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RESOLUTION NO. 3v4Se
A RESOLUTION of the City Council of the City of
Bremerton, Washington, approvmg the Non-Motorized
Transportation Plan subject to adoption as part ofthe pending 2007
Comprehensive Plan Amendment docket.
WHEREAS, the State of Washington requires a periodic update of long
range transportation plans to maintain eligibility for certain state and federal
transportation improvement grants; and
WHEREAS, the Bremerton Comprehensive Plan contains goals and policies
related to transportation facilities that require periodic review and revision to adjust for changing
needs and population growth; and
WHEREAS, the City entered into a contract with Parametrix of Kirkland,
Washington to assist the City in obtaining public input and drafting the plan update; and
WHEREAS, the Public Works and Utilities Department widely advertised and
sponsored two public workshops on the Plan on March 13,2007, and July 12,2007 and solicited
citizen input by conducting interested group interviews including the Bremerton School District,
Olympic College, and Harrison Hospital; and
WHEREAS, the draft Plan was made available to the general public and
interested parties for review and comment at City offices and on the City's web page; and
WHEREAS, the draft Plan was sent to the State of Washington Office of
Community Trade and Economic Development on October 25, 2007 and no adverse comments
were received; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a public workshop on October 23,
2007 to consider the Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Non-Motorized Transportation Plan was brought to the Planning
Commission for review at its November 20,2007 meeting and recommended approval of the
Plan by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, on December 19,2007, the City Council held a public hearing on the
Plan update; NOW THEREFORE,
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BREMERTON, WASHINGTON,
DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City Council accepts and adopts the recommendation of the
Planning Commission as presented in the minutes of the November 20,2007 meeting.
SECTION 2. The City Council approves the Non-Motorized Transportation
Plan, attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated herein by reference, subject to adoption as
part of the pending 2007 Comprehensive Plan Amendment docket.
SECTION 3. Severability. If anyone or more sections, subsections, or
sentences of this Resolution are held to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not
affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Resolution and the same shall remain in full
force and effect.
SECTION 4. Effective Date. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force
immediately upon its passage.
7) . PASSED by the City Council of the City of Bremerton, Washington this IqM
dayof (ea~ ,2007. J
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: ATTEST:
, City Attorney
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Bremerton Non-Motorized Transportation Plan
Second Review Draft
November 12, 2007
Parametrix/Alta Planning & Design
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Acknowledgments
In appreciation of those who contributed time and ideas in the creation of this plan, we would like to acknowledge and thank:
Citizens of the City of Bremerton who attended open houses and sent ideas and comments
Kitsap Transit
Kitsap County
Kitsap County Health District
Harrison Medical Center
Mosquito Fleet Trail Advocates
West Sound Cycling Club
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
Washington State Ferries
City of Bremerton Department of Community Development
City of Bremerton Department of Parks and Recreation
City of Bremerton School District
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Table of Contents
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS ......... ................. ................. .........;... ... ... ..... ... ..... ...... ... ....... ........ ............ .... .1.
1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY.. ......... .......... ................. ............ ..... .......... .................... ......... ......... .......1
1.1 ViSiON.......................................................................... ............................................................1
1 .2 PURPOSE OF PLAN.............................,..................................................................................... 2
1.3 EXISTING CONDITIONS.............................................................................................................. 2
1.4 STAKEHOLDER AND PUBLIC OUTREACH.......................................:.............................................. 3
1.5 RECOMMENDATIONS................................................................................................................. 4
2. F ACI LITIES EV ALUA TION .... ...................... ........... ................. ........ .............................. ......... ...19
2.1 EXISTING CONDITIONS........... .............................................. ....................................................19
2.1.1 Shared Facilities..................... ......:................................................................................ 19
2.1.2 Pedestrian Facilities...................................................................................................... 21
2.1.3 Bicycle Facilities........ .................................;. ................................................................. 23
2.2 POSITIVE SYSTEM ATTRIBUTES. ............................................................................................... 25
2.2.1 Pedestrian-Friendly Environment................................................................................. .25
2.2.2 W arni ng Signage........................................................................................................... 25
2.2.3 Traffic Calming.............................................................:................................................ 25
2.2.4 Intersection Treatments for Pedestrian Crossings................................. ........................26
2.3 SYSTEM DEFiCiENCiES..................... ....................................................................................... 27
2.3.1 Sight Distances.................... ......................................................................................... 27
2.3.2 Limited Street Connectivity............................................................................................ 27
2.3.3 Barriers...................................................................................................................... ...27
2.3.4 Uncomfortable Sidewalks................................................................................. .............27
2.3.5 Cyclist and Motorist Behaviors...................................................................................... 27
2.3.6 Fragmented Sidewalk Network............ .......................................................................... 28
2.3.7 Sidewalk Obstructions........ ..........................................................,................................ 28
2.3.8 Narrow Bridge Sidewalks....... ....................................................................................... 28
2.3.9 Incomplete Shared Use Path Network.......................................................................... .28
2.3.10 Difficult Crossings......................................................................................... .............. .28
2.4 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN CRASH HiSTORy................................................................................... 32
2.5 DESTINATIONS AND CONNECTIONS... .................:..................................... ,...............................33
2.5.1 Connections with Transit and Ferries ................................................................:...........33
2.5.2 Connections with Schools and .olympic College............................................................35
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3. PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS..................................................... 41
3.1 PEDESTRIAN FACiLITIES.......................................................................................................... 41
3.1.1 Sidewalks..................................................................................................................... 42
3.1.2 Intersection Improvements............................................................................................ 42
3.1.3 Signal Timing Evaluation and Modification .......................... ..........................................43
3.1.4 Pedestrian Signals........................................................................................................ 43
3.1.5 Curb Ramps.................................................... ............................................................. 43
3.1.6 Crosswalks....................................................................... ............................................43
3.1.7 Streetscape Improvements.................................................... .......................................44
3.1.8 Shared Use Paths ........................................................................................................ 44
3.1.9 Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridges........................................................................................... 45
3.1.10 Path Feasibility Studies........................................ ....................................................... 45
3.2 BICYCLE FACiLITIES................................................................................................................ 46
3.2.1 Bicycle Lanes............................................................................................................... 46
3.2.2 Shoulder Bikeways....................................................................................................... 48
3.2.3 Shared Roadways/Bicycle Boulevards....... ....................... ........ .................................... 48
3.2.4 The Mosquito Fleet Trail: Tying it all Together .............................................................. 49
4. PEDESTRIAN AND BICYCLE PROGRAM IMPROVEMENTS ..................................................51
4.1 SAFE ROUTES TO SCHOOL...................................................................................................... 51
4.1.1 Why Do We Need SR2S?............................... .............. ............................................... 51
4.1.2 What are the Benefits of a SR2S Program?................................................................. 52
4.1.3 Local Coordination and Involvement........................................................ .... .................52
4.1.4 Funding............................................................................. ........................................... 57
4.2 BICYCLE PARKING.................................................................................................................. 59
4.2.1 Parking Requirements........................................................ .......................................... 59
4.2.2 Facility Design Requirements.......................................... ............................................. 60
4.3 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO TRANSIT ..................................................... ... .....................61
4.3 BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ACCESS TO TRANSiT.............. .................... ........................................... 61
4.3.1 Providing Good Sidewalks and Bikeways to Transit Stops............................................ 61
4.3.2 Addressing Bicycle and Pedestrian Needs at Transit Centers ...................................... 62
4.3.3 Providing Secure Bicycle Parking.................... ..................... ........................................ 63
4.3.4 Allow Bicycles on Transit .............................................................................................. 63
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4.4 ALTERNATIVE TRANSPORTATION COORDINATOR/ADVISORY COMMITTEE....................................64
4.5 W A YFINDINGI SIGNING PROGRAM................................... .........................................................65
4.6 CAPITAL SPOT IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM... ................... .......... ........ ........................ .................65
4.7 BECOMING A BICYCLE FRIENDLY COMMUNITy........................................................................ ... 66
4.7.1 What does it take? ........................................................................................................ 66
4.7.2 Action Plan for Bicycle Friendly Communities ...............................................................66
4.7.3 Sidewalk Infill Program........... ....................................................................................... 68
4.8 ACCOMMODATING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ...................................................................... ....69
4.8.1 Developing an ADA Transition Plan.............................................................................. 69
4.9 EDUCATION PROGRAMS...... ............. ....................................................................................... 72
4.9.1 School-based Education Programs............................................................................... 72
4.9.2 Bicycle Patrol Unit............... ................ .......................................................................... 73
4.10 ENCOURAGEMENT PROGRAMS................. ......:....................................................................... 73
4.10.1 Employer Incentive Programs...... .......................... ............................ ......................... 73
4.10.2 Community Bikeway! Walkway Adoption............ ..... ...... ..............................................73
4.10.3 Business Incentives for Bicycling and Walking........ ........................... .........................74
4.11 ENFOHCEMENT PROGRAMS................................................................................................... 76
4.12 THE PROGRAMMATIC ApPROACH: WHERE TO START........ .................................... ................. 76
5. PROJECT PRIORITIZA liON AND FUNDING .......... ................ ..................... .......... ........... ....... 81
5.1 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS.. ........................................................................................ 81
5.2 FUNDING SOURCES........................................................................................ .,.......................82
5.2.1 Federal Funding Sources. ............... ........................ ............................................. ......... 82
5.2.2 State Funding Sources.........................................................~. ~...................................... 85
5.2.3 Regional funding Sources...... ....................................................................................... 87
5.2.4 Local Funding Sources........... ....................................................................................... 87
5.3 OTHER FUNDING SOURCES ............ .......................... ."................................................;............. 89
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Table of Contents (continued)
LIST OF MAPS
Map 1 Bremerton Non-Motorized Transportation Plan Existing Sidewalk and
Bicycle Lanes Inventory................................................................................................... 11
Map 2 Pedestrian Issues and Opportunities Diagram ................................................................. 13
Map 3 Bicycle Issues and Opportunities Diagram....... ................... ............................................. 14
Map4 Bremerton Non-Motorized Transportation Plan Proposed
Pedestrian Network Improvements.................................................................................. 15
Map 5 Bremerton Non-Motorized Transportation Plan Proposed Bicycle Facility Network.......... 17
Map 6 2004-2006 Bicycle/Pedestrian Crash Locations............................................................... 39
Map 7 Armin Jahr Safe Routes to School Map ...................... ........ ............................... ..... .........78
Map 8 Kitsap Lake Safe Routes to School Map... ....................... ........................................... ..... 79
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1 Recommended Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects.................. .............................. ................ 7
Table 2 Proposed Mosquito Fleet Trail Route in Bremerton................. ......................................... 50
LIST OF APPENDICES
ApPENDIX A: TERMINOLOGY AND TECHNICAL DISCUSSIONS
ApPENDIX B: DRAFT PROJECTS LIST WITH COSTS
ApPENDIX C: PROPOSED PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
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1. Executive Summary s.tre?ts through Charleston, ultimately
hnkmg to a path along SR 304 to Gorst.
1.1 Vision Finally, imagine building a transportation
Imagine stepping off a ferry in downtown system that reduces fu.e~ consumption,
Bremerton and walking all the way to enables fr?edom ?f. mobIhty, en?ourages
Evergreen Park on a Boardwalk more physIc~l actIvIty, allows chIldren to
overlooking Port Washington N walk and bIke to school, reduces traffic
arrows. t' d k' 'b
Imagine taking in Evergreen Park's sites conges lOn, an. ma es It pOSSI Ie to
a d. th k' create economIC growth at the same
n VIews, en ma mg your way to. .. . .
Olymp.ic College on a series of com leted tIme.:. thIS IS. the .vIsIOn for Bremerton's
. d lk. . . p walkmg and bIcyclmg system.
SI ewa s .and safe street crossmgs. The . . Biking Safety Lessons
walk contmues across Port Washington The foundatIOn of a potentIally
Narrows on a pedestrian/bicycle bridge tremendous bikeway/walkway network is
directly to Lions Community Playfield already in place or in development. The
and its abundant . recreation downtown core and several neighborhoods
opportunities. Now imagine walking have well-connected streets with few
through East Bremerton's vibrant sidewalk gaps, while some streets also act
neighborhoods and to Harrison Medicai as good bicycling routes.
Center. on saf~, comfortable, and Several high-profile pedestrian/bicycle
convement pedestrIan routes. projects, including the Louis Mentor
Now imagine bicycling your way through Boardwalk extension and Manette Bridge
Bremerton on the Mosquito Fleet Trail. replacement, are also underway. Walking is fun
From East Bremerton, imagine cruising Bremerton residents and leaders desire to
down Trenton Avenue on a wide shoulder make their community even more
away from car traffic. As. you enter attractive for walkers and bicyclists. In
Enetai, Trenton Avenue becomes a some areas, especially around schools,
bicycle-friendly street where autos and commercial centers, transit stops, and
bikes travel at the same speed. As you business districts, bicycle/pedestrian
near the bottom of the hill, the ride takes system upgrades are needed. These
you on a new bicycle/pedestrian path include intersection improvements,
along Upper Shore Drive through sidewalk completion, Americans with
Manette, leading you to a n-ew Manette Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance,
Bridge with dedicated space for bikes. completing bikeway network gaps, and
Now imagine passing -through downtown establishing new connections. In addition,
Bremerton on the newly extended Louis the Safe Routes to School and other
Mentor Boardwalk. The ride continues innovative programs covered in this Plan
west on lower-speed bicycle-friendly seek to address the needs of people of all
ages and abilities.
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This Non-Motorized Transportation Plan to identify their bicycle and pedestrian
(NMTP) will take Bremerton to the next Issues. The Bremerton Planning
level. This Plan presents the VISIOn Commission and City Council provided
of a fully developed bicycle/pedestrian insights in a series of work sessions and
system over the next 20 years, serving public meetings.
residents, commuters, shoppers, and 1.3 Existing Conditions
visitors alike. A complete bikeway and
walkway network will Increase The existing system was evaluated to
connections within the community, determine existing gaps, barriers, and
increase the number of children walking bottlenecks that prevent facility users
and bicycling to school, and promote the from traveling to destinations within a
health of Bremerton residents by neighborhood, throughout the region, or
making walking and bicycling safe, from connecting to points within the Trails for everyone
comfortable, and attractive travel regIOn. Factors that determine or
modes. influence the state of the existing
1.2 Purpose of Plan system include:
. Accessibility from points of origin
This NMTP provides an updated (coverage),
inventory and assessment of existing . Comfort level of streets used in
bicycle and pedestrian conditions. Based terms of vehicle traffic, crossing
on the inventory and input from protection, lane width, driveways,
stakeholders, this Plan recommends and other items,
comprehensive strategies for systemwide . Topography and grades,
improvements, and specifies exactly
what needs to be done to achieve the . Support facilities such as benches
City's goal of becoming a better walking and drinking fountains at major
and bicycling community. These destinations, and
recommendations will help Bremerton . Coherence of the system to the
leverage the necessary funding and average user attempting to reach an
other resources needed to achieve this unfamiliar destination.
goal. Bremerton's existing bicycle and
City staff, stakeholder groups, and most pedestrian network consists of
of all, Bremerton residents, helped guide sidewalks, bicycle lanes, shoulder
this Plan. Community workshops were bikeways, shared roadways, and shared
held throughout the project's duration, use paths that range in quality. Map 1
enabling residents and other interested shows the locations of these elements. A
individuals to express concerns and positive bicycling and walking
ideas for im prove men ts. The Project environment is already established in a
Team conducted stakeholder interviews number of places including:
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. Pedestrian -friendly environment in . Lack of bicycle parking facilities in
downtown, Harborside District, and several areas, and
other areas, . Lack of wayfinding tools to orient
. Warning signage advising motorists bicyclists and pedestrians.
of pedestrian and bicycle traffic on These Issues and opportunities are
city streets, diagrammed in Map 2 and Map 3.
. Traffic calming devices on several 1.4 Stakeholder and Public
streets, and
. Intersection treatments to facilitate Outreach
safe and convenient pedestrian The City held two meetings with
crossIngs m some areas. stakeholders and the public to obtain
Areas for improvement were located input and ideas on pedestrian and
and described by stakeholders and bicycle system deficiencies, safety
community members in outreach events concerns, and ideas for project Kitsap Way today
and group interviews and include: improvements. Each workshop was
. Impaired sight distances resulting organized similar to a design .charette,
from steep topography, where the individual stakeholder.
representatives provided input during a
. Limited street connectivity in some pre-scheduled 1-hour meeting. The first
areas, workshop was held on March 13, 2007
. Natural and man-made barriers with stakeholder meetings during the ,
(e.g., waterways, fencing, wide day followed by an evening open house-
streets with high traffic volumes), workshop with other community
. Excessive vehicle speeds on some members. The evening open house with
streets where bicyclists and the community was an opportunity to
motorists share the same lanes, share input from the stakeholder
. Narrow sidewalks in some areas, workshop and seek broad public input.
A second workshop presented the Draft
including bridges, Plan and requested input from the Vision for Kitsap Way
. Fragmented sidewalk network in stakeholders on specific improvements
some areas, and priorities. Information about the
. Sidewalk obstructions (e.g., light public workshops/open houses was
poles, fire hydrants, etc.), disseminated through mailings, flyer
. Difficult pedestrian crossings at posting, e-mail, and web sites.
several intersections,
. Fragmented shared use path
network,
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. . comprise a variety of facilities including
The stakeholder meetmgs were he~d wIth sidewalks, bicycle lanes, shoulder 4>>
the following groups and. theIr key bikeways, an expanded shared
concerns are briefly summar~zed below. roadway/Bicycle Boulevard netwo:k,
All input became the basIs for the shared use paths, and intersectIOn
projects list and recommendations. improvements. Table 1 summarizes the
· City of Bremerton Department of proposed projects. Naval Avenue with bike lanes
Community Development The basis -for the recommendations is
. City of Bremerton Department of the in-depth existing conditions
Parks and Recreation evaluation discussed in Section 2. These
· City of Bremerton School District recommendations are. discussed i~
... greater detail m SectIOns 3 and 4.
· KItsap County TransIt Section 3 focuses on facility or capital
· Kitsap Health District, Harrison improvements such as sidewalks and
Medical Center bicycle lanes; and Section 4 focuses on
· Mosquito Fleet Trail Advocates programs such as Safe. Routes . to
W t S d C ling Club Schools and transit connectIOns. SectIOn
· es oun yc . ... t' I
. 5 presents the pnontIzatIOn ra IOna e
· Puget Sound Naval ShIpyard and possible funding sources. Appendix
· Washington State Ferries B contains the prioritized
The public participation process was recommendations with cost opini?ns Traffic Circle
concluded with final meetings at the that may be used for the CapItal
City of Bremerton. Planning Improvement Projects list.
Commission and City Council for the To get the momentum going, the City
formal review and approval of the Non- should start today with a few key
Motorized Transportation Plan. strategies (later chapters discuss these
1 5 R mmendations strategies in greater detail):
. eco .. Implement bikeway and walkway
This Plan lays out a compr~henslVe projects along the Mosquito Fleet
system connecting key walkmg ~nd Trail: Developing Bremerton's
bicycling destinations and surroundmg section of the regional Mosquito Fleet
areas. The recommen.ded system ,,:as Trail provides a valuable opportunity
developed based on mput from CIty for the City to implement and
staff, stakeholder groups, and showcase each of the bicycle/
Bremerton residents, and ?uilds upon pedestrian facility types proposed in
recommendations from prevIOUS and ?n- this Plan. Passing through
going City, County, and State plannmg Bremerton, the trail would follow a
efforts. The proposed systems, combination of streets, sidewalks, and
diagrammed m Map 4 and Map 5, paths.
