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FINAL REPORT
August 23, 2010
Prepared for:
Cleveland Metroparks • Geauga Park District • Moreland Hills
Northeast Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency • Orange Village • South Russell Multipurpose Trail Foundation
Village of Bentleyville • Village of Chagrin Falls • Village of South Russell
Prepared by:
Behnke Associates, Inc.
Introduction
The Village of Chagrin Falls is a charming community, The goals of this study were:
endowed with many local assets and regional 1. Develop a comprehensive plan, through
amenities. The Village serves as home for just over extensive public input, which will
4,000 residents and 410 businesses. With its 2. Enhance the quality of life and economic viability
appealing downtown, located on the scenic Chagrin of the region,
River, and rich in historic architecture, restaurants, 3. Create a more complete network of non-
upscale shopping, and festivals, the village serves as a motorized and pedestrian routes and trails,
regional, national, and international attraction for over locally and regionally,
12,500 visitors annually. 4. Improve motorist and non-motorist safety, and
5. Strengthen connections to key community
Located on the east edge of Cuyahoga County, resources.
Chagrin Falls is immediately east of the Cleveland
Metroparks’ Emerald Necklace, and west of Geauga A Transportation for Livable Communities Initiative
Park District’s Frohring Meadows and The West (TLCI) Grant, administered through the Northeast
Woods. This location of the village and overall study Ohio Area Coordinating Agency (NOACA,) funded
area presents opportunities to connect to and further this study. A local match of 20% was provided by The
complete the regional alternative transportation Village of Chagrin Falls, in conjunction with the
network. Completing another section of the Emerald project co-sponsors of Moreland Hills, Cleveland
Necklace trail and joining to the Shaker Boulevard Metroparks, Geauga Park District, the South Russell
trail will enable residents to travel southwest to the Multipurpose Trail Foundation, and the Villages of
Towpath Trail and Cuyahoga Valley National Park, Bentleyville, Orange, and South Russell.
and northwest to downtown Cleveland and Lake Erie.
(See Figures 33 & 34.) Some of the TLCI goals include:
• Enhancing economic viability
Access to many of the local and regional assets within • Enhancing citizens’ quality of life
and beyond the Chagrin Falls Region via pedestrian or • Broadening the range of transportation choices
other non-motorized means, however, is difficult. • Reducing pollution and encouraging energy
Many roads and bridges in this long-established, rural conservation
area are narrow and steep, without sidewalks or • Promoting a healthier community
much room beyond the pavement edge. These • Improving the safety and efficiency of the
conditions, coupled with high vehicular volumes and transportation system.
speeds, create a hazardous environment for walkers,
joggers, commuters, and cyclists. As is often the case for rural suburbs, the study area
communities are structured primarily toward the
internal combustion engine. An implemented Chagrin
Falls Region Alternative Transportation Plan will
reduce dependence on the automobile, meet the
study goals and TLCI goals, and will benefit local
residents and outside visitors alike.
Introduction
Chagrin Falls Region Alternative Transportation Study—Final Report 1
Acknowledgements
The following Stakeholder Committee members and Susan Renda Existing Conditions Data Project Funding
consultants worked together as the Planning Team, Mayor, Moreland Hills
and guided the planning process and development of The following entities generously provided data for Funding for the project was provided by:
the report for the study: Tom Zarfoss the existing condition and current study inventory:
Principal Emeritus, Behnke Associates, Inc. Cleveland Metroparks
Matthew Brett City of Solon
Mayor, South Russell Village Moreland Hills
Cleveland Metroparks
Thomas Brick NOACA
Mayor, Village of Chagrin Falls Cleveland Touring Club
Orange Village
Dan Brown CT Consultants, Inc.
South Russell Multipurpose Trail Foundation
Village Council President, Orange Village
Cuyahoga County Planning Commission
Village of Chagrin Falls
Matt Hils
Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office
Principal, Behnke Associates, Inc. Village of South Russell
Geauga County Engineer’s Office
Benjamin Himes
Administrator, Village of Chagrin Falls Geauga County Auditor’s Office
Thanks to our citizens!
