Comprehensive Plan Update Kevin O’Neill Seattle Bicycle Advisory

Comprehensive Plan Update Kevin O’Neill Seattle Bicycle Advisory Board September 2, 2015

Comprehensive Plan framework State Growth Management Act requires us to plan for growth Purpose Elements City vision and core values 20-year blueprint to guide future growth and investments High-level goals and policies Growth Forecasts (20152035) 70,000 HH; 120,000 people 115,000 jobs Growth Strategy Land Use Transportation Housing Capital Facilities Utilities Economic Development Environment Parks and Open Space Arts and Culture Community Well-Being Container Port Shoreline Management

Seattle’s Growth Strategy Comp Plan establishes the City’s growth strategy (urban centers, MICs, urban villages) Obligates City to provide infrastructure to accommodate growth targets Provides key policy framework for other SDOT and City plans Comp Plan adopted by ordinance, so helps direct implementation activities Plan must be certified by PSRC after adoption to be eligible for grant funding

Planning Framework Seattle Comprehensive Plan (20-year plan) Climate Action Plan Citywide Plans Area Plans Subarea Community -Southeast -Mt. Baker -Northgate -Ballard -U District -Uptown -SLU -Rainier Beach Bicycle Master Plan Transit Master Plan Pedestrian Master Plan Freight Master Plan Operational Plans Vision Zero Action Plan ITS Next Generation Urban Forestry Performance-Based Parking Move Seattle (10-year strategic plan) Projects Programs Examples: Examples: Seawall Replacement NGate ped/bike bridge Center City Connector Safe Routes to School Pavement Management Complete Streets Travel Options

Public Review Draft of Comprehensive Plan Released in July: http:// www.seattle.gov/dpd/cityplanning/completeprojectsli st/comprehensiveplan/documents/default.htm Outline of Transportation Element – Integrating Land Use and Transportation – Make the Best Use of the Streets We Have – Transportation Options – Environment – Support a Vibrant Economy – Safety – Connecting to the Region – Operations and Maintenance – Measuring Level of Service

Example of Goals/Policies Relating to Bicycles T1.6 Improve connections to urban centers and villages from all Seattle neighborhoods, particularly by providing a variety of affordable travel options (bicycle, transit, and pedestrian facilities) T2.1 Designate space in the public right-of-way to accommodate multiple travel modes. T3.1 Develop and maintain high-quality, affordable and connected bicycle, pedestrian, and transit facilities. T3.9 Develop and maintain pedestrian and bicycle facilities that enhance the predictability and safety of all users. T3.10 Prioritize bicycle and pedestrian investments on the basis of increasing use, safety, connectivity, equity, health, livability, and opportunities to leverage funding. TG6 Provide and maintain a safe transportation system that protects all travelers, particularly the most vulnerable users. T6.3 Invest in education measures that increase mutual awareness among motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists.

Make the Best Use of the Streets We Have Identifies policies and a framework for ROW allocation decisions Supports Move Seattle Describes ROW allocation process to internal and external audiences Guides modal plan integration

Right-of-Way Zones

Right-of-Way Functions

Outcome: multi-functional streets

ROW Allocation Decision Process Allocate space on Seattle’s streets to safely and efficiently connect people and good to their destinations while creating inviting spaces within the ROW (Goal TG2) See policies T2.1-2.8

Level of Service (LOS) LOS is a quantitative or qualitative measure of the performance of transportation systems and facilities Traditionally, LOS has focused on vehicle congestion (traffic volumes/road capacity) The Growth Management Act (GMA) requires LOS standards for all locally owned arterials and transit routes Puget Sound Regional Council is seeking LOS standard that focus on all modes of transportation 12

Current LOS Standard Screenlines to assess ratio of traffic volume to capacity Generally allow for a high level of congestion (v/c of 1.0 to 1.2) Used for arterials and transit Standard designed to be difficult to exceed Insert image 13

Tests the merits of individual projects and system performance Evaluates impacts on the system (corridors), not the merits of individual projects

Potential LOS Mitigations Under New Approach Bicycle parking & facilities Paid and/or reduced vehicle parking for residents and employees Transit passes & subsidies Pedestrian & bicycle access improvements Mix of uses Vanpool accommodation 15

Comprehensive Plan Schedule and Next Steps May 2015 July 2015 Summer/Fall 2015 Early 2016 Mid 2016 Release of Comp Plan DEIS and equity analysis Release of public review draft of Comp Plan update SDOT advisory board, Planning Commission, and public review and comment on public review draft Release of FEIS and Mayor’s recommended Comp Plan City Council approval of Plan