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This Plan recommends some minor Wayfinding Signage Plan to visibly
alignment changes to take advantage demonstrate its commitment to
of several proposed bikeway and creating an easy-to-use system.
walkway projects. Efforts to develop . Implement Safe Routes to School pilot
this trail are well underway, as projects: The City should build upon
shown by the planned Boardwalk the School District's tremendous Safe
extension and Manette Bridge Routes to School efforts by
replacement. The City should keep implementing several pedestrian
this momentum going. safety pilot projects. This Plan
. Implement a Bicycle Boulevard identifies two schools where the City
demonstration project: In many should concentrate its initial efforts of
areas, Bremerton benefits from a completing sidewalk gaps and
generally well-connected system of updating intersection crossings.
lower-volume streets that-with the . Revisit and update Municipal Code
addition of relatively small-scale bicycle parking requirements:
t:reatments--could become spectacular Bremerton has an immediate low-cost
bicycling routes for riders of all ages opportunity to ensure future
and skills. Using a variety of developments provide adequate
treatments, the City could develop a bicycle parking facilities. The City
Bicycle Boulevard network to make should evaluate its current bicycle
riding safer and more comfortable on parking requirements, and update
streets where motorists and cyclIsts the Municipal Cod~ to include more
share the same space. To get started, detail regarding space requirements
the City should implement a Bicycle and facility design. The Code update
Boulevard demonstration project to should address both short- and long-
test these applications. Segments of term bicycle parking. This effort Group Ride
the proposed Mosquito Fleet Trail would allow the City to take
route are ideal locations for a advantage of new development and
demonstration project. redevelopment projects.
. Develop and implement a Wayfinding . Create a Bicycle/Pedestrian
Signage Plan: Wayfinding signage is Technician position: A
one of the most cost-effective and Bicycle/Pedestrian Technician
visible ways to promote bikeway and dedicated exclusively to non-
walkway system use. While motorized project implementation
encouraging people to get out and use could physically oversee, assist,
the system, wayfinding signage also and/or lead project construction. The
orients walkers and bicyclists to tec):mician could expedite smaller- Bicycle Parking
appropriate routes. Bremerton should scale project implementation such as
develop and implement a citywide sign age and pavement markings, and
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monitor the condition of . Developing education programs
bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure to (e.g., safety handbook)
identify and address maintenance issues . Developing encouragement
as needed. Other responsibilities could programs (e.g., employer incentives,
include installing, repairing, and multi-modal access guides,
replacing public bike racks, bike lockers, bicycle/pedestrian events)
and other facilities as needed. The Enforcing traffic laws relating to
technician could also oversee the update .
and implementation of Municipal Code pedestrians and cyclists
bicycle parking requirements.
Equally important to the walkway and
bikeway network are support programs.
Additional strategies for . .
Improvmg
walking . and bicycling In Bremerton
include:
. Building on and continuing the Safe
Routes to School program
. Updating the Municipal Code's
bicycle parking requirements
. Improving pedestrian/bicycle access
to Kitsap Transit and Washington
State Ferries
. Creating an alternative
transportation coordinator or
advisory committee
. Creating a Bicycle/Pedestrian
Technician P9sition
. Developing a Wayfinding Signage
Plan
. Developing a capital spot
improvement program
. Continuing the City's Sidewalk
Program for filling system gaps
. Developing an ADA Transition Plan
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. Table 1. Recommended Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects
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Jntet:Se.ctioiflm rov.~metits~; ':" ;:.~-' . ..$ide_~a.lks ..
11th Sl. at Callow Ave. N/A 1st Sl.
Kitsap Way at Harlow Dr. N/A 1stSl.
Kitsa Wa at North Lake Wa N/A 6th Sl.
Loxie Ea ans Blvd. at National Ave. N/A 11th Sl.
Loxie Ea ans Blvd. at SR 3 NB Ramps N/A 15th Sl.
Loxie Ea ans Blvd. at SR 3 SB Ram s N/A 16th Sl.
Marion Sl. at Renaissance Hi h School N/A 18th Sl.
National Ave. at Preble Sl. N/A 25th Sl.
Old Wheaton Way north of Lebo Blvd. N/A 26th Sl.
Old Wheaton Wa at Harkins Sl. N/A Arsenal Wa
Old Wheaton Way at Lebo Blvd.lCherry Ave. N/A Arsenal Way
Per Ave. at Holman Sl. N/A Corbet Dr.
Per Ave. at Stone Wa N/A Harlow Dr.
Sheridan Rd. at Pine Rd. N/A Harlow Dr.
SR 303/Warren Ave. at 4th Sl. N/A Hartford Sl.
SR 303/Warren Ave. at 5th Sl. N/A Magnusson Wa /Stone Wa
SR 303/Warren Ave. at 11th Sl. N/A Marine Dr.
SR 303/Warren Ave. at 13th Sl. N/A Marion Ave.lAdele Ave. '"
SR 303/Warren Ave. at 16th Sl. N/A Naval Ave.
SR 303/Wheaton Way at Riddell Rd. N/A Old Wheaton Way
SR 303/Wheaton Wa at Sheridan Rd. N/A Old Wheaton Wa
SR 303/Wheaton Wa at S Ivan Wa N/A Oyster Bay Ave.
SR 304/Burwell Sl. at Callow Ave. N/A Oster Ba Ave. Wa
SR 304/Burwell Sl. at Mont omery Ave. N/A Petersville Rd.
SR 304/Burwell Sl. at State Ave. N/A Phinne Ba. Dr.
SR 310/Kitsap Wa between Forrest and Pershing N/A Preble Sl.
SR 31 O/Kitsap Way at 11th Sl. N/A Price Rd. .
SR 310/Kitsa Wa at SR 3 NB Ram s N/A Rock Point Rd.
SR 310/Kitsap Wa at SR 3 SB Ramps N/A Roosevelt Blvd.
SR 310/Kitsa Wa
Schley Blvd.
Shorewood Dr.
Snyder Ave.
Terrace Sl.
Tracy ton Beach Rd.
Trenton Ave.
W coff Ave.
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Table 1. Recommended Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects (continued)
Almira Dr.
Austin Dr.
Austin Dr./SR 3 overcrossing
Auto Center Wa Wa
Harlow Dr.
Harlow Dr.
Kitsa Wa
Loxie Ea ans Blvd.
Manette Br.
Marine Dr.
National Ave.
01 mpus Dr.
Per Ave. ' BicYcle:.Lanes. ' " . " . '. " ,. "1"
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Pine Rd. 1stSI. Montgomery Ave. to Naval Ave.
Riddell Rd. 6th SI. Callow Ave. to Park Ave.
SR 304/Navy Yard Hwy. 6th SI. Park Ave. to Washington Ave.
11th St./WashinQton Ave. Park Ave. to Manette Br.
Austin Dr. SR 3 interchanqe to Erlands Point Rd.
Auto Center Blvd./Bruenn Ave. Kean Blvd. to Auto Center Way (northern junction)
Lebo Blvd. Bremerton city limits to Old Wheaton Way
Sharef/Use Paths;' ',,~::. ' ,. ". :' .. . ';' .' ,. ;< '.>. .;.:/. :,". Loxie EaQans Blvd. Auto Center Way to National Ave.
Dockside subdivision N/A .Naval Ave. 1st SI. to 15th SI.
accessways
NAD Park-Jackson Park Naval Shorewood Dr. northern terminus to existing path Old Wheaton Way Manette Br. to Sheridan Rd.
Housing Area Shared Use Path in Jackson Park Naval Housing Area
SR 3 Shared Use Path SR 16 to SR 304 SR 310/Kitsap Way 'SR 3 interchanQe to Callow Ave.
SR 3/Searle SI. Baer Blvd. to overcrossing's east end Sheridan Rd. Lebo Blvd. to SR 303/Wheaton Way
Bicycle/Pedestrian Overcrossing
Shore Dr. Shared Use Path 10th SI. to Vandalia Ave. Sylvan Way SR 303/Wheaton Way to Olympus Dr.
Port Washington Narrows West of SR 303/Warren Ave. Bridge
Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge
SR 303/Warren Ave. SR 303/Warren Ave. at 15th SI.
Pedestrian/Bicycle Overcrossinq
West End Rail Corridor ?17?
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Table 1. Recommended Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects (continued)
'StlaredRoadwa s1Bic cleBoulevard$.,
Auto Center Blvd./Bruenn Ave. to Auto Marine Dr. Rocky Point Rd. to northern terminus
Center Wa
1stSl. Hartford Ave. to Naval Ave. Mont ome Ave.
4th and 5th Sts. Olympic Ave. to Washington Ave. aiding Rd./Shore Rd./Root Cl.
11th Sl. Ave.
13th Sl.
15th Sl.
16th St./Chester Ave.
17th Sl. Park Ave.
18th Sl.1T errace Sl. Perry Ave.
Arsenal Wa /Hartford Ave. Pitt Ave.
Baer Blvd./Russell Rd./Arsenal Wa Phinne Ba Dr.
Cher Ave. Robin Ave./Solie Ave.
Constitution Ave./Marion Ave./Adele Ave. Rock Point Rd.
ElmS1. Searle Sl.
Eastlake Dr./Lakehurst Dr. Harlow Dr. to Lakehurst Dr. southern Schley Blvd.
terminus
Sheridan Rd. to Almira Dr. Shore Dr. 10th S1. to 11th S1.
5th S1. to 15th S1. Shorewood Dr. SR 310/Kitsap Wa to NAD Park
Per Ave. to Trenton Ave. Trenton Ave. Shore Dr. to Stone Wa
Shore Dr. to Holman Sl. Wash in ton Ave. 1st Sl. to Manette Br.
Schle Blvd. to Trenton Ave.
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Table 1. Recommended Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects (continued)
Other 'Pr .~tS'
Cit ide bi cle wa Indin
Kitsap Lake Trail Feasibili Stud
Bremerton Transportation Center Bicycle/
Pedestrian Sub-Area Plan
Munici al Code Bic c1e Parkin Re uirements U date N/A
Armin Jahr Elem. School safe routes to school N/A
1m rovements
Crown Hill Elem. School safe routes to school N/A
Improvements
Kitsap Lake Elem. School safe routes to school N/A
Improvements
Naval Avenue Elem. School safe routes to school N/A
1m rovements
View Ridge Elem, School safe routes to school N/A
Improvements
West Hills Elem. School safe routes to school N/A
Improvements
Bremerton 8th Grade/Freshman Academy safe routes to N/A
school 1m rovements
Mountainview Middle School safe routes to school N/A
1m rovements
Bremerton High School safe routes to school N/A
1m rovements
Renaissance High School safe routes to school N/A
Improvements
1 This project (or elements of the project) is included in the 2001 Kitsap County
Bikeways Plan.
2 This project (or elements of the project) is included in the 1995 Kitsap County
Greenways Master Plan.
3 This project (or elements of the project) is included in the 2001 Mosquito Fleet
Trail Master Plan.
4 This project (or elements of the project) is included in the Bremerton 2006-2011
Transportation Improvement Plan.
5 This project (or elements of the project) is included in the 2004 Bremerton
Comprehensive Plan (Transportation Element),
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0 N 2.500 - Existing Bicycle Lane - Proposed Bicycle Route or Sharrow Proposed Bicycle Facility Network
, ' Feet - Proposed Off-Street Trail C::J City of Bremerton
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2. Facilities notable paths comprise the base of this
system, including the Louis Mentor
Evaluation Boardwalk, and popular shared use
paths In Evergreen Park, Lions
A moderate-sized city (about 35,000 Community Playfield, and along
people), Bremerton is built around a Ostrich Bay in the Jackson Park Naval
historic downtown and what is now the Housing Area. The Louis Mentor
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. Boardwalk connects the Bremerton
Recognizing the economic potential of Transportation Center with Evergreen
siting a community adjacent to a naval Park and nearby restaurants and hotels
facility, William Bremer platted the in the downtown Harborside District.
original town site in 1891, with the City The Boardwalk includes several
incorpora ting In 1901. Today, pedestrian amenities, offers VIews
Bremerton has a vibrant downtown, a across the Narrows toward Manette,
revitalizing Harborside District, and will be extended northward In
healthy neighborhoods, great par ks, 2007. This . . structure IS
ImpressIve Louis Mentor Boardwalk
and a beautiful natural environment. designed to highlight the waterfront,
The ci ty' s proximity to other Puget attract new development, and celebrate
Sound communities and the Olympic Bremerton's nautical history and
Peninsula will only make the culture.
community more desirable In the Shared use paths .exist within several
fu ture. West Bremerton parks, including an
2.1 Existing Conditions S-foot-wide path along the Port
Washington Narrows In Evergreen
This section describes both deficiencies Park, as well as loop paths within Lions
and positive attributes of the existing Community Playfield. Shared use paths
system. West and East Bremerton are also follow the west side of Ostrich Bay
described separately. Appendix A in the Jackson Park Naval Housing
provides a glossary with definitions for Area and on a vacated segment of
the technical terms used below and a Shorewood Drive in NAD Park.
discussion of the technologies. A pedestrian/bicycle overpass crosses Shared use path in Evergreen Park
2.1.1 Shared Facilities SR 3 between the Loxie Eagans
Boulevard and SR 310/Kitsap Way
interchanges. Approximately 7.5 feet
West Bremerton wide, the bridge connects commercial
Shared Use Paths land uses along Auto Center Way with
Today, Bremerton has the foundation of residential neighborhoods on the east
side of SR 3.
what could be a spectacular
interconnected path system. Several
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Several proposed trail corridors would Accesswavs
utilize existing and future shared use Several neighborhood accessways offer
paths, as well as sidewalks and bicycle direct pedestrian and bicycle
lanes on the city street system. Largely connections m areas where the
following existing streets, the Port surrounding street system provides
Washington Narrows Trail (also known limited connectivity. Some accessways
as the Bridge-to- Bridge Trail) would are formalized paved paths, including a
form a loop between East and West short path on Burwell Street between
Bremerton along Lebo Boulevard, Old Lafayette and Summit Avenues near
Wheaton Way, the Manette Bridge, Forest Ridge Park, and a path
. Washington and Pacific Avenues, the connecting SR 310/Kitsap Way with
shared use path in Evergreen Park, and nearby residences on Brentwood Drive.
the Warren Avenue Bridge. Other accessways are less formal,
f .... Unpaved accessway connecting Osprey Circle and
The regional Mosquito Fleet Trail unpave~ ac~htIes, but stIll ~erve as key Price Road
would pass through Bremerton and pedestnan/bIcycle. connectIOn~. Less ~ '
connect several historic .Mosquito Fleet ~ormal accessways on ?sprey CIrcle, .for I
docks throughout KItsap County. Instance, co~~ect WIth .surroundmg i.
Within Bremerton the trail corridor streets provIdmg a contmuous loop
would follow Illahee Road Trenton around Kitsap Lake.
,
Avenue, 11th Street, the Manette Bridqes
Bridge, 4th and 5th streets, Charleston T b'd 'd ..
R d d SR 30 /N Y d H. h wo n ges prOVI e pedestnan/bIcycle
oa an 4 avy ar Ig way. .. b
' connectIOns etween East and West
Roadwav Shoulders Bremerton. Constructed in 1953, the
In many parts of West Bremerton and ~arren Avenue Bridge .has 4-foot-wide
surrounding areas, roadway shoulders sIdewalks on ~oth sIdes t~at. are
accommodate bicycle and pedestrian separated from hIgh-speed traffIc WIth a . .
I h 'd lk d . short concrete barrier Narrow Narrow sidewalk on the Manette Bndge
trave were SI ewa s 0 not eXIst. .. '. . ________
Such streets include portions of SR staIrways (wIth~ut ramps) are dIffI.cult
310/Kitsap Way and Austin Drive. for some cyclIsts and pedestnans
Although roadway shoulders are wishi~g t~ access Lebo Boulevard from
appropriate in rural areas, Bremerton's the bndge s north end.
predominantly urban and suburban The Manette Bridge, built m 1930,
character generally attracts higher includes a sidewalk (approximately
traffic volumes on area roads, 4 feet wide) on the south side only. This
indicating a need to separate bridge is scheduled to be replaced in
pedestrians and cyclists from motorists. 2012, although the pedestrian and
This is especially true on corridors such bicycle facilities have not yet been
as those listed above. determined. Narrow sidewalk on the Warren Avenue Bridge
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East Bremerton
Shared Use Paths Bridqes
Shared use paths exist within several Please refer to the "Bridges" section in
East Bremerton parks, including loop the West Bremerton subsection for a
paths within Haddon Park. Northeast discussion of pedestrian issues on the
of Bremerton, Illahee State Park Warren Avenue and Manette Bridges.
provides a system of earthen hiking
trails that lead to a boat dock on 2.1.2 Pedestrian Facilities
Sinclair Inlet.
Several proposed trail corridors would West Bremerton
use existing and future shared use Sidewalks
paths,as well as sidewalks and bicycle The presence and condition of sidewalks Wider sidewalks in Downtown Bremerton
lanes on the city street system. These
corridors are discussed in the preceding vary considerably throughout West
section describing shared use paths in Bremerton. Most streets in the area
West Bremerton. bounded by SR 304/Burwell Street,
13th Street, Callow Avenue, and
Roadwav Shoulders Washington Avenue have sidewalks on
In many parts of East Bremerton and both sides. The' downtown core's
surrounding areas, roadway shoulders sidewalk environment includes a
accommodate pedestrian travel where variety of complementary pedestrian
sidewalks do not exist. Such streets facilities such as textured crosswalks,
include portions of Perry Avenue, pedestrian signals, ADA~compliant curb
Trenton Avenue, and Tracy ton Beach ramps, pedestrian -scale lighting, and
Road. Although roadway shoulders are amenities like benches and trash
appropriate in rural areas, Bremerton's receptacles. Curb-tight sidewalks on both sides of streets in newer
subdivisions
predominantly urban and suburban
character generally attracts higher
traffic volumes on area roads,
indicating a need to separate
pedestrians and cyclists from motorists.
This is especially true on corridors such
as those listed above.
Accesswavs
East Bremerton does not appear to
have any accessways. .
National A venue lacks sidewalks in most locations
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Most streets in the outlying areas of Intersection Treatments
West Bremerton either have sidewalks In West Bremerton, the quality of
on one side only (e.g., Auto Center Way) in tersections from a pedestrian
or no sidewalks altogether (e.g., Marine perspective varies by location. Marked
Drive and portions of National Avenue). crosswalks and curb ramps exist at
Sidewalks along some major and minor most signalized intersections on major
streets (e.g., SR 310/Kitsap Way) streets and wi thin downtown
abruptly end, forcing pedestrians to Bremerton. Most signalized inter-
walk along roadway shoulders or sections also include pedestrian-
landscaped areas that are often used for activated signals or have pre-timed
vehicle parking. Some popular walking signal phasing allowing pedestrian
routes. (e.g., roads traveling around crossmg movements concurrent with
Kitsap Lake) also lack dedicated parallel vehicle movements.
pedestrian facilities. ^- pedestrian "half signal" is used at SR
It should be noted that several West 310/Kitsap Way between Forrest and
Bremerton neighborhoods (e.g., Pershing Avenues. Half signals allow ADA-compliant curb ramps with detectable warning 0
near
West Hills Elementary School, along pedestrians to cross major streets strips on Burwell Street at Pacific Avenue
Rocky Point Road, and some areas west where full signalized intersections do
of SR 3) that lack sidewalks are outside not exist. Half signals include
Bremerton city limits and are within traditional signal heads for approaching
Kitsap County's jurisdiction. Newer vehicles, and WALK/DON'T WALK
residential developments In West signals on the perpendicular pedestrian
Bremerton and throughout the city approaches.
have sidewalks on both sides of the Intersection conditions along . lower-
street per a City ordinance requiring order streets vary by location. Marked
sidewalks and other street frontage crosswalks exist at intersections near
improvements to be built in conjunction most schools and other pedestrian trip
with new development and generators. Some in tersections have
redevelopment projects. relatively new curb ramps with
Sidewalk widths vary from 4 feet in detectable warnIng strips (e.g., SR
older residential areas (e.g., along 13th 304/Burwell Street at Pacific Avenue),
Street near Bremerton High SchooD to but most intersections either lack curb
over 12 feet in commercial centers like ramps or have existing ramps that are Perry Avenue near Mountain View Middle School
downtown Bremerton. Planter strips, in poor condition.
with widths ranging between 2 and
8 feet, are used In some places to
separate sidewalks and curbs.
