Low Stress Bicycling and Network Connectivity
This document discusses classifying populations and street networks by levels of traffic stress tolerance. It presents criteria for classifying street segments, intersections, and crossings into different levels of traffic stress. Applying these criteria to San Jose's street network, most miles were found to have medium to high stress levels. Barriers like freeways limit low-stress connectivity. Improving intersections, adding bike lanes and paths, and completing the street grid could increase the share of trips connectable with low traffic stress. Disaggregating demand from traffic zones to city blocks provides a finer-grained analysis of connectivity.
Title: Policies for Pupils: Working with School Boards on Walking and Bicycling Policies
Track: Change
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: Engaging schools in walking and bicycling efforts can be difficult given competing education priorities and frequent staff and volunteer turn-over. Attendees will learn about strategies for influencing school boards and policy opportunities at the district level.
Presenters:
Presenter: Sara Zimmerman Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Co-Presenter: Diane Dohm ChangeLab Solutions
Co-Presenter: Bree Romero Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Co-Presenter: Leigh Ann Von Hagen Voorhees Transportation Center, Rutgers University
Title: Level of Service F for Grade A Streets
Track: Prosper
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: Relying solely on Level of Service criteria for street design, which evaluates vehicle congestion, leads to poor outcomes on many of our roadways. LOS F, far from a failure, creates opportunities to reallocate roadway space for more livable street designs. In this session, learn about projects in Cambridge and San Francisco that overcame opposition and generated community support in prioritizing better bicycling and walking over vehicle capacity during the peak hour of travel.
Presenters:
Presenter: Michael Sallaberry San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Co-Presenter: Jeffrey Rosenblum City of Cambridge, MA
Title: 'Selling' Rural Communities on Cycling
Track: Prosper
Format: 60 minute panel
Abstract: This panel will share successful strategies and programs utilized in Oregon and Pennsylvania developed to leverage and promote the economic benefits of cycling in rural communities.
Presenters:
Presenter: Sheila Lyons Oregon DOT
Co-Presenter: Jessica Horning Oregon DOT
Co-Presenter: Cathy McCollom River Town Program
Title: Policies for Pupils: Working with School Boards on Walking and Bicycling Policies
Track: Change
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: Engaging schools in walking and bicycling efforts can be difficult given competing education priorities and frequent staff and volunteer turn-over. Attendees will learn about strategies for influencing school boards and policy opportunities at the district level.
Presenters:
Presenter: Sara Zimmerman Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Co-Presenter: Diane Dohm ChangeLab Solutions
Co-Presenter: Bree Romero Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Co-Presenter: Leigh Ann Von Hagen Voorhees Transportation Center, Rutgers University
Title: Policies for Pupils: Working with School Boards on Walking and Bicycling Policies
Track: Change
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: Engaging schools in walking and bicycling efforts can be difficult given competing education priorities and frequent staff and volunteer turn-over. Attendees will learn about strategies for influencing school boards and policy opportunities at the district level.
Presenters:
Presenter: Sara Zimmerman Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Co-Presenter: Diane Dohm ChangeLab Solutions
Co-Presenter: Bree Romero Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Co-Presenter: Leigh Ann Von Hagen Voorhees Transportation Center, Rutgers University
Title: A Systematic Approach to Bicycle Parking Planning for Cities
Track: Connect
Format: 60 minute panel
Abstract: Cambridge, MA and Washington, DC have taken a strategic approach to bicycle parking. This session will focus on their planning tools and lessons learned from both the public and private sector.
Presenters:
Presenter: Megan Kanagy Downtown DC Business Improvement District
Co-Presenter: Daniel Clark Dero Bike Rack Company
Co-Presenter: Jeffrey Rosenblum City of Cambridge, MA
Title: Level of Service F for Grade A Streets
Track: Prosper
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: Relying solely on Level of Service criteria for street design, which evaluates vehicle congestion, leads to poor outcomes on many of our roadways. LOS F, far from a failure, creates opportunities to reallocate roadway space for more livable street designs. In this session, learn about projects in Cambridge and San Francisco that overcame opposition and generated community support in prioritizing better bicycling and walking over vehicle capacity during the peak hour of travel.
