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BRIDGING THE GAP:
APRIL 30, 2015
INSTITUTE FOR TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
Economic, Health, and Transportation Impacts from Completing a Critical Link in a 22-mile Rail Trail
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STUDY AREA
Start of ATT
South to Bridge
End of ATT
North to Bridge
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Research Methods
Minimize outside factors and influences
“Before” and “After” approach
Constrained timeline
Limited Study Area
Data collection at same sites* and same time of year
Short time elapse between bridge opening and YR 2 data collection (3 months)
*with exception of new bridge site in 2014 to capture localized change
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Study Timeline
• ‘Before’ Data Collection May/June
2013
• ATT Bridge Opens February
2014
• ‘After’ Data Collection May/June
2014
• Final Report December
2014
Impacts
Health
Transportation
Economy
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Data Collection
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Data Collection
Intercept Survey Trip Origins and Destinations
Access Points and Turn Around Point on Trail
Trip Purpose
Frequency of Trail Use
Duration of Active Part of Trip
Economic Data
Mode
Demographic Information
Count Data Mode
Demographic Information
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Data Collection
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Raw Data Collected
2013 2014 % Change Counts
Weekday 3,946 6,813
Weekend 5,320 14,552
Total Counts 9,266 21,365 + 131%
Surveys
Weekday 546 839
Weekend 755 1,406
Total Surveys 1,301 2,245 + 73%
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Estimating Annual Trips
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Impact of the Bridge on the Economy
An increase of $3.7 Million in direct expenditures
$-
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
Grocery Retail Restaurant
2013 2014
Economic Impact on Businesses
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Impact of the Bridge on the Economy Trail users’ expenditures supported An additional:
43 jobs
$1.3 million in employee compensation
$4.9 million in gross business revenues
$-
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
$5,000
$6,000
$7,000
$8,000
$9,000
GrossRevenue
EmployeeCompensation
2013 2014
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Jobs
Total Impacts: Direct, Indirect, and Induced
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Impact of the Bridge on Transportation
2013 By Bicycle
22%
2013 By Foot
28%
2014 Increase in
Active Travel to ATT 4%
2014 By Car 46%
Round Trip 90%
2013 Through
Trip 8%
2014 Through
Trip Increase
2%
Change in Trip Type on Trail
Change in Mode Used to Access Trail
Shift in Non-Recreational Trips
More opportunities for active transportation
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Bike Walk Jog/Run All Modes
Avg
. Dis
tan
ce T
rave
led
In M
iles
2013 2014
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Impact of the Bridge on Transportation
Distance Traveled by Activity on Trail
average trip distances increased by 27%
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Impact of the Bridge on Health
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All Modes All Modes
Male Female
Ave
rage
Tri
p D
ura
tio
n (
Min
.)
2013 2014
Average Trip Duration Average travel duration increased to 162 minutes per week.
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Impact of the Bridge on Health
0 50 100 150
All Bicycle, Male
All Bicycle, Female
All Walker, Male
All Walker, Female
All Jogger/Runner, Male
All Jogger/Runner,…
Thousands of Calories
2013 2014
Calories Burned By Users of Trail Trail users are estimated to burn 175 million more calories annually. (or 19,000 more cheese burgers / week)
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Summary of Impacts
Health
Calories Burned: 175 m More
PA Duration: 162 min/week
Transportation
2% increase in Thru Trips
4% increase in Active Travel to ATT
27% increase in Trip Distance
Economy
Jobs: 43
Employee Compensation: $1.3 M
Gross Business Revenues: $4.9 M
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PROJECT SPONSORS
AND
PARTNERS
Thank You!
SARAH O’BRIEN
Bicycle and Pedestrian Program
[email protected]/ 919.515.8703
INSTITUTE FOR TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH & EDUCATION
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