HISTORIC TRIANGLE BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE JAMES CITY COUNTY • CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG • YORK COUNTY
MONDAY, JANUARY 25, 7:00 PM REMOTE ELECTRONIC MEETING SEE MEETING INSTRUCTIONS ON FOLLOWING PAGE
AGENDA
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM OCTOBER 26, 2020 MEETING
3. INTRODUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS JOHN HINTON AND FRAN LENAHAN
4. ELECTION OF CHARI AND VICE-CHAIR FOR 2021
5. SHARED USE PATH NETWORK
6. UPDATE ON THE BIRTHPLACE OF AMERICA TRAIL
7. VDOT ISSUES
8. ANNUAL REVIEW OF BIKEWAYS PROJECTS PRIORITY LIST
9. HTBAC REVIEW PROCESS FOR MAJOR PROJECTS
10. STATUS OF COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATES
11. BIKEWAY PROJECTS STATUS REPORT YORK JAMES CITY COUNTY WILLIAMSBURG
12. OLD BUSINESS
13. NEW BUSINESS/ROUND TABLE
14. CHAIR’S REPORT
15. ADJORN
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HISTORIC TRIANGLE BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2021
TERM NAME/ADDRESS AFFILIATION PHONE/EMAIL EXPIRES Reed Nester - Chair Citizen Member CELL: 757-846-0121 212 John Pinckney Lane 12/31/21 Williamsburg, VA 23185-2714 City of Williamsburg [email protected]
Rich Thompson – Vice Chair WORK: 757-221-3432 College of William and Mary Institutional Member N/A HOME: 757-345-3955 Sadler Center 225; PO Box 8975 College of William & Mary CELL: 757-291-2458 Williamsburg, Virginia 23187-8975 [email protected] WORK: 757-856-2152 Bonnie Baffer Citizen Member HOME: 757-877-8774 406 Artillery Road 4/15/21 York County [email protected] Yorktown, VA 23692
Brenda Barrera Citizen Member 757-287-3646 141 Riviera 12/31/23 James City County [email protected] Williamsburg, VA 23188
Nancy Carter Citizen Member 12/31/23 HOME: 757-229-4907 274 William Way City of Williamsburg Williamsburg VA 23185 [email protected] WORK: 757-253-2500 Don Cherry Citizen Member 12/31/21 HOME: 757-253-2222 2225 South Henry Street At Large Williamsburg, Virginia 23185-3973 [email protected]
Helene Drees WORK: 757-886-6610 Citizen Member 110 Pungo Turn 4/15/21 HOME: 757-871-3187 York County Yorktown, VA 23693 [email protected]
Don Fowler Institutional Member 155 #3 Alan Drive N/A CELL: 757-358-1173 Colonial Williamsburg Foundation Newport News, VA 23602-4155 [email protected]
Ted Hanson 757-645-3629 Citizen Member 124 John Pot Drive 12/31/21 860-919-0957 James City County Williamsburg, VA 23188 [email protected]
John Hinton Citizen Member 973-985-7024 3991 Lord Dunmore Drive 12/31/22 At Large Williamsburg, VA 23188 [email protected]
Francis Lenahan 757-912-2606 Citizen Member 136 Sharps Road 12/31/23 WORK: 757-903-0702 At Large Williamsburg, VA 23188 [email protected]
Institutional Member VACANT National Park Service
Tom Leininger, Planner James City County Planning Department Local Government WORK: 757-253-6795 N/A PO Box 8784 James City County [email protected] Williamsburg, VA 23187-8784
Carolyn Murphy, Planning and Codes Compliance Director WORK: 757-220-6130 Local Government City of Williamsburg N/A FAX: 757-220-6130 City of Williamsburg 401 Lafayette Street [email protected] Williamsburg, VA 23185-3617 Amy Parker, Senior Planner York County Planning Division Local Government PO Box 532 N/A WORK: 757-890-3495 York County 100 County Drive [email protected] Yorktown, VA 23690-0532
January 2021 DRAFT
HISTORIC TRIANGLE BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE JAMES CITY COUNTY CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG YORK COUNTY DRAFT MEETING MINUTES Monday, October 27, 2020 (electronic meeting)
Members Present: Ted Hanson, Brenda Barrera, Bonnie Baffer, Reed Nester, Nancy Carter, Helen Drees
Members Absent: Don Cherry, Don Fowler, Rich Thompson
Staff: Carolyn Murphy, Amy Parker, Tom Leininger
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from the July 20, 2020 meeting were approved as corrected (attached).
Public Comment
No one spoke.
Williamsburg Bicycle Cooperative
Mr. Hanson reviewed a written proposal about establishing a bike cooperative in the historic triangle area (copy attached). The community organization would establish a facility to repair and maintain donated bicycles, offer repair services based on “ability to pay,” and provide community education about safe bicycling practices. Mr. Hanson indicated that Charlottesville and Richmond have established cooperatives in their areas. A bike truck containing repair tools for mobile visits is also under consideration. The group indicated their support for the proposal. Mr. Hanson will keep the Committee updated on the effort.
