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Mayor's Council on Health and Well-Being - 09 Mar 2022 - Agenda - Pdf City of Atlantic Beach Agenda Mayor's Council on Health and Well-Being Meeting Wednesday, March 9, 2022 - 12:00 p.m. Commission Chamber City Hall, 800 Seminole Road Page(s) 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.A. Approve minutes of the February 9, 2022 Mayor's Council on Health and Well - Being meeting. Mayor's Council on Health and Well-Being - 09 Feb 2022 - Minutes - Pdf 3 - 6 4. OLD BUSINESS 4.A. Council Topics Draft Monthly Topics 7 - 9 4.B. January Summary and Recommendations Draft Vice Chair Summary of Recommendations - January 12, 2022 11 4.C. February Summary and Recommendations Draft Vice Chair Summary of Recommendations - February 9, 2022 13 5. NEW BUSINESS 5.A. East Coast Greenway and City of Jacksonville 5.B. Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity Plan, Complete Streets, and Tour de Parks Connectivity Plan 4.28.21 COMPLETE STREETS POLICY OF THE CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH Tour de Parks 03.26.2022 15 - 141 5.C. Speed Limits and Traffic Calming Application for Complete Streets 143 - 145 5.D. Council Discussion 6. PUBLIC COMMENT 7. ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 145 Mayor's Council on Health and Well-Being - 09 Mar 2022 Any person wishing to speak to the Mayor's Council on Health and Well-Being on any matter at this meeting should submit a Comment Card located at the entrance to Commission Chamber prior to the start of the meeting. This meeting will be live-streamed and videotaped. To access live or recorded videos, click on the Meeting Videos tab on the city's home page at www.coab.us. In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act and Section 286.26 of the Florida Statutes, persons with disabilities needing special accommodations to participate in this meeting should contact City Clerk Donna Bartle at 247-5809 or at City Hall, 800 Seminole Road, Atlantic Beach, Florida not less than three (3) days prior to the date of this meeting. Page 2 of 145 Mayor's Council on Health and Well-Being February 9, 2022 MINUTES Mayor's Council on Health and Well-Being Meeting Wednesday, February 9, 2022 - 12:00 AM Commission Chamber Present: Steve Piscitelli, Member Joyce Freeman, Member Jim Belich, Member Jessica Ring, Member Tracy Marko, Member JoAnn Wallace, Member Ellen Golombek, Member Kyle Brady, Member Michael Hosto, Member Michael Lanier, Member Absent: Lisa Herrold, Member Also Present: Ellen Glasser, Mayor Abrielle Genest, Planner 1. ROLL CALL Council members went around the room and stated their names for roll call. Members who could not attend the first meeting introduced themselves. 2. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR Election of Chair Mayor Glasser stated Jessica Ring has expressed interest in the Chair position. Jessica Ring introduced herself and spoke about why she is interested in being chair. Mayor Glasser asked for any other nominations for chair. Steve Piscitelli nominated Ellen Golombek. She respectfully declined the position. Michael Hosto nominated Michael Lanier who also respectfully declined the position. With no other nominations, Mayor Glasser asked for a vote. ACTION: to elect Jessica Ring as Chair Motion: Michael Lanier Michael Lanier (Moved By) For Steve Piscitelli For Joyce Freeman For Page 1 of 4 Agenda Item #3.A. 09 Mar 2022 Page 3 of 145 Mayor's Council on Health and Well-Being February 9, 2022 Jim Belich For Jessica Ring For Tracy Marko For JoAnn Wallace For Ellen Golombek For Kyle Brady For Michael Hosto For Motion passed 10 to 0. Election of Vice Chair Mayor Glasser volunteered Steve Piscistelli for the Vice Chair position. Michael Lanier also nominated Steve Piscitelli for Vice Chair. ACTION: to elect Steve Piscitelli as Vice Chair Motion: Michael Lanier Michael Lanier (Moved By) For Steve Piscitelli For Joyce Freeman For Jim Belich For Jessica Ring For Tracy Marko For JoAnn Wallace For Ellen Golombek For Kyle Brady For Michael Hosto For Motion passed 10 to 0. 3. CALL TO ORDER Jessica Ring called the meeting to order at 12:14 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Approve minutes of the January 12, 2022 meeting MOTION: to approve the January 12, 2022 meeting minutes Motion: Michael Lanier Second: Ellen Golombek Steve Piscitelli For Joyce Freeman For Page 2 of 4 Agenda Item #3.A. 09 Mar 2022 Page 4 of 145 Mayor's Council on Health and Well-Being February 9, 2022 Jim Belich For Jessica Ring For Tracy Marko For JoAnn Wallace For Ellen Golombek (Seconded By) For Kyle Brady For Michael Hosto For Michael Lanier (Moved By) For Motion passed 10 to 0. 5. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS Abrielle Genest reviewed the Board and Committee training and meeting calendar for 2022. 6. BLUE ZONES Blue Zones Presentation Debbie Watkins and Amelia Clabots, Blue Zones representatives, gave a presentation about Blue Zones. Committee members asked questions and generated discussion. 7. MISCELLANEOUS Michael Lanier and Steve Piscitelli Steve Piscitelli reviewed attachments they provided for the agenda. Abrielle Genest gave a presentation on census data. 8. TOPICS Abrielle Genest reviewed the selection of individual member's top 3-5 topics. With respect to time, Mayor Glasser suggested the council further discuss topic selection at the March meeting. 9. NEXT STEPS Members selected Biking and Complete Streets as the discussion topic for March. 10. PUBLIC COMMENT Rhett Farber addressed the council about activities he participates in that incorporates "whole brain synchronization". Page 3 of 4 Agenda Item #3.A. 09 Mar 2022 Page 5 of 145 Mayor's Council on Health and Well-Being February 9, 2022 11. ADJOURNMENT There being no further discussion, Jessica Ring declared the meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m. Attest: Jessica Ring Abrielle Genest Page 4 of 4 Agenda Item #3.A. 09 Mar 2022 Page 6 of 145 April: Senior Programming May: Vulnerable Populations July: Review Council Recommendations June: Youth Agenda Item #4.A.09 Mar 2022Page 7 of 145 August: Community Engagement and Purpose October: Race and Equity September: Mental Well-Being November: Finalize Report Agenda Item #4.A.09 Mar 2022Page 8 of 145 PEOPLE •Food Insecurity •Physical Activity and Programing •Homelessness •Mental Health •Opioid and Drug Use •Workforce Housing •Education •Faith •Gardening •Mentoring •Philanthropy •Race and Equity •Suicide •Alcohol •Clean Air and Asthma •Guns •Health Insurance •Meditation and Mindfulness •Military •Oral Healthcare •Pets •Self Compassion •Setting Personal boundaries and limits •Smoking PLACE •Physical Activity and Programming •Homelessness •Neighborhood Identity •Workforce Housing •Community •Small Business •Support of Nonprofit Network •Special Events •Air Quality •Clean air and asthma PURPOSE •Support of Nonprofit Network •Community •Volunteerism •Faith •Gardening •Mentoring •Philanthropy •Suicide •History •Meditation and Mindfulness •Pets •Philanthropy •Self Compassion •Setting personal boundaries and limits POSSIBLE FOCUS AREAS Agenda Item #4.A.09 Mar 2022Page 9 of 145 Page 10 of 145 Topic-Specific Summary of the MCHWB January 12, 2022 Meeting Topic: Census and Youth Risk Behavior Data Presenters: Abrielle Genest, City of Atlantic Beach Planner; Ellen Glasser, Mayor Theme of Presentation: Demographics of Atlantic Beach, Florida, and Highlights of County Youth Trends Takeaways: 1. This was the first meeting of the MCHWB. The Mayor provided and overview of the Council’s mission. See Resolution No. 21-78 passed by the City Commission on 11/22/21. The Council will support the COAB mission, vision, and its Quality-of-Life priority to enhance the “livability” of Atlantic Beach, FL. The Council members are not expected to be subject matter experts. The Council members will bring positive energy to each meeting and have deliberative dialogues about the topics at hand. 2. City Planner Genest delivered a presentation on the COAB latest census figures. One key point: Our 65 and older population continues to grow at a faster pace than other demographics. And the median age of 46.6 (2019) is higher than Duval County and the State of Florida. 3. More than 85% of COAB residents are White. A little more than 7% are Black or African American. The number of housing units has increased by more than 700 since 2000. 4. 2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey trends on physical activity & dietary behavior, school safety, substance abuse, and suicide ideation were presented for the County and Health Zone 6 (beaches). Recommendations: 1. Identify local gaps and needs for programs and plans directed toward seniors. 2. Identify local gaps and needs for programs that address alarming youth trends in the areas of physical activity, substance abuse, and suicide ideation. 3. Improve tools to engage residents and improve accessibility of programs throughout the city. Submitted to the MCHWB on March 9, 2022 Steve Piscitelli Vice Chair Agenda Item #4.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 11 of 145 Page 12 of 145 Topic-Specific Summary of the MCHWB February 9, 2022 Meeting Topic: Blue Zones Presenters: Debbie Watkins and Amelia Clabots of Blue Zones Theme of Presentation: “To empower everyone, everywhere to live longer and better.” Takeaways: 1. The Blue Zones Power 9 model engages people to make healthy and transformative living choices regarding natural movement, stress management, healthy eating, and nurturing social connections. The City of Atlantic Beach, in keeping with the city mission and vision, will promotes such choices. 2. According to the Duval County Health Zone Data (2019), Atlantic Beach has an aging-in-place population. Social connections and ease of movement about the community are especially important to this demographic of our community 3. Blue Zones Jacksonville is largely funded, but the Beaches Project(Atlantic, Jacksonville, and Neptune) still needs about two-million dollars to be included as a focus area. Recommendations: 1. While the City of Atlantic Beach scores high on the life satisfaction survey (Gallup Survey, 2018), people most in need of healthy living choices may not respond to such surveys. The COAB would do well to identify areas of the community that may need further outreach—and then follow-up with appropriate surveys. 2. While the participation of the City of Atlantic Beach in the Blue Zones project is uncertain, it is recommended that COAB, at least, should offer its endorsement of the project. 3. The Council will promote efforts to connect people and neighborhoods, healthy food choices, discourage tobacco use, and discourage excessive alcohol use. Submitted to the MCHWB on March 9, 2022 Steve Piscitelli Vice Chair Agenda Item #4.C. 09 Mar 2022 Page 13 of 145 Page 14 of 145 1 City of Atlantic Beach Bicycle and Pedestrian Connectivity Plan Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 15 of 145 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction pg. 1-9 2. Community Input pg. 10-16 3. Existing Conditions & Facilities pg. 17-25 4. Identified Opportunities pg. 26-114 4a. “Dutton to Donner and East Coast Greenway” pg. 29-32 4b. “Marsh to East Coast Greenway” pg. 33-37 4c. “Tide Views to Dutton” (Main Street) pg. 38-41 4d. “Tide Views to Marsh Overlook” pg. 42-45 4e. “Tide Views to Veteran’s” pg. 46-47 4f. “Rose to Tide Views” pg. 48-52 4g. “Rose Park to East Coast Greenway” (W Plaza) pg. 53-56 4h. “East Coast Greenway” pg. 57-60 4i. “East Coast Greenway to Jordan Park” pg. 61-63 4j. “East Coast Greenway to Jordan and Jack Russell Parks” pg. 64-67 4k. “East Coast Greenway to Howell Park” pg. 68-72 4l. “Jack Russell to Selva Preserve” pg. 73-75 4m. “AB Dog Park to East Coast Greenway” pg. 76-80 4n. “Royal Palms Connections” pg. 81-88 4o. “Sailfish to ABE and Howell Park” pg. 89-91 4p. “Seminole to the Beach and Beaches Town Center” pg. 92-96 4q. “Plaza to Bull Park and the Beach” pg. 97-101 4r. “Johansen to Jack Russell” pg. 102-104 4s. “Selva Marina Walking Path” pg. 105-107 4t. “Country Club to Johansen Park and the Beach” pg. 108-110 4u. “Seminole Road Missing Link “ pg. 111-114 5. Cost Estimates pg. 115-116 6. Implementation pg. 117-119 Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 16 of 145 3 1. Introduction Purpose and Benefits Improving connectfvity by providing a safe environment for pedestrians and bicyclists is a top priority within the city. The purpose of this plan is to identffy opportunitfes for on – and off-street facilitfes that help create safe and comfortable connectfons that capitalize on the city’s natural, cultural, and recreatfonal amenitfes such as parks, commercial districts, schools, community centers and the beach. In additfon to enhanced con- nectfvity and access, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure also influence: Public health  Creating opportunities to walk or bike to destinations increases physical activity and improves the health of residents by reducing risks of heart disease, obesity, high blood pressure, diabetes, and depression. Pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure offers residents the opportunity to live healthier lifestyles and im- prove quality of life. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 17 of 145 4 Purpose and Benefits Safety  Bicycle and pedestrian facilities improve safety by reducing the risk of pedestrian-automobile and bicycle- automobile crashes. Such facilities also help improve safety by slowing traffic to a people-friendly speed, which can greatly reduce the risk of a pedestrian fatality in the event of a collision. Further, bicycle lanes have been shown to improve safety for not just bicyclists, but all users, by increasing cyclist predictability, reducing wrong-way riding, and increasing traffic control compliance. Economy  Pedestrian/bicycle infrastructure increases property values, increases the number of visitors to business- es, and is a more affordable mode of transportation. According to the National Association of Realtors, 70% of Americans say that having bike lanes or trails in their community is important to them and two- thirds of home buyers consider the walkability of an area in their purchase. Also, real estate values have been found to be higher in areas with better walking conditions. Environment  Environmental benefits of walking and biking include reductions in vehicle emissions and fuel consump- tion, energy conservation and independence, and improved water and air quality. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities encourage people to get out of their cars for transportation which in turn reduces vehicle emis- sions that pose environmental risks including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, volatile organic com- pounds, nitrous oxides, and benzene. Decreasing dependency on the automobile by increasing the availa- bility of alternative transportation can reduce emissions and improve water and air quality. Equity  Elderly, children under 16 years old, and lower income residents often largely rely on alternative modes of transportation including walking, biking, and public transit. Providing safe and convenient access to transit stops and other daily destinations helps create an equitable community. Pedestrian/bike facility Crash reduction rate Minimum 4’ paved shoulder 71% (pedestrian crashes) Sidewalk 88% (pedestrian crashes) Bicycle Lane 36% (bicycle crashes) *Federal Highway Administratfon. Desktop Reference for Crash Reductfon Factors. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 18 of 145 5 Guiding Principles The City completed a Bikeway and Trail Plan in collaboratfon with the City of Neptune Beach and the City of Jacksonville Beach in 2002, and updated the plan in 2009. This collaboratfon produced a general and concep- tual plan for a system of bike and pedestrian routes to connect each of the three beach citfes. Based on the findings of the study, a priority list of desired routes was developed. The 2002 bikeway plan led to the “Beaches Bikeway” multf-use path that runs from Selva Marina Drive to Pla- za and then west to Main Street. Since the 2009 update, several additfonal paths have been installed includ- ing the 8 foot path on the west side of Seminole Road from Garden Ln S to Oceanforest Dr N; a separated path that connects Dutton Island Preserve with Dutton Island Road W; the “Safe Routes to School” path along Sherry Dr and Seminole Rd that connects Ahern St to 17th St; and an 8 foot multf-use path along Seminole Road from City Hall to Atlantfc Blvd. “Safe Routes to School” Path Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 19 of 145 6 Guiding Principles The 2018 - 2030 Comprehensive Plan includes the following goals, objectfves, and policies addressing safe and efficient transportatfon optfons for bicyclists and pedestrians: Policy E.1.2.3 The City shall continue to implement and construct its bicycle and pedestrian pathway system, with prior- ity given to locations that provide links between neighborhoods, schools, parks and the beach and adjacent beach commu- nities. Where sufficient right-of-way or land area exists, wider six (6) or eight (8) foot widths shall be the recommended standard to accommodate for the safety of multi -modal activities. The City shall also advocate the addition of bike lanes to State and County Roads Objective B.2.3 Provision of Bikeways and Multi -use Facilities. All new right-of-ways established within the City shall be of adequate width to provide for bikeways, sidewalks or similar facilities as required to encourage safe and increased pedes- trian and bicycle activity. Where possible, existing right-of-ways should provide for bikeways, sidewalks, or similar facilities to encourage safe and increased pedestrian and bicycle activity. Policy B.2.3.3 All existing rights-of-way shall be reviewed when resurfaced, redesigned, or modified to provide for bikeways, sidewalks, multi-use paths, or similar facilities throughout the city to provide linkages to schools, parks, and oth- er destination points. Objective B.2.4 Energy Efficient Strategies -The City shall maintain its existing street patterns, which have developed to provide a network of connected neighborhoods and an ability to walk, bike and travel throughout the City with minimum vehicular travel miles and minimal traffic congestion. Policy A.1.3.3 The City shall continue to manage, preserve and construct facilities that provide diverse opportunities to all residents for both passive and active recreation, including parks, nature preserves, trails and bikeways, skateboard parks and ball fields, dune crossovers, waterway accesses and associated amenities. Policy A.1.14.1 The City shall maintain an energy efficient land use pattern and shall continue to promote the use of transit and alternative methods of transportation that decrease reliance on the automobile. Policy A.1.14.2 The City shall continue to encourage and develop the “walk-ability and bike-ability” of the City as a means to promote the physical health of the City’s residents, access to recreational and natural resources, and as a means to re- duce greenhouse gas emissions. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 20 of 145 7 Guiding Principles Given the abundance of recreatfonal opportunitfes within the city, it is important to provide safe and conven- ient access to these amenitfes. In their “Safe Routes to Parks” report, the Natfonal Recreatfon and Park Asso- ciatfon (NRPA) listed their five essentfal elements of a safe route to a park: Comfort  It is important to make walking to parks inviting with tree-lined streets, an appealing and clean environment, and off-road trail access if possible. Convenience  The NRPA recommends that the route to the park be no further than one half of a mile or within a 10 minute walk from where people reside. Safety  Safety, and perceived safety, can be improved by sepa- rating pedestrian paths from roads with physical barriers so that pedestrians are not competing with automobiles. Access & Design  Proper design benefits all users and allows all citizens to access safe routes to parks. This includes adding wayfinding signage, reviewing for ADA compliance, and ensuring multiple access points. The Park  In addition to building a safe route, a park that offers multiple amenities will attract the surrounding pop- ulation and increase usage of the routes to that park Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 21 of 145 8 Several on and off-street facilitfes are recommended in this document based on comfort and safety of users, conditfons of roadways or right of ways, and other factors. Brief descriptfons for each facility are below: Sidewalk  A paved path that runs parallel to the roadway that is designated for pedestrian use. Sidewalks can be on either side of a right of way separated by landscaping or as part of the roadway. Bicycle and other recre- ational activities are not suitable for sidewalk use. Shared Use Path (also known as multf-use paths, greenways or sidepaths)  This is a multi-use path that is accessible to all users including, but not limited to, people with disabilities, bicyclists, pedestrians, skateboarders, etc. These pathways should be separated from the roadway by land- scaping to provide a buffer and increase safety. When designed correctly, these facilities provide a high level of comfort for pedestrians and bicy- clists. Elevated Walkway  A pathway that is elevated above the ground to create a walking space that may not be possible on the ground level. They often connect two separate, ground–level walking loca- tions that were not once accessible because of topographical limitations. Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Sidewalks are generally unsuitable to be used as bikeways for the following reasons:  Sidewalks are generally not designed for cycling speeds. Cyclists must either reduce their speed or travel too fast for conditfons.  There is generally insufficient width for shared bicycle and pedestrian travel, partfcularly due to obstacles such as utflity poles, signs, and street furniture that narrows the effectfve width of the sidewalk.  Bicyclists face conflicts with motor vehicles at driveways and intersectfons. Mo- torists are generally not expectfng a cyclist to cross their path from the side- walk, and may not be looking for them.  Traffic rules, such as obligatfons to yield, are unclear when cyclists ride on side- walks, creatfng confusion and risk between pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 22 of 145 9 Shared Roadway Markings  A roadway where both bicyclists and cars can occupy the same lane. These lanes will include shared roadway markings, or “sharrows” placed on both sides of the street to indicate to the driver that they must share the road way and to designate the direction of riding. Bicycle Lane  A designated portion of the roadway that is designated for preferential and exclusive use of bicyclists. This lane provides a separate and safe location for people to ride their bike without the added hazards of sharing a lane. The minimum width for bicycle lanes is 4 feet. Paved Shoulder  A paved, striped shoulder that is designated for pedestrians and/ or bicyclists. While there is no minimum width, 4 feet or greater is recommended. Paved shoulders provide a stable walking and riding surface while also reducing roadway maintenance and improving drainage. Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 23 of 145 10 The community input and planning process for this plan was largely completed in conjunctfon with that of the recently competed Parks Master Plan, which began in 2018 with a parks and trails public work- shop. After a presentatfon by the Planning Director, partfcipants went to the different “statfons” that had been set up around the room. One of the statfons was for “sidewalks and paths” and had a large map showing the existfng sidewalks and paths within the city. Partfcipants then wrote their comments on stfcky notes or directly on the map itself. In 2019, a two day public charrette was held with assistance from the Natfonal Park Service (NPS) and the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). The first day of the charrette included a “statfon” that focused on multf-use paths and improving con- nectfvity throughout the city. Partfcipants from the public wrote their comments on a map at this sta- tfon. On the second day, the volunteers from the NPS and ASLA presented their sketches and Power- Points based on the community’s feedback. However, these sketches focused largely on the parks. In February, 2021, a public workshop was held with statfons re- viewing the proposed opportunitfes as well as a proposed com- plete streets policy. Additfonally, an online “Parks and Trails” survey was conducted by the city with responses from 291 partfcipants. This survey garnered feedback regarding the importance of the city’s parks and trails, frequency and reasons for utflizing the parks and trails, and many other insightiul questfons and comments. 2. Community Input 2018: Public Workshop 2019: Two-day Public Charrette 2018/2019: Online “Parks & Trails” Survey 2021: Public Workshop Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 24 of 145 11 Community Input A public workshop was held in December, 2018 with one of the “statfons” addressing paths and trails. The comments from this workshop can be seen below: Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 25 of 145 12 Community Input In October, 2019, a two-day public charrette was held to address certain parks as well as multf-use paths. The comments from this workshop are below: Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 26 of 145 13 Community Input The City conducted a city wide online survey to obtain public feedback about not only city parks and pre- serves but also about multf-use paths and trails.  77% of survey respondents were very supportfve and an additfonal 19% were somewhat supportfve of developing new walking/biking trails and/or connectfng existfng ones to improve the city ’s park and rec- reatfon system.  86% of survey respondents supported using public funds to develop additfonal trails and/or multf -use paths in Atlantfc Beach. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 27 of 145 14 Community Input 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 Number of ResponsesResponses Question 18: Where are trails most needed? 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 Number of ResponsesResponses Question 19:Which amenities would you like to see along trails? Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 28 of 145 15 Community Input A public workshop was held on February 3rd, 2021. Four interactfve “statfons” were set up where partfci- pants were encouraged to provide feedback on which bike/ped facilitfes they would like to see and where they would like to see them. Each statfon provided informatfon on different bike/ped facilitfes along with maps showing the identffied opportunitfes. Responses at Statfon 4 included:  Main Street  Gateway to the City at Mayport + Sem- inole Roads  3-D Paintfngs  Xeriscape Roundabouts  3-D Painted Crosswalks  Tour de Parks Bike Route  Criteria to request traffic calming de- vices (must have neighborhood buy in) Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 29 of 145 16 Community Input Common themes identffied from the community input included:  Connections to and between parks  Connecting existing trails and paths  Connecting the marsh to the beach (east & west sides of the city)  Connections along the marsh and between the preserves  Safety concerns crossing and traveling along Mayport Road  Connections/access to Hanna Park  Paths and connections on Seminole Road The public feedback and input gathered helped shape the improvements explored in this plan. For exam- ple, connections to and between parks are a major focal point of this plan as is demonstrated in the “Identffied Opportunitfes” map included in this plan. Similarly, connecting existing and proposed paths is addressed throughout this plan and is a goal of this plan. The “Identffied Opportunitfes” and associated im- provements proposed serve to connect the entfre city and, while addressed in “segments” , they work to- gether to connect the marsh to the beach. Further, several of the proposed improvements work to safely connect the city’s marsh preserves (Tide Views, River Branch, & Dutton Island). Also discussed in this plan is how the city has worked with the Florida Department of Transportatfon (FDOT) and North Florida Transportatfon Planning Organizatfon (TPO) to address safety concerns on Mayport Road, a state owned and operated roadway. Efforts thus far have resulted in a speed limit reductfon, planned crosswalk signal- izatfon & tfming improvements, and plans for a “road diet” that include an extension of the East Coast Greenway (see Resolutfon No. 19-42)) and a bicycle lane from Atlantfc Blvd to Dutton Island Rd. Also not addressed in this plan is access to Hanna Park from Seminole Road. As many residents know, this has been a contentfous issue that resulted in the creatfon of an easement essentfally blocking access to Hannah Park from Seminole Road. Lastly, regarding paths/connections on Seminole Road, this plan addresses improve- ments that would build on the multfple existfng paths on Seminole Road. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 30 of 145 17 A number of factors influence the demand for non-motorized transportatfon facilitfes including the de- mographics, land use patterns, and existfng travel conditfons of an area. Alternatfve transportatfon rates are higher in lower-income areas as residents often do not have access to a vehicle and rely on other modes of transportatfon. The map to the left shows the 2019 median household income for each census block. The lowest household incomes were reported in the western census blocks. 3. Existing Conditions Factor Examples Favorable Demographics -Lower income neighborhoods -Large numbers of children or elderly residents Compatfble Land Use -Higher residentfal density -Mixed land uses or commercial centers -Destfnatfon sites (schools, parks, etc.) Suitable Travel Conditfons -Lower traffic speeds and volumes -Lack of driveway cuts or access aisles -Sufficient ped/bike facilitfes like sidewalks and bicycle parking Areas Likely to Benefit from Non-motorized Facilities Demographics Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 31 of 145 18 Young and elderly residents often rely on non-motorized forms of transportatfon more so than other age groups due to not having access to a vehicle or no longer driving. The Natfonal Aging and Disability Transpor- tatfon Center reports that 1 in 5 Americans that are older than age 65 are no longer driving and demand for alternatfve transportatfon is increasing as the boomer populatfon contfnues to age. In Atlantfc Beach, the number of residents 65 and over as well as residents under 15 has increased over the past 5 years. Demographics On a smaller scale, census block data helps illustrate the age dis- tributfon within the city of Atlan- tfc Beach. The two maps below show that a higher percentage of residents 65 and over live within the eastern census blocks, while the distributfon of residents un- der 15 years old is more balanced across the city. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 32 of 145 19 An additfonal factor measured by the U.S. Census is the percentage of respondents that reported walking or biking as their means of transportatfon to work. This per- centage has more than doubled over the past 5 years in Atlantfc Beach. Many U.S. cities are seeing an increase in bicycle commuters, according to the U.S. Census Bu- reau. What about commuters who walk to work? Brian McKenzie, a Census Bureau sociologist, said, "In recent years, many communities have tak- en steps to support more transportation options, such as bicycling and walking. For example, many cities have invested in bike-share programs, bike lanes, and more pedestrian-friendly streets." Demographics In the maps below you can see the census blocks with the highest percentage of respondents that walk or bike to work. These maps, as well as other relevant data, should be considered when prioritfzing pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 33 of 145 20 Walking and bicycling rates tend to be high- er in areas with higher densitfes and a mix of uses. Higher densitfes (populatfon per acre) and a mix of compatfble land uses make non -motorized modes of transportatfon more efficient by providing more users and destf- natfons in a smaller area. This map shows populatfon per acre for each census block in Atlantfc Beach. The data shows the highest populatfon densitfes are generally within the western two census blocks along Mayport Road (note that to ac- curately show density, Hanna Park and the Intracoastal Waterway were removed from total acreage within the respectfve census blocks). In additfon to higher densitfes, areas with a mix of land uses and/or commercial centers serve as destfnatfon sites that gener- ate higher demand for pedestrian and bicy- cle facilitfes. The two commercial corridors in Atlantfc Beach are located adjacent to Mayport Road and Atlantfc Boulevard, with the highest concentratfon of mixed uses lo- cated within the Beaches Town Center. Land Use Example of a mix of uses Example of a high density land use Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 34 of 145 21 Travel conditfons should be reviewed when establishing prioritfes and considering pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, including the following factors:  Street Classification & Speed. High speeds and traffic volumes can present significant barriers and obstacles to non-motorized traffic. Ped/bike facilitfes can greatly impact the amount of walk- ing and biking that occurs on these roadways.  Crash Data. Streets or intersectfons with a concentratfon of pe- destrian or bicycle crashes can indicate a need for infrastructure or other safety improvements.  School Walking Zones. These are typically residentfal areas within one half (1/2) mile of a school, where children are likely to walk to school. Travel Conditions The map below identffies the classificatfon of the city’s roadways. Principal Arterial roadways experience the highest traffic speeds and volumes, followed by Minor Arterials and Collectors. Local roads experience lower traffic speeds and volumes making them generally safer for pedestrians and bicyclists. In Atlantfc Beach, the two Principal Arterial roadways are Mayport Road and Atlantfc Boulevard, which are the two state roads within the city. These are also the roadways that experience the highest number of pedestrian and bicycle crashes. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 35 of 145 22 Bicycle and pedestrian crash data from the University of Flori- da was used for the map below. This data shows that most crashes within the city have occurred on Mayport Road and Atlantfc Boulevard, the busiest roadways. The Plaza and Don- ner/Levy Road intersectfons with Mayport Road and the Sherry Drive intersectfon with Atlantfc Boulevard experienced the most pedestrian and bicycle involved crashes. Travel Conditions *Note that crash locations are not exact and this map is only meant to show the general locations. Intersection # of crashes Mayport Rd & Plaza/ W Plaza 7 Mayport Rd & Donner/Levy Rd 5 Atlantfc Blvd & Sherry Dr 6 Atlantfc Blvd & Sailfish Dr 4 Atlantfc Blvd & Atlantfc Ct 4 Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 36 of 145 23 A school “walk zone” typically includes residentfal areas that are within a one half mile radius of an elemen- tary school. Proposed pedestrian and bicycle facilitfes within a school walking zone are prime candidates when prioritfzing projects as they can enhance safety for children, who are vulnerable users. Infrastructure, policies and regulatfons discussed in this plan can be used to improve the connectfvity and safety within the school walking zone shown below. Travel Conditions Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 37 of 145 24 Since 2006, the city has hosted the “Atlantfc Beach Tour de Parks” which is an annual bike ride that includes stops at various city parks. This event has proven successful at getting the com- munity outside to visit the parks, some of which partfcipants are visitfng for the first tfme. A recreatfonal event such as this is a great way to spread awareness and encourage bicyclists and pe- destrians to utflize these connectfons between the city’s parks. Providing safe connectfons will only increase this partfcipatfon and success of such events. Tour De Parks Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 38 of 145 25 Atlantfc Beach currently has several shared-use paths including one major east-west and one major north- south connectfng path. The east-west path is an 8 foot wide, separated shared-use path that runs along the West Plaza drainage canal from Main Street to Mayport Road and then contfnues east along Plaza to the “five way” intersectfon with Seminole Road and Sherry Drive, then contfnues north to Selva Marina Drive. This path was identffied as a priority in the 2002 Bike Plan and constructed a few years later. The major north-south connector is a result of the State’s “Safe Routes to School” grant program and was completed in 2019. This 8 foot wide multf-use path runs along Sherry Drive and Seminole Road from Ahern Street north to 17th Street. Additfonal paths within the city include a shared use path that runs along the “Leroy Everett Memorial Parkway” connectfng Dutton Island Preserve to Dutton Island Road and an 8 foot wide path that runs along Seminole Road from Garden Lane South north to Oceanforest Drive North, both of which were identffied as prioritfes in the 2002 Bike Plan. In additfon to these existfng paths, constructfon is underway on an 8 foot path along Seminole Road from Atlantfc Boulevard north to Jack Russell Park (identffied as priority in 2009 Bike Plan). In additfon, multfple shared use paths are planned within the city. First, in conjunctfon with a redesign of the street, plans are underway to install an 8 foot path along Donner Road from Mayport Road to Sandpiper Lane. Contfnuing this connectfon across Mayport Road, plans are also underway to install a 8 foot path along Levy Road from Mayport Road to Main Street. Further, as part of the “East Coast Greenway”, the North Florida Transportatfon Planning Organizatfon has plans for a “road diet” on Mayport Road which would include the additfon of an 8 to 10 foot shared use path on the east side and a bicycle lane on the west side of Mayport Road from Atlantfc Boulevard to Dutton Island Road. Facility Type Miles Shared Use Path ~4.15 Bicycle Lane 0 "Sharrows" 0 Existing & Planned Facilities Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 39 of 145 26 Utflizing public feedback from the online survey and public workshops as well as recommendatfons from the 2002 “Beaches Bikeway Report” and the 2009 “Bikeway and Trail Plan”, the following map identffies oppor- tunitfes to improve connectfvity throughout the city. While all new roadway projects should be reviewed for potentfal pedestrian and bicycle enhancements, staff has identffied these locatfons as opportunitfes for fu- ture pedestrian and bicycle connectfvity . Most of the identffied opportunitfes are within city right-of-ways with existfng paved streets. Others, howev- er, are within city parks, unimproved right-of-ways, and JEA property. Local, neighborhood streets with low-traffic volumes and speeds provide safe and comfortable routes for pedestrians and bicyclists. As such, many neighborhood streets were not included in this map since they al- ready operate as shared roadways without an immediate need for bike lanes or other special improve- ments. For example, many of the numbered streets that connect to beach access points are not identffied on this map as they are low-traffic neighborhood streets that pedestrians and bicyclists can use safely in their existfng form. Further, Beach Avenue, a prominent pedestrian and bicyclist route, was not identffied as an opportunity in this plan because the narrow right-of-way width limits possible ped/bike infrastructure improvements. However, the policies and regulatfons discussed in this plan should be reviewed and consid- ered for all roadways within the city. 4. Identified Opportunities Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 40 of 145 27 Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 41 of 145 28 Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 42 of 145 29 4a. Identified Opportunities “Dutton to Donner & East Coast Greenway” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 43 of 145 30 “Dutton to Donner & East Coast Greenway” Existing Conditions Dutton Island Road West Right-of-way width:  50 feet east of George Street  60 feet from George St to Main St  66 feet west of Main St Pavement width: varies Connects Dutton Island Preserve, Donner Park, and E.C. Greenway Dutton Island Road West connects Dutton Island Preserve (both the Atlantfc Beach and Jacksonville preserves), Donner Park, and Mayport Road. This stretch of roadway serves a large and expanding residentfal area within both Atlantfc Beach and Jacksonville and directly connects the future “East Coast Greenway” along Mayport Road to both Donner Park and Dutton Island Pre- serve. As such, this roadway has been identffied as an important connectfvity piece and as an opportunity for bicycle and pedestrian improvements. Policy A.1.14.2 The City shall continue to encourage and develop the “walk-ability and bike- ability” of the City as a means to promote the physical health of the City ’s residents, access to recreational and natural resources, and as a means to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 44 of 145 31 “Dutton to Donner & East Coast Greenway” Possible next steps Construct an 8 foot wide shared use path on the south side of Dutton Island Road W from Main Street to George Street. A path along this stretch of the roadway would provide an off-street connectfon from Main Street to Donner Park, separatfng bicyclists and pedestrians from vehicles on a busy road. Con- sider narrowing the width of the path to preserve trees where applicable. There is an existfng 5 foot side- walk that can be widened to 8 feet to accomplish a shared use path. Also, a path could be located out- side of the right of way in Donner Park if necessary. Drainage swales in the right of way may need to be “piped” in some areas to allow for a wider sidewalk. Coordinate with City of Jacksonville to explore constructfng a shared use path on the north side of the roadway (within COJ) from George Street to Mayport Road. The City of Atlantfc Beach has jurisdictfon only over the southern part of this right of way, which is too narrow to construct a shared use path. The north side of the roadway, however, has sufficient space for a potentfal path but any improvements will need to be done in coordinatfon with COJ. 1. 2. Approximately 13,600 square feet Approximately 7,200 square feet Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 45 of 145 32 “Dutton to Donner & East Coast Greenway” Possible next steps Install shared roadway markings (“sharrows”) on Dutton Island Road .This op- tfon may also need to be done in coordinatfon with the City of Jacksonville for those portfons of the roadway located within Jacksonville city limits. Shared roadway markings are useful where the pavement width is too narrow for bike lanes and where lanes are too narrow for a bicyclist and motorist to travel side by side. 4. Install a sidewalk on the south side of Dutton Island Rd W from Mayport Rd to George Street. As mentfoned, there is not enough right-of-way for this stretch to install a shared use path. Alterna- tfvely, a narrow sidewalk may be considered for this locatfon. A sidewalk would provide the 10 residentfal parcels with frontage on this stretch of the road access to Donner Park and to Mayport Road without hav- ing to cross Dutton Island Road or walking in the grass beside the road. 3. Approximately 3,600 square feet Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 46 of 145 33 4b. Identified Opportunities “Marsh to East Coast Greenway” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 47 of 145 34 “Marsh to East Coast Greenway” Existing Conditions Levy Road Right-of-way width:  66 feet east of Main Street  50 feet west of Main Street Pavement width:  24 feet without curb and gutter east of Main Street  20 feet without curb and gutter west of Main Street Connects River Branch Preserve to East Coast Greenway Levy Road is a major east-west connector and is one of only a few that connect the marsh to Mayport Road. A common theme from the public feedback was the desire for a east-west connectfon that connects the marsh to the beach. While this route does not connect all the way to the beach, it does connect the marsh to Mayport Road/East Coast Greenway and other connectfons to the east. The JEA parcel offers an off-road route from the end of Levy Road to Dutton Island Preserve. This segment of the route would provide a more scenic and safer route than traveling Main Street (north of Levy), which does not contain any bicycle facilitfes and can be hazardous for pedestrians & bicyclists. There is a roughly 50 foot wide JEA parcel located adja- cent to the River Branch Preserve from the end of Levy Road north to the Leroy Everett Memorial Parkway and existfng path, which leads to Dutton Island Preserve. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 48 of 145 35 Possible next steps Work with JEA to discuss installing an elevated walkway/path within their property. An elevated walk- way would provide access to view the River Branch Preserve and a connectfon to Dutton Island Pre- serve. This JEA property does not encroach on the FL Land Trust’s conservatfon easement and is one sectfon of the proposed “Marsh Preserves Trail” that connects Tide Views Preserve to Dutton Island Preserve from the Marsh Master Plan. In 2014, there was oppositfon to this trail from some of the residents as well as from the North Florida Land Trust and funding was diverted to other projects. This proposed segment of the larg- er trail does not encroach on the NFL Land Trust’s easement and is not adjacent to any residentfal property. For this reason, it is recommended for discussion and further consideratfon. 1. “Marsh to East Coast Greenway” JEA Property JEA Property (looking south) JEA Property (looking north) Policy A.1.3.3 The City shall continue to manage, preserve and construct facilities that provide diverse opportunities to all residents for both passive and active recreation, including parks, nature preserves, trails and bikeways, skateboard parks and ball fields, dune crossovers, waterway accesses and associated amenities. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 49 of 145 36 Possible next steps Construct an 8 foot wide shared use path on the north side of Levy Road from Main Street to May- port Road. On arterial roadways with higher traffic volumes, like Levy Road, off-street paths separat- ed from vehicular traffic offer the safest optfon for pedestrians and bicyclists. Where the path crosses wider commercial driveway cuts, consider removing excess concrete within the city right of way and clearly deline- atfng the path by utflizing paintfngs, marking, and/or different surface material. Also, landscaping should be installed where possible to buffer path users from vehicle traffic and the adjacent industrial uses. 2. “Marsh to East Coast Greenway” Looking East Looking East Looking West Approximately 16,000 square feet Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 50 of 145 37 Possible next steps Install “shared roadway” markings on both sides of the street. These markings increase awareness of motorists for the potentfal presence of cyclists as well as directfng cyclists to ride in the proper direc- tfon. Shared roadway markings are recommended for the stretch of Levy Road west of Main Street, especial- ly if the path on the JEA property moves forward. However, for the part of Levy Road east of Main Street, off -street improvements are recommended over on-street markings since this is an arterial road with higher traffic volumes, including commercial vehicles. If shared roadway markings are considered, it is recommended that they are added to West 14th Street (east of Main St) instead of Levy Road as W 14th Street experi- ences lower traffic volumes and speeds due to the stop signs at each intersectfon. W 14th Street is also part of the designated “US Bicycle Route 1” which is a designated bicycle corridor through the East Coast (see Resolutfon No. 20-01) 3. “Marsh to East Coast Greenway” Install a 4 foot bike lane or paved shoulder on one side of the road. The current pavement width is too narrow to install bike lanes on both sides of the road. Bike lanes are designated portfons of the road- way for the exclusive use of bicyclists. Paved shoulders can be used by bicyclists and/or pedestrians. 4. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 51 of 145 38 4c. Identified Opportunities “Tide Views to Dutton” (Main Street) Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 52 of 145 39 “Tide Views to Dutton” (Main Street) Existing Conditions Right-of-way width:  50 feet south of Levy Road  60 feet north of Levy Road Pavement width:  24 feet with curb and gutter south of Levy Road  24 feet without curb and gutter north of Levy Road Only paved connection that links Dutton Island & Tide Views Preserves Main Street is the only road west of Mayport Road that connects Dutton Island Road W and W 1st Street, near Tide Views Preserve. Public feedback from the online survey and two workshops indicated a strong de- sire to connect Tide Views Preserve and Dutton Island Preserve. Main Street is currently the only paved road west of Mayport Road to connect these two preserves. Since this road experiences higher traffic volumes and speeds, pedestrians and bicyclist facilitfes would help provide a safe and reliable connectfon to these pre- serves for residents and visitors. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 53 of 145 40 Possible next steps Install a bike lane or a paved shoulder on either side of the road. The pavement width is 24 feet, meaning a bike lane or paved shoulder should be no wider than 4 feet and can only be located on one side of the road. Preferably, bike lanes and paved shoulders are placed on both sides of the road, however the pavement width is too narrow for this. Bike lanes are designated portfons of the roadway for the exclusive use of bicyclists while paved shoulders can be used by bicyclists and/or pedestrians. 1. Install “shared roadway” markings on both sides of the street. These markings increase awareness of motorists for the potentfal presence of cyclists as well as directfng cyclists to ride in the proper directfon. 2. “Tide Views to Dutton” (Main Street) Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 54 of 145 41 Possible next steps Construct a shared use path north of Levy Road on either side of the roadway. This stretch of Main Street is the only road west of Mayport Road that connects residents south of Levy Road to Donner Park and the Dutton Island Preserves. However, the sidewalk on the east side of this road is narrow and is located between industrial property and a drainage swale which prohibits bicyclists and pedestrians from sharing the sidewalk and makes passing difficult. This results in bicyclists and vehicles often sharing the roadway and traveling in close proximity; with drainage swales on both sides of the road it leaves little room for error. To install a shared use path, the drainage swales would need to be piped on that side of the road. Also, landscaping along this path should be considered to buffer path users from traffic and the adjacent industrial uses. 3. “Tide Views to Dutton” (Main Street) Approximately 12,800 square feet Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 55 of 145 42 4d. Identified Opportunities “Tide Views to Marsh Overlook” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 56 of 145 43 “Tide Views to Marsh Overlook” Existing Conditions W 6th Street Right-of-way width: 50 feet Pavement width: varies Jasmine Street Right-of-way width: 50 feet Pavement width: N/A (unpaved) Connection from Tide Views to the Marsh Overlook This proposed route would provide a scenic path over the marsh from Tide Views Preserve to W 6th Street which could then connect users to the River Branch Marsh Overlook located at the end of this road. In to- tal, this route would be about one quarter of a mile in length. This route, in conjunctfon with wayfinding signage, will promote the underutflized River Branch Marsh Overlook by providing an off-road, scenic con- nectfon from Tide Views Preserve. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 57 of 145 44 Possible next steps Install an elevated walkway/path within the Jasmine Street right-of-way from Tide Views Preserve to W 6th Street. The walkway would need to elevated over marsh and water untfl it reaches the existfng dirt road within the Jasmine Street right-of-way where the path can then be paved. This path would provide a scenic optfon for pedestrians to walk over the marsh as well as provide a connectfon to the underutflized marsh overlook at the end of W 6th Street. 1. “Tide Views to Marsh Overlook” View of Jasmine Street right-of-way from Tide Views Preserve Looking north to W 6th Street from the Jasmine Street right-of-way Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 58 of 145 45 Possible next steps Install “shared roadway” markings on both sides of the street of W 6th Street from Main Street to the marsh overlook. Wayfinding signage should also be installed to direct users of this route. Shared roadway markings in- crease awareness of motorists for the potentfal presence of cyclists as well as di- rectfng cyclists to ride in the proper directfon. 2. “Tide Views to Marsh Overlook” W 6th Street looking east W 6th Street looking west Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 59 of 145 46 4e. Identified Opportunities “Tide Views to Veteran’s” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 60 of 145 47 “Tide Views to Veteran’s” Existing Conditions W 1st Street Right-of-way width: 50 feet Pavement width: 20 feet, no curb & gutter Camelia Street Right-of-way width: 50 feet Pavement width: 20 feet, no curb & gutter Connection from Tide Views Preserve to Veteran’s Memorial Park Tide Views Preserve and Veteran’s Memorial Park are located only about one quarter of a mile from each other and are connected by West 1st Street and a small portfon of Camelia Street. This identffied oppor- tunity represents an evident and short route that would connect Veteran ’s Memorial Park to both entranc- es to Tide Views Preserve. Possible next steps Install “shared roadway” markings on both sides of both W 1st Street and Camelia Street. Tide Views Preserve and Veteran’s Memorial Park are located only about one quarter of a mile from each other and are connected by West 1st Street and seg- ment of Camelia Street. These are low traffic and low-speed roads that are safe for bi- cyclists and pedestrians. However, there are currently no bicycle or pedestrian facilitfes on these roads that make it clear that they are shared roadways. Because these are low -traffic roadways, an off-street path or sidewalk is not warranted in staff’s opinion. Also, the pavement width of both roads is too narrow for bicycle lanes or paved shoulders. 1. Widen the sidewalk from Mayport Road to Veteran’s Memorial Park to encour- age pedestrians and bicyclists to use this connectfon to the park. Currently, this sidewalk is 5 feet wide and relatfvely hidden behind the trees, with no clear indicatfon that it leads to a park. Many users of Mayport Road are unaware that there is a park in this locatfon. A wider sidewalk, 8 to 10 feet, in conjunctfon with a park entrance sign (see Parks Master Plan), would encourage pedestrians and bicyclists to use this connec- tfon to the underutflized Veteran’s Memorial Park from Mayport Road. 2. Approximately 300 square feet Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 61 of 145 48 4f. Identified Opportunities “Rose to Tide Views” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 62 of 145 49 “Rose to Tide Views” Existing Conditions Orchid Street Right-of-way width: 50 feet Pavement width: 24 feet with curb and gutter and 24 feet without curb and gutter south of W 6th Street West 3rd Street Right-of-way width: 50 feet Pavement Width: 20 feet without curb and gutter Connection from Rose Park & Dog Park to Tide Views Preserve Orchid Street not only serves as a major connectfon “piece” between Rose Park and Tide Views Preserve but also provides a much safer alternatfve to traveling on Mayport Road for pedestrians and bicyclists as it runs parallel to Mayport Road between W 1st Street to W Plaza. Also, residents in this area often travel to the W Plaza intersectfon to cross Mayport Road when traveling east. As such, improvements to Orchid Street would benefit the pedestrians and bicyclists that use this route. W 3rd Street then completes the connectfon by linking Orchid Street to the entrance to Tide Views Preserve on Camelia Street. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 63 of 145 50 Possible next steps Install a bike lane or a paved shoulder on either side of Orchid Street. The pavement width is 24 feet, meaning a bike lane or paved shoulder should be no wider than 4 feet and only located on one side of the road. The pavement width of W 3rd Street is too narrow for a bike lane or paved shoulder. Construct a shared use path on either side of Orchid Street. This can be accomplished by widening the existfng sidewalks on the south side of the roadway south of West 9th Street and on the north side of the roadway north of West 9th Street. Shared use paths allow various transportatfon optfons such as walk- ers, skaters, joggers, and bicyclists to travel on a path that is separated from automobile traffic. 1. 2. “Rose to Tide Views” Orchid Street with a bicycle lane and a shared use path Approximately 17,600 square feet Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 64 of 145 51 Possible next steps Install sidewalks along Orchid Street to fill in the existfng “gaps” where there are no sidewalks. Currently, there are sectfons of sidewalks on both sides of Orchid St but they do not run the entfre length of the road. This results in pedestrians having to cross the street in order to travel the entfre length of the road. 3. “Rose to Tide Views” Approximately 10,800 square feet total for 6’ sidewalks A couple of sections of Orchid St with- out a sidewalk contain a drainage swale which would have to be removed to install a sidewalk. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 65 of 145 52 Possible next steps Install sidewalks on West 4th and 5th Streets from Orchid Street to the JEA Walking Path and on West 3rd Street from Main Street to the Tide Views Preserve entrance on Camelia Street. These sidewalk “extensions” would connect existfng sidewalks to two destfnatfon points; the JEA Walking Path and Tide Views Preserve. Currently, pedestrians must walk in the street to access these amenitfes. Side- walks would provide a safer and more comfortable optfon for pedestrians. 4. “Rose to Tide Views” Install “shared roadway” markings on both sides of the W 3rd Street. These markings may also be installed on Orchid Street in lieu of optfons 1 and 2. Such markings indicate that vehicles must share the roadway with bicyclists. 5. Approximately 6,000 square feet total Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 66 of 145 53 4g. Identified Opportunities “Rose Park to East Coast Greenway” (W Plaza) Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 67 of 145 54 “Rose Park to East Coast Greenway” (W Plaza) Existing Conditions West Plaza Right-of-way width: 50 feet Pavement width: 20 feet without curb and gutter Connection from Rose Park to the East Coast Greenway W Plaza connects Rose Park to the proposed East Coast Greenway along Mayport Road. Currently, there is an existfng 8 foot wide shared use path on the north side and a 5 foot wide sidewalk on the south side of the road. However, improvements can be made to increase safety and comfort for the pedestrians and bicyclists that use these sidewalks. No separatfon/ buffer from vehicles NRPA essentfal elements for a safe route  Safety: Can be improved by separating pedestrian paths from roads with physical barriers so that pedestrians are not competing with automobiles.  Comfort: It is important to make walking to parks inviting with tree -lined streets, an appealing and clean environment and off-road trail access if possible. Several pine trees were removed on the south side of road due to disease, resultfng in a lack of shade and comfort for pedestrians. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 68 of 145 55 “Rose Park to East Coast Greenway” (W Plaza) Between January, 2015 and October, 2020 there were five pedestrian and two bicycle involved crashes at or near the intersectfon of Plaza and Mayport Road, including one fatality. Note that crash locatfons are not exact and only meant to show general locatfons. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 69 of 145 56 Possible next steps Create a buffer between the 8 foot shared use path and the road, where one does not exist cur- rently. Roughly 200 feet of the existfng path is located directly adjacent to the street pavement which results in automobiles exitfng Mayport Road traveling in close proximity to pedestrians and bicy- clists. To improve safety and comfort, a landscape/grass buffer between the two should be created by relocatfng the path slightly north. There are drainage swales to the north of the path that would need to be piped in order to accomplish this. Relocate the sidewalk on the south side of the road to the southern edge of the city right -of-way and plant shade trees between the relocated sidewalk and the street. Recently, several pine trees were re- moved (from private property) on the south side of the road resultfng in a lack of shade for users of this sidewalk. Staff looked at plantfng shade trees to the south of the existfng sidewalk but due to a stormwater pipe, it was not possible. It is recommended that the sidewalk be relocated over this pipe and shade trees be planted between the sidewalk and street, where the existfng sidewalk is located. Doing so would create a tree lined street that would provide shade to all users of the road and provide a buff- er between pedestrians and vehicles. 1. 2. “Rose Park to East Coast Greenway” (W Plaza) No separatfon/ buffer from vehicles Existing Proposed Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 70 of 145 57 4h. Identified Opportunities “East Coast Greenway” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 71 of 145 58 “East Coast Greenway ” Existing Conditions Mayport Road (SR-A1A) Right-of-way width: 100 feet Pavement width:  76 feet with curb and gutter south of Dutton Island Rd  55 feet with curb and gutter north of Dutton Island Rd Mayport Road is owned and operated by the Florida Department of Transportatfon (FDOT) and is a six -lane divided roadway with a 40 mile per hour posted speed limit. A 2018 analysis of the roadway demonstrated that Mayport Road, south of Dutton Island Rd, currently op- erates well below its capacity, meaning that in its present conditfon the roadway is far wider than needed, which encourages speeding and pass-through trips. This analysis is included in the 2018 Mayport Road Vision Implementatfon Plan. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 72 of 145 59 “East Coast Greenway ” Connection from Key West to Maine Mayport Road represents one “piece” of the East Coast Greenway, which is a bicycle and pedestrian path that will traverse the East Coast from Key West to Maine. The East Coast Greenway will connect 15 states as well as 450 citfes and towns for 3,000 miles from Maine to Florida when completed. The goal of the EC Greenway is to foster a safe walking and biking route through the country’s most populated corridor. A sectfon of the East Coast Greenway is proposed to be constructed through the heart of Atlantfc Beach along Mayport Road as part of a project consistfng of an 8-10 foot separated multf-use path on the east side and a bike lane on the west side of the roadway. In order to accommodate these installatfons, May- port Road will undergo a “road diet” to reduce six lanes of traffic to four lanes. The project will dramatfcal- ly change the look, feel and safety of Mayport Road. The project has been placed on the five year List of Priority Projects with the Florida Department of Transportatfon and is included in the North Florida Trans- portatfon Planning Organizatfon’s Transportatfon Improvement Plan. The project’s design work will start in 2021 with constructfon planned for 2025-2026. At the local level, the EC Greenway runs along Florida Boulevard in Nep- tune Beach to the south and is planned to run along SR-A1A to the north, eventually con- nectfng to the St. Johns Ferry. Mayport Road (SR A1A) Florida Boulevard Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 73 of 145 60 Possible next steps Contfnue to work with the Florida Department of Transportatfon and North FL Transportatfon Planning Organizatfon to design and complete a “road diet” on Mayport Road. Repurposing two travel lanes on Mayport Road into bike/ped facilitfes will increase safety by reducing crossing distance and exposure for pedestrians and bicyclists when crossing Mayport Road while also reducing vehicle speeds and improving sight distances for left turning vehicles. Further, the installatfon of the East Coast Greenway along Mayport Road will assist in the revitalizatfon of Mayport Road which has been a major focus and effort of the city. Also, contfnuing working with stakeholders to identffy routes and next steps to contfnue the EC Greenway north. 1. “East Coast Greenway ” Contfnue to implement programs, policies and regulatfons that create and encourage a walkable development pattern along Mayport Road in preparatfon for the East Coast Greenway. The 2018 Mayport Road Vision Implementatfon Plan also discusses various recommendatfons.  Reduce minimum parking standards to create a more pedestrian oriented design.  Reduce setbacks to define the street edge and actfvate the street.  Encourage a mix of uses (i.e. commercial on first floor and residentfal on upper stories).  Promote densitfes that encourage actfve nodes.  Add bike/ped facilitfes to the side streets along Mayport Road.  Provide intersectfon improvements at the Plaza and Donner Rd intersectfons, such as bricked cross- walks, gateway signage, bulb-outs and better pedestrian lightfng.  Provide enhanced landscaping in the form of street trees within the right-of-way to provide a sense of enclosure and calm traffic.  Provide pedestrian refuges within existfng medians along Mayport Road. 2. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 74 of 145 61 4i. Identified Opportunities “East Coast Greenway to Jordan Park” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 75 of 145 62 Existing Conditions Francis Avenue Right-of-way width:  30 feet north of Jackson Road Pavement width:  20 feet with curb and gutter Dutton Island Road East Right-of-way width:  50 feet Pavement width:  20 feet with curb and gutter One connection to Jordan Park from the East Coast Greenway This route is used by pedestrians and bicyclists to not only visit Jordan Park but also because, other than Mayport Road, Francis Avenue is the only north-south connectfon between Donner Road and Dutton Island Road E and is safer and more comfortable than traveling along Mayport Road. This route is already used by the surrounding residentfal neighborhood to access Jordan Park and the Community Center and will likely increase in usage with the proposed extension of the East Coast Greenway along Mayport Road as it con- nects the greenway to Jordan Park. “East Coast Greenway to Jordan Park” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 76 of 145 63 Possible next steps Install “shared roadway” markings on Francis Avenue from Jordan Park to Dutton Island Rd E. The street pavement is too narrow to install bike lanes or paved shoulders. Similarly, the right of way width for this sectfon of Francis Avenue is only 30 feet, in- sufficient for a shared use path. Shared roadway markings indicate that vehicles must share the road- way with bicyclists. Install a 8 foot wide shared use path on the south side of Dutton Island Road East where the existfng 5 foot sidewalk is located. Due to adjacent commercial and high density residentfal zoning as well as in- creased traffic from the Atlantfc Beach Country Club, it is recommended that a shared use path separated from vehicular traffic be installed rather than on-street shared roadway markings on Dutton Is- land Road East. 1. 2. “East Coast Greenway to Jordan Park” Approximately 4,500 square feet Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 77 of 145 64 4j. Identified Opportunities “East Coast Greenway to Jordan and Jack Russell Parks” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 78 of 145 65 Existing Conditions Francis Avenue Right-of-way width:  55 feet south of Jackson Road Pavement width:  20 feet with curb and gutter Donner Road Right-of-way width:  50 feet west of Francis Ave  60 feet east of Francis Ave Pavement width:  22 feet with curb and gutter Sandpiper Lane Right-of-way width:  40 feet Pavement width:  22 feet without curb and gutter Connections to Jordan and Jack Russell Parks from EC Greenway This identffied route consists of three roads; Francis Avenue, Donner Road, and Sandpiper Lane. Donner Road connects Mayport Road to Francis Avenue and Francis Avenue to Sandpiper Lane. Francis Avenue connects to Jordan Park and Sandpiper Lane is a popular route that connects Donner Rd to the shared use path along Plaza, which leads to Jack Russell Park. By improving these roadways, connectfvity between two parks and the proposed East Coast Greenway, as well as a connectfon between two neighborhoods, will be enhanced. “East Coast Greenway to Jordan and Jack Russell Parks” Francis Ave Donner Road Sandpiper Lane Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 79 of 145 66 Possible next steps Construct an 8 foot wide shared use path on the northern side of Donner Road. Currently, there is a 5 foot sidewalk that is adjacent to the street with no buffer between it and the street pave- ment. Since Donner Road experiences heavier traffic, a new shared use path with a buffer would sepa- rate pedestrians and bicyclists from automobile traffic and provide a safer and more comfortable trip for users. Further, Donner Road is not located within the center of the right of way like most roads are. Instead, the road was constructed in the southern part of the right of way leaving space for a shared use path on the northern side of the roadway. Several fences, driveways, parking pads, and even a building have been constructed within this right of way that will need to be removed or designed around to install a path. Install “shared roadway” markings on both sides of Donner Road and Sandpiper Lane Both streets are too narrow to install bike lanes or paved shoulders. Shared roadway markings increase awareness of motorists for the potentfal presence of cyclists as well as directfng cyclists to ride in the proper directfon. 1. 2. “East Coast Greenway to Jordan and Jack Russell Parks” Existing Proposed Approximately 16,000 square feet Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 80 of 145 67 Possible next steps Construct an 8 foot wide shared use path on the east side of the road from Jordan Park to Donner Road. The 55 foot right of way width is sufficient for a shared use path. An existfng five foot sidewalk on this side of the road could be expanded to create a shared use path. The path could be located outside of the right of way and within Jordan Park and adjacent city -owned parcel to extend the path north. Consider installing “shared roadway” markings on both sides of the road. Such markings indicate that the vehicles must share the road- way with bicyclists. The existfng pavement width is 20 feet, not wide enough for bike lanes or paved shoulders. 3. 4. “East Coast Greenway to Jordan and Jack Russell Parks” Approximately 2,400 square feet Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 81 of 145 68 4h. Identified Opportunities “East Coast Greenway to Howell Park” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 82 of 145 69 “East Coast Greenway to Howell Park” Existing Conditions Plaza (between Mayport Rd & Seminole Rd) Right-of-way width: 80 feet Pavement width:  30 feet with curb and gutter from Mayport Rd to Sandpiper Ln  22 feet with curb and gutter on one side from Sandpiper Ln to Jack Russell Park  22 feet without curb and gutter along Jack Russell Park Connection from East Coast Greenway to Howell Park Plaza is the main east-west roadway within the city. The sectfon of Plaza shown here connects Mayport Road and the proposed East Coast Greenway to Jack Russell Park which can then be utflized to travel to Howell Park. While existfng facilitfes such as the shared use path on the north side of Plaza and the walking path in Jack Russell Park provide great opportunitfes for pedestrians and bicyclists to make these connec- tfons, further enhancements are possible to increase safety and comfort for users. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 83 of 145 70 Possible next steps Install bicycle lanes on both sides of Plaza from Mayport Road to Sandpiper Lane. The pavement width for this stretch is 30 feet, sufficient for two 4 to 5 foot wide bicycle lanes. Installing bicycle lanes would allow bicyclists to travel on-street if desired, as opposed to on the shared use path. Traveling on-street is often preferred by more advanced bicyclists. Further, the bicycle lanes would decrease the width of the travel lanes which has been shown to slow traffic down and increase safety. 1. “East Coast Greenway to Howell Park” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 84 of 145 71 Possible next steps Install “shared roadway” markings on Plaza between Sandpiper Lane and Seminole Road (the “5- way” intersectfon) The street pavement is too narrow for this stretch of Plaza to install bike lanes or paved shoulders. The shared roadway markings will serve those bicyclists that choose to travel on the street, rather that on the shared use path, for this sectfon of Plaza and will notffy vehicles that they must share this roadway with bicyclists. 2. “East Coast Greenway to Howell Park” Extend the existfng path in Jack Russell Park east to the mid block crossing on Plaza. There is an ex- istfng 4-5’ sidewalk that does not provide adequate width for multfple users or forms of transporta- tfon (walking, biking, skatfng, etc.). An 8 foot wide path would connect the shared use path on Plaza to the existfng path in the park, which then connects users to Howell Park. 3. Approximately 4,000 square feet Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 85 of 145 72 Possible next steps Create a bicycle path through Howell Park. Currently, a network of coquina paths exist within Howell Park but coquina is not conducive to bicycles. A solid, pervious material would allow bicyclists to travel through Howell Park and connect to Jack Russell Park, Bull Park, and the beach. Also, a path through Howell Park would allow many bicyclists/skaters to avoid crossing the five-way intersectfon which can be dangerous and uncomfortable for some bicyclists. The path could utflize existfng coquina paths or can be a new separate path and should connect the entrance on Seminole Road to the entrance at Sherry Drive and 6th Street. 4. “East Coast Greenway to Howell Park” Entrance on Seminole Road Entrance on 6th Street Approximately 2,400 square feet Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 86 of 145 73 4k. Identified Opportunities “Jack Russell to Selva Preserve” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 87 of 145 74 “Jack Russell to Selva Preserve” Existing Conditions Park Side Drive Right-of-way width: 55 feet (wider at medians) Pavement width: 24 feet with curb and gutter (wider at medians) 11th Street (west of Seminole Rd) Right-of-way width: 60 feet Pavement width: 22 feet Connection to Selva Preserve from Jack Russell Park and Seminole Rd Both Park Side Drive and this sectfon of 11th Street are often used by residents of Selva Lakes, Selva Linkside, and the Donner neighborhoods for walking and biking. In additfon, these roads are often used by motorists to avoid the 5-way intersectfon which results in vehicles (sometfmes in a rush) sharing the road- way with pedestrians and bicyclists. Further, this route provides a connectfon from Jack Russell Park and from Seminole Road to Selva Preserve, a recent purchase by the city. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 88 of 145 75 Possible next steps Install a sidewalk on both Park Side Drive and this stretch of 11th Street (from Seminole Rd to Park Side Dr). A sidewalk would allow pedestrians to travel this route without having to walk on the street along with vehicular traffic. Currently, pedestrians must share the street with vehicles which increases the risk of a collision. Further, a sidewalk on these streets would connect the existfng shared use paths on Seminole Road and Plaza. 1. “Jack Russell to Selva Preserve” Approximately 7,800 square feet for a 6’ sidewalk Install shared roadway (“sharrow”) markings on both sides of Park Side Drive and 11th Street. These marking indicate to vehicles that they must share the roadway with bicyclists. 2. 11th Street Park Side Drive Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 89 of 145 76 4k. Identified Opportunities “AB Dog Park to East Coast Greenway” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 90 of 145 77 Existing Conditions Aquatfc Drive Right-of-way width:  60 feet Pavement width:  24 feet with curb and gutter  24 feet with on-street parking on both sides Royal Palms Drainage Right-of-way Right-of-way width:  60 feet City owned parcel (Aquatfc Pond)  Drainage pond owned by city  Narrow but sufficient width for path on south end Off-street connection to the AB Dog Park from Plaza This route connects the Atlantfc Beach Dog Park to the existfng shared use path along Plaza, which then connects to the East Coast Greenway a couple of blocks west and utflizes a city drainage right-of-way, drainage parcel, and Aquatfc Drive. This route would provide an off-street connectfon to the AB Dog Park as an alternatfve to using existfng roads (hot pavement for dogs) and having to travel to Atlantfc Boulevard or Cutlass Drive. “AB Dog Park to East Coast Greenway” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 91 of 145 78 Possible next steps Install “shared roadway” markings on both sides of the Aquatfc Drive from the city’s drainage parcel to Atlantfc Boulevard. These markings increase aware- ness of motorists for the potentfal presence of cyclists as well as directfng cyclists to ride in the proper directfon, and remind cyclists to ride further from parked cars. Install a 4 foot bike lane or paved shoul- der on one side Aquatfc Drive. The ex- istfng pavement width is too narrow to have them on both sides of the road. Bike lanes are designated portfons of the roadway for the exclusive use of bicyclists. Paved shoulders can be used by bicyclists and/or pedestrians. 1. 2. “AB Dog Park to East Coast Greenway” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 92 of 145 79 Install a permeable path along the southern edge of the city’s drainage parcel from Aquatfc Drive to Cavalla Road. This path would provide a scenic and comfortable connectfon from the Aquatfc Gardens neighborhood and the Dog Park to Cavalla Road and the Royal Palms neighborhood. Permeable pave- ment is recommended as this is an area prone to flooding. 