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crossmg movements concurrent with
East Bremerton parallel vehicle movements. Marked
Sidewalks crosswalks exist at intersections near
most schools and other pedestrian trip
The Manette and Harrison Medical generators. Some in tersections have
Center neighborhoods have sidewalks relatively new curb ramps with
on one or both sides of the street. Most detectable warnIng strips, but most
north-south streets in Manette and the intersections either lack curb ramps or
commercial corridor along 11th Street have existing ramps that are in poor
have sidewalks. Most major streets condition.
near Harrison Medical Center (e.g., SR
303/Wheaton Way, Lebo Boulevard, and 2.1.3 Bicycle Facilities
portions of Sheridan Road) have Map 1, Existing Sidewalk and Bicycle
sidewalks on both sides. However,
several other streets (e.g., Perry Avenue Lane Inventory, depicts Bremerton's
Mountain View Middle School) current designated bicycle routes. In
near reality, bicyclists follow a variety of
have sidewalks on one side only while 1 st Street b,etween Ferry Terminal and Puget Sound
other streets (e.g., Tracy ton Beach street routes and often resort to Naval Shipyard Gate
Road) lack sidewalks altogether. sidewalks. Part of the discrepancy may
be that the entrances or bicycle
As in West Bremerton, sidewalk widths gateways into Bremerton are not well
vary by location, with widths ranging defined or signed. In addition, cyclists
from 4 feet in older residential areas to will choose a more direct route between
over 12 feet in commercial centers like destinations than a planned route. For
Manette. Planter strips are used example, bicyclists ride on sidewalks
occasionally to separate sidewalks and along 1st Street between Washington
curbs, with widths rangmg between Avenue and Pacific Avenue because this
2 and 8 feet.! is the -most direct route between the
Intersection Treatments Washington State Ferry Terminal and
and curb Puget Sound Naval Shipyard Main
Marked crosswalks ramps Gate. The route along 1st Street avoids
exist at most signalized intersections on the circuitous rou te along Burwell
major streets (e.g., along SR Street and Pacific Avenue.
303/Wheaton Way). Most signalized
in tersections also include pedestrian-
activated signals or have pre-timed
signal phasing allowing pedestrian
t Planter strips, with varying widths, are situated Outbound Bicycle Lane from Ferry Terminal
adjacent to the curb, without obstructing the
pedestrian "clear zone."
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Most minor collector and local streets in enough to ensure safe travel for
the city can be categorized as shared cyclists.
roadways due to their low traffic Bicycle Parkina
volumes; however, the streets do not Covered bicycle parking exists at the
have sIgns to indicate that vehicles Bremerton Transportation Center In
must share lanes with cyclists. the parking garage adjacent to the
West Bremerton Washington State Ferry Terminal.
Bicycle Lanes and Shoulder Bikeways Bicycle racks are also found in several
other downtown Bremerton locations.
The only striped bicycle lanes in the East Bremerton
city are on SR 304 between Burwell
Street and the Missouri Gate of the Shoulder Bikeways
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and on There are no designated shoulder
the entrance and exit roadways to the bikeways In East Bremerton, but
ferry terminal. shoulders and shared roadways are the
SR 3 and Kitsap Way have nearly prImary bicycle pathways. A very Inbound Bicycle Lane to Ferry Terminal
continuous shoulder bikeways and are popular scenic route is along Tracy ton
the most convenient north-south and Beach Road and Lebo Boulevard;
east-west bicycle routes, respectively. however, the shoulders along this road
While riding on the SR 3 shoulders is are too narrow to safely accommodate
legal, many bicyclists feel unsafe or cyclists and vehicles.
uncomfortable riding next to high-speed Hazardous conditions exist on Warren
freeway traffic. Hazardous conditions, Avenue in the vicinity of the Warren
such as recessed or slotted grates and Avenue Bridge where there is usually
cracked asphalt, exist in the shoulders debris on the road and glass on the
along Kitsap Way near Cemetery Hill sidewalks. Along Wheaton Way and
(west of SR 3) and between 11th and particularly near the hospital, the
6th Streets. stormwater grates are not flush with
For the most part, shoulder bikeways in the road surface, which creates a Itl2:~T~~,... .~.
West Bremerton are narrow, rough, or snagging hazard.
non -existent. Places of particular Bicycle Lanes and Shoulder Bikeways
concern are North Lake Road along the
north edge of Kitsap, Lake, Warren East Bremerton does not have striped
Avenue north of 11th Street, and the bicycle lanes.
Warren Avenue Bridge. An alternate I~"~~~_~M'~~~'" _ ... ... .
east-west route between SR 304 and Bicycle Parking at the Bremerton Transportation
downtown Bremerton IS along 11th Center
Street, but the travel lanes are not wide
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in Manette and downtown
2.2 Positive System Bremerton create a sense of compact
urban form and an inviting
Attributes pedestrian atmosphere. Walking as
a means for running errands is also
Many characteristics contribute to a encouraged through the grouping of
positive pedestrian environment In diverse land uses in downtown
Bremerton. Bremerton and Manette.
. A relatively well-connected street
2.2.1 Pedestrian-Friendly grid in downtown Bremerton, inner I
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Environment West Bremerton, and Manette r'-:- - . ,-
Bremerton benefits from a pedestrian- facilitates convenient and direct l~~:~~~?;j~~~;:~
friendly environment in several parts of pedestrian travel.
the community. Notable places include: . Wide planter strips between
. The Louis Mentor Boardwalk is an sidewalks and curbs (e.g., on
attractive pedestrian environment Gregory Way) provide a buffer Warning sign on Kelly Road advising motorists of
with a large public plaza, waterfront between pedestrians and motor pedestrians in the roadway
promenade, benches, ornamental vehicle traffic.
lighting, and public art.
. 4th Street offers an inviting 2.2.2 Warning Signage
pedestrian environment between Although many streets throughout
Pacific and Washington Avenues in Bremerton lack sidewalks or other
downtown Bremerton with a narrow dedicated pedestrian facilities, the City
cross-section, meandering flow, has placed warnIng SIgns In many
street trees, and other pedestrian places to alert motorists that
amenities. pedestrians are using the street.
. Shared use paths invite pedestrian 2.2.3 Traffic Calming
travel in several city parks, such as
Evergreen Park and Lions Many local streets throughout
Community Playfield. Bremerton have traffic calming
. Newly constructed sidewalks within structures to slow vehicle speeds and
subdivisions and other development encourage through-traffic to use higher
contribute to a more complete order streets. For example, a small
pedestrian network. traffic circle is located on Park Avenue
at 14th Street near Evergreen Park.
. Land use characteristics contribute Speed humps also exist on Park Avenue
to a pedestrian-friendly and several other streets throughout
environment. For instance, the city.
buildings fronting the sidewalk edge
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2~2.4lntersection Treatments for parking lane, these devices can calm
Pedestrian Crossings traffic passing through or turning at an
intersection. Curb extensions also
Half Siqnals reduce pedestrian crossing distances
Half signals allow pedestrians to cross and Increase the visibility of
major streets where full signalized pedestrians waiting to cross the street.
intersections do not exist, and include These features currently exist at
traditional signal heads for approaching several in tersections along SR
vehicles and WALK/DON'T WALK 304/Burwell Street between Naval and
signals on the perpendicular pedestrian Pacific Avenues and along segments of
approaches. These signals are typically 5th Street and Park Avenue. A mid-
placed at locations where the demand block curb extension facilitates
for convenient and direct crossings is pedestrian crossings on Callow Avenue
high and they can reduce the potential between SR 304/Burwell Street and 6th
for pedestrians crossing Gay"walking) Street. .
at less"safe locations. A half signal Hiqh-Visibilitv Crosswalks and Siqnaqe
currently exists on SR 31O/Kitsap Way High "visibili ty crosswalks exist Mini traffic circle on Park Avenue
between Forrest and Pershing Avenues, at
allowing pedestrians to several intersections throughout
access
commercial businesses and residential Bremerton. High .visibility crosswalks
areas on opposite sides of the street. usually include multiple wide stripes
oriented perpendicular to the
Pedestrian Refuqe Islands pedestrian's direction of travel while
Pedestrian refuge islands simplify crossing the street. Examples include
pedestrian crossings at major streets by the intersections of SR 304/Burwell
allowing pedestrians to break the Street at Chester and State Avenues.
crossmg into multiple segments. In Bremerton also has several crosswalks
Bremerton, a refuge island at the wit~ textured and/or colored pavement
intersection of SR 304/Burwell Street to Increase motorists' awareness of
and Callow Avenue enables pedestrians pedestrian crossings. Examples include
crossing the intersection's southern leg the intersections of Washington Avenue
to cross the wide street in two phases at 2nd Street, and SR 304/Burwell
while encountering only one direction of Street at Pacific Avenue. Some
traffic at a time. intersections also include warnmg
Curb Extensions and Mid-block Crossinqs sIgn age to alert motorists of the
presence of foot traffic. SR 304/Burwell
Curb extensions slow vehicle traffic by Street at Chester and State Avenues
creating a visual "pinch point" for for instance, provide warning signage. '
approaching motorists. Typically
constructed within the on"street
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2.3 System Deficiencies Bay. Man-made barriers include SR 3
and fences and gates around the Puget
This section identifies locations and Sound Naval Shipyard and the Jackson
describes conditions where pedestrians Park Naval Housing Area. Major
face obstacles. streets with minimal pedestrian
2.3.1 Sight Distances crossing treatments also act as barriers,
such as SR 303/Warren Avenue, SR
Bremerton's hilly terrain creates short 303/Wheaton Way, and SR 310/Kitsap
sight distances, which means that Way.
motorists have relatively short .
distances during which to react to 2.3.4 Uncomfortable SIdewalks
pedestrians or cyclists crossing a road. Pedestrians expenence an uncom~
Steep slopes on streets such as Perry fortable environment on streets with High-visibility crosswalk on Burwell Street at State
Avenue and 15th Street can be a narrow sidewalks, and on high-volume Avenue
challenge for seniors and pedestrians streets lacking buffers between
with disabilities. This is especially sidewalks and vehicle traffic. Curb-
problematic on streets (e.g., 13th Street tight sidewalks on SR 303/Warren
near Lafayette Avenue) where a lack of Avenue force pedestrians to walk close
sidewalks forces pedestrians to walk in to adjacent high-speed traffic. Other
the road. streets with similar characteristics
2.3.2 Limited Street Connectivity include 6th and 11th Streets and Loxie
Eagans Boulevard.
Although well-connected street grids . .
exist in downtown Bremerton, inner 2.3.5 CyclIst and MotOrIst
West Bremerton, and Manette, in other Behaviors
areas discontinuous streets imp~de Frequent conflicts occur between ~ght distan-E-~e!gplems on 13th Street
direct travel between pedestnan motorists and cyclists regarding ~'i",~;""';"'. . '. <
destinati~ns. . Circuitous . streets knowledge and respect of state laws '
charactenze neIgh-bor~lOods m outer that permit bicycles to share travel
West Bremerton (especIall~ west of SR lanes. Signage such as "Bicyclist May
3) and the northern portlOns of East Take Lane" IS needed for these
Bremerton. locations. In addition, traffic moves
2.3.3 Barriers faster than the posted 35-mph .speed
. .. limit along Warren Avenue posmg a
Natural and man-made barner~ lImIt threat to cyclists.
the ability of cyclists and pedestnans to
bike or walk directly between certain
parts of Bremerton. Natural barriers Limited crossi~g opportuniti~s make Warren
include the Port Washington Narrows, A venue a barrier to pedestnan travel
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2.3.6 Fragmented Sidewalk 2.3.9 Incomplete Shared Use
Network Path Network
Some parts of Bremerton benefit from a Although shared use paths exist in
fairly complete sidewalk network while several parks and other areas
other areas expenence a fragmented throughout Bremerton, the community
network. Generally, a relatively lacks a comprehensive and connected
com plete sidewalk network exists in system. For instance, two separate
paths (in proximity to one another)
-- Inner West Bremerton, but many exist along the west side of Ostrich Bay:
streets in outer West Bremerton and
portions of East Bremerton have no one segment on a vacated section of
sidewalks. Several popular walking Shorewood Drive in NAD Park, and
routes have discon-tinuous pedestrian another segment in the Jackson Park
facilities, which is partially a result of . Naval Housing Area. However, the two
some streets being located outside sections are separated by fencing and a
Bremerton's city limits. gate at NAD Park's north end.
2.3.7 Sidewalk Obstructions 2.3.10 Difficult Crossings
Although sidewalks exist on numerous Hiqh-Volume Streets
streets, . their use IS occasionally Crossing SR 303/Warren Avenue IS
hindered by obstructions like challenging for pedestrians because of
vegetation, utility poles, fire hydrants, the relatively long distances between
and other items. For example, there is a signalized intersections and marked
13-foot-wide sidewalk on the south side crossIngs. This affects pedestrians Sidewalk obstructions on Washington Avenue
of 1st Street, but temporary fencing traveling between residential
blocks at least 5 feet of usable space. neighborhoods east of the road and
Overgrown vegetation obstructs paths Olympic College and Bremerton High
and sidewalks in some areas (e.g., on School on the west side. The minimal
portions of Trenton Avenue), forcing number of marked and signalized
pedestrians to walk in the adjacent crossmgs also poses difficulties for
planter strip or the road. pedestrians and cyclists trying to reach
2.3.8 Narrow Bridge Sidewalks transit stops on both sides of the street.
The Manette Bridge has a narrow
sidewalk on the south side, but lacks a
sidewalk on the north side. Narrow
sidewalks on both sides of the Warren
Avenue Bridge are separated from high-
speed traffic with short concrete
barriers.
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SR 303/Wheaton Way north of the Port 303/Wheaton Way, and SR 310/Kitsap
Washington Narrows has similar Way.
conditions. High vehicle speeds and Other difficult crossings due to lack of
lengthy distances between signalized traffic control and crossing signals are:
intersections discourage pedestrians . Old Wheaton Way and Sheridan
from walking to serVIces along this Road
corridor. In some cases, pedestrians Perry Avenue at Stone Way
chose to cross the roadway between .
designated crossIngs to reach their . Kitsap Way at the QFC driveway
desired destinations. . Burwell Street at Naval Avenue
The intersections of SR 304/Burwell . Kitsap Way at 11th Street
Street at Chester and State Avenues . Burwell Street at Montgomery
have mar ked crosswalks and Avenue
supplemental warnmg sIgns for Burwell Street at Callow Avenue Faded crosswalk markings at the Manette
approaching motorists. However, .
Bridge's east end
additional treatments appear to be . Burwell Street at State Street
needed. Data from the Puget Sound . Burwell Street at Chester Street
Naval Shipyard show that Some of the conflicts on Burwell Street
approximately 1,000 to 1,500 between bicyclists, pedestrians, and
pedestrians cross SR 304/Burwell motorists leaving ferries are because
Street at these locations on a typical the travel ways are not clear ly
weekday afternoon as employees depart indicated for each group.
from nearby shipyard entrance gates.
Puget Sound Naval Shipyard recently A difficult connection particular to
requested that a signal be installed at cyclists is the transition to and from the
one or both intersections to improve the Warren Bridge because of the stairs.
pedestrian crOSSIng environment. Cyclists often divert to Manette Bridge
V ehicle- bicycle conflicts also exist at to avoid the stairs.
this location, especially between the Offset Intersections
Missouri and Charleston Gates due to In the break between
high speed right turn movements across some areas,
Bremerton's multiple street grids
the bicycle lane/shoulder. creates offset intersections (e.g., along
The intersections of other major streets Naval Avenue and 6th Street), some of
throughout Bremerton could benefit which include complex pedestrian
from pedestrian crossing enhance- crossmgs.
ments. Pedestrian and cyclist comfort
and safety could be improved by adding
crossmg treatments at intersections
along SR 303/Warren Avenue, SR
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Crosswalk Issues at Loxie Eagans Boulevard, where
At . . ( north-south pedestrian crossings are
many mtersectIOns e.g., SR h'b't d t 1 ,----------. .--.,-..-. . -. -
310/Kitsap W t M' D" pro I I e on mos egs to accommodate
ay a anne nve, h' h 1 f . .
W h. t A h S ) Ig vo urnes 0 turmng vehIcles.
as mg on venue at 6t treet
crosswalks are difficult to see fo; Pedestrian crossings are also prohibited
approaching motorists. Crosswalk bars on some legs at the intersections of SR
on many of the city's longitudinal 310/Kitsap Way at 11th Street, SR
crosswalks (also known as "ladder 303/Warren Avenue at 16th Street, and
style") .are fairly narrow. Furthermore at the Manette Bridge's east end.
crosswalk bars have faded or have bee~ Although pedestrian crossing
worn off by vehicle tires as in the case prohibitions can efficiently accommodate
of Callow Avenue at 11th Street SR vehicle turning movements, they often
310/Kitsap Way at Harlow Drive' and require pedestrians to cross multiple legs
. the Manette Bridge's east end.' of intersections to remain on their
. . . . desired travel routes.
Prohibited CroSSlnq Movements and Out- ... . Intersection without curb ramps on Nipsic
of-Direction Travel Difficulties for Disabled Pedestrians Avenue
In some areas, pedestrians must walk Curb ramps at some intersections are in
long distances to reach marked and/or poor condition or disrepair, and some
signalized street crossmgs. Although intersections lack curb ramps
the street network surrounding altogether (e.g., Washington Avenue at
Harrison Medical Center generally 6th Street). In some cases, marked
includes lower volume, lower speed crosswalks lead to sidewalks with no
streets, several street segments and curb ramps (e.g., on 13th Street near
intersections lack marked crosswalks. Bremerton High School), or to a
This can be a problem for seniors and roadway shoulder with no sidewalk
mobility-impaired pedestrians (e:g., on Marion Avenue at Renaissance
unwilling or unable to walk extra HIgh School; Harlow Drive at Carr
distances to reach a marked crosswalk. Boulevard). This can make traveling by
Most streets surrounding the Medical wheelchair or motorized mobility device
Center also have relatively steep challenging, if not impossible. Visually-
grades, furt~er indicati~g the need for and ~obilit~-i~paired p.ede~trians also Crosswalk without curb ramp on 13th Street at
safe, .convement, and dIrect pedestrian ~xpenen~e dIff1~ulty navIgatmg through Bremerton High School
crossmgs. IntersectIOns WIth curb ramps oriented
Pedestrian crossings are prohibited on diagtonallYh towhard the intersection's
some 1 g f . . t . cen er rat er t an toward a crosswalk
e s 0 major m ersectIOns .
throughout the city. Notable locations
include ramp terminal intersections
along SR 3 at SR 31O/Kitsap Way and
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At some signalized intersections, as In the case of Loxie Eagans
pedestrian activation buttons are Boulevard at the SR 3 southbound on-
placed at a height exceeding guidelines ramp.
prescribed in AASHTO's Guide for the Cyclists and pedestrians also
Planning, Design, and Operation of experience difficulties crossing on- and
Pedestrian Facilities. AASHTO off-ramps that allow free-flow vehicle
recommends a 42-inch maXImum movements (e.g., SR 303/Wheaton Way
activation bu tton height to at Callahan Drive).
accommodate wheelchair users. Limited Transit Stop Facilities
Activation buttons on Lebo Boulevard
at Old Wheaton Way, for instance, are Kitsap. Transit operates several bus
about 50 inches high. Signalized routes throughout Bremerton. However,
in tersections throughout Bremerton many transit stops lack shelters,
also lack audible pedestrian signals to benches, and posted schedules.
facilitate safe crossings for the visually Walkways providing access to some
impaired. stops are also in substandard condition, Gravel and debris on the sidewalk on Kitsap
and, In some locations, formalized Way
Interchanqe Areas walkways do not exist. This is described
Pedestrians and cyclists face crossing in more detail in a later section.
difficulties at highway interchange Poor Liqhtinq in Some Areas
areas. They are likely to travel out-of-
direction because of the crossing Some areas have minimal or no street
prohibitions on some legs of the SR 3 lighting, which can potentially decrease
ramp terminal intersections with Loxie comfort and safety. The Warren Avenue
Eagans Boulevard and SR 310/Kitsap Bridge, portions of SR 310/Kitsap Way,
Way. Channelized right turns at these and some areas In Manette lack
in tersections induce higher vehicle sufficient street lighting.
turning speeds, especially for motorists Lack of Wavfindinq Tools
entering freeway on -ramps from the Bremerton would benefit from signage
local street network. and other wayfinding tools to orient
In addition to high vehicle speeds, cyclists and pedestrians to and through
vegetation impedes motorists' sight of major destinations like downtown, the
crossmg pedestrians at some ramp Bremerton Transportation Center,
terminal intersections (e.g., westbound Manette, and Olympic College.
motorists on Loxie Eagans Boulevard
entering the SR 3 northbound on-ramp).
