
• LRTP • Corridor Plans • Transit Plans • CSS
Sustainable Development Mobility Transportation Planning and Engineering
• Parks & Recreation • Open Space Plans • Urban Habitat Plans • Scenic Corridors • Trail Planning • Bike Paths
Environment Environmental Planning
Issues/Visioning Workshop •
Purpose of Today’s Workshop
– Identify Various Transportation Issues/Opportunities • Geographic Mapping Exercise • Issues/Opportunities Analysis • Prioritize Issues/Opportunities – Identify Transportation Vision Themes • Vision Theme Exercise • Prioritize Vision Themes
Small Group Activities •
Geographic Mapping Exercise
– Vehicular • Congested Intersections
(Circle with red marker)
• Congested Corridors
(Highlight street with red marker)
• Identify Issues • Identify Gaps (Areas Not Served) – Transit • Identify Issues • Identify Service Gaps (Areas Not Served) – Bicycle/Pedestrian • Identify Issues • Identify Gaps (Areas Not Served)
Small Group Activities •
Issues/Opportunities Analysis
– Brainstorm List of Issues – Brainstorm List of Opportunities – Prioritize Issues and Opportunities – Present Issues/Opportunities in Round Robin Format – Break/Vote • Vote for Top 3 Issues • Vote for Top 3 Opportunities
Summary
• Summarize/report out to whole class • Compare to AAMPO draft master plan pp 27-31) (pdf
Transportation Vision •
Themes From Previous Plan
– Multi-Modal – Safe and Efficient – Enhance Economic Development – Integrate with Land Use Policy Plan – Coordination and Cooperation – Financially Feasible and Implementable
Vision Themes - Example
• City Center • Premier
City Center transit-oriented destination
, building promoting
community interaction
and
sustainable future
Transportation Vision •
Vision Theme Exercise
• Develop Vision Themes • Prioritize Vision Themes • Present Vision Themes
Next Steps • Develop Vision Statement, Goals and Objectives • Conduct Transportation Issues/Vision Survey • • Finalize Issue and Opportunities Analysis
Conduct Alternatives Development
Charrette Early 2010
Ames Area Long Range Transportation Plan
Thank You for Coming!
Visit the website:
www.aampo.org