Work Session_Dubuque Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan UpdateCopyrighted
March 20, 2023
City of Dubuque Work Session - Top # 01.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: 6:00 PM - Dubuque Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan Update
SUMMARY: Laura Carstens and Dan Fox of the East Central Intergovernmental
Association (ECIA) will give a presentation on the status of the Dubuque
Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan.
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THE CITY OF
DUjIBQTE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Work Session: Dubuque Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan
DATE: March 8, 2023
Dubuque
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2017*2019
Planning Services Manager Wally Wernimont submitting information for a work session
on the Dubuque Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan with City Council and East Central
Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) staff.
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Micl�ael C. Van Milligen
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cc: Crenna Brurnwell, City Attorney
Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager
Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Manager
THE CITY OF
DUUB-.'*.-TE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager V, N\�
FROM: Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Manager
SUBJECT: Work Session: Dubuque Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan
DATE: March 8, 2023
INTRODUCTION
Dubuque
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2007,2012-2013
2017*2019
This memo transmits information to City Council for a work session on the Dubuque
Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Plan.
BACKGROUND
Working with member cities and counties, regional and state agencies, the East Central
Intergovernmental Association (ECIA) is developing a plan to expand and improve the
bicycle and pedestrian network as part of the regional transportation system. More
information on the plan can be found at the following link:
https://eciatrans.org/promects/bi kepedestrian plan. cfm.
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The Dubuque Regional Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan is being led by Laura Carstens and
Dan Fox of ECIA with partners from across Dubuque County and the Dubuque
metropolitan area, including City of Dubuque staff. Public meetings for the plan were held
in Dubuque and Dyersville, and a public survey is taking online feedback.
To create a plan that accurately reflects the needs of the region, ECIA needs input from
members of the community and leaders who represent them.
At the work session, Laura and Dan will give a PowerPoint presentation on the status of
Plan.
REQUESTED ACTION
This information is being provided to facilitate the work session with City Council and
ECIA staff.
cc: Marie Ware, Leisure Services Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
Jon Dienst, Civil Engineer 11
Steve Sampson Brown, Project Manager
Amanda Lewis, Climate Action Coordinator
Justine Hull, Traffic Engineer
Jason Duba, Assistant Planner
Dubuque Regional
Bicycle and Pedestrian
Network Plan
Work Session:
Dubuque City Council
arch Zo, 2023
Welcome and Introductions
What is East Central Intergovernmental Association?
Regional council of governments
Serves five counties in Northeast Iowa
Services in 6 broad categories:
Community Development
Economic Development
Housing Assistance
Special Programs
Transit
Transportation and Planning.
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Presentation Outline
Review draft Dubuque Regional Bicycle and
Pedestrian Network Plan
Summary of Public Input
Review Project Schedule
Questions and Discussion
Purpose
Develop a plan to expand and improve the
bicycle and pedestrian network as part of
the regional transportation system for:
Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation
Study (DMATS)
Dubuque County
Planning Area
Regional Context
202OPopulation: 3.02,000
21% 20%
59%
Rural Areas City of Dubuque Small Cities
Source: 2020 US Census
Regional Context
:L%
2% -0411
8 %
DMATS Area Commute to Work
Bicycle, taxi, motorcycle, other
m Carpool
m Personal Vehicle (Drive Alone)
m Public Transit (Bus)
m Walking
m Work from home
Source:2023- ACS 5-yea r estimates
Planning Process Overview
Review Related Plans and Policies
2 Review Existing Conditions
3. Develop Future Network Concept
Provide for Community and Stakeholder Input
Revise Concept based on Community and
Stakeholder Input
11 Finalize Future Network Plan
Project Steering Committee
Dubuque County
Dubuque County
City of Dubuque
City of Dubuque
City of Dubuque
Engineer/ Roads
Conservation
Engineering
Leisure Services
Planning Services
City of East Dubuque East Dubuque
Regional Planning Affiliation
(RPA)
LJUDuque ivietm Area (LjiviA i b)
Travel Dubuque
Small Cities
Small Cities
Tourism &Trails
Advocacy Groups
Related Plans: Urban & Rural
State and
Regional Plans
County and City
Plans
2008 Tri-State Area Integrated Walking,
Bicycling and Hiking Plan
Relatee4 Federal Policies
Bicycle and Pedestrian Accommodation
Context Sensitive Design
Complete Streets
Before After
Co m p I ete St reets At Complete Streets
MWE
NaWnal Complete
�t reels Coalition"
Source: National Complete Streets Coalition
Rev'iew Existing Conditions
OFF -ROAD:
Multi -Use Trails:
Walking and biking
Transportation and
recreation
Recreational Trails:
Upper Bee Branch Creek Greenway, City of Dubuque
Often single users
Recreational only
U_ ""VI.