Greg Hopkins Geauga Park District
Co-Chair, Village of Chagrin Falls Hiking and Biking The Committee extends many thanks to the
Committee Lake Erie Wheelers members of the public who took the time to attend
the public meetings and provide their input.
Michelle Johnson NOACA
Transportation Planner, Northeast Ohio Areawide
Coordinating Agency (NOACA) Ohio Department of Transportation
Acknowledgements............................................................ 2 Figure 2: Standard APT Section..................................... 9 Figure 24: Low Priority Recommendations Plan ..... 29 Figure 45: Chagrin Boulevard Bridge Modfications .77
Contents............................................................................... 3 Figure 3: Standard Bike Lanes Section ......................... 9 Figure 25: Historic Sites/Natural Features Circuit . 30 Figure 46: Chagrin River Road Bridge Mod’s ...........78
Terminology ........................................................................ 4 Figure 4: ODOT Urban Roadway Criteria ............... 10 Figure 25: Cost Estimate............................................... 31 Figure 47: Miles Road Bridge Modifications ..............79
Stakeholder & Community Engagement ....................... 5 Figure 5: APT with Bridle Trail Section ..................... 10 Figure 26: Recommendations—By Municipality ...... 34 Figure 48: Miles Road Bridge Additions .....................80
Existing Conditions ............................................................ 6 Figure 6: Asphalt APT Detail........................................ 11 Figure 27: Recommendations—By Municipality ...... 35 Figure 49: Solon Road Bridge Modifications .............81
Opportunities & Constraints....................................... 7-8 Figure 7: Concrete APT Detail.................................... 11 Figure 28: Recommendations—By Municipality ...... 36 Figure 50: Jackson Road Bridge Modifications..........82
Design Standards .......................................................... 9-11 Figure 8: Limestone Screenings APT Detail ............. 11 Figure 29: Recommendations—By Municipality ...... 37
Plan Development ............................................................ 12 Figure 9: AT Route Determination Process............. 12 Figure 30: Land Use Map .............................................. 65
Master Plan .................................................................. 13-20 Figure 10: Master Plan ................................................... 14 Figure 31: Natural Features ......................................... 66
Recommendations...................................................... 21-30 Figure 11: Master Plan Route Segments .................... 15 Figure 32: Existing AT Routes and Destinations ..... 67
Cost Estimate .................................................................... 31 Figure 12: Master Plan Enlargement—West ............ 16 Figure 33: Regional Context ........................................ 68
Funding & Implementation ....................................... 32-38 Figure 13: Master Plan Enlargement—East ............... 17 Figure 34: Regional Connections ................................ 68
Appendices................................................................... 39-82 Figure 14: Master Plan Enlargement—South............ 18 Figure 35: Current Citizen & Club Routes .............. 68
Appendix A: Stakeholder Mtg. Minutes ....... 39-48 Figure 15: Bike Parking & Station Locations ............. 19 Figure 36: Bicycle Accidents Map ............................... 68
Appendix B: Public Meeting Minutes ........... 49-64 Figure 16: NOACA Priority Roadways ..................... 20 Figure 37: ROW & Road Width Comparison ......... 69
Appendix C: Existing Conditions ................... 65-72 Figure 17: Traffic Calming Measures .......................... 22 Figure 38: Road Classifications .................................... 70
Appendix D: User Surveys .............................. 73-74 Figure 18: APT Maintenance & Operation Costs ... 23 Figure 39: Existing Road Data...................................... 71
Appendix E: BCI Level of Service .................. 75-76 Figure 19: Recommendations—High Priority .......... 24 Figure 40: User Survey Results ................................... 73
Appendix F: Bridge Modifications .................. 77-82 Figure 20: High Priority Recommendations Plan .... 25 Figure 41: Existing BCI Level of Service Data .......... 75
Figure 21: Recommendations—Medium Priority .... 26 Figure 42: Existing BCI Level of Service Plan ........... 75
Figure 22: Medium Priority Recommendations Plan27 Figure 43: Proposed BCI Level of Service Data ...... 76
Contents
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Terminology
Prior to discussing alternative transportation, it is
important to understand a number of terms:
AT Facility
Any installed form of alternative transportation.
