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Mobility Plan PresentationPROPOSED MOBILITY PLAN REVISIONS C2U – 60’ ROW Constellation Site One Mustang Business Center City Service Center Additional Updates •Updated Southlake 2035 to Southlake Comprehensive Plan throughout •Updated demographics to reflect 2020 Census •Updated Citizen Survey information to 2021 survey data •Removed completed projects from recommendation lists •Removed priorities from recommendations •Shifting focus to goals and objectives •Priorities will be assessed annually and implemented through the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) and department work plans •Associated maps will be updated to remove references to specific priorities Thoroughfare Recommendations Reference Map Remove Tiers Recommended Bicycle Facilities Remove Tiers DRAFT •Pathway – Any sidewalk or trail intended primarily for walking, running, hiking, and/or horseback riding. •Existing Sidewalks – Built sidewalks that are 6 feet or less in width. •Existing Multi-Use – Built sidewalks that are 8 feet or more in width. Although these sidewalks are intended primarily for pedestrians, they may also accommodate low speed cyclists and other similar users. •Existing Equestrian/Hike – Built trails and sidewalks, primarily located within City parks. These pathways vary in width depending on site conditions and user needs. They may be concrete, asphalt or natural surface and are intended primarily for hiking and/or horseback riding. •Future Sidewalks – Recommended sidewalks that are 6 feet less than 8 feet in width. •Future Multi-Use – Recommended sidewalks that are 8 feet or more in width. Although these sidewalks are intended primarily for pedestrians, they may also accommodate low speed cyclists and other similar users. •Future Equestrian/Hike – Pathways that may vary in width depending on site conditions and user needs. They are preferred to be natural surface for hiking and/or horseback riding but may be concrete or asphalt depending on site conditions. •Future Natural – Pathways less than 8 feet in width that are preferred to be natural surface but may be concrete or asphalt depending on site conditions. •Park Connection Recommendations – Planned sidewalks or trails within or adjacent to City parks. These pathways may be concrete, asphalt or natural surface and vary in width. Additional information on these sidewalks and trails may be found in the Parks, Recreation, & Open Space Master Plan. Clarified definitions for Future Sidewalks, Future Equestrian/Hike, and Future Natural Pathways Goal 3: Mobility Develop an innovative mobility system that provides for the safe, convenient, efficient movement of people and goods, reduces traffic congestion, promotes energy and transportation efficiency and promotes expanded opportunities for citizens to meet some routine needs by walking or bicycling. Mobility Goal and Objectives Objective 3.1 Provide a safe and efficient streets and pathways network that allows travel to shopping areas, schools, parks and places of employment, reducing the need to travel on the City’s major arterials (FM 1709, FM 1938, or SH 114) and minimizes cut-through traffic in residential neighborhoods. Objective 3.2 Implement and promote a mobility system that addresses safety, design, comfort and aesthetic elements such as landscaping, crosswalks, railing, lighting, traffic-calming and signage in order to provide distinct character and functionality for the City. Implementation Examples: •Traffic Calming Measures •Lighting Standards •Illuminated Street Signage •Crosswalks •Wayfinding Signs Objective 3.3 In accordance with a need identified by the Citizen Survey, provide and promote a continuous pedestrian pathways system that is user-friendly, efficient, safe, economical, and connect parks, shopping, schools, work and residential areas. Objective 3.4 Pursue opportunities to link Southlake’s pathways to systems in adjacent cities and trails on the Corps of Engineers property. Implementation Examples: •Sidewalk gap prioritization/construction •Neighborhood Sidewalk Matching Funds Program •Inclusion of sidewalks in other capital projects as appropriate Objective 3.5 Develop a program to encourage the dedication of easements for pathway construction in accordance with the sidewalk priority plan and Capital Improvements Plan. Program has been developed Objective 3.6 Identify and prioritize the funding and construction of mobility system capital improvements projects according to the impacts on safety, system efficiency, costs, and maintaining acceptable levels of service. Implementation Example: •Capital Improvements Program Objective 3.7 Increase safe bicycle mobility when reasonably possible. Implementation Example: •Bicycle route signs Objective 3.8 Continue to promote a strong working relationship with the Texas Department of Transportation to identify, design and implement projects that prevent or relieve congestion in the area. Objective 3.9 Continue to evaluate and improve upon the existing mobility system within the City, maintaining existing infrastructure, making required improvements and evaluating innovative ways to integrate transportation and land use. Implementation Examples: •Capital Improvements Program •PW Department Work Plan Objective 3.10 Obtain adequate right-of-way for future roadway corridors and improvements. Implementation Examples: •Capital Improvements Program •Development Review Process P&Z Work Session SPIN Planning & Zoning Commission Public Hearing City Council 1st Reading City Council Public Hearing & Final Action Southlake Mobility Master Plan Schedule September 21 October 10 October 19 November 7 December 5 Questions?