3. Possible next steps “AB Dog Park to East Coast Greenway” Approximately 4,500 square feet Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 93 of 145 80 Install a permeable path along Hopkins Creek which runs parallel to Skate Road. This drainage right-of-way is 60 feet wide and runs from Plaza south to the city’s drainage parcel in Aquatfc Gardens. The proposed path would provide an off-street connectfon , along with the proposed path along the drainage parcel, from the existfng path on Plaza to the Atlantfc Beach Dog Park. This path should be permeable so it doesn't negatfvely affect the stormwater capacity and functfons of this creek. Landscaping and fencing should also be considered as the creek runs along the backyards of single and multf-family residences. 4. Possible next steps “AB Dog Park to East Coast Greenway” Approximately 16,000 square feet Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 94 of 145 81 4l. Identified Opportunities “Royal Palms Connections” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 95 of 145 82 Existing Conditions Royal Palms Drive Right-of-way width:  60 feet Pavement width:  22 feet with curb and gutter north of Cavalla Rd  36 feet with curb and gutter south of Cavalla Rd Sailfish Drive (south of Plaza) Right-of-way width:  60 feet Pavement width:  22 feet with curb and gutter Cavalla Road Right-of-way width:  60 feet Pavement width:  24 feet with curb and gutter Connections to and through the Royal Palms neighborhood These identffied routes were chosen because they are the roadways that connect the northern and southern ends as well as the eastern and western ends of the Royal Palms neighborhood. Royal Palms and Sailfish Drives consistently experience pedestrians and bicyclists using the roadway to travel south to the nearby commercial destfnatfons or north to connect to the Plaza shard use path. Similarly, Cavalla road is often used to travel east/west as an alternatfve to cutting across the busy parking lots of the adjacent shopping centers. “Royal Palms Connections” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 96 of 145 83 Possible next steps (Royal Palms Dr) Install a bicycle lane or a paved shoulder on each side of the Royal Palms Drive, south of Cavalla Road. The pavement width is 36 feet, sufficient for a bicycle lane or paved shoulder on each side of the street. The bicycle lanes or paved shoulders could be as wide as 6 feet, including line markings, and should be “protected” bike lanes. Protected bike lanes include some sort of physical, vertfcal separatfon between the bike lane and travel lane. 1. “Royal Palms Connections” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 97 of 145 84 Possible next steps (Royal Palms Dr) Construct an 8 foot wide shared use path along Royal Palms Drive north of Cavalla Road. This can be accomplished by widening the existfng sidewalks on the east side of the roadway. Royal Palms Drive experiences heavier traffic than the other roads in this area. A shared use path would allow pedestri- ans and bicyclists to travel on a path separated and buffered from vehicular traffic. 2. Install “shared roadway” markings on both sides of the Royal Palms Drive. Such markings indicate that the vehicles must share the roadway with bicyclists. 3. “Royal Palms Connections” Existing Proposed Approximately 16,000 square feet Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 98 of 145 85 Possible next steps (Royal Palms Dr) Construct a sidewalk on the west side of Royal Palms Drive, north of Cavalla Rd. Doing so would provide a sidewalk on both sides of Royal Palms Drive, a collector road with high levels of pedestri- an actfvity. Providing a sidewalk on both sides of the road will reduce the amount of users that have to cross the street and reduce instances of multfple pedestrians or bicyclists sharing the sidewalk. 3. “Royal Palms Connections” Approximately 12,000 square feet Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 99 of 145 86 Possible next steps (Sailfish Dr) Construct a shared use path along Sailfish Drive, south of Plaza. This can be accomplished by widening the existfng sidewalk on the west side of the roadway. This would allow pedestrians and bicyclists to travel on a path separated and buffered from vehicular traffic. Consider narrowing the path to avoid existfng trees. 1. Install “shared roadway” markings on both sides of Sailfish Drive. Such markings indicate that the vehicles must share the roadway with bicyclists. 2. “Royal Palms Connections” Approximately 16,0000 square feet Sailfish Dr with an 8’ wide shared use path Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 100 of 145 87 Possible next steps (Sailfish Dr) Construct a sidewalk on the east side of the road. Doing so would provide a sidewalk on both sides of Sailfish Drive, a collector road with high levels of pedestrian actfvity. Providing a side- walk on both sides of the road will reduce the amount of users that have to cross the street and re- duce instances of multfple pedestrians or bicyclists sharing the sidewalk. 3. “Royal Palms Connections” Approximately 16,500 square feet Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 101 of 145 88 Possible next steps (Cavalla Rd) Install “shared roadway” markings on both sides of the street. These markings increase awareness of motorists for the poten- tfal presence of cyclists as well as directfng cyclists to ride in the prop- er directfon, and remind cyclists to ride further from parked cars. Install a 4 foot bike lane or paved shoulder on one side of the road. The current street is too narrow to install bike lanes on both sides of the road. Bike lanes are designated portfons of the roadway for the exclusive use of bicyclists. Paved shoulders can be used by bicyclists and/or pedestrians. 1. 2. Consider constructfng a 6 foot sidewalk or an 8 foot path on the northern side of the road. The south side of the road has long stretches of on-street parking that would make installing a sidewalk difficult. This optfon would provide pedestrians and bicyclists an off-street optfon separated from vehicles. 3. Cavalla Road with a 4’ bike lane (looking east) “Royal Palms Connections” Approximately 9,000 square feet for 6’ sidewalk Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 102 of 145 89 4m. Identified Opportunities “Sailfish to ABE and Howell Park” (Seaspray Ave) Entrance to Howell Park Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 103 of 145 90 Existing Conditions Seaspray Avenue Right-of-way width:  60 feet Pavement width:  24 feet with curb and gutter Connection to Atlantic Beach Elementary and Howell Park Seaspray Avenue provides residents of both the Seaspray and Royal Palms neighborhoods a direct connec- tfon to Atlantfc Beach Elementary School as well as to Howell Park and Seminole Road. This is the only street that connects from the east to the Royal Palms neighborhood south of Plaza resultfng in frequent pedestrian and bicycle traffic. While it directly connects to ABE and Howell Park, Seaspray Avenue is also used by pedes- trians and bicyclists traveling to Sturdivant Ave on their way to the beach and the Town Center. “Sailfish to ABE and Howell Park” (Seaspray Ave) Atlantfc Beach Elementary School Howell Park entrance on Pine St Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 104 of 145 91 Possible next steps Install a bike land or a paved shoulder on ei- ther side of the road. The pavement width is 24 feet, meaning a bike lane or paved shoulder should be no wider than 4 feet and only located on one side of the road. Construct a shared use path. This can be accomplished by widening the existfng sidewalks on the west side of the roadway. This would allow pedestrians and bicyclists to travel on a path separated and buffered from vehicular traffic. Consider narrowing the path to avoid existfng trees. 1. Install “shared roadway” markings on both sides of the road. Such markings indicate that the ve- hicles must share the roadway with bicyclists. 3. 4. “Sailfish to ABE and Howell Park” (Seaspray Ave) Approximately 15,000 square feet Construct a sidewalk on the north side of the road. There is an existfng sidewalk on the south side of the road so this would result in a sidewalk on each side of Seaspray Avenue. This would minimize pedestrians crossing the street to access the existfng sidewalk. 2. Approximately 11,250 square feet Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 105 of 145 92 4n. Identified Opportunities “Seminole to the Beach and the Beaches Town Center” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 106 of 145 93 Existing Conditions Sturdivant Avenue Right-of-way width:  50 feet Pavement width:  22 feet without curb and gutter Ahern Street Right-of-way width:  40 feet west of East Coast Dr.  57 feet between East Coast Dr. and Ocean Blvd.  26 feet between Ocean Blvd. and Beach Ave. Pavement width:  20 feet with curb and gutter west of East Coast Dr.  Varies between East Coast Dr. and Ocean Blvd.  24 + feet between Ocean Blvd. and Beach Ave. Connection to the Beach and Town Center This identffied opportunity includes Sturdivant Avenue and Ahern Street, which connect the existfng shared use path on Seminole Road to the Beach and to the Beaches Town Center. Sturdivant Avenue is used fre- quently by bicyclists and pedestrians traveling to Town Center as well as to the beach. It is the only connec- tfon between Seminole Road and Sherry Drive between Plaza and Atlantfc Boulevard, resultfng in many using it when traveling east/west to and from these destfnatfons. Further, since it runs parallel to Atlantfc Boule- vard, it provides bicyclists and pedestrians a safer optfon than traveling along Atlantfc Boulevard due to its lower traffic volumes and slower speeds. Similarly, Ahern Street experiences high levels of pedestrian and bicycle traffic due to the adjacent high density residentfal and commercial land uses. This street also connects residents and visitors to the beach and the Beaches Town Center, resultfng in a high level of traffic. This roadway presents an opportunity to provide safe pedestrian and bicycle travel in a busy area . “Seminole to the Beach and Town Center” Sturdivant Ave Ahern St Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 107 of 145 94 Shared roadway markings, or “sharrows”, are placed in the center of a travel lane to indicate that a bicyclist may use the full lane. According to the US Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, sharrows are used to:  Assist bicyclists with lateral positfoning in lanes that are too narrow for a motor vehicle and a bicycle to travel side by side within the same traffic lane;  Alert motorists of the lateral locatfon bicyclists are likely to occupy within the traveled way;  Encourage safe passing of bicyclists by motorists; and  Reduce the incidence of wrong-way bicycling Possible next steps (Sturdivant Ave) Install “shared roadway” markings on both sides of the road. Such markings indicate that the vehicles must share the roadway with bicyclists. The current pavement width is not sufficient for bicycle lanes or paved shoulders. 1. Construct an 8 foot wide shared use path. This can be accomplished by widening the existfng side- walk. This would allow pedestrians and bicyclists to travel on a path separated and buffered from vehicular traffic. 2. “Seminole to the Beach and Town Center” Approximately 14,500 square feet Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 108 of 145 95 Possible next steps (Ahern St) Install “shared roadway” markings on both sides of the street. The sectfon of Ahern Street west of East Coast Dr. is too narrow for a bike lane or paved shoulder and the existfng on- street parking and development pattern makes it difficult to widen the existfng sidewalk or install a shared use path. Install a bike lane , paved shoulder and/or a sidewalk on the northern portfon of Ahern Street, between East Coast Dr. and Ocean Blvd. This optfon may require reorientfng on-street parking and/or additfonal pavement for a portfon of the street. Installing a bike lane and sidewalk will sepa- rate both pedestrians and bicyclists from vehicular traffic. Install a sidewalk on the southern portfon of Ahern Street between East Coast Drive and Ocean Boulevard. This optfon would improve the “walk-ability” of this part of Town Center by allowing pedestrians to walk on a sidewalk, rather that on the street. 1. 2. 3. “Seminole to the Beach and Town Center” Ahern Street with a bicycle lane, on-street parking, and a sidewalk on each side of the road. Approximately 2,000 square feet Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 109 of 145 96 AHERN STREET Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 110 of 145 97 4o. Identified Opportunities “Plaza to Bull Park & the Beach” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 111 of 145 98 Existing Conditions Plaza (east of Seminole Rd) Right-of-way width:  80 feet Pavement width:  36 feet (18 feet each lane) with curb and gutter East Coast Drive Right-of-way width:  30 feet Pavement width:  20 feet without curb and gutter Connection to the Beach and Town Center This identffied route contains two sectfons. The first connects the 5-way in- tersectfon, where multfple existfng paths lead, to Bull Park and the Beach. Pedestrians and bicyclists traveling east on Plaza often contfnue along Plaza through the 5-way towards the Beach, Bull Park, or to Beach Avenue. This also includes traveling on East Coast Drive and 7th Street. The second sectfon is Ocean Boulevard between 7th Street and 10th Street, where Beach Avenue is “interrupted” by the Cloisters Condo- miniums. Because Beach Avenue is such a popular route amongst pedestrians and bicyclists, this “gap” between 10th Street and Club Drive often results in people using Ocean Boulevard for a few blocks before traveling back to Beach Av- enue. However, this can be dangerous for bicyclists because this sectfon of Ocean Boulevard is narrow and there is only a 4 foot sidewalk (which often has pedestrians on it), which re- sults in vehicles and bicycles traveling in close proximity. “Plaza to Bull Park & the Beach” Ocean Boulevard Right-of-way width:  varies Pavement width:  20 feet without curb and gutter 7th Street Right-of-way width:  40 feet Pavement width:  20 feet without curb and gutter Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 112 of 145 99 Possible next steps Install “shared roadway” markings on both sides of each roadway: Plaza, East Coast Drive, and Ocean Boulevard. Plaza: The pavement width for the section of Plaza between Seminole Rd and East Coast Dr is 18 feet wide with on-street parking for each travel lane, which means adding a bicycle lane or paved shoulder would eliminate the on- street parking which is not recommended. Similarly, a shared use path is not recommended as it could not be installed unless it was located in the center median which contains many trees. As such, shared roadway markings are recommended for this stretch of Plaza. East Coast Drive: Shared roadway markings are recommended for East Coast Dr between Plaza and 7th Street. The existing street pavement is 20 feet, too nar- row for a bicycle lane or paved shoulder. There is an existing 4 foot sidewalk on the west side of the street that is too narrow for bicyclists and pedestrians to share. However, widening this sidewalk would result in the removal of several historically designated palm trees that currently create an attractive streetscape. As such, shared roadway markings are recommended for this stretch of East Coast Drive. Ocean Boulevard: With a 20 foot pavement width and a very narrow right -of-way width (~20’), bicycle lanes, paved shoulders, or a shared use path are not feasible for the section of Ocean Boulevard between 7th Street and 10th Street. However, due to the high usage this stretch of roadway receives from bicyclists and pedestrians, im- provements are recommended. As such, 1. “Plaza to Bull Park & the Beach” Shared roadway markings Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 113 of 145 100 “Plaza to Bull Park & the Beach” Possible next steps Improve the intersectfons where East Coast Drive and Ocean Boulevard intersect with 7th Street by installing “intersectfon treatments”. These two intersectfons experience high usage of bicyclists and pedestrians due to their proximity to the beach, Beach Avenue and Bull Park. As such, these intersectfons may be designed and marked in a way that will grab drivers’ attentfon and increase safety and comfort. 