Bike Lane Signed Shared Roadway (SSR)
A portion of roadway that has been designated by
Bike Route/Bikeway
Right-of-Way (ROW) A Roadway with adequate width and in adequate Any combination of Signed Shared Roadways, Bike
signing, pavement striping, and other pavement
The area along each roadway that is publicly owned condition to accomodate safe bicycle travel. Lanes, and APT’s which provide cyclists a route
markings for the exclusive use of bicyclists. Some
and maintatined. ROW widths vary widely; refer to between destinations.
cyclists prefer the comfort level of bike lanes, but
Figure 39 for widths within the study area.
others are unsure how to negotiate left hand turns
from bike lanes.
Trail Head
All-Purpose Trail (APT) Wide Curb Lane Sharrow A loading and unloading point along an APT,which
A path segregated from motorized traffic for use by A wide curb lane is the lane nearest the curb that is On signed shared roadways, Shared Roadway usually provides parking, information about the trail,
non-motorized and non-equestrian traffic. APT’s can wider than a standard lane, and provides extra space Markings show where cyclists can ride in the street, trash receptacles, and sometimes includes restrooms,
be paved or unpaved. so that the lane may be shared by motor vehicles and without being hit by a suddenly opened car door (the concessions, and picnic tables.
bicycles. This is used in urban areas, with multiple “door zone”). The sharrow is installed 11 feet from
lanes of traffic. the curb, which locates it approximately 4’ from a
parked vehicle.
Terminology
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Stakeholder & Community Engagement
Stakeholder Committee b) Public Meeting #2: After the first meeting, but as one of many sources of civic participation
A Stakeholder Committee was formed with the planning team processed their in the process. See Appendix D for summaries.
representatives from each of the project co-sponsors. observations and the general public’s input,
Together, the group guided the planning process and and formulated a preliminary concept plan 3) Websites: As is mentioned earlier in this
the development of this report, through a series of (for more information, refer to the Plan section, several of the co-sponsors and a local
meetings. Minutes from the Stakeholder Meetings can Development section of this report.) This bike shop provided informaiton about the project
be found in Appendix A. plan was the basis of conversation at the and public meetings on their websites, and
second public meeting. Attendees were provided links to the first survey. Additionally, an
Community Engagement encouraged to comment verbally and with online forum was created with a blog, but no one
In order to create as comprehensive a plan as notes on copies of the plan. posted comments.
possible, one of the study goals was to present many c) Public Meeting #3: The planning team
4) Email, Postal Mail, and Phone: Stakeholders
different opportunities for the public to shape the returned to the third meeting with a refined
and members of the general public sent
planning process through input. Throughout the plan, based on comments from the previous
suggestions and questions to the consultant via all
study, a dialog between citizens, stakeholders and the meetings, and a prioritized list of
these routes. The planning team replied to
consultant proceeded by means of the following recommendations with associated costs. A
and/or evaluated all contributions for
channels: healthy, vigorous dialog took place, with the
incorporation into the plan.
attendees offering many questions, concerns,
1) Public Meetings: The community at-large and opinions.
contributed to the plan through a series of three
community workshops. Via press releases in local 2) Surveys: As part of the first public meeting, and
newspapers, flyers, emails to interested user to offer those individuals who were unable to
groups, announcements on several stakeholders’ attend the meeting a chance to provide input, the
websites, and a local bike shop’s website, a planning team developed a survey to determine
serious effort was made to notify interested what types of AT local citizens used, why they
citizens. All comments at the meetings were used them, typical and desired AT destinations,
recorded and considered for incorporation in the current problems with AT in the study area, and a
plan. For a complete review of each of the wish list of AT solutions they would like to see.
workshops and lists of attendees, refer to
At the second public meeting, a Village of
Appendix B. The following is a summary of the
Bentleyville representative asked for a survey to
public meetings.
determine interest in replacing a missing vehicular
a) Public Meeting #1: The consultant
bridge over the Chagrin River with a pedestrian
presented the observations and conclusions
bridge.