Presenters:
Presenter: Michael Sallaberry San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Co-Presenter: Jeffrey Rosenblum City of Cambridge, MA
Title: Policies for Pupils: Working with School Boards on Walking and Bicycling Policies
Track: Change
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: Engaging schools in walking and bicycling efforts can be difficult given competing education priorities and frequent staff and volunteer turn-over. Attendees will learn about strategies for influencing school boards and policy opportunities at the district level.
Presenters:
Presenter: Sara Zimmerman Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Co-Presenter: Diane Dohm ChangeLab Solutions
Co-Presenter: Bree Romero Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Co-Presenter: Leigh Ann Von Hagen Voorhees Transportation Center, Rutgers University
Title: Level of Service F for Grade A Streets
Track: Prosper
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: Relying solely on Level of Service criteria for street design, which evaluates vehicle congestion, leads to poor outcomes on many of our roadways. LOS F, far from a failure, creates opportunities to reallocate roadway space for more livable street designs. In this session, learn about projects in Cambridge and San Francisco that overcame opposition and generated community support in prioritizing better bicycling and walking over vehicle capacity during the peak hour of travel.
Presenters:
Presenter: Michael Sallaberry San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Co-Presenter: Jeffrey Rosenblum City of Cambridge, MA
Title: 'Selling' Rural Communities on Cycling
Track: Prosper
Format: 60 minute panel
Abstract: This panel will share successful strategies and programs utilized in Oregon and Pennsylvania developed to leverage and promote the economic benefits of cycling in rural communities.
Presenters:
Presenter: Sheila Lyons Oregon DOT
Co-Presenter: Jessica Horning Oregon DOT
Co-Presenter: Cathy McCollom River Town Program
Title: Policies for Pupils: Working with School Boards on Walking and Bicycling Policies
Track: Change
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: Engaging schools in walking and bicycling efforts can be difficult given competing education priorities and frequent staff and volunteer turn-over. Attendees will learn about strategies for influencing school boards and policy opportunities at the district level.
Presenters:
Presenter: Sara Zimmerman Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Co-Presenter: Diane Dohm ChangeLab Solutions
Co-Presenter: Bree Romero Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Co-Presenter: Leigh Ann Von Hagen Voorhees Transportation Center, Rutgers University
Title: Policies for Pupils: Working with School Boards on Walking and Bicycling Policies
Track: Change
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: Engaging schools in walking and bicycling efforts can be difficult given competing education priorities and frequent staff and volunteer turn-over. Attendees will learn about strategies for influencing school boards and policy opportunities at the district level.
Presenters:
Presenter: Sara Zimmerman Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Co-Presenter: Diane Dohm ChangeLab Solutions
Co-Presenter: Bree Romero Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Co-Presenter: Leigh Ann Von Hagen Voorhees Transportation Center, Rutgers University
Title: A Systematic Approach to Bicycle Parking Planning for Cities
Track: Connect
Format: 60 minute panel
Abstract: Cambridge, MA and Washington, DC have taken a strategic approach to bicycle parking. This session will focus on their planning tools and lessons learned from both the public and private sector.
Presenters:
Presenter: Megan Kanagy Downtown DC Business Improvement District
Co-Presenter: Daniel Clark Dero Bike Rack Company
Co-Presenter: Jeffrey Rosenblum City of Cambridge, MA
Title: Level of Service F for Grade A Streets
Track: Prosper
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: Relying solely on Level of Service criteria for street design, which evaluates vehicle congestion, leads to poor outcomes on many of our roadways. LOS F, far from a failure, creates opportunities to reallocate roadway space for more livable street designs. In this session, learn about projects in Cambridge and San Francisco that overcame opposition and generated community support in prioritizing better bicycling and walking over vehicle capacity during the peak hour of travel.