At-large Member Appointments
Mr. Nester indicated that the vacant positions would have term expirations of December 2022 and December 2023. Following review of applications, the following motions were made. Motion by Mr. Hanson; second by Ms. Carter, to appoint John Hinton for the term expiring December 2022. Unanimous in favor. Motion by Ms. Barrera; second by Mr. Hanson, to appoint Francis Lenahan for the term expiring December 2023. Unanimous in favor.
Mr. Leininger noted that Ms. Barrera as scheduled for reappointment of a 3-year term by the James City County Board of Supervisors.
VDOT Issues
Mr. Nester indicated that there were many bike lanes that needed sweeping, and VDOT should be contacted regarding their maintenance schedule.
Bike Project List Update
The draft list was reviewed and the following amendments suggested: DRAFT HTBAC Minutes; 10-26-20 Page 2
James City County Rank #2; Ironbound Road/John Tyler Highway – Extend multi-use path connections between the Williamsburg Unitarian Universalist Church, Clara Byrd Baker School, and John Tyler Highway. Provides a connection to the John Tyler Highway section of the BoAT Trail.
James City County Rank #5; S. England Street/Old Country Road - Construct a multi-use path along S. England Street between its connections to E. Francis Street and Carters Grove Country Road. Continue multi-use path along Carters Grove Country Road between the southern terminus of South England Street across the north end of the Kingsmill development to Ron Springs Drive just east of Carters Grove. This link is part of the BoAT Trail. Multi-use trail could include a connection along S. Henry Street between its connection to E. Francis Street and along Newport Avenue to S. England Street.
James City County Rank #6; Pocahontas Trail east of Williamsburg – Continue bike lanes along Pocahontas Trail between James River Elementary School and the Newport News city line. A portion of this link is part of the BoAT Trail.
Mr. Leininger noted that there was a $30 million project which is almost completely funded that will add a multi-use path and sidewalks from Fire Station #2 on Pocahontas Trail east to James River Elementary School (about 2 miles).
Following discussion, a motion was made by Mr. Hanson to adopt the project list as amended; second by Ms. Murphy. The motion passed by unanimous vote (adopted document is attached).
Comprehensive Plan Updates
Williamsburg: A final draft should be completed by the end of this year, with the first public hearing tentatively set for January.
James City County: The document is under review by the Planning Commission Comp Plan Working Group. The draft Transportation chapter is scheduled for review on November 9th. The County has engaged a consultant to assist with the chapter. A public engagement meeting will be scheduled in December.
York County: The draft plan is under review with the County Comp Plan Steering Committee. Adoption is not expected before the middle or end of next year.
Mr. Nester requested that staff liaisons send a notice to HTBAC when transportation sections of the plans are scheduled for public meetings or hearings.
Bikeway Projects Status Report
York County: Grant funding continues to be pursued for the Victory Boulevard multi-use path. The County has been in discussions with the Hampton Roads Sanitation District about a possible transfer of land to the County that is located between Victory Boulevard near Tabb High School and Yorktown Road in the vicinity of the new Smith Farms subdivision. Great potential exists for multi-use path connections between residential subdivisions and schools (Tabb High School, Mount Vernon Elementary School, Tabb Middle School) in the area.
James City County: The County has applied for Smartscale funding for the multi-use path/sidewalk project along Pocahontas Trail. Construction of the Longhill Road multi-use path DRAFT HTBAC Minutes; 10-26-20 Page 3 over Route 199 should start in 2021. Revenue sharing funds will be used for new bike lanes planned along a portion of Richmond Road in Toano.
Williamsburg: The Monticello Avenue multi-use path is now open. The portions adjacent to the Midtown Row development have been painted green.
Mr. Nester inquired if bike lanes along Fenton Mill Road were proposed (as recommended by HTBAC) for the Fenton Mill rezoning project. Ms. Parker responded that she thought they were, and will check on the plan status and send an email to the Committee.
Draft Regional Bikeways Map
Mr. Nester provided additional recommendations for amendments to the draft map, and following discussion, Ms. Drees made a motion to adopt the draft map as amended; second by Ms. Barerra. The motion carried unanimously. Ms. Parker will make the needed changes to the map and forward copies to Committee members. It was noted that any further changes would be made by the three jurisdictions during their Comprehensive Plan update processes. Once all three jurisdictions adopt their plans, a final map will be forwarded to Committee members.
2021 Committee Meeting Schedule
Consensus of the group was to accept the 2021 Committee meeting schedule as proposed (January 25th, April 19th, July 19th, and October 18th)
New Business/Round Table
Mr. Leininger presented proposed plans for road improvements to Richmond Road between Forge and Chickahominy Roads in Toano. Plans included construction of 5-foot shoulder bike lanes on both sides of the road. Consensus of the group was to support the proposal.
