Downtown Tampa Transportation Vision Appendices

August 1, 2006

Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization County Center, 18th Floor Tampa, Florida 33602 813-272-5940 www.hillsboroughmpo.org Appendix A Exhibit A.1 Public Involvement Plan Downtown Tampa Transportation Vision Public Involvement Plan January 24, 2005

The techniques and strategies outlined in this document describe the public participation activities designed to inform and exchange knowledge with the public during the Downtown Tampa Vision process. These activities will be coordinated with, and conducted with aid from, the key local agencies and organizations that comprise the Project Team: City of Tampa, Florida Department of Transportation, Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority, Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Tampa Downtown Partnership, and Tampa Hillsborough County Expressway Authority.

“Communication GOALS of information regarding the The public outreach effort is designed to accomplish three goals: range of choices for the future, the role that Goal 1: Inform, educate and accurately reflect the wishes of the transportation public’s desire for improved mobility. improvements can play in Goal 2: Develop consent among the public and project sponsor securing that agencies and organizations for Downtown Tampa’s future to the Transportation Vision. public, agencies, constituencies Goal 3: Maintain accountability and credibility of the Transportation and affected communities and Vision sponsor agencies and organizations. allowing for multiple avenues of public PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT TECHNIQUES feedback are the foundation on The following public involvement/information exchange techniques will be which the goals employed to support and achieve the project public involvement goals. and objectives of the MPO are built.” Facilitated Public Workshop:

-MPO Long Range The purpose of the public workshop will be to: Transportation Plan’s Public Involvement Plan 1) Present the elements of the vision statement and guiding principles for review – to reveal any key points that were previously overlooked;

2) Facilitate public response to a Transportation Vision in a structured environment that reveals attitudes and preferences with regard to travel within downtown; and

3) Develop concepts, projects and/or strategies favored by downtown employees, residents, and visitors (including ADA communities) that further the goals of the transportation vision.

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Facilitated Public Workshop (continued):

The public workshop will walk participants through a structured exercise that ultimately reveals their desires for improved mobility. This is accomplished by providing a framework and tools for which participants can, in great detail, provide input on issues, opportunities and priorities. To capture a greater number of attendees/ input, an open house will be available approximately one hour before and one hour after the scheduled workshop. Attendees during the open house period will have time to review project elements, ask questions and provide project feedback. The project and stakeholder teams will develop a vision statement and guiding principles and a draft concept vision and implementation strategies using the results from the public workshop/mini-charrette.

Transportation Vision Open House (Presentation of Final Products)

The open house will consist of presenting the final vision and project products that outline opportunities, challenges, recommendations, projects and actions steps. Preparing and delivering a formal presentation open to all members of the community will begin the implementation process.

Communities of Interest-Targeted Activities

Some neighborhoods, organizations, or demographic-specific communities, may require targeted public involvement activities. Such activities may include presentations, project information displays/ information centers, specially designed surveys, and/or interviews. An assessment of which communities may require additional outreach will be conducted after the facilitated public workshop/mini-charrette.

Communication Network

Creative communication channels will be used to inform and educate the public of events and progress of the Transportation Vision. Electronic outlets, such as web sites and e-mail subscriptions, will be used as well as non-electronic outlets, such as neighborhood newsletters. The communication resources of the project team agencies and organizations will be utilized to create public awareness of the visioning process.

Surveys Surveys will be developed to gather the public’s perceptions, preferences, and priorities. They will be designed to solicit desired input in a creative, but quick, manner.

Fact Sheets

One-page fact sheets will be used to reference the vision tasks, sponsors, and contacts to obtain additional information, as well as feature answers to commonly asked questions.

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Community Newspaper/Radio/Cable TV Interviews

Local newspaper, radio and cable TV interviews will be conducted to inform and educate the public about the Transportation Vision’s purpose, objectives and opportunities in order to receive feedback. Press releases will also be developed and issued to advertise key events in the vision process.

Speakers Bureau

A speakers bureau will be formed consisting of project sponsor agency and organization staff members available to present information to civic groups, professional organizations, neighborhood associations, and other groups about the transportation visioning process. Members of the speakers bureau will educate and listen to participants, answer questions, and seek continued participation. The availability of speakers shall be marketed to interested groups, as well as advertised in outreach publications.

Comment Database

A comment database will be maintained during the visioning process. Key themes, issues and opportunities will be summarized. Comments will be available at the facilitated public workshop(s) for the public to review.

MEASURING SUCCESS

The success of the public involvement activities will be measured by the public’s perception of the project, process and opportunities for engagement. In addition, public workshop turnout, percent of surveys returned, media coverage and overall impressions from project sponsors will be documented.

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IDENTIFICATION OF STAKEHOLDERS

Communities: x Neighborhood Associations In and Adjacent to the Study Area x Places of Worship within the Study Area

Project Team Organizations: x Florida Department of Transportation o Staff o Customer Interaction Areas x Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority (HART) o Board o Committees o Staff o Customer Interaction Areas x Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization o Board o Committees o Staff x Tampa Downtown Partnership o Members o Ambassador Program x Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority o Board o Staff o Commuters (Toll-booths) x City of Tampa o Departments o Customer Interaction Areas

Stakeholders Organizations and Their Constituents: (organizations not represented on the Project Team)

x Central City Development Corporation x Creative Tampa Bay x Cruise Operators x Emerge Tampa Bay x General Services Administration - Public Building Service x Greater Tampa Chamber of Commerce x Hillsborough County Chamber of Commerce x Florida Aquarium x Florida High Speed Rail Authority x Merchants Association of Florida x Performing Arts Center x Seminole Tribe of Florida x Seven-One-Seven Parking Service/Other Parking Operators x Southwest Florida Water Management District

- 4 - Downtown Tampa Transportation Vision Public Involvement Plan January 24, 2005 x Stetson University x Tampa Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau x Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center x Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council x Tampa Historic Streetcar, Inc. x Tampa Housing Authority x Tampa Museum of Art x Tampa Port Authority x University of Tampa x University of Southern Florida x Urban League x Other Learning Centers x Ybor City Chamber of Commerce x Ybor City Development Corporation x YMCA x (Organizations Providing Services To Persons With Disabilities) x (Hotel and Restaurant Groups) x (Utilities) x Hillsborough County o Public Works Department o Parks and Recreation Department o Planning and Growth Management o Facilities Management Division o Public Safety o Arts Council

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The following elected and appointed officials and local public interest groups or organizations having a direct or expressed interest in the project study have been identified and will be contacted by the Consultant Team (Appendix B lists public officials names and addresses):

Elected/Appointed Officials: City of Tampa

The Honorable Pam Iorio Mayor Council Member Gwen Miller District 1 Council Member Rose V. Ferlita District 2 Council Member Linda Saul-Sena District 3 Council Member John Dingfelder District 4 Council Member Kevin White District 5 Council Member Mary C. Alvarez District 6 Council Member Shawn Harrison District 7

Hillsborough County

Commissioner Kathy Castor District 1 Commissioner Ken Hagen District 2 Commissioner Thomas Scott District 3 Commissioner Ronda Storms District 4 Commissioner Jim Norman District 5 Commissioner Brian Blair District 6 Commissioner Mark Sharpe District 7 Patricia Bean County Administrator Lucilla L. Ayer MPO Exec. Director Dr. Earl J. Lennard School Superintendent

State

Senator Jim Sebesta District 16 Senator Lesley “Les” Miller District 18 Representative Anthony Traviesa District 56 Representative Fay Culp District 57 Representative Bob Henriquez District 58 Representative Arthenia Joyner District 59

Federal

Senator Bill Nelson U.S. Senate Senator Mel Martinez U.S. Senate Representative Jim Davis District 11

- 6 - Downtown Tampa Transportation Vision Public Involvement Plan January 24, 2005 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION

Public notification techniques are employed to notify the public of the proposed facilitated workshop and to solicit public input into the planning process. Identification of mass media used to carry public notices, news releases, public service announcements, news items, and interviews will include:

NEWSPAPERS St. Petersburg Times-Tampa Tampa Tribune-Hillsborough Edition P.O. Box 191 Tampa Bay Business 1000 N. Ashley Drive 202 S. Parker Street Tampa, Florida 33602 Tampa, Florida 33601

Florida Sentinel Bulletin La Gaceta Tampa Bay Review 2207 E. 21st Avenue Tampa, Florida 33605

Community News Nuevo Siglo Weekly Planet

RADIO WARM 94.9 FM – WWRM New Star 95.7 The Point WHPT 102.5 WSUN AM 620 WMTX FM WHNZ 570 877 Executive Center Drive th 1867 U.S. Highway 19 North 11300 4 Street North West Suite 500 Suite 318 Suite 300 Clearwater, Florida 34624 St. Petersburg, Florida 33716 St. Petersburg, Florida 33702 WFLA Newsradio 970 AM WWJB 1450 AM Newsradio WFLZ 93.3 FM WMNF 88.5 (FM) 55 W Fort Dade Avenue 4002 Gandy Boulevard Brooksville, Florida 34601 Tampa, Florida 33611 WQYK 99.5 MIX 100.7 WTMP 1150 5510 Gray Street 4002 Gandy Boulevard 5207 E. Washington Street Suite 130 Tampa, Florida 33611 Tampa, Florida 33619 Tampa, Florida 33609

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TELEVISION Hillsborough Channel 22 - HTV22 WTSP TV - Channel 10 CBS WTOG TV - Channel 44 601 East Kennedy Boulevard 11450 Gandy Boulevard North P.O. Box 20144 28th Floor, County Center St. Petersburg, Florida 33702 St. Petersburg, Florida 33742 Tampa, Florida 33602 WFLA TV - Channel 8 WTVT TV - Channel 13 WFTS Tampa Bay - ABC 28 P.O. Box 1410 P.O. Box 31113 4045 North Himes Avenue Tampa, Florida 33601 Tampa, Florida 33631 Tampa, Florida 33607

Public notification techniques to be used during the visioning process will include:

Newspaper Advertisements Display advertisements will be published in the Tampa Tribune announcing the location, date, and time of Public Workshop 5 days prior to the Public Workshop. A chronological file of pertinent newspaper clippings will be maintained in the project files.

News Releases to Local Media News releases will be prepared by the Project and Consultant Teams for distribution to the media by the Project Team’s respective Public Information Officers.

Invitational and Informational Letters – A mailing list will be established, and the following groups will be contacted to obtain input and/or provide project information and introduce opportunities for public comment:

x Elected and appointed officials in the area (city, county, state, federal) and community leaders who have been identified or have requested to be put on the mailing list of officials, agencies and interested parties.

x Public and private groups, organizations, agencies, businesses, or individuals that request to be placed on the mailing list for this project.

x Media in the project area that have been identified and placed on the mailing list to be used for news release/distribution, advertisements, or any other concerns.

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FACILITATED PUBLIC WORKSHOP

Prospective sites for the Public Workshop will be inspected for suitability. Consideration shall be given to location, parking capacity, seating capacity, ADA compliance, sound system, lighting, display space, and any other physical characteristics that would influence the viability of the workshop location. The Public Workshop will be conducted by the Project and Consultant Teams and advertised through the Project Team’s communication channels. To enhance the public’s understanding of the workshop purpose, an audio/visual presentation will be prepared and shown at the workshop. Board-mounted exhibits, a project handout, and reports will be available at the workshop to illustrate the various ways to improve mobility will be displayed.

A briefing meeting will be held at least one (1) week prior to the Public Workshop with the Project Team to discuss workshop format, duties and potential issues and concerns. The Public Workshop will allow the general public to express concerns, ask questions, and make comments that will be included in the project files. The workshop will follow an informal format with an audio/visual presentation, project displays and facilitated breakouts. A handout will be developed to encourage the public to review the displays, ask questions, discuss issues with the Project Team and document issues and opportunities.

Within two (2) weeks following the Public Workshop, a debriefing meeting will be held with the Project Team to review and discuss comments expressed by the public at the workshop. The Project and Consultant Teams will address and respond to issues raised at the workshop, as necessary, by letter, by distribution of news releases, or by other appropriate techniques. Responses to all written questions and comments will be summarized in a Public Involvement Report.

Advertisement Project partners have agreed to support the Visioning exercise by promoting the event through their respective channels. For example, HART has agreed to post workshop information at HART facilities and on board buses, and other initiatives that reach targeted audiences.

Letters of Invitation Invitation letters will be mailed to public officials and agencies a minimum of 21 days prior to the workshop.

Workshop Materials – An audio/visual presentation, display graphics, handout, and comment form will be developed and made available at the Public Workshop.

Public Workshop Scrapbook – A scrapbook containing 11” x 17” reproductions of materials presented at the Public Workshop and sign-in sheets will be provided to the MPO.

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Analysis and Evaluation of Public Input

This activity occurs throughout the duration of the project and consists of maintenance of files, newspaper clippings, letters, and direct contact before, during and after the Public Workshop. Other means of collecting input include:

x By personal contact and written comment forms received during the Public Workshop and during the formal public comment time frame of during the project. All comments, whether written or oral, will be documented in Stakeholder Comment Data Base.

x Informal meetings with civic groups, homeowner associations, churches, etc. will provide citizens with a comfortable setting where they can express their concerns regarding the project.

The Project Team will receive copies of all pertinent public input received from concerned parties throughout the duration of the project. All public input received during the project will be documented in the Public Involvement Report.

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APPENDIX A Public Involvement Agencies Mailing List

CITY OF TAMPA The Honorable Linda Saul-Sena The Honorable Pam Iorio, Mayor City of Tampa City Council 306 East Jackson Street 315 East Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, FL 33602 Tampa, FL 33602 The Honorable John Dingfelder The Honorable Gwen Miller City of Tampa City Council City of Tampa City Council 315 East Kennedy Boulevard 315 East Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, FL 33602 Tampa, FL 33602 The Honorable Rose Ferlita The Honorable Mary Alvarez City of Tampa City Council City of Tampa City Council 315 East Kennedy Boulevard 315 East Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, FL 33602 Tampa, FL 33602 The Honorable Kevin White The Honorable Shawn Harrison City of Tampa City Council City of Tampa City Council 315 East Kennedy Boulevard 315 East Kennedy Boulevard Tampa, FL 33602 Tampa, FL 33602

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY The Honorable Mark Sharpe The Honorable Ronda Storms Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Hillsborough County Center Hillsborough County Center 601 East Kennedy Boulevard, 24th Floor 601 East Kennedy Boulevard, 24th Floor Tampa, FL 33602 Tampa, FL 33602 The Honorable Kathy Castor The Honorable Jim Norman Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Hillsborough County Center Hillsborough County Center 601 East Kennedy Boulevard, 24th Floor 601 East Kennedy Boulevard, 24th Floor Tampa, FL 33602 Tampa, FL 33602 The Honorable Ken Hagen The Honorable Brian Blair Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Hillsborough County Center Hillsborough County Center 601 East Kennedy Boulevard, 24th Floor 601 East Kennedy Boulevard, 24th Floor Tampa, FL 33602 Tampa, FL 33602 The Honorable Thomas Scott Hillsborough County Board of County Commissioners Hillsborough County Center 601 East Kennedy Boulevard, 24th Floor Tampa, FL 33602

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STATE Anthony "Trey" Traviesa Faye Culp State Representative State Representative 902 W. Lumsden Rd. 4302 Henderson Blvd. Suite 109 Suite 105 Brandon, FL 33511 Tampa, FL 33629-5608 Bob Henriquez Arthenia Joyner State Representative State Representative 4221 N. Himes Ave. 508 W. Martin Luther King Blvd. Suite 102 Suite C Tampa, FL 33607-6228 Tampa, FL 33603-3402 Jim Sebesta Lesley Miller State Senator State Senator 9887 4th St. N. P.O. Box 5993 Suite 319 Tampa, FL 33675 St. Petersburg, FL 33702

FEDERAL The Honorable Bill Nelson The Honorable Jim Davis United States Senator United States Representative 222 E. Robinson 3315 Henderson Blvd Suite 410 Suite 100 Orlando, FL 32801 Tampa, FL 33609 The Honorable Mel Martinez United States Senator 524 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, FL 20510

OTHER Seminole Tribe of Florida 6300 Sterling Road, Room 421 Hollywood, FL 33024

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APPENDIX B 2005 Meeting Schedules

City of Tampa – City Council

City Council meetings are held every Thursday at 9:00 a.m. in Council Chambers (Located on the third floor of historic City Hall-315 E. Kennedy) to enact legislation pertaining to general city business. Public Hearings on Land Rezoning Issues are held the second Thursday of the month in the evening. Alcoholic Beverage Zonings are held the third Thursday of every month at 10:00 a.m. All meetings are open to the public.

Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization

The Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) meets on the first Monday of each month at 9:00 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners Chambers located on the 2nd floor of County Center, 601 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida. There is no meeting during the month of July.

The MPO Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) meets on the third Monday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Planning Commission Boardroom at County Center located at 601 East Kennedy Boulevard, 18th Floor, Tampa, Florida.

The MPO Citizens Advisory Committee (CAC) meets on the third Wednesday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Planning Commission Boardroom at County Center located at 601 East Kennedy Boulevard, 18th Floor, Tampa, Florida.

Hillsborough County Commission

The Hillsborough County Commission meets on the first and third Wednesdays of each month, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Board of County Commissioners Chambers located on the 2nd floor of County Center, 601 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida.

HARTline Board

The Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority meets on the first Monday of each month, beginning usually at 8:30 a.m. at the County Center located at 601 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida.

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Technique Objective Activities Project Team Involvement Date Provide possible conflict 1. Research an acceptable date and location January 21 dates/events Gain an understanding of the 2. Prepare media support materials; Advertise Provide comments; Assist in Public Workshop public’s desires and priorities January 28 event distribution for downtown mobility. 3. Prepare workshop content and materials Provide comments February 11 4. Test-run Attend; Provide feedback February 18 5. Public Workshop Assist March 3 Provide possible conflict 1. Research an acceptable date and location April dates/events 2. Prepare media support materials; Advertise Provide comments; Assist in Vision Open April Share final project products event distribution House 3. Prepare open house materials Provide comments April 4. Test-run Attend; Provide feedback April 5. Open House Assist April/May Communities of Share knowledge with 1. Create list of communities and appropriate Review; Provide feedback on March 11 Interest-Targeted communities not represented public information exchange techniques communities of interest list Activities at the public workshop 2. Seek recommendations from communities Review results On-going 1. Inventory and document available Build project communication Provide resources January 31 Communication communication channels infrastructure to disseminate Network 2. Prepare meeting announcements, press information Disseminate project information On-going releases or other appropriate activities 1. Develop survey tool Review; Provide comments January 28 Gather data about the Surveys Assist with distribution; Review public’s desires and priorities 2. Distribute; Record results Feb/March results Provide a quick project Fact Sheets (Developed) (Provided feedback) (December, 2004) reference 1. Identify appropriate topics/events/points in Share project information and Media Interviews the process to provide in news releases Review; Provide feedback January 31 advertise events 2. Develop talking points 1. Develop presentation tools Review On-going Speakers Bureau Knowledge exchange 2. Advertise the availability of speaker(s) Assist with promotion On-going Comment Document issues (Developed) (Review comments) On-going Database

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Facilitated Public Workshop

TIME ELEMENT ACTIVITY OBJECTIVE

x Educate participants x Participants circulate around display boards 3:30 – 5:00 Open House x Provide an opportunity to receive input and x Surveys available feedback x Welcome participants/general announcements x Set the stage for dynamic knowledge exchange Welcome and 5:00 – 5:30 PowerPoint presentation Educate participants of project purpose Overview x x x Instruction for group work x Prepare participants with planning tools x Participants break into geographic groups Gain an understanding of the public’s desires and 5:30 – 6:45 Breakout Sessions x x Facilitators conduct group exercises priorities for downtown mobility Prepare Group x Groups will be able to communicate preferences in 6:45 – 7:00 Reports/ x Groups will summarize findings and display results a succinct fashion Display Results Facilitators will report vision elements to the larger Provide summary of each group’s response to 7:00 – 7:30 Group Reports x x group vision elements Conclusion and Workshop team will react to findings and layout next Provide feedback, ensure participants that they 7:30 – 7:45 x x Next Steps steps were listened to, create awareness of process x Participants circulate around display boards and x Educate participants 7:45 – 8:30 Open House workshop results x Provide an opportunity to receive input and x Surveys available feedback

- 15 - Exhibit A.2 Public Involvement Plan Communication Tool: Media Kit Contact Alan Steinbeck Hillsborough Metropolitan Planning Organization 813-273-3774 ext 336 ph 813-272-6255 fx www.hillsboroughmpo.org

February 21, 2004

MEDIA ADVISORY

Public Invited to Create a Transportation Vision for Downtown Tampa

The public is invited to share with the Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization their ideas to improve Downtown Tampa’s transportation network at a workshop on Thursday, March 3, 2005, at the Tampa Convention Center, 333 South Franklin Street.

The workshop is designed to create an opportunity for participants to exchange ideas so that a transportation vision can be developed to guide the creation of a transportation network capable of handling the demands of a growing residential, working and visitor population. The transportation vision will address access and circulation issues for all modes of transportation, and will emphasize pedestrian safety, comfort and convenience.

The workshop will start at 5:00 p.m. with a formal presentation followed by small group activities. An interactive open house exhibit will start at 3:30 p.m. and will be open through 8:00 p.m.

The Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Commission is the project sponsor and is providing funding for this project. A project team consisting of the City of Tampa, Florida Department of Transportation, Hillsborough Area Regional Transit Authority, Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Tampa Downtown Partnership and the Tampa- Hillsborough County Expressway Authority provides direction and technical guidance. A Stakeholder Committee consisting of representatives from businesses, organizations, neighborhoods and transportation interests provides policy guidance.

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February 21, 2005 PUBLIC WORKSHOP CONTACT SHEET

PROJECT CONTACT:

Alan Steinbeck, AICP Principal Planner Hillsborough County MPO/Transportation Planning Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission 601 E Kennedy Blvd, 18th Floor Tampa, Florida 33602 Direct 813-273-3774 ext 336 Fax 813-272-6255 [email protected] www.hillsboroughmpo.org www.theplanningcommission.org

WORKSHOP LOGISTICS AND MATERIALS CONTACT:

Sam O’Connell, AICP Sr. Transportation Planner URS Corporation 7650 West Courtney Campbell Causeway Tampa, FL 33607 Telephone: 813.675.6554 Fax: 813.286.6587 sam_o’[email protected]

PERSONS IN NEED OF SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS CONTACT:

Phyllis Pacyna-Fleming, AICP Senior Planner Hillsborough County MPO/Transportation Planning Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission 601 E. Kennedy Boulevard, 18th Floor P.O. Box 1110 Tampa, FL 33601-1110 Telephone: 813.272.3774 ext. 355 Fax: 813.272.6258 [email protected]

February 21, 2005 Downtown Tampa Transportation Vision -Talking Points-

Background x The Downtown Tampa Transportation Vision supports the overall Downtown Vision Plan that is currently being finalized by the City of Tampa and the Tampa Downtown Partnership. x The Downtown Tampa Transportation Vision will focus on the transportation needs created by the growth in business, residential and visitor activity in Downtown Tampa. x The purpose of the Downtown Tampa Transportation Vision is to provide a guide for the implementation of future transportation projects and policies within Downtown Tampa.

Vision Partners x The Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Commission is the project sponsor and is providing funding for this project. x A Project Team consisting of the City of Tampa, Florida Department of Transportation, Hillsborough Area Regional Transit, Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization, Tampa Downtown Partnership and the Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority provides direction and technical guidance. x A Stakeholder Committee consisting of representatives from businesses, organizations, neighborhoods and transportation interests provides policy guidance. x The Consultant Team includes URS, Carter Burgess, and Volkert and Associates.

Positive Trends in Downtown Tampa x Downtown Tampa is growing with more business, residential, and visitor opportunities. x Recent investments, such as Channelside, new cruise ship terminals, the Riverwalk and planned residential towers, indicate growth and excitement in Downtown Tampa. x Approximately 3,600 new residential units could be realized by 2008. x Employment in Downtown Tampa is expected to grow from 85,000 (1999) to 107,500 by 2015 (source: In-Town Study, Hillsborough County City-County Planning Commission, 2000).

Challenges Facing Downtown Tampa x The Downtown Tampa transportation system will need to accommodate growth in new residential and employment opportunities. x Transportation improvements will need to connect existing and future neighborhoods and districts to one another and to the downtown core. x Transportation strategies will have to balance the collective needs of all modes of travel.

Next Steps x The Project Team will review public input regarding transportation projects and priorities. x A draft Vision Statement, Guiding Principles, Concept Map and Implementing Strategies will be developed for the public to review and comment in late spring. x A final version of the Vision Statement, Guiding Principles, Concept Map and Implementing Strategies will be presented to the public early summer.

February 21, 2005 Exhibit A.3 Public Involvement Plan Promotional Tool: Project Fact Sheet DOWNTOWN TAMPA TRANSPORTATIONN V I S I ON FACT SHEET February 2005 Something Big Is Happening in Downtown Tampa! "Connections, linkages and transportation issues also play Downtown Tampa is growing! More people want to work, live and play in a critical role in promoting Downtown. Recent investments, such as the St. Petersburg Times Forum, the downtown as a residential Florida Aquarium, the Tampa-Ybor Historic Streetcar, new cruise ship terminals, community, but because the and office and residential towers have spurred excitement about downtown’s Central Business District is also possibilities. Planned developments including the Riverwalk, the Streetcar the city’s principal financial, Extension, Intermodal Centers, and many more retail and residential projects will government, and economic transform downtown into a more vibrant city center. center; transportation and • Housing and population growth trends are continuing in Downtown Tampa – linkage strategies must be people want to LIVE Downtown. examined from a multi-functional perspective. Updating the ...live downtown plan will provide an Tampa’s diverse and expanding business markets are attracting opportunity to examine street • people nationwide to WORK Downtown. alignment, traffic flow, parking and pedestrian movement from a ...workw variety of perspectives." • Downtown’s attractions, both old and new, entice visitors and locals to From Mayor Pam Iorio’s Strategic PLAY Downtown. Goal of Creating A Downtown Residential Community ...play • Downtown universities, schools and cultural amenities create more opportunities for people... tol LEARN.earn jec ro t T To accommodate the anticipated growth, the transportation system will P e need to transform, emphasizing pedestrian convenience. How will the trans- • Hillsborough County a portation system handle the demands of a growing downtown residential MPO m and working population? The Downtown Transportation Vision will address this important question. • City of Tampa Creating Tampa's Downtown Transportation Vision • Tampa Downtown Partnership Building on the results of the Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization’s (MPO) • Florida Department of Downtown Tampa Access Study – Phase I and visioning Transportation efforts by the Tampa Downtown Partnership and the • Hillsborough Area City of Tampa, a transportation vision will be created. The vision will be based on goals, objectives and Regional Transit desired scenarios developed by Project Stakeholders, • Tampa-Hillsborough County consisting of planning agencies, economic groups, Expressway Authority neighborhood leaders, and the public. All modes of transportation serving Downtown Tampa and their appropriate application will be evaluated. Study Area DOWNTOWN TAMPA Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. TRANSPORTATION 275 V I S I ON TampaTampampapa Study Hillsborough River

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(Facilitator instructions in RED, Suggested Script in Blue, Participant Questions in Black)

Getting Started: x Introduce yourself and explain your role o Role: Leading the group through the exercises within the allotted time x Emphasize the availability of the group helpers to answer questions x This should be fun and we’re looking for great feedback!

First Page: Participant Information (About You!)

Suggested Script: We’re going to start out with learning a little bit about you. Please tell us what is your primary relationship to downtown Tampa. Do you work here mostly? Live here? Or do you usually use downtown for entertainment and/or recreation purposes? If you live and work downtown, go ahead and indicate both. If you do other things, go ahead and check that box and write-in the activity.

When you are doing your primary activity in the first question, what times do you primarily travel into downtown Tampa. Check all that apply. For example, if I work downtown, I mostly travel into downtown in the mornings and afternoons, weekdays only. If I primarily just visit downtown, I do so on the weekends and usually travel there during the evening.

My primary reason for being in I travel into, out of, and around downtown: Downtown Tampa is: (check all that apply)

____ Work _____ Entertainment ____ Weekdays ____ Mornings (5 a.m. to 12 p.m.) ____ Home ____ Afternoons (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.) ____ Evenings (6 p.m. to 11 p.m.) _____ Other______Late Night (11 p.m. to 5 a.m.) ____ Weekends ____ Mornings (5 a.m. to 12 p.m.) ____ Afternoons (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.) ____ Evenings (6 p.m. to 11 p.m.) ____ Late Night (11 p.m. to 5 a.m.) Other (Please Explain) ______

- 1 - EXERCISE ONE: Finding Downtown Tampa’s Center of Activity

15 minutes to complete questions 1-5. Instruct participants to write down individual notes on their worksheets and maps.

Suggested Script: For this exercise, we’re looking to find the center of activity for downtown Tampa. How many folks have been to “Times Square” in New York City (show of hands)? In this exercise, we want you to tell us where you think that is in downtown. Ask yourself, “If I had to tell a new person to Tampa, where the center of activity is downtown Tampa, where would that be?’ Place a “1” at this location and circle it. x Use your map to indicate “Times Square” for an example. Place a “1.”

1. Pick a location that best defines the center of activity for downtown Tampa. Place a “1” at that location and circle it.

Suggested Script: For the district, find the center of activity as well. If it is the same location as in question number one, go ahead and pick a second activity area. Place a “2” at this second location and circle it. x Use your map to indicate “Times Square” for an example. Place a “2.”

2. In your district, where would the center of activity be located? Place a “2” at that location and circle it.

Suggested Script: Tell us how would you travel between these two points. Would you bike? Walk? Drive? Or take transit? Circle your option on the page.

3. How would you normally travel between these two points? A) What form of transportation do you use? Circle One. (bike) (walk) (drive) (transit)

Suggested Script: If you chose to walk, bike or drive between these two points, draw your normal route on the map using the existing transportation infrastructure. Show us what streets or pathways you would use to get from point 1 to point 2. If you take transit to make this trip, circle the bus/streetcar/trolley stops you use. Also, let us know if you bike or walk to get to your transit stop. x Use your map to indicate a route for an example. Connect the two points. x Use map to show transit connection between the two points.

B) If you normally walk, bike or drive between these two points, draw your normal route on the map.