Presenters:
Presenter: Michael Sallaberry San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Co-Presenter: Jeffrey Rosenblum City of Cambridge, MA
Pedestrian and Bicycle facility planning for kochi city region, part 2 data ...Arun Chandra Babu
The document discusses pedestrian and bicycle planning for Kochi City Region in India. It outlines the study area and key locations such as railway stations. The aim is to assess existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities and formulate strategies to improve mobility, safety and reduce conflicts. It reviews literature on pedestrian and bicycle flow characteristics and capacities. It also discusses current policies and guidelines on pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure from sources like the Indian Road Congress. Finally, it presents methodologies for evaluating bicycle and pedestrian level of service.
This document presents research on developing a bicycle level of traffic stress (LTS) tool. It aims to identify roadway characteristics that impact perceived bicyclist comfort to help plan bicycle networks that appeal to more people. The researcher refined LTS criteria tables based on literature and applied the tool to a case study area near Atlanta. Most of the existing bicycle facilities in the area were found to have an LTS of 2 or higher, indicating they may only appeal to confident bicyclists. Future research is needed to validate the LTS typology and criteria.
This document discusses signal coordination for arterial roads and networks. It defines progression as coordinating signal timings so vehicles can move efficiently through a series of intersections. Key aspects of progression include offset, bandwidth, and bandwidth capacity. Offset is the difference in green start times between signals and must be optimized. Bandwidth is the amount of green time a continuous platoon can pass through without stopping. Software tools can be used to model traffic flow and optimize signal timing for both small and large road networks.
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The document discusses criticisms of using bicycle level of service (BLOS) metrics and the functional classification system to evaluate roadways for bicyclists. It argues that these approaches prioritize vehicles and are too focused on quantitative metrics rather than issues like land use, urban form, different types of bicyclists. The document suggests it is time to meet latent demand for bicycling by redesigning streets to better serve bicyclists rather than just vehicles.
This document summarizes an urban design project to redevelop Princes Circus in London. The project team conducted surveys of public opinion, traffic and pedestrian flows, and business impacts. Their proposed solution is a partial pedestrianization of the area that includes shielding pedestrians, creating safe havens, increasing public space and seating. Looking forward, the team will further develop design proposals, complete CAD drawings and environmental assessments, and produce a final project report.
The document discusses alternate roundabout design methods for pedestrian safety based on studies from Australia, France, Britain, and the USA. It compares a tight exit radius design approach to a British approach that aims to reduce vehicle speeds prior to exits through larger entry curve radii and smaller inscribed circle diameters. The document analyzes the Okemos, Michigan roundabout case study that was initially designed with tight exits but constructed using the British approach, resulting in exit speeds of 15-20 mph and no pedestrian crashes.
Capacity & level of service (transportation engineering)Civil Zone
This document discusses highway design speed and level of service. It defines design speed as the maximum safe speed for a road based on its geometric design features. Level of service is a qualitative measure of traffic conditions on a roadway, ranging from free-flowing traffic at LOS A to congested traffic at LOS F. The document provides examples of calculating level of service for a highway based on factors like lane width, access points, and traffic volume using methods from the Highway Capacity Manual. It shows how changes to the road design, such as adding lanes or widening lanes, can improve the level of service.
This document discusses livability, transportation alternative programs (TAP), and safe routes to school (SRTS) funding. It defines livability as tying transportation to access to jobs, housing, schools, and safe streets. TAP and SRTS funding can be used for byways projects like historic preservation, bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, and visitor centers. Examples of SRTS infrastructure projects include pedestrian bulb-outs, wider sidewalks, and underground utilities. Contact information is provided for livability, byways, and SRTS programs at the DOT.
The document discusses proposed updates to a city's zoning regulations regarding bicycle parking. It aims to increase the quantity and quality of bicycle parking required for new developments to better support the city's goal of 10% of trips by bicycle. The proposed changes would modify definitions, design standards, access requirements, and quantities of both long-term secured and short-term bicycle parking. It also allows for special permit modifications to requirements to accommodate new ideas and technologies.
