Metropolitan Planning Organizations and state Departments of Transportation are two examples of regional and state government where the relationship between health and transportation can be brought in to the transportation planning and project prioritization process. The Nashville Area MPO has several projects related to health and transportation. These include but are not limited to: prioritizing bicycle and pedestrian projects according to areas with populations with highest amounts of health disparities, conducting a Health Impact Assessment of a Transit Oriented Development Project, providing Safe Routes to School bicycle and pedestrian education training to P.E. teachers throughout the MPO area, and conducting a study with Vanderbilt University on energy expenditure by mode of transportation.
The Tennessee Department of Transportation will discuss state level efforts to link transportation and health including adopting language addressing the safety of bicyclists and pedestrians in the State Strategic Highway Safety Plan, adding language and a test question on non-motorized modes to the state Drivers’ License Manual and exam, adopting a rumble stripe policy that addresses the comfort and safety of bicyclists, and training law officers across the state on bicycle and pedestrian laws.
The MPO and TDOT will also discuss efforts to include transportation into the statewide plan to address obesity in Tennessee.
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Session 20: Incorporating Health into Trans. Planning at the Regional and State Levels
1. Mayor Karl Dean, Chairman
Incorporating Health in Regional
Transportation Planning
Leslie A. Meehan, AICP
Pro Walk/Pro Bike
September 14, 2010
2. Nashville Area MPO
City of Brentwood
City of Fairview Regional Transportation Authority
City of Franklin Metropolitan Transit Authority
City of Gallatin
Franklin Transit Authority
City of Goodlettsville
City of Hendersonville Murfreesboro Public Transportation
City of LaVergne Metro Nashville Airport Authority
City of Lebanon TN Dept of Environment & Conservation
City of Millersville
Federal Highway Administration
City of Mt. Juliet
City of Murfreesboro Federal Transit Administration
City of Portland
Town of Smyrna
City of Spring Hill
City of Springfield
City of White House
Metropolitan Nashville
Rutherford County
Sumner County
Williamson County
Wilson County
Tennessee DOT
Greater Nashville
Regional Council
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3. Growing Issues to Address
Unmanageable Congestion
Longer Travel Times & Trip Lengths
Increasing Energy Consumption / Costs
Declining Air & Water Quality
Aging Population/ Dispersed Families
Worsening Personal Health / Increasing Costs
Lost Habitat / Natural Areas
Unsustainable Costs/ Revenue Sources
Lack of Housing Choice
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5. Three Major Policy Initiatives
#1
A Bold, New Vision
for Mass Transit
#2
Support for Active Transportation &
Walkable Communities
#3
Preservation & Enhancement of Strategic
Roadways
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6. #2 Support for Active Transportation
and Walkable Communities
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8. Why a Regional Bicycle & Pedestrian Study?
To establish a comprehensive
vision and strategies for bikeway
and pedestrian
accommodations that enhance
mobility through connectivity
and accessibility, improved
safety, and quality of life.
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9. Regional Study: Purpose & Objectives
Provide a comprehensive inventory of
existing and planned bicycle and
pedestrian facilities.
Demonstrate how improving walking and
bicycling connectivity increases individual
mobility, enhances transit options, and
promotes active living.
Recommend policy and funding strategies
for the Regional Transportation Plan.
Serve as a framework for identifying and
selecting bicycle/pedestrian projects for
the Regional Transportation Plan.
Provide guidance for engineering,
education, enforcement, encouragement,
and evaluation activities to help improve
the safety of walking and bicycling.
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10. What We Learned – Potential Demand
The proximity of land uses such as
residential housing, employment,
shopping, schools, transit, parks, and
other activities influence walking and
bicycle travel demand.