Broad vehicle turning radii at some
ramp terminals also create excessively
long vehicle/pedestrian conflict zones,
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Maintenance Issues The majority of Bremerton's reported
Existing sidewalks and shared crashes occurred at intersections and
use involved motorists striking a bicyclist
paths in several parts of Bremerton or pedestrian. Several intersections
(e.g., portions of Harlow Drive, and the throughout the city experienced
path accessing the SR 3 bicycle/pedestrian-related collisions in
pedestrianlbicycle overpass) suffer from the 2004 to 2006 period; however, some
cracking or heaving. The SR 3 locations experienced higher crash
pedestrianlbicycle overpass, along with frequencies. Intersections experiencing
other facilities, IS also littered with three or more reported crashes include
graffiti and broken glass. Gravel and the following:
other debris are also found on some
sidewalks (e.g., portions of SR . SR 303/Wheaton Way at Hanford
310/Kitsap Way). Avenue
. SR 303/Wheaton Way at Sheridan
2.4 Bicycle/Pedestrian Crash Road
History - . SR 303/Wheaton Way at Sylvan
The City of Bremerton provided Way
bicycle/pedestrian crash data for 2004 . SR 310/Kitsap Way at 11th Street
through 2006. A total of 95 reported . SR 31O/Kitsap Way at Marine Drive
crashes involving non-motorized users . SR 310/Kitsap Way at Morgan Drive
occurred during this period. Depicted
on Map 6, the crash locations cover the . SR 310/Kitsap Way at Wilbert
entire city and mostly occurred along Avenue/Corbet Drive
major streets characterized by multiple Nearly all reported crashes at the
travel lanes, numerous driveway intersections listed above involved
accesses, and higher vehicle speeds and right-turning motorists failing to yield
volumes. The data show that most the right-of-way to pedestrians in a
bicycle/pedestrian crashes occurred on a crosswalk (or driveway) or bicyclists on
few major street corridors, including: the adjacent shoulder. Driver
. SR 303/Wheaton Way inattention represented the maIn
. SR 304/Burwell Street contributing cause of these collisions.
. SR 31O/Kitsap Way The intersection of SR 310/Kitsap Way
6th Street (West Bremerton) at 11th Street experienced the highest
. number of reported bicycle/pedestrian
. 11th Street (West Bremerton) crashes (four crashes) between 2004
. Sheridan Road and 2006.
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This "T" intersection includes multiple . Manette
through lanes on both streets, as well . Puget Sound Naval Shipyard
as double left-turn lanes on SR . Bremerton Transportation Center
310/Kitsap Way and double right-turn . West Bremerton Transfer Center
lanes on 11th Street. Pedestrian
crossIngs are prohibited on the . Harrison Medical Center
in tersection' s northern leg, while . Schools
crosswalk markings on the remaining . Olympic College
legs have faded. One crash involved a Parks and recreation areas
motorist striking a pedestrian when the .
motorist disobeyed the traffic signal, . Services along commercial corridors
while two crashes involved right- (e.g., SR 303/WarrenAvenue, SR
turning motorists striking pedestrians 303/Wheaton Way, and SR
In the crosswalk. A similar crash 310/Kitsap Way)
involved a right-turning motorist Transit stop with minimal passenger facilities on
striking a bicyclist. 2.5.1 Connections with Transit Almira Drive
Of the 95 reported crashes between and Ferries
2004 and 2006, 52 crashes resulted in Ensuring a strong pedestrian and
bicyclist/pedestrian injuries, while one bicycle link to transit is an important
crash resulted in a fatality. This crash, part of making non - motorized
located on Kitsap Way near Crawford transportation a part of daily life in
Drive, involved an inattentive motorist Bremerton. Several main components of
striking a bicyclist riding on the bicycle and pedestrian-transit
roadway shoulder. integration are:
2.5 Destinations and . Allowing bicycles on transit
Connections . Providing benches, shelters, posted
schedules, bicycle parking, and
Major pedestrian and bicycle other features at transit stops
destinations include educational . Improving connections between
facilities, employment centers, shopping walkways, bikeways, and transit
centers, neighborhood commercial
areas, and parks. In addition, several . Encouraging use of bicycle and
roads provide direct connections to transit programs
other Kitsap County communities like Kitsap Transit operates several bus
Gorst and Silverdale. routes throughout East and West
Within Bremerton, popular pedestrian Bremerton, providing connections to
and bicycle destinations include: intermodal transfer centers and other
communities in Kitsap County.
. Downtown
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The quantity and quality of pedestrian · The Bremerton-Seattle
infrastructure along bus routes varies auto/passenger ferry (operated by ~_~__~___~_~_
by location. Streets along some routes Washington State Ferries) r~ ~ ~ -~ ~-~~- Wh -- ~
have sidewalks on both sides, such as The Transportation Center is a two-
SR 304/Burwell Street, Washington level indoor and outdoor facility, with
Avenue, and Lebo Boulevard. the upper level serving bus passengers
Streets along other routes have and foot traffic entering and leaving the
sidewalks on one side only, including Bremerton-Seattle Ferry. Passenger
segments of Perry and Trenton boarding/alighting for the Bremerton-
Avenues). In some cases, buses travel Port Orchard ferry occurs on the lower
along streets without sidewalks, such level.
as Almira Drive. A complete network of sidewalks and
Conditions at transit stops also vary by the Louis Mentor Boardwalk provide
location. While some stops only include pedestrian connections between the
a bus route sIgn, others provide Transportation Center and downtown
shelters, benches, and posted schedules. Bremerton. Sidewalks are in relatively Pedestrian crossing at 1st Street and Washington
Kitsap Transit provides "ACCESS" good condition, with infrastr~cture a~so Avenue near the Bremerlon Transporlation Center
demand-response shuttle serVIce for m bJ?ll.ace. to . serve pedestrIans WIth
mo 1 Ity ImpaIrments.
semors and passengers who are
physically unable to use the fixed route There is a general lack of wayfinding
bus system. Riders must meet eligibility signage to orient cyclists and
requirements and make reservations at pedestrians approaching or leaving the
least 1 day prior to their scheduled trip. ~ransportation Center. Improved
sIgnage could help direct passengers to
Bremerton Transportation Center their desired buses or ferries, and help
Located adjacent to the Louis Mentor connect arriving passengers with key
Boardwalk at 1st Street and destinations in the immediate area. The
Washington Avenue, the Bremerton Transportation Center also lacks a
Transportation Center provides direct designated, designed pickup/drop-off
connections between varIOUS transit area. These activities currently take
services: place informally along Washington
. Fixed route buses (operated by Aven~e nort~ of 1st Street, occasionally
Kitsap Transit) blockmg vehIcle travel lanes.
. The Bremerton - Port Orchard
passenger ferry (operated by Kitsap
Transit)
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Pedestrians and cyclists also experience of the school, while streets to the west
conflicts with vehicle traffic near the are less connected and lack sidewalks
Transportation Center. Most foot traffic on one or both sides. Several higher-
accessing or leaving the Transportation volume streets are in the immediate
Center passes through or near the vicinity, including Sheridan Road,
intersection of 1st Street and Sylvan Way, and Pine Road. While the
Washington Avenue. Although marked sidewalk network is more complete on
crosswalks exist on the south leg, Sheridan Road, Sylvan Way and Pine
pedestrians must cross multiple bus Road lack sidewalks In several
lanes and passenger auto lanes. locations.
West Bremerton Transfer Center Few marked crosswalks exist in the
vicinity of the school, with most located
The West Bremerton Transfer Center is on. higher-volume roads and at major Sidewalk on Robin Avenue near Armin Jahr
located on 5th Street at Bruenn intersections. Elementary School
Avenue, and serves several Kitsap
Transit bus routes. The facility includes Crown Hill Elementary School
a large shelter for transit users in Crown Hill Elementary School's
addition to sIgnage with bus route designated walking catchment area is
information. The sidewalk network is bounded by Phinney Bay Drive, Corbet
fragmented In the vicinity of the Drive, SR 310/Kitsap Way, and Marine
Transfer Center, with 5th Street and Drive. With the exception of SR
Bruenn Avenue having sidewalks on 310/Kitsap Way and short segments
some segments. Other nearby streets, along the east side of Marine Drive and
including Auto Center Way, do not have Rocky Point Road, most streets near the
sidewalks. school do not have sidewalks. Marked
crosswalks exist on Marine Drive and
2.5.2 Connections with Schools Rocky Point Road immediately adjacent
and Olympic College to the school, along with crosswalks at
the intersection of Marine Drive and SR
Elementary Schools 310/Kitsap Way. Crossing guards assist
students at some crosswalks for 15- to
Armin Jahr Elementarv School 20-111inute periods in the morning and
Armin Jahr Elementary School's afternoon.
designated walking catchment area is
generally bounded by SR 303/Wheaton
Way, Lebo Boulevard, Appaloosa Way,
Sylvan Way, and Hanford Avenue. A
relatively well-connected street grid
with sidewalks on both sides exists east
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Kitsao Lake Elementarv School 304/Burwell Street, 6th and 11th
Kitsap Lake Elementary School's Streets, and Naval Avenue.
designated walking catchment area is View Ridqe Elementarv School
generally bounded by SR 810/Kitsap
Way, Price Road, and Kitsap Lake. In View Ridge Elementary School's
the vicinity of the school, streets with designated walking catchment area is
sidewalks include Osprey Circle and generally bounded by Perry Avenue,
surrounding streets In the Dockside Sherid.an Road, SR 803/Wheaton Way,
subdivision. A narrow paved path also and RIddell Road. Streets in the area
exists on the east side of Harlow Drive have limited connectivity, and
north of Carr Boulevard. Most other sidewalks exist predominantly on
streets lack sidewalks and have narrow streets within proximity of the school.
or no shoulders for pedestrian travel. Higher-volume streets In the area ~._-
Topographic variations include SR 308/Wheaton Way, Sheridan ..
also create Road, Sylvan Way, and Riddell Road.
sight-distance problems for motorists on
several streets like Wilmont Street. West Hills Elementarv School
Marked crosswalks exist on Harlow
Drive at Carr Boulevard, and on Lyle The West Hills Elementary School
Avenue at the school entrance. Crossing designated walking catchment area is
guards are posted at these locations for bounded by Callow Avenue, SR
20 minutes In the morning and 10 304/Navy Yard Highway, SR 3, SR
minutes in the afternoon. 310/Kitsap Way, and 9th Street. Many
Naval Avenue Elementarv School streets in the immediate vicinity of the
school have sidewalks on one side (e.g.,
Naval Avenue Elementary School's Naval Avenue) or lack sidewalks
designated walking catchment area is altogether. In some cases, gravel paths
bounded by SR 803/Warren Avenue, SR and shoulders substitute for sidewalks
304/Burwell Street, Callow Avenue, and (e.g., along the south side of Loxie
11th Street. The school IS located Eagans Boulevard near the school). It
within a well-connected street network should be noted that West Hills
with sidewalks In generally good Elementary IS located outside
condition. Bremerton city limits, with most
Most nearby streets have sidewalks on surrounding streets under Kitsap
both sides, and marked crosswalks are County's jurisdiction.
located at several nearby intersections. Within the walking catchment area,
Several higher-volume streets surround streets with sidewalks include Baer
the immediate area, including SR Boulevard, along with other streets east
of Forest Ridge Park. Perry Avenue at Stone Way
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Marked crosswalks exist at several Some streets immediately adjacent to
intersections near the school, and the school lack sidewalks on one or both
crossIng guards assist students on sides, including Stone Way, and Perry
National Avenue at Loxie Eagans and Trenton Avenues. Marked
Boulevard and Preble Street, and on crosswalks exist at several intersections
Arsenal Way at Marion Avenue. in the vicinity of the school, yet some
Middle Schools crosswalks lead students to gravel
Bremerton 8th Grade/Freshman Academv shoulders (e.g., Perry Avenue at
Holman Street and at Stone Way).
Bremerton's 8th Grade/Freshman
Academy's designated walking High Schools
catchment area is roughly bounded by Bremerton Hiqh School
Perry and Tren ton Avenues, Old
Wheaton Way, Lebo Boulevard,. SR Bremerton High School's designated
303/Wheaton Way, and Riddell Road. walking catchment area is fairly large,
Streets north of the school have limited and bounded by Port Washington Pedestrian mall at Olympic College
connectivity and a fragmented sidewalk Narrows, Sinclair Inlet, Callow Avenue,
system. Streets to the south, especially SR 310/Kitsap Way, and Marine Drive.
those In. Manette, have better Streets south and east of the high school
connectivity and a more complete are generally well-connected with
sidewalk network. The walking sidewalks on both sides, while many
catchment area also has several high- streets In the walking catchment's
volume roads including SR 303/Wheaton western area lack sidewalks (some
Way, Sheridan Road, Sylvan Way, and streets are within Kitsap . County's
Riddell Road. Marked crosswalks exist jurisdiction). Relatively long distances
at major intersections throughout the between protected pedestrian crossings
area. on some higher-volume roads (e.g., SR
303/W arren Avenue) create a
Mountain View Middle School challenging pedestrian crossIng
Mountain View Middle School's environment. Crosswalks are present at
designated walking catchment area is many intersections In the school's
bounded by Sinclair Inlet, Port immediate vicinity, but some lack curb
Washington Narrows, SR 303/Wheaton ramps to facilitate convenient
Way, and Sylvan Way. wheelchair crossings.
A well-connected street grid exists south
of the school with a fairly complete
sidewalk network, while a more-
circuitous street system with
fragmented sidewalks exists to the west.
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Renaissance Hiqh School
With the exception of Marion Avenue,
Constitution Avenue, and 1st Street,
near ly all streets In the vicinity of
Renaissance High School lack
sidewalks. Pedestrians must either
walk on adjacent shoulders or in the
road. Crosswalks are present at
intersections near the school, but often
lead to areas without sidewalks, curb
ramps, and other basic pedestrian
facilities.
Olympic College
The pedestrian network surrounding
Olympic College is similar to that of
Bremerton High School. Streets to the
south and east are well connected and
generally include sidewalks on both
sides, while streets to the west are less
connected and lack sidewalks in many
locations. SR 303/Warren Avenue
serves as a major barrier between the
college and residential neighborhoods to
the east. Within the campus, however,
pedestrians benefit from attractive
pedestrian malls linking vanous
campus buildings and facilities.
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3. Pedestrian and bicycle and pedestrian friendly
community.
Bicycle Facility This chapter describes suggested
Improvements improvements, with high priority
projects defined as those that will
Bremerton has the poten tial to provide significant bicycling and walking
transform itself into one of Puget improvements within the first 5 years of
Sound's most walkable and bikeable the Plan implementation. A section at
communities. Although challenges lie the end of this chapter suggests
specifically where the City should
ahead, the foundation of a fantastic
concentrate its infrastructure
system already exists. This chapter lays improvement efforts first.
out a 20-year plan for completing this
system. The recommended network 3.1 Pedestrian Facilities
builds upon previous and on-going local The recommended pedestrian network
and regional planning efforts, and
reflects .the extensive input offered by builds upon Bremerton's existing system Pedestrian Countdown Signal
of sidewalks, shared use paths, and
City staff, bicycle/pedestrian stakeholder other pedestrian infrastructure
groups, and Bremerton residents. currently In place. Depicted on the
The recommended network includes a Proposed Pedestrian Network
comprehensive and diverse set of 1m provemen ts Map (Map 4), the
walking and bicycling facilities recommended projects are intended to
connecting key destinations throughout increase pedestrian safety and
Bremerton. System improvements convenience while making walking an
include filling on-street walkway and attractive and viable travel mode.
bikeway gaps, upgrading intersections Recommendations include filling gaps in
for safer bicycle/pedestrian crossIngs, the sidewalk system, developing an
expanding the shared use path network, interconnected shared use path network,
and implementing other infrastructure and targeting specific intersections for
projects to encourage bicycling and pedestrian crossing enhancements. The
walking. Suggested improvements sections below discuss specific
include low-cost measures yielding pedestrian facilities in greater detail.
immediate results, such as striping
bicycle lanes where sufficient street
width already exists. Other suggested
im provements, such as
bicycle/pedestrian overcrossIngs,
represent longer-term strategies for
transforming Bremerton into a truly
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3.1.1 Sidewalks 3.1.2 Intersection Improvements
Locations: please refer to Map 4 Locations: SR 303 and Wheaton Way,
Bremerton benefits from a relatively near schools, SR 303 at Warren Avenue,
complete sidewalk system In several SR 304 at Burwell Street, SR 3
areas (e.g., the inner portions of East in terchanges
and West Bremerton), while streets in The intersections identified on the
most outlying areas have fragmented Proposed Pedestrian Network
sidewalks or no sidewalks at all. A City Improvements Map were recognized by
ordinance requires sidewalks to be built City staff and residents as having a high
along new roads and as properties level of importance. Most highlighted
redevelop along existing streets. As a intersections are located on streets with
result, the major challenge lies In wide cross. sections (e.g., with multiple
retrofitting existing streets where travel lanes), higher vehicle speeds and
sidewalks are fragmented or lacking volumes, and/or other conditions Dual curb ramps with detectable warning
altogether, and where complicating pedestrian crossIng strips
In areas
significant redevelopment IS not movements. In East Bremerton, most of
expected to occur. the recommended improvements are
The Proposed Pedestrian Network located along SR 303/Wheaton Way and
in areas with higher volumes of children
Improvements Map illustrates the walking to school. In West Bremerton,
proposed sidewalk system. While the intersections targeted for improvements
map only depicts future sidewalks on are located along SR 303/Warren
collector and arterial roadways, the City Avenue, SR 304/Burwell Street, and the
should work to provide sidewalks on all interchange areas along SR 3. This plan
streets to ensure maximum pedestrian also recommends intersection
connectivity. Maintaining and improving improvements along several proposed
the existing system holds equal bicycle boulevard corridors in East and
importance. The City should also West Bremerton to facilitate easy and
thoroughly inventory the existing safe crossIngs for bicyclists and
sidewalk network to identify needed pedestrians at major streets. A later
improvements (e.g., cracked or heaving section in this chapter discusses bicycle
pavement, intersections lacking curb boulevards in greater detail.
ramps, etc.) and dedicate resources on a
continual basis to address these problem
areas.
