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MINUTES
BOZEMAN AREA TRANSPORTATION COORDINATING COMMITTEE
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24, 2012
• These minutes are not word for word and should be considered in addition to the audio
recording.
ITEM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ATTENDANCE
Chair Bob Lashaway called the meeting to order at 10:06 a.m. on October 24, 2012 in the City
Commission Room, City Hall, 121 North Rouse Avenue, Bozeman, MT and directed members
to introduce themselves.
Members present:
Jeff Ebert, Montana Department of Transportation, Butte District Administrator
Carol Strizich, Statewide, Urban Planning, MDT
Ralph Zimmer, Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee
Bob Lashaway, Montana State University, Chair of the TCC
Rob Bukvich, Montana Dept. of Transportation, Bozeman
Dustin Rouse, Montana Department of Transportation, Butte District Engineering
Lee Provance, Gallatin County Road Superintendent
Marianne Jackson Amsden, Gallatin County Planning Board
Kyle DeMars, Montana Department of Transportation, Bozeman Maintenance Chief
Dan Martin, Bozeman Citizen Representative
Trever McSpadden, City of Bozeman Planning Board
Tom Rogers, Gallatin County Planning Department – proxy for Christopher Scott
Bill Cochran, Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory Board
Sam Gianfrancisco, County Citizen Representative
Sean Becker, Bozeman Mayor
Craig Woolard, Director of Public Works
Guests / Staff present:
Joe Gilpin, Alta Planning And Design
Aimee Brunckhorst, Deputy City Clerk taking minutes
John Van Delinder, Bozeman Street Department
Chris Saunders, Department of Planning and Community Development
Rick Hixson, City Engineering
Kevin Barry, Facilities Director, School District
ITEM 2. PUBLIC COMMENT
{Public comment limited to any public matter within the jurisdiction of the Bozeman Area
Transportation Coordinating Committee not on this agenda with a three-minute time limit per
speaker.}
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Chair Bob Lashaway opened public comment.
No person commented.
Bob Lashaway closed public comment.
ITEM 3. MINUTES OF JULY 25, 2012
It was moved by Lee Provance, seconded by Dan Martin to approve the minutes of July 25,
2012.
Motion and Vote to approve the minutes of July 25, 2012.
The Motion passed unanimously.
ITEM 4. N.A.C.T.O. GUIDE PRESENTATION (Joe Gilpin) see attached PowerPoint
Joe Gilpin explained he is with Bozeman based Alta Planning and Design, a nationwide bicycle
and pedestrian planning and design firm. Mr. Gilpin began a presentation on the National
Association of City Transportation Officials (N.A.C.T.O.) Urban Bicycle Design Guide which
was written right here in Bozeman. Cities for Cycling was an initiative out of NACTO started in
2009 with the goal of elevating the presence of commuter cycling throughout the country. Mr.
Gilpin said bicycling is the most used recreational activity across the United States, however
bicycling nationwide for transportation is fairly low. NACTO has looked at the four types of
transportation cyclists. 60% of the population surveyed has said they would love to ride a bicycle
for transportation but they are concerned about safety. A full complement of bicycle facilities is
needed to gain this 60%. There are currently two manuals that govern the development of bike
facilities in the country. One is the Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities published by
ASHTO which just came out this year. The Urban Bikeway Design Guide, second edition was
also just released by NACTO and is an expanding toolkit that started with 21 innovative bikeway
designs with about 30 treatments in the guide. Mr. Gilpin explained many of the designs and
treatments in the guide offering information on what is working well and some of the locations
using the new designs. There has been an increase in lane miles of facilities, in ridership and a
decrease in crash rate. Mr. Gilpin provided data on this from New York City and Portland. Mr.
Gilpin then showed a 2010 map showing overall commuting by mode share in the United States
and pointed out that Montana actually ranked #3 in the U.S. He also announced that the city was
just awarded the Silver Bicycle Friendly Community award from the League of Bicyclists. The
League has also provided recommendations on how the city can continue to improve bicycle
facilities and recognition in the Bozeman area. They suggested increased on street bicycle
accommodation and providing more low stress networks such as bike boulevards. Mr. Gilpin
showed a table of the bicycle commuting numbers across the state saying that Bozeman actually
had the highest rate of bicycle ride share in the state. The Bozeman Area Bicycle Advisory
Board also just finished a bike count with results forthcoming and the early results showing an
increase. A lot of non-motorized activity is happening here. Mr. Gilpin said The NACTO guide
has a free online version at Nacto.org and a print version. Mr. Gilpin went over a few treatments
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and showed a few being used in Montana including buffered bike lanes and left-side bike lanes.
