town of moultonborough safe routes to school startup application
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Town of MoultonboroughTown of Moultonborough
Safe Routes to SchoolSafe Routes to SchoolStartup ApplicationStartup Application
We Drove Today But…We Drove Today But…Many Moons Ago…
But today…….But today…….
Cars… Cars… Everywhere… Cars… Cars… Everywhere…
Route 25:Route 25: 14,000 ADT 14,000 ADT
Route 109: 5,300 ADTRoute 109: 5,300 ADT
Peak foliage & vacation: jumps >1/3 Peak foliage & vacation: jumps >1/3 above!above!
Route 25 Corridor Study Route 25 Corridor Study Says…Says…
(Two) areas of concern are….. Blake Road to Old NH (Two) areas of concern are….. Blake Road to Old NH Route 109Route 109
““It is important that a pedestrian circulation / sidewalk It is important that a pedestrian circulation / sidewalk master plan, including bicycle facilities and priority master plan, including bicycle facilities and priority enhanced crosswalk locations, be considered for these enhanced crosswalk locations, be considered for these village activity centers.”village activity centers.”
Source: Lakes RPC and Fay, Spofford, & Thorndike (April 2008) Page 14Source: Lakes RPC and Fay, Spofford, & Thorndike (April 2008) Page 14
The Price We Pay…The Price We Pay…
The Town…recently improved NH Route 25 The Town…recently improved NH Route 25 to create a left turn lane onto NH Route to create a left turn lane onto NH Route 109, but…109, but…
the added left turn lane also makes it the added left turn lane also makes it difficult for pedestrians to cross the difficult for pedestrians to cross the highway. highway.
Source: Lakes RPC and Fay, Spofford, & Thorndike (April 2008) Page 32Source: Lakes RPC and Fay, Spofford, & Thorndike (April 2008) Page 32
Again…Again…
““It is important that a pedestrian It is important that a pedestrian circulation / sidewalk master circulation / sidewalk master plan, including bicycle facilities plan, including bicycle facilities and priority enhanced crosswalk and priority enhanced crosswalk locations, belocations, beconsidered for these village considered for these village activity centers.”activity centers.”
Source: Lakes RPC and Fay, Spofford, & Thorndike (April 2008) Page 14Source: Lakes RPC and Fay, Spofford, & Thorndike (April 2008) Page 14
From the New Master Plan…From the New Master Plan… Transportation team…Transportation team…
1.) Need to develop “master plan” for trail 1.) Need to develop “master plan” for trail system in town and overall goal of system in town and overall goal of improving Walkability…improving Walkability…
2.) Connect neighborhoods and public 2.) Connect neighborhoods and public facilities to encourage walking to school, facilities to encourage walking to school, recreation areas, the village and the library recreation areas, the village and the library by…by… Map existing trails Map existing trails Improved pedestrian accommodation to create Improved pedestrian accommodation to create
logical connections and provide safe walking logical connections and provide safe walking opportunities opportunities
EvaluationEvaluation Orientation & Kick-OffOrientation & Kick-Off
* Independent facilitator (LRPC) & speaker, (Mr. Corrigan??) for program * Independent facilitator (LRPC) & speaker, (Mr. Corrigan??) for program overviewoverview* Standard student and parent survey plus supplemental to be area * Standard student and parent survey plus supplemental to be area appropriateappropriate
Analysis ReviewAnalysis Review* Compile & Present Survey (Particularly Parent concerns)* Compile & Present Survey (Particularly Parent concerns)* Map & Photo conditions in walkable/bikeable radius (unofficial travel ways)* Map & Photo conditions in walkable/bikeable radius (unofficial travel ways)* Review of Master Plan, * Review of Master Plan, Route 25 Corridor StudyRoute 25 Corridor Study & our & our Smart Growth AuditSmart Growth Audit
Brainstorming & SolutionsBrainstorming & Solutions* Analyze physical and psychological barriers* Analyze physical and psychological barriers* Review potential solutions and increased walk/bike activity * Review potential solutions and increased walk/bike activity * Cost & Prioritize short term (no-cost/low cost) vs. long term infrastructure * Cost & Prioritize short term (no-cost/low cost) vs. long term infrastructure
Public Informational Public Informational * Review the work and proposals with general public * Review the work and proposals with general public * Town & SAU Newsletter* Town & SAU Newsletter
Our Goal:Our Goal:An environment where walking & biking to An environment where walking & biking to
school are school are part of the social fabricpart of the social fabric
EducationEducation Flyer aimed at the K-8 students & parentsFlyer aimed at the K-8 students & parents Law Day or Public Safety Services Day Law Day or Public Safety Services Day
w/emphasis on Rules of the Road, Helmet w/emphasis on Rules of the Road, Helmet & Bike Inspections& Bike Inspections
MPD/School Physical Education will partner MPD/School Physical Education will partner for fitness spin coupled with a Bike Rodeo for fitness spin coupled with a Bike Rodeo and Bicycle Ride eventand Bicycle Ride event
MPD’s SRO will add to the Stranger - MPD’s SRO will add to the Stranger - Danger & Officer Friendly curriculum, Danger & Officer Friendly curriculum, ongoing walking/biking safety componentongoing walking/biking safety component
Partner w/Moultonborough Cycling ClubPartner w/Moultonborough Cycling Club
EncouragementEncouragement
Community award Community award recognition for youth who recognition for youth who participate and achieve participate and achieve established trip goals for established trip goals for walking and or bicycling to walking and or bicycling to
& from school& from school
Free Bike Tune UpFree Bike Tune Up
Newsletter: SAU & TownNewsletter: SAU & Town
Gift CertificatesGift Certificates
EnforcementEnforcement
SRTS posted at 30 & 40 mph.SRTS posted at 30 & 40 mph.
Speeding is greatest issue in SRTS zoneSpeeding is greatest issue in SRTS zone
Almost 1,000 speed stops annually w/in SRTS Almost 1,000 speed stops annually w/in SRTS zone zone
MPD will continue its presence & ramp up MPD will continue its presence & ramp up w/added (NHHSA) grantsw/added (NHHSA) grants
Continued use of Speed Radar Trailer & Increased Continued use of Speed Radar Trailer & Increased InititiativesInititiatives
Steering…Steering…Affiliation:Affiliation: Town AdministratorTown Administrator
Select BoardSelect BoardChief of PoliceChief of PoliceRoad AgentRoad AgentSuperintendent of SchoolsSuperintendent of SchoolsSchool Board School Board K-6 Physical EducationK-6 Physical EducationK-6 Parent & Para educatorK-6 Parent & Para educator7-12 Parent & School Nurse7-12 Parent & School NurseGrade 4 TeacherGrade 4 TeacherParent to Grades 4 & 5 StudentsParent to Grades 4 & 5 StudentsCycling Enthusiast (TBD)Cycling Enthusiast (TBD)Village Center Business Person Village Center Business Person
(TBD)(TBD)
Why Us?Why Us?
Title 1 EligibleTitle 1 Eligible 21.4% Free and Reduced Lunch21.4% Free and Reduced Lunch $51,729 Median Family Income (103$51,729 Median Family Income (103rdrd was was
7070thth) )
But…But…- We have paid the price for state route traffic We have paid the price for state route traffic
flowflow- Committed to the concepts and…Committed to the concepts and…
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