2. Intersection treatments include:  Minimizing crossing distances by reducing the curb radius and extending curbs.  Pedestrian crossing signals  High visibility crosswalks  Lighting and illumination Ocean Blvd & 7th St A. Minimizing the crossing distance at Ocean Blvd and 7th Street can be accomplished by adding short sidewalk extensions to the crosswalks at both east-west cross- ings. Currently, since there are no sidewalks leading to a crosswalk when traveling east/west, pedestrians are forced to use the travel lane when crossing which is a crossing distance of about 45 feet. Sidewalk extensions would lead pedestrians to a designated crosswalk re- ducing the crossing distance from 45 feet to about 20 feet. B. In additfon, the designated crosswalks should be highly visible to drivers and pedestrians, similar to one cross- walk at East Coast Drive and 7th Street. This can be accomplished by using different surface material or pavement markings as well as retroreflectfve pavement markings. These are low-cost enhancements that improve safety by clearly identffying crossing areas and grabbing motorists’ attentfon. East Coast Dr. & 7th St Ocean Blvd & 7th St looking north Ocean Blvd & 7th St looking south Extend sidewalk to crosswalk Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 114 of 145 101 “Plaza to Bull Park & the Beach” Existing Conditions With sidewalk extensions and high visibility crosswalks Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 115 of 145 102 4p. Identified Opportunities “Johansen to Jack Russell Park” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 116 of 145 103 Existing Conditions Johansen Park is a linear passive park that has a narrow drainage swale that runs along the entfrety of the park. Seminole Road Right-of-way width:  100 feet Pavement width:  22 feet without curb and gutter Connection through Johansen to Jack Russell Park This identffied route would connect the northern end of Johansen Park at Saturiba Drive to the existfng shared use path that ends at Selva Marina Drive, which leads to Jack Russell Park. One sectfon of the route would go through Johansen Park along the existfng drainage swale from Saturiba Drive to Seminole Road. The second sectfon includes sectfon of Seminole Road from Johansen Park to Selva Marina Drive, where the shared use path currently ends. Together this opportunity would provide residents (Selva Marina & Norte areas) an off-street, scenic route through Johansen Park to an existfng shared use path that con- nects to Jack Russell and Howell Parks. “Johansen to Jack Russell Park” Created by Sarah Dark Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 117 of 145 104 “Plaza to Bull Park & the Beach” Possible next steps Install a pervious walking path along the drainage swale in Johansen Park. This would provide a sce- nic and shaded off-road route for residents traveling north or south. A path would also encourage use of the entfre park, including the northern sectfon that often appears “closed off” or as if it is private property. Wayfinding and entrance signage should also be considered so users no that this is a public path and park that may be used. 1. Install an 8 foot wide shared use path on the west/north side of Seminole Road between Selva Marina Drive and Park Terrace West. This would essentfally be an extension of the existfng path that ends at Selva Marina Drive and would allow users to connect to Johansen Park comfortably. Currently, a 4 foot sidewalk exists in this area but does not provide sufficient width for bicyclists, pedestrians and other potentfal users (strollers, skateboarders, etc.) to share the sidewalk, especially with fences and vegetatfon on either side. Installatfon of an 8 foot shared use path for this block (~450 linear feet) would complete a connectfon from Main Street to Johansen Park. 2. Approximately 24,000 square feet Approximately 3,600 square feet Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 118 of 145 105 4q. Identified Opportunities “Selva Marina Walking Path” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 119 of 145 106 Existing Conditions Selva Marina Drive Right-of-way width:  100 feet Pavement width:  Varies Major North-South Connection Selva Marina Drive is one of the main north-south roadways in the city, especially north of Plaza. This well shaded roadway is surrounded by single-family and multf-family residences, including the AB Country Club, resultfng in not only vehicular traffic but also pedestrian and bicycle traffic. Selva Marina Drive begins at its intersectfon with Seminole Road to the south and terminates just north of 20th Street to the north. “Selva Marina Walking Path” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 120 of 145 107 Possible next steps “Selva Marina Walking Path” Install a walking path in the median of Selva Marina Drive. Currently, pedestrians and bicyclists share the street with vehicles. A path would provide a path for pedestrians that is separated from vehicles and would be well shaded and scenic. The path could meander around the existfng trees where applicable. 1. Where a path in the median is not applicable (i.e. north of 19th St), a sidewalk or path may be in- stalled on either side of the road. A sidewalk or path would contfnue to provide pedestrians a route that is separated from vehicular traffic. 2. Approximately 40,000 square feet for an 8 foot path Approximately 8,000 square feet for an 8 foot path Install “shared roadway” markings on both sides of the street. These markings increase aware- ness of motorists for the potentfal presence of cyclists as well as directfng cyclists to ride in the proper directfon, and remind cyclists to ride further from parked cars. 3. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 121 of 145 108 4r. Identified Opportunities “Country Club to Johansen Park & the Beach” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 122 of 145 109 Existing Conditions Country Club Lane Right-of-way width:  60 feet Pavement width:  22 feet with curb and gutter Connects Country Club to Johansen Park & the Beach This identffied route (Country Club Lane) is an east-west route that connects the Atlantfc Beach Country Club to Johansen Park and the existfng “Safe Routes to School” path on Seminole Road as well as getting residents within a couple blocks of the beach. This route largely serves residents of the Country Club and Selva Marina neighborhoods. “Country Club to Johansen Park & the Beach” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 123 of 145 110 Possible next steps Install “shared roadway” markings on both sides of the street. These markings increase aware- ness of motorists for the potentfal presence of cyclists as well as directfng cyclists to ride in the proper directfon, and remind cyclists to ride further from parked cars. The current pavement width is too narrow to install a bike lane or a paved shoulder. 1. Shared roadway markings, or “sharrows”, are placed in the center of a travel lane to indicate that a bicyclist may use the full lane. According to the US Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, sharrows are used to:  Assist bicyclists with lateral positfoning in lanes that are too narrow for a motor vehicle and a bicycle to travel side by side within the same traffic lane;  Alert motorists of the lateral locatfon bicyclists are likely to occupy within the traveled way;  Encourage safe passing of bicyclists by motorists;  Reduce the incidence of wrong-way bicycling “Country Club to Johansen Park & the Beach” Construct a sidewalk on either side of the roadway. Currently, pedestrians must walk on the street. Adding a sidewalk would provide an area for pedestrians to walk that would be separated from vehicles. 2. Approximately 7,500 square feet for an 6’ sidewalk Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 124 of 145 111 4s. Identified Opportunities “Seminole Road Missing Link” Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 125 of 145 112 Existing Conditions Right-of-way width:  100 feet Pavement width:  22 feet without curb and gutter “Missing Link” between existing shared use paths This stretch of Seminole Road connects two existfng 8 foot wide shared use paths. Enhancing this stretch of the road would help provide a contfnuous path for bicyclists from Ahern Street all the way north to Ocean- forest Drive N. Currently a 4 to 5 foot sidewalk connects these two shared use paths, which does not provide adequate space for bicyclists traveling this route. “Seminole Road Missing Link” (between 17th St & Garden Ln S) Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 126 of 145 113 Possible next steps Install “shared roadway” markings on both sides of the road. Such markings indicate that vehicles must share the roadway with bicyclists and assist bicyclists with lateral positfoning in lanes that are too narrow for a motor vehicle and a bicycle to travel side by side within the same traffic lane. 1. Construct a shared use path on either side of the roadway. A shared use path would allow pedes- trians and bicyclists to travel on a path separated and buffered from vehicular traffic. This path would also connect two existfng shared use paths to the north and south. 2. “Seminole Road Missing Link” (between 17th St & Garden Ln S) Approximately 24,000 square feet Existfng 4’ sidewalk Existfng 4’ sidewalk Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 127 of 145 114 Possible next steps Construct a sidewalk on the west side of Seminole Road from Saturiba Drive to 19th Street to connect to the existfng sidewalk. Doing so would provide a sidewalk on both sides of Seminole Road so users would not have to cross the street when traveling north or south for this stretch. It would also allow pedestrians to cross the street at the Saturiba Drive intersectfon which is a 4 -way stop, rather than at the 19th Street intersectfon where there is no stop sign. 3. “Seminole Road Missing Link” (between 17th St & Garden Ln S) Approximately 6,000 square feet for a 6’ sidewalk Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 128 of 145 115 5. Cost Estimates (Sidewalks & Paths) Cost estfmates for sidewalks and shared use paths were derived from recent roadway projects within the city. Currently (2021), staff estfmates concrete prices to be about $8 per square foot for sidewalks and shared use paths. However, individual project costs can vary substantfally based on a number of conditfons including:  Design and engineering (width, frequency of material placement, demolitfon)  Surveys  Temporary traffic control requirements  Number of driveway cuts  Utflity relocatfon  Contractor experience and material availability  Permeable concreate/asphalt/pavement will increase cost Taking these additfonal costs into consideratfon, staff is using $10-20 per square foot to estfmate cost to for new sidewalks and shared use paths. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 129 of 145 116 5. Cost Estimates (Bike Lanes and “Sharrows”) Cost estfmates for bicycle lanes and shared roadway markings (“Sharrows”) are shown below. Staff estf- mates the cost to stripe shared roadway markings to be about 32 cents per linear foot of roadway and about 45 cents per linear foot of roadway for bicycle lane striping. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 130 of 145 117 6. Implementation In additfon to infrastructure projects, many communitfes use policies and regulatfons to ensure that the nec- essary pedestrian and/or bicycle facilitfes are provided. A Complete Streets Policy is an increasingly popular approach that requires streets to be planned, designed, operated, and maintained to enable safe, convenient and comfortable travel and access for users of all ages and abilitfes regardless of their mode of transportatfon. By adoptfng a complete streets policy, communitfes seek to design and operate their roadways for all users, not just motor vehicles. This means every transportatfon project should make the roadway safer for walkers, bicyclists, drivers, public transit users, and those with assistfve devices. A “complete street” may include side- walks, shared use paths, bike lanes, bus lanes, public transit stops, crosswalks, medians, roundabouts, and/or other facilitfes depending on the context and needs of the roadway. Many communitfes use new development as an opportunity to create walkable and bikeable areas. For instance, mandatory street connectfvity, sidewalk installatfon, and bicycle parking are common requirements for new development. Further examples include:  New development on arterial or connector roadways must install a sidewalk or pay an impact fee for future sidewalk installatfon, where one does not exist.  New development within the “School Walking Zone” must install a sidewalk or pay an impact fee for future sidewalk installatfon, where one does not exist.  Design guidelines for new parking lots that enhance pedes- trian and bicyclist safety.  Limitfng the number and width of driveway cuts for residen- tfal and commercial development. Also, limitfng driveway cuts on arterial or collector roadways where possible. Policies and Regulations Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 131 of 145 118 6. Implementation To further enhance actfve transportatfon, the American Planning Associatfon advises that communitfes en- sure that their Comprehensive Plans and Land Development Regulatfons support mixed use and compact developments. Examples of such regulatfons include:  Reduce building setbacks and minimum parking standards to actfvate the street and enhance the pedes- trian experience.  Adoptfng a special pedestrian oriented zoning district or overlay to create more pedestrian friendly de- velopment.  Offer incentfves such as density bonuses or reduced parking requirements for developments that create pedestrian or bicycle amenitfes.  Allow a mix of uses and residentfal densitfes to support and encourage actfve transportatfon. Elements of a Walkable Place:  Buildings are located close to the street and front the sidewalk  Sidewalks are wide enough to accommodate multfple users, including outdoor dining  Street design that slows travel speeds Policies and Regulations Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 132 of 145 119 6. Implementation This sectfon highlights potentfal sources of funding for bicycle and pedestrian improvements:  Grants, such as Community Development Block Grants, are great opportunitfes to plan, design, and/or construct transportatfon projects. Grant opportunitfes should be looked at regularly for potentfal fund- ing.  Capital Improvements Plans (CIP) identffy projects municipalitfes are planning to fund for planning, de- sign, or constructfon within the next 5 to 10 years typically. High priority transportatfon, including bicycle and pedestrian, improvements should be included in the CIP with funding sources identffied.  Designatfng a certain percentage of the budget for a roadway project be designated for ped/bike im- provements.  Development Impact Fees are typically tfed trip generatfon rates and traffic impacts by a proposed pro- ject. A developer may pay for on or off site pedestrian improvements to reduce the number of trips for example. A clear nexus must be established between the impact fee and the project’s impacts.  Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is a tool that uses future increases in taxes to finance improvements in a designated Community Redevelopment Area (CRA).  