They have been working on looking at a project using left-side bike lanes for Mendenhall in
Bozeman. The Montana Department of Transportation has said they will look into this when they
resurface the road in the future. Mr. Gilpin then spoke regarding intersection crossing markings
which can add additional guidance. He also spoke regarding through bike lanes which currently
exist in Bozeman, but said we could use more. Mr. Gilpin also explained that Combined Bike
lane/turn lanes are used when there is not room in a right hand turn lane to stripe a dedicated
bike lane. This treatment helps create a shared space and offers needed guidance for bicyclists
through intersections as the intersections are the most stressful areas to navigate. The intersection
of 19th and College has a combined bike lane/turn lane. Shared lane markings are also becoming
more popular and can be used for both positioning and way finding guidance. Some cities have
been using them as alternatives to bike lanes on busy streets which do not encourage increased
ridership. Mr. Gilpin showed an example on Kagy and 7th of an active warning beacon. Way
finding signage is being done in Bozeman, but could be enhanced a little further. Mr. Gilpin
explained he is very happy with the results. Bike Boulevards are a new section in the guide that
utilizes local streets to prioritize bicycling. Speed and stop sign management are both important
on bike boulevards. There are different categories and various management techniques for these.
Bob Lashaway asked about future updates of the Transportation Plan and whether some of these
guidelines would be appropriate to influence the plan.
Mr. Gilpin said that some facility types were not available during the last Transportation update.
Most of our bike lanes could have some improved treatment that would be influential with
ridership in the city. The city has done a great job and has a lot of new facilities that have been
built since the maps were created in 2007. The city is on a great trajectory.
ITEM 5. TCC COMMITTEE/MEMBER REPORTS
A. Transit Committee Report
Dan Martin reported that Streamline is going through a five year plan that has been contracted
out through a grant. There will be focus groups talking about Streamline. He will send
scheduling out to everyone to get involved in the focus groups.
B. Gallatin County (Commission/Planning Board)
Lee Provance thanked everyone for allowing him to be on the committee all these years. He will
no longer be with the County after this Friday and said a fond farewell to everyone.
Members thanked him for his many years of service to the County and the Committee and
wished Lee well.
C. City of Bozeman (Commission/Planning Board)
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Trever McSpadden said the Planning Board has not met all year, so he did not have a report.
D. Bike Advisory Board
Bill Cochran spoke regarding the city being awarded Silver status for the Bicycle Community.
He explained there are only 43 cities in the country that have a silver designation. The majority
of the 243 cities that have been recognized by the League of Bicyclists received a bronze
designation, though Missoula has received gold. Mr. Cochran said applying for this designation
has been a tremendous undertaking. Prior to the last few years we wouldn’t have attained Silver
status but there has been good growth in on-street facilities and more response from engineering
and the state. The bike counts were completed in September and they are still putting the data
together, but the ridership has definitely gone up.
Mr. Cochran thanked Rick Hixson on behalf of the biking community for all the work
accomplished on South 8th and said what a beautiful facility it is.
Mr. Lashaway spoke regarding the confusion a beginning cyclist might have with the variety of
bike facilities.
Bill Cochran said we are a bit of a split personality here because the core of the city is very
difficult to add bike facilities. He would agree however that more uniformity is always better.
Mr. Lashaway spoke regarding the shared lanes being pretty intuitive.
E. Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee
Ralph Zimmer spoke regarding the Committee currently concentrating on the County. He spoke
about improving safety for vehicles at South 19th at Patterson and at Goldenstein. He said a
Montana Department of Transportation official talked to the Committee at a recent meeting and
the official said he would do some additional examination of those two intersections and report
back to the Committee. A year ago the City Commission invited the Committee and The Bike
Board to dialogue with them. The Pedestrian and Traffic Safety Committee would like to do the
same with the County Commissioners. They met with the County Administrator to learn what
process they should consider. The Committee was also expressing concern regarding the County
decision not to fund Streamline as fully as requested. Mr. Zimmer also reported that on the way
to the last meeting he was crossing Babcock in a crosswalk and all of a sudden a bicyclist zipped
by at a high speed less than two feet in front of him. We need to all collectively increase safety
across the Bozeman area.
