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Mayor Karl Dean, Chairman<br />
<strong>Prioritizing</strong> <strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>Policy</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Funding</strong><br />
<strong>for</strong> <strong>Active</strong> <strong>Transportation</strong>, Safety, Equity <strong>and</strong> Health<br />
Leslie A. Meehan, AICP<br />
Planning <strong>and</strong> Implementing the <strong>Active</strong> Community Webinar<br />
American Planning Association<br />
February 25, 2011
Nashville Area MPO<br />
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On average,<br />
Americans spend<br />
about 18% of their<br />
Household Income on<br />
<strong>Transportation</strong>-<br />
Related Expenses<br />
Source: Center <strong>for</strong> Neighborhood Technology Housing + <strong>Transportation</strong> Af<strong>for</strong>dability Index (http://www.htaindex.org/)<br />
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<strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>and</strong> Obesity<br />
Obesity/Vehicle Miles Traveled in U.S.<br />
40<br />
35<br />
30<br />
25<br />
20<br />
15<br />
10<br />
5<br />
0<br />
1962 1974 1980 1994 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008<br />
Adult Obesity % Childhood Obesity % (age 2‐19)<br />
VMT in billion miles<br />
3500<br />
3000<br />
2500<br />
2000<br />
1500<br />
1000<br />
500<br />
0<br />
Sources: Centers <strong>for</strong> Disease Control –National Health <strong>and</strong> Nutrition Examination Survey/<br />
U.S. DOT – Federal Highway Administration, Annual Vehicle Distance Traveled in Miles <strong>and</strong> Related Data<br />
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Health Impacts of <strong>Transportation</strong><br />
<strong>Transportation</strong> <strong>and</strong> Health<br />
500<br />
400<br />
300<br />
200<br />
100<br />
0<br />
Transport at ion<br />
Expedi tur e<br />
Healt h Impact s of Transport at ion
Public Opinion<br />
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What Americans Want<br />
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Middle TN Public Opinions<br />
1st choice: improve <strong>and</strong> exp<strong>and</strong> mass<br />
transit options<br />
2nd choice: make communities more<br />
walkable & bike‐friendly<br />
3rd choice: build new or widen<br />
existing roadways
2035 Regional <strong>Transportation</strong> Plan<br />
Three Major <strong>Policy</strong> Initiatives<br />
#1<br />
A Bold, New Vision <strong>for</strong> Mass Transit<br />
#2<br />
Support <strong>for</strong> <strong>Active</strong> <strong>Transportation</strong> & Walkable<br />
Communities<br />
#3<br />
Preservation & Enhancement of Strategic Roadways<br />
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Guiding Principles<br />
Livability ‐ MPO plans <strong>and</strong> programs shall work to enhance the quality of<br />
life in the region by supporting initiatives that increase opportunities <strong>for</strong><br />
af<strong>for</strong>dable housing, education, jobs, recreation, <strong>and</strong> civic involvement without<br />
increasing the burden on citizens to enjoy their community.<br />
Sustainability – MPO plans <strong>and</strong> programs shall strive to support growth<br />
<strong>and</strong> prosperity without sacrificing the health, environment, natural <strong>and</strong> sociocultural<br />
resources, or financial stability of this or future generations.<br />
Prosperity – MPO plans <strong>and</strong> programs shall contribute to the continued<br />
economic well‐being of the greater Nashville area by investing in<br />
transportation solutions that increase access to education, jobs, <strong>and</strong> amenities,<br />
reduce the cost of living <strong>and</strong> doing business, <strong>and</strong> attract new investment to the<br />
region.<br />
Diversity – MPO plans <strong>and</strong> programs shall recognize the multitude of<br />
needs <strong>and</strong> the variety of perspectives <strong>and</strong> backgrounds of the people that live<br />
<strong>and</strong> work in the greater Nashville area by promoting a range of transportation<br />
choices that are designed with sensitivity to the desired context.
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Regional Goals<br />
Maintain <strong>and</strong> Preserve the Efficiency, Safety, <strong>and</strong> Security of the<br />
Region’s Existing <strong>Transportation</strong> Infrastructure;<br />
Manage Congestion to Keep People <strong>and</strong> Goods Moving;<br />
Encourage Quality Growth <strong>and</strong> Sustainable L<strong>and</strong> Development<br />
Practices;<br />
Protect the Region’s Health & Environment;<br />
Support the Economic Competitiveness of the Greater Nashville Area;<br />
Offer Meaningful <strong>Transportation</strong> Choices <strong>for</strong> a Diverse Population<br />
including the Aging;<br />
Encourage Regional Coordination, Cooperation, & Decision‐Making;<br />
<strong>and</strong><br />
Practice Thoughtful, Transparent Financial Stewardship by Ensuring<br />
that <strong>Transportation</strong> Improvements meet Regional Goals.