described in the Existing Conditions and
Opportunities & Constraints portion of this The first survey was posted on several co-
report. The attendees then broke out into sponsors’ websites, and both surveys were
smaller groups to discuss ideas, concerns, and distributed via co-sponsors’ email distribution
opinions about the project. At the end of the lists. With this non-scientific delivery in mind, the
meeting, the groups provided a synopsis of consultant used the data from the returned forms
their discussions. not as the overriding indicator of public opinion, Public Meeting #1
Stakeholder & Community Engagement
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Existing Conditions
The study area consists of the Village of Chagrin Falls The planning team documented current 5. A relatively short connector between the
at the core, with a 2 mile radius extending from the conditions by compiling Geographical System study area and the existing trail along Shaker 12. Miles Road is an important, highly used, but
downtown area. This radius covers all of Chagrin Information data, traffic engineering data, and Boulevard would link the study area residents narrow and highly trafficked AT connector
Falls, a majority of Bentleyville, the northwest corner local cycling club routes, by performing a series of to the Lake Erie lakefront and downtown between South Chagrin Reservation and
of Bainbridge, the southwest corner of Russell walk- and drive-throughs of the study area, and by Cleveland through a series of existing and Chagrin Falls. See Figure 35.
Township, all of Chagrin Falls Township, and the listening to stakeholder meeting and public soon-to-be completed all-purpose trails. See 13. Bell Street is also travelled frequently by non-
southeast edge of Hunting Valley. All of Moreland meeting participants. A detailed inventory of Figure 33. vehicular traffic, particularly the closer one is
Hills and the Village of South Russell, and the eastern existing conditions data can be found in Appendix 6. Heavy and/or mature vegetation exists along a to Chagrin Falls, as is shown in Figure 35.
quarter of Orange were also included in the study C. high percentage of the roads. 14. SOM Center carries the highest volume of
area, as was requested by the communities. For 7. Intermittent and perennial streams and the vehicular traffic along its full study-area-length
purposes of this study, this will be referred to as the From the above-mentioned surveys, several Chagrin River run throughout the study area. of all the study area roads. Route 306 has the
“Chagrin Falls Region,” not to be mistaken with the observations were made: See Figure 31. next highest volume.
Chagrin River Valley. See Figure 1. 8. Numerous wetlands exist within the Chagrin 15. Parks and open spaces are distributed
1. Approximately 7,100 residential parcels exist River floodplain, per Figure 31. throughout and beyond the study area
In order to understand the study’s local and regional in the study area. Assuming one household 9. Sidewalks typically only exist in the central relatively evenly. Refer to Figure 30.
context, the planning team reviewed and coordinated per parcel, and with an average of 2.4 portion of Chagrin Falls. Refer to Figure 32. 16. Bridle trails are located throughout the South
with past and present pedestrian and bicycle plans for individuals per household, the plan could 10. There are many paved and unpaved trails in Chagrin Reservation, parallel to Chagrin River
communities within and surrounding the study area: provide improved opportunities for the local parks and open spaces, but no Road, and on the abandonded railroad right-
recreation, exercise, commuting, and running connections between them. See Figure 32. of-way south of Chagrin Falls. See Figure 67.
• Chagrin Falls Safe Routes to School Plan, 2009
errands to 17,040 citizens. 11. South Chagrin Reservation is a popular
• Orange Village Bikeway Study, 2009 2. Conceptually, the roads leading out from destination, and serves as a conduit to places
Chagrin Falls are arranged in a radial pattern, farther west and south.
• Solon Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, 2002 with local or regional destinations along the
majority of them. See Figure 34.
• Moreland Hills Bikeway Study, 1999 3. “All routes lead to Chagrin Falls.” Public
Meeting #1 participants’ personal routes and
• South Russell Multipurpose Trail Plan, 2008
cycling club ride routes all flow through
• Mill Street/Cleveland Street Pedestrian Route downtown Chagrin Falls, as is shown in Figure
Report, 2010 35.
4. The section of Chagrin River Road in the
• The Cuyahoga County Planning Commission’s study area is an important link within the
greenspace and trail plans Cleveland Metroparks’ Emerald Necklace trail
network.