IPP Mountain Bike Trail,
Dubuque County,
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Review Existing Conditions
ON -STREET:
Bike Lanes, Paved
Shoulders, and
Shared Roads
PEDESTRIAN
FACILITES:
Sidewalks,
Crosswalks, and
Curb Ramps
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Saratoga Rd
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Bike lanes, sidewalks, crosswalks, and
curb ramps on Radford Road in
Asbury (Source: ECIA using Dubuque
County GIS)
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Corroonon Challenges
Providing a Choice of Transportation Options
Providing Safe, Comfortable, and Equitable
Access
FHWA Guide
Common Challenges
Creating Multi -modal
Connections
Multi -Use Trails Come
at a Price sss
Constrained byTerrain,
Right -of -Way, and
Adjacent Land Use
Dubuque's Interactive Trails and Parks Map
Common Challenges
Connecting Schools
Sidewalks = Public Facility + Private Maintenance
Bicycle and Pedestrian Crashes
FHWA Guide
Community Input
Tested with Stakeholders
State Agencies
Regional Planning Agencies
County Governments
Local Governments
Regional Organizations
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Tire East C—i interg.—irrent.1 A—ciati—
(ECIA) is wa&r9tDddve lop a Bike and Pedestrian
plan forth a Dubuque Region.
The plan wi I help the region and its communities
to proise 'he it ttail% —road bike routessid—alk"
and pedl cross .
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The plan 'il I map out a general strategy for fut re
bike and oadi network de�elopment and
idectify spoc ific prb�ects that can be constructed to
expand and enihande the existing network.
Expand existing bike ard pedestrian infrastro lure
to co. ract de stin"'i"', t hicaughoot the region.
Provide more "i bike facilities including bike
ares and pa.,d looll
P—Idd more in 'ItLu. tral,
Identify and prioritize future infrastructbirs, projects.
Improve sfetyr and "clucethe number of people
injured in pedestrian and bike crashes.
Review kelat'd Plans
Re—wCondlitons of Existing Facilities
Zell F.Ion, Network Concept
C.""o-ity and St.kehi Eirg.goonart
Revise the Corcept based on Stakeholder and
Commun ity Input
Fi nalize Future Network Plan
The plannil area Induces all of Dubuque County and
the Dubuque metropolitan planning ama. The area
incil all chies in Dubuqbe County, Iowa, the City of
East Dubuqoe, Illinois, and the commorities of Sandy
Hook and Meler inWiscorsin The map below showsithe
areascovered bythe plan.
Pl.a5,p contact the following ECIA staff f- incina
infornnation about the plan
Chandra R—d. -
Dan Fo. - dfox(L0ec,l
Laura Carsters - carsters@ecia org
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ECJA is hosting two public input meetings for the plan.
MEETING I MEETING 2
January 31, 2023 February 1, 2023
Prescott Elemertary School Dyersville Social Center
115 White St. Dubuque, IA 625 3rd Ave. SE, Dyersville, IA
Doors open at 5�00 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m.
Presentation at 5:30 p.m. Presentation at 5.30 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION
Use link or qr code to visit the project website and take the survey
https://eciatrans.org/projeots/bikepedestrianplan.ofm M
Survey Distribution
Stakeholders asked to share
with their contacts
Posted on project website
Shared with advocacy groups
Displayed with map posters at:
Multicultural Family Center
in Dubuque, and
Public libraries in Asbury,
Cascade, Dyersville, East
Dubuque, Epworth, Farley,
Holy Cross, and Peosta
Survey Results
We received positive
comments on many of the
region's individual bike and
ped facilities.
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But, when we asked about the
system overall, the feedback was
more negative and indicated that
there is more work to be done.
The region has adequate
infrastructure for walking and
45% biking. 41%
40% 38%
35%
30%
25%
20%
3.5% 8% 3.0%
3.0%
5% 2% 0%
0%
Strongly Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Don't
Agree Disagree Know
Survey Results
Network Quality
Connection with public transit (Jule and 24%
RTA) ppmlr�
Connections to schools, work, shopping, —65%
and services W"
Bike and pedestrian safety W�� 58%
Bike and pedestrian traffic signs, 47%
crosswalks! and signals
On -road bicycle routes fm 70%
Walking and biking trails M= 36%
Sidewalks
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Who did we hear from?
309 responses.
78% Dubuque/Asbury, 6% Dyersville, and 4% Peosta zip
a codes.
95% White, and 1% Hispanic or Latino.
:)useholds had someone with a disability.
65 or older 17%
55 to 64 21%
4S to 54 19%
35 to 44 24%
25 to 34 14%
18 to 24 �� 4%
0% 5% 100/0 15% 20% 25% 30%
How do they get around?
91% use a Personal Vehicle (Drive Alone).