Bob Lashaway said the discussion with MDT was around Goldenstein and Patterson and while
they said they would look into it, they reminded us they respond to trends and do not have a lot
of safety money available. They did recount some of the traffic signage that was done in 2009
and committed to take a look at signage improvements at Patterson and some of the other things
that Mr. Zimmer mentioned.
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Sam Gianfrancisco said people are still pulling off onto the shoulder to go around on 19th. The
drop off on the pavement is pretty deep. He saw someone almost roll there. He would suggest
delineators so people cannot pull off on that shoulder.
F. Montana Department of Transportation
Jeff Ebert said the tentative construction update planning for the next five years will begin next
week. The five district administrators will be meeting shortly in Helena to talk about their
projects. They have a two year transportation bill that is inadequate for long term planning, but
they will do their best.
G. Federal Highway Administration
None.
H. Other TCC Member/Committee Reports
None.
ITEM 6. OLD BUSINESS
A. Federal Transportation Reauthorization Act
Jeff Ebert said they have a two year bill that will take us through September 2013. There were
sixty funding programs under the old and five or six now. They combined quite a few together.
They will continue to try to keep those various funding programs alive, but they did get less
money in this transportation bill so all areas will likely see a reduction. The Transportation
Commission will act on their recommendations on Thursday of next week.
Rick Hixson asked about CTEP and whether funding for that has been reduced.
Jeff Ebert said CTEP has been combined with transportation alternatives that include trails and
safe routes to school. It is substantially less than what it was before. The administration will
honor the amounts that were already allocated prior to the reauthorization.
ITEM 7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Urban Boundary Update from 2010 Census
Jeff Ebert said the urban area update was a result of the 2010 census. It looks at census blocks
throughout an urban area. He explained there are areas in Bozeman that are considered urban
areas for the census. For federal highway purposes they rounded the number to 5000. The census
blocks are defined by the Fed’s and then they present that to the state dept. of transportation and
then MDT meets with the urban areas like Bozeman and Gallatin County. MDT has met with the
City and County and developed an urban boundary that they would like the Transportation
Coordinating Committee to give a blessing to. This does not require Commission action, but the
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ultimate goal is to send the boundary to the State Transportation Commission for approval.
Urban areas define how urban funds are allocated. The census population in an area defines how
much money per capita the area will receive. There were many questions at the recent meeting
about overlap between the city and county and how those urban areas were defined. A lot of the
urban area is in the County.
Discussion occurred among the Committee as to whether time would allow this committee to
weigh in and bring up at a later date.
Chris Saunders emphasized everyone being aware of the consequence of the change. He said the
Federal census is telling us how urban is defined and that is not negotiable – we have what we
have. A lot of area that is beyond the city limits is now part of the urban boundary. Mr. Saunders
said that many citizens within the boundary do not consider themselves urban and explaining
how this may or may not affect them will be tricky and is a matter of translation.
Chris Saunders explained the boundary. (see attached)
Dustin Rouse said the pink lines inside the map are from the census and encompass the urban
clusters. They have a federal mandate to encompass that pink area with the new urban boundary.
Rob Bukvich asked if TCC needs more discussion before approving this boundary.
Mr. Saunders said he does not know if they can do anything about it or even if they should, but
this could become a point of confusion with the public. His suggestion is to be aware that there is
a potential for confusion and help people understand how this will work.
Jeff Ebert said, that as far as MDT is concerned the maintenance jurisdiction will not change. He
explained in detail some of the changes in the map. Bozeman and Belgrade will likely merge in
the 2020 update.
Further discussion occurred among the members.
Rick Hixson said they wanted to make it clear to the Transportation Department that this does
not make sense on the ground. Many times before we have heard do not worry about this, this is
just on paper, we just have to do it this way, but this is the first step being taken down that road.
Maybe there is nothing to worry about this time, but this is the first step in that direction.
Jeff Ebert said the man that gave the presentation has been hearing from other cities also that
these boundaries do not make sense. These examples are prevalent and are being brought up to
the folks at Federal Highways and the Census.
Tom Rogers from County Planning said he and Christopher Scott spoke regarding this. They feel
that if this boundary is just the way it will be and has already been determined than the TCC
should not have to give it a yah or nay, but rather just acknowledge its existence without making
a motion saying they approve or disapprove.
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Jeff Ebert feels that would be workable.
Mr. Saunders said he likes Mr. Rogers suggestion of acknowledgment rather than approval.