• NOACA’s Regional Bicycle Transportation Plan,
2008.
Travel Way Widths Obstacles within the Right of Way Traffic volume and speed
In many locations, roads, bridges, and/or Rights-of- Utility poles, mailboxes, guardrails, drainage ditches, As road classifications increase, so does vehicular
Way are very narrow, leaving little room for an AT catch basins, culverts, driveways, and heavy vegetation traffic volume and speed. As volume and speed
facility. must be taken into consideration. increases, pedestrian and cylcist comfort and safety
decreases.
Opportunities & Constraints
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Design Standards
Design standards are developed for the safety of the Cleveland Metroparks Ohio Horseman’s Council Non-standard Designs
end user and those who may be affected by actions of 1. Maintain existing bridle trails. If impacted, Although horseback riding is a means of AT, the TLCI The planning team understands citizens’ concerns
the end user. mitigate by moving the bridle trail. program does not include funding for the particular to this project:
2. The APT should be a minimum of 10’ from the development of new bridle trails. The study proposes • Maintaining the rural feel of the area is highly
ODOT & AASHTO road edge, for snow storage and separation from new bridle trails only where an existing trail is desirable.
All AT projects built with any involvement of federal vehicular traffic. impacted. In those situations, the Council offers the • Residents want to maintain as much existing
dollars are required to adhere to the minimum 3. Minimize the disturbance of existing vegetation following guidelines: vegetative buffer as possible between the public
standards set by the The Ohio Department of and wetlands. Where vegetation is disturbed, road and their property.
Transportation and the American Association of State install new plantings to maintain the density of the 1. Maintain 10’ minimum between the bridle trail • Cost containment is always a concern.
Highway and Transportation Officials. In addition to vegetative cover. and the APT.
the standards shown in the sketches below, the 2. Where the bridle trail and APT must be closer, The municipality responsible for implementing an AT
following requirements exist for APT’s: provide a visual barrier between the two. facility must balance its citizens’ interests with the risk
• Two-way bridge width: 14’ min. 3. Clear vegetation 5’ wide for a single track trail. it assumes with non-standard solutions.
• Minimum deflection angle at 20MPH: 1°54' 4. Clear vegetation 8’ wide for a double track trail.
5. Trail should be firm, but have a natural Design requirements for non-federally funded projects
• Maximum grade along APT: 5%
appearance and feel. varies widely, depending on geographic location of the
• Minimum side clearance: 3’
project.
Meeting the above bridle guidelines is possible
everywhere in the master plan, except on the 1. Any AT facility development within the Right-
abandoned railroad corridor. At the narrowest point of-Way of a State of Ohio road must abide by
along the corridor, the arrangement shown in Figure ODOT and AASHTO standards, regardless of
5 will fit. the location or funding source. Refer to
Exhibit 39 for road jurisdiction.
ODOT Design Exceptions 2. All projects in a Geauga County ROW
Where existing conditions prevent the design from typically are required to meet ODOT and
meeting all standards, the owner can submit a formal AASHTO standards, regardless of the funding
written Design Exception Request, with justification source. The Geauga County Engineer
Figure 2: Standard APT for not meeting the standards. informed the consultant that NOACA has
allowed some exceptions on past projects.
A formal written Design Exception Request is 3. All projects in a Cuyahoga County ROW are
required for the following conditions: APT width, bike under the design jurisdiction of the local
lane width, bridge width, horizontal alignment (curve municipality, unless the AT facility is part of a
radius), grades, inadequate horizontal clearance capital improvement within the Right-of-Way,
(including lack of barrier or distance between a involving federal dollars.
shared use path and a roadway), and inadequate 4. AT projects on local roads must meet only
vertical clearance. the local municipality’s design requirements.
Figure 4: ODOT Urban Roadway Criteria (Refer to Figure 38 for study area road Figure 5: APT with Bridle Trail
classifications.)
Design Standards
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Materials Sources
A variety of materials provides options for surfacing This study has utilized the following sources for
an APT, based on the owner’s priorities, needs, and standards information:
user groups.
AASHTO Guide for the Development of
Bicycle Facilities, 1999.
ODOT Design Guidelines for Bicycle
Facilities.