A Bold New Vision <strong>for</strong> Mass<br />
Transit<br />
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A Bold, New Vision <strong>for</strong> Mass Transit<br />
Clarksville<br />
Springfield<br />
Gallatin<br />
Lebanon<br />
FUTURE REGIONAL CORRIDOR SERVICE<br />
Dickson<br />
Nashville<br />
Franklin<br />
FUTURE LOCAL TRANSIT SERVICE<br />
Murfreesboro<br />
Columbia
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Support <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>Active</strong> <strong>Transportation</strong> &<br />
Walkable Communities<br />
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Support <strong>for</strong> <strong>Active</strong> <strong>Transportation</strong><br />
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Regional Study: Purpose & Objectives<br />
Provide a comprehensive inventory of<br />
existing <strong>and</strong> planned bicycle <strong>and</strong><br />
pedestrian facilities.<br />
Demonstrate how improving walking <strong>and</strong><br />
bicycling connectivity increases individual<br />
mobility, enhances transit options, <strong>and</strong><br />
promotes active living.<br />
Recommend policy <strong>and</strong> funding strategies<br />
<strong>for</strong> the Regional <strong>Transportation</strong> Plan.<br />
Serve as a framework <strong>for</strong> identifying <strong>and</strong><br />
selecting bicycle/pedestrian projects <strong>for</strong><br />
the Regional <strong>Transportation</strong> Plan.<br />
Provide guidance <strong>for</strong> engineering,<br />
education, en<strong>for</strong>cement, encouragement,<br />
<strong>and</strong> evaluation activities to help improve<br />
the safety of walking <strong>and</strong> bicycling.
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What We Learned – Safety Analysis<br />
• 2,076 reported crashes within<br />
the MPO between 2003-2007<br />
• 107 resulted in a fatality (99<br />
pedestrian & 8 cyclist)<br />
High Crash Corridors include:<br />
• Nolensville Road<br />
• Dickerson Pike<br />
• Murfreesboro Road<br />
• West End Ave<br />
• Charlotte Ave<br />
These data are <strong>for</strong> planning purposes only<br />
<strong>and</strong> are protected by USC 409.
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What We Learned – Health Analysis<br />
There is a strong link between<br />
the lack of physical activity <strong>and</strong><br />
health (e.g. heart disease,<br />
obesity, <strong>and</strong> other chronic<br />
conditions).<br />
Research has also shown<br />
certain population groups have<br />
a higher disparity. These<br />
groups include:<br />
‐ Low Income<br />
‐ Minority<br />
‐ Older Adults (over 65)
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Food Access <strong>and</strong> <strong>Transportation</strong><br />
10 grocery<br />
stores <strong>and</strong> 1<br />
emergency food<br />
source located<br />
within one mile<br />
of project<br />
12 schools<br />
within 2 miles<br />
Community <strong>and</strong><br />
religious centers
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What We Accomplished: A Regional Vision<br />
Bikeways<br />
Sidewalks
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MPO’s Urban STP Investment Strategy<br />
15% minimum investment in <strong>Active</strong> <strong>Transportation</strong><br />
& Walkable Communities<br />
Sidewalks, bicycle lanes, greenways, transit stops,<br />
amenities – MPO BPAC PRIORITIZATION!<br />
10% minimum flexed to Transit<br />
Combined with FTA funds to help implement<br />
regional vision <strong>for</strong> mass transit<br />
5% minimum reserved <strong>for</strong> st<strong>and</strong>‐alone ITS/<br />
Incident Management Upgrades<br />
Support <strong>for</strong> smaller projects that make our system<br />
smarter <strong>and</strong> more efficient
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MPO’s Urban STP Investment Strategy<br />
Projects Scored on Criteria – 100 points<br />
Quality Growth <strong>and</strong> Sustainable Development – 15pts<br />
Multi‐Modal Options – 15pts<br />
Health & Environment – 10pts<br />
Safety & Security – 10pts<br />
Congestion Management – 10pts<br />
System Preservation & Enhancement – 15pts<br />
State & Local Support/ Investment – 15pts<br />
Freight & Goods Movement – 10pts
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2035 Regional <strong>Transportation</strong> Plan<br />
Results:<br />
70% of roadway projects with an included sidewalk,<br />
bicycle lane, or shared‐use lane (up from 2%)<br />
$2.5 million available <strong>for</strong> bicycle <strong>and</strong> pedestrian<br />
infrastructure <strong>and</strong> education in next couple years
More initiatives<br />
Linking <strong>Transportation</strong> & Health<br />
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Physical Activity/ Travel Behavior<br />
Data will show which modes of travel allows <strong>for</strong> most energy expenditure <strong>and</strong> physical activity.
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Regional Symposiums<br />
Complete Streets Symposium<br />
2‐Day Workshop – 120 attendees<br />
National Experts from Complete Streets Coalition<br />
Keynote Luncheon –Mayor Floyd, Decatur, GA<br />
School Siting Symposium<br />
1‐Day Workshop – 100 attendees<br />
National Experts from EPA <strong>and</strong> UNC<br />
Public <strong>and</strong> Private Sector
Tennessee Obesity Task<strong>for</strong>ce<br />
Advocacy<br />
Breastfeeding<br />
Built Environment/<strong>Transportation</strong><br />
Parks & Recreation<br />
Early Childhood<br />
Evaluation<br />
Food Systems<br />
Health Systems<br />
Schools<br />
Vulnerable Populations<br />
Worksites<br />
Coordinated School Health<br />
Tennessee Cancer Coalition<br />
Healthy Memphis Common Table<br />
Community Food Advocates/Food Trust<br />
Knoxville Childhood Obesity Coalition<br />
Chattanooga Partnership <strong>for</strong> Healthy Living Network<br />
YMCA Pioneering Healthier Communities (in 6<br />
jurisdictions of Tennessee)<br />
Metropolitan/Rural Planning Organizations<br />
ECO – Every Child Outdoors<br />
MPO <strong>and</strong> YMCA Co‐Chairs 2011‐2012<br />
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Leslie A. Meehan, AICP<br />
Senior <strong>Transportation</strong> Planner<br />
Nashville Area MPO<br />
meehan@nashvillempo.org<br />
615-862-7211<br />
Livability. Sustainability. Prosperity. Diversity.
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