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CITY OF MEMPHISA Focus On Pedestrian Safety

Mayor A C Wharton, Jr.125 N. Main St., Room 700Memphis, TN 38103(901) 636-6000mayor@memphistn.govA Focus on Livable CommunitiesMayor Wharton elected in 2009 and again in 2011Focus on creating a City of Choice Strong emphasis on increasing vibrancy and activity within public spacesVision of creating a city for the next generation

Memphis Pedestrian and School Safety Action PlanPedestrian Safety In ContextYouth aged 10 to 19 are overrepresented in pedestrian crashesHigh number of pedestrians crashes associated with high population densities, but most severe pedestrian crashes associated with auto-oriented built environments

Memphis Pedestrian and School Safety Action PlanCrashes overrepresented on major roads we know this is where the traffic is so its not surprising but still focuses needs on major roads3Pedestrian Safety In Context

Memphis Pedestrian and School Safety Action Plan4Pedestrian Safety In ContextKey OpportunitiesSidewalk Maintenance & Closing GapsMajor Roads: Provide buffers (& shade), widen sidewalks, reduce lanesIncrease the frequency of formal pedestrian crossingsEnhance existing midblock/unsignalized crossingsEnsure pedestrian-friendly design at major intersectionsBehavior Change Programs

Memphis Pedestrian and School Safety Action PlanInvestments in the sidewalk network are largely complaint-driven, which does not ensure that limited funds are directed to the locations with the largest need.Investment in sidewalks can lead to large cost savings for the school district if it results in needing fewer buses.Sidewalks uprooted by trees and sidewalk network gaps are the most significant barrier for people with disabilities.There are unmet pedestrian infrastructure needs throughout the city, but the nature of the needs are different based on the part of town.

5Memphis Pedestrian School Safety Action Plan

December 10th, 2014

Anne Eshleman ConlonAlta Planning + Design

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Network Analysis: DemandOrange and red indicate higher relative demand for walking trips

Memphis Pedestrian and School Safety Action Plan7Network Analysis: SupplyOrange and red indicate lower relative comfort and safety for pedestrians

Roadway Characteristics

Pedestrian Space

Sidewalk QualityMemphis Pedestrian and School Safety Action PlanSimilar analysis to look at crossing needs8Network Analysis: Shortest PathOrange and red indicate routes most likely to serve walking trips

Elementary Schools

Middle Schools

High Schools

Parks

Employment Centers

Transit StopsMemphis Pedestrian and School Safety Action Plan9Proposed Network: Sidewalks + CrossingsThe full project list includes new sidewalks, infill, repair, and crossings

Memphis Pedestrian and School Safety Action PlanSelected projects that popped out in multiple analyses10Proposed Network: PrioritizationCriteria and weights were established with project stakeholders

Prioritization CriteriaWeightPromotes Safety (crash analysis)15%School Access15%Inadequate Infrastructure (supply analysis)15%Equity10%Promotes Connectivity (shortest path analysis)10%Serves Activity Centers (demand analysis)10%Transit Access10%Civic Amenity Access (libraries, comm. centers)5%Previously Proposed Projects5%Stakeholder Input5%

Memphis Pedestrian and School Safety Action PlanPhased based on geographic distribution, scoring, and persons with disabilities11Proposed Network: PrioritizationSeveral criteria directly relate to the stakeholder-identified needs of persons with disabilitiesPrioritization CriteriaWeightPromotes Safety (crash analysis)15%School Access15%Inadequate Infrastructure (supply analysis)15%Equity10%Promotes Connectivity (shortest path analysis)10%Serves Activity Centers (demand analysis)10%Transit Access10%Civic Amenity Access (libraries, comm. centers)5%Previously Proposed Projects5%Stakeholder Input5%

Memphis Pedestrian and School Safety Action PlanPhased based on geographic distribution, scoring, and persons with disabilities12Proposed Priority Network: PhasingSidewalk and intersection projects were divided into ten phases

Memphis Pedestrian and School Safety Action PlanPhased based on geographic distribution, scoring, and persons with disabilities13Pilot ProjectsWeighted score from prioritization, Geographic representation, andFacility type representation (ten corridors, ten crossings)

Selected to illustrate the types of improvements in the project list

Memphis Pedestrian and School Safety Action PlanDemonstrate how the plan will change conditions on the ground14Pilot Projects: Sidewalk ExamplePowers Road

Memphis Pedestrian and School Safety Action Plan15Pilot Projects: Intersection ExampleHonduras Road & Horn Lake Road

Memphis Pedestrian and School Safety Action PlanCrossings are a key element of the pilot projects more complex 16Implementation StrategyWalk Friendly Community Framework: The 6 EsEngineeringEducationEncouragementEnforcementEvaluation and PlanningEquity

Memphis Pedestrian and School Safety Action Plan17www.BIKEPEDMEMPHIS.comA Focus On Pedestrian Safety

Mayor A C Wharton, Jr.125 N. Main St., Room 700Memphis, TN 38103(901) 636-6000mayor@memphistn.gov