Title: 'Selling' Rural Communities on Cycling
Track: Prosper
Format: 60 minute panel
Abstract: This panel will share successful strategies and programs utilized in Oregon and Pennsylvania developed to leverage and promote the economic benefits of cycling in rural communities.
Presenters:
Presenter: Sheila Lyons Oregon DOT
Co-Presenter: Jessica Horning Oregon DOT
Co-Presenter: Cathy McCollom River Town Program
Cycle Oregon provides grants from its $2 million fund to support projects in communities where its bicycle tours travel through and for statewide bicycling advocacy. It distributes around $100,000 annually in grants and gives approximately $130,000 yearly to communities that host its summer and September tours to help with event planning and volunteer support from residents, which are critical to the tours' success.
Title: A Systematic Approach to Bicycle Parking Planning for Cities
Track: Connect
Format: 60 minute panel
Abstract: Cambridge, MA and Washington, DC have taken a strategic approach to bicycle parking. This session will focus on their planning tools and lessons learned from both the public and private sector.
Presenters:
Presenter: Megan Kanagy Downtown DC Business Improvement District
Co-Presenter: Daniel Clark Dero Bike Rack Company
Co-Presenter: Jeffrey Rosenblum City of Cambridge, MA
Schedule:
Wednesday 9/10 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM in Breakout Rooms, 316
Title: Taking Pedestrian and Bicycle Counting Programs to the Next Level
Track: Connect
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: Panelists will provide practical guidance for pedestrian and bicycle counting programs based on findings from NCHRP Project 07-19, "Methods and Technologies for Collecting Pedestrian and Bicycle Volume Data."
Presenters:
Presenter: Robert Schneider University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Co-Presenter: RJ Eldridge Toole Design Group, LLC
Co-Presenter: Conor Semler Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Policies for Pupils: Working with School Boards on Walking and Bicycling Policies
Track: Change
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: Engaging schools in walking and bicycling efforts can be difficult given competing education priorities and frequent staff and volunteer turn-over. Attendees will learn about strategies for influencing school boards and policy opportunities at the district level.
Presenters:
Presenter: Sara Zimmerman Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Co-Presenter: Diane Dohm ChangeLab Solutions
Co-Presenter: Bree Romero Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights
Co-Presenter: Leigh Ann Von Hagen Voorhees Transportation Center, Rutgers University
Federal Funding for Active Transportation and Recreation
Track: Connect
Format: 60 minute panel
Abstract: This session will provide an overview about federal transportation programs that can fund infrastructure for walking and bicycling.
Full Description: Federal programs provide funds to develop transportation, community, and recreation infrastructure for walking and bicycling and to connect communities and promote active living. Attendees will learn how about Federal programs to promote sustainable communities.
Learning Objectives:
Participants will learn about the Federal Partnership for Sustainable Communities.
Participants will learn about the Federal-aid surface transportation programs that benefit pedestrians and bicyclists.
Participants will be able to successfully write a competitive proposal.
Participants will understand how Federal, State, and local programs interact.
Presenter(s)
Presenter: Christopher Douwes Transportation Alternatives Program / Recreational Trails Program, FHWA
Co-Presenter: Wesley Blount Office of Planning, Environment & Realty FHWA
Title: Not Your Grandfather's DOT: The FDOT District 5 and PennDOT Experiences
Track: Connect
Format: 90 minute moderated discussion
Abstract: Today's economic realities require the rethinking of conventional transportation approaches. Learn about how Florida and Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation are using new tools, policies, and guides to proactively plan multi-modal transportation solutions.
Presenters:
Presenter: Jane Lim-Yap Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Co-Presenter: Steven Deck Parsons Brinckerhoff
Co-Presenter: Brian Hare PennDOT Program Center
Co-Presenter: Mary Raulerson Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Title: Not Your Grandfather's DOT: The FDOT District 5 and PennDOT Experiences
Track: Connect
Format: 90 minute moderated discussion
Abstract: Today's economic realities require the rethinking of conventional transportation approaches. Learn about how Florida and Pennsylvania's Department of Transportation are using new tools, policies, and guides to proactively plan multi-modal transportation solutions.