C) If you take transit, circle the bus or streetcar stops you use. Do you walk or bike to transit? Circle one. (bike) (walk)

MOVE TO NEXT PAGE FOR QUESTION FOUR

- 2 - Suggested Script: If the method you chose to travel between these two points was unavailable, for example you couldn’t drive there, what other form of transportation would you like to take? Please circle that option.

4. If your normal method were unavailable, what other form of transportation would you like to take? Circle One. (bike) (walk) (drive) (transit)

Suggested Script: On your worksheets, breifly, tell us what prevents you from using this second option now? For example, you might not make this trip because there are not enough sidewalks or are the sidewalks are in poor condition. Or you feel unsafe. Or transit does not serve this area. Or there isn’t enough parking near by.

5. What prevents you from using your second choice?

At the end of 15 minutes… x Looks like we’re ready to move forward, go ahead and turn to the next page of your packet…

END OF EXERCISE ONE

- 3 - EXERCISE TWO: Downtown of Tomorrow

Instructions: x 15 minutes to complete questions 1-5. x Describe the map they are looking at on page two. It is a map of planned and potential transportation and development projects in the downtown area. Some of these items will happen in the next couple of years, some will happen in twenty- thirty years out, and some might never happen. x Walk through the legend and point out the elements on your map. x In this exercise we’re focusing on the future.

Suggested Script: For this exercise, let’s assume you reside in your district. You can live in an existing residential location or within a development slated for the future. Assume money is no object. Place an "A" at the location you have chosen and circle it. x Use your map to indicate attraction points in each district

1. For this exercise, assume you reside in your district and choose a place to live. You can live in an existing residential location or within a development slated for the future. Assume money is no object. Place an "A" at the location you have chosen and circle it. Place an “A” at that location and circle it.

Suggested Script: Now that you have identified a place to live, say you would like to travel to (another district color). Pick an attraction in that area that you would like to visit. Place a “B” there and circle it. Now, from your residence once again, pick a second attraction/location that you would like to visit in district (remaining district). Put a “C” there and circle it. These two locations should be different than your “Times Square” in exercise one. x Suggested attractions: Shops at Channelside, Centro Ybor, Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center, Riverwalk, etc. – other attractions from the other two districts. x Use your map to indicate attraction points in each district.

2. In each of the other two districts, pick an attraction/place you would like to visit Please choose different locations from those selected in Exercise One. Mark these locations as “B” and “C” and circle them.

MOVE TO NEXT PAGE FOR QUESTION THREE

- 4 - Suggested Script: In the future, say 10 years from now, how would you like to travel to these locations. Take a look at your modal toolbox. If these examples were representative of the modes, tell how you would like to travel. Pick three modes that you would like to use in the future. x Hold up toolbox and point out the various modes and their components.

3. In the future, how would you like to get to these destinations from where you chose to live? Check up to three choices. ͛ Bike ͛ Walk ͛ Streetcar/Light Rail ͛ Bus ͛ Trolley/Downtown Circulator ͛ Drive ͛ High-Speed Rail ͛ Other ______

Suggested Script: In the space provided on your sheet, tell us what you would like to build or change to help you make this trip in the future if money were no object. Would you like more transit service? Would you like to see dedicated lanes for bikes and walkers? Would you like to use the water to make this trip? x Hold up toolbox and point out the various modes and their components. x Use flipchart to write an example.

4. What would you like to build or change about downtown to help you make this trip?

END OF EXERCISE TWO

- 5 - EXERCISE THREE: Main Street

30 minutes for small group discussion and to place stickers on the large maps. 15 minutes for small group report out.

Suggested Script: We’re going to get really creative for the next half an hour. At your table, you have an aerial map of your district. We would like for your group to identify three key streets within your district. These are streets that are key because they either transport a lot of people or they have important buildings located on them. Once you’ve selected the three key streets, we would like for you to identify the most critical blocks on that street. They could be just one, or two, or three blocks long, however many your group feels are the right amount.

Also, on that street, indicate where you think in the most important intersection is located. This could be any intersection that your group feels has the most of amount of commercial, residential or business activity or intersects with another key street. Or, it could be an intersection that really creates a gateway into your district.

Finally, you can make three improvements to each street. Use the toolbox of improvements and the provided labels to help you decide what kind of improvements to make. You can create crosswalks. Or add more streetcar/light rail service in your area. You can also put more parking on the streets. Write your choices in the space provided to the right, and place your labels on the aerial map. x Walk through an example on your map using the stickers and code. x Remind participants that group helpers are available if they need help.

Suggested Script: I’ll let you know when you have 5 minutes left. At that time I would like for each table to choose/elect a person who will share the table’s results to the rest of the room. x While participants are working, roam around the room and be available for questions. x In twenty-five minutes, remind folks they have 5 more minutes and that they need to pick/elect a reporter to share the table’s work with rest of the room. Reporters can clip the map to the board.

Suggest Script: Let’s hear the great ideas that everyone has come up with. If you haven’t clipped your map to the board, please do so. We have about 15 minutes so each table will have a couple of minutes to share their thoughts with the group. x Go around the room and have each table present their ideas

Suggested Script: Great ideas! I heard a lot of…. x Key ideas, thoughts, projects, common streets Before we go back into the general session to hear what other groups created, please take a moment to fill out your evaluation and comment card. We really would like your thoughts on how we did tonight. We have boxes you can return them located here (on the table) and at the registration tables. Please leave your packets on the tables, we’ll collect them later. I would like to thank you for coming and working with us tonight. I think the project team will get a lot of good ideas as they move forward. Thanks again, and we’ll see you across the hall. (ONCE EVERYONE LEAVES, MOVE EASELS TO HALLWAY AND CLOSE THE DOORS)

- 6 - Filling out labels: To complete Exercise #3, choose three improvements for each of your streets. Place the label corresponding to each improvement on the proper street on the large aerial group map. To indicate which improvement(s) your group would like to make, choose the label with the symbol corresponding to the correct category and fill in the first letter (correct letter(s) indicated to the left) corresponding to the specific improvement on the line provided.

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- 7 - TOOLBOX OF IMPROVEMENTS

Toolbox Category Symbol Specific Improvement More or Less Sidewalks Widen or Narrow Street Furniture Centralized Routes (CR) Dispersed Routes (DR) Circulators Buses Stops Benches Shelters (SH) Pull-out bays Streetcar/Light Routes Rail/High-Speed X / X / X Stations Rail Striped Inset Pavers Crosswalks Bulbouts Refuge Islands Shade Trees Ornamentals Landscaping Awnings Lighting Gateways Lanes Bikes Racks Storage Directional Signs Path/Trail Markers L Map Kiosks More or Less Widen or Narrow Roadway Lanes One or Two-way . Fast or Slow Speed Raised Intersections

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- 8 - Exhibit A.6 Public Workshop Participant Packet: Exercises About You! My primary reason for being in Downtown Tampa is: Existing Transportation Network (pick one)

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PLANT AVE IN PLACE VD

HYDE PARK AVE HYDE PARK OUGH B 5. What prevents you from using your second choice? AND BL AND Hooters Trolley Route HILLSBOR In-Town Trolley Route - Hyde Park AND WYNDHAM

TEL ISL HARBOUR S HARBOURHO ISL HARTline Routes About You! My primary reason for being in Downtown Tampa is: Existing Transportation Network (pick one)

____ Work _____ Entertainment ____ Home _____ Other ______4 I travel into, out of, and around downtown: HARTLINE ROUTES (check all that apply) ____ Weekdays ____ Mornings (5 a.m. to 12 p.m.)

6TH AVE ____ Afternoons (12 p.m. to 6 p.m.) TECO ____ Evenings (6 p.m. to 11 p.m.) STREETCAR 5TH AVE ROUTE ____ Late Night (11 p.m. to 5 a.m.) STETSON UNIVERSITY 4TH AVE

COLLEGE OF LAW Other (Please Explain)

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ADAMO DR EXERCISE ONE

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N BOULEVARD AMTRAK HERMANY MASSE TWIGGS ST PARK POST CASS ST and circle it. 1 OFFICE P ANSIT

COUR 2 VE CRUISE TAMPA TERMINAL 6 K MADISONJOE ST A SCHOOL PORT CURTIS PAR UR ARD

RIVERWALK: N A ORIDA BO AUTHORITY

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PARKING DR ASHLEY GASLIGHT WASHINGT TECO

MERIDIAN ST MERIDIAN a) What form of transportation do you use? Circle One. GARAGE SQUARE Y HALL UNIVERSITY CIT PLAZA STREETCAR

OF TAMPA ST JEFFERSON WHITING ST GAN ST GAN

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HARTLINE ROUTES REGENCY PORT TAMPA ESPL WHITING ST CRUISE ROUTE AUTHORITY CHANNELSIDE DR GARAGE TERMINAL points, draw your normal route on the map. PARKING 3 GARAGE

LEE ROY SELMON EXPRESSW FLORIDA AQUARIUM c) If you take transit, circle the bus or streetcar stops

PLANT AVE IN PLACE VD

HYDE PARK AVE HYDE PARK OUGH B 5. What prevents you from using your second choice? AND BL AND Hooters Trolley Route HILLSBOR In-Town Trolley Route - Hyde Park AND WYNDHAM

TEL ISL HARBOUR S HARBOURHO ISL HARTline Routes Future Transportation Projects EXERCISE TWO Downtown of Tomorrow

4 1. For this exercise, assume you reside in your POTENTIAL NEW district and choose a place to live. You can live TECO STREETCAR ALIGNMENTS in an existing residential location or within a

PALM AVE development slated for the future. Assume VISITORS CENTER TAMPA HEIGHTS 9TH AVE money is no object. Place an "A" at the location EMPHASIS CORRIDORS 275 TECO CENTRO 8TH AVE you have chosen and circle it. STREETCAR YBOR STOPS 7TH AVE POTENTIAL NEW TECO STREETCAR ALIGNMENTS PROPOSED 6TH AVE PROPOSED TECO 2. In each of the other two districts, pick an FLORIDA 5TH AVE INTERMODAL HIGH SPEED RAIL STREETCAR attraction/place you would like to visit (Please FACILITY ROUTE STETSON UNIVERSITY ALIGNMENT 4TH AVE COLLEGE OF LAW choose different locations from those selected

PLANNED

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ROADWAY TH in Exercise One). Mark these locations as “B”

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PLAZA HARRISON ST WAY destinations from where you chose to live?

TYLER ST UNION STATION/ ARK

N BOULEVARD AMTRAK HERMANY P MASSE TWIGGS ST Check up to three choices. PARK POST CASS ST OFFICE P ANSIT

TR GREYHOUND TAMPA BAY STATION PROPOSED TT FIREFIGHTERS FUNDED PERFORMING RESIDENCE INN AL MUSEUM Bike GIBBONS POLK ST OMB ARTS CENTER BY MARRIO FEDER AKE EDGEC MADISON ST LIGHT RAIL TYARD THOUSE UILDING THOUSE TT TIMBERL ROADWAY COUR Text RARY COUR COUR Text

LIB BY MARRIO FEDERAL B TWIGGSAGE ST MARION STREET STREET MARION CH ST Walk CORRIDOR ZA GAR PROJECTS KENNEDY BLVD TAMPA THOUSE TER Y COUR WILLIAM POE THEA OUNT COUNTY THOUSE C YBOR CHANNEL Streetcar/Light Rail GARAGE ADAPTIVE REUSETWIGGS ST THOUSE COURANNEX

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MERIDIAN ST MERIDIAN Drive GARAGE SQUARE UNIVERSITY CITY HALL PLAZA STREETCAR

OF TAMPA ST JEFFERSON WHITING ST GAN ST GAN

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KENNED RIVERWALK ANADE GARAGE

ENHANCEMENTS REGENCY PROJECTS PORT TAMPA ESPL WHITINGGE ST CRUISE AUTHORITY CHANNELSIDE DR GARA TERMINAL Proposed Intermodal Facility 4. What would you like to build or change about PARKING 3 GARAGE RIVERWALK: FLORIDA Planned Development Projects LEE ROY SELMON EXPRESSW AQUARIUM downtown to help you make this trip? FUTURE Funded Development Projects CRUISE TERMINAL TECO Streetcar Stops BROREIN ST 2 ST. PETE TECO Streetcar Route CLEVELAND ST TIMES FORUM TAMPA BAY CHANNELSIDE Potential New TECO Streetcar Alignments SOUTH HISTORY VD REGIONALGE CENTER EMBASSY GARA TAMPA BAY Riverwalk: In Place PROPOSED SUITES HISTORY TAMPA CENTER PLATT ST TATION Riverwalk: Future CONVENTION SOUTHERN BIKEWAYS/ TRAILS TRANSPOR BENEFICIAL BL RIVERWALK: CENTER PLAZA COTANCHOBEEPARK Proposed Bikeways/ Trails (On Road and Off Road) PA (ON ROAD AND OFF ROAD) TAM T FUTURE MARRIOT Florida High Speed Rail Alignment A1 (3) WATERSIDE TECO Proposed Light Rail Corridor GARRISON CHANNEL STREETCAR AY RIVERWALK: ROUTE Planned Roadway Projects

PLANT AVE IN PLACE HYDE PARK AVE HYDE PARK P Planned Parking Structures

AND BLVD AND Funded Roadway Projects HILLSBOROUGH B Tampa Heights Emphasis Corridors WYNDHAM

HOTEL ISL HARBOUR S HARBOUR ISLAND Kennedy Boulevard Enhancements EXERCISE THREE Main Street Street Improvements

As a group, select three streets within your district on which you would like to create a “Main Street” atmosphere. For each of the streets you chose, identify the most important intersection and the three most critical blocks. You can make three improvements to each street. Use the aerial map of downtown, the toolbox of improvements below and the provided labels to help you decide what kind of improvements to make. Write your choices in the 1. Street:______space provided to the right, and place your labels on the aerial map. See below for directions to fill out labels.