Recently Used Transportation Modes
Other
Taxi
Public Transit (Bus)
Ap p-B ased Ri de Sha re (U be r or Ly-ft)
Carpool
Bicycle
Walki ng
Personal Vehicle (Drive Alone)
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3%
4%
14 %
23%
59%
78%
91%
0% 2 CP/o 4 CP/o 6 0 ON 80% 100%
Develop Future Network
Concept
Determine Tri-State Community Needs
Establish Priorities for Future Network
Set Goals, Objectives &Performance Measures
Identify Future Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities
Tri-State Community Need
Create an integrated bike and pedestrian network to encourage:
recreation, wellness, transportation, energy conservation, tourism,
environmental education, air quality, personal financial savings,
and transit ridership.
Connect the regional bike and pedestrian network to state, county,
and city recreation areas such as along the Heritage Trail and
Southwest Arterial, on both sides of the Mississippi River, and at
the Field of Dreams Movie Site.
Provide safe and comfortable connections from neighborhoods to
educational institutions, parks, employment, shopping, places of
worship, entertainment, and other points of interest.
State Community Nee
Provide connections to regional, state, and national trail systems,
including the Heritage Trail and the Mississippi RiverTrail (MRT).
Provide safe, paved multi -use trails with restrooms, benches and
bike racks linked to a corresponding website and maps.
Advocate for adoption, strengthening, and implementation of
"Complete Streets"' policies by cities and counties in the Tri-State
a rea.
Encourage walking and biking safety education for all road users,
and enforcement of traffic laws to improve safety.
Improve clarity of route options for residents, tourists seeking to
visit the area/ and bicyclists passing through.
Priorities for Future Network
Develop a connected bike and pedestrian
network close to all residents
Improve bike and pedestrian safety and
comfort
Increase Complete Streets and Safe Routes
to School
Link the bike and pedestrian network,
public transit, and automobile facilities to
foster multi -modal travel
Priorities for Future NetlAlnrlle
Connect residents and tourists with
services and destinations
6. Use consistent street, wayfinding, trail,
and map signs
Educate all users in safety and rules of the
road
Improve multi -modal access and mobility
ITracking Future Network Progress
Goals are broad statements that describe the way things
should be. For this Plan, the 8 priorities are the Goals.
Objectives are specific, measurable steps to be taken to
reach a goal.
Performance Measures are the means by which progress
will be gauged. Performance measures are quantifiable.
Each performance measure has a Baseline measurement
and a Target/DesiredTrend.
Data Sources, related plans, and other resources are
identified.
GOAL 2: Improve bike and pedestrian
safety and comfort
Objective
Performance Measures Baseline Target/Desired
Trend
Reduce nonmotorized
Number of nonmotorized
132.61
131.01
fatalities and
fatalities and nonmotorized
nonmotorized serious
serious injuries'
injuries'
Number of nonmotorized
1.02
Decrease'
fatalities (5-year annual
average )2
Number of nonmotorized
4.82
Decrease'
serious injuries (5-year annual
average )2
Reduce bicycle and
Number of bicyclist and
145 4
Making progress
pedestrian crasheS3
pedestrian crasheS3
towards 0 by 20405
Data Source: Iowa Crash Analysis Tool (CAT)
Related Plans & Policies: 2021 DMATS Plan, 2022 RPA Plan, 2018 Iowa DOT Plan, STAR
Community Technical Guide
References: 1 FHWA performance measure, DMATS Plan . 2 RPA Plan. 'Iowa DOT Plan . 4CAT
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for Dubuque County, 2018-2022. STAR Transportation Choices.
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Map created by ECIA. 2023 Cross[ng Improvement
Separation
Separated
Bike Lane &
Sidewalk —
FHWA Guide
Off —Road Facilities
Separated Roadway
Bike Lane Separation
5- 7ft
Shared Use Path or Multi -Use Trail
(photo from Iowa DOT)
On=Street Bike Facilities
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Bike Lane Buffer (Optional)
4-7ft 1. 5 - 4ft or wider
Bike Lane - FHWA Guide
On -Street Bicycle Facilities
Bicycle Boulevard: bicycle -
priority route designed to
offer convenient, low -
stress access to local
destinations and through
neighborhoods.
Traffic Calming
IF -
Shared Roadway Parking
12-22 ft 0,6-6.7 m) 7 ft (2.1 m)
FHWA Guide
Combines road markings, traffic -calming measures, and
crossing improvements for bicyclist comfort and priority.
Pedestrian Facilities
ft
1.5 m) m�n.
Sidewalk - FHWA Guide
Marked crosswalks and
pedestrian refuge island (Iowa
DOT Plan)
Curb extensions/bump-outs (Dubuque)
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HAWK signal (right) and pedestrian
countdown signal (left) (Iowa DOT
Plan)
ITraffic Calming
Road Diet -- Davenport
reconfigured a four -lane road to a
three -lane road diet. The center
turn lane helps reduce collisions.
The remaining space is used for
bike lanes. (Iowa Complete Streets
Guide)
Improvements
Roundabout at University and
Grandview Avenues in Dubuque
(Created by ECIA with Dubuque
County GIS)
Interactive Project Map
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