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Complete Streets Vision: Enhancing Connectivity and Safety for Pedestrians and Cyclists

This project aims to implement a comprehensive vision for complete streets, incorporating wide sidewalks, street trees, and various amenities to improve walkability and cycling infrastructure. The plan includes safer bike and pedestrian crossings, raised and separated two-way cycle tracks, and a looping cycle track separated from traffic. Funding strategies include federal options such as TIGER grants and FTA capital funds, as well as local options like PeopleForBikes Community Grant Program and Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grants. Lessons learned from similar projects emphasize the importance of safety, vision-building, collaboration with different communities, and leveraging funds from other projects and agencies. The JFK Boulevard transformation and Market Street bike lane installation serve as local examples of ongoing efforts.

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Complete Streets Vision: Enhancing Connectivity and Safety for Pedestrians and Cyclists

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  1. Complete Streets VisionMcNichols to Quarton Wide sidewalks with street trees + amenities

  2. Complete Streets VisionQuarton to South Safer, more prominent bike + pedestrian crossings

  3. Complete Streets VisionSouth to Pontiac Loop Raised, two-way cycle track separated from traffic

  4. Complete Streets VisionPontiac Loop Two-way cycle track separated from traffic

  5. Funding Strategies Federal Funding Options • Twelve (12) federal programs through FTA and FHWA, including… • Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery Discretionary Grant program TIGER • Federal Transit Administration Capital Funds FTA • Associated Transit Improvement ATI • Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program CMAQ • Highway Safety Improvement Program HSIP • National Highway Performance Program/National Highway System NHPP/NHS • Surface Transportation Program STP • Transportation Alternatives Program / Transportation EnhancementActivitiesTAP/TE • Recreational Trails Program RTP • Safe Routes to School Program SRTS • Statewide or Metropolitan Planning PLAN • State and Community Highway Safety Grant Program 402 • Some programs have been consolidated as part of MAP-21, but near-term, unobligated funds may still be available Local Funding Options • Multiple options at both state and local levels • PeopleForBikes Community Grant Program • MEDC Community Development • Outdoor Recreation Legacy Partnership Grant Program • Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund Grants • DALMAC Fund • Act 51 Section 10K • Community Pollution Prevention (P2) Grants • Some programs are not specifically allocated for bike/ped projects but could be explored at local and state levels

  6. Lessons Learned • Always focus on safety • Reduce speed and increase quality • Build a workable vision • Draw it, talk about it, do it! • One achievable project at a time builds momentum • Seek multiple values • Work with business and cultural communities • Use other projects’ and agencies’ money

  7. It’s Already Happening Locally– JFK Boulevard Transformation

  8. Bike Lane Installation Example – Market Street

  9. Thank you!

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