Rob Bukvich said he would like the City and County on board with this.
Carol Strizich said MDT does need some level of approval from the community on the boundary.
If no approval is given the boundary reverts to the squiggly purple line instead of the revised
boundary created based on lot lines.
Jeff Ebert said that whatever population is in the yellow area on the map would be added to the
overall population count.
Mr. Rouse said that Bozeman is only one of three cities that increased their funding share based
on the population data.
Craig Woolard said it is worthwhile to sit down with the City and County before this group voted
to approve it. The outcome may be inevitable, but the process is still important.
Mr. Saunders spoke about the importance of how and what to tell people and who to send
questioners to.
Committee members discussed having the City, County and MDT come up with a plan they
would recommend the TCC support.
Mr. Zimmer said he heard there would be some advantage of having TCC approval before the
next TCC meeting in January. He would suggest the TCC approve the new boundary contingent
upon its approval or acceptance by both the City and County. If they were in common agreement
then the TCC decision would already be made.
Carol Strizich explained having the approval now instead of in January would allow the revised
boundaries to go to the Transportation Commission in December and then they could allocate
funds across the state.
Mr. Saunders would agree with the City and County meeting to work out some of the details, but
the boundary will stay the boundary so he would suggest taking action and recognize the yellow
line so as not to hold up the rest of the state and to ensure the line does follow lot lines.
Chris Saunders moved to approve the yellow boundary as the updated Bozeman 2010
census urban boundary.
Tom Rogers said he has Christopher Scott’s proxy to be able to vote. He said working with these
ongoing issues can be very political. He would like to make sure everyone on this committee has
an opportunity to comment.
Trever McSpadden seconded the motion on the floor.
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Discussion on the motion.
Ralph Zimmer moved that the motion on the floor be amended to make the TCC approval
contingent upon subsequent concurrence by the City and The County.
Tom Rogers seconded the amendment to the motion.
Mr. Saunders brought up concerns about causing more problems than solutions with this
amendment.
Craig Woolard asked about the intent meant with the amendment asking whether Mr. Zimmer
meant this to go to the commission level of action or whether the intent was to have staff discuss
this.
Mr. Zimmer confirmed that the intent of the amendment was to allow City and County staff to
enter into that conversation and concurrence.
Dan Martin has concerns about approving something that he does not feel educated enough to
vote on. For example, he does not know if the new boundary would affect transit.
Rob Bukvich made a motion to table the motion and amendment on the floor until the next
meeting of the TCC.
Jeff Ebert would second.
Committee members discussed the best way to handle the motions on the floor.
Vote on the motion to table the motion and amendment on the floor until the next meeting
of the TCC.
The motion to table passed unanimously.
Carol Strizich will determine whether the TCC should hold an interim meeting before January to
help accommodate the timing needs of the Montana Department of Transportation and
Transportation Commission.
Craig Woolard volunteered to move expeditiously to set up a meeting to discuss this with the
City and County.
B. OTHER NEW BUSINESS
Carol Strizich said the Department of Transportation has set aside money to fund development of
a community transportation safety plan. The city was granted that money. Mr. Hixson is the local
sponsor for the development of that plan.
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Rick Hixson explained he has invited stakeholders to a kick off meeting on the 16th to participate
as a Technical Advisory Committee for the plan. Cambridge Systematic will do the detailed
work to prepare the plan. He would like a few more people involved for the next meeting. The
outcome is anticipated to be a Bozeman specific plan to enhance our efforts in safety. The
stakeholders have already adopted some goals. These include accident reduction goals over the
coming five year window. He would invite any stakeholders that he has not already contacted to
get in touch with him to participate.
Carol Strizich said the approach to safety is more than just infrastructure and is very
comprehensive including education, enforcement, emergency services and infrastructure.
ITEM 8. PROJECT UPDATES
A. MSU Projects Updates
Bob Lashaway said there are no new projects affecting roadways. He also explained that they
will be talking with different government groups on campus to test the appetite for a parking
garage on campus. With increased enrollment, parking overflow has gone a long way from
campus. Many feel that parking is inadequate. They are not thinking however that this would
evolve into a parking garage in the northeast section of campus as was discussed previously.
More likely this would be more for the commuting parkers that use the south side of campus.
B. CTEP Projects
Rick Hixson said the Commission has approved a CTEP project list and they have sent them off
for approval. They do have funding available for all of the projects. Once they hear back from
the state they plan on moving forward on those. The CTEP budget is a part of the capital
improvement program.