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3.1.3 Signal Timing Evaluation Accessible pedestrian signals
and Modification supplement pedestrian signal
indications with audible and/or
Locations: requires assessment vibrotactile information.
Traffic signals in Bremerton are either 3.1.5 Curb Ramps
pre-timed or actuated. Pre-timed signals
accommodate pedestrian crossmgs Locations: All intersections
~_ J
through automatic "phasing" concurrent Curb ramps are a fundamental element
with parallel vehicle traffic. of an accessible public system. A
Jurisdictional responsibility for signals sidewalk without a curb ramp IS
depends on the intersection under focus; inaccessible to a wheelchair occupant,
therefore, the City, Kitsap County, and forcing the occupant back to a driveway
WSDOT should periodically evaluate and out into the street for access.
signal timing plans to ensure adequate Likewise, street crossings . must be Longitudinal ("ladder'? crosswalk
pedestrian crossing times are provided. aligned and properly designed to
3.1.4 Pedestrian Signals accommodate the needs of all people.
Many of the single-access ramps built in
Locations: Downtown, SR 310 at Kitsap previous decades direct users diagonally
Way, SR 303 at Warren Avenue and into the street intersection (rather than
Wheaton Way straight into the crosswalk area). This
Three technologies are available for can be problematic for visually-impaired
controlling pedestrian traffic In pedestrians because they could
signalized in tersections. An advanced experience difficulty orienting themselves
type of Pedestrian Countdown Signal toward the crosswalk. Where possible, all
contains a countdown signal, in addition intersection corners should provide dual
to the WALK/DON'T WALK symbol. The curb ramps oriented directly across the
countdown signal displays the number of street. Curb ramps should also have Developing informal accessways into
seconds remaining for the pedestrian to detectable warnmg strips to shared use paths could greatly-improve
complete the crossing. accommodate the visually impaired. pedestrian and bicycle access in the
Dockside subdivision
Leading Pedestrian Interval signals give 3.1.6 Crosswalks
pedestrians a 3- to 4-second head start Locations: Inventory is Required
into the intersection before parallel A variety of crosswalk marking types
traffic is released by the green light.
This technology ensures that pedestrians currently exist in Bremerton, including
are well into the intersection and visible transverse (also called parallel bar)
to turning vehicles prIor to vehicles markings consisting of two bars crossing
an intersection, and longitudinal (also
entering the crosswalk. called ladder style) markings.
Crosswalks with pavement texturing
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and color also exist in the downtown core. pedestrian -oriented land use
The City's crosswalk marking standards recommendations for properties that are
reflect the longitudinal design, which developed or re-developed. The City of
provide greater visibility compared with Bremerton should actively pursue
transverse markings. The City also opportunities to implement the
requires illumination at all crosswalks. recommendations of these sub-area
Many existing marked crosswalks plans.
throughout the community do not 3.1.8 Shared Use Paths
currently meet the standards described Locations: Searle Street pedestrian
above. The City should inventory the
existing system and develop a schedule to overcrosslng (repairs); desire -pa ths In
re-stripe and illuminate crosswalks as Dockside subdivision; Kitsap Lake trail;
needed. NAD Park to Jackson Park Naval
Housing Area; Shore Drive
3.1.7 Streetscape Improvements Relatively small-scale improvements
Locations: implement design guidelines could substantially enhance the path The upper portion of Shore Drive in East
throughout Breinerton system already In place. In West Bremerton could be developed into a
Several recently completed and ongoing Bremerton, for instance, the Searle Street shared use path
sub-area plans offer incredible pedestrian/bicycle overcrossing provides a
opportunities for enhancing Bremerton's critical non -motorized link between Auto
walking environment. The plans each Center Way and Westpark; yet, cracking
include a variety of streetscape and heaving on the narrow eastern
improvements based on design guidelines approach path complicates bicycle and
developed specifically for each geographic pedestrian travel. The City could show its
area under focus. Recent and ongoing commitment to system preservation by
planning efforts include: reconstructing and widening this
. The Downtown Sub-Area Plan relatively short link.
. The Eastpark Sub-Area Plan Path corridors, such as the unpaved
. The Westpark Sub-Area Plan accessways in the Doc~side subdivision,
should be formalized. Children use. the
. The Wheaton-Riddell Sub-Area Plan informal accessways to reach Kitsap Lake
The recommended street design Elementary School and other pedestrians
guidelines and associated streetscape and bicyclists use them as a recreational
projects emphasize pedestrian comfort rou te along Kitsap Lake. Formalizing
and safety. The streetscape these short links (which are located
enhancements include wide sidewalks, within the public right-of-way) could
planter strips, pedestrian refuge islands, greatly Improve recreational and
street trees, and other treatments. utilitarian bicycling and walking
Complementing these enhancements are opportunities.
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In East Bremerton, the upper portion of such as waterways or major streets. A
Shore Drive could be converted into a pedestrian/bicycle overcrossing linking
shared use path. Steep topography Olympic College with Lions Community
currently separates bi-directional traffic Playfield would provide a safe,
on this local street. The upper portion convenient, and comfortable alternative
could serve foot and bicycle traffic while to the SR 303/Warren Avenue Bridge.
the lower portion would remain open to Such a structure would be a critical non-
vehicles. Because of the lack of motorized link between East and West
driveways on the upper side, trail Bremerton and could serve as an
development could occur with minimal opportunity for the community to display
effects on private property access. its identity. This project would enable
In West Bremerton, a short but critical pedestrians and bicyclists to freely travel
bicycle/pedestrian could be filled between Olympic College, Evergreen
gap Park, and surrounding neighborhoods
between NAD Park and the Jackson
Park Naval Housing Area. Currently, a without having to cross SR 303/Warren
fence separates the northern end of Avenue at-grade. Pedestrian/bicycle overcrossings enable
Shorewood Drive from the nearby shared 3.1.10 Path Feasibility Studies communities to express their identity while
use path along Ostrich Bay. Completing Locations: Kitsap Lake Perimeter Study enhancing non-motorized connections
this link would offer pedestrians and
bicyclists a scenic and more direct route Path feasibility studies devote detailed
linking the Naval Housing Area, NAD attention to specific trail projects. These
Park, and other West Bremerton studies examine a particular trail corridor
neighborhoods. in depth, and include opportunities and
The City can maximize opportunities to constraints analyses, development of
develop intercity paths by working with potential path alignment options,
WSDOT and other agencies to implement selection of a preferred alignment, and
the Mosquito Fleet Trail Master Plan. preliminary cost estimates. Feasibility
The plan includes a proposed shared use studies are particularly useful for
path along SR3 linking West Bremerton agencies exploring potential path
and Gorst, with potential connections to corridors in areas faced with topographic,
Port Orchard and other West Sound environmental, political, or other
communities. challenges. Bremerton residents have
3.1.9 Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridges consistently expressed a desire for shared
use paths In potentially challenging
Locations: Link Olympic College with areas, most notably around Kitsap Lake.
Lions Community Playfield The City should conduct a feasibility
Pedestrian/bicycle bridges represent one study to explore the possibility of
strategy for overcoming large barriers developing a Kitsap Lake Perimeter Trail.
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3.2 Bicycle Facilities longer distances often gravitate to these
routes. Second, the commercial character
The recommended bicycle network of major streets makes these corridors
depicted In Map 5 builds upon the destinations in and of themselves.
existing system of bicycle lanes, shoulder To safely accommodate bicyclists on
bikeways, and shared use paths and also corridors with current or anticipated
takes advantage of many lower-volume high traffic volumes, bicycle lanes are
bicycle-friendly streets. These proposed proposed on several maJor streets
projects aIm to fill system gaps and throughout Bremerton. In developing the
develop a more complete network. The proposed bicycle lane network,
proposed system includes an expanded consideration was gIVen to several
bicycle lane network on streets where factors, including:
bicyclists could benefit from delineated . Gaps in the existing bicycle lane Existing wide shoulders on SR 310/Kitsap
separation from motorists, and shoulder system
bikeways (serving bicyclists and Way (with bike lane)
pedestrians) provided several . Previous and ongoing planning
are on efforts identifying the need for bicycle
roadways at the urban/rural fringe. The
recommended network also includes a lanes on specific streets
comprehensive Shared Roadway/Bicycle . Planned street improvements that
Boulevard system, taking advantage of would include bicycle lanes as part of
Bremerton's extensive network of lower- construction
volume streets. As discussed in Section . Whether an existing street could be
3.1 Pedestrian Facilities, the network retrofitted to include bicycle lanes
also includes a system of shared use . Planned land development projects
paths. with the potential to generate bicycle
3.2.1 Bicycle Lanes travel demand on major streets
With the exception of SR 304/Navy Yard
Highway, portions of Auto Center Way,
and a few streets near Olympic College, Proposed bicycle lane striping and
Bremerton's major streets lack dedicated pavement markings (no bike lane)
bicycle lanes. Safely accommodating
bicyclists on major roadways is important
for several reasons. First, major streets
generally offer the most direct routes
between bicyclist destinations while
providing better connectivity compared
with lower-order streets. Consequently,
commuter cyclists and those traveling
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Existing short-term and long-term motorized uses. 6th Street In West
transportation plans do not propose any Bremerton currently provides four
new major streets in Bremerton, nor do vehicle travel lanes, yet traffic volumes
they include many maJor street are relatively low compared with nearby
reconstruction projects. As a result, the parallel routes such as 11th Street and
City will need to largely focus on SR 304/Burwell Street.
retrofitting existing streets. Though The City could take advantage of this
physical and other constraints preclude opportunity by re"striping 6th Street to
bicycle lane development on some include bicycle lanes and a center left-
corridors, the City of Bremerton could turn lane. Although this strategy would
employ vanous approaches to work reduce the number of travel lanes, the
around these challenges. These addition of a center turn lane could
approaches are discussed below. improve traffic operations on this street. Old Wheaton Way near Parks ide Dr.
Shoulder Striping and Pavement This stra tegy would transform 6th (existing conditions)
Markings Street into a safer bicycle corridor.
SR 310 and Kitsap Way In West The Sub-Area Plan has identified 6th
Bremerton are wide enough to provide Street as a road diet candidate. The road
bicycle lanes through enhanced striping diet could accommodate a landscaped
and pavement mar kings on existing center median with center turn pockets
shoulders. at key intersections.
Uphill Bicycle Lanes Contra-Flow Bicycle Lanes
This relatively low"cost, yet highly The City could add an eastbound- contra-
effective treatment could be flow lane on 1st Street between'
implemented immediately on Old Montgomery and Naval Avenues as part
Wheaton Way in East Bremerton and. of a larger bicycle boulevard project. Old Wheaton Way with uphill
15th Street in West Bremerton. Uphill With low traffic volumes and no bicycle lane (with bike lane)
bicycle lanes could also serve as an intersecting driveways on the contra-
interim solution for streets that might flow lane side of the street, this corridor
eventually be widened to include bicycle is an ideal candidate for this innovative
lanes on both sides. treatment. The contra-flow lane would
Road Diets also enable cyclists to avoid SR
304/Burwell Street, the nearest
Road diets reallocate a portion of a alternative route.
street for striping lllodifications. In
Bremerton, several streets appear to
have more width than IS currently
needed for vehicles and this excess
capacity could be striped for non-
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Street Widening 3.2.3 Shared Roadways/Bicycle
The City of Bremerton could add bicycle Boulevards
lanes to several streets with unused
right-of-way. Although street widening Locations: SR 303 and Wheaton Way;
incurs higher expenses compared with Perry Avenue; Downtown, Olympic
re-striping projects, the City could College, Bremerton High School,
develop short- and long-term strategies. Westpark, Jackson Park Naval Housing
As a short-term measure, the City could Area
focus on streets currently lacking curbs, Bremerton benefits from a generally
gutters, and, sidewalks (e.g., Almira well-connected system of lower-volume
Drive). The City could add bicycle lanes streets that could become spectacular
to these streets without the high costs bicycling routes for riders of all ages
of major infrastructure reconstruction. and skills with the addition of relatively
In the long term, however, the City small-scale treatments. These streets
should find opportunities to add bicycle (commonly referred to as shared
lanes to other major streets where they roadways) accommodate bicyclists and
are needed. Opportunities include motorists In the same travel lanes,
adding bicycle lanes as streets and often with no specific vehicle or bicycle
bridges are widened for additional auto lane delineation. Communities
capacity, or as property development throughout the county are transforming
necessitates street reconstruction. their shared roadways into even better
3.2.2 Shoulder Bikeways facilities, known as bicycle boulevards.
Locations: Tracy ton Beach Road and Many streets throughout East and West
Bremerton could benefit from a variety of
Other Outlying Roads shared roadway/bicycle boulevard
Shoulder bikeways are common in less- improvements. In East Bremerton,
developed and rural areas, and typically several bicycle boulevards would provide
consist of a paved shoulder for riders alternatives to major street
pedestrian and bicycle travel. Although corridors such as SR 303 at Wheaton
these facilities may suitably Way (characterized by high vehicle
accommod~te bicyclists and pedestrians speeds and volumes) and the southern
today, the City will need to consider portion of Perry Avenue (characterized
additional treatments (e.g., bicycle by a steep grade and narrow cross-
lanes, sidewalks, and shared use paths) section) .
as new development occurs and as
traffic volumes increase.
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In West Bremerton, bicycle boulevards changes that would offer trail users a
would enhance non - motorized safer, more comfortable, and pleasant
connections between down town and experience as they pass through the
Olympic College, Bremerton High School, community. The trail alignment
Westpark, and the Jackson Park Naval changes also take advantage of several
Housing Area. exciting projects proposed in this Plan.
3.2.4 The Mosquito Fleet Trail: Efforts to develop specific trail
alignments are already underway. The
Tying it all Together City is in the process of extending the
As a first step toward implementing the Louis Mentor Boardwalk, while
Non-Motorized Transportation Plan, the WSDOT will soon replace the Manette
City could develop a series of projects Bridge with improved
demonstrating its commitment to pedestrian/bicycle facilities. These two
improving bicycling and walking, both highly visible projects could serve as
locally and regionally. The Mosquito the catalyst for a systemwide trail
Fleet Tr ail provides. a tremendous development effort.
opportunity to achieve this objective. Table 2 outlines the recommended
Kitsap County completed a master plan Mosquito Fleet Tr ail rou te through
for the regional Mosquito Fleet Trail in Bremerton. Beginning In East
2001. Utilizing a combination of shared Bremerton, the table identifies specific
use paths, roadways and sidewalks, this alignments and bicycle/pedestrian
trail would connect several communities facilities. Please refer to Section 6 for a
(including Bremerton) and historic discussion of other projects and project
Mosquito Fleet docks throughout the prioritizations.
County. The Bremerton Non-Motorized
Transportation Plan recognizes this trail
as a key local and regional asset.
Developing Bremerton's secti~n of the
Mosquito Fleet Trail provides a
valuable opportunity for the Ci ty to
implement and showcase each
bicycle/pedestrian facility type
described In this chapter. Passing
through Bremerton, the proposed trail
alignment (as outlined in the Master
Plan) would follow a combination of
streets, sidewalks, and paths. The Non-
Motorized Transportation. Plan
recommends some mInor alignment
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Table 2. Proposed Mosquito Fleet Trail Route in Bremerton
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Trenton Ave. Sylvan Way to Stone Way Shoulder bikeway
Trenton Ave. Stone Way to Shore Dr. Bicycle boulevard and sidewalks
Shore Dr. Trenton Ave. to Vandalia Ave. Bicycle boulevard and sidewalks
Shore Dr. Vandalia Ave. to 10th St. Shared use path
10th St./Pitt Ave.lHarkins St. Shore Dr. to Manette Br. Bicycle boulevard and sidewalks
Manette Br. Old Wheaton Way to Bremerton Boardwalk Shared use path or bicycle lanes and
sidewalks
Bremerton Boardwalk Manette Br. to 2nd St. Shared use path
2nd St./Washington Ave. Bremerton Boardwalk to 4th/5th Sts. Bicycle boulevard and sidewalks
4th and 5th Sts. Washington Ave. to Naval Ave. Bicycle boulevard and sidewalks
Naval Ave. 4th/5th Sts. to 1 st St. Bicycle lanes and sidewalks
1 st St. Naval Ave. to SR 304/Navy Yard Hwy. Bicycle boulevard and sidewalks (including
eastbound contra-flow bicycle lane)
80utes from West Biemerlon to Gorst . '
.": "',
Primary Route
SR 304/Navy Yard Hwy. 1st St. to Charleston Blvd. (west junction) Bicycle lanes and sidewalks
SR 304/Navy Yard Hwy. Charleston Blvd. (west junction) to SR 3 Shoulder bikeway
SR 3 SR 304/Navy Yard Hwy. to SR 16 Shared use path
Secondary Route
1 st St. SR 304/Navy Yard Hwy. to Hartford Ave. Bicycle boulevard and sidewalks
Hartford Ave.lArsenal Way 1st St. to Loxie Eagans Blvd. Bicycle boulevard and sidewalks
Loxie Eagans Blvd. Arsenal Way to Auto Center Way Bicycle lanes and sidewalks
Union Ave.l3rd Ave.lKent Ave.lSherman Heights Rd. Loxie Eagans Blvd. to SR 3 Shoulder bikeway
SR3 Sherman Heights Rd. to SR 16 Shared use path
Routes from West Bremerlon to Chico Bay
1 st St. SR 304/Navy Yard Hwy. to Hartford Ave. Bicycle boulevard and sidewalks
Hartford Ave.lArsenal Way _ 1st St. to Loxie Eagans Blvd. Bicycle boulevard and sidewalks
Arsenal Way/Russell Rd.lBaer Blvd. Loxie Eagans Blvd. to SR 310/Kitsap Way Bicycle boulevard and sidewalks
Shorewood Dr. SR 31 O/Kitsap Way to northern terminus Bicycle boulevard and sidewalks
North of Shorewood Dr. terminus Area between NAD Park and existing shared use path Shared use path
along Ostrich Bay in Jackson Park Naval Housing Area
Root Ct./Shore Rd.lOlding Rd. Existing shared use path along Ostrich Bay to Austin Dr. Bicycle boulevard and sidewalks
Austin Dr. Olding Rd. to Erlands Pt. Rd. Bicycle lanes and sidewalks
Erlands pt. Rd. Austin Dr. to Chico Way Shoulder bikeway
Chico Way Erlands Pt. Rd. to SR 3 Shoulder bikeway
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4. Pedestrian and concentrate its programmatic efforts
first.