The Nashville Regional Non‐Motorized
Model accounts for eight trip types for
both walk & bicycle travel:
‐ School ‐ Shop
‐ Work ‐ Recreation
‐ Transit (to) ‐ Transit (from)
‐ Errand ‐ Parking (CBD)
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11. What We Learned – Safety Analysis
• 2,076 reported crashes within
the MPO between 2003-2007
• 107 resulted in a fatality (99
pedestrian & 8 cyclist)
High Crash Corridors include:
• Nolensville Road
• Dickerson Pike
• Murfreesboro Road
• West End Ave
• Charlotte Ave
These data are for planning purposes only
and are protected by USC 409.
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12. What We Learned – Health Analysis
There is a strong link
between the lack of
physical activity and health
(e.g. heart disease, obesity,
and other chronic
conditions).
Research has also shown
certain population groups
have a higher disparity. These
groups include:
‐ Low Income
‐ Minority
‐ Older Adults (over 65)
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13. What We Learned – Public/ Stakeholder Input
Potential Solutions
Facilities
Connectivity
Awareness, Support, & Collaboration
Policies & Programs
Mapping & Information
Education & Enforcement
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14. What We Accomplished
5 Key Components:
Regional Sidewalk & Bikeway Recommendations
Project Evaluation System
Policies & Programs
Funding for Sidewalk and Bikeway Improvements
Design Guidelines
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16. What We Accomplished: Prioritization Tools
7 Criteria and 48 total points
Level of Service – 12 pts
Potential for Walking/Bicycling – 12 pts
Safety – 6pts
Connectivity – 6pts
Health Impact – 6pts
Congestion – 6pts
Local Plans – 3pts
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17. What We Accomplished: Policies/ Programs
Policy and Programs Goals:
Regional Bikeway Network
Regional Sidewalk Accommodations Policy
Maintenance & Spot Improvement Program
School Siting Policy
Website & Maps
Annual Regional Summit on Walking & Biking
Annual Bicycle and Pedestrian Count Program
Complete Streets Policy
Outreach, Training, & Enforcement Programs
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18. What We Accomplished: Funding Strategies
Key Highlights
Recommendations Cost
Funding Gap & Recommended Funding Level
Funding Level Annually 25 Year Horizon Study Recommendations Funding Gap
Current $14.37 Million $359 Million $793 Million $433 Million
2.21 Times Current Level $31.70 Million $793 Million $793 Million ‐
$149 Million – Sidewalk Recommendations
$644 Million – Bikeway Recommendations
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20. Guiding Principles
Livability ‐ MPO plans and programs shall work to enhance the quality of
life in the region by supporting initiatives that increase opportunities for
affordable housing, education, jobs, recreation, and civic involvement without
increasing the burden on citizens to enjoy their community.
Sustainability – MPO plans and programs shall strive to support growth
and prosperity without sacrificing the health, environment, natural and socio‐
cultural resources, or financial stability of this or future generations.
Prosperity – MPO plans and programs shall contribute to the continued
economic well‐being of the greater Nashville area by investing in
transportation solutions that increase access to education, jobs, and amenities,
reduce the cost of living and doing business, and attract new investment to the
region.
Diversity – MPO plans and programs shall recognize the multitude of
needs and the variety of perspectives and backgrounds of the people that live
and work in the greater Nashville area by promoting a range of transportation
choices that are designed with sensitivity to the desired context.
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21. Regional Goals
Maintain and Preserve the Efficiency, Safety, and Security of the
Region’s Existing Transportation Infrastructure;
Manage Congestion to Keep People and Goods Moving;
Encourage Quality Growth and Sustainable Land Development
Practices;
Protect the Region’s Health & Environment;
Support the Economic Competitiveness of the Greater Nashville Area;
Offer Meaningful Transportation Choices for a Diverse Population
including the Aging;
Encourage Regional Coordination, Cooperation, & Decision‐Making;
and
Practice Thoughtful, Transparent Financial Stewardship by Ensuring
that Transportation Improvements meet Regional Goals.
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22. Regional Goals
Maintain and Preserve the Efficiency, Safety, and Security of the
Region’s Existing Transportation Infrastructure;
Manage Congestion to Keep People and Goods Moving;
Encourage Quality Growth and Sustainable Land Development
Practices;
Protect the Region’s Health & Environment;
Support the Economic Competitiveness of the Greater Nashville Area;
Offer Meaningful Transportation Choices for a Diverse Population
including the Aging;
Encourage Regional Coordination, Cooperation, & Decision‐Making;
and
Practice Thoughtful, Transparent Financial Stewardship by Ensuring
that Transportation Improvements meet Regional Goals.
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23. MPO’s Urban STP Investment Strategy
15% minimum investment in Active Transportation
& Walkable Communities
Sidewalks, bicycle lanes, greenways, transit stops,
amenities – MPO BPAC PRIORITIZATION!
10% minimum flexed to Transit
Combined with FTA funds to help implement
regional vision for mass transit
5% minimum reserved for stand‐alone ITS/
Incident Management Upgrades
Support for smaller projects that make our system
smarter and more efficient
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24. MPO’s Urban STP Investment Strategy
Remainder (approx. 70%) to Location Specific
Roadway Improvements
System Preservation & Enhancement – 15%
Quality Growth and Sustainable Development – 15%
Multi‐Modal Options – 15%
Health & Environment – 10%
Safety & Security – 10%
Freight & Goods Movement – 10%
Congestion Management – 10%
State & Local Support/ Investment – 15%
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28. The Future of Transportation Planning
Future Mandates
Transportation projects will be held accountable for
impact on personal health as they are already held
accountable for impact on environmental health (air and
water quality).
Wide‐Spread Adoption of Complete Streets Concept
Transportation projects will be required to provide
transportation choices that include active transportation
and serve all ages/ability levels of users.
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30. Being Aware of Our Health
What We Eat and How We Move
•Access to Healthy Foods
•Physical Activity through Active
Transportation
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31. Linking Health and Transportation
Food Access and Transportation
Physical Activity Travel Study
Health Impact Assessment project
Agency Collaboration – Policy and Education
Education – Safe Routes to School, Regional
Symposiums
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32. Food Access and Transportation
10 grocery stores
and 1 emergency
food source located
within one mile of
project
12 schools within 2
miles
Community and
religious centers
Corridor has
planned bike/ped
facilities but road
widening project
does not include
those facilities.
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33. Physical Activity/ Travel Behavior
Data will show which mode of travel allows for most energy expenditure and physical activity
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34. Health Impact Assessment
Health Impact Assessment of
proposed Transit Oriented
Development (2‐year project)
Includes active transportation,
environmental assessment
and food access
recommendations
Collaboration with CPPW
grant to create HIA criteria as
part of land development
project review process
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35. Agency Collaboration
Training law enforcement officers
on bike/ped laws
Bicycle/Ped Laws included in
Drivers License Manual and Test
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36. Safe Routes to Schools
Safe Routes to Schools P.E. Teacher Training Program for all P.E. Teachers
in MPO Region
SRTS multi‐year Data Collection Effort with MTSU
Partner with SRTS State Network Project for Tennessee
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37. Regional Symposiums
Complete Streets Symposium
2‐Day Workshop
National Experts from Complete Streets Coalition
Keynote Luncheon – Mayor Floyd, Decatur, GA
January 2010
School Siting Symposium
1‐Day Workshop
National Experts from EPA and UNC
Public Decision Makers and Private Firms
January 2010
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38. Tennessee Obesity Taskforce
Advocacy
Breastfeeding
Built Environment/Transportation/
Parks & Recreation
Early Childhood
Evaluation Coordinated School Health
Tennessee Cancer Coalition
Food Systems Healthy Memphis Common Table
Community Food Advocates/Food Trust
Health Systems Knoxville Childhood Obesity Coalition
Chattanooga Partnership for Healthy Living Network
Schools YMCA Pioneering Healthier Communities (in 6
jurisdictions of Tennessee)
Vulnerable Populations Metropolitan/Rural Planning Organizations
Worksites ECO – Every Child Outdoors
MPO and YMCA Co‐Chairs 2011‐2012
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