Iron Horse Corridor Active Transportation Study

Iron Horse Corridor Active Transportation StudyTRANSPAC (Transportation Partnership and Cooperation)

March 12, 2020

Jamar Stamps, AICP, Senior Planner, Contra Costa County

Agenda • Project Description

• Background

• Public Outreach

• Study Goals

• Potential Improvements Concept Evaluation New Technologies Operation & Maintenance

• Corridor Management

• Next Steps

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Project Description• Study analyzes opportunities and

constraints for further developing active transportation features

• 22 mile Iron Horse Corridor from SR-4 to Alameda County Line

• Discusses the potential for accommodating more efficient, long-distance bicycle travel

• Stakeholder collaboration: • Corridor Cities (including City of

Dublin) • Iron Horse Corridor Management

Advisory Committee • East Bay Regional Park District • Contra Costa Transportation

Authority • 511 Contra Costa • Utility companies and local

community and advocacy organizations

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Background • Gathering public input via internet survey, web-based mapping tool

• Various public outreach events

• Completing technical analysis

• Collaboratively developing study goals, improvement concepts and evaluation criteria

Fall 2018

•On-line public engagement

•TAC meetings

Spring/Summer 2019

•In-person public engagement events

•TAC meetings

Fall/Winter 2019/2020

•Concept analysis and evaluation

•DRAFT Study

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Public Outreach• In-Person Engagement

(Spring/Summer 2019) Corridor bike ride Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre

BART station food truck event Fair Oaks Elementary Bike to School

Day San Ramon Bike to Work Day at Bishop

Ranch San Ramon Central Park pop-up Contra Costa Centre pop-up East Bay Regional Park District

(“EBRPD”) Trail Etiquette event

• Online Engagement Webmap tool; open from January to

August 2019 Over 1,100 unique interactions (i.e. 407

comments and 769 comment likes/votes)

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Study Goals• 30% improving mobility,

Improve network and connectivity to regional trails, BART, and other transit

Create priority ROW for trail users; consider overpasses at high volume corridors; facilitate direct connections and shorter wait times

• 29% increasing safety, Address intersection safety with improved

signals, increased visibility, and slower traffic

Improve personal safety at access points; improve lighting; reduce user conflicts

• 23% increasing access/equity, Improve connectivity to regional downtown

cores, commercial hubs, schools, and open spaces

Better connections to businesses and shopping adjacent to the trail

• 18% improving the user experience. Improve shade, amenities, and overall user

experience Prioritize maintenance and wayfinding

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Potential Improvements• TAC and consultant team discussed potential project improvements

• 15 design segments; 2 to 3 project segments per jurisdiction

• Data driven corridor analysis documented how the trail: Connects to regional networks and adjacent land uses Currently serves surrounding communities

• Improve access, the on-trail experience (e.g. user separation), intersections, access points (existing and new), and connections to existing and planned bikeways and trails

• Implementing a coordinated vision will also improve travel for higher speed cyclists by providing an efficient route for faster, long-distance travel (i.e. commuting or other utilitarian purposes)

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IRON HORSETRAIL DESIGNSEGMENTSCONTRA COSTA COUNTYIRON HORSE TRAIL

Trail Segments by Type

Parks & Housing Segments: Residential, Passive, Landscape, Park

Activity Centers: Main Street,Commercial, Destination,Development, Transit

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IRON HORSETRAIL DESIGNSEGMENTSCONTRA COSTA COUNTYIRON HORSE TRAIL

Trail Segments by Type

Parks & Housing Segments: Residential, Passive, Landscape, Park

Activity Centers: Main Street,Commercial, Destination,Development, Transit

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DRAFT

Concept Evaluation• Project goals used to develop

evaluation criteria

• Community-driven goals were also included in the evaluation process

• Prioritization based on weighted criteria

• Weighting based on: Qualitative evaluation by TAC Level of benefit of improvement

• Corridor Concept Performance Analysis

•Community Identified Need

Community Desired Project

•Traffic Safety•Intersection Improvement•Trail User Separation

Safety

•Connections to: HQ Transit, Park & Ride, other trails, existing/planned on-street bikeways, user demand