Presenters:
Presenter: Jane Lim-Yap Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Co-Presenter: Steven Deck Parsons Brinckerhoff
Co-Presenter: Brian Hare PennDOT Program Center
Co-Presenter: Mary Raulerson Kittelson & Associates, Inc.
Title: Transportation Studies in the 21st Century: Incorporating all Modes
Track: Sustain
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: In the 21st century, the basic purpose of transportation studies needs to change from making it easier to drive to giving people options other than driving. This session will present case studies of alternatives to the auto-dominated Level of Service traffic impact studies in order to better address bicycling, transit and walking.
Presenters:
Presenter: Michelle DeRobertis Transportation Choices for Sustainable Communities
Co-Presenter: Peter Albert San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Co-Presenter: Patrick Lynch Transpo Group
Co-Presenter: David Thompson City of Boulder, Colorado
Title: Transportation Studies in the 21st Century: Incorporating all Modes
Track: Sustain
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: In the 21st century, the basic purpose of transportation studies needs to change from making it easier to drive to giving people options other than driving. This session will present case studies of alternatives to the auto-dominated Level of Service traffic impact studies in order to better address bicycling, transit and walking.
Presenters:
Presenter: Michelle DeRobertis Transportation Choices for Sustainable Communities
Co-Presenter: Peter Albert San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency
Co-Presenter: Patrick Lynch Transpo Group
Co-Presenter: David Thompson City of Boulder, Colorado
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Presenters:
Presenter: Carol Cooper King County Metro Transit
Co-Presenter: Carrie Nielson Fehr & Peers
Co-Presenter: Jeff Owen TriMet
Co-Presenter: Janine Sawyer Sound Transit
Integrating a Health Impact Assessment into District-Wide School Travel Planning
Track: Prosper
Format: 60 minute panel
Abstract: Learn about how a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) was used for the first time to guide the formulation of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Columbus City Schools District-Wide School Travel Plan, which focused on schools and neighborhoods with health inequities.
Presenters:
Presenter: Brian Butler Columbus Public Health
Co-Presenter: Kate Moening Safe Routes to School National Partnership
Co-Presenter: Alex Smith Columbus Public Health
Co-Presenter: Julie Walcoff Ohio DOT
Title: Maximizing Biking and Walking Access to Transit
Track: Connect
Format: 90 minute panel
Abstract: Hear from agencies including King County Metro, Sound Transit, and TriMet about ways they have prioritized better walk and bike connections to transit. These investments can maximize transit ridership, especially important in an era of constrained transit funding, growing multi-modal transport demand, and transitioning land use patterns.
Presenters:
Presenter: Carol Cooper King County Metro Transit
Co-Presenter: Carrie Nielson Fehr & Peers
Co-Presenter: Jeff Owen TriMet
Co-Presenter: Janine Sawyer Sound Transit
More from Project for Public Spaces & National Center for Biking and Walking (20)
2. Most of the Population has a Low
Tolerance for T ffi St
T l f Traffic Stress
3. Classifying the Population by
Tolerance for T ffi St
T l f Traffic Stress
Strong &
Fearless Enthused &
< 1% Confident (7%)
C fid
Interested but Concerned No Way, No Source: Roger Geller,
(60%) How (33%) City of Portland
Classifying Network Elements by
Level of Traffic Stress (LTS)
LTS 1: for children LTS 3: for “Enthused &
LTS 2: for traffic intolerant Confident”
adult LTS 4: highest stress
4. What Is the “Bicycle Network” to an
Individual?