ODOT Location & Design Manual Volumes 1
& 2, July 17, 2009.
Ohio Manual of Uniform Traffic Control
Devices, 2005.
ODOT Design Guidance for Indepenedent
Bicycle Facilities, 2005.
ODOT Design Guidance for Roadway-Based
Figure 6: Asphalt APT Detail Figure 7: Concrete APT Detail Figure 8: Limestone Screenings APT Detail Bicycle Facilities, 2005.
Cuyahoga County Engineer’s Office
Asphalt Concrete Limestone Screenings Geauga County Engineer’s Office
• Smooth, hard surface • Hard surface. Smooth, if control joints are saw • Softer, more giving surface
• Lasts up to 20 years, if installed properly cut or if tooled joints are broom finished. • Lasts indefinitely, with annual regrading and new
• Life can be extended with regular crack sealing • Lasts up to 20 years if installed properly. topdressing of screenings every few years
• Can be plowed in winter • Can be plowed in winter • Can be plowed in winter only with raised blade
• Dark color holds heat from sun, which creates a • Light color reflects sunlight • Light color reflects sunlight
heat island effect in the summer, and melts snow • Common building material for supply and • Common building supply
and ice quickly in the winter/early spring. installation • Easy to install
• Common building material for supply and • Moderately-high cost • Low cost
installation • Preferred by cylcists, in-line skaters, and some • Preferred by runners and some walkers
• Runoff pollution an issue immediately after walkers • Users tend to move at slower speeds
installation • Users can move at high speeds • Pervious
• Moderate to moderately-high cost. (Order of • Impervious • Can be messy, when wet
magnitude cost: $3.50/square foot. This includes • Ready for use after winter thaw less quickly than
materials and installation for the immediate path apshalt or concrete
only, not related costs, such as utilities, moving
obstructions, etc.)
• Preferred by cylcists, in-line skaters, and some
walkers
• Users can move at high speeds
• Impervious
Design Standards
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Plan Development
While there are opportunities in the study area for Step 1: APT Suitability Step 2: Bike Lane Suitability If the addition of a bike lane to the road segment
some AT routes outside of a road Right-of-Way, the With APT’s viewed as the most desirable AT facility, This step started with determining if there was room moved the BCI level of service into between
majority of proposed routes will run within existing The process started with evaluating where there was for bike lanes within the ROW. Moderately High and Extremely High, the planning
roads’ Rights-of-Way. In order to determine the room for the minimum standard APT corridor to fit team checked for an existing sidewalk.
most appropriate facilities along these routes, the between the edge of the road and the ROW line. If there was room, the consultant examined how a
planning team developed a methodical evaluation and proposed bike lane would affect the Level of Service One of the planning team’s standards for the study
decision-making process to arrive at the preliminary Where there was room along a road segment, the for that road segment, based on the Bicycle was to extend bike lanes (at a minimum, if not an
concept plan, and following citizen input, the master significance of all obstacles within the ROW was Compatibiltiy Index (BCI.) The BCI is a rating scale APT,) to existing sidewalks in Chagrin Falls, to enable
plan. Figure 9, below, illustrates this process. analyzed. If the planning team determined it was developed by the Federal Highway Association, to younger cyclists to reach their destination without
feasible to manage the obstacles, or if there was high determine the ability of a road to accommodate both being forced onto the open road. It stands to reason
NOTE: public interest in an APT, that segment received an motorists and bicyclists, or a road’s “bicycle- a more experienced cyclist will be comfortable on a
1. In the interest of a successful study, one goal APT recommendation. friendliness.” It takes into consideration the presence signed, shared roadway. Meeting this standard was
of the study has been to only propose AT or lack of existing bike lanes, the width of the bike the last step in the process.
facility routes which require no private If an APT was not feasible or desirable for a road lanes, the width of the curb lane, the number of
property acquisition. segment, the consultant proceeded to Step 2. vehicles traveling in the curb lane, the typical motorist
2. Throughout the process, care was taken to speed, the presence or lack of on-street parking, and
minimize changes between facility types, to the type of land use on the street. See Appendix ‘E’
maximize end-user safety and comfort. for detailed BCI information.