Mobility

•Jobs, Destinations, Schools, Parks & Open Space, Enhanced Connectivity

Access & Equity

•Amenities, Green Infrastructure

User Experience

•Consistent with planned projects in/around Study Corridor

Project Synergy

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Iron Horse Trail Open Space

Marsh DriveTrailhead

Len Hester Park

Fair Oaks Elementary School

Meadow Lane

Minert Rd

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Monument Blvd

Willow Pass Rd

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Cowell Rd

Bancroft Rd

E Olivera Rd

Clayton RdClayton Rd

Oak Grove Rd

Cleaveland Rd

Solano Way

Marsh Dr

Chilpancingo Parkw ay

Walnut Creek

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Concord Ave

Diamond Blvd

Delta de Anza Trail

Meridian Park

Hookston Rd

Lisa Ln

Mayhew Way

CONCORD

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Trail Corridor

PROJECT TYPE IMPROVEMENTS

Intersections

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Separated by Speed

Separated by Experience

School/Open Space/Trail

Residential/Street

Business/Commercial/Retail

Trail Connection

On Street BikewayConnection

Existing Trail

BART Connection

Park and Ride Connection

Connections

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CONCORD PROJECTSConcord consists of two segments. Segment 1 travels through a large commercial center, while Segment 2 is adjacent to parks and housing. Both segments have medium expected user demand and ample available ROW. Both segments have a high need to improve access.

1 Segment 1: Marsh through Willow Pass

Projecttype Description

Trail Corridor

• North of Concord Avenue » Separated by experience (open space): 14ft rolling path with adjacent

6 ft pedestrian path (optional soft surface along creek). » Improve trail connection to existing bicycle/pedestrian bridge.

• South of Concord Avenue » Separated by user (urban): 14ft rolling path with 6 ft pedestrian path.

• Retrofit two undercrossings at Concord Ave and Diamond Blvd. • Provide shade trees.• Opportunities for green stormwater infrastructure.

Intersections • Improve two collector intersections at Marsh Drive and Willow Way/Meridian Park. • Improve trail crossing at Delta de Anza Regional Trail.

Access • Add eight commercial access points and two office/business park access points.• Enhance existing access at Iron Horse Trail Open Space and at Marsh Drive Trailhead.

Connections • Close four mile gap to regional Bay Trail.• Improve trail connection to planned Class II at Concord Ave.

2 Segment 2: Willow Pass through Monument


Trail Corridor • Separated by experience (open space): 14ft rolling path with adjacent 6 ft pedestrian path (optional soft surface along creek).

• Retrofit undercrossing at Willow Pass Rd.• Provide shade trees.• Opportunities for green stormwater infrastructure.

Intersections • Improve crossing at Monument Boulevard » Alt 1: Realign trail with new overcrossing with street access to Monument

Corridor Trail, and future Walnut Creek Trail. (Alt 1 used in cost estimate) » Alt 2: Improve arterial at-grade crossing by realigning trail

with possible existing bridge improvements

Access • New bicycle/pedestrian bridge(s) to connect the residential neighborhoods east of Walnut Creek to the trail

Connections • Connect trail to planned Class II at Willow Pass Rd.

Segment 1 could improve access to existing commercial areas and Segment 2 could provide better access to people who live on the east side of Walnut Creek and improve the multi-legged trail crossing at Monument Boulevard.

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Len Hester Park

Fair Oaks Elementary School

WaldenPark

Walnut Creek Intermediate School

Meadow Lane

Las Juntas Way

Jones Rd

Walden Rd

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Treat Blvd

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Monument Blvd

Ygnacio Valley Rd

Golf Club Rd

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Willow Pass Rd

Boyd Rd

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Honey Tr

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Bancroft Rd

Geary Rd

Oak Park Blvd

Clayton Rd

Cleaveland Rd

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Diamond Blvd

Meridian Park

Hookston Rd

Lisa Ln

Mayhew Way

Coggins Rd

Contra Cos ta Canal Trail

Westcliffe Pl

PLEASANTHILL

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Arterial

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Trail Corridor


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Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre includes three segments that connect through the highest density of zero vehicle households in the study area and have high expected demand overall. Segment 3 could benefit from enhancements to access points around schools. The trail connects to the Pleasant Hill/Contra Costa Centre BART

station in Segment 4 and serves as a critical regional connection to transit. Segment 4 has elements of successful trail design including the Treat Boulevard overcrossing and the separated use trails through CCC Transit Village Park. Additional improvements can be seen in trail configuration to reduce user conflicts and improve connections

PLEASANT HILL/CONTRA COSTA CENTRE PROJECTS

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4 Segment 4: Las Juntas through Jones


Trail Corridor • Separated by experience (urban): 16ft rolling path with 6-10 ft pedestrian path.

Intersections • Improve two collector intersections at Las Juntas Way and Jones Rd.

Access • Add one commercial access point.• Improve one residential access point at Honey Trail.• Incorporate micromobility such as bike share or dockless

options at major intersections or destination sites.

Connections • Improve trail connection to planned Class II at Treat Blvd.• Improve direct connection to BART.