Mr. Leininger noted that James City County had submitted an application to upgrade their Bicycle Friendly Community status, but action on the submission was delayed due to Covid issues. When the application period is reopened, new count data will be included that reflects the increase in use of bicycle facilities (like the Capital Trail) since Covid travel and work-from-home restrictions have been imposed. A public survey on bicycling activities has been initiated, and will be open until November 15, 2020.
Chair’s Report
Mr. Nester suggested a proposed Committee project to consider for next year that would evaluate the potential future for multi-use paths in the Triangle area. Connections between existing and proposed facilities should be emphasized in the development of a comprehensive off-road trail system for the area.
Meeting adjourned 8:15 PM.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Amy Parker.
HISTORIC TRIANGLE BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE JAMES CITY COUNTY CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG YORK COUNTY MEETING MINUTES Monday, July 20, 2020 (electronic meeting)
Members Present: Rich Thompson, Nancy Carter, Ted Hanson, Brenda Barrera, Bonnie Baffer, Reed Nester, Nancy Carter, and Don Cherry.
Members Absent: Helen Drees, Don Fowler
Staff: Carolyn Murphy, Amy Parker, Tom Leininger
Guests: Rob Case, Chief Transportation Engineer, HRTPO; Uros Jovanovic, Transportation Engineer, HRTPO
Call to Order
Chair Nester called the meeting to order and welcomed Ms. Barrera and Mr. Hanson as new members.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from the January 27, 2020 meeting were approved as corrected (attached).
Public Comment
No one spoke.
HRTPO Study Update
Mr. Case and Mr. Jovanovic presented an update on the Economic Impacts of Bicycling in Hampton Roads study (PowerPoint file attached).
Mr. Nester noted the recently published update to the Capital Trail Impact study. Benefits reported in the study included an overall economic impact of 8.9 million dollars, which included $613,000 in tax revenue.
Mr. Nester asked about benefit statistics comparisons between the Hampton Roads study and the Capital Trail study. Mr. Case replied that the Hampton Roads study looked at monies spent by cyclists as a measure of economic impacts, while the Capital Trail study was more comprehensive in analyzing additional factors.
Mr. Nester indicated that the takeaway from both studies was that bicycling provides major financial benefits to the region. Priority should be given to promoting completion of the Birthplace of America Trail and the extension of the Capital Trail in our area.
Mr. Case noted that Hampton Roads has become a major bicycling tourist destination, and the Williamsburg area is a hub for bicycling activities.
Mr. Thompson suggested comparing spending figures for out-of-state visitors with local spending.
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Ms. Carter noted that both studies were very valuable in promoting the benefits of bicycling and supporting expansion of facilities in the region. She also noted a significant increase in usage of local trails as a consequence of COVID restrictions. It would be informative if the monetary impact of the increased use could be measured.
Mr. Case responded that it would be difficult to judge the monetary impacts, but one factor that has been noticeable is the wider age range of persons using bicycle facilities and the increase of persons walking the trails. Health benefits should also be promoted.
Ms. Carter agreed that non-monetary benefits, such as improved health, should be advocated.
Mr. Cherry informed the group about a restaurant in Charles City that estimated 50% of its business coming from users of the adjacent Capital Trail.
Mr. Case noted that he and Mr. Jovanovic were working on analyzing the impacts to home values based on proximity to public bicycle trails. Mr. Nester noted that the Capital Trail study indicated a 3.7% greater increase in home values between 2014 and 2016 for homes located adjacent to the Trail.
Mr. Thompson stated that many times residents in developments oppose bikeways adjacent to their property, but then later market the trails as community amenities.
At-Large Member Vacancy
Mr. Nester noted that there were two at-large Committee vacancies. At-large members are appointed by the Committee, and can reside in any of the three jurisdictions. Members were asked to provide names for potential candidates. Mr. Leininger and Ms. Parker can provide copies of active applications from their counties. Committee members suggested persons currently serving with local and regional bicycling organizations. Committee members noted that persons’ skill sets and the need for membership diversity were also important. Mr. Hanson suggested contacting mountain bike groups for interest in the vacancies. Mr. Nester requested that members forward the names and experience summaries of potential candidates to Ms. Parker. The information will be sent to members for consideration at the next Committee meeting (October 26th).
VDOT Issues
Members noted that improvements to the Centerville/News Roads intersection should resolve bike lane issues at the intersection.
Mr. Nester indicated that construction signs should not be placed within bike lanes, and VDOT should be contacted to move the signs when that happens.
Mr. Leininger noted that he had talked to Ken Shannon at the VDOT Williamsburg residency office about restriping/marking Brickbat Road for shoulder bike lanes. Mr. Shannon indicated that was not feasible at this time.