Ralph Zimmer said at the last Committee meeting there was conversation about the CTEP
project trail that would go by the Fairgrounds. His understanding is that the County and City
have both obligated CTEP money to that and the County was also putting in some other funds.
The County has requested state approval to move forward with that along with some other CTEP
projects based around schools.
Mr. Bukvich confirmed that the County projects had been approved by the Department.
C. Intersection Improvement Projects
None.
D. North Rouse Avenue
Dustin Rouse said they will have their TCP meeting next week. They are looking at switching
the phasing order of the Rouse Avenue project due to the flood plain and the subsequent
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LOMAR process. Tentatively, based on funding the first portion would involve Rouse, Oak to
Story Mill. This may end up in 2016 for funding and construction. They now have less funding
than they did. Main to Oak would then likely be three to four years past 2016.
Jeff Ebert said MDT is still committed to getting the right of way for both sections and are
working on that now. The design is still progressing and will need to incorporate some right of
way issues.
E. I-90 Improvements
Jeff Ebert spoke about a project replacing several decks that goes from Three Forks to
Manhattan. At Manhattan they have a pedestrian underpass project and will be repaving
through the same area.
He also reported that the North Seventh interchange Project will go to contract this January and
will be under construction the next two construction seasons.
Dustin Rouse said tied to that project will be a seal and cover project called Bozeman East and
the Bozeman Structures Project.
F. I-90 / East Belgrade Interchange Report
Mr. Ebert said a meeting was held yesterday in Belgrade on this project. He reported that the
design is progressing; they are starting right of way negotiations through a consultant hired by
the County. They have made presentations to some of the land owners and have packages for all
the land owners for purchasing right of way. The County is looking into hiring a consultant to
assist them with utility relocations. The department is working with the railroad on the structure
that goes over the crossroad that would connect 205. Federal highway experts in the TIGER
grant explained that the TIGER grant requires the project go to contract prior to the end of fiscal
year 2013. That requirement will necessitate speeding up the process of moving utilities and
obtaining right of way. Jeff Ebert also explained that the reauthorization of the transportation bill
has development performance measurement requirements with all new projects.
G. TSM’s
None.
H. Jackrabbit Lane Improvements
Dustin Rouse said the Four Corners North project will be completed next summer. The design
on the Belgrade South project is anticipated to be let February, 2015. They also have a project
called Turn lanes Gallatin Canyon for four different campground locations and is scheduled to
be let in January. Spanish Creek north and south, a seal and cover with a short section of mill fill
will be in the November letting.
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I. Other
Dustin Rouse reported the Amsterdam Road and I-90 Onramp was just awarded and includes a
slide repair West of Chestnut. They also have a project called Norris East which was part of the
reauthorization at the end of the fiscal year. This project extends from Norris through the Canyon
across the river and will improve mill fill and resurfacing and is scheduled for a November 8th
letting.
Dustin Rouse reported another project may be able to be moved in through the TCP process. If
so, it would be Main Street from 19th to Grand. If this ended up in the letting for this summer
there will be a lot of construction this summer. He asked the Committee whether the preference
would be to construct that later in the season for construction in 2014. This is a pretty substantial
project going down to the gravel.
Committee members discussed the timing of this project and reported to MDT that they would
not recommend a delay as the interstate work should not affect this area very much and traffic
would still be maintained through this area.
Jeff Ebert reported an urban project on College from 19th to Main. They are trying to get this
project ready for 2014. The urban balance will be a little over 3.5 million as of fiscal year 2012.
When the project on College goes to contract it will go about 2 million into the negative.
Mr. Buckvich asked that the West College Street Project and the North Seventh Interstate
Project be added to project updates on future agendas.
Carol Strizich said there was discussion that the City may be planning on using other funding
sources as well for the West College Street project.
ITEM 8. 2012 MEETING DATES AND ADJOURNMENT
May need to convene earlier than January depending on the needs of MDT.
* January 23, 2013 – REGULAR MEETING *
* April 24, 2013 – REGULAR MEETING *
* July 24, 2013 – REGULAR MEETING *
* October 23, 2013 – REGULAR MEETING *
Ralph Zimmer moved to adjourn with a second from Bill Cochran.
The motion passed unanimously.
Bob Lashaway adjourned the meeting at 11: 57 p.m.
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______________________________________________________
Bob Lashaway, Chairperson
Bozeman Area Transportation Coordinating Committee
Prepared by:
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Aimee J. Brunckhorst, Deputy City Clerk
Approved on:
Alta Planning + Design
Creating active communities where bicycling and walking are
safe, healthy, fun and normal daily activities
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National Association of City Transportation Officials
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Cities for Cycling
Evolution of the NACTO Guide
Four Types of Transportation Cyclists
By Proportion of Population
Based on surveys conducted in Portland, OR
Bike Lanes Need Protected Facilities
Current Design Guidance
“The bicycle has become an
important element for consideration
in the highway design process.
Fortunately, the existing street and
highway system provides most of the
mileage needed for bicycle travel.”
•900 pages of guidance
•Less than 1 page on bicycles
The NACTO Guide
Expanding the Toolkit
A Collection of 21 Innovative Bikeway Designs
BIKE LANES
-Conventional Bike Lanes
-Left-side Bike Lanes
-Contra-Flow Bike Lanes
-Buffered Bike Lanes
CYCLE TRACKS
-One-way Protected Cycle Tracks
-Raised Cycle Tracks
-Two-way Cycle Tracks
INTERSECTIONS
-Bike Boxes
-Intersection Crossing Markings
-Two-stage Turn Queue Boxes
-Median Refuge Island
-Through Bike Lanes
-Combined Bike Lane
-Cycle Track Intersection Approach
SIGNALS
-Bicycle Signal Heads
-Signal Acuation and Detection
-Active Warning Beacon for Bike
Route at Unsignalized Intersection
-Hybrid Signal for Bike Route Crossing
of Major Street
SIGNING & MARKING
-Bike Route Wayfinding Signage
and Markings System
-Colored Bike Facilities
-Shared Lane Markings
New Additions for 2012
BIKE LANES
-Conventional Bike Lanes
-Left-side Bike Lanes
-Contra-Flow Bike Lanes
-Buffered Bike Lanes
CYCLE TRACKS
-One-way Protected Cycle Tracks
-Raised Cycle Tracks
-Two-way Cycle Tracks
INTERSECTIONS
-Bike Boxes
-Intersection Crossing Markings
-Two-stage Turn Queue Boxes
-Median Refuge Island
-Through Bike Lanes
-Combined Bike Lane
-Cycle Track Intersection Approach
SIGNALS
-Bicycle Signal Heads
-Signal Acuation and Detection
-Active Warning Beacon for Bike
Route at Unsignalized Intersection
-Hybrid Signal for Bike Route Crossing
of Major Street
SIGNING & MARKING
-Bike Route Wayfinding Signage
and Markings System
-Colored Bike Facilities
-Shared Lane Markings
SIGNING & MARKING
-Colored Bike Facilities
Colored Pavement Material Guidance
BICYCLE BOULEVARDS
-Route Planning
-Signs and Pavement Markings
-Speed Management
-Volume Management
-Minor Street Crossings
-Major Street Crossings
-Offset Intersections
-Green Infrastructure
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Treatment Subjects
Safety in Numbers
Ridership
Casualties
Safety in Numbers
0.7%
5.8%
0.8%
6.3%
0.0%
3.0%
1.9%
3.2%
6.9%
2.7%
9.4%
4.6%
10.1%
3.4%
0.0%
2.0%
4.0%
6.0%
8.0%
10.0%
12.0%
Billings,
Montana
Missoula,
Montana
Great Falls,
Montana
Bozeman,
Montana
Butte-Silver
Bow,
Montana
Helena,
Montana
Kalispell,
Montana 5 - Year ACS Commute Share Bicycle Walk
Online Guide & Slideshow
Print Guide
BUFFERED BIKE LANES
Buffered Bike Lane (Travel Lane Side), Billings MT
Buffered Bike Lane (Parking Side), Missoula MT
Left-side Bike Lanes – 2011 Edition
Left-side Bike Lanes – 2012 Edition
Left-side Bike Lanes – Bozeman (concept)
Intersection Crossing Markings – 2012 Edition
Higgins Avenue, Missoula MT
Through Bike Lanes– 2012 Edition
Through Bike Lane – 2012 Edition
Through Bike Lanes – Bozeman, MT
Combined BL/TL – 2012 Edition
Combined Bike Lane/Turn lane
Combined Bike Lane/Turn lane - Billings, MT
Shared Lane Markings – 2012 Edition
Shared Lane Markings, Missoula & Billings MT
Active Warning Beacon – 2012 Edition
Active Warning Beacon – Billings, MT
Wayfinding Signage
Wayfinding Signage – Bozeman, MT
BICYCLE BOULEVARDS
1. Comfortable and Attractive
2. Low traffic/Low speed
(under 1500 vehicles per day)
3. Neighborhood/Residential
(typically)
4. Biking/Walking Prioritization
5. Speed and volume management
techniques
Not a direct substitute for
cycle tracks, bike lanes, etc.
