2016 TAP Summary:Woodward Corridor

Neighborhood Bicycle Network

Ferndale Community and Economic Development Department

April 27, 2015

2016 TAP Grant Application

CED staff recently completed an application through SEMCOG/MDOT to be awarded 2016 Transportation Alternatives Funding (TAP)

Proposed transportation improvements that qualify must benefit pedestrian and cycling infrastructure, such as shared-use paths, streetscapes, etc.

City of Ferndale has previously been awarded for street improvement projects on West Nine Mile Road and Livernois Street

Project Purpose

Enhance quality of life for residents, businesses and visitors along in Ferndale and surrounding Woodward Corridor by creating a connected neighborhood bicycle route with adjacent cities:

Hazel Park

Huntington Woods

Oak Park

Pleasant Ridge

Royal Oak

Woodward Corridor Neighborhood Bicycle Network

The goal is to create a highly visible, connected neighborhood bicycle route that enhances linkages and builds relationships with communities surrounding Woodward Corridor:

17.1 Mile Loop includes:

Central Business Districts

Employment Centers

13 Parks

10 Schools

2 Libraries

1 University

Proposed Woodward Corridor Bicycle Network

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Grant Funded Elements

Participating items of work for the project include:

Local bike route signage

Shared lane markings and bike lanes

High visibility crosswalks

Wayfinding hubs

Wayfinding Signage Benefits

There are a variety of beneficial reasons for communities to install wayfindingsignage on a bicycle network:

Familiarize users with the bicycle network

Identify the best routes to destinations

Overcome a “barrier to entry” for infrequent bicyclists

Denote mileage and travel time to destinations to help educate and minimize the tendency to overestimate bicycle travel time

Visually indicate to motorists the presence of a bicycle route and use caution

Market the bicycle network and neighborhoods by providing unique and consistent imagery throughout the jurisdiction

Source: National Association of City Transportation Officials

Complete Streets Coordination The Woodward Corridor Neighborhood Bicycle

Network supports the City of Ferndale’s Complete Streets ordinance by improving roadways to “safely accommodate all users of the right-of-way”

Enhances collective space to give pedestrians and cyclists an equitable share of streets

Aligns with recent non-motorized projects:

TAP funded: West Nine Mile Rd, Livernois Street (from Eight to Nine Mile), Fourth Street (Royal Oak)

Non-TAP funded: Hilton Road, East Nine Mile Road

W. Nine Mile Improvements

Livernois Street Improvements

Project Alignment With Existing Plans The Woodward Corridor Neighborhood Bicycle

Route is pursuant of regional transportation coordination and aligns with many of the participating communities’ specific plans: City of Ferndale Non-Motorized Plan and 2008

Master Plan

Huntington Woods 2014 Master Plan

Oak Park 2014 Strategic Economic Development Plan

Oakland County Routes Map

Pleasant Ridge 2015 Community Master Plan

Royal Oak 2012 Non-Motorized Plan

SEMCOG Regional Non-Motorized Plan for Oakland County

City of Royal Oak 2013 Non-Motorized Plan

Ferndale Proposed Improvements Aside from updating signage to MMUTCD standards and including more way-finding

information, the City’s grant proposal includes enhancements as part of Ferndale’s Non-Motorized Plan:

Shared lane markings and bike lanes

Improved pedestrian crossings with flashing beacons and curb extensions

Wayfinding Hubs with maps, repair stations, and bike parking

Project Summary

The Woodward Corridor Neighborhood Bicycle Network is a competitive project and efficient use of grant funds to better connect six adjacent communities

The project showcases unique collaboration between these six communities in the creation of a 17 mile loop

The route provides better circulation among communities and provides a safe route for levels of cycling comfort

The six communities are backing up their commitment to Complete Streets and Non-Motorized Improvements with a 30% match

Tentative Milestone Timeline

Sep. 2015 – Plans and Estimate Complete

Oct. 2015 – Grade Inspection Package submitted to MDOT

Nov. 2015: Right of Way Certified

Dec. 2015: Matching Funds Certified

Jan. 2016: Project Listed in Approved TIP/STIP

Feb. 2016: Advertisement Start Date

Mar. 2016: Construction Letting Date

Apr. 2016: Construction Start Date

Jul. 2016: Construction End Date