Master Plan
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Figure 12: Master Plan Enlargement--WEST
Master Plan
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Figure 13: Master Plan Enlargement--EAST
Master Plan
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Figure 14: Master Plan Enlargement--SOUTH
Master Plan
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Figure 15: Recommended Bicycle Parking & Bike Station Locations
Master Plan
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NOACA PRIORITY ROADWAY
Figure 40 shows the results from a maintenance and Figure 18: APT Maintenance and Operations Costs from Survey of 100 Trails.
operation costs survey for 100 trails. (“Rail-Trail Maintenance & Operation”, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Northeast Regional Office, Tim Poole, July 2005.)
Recommendations
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Recommendations—High Priority
Recommendations
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Recommendations—High Priority
Recommendations
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Recommendations—Medium Priority
Recommendations
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Recommendations—Low Priority
NOTES:
1. The estimate assumes an asphalt surface
for APT’s and bike lanes.
a. To substitute a limestone screening
surface for an asphalt APT surface:
i. Deduct $25/lineal foot for a 10'
ODOT path.
ii. Deduct $20/lineal foot for an 8'
non-ODOT path.
b. A 6' wide path with a limestone
screening surface is estimated to cost
$40/lineal foot if no utility or major
drainage work is required.
2. Refer to Figure 11 for segment labels.
Figure 25: Chagrin Falls Region Alternative Transportation Study Master Plan Cost Estimate
Cost Estimate
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Funding & Implementation
In order to transform the recommendations in this Funding Strategies and Sources beautification, archeological projects, highway water National Highway System (NHS)
report into reality, it is important to identify roles and Since funding sources provide varying sizes of funds runoff, and bicycle and pedestrian projects. Every The National Highway System comprises the
responsibilities, project phases, funding strategies, and for different uses, it is important to match the two years the State seeks proposals from local Interstate system and roads identified by states as
funding sources. appropriate source to each project stage and phase. governments and prioritizes them for funding. A 20% important to the national and regional economy. Two
The following FEDERAL funding information was local match is required. types of bicycle projects are eligible for these funds:
Roles and Responsibilities supplied by NOACA, with its permission, and bicycle facilities that are an incidental part of an NHS
The Stakeholders determined the next steps toward supplemented by the consultant. Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality project, such as trails along an interstate roadway that
implementation will be to evaluate this report’s Program (CMAQ) are built within the right-of-way simultaneous with the
recommendations, establish each municipality’s Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficient These are funds directed toward metropolitan areas main project, or facilities constructed adjacent to
priorities, seek partnerships with other municipalities Transportation Equity Act – A Legacy for that have not met the air quality standards set by the NHS routes as independent projects.
and local entities, and determine who will be Users (SAFETEA-LU) Sources Clean Air Act as amended, and are earmarked for
SAFETEA-LU, the name of the transportation
responsible for specific roles. Figures 26-29 display transportation projects, including bicycle projects, Alternative Transportation in Parks and Public
legislation authorized by Congress in 2005, continues
the study’s recommendations, grouped by which will result in cleaner air. Lands
the emphasis of the previous bills since ISTEA of
municipality. This program funds alternative transportation
providing access to federal transportation money for Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) (specifically including non-motorized modes) in
Phasing transportation modes other than the personal This is a new program replacing the Safety Set-Aside national parks and other public lands. (FTA)
The prioritized list of recommendations breaks down automobile. At this time, all the major funding program. In addition to non-capital, safety-related
several large projects into more manageable tasks by programs created under SAFETEA-LU include bicycle activities (including traffic engineering studies and National Recreational Trails Fund
priority level: Bell Street, Miles Road, and Solon Road. facilities and programs as eligible activities. It is also design, and bicycle safety programs), capital A small fund specifically for recreational trails.