Toolbox Category Symbol Specific Improvement Most Important Intersection: Three Most Critical Blocks: More or Less Sidewalks Widen or Narrow Filling out labels: Three Improvements: Street Furniture Centralized Routes (CR) To complete Exercise #3, choose 1. Dispersed Routes (DR) three improvements for each of your Circulators streets. Place the label corresponding 2. Buses Stops Benches to each improvement on the proper 3. Shelters (SH) street on the large aerial group map. Pull-out bays To indicate which improvement(s) Streetcar/Light Routes your group would like to make, Rail/High-Speed X / X / X Stations choose the label with the symbol 2. Street:______Rail corresponding to the correct category Striped and fill in the first letter (correct Inset Pavers Most Important Intersection: Three Most Critical Blocks: Crosswalks letter(s) indicated to the left) Bulbouts Refuge Islands corresponding to the specific improvement on the line provided. Three Improvements: Shade Trees Ornamentals 1. Landscaping Awnings Lighting 2. Gateways Example: Roundabouts Lanes 3. Bikes Racks Storage TRAFFIC CALMING Directional Signs Path/Trail Markers R L Map Kiosks 3. Street:______More or Less Widen or Narrow Most Important Intersection: Three Most Critical Blocks: Roadway Lanes One or Two-way Example: Widen Roadway Lanes . Fast or Slow Speed Raised Intersections ROADWAY LANES Three Improvements: Roundabouts Traffic Calming Speed Bumps . W 1. On-Street 2. Garages Parking More or Less 3. Location Signs (LS) Capacity Signs (CS) Water Taxis Miscellaneous Remove an element z Other Exhibit A.7 Public Workshop Results: Summary Report Building the Vision Together: Downtown Tampa Transportation Vision Public Workshop Summary

March 25, 2005 Table of Contents

Summary...... 1 Workshop Purpose ...... 2 Public Workshop Advertising and Outreach...... 2 Workshop Preview and Training...... 3 Workshop Logistics and Staffing...... 3 Open House Comment Summary ...... 4 Vision Statement Comment Summary ...... 6 Guiding Principles Comment Summary...... 8 Breakout Sessions Comment Summary...... 9 Comment Card and Evaluation Comment Summary..... 19 List of Figures

Figure 1: Public Workshop Breakout Groups ...... 9 Figure 2: Main Street Composite Map ...... 21 Figure 3: Group A Composite Map ...... 22 Figure 4: Group A Walking Routes ...... 23 Figure 5: Group A Transit Routes...... 24 Figure 6: Group A Driving Routes...... 25 Figure 7: Group A Main Streets...... 26 Figure 8: Group B Driving Routes...... 27 Figure 9: Group B Main Streets...... 28 Figure 10: Group C Composite Map ...... 29 Figure 11: Group C Walking Routes ...... 30 Figure 12: Group C Transit Routes...... 31 Figure 13: Group C Driving Routes...... 32 Figure 14: Group C Main Streets...... 33 Downtown Tampa Transportation Vision Public Workshop Summary

The Downtown Tampa Transportation Vision Public Workshop was held on March 3, 2005 at the Tampa Convention Center. Over 100 residents, business leaders, visitors and other stakeholders attended the workshop. The public workshop was designed to take participants through structured exercises that ultimately reveal their desires for improved mobility. Interactive tools for which participants could share their ideas on transportation issues, opportunities and priorities were provided. The vision statement, guiding principles, a transportation concept vision and implementation strategies were developed using the results from the public workshop.

The public workshop consisted of three components: a) an open house, b) a formal presentation and c) breakout sessions. The open house contained fifteen project boards that provided participants with information on the purpose, activities and outcomes of the Downtown Tampa Transportation Vision. Participants could go through the open house at their leisure from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM. Project Staff was available to answer questions and collect input from attendees in the form of a questionnaire.

The formal presentation began at 5:00 PM with a welcome from Tampa City Council member, Shawn Harrison. Christine Burdick from the Tampa Downtown Partnership (TDP) followed with an update of the Downtown Vision Plan prepared by the Partnership and the City of Tampa. A PowerPoint presentation from Alan Steinbeck (Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization) followed, outlining the purpose, objective, project and activities of the transportation vision. Keith Greminger (URS) provided an overview of best transportation practices in other cities and breakout group’s instructions.

Workshop attendees broke-up at 5:30 PM into three groups, each covering a different section of the downtown core and surrounding environs. Group A participants covered an area that included Tampa Heights, University of Tampa and the Arts District. Group B participants covered an area that included east Downtown Tampa and Ybor City. Group C participants covered the South Central Business District, Harbour Island and the Channel District.

Each breakout group separated into smaller groups, consisting of 5-6 people, and was lead through a series of exercises by a facilitator. Small group exercises were designed to identify downtown activity centers, destinations and modal preferences. Small groups also identified key transportation corridors and desired improvements on aerial maps.

The general session was reconvened at 7:15 PM. Each facilitator reported the findings from their respective group. Key comments/themes from the workshop include:

x Enhance downtown streets that support commercial, residential and visitor interests. These streets include Ashley Drive, Cass Street, Channelside Drive, Franklin Street, Kennedy Boulevard, Meridian Street, Nebraska Avenue, Nuccio Parkway, Tyler Street, and Seventh Street, Eighth Street and Seventeenth Street. x Enhance the pedestrian experience by building wider sidewalks; providing protection from the weather and heat; providing landscaping, lighting, better crosswalks; and calming street traffic. x Increase transit service by providing more coverage to Davis and Harbor Islands, increasing service frequencies and hours, building light rail transit, and encouraging more commuters to use transit. x Provide bicycle amenities and a safe and comfortable environment that encourages people to bike downtown. x Enhance the image of our city and take advantage of our natural assets through the implementation of transportation improvements. Implement the Riverwalk to draw more people to the water’s edge. Explore water taxi service to reduce congestion and provide an alternative downtown connection to the islands and major destinations. x Preserve rights-of-way now so future transportation investments can be built at a lower cost.

- 1 - Workshop Purpose

The workshop was designed to create an opportunity for participants to exchange ideas so that a transportation vision could be developed to guide the creation of a transportation network capable of handling the demands of a growing residential, working and visitor population. The purpose of the public workshop was to invite the public to assist the project team and stakeholder committee in crafting a transportation vision together by:

x Exchanging knowledge; x Documenting ideas; and x Building consensus and support.

The public workshop was designed to yield the following products:

x Connection points between the downtown core and districts; x Corridors connecting districts and neighborhoods; x Priority corridors within districts; and x Transportation improvements and strategies desired by the public.

Public Workshop Advertising and Outreach

Project Team Outreach Efforts

Members of the project team employed their respective communication resources to promote the public workshop. The table below identifies the collection of workshop promotion activities.

Agency/Organization Outreach Participation x Secured Tampa Convention Center x Sent e-mails to neighborhood organizations City of Tampa x Coordinated with THAN x Posted workshop announcement on City’s website x Distributed workshop flyers on HARTline Buses HART x Distributed workshop brochures at customer service outlets x Facilitated workshop logistics, planning and materials x Distributed workshop brochure with MPO newsletter x Distributed workshop brochure at MPO and TAC Committee meetings x Distributed workshop brochure to target neighborhood associations (30 Brochure Packages) Hillsborough MPO x Facilitated media advisory/press releases x Mailed workshop brochure to places of worship located within study area x Mailed letter of invitation and workshop brochure to elected and appointed officials Tampa Downtown x Advertised workshop in TDP/COT Community Forum II handout Partnership x Mailed workshop brochure with Vision Plan brochure THCEA x Distributed workshop brochure at toll-booths Creative Tampa Bay x Mailed workshop brochure to subscribers of bi-weekly newsletters

- 2 - Workshop Preview and Training

A workshop preview and training session was held on Monday, February 21 at the Convention Center from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM with workshop volunteers. The consultant team walked volunteers through the anticipated workshop format, layout, group exercises and informed the volunteers of their roles and responsibilities. The training session also provided an opportunity for volunteers to give feedback on the breakout group exercises. This feedback proved to be valuable. The exercises were refined to be less complicated and to serve as better tools for data collection. The revised exercises were presented at a second workshop preview and training session held on Friday, February 25 at the Hillsborough County Metropolitan Planning Organization.

Workshop Logistics and Staffing

When: Thursday, March 3, 2005 from 3:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Location: Tampa Convention Center, 333 South Franklin Street, Tampa

Conditions: Overcast and raining. Construction on Franklin Street in front of the Convention Center was being conducted.

Attendees: 106 registered participants

Workshop Timeline:

Begin End Event Staff 3:30 5:00 Open House Opens/Greet Guests/Sign-in All Welcome Shawn Harrison Downtown Vision Update Christine Burdick 5:00 5:30 Project Information Alan Steinbeck Image Gallery/Tonight’s Objective/Small Group Instructions Keith Greminger 5:30 7:15 Small Group: Exercises All 7:15 7:30 Large Group: Key Themes/Next Steps/Thank You Alan Steinbeck 7:30 8:00 Gallery and Open House Remain Open All

Staffing: A workshop staffing plan was developed outlining the roles and responsibilities of workshop volunteers. Volunteers from the Bay Area Commuter Services, City of Tampa, Downtown Tampa Partnership, HARTline, Hillsborough Planning Commission, Hillsborough MPO and the Tampa-Hillsborough County Expressway Authority staffed the registration tables and open house to answer questions from workshop participants. In addition, volunteers served as co-facilitators and documented the event through pictures. A workforce of 25 volunteers facilitated the public workshop.

- 3 - Open House Comment Summary

Two boards within the open house provided opportunity for workshop participants to share their thoughts about downtown transportation. The tables below capture the public’s input on each topic that was given during the open house.

Open House Board: “How Would You Improve the Downtown Transportation Network?”

Item More….. Less…. Where? Transit: x Streetcars x Single Occupied x Everywhere x Buses x Light Rail Vehicles x Connect to airport, x Trolley x Trolleys x Vehicles university and malls x Streetcar x Buses x Service x Exclusive ROW x Padding on trolley seats to improve ridership x Extend routes farther out in the county and extended service hours Biking: x Free bikes x Vehicles x Channelside x Lanes x Bike lanes x Brorein x Lockers x Trail connections x Tampa x Racks x General purpose lockers x Florida x Twiggs x East and west Walking: x Awnings x Arterial and collector x Sidewalks x Lights roads x Shade x Phones x Network of green x Benches x Shelters at all bus stops spaces to each district x Slow traffic x Benches x Interconnected green spaces linked to parks Streets: x Narrower x Riverview to Ybor x Wider x One-way streets x US 41 (Nebraska) x Narrower x Bus routes in operation on the x One-Way weekends (Riverview specifically) x Two-Way Parking: x Garages at edges x Outside of x Business district x Garages x Use light rail where you don’t need downtown x One massive garage x Surface Lots parking over Amtrak station x No lots tracks with direct access x Indicators of where parking ramps to Crosstown and all are for those with sight disabilities public transit emanating from that center Traffic Calming: x Speed bumps x No calming x Residential areas x Speed x Traffic calming with roundabouts and x Speed bumps Bumps surround control points with x Roundabouts x Roundabout landscaping (difficult for crossing-ADA)

- 4 - Open House Board: “Tell Us What You Think About Downtown Transportation”

What I Like What I Don’t Like What I Would Like to Change x Steps which obstruct bicyclists, x Wide sidewalks x Need LRT (light rail transit) wheelchairs, and rollerblades x Bike/ADA accessibility at Channelside and x Bike lanes and trails (off- x Not pedestrian friendly Convention Center road) x Riverwalk should be open 24/7 x Difficult for bus drivers to see people in wheelchairs or shorter x Pedestrian countdown passengers. Bus drivers x Make pedestrian and bike friendly signals and crosswalks sometimes rude to people who x Provide shade, benches, shelters take longer to board the bus (e.g. people in wheelchairs) x Reduced bus/transit fares for those with x Trolley, rail x Vehicles in downtown core disabilities. Bring back $.10 transfer fee (increases choices). x Improve all modes of x Can’t bike, much less walk - x Do not trade off one transportation mode transportation speeders, no bike lanes for another x Downtown is congested with x Get the autos out of downtown. Need x Raised crosswalks automobiles. Better identification competitive commuter services to/from of stops. suburbs. x Can’t hear electric buses when x Trolleys to Ybor they stop! Important for sight x Need Light Rail disabilities. x Water taxi connecting Davis Islands, x Incorporate sound to indicate when people Channelside, Hyde Park to x No bike lanes on Florida/Tampa can cross Downtown and Tampa Heights x Lack of connected network in x Increase hours for bus service to Arts x Electric buses Channel District District from surrounding areas x No shelters; not sufficient diverse x Lobby to reduce speed limit downtown routes; buses stop early x LRT to Clearwater/St. Pete and beaches x More on-street diagonal parking x Make easier to cross streets; improve pedestrian safety at intersections x Need more continuous awnings

- 5 - Vision Statement Comment Summary

Workshop participants were given the opportunity to share thoughts and provide comments and feed back on the proposed Downtown Tampa Transportation Vision Statement. Of the 25 participants that commented, 18 indicated that they could see themselves in the vision statement. Three participants indicated they were not sure if they could see themselves in the vision statement. When asked why they did not see themselves or if they would like to change the vision statement, the following comments were provided:

x Downtown needs to connect with in-town neighborhoods, such as Davis Islands, Tampa Heights, and Ybor City. These connections should exist via safe, convenient, and available bike, pedestrian, and transit opportunities. The option of using the River as a link rather than a barrier should be developed via paths, water taxis and bridge redesign.

x Links to in-town neighborhoods – need to be bicycle and pedestrian friendly – the transportation corridors between in-town neighborhoods and downtown need to be revamped to make them safer and more pleasant for all modes of travelers, not just people in cars. In-town neighborhoods include Davis Islands, Tampa Heights, what’s left of the “real” Hyde Park (not suburb beautiful), and Central Hyde Park Village. My great grandfather lived in “real” Hyde Park and walked downtown to work. The “real” Hyde Park has been destroyed by cars and facilities for cars.

x One element that is missing is the use of existing waterways. Cities like West Palm Beach and Miami have taken advantage of their waterways. There are many boat friendly areas that encourage boaters to visit downtown areas near the water. They also utilize water taxis as transport – I live near MLK and the River and would love to take a boat (or water taxi) downtown – as a start, a water taxi from Channelside to the Performing Arts Center. Also, it would add value/ incentive for people wanting to live downtown.

x Add aesthetics as a factor in attracting downtown activities: Visual - Auditory – think of a funky downtown “juke box” – encourage live music.

x Looks reasonable to me.

x Regional group pick-up circuit at all Wal-Marts - 2-3 max. for downtown. Downtown staging based upon first to get on bus – 5 min. wait max. guarantee. Drop off at that 3-4 Wal-Marts in region.

x The only element that seems to be missing is reference to the particular mix of land use that will be desirable to support/ promote the proposed “walkable” environment, i.e., the need for more residential, retail, and commercial that will help attract folks to Downtown Tampa and make the effort to improve transportation worthwhile.

x We need EZ-WAY between Jefferson and Nebraska on Polk. Call FASTA 251-4669 for more information about EZ-WAY. We need a Just In Time Downtown Transportation System. For more information about JIT transportation call 251-4669.

x Transportation network should include all modes – waterways, transit, rail, light rail, bicycles, pedestrians, wheelchairs, segways, rollerblades, streetcars, etc.

x The vision statement should include thoughts related to sustaining this vision by showing respect to the environment in its transportation decisions. The word “seamless” may be unrealistic. I see the use of several different modes of transportation providing service in the different downtown areas and surrounding communities. While these may not be “seamless,” they can be effective.

- 6 - x Need more active bicycling features – facilities for bicycle commuters – shower, locker, etc. Need better bicycle protection – bike lanes, signage, ensure bike lanes connect/ don’t “pinch out”. Need to accommodate in-line skaters. Good pavement, no “heaves.” Skaters are eyes on the street in the Jane Jacobs sense – not liabilities or nuisances. x Re-phrase the statement – the last part of it is redundant, and makes the sentence too long and awkward: “Create a pedestrian oriented, vibrant Downtown Tampa environment that successfully connects people to places through a safe, effective and seamless transportation network.” x Transportation can also attract the public to the area. It should certainly connect and promote mobility. In addition, the vision should include a component of flexibility in order to meet the needs of this dynamic area and the demands of the public. x All potential modes need to be improved for their respective purposes/ areas. To cut off one in favor of another will short change the final product. Get it right sooner. Putting any part off now due to cost will result in greater cost for correction and more problems for the future. x Reliable light rail extending outward towards suburbs and St. Pete. x I work at the new Stetson Law School campus. Anything that could be done to increase access and involvement of that area with the downtown core would benefit all. x More attention toward what will transportation planning downtown create for lively areas such as Davis Islands which holds a major hospital, general aviation airport, and corporate training with HCC. x The City of Tampa needs to take a leadership role in the promotion, marketing, and development of a regional water taxi network by the dedication and entitlement of a minimum of 10 water taxi stops along the City’s water boundaries.

