Complete Streets: Making Connections MDOT/ACEC Partnering Conference February 2, 2012

Implementation Perform Research Identify Stakeholder Groups Obtain Input Identify Potential Corridor Improvements Evaluate Improvement Feasibility & Alternatives Identify Funding Opportunities & Restrictions Determine Project Scope

Think Outside the Box! Look Beyond Political Boundaries Use Creative Funding Sources Seek & Incorporate Community & Stakeholder Input Incorporate Practical Connectivity Establish Priorities, based on Cost Effectiveness, Inclusion in Other Projects, etc.

Funding Possibilities Act 51 Surface Transportation Program (STP) Transportation Economic Development Program Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund CMAQ Enhancement Safe Routes to School Federal Highway Administration Federal Transit Administration HUD/MSHDA

Funding Possibilities (Cont.) Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Health Department Foundations Local Millage or Allocation Local Partnerships Current Infrastructure Projects Design Standards & Policies Tax Increment Financing Federal Grants

Parallel Routes CEDAR STREET MDOT Trunkline 22,000 ADT 5 Lanes Wide

Parallel Routes No Route Proposed Proposed Route Proposed Route Draft Non-Motorized Plan No Route Proposed Proposed Route Proposed Route

Low Budget Implementation EAST MT. HOPE AVENUE Initiated by local business owner Survey was sent to Impacted Parties 8,000 ADT, 1.1 mile length 45 mph speed limit No existing non-motorized facility Will connect to shoulder section in East Lansing, bike lanes on Aurelius Road & Lansing’s River Trail Two of the area’s largest parks have new access to the non-motorized path

Low Budget Implementation 4 to 3 Lane Conversion, with 2 Adjoining Bike Lanes 4-to-3 Conversion is Considered when ADT is between 5,000 and 18,000 $5,500 Construction Cost East Mt. Hope Avenue

Incorporation with Other Work 8,000 to 12,000 ADT 35 mph speed limit AFTER BEFORE

Other Cost-Effective Solutions

Complete Streets: Making Connections Thank You! Maureen E. Turner, PE Maureen.Turner@AuburnDalle.com