This report, however, lists the entire length of the important to note that most of these funds can only improvements for increasing bicycle safety are eligible,
Chagrin River Road facility, the largest project in the be used to pay up to 80 percent of the cost of a such as traffic calming features. Scenic Byways
plan, as a high priority. If it is not feasible to bicycle or pedestrian project. The other 20 percent Bicycle facilities developed as part of national or state
implement the entire length at one time, the must be matched by the State or local government Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Program scenic byways are eligible for these funds.
consultant recommends starting at Miles, and building agency implementing the project. Funding is provided to states. This program is
segments toward the north, in order to extend the targeted to primary and middle schools. The program Federal Lands Highways Program
Emerald Necklace trail system. After the APT is Surface Transportation Program (STP) will establish an SRS Clearinghouse and Task Force Bicycle and pedestrian projects are eligible for these
completed to South Woodland, build the remaining These are flexible funds that can be used for a wide and full-time State SRTS coordinators. Between 10 funds allocated to federal land management agencies,
SSR, APT, and pedestrain bridge south of Miles. variety of transportation activities, including highways, percent and 30 percent of the funds must be used for such as the National Park Service. There is no
transit, demand management, and safety. Bicycle non-infrastructure related activities. matching requirement for these funds.
projects are listed as eligible projects and these funds
have been used in many areas for facilities, education Transportation, Community, and System Federal Transit Act
and safety programs, and even the salaries of city or Preservation Program (TCSP) This Act has provisions for transit enhancements.
state bicycle coordinators. A 20% local match is This program started as a pilot project and has been Projects such as bicycle access to public transit,
required. made permanent under SAFETEA-LU. Bicycle and shelters and racks for parking bicycles at public transit
pedestrian projects are eligible for funding. facilities, and equipment for transporting bicycles on
Transportation Enhancement Activities (TEA) public transit are eligible for these funds. The federal
Ten percent of STP funds currently must be set aside share for these funds is 90 percent.
by the State for specific types of projects, which
include historic and scenic preservation,
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Department of the Interior Funding Clean Ohio Trails Fund
Sources The Clean Ohio Trails Fund works to improve
outdoor recreational opportunities for Ohioans by
Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance funding trails for outdoor pursuits of all kinds. Special
Program emphasis is given to projects with the following
This program provides assistance to communities to characteristics:
develop plans, get public participation, and identify • Consistent with the statewide trail plan
funding. It does not provide financial assistance. • Completes regional trail systems and links to
Project partners may be non-profit organizations, the statewide trail plan
community groups, tribes or tribal governments, and • Links population centers with outdoor
local, state, or federal government agencies. recreation area and facilities
Assistance is for one year and may be renewed for a • Involves the purchase of rail lines linked to
second year if warranted. the statewide trail plan
• Preserves natural corridors
Land and Water Conservation Funds • Provides links in urban areas to support
For the acquisition of land for recreation and the commuter access and provide economic
development of recreational facilities, this fund could benefit.
be used for bicycle projects that are primarily A 25% local match is required. Planning, engineering,
recreational. construction and acquisition are funded through this
program.
Natureworks
This statewide grant typically funds playgrounds,
parking improvements, landscaping and other
small projects. Typical award amount is less than
$30,000. Funding requires a minimum of 25% local
match.
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Figure 26: Recommendations—By Municipality
(Orange = high priority recommendations, Green = medium priority recommendations, Blue = low priority recommendations)
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Figure 27: Recommendations—By Municipality
(Orange = high priority recommendations, Green = medium priority recommendations, Blue = low priority recommendations)
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Figure 28: Recommendations—By Municipality
(Orange = high priority recommendations, Green = medium priority recommendations, Blue = low priority recommendations)
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Figure 29: Recommendations—By Municipality
(Orange = high priority recommendations, Green = medium priority recommendations, Blue = low priority recommendations)
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Appendix A: Stakeholder Meeting Minutes
Figure 36: Study Area Bicycle Accidents Reported in the Last 10 Years
Figure 35: Current Citizen & Cycling Club Routes
(Red = Citizens’ typical circuits, Yellow = Cycling Clubs’ circuits)
Appendix C: Existing Conditions
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Figure 37: Right of Way / Road Width Comparison
What problems do you currently see, and what concerns do you have?
What forms of alternative transportation do you use, and how often?
Figure 43: Proposed BCI Level of Service Data Figure 44: Proposed BCI Level of Service Plan