Transpo assisted the City of Kent, WA in developing a pedestrian and bicycle plan. The goal was to identify and inventory the existing pedestrian and bicycle system within the City, develop a GIS database, and conduct spatial analyses to identify priority pedestrian and bicycle improvements. Planning-level cost estimates were integrated, and the spatial analyses and prioritized improvements considered accessibility to public transit, schools, parks, civic centers, and other critical factors.
Transpo reviewed the existing data, plans, policies, and standards. We then defined pedestrian and bicycle system inventory and database needs. This included identification of the appropriate GIS and database structure so that it is consistent with other city programs. Elements inventoried included sidewalks, crosswalks, signalized intersections, ADA standard and substandard curb cuts and pedestrian/wheelchair obstacles.
Transpo recommended a set of non-motorized improvements, including cost estimates, and listing of priorities by major category of improvement. We developed draft and final pedestrian bicycle system improvement priority lists and maps, their general timing, and planning-level cost estimates. We also developed design guidelines and recommended policies relating to pedestrian and bicycle system enhancements and ADA compliance. |