Bicycle Boulevards: Key Elements
•Route Selection
•Signing and Marking
•Speed Management
•Volume Management
•Minor Intersection Treatments
•Major Intersection Treatments
•Offset Intersections
•Green Infrastructure
Bicycle Boulevards
BICYCLE BOULEVARDS – Not a New Idea!
•Albuquerque, NM
•Austin, TX (planned)
•Arcata, CA (planned)
•Berkeley, CA
•Columbia, MO
•Denver, CO (planned)
•Emeryville, CA
•Eugene, OR
•Long Beach, CA
•Madison,WI
•Minneapolis, MN
•Nampa, ID
•Ocean City, NJ
•Palo Alto, CA
•Pasadena, CA (planned)
•Portland, OR
•Salt Lake City, UT (planned)
•San Luis Obispo, CA
•Seattle, WA
•Syracuse, NY (planned)
•Tacoma, WA (planned)
•Tucson, AZ
•Wilmington, NC
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Bozeman MDT Urban Boundary UpdatePreliminary 10/12/2012
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Discussion Topics
Purpose
Definitions
Urban Area Boundary Background
2010 Census Data
Implication For Other Programs
Guidelines and Smoothing Criteria
Next Steps
Purpose
Adjust urban boundaries based on 2010 decennial
census
Process requires coordination between MDT and local
government agencies
Smooth out irregularities in census boundaries
Follow state and federal guidelines
Definitions
Urban Area – Used to denote both UZA and UC
Urbanized Area (UZA) – Census designated >50,000
population
Urban Cluster (UC) – Census designated 2,500 to 50,000
population
Adjusted UZA/UC – Typically created to smooth irregular
boundaries
Urban Place – No longer exists per Census Bureau
Incorporated Place – Type of governmental unit incorporated
under state law
Bozeman Area Boundaries
Boundaries have been delineated based on a cooperative
state/local process that reflect current conditions and
maintains consistency amongst all Montana’s urban areas
State law requires incorporated place boundaries to be
included within the adjusted urban area
Populations within the adjusted urban areas are used to
calculate each urban area’s percentage share of the urban
program funds
FHWA approves this process along with the proposed
boundaries
Montana Transportation Commission approves funding
allocation
Urban Area Boundary
Background
HPMS Reporting
Highway Functional Classification
Roadway networks falling within the adjusted boundaries will be
functionally classified as “urban”. Roads impacted by new
boundaries must be functionally reclassified at the earliest time
possible after boundary adoption
Implications For Other Programs
FARS Reporting
For purposes of FHWA’s Highway Performance Monitoring
System (HPMS), the roadway network within urban areas will be
reported as having “urban” functional classification
For purposes of NHTSA’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System
(FARS), the roadway network within urban areas will be reported
as having “urban” functional classification
Implications For Other Programs
Outdoor Advertising
States will continue to use the Census Incorporated Place data to
map and control signage as it relates to places of 5,000 population
or more as defined by 23 CFR 750.153(t) and 703(m)
Other Data Reporting
Additional data reporting systems such as FHWA’s Fiscal
Management System (FMIS) and National Bridge Inventory
(NBI) may be impacted. Questions may be directed to
Dale.Gray@dot.gov and Ann.Shemaka@dot.gov respectively.
Note*
16 urban areas are eligible for STP urban funding under the state’s Urban
Highway Program per MCA 60-3-211 based on Census 2010
Next Steps
MDT coordinates with other urban areas to delineate 2010 urban
boundaries – tentative completion by December 2012*
Bozeman TCC to review revised boundary and approve
Transportation Commission approves urban boundaries and
funding percentages developed by MDT based on new population
estimates within the adjusted urban areas
FHWA approves 2010 urban boundaries
MDT notifies urban area officials of funding percentages that will
be used over the new decennial census timeframe
* Note:
Dates are tentative and may change based on local participant schedules