- 7 - Guiding Principles Comment Summary

Workshop participants were given an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed Downtown Tampa Transportation Vision Guiding Principles. Participants were asked to check the principles they felt were most important/meaningful to them. Out of 25 questionnaire respondents, the total number of checks received for each guiding principle is indicated in parenthesis.

Proposed Vision Statement

“Create a pedestrian oriented, vibrant Downtown Tampa environment that successfully connects people to places through a safe and effective transportation network supporting seamless connections for all modes of travel.”

Create vibrant streets where people want to be. (10)

x Create pedestrian-oriented places. (16) x Make downtown a destination that evokes a sense of civic pride. (9) x Reflect Tampa’s unique identity and the distinct character of downtown districts. (15)

Provide a transportation network that connects people with places through travel mode choices. (6) x Maintain and enhance a well-connected network of streets to enhance mobility. (12) x Maintain and enhance a sustainable, environmentally sound transportation network. (13) x Maximize the utility of the street network to improve travel time of individuals. (9) x Bridge gaps between destinations to enhance mobility. (12) x Provide and maintain good access to downtown. (15) x Develop strong linkages to the Riverwalk. (14)

Create a safe, balanced and functional transportation network. (6) x Coordinate land use and transportation decision-making. (15) x Reduce conflict between vehicles, pedestrians and bicyclists. (12) x Maintain and support downtown as a transit hub. (12) x Provide programs and ancillary facilities for vehicles traveling to and in downtown. (8)

Is there anything else you would add or take away from the proposed guiding principles? x Add those described by Keith Greminger that are not listed above. x Perhaps too many – could be more focused on certain priorities to make it more realistic. x Peripheral parking with improved downtown circulator service. x If by “ancillary facilities” it is meant that additional parking should be provided, I don’t think this is a beneficial principle since there seems to be an overabundance of it in downtown and much of it is still relatively reasonably priced. x Need a water taxi plan (future) to serve TPF Airport – Downtown needs a SATS Terminal on East Side of TPF – for more information call 251-4669. x Add music-friendly policies – encourage buskers, street bands, violins, guitars – “make a joyful noise.” x All Good! Numbered in ranking order. Reduce bureaucratic regulation to be able to better implement the steps of projects necessary to achieve goals. x Take a huge look at how people with disabilities – blind, wheelchairs, etc. get around.

- 8 - Breakout Sessions Comment Summary

Participants had an opportunity to provide detailed thoughts and ideas regarding the downtown transportation network through facilitated exercises. Workshop participants broke into groups that were represented by three areas of Downtown Tampa and its surrounding environs (see Figure 1). Group A covered an area that included Tampa Heights, University of Tampa and the Arts District. Group B covered an area that included east Downtown Tampa and Ybor City. Group C covered the South Central Business District, Harbour Island and the Channel District.

Participants sat at tables consisting of 5-6 people, creating smaller work groups. Individually, participants identified the highest activity area for Downtown Tampa and for their geographic area. After identifying these locations, participants identified the route and mode connecting the two activity centers. Participants also identified activity centers in the two remaining areas of Downtown Tampa and indicated their modal preference for travel to those points. Lastly, as a small group, participants identified three streets in their respective areas to turn into pedestrian, residential and café corridors (“Main Streets”), see Figure 2. Workshop summary maps, Figures 2-14, are found at the end of this document.

Figure 1: Public Workshop Breakout Groups

Group A Group B

Group C

- 9 - Group A Responses (25 Participants)

My primary reason for being in Downtown Tampa is:

Work: 13 Entertainment: 6 Home: 3 Other: 2 (library, city council, ARC)

I travel into, out of and around downtown:

Weekdays Weekends Mornings (5 am to 12 pm): 14 Mornings (5 am to 12 pm): 7 Afternoons (12 pm to 6 pm): 16 Afternoons (12 pm to 6 pm): 13 Evenings (6 pm to 11 pm): 19 Evenings (6 pm to 11 pm): 12 Late Night (11 pm to 5 am): 2 Late Night (11 pm to 5 am): 3

Participants were asked to identify locations of highest energy (“Times Square”) for Downtown Tampa and for the district (Figure 3). Figures 4, 5 and 6 show these activity centers and the routes selected to connect the two points. The next two questions refer to this exercise.

How would you normally travel between these two points?

Walk: 12 Drive: 11 Transit: 2 Bike: 0

If your normal method were unavailable, what other form of transportation would you like to take? What prevents you from using this choice?

x Transit (15) o Not available o Easier to walk. Get exercise o Limited bus routes, time needed, cost prohibitive o Does not go where I want, when I want o Availability when I need to get from point A to point B o Not available other than bus o Lack of service/frequency, marketing o Not aware of transit schedule o No direct route x Walk (5) o Distance, weather o The best way to experience a place is to walk it o Convenience, safety, desirable aesthetics o Safety-lack of continuous network, no interesting activities x Bike (3) o Unsafe, hard to park bike o Unsafe, non-scenic conditions o Nothing

- 10 - Group A Responses (continued)

Participants identified activity centers in the two remaining areas of Downtown Tampa. The following to questions pertain to this exercise.

In the future, how would you like to get to those destinations from where you live? (Participants can choose three choices)

Walk: 16 Streetcar/LRT: 15 Trolley: 14 Bike: 12 Circulator: 12 Water Taxi: 2 Drive: 2

What would you like to build or change about downtown to help you make this trip? x Slow down the cars, add pedestrian/ bike paths x Extend transit routes x Shaded, benches, lights, places to stop (parks, cafes), safe bike routes x Medium price eateries within walking distance of TBPAC, Tampa Theater, and Museum for evening and weekend “arts” trips x Openness – window store fronts, open terraces, cafes x Water transportation system hi-speed from St. Pete/ Clearwater to downtown x Water taxi to edge destinations and home x Dedicated bike routes x Stations for transit pick-up x Less vehicular traffic traveling through downtown x Guides/posted maps x Water Taxi service x Airboats x More ducks x Develop/utilize waterways x More people downtown for safety and companionship x More bus/transit shelters, or at least benches and roofed areas x Make area safe and pedestrian friendly-places to t sit and rest-attractive environment x Add bike lanes to Tampa, Florida, Brorein, Platt St Bridge, Cass, Tyler, Nuccio, Twiggs, Channelside, 4th, 14th, and Adamo x I would add trolley routes throughout the main streets to carry folks every 10-15 minutes x Add trolley routes through Main Street x Mix use with housing components x Establish a 24-hour environment with security assurance (Bay Walk, Waterfront Fish Market) x New light rail study x Pedestrian enhancements x Parking structures x Park and ride lots (outside of downtown) x Make sidewalks more friendly, more trees, wide sidewalks x Slow traffic, reduce lanes to allow more street parking x Streetcar loop x I would develop a one-way pair (like Tampa/Florida) on the east side of downtown (like Pierce/Jefferson) and extend south to the Forum providing a direct connection from proposed I-4/I-275 ramps. The bulk of traffic from outside needs additional north/south capacity to reach the interstate. x Make Ashley more walkable/livable x Bike lanes on east/west street and Ashley

- 11 - Group A Responses (continued)

x Pedestrian scale x Limit vehicle traffic x Create streetcars in existing network x Extend streetcar/trolley to north part of downtown

*Exercise Three: Identify Your Area’s Main Street (Pick 3 Streets) Street Important Three Most Critical Improvements Intersection Blocks x Landscape (shade trees) x Street furniture, pedestrian benches x Traffic calming Ashley and Cass Museum of Art to x x x Redirect I-275 traffic to Tampa/ Florida Performing Arts Center x Crosswalks to get across Ashley (inset paved) x Ashley and x Lighting Kennedy x Fortune to Polk Street not to be major arterial from interstate Ashley Drive x x Street diet (narrow) x Ashley and x Kennedy/ Cass/ Fortune Fortune x Brick pedestrian crosswalks x Public convenience x Ashley and Tyler x Kennedy to Cass x Longer lights at crosswalks for people with disabilities to cross safely x Pedestrian overpass x Road diet (3 lanes) with bike lanes x 2-way roadway x Street furniture x Cass and Ashley x Ashley to Florida x Striped crosswalks Cass Street x Calm with pedestrian crosswalks x Hillsborough x Along River from Cass Convert roadway to 2-way River to Crosstown x x Landscaping x Enlarge sidewalks, reduce lane size x Traffic calming/Landscaping x Streetcar Florida Avenue x Florida and Cass x Cass to Madison x Crosswalks x Information kiosks x Pedestrian corridor from Kennedy to Palm x Awnings x Eateries x Bike racks x Zach to Tyler x Pedestrian corridor to Palm Avenue Franklin and x Open thru street Franklin Street x Cass x State Office Building x Buses to Kay x Shelters x Lighting/ awnings x Landscaping x Bike route (no lanes) x Street furniture x Refuge Islands x Awnings Kennedy Boulevard None specified None specified x Safer pedestrian crossings by making lights longer for passengers or make all lights turn red at once to allow diagonal crossing (other cities had years ago) x Landscaping x Streetcar Tyler Street x Tyler and Florida x Tampa to Madison x Sidewalks x Information kiosks

Results are mapped in Figure 7.

- 12 - Group B Responses

My primary reason for being in Downtown Tampa is:

Work: 2 Entertainment: 2 Home: 1 Other: 1 (don’t use downtown)

I travel into, out of and around downtown:

Weekdays Weekends Mornings (5 am to 12 pm): 3 Mornings (5 am to 12 pm): 1 Afternoons (12 pm to 6 pm): 2 Afternoons (12 pm to 6 pm): 2 Evenings (6 pm to 11 pm): 0 Evenings (6 pm to 11 pm): 4 Late Night (11 pm to 5 am): 1 Late Night (11 pm to 5 am): 2

Participants were asked to identify locations of highest energy (“Times Square”) for Downtown Tampa and for the district. Figure 8 shows these activity centers and the routes selected to connect the two points. The next two questions pertain to this exercise.

How would you normally travel between these two points?

Drive: 4 Transit: 2 Walk: 0 Bike: 0

If your normal method were unavailable, what other form of transportation would you like to take? What prevents you from using this choice?

x Transit (2) o Ticket price and attraction type format of trolley o Insufficient transit system and concern for personal safety x Walk (3) o Empty spaces, non-secure neighborhood, no sidewalks, too much traffic o Because I’m handicap x Drive (1) o Don’t own a functioning car

Participants identified activity centers in the two remaining areas of Downtown Tampa. The following questions pertain to this exercise.

In the future, how would you like to get to those destinations from where you live? (Participants can choose three choices)

Streetcar/LRT: 4 Trolley: 3 Bus: 2 Circulator: 2 Walk: 1 Water Taxi: 1 Drive: 0 Bike: 0

- 13 - Group B Responses (continued)

What would you like to build or change about downtown to help you make this trip?

x At head of Ybor Channel, create a land point for Ybor City x Convert one-way streets to two-way streets x Complete streetcar system x Bring lots of residential units downtown so it feels safe to be out on the streets x Pedestrian-friendly streets, trees, streetscape improvements, more circulators x More wheelchair accessibility on buses and the trolley x Lower prices to ride the bus for disabled individuals x Move downtown up north-place that is not limited by a river, bridge, highways x The JITney HART mini bus line - minimum capacity:12-18 riders

*Exercise Three: Identify Your Area’s Main Street (Pick 3 Streets) Street Important Three Most Critical Improvements Intersection Blocks x Traffic calming – no speed bumps x Limit on street parking x Signage th x Traffic calming but no speed bumps La Setima (7 16th and 7th 15th, 16th, 17th Signage less confusing for parking Avenue) x x x (including garages) x More green space x Walkable streets, café atmosphere x Third parking garage 8th Avenue N/A N/A x More walkable, better sidewalks x Traffic calming – no speed bumps x Limit on street parking x More cafes 17th Street x Palm and 17th x Signage x Another parking garage – east of site x Pedestrian crossings, traffic calming x Canopy road Nebraska Avenue x Scott N/A Channelside Drive x Adamo N/A

Results are mapped in Figure 9.

- 14 - Group C Responses (22 Participants)

My primary reason for being in Downtown Tampa is:

Work: 15 Entertainment: 3 Home: 2 Other: 2

I travel into, out of and around downtown:

Weekdays Weekends Mornings (5 am to 12 pm): 17 Mornings (5 am to 12 pm): 6 Afternoons (12 pm to 6 pm): 15 Afternoons (12 pm to 6 pm): 8 Evenings (6 pm to 11 pm): 15 Evenings (6 pm to 11 pm): 12 Late Night (11 pm to 5 am): 3 Late Night (11 pm to 5 am): 5

Participants were asked to identify locations of highest energy (“Times Square”) for Downtown Tampa and for the district (Figure 10). Figures 11, 12 and 13 show these activity centers and the route selected to connect the two points. The next two questions pertain to this exercise.

How would you normally travel between these two points?

Drive: 11 Walk: 4 Transit: 2 Bike: 1

If your normal method were unavailable, what other form of transportation would you like to take? What prevents you from using this choice?

x Transit (12) o Unreliable, insufficient o Lack of knowledge of a available transit routes – I do not live here o Could be better lighting, transit is unavailable o Availability, prefer exercise, no Hooter’s stop at St. Pete Times Forum o Not available, not timely or convenient o Not sure it exists o Stations are not very convenient in terms of a pedestrian friendly environment, it’s faster to drive o No easily available streetcar connecting arts and entertainment areas o No place to lock bike o Convenience/not frequent enough o Streetcar stops too far south (South Transportation Plaza) o Hours of operation not when I need it o Don’t know route o Streetcar may take more time to travel x Walk (3) o Time (not enough of it!) o Poor sidewalks/lighting, safety at night, distances a bit far x Bike (2) o No bike lanes, Free bikes around would be great o Not safe to ride

- 15 - Group C Responses (continued)

x Drive (1) o Weather and time available x Water Taxi (1) o No service is available today

Participants identified activity centers in the two remaining areas of Downtown Tampa. The following to questions refer to this exercise.