5 Segment 5: Jones through Walden


Trail Corridor • Separated by experience (open space): 14 ft rolling path with adjacent 6 ft pedestrian path.

Intersections • Improve trail crossing at Contra Costa Canal Trail. Proposed bicycle roundabout.• Improve one local crossing at Walden Rd.

Access • Enhance one open space access point at Walden Park.• Incorporate micromobility such as bike share or dockless


3 Segment 3: Monument to Las Juntas


Trail Corridor • Separated by experience (open space): 14ft rolling path with adjacent 6 ft pedestrian path.

Intersections • Improve collector intersection at Hookston Rd.• Improve three local crossings at Lisa Ln, Mayhew Way, and Coggins Rd.

Access • Add school access point at Fair Oaks Elementary School, open space access point at Len Hester Park, and enhance one residential access point.

• Opportunities for community based programs including outdoor classrooms or student gardens.• Incorporate micromobility such as bike share or dockless


Connections • Improve connection to Class II on Bancraft Rd at Hookston Rd.

to BART. Segment 5 connects to the Contra Costa Canal Trail, an important regional connection, and could improve access to adjacent open space at Walden Park.

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WaldenPark

Walnut Creek Intermediate School

CivicPark

Los LomasHigh School

Murwood Elementary School

Rudgear Rd

Danville Blvd

Las Juntas Way

Jones Rd

Walden Rd

Olympic Blvd

Treat Blvd

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Hillgrade Ave

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Mt. Diablo Blvd

Newell Ave

Contra Cos ta Canal Trail

Westcliffe Pl

Cervato Dr

Livorna Rd

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7 Segment 7: Ygnacio Valley through Danville/I-680


Trail Corridor • Trail improvements from Ygnacio Valley Blvd to Newell Ave » Alt 1: Realign trail and separate users by expanding the trail to 12-16 ft and add

6 ft pedestrian path on east side of canal (Alt 1 used in cost estimate). » Alt 2: Separate users by providing a Class IV on-street adjacent route for cyclists. » Alt 3: Widen trail to 12-16 ft cantilevering over channelized canal.

• Trail improvements from Newell Ave to Danville Blvd/Rudgear Rd » Alt 1: Remove soundwall and widen trail to 12-16 ft with buffer/

amenity zone (Alt 1 used in cost estimate). » Alt 2: Realign trail on east side of S Broadway Rd and widen

trail to 12-16 ft with buffer/amenity zone.

Intersections • Improve two arterial intersections at Newell Ave and Danville Blvd.

Access • Enhance one residential access point, one open space access point at Civic Park, one commercial access point, and two school access points at Los Lomas High School and Murwood Elementary School.

Connections • Improve Park and Ride connections at Newell and S Broadway/I-680 intersection.

6 Segment 6: Walden to Ygnacio Valley


Trail Corridor • Separate users by experience: 14 ft rolling path and 6'-8' walking path.

Intersections • Improve one local crossing at Westcliffe Pl.

Access • Enhance one residential access point, one school access point at Walnut Creek Intermediate School, and one street access point.

• Incorporate micromobility such as bike share or dockless options at major intersections or destination sites.

WALNUT CREEK PROJECTSWalnut Creek includes the census tract with the potential for the highest population growth along the trail within the study area. There is a need to improve access along all three segments and potential for adding mobility hubs to provide first/last mile connections to the Walnut Creek BART station. Segment 7 shows the highest need for improvements to access, connectivity,

and trail convenience. The community also identified a high number of needs along this segment. This segment also has the least available right-of-way. The Study explores trail realignment alternatives in Segment 7 that address public perception of safety, improve intersection crossings, and enhance connectivity to downtown Walnut Creek and BART.

New Technologies/Emerging Mobility

• Emerging mobility modes E-bike and E-scooter share Shared autonomous vehicles (“SAVs”) on a

separate facility in Corridor First/last mile connection to fixed-route transit

or major destinations

• Potential SAV type infrastructure in limited areas (mainly Walnut Creek and Danville/San Ramon areas)

• Additional study and extensive public outreach would be necessary to further develop this concept

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Corridor Management• Planning-level cost estimates for the concept improvements

• Operations and maintenance

• Potential funding sources for: capital improvements operations, and maintenance

• Governance structure and management strategies

Next Steps• Final Draft Study January 2020 – March 2020

Comments due Thursday, March 13

• Final Study for County Board of Supervisors consideration by March/April 2020

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Questions?Jamar Stamps, AICP, Senior Planner,

Contra Costa County

E-mail: [email protected]

Ph.: (925) 674-7832

Project website: www.cccounty.us/IHCStudy

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Documents

Iron Horse Corridor Active Transportation Study