Mr. Thompson suggested contacting the Department of Corrections about using inmates for bike lane cleaning. Ms. Murphy indicated that the City had used their resources in the past for landscape work, and she would check to see if help with bike lane maintenance would be a possibility.
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Bikeway Projects Priority List Update
The existing list was reviewed and suggestions made for updates. Mr. Nester requested that Ms. Parker update the list per the discussion and forward a draft to Committee members for review/comment. The draft will be presented for final review and approval at the next Committee meeting.
Mr. Leininger noted that funding was being sought to construct a sidewalk on one side and a multi-use path on the other side of Pocahontas Trail within James City County. Also, the County would be expanding recommendations for bicycle facilities for their Comp Plan update.
Mr. Cherry suggested adding a project for a road diet for Route 60 in the area of Riverside Doctors’ Hospital.
HTBAC Review Process for Major Development Projects
Mr. Nester discussed criteria for reviewing proposed developments in the three Committee jurisdictions. Consensus of the group was that the Committee should submit comments on larger developments that would have high potential for new or improved bikeways. Two examples given were the proposed Fenton Mill development in York County and the proposed improvements on Capital Landing Road in Williamsburg.
Status of Comprehensive Plan Updates
James City County: The draft transportation chapter will be reviewed by their working group in October.
Williamsburg: A public meeting will be scheduled on the draft transportation chapter in July.
York County: The transportation element was reviewed by their comp plan steering committee already, and a public hearing to review proposed elements will be scheduled before the Planning Commission next spring or summer.
Mr. Nester requested that draft chapters from the three jurisdictions be sent to HTBAC for review and comment when they are scheduled for public meetings/hearings.
Fenton Mill Rezoning Application Status
Ms. Parker noted that the application will not be scheduled for public hearing before the Planning Commission until in-person hearings can be held per COVID guidelines.
Mr. Nester recommended amending the draft regional bikeways plan map to include proposed bike lane designations for Fenton Mill Road between Newman Road and Barlow Road and for Barlow Road between Fenton Mill Road and E. Rochambeau Road. The recommendation was agreed upon by those present.
Bikeway Projects Status Report
James City County
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Mr. Leininger noted that Planning Staff would be recommending that the transportation chapter of the Comp Plan include establishing needed links between bikeways for the August 10th “Exploring Our Future Alternatives” Virtual Assembly Comp Plan public meeting.
Power lines along Croaker Road are being put underground and the Rose Lane/Croaker Road intersection is being reconfigured.
The County has applied for designation as a Bicycle Friendly Community.
City of Williamsburg
Ms. Murphy indicated that the Monticello Road multi-use path should be completed by the end of summer.
New paving with bikeway lanes and markers has been done on the Williamsburg section of Merrimac Trail.
York County
Ms. Parker noted that the County will be applying for CMAC funds for a multi-use path on the north side of Victory Boulevard (Route 171) between E. Yorktown Road and Big Bethel Road. This would complete a link to the already approved Smart Scale Victory Boulevard Road improvement project (to include a multi-use path) between Big Bethel Road and Hampton Highway. The City of Poquoson already has approved CMAC funding for a road improvement project with a multi-use path for their portion of Route 171.
Regional Bikeway Map Review
Agenda item deferred. Ms. Parker will send out the final draft to Committee members in next two weeks.
New Business/Roundtable
Mr. Nester reported that members of BikeWalk Williamsburg had discussed closing the Colonial Parkway between Williamsburg and Jamestown on a regular basis with the National Park Service staff. NPS staff were amenable to the suggestion, and indicated they would initiate a community survey on the issue.
Chair’s Report
No report
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.
Minutes adopted October 26, 2020
HISTORIC TRIANGLE BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE JAMES CITY COUNTY CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG YORK COUNTY REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Monday, January 27, 2020
Members Present: Patrick Johnston, Rich Thompson, Helene Drees, Ted Moreland, Katherine Preston, Bonnie Baffer, Reed Nester, and Nancy Carter.
Members Absent: Don Fowler, Nancy Carter, Don Cherry
Staff: Carolyn Murphy, Amy Parker, Tom Leininger
Call to Order Chair Johnston called the meeting to order and asked for individuals to introduce themselves by stating their name and affiliation.
Election of Officers
Mr. Nester was elected as Chair and Mr. Thompson was elected as Vice Chair for 2020.
Approval of Minutes
Minutes from the October 21, 2019 meeting were approved as submitted.be allowed to review
Public Comment
No one spoke.
VDOT Issues
Mr. Moreland noted that portions of Centerville and Brickbat Roads were in need of cleaning. Mr. Thompson inquired if the Department of Corrections could assist with workers for roadway cleanup. Ms. Murphy indicated that the City had utilized their services for landscaping help, and will inquire if help with roadway cleanup is available.
Mr. Moreland noted that the bike lane markings on Brickbat Road incorrectly followed the turn lane. Mr. Leininger will contact VDOT about the possibility of having the markings corrected.