In the future, how would you like to get to those destinations from where you live? (Participants can choose three choices)

Trolley: 18 Streetcar/LRT: 11 Bike: 10 Walk: 9 Water Taxi: 9 Drive: 2 Bus: 1

What would you like to build or change about downtown to help you make this trip?

x Expand the downtown circulator x Make the proposed bikeway improvements x Expand streetcar route x Need short transit runs to make small trips x Need shuttles to access regular transit routes x Increase service hours and frequency x Build tracks, not lanes x Add bike lanes and paths x Special lanes for transit x Pedestrian only areas x Water taxi hours x Overhead transit fully grade separated x Reduce lanes for cars x Increase lanes for bikes and trolley x Finish trolley to be a loop x Safe bike routes x Well lit walkways x Fully connected downtown trolley or streetcar x Water taxi landings and service x Improved bicycle facilities: storage/ security/ lanes/ signage x Trolleys that have very efficient routes (as an example – private cars can’t use the routes) x Rail stops that are comfortable and attractive x Create pedestrian friendly environment x Create community spaces, interesting x Expand rail system, possibly elevate x Improve frequency and convenience of transit x Fill in dead space x Well lit pedestrian ways/ security x Beacons (a la college campuses) x ROW dedicated to streetcar lines x BRT lanes x Extended hours for transit x Water taxis!! – Davis Islands Commercial District would benefit from water taxi service - 16 - Group C Responses (continued)

x Congestion charge x Better transit operations (trolley routes and times) x Covered stops x Increase public transit x Water taxis between stops in the City center and surrounding communities – Davis Islands, Hyde Park, Tampa Heights, Harbor Island, etc. x Light rail or trolley system that connected all areas - has to be time efficient x Better sidewalks – lighting x Mass transportation – faster, more stops x Connections from Davis Islands to downtown for all checked in #3 (bike, trolley/ downtown circulator, water taxi) – include Davis Islands within C (an attraction/ place you would like to visit) as it has regional hospital, commuter airport x Extend the streetcar north on Franklin, then east on Polk to Ybor x On-road bicycle facilities wherever possible – e.g. Meridian, Bayshore, Channelside, Nuccio, 4th Ave., Cass, Tampa, Florida, Tyler, Brorein, etc. x Add trolley loop to/ from Davis Islands x Safer, more pleasing transportation corridors for pedestrians in multi-modal corridors2-way streets with street parking x Bulb-outs at intersections to shorten crossing distance for pedestrians x Attractive ways to slow traffic (turn existing speed ways into slower moving corridors) x Develop the depressed and undeveloped areas x More friendly to public transportation rather than driving x Safer more sanitary crossing under bridge x Add water taxi stops x Add pedestrian friendly walks x Able to ride Vespa without being run down by cars x Make river accessible x Rail should not be inhibited by vehicle traffic, so I’d like to see either an elevated rail network or underground (if possible)

- 17 - Group C Responses (continued)

Exercise Three: Identify Your Area’s Main Street (Pick 3 Streets) Street Most Important Three Most Critical Improvements Intersection Blocks Brorein Street N/A N/A N/A x Round about at Whiting – critical intersection with new development x Channelside and x Water taxi service x Morgan to Beneficial Whiting x Bike lanes/ racks x Landscaping – shade, ornaments, lighting x Convention to Channelside x Channelside and x Traffic calming Beneficial Drive Franklin x Better enforcement of crosswalks x More parking x Convention Center to x Channelside and Better lighting Beneficial/ Meridian x Morgan x Sidewalk x Bus stops x Streetscaping x Bus Rapid Transit Kennedy x Street trees x Ashley x Ashley to Florida Boulevard x Crosswalks – inset pavers x BRT x Connections to downtown x Eliminate railroad x Eliminate ConAgra x Meridian to Meridian Street x Extend Whiting Channelside x Lighting x Bus lanes x Bike lanes Platt Street N/A N/A x Add bikeway x 2-way roadway Tampa Street N/A N/A x Add bikeway x Landscaping x Gateways x Meridian to x Bus stops Channelside x Awnings Whiting Street x Meridian x Gateways x Fort Brooke to Bike path (continue to Fort Brooke) Meridian x Lighting x Sidewalks

Results are mapped in Figure 14.

- 18 - Comment Card and Evaluation Summary

Participants were given comment and evaluation cards to provide additional feedback on the Downtown Tampa Transportation Vision and the public workshop. Twenty-one comment cards were submitted during the workshop. Thoughts and opinions captured from the comment and workshop evaluation cards are as follows:

General Comments: x Send trolley down Bayshore Blvd x Bring streetcar back x Have tourists ride to Hyde Park and see historic Bayshore and linear green space x Connect neighborhoods to downtown x CSX rail or trolleys should begin earlier in the day x Encourage people to leave cars at home x Reduce number of names for a single street to reduce confusion x Street names are one name on one side of the interstate and a different name on the other side x Channelside terminal of streetcar – difficult to get to shops without crossing the tracks x Streetcar too close to sidewalk x Add people with disabilities using assistive devices, i.e. wheelchairs, white canes, service animals x It is exciting knowing that Tampa is growing and that such workshops are taking place to prepare for this growth. I am a native Tampian and I love Tampa and thoughts, visions, etc. of Tampa’s future x Add water taxi, bicycle rickshaw – more innovative/ creative/ fun solutions to welcome visitors and locals to the entertainment areas downtown x Use words like “inclusive” communities x Need more information on bike/ped, street life, “eyes on street” x Should consider Harbour Island and Davis Islands as part of the study area as major residential nodes x Consider pedestrian ways, bike trails, etc. to those areas x Aviation Authority would like to participate on the Project Team x The “Arts District” seems doomed to fail. No organic growth is being planning – it seems to be all big corporations.

How Did You Find Out About Tonight’s Workshop? x Neighborhood Liaison Office x Transportation Disadvantaged/ MPO meeting x Job x MPO website x MPO x E-mail x E-mail from Partnership x E-mail from Planning Commission x E-mail from staff x Grassroots Group x HAFIT meeting x Yes America x Notice x Mailing

- 19 - What Did You Like Best About the Workshop? x Thought provoking questions x Well structured/Organized/Thought provoking x Hands on involvement x Multiple points of view x Topic x Group activity/ discussion x Discussion from all perspectives x Diversity of people x The very fact that it is happening x The challenge for the future planning in Tampa x Future of downtown, potential; interaction with facilitators; chance to express our opinions x Input x Excellent, exciting; information sharing; seeing a clear vision x Heard vicinity of ideas x Good graphics and interaction x Time to give input, interactive x People at table were very cooperative x Received a lot of info on project and the opportunity to put my two cents in

What Did You Like the Least? x Materials are too busy x Needed more information on ongoing projects – Meridian Ave., etc. x The government solutions presented – sounds like a gentrification project rather than city building x Needed more time to discuss ideas with group x Nothing x Needing to rush out to catch “the last bus home” x Better to have tables talk about a certain subject rather than do the exercises x Tough challenge to fix Tampa x If there were no helpers, I would have been lost. Lara, Jennifer, and Jan were great assistants. x Too short x Been there, done that – no implementation x Too few practical ideas to make walking sufficient x Small turnout x I need to learn more about the community x Long

What Would Make the Workshop Better? x Large print/ accessible materials; more people with disabilities should be included in the planning process, include hearing impaired x More time x Fewer already decided projects x Keep going on exercise until solution is attained x Public transportation later 1/2 of evening x Skip the long boring, tedious prologue and start “participation” sooner x More exercises x More focus on existing problems – such as damages on Platt St., etc. x Shorter. Allow us a way to say what we want not in a format x Felt like we lacked ability to express opinions/ changes with stickers. Should have given us a marker and said just go at it x Nice job x Better food

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DOWNTOWN TAMPA TRANSPORTATION VISION

TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM I: PEER CITY REVIEW

OCTOBER 2004 DOWNTOWN TRANSPORTATION VISION TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM I: PEER CITY REVIEW

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.0 PURPOSE OF PEER CITY REVIEW...... 1

2.0 PEER CITIES...... 1

2.1 Austin, Texas: Downtown Great Streets Master Plan...... 2

2.2 Hamilton, California: The Hamilton Downtown Mobility Street Master Plan ...... 5

2.3 Raleigh, North Carolina: Livable Streets Downtown Plan ...... 6

2.4 San Francisco, California: Transportation Principles for San Francisco...... 8

2.5 St. Louis, Missouri: St. Louis Downtown Streetscape ...... 9

2.6 Additional Strategies of Other Cities ...... 11

i Downtown Transportation Vision Technical Memorandum I: Peer City Review DOWNTOWN TRANSPORTATION VISION TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM I: PEER CITY REVIEW

1.0 PURPOSE OF PEER CITY REVIEW

To better understand how transportation strategies shape successful downtowns, best practices, goals and principles compiled from downtown transportation master plans of several cities with thriving downtown environments were reviewed. The review was limited to cities comparable in size to Tampa that are facing similar downtown growth and development issues as the City of Tampa. This section presents the successful transportation practices of vibrant cities that will be used to inform the City of Tampa of strategies to consider for improving the Downtown Tampa transportation network.

2.0 PEER CITIES

Five cities served as the focus of this review. The cities include Austin, Texas; Hamilton, California; Raleigh, North Carolina; San Francisco, California; and St. Louis, Missouri. These cities were selected based on the common approaches taken to create lively downtown environments as well as the common themes that emerged upon review of each downtown transportation master plan.

The common themes identified within each plan are as follows: 1) Each plan identifies a major corridor as the heart of downtown and focuses revitalization efforts on the selected corridor; 2) Each plan recognizes unique downtown aspects (colleges/universities, State Capitol buildings, convention centers, etc.) and focuses on connecting those identified special districts/ attractions; 3) Each plan emphasizes three factors which create a pedestrian-oriented downtown: a) safe and comfortable environment (trees, lighting, signage, street furniture, etc.), b) sense of human scale or intimacy (street-level windows, building materials, pedestrian- oriented ground level uses, etc.), and c) distinctive character or sense of identity (preservation of historic fabric, use of banners, display of public art); 4) Each plan promotes diversity and density through land use patterns; 5) Each plan supports the conversion of one-way streets to two-way streets to increase access to downtown; and 6) Each plan supports the notion that streets are pedestrian oriented; land use/ transportation decisions should be governed by the pedestrian, bicycle, transit, automobile hierarchy.

The strategies contained within each downtown transportation master plan and the actions taken or needed, if mentioned, to implement the principles of the plan are described in the following sections. Additional policies of other cities are also described in this review so as to reinforce the strength of the presented best transportation practices.

- 1 - Downtown Transportation Vision Technical Memorandum I: Peer City Review 2.1 AUSTIN, TEXAS: DOWNTOWN GREAT STREETS MASTER PLAN

Downtown functions as the heart of Austin. The streets of Downtown Austin serve as the primary public spaces for life and commerce. The purpose of the Downtown Great Streets Master Plan is to enhance the public right-of-way network within the downtown area by creating accessible, comfortable streetscapes throughout Downtown Austin, as well as an aesthetic sidewalk network. Through quality urban design, the plan works to integrate all modes of transportation into a balanced system of streets and sidewalks. The vision of the Downtown Great Streets Master Plan is articulated by the Downtown Austin Design Guidelines adopted by the City Council in 2000.

Principles of the Downtown Great Streets Master Plan:

x The Master Plan is guided by these Elements: o Sense of history o Unique character o Authenticity o Safety o Diversity o Humane character o Density o Economic vitality o Civic art

x Six Guiding Design Principles: 1) Manage Congestion: o Recognize that a place that supports a great concentration of economic and social activities within a pedestrian-scaled environment is going to be congested 2) Balanced/Active Streets: o Downtown streets must balance the needs of pedestrians, bicycles, transit, and the automobile while creating an attractive and viable urban core; emphasize pedestrian aspect - people first 3) Streets as Places: o Downtown should serve as a primary destination and as the focus of city life 4) Interactive Streets: o Streets serve as the stages on which public life is acted out 5) Pride of Place: o Visibility, caring, and upkeep are critical to the vitality of urban street life 6) Public Art o Art in the public environment can help establish a stronger sense of place

x Key Elements of the Plan: 1) Pedestrian Oriented o Great streets are pedestrian oriented and respect the pedestrian, bicycle, transit, automobile hierarchy o Because pedestrians are the economic base for downtown, it is important that they are comfortable o Major points of interest need strong pedestrian connections to reinforce pedestrian activity 2) Enhanced Streetscapes o Streetscape amenities, such as benches, kiosks, and bike racks enliven and support the public domain o Streetscape elements should be unified within a block and from street to street

- 2 - Downtown Transportation Vision Technical Memorandum I: Peer City Review 3) Two-way Streets o All downtown streets should eventually be two-way to support retail in Downtown Austin o Create potential for two-way streets by designing loading and parking entrances in a flexible manner so they may easily adapt to street conversions and changing traffic demands 4) Sidewalks o Change the balance between people and cars by widening sidewalks and calming traffic o Safety and comfort of people walking on a sidewalk is of greater concern than the convenience of a driver o Places where cars cross the sidewalk should be minimized throughout downtown 5) Crosswalks o Crosswalks should favor pedestrian movement at all downtown intersections 6) Roadway Lane Width o A standard street width of 44 feet or less provides flexibility to accommodate pedestrians as well as automobiles o The maximum number of lanes for downtown streets should be four 7) Turn Lanes o Turn lanes should be limited or eliminated since they compromise sidewalk widths 8) Universal Parallel Parking o Parallel parking preserves both lane width and sidewalk width o Parallel parking protects pedestrians from cars evoking a sense of safety 9) Bike Lanes o Required bike lanes should be at the expense of a car lane or a parking strip rather than at the expense of sidewalk width 10) Generous Street Level Windows o Windows engage pedestrians and create a feeling of safety o Windows provide a visual connection between the inside of the building and the sidewalk 11) Install Pedestrian-Friendly Materials at Street Level o Buildings come into contact with people in a very physical way o Building materials should consist of details and quality that physically and emotionally connect to the pedestrian, evoking a sense of comfort 12) Street Furniture o Street furniture should be located at intersections and represent opportunities to showcase the work of local artists and crafts people 13) Street Lighting o Street lighting should define both the street and pedestrian space, as well as be of pedestrian scale; light posts should accommodate and organize signalization and signage 14) Street Trees o Trees should define the street space and provide shade – create comfortable environments o Trees are a valuable part of the city infrastructure and need to be managed as proactively as the streets and public utilities 15) Public Art o Great streets should accommodate and celebrate public art in all of its forms 16) Enhanced Key Transit Stops o The image of transit stops should be improved. Stops should be provided with amenities and proper signage to encourage the use of public transportation o Public transportation is central to the creation of a viable and sustainable downtown

- 3 - Downtown Transportation Vision Technical Memorandum I: Peer City Review Future Actions to Implement the Principles of the Plan:

1) Create Dense Development o Density can create variety and vitality in a city core – it will enhance safety, create a walkable downtown, create an environment that can support mass transit, concentrate development in an area with existing infrastructure and services 2) Create Mixed Use Development o Creating a variety of uses is critical to having a successful 24-hour downtown o Diversity of development can support residential development and decrease the need for commuting – creates a city core where people are able to live, shop and work in a walkable area 3) Limit Development Which Closes Downtown Streets o Downtown consists of a grid pattern – small blocks support a human-scaled environment 4) Buffer Neighborhood Edges o Existing downtown neighborhoods contribute to the overall vitality of the urban core o Buffering neighborhoods respects their intrinsic value o Height, setback, and scale of adjacent commercial buildings should respond to existing neighborhood homes o Vehicular access to new development should minimize impacts on neighborhood traffic flow and avoid disturbing the neighborhood character 5) Incorporate Civic Art in Both Public and Private Development o Art which includes references to the city’s geography, landmarks, history and other cultural attributes can increase a city’s identity – create a unique character for the downtown area 6) Protect Important Public Views o Preserve certain views in downtown – these particular views are unique to the city and reinforce the city’s unique character; the views help people orient themselves within the downtown street grid 7) Respect Adjacent Historical Buildings o Contemporary buildings should respect the scale, detail, and materials of historical buildings 8) Recycle Existing Building Stock o Existing buildings can reinforce unique qualities of a place 9) Treat Open Space With Special Consideration o Open spaces are public amenities o Public squares serve as an orientation tool – help people locate themselves in the city o The squares provide a sense of scale and size of downtown, linking the area’s identity to the physical streetscape 10) Provide Lighting Along Pedestrian Paths o Lighting upkeeps pedestrian paths by increasing public awareness of their value as civic amenities

- 4 - Downtown Transportation Vision Technical Memorandum I: Peer City Review 2.2 HAMILTON, CALIFORNIA: HAMILTON DOWNTOWN MOBILITY STREET MASTER PLAN

The October 2003 Hamilton Downtown Mobility Street Master Plan responds to variations in the function and character of streets within downtown to create a cohesive streetscape system which can accommodate neighborhood, commercial and civic activities. The Master Plan builds on existing core assets and special urban places to strengthen the sense of place within the city and aims to create an attractive public setting for community, social, economic, cultural and recreational activities. The Master Plan consolidates and groups elements to establish a logical framework of distinct streetscape linkages and projects which can be implemented incrementally over time.

