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Downtown Redding Transportation Plan
Public Meeting #1
INTRODUCTIONAgenda
TeamStudy Area
Project ObjectivesWork to Date
Key Pad Polling – How it works
Agenda
• Introduction– Purpose– Project Objectives– Project Background– Key Pad Polling – How it
Works• Regional Trail Connection
and Destinations• Central Business District• Promenade/Mall Area• Open House
Team
• City of Redding• Caltrans• Omni-Means• Design Workshop• Trilogy Architecture• Watry Design
Study Area
Project Objectives
REGIONAL TRAIL CONNECTIONS & DESTINATIONS1. Connect downtown to Diestelhurst Bridge & Turtle Bay2. Plan for a more walkable and bikeable downtown and
encourage transit use downtown.
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT3. Create opportunities for “green streets”.4. Develop a parking strategy.
PROMENADE/MALL AREA5. Explore reopening streets through the promenade/mall.
IMPLEMENTATION6. Provide funding and implementation strategy.
Work to Date
• Project Website & Facebook page• Kick-off event with “Redding Set Go” Video
and stakeholder bike ride• Draft Traffic Analysis• Precedent Studies• Over 2 dozen stakeholder outreach meetings
KEYPAD POLLINGHow it works
Do you see a red or green light when you press the button?
No - Raise your hand and we will bring you a new clicker.
Test Question:What is special about the Diestelhorst Bridge?
1. The bridge was originally called Reid’s Ferry Bridge
2. It was the first automobile bridge to cross the Sacramento River in Northern CA
3. In 1997 it was closed to cars and made a pedestrian and bike trail connection.
4. All of the above5. None of the above
0%4%
19%
75%
2%
Do you see a red or green light when you press the button?
No - Raise your hand and we will bring you a new clicker.
Where do you live?
1. Downtown Redding2. North of Redding3. East of Downtown4. West of Downtown5. South Redding6. Outside the City of
Redding
21%
12%14%
30%
6%
17%
What is your age?
1. Under 182. 18-293. 30-394. 40-495. 50-596. 60-697. 70+
Under 18
18-2930-39
40-4950-59
60-6970+
1%
5%
20%
12%
25% 25%
0%
I came to this meeting to…(Choose all that apply)
1. Learn more about this study
2. Share my thoughts on bike and pedestrian connections
3. Share my thoughts on downtown
4. I Don’t know
41%
26%31%
2%
REGIONAL TRAIL CONNECTIONS & DESTINATIONSProject Objective 1: Connect
Diestelhorst Bridge & Turtle Bay to Downtown
Project Objective 2: Plan for a more walkable and bikeable downtown and
encourage transit use downtown.
Study Area
Improve Signage and Wayfinding to draw
people in
Develop a sense of arrival to a special place in the
community
Connect neighborhoods and the River to
downtown
Strategies to Connect Diestelhorst Bridge & Turtle Bay
Provide accessible streets, walks, parks
and trails
Create opportunities for all
Encourage transit use to and from downtown
Strategies to plan for a more walkable and bikeable downtown
and encouraging transit use.
Regional Trail Connections and DestinationsBike Routes
Trail Connections
Riverside Drive Connection
Center/Trinity/Continental Path
Dana-to-DowntownTrail Extension
Continental to Turtle Bay Connection
• Extends Dana-to-Downtown Trail to Downtown Redding
Bike Paths & Bike Lanes
Shared and Protected Lanes
Bike Intersections
Bike UsersRacers
Family Event
Commuters
Casual Recreation
What type of bike rider are you?
1. Bike Racer2. Commuter3. Causal Recreation4. Family Event5. I do not Bike
Bike Racer
Commuter
Causal R
ecreation
Family
Event
I do not B
ike
2%
18%
51%
10%
18%
To get downtown, the road I bike on the most is…
1. Shasta St./Hwy. 442. Eureka Way/Hwy 2993. Placer St.4. North Market St.5. South Market St.6. Cypress Ave.7. Riverside Dr.8. I do not bike to
downtown9. Other Shasta
St./Hwy. 4
4
Eureka W
ay/Hwy 299
Placer S
t.
North M
arket S
t.
South M
arket S
t.
Cypress
Ave.
Riverside D
r.
I do not b
ike to downto
wnOth
er
5%6%
7%
4% 4%5%
11%
44%
16%
Please note on you comment card
The destination in Redding that I visit the most is(choose up to 3)
1. The River and Trails2. Turtle Bay and
Sundial Bridge3. Downtown4. None of These5. Other
The River and Tra
ils
Turtle Bay and Sundial B
ridge
Downtown
None of These
Other
38%
29%
24%
4%6%
Please note on your comment card
The destination in Redding that I think visitors visit the most is (choose up to 3)
1. The River and Trails2. Turtle Bay and
Sundial Bridge3. Downtown4. None of these5. Other
37%39%
16%
0%
9%
Please note on your comment card
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT/DOWNTOWN REDDING
Project Objective 3: Create opportunities for a walkable downtown
Project Objective 4: Develop a downtown parking strategy
Study Area
Strategies to create opportunities for walkable streets, encourage transit use, and develop a parking strategy
Streets that serve local and regional
transit
Consolidated and convenient access to
parking
Streets that are safe for pedestrians and
bikes
Baseline Traffic Analysis
• Traffic Analysis:– 7 intersections received detailed analysis– Previous studies reviewed for overall traffic
context• Conclusions:– Need to provide East-West (Hwy 44 & Hwy 299)
efficiency– Placer to and from Route 44 challenges– Streets through the promenade/mall would
facilitate business
Central Business DistrictExisting Streets
Central Business DistrictSpecific Plan Recommendations
Central Business DistrictTwo Way Streets : South of South
Central Business DistrictRestore Two-way California Street
Central Business DistrictRestore the Grid in Downtown
Roundabout Study• Allows easy
access to two-way Market Street
• Use Market Street to downtown
• Use Pine Street to go through downtown
• Improve safety and less delay
How often do you visit downtown?