Bicycle Program 4.1 Safe Routes to School
Improvements Safe Routes to . School (SR2S) refers to
truly pedestrian - and multi -disciplinary programs aimed at
To become a promoting walking and bicycling to
bicycle-friendly community requires a school, and improving tr affic safety
multi -faceted approach, including around school areas through education,
strategies beyond traditional incentives, increased law enforcement,
infrastructure projects. Utilizing and engineering measures. SR2S
several . innovative approaches, programs typically involve partnerships
Bremerton has the potential to become among municipalities, school districts, Crossing
a model bicycling and walking community and parent volunteers, and
community. law enforcement agencies. Bremerton's
This chapter builds on the SR2S efforts are a vital component of
comprehensive pedestrian and bicycle the Non - Motorized Transportation
network outlined in Chapter 3. The Plan, because they will facilitate the
sections below largely focus on non- implementation and funding for specific
infrastructure strategies for improving improvements that will help increase
walking and bicycling (although some bicyclist and pedestrian safety and
physical infrastructure needs are encourage fewer auto trips.
discussed). These strategies include Bremerton has vested interest
providing children safe and convenient a In
encouragmg school children to lead
walking routes to school, along with active lifestyles. SR2S programs offer
educational and enforcement measures ancillary benefits to neighborhoods by
to get the message out about safe helping to slow traffic and provide
walking, bicycling, and driving. This reasonable facilities for walking .by all
chapter also proposes that the. City
promote its bikeway and walkway age groups.
network. Building the system is a major 4.1.1 Why Do We Need SR2S?
investment; encouraging people to use The purpose of a SR2S program is to
the system makes the investment identify and improve school commute
worthwhile. routes, to Increase the number of
The following sections discuss the students who walk and/or bicycle to
recommended pedestrian and bicycle . school in Bremerton, to lessen traffic
programs in greater detail. A section at congestion, and to improve health.
the end of this chapter suggests
specifically where the City should
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Although most children walked or biked physical activity into the everyday
to school before and during the 1980s, routine of school children. Health
the number of children walking or concerns related to sedentary lifestyles
bicycling to school has sharply declined have become the focus of efforts both
since, due to urban growth patterns and statewide and nationally. Identifying
design that have made it less safe to do and improving routes for children to
so, In addition to general lifestyle safely walk and bicycle to school is also
changes emphasizing more driving. one of the most cost-effective means of
Walking and bicycling to school are reducing weekday morning traffic
healthy alternatives to being driven and congestion and can help reduce auto-
can provide a sense of independence for related pollution.
children who may otherwise be 4.1.3 Local Coordination and
restricted by school bus or parents' Involvement
schedules.
4.1.2 What are the Benefits of a The continued success of Bremerton's
SR2S programs hinges on buy-in from
SR2S Program? individuals and organizations Arcata, CA Jacoby Creek crossing guard
The primary benefit of implementing a throughout the community. While each
~R2S program is the resulting increase school will have unique concerns and
In safety for children walking and goals for improving the SR2S program,
riding bicycles to school. A an organizational strategy promoting
com prehensive strategy based on a idea-sharing between schools can be
cooperative effort among school more effective than several isolated
officials, parents, residents, and city school groups. The key components of
planning staff will ensure that specific an effective SR2S program include
school-related traffic calming projects champions (individuals at each school
and pedestrian and bicycle who spearhead their school's organizing
improvements will become priority effort), stakeholders (a team of people
projects eligible for state, federal, or from an individual schooD, and a task
other grant funding. Involvement of force made up of all stakeholder teams
varIOUS stakeholders throughout the in the community.
SR2S process increases the likelihood The basic components of a SR2S
for implementation of needed safety program include the following:
improvements. While the primary focus
of a SR2S program is improving safety
for children . walking and biking to
school, these safety benefits often
extend to all age and activity groups. A
SR2S program also helps to integrate
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Education may be implemented include a
"Walking School Bus Program," which
Curriculum programs implemented in involves parents taking turns walking
schools can teach children the basics (or bicycling) with groups of children to
regarding pedestrian and bicycle safety. school. A good opportunity to promote a
Classroom educational materials should SR2S program is during International
be presented in a variety of formats Walk to School Day, held annually in
(safety videos, printed materials, and early October. Organized Bike and
classroom activities), and should Walk to Scho'ol Days should be held
continually be updated to make use of monthly or weekly to keep the
the most recent educational tools momentum going and encourage more
available. Classroom education children and their parents to walk or
programs should also be expanded to bike to school. Prizes or drawings for
promote the health and environmental prizes offered to participants have been Classroom
benefits of bicycling and walking. used in some schools as an incentive.
Outside schools, educational materials Events related to bicycling and walking
should be developed for different should be incorporated into existing
audiences, including elected officials curricula when practical. Involving local
(describing the benefits of and need for celebrities or publishing the names of
a SR2S program), and' parents (proper student participants in events can be an
school drop-off procedures and safety effective means of encouraging student
for their children). involvement. Another key to successful
Educational programs should be linked events IS promotion. Ensuring that
with events and incentive programs, parents are aware of events (whether
when appropriate, and students should classroom-specific or district-wide) is
be included in task force activities, such crucial to gaining maximum student
as mapping locations for improvements. participation.
Involving students can serve as an Other contests and event ideas to
educational tool and can also provide encourage bicycling and walking to Group Ride
the task force with meaningful data school include competitions in which
that IS useful for prioritizing classrooms compete for the highest
im provemen ts. Educational programs, proportion of students walking or
and especially on-bike training, should biking to school; themed or seasonal
be expanded to more schools and for events; and keeping classroom logs of
more hours per year. the number of miles biked and walked
Encouragement by children and plotting these distances
on a map of Washington or the United
School commute events and frequent States.
commuter contests are used to
encourage participation. Programs that
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Enforcement curve with regard to improving
Various techniques employed to pedestrian safety among school children.
are Route to School Maps and
ensure traffic laws are obeyed. The SR2S
task force and stakeholder teams should Recommended Improvements
develop priority areas In need of Most Bremerton schools provide maps
enforcement by the Bremerton Police illustrating suggested walking routes to
Department. One option to avoid the cost school, with accompanying flyers noting
of providing physical police presence is to problem areas such as difficult
use innovative sIgn age, such as In- intersections or streets lacking sidewalks.
roadway crosswalk signs or in-roadway The recommended improvements outlined
warning lights, to alert motorists that in this Plan would enhance pedestrian
children may be crossIng, or speed safety and comfort by completing system
feedback signs that indicate to motorists gaps, enhancing system connectivity, and
their current speed. Neighborhood speed addressing other elements like street
watch programs-m which community crossmgs.
members borrow a radar device and use This Plan provides detailed Route-to-
it to record the license plate numbers of School maps for two schools: Armin Jahr
speeding vehicles-can also be effective. Elementary School in East Bremerton
Engineering (Map 7), and Kitsap Lake Elementary
To provide safe access for children, school School (Map 8) in West Bremerton. The
sites should have designated pedestrian maps are based on the process outlined in . -
access points that do not require students the 2003 MUTeD, Chapter 7. Section
to cross in front of drop-off and pick-up 7A.01 notes: "A school route plan for each
traffic. Locations identified through the school serving elementary to high school
SR2S process should be considered for students should be prepared in order to
SR2S grant funding. develop uniformity in the use of school
Streetscape improvements should ensure area traffic controls, and to serve as the
basis for a school traffic control plan for
adequate sight distance on all access each school. The school route plan,
routes, crossIngs, and intersections. developed in a systematic manner by the
School zone designations for speed limits school, law enforcement, and traffic
should be an element of a comprehensive officials responsible for school pedestrian
circulation plan that also includes school- safety, should consist of a map showing
based student as well as Police streets, the school, existing traffic
Department crossing guard programs and controls, established school walk routes,
identification of safe routes for bicycling and established school crossings."
and walking to school. With crossing
guards posted at various locations near
most schools, Bremerton is ahead of the
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Encompassing the designated walking school. Additional review and practice
catchment area for each school the runs by parents are a key component to
maps depict suggested walking r'outes successful use of the maps.
along with recommended pedestrian The following sections discuss
infrastructure improvements. recommended improvements for Armin
For each school, staff conducted field Jahr a~d Kitsap L~ke Elementa~y
visits to inventory the pedestrian Schools In greater detaIl. Although thIs
infrastructure' intersection traffic Plan focuses on these two schools, the
.' lk d h City and school district should develop
controls, sIgnage, crosswa s, an ot er lk' "' II h' 1 .
physical conditions on streets safe wa mg routes lor ~ sc 00 s m
surrounding the school. Staff. also Breme:-ton and update theIr SR2S maps
reviewed existing suggested walking accordmgly.
routes to school, and considered factors Armin Jahr Elementarv School
including presence of traffic control, A' Jahr Elementary School's
lk . d. k rmm .
cross,wa s, or crOSSIng guar ~ at ey designated walking catchment area is
10catlOns,and presence of sIdewalks generally bounded by SR 303/Wheaton
along street segments. In some cases, W Lebo Boulevard Appaloosa Way
'd h k ff ay, , ,
roadsI e pat s or nown 0 -s~reet cut- Sylvan Way, and Hanford Avenue. A
throughs (such as a path leadmg to the relatively well-connected street grid
back of a schooD are noted as suggested with sidewalks on both sides exists east
routes. of the school, while streets to the west
The Route-to-School maps are intended are less connected and lack sidewalks
to reflect a partnership between City on one or both sides. Several higher-
and school officials. Each map should be volume streets are in the immediate
reviewed and signed by both the School vicinity, including Sheridan Road,
Principa1 and a City Engineer to ensure Sylvan Way, and Pine Road. Sheridan
that they accurately reflect both the Road has a relatively complete sidewalk
physical roadway conditions around the network, while. Sylvan Way and Pine
school and the walking patterns of Road lack sidewalks m several
students. It is recommended that the locations. Few marked crosswalks exist
maps be reviewed and updated in the vicinity of the school, with most
regularly to reflect changes In the located on higher volume roads and at
roadway network, such as new major intersections. Traffic calming
sidewalks, crosswalks, or traffic control devices (e.g., speed humps) exist on
changes. School officials should also some residential streets immediately
review the maps at the beginning of east of the school.
each school year to confirm that the
suggested routes still reflect the best
ways for children to walk and bicycle to
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Motorists access the school In two The suggested walking routes noted on
locations: the inter section of Map 7 largely reflect the suggested
near routes developed by school officials. The
Stewart Avenue and Dibb Street, and
near E 31st Street and Mcelain Avenue. recommended infrastructure projects
Students walking or bicycling to school will strengthen these routes by
use these access points, while students providing safe and convenient walking
traveling on foot also use an informal facilities for students and other
path near the Manette Villa Apartments pedestrians alike. Combined with the
west of the campus. other programmatic elements described
above, these strategies could bolster
Map 7 depicts recommended walking as an attractive mode for the
improvements within the Armin Jahr Armin Jahr Elementary School
Elementary School walking catchment community.
area. The recommended improvements
largely focus on completing the sidewalk Kitsap Lake Elementarv School
network. This includes filling sidewalk Kitsap Lake Elementary School's
gaps on local streets near the school and designated walking catchment area is
constructing sidewalks along maJor generally bounded by Kitsap Way, Price
streets connecting outlying Road, and Kitsap Lake. In the vicinity of
neighborhoods. The recommended the school, streets with sidewalks
improvements also include pedestrian include Osprey Circle and surrounding
crOSSIng upgrades, such as high- streets in the Dockside subdivision. A
visibility crosswalks on Lebo Boulevard, narrow paved path also exists on the
Pine Avenue, Rickey Road, and Sheridan east side of Harlow Drive north of earr
Road. Further engineering studies may Boulevard. Most other streets lack
be necessary to ensure future crosswalks sidewalks and have narrow or no
are sited' at locations with sufficient shoulders for pedestrian travel. Steep
visibility and stopping sight distances . topography also creates sight-distance
for approaching motorists. Intersection problems for motorists on several streets
traffic control changes could also like Wilmont Street. Marked crosswalks
improve pedestrian crossings. Relatively exist on Harlow Drive at earr
long distances between stop signs and a Boulevard, on Lyle Avenue at the
lack of traffic calming devices encourage northern school entrance, and on Carr
higher vehicle speeds on some streets, Boulevard east of the school's east side.
including Pine Road and Sheridan Road. eras sing guards are posted at these
Traffic calming devices and/or all-way locations for 20 minutes in the morning
stop control at some intersections along and 10 minutes in the afternoon. Traffic
these corridors could reduce vehicle calming devices, including speed humps,
speeds thereby . . pedestrian exist Carr Boulevard and Lyle
ImprOVIng on
safety and comfort. Avenue near the school.
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Motorists access the school m two stopping sight distances for approaching
locations: immediately east of Harlow motorists. Intersection traffic control
Drive at the earr Boulevard changes could also Improve the
intersection, and north of Harlow Drive pedestrian crossing environment.
at the Lyle Avenue intersection. Relatively long distances between stop
Students walking or bicycling to school signs and alack of traffic calming
use these access points in addition to a devices encourage higher vehicle speeds
paved path connecting earr Boulevard on some streets such as Harlow Drive.
with the campus's northeast corner. Traffic calming devices and/or all-way
Map 8 d. t d d stop control at some intersections along
epIC s recommen e .
improvements within the Kitsap Lake these corndors ~ould :educe veh~cle
Elementary School walking catchment speeds, thereby Improvmg pedestrIan
Th . safety and comfort.
area. e recommended Improvements
largely focus on completing the sidewalk The limited street connectivity near
network. Where topographic or other Kitsap Lake Elementary School offers
physical constraints preclude sidewalk few walk-to-schoolroutechoices.
construction, the eity should develop eonsequently, the' suggested walking
other strategies to safely accommodate routes noted on Map 8 remam
pedestrians such as colored shoulders unchanged. The recommended
pavement texturing, etc. The eity could infrastructure projects will strengthen
also enhance pedestrian system these routes by completing the sidewalk
connectivity by improving two informal and path system, offering students
neighborhood accessways m the dedicated walking facilities. eombined
Dockside subdivision. Currently with the other programmatic elements
unpaved, the accessways connect Osprey described above, these improvements
eircle with neighborhoods and parks could bolster walking as an attractive
immediately north and south. Upgrading ,mode for the Kitsap Lake Elementary
these facilities to paved shared use paths School community.
,",:ould. facilitate eaSIer travel for 4.1.4 Funding
bIcyclIsts and pedestrians with
disabilities. While much of the initial work involved
Th d d . 1 m starting a SR2S program can be
e recommen e Improvements a so d t d b k h ld
. 1 d d" con uc e y sta e 0 er team
mc u e pe estnan crOSSIng upgrades.. ' .
These d. l'd h' h . 'b'l' volunteers, eventually fundmg wIll be
upgra es me u e Ig -VISI IIty d d .
crosswalks along commonly-traveled ~ee e to plan and Implement physical
walking routes to school. Further Impro.vements, hold ever:ts, and develop
. '.. and Implement educatlOnal programs
engmeermg studIes may be necessary to d t' 1
. an ma ena s.
ensure future crosswalks are sIted at
locations with sufficient visibility and
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Capital Funding health and safety of children and the
Capital funding for infrastructure entire community. In order to maintain
and expand the program, new sources of
improvements is available from a variety funding need to be obtained. Other
of sources, many of which are noted in possible funding sources include:
Chapter 5 of this Plan. The SR2S task
force should work with eity staff to . eorporations and Businesses: Local
identify all potential funding sources and corporations and businesses could
to provide support on funding requests. provide cash, prizes, and/or
Bremerton may be able to pursue federal donations, such as printing services,
funds recently made available with the through community giving or other
new SR2S Program established in the programs. Parents or other members
Safe, Accountable, Flexible, Efficien t of stakeholder teams may be a good
Transportation Equity Act-A Legacy for source for contacting companies.
Users (SAFE TEA-LU). This section of . Foundations: There are institutions
the bill provides $612 million in funding throughout the country that provide
with no sta te receIvIng less than $1 funding to non-profit organizations.
million per fiscal year. Other portions of The Foundation Center is a national
SAFE TEA-LU, such as the organization dedicated to collecting
Transportation Enhancements and the and communicating information
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality about philanthropy in the United
(CMAQ) funds, may also provide funding States, and is an excellent source for
opportunities for bicycle and pedestrian researching potential foundation
projects. funding sources. Potential
Program Funding foundation funding sources can be
searched by geographic region and
As Bremerton's SR2S program develops, by category. Some categories that
funding will be needed to support the may be applicable include
overall program, including coordination transportation, health, environment,
assistance, purchasing incentives, and community building.
printing newsletters, staffing events, and . Individuals: Statistically,
developing educational materials. Both individuals give more money than
school-based and program-based funding corporations and foundations
will be essential for success. When combined. A local fund drive can
program funding is pursued, it should be quickly reach a large number of
emphasized that a SR2S program people if outreach is conducted by
Improves the en tire community by stakeholder team members.
relieving traffic congestion, contributing
to cleaner aIr, creating alternative
transportation routes, and improving the
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. Events: Many SR2S programs have most effective when located close to trip
raised funds by holding special destinations, is easy to access, and is
events, often using a related themed easy to find. Where quality bicycle
event such as a walkathon or a parking facilities are not provided,
bicycling event. More traditional determined bicyclists lock their bicycles
fundraising efforts, such as bake to street signs, utility poles, or trees:
sales, concerts, talent shows, etc., These alternatives are undesirable
can also help raise funds. because they are usually not secure,
. Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs) may interfere with pedestrian
and School Districts: Many PTAs movement, and can create liability or
have funds to distribute to school damage street furniture or trees. Bicycle
programs, and often schools have parking facilities that are conveniently
their own safety funding sources. located and adequate in both quantity
Stakeholder teams should work with and quality can help reduce bicycle theft
local PTAs and school districts to see and eliminate inappropriate parking,
if there is a method for applying for a benefiting everyone. Bicycle parking is
grant. highly cost-effective compared with
automobile parking.
. City and County Funds: Some cities
and counties allocate funds to 4.2.1 Parking Requirements
support SR2S programs, Some also Field visits and discussions with
allocate a portion of their local Bremerton residents indicate that more
Transportation Enhancement funds bicycle parking is needed in some areas,
to SR2S educational programs. including downtown and at several
. State Funds: Each state receives schools. Chapter 20.48.180 of
Federal Highway Safety Funds, .also Bremerton's Municipal eo de specifies
called 402 Funds. Although each minimum bicycle parking requirements,
state handles this program which pertain to all non-residential land
differently, most funding is available uses as well as residential developments
on a competitive basis for projects with six o'r more dwelling units. The
that increase road safety. Municipal Code requIres one bicycle
4.2 Bicycle Parking parking space for every ten required
vehicle spaces. The following exceptions
Lack of secure, convenient bicycle apply:
parking is a deterrent to bicycle travel. . Schools (except higher-education
Bicyclists need parking options that institutions) must provide one
provide security against theft, bicycle parking space per 20
vandalism, and weather. Like students.
automobile parking, bicycle parking is
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. Video game and amusement centers lockers, attended facilities, and/or other
commonly frequented by children secure provisions, while end-of-trip
must provide one bicycle parking facilities refer to showers and changing
space for every three required areas.
vehicle spaces, Municipal eode enforcement holds equal
. The City may waive bicycle parking importance. The eity should undertake
requirements for non-residential a bicycle parking analysis to determine
land uses "that would not normally whether' all of the bicycle parking
have bicycle-riding clientele (such as required by the eode is provided, and if
self-service businesses, automobile so, that it is sited in locations that are
services, gas stations)." visible and free of obstacles, It should
Although the Code's "blanket" also be noted that the eode only
requirements ensure a minimum establishes parking minimums, and new
number of bicycle parking spaces for commercial establishments should be
most developments, the requirements encouraged to exceed these standards.
may not fully addressparkir:g demand 4.2.2 Facility Design
for. s.ome land uses. The elty should Requirements
reVIsIt the current bicycle parking
requirements and revise them to reflect Chapter 20.48.180 of the Municipal
the needs of individual land uses Code briefly specifies bicycle parking
especially those with traditionall; design re~uirements: "Bicycle facilities
higher demand such as commercial shall be fIrmly attached to the ground,
centers. The City should also eliminate located near the building entrance, and
the parking requirement WaIver designed to allow both the frame and
described above. Although some land wheels to be securely locked to the
uses may generate relatively low structure." ~he City should establish
parking demand, a minimum number of mor~ detaIled parking design
spaces should be provided to meet the reqUIrements to address rack height and
bicycle parking needs of employees and dimension.s, as well as bicyclist
patrons. maneuvermg space between racks and
Br t Id 1 b f't f 1 other obstacles. The City should also
emer on cou a so ene 1 rom ong- d .
t b. 1 k' d h d eve lop safety- and secunty-related
erm lCyC e par mg an ot er en -of-' . .
