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CITY OF SANIBEL SHARED USE PATH MASTER PLAN UPDATE

APRIL 30, 2019

PROJECT ADVISORY COMMITTEE(PAC)

MEETING #3

Meeting Agenda

• Introductions• Outreach Overview

• Survey• Map Comments• Website Comments

• Updated Master Plan ‐Opportunities• Safety• Quality of Service• Stewardship• Connectivity

• New Business• Implementation Program• Timeline for Completion• Upcoming Meetings

• Public Comment

Purpose of the Master Plan Update

Establish a blueprint for the future of the Shared Use Path system

Pop‐Up Community Events

Master Plan Update Project Schedule

• Began November 2018• End June 2019

November December January February March April May June

PAC Meeting

PAC Meeting

PAC Meeting

Begin Update

Council Present

Final Draft

Council Progress Update

Open House Event

Kick‐Off Meeting

Finalize Update

Open House Event

MPO BPCC

Meeting

Community Engagement

Online• Project Website

(comments)• Survey

• Began 2/11• Ends 4/30

• Comment Map

Community Events• Path Intercept Survey

• 2/16• Arts and Crafts

Festivals • 2/17 • 3/16

• Farmers Market• 2/24 • 3/3

Open House• Meeting #1

• 2/19• Meeting #2

• 4/22

COMPLETE COMPLETE

Open House #2 Summary

• Monday, March 22nd, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.• 96 Signed‐In Public Attendees• 14 Received Comment Forms• 37 Submitted Surveys at the Event

• Many participant had already completed the survey prior to the meeting or took an information card to take it on their own time after the meeting

Online Survey

Assessment of how people use and view the Shared Use Path system• Questions on…

• Path Use• Experience on the Paths• Needed Improvements• Respondent Data

• Age• Residency• Etc.

Source: socialtables.com

Survey Opened Feb. 11th and Closes Apr. 30th

Early Survey Results (As of 4/28/19)

96.68%


77.1%


66.6%


88.67%


82.82%


94.6%

Online Map Comments

117 Comments as of 4/28

Online Map Comments (As of 4/28/19)Map ID Comment

1 When people going to the historic village from the west they are directed to a roundabout way to get three. Just add a connection from the path to the crossing road.

2 The Sunday Farmer’s Market is the most bike‐friendly day of the week. The City’s many bike racks are encouraging even more and more people choose to come on bike or on foot. Great job!

3 Crosswalk at Periwinkle and St Michael’s Church is noncompliant (with MUTCD) (both sides). Either the “stop” markings on the path need to be removed or regulation mini‐stop signs should be installed.

4 Difficult for bikers crossing at crosswalk to see bikers coming from either direction on the path. Perhaps a traffic mirror would work.

5 In front of St Michaels church the sudden zig and zag to keep on bike path (going east west on north side of Periwinkle) should be straightened. Motorists are never certain what cyclists are doing here and causes possible bad reactions by motorists.

6 At crosswalk on Periwinkle at Sanibel Community House, the intersection (both sides) is noncompliant (with MUTCD). Either the “stop” markings on the path need to be removed or regulation mini‐stop signs should be installed.

7 I really like the crosswalk at community house! When I ride at night it has some light and traffic is coming from just two directions unlike at the intersection at Periwinkle and Tarpon Bay. Also, the marker in the middle of the road alerts drivers.

8 Island Cow should put stop sign and lines on their driveway to prevent cars from always just running out onto bike path. Very busy location and cars aren’t looking for bikes – Island Cow should take responsibility of hazard they are making here.

9 Too many people cross here rather than using the crosswalk by the Community House.

10 The quick “jog” that the path takes at the intersection of Periwinkle and Meridian is of concern. I’ve witnessed many near‐accidents here with folks cycling different directions on the path and not being ready for the quick change in course.

11 Agree with the problem of visibility., I live off Meridian and is very difficult for cars and bicycles to see each other, poor quality road apron also along with needing straightening.

12 Parking lot (Periwinkle Place western entrance) ingress‐egress point can be dangerous. Cars stop on bike path and don’t watch for bikes, Require Place to make this intersection safer with their own parking lot stop and look for cyclists sign and stop line.

13 Every business should provide the same bike racks that the city has for the farmers market.

14 SCA needs more bike racks…and ones that work for bikes. Would be helpful to provide businesses and organizations the types of bike racks that work best for most bikes.

15 Periwinkle Way has the most intense Shared Use Path traffic on the island. Looking to the future, it would ease path congestion if a parallel path could be placed on the north side of Periwinkle. I believe this is a long term objective of the City

16 Dangerous parking lot (Tahitian Gardens western entrance) ingress‐egress point. No visibility for bikes or cars – cars don’t stop, Bikes can’t see cars from parking lot. Must require Tahitian Gardens to make this intersection safer with their own parking lot.

17 In order for vehicles to exit Purdy Drive, it is necessary to pull up onto or beyond the path. Periwinkle is not visible to the motorist if vehicle is behind the path. Perhaps vegetation can be removed to ensure visibility of both path users

18 There are many markers along the path that are part of the new Heritage Trail, which is a wonderful addition to the path experience. However, many path users don’t know what the mounted signs are and don’t stop to learn about Sanibel.

19 Perhaps the path could be moved back from Periwinkle just like they did at Donax.

Online Map Comments (As of 4/28/19)Map ID Comment

20 While not part of the SUP. The Pond Apple Trail gets very wet and muddy. Please improve as you did on the rest of the trail.

21 The crosswalk at Bailey Rd & Periwinkle is noncompliant (with MUTCD) – either the “stop” markings on the path need to be removed or regulation mini stop signs should be installed (could paint stop bars & “caution” marking).

22 The crosswalk over Periwinkle just west of Bailey Rd should be removed. Too dangerous here with incoming cars merging and not yet alert for bikes in roadway. Motorists are too busy merging with traffic to be alert for bikes crossing here.

23 The cut‐through path from Beach Rd to Periwinkle path should be noted on the map (as gravel connection)…important for path users to know you can get back to Periwinkle path in a couple of ways.

24 Bailey Rd path regularly floods for extended periods of time. Much longer than the road floods.

25 Very dangerous! People ride bikes right out into the road into the Dunes! A girl was killed here!

26 The Chamber of Commerce needs bike racks in their front yard for the many folks that ride there on bicycles. Why don’t they encourage biking?

27 The crosswalk on Causeway Blvd to Chamber of Commerce has noncompliant (MUTCD) “stop” path markings on both sides. Either regulation mini‐stop signs should be installed or the “stop” markings should be removed (prefer latter).

28 Agree. Need better traffic control at this crosswalk.

29 You made it over the causeway and are cruising onto Sanibel! You can cross over to the sidewalk and path and then be taken away from the Periwinkle Way Causeway intersection and out of the way to Bailey Rd. There it is difficult to cross over to the “main” path…

30 I like that the path has been marked to remind bikers to “warn when passing” however the locations should be given more consideration. The four way at Periwinkle and Lindgren can be a busy area, some portions of the path are narrower than others and visibility is limited in some directions…

31 Need more bike racks at the Chamber of Commerce.

Comments Through the Website

To‐date there have been 29 comments submitted through the project websiteTopics have included:• Paths are too crowded

• People do not signal when passing

• Cyclists do not stop at intersections

• Widen existing paths where possible

• Don’t allow motorized use

• Separate bikers from walkers

• Like the improved path sections

Shared Use Path Opportunities

Shared Use Path Ped & Bike Crashes

Pedestrian and Bicycle Crashes (2013 – 2017)

Shared Use Path Incidents

Reported Shared Use Path Incidents (2017 – 2018)


Shared Use Path Safety: Engineering, Education, Enforcement

Shared Use Path Design Considerations


Shared Use Path Quality of Service


Shared Use Path Stewardship


Shared Use Path Connectivity

Planned Improvements

Opportunities – Existing Path Widths

Widening Opportunities• Continue to improve and widen

all Shared Use Paths to an appropriate width, no less than 8 feet, based on the context, volume, mix of users, availability of right‐of‐way, and drainage and environmental impacts.

• For high‐volume segments (e.g., Periwinkle Way and Tarpon Bay Rd), continue to provide a minimum Shared Use Path Width of 10 feet, subject to the availability of right‐of‐way, and drainage and environmental impacts.

Suggested Shared Use Path Connections (Under Evaluation)

Improvement Evaluation Considerations

Suggested Intersection Enhancements (Under Evaluation)

Intersection Enhancement Example

Existing – Sanibel Captiva Road at Rabbit Road:


Concept – Sanibel Captiva Road at Rabbit Road:


West Gulf Drive at Rabbit Road:


Concept – West Gulf Drive at Rabbit Road:


Sanibel Captiva Road at Palm Ridge Road/Tarpon Bay Road:


Concept – Sanibel Captiva Road at Palm Ridge Road/Tarpon Bay Road:


Concept – Sanibel Captiva Road at Palm Ridge Road/Tarpon Bay Road:

Remove Stop Signs on Reverse Side and Remove

lower/2nd Stop Signs

Implementation Program

Opportunity Supporting Goal

Primary Responsibility

Short‐Term (1‐2 Years)

Mid‐Term (5 Years)

Long‐Term (10 Years)

Ongoing/ Continuous

Consistent with the Sanibel Plan, continue to apply appropriate design standards based on context, volume, mix of users, available right‐of‐way, and drainage and environmental impacts.

Safety Community Services Dept. – Public Works X

Explore opportunities to expand law enforcement presence along the Shared Use Path system (e.g., expanded bicycle patrol). Safety Sanibel Police Dept. X X

Continue to monitor and evaluate usage and volumes along the Shared Use Path system; consideration should be given to exploring the installation of automated Path counters that could provide the City with real‐time Path usage information.

Quality of Service

Community Services Dept. X X

Continue to explore and evaluate opportunities to improve Shared Use Path and driveway interactions.

Connectivity & Safety

Community Services Dept. – Public Works

and PlanningX X

Partner with local resorts, bicycle‐related businesses, restaurants, and destinations to distribute materials that inform and educate Path users on rules, regulations, and appropriate Path behavior.

StewardshipCommunity Services

Dept. and City Manager’s Office

X X

Regularly update the Shared Use Path Master Plan to document completed improvements, reflect current trends, and address changing community needs.

Quality of Service

Community Services Dept. X

Timeline for Completion

• Draft Shared Use Master Plan Update – Mid‐May• Staff and PAC Review• Prepare Final Draft

Upcoming Project Meetings

• MPO Bicycle Pedestrian Coordinating Committee (BPCC)• Tuesday, May 28, 2019, 10 a.m.

• Sanibel City Council• Tuesday, June 4, 2019, 9 a.m.

Public Comment and Discussion

• You are Encouraged to Participate• Please be Civil • Please be Mindful of Time

Questions?

• MPO and Consultant Contacts:

Ron Gogoi, AICPTransportation Planning Administrator815 Nicholas Pkwy E.P.O. Box 150045Cape Coral, FL 33915239‐330‐[email protected]

Christopher Keller, AICPProject Manager1000 N Ashley Dr, Ste. 400Tampa, FL 33602813‐224‐[email protected]

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