Principles of the Hamilton Downtown Mobility Street Master Plan:

x Goals of Plan: o Enhance the pedestrian amenity and civic image of mobility streets o Strengthen linkages to the waterfront, neighborhoods and other key areas of the city o Identify key civic spaces and priority areas for specific or special streetscape treatment o Develop recommendations for the enhancement of city open space resources o Establish a high standard of design as a model for private sector initiatives o Enhance the character and sense of place within the city core

x Components of Master Plan: 1) Open Space Linkage o Successful cities have a highly developed and connected public realm consisting of a linked network of parks, streets, trails, and regional recreational destinations o Streets serve as a vital component of the city’s open space network – perform as both a place and a linkage – connect public realm o Mobility streets provide an attractive public setting for sitting, walking, shopping, etc. – better linking people, neighborhoods, recreational amenities and destinations throughout the city core 2) Movement and Pedestrian Priority o Streets are critical public places that accommodate the transportation system for pedestrians, vehicles and cyclists in the core area o A wayfinding system creates an organized and legible pedestrian environment; it better connects residents and visitors to the important activity centers and natural areas within downtown

- 5 - Downtown Transportation Vision Technical Memorandum I: Peer City Review 3) Streetscape Precincts and Character Areas o Mobility streets have varying functional roles and transportation capacities depending on their orientation; uses change dynamically from neighborhoods to downtown core o Streetscapes respond to general precinct characteristics while establishing a cohesive public role and image for the entire street length o Streetscape projects respond to variations in the function and character of mobility streets while building upon existing core assets to create a unified public realm within the downtown area 4) Special Urban Places o The core city has many unique civic and cultural assets, including historical structures, public squares, public art, cultural or ethnic shopping districts, etc.; all of these resources add to the vitality, richness and unique quality of the core city and should be enhanced and protected through the master plan

Future Actions to Implement the Principles of the Plan:

A two-tiered approach is used within this plan. This approach balances an understanding of urban systems with an understanding of the local context to achieve a transportation system which balances the need to move vehicles with the need to create improved environments for pedestrians, bicycles and human activities.

2.3 RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA: LIVABLE STREETS DOWNTOWN PLAN

The Livable Streets Downtown Plan involved a partnership of more than 400 persons participating in six monthly topic oriented work sessions held from September 2002 to February 2003. The year long process concluded with a four day charrette which focused on knitting together and prioritizing hundreds of concepts and ideas into a series of approximately 130 Actions and Strategies assembled into 12 categories. Many of these actions are based upon a physical framework of recommended downtown improvements supporting elements of the historic 1792 William Christmas Plan. These actions are to be considered as the plan progresses over time, as well as included in the initial focus of five targeted actions, called Five in Five, to be accomplished between 2003 and 2008.

- 6 - Downtown Transportation Vision Technical Memorandum I: Peer City Review Principles of the Livable Streets Downtown Plan:

x Goals of Plan: o Make downtown accessible to all – provide a choice of how to travel in and around the city o Create an attractive, well lit, safe environment that links office and residential areas to amenities such as restaurants, museums and art venues o Connect existing and emerging neighborhoods to main corridors o Convert east/west one-way streets to two-way streets o Improve business environment by removing regulatory impediments to make it easy to do business downtown, include incentives in regulations and centralize approvals o Take a “one-stop shopping” approach to the management and marketing of downtown – enhance convenience of downtown workers and residents

x Plan encourages the conversion of key one way streets to two-way streets as these streets form the major gateways and primary vehicular connections into the heart of downtown; one-way street conversion will expand vehicular access to Downtown Raleigh and enhance the downtown retail environment

x Plan promotes developments that integrate mixed uses – people living, working and shopping in downtown are creates a 24-hour place of activity which will revitalize the city core

x Plan promotes housing opportunities that fill the needs of every slice of the market – urban lofts, live/work units, mixed-use buildings, affordable apartments, etc.; it encourages the renovation of existing buildings in order to sustain the character of the downtown area

x Plan targets blocks of corridors with intact historic fabric and strong pedestrian activity

x The design element of the plan maintains an emphasis on the pedestrian: over half of the street width is devoted to people on foot – it has a 15-foot unobstructed sidewalk next to the shop fronts and a 15-foot active aisle for lighting, seating, public art, etc. on the curb of the street; intersections favor the pedestrian with shortened crossing distances and beneficial signalization; street trees shade the sidewalk

x Plan requires pedestrian oriented active ground level uses with a high level of detail (including doorways, windows, awnings and overhangs) along the sidewalk edge

x Plan requires that pedestrian space and use is maximized; spaces along the street are provided for eating, events, exhibits, vending, reading, gathering and performing - options for ease of closing streets during special events or times of day are being explored

x Plan ensures landscaping, streetscapes, shop fronts, street furniture and all other design elements are maintained to the highest possible standard and are attractive and integrated within the downtown environment

x Plan emphasizes use of public art, landscaping, banners, kiosks and fountains to create an oasis for pedestrians – a green corridor along the street maximizes pedestrian comfort and softens traffic impacts

x Plan improves pedestrian comfort by requiring curb extensions, refuges, crossing treatments and paving treatments at key intersections and mid-block crossings

- 7 - Downtown Transportation Vision Technical Memorandum I: Peer City Review x Plan improves pedestrian safety through signals, signage, traffic calming and minimization of left turn lanes

x Plan designates and improves pedestrian ways from adjoining neighborhoods, as well as bicycle routes and downtown parking

Actions Taken to Implement the Principles of the Plan:

x Identified a major corridor as the heart of Downtown Raleigh and focused revitalization efforts on this corridor –the corridor links major activity centers within the downtown area; the activity areas include the state government administrative core, the state government institutional core, the retail core and the cultural and performing arts core - efforts emphasized the retail core because this area links public transportation to offices and neighborhoods

x Developed and marketed competitive facilities (convention center) to attract national conventions and trade shows to Downtown Raleigh as well as businesses, including hotels, restaurants and other visitor serving facilities; unique attractions (convention center, Capitol, downtown colleges), activities and amenities invite creative investments and people establishing new corporate headquarters, high tech enterprises, innovative entrepreneurs, etc. within the downtown area

x Focused on partnerships actively involving public and private agencies

2.4 SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA: TRANSPORTATION PRINCIPLES FOR SAN FRANCISCO

San Francisco Planning and Urban Research Association (SPUR), formed in 1959, developed a framework for transportation principles in June 1999 to guide the expansion of the city’s transportation network in harmony with the city’s growth. The purpose of the transportation principles is to successfully blend the needs of pedestrians, transit users, bicyclists, auto drivers and the movement of goods in order to support activities that create a vibrant city.

- 8 - Downtown Transportation Vision Technical Memorandum I: Peer City Review Transportation Principles for San Francisco:

x Transit-First Policy: o Invest in exclusive right-of-way for public transit whenever possible o Right-of-way must be preserved for pedestrians, bicycles and public transit

x Pedestrian Priority: o Pedestrian accessibility and the richness of the pedestrian experience distinguishes a city from a suburb o People only walk if their desired destinations are within walking distance (access-by- proximity) o If people can access their destinations on foot, then expensive systems are less necessary to move people

x Bicycle Integration: o Bicycles are non-polluting, take up less road space per passenger and significantly less parking space o Enhance connections between modes of travel o Do not require a share of the city’s scarce right-of-way o Key is to integrate bicycle facilities without jeopardizing public transit routes

x Land Use/Transportation Connection: o Land use patterns determine what transportation techniques will be practical

x Regional Accessibility: o Take advantage of efficiencies to be gained by improving the connections between different modes of travel – move towards an integrated regional transit service that provides coordination of fares, distribution of information and seamless transfers between modes

x Transportation Financing and Pricing: o Fund transportation projects based on performance measures or criteria which consistently increase the share of non-automobile trips, improve air quality and reduce average vehicle miles traveled per capita o Ensure adequate funding for maintenance of the existing transportation system before spending money on expansion o Reduce subsidies to private automobiles through increased tolls, gasoline taxes, etc. o Maximize funding flexibility at regional level so local jurisdictions are able to program funds where they are most needed o Reward smart land use planning decisions by investing in communities that take measures to discourage sprawl

2.5 ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI: ST. LOUIS DOWNTOWN STREETSCAPE

Released September 2000, the St. Louis Downtown Streetscape Design Guidelines are intended to enhance the overall appeal of the downtown core area as a pedestrian-friendly environment in order to attract new business, new investment, and new residential activity to the city’s downtown. In 1999, the downtown area was established as a Community Improvement District (CID). These guidelines work to achieve the goals of the CID.

- 9 - Downtown Transportation Vision Technical Memorandum I: Peer City Review Principles of the St. Louis Downtown Streetscape:

x Purpose of making streetscape improvements is to enhance the overall appeal of the downtown core area as a pedestrian-friendly environment o Enhance perception of safety o Create a cleaner, more attractive downtown o Create new jobs o Attract new residents and more visitors o Create more uses for existing assets

x Purpose of Design Guidelines: o Promote an understanding of downtown layout o Promote sidewalk activity o Reinforce the unique character of the city o Integrate civic and public art elements o Maintain a sense of connection to the natural environment o Create an environment that appeals to all ages

x Good streets obtain their friendliness from three conditions: 1) safe and comfortable environment o Key elements that contribute to a feeling of comfort and approachability are street trees (shade), clear and accessible directional and information signage, and barrier- free sidewalks 2) sense of human scale or intimacy o The pedestrian realm is the sidewalk and for sidewalks to be intimate they need to function for human activity – includes safety barriers (bollards), living fences (trees/shrubs), lighting, street furniture, etc. 3) distinctive character or sense of identity o Distinctiveness should be focused on areas of heightened pedestrian activity, special urban attractions and gateway corridors

x Plan works to create a streetscape aesthetic that reinforces unique aspects of the city’s traditions, culture and future hopes since the streetscape serves as an integral part of a city’s image, sense of place and community

x Plan works to create a diverse, interesting and approachable streetscape environment that respects the city’s rich history while welcomes people and businesses of the new economy

x Plan encourages unifying landscape elements to reinforce distinctions between streets and areas; landscape elements - including street furnishings, street lighting, signage, paving, plant materials and art - establish character, visibility and comfort within the downtown environment and should provide both aesthetic and functional values o Signage establishes a visual guide and orientation tool for pedestrians and vehicular users of downtown o Art can be an attraction in-and-of-itself, helping to draw visitors to the downtown core area - entryways and gateways into downtown afford great sites for major art works

- 10 - Downtown Transportation Vision Technical Memorandum I: Peer City Review 2.6 ADDITIONAL STRATEGIES OF OTHER CITIES

CHATTANOOGA, TENNESSEE: CHATTANOOGA DOWNTOWN PLAN

The 2025 Chattanooga Downtown Plan serves as a blueprint for the future of the City of Chattanooga, engendering the principles and guidelines that will influence urban development within Downtown Chattanooga in the coming years. The city views Downtown Chattanooga as the heart of the community as its health has a direct bearing on the health of all neighborhoods in the region. The plan integrates goals of transportation, public space, urban design and natural resource preservation recognizing that a holistic approach to development is critical in creating a vibrant and sustainable downtown environment. The intention of the plan is to encourage thoughtful urban design and development that reflects the standards of the community leading to a downtown that will be embraced and enjoyed by the citizens, employees and visitors of Chattanooga.

Principles of the Chattanooga Downtown Plan:

x A great downtown supports a vibrant economy

x A great downtown evokes a sense of place

x A great downtown has a rich public realm

x Buildings in a great downtown are sustainable

x A great downtown is accessible via diverse modes of transportation

x A great downtown has a harmonious mix of uses

x A great downtown has people

x A great downtown demonstrates a respect for the natural ecology of things

x A great downtown comes about through cooperation and collaboration

DELRAY BEACH, FLORIDA: DOWNTOWN DELRAY BEACH MASTER PLAN

Adopted March 19, 2002, the Downtown Delray Beach Master Plan was developed over an eighteen- month period and involved the participation of hundreds of stakeholders including residents, businesses, youth, developers, religious institutions, service providers and government officials. The Plan provides a blueprint for the development of the City's oldest business districts and the surrounding downtown neighborhoods. Revitalization efforts focused on the Atlantic Avenue commercial corridor, the main street of downtown, and three distinct sectors including: the West Atlantic Neighborhood from Interstate 95 to Swinton Avenue, the Central Core District from Swinton Avenue to the Intracoastal Waterway and the Beach District from east of the Intracoastal Waterway to the beach.

The Downtown Delray Beach Master Plan is significant in that it weds solid planning principles and architectural design with the dreams and aspirations of the Delray Beach community. The plan provides a framework for design and beautification principles, traffic calming techniques, gateway designations, and the placement of parks and plazas in order to enhance the physical environment of Downtown Delray Beach. Since the plan was created by the community, residents and stakeholders of Delray Beach will drive its implementation.

- 11 - Downtown Transportation Vision Technical Memorandum I: Peer City Review Actions Taken to Implement the Plan:

x Worked to find an alternative to widening Atlantic Avenue - two local streets running parallel to Atlantic Avenue were converted into a downtown bypass system; Improvements – widening sidewalks, installing paved brick walkways, artistic lighting and landscaping - transformed Atlantic Avenue into a pedestrian-friendly corridor lined with outdoor cafes, shops, and other smaller-scale businesses; the transformation of Atlantic Avenue served as the catalyst for redeveloping Downtown Delray Beach.

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA: CENTER CITY 2010 VISION PLAN

The Center City 2010 Vision Plan reflects the needs, ideas and creativity of Charlotte residents, government staff, developers, landowners, public officials and national planning experts as it serves as a product of the community. In 1999, over 700 community members attended public workshops to create a determined visionary path that will guide the future of Downtown Charlotte. The public produced a realistic blueprint to attain solutions that will create a livable, viable and memorable downtown environment of distinct neighborhoods connected by unique infrastructure.

Seven criteria components were developed to guide the achievement of the vision. By providing a framework for future implementation decisions, any proposed development, program, renovation, funding initiative or city improvement within Downtown Charlotte has to be evaluated based on its success in achieving the guiding principles outlined under each component of the plan.

Criteria Components of the Center City 2010 Vision Plan:

x Pedestrian – A Walkable City: o Create comfortable and interesting environments at the human scale o Create a series of walkable neighborhoods with street-level development that enhances the pedestrian experience

x Mixed: o Integrate uses and facilities to provide maximum benefit o Provide development that supports working, living and leisure activities

x Balanced: o Weigh decisions for development within Center City based on surrounding activity o View new initiatives in a holistic manner

x Leveraged: o Optimize each private and public investment o The expenditure of every dollar in Center City should have greater benefit than to a single source

x Varied: o Offer a range of experiences to the community (i.e. multi-family housing, mass transit, active parks, etc.)

x Designed: o Discover the architecture of the city o Pursue a standard of architecture that will secure Charlotte’s sense of place establishing it as a symbol of the new millennium

- 12 - Downtown Transportation Vision Technical Memorandum I: Peer City Review x Connected: o Include neighborhoods outside of Center City as part of Center City o Connect Center City and its surrounding environs through enhanced transit options and pedestrian and bicycle paths

Goals of the Center City 2010 Vision Plan:

x Land Use, Growth and City Form: Promote the responsible growth and development of a vibrant and beautiful Center City o Mixed: Encourage a mix of uses that maximizes the land area within Center City o Balanced: Identify land uses to create an appropriate ratio of residential units, office spaces, stores and entertainment facilities o Designed: Commit to developing modern architectural solutions for mixing uses in a building or block and creating an exemplary urban aesthetic that is distinctly Charlotte

x Open Space, Parks and Recreation Tie neighborhoods together through the development of Center City open spaces and their connections to regional parks o Pedestrian: Create a system of parks, connected by designated green streets, to form a landscaped, shaded and walkable experience throughout downtown o Leveraged: Initiate new park construction in conjunction with adjacent development o Varied: Offer a range of park experiences based on each park’s purpose, topography and surrounding uses; the needs of the surrounding neighborhood should also be considered

x Transportation, Streets and Parking: Provide a balanced network that accommodates the needs of a major, modern city and contributes to the urban form and lasting image of Center City o Balanced: Provide a system of transportation modes and services that offers alternatives to commuters o Varied: Offer a multi-modal approach to Center City’s transit options o Designed: Develop modern architecture and urban design solutions to maximize the livability, beauty and distinctiveness of each transportation element

- 13 - Downtown Transportation Vision Technical Memorandum I: Peer City Review x Catalyst Projects Establish Center City as the center of the region and the focus of unique activity and opportunity o Mixed: Combine catalyst projects that complement one another in terms of activity times as well as parking and utility needs o Leveraged: Use the opportunities created by each catalyst project to generate the maximum public benefit through adjoining development o Designed: Build unique, world-class, award-winning facilities that symbolize the City of Charlotte

x Neighborhood Plans: Encourage a mix of uses in each neighborhood that reinforces the neighborhood’s distinct character and allows people to work, learn and play within walking distance of their homes o Pedestrian: Encourage the development of pedestrian-oriented neighborhoods that provide goods and services to its residents within a 10-minute walk of their homes o Mixed: Offer a variety of uses within each neighborhood to promote active communities throughout the day, evening and weekends o Varied: Promote unique neighborhoods throughout Center City by celebrating the different histories, people and character of each one

The revitalization of Charlotte’s Center City began with efforts to improve the downtown transportation environment. Actions taken to implement the goals of the transportation element to achieve the overall vision are listed below.

Actions Taken to Implement Transportation Goals of the Vision Plan:

x Endorse the Centers and Corridors Program to increase infill and redevelopment along major transportation corridors

x Encourage compact, mixed-use, pedestrian-friendly development near transit station areas in the center of the city

x Improve appearance of gateways through road resurfacing, landscaping, widening sidewalks, adding medians, trees and decorative lighting

x Restore vintage trolleys to improve access to downtown

x Redesign street network to improve mobility for all modes; enhance connectivity for pedestrians

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Approved in March 2004, the intent of the New Orleans Transportation Master Plan is to serve as the central element of the city’s plan for community growth as the vitality of the city depends on the variety, capacity and efficiency of transportation infrastructure. Through insight from citizens, professional staff members of public and private agencies, as well as other stakeholders, the Transportation Master Plan provides a framework for public and private actions and shows how all modes of transportation can be integrated to realize the vision and goals of the community for future development. The plan also illustrates the relationship between transportation and other elements of the overall New Orleans Master Plan including land use, economic development, environmental quality and tourism.

Within the plan’s framework, a comprehensive approach to decision making is encouraged. This approach involves developing an inventory of resources, identifying problems, recommending solutions and actively implementing transportation related policies to meet the current and future needs of the community by viewing all transportation modes as an integrated system on a city-wide basis. The plan encourages decision-makers to view the relationship between all transportation modes (how each mode informs and affects other modes) as well as how the modes impact the character and quality of life of the city. Since the transportation system guides and enables adjacent physical development, it is by nature the city’s lifeline and a key economic development tool.

Objectives of the New Orleans Transportation Plan:

x Enable investors, policy makers and those who make capital improvement decisions to broaden their vision and understand the transportation needs of New Orleans into the future

x Provide a policy guide that is feasible and widely supported by local government, businesses, private interest groups and citizens - the guide is to be used when determining the locations, prioritization and financing of needed improvements; enacting and enforcing transportation regulations; and effectively monitoring quality control

x Promote effective coordination among the different agencies of government and avoid conflicts, duplications and inefficiencies

x Provide information and enable citizens of New Orleans to participate in the development of plans, policies and programs concerning transportation planning and management

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x Goal 1: Develop a balanced, integrated transportation system to support long range development goals of the City and the future mobility needs of residents, workers, visitors, businesses and industry

x Goal 2: Preserve and improve commercial transportation mobility, enhancing New Orleans as a crossroad of goods

x Goal 3: Ensure that land use and transportation decisions, strategies and investments are coordinated and consistent with the health, safety and welfare goals of local neighborhoods and the city at large

x Goal 4: Ensure long term viability and safety of the existing transportation system by maintaining facilities at acceptable design and operational standards, including ADA requirements

x Goal 5: Develop an integrated transportation system for the core downtown areas to support major city industries, enhance visitor experiences and improve quality of life for city residents

x Goal 6: Improve environmental quality and promote energy-efficient transportation by providing a range of viable transportation alternatives to automobile, including public transit, bicycling and walking

x Goal 7: Preserve and enhance the historic and unique qualities of the New Orleans streetscape design

x Goal 8: Provide a plan for the safe, orderly and timely emergency evacuation of the city

x Goal 9: Ensure that all relevant local, regional and state agencies participate in transportation planning and promote regional cooperation in growth management, transit and emergency evacuation

x Goal 10: Streamline city management and operations to better utilize all available funding sources so that more strategic transportation projects are completed and linked to economic and community development

x Goal 11: Secure stable, dedicated sources of funding for transportation projects, management and operations

x Goal 12: Ensure effective and meaningful citizen involvement in all stages of planning and decision making processes for transportation improvement projects

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In order to revitalize the heart of Downtown Memphis, this plan sets the stage for the development of a new downtown environment that provides ample public spaces, renovated historic properties and newly constructed buildings with improved streetscapes, increased parking opportunities and clear linkages to the Mississippi River. The plan calls for focused transit initiatives and the creation of a comprehensive signage plan for the area. The intent of the plan is to create a vibrant, urban downtown neighborhood that draws visitors based simply on its uniqueness, functionality and charm.

Guiding Principles of Memphis Main Street Development Plan:

x Make Main Street the spine for a new downtown neighborhood that connects and enlivens area attractions and activities

x Develop catalytic demonstration projects through public/private partnerships to inspire additional investment along Main Street and throughout downtown

x Create regional scale retail with convenient, accessible transit stops at intersections of Main Street

x Utilize federal grants to strengthen downtown connections to the river; specifically expand and enhance pedestrian connections to the river

x Initiate public policy to enhance and encourage transit ridership

x Develop a wayfinding system that markets Main Street and guides all aspects of the community – residents, visitors and employees – to and through the downtown area

PORTLAND, OREGON: PORTLAND DOWNTOWN PLAN

Originally crafted by a Citizens Advisory Committee in 1972, the 1980 Downtown Portland Plan sets the policy direction for Portland’s emergence as one of the world’s most livable cities. Since Portland adopted its Downtown Plan, the central city has been transformed from a place of blight and decay to a downtown with character and charm. Today, Downtown Portland is the economic, cultural and social center of a dynamic region. An array of retail, cultural and entertainment options and an increasing variety of housing opportunities has assured round-the-clock activity, creating a safe, attractive and welcoming Downtown Portland environment. The plan is a living document that continues to shape the City of Portland’s future. Portland’s leaders continually look to the plan for guidance and direction as the city attempts to preserve its valued quality of life in the face of tremendous population growth.

The transportation element of the plan inspired a variety of physical projects that have changed the nature of Downtown Portland— from the way it looks to the way people move around. Portland’s success in pursuing its transportation goals has had a dramatic impact on the amount of private investment that has taken place throughout downtown.

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General Goal: To design a balanced transportation system which is supportive of other downtown goals and which recognizes that the transportation system should provide more efficient use of both right-of- way and vehicles. This means reducing reliance on the automobile, increasing the number of persons per car and increasing the number of persons moving through concentrated areas on multiple- passenger facilities.

Specific Goals and Guidelines:

x Promote a mass transit system that will carry 75% of the passenger trips to and through the core and which provides a viable alternative to the private vehicle i.e. fast, economical, convenient and comfortable o Improve transit service to downtown from outlying areas o Develop a transit system for circulation within Downtown Portland which includes fast, frequent and quality service from peripheral parking facilities; vehicles should be quiet, non-polluting and of a scale compatible with pedestrian orientation o Make transit easily accessible to all - particularly to the handicapped, children, the elderly, the poor and others with special needs o Develop an interchange system including a transit terminal for transfer among and between modes of inter and intra-city transportation

x Give maximum accommodation to walking in the core o Reduce air and noise pollution and pedestrian-vehicle conflicts to provide a healthier, more pleasant atmosphere for walking; reduce and where possible eliminate private automobile traffic in the core; traffic volume should be scaled down commensurate with the needs of the area and to a degree which reflects the viability of the developing mass transit system and the requirements of the federal air quality standards o In recognition of Portland’s rainy weather, covered walkways, malls and other appropriate pedestrian ways should be developed to serve the entire core area and to link open spaces parks o Provide safe pedestrian access across bridges o Provide pedestrian areas and facilities on the ground floors of buildings

x Promote use of bicycles as an alternative mode of transportation by: o Providing safe bicycle access over the bridges o Developing a network of bikeways serving the entire core and connecting it with adjacent areas

x Maintain a circulation pattern which responds to the Downtown Plan Goals by: o Encouraging elimination of through traffic in downtown. o Establishing a functional classification of streets for: Transit Private Vehicles Service Vehicles Bicycles Pedestrians Parking

- 18 - Downtown Transportation Vision Technical Memorandum I: Peer City Review x Maintain a public parking policy to: o Manage a system of parking downtown which will best serve all downtown activities Distribute parking facilities to locations which will best serve recommended land uses in downtown and relate to circulation and transit systems Provide parking facilities for automobiles appropriate for both long and short term parking in conjunction with good pedestrian and transit access to the rest of downtown Provide protected parking for bicycles downtown and at peripheral parking sites Reduce and wherever appropriate, remove curb parking and establish buffers to separate and protect pedestrians from vehicular traffic

x More efficient use of existing transportation resources shall be encouraged through the institution of Flex-Time (Flexible Working Hours)

BALTIMORE, MARYLAND: TRANSPORTATION STRATEGIC PLAN

Adopted in March 2003, the strategic plan of Baltimore serves as the foundation to achieve the vision for better mobility by providing a blueprint for a comprehensive and modern transportation system that integrates all modes of travel and provides mobility and accessibility in a convenient, safe and cost- effective manner. The plan works to guide livability, continued growth and economic development in the city. The plan addresses all transportation aspects and outlines in specific terms where the transportation system needs to be in 5, 10, 15 and 20 years. The plan defines the precise actions to be accomplished to achieve the goals and objectives of the plan and assigns the specific tasks to agencies responsible for implementing the vision plan. The intent of the strategic plan is to preserve the charm of the city by building upon its transportation heritage while meeting the city’s current and future transportation needs.

Goals and Objectives of the Transportation Strategic Plan:

x Goal 1: Develop a world-class transit system capable of connecting the communities of Baltimore to one another and to the region Objectives: o Optimized transit system o Increased usages of transit system to alleviate need for additional roadway and parking capacity o Improved transportation capacity without detracting from communities and corridors served

x Goal 2: Modernize the transportation system to meet the future needs of Baltimore Objectives: o Improved condition of infrastructure o Lower direct and indirect costs associated with maintenance backlog o Incorporate modern technologies throughout the existing system

- 19 - Downtown Transportation Vision Technical Memorandum I: Peer City Review x Goal 3: Provide access and mobility for people and goods throughout Baltimore and its surroundings Objectives: o Better mobility and accessibility for walking and bicycling o Better regional access to neighborhoods and activity centers in Baltimore o Reduced travel times and travel costs for city residents, employers, visitors and goods o Extensive coverage and quality of transit, pedestrian and bicycle networks to reduce need for automobile travel o Better integration of the transportation system

x Goal 4: Ensure optimum safety and security throughout the entire transportation system Objectives: o Improved public perception of the security of transportation in Baltimore o Reduced number of transportation-related crimes and incidents o Shortened response times of emergency services

x Goal 5: Support the economic development of Baltimore as an employment center and as a desirable place to live Objectives: o Increased attractiveness of transportation corridors o Improved access to businesses o Better transportation options for all ages o Reduced travel time for shipping/delivery of goods o Improved visitor and tourist access to attractions

x Goal 6: Support the sustainable development of the region and the preservation of Baltimore’s cultural, social and natural resources Objectives: o Balanced transportation and land use o Reduced transportation impacts on natural, cultural and social resources o Improved appearance and cleanliness of transportation system o Increased use of non-motorized transportation o Improved air quality

x Goal 7: Improve the quality and quantity of information communicated among all regional transportation stakeholders Objectives: o Informed transportation users, operators and providers o Open communication between all parties o Targeted information to intended audience

x Goal 8: Establish a sound and adequate funding base for transportation operations, maintenance and investment Objectives: o Sufficient funds to meet needs on a timely basis o Shared costs of providing transportation distributed among transportation users and providers o Stable funds for ongoing maintenance, rehabilitation and replacement needs

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Developed over a twelve-month period based on an extensive community involvement process, the Plan for a New Downtown is the product of a joint public-private partnership between the City of Spokane, the Downtown Spokane Partnership, community leaders, citizens and other government entities. The plan serves as a long-term vision and strategic action document that will guide development policies and decisions within Downtown Spokane over the next twenty years. However, this plan is viewed as a flexible work in progress. While specific recommendations of the plan are intended to focus efforts to effectively improve the downtown environment, it is recognized that priorities will shift with social, economic and environmental conditions and the plan should continually be refined to fit the needs of the community.

The plan sets an immediate and near term (1-5 years) action agenda with proposed projects and programs. The action agenda includes specific strategies with key actions, a time-frame for the actions to be achieved, the agencies responsible for implementing the actions and the potential funding sources to achieve the proposed improvements.

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