t' f "l't' Th C't h Id " reqUIrements to address lIghtmg as well
np aCI lIes. e 1 y S au consIder . ,
t bl" h' 1 ,as covermg to protect bIcycles from
es a IS mg ong-term parkmg . 1 t th
. me emen wea er.
reqUIrements for large employment
centers such as business parks and
government buildings. Long-term
bicycle parking facilities include bicycle
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4.3 Bicycle/Pedestrian . Ensure that bicycles are always
allowed on buses and other transit
Access to Transit vehicles
Tremendous opportunities exist for 4.3.1 Providing Good Sidewalks
increasing pedestrian!bicycle -tr ansi t and Bikeways to Transit Stops
partnerships In Bremerton and The presence. and quality of sidewalks
throughout Kitsap Transit's serVICe along Kitsap Transit routes
Pedestrian infrastructure In
area. Bremerton depends on the street under
improvements around transit stops and focus, with some streets having
transit centers enhance pedestrian sidewalks on both sides, on one side
safety, comfort, and may generate more only, or no side'Yalks altogether. Kitsap
ridership because most passengers start Transit's 2005-2011 Transit
and end their trips as pedestrians. Development Plan includes a planned
Integrating bicycles with transit allows Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project on the
the bicyclist to overcome barriers such SR 303/Wheaton Way corridor in 2008.
as hills, inclement weather, night . This project. provides excellent
riding, and breakdowns. an
opportunity to integrate the pedestrian
To Improve the pedestrian! bicycle- and bicycle facilities infrastructure
transit link, Bremerton and Kitsap improvements with the planned BRT
Transit need to: stations. Potential improvements
. eomplete the sidewalk network on include intersection upgrades and filling
both sides of streets along Kitsap sidewalk gaps on and near this corridor;
Transit bus routes to ensure Potential bicycle improvements include
connectivity and accessibility for all adding bicycle lanes and developing
users when new development or bicycle boulevards connecting SR
redevelopment occurs, or as part of 303/Wheatoh Way with surrounding
the City's Sidewalk Program neighborhoods. This project also
. Provide benches, shelters, lighting, presents an opportunity to implement
and posted maps and schedules at the recommended streetscape
transit stops improvements outlined in the Wheaton-
Riddell Sub-Area Plan"
. Provide secure bicycle parking at or
near transit stops
. Address the needs of bicycle and
pedestrian circulation in the design
of future transit centers
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4.3.2 Addressing Bicycle and bicycle access to and from the Puget
Pedestrian Needs at Transit Sound Naval Shipyard remains an issue
Centers due to the presence of one-way streets,
and the new ferry auto ingress (under
Pedestrian/bicycle access, internal construction) limits opportunities for
circulation, and passenger facilities bicycle facilities on Pacific Avenue and
should be a high priority in the design of 1st Street. Way finding represents
transit centers. Adjacent access points another challenge facing bicyclists and
should include sidewalks and high- pedestrians alike. The Bremerton
visibility crosswalks, and widths should Transportation Center lacks sIgnage
be adequate to accommodate peak highlighting bicycle/pedestrian routes to
pedestrian flows. Internal circulation nearby destinations. To address these
should be direct, well-signed, and meet challenges, the City should develop a
ADA standards. Transit centers should sub-area plan specifically addressing
also provide appropriate facilities such bicycle/pedestrian circulation near the
as shelters, benches, restrooms, and Bremerton Transportation eenter, with
secure and convenient bicycle parking. specific infrastructure and wayfinding
The Bremerton Transportation eenter signage recommendations.
serves as the city's main intermodal Located at 5th Street and Bruenn
transfer center, connecting Kitsap Avenue, the West Bremerton Transfer
Transit buses with ferries serving Port Center serves several Kitsap Transit
Orchard and Seattle. The center bus routes. Fragmented sidewalks and
provides indoor and outdoor passenger bicycle lane s characterize the non-
waiting areas, with good motorized environment in this area, but
pedestrian/bicycle access to the Louis the eity is currently filling sidewalk
Mentor Boardwalk. A planned WSDOT gaps on some "nearby streets (e.g., Auto
project will reroute ferry egress auto Center Way). Kitsap eounty's Transit
traffic directly to SR 304/Burwell Street Development Plan contains a project to
via a new tunnel. This will reduce traffic upgrade the Transfer Center in 2009,
congestion on Washington Avenue, though the Plan does not identify
where bicyclists and pedestrians project specifics. This project provides
currently conflict with motorists leaving an excellent opportunity for improving
the ferry terminal. The planned project pede strianlbicycle- transit connections.
will also include a formalized "kiss and The City should closely monitor this
ride" area. project and work with Kitsap Transit to
The pending WSDOT project will take advantage of non-motorized facility
improve multi-modal circulation at and improvements.
near the Transportation Center;
however, challenges remain. eonvenient
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4.3.3 Providing Secure Bicycle rate of theft. Now In their third
generation, many PUBs utilize
Parking "smartcard" technology to check out
Long-term bicycle parking facilities bicycles and ensure they are returned.
(e.g., lockers) may be the most 4.3.4 Allow Bicycles on Transit
appropriate parking provision at transit
centers and along bus routes. Neither Dozens of American cities currently
the Bremerton Transportation Center allow bicycles on trains and buses in
nor the West Bremerton Transfer some form. All fixed -rou te Kitsap
Center have long-term bicycle parking Transit buses have bicycle racks
facilities. "Bike Stations" may be available to passengers for no additional
appropriate at these transit centers and charge. The agency also allows bicycles
In higher-activity areas like Olympic on the Bremerton- Port Orchard
College and downtown Bremerton. Bike passenger ferry for free. Washington San Jose, CA Bike Station
Stations are public/private community State Ferries allows bicycles on the
support facilities designed to encourage Bremerton-Seattle auto/passenger ferry
bicycling and transit use by providing: with variable fares. Bicycle.
. Secure, valet bicycle parking accommodations on ferries and buses
Transit amenities and services facilitate easy bicycle connections for
. passengers. The City should encourage
. Close connections to transit Kitsap Transit and Washington f;)tate
Bike Stations may also provide other Ferries to continue providing these
services such as: accommodations.
. Bicycle accessory retail sales
. Bicycle repairs
. Bicycle rentals
. Restrooms/changing facilities
. Electric bicycles Passenger loading a bicycle on Kitsap Transit
. Safety/education information
A more umque feature that a Bike
Station may provide is access to Public
Use Bicycles (PUBs). PUBs have been
around since 1968, when the first "free
bike" program" was established in The
Netherlands. Since that time, PUB
providers have worked to improve the
bicycling experience while re"ducing the
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4.4 Alternative responsibilities could include installing
and main taining smaller-scale
Transportation bicycle/pedestrian system components
Coordi nator/ Advisory such as wayfinding and warnIng
signage, bicycle boulevard and bicycle
Committee lane pavement markings, crosswalks,
The City of Bremerton should consider and detectable warning strips on curb
ramps. Other responsibilities could
creating an Alternative Transportation include installing, repaInng, and
Coordina tor position. This position replacing public bike racks, bike lockers,
would oversee implementation of and other facilities needed. The
related plans, including the as
vanous technician could also oversee the update
Non - Motorized Transportation Plan. and implementation of Municipal Code
The position would also coordinate with bicycle parking requirements (discussed
other City departments (e.g., Public earlier).
Works and Planning) and other
organizations (e.g., Kitsap Transit and Depending on responsibilities assigned
Washington State Ferries) to ensure to the Bicycle/Pedestrian Technician,
that the needs of bicyclists and the City could create this position
pedestrians are being considered in all within the Community Development or
new projects and relevant programs. Public Works & Utilities Department (or
Along with coordinator, the City designate the technician as a shared
a position among multiple departments).
should encourage the formation of a full- This position would require training in
time Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory facility installation and maintenance
Committee that meets regularly to (including proper materials and
identify and discuss the needs of procedures), as well as familiarity with
bicyclists and pedestrians within the City, county, state, and federal
City of Bremerton. standards and guidelines for
The recommended Tier 1 bicycle/ bicycle/pedestrian project
pedestrian projects laid out in ehapter 5 implementation. elose coordination with
largely emphasize infrastructure other eity departments will be
improvements that could be necessary for bicycle/pedestrian projects
implemented at relatively low cost with overlapping with concurrent street
minimal physical construction. To improvement projects.
expedite project implementation, the
City of Bremerton could create a
Bicycle/Pedestrian Technician position
to physically oversee, assist, and/or lead
project construction. Technician
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4.5 Wayfinding/ 4.6 Capital Spot
Signing Program Improvement Program
The ability to navigate through a town Having the ability to respond quickly to
or city IS informed by landmarks, the requests of bicyclists and
natural features, and other visual cues. pedestrians will enhance Bremerton's
A sIgnage system IS a low-cost yet standing as a bicycle- and pedestrian-
highly visible component of a navigable friendly community. The City could fund
environment. Wayfinding signs would a Capitat Spot Improvement Program
inform pedestrians, bicyclists, and once a year, with all funds dedicated to
motorists, while also enhancing smaller spot improvements identified by
Bremerton's identity. An effective City staff and residents. Such
wayfinding system communicates improvements might include:
information clearly and concisely. . Striping and signing of a particular
Placing sIgns throughou t the city path to increase safety and path user
indicating to bicyclists and pedestrians compliance
their direction of travel, lac a tion of Adding bicycle parking to locations
destinations, and the time/distance to .
those destinations will increase users' that currently lack appropriate"
comfort and accessibility to the bicycle facilities
and pedestrian system.. . Providing sidewalk infill to safely
"Bike Route" sIgns currently exist connect vital pedestrian routes,
throughout Bremerton, but their especially in school areas
sporadic placement and lack of useful . Adding directional and informational
information diminish their effectiveness. signage along paths, sidewalks, and
Developing and im plemen ting a bicycle routes
Wayfinding Signage Plan represents an . Re-striping bicycle lanes or
immediate yet low-cost opportunity to crosswalks where the striping has Wayfinding signage concept
Improve Bremerton's non-motorized worn away
system. Wayfinding signs would provide . Providing ADA improvements in
a highly visible means for parks
demonstrating the City's commitment to
improving bicycling and walking.
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4.7 Becoming a Bicycle application process requires information
that only Bremerton City staff would
Friendly Community possess, and requires the enthusiastic
The Bicycle Friendly Community (BFe) support of City leaders.
Campaign is a national awards program Strategies
recognizing municipalities that actively Bremerton could take a number of
su pport bicycling, A bicycle-friendly short- and long-term steps to become a
community provides safe BFC. The City should first commit to
accommodations for cycling and becoming a BFC, The League of
encourages its residents to bike for American Bicyclists provides an "Action
transportation and recreation. The BFe Plan for Bicycle Friendly eommunities,"
eampaign IS administered by the which identifies ten specific steps that
League of American Bicyclists, an the community should take to improve
education and advocacy organization bicycling conditions. The City should
working to bring better cycling to then adopt the Action Plan publicly with
communities around the country. The the full backing of the Mayor and City
BFe designation is awarded at one of eouncil.
four levels (from lowest to highest): 4.7.2 Action Plan for Bicycle
bronze, silver, gold, and platinum. In
Washington, three communities have Friendly Communities
been designated BFCs: Bellingham The Action Plan comprises the following
(Silver), Redmond (Bronze), and 10 steps:
Vancouver (Bronze).
1. Adopt a target level of bicycle use
4.7.1 What does it take? (e.g., percent of trips) and safety to
Determining whether a community is be achieved wi thin a specific
bicycle friendly involves considering timeframe, and improve data
many factors and conditions. The collection necessary to monitor
application is an audit of a community's progress,
efforts to provide a more bicycle-friendly 2, Provide safe and convenient
environment. The audit reVIews bicycle access to all parts of the
engineering, education, encouragement, community through a signed
enforcement, and evaluation and network of on- and off-street
planning efforts for bicycling. The entire facilities, and secure parking.
application and feedback from cyclists in Local cyclists should be involved in
the community is sought to determine identifying maintenance needs and
whether the League will award the BFC ongoing improvements.
designation. Anyone can initiate the
BFe campmgn effort; however, the
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3. Establish information programs to 8. Develop special programs to
promote bicycling for all purposes, encourage bicycle use In areas
and to communicate the many where significant segments of the
benefits of bicycling to residents population do not drive and where
and businesses (e.g., with bicycle short trips are most common, such
maps" public relations campaigns, as the SR2S 'program discussed
neighborhood rides, a ride with the earlier in this chapter.
Mayor). 9. Promote intermodal travel
4. Make the City a model employer between Kitsap , Transit and
by encouraging bicycle use among bicycles (e.g., by . "
Improvmg
its employees (e.g., by providing parking at transit stops, and
parking, showers and lockers, and improving bicycle access to transit
establishing a city bicycle fleet). stops) .
5. Ensure all city policies, plans, 10, Establish a citywide, multi-
codes, and programs are updated disciplinary committee for non-
and implemented to take motorized mobility to submit to
advantage of every opportunity to the Mayor and City Council a
create a more bicycle-friendly regular evaluation and action plan
community. Staff In all for completing the items in this
departments should be offered Action Plan.
training to better enable them to The City of Bremerton should educate
complete this task. community members and City staff on
6. Educate all road users to .share the how to become more bicycle-friendly.,
road and interact safely. Road This could entail holding a workshop or
design and education programs other public forum to introduce
should combine to Increase the community leaders to the basic elements
confidence of bicyclists. of a BFC. The eity should also work
7. Enforce traffic laws to Improve with local advocacy organizations (e.g.,
West Sound eycling Club) and SR2S
safety and comfort for all road programs to further the education effort.
users, with a focus on behaviors
and attitudes that cause Finally, the City should implement the
vehicle/bicycle crashes. Bicyclists Action Plan. Once the Action Plan has
should be educated to always ride been adopted; the City needs to ensure
in the direction of vehicle traffic. that the Plan IS im plemen ted, and
prep'are and submit its BFe application.
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4.7.3 Sidewalk Infill Program schools, and along streets with high
vehicle volumes.
This Plan strongly recommends that the Potential Implementation Process
eity continue its efforts of expanding
the sidewalk system. The same qualities To inform adjacent property owners of
that make Bremerton umque and planned sidewalk construction in the
livable are inextricably linked to its public right-of-way, the Public Works
pedestrian friendliness. The City also Department could conduct extensive
recognizes the intrinsic health, safety, public outreach. The outreach could
economic, and environmental benefits of include the following steps.
" . pedestrian facilities and
Improvmg At the beginning of design, City staff
promoting walking. would send a notification letter to all
Completing some sidewalk links can be residents on the block face (owner and
challenging, especially In older resident) where sidewalk infill
residential areas where residents have construction IS planned. The letter
developed fencing and landscaping would indicate that their location has
within the public right-of-way and may been chosen for the Sidewalk Program,
consider those areas to be part of their that design has started, and to contact
personal space. In addition, some the Public Works Department with any
residents may not want traditional questions.
sidewalks due to the rural look of their City staff would send a notification
neighborhoods, and potential impacts to postcard to the residents at 50 percent
mature landscaping and trees. design completion. This would allow
Regardless, the public right-of way that design to be far enough along to answer
is generally located on either side of the location - specific questions, but still
paved driving and parking area IS allow changes to the design as
intended for walking, whether or not a appropriate. City staff would meet with
sidewalk currently exists. any residents who contact the City
Bremerton should actively continue to regarding design/construction details,
implement its Sidewalk Program, where and they would refer any questions
City staff periodically inventory the about the general Sidewalk Program to
street networ k to identify sidewalk the Public Works Department.
gaps, and develop strategies, project When design is complete and the project
prioritization criteria, and funding for goes out to bid, eity staff would send a
completing these gaps. Potential project third notification postcard to the
prioritization criteria include filling residents indicating that the project is
gaps along key pedestrian routes, near out to bid. The eity Council would
major pedestrian trip generators such as award the construction contract and
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receive a map of all locations where movement of goods. Accessible
sidewalks are to be constructed, When in tersection crossmgs can Increase
construction contracts are approved by safety for people regardless of ability. In
the Council, eity staff would send a recognition of this, the City's
fourth notification postcard to the philosophical approach IS to create
residents informing them that the pedestrian environments that are
eouncil has approved the construction attractive, functional, and accessible to
contract and construction schedule, and all people.
that residents would reCeIve a door 4.8.1 Developing an ADA
hanger notice at least 72 hours before Transition Plan
construction begins at their particular As a part of ADA implementation, the
location.
4.8 Accommodating People Justice Department requires that all
municipal jurisdictions have an ADA
with Disabilities Transition Plan intended to spell out the
eity's intentional retrofitting of its built
With the advent of the ADA in 1990, the environment to an accessible state.
nation recognized the need to provide While the Non - Motorized
equal access to all residents. Since its Transporta tion Plan IS purposely
inception, ADA has significantly written to accommodate people with
changed design requirements for the disabilities, a separate document with
construction of public space. However, greater specificity is required.
much of the pedestrian environment The ADA Transition Plan should use all
built prior to the ADA's inception does the relevant strategies of this document
not adequately accommodate people as well as other current practices that
with disabilities. The City of have merit. Monies set aside to
Bremerton's approach is to gradually implement the ADA Transition Plan
change this situation through land should be focused to accomplish the
development project requirements, priorities of the Plan, rather than
unrelated capital street improvement diverting them to ADA compliance in an
projects, and capital projects that unrelated project.
specifically retrofit antiquated, public
pedestrian facilities. To adequately plan the pedestrian
It is important to note that a pedestrian environment for people with disabilities,
the ADA Transition Plan must take into '
environment strategically built to be account each of the disabilities and the
accessible for people with disabilities is limitations they present. It IS also
also more accessible for all. eurb ramps, important to be aware of how planning
for instance, can accommodate strollers, for people with one disability affects
shopping carts, and dollies for the people with another.
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For example, gradual ramps and smooth . Steep downhill slopes that can cause
transitions to the street help people in a loss of control or are difficult to
wheelchairs, but present challenges for negotiate
the sight-impaired if they cannot easily . Cross slopes that cause instability or
find the end of the sidewalk and loss of balance
beginning of the street. The ADA . N arrow sidewalks that impede users'
Transition Plan should also consider the ability to turn or to cross paths with
needs of children and older adults. others
The sections below describe populations . Devices that are hard to reach, such
whose needs must be taken into account as push buttons for walk signals and
In creating an accessible pedestrian doors
environment. . Long distances
People with Mobility Impairments . Situations that require fast reaction
People with mobility impairments range time
from those who use wheelchairs, . Signalized walk phases that are
crutches, canes, orthotics, and shorter than the time it takes for
prosthetic devices, to those who do not them to cross the street
use such devices but face constraints for People with Sensory Impairments
many reasons when walking long
distances, on non -level surfaces, or on People with sensory impairments
steep grades. Curb ramps are include those who are partially or fully
particularly important to people with blind or deaf. They also include people
mobility impairments. Prosthesis users whose perception of touch or balance is
often move slowly and often have not good, as well as those who are
difficul ty with steep grades or cross colorblind.
slopes. Visually-impaired people have the
People with mobility impairments are following characteristics:
affected by: . Limited or no perception of the path
. Uneven surfaces that hinder ahead
movement or cause loss of balance . Limited or no information about
. Rough surfaces that make rolling their surroundings, especially in a
difficult, cause a loss of balance, or new place
cause pain (especially for people with . Changing environments in which
back injuries) they rely on memory
. Steep uphill slopes that can make . Lack of non -visual information
movement slow or impossible . Inability to react quickly
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. Unpredictable situations, such as Children and Other Adults
complex intersections where streets Children and many older adults do not
do not intersect at a 90-degree angle fall under specific categories for
. Inability to distinguish the edge of disabilities, but must be taken into
the sidewalk from the street account In pedestrian planning.
