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VOLUME 2 chapter 11 TRANSPORTATION FOR MORE INFORMATION, GOAL POLICIES FOR DECISION MAKERS SEE PAGE: 1 Fix It First: Continued 1.A. Repave or reconstruct all damaged streets 11.1925 investment in rebuilding within the city, whether from Hurricane Katrina and then maintaining or pre-existing conditions.1.A. Invest in our roads and 1.B.streets Regularly and maintainmonitor streets, them in diagnose a state of 11.2026 bridgesProvide quality levelgoodthe repair. condition of failureCity off- transportation system bridges and advance projects to infrastructure address problems before they grow larger and become more expensive to fix. 1.C. Coordinate road repairs with other 11.2027 Improve and adapt Port facilities and infrastructure projects to increase efficiency, limit infrastructure costs and preserve roadwayleverage technological 2 Integration of land-use decision advances and changing cargo trends to 1.D. Coordinate with the State and other 11.2127 making with transportation remain competitive while protecting our governments in the region to preserve and projects quality and operationsof life. enhance the Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport as the preeminent airport facility in the State.2.A. Establish a permanent transportation planner position for 1.E.the Implement CPC. rail improvements to increase 11.27 railroad safety, operating efficiency and fluidity. 2.B. Coordinate higher-density land uses with 11.2128 existing and future transit hubs to support walkable, mixed-use, transit-oriented neighborhoods.1.F. Enhance the RTA’s 2 Increase efficiency 2.A.infrastructure 2.C. Advance to projects support that an upgradedenhance transit 11.2329 across all connectivity,network that reducefocuses barriers on access, and improve safety, and transportation modes attractivenesstimeliness. of neighborhoods, commercial sites and public 2.D.spaces Modify while regulations addressing to encourage transportation infill 11.24 mobility.developmentDevelop that andsupports implement a vibrant a pedestrian Transportationenvironment. System Management Strategy to increase capacity and maximize 2.E. Establish policies that encourage 11.2430 efficiency. efficient management of parking and 2.C.encourage Encourage alternative sustainable travel and modes healthy where 11.31 mobilitythey exist. choices2.B. .Enable the efficient movement of freight. PLAN FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: NEW ORLEANS 2030, ADOPTED AUGUST 2010 [AS AMENDED THROUGH 2012] | 11.143 2.D. Improve connectivity between 11.31 transportation modes. 2.E. Develop a great cycling City. 11.32 2.F. Maximize walkability. 11.34 11.244 | | PLAN PLAN FOR FOR THE THE 21 21STST CENTURY: CENTURY: NEW NEW ORLEANS ORLEANS 2030, 2030, ADOPTED ADOPTED AUGUST AUGUST 2010 2010 [AS [AS AMENDED AMENDED THROUGH THROUGH 2012] 2012] VOLUME 2 | CHAPTER 11 | TRANSPORTATION FOR MORE INFORMATION, GOAL POLICIES FOR DECISION MAKERS SEE PAGE: 3 Roadways that integrate 3.A. Establish aImplement the adopted 11.2635 vehicleImprove safety, “Complete Streets” policy to provide for accessibility, and quality of pedestrians and bicycles, as well as vehicles, life for all transportation in repairs of major streets with design with bicycling and guidelines. Policy” walkingsystem users 3.B. Establish a permanent multi modal 11.27 accommodation position within DPW. 3.C. Develop a pedestrian planB. 11.2735 Implement the Vision Zero Safety program for the City of New Orleans. to reduce traffic fatalities and severe injuries 3.C. Improve and expand access to the transit 11.36 network throughout the City. 3.D. Manage curb space more efficiently to 11.37 reduce congestion and increase safety. 3.DE. Provide significant infrastructure 11.2838 investment to makeimprove the appeal and walk-friendliness of major boulevards and corridors more attractive and pedestrian friendly particularly atwhere transit stops, schools, parks, and other pedestrian generators are present. 4 Promote economic 3.E. Provide significant infrastructure investment to 11.2939 development and make neighborhood streets more attractive and innovation through pedestrian friendly.4.A. implement an equitable integrated transportation bike share system that serves job commuting planning and policies needs and connects to transit. 3.F. Develop a bicycle strategy for the City of New 11.30 Orleans. 3.G. As part of the comprehensive bicycle plan, create a comprehensive, connected city wide 11.3139 network of bike lanes, multi-use paths and bike boulevards to safely accommodate bicyclists. 4.B. Coordinate higher-density land uses with existing and future transit hubs to support walkable, mixed-use, transit-oriented neighborhoods along existing and potential future transit routes. 4.C. Modify regulations to encourage infill 11.39 development that supports a vibrant pedestrian environment. PLAN FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: NEW ORLEANS 2030, ADOPTED AUGUST 2010 [AS AMENDED THROUGH 2012] | 11.343 VOLUME 2 | CHAPTER 11 | TRANSPORTATION 5 Develop an 3.H. Provide fixed infrastructure to further 11.3340 environmentally bicyclist safety5.A. Make capital sustainable and resilient investments and security and to encourage transportation system bicycling as an alternative modeimplement administrative strategies to ensure the resilience of the city’s transportation infrastructure against possible hazards. 3.I. Develop programs that address enforcement, education and encouragement of bicycling. 11.3341 5.B. Develop a transportation system that contributes toward a healthier environment through investments in multi-modal facilities and green infrastructure for stormwater management. 11.444 | | PLAN PLAN FOR FOR THE THE 21 21STST CENTURY: CENTURY: NEW NEW ORLEANS ORLEANS 2030, 2030, ADOPTED ADOPTED AUGUST AUGUST 2010 2010 [AS [AS AMENDED AMENDED THROUGH THROUGH 2012] 2012] VOLUME 2 | CHAPTER 11 | TRANSPORTATION FOR MORE INFORMATION, GOAL POLICIES FOR DECISION MAKERS SEE PAGE: 4 Fast and efficient mass 4.A. Enhance the quality of RTA rolling stock and 11.34 transit supported by transit- fixed infrastructure. oriented development 4.B. Improve the existing bus and streetcar 11.35 system. 4.C. Invest in new rail, streetcar and bus rapid 11.36 transit (BRT) infrastructure by obtaining federal and local funding. 4.D. Better market transit service to increase 11.39 mode share (percent of people who use transit). 4.E. Create forums and entities for agency 11.39 coordination and consolidation to improve transit service delivery and sustainability. 4.F. Identify and study potential new Mississippi 11.39 River connections. 5 Enhanced intercity 5.A. Preserve and enhance Louis Armstrong New 11.40 transportation with an Orleans International Airport (LANOIA) as the upgraded airport, better pre-eminent airport facility in the state. passenger rail service, and ultimately, regional high- 5.B. Support and advocate for federal and state 11.40 speed rail funding for high speed and regional rail lines between New Orleans and other communities. 5.C. Improve connectivity and the environment for 11.40 users of the Union Passenger Terminal (UPT). 6 Freight transportation 6.A. Support capital improvements that are 11.41 systems that serve the needed to keep the Port of New Orleans economy while respecting competitive while protecting quality of life. neighborhoods 6.B. Refine and implement the New Orleans Rail 11.41 Gateway Plan to improve railroad safety. 6.C. Continue to refine truck routes and truck 11.42 parking requirements while improving education and enforcement. 6.D. Ensure that the City’s hazard mitigation plan 11.42 contains sufficient standards for the movement of hazardous materials by truck and rail through the city. 7 Transportation 7.A. Make capital investments and implement 11.43 infrastructure that is administrative strategies to ensure the resilient to flooding and resilience of the city’s transportation other natural hazards infrastructure against future hazards. PLAN FOR THE 21ST CENTURY: NEW ORLEANS 2030, ADOPTED AUGUST 2010 [AS AMENDED THROUGH 2012] | 11.543 VOLUME 2 | CHAPTER 11 | TRANSPORTATION Roadways TRANSPORTATION 1,652 miles of streets including: 105 miles of state and federal highways maintained by the • Roadway infrastructure is dense and well Louisiana Department of connected, providing a strong base for all Transportation and travel modes: cars, bikes, buses, and Development (LaDOTD) with pedestrians. state and federal funding. • The city’s street network (grid scale, walkable Remaining roadways maintained distances, shorter blocks, pedestrian by the City—current funding oriented) favors successful public program allows only for critical transportation. maintenance. • Maintaining this large network requires significant 250 miles major arterials for regional financial resources and priority criteria can help mobility. focus improvements to areas of most critical 2 river bridges and 4 lake bridges. need. About 460 signalized intersections; traffic • Despite major reductions after Hurricane signal improvements underway to improve Katrina in available buses, routes, and emergency evacuation and transit coverage area, transit ridership continues to operations grow. • Streetcar routes capture a much larger Street Repairs/Reconstruction percentage of the population per route than bus routes. This is consistent with national $90 million Submerged Roads program trends where streetcars have been introduced. through LaDOTD (RHWA funded). • New Orleans has a relatively high level of $15 million allocated for 2009 bicycle ridership compared to other cities, but 2009 Capital Budget