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Moving to the Next Level, November 20, 2013 Gateway Bike Plan Implementation Workshop Session: Best Practices for Build-out and Maintenance
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Indianapolis Best Practices
Andy Lutz, PEDeputy Director of Engineering/Chief Engineer
Department of Public Works
Brief HistoryINDIANAPOLIS
ConsolidatedCity/County
400 square miles
Population: 901,000
7,100 lane miles of roadway
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Brief HistoryINDIANAPOLIS
25 Council Districts
4 At-Large Councilors
16 Democratic/13 Republican
Republican Mayor
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Brief History
• 2007– < a mile of bike lanes that was in disrepair
• Lafayette Road
• 2008-Present– 80+ miles of on-street bike lanes– 8 mile long Cultural Trail– Indy Bike Hub (commuter station)– Complete Streets Ordinance– Bike Share Grand Opening (May 2014)
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Bike Facilities
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Economic ImpactA prime example where economic impact has been positive is along the Monon Trail in Indianapolis. A study showed homes within a half-mile of the Monon Trail command a sales premium of $13,059. If this premium is applied to all 8,862 homes within this distance of the trail, then the total increase in property values in Marion County is $115.7 million.
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Source: Indiana Center for Urban Policy and the Environment, Indiana University-Purdue University, 2003 (www.urbancenter.iupui.edu)
Economic ImpactMonon Trail has over one million users per yearOther Communities:Weatherford Rail Trail (Dallas)
300,000 visitors$2 M generated annually
Mineral Belt Trail (Leadville, CO)19% increase in sales tax
receiptsMountain Bay Trail (Brown Co, WI)
9% property value increase
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Source: Indiana Center for Urban Policy and the Environment, Indiana University-Purdue University, 2003 (www.urbancenter.iupui.edu)
Other Program HighlightsNationally Recognized Complete Streets Policy
Smart Growth America – The Best Complete Streets Policies of 2012 – Indianapolis Ranked #1
Indianapolis Bike Share (B-Cycle)Kick Off in May 201425 Stations/300 Bikes$1 M CMAQ Grant
Mayor Ballard - LAB Bicycle Friendly America Leadership Award
November 2013
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Planning ActivitiesIndianapolis Bicycle Master PlanIndianapolis Complete Streets PolicyMayor’s Bicycle Advisory CommitteeComplete Streets Advisory CommitteeMPO Multi Modal System PlanMPO Regional Pedestrian PlanMPO Regional Bike Plan
MOST IMPORTANT…….
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IT’S THE MAYORS DIRECTIVE
Maintenance
• Street Sweeping Quarterly– Purchased Two Street Sweepers – 8’ and 4’– Elgin and Temco
• Mayor’s Action Center (MAC)• Mayor’s Neighborhood Liaisons• Standard Street Maintenance
Activities (mill/fill, resurfacing, utility work, reconstruction, etc.)
• Dedicated Ops Staff (ICT)• Staff Recommendations
Funding
FederalTIGER, CMAQ, TAP, STP, SRTS, TE, RTP, DOE
StateLocal/MPO – Planning Grants, CapitalP3 – Public Private PartnershipsFoundations – Lilly, Gene & Marilyn Glick,
McKinney Family, Parks, Greenways, etc.
EVERY DIME COUNTS!!
Budget
RebuildIndy• Created an influx of $425 million
dollars into our Capital Program since 2010
• Typical Capital Budget is $50 to $60 million including Federal Aid
• Infrastructure Needs exceed $1.1 billion
• Mayor’s Focus has been connectivity and modal options
– Partnerships with IndyGo on sidewalk and bicycle projects
Capital Program ApproachEvery Project Considered for
Complete Streets ElementsTop Down Application Approach for
On-Street• Grade Separated Cycle Track• At Grade Cycle Track• Protected Bike Lane• Buffered Bike Lane• Bike Lane• Share The Road
**We avoid Sharrows and Diamonds unless absolutely necessary
Lessons Learned• Must Have a Champion (Mayor, CCC, Foundation, etc.)• Low Hanging Fruit – Take the quick and easy win……provides a
baseline– There are no islands!!!!
• Open about learning curve– We are not recreating the wheel– It is a standard
• Establish a Grass Roots Advisory Group– Feedback is critical
• Education, education, education……outreach, outreach, outreach– Events, Ground Breakings, Ribbon Cuttings, Press Events, Open Houses,
Neighborhood Meetings, etc…
Lessons LearnedDON’Ts
Polar Bear Pedal – Jan 4
Mayor’s Bike Ride – 1st Week in June
Questions/Comments
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