d d l
1. All the streets and paths where one may
1 All the streets and paths where one may
legally ride
2. Inventory of designated / improved bike
2 Inventory of designated / improved bike
facilities
3. Set of preferred or suggested routes
3 S f f d d
4. The set of streets and paths that don’t exceed
his / her level of tolerance for traffic stress
10. Detour Criterion
Detour Criterion
Low‐stress route should not be more than
25% longer than the shortest route
OR (for short trips)
OR (f h t t i )
0.33 mi longer than the shortest route
0 33 mi longer than the shortest route
11. Criteria for Level of Traffic Stress
Criteria for Level of Traffic Stress
• Bicycle Level of Service (BLOS 1997)
Bicycle Level of Service (BLOS, 1997)
– Black‐box formula yields A‐F rating
– Data hungry
Data hungry
– Doesn’t model intersections well
• Bi l C
Bicycle Compatibility Index (BCI, 1996)
tibilit I d (BCI 1996)
• Bikeway design criteria in places that have
succeeded in attracting the mainstream
population
12. New Set of Criteria
New Set of Criteria
LTS 1: suitable for children
LTS 2: acceptable to traffic Based on Dutch
intolerant adult
criteria
LTS 3: OK for “enthused &
Confident”
LTS 4 hi h t stress
4: highest t
• Segments
Segments
• Intersection Approaches
• Crossings
13. Weakest Link Principle of
Weakest Link Principle of
Aggregation
gg g
The stress of a route = stress of its most
The stress of a route stress of its most
stressful link
• Different from summing or averaging
1 1 1 4 1 1
14. Segments
Segment Type Level of Traffic Stress
Stand‐alone paths LTS = 1
Segregated paths
S d h LTS = 1
LTS 1
(sidepaths, cycle tracks)
Bike lanes LTS can vary from 1 to 4
Mixed traffic
Mi ed traffic LTS can vary from 1 to 4
LTS can ar from 1 to 4
15. Dutch Criteria (CROW 2007)
Lane
L Daily traffic
D il t ffi Street type and speed limit
St t t d d li it
configuration (vehicles/day)
Urban local Urban Rural local Fast traffic
street through street road road
30 km/h (19
30 k /h (19 50 km/h (31
50 k /h (31 60 km/h (37
60 k /h (37 70+ km/h
70 k /h
mph) mph) mph) (44+ mph)
Two‐way traffic <2500 Mixed traffica Bike laneb or Advisory bike Cycle track
with no cycletrackc laned or low‐
centerline 2000–3000 bike laneb or
bike lane or speed
speed
cycle tracke service road
3000–5000
>4000 Bike lane or Bike lane or
cycle track cycle trackc
Two lanes (1+1) any Bike lane or Bike lane or
cycle track cycle trackc
Four lanes (2 + any (Does not Cycle track or low‐speed service road
2) or more
2) exist)
i t)
aFor designated bike routes, a bike lane or advisory bike lane is optional.
bMay be an advisory bike lane on road sections with no centerline.
cCycle track is preferred if there is parking; cycle track is recommended for designated bike routes
track is preferred if there is parking; cycle track is recommended for designated bike routes.
dAlthough CROW (2007) gives “mixed traffic” for this cell, the default layout for roads in this category
is to mark advisory bike lanes.
eCycle track is preferred for designated bike routes.
16. Criteria for Bike Lanes Alongside a Parking
Lane
LTS > 1 LTS > 2 LTS > 3 LTS > 4
Street idth (thru
St t width (th 1 (n.a.)
( ) 2 or more (n.a.)
( )
lanes per direction)
Sum of bike lane and 15 ft or 14 or 14.5 13.5 ft or (n.a.)
parking lane width more fta less
Speed limit or 25 mph 30 mph 35 mph 40 mph or
prevailing speed or less more
Bike lane blockage rare (n.a.) frequent (n.a.)
Dimensions aggregate using Weakest Link logic
17. Criteria for Bike Lanes Not Alongside a
Parking Lane
Parking Lane
LTS > 1 LTS > 2 LTS > 3 LTS > 4
Street width (thru 1 2, if directions more than 2, (n.a.)
lanes per direction) are separated or 2 without a
by a raised separating
median median
Bike lane width 6 ft or 5.5 ft or less (n.a.) (n.a.)
more
Speed limit or 30 mph (n.a.) 35 mph 40 mph
prevailing speed or less or more
Bike lane blockage rare (n.a.) frequent (n.a.)