Special Districts such as Business Improvement Districts, Economic Development Districts, Capital Im- provement Districts, and Neighborhood Improvement Districts are created by local governments for designated purposes. Such districts often use grants, fees, ad-valorem taxes, and in some cases Tax In- crement Financing for funding. Funding Ways to Reduce Costs: 1) Integrate the project with a larger road construc- tfon project. Pedestrian and bicycle facilitfes that are integrated with a larger roadway or utflity pro- ject will reduce costs than a stand alone project. This recommendatfon tfes into the Complete Streets Policy. 2) Combining smaller projects into one big project since bid prices tend to drop as quantftfes in- crease. Safe Routes to School project Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 133 of 145 Page 134 of 145 Exhibit A Resolution No. 21-61 1 COMPLETE STREETS POLICY CITY OF ATLANTIC BEACH A. DEFINITIONS "Complete Street" means a street or roadway that allows safe and convenient travel by all of the following categories of users: pedestrians, bicyclists, people with disabilities, motorists, movers of commercial goods, users and operators of public transportation, seniors, children, youth, and families. “Connectivity Plan Area” means project identified in the Connectivity Plan approved by Commission on May 20, 2021 and as amended.. "Transportation Project" means any development, project, program, or practice that affects the transportation network or occurs in the public right-of-way, including any construction, reconstruction, retrofit, signalization operations, resurfacing, restriping, rehabilitation, maintenance (excluding routine maintenance that does not change the roadway geometry or operations, such as mowing, sweeping, and spot repair), operations, alteration, and repair of any public street or roadway within the City of Atlantic Beach (including alleys, bridges, frontage roads, and other elements of the transportation system). B. COMPLETE STREETS REQUIREMENTS The City of Atlantic Beach shall work toward developing an integrated and connected multimodal transportation system of Complete Streets that serves all neighborhoods. Toward this end: 1. Wherever possible, Transportation Projects, and phase of that project (including planning, scoping, funding, design, approval, implementation, and maintenance), undertaken by the city or private developers shall provide for Complete Streets for all categories of users identified in Section A(1) of this Policy. The Planning and Community Development Department shall routinely work in Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 135 of 145 Exhibit A Resolution No. 21-61 2 coordination with other city departments, citizens and Commission, to create Complete Streets and to ensure consistency with any existing Plans (Connectivity Plan, Comprehensive Plan, Parks Master Plan, etc.) or review of areas in need of complete streets elements. 2. Wherever possible, Transportation Projects shall strive to create a network of continuous bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly routes, including routes that connect with transit and allow for convenient access to work, home, commercial areas, and schools. 3. The city shall coordinate with adjacent jurisdiction(s) and any other relevant public agencies, including North Florida Transportation Planning Organization to ensure that, wherever possible, the network of continuous bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly routes that extends beyond Atlantic Beach's boundaries into adjacent jurisdictions. 4. The City of Atlantic Beach shall rely upon the current editions of street design standards and guidelines that promote and support Complete Streets. • FDOT recommendations for bicycle and pedestrian safety. • Urban Street Design Guide and Urban Bikeway Design Guide (National Association of City Transportation Officials) • Designing Walkable Urban Thoroughfares: A context sensitive approach {Institute of Transportation Engineers/Congress for the New Urbanism) • Pedestrian Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System (U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration) • Bicycle Safety Guide and Countermeasure Selection System (U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration) • Separated Bike Lane Planning and Design Guide (U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration) 5. All Complete Streets shall reflect the context and character of the surrounding built and natural environments, and enhance the appearance of such. At the planning stage, The City of Atlantic Beach shall work with local residents, business operators, neighboring jurisdictions, school districts, students, property owners, and other stakeholders who will be directly affected by a Complete Streets project to address any concerns regarding context and character. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 136 of 145 Exhibit A Resolution No. 21-61 3 6. For those streets not designated as active transportation projects residents can apply for review for potential projects to help ensure pedestrian and bicycle safety. C. LEAD DEPARTMENT The Planning and Community Development Department shall lead the implementation of this Policy and coordinate with Public Works, Engineering, Police Department and consultants as needed. D. IMPLEMENTATION The following steps shall be taken within one (1) year of the effective date of this Policy: 1. All street design standards used in the planning, designing, and implementing phases of Transportation Projects shall be reviewed to ensure that they reflect the best available design guidelines for effectively implementing Complete Streets. 2. The Planning and Community Development and Public Works departments shall incorporate this Policy into relevant internal manuals, checklists, rules, and procedure. 3. The Planning and Community Development Department shall assess whether any municipal and zoning codes, land use plans, or other relevant documents, including the Capital Improvement Program, conflict with this Policy, and shall submit a report, along with a proposal for addressing any conflicts, to the City Manager. 4. The Planning and Community Development Department shall provide training on Complete Streets and the implementation of this Policy to all relevant staff, and develop a plan for providing such training for new hires. 5. The Planning and Community Development Department shall identify an existing process or develop a new process that allows for public participation (including participation by bicycle, pedestrian) in decisions concerning the design, planning, and use of streets and roadways covered by this Policy. 6. The City of Atlantic Beach shall actively seek sources of public and private funding to assist in the implementation of this Policy. 7. All new roadway/streets capital improvement projects shall be reviewed for complete streets compliance. 8. All existing streets, without another street intersecting, in excess of 1,000 feet shall be Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 137 of 145 Exhibit A Resolution No. 21-61 4 reviewed annually for complete streets recommendations. 9. The Connectivity Plan should be reviewed annually to add future projects as traffic and pedestrian patterns change. E. EXCEPTIONS TO POLICY 1. A specific category of user may be excluded from the requirements of Section B of this Policy only if one or more of the following exceptions apply: a. Use of the roadway is prohibited by law for the category of user (e.g., pedestrians on Mayport Road, vehicles on a pedestrian mall). In this case, efforts shall be made to accommodate the excluded category of user on a parallel route; or b. There is an absence of both a current and future need to accommodate the category of user (absence of future need may be shown via demographic, school, employment, and public transportation route data that demonstrate, for example, a low likelihood of bicycle, pedestrian, or transit activity in an area over the next 20 years); or c. The cost would be excessively disproportionate to the current need or future need over the next 20 years. 2. An exception shall be granted only if: a. A request for an exception is submitted to staff in writing, with supporting documentation, and made publicly available with a minimum of 30 days allowed for public input; and b. T he exception is approved in writing by City Commission and the written approval is made publicly available. F. PERFORMANCE MEASURES In order to evaluate whether the streets and transportation network are adequately serving each category of users, the Planning and Community Development and Public Works Department shall collect and report baseline and annual data on matters relevant to this Policy, including, without limitation, the following information: 1. Mileage of new bicycle infrastructure (e.g., bicycle lanes, paths, and boulevards); 2. Linear feet of new pedestrian infrastructure (e.g., sidewalks, trails, etc.); Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 138 of 145 Exhibit A Resolution No. 21-61 5 3. Number of new curb ramps installed; 4. Number of new street trees planted; 5. Type and number by of new pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly signage and landscaping improvements, including street furniture and lighting; 6. The percentage of transit stops accessible via sidewalks and curb ramps; 7. The number, locations, and cause of collisions, injuries, and fatalities by mode of transportation; 8. Vehicle Miles Traveled (VMT) or Single Occupancy Vehicle (SOV) trip reduction data as made available by North Florida TPO. G. REPORTING REQUIREMENTS One year from the effective date of this Policy, and annually thereafter, the lead agency shall submit a report to Commission on the progress made in implementing this Policy that includes, at a minimum, the following: (1) baseline and updated performance measures as described in Section (F); (2) a summary of (a) all Transportation Projects planned or undertaken and their status, including a full list and map, with clear identification of which projects are located in the Connectivity Plan; (b) all exceptions granted pursuant to Section E of this Policy, including identification of exceptions granted in for projects located in the Connectivity Plan; (c) the progress made in achieving the benchmarks for projects located in the Connectivity Plan developed pursuant to Section D(5); (d) updates to street design standards, internal department and agency manuals and procedures, zoning and municipal codes, and land use plans, pursuant to Sections D(1)-(3); (e) all funding acquired for projects that enhance the Complete Streets network; (t) all staff trainings and professional development provided pursuant to Section D(4); and (3) any recommendations for improving implementation of this Policy. Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 139 of 145 Page 140 of 145 WEI!»§%%Bring family and friends on a wonderful bike ride to tour theMARCH26b:ft;fi‘$‘:::;":.: “9 AM www.coab.us/tourdeparks recreation@coab.us (904)247-5828 Mv my E)om/ LJackRussellPark(Plaza St) Howell Park (Seminole Rd) Bull Park (Ocean Blvd) Johansen Park (Seminole Rd) .,2 Jordan Park (Francis Ave) 'Donner Park (George St) Dutton Island Preserve.Beaches Veterans Memorial Park (W 1st St) Tide Views Preserve (Begonia St) Rose Park (Orchid St) Agenda Item #5.B. 09 Mar 2022 Page 141 of 145 Page 142 of 145 APPLICATION FOR COMPLETE STREETS City of Atlantic Beach 800 Seminole Road Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Complete street designs can use physical design and other measures to improve safety for motorists, pedestrians and cyclists. It is a tool to combat speeding and other unsafe behaviors of drivers in the neighborhoods. It aims to encourage safer, more responsible driving and potentially reduce traffic flow. Such measures include signage, lane narrowing, curb extensions, chokers, road diets, pedestrian refuges, bike lanes, sidewalks, and changing the surface material of the road, etc. Each complete street application must contain the completed information as indicated. Once completed, staff will use data to review the application. Multiple departments are responsible to review and coordination of the application. If the city does not have recent traffic/speed counts the city will undertake this endeavor. Expect the entire process to take up to a month to be reviewed by staff. Not all applications will warrant complete street elements and/or improvements are budgeted. Each request must provide the name of the street on which a study is requested and the boundaries of the street segment. Boundary limits may change at the discretion of the City. Please use the street names for boundary limits, not block ranges. Requested Street: Boundary Area FROM: Boundary Area TO: Each request must provide a contact person who lives on the requested street within the study area boundary. If the request is being submitted from a neighborhood association/homeowners association, please provide the name, address, and telephone number of the duly authorized representative of the association. The contact person will receive all correspondence and will be responsible for gathering evidence of support. Name: Address: Request for Traffic Calming Investigation A. Street Study Information B. Contact Person Information Agenda Item #5.C. 09 Mar 2022 Page 143 of 145 I agree to be the contact person for the above request, and I understand that the outcome of the study will determine the eligibility of a potential complete street element, if any. I also understand that this might not be a budgeted project. However, if a complete street element is warranted by the study I can fund the project if not funded by the city. 1. Complete street elements will be available only on residential streets carrying fewer than 1,200 vehicles per day. 2. Complete street elements will be available only on streets that have a designated speed limit of 25 mph as determined in accordance with State Law, and no more than one traffic lane in each direction. 3. Complete street elements will not be installed on any street where 85th percentile speeds are less than 30 mph. 4. Complete street elements will not be installed on any street designated as a truck route or a transit route. 5. Complete street elements will not be installed on any street as to which there is, in the judgement of the City staff, inadequate vertical and horizontal alignment and sight distances to allow for safe instillation. 6. Complete street elements will not be installed on any street that is a primary access route for emergency vehicles and would cause, in the judgment of the City staff, unacceptable delay in response time to emergencies. 7. Complete street elements will only be installed if 55% of the owners of residences on the proposed street where the complete street elements (one vote per ownership) is proposed. Residents must be registered voters of Atlantic Beach. Provide evidence of neighborhood support for the participation of the program. The attached form can be used for this request. Evident of support must within the study area as identified in Section A. Additional copies of this page may be submitted to secure the required number of signatures. We undersigned owners and residents of ______________________________________ hereby offer our support for our neighborhoods’ participation in the study. Secure signature from residents at least representing at least 55% of property owners along the effected street. (Only one signature per property.) Residents signing this form must be registered voters of Atlantic Beach (copies of this form may be made if additional pages are needed). Phone: Email: Signature: Date: C. Minimum Criteria for Complete street elements: D. Evidence of Neighborhood Support: Agenda Item #5.C. 09 Mar 2022 Page 144 of 145 Printed Name: Printed Name: Address: Address: Phone: Phone: Date of Birth: Date of Birth: Signature: Signature: Printed Name: Printed Name: Address: Address: Phone: Phone: Date of Birth: Date of Birth: Signature: Signature: Printed Name: Printed Name: Address: Address: Phone: Phone: Date of Birth: Date of Birth: Signature: Signature: Printed Name: Printed Name: Address: Address: Phone: Phone: Date of Birth: Date of Birth: Signature: Signature: Agenda Item #5.C. 09 Mar 2022 Page 145 of 145