1. Daily2. A few times a week3. Once a week4. A few times a month5. Once a month6. Only to pass through7. Never
Daily
A few times a
week
Once a w
eek
A few times a
month
Once a m
onth
Only to pass
thro
ughNever
43%
33%
7% 6%
1%
8%
1%
I usually go downtown…(Choose all that apply)
1. To Work2. To Shop3. To Dine4. To Meet Up5. To Recreate6. For a Special Event7. To pass through
To Work
To Shop
To Dine
To Meet U
p
To Recreate
For a
Special E
vent
To pass th
rough
12%
10%
23%
15%
8%
17%
14%
Some of the challenges of getting around downtown are (Choose all that apply)
1. Traffic and congestion2. Bikes or pedestrians in the
roadway3. One way roads with parallel
parking slows traffic flow4. Turn lanes are too short and
back up5. Not enough parking6. Stop light waits/timing7. Lack of streets through the
promenade/mall8. None of these9. Other
20%
7%
12%
8% 8%
21%
18%
3%4%
Please note on your comment card
When I go downtown I usually get there by…
1. Vehicle (Truck, Car, Motorcycle, Scooter)
2. Bike3. Walking4. Public Transit (Bus,
Taxi, Car Share)
79%
13%7%
1%
Getting around downtown by VEHICLE is
1. Really Easy2. Okay depending on
the time of day3. Difficult4. I do not or rarely
DRIVE downtown.
18%
67%
13%
2%
Getting around downtown by BIKE is
1. Really Easy2. Okay depending on
the time of day3. Difficult4. I do not, or rarely,
BIKE downtown.8%
15%22%
55%
Getting around downtown by WALKING is
1. Really Easy2. Okay depending on
the time of day3. Difficult4. I do not, or rarely
WALK downtown.
53%
23%
9%14%
Central Business DistrictWalkability
Public Parking Diagram
• On Street: 1,181• Off Street: 938• TOTAL: 2,119 Public
Parking Spaces
Parking Counts
1181
9381598
876
On streetOff StreetPrivateEmplyment/Permit
• Existing On Street Parking: 1,181
• Existing Off Street Parking: 938
• Existing Off Street Private Parking: 1,598
• Existing Employment/Permit Parking: 876
• TOTAL: 4,593 Spaces
When you visit downtown where do you prefer to park?
1. Parking structure2. Off street lot3. On a street4. At my place of
employment5. I do not go downtown6. I take alternative modes
of transit downtown7. None of the above8. Other
33%
14%
37%
8%
0%
6%
1% 0%
(Please note on your comment card)
How easy is it to find parking downtown?
1. Really easy2. Okay depending on
the time of day3. Difficult4. I do not, or rarely
park downtown.
39%
48%
8%5%
Would you be willing to pay for parking downtown?
1. Yes, it is necessary to create turnover and provide maintenance
2. Maybe, depending on price and/or time of day
3. No, all parking should be free
4. I have no opinion
20%
43%
32%
6%
PROMENADE/MALL AREA
Project Objective 5: Explore reopening streets through the promenade/mall.
Study Area
Strategies to explore reopening streets through the promenade/mall
Make retail more visible to draw people
into downtown
Encourage a mix of uses that activates
spaces at all times of day
Capitalize on current urban trends and existing hub of governmental and medical
activity
Downtown Open Space
Urban Plaza
Linear Park
Active Street
Multi-Use Street/Plaza
Downtown Mixed Uses
Housing/Apartments
Entertainment & Dining
Retail & Shopping
Office & Jobs
Human Comfort• Shade• Lighting and safety• Amenities; benches,
trash, bike racks• Accessibility• Pedestrian Intersection
Improvements; enhanced crossings, safe zones, signal timing
Pedestrian Streets
One Way Street
Two Way Street with Parallel Parking
Two Way Street with Angled Parking
Promenade/Mall Area Study
1. More Amenities: places to sit, meet and hang out
2. Better Safety: more visible and accessible places
3. Easier Vehicle Access: better roads and more parking
4. More Activity: things to do like events, shopping and dining
5. Easier Bike Access: better bike lanes and more bike racks
27%
15%12%
33%
12%
I would go to the promenade/mall more if there were…(choose up to 3)
IMPLEMENTATION
Project Objective 6: Provide Funding and implementation strategy.
Next Steps:Strategies to provide a funding and
implementation strategy
Develop guidelines and revise codes to
meet objectives
Encourage downtown as a priority
Understand the phasing and timing needed for change
While I may not agree with everything stated today, I feel the process is headed in the right direction.
1. I Agree2. Neutral3. Disagree
86%
13%
1%
Next Steps
Come share your thoughts at the stations!
Next MeetingWe will review and select a preferred alternative.
Website:www.downtownreddingtransportationplan.com