18. Criteria for Mixed Traffic
Street Width
2-3 lanes 4-5 lanes 6+ lanes
Speed Limit
Up to 25 mph LTS 1 a or 2 a LTS 3 LTS 4
30 mph LTS 2 a or 3 a LTS 4 LTS 4
35+ mph LTS 4 LTS 4 LTS 4
a. Use lower value for streets without marked centerlines or
classified as residential and with f
l ifi d id ti l d ith fewer th 3 l
than lanes; use hi h
higher
value otherwise.
19. Traffic Stress on Intersection
Approaches – “ k
h “Pocket Bike Lanes”
k ”
Dutch criteria
• RT lane must be
short
• RT lane must begin
abruptly
• Bik l
Bike lane must
t
continue straight
• Wide bike lane
• Intersection angle
keeps turning speed
to 15 km/h
to 15 km/h
20. Criteria for Pocket Bike Lanes
Criteria for Pocket Bike Lanes
Level of
Configuration
Traffic Stress
Single RT lane up to 150 ft long, starting abruptly while LTS > 2
the bik lane continues straight; i t
th bike l ti t i ht intersection angle
ti l
such that turning speed is < 15 mph.
Single RT lane longer than 150 ft ,starting abruptly LTS > 3
while the bike lane continues straight; intersection
angle such that turning speed is < 20 mph.
Single RT lane in which the bike lane shifts to the left, LTS > 3
but intersection angle and curb radius are such that
turning speed is < 15 mph.
Single RT lane with any other configuration; dual RT LTS = 4
lanes; or RT lane plus option (through-right) lane
28. Distribution of Segment Miles by Level
g y
of Traffic Stress
Stress Level Miles Miles (percent)
Lowest 1 2131 64%
Low 2 115 3%
Medium 3 276 8%
High 4 678 20%
Prohibited 5 134 4%
Total 3334 100%
33. Barriers
• Natural (rivers mountains) RR Freeways:
Natural (rivers, mountains), RR, Freeways:
Crossings collect traffic, tend to be high stress
• Freeways: Added stress from on off ramps
Freeways: Added stress from on‐off ramps
• Arterials lacking low‐stress approaches with
low‐stress crossings
l i
• Parks and Campuses (!)
• Incomplete street grid, forcing traffic to use
arterials
39. A Measure of Connectivity
A Measure of Connectivity
Percent Trips Connected, by Level
of Traffic Stress
of Traffic Stress
• Trip Table for Home‐to‐Work Trips
Number of people traveling from zone i to zone j
p p g j
Which zone pairs are connected at a given LTS?
( y ) g g p
TAZ (traffic analysis zone) = standard geographic
unit
41. Disaggregating Demand
from TAZs to Blocks
f l k
• Origins: in proportion to block population
Origins: in proportion to block population
• Destinations: in proportion to trip generation
factors
43. Home‐Work Trip Connectivity
p y
Trip Length < 4 mi < 6 mi < 8 mi All
LTS 1 0.7% 0.4% 0.3% 0.2%
LTS 2 7.7% 4.7% 3.4% 2.2%
Before LTS 3 22.6% 16.4% 13.2% 8.9%
LTS 4 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Total trips 78,673 136,652 189,439 292,396
Trip Length < 4 mi < 6 mi < 8 mi All
After LTS 1 1.7% 1.0% 0.8% 0.5%
LTS 2 14.9% 12.7% 11.1% 7.9%
LTS 3 27.4% 22.7% 20.0% 14.6%
LTS 4 100.0% 100.0% 100.0% 100.0%
Total trips 78,673 136,652 189,439 292,396
44. Acknowledgement
• Support from the
Mineta
Transportation
T i
Institute
• Inspiration from
Rails to Trails
Rails to Trails
Conservancy
• Cooperation of the
City of San Jose
y
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