Compromised ability to detect the Children are less mentally and
. physically developed than adults. They
proper time to cross a street have the following characteristics:
. Compromised ability to cross a street Less peripheral vision
along the correct path (especially .
when a curb ramp is oriented . Less ability to judge speed and
diagonally toward an intersection's distance
center point) . Difficulty locating sounds
. Need for more time to cross the . Read less than adults or not at all,
street and may not understand text signs
Hearing-impaired people rely on visual . Sometimes act impulsively or
information, which is often inadequate. unpredictably'
They face most of their mobility . Lack familiarity with- traffic
difficulties in not being able to hear . Face difficulty carrying packages
approaching vehicles and not being able
to detect the time of their arrival. This Other adults often exhibit degrading
is especially an ,issue in locations with sensory or physical capabilities. This
limited sight distances, such as where can cause them to:
streets curve or landscaping blocks the . Gradually lose vision, especially at
VIew. night
People with Cognitive Impairments . Have decreased ability to hear
People with cognitive impairments sounds and detect where they.come
from
encounter difficulties In thinking,
learning, responding, and performing . Have less endurance; have less
coordinated motor skills. Cognitive strength to walk up hills
disabilities can cause some people to . Have less balance, especially on
become lost, or to have difficulty finding uneven or sloped sidewalks
their way. They may also not . React slowly to dangerous situations
understand standard street signage or . Walk slowly
not be able to read "benefit from" signs
with symbols and colors.
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4.9 Education Programs guards and signalized intersections,
instructions for bicycle maintenance and
4.9.1 School-based Education use, instructions for fitting and wearing a
Programs helmet, instructions for crossIng the
street, and lists of emergency and school
A school-based bicycle and pedestrian numbers. A general handbook can be
education program educates students published by the City and used by each
about the rules of the road, proper bicycle school in' conjunction with the school-
equipment use, bicycling skills, street specific map.
crossmg skills, and the benefits of Educate Motorists, City Staff, and
bicycling and walking. These types of
education programs are usually Maintenance and Construction Crews
sponsored by a joint eity/school district Motorist education on the rights of
committee consisting of appointed bicyclists and pedestrians IS limited,
parents, teachers, student Many motorists mistakenly believe, for
representatives, administrators, police, example, that bicyclists do not have a
active bicyclists, and engmeermg right to ride in travel lanes and that they
department staff. These programs can should be riding on sidewalks. Education
also be rolled into a SR2S Program. about the rights and responsibilities of
Education need not be limited to younger pedestrians and cyclists can include:
school children. Adult bicycle education . Incorporating bicycle and pedestrian
and safety programs can be developed safety into traffic school curriculum
from existing courses, such as League of . Producing a brochure on bicycle and
American Bicyclists courses" pedestrian safety and laws for public
Additionally, the Bremerton Police distribution
Department may want to use adult Enforcing traffic laws for cyclists
.
bicycle education programs as a "bicycle
traffic school" in lieu of fines for bicycle- . Providing bicycle and pedestrian
related traffic violations. planning training for all City
Safety Handbook planners and engineers'
. Working with contractors,
Safety handbooks are generally subcontractors, and City maintenance
developed as part of a school-based and utility crews to ensure they,
bicycle and pedestrian safety program. understand the needs of bicyclists
Handbooks may include a circulation and pedestrians, and follow standard
map of a district or neighborhood procedures when working on or
showing preferred circulation and adjacent to roadways and walkways
parking patterns, suggested routes to
school, locations of crosswalks, crossing
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4.9.2 Bicycle Patrol Unit 4.10.1 Employer Incentive
Programs
The City of Bremerton may want to work "
with the Police Department, local Employe~ mcentIVe progra~s
businesses, and neighborhood groups to encoura~mg employees .to ~alk and. b~ke
establish local bicycle patrol units. A t~ work mclude strategIes lIke pro:~d~ng
bicycle patrol unit may be an official law blcyc"le lockers a~d sho~er facIlItIes,
enforcement unit, a private security guard o!fermg mo~e fle~Ible arrIval/departure
patrol, ,or a volunteer network. Bicycles tImes, and mcentIves su.ch as monthly
are an excellent community policing tool, :affle. contests. The Clt,Y ~ay offer
because officers on bicycles are often mcentIves to employers to mS~Itute th~se
viewed as more approachable, thus programs th~ough aI: qualIty credIts,
improving trust and relations between lowe:ed .p~rk~ng reqUIrements, reduced
citizens and police. Bicycle patrol units traffIc mItIgatIOn fees, or other means.
can work closely with citizens to address 4.10.2 Community Bikewayl
concerns before they become problems. Walkway Adoption Bike pedestrian detour sign
These units can have a direct effect on
bicycle safety by enforcing bicycle traffic Community Bikeway/Walkway Adoption
laws (e.g., wrong-way riding, sidewalk programs are similar to the widely
riding, obeying traffic controls, children instituted Adopt-a-Highway programs
wearing helmets), and providing bicycle throughout the country. These programs
safety education. ' identify local individuals, organizations,
or businesses interested in "adopting" a
4.10 Encouragement bikeway or walkway. Adopting a facility
Programs means that a person or group would be
, responsible for the facility's maintenance
Strategies for community involvement in either through direct action or as the
bicycle/pedestrian improvements are source of funding for the City's
important to ensure broad-based maintenance of that facility. For
support, which translates into ~oliti~al example, members of a local recreation
support" to help secure fmanclal group might volunteer every other
resources. Private sector involvement in weekend to sweep a bikeway and identify
raIsmg awareness of the benefits of and address larger maintenance needs.
bicycling can range from small Or a local bike shop might adopt a
incremental activities by non-profit bikeway by providing funding for its
groups to efforts by the largest employers maintenance costs. The managers of an
m the City. Specific, programs are adopted bikeway would be allowed to
described below. post their name on bikeway signs along
the route to display their commitment to
bicycling in Bremerton.
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Multi-Modal Access Guide distributing the access guide, and those
with disabilities.
A multi-modal access guide provides 4.10.3 Business Incentives for
concise customized information on how
to reach specific destinations with an Bicycling and Walking
emphasis on bicycling, walking, and Incentive programs encouragmg
transit. Access guides can be as simple bicycling and walking to local
as a map printed on the back as a businesses can be developed In
business card or as complex as a multi- coordination with individual businesses,
page packet distributed to employees. the Chamber of Commerce, and bicycle
Access guides commonly include: advocacy groups. Such efforts may
. An area map depicting bus stops, include:
recommended walking and bicycling . ereating promotional events such as
routes, landmarks, facilities such as "Bicycle to the Grocery Store" days,
restrooms and drinking fountains, when cyclists get vouchers for items,
locations of bicycle and vehicle or discounts on items in the store, or
parking, and major roads "Bicycle to the Video Store" days,
. Information on transit service, when cyclists receive free popcorn or
including frequency, fares, accepted a movie rental discount
payment methods, first and last . Holding an annual community event
runs, schedules, telephone numbers to encourage residents to replace one
and websites of transit service car trip a week with a bicycle trip,
providers and taxis and integrating this type of event
. "Walking times" or ''riding times" with current special events like the
between destinations Bremerton Blackberry Festival
. Accessibility information for people . Developing, promoting and
with disabilities publicizing bicycle commuter
Best practices include using graphics, services, such as bike shops selling
providing specific step-by-step travel commute gear, bikes-on-transit
directions, providing parking location policies, and regular escorted
and pricing information, and providing commute rides
information about the benefits of . ereating an annual commuter
walking and bicycling. challenge for area businesses
High-quality access guides are concise
and accurate, and should incorporate
input from key stakeholders such as
public transportation operators, public
officials, employees, staff who will be
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Walk- and Bike-to-School Days TravelSmart provides customized
. . . information and training to help people
The CIty an? School DI~t:ICt s~ould take transit, bike, walk, or carpool.
encourage. reslden~s to partICIpate m the TravelSmart projects provide many
annual mternatIOnal Walk-t~-School benefits including individual health and
Day hel~ e~ch October. The elty ~nd financial improvements, and
SchooLDlstnct could also create ~ Blke- community-wide benefits such as
to-S?hool d~y. :rhese events. raIse the reduced mr pollution and enhanced
profIle of blcyclmg and walkmg among community safety"
children. Local Bike- and Walk-to-Work .
days can be held annually in conjunction :rravelS~art gives participants just the
with school-related events. mformatlOn they ask for to help them
B'k F. 0 . d ROd d get started, or to keep on walking,
I e airs rgamze I es an b' l' k' . l'
R ' . , ICYC mg, ta mg transIt, or carpoo mg.
aces Those who do not want information are
Hosting bike fairs, organized rides, and left alone. Materials are delivered by a
races in Bremerton (such as Tour de "Travel Ambassador" m the most
Kitsap) can raise the profile of bicycling efficient and cost-effective way-by
in the area and provide entertainment bicycle. Travel Ambassadors are cross-
for all ages at the same time. Bike fairs trained to answer participants'
and races provide opportunities to questions concernIng all alternative
educate and encourage current and travel modes. Depending on the
potential' bicyciists. These events can information requested by an individual
also bring visitors to Bremerton that participant, marketing materials could
may also contribute to the local include maps identifying safe,
economy. These events could be convenient, and direct walking and
sponsored and implemented through bicycling routes in Bremerton, public
collaboration between the eity and local bicycle parking locations, Kitsap Transit
employers. maps and schedules, and free bus or
TravelSmart Programs ferry passes; Travel Ambassador,s .would
. .' contact program partIcIpants
TravelSmart IS .an mnovatIve ,",:ay to periodically to answer questions about
encourage envlroIlmentally fnend~y alternative transportation. The City
ways to travel. The c~~cept, used m could also periodically survey
more t~an 3?? co~m"u~lltIeS around the participants about their travel habits to
world, IdentIfIes mdlvlduals who want evaluate the program's success.
to change the way they travel and uses
personal, individualized contact to
motivate them to think about their
travel options.
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4.11 Enforcement and other tools to help them accomplish
Programs their mission.
Finally, it is recommended that the
The best protection for pedestrians and Police Department vigorously pursue
bicyclists traveling along and across legal action against motorists who cause
streets are motorists who are aware of a bicycle/pedestrian injury or fatality.
and follow, laws regarding 4.12 The Programmatic
bicycle/pedestrian right-of-way. Many
people, however, are unaware of these Approach: Where to Start
laws. The sections above describe numerous
Targeted enforcement action should be programmatic strategies for enhancing
focused in areas with high bicycle and Bremerton's walking, and bicycling
pedestrian volumes or where non- environment, each fulfilling educational,
motorized travelers are especially encouragement, and/or enforcement
vulnerable. Law enforcement efforts objectives. Although some proposed
should be targeted during periods and at strategies would yield results over the
locations where motorists and the long term, the City could set into motion
general public will become aware of several programs today that would yield
bicycle/pedestrian laws and their cost-effective, immediate, and highly
penalties. These efforts should occur at visible results:
least four times per year and last Develop and Implement a Wavfinding
1 week. Focused enforcement should .
also take place at the start of the school Signage Plan: While serving the
year. An effective form of targeted purpose of orienting bicyclists and
enforcl;Jment is the use of a Police Officer walkers, wayfinding signage would
posmg as a pedestrian crossing the encourage residents and visitors to
street. Motorists who do not yield to the get out and use the system. Lack of
awareness of convenient and safe
officer are ticketed by other Police non-motorized routes represents a
Officers further down the street. .
Ticketing cars parked across the major barrier to walking and
sidewalk or within striped bicycle lanes bicycling in Bremerton today.
represents another effective Encouraging more people to use the
enforcement tool. system, a wayfinding signage plan
would maximize use of the City's
All targeted enforcement actions should bicycling and walking network.
be coordinated with the Public Works
Department. The Bremerton Police
Department should also be surveyed for
input on appropriate educational
material, advisory and warning signs,
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. Implement Safe Routes to School Pilot . ereate a Bicvcle/Pedestrian
Proiects: Although the eity should Technician Position: A
implement SR2S improvements for all Bicycle/Pedestrian Technician
elementary, middle, and high schools, dedicated exclusively to non-
this Plan identifies two schools that motorized project implementation
could be targeted for initial, could physically oversee, assist,
, improvements. The City should work and/or lead project construction. The
with the Bremerton School District to technician could expedite smaller-
initiate infrastructure improvements scale project implementation such as
near Armin Jahr Elementary School signage and pavement markings, and
in East Bremerton, and Kitsap Lake monitor the condition of
Elementary School in West bicycle/pedestrian infrastructure to
Bremerton. The City could identify and address maintenance
supplement the tremendous issues as needed. Other
programmatic work already responsibilities could include
underway at these schools by installing, repairing, and replacing
enhancing pedestrian and bicycle public bike racks, bike lockers, and
facilities in surrounding areas. other facilities as needed. The
. Revisit and Update Municipal eode technician could also oversee the
Bicvcle Parking Requirements: update and implementation of
Bremerton has an immediate low-cost Municipal Code bicycle parking
opportunity to ensure future requirements.
developments include adequate
bicycle parking facilities. The City
should evaluate its current bicycle
parking requirements, and update the
Municipal Code to include more detail
regarding space requirements and
facility design. The Code update
should address both short- and long-
term bicycle parking. This effort
would allow the City to take
advantage of new development and
redevelopment projects.
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5. Project governments. A table identifying
available funding sources and
Prioritization and applicability to specific priority projects
Funding is provided in Appendix B.
The criteria used to develop the
5.1 Capital 1m provement recommendations include:
Connectivity-provide connectivity
Projects between existing sidewalks, routes,
The recommendations presehted here lanes, or paths. Major gaps and
are ranked according to the degree to barriers, including narrow roadway
which each one meets the above segments, should be targeted as high
criteria. Cost opinions were developed priority items.
for the pnmary (Tier 1) Multi-Modal eoordination-take
recommendations. A phasing plan was advantage of multi-modal
outlined based on the ranking outcome connections including ferry and bus
combined with the following transfer stations, transit terminals,
considerations: (a) funding availability and shuttles to major destinations.
and requiremen ts, (b) other
programmed transportation Accessibility--be accessible from
improvements, (c) eliminating an residential neighborhoods and
immediate bottleneck or safety hazard, connect to major destinations within
and (d) ensuring that the system grows Bremerton, including parks,
rationally rather than as a series of community centers, employment
disconnected pIeces over time. The centers, schools, and commercial
phasing plan recommends short-term, centers. ,
intermediate-term, and long~term tiers Convenience-provide reasonably
to complete a system over the next 10 to direct routes from residential areas
20 years. to major destinations.
Major federal, state, regional, and local Aesthetics-ensure, where possible,
funding sources for the proposed
bicycle, pedestrian, and SR2S project recreational and commuting users
are listed. Cost estimates of the phased prefer to ride along streets and
improvements are compared with through areas that are shaded, have
funding needs, so that long-term visual relief, or offer other visual
programming for local matching funds amenities.
can be accomplished. This will include
estimates of operating and maintenance
costs that are usually borne by local
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Usage-serve the greatest number of In Washington, federal funding IS
commuters and recreational users administered through state (WSDOT)
possible, focusing on maJor and regional planning agencies. Most,
destinations. but not all, of these funding programs
are oriented toward transportation
Safety-provide the highest level of versus recreation, with an emphasis on
safety possible while mitigating reducing auto trips' and providing inter-
major safety concerns such as narrow modal connections. Federal funding is
roadway segments. intended for capital improvements and
Planned Roadway Improvement safety and education programs, and
Projects-take advantage of planned projects must relate to the surface
roadway improvements that may transportation system.
accommodate bicycle facilities with SAFETEA-LU
relatively little additional cost, Described below, several SAFETEA-LU
Coordination with Existing Plans- programs provide funding for bicycle
identify and ensure consistency with and pedestrian projects.
other local, county, and regional Surface Transportation Program
plans.
The Surface Transportation Program
5.2 Funding Sources (STP) provides . states with flexible
funds, which may be used for a wide
Federal, state, regional, and local variety of projects on any federal-aid
funding sources are described below. highway, including the National
5.2.1 Federal Funding Sources Highway System, bridges on any public
road, and transit facilities. Bicycle and
Federal funding is primarily distributed pedestrian improvements are eligible
through several programs established activities under the STP. This covers a
by the Federal Transportation Act. The wide variety of projects including on-
latest act, The Safe, Accountable, street facilities, off- street trails,
Flexible, Efficient Transportation sidewalks, crosswalks, bicycle and
Equity Act - a Legacy for Users pedestrian signals, parking, and other
(SAFETEA-LU) was enacted in 2005 as ancillary facilities. SAFETEA- LV also
Public Law 109-59, SAFETEA-LU specifically clarifies that the
authorizes the federal surface modification of sidewalks to comply
transportation programs for highways, with ADA requirements qualifies as an
highway safety, and transit for the eligible activity.
2005-2009 period.
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As an exception to the general rule Transportation Enhancement Grants
described above, STP-funded "bicycle WSDOT provides federal funding to
and pedestrian facilities may be located transporta tion orela ted activities
on local ,and collector roads, which are designed to strengthen the cultural,
not part of the Federal-aid Highway aesthetic, and environmental aspects of
System. the intermodal transportation system,
In addition, bicycle-related non- The program provides for the
construction projects (e.g., maps, implementation of vanous non-
coordinator positions, encouragement traditional projects, including historic
programs) are eligible for STP funds. highway facility restoration, bicycle and
Highway Safety Improvement pedestrian' facilities, landscaping, and
scenIC beautification. Projects must
Program relate to surface transportation.
This program funds projects designed to Congestion Mitigation/Air Quality
achieve significant reductions in traffic Improvement Program
fatalities and serious injuries on all
public roads, bikeways, and walkways. The Congestion Mitigation!Air Quality
This program includes the Railway- Improvement Program ( CMAQ)
Highway Crossings Program and the provides funding for projects and
High Risk Rural Roads Program, This programs in air quality non-attainment
program replaces the Hazard and maintenance areas for ozone,
Elimination Program from the carbon monoxide, and particulate
Transportation Equity Act for the 21st matter, which reduce transportation-
Century (TEA-21). related emissions. In Washington, five
Railway-Highway Crossing Program Metropolitan Planning Organization
areas (including the Puget Sound
Administered by WSDOT, this program region) qualify as non-attainment or
is funded by a set-aside of STP funds maintenance areas. These federal funds
and is designated for improvements to can be used to build bicycle and
highway-rail at-grade crossmgs to pedestrian facilities that reduce
eliminate safety hazards. Eligible automobile reliance. Recreational
projects include installation of new facilities generally are not funded.
crossIng protection devices, paSSIVe The state will receive at least one-half
crossing protection devices, upgrades of of 1 percent of all federal CMAQ funds,
existing signal devices, railroad and this minimum will be distributed to
crossIng closures, and pedestrian the five non - attainment/main tenance
crossIng improvements. Funding for areas based on their population shar.e.
this program comes out of Highway
Safety Improvement Program funds.
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Recreational Trails Program Safe Routes to School
The purpose of the Safe Routes to Schools
The Recreational Trails Program of the (SR2S) program is to provide children a
Federal Transportation Bill provides safe, healthy alternative to riding the bus
funding to states to develop and or being driven to school. The SR2S
maintain recreational trails and trail- program is supported by both the federal
related facilities for both non-motorized government (through SAFETEA-LU) and
and motorized recreational trail uses. Washington State through recent
An example of trail uses include hiking, legislation. The Engrossed Substitute
bicycling, in-line skating, and equestrian Senate Bill 6091 also includes a state
use. These funds are available for both funding commitment to support
paved and unpaved trails, but may not be pedestrian and bicycle safety projects
used to improve roads for general such as safe routes to school, transit, and
passenger vehicle use or to provide pedestrian and bicycle paths.
shoulders or sidewalks along the roads. WSDOT administers federal and state
Recreational Trails Program funds may funds for the SR2S program. