West Windsor Township Bikeway/princetonol.com/groups/bikeped/SteeringCommitteeMeeting... · 2013....
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West Windsor Township Bikeway/ Trail Plan
Mercer County , New JerseyNJDOT Bicycle/Pedestrian Planning Assistance
Project Steering Committee Meeting #1October 21, 2003
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The Planning Process
Form Steering CommitteeInventory existing conditions
Identify areas with high numbers of bicycle and pedestrian crashesIdentify generators/destinationsDetermine compatibility of existing roadways
Identify potential corridors for bikeways/ trails and preferred facility typeDevelop concept improvements for target areasDevelop pedestrian improvement recommendations for Princeton Junction areaDevelop design standards for new facilitiesAmend Township Master Plan
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Overview of Existing Conditions
Review existing dataBicycle and pedestrian crash dataPrior planning efforts
Field viewsExisting facilitiesCompatibility analysis
MappingCrash locationsEnvironmental featuresHigh activity areas/bicycle and pedestrian generators and destinationsExisting facilities (bike lanes, trails), pedestrian facilities in Princeton Junction area, and bicycle compatibility analysis
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Crash Analysis
Bicycle Crashes3 bicycle crashes reported from January 2001 to July of 2003Two crashes occurred on Township arterial roads (Washington Road and Alexander Road)
Pedestrian Crashes21 pedestrian crashes reported from January 2001 to July of 2003Two fatal crashes
US 1 at Nassau Park BoulevardAlexander Road at Vaughn Drive
7 crashes in Nassau Park Shopping Center parking lot2 crashes near Princeton Junction Train Station
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Bicycle and Pedestrian Crash
Locations
January 2001 to July 2003
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EnvironmentalFeatures
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Generators/Destinations
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Existing BicycleFacilities
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Existing Facilities-Bike Lanes
New Edinburg Road
New Village Road
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Existing Facilities – Shoulders
Edinburg Road
South Mill Road
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Existing Facilities - Recreational/ Off-road Trails
Mercer County Park
Duck Pond Run
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Existing Traffic Calming
Alexander Road
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Bicycle Parking
Princeton Junction Train Station
West Windsor Library
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NJDOT Bicycle Compatibility Guidelines ADT 1,200 – 2,000
Speed Limit Urban w/ Parking
Urban w/o Parking
Rural
< 30 mph Shared lane (12 ft.)
Shared lane (11 ft.)
Shared lane (10 ft.)
31-40 mph Shared lane (14 ft.)
Shared lane (14 ft.)
Shared lane (12 ft.)
41-50 mph Shared lane (15 ft.)
Shared lane (15 ft.)
Shoulder (3 ft.)
>50 mph Not Applicable
(NA)
Shoulder (4 ft.)
Shoulder (4 ft.)
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NJDOT Bicycle Compatibility Guidelines ADT 2,000 – 10,000
Speed Limit Urban w/ Parking
Urban w/o Parking
Rural
< 30 mph Shared lane (14 ft.)
Shared lane (12 ft.)
Shared lane (12 ft.)
31-40 mph Shared lane (14 ft.)
Shared lane (14 ft.)
Shoulder (3 ft.)
41-50 mph Shared lane (15 ft.)
Shared lane (15 ft.)
Shoulder (4 ft.)
>50 mph NA Shoulder (6 ft.)
Shoulder (6 ft.)
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NJDOT Bicycle Compatibility Guidelines ADT over 10,000/over 5% trucks
Speed Limit Urban w/ Parking
Urban w/o Parking
Rural
< 30 mph Shared lane (14 ft.)
Shared lane (14 ft.)
Shared lane (14 ft.)
31-40 mph Shared lane (14 ft.)
Shoulder (4 ft.)
Shoulder (4 ft.)
41-50 mph Shared lane (15 ft.)
Shoulder (6 ft.)
Shoulder (6 ft.)
>50 mph NA Shoulder (6 ft.)
Shoulder (6 ft.)
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Bicycle Compatibility
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Princeton Junction AreaPedestrian Deficiency Analysis
Existing Conditions Analysis:Identify missing links within sidewalk networkIdentify locations in need of crossing improvements, including:
Faded or worn/ missing crosswalksLow visibility crosswalks near generatorsLack of pedestrian push buttonsPedestrian actuation not working properlyNeed for ADA curb cuts
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PedestrianDeficiencies
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Issues/Constraints
Lack of shouldersShoulders/bike lanes disappear at intersectionsGaps in sidewalk networkNarrow/discontinuous multi-use pathsUnsafe drainage gratesUtilities close to roadway edgeExisting easements – do agreements allow for public use/ public access?
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Lack of Shoulders
South Post Road
North Mill Road
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New Village Road/ Edinburg Road
Bike lanes/ Shoulders Disappear at intersections
Village Road West/ North Post Road
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Gaps in Sidewalk Network
Alexander Road/ Wallace Road Edinburg Road/ Village Road West
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Narrow/ Discontinuous Multi-use Paths
Path entrance to D&R Greenway
Footbridge over Bridegroom Run
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Unsafe Drainage Grates
Old Trenton Road
Carnegie Center Drive
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Utilities Up Against Cartway
Clarksville Road
Princeton-Hightstown Road
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Initial Recommendations
Add shoulders/bike lanes where feasibleInstall bicycle-friendly loop detectors/video enhanced signals @ high activity intersectionsInstall bike route signage Install STR signageDevelop guidelines to assist with bicycle parking installationRequire future paths in new developments to be at least 8’ wideContinue to implement multi-use trail networkInstall pedestrian improvements, especially in Princeton Junction area
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Multi-use Trails
Township is acquiring, open space along proposed greenbelts Potential to provide multi-use trails8-10’ paved paths should be considered in
some locations to accommodate a wider range of usersChallenges include wetlands, floodplains, stream and road/rail crossingsRequires coordination and support of homeowner’s associations and property owners
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Next Steps
Prepare Existing Conditions Memorandum (November)Identify 4 spot locations for more detailed recommendations (December)Hold 2nd Steering Committee Meeting (December)Hold Workshop with Committee & Bicycle Community/Residents (January)Prepare Draft Plan & present to Committee and to Council/Planning Board (March/ April)Prepare Master Plan Amendment (April/ May)