Ms. Preston inquired about contractor oversight for new bike lanes on Longhill Road between Route 199 and Olde Towne Road. Mr. Nester noted that bike lanes were included on engineered construction plans. Mr. Leininger will follow up on the issue and report at the next Committee meeting.
Mr. Johnston asked if HTBAC could be allowed to review road construction plans while they are still draft with respect to input about bike lanes. Two examples of projects are the Croaker Road reconstruction and the multi-use path along Monticello Avenue. Mr. HTBAC Minutes; 1-27-20 Page 2
Nester noted VDOT holds open houses to solicit public input on upcoming projects, which would be the appropriate time for HTBAC to provide comments.
Mr. Thompson inquired if electric scooters were permitted in the City. Ms. Murphy responded the City Council was considering regulations to permit them on sidewalks with speeds of less than 25 mph, and in bike lanes if speeds were above 25 mph. She also noted they will not be permitted within the Colonial Williamsburg historic area. A 3-year geofencing pilot project for limiting use and access of e-scooters is also under consideration.
Regional Bikeway Map Review
Ms. Parker reviewed the draft map that included amendments based on recommendations made at the October Committee meeting. The following additional changes were suggested: Include a proposed multi-use path connection between Burts Road and Grafton Drive. Remove shared use designation for Seaford Road between Moss Avenue and Back Creek Road. Change proposed bike lane designation to shared roadway for Goodwin Neck Road between Seaford Road and Back Creek Drive. Remove shared use designation for Wolf Trap Road between Hornsbyville Road and Goodwin Neck Road. Remove shared roadway designation for Goodwin Neck Road east of Back Creek Park. Remove shared roadway designation for Hornsbyville Road. Designate Lakeshead Drive as shared roadway between West Queens Drive and East Queens Drive. Designate John Proctor West and William Bedford as shared roadways. Correct location of existing multi-use path between Freedom Park and Jolly Pond Road. Label BoAT Trail as proposed in map legend.
Ms. Parker will amend the map for review at the next Committee meeting.
Ms. Parker noted that the HTBAC Bikeway Project list needs to be updated. She will send out the current list for review and amendment at the next meeting.
Ms. Murphy noted that improvements under consideration for Capitol Landing Road include bike facilities and a road diet redesign. Public meetings will be scheduled to solicit comments on the project, and she will notify HTBAC when meeting dates have been set.
Bikeway Projects Status Report York County Ms. Parker reported the following: 1. The County received a formal response from Naval Weapons Station Yorktown following discussions about reconstructing their unused railway HTBAC Minutes; 1-27-20 Page 3
line for bike facilities. The Navy indicated they would not be willing to deconstruct the facility at this time. 2. VDOT has striped Penniman Road and added shoulder bike pavement markers between the City line and Oak Drive. Intersection crossing markings could not be installed in the Merrimac Trail/Penniman Road intersection.
James City County Mr. Leininger reported the following: 1. The regional bikeway map will be reviewed during upcoming public meetings for the County’s Comprehensive Plan update. The Committee should provide comments about bike facilities. 2. The County’s application for Bike Friendly Community status is temporarily on hold. The possibility of engaging an intern to help with the application is being considered.
Mr. Thompson noted that the College of William and Mary had partnered with University of Virginia in an initiative to achieve carbon neutrality. The Committee should support the initiative with promotion of bicycle use.
City of Williamsburg Ms. Murphy reported the following: 1. The multi-use path along Monticello Avenue should be completed by the summer. 2. The Transportation chapter of the Comprehensive Plan update should be reviewed in February or March.
Old Business None
New Business None
Chair’s Report Mr. Nester requested that status of the comprehensive plan updates for the three jurisdictions be included on the agenda for the next meeting.
Round Table
Ms. Parker noted that she had been contacted regarding promotion of a planned bike/kayak tour highlighting the Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route national historic trail, which runs between Providence, RI and Yorktown. Local contacts were requested by the tour company (Revolutionary Battles LLC). Committee members suggested they contact Bike Walk Virginia and the Virginia Bicycling Federation. Ms. Parker will pass the information on to the tour manager.
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Ms. Preston and Mr. Moreland noted that their Committee membership terms were expiring, and they would be stepping down from the Committee. The group thanked them for their outstanding service, and will look forward to working with them in the future on bikeway issues.
Adjourn
The meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
Minutes respectfully submitted by Amy M. Parker
Minutes adopted 7-20-20 Visitor Spending in Hampton Roads due to Virginia Capital Trail
Phase Two of “Economic Impact of Bicycle Facilities”
Prepared by Robert B. Case and Uros Jovanovic Presented to HTBAC 7-20-20 by Robert B. Case Background
• Ph One of Economic Impact of Bicycle Facilities: • benchmarking vs. competitor regions • path length, mode share, number of bike shops, etc. • for Hampton Roads (alone) • bicycle event spending and income of local people who bike to work
• Ph Two of Economic Impact of Bicycle Facilities • Purpose: to estimate the annual amount of money spent locally by visitors drawn to Hampton Roads by the Virginia Capital Trail (VCT).
2 Components of annual visitor spending calculation
• Annual trail users
• Portion who are visitors
• Spending per person
3 Annual TrailVirginia Users Capital Trail, Greensprings counter, 365 days 2,000
1,800 120,000 users per year (327 per day) 1,600
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02/08/19 03/08/19 04/19/19 05/31/19 06/28/19 08/09/19 09/06/19 10/18/19 11/15/19 12/27/19 02/07/20 03/22/19 04/05/19 05/03/19 05/17/19 06/14/19 07/12/19 07/26/19 08/23/19 09/20/19 10/04/19 11/01/19 11/29/19 12/13/19 01/10/20 01/24/20 02/22/19 4 Visitor Portion & Spending: Survey
• HRTPO hired CNU • Sept-Nov 2019 • 1,055 respondents • 372 who were visitors
5 Portion of bike/ped counts who are visitors
• Portion of respondents who are visitors: 35% • Reduction due to round- tripping: 1/3 • Based on assumption that half of users round-trip • Therefore, portion of bike/ped counts who are unique visitors: 23%
6 Where the visitors are from
Ohio 1% SC Other NJ 1% 8% DC 2% 2% Florida 2%
PA 3%
NY 3%
MD 4%
NC 7%
VA (non-HR) 67%
7 Spending per person: factoring for reason
Respondents were asked to respond to the following statement: “The Virginia Capital Trail is the PRIMARY reason for visiting the region.”
We factored respondent spending based on their answer, using the following factors:
PRIMARY REASON FACTOR Strongly agree 1.00 Somewhat agree 0.75 Neither agree nor disagree 0.50 Somewhat disagree 0.25
8 Factored Group Spending re: eligible respondents Factored 180spending: $227/group
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140 Mean $227 Standard Error $24 Median $73 120 Mode $0 Standard Deviation $465 Sample Variance $216,433 Kurtosis $28 100 Skewness $5 Range $3,863 Minimum $0
Respondents 80 Maximum $3,863 Sum $84,324 Count 372 Confidence Level(95.0%) $47 60
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0 $0 $0 to $100 $100 to $200 to $300 to $400 to $500 to $600 to $700 to $800 to $900 to more than $200 $300 $400 $500 $600 $700 $800 $900 $1000 $1000 9 Factored Spending Group size: 2.01 persons/group
180 171
160 • Factored spending per group $227
139 140 • Persons per group 2.01 • Factored spending per person $113 120
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20 21 20 9 7 4 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 9 10 10 Number of people Annual visitor spending in HR due to VCT
• Annual trail users counted 120,000 users • Portion of counts who are visitors 23% visitors • Factored spending per visitor $113 / person • Annual spending $3,000,000
Based on the content and number of surveys taken, staff is 95% confident that annual visitor spending in Hampton Roads due to the VCT is between $2.5m and $4m.
Best estimate of visitor spending in Hampton Roads due to Virginia Capital Trail:
$3m per year 11 Williamsburg Bicycle Cooperative Concept Proposal for Discussion September 2020 Vision Establish a community operated bicycle facility to repair and maintain donated bicycles; to train youth in operating such a facility; to provide such repair services to community residents based on “ability to pay”; and to assist in educating the community and individual neighborhoods about the benefits of safe bicycling. Service Area City of Williamsburg, James City County, Bruton District of York County Implementation Process BikeWalk Williamsburg will initiate the discussion with various stakeholders as to the merits of the proposed Bicycle Cooperative. Stakeholders will include local governments, educational institutions, bike shops, bike clubs, local law enforcement, social services, interested individuals, and potential sponsors. The Bicycle Cooperative is envisioned as a broad partnership with many contributing organizations. Points to Explore
Physical Facilities (location, space, supplies/tools) Administrative (legal entity, insurance, bylaws/policies, management) Funding Technical Knowledge (type of bikes, consultants) Target Clients (who, where and how engaged) Successful Examples There are many successful Community Bicycle Cooperatives around Virginia and the USA. A Williamsburg “task force” could research what works and what does not by talking to and visiting these operations. Here are three Virginia examples:
Alexandria https://velocitycoop.org/
Charlottesville https://www.charlottesvillecommunitybikes.org/
Richmond https://ragandbonesrva.org/ For More Information Ted Hanson Allen Turnbull 860-919-0957 757-810-3102 [email protected] [email protected]
Historic Triangle Bicycle Advisory Committee Bike Project List; Adopted 10-26-20
Title Description Rationale Location JCC Rank 1 W&M Longhill Road shoulder bike Shoulder lanes need to be It is dangerous, and includes the entrance to a JCC Rank lanes replaced/expanded. school, several churches, and a park (not to (4) mention several neighborhoods full of kids).
2 W&M Ironbound/John Tyler Roads A widened, marked out, safe bike lane along Provides a connection to the John Tyler JCC Rank bike lanes Ironbound Road from Veterans Park (which is Highway section of the BoAT Trail (2) near lots of neighborhoods and shopping) to connect with the Virginia Capital Trail feeder trail (Powhatan Creek Trail) right behind Clara Byrd Baker Elementary School. Extend multi- use trail between Williamsburg Unitarian Universalist Church, Clara Byrd Baker School, and John Tyler Highway 3 Mooretown Road bike lanes Along the “two lanes” portion of Mooretown JCC &York Road from Airport Road west to Ashby Park Drive.
4 Richmond Road bike lanes Eastbound Richmond Road between Carolina A minor shoulder widening would create a JCC Furniture (5425 Richmond Rd) and City line good space for bikes going into town (in front (La Tolteca at 3048 Richmond Rd) -would of Carolina Furniture and Captain Georges). provide connection between Airport Road and the right turn lanes in the City.
5 S. England Street/Old Construct multi-use path along S. England This link is part of the BoAT Trail. Multi-use JCC Country Road multi-use path Street between its connections to E. Francis trail could include a connection along S. Henry Street and Carters Grove Country Road. Street between its connection to E. Francis Continue multi-use path along Carters Grove Street and along Newport Avenue to S. Country Road to Ron Springs Drive west of England Street. Carters Grove
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HTBAC Bike Project List; Adopted 10-26-20 Page 2
Title Description Rationale Location 6 Pocahontas Trail (Route 60) Add bike lanes between Quarterpath Road at A portion of this link is part of the BoAT Trail. JCC, York, & bike lanes east of the Williamsburg City line through Grove to A $30 mil project is nearly funded that will add Williamsburg Williamsburg James River Elementary School. Continue a multi-use path and sidewalks from Fire bike lanes along Pocahontas Trail to the Station #2 to James River Elementary School Newport News city line. (about 2 miles) JCC Unranked W&M Sweep debris from bike Several sections of our roads with bike lanes JCC &York Rank lanes. have winter debris in them. This is mainly (1) gravel but also some dead animals and glass. It would great if these areas could be swept once a year in the spring. W&M Richmond Rd shoulder bike Between Noland Blvd. and Lightfoot Road, Narrow areas that could be widened to JCC & York Rank lanes eastbound lane provide a safer passage for bicycles. Example: (3) in front of the Smith Baptist Church just east of Handel’s Ice Cream. John Tyler Hwy. shoulder Between Hickory Signpost Road and Carolina Widening of the existing shoulder could create JCC widening Boulevard a good connection for cyclists riding from Ironbound Road into the City. Forge Road bike lanes Between Little Creek Dam Road and Diascund JCC Road -extend existing bike lanes to Diascund Road Centerville Road/Monticello Add paved shoulder at the base of the traffic Enormous potholes in the dirt at the base of JCC Avenue pavement repairs light poles at the intersection of Centerville the poles force bicyclists into the traffic lane. and Monticello Aves. Warhill Sports Complex/JCC Construct multi-use path to connect the two JCC Recreation Center facilities connection Rochambeau Drive bike Between Croaker Road and Lightfoot Road unsafe to ride on as it is now JCC & York lanes Williamsburg Rank 1 Lafayette Street Street reconstruction to include new Providing a safe route for bicyclists and Williamsburg Improvements sidewalks, bike lanes, underground wiring pedestrians. from Bacon Avenue to Westover Avenue. HTBAC Bike Project List; Adopted 10-26-20 Page 3
Title Description Rationale Location 2 Ironbound Road from James Widening of Ironbound Road to include the Provide multi-use trail completion for Williamsburg Blair Middle School to DePue completion of the multi-use trail loop from pedestrians and bicyclists Boulevard the JCC Recreation Center. 3 Strawberry Plains Road Completing the sidewalk/bicycle connection Provide a safe route from Jamestown Road to Williamsburg along Strawberry Plains Road from John Tyler Berkeley Middle School, New Town, and Lane to Ironbound Road. Midtown Row for pedestrians and bicyclists. York Rank 1 Big Bethel Road Shoulder Between Running Man Trail and Victory Blvd. Connection needed between neighborhoods, York bike lanes Tabb High School, and Tabb Elementary School. Bike lane recently added in front of Tabb Elementary 2 Marquis Center Parkway Between Marquis Shopping Center entrance Connection needed to link existing and future York shoulder bike lanes/multi- and the entrance to the Colonial Parkway. housing in area, shopping center, Water use path Country, and the Parkway. Pedestrians currently walk between the shopping center, hotel, and Water Country (dangerous) 3/4 Merrimac Trail (Route 143) Between Penniman Rd. west to the Currently used by many commuters York shoulder bike lanes (central Williamsburg city line section) 3/4 E. Rochambeau Drive Between Barlow Road west to Great Wolf Provide wider shoulder – none exists now York restriping Lodge 4/5 Bypass Road (Route 60) Between Palace Ln/Commons Dr. intersection Per VDOT safety study York multi-use path & sidewalk and Route 132 repair 4/5 Hubbard Lane shoulder Complete shoulder bike lanes on both sides Connect multiple neighborhoods with the York striping of road between Colonial Parkway and Colonial Parkway and Magruder Elementary Magruder Elementary School School. York unranked Victory Boulevard (Route Between Route 17 and Wythe Creek Road in York 171) multi-use path or the City of Poquoson shoulder bike lanes Merrimac Trail (Route 143) Continue bike lane on east end of Merrimac Large number of commuters would use the JCC & York bike lanes (east end) Trail (Route 143) between time share/golf bikeway between Williamsburg, military club west of Route 143/I-64 interchange to installations, resorts, and businesses along the Naval Weapons Station gate route.
HISTORIC TRIANGLE BICYCLE ADVISORY COMMITTEE 2021 MEETING SCHEDULE
Quarterly: January, April, July, and October
City of Williamsburg Stryker Center; 412 North Boundary Street Williamsburg, VA 23185 All meetings are on Monday evenings and start at 7:00 PM
January 25, 2021
April 19, 2021
July 19, 2021
October 18, 2021
NOTE: Meetings may be virtual depending on Covid restrictions. Please contact Amy Parker at the York County Planning Division the week prior to the meeting to verify if it will be virtual (and to receive log-in information) or in person.
Amy Parker, Senior Planner York County Planning Division (757) 890-3404 [email protected].
January 14, 2021
TO: HTBAC Members
SUBJECT: Shared Use Path Network
With the start of the new year, I thought that it would be a good idea to start thinking of the growing Shared Use Path Network (sometimes called Multi-Use Trails) in the Greater Williamsburg Area. As time passes, and automobile traffic grows, there will be an increasing need for safe, off-road facilities. We have made a great start, and there are over 26 miles of existing Shared Use Paths in our area. These include the following, which are shown in BLACK on the attached map: • Virginia Capital Trail • Powhatan Creek Trail • Freedom Park Trail • Warhill Trail • Waller Mill Park Trail (along Airport Road) • DePue Drive/Longhill Road/James Blair Path (Rec Center Loop) • Monticello Avenue Trail/Midtown Row & Richmond Road Cycle Track • York Street/Quarterpath Road Path • Battery Boulevard Path • New Quarter Park Trail • Colonial Parkway connectors at Neck-o-Land Road and Treasure Island Road • Longhill Road Path from Regency Apartments to Olde Towne Road (under construction) • Fieldstone Parkway and Mill Pond Run (Stonehouse) • Bypass Road Path from Richmond Road to Rt. 132 • Merrimac Trail from East Rochambeau Drive to Rt. 132
There are two facilities now in the design stage, shown in RED on the attached map: • Longhill Road Path from DePue Drive to Regency Apartments • Croaker Road Path from Richmond Road to the Croaker Library
There are several planned facilities that could be built in the forseeable future, also shown in RED on the attached map: • Ironbound Road Path between James Blair Middle School and DePue Drive (as part of Ironbound Road improvements) • Quarterpath Road Path extension along Redoubt Park to Battery Boulevard (contingent upon construction of Redoubt Road) • Redoubt Road Path from Quarterpath Road to Battery Boulevard (part of Quarterpath Development) • Birthplace of America Trail • Lafayette Street Path from Williamsburg Municipal Building to Richmond Road (part of Lafayette Street reconstruction project) Shared Use Path Network Page 2
• Strawberry Plains Road Path from Ironbound Road to Jamestown Road (study planned in 2021)
There are facilities that could be constructed in the longer term, shown in on the attached map: • Longhill Road Path from Olde Towne Road to Centerville Road
And there are other possible facilities that could enhance the Shared Use Path network, shown in on the attached map: • Lake Powell Road connector across the old dam • Freedom Park Trail extension to Centerville Road, connecting to the Longhill Road Path • Quarterpath Road connector from Battery Boulevard to the Birthplace of America Trail • Cycle track on Jamestown Road and Richmond Road alongside William and Mary and connecting to the Strawberry Plains/John Tyler Lane Path and the Midtown Row Cycle Track • Route 132/East Rochambeau Drive Path from Bypass Road to Barlow Road, also connecting with the Waller Mill Park Trail • Route 30 Path from Old Stage Road to the JCC/New Kent line, connecting to many popular recreational cycling routes
When you take all of this into consideration, we are moving toward an exceptional network of Shared Use Paths in the Greater Williamsburg Area, and could more than double our current Shared Use Path mileage. This is something to consider as we think about future planning for bicycle facilities.
Reed Nester, Chair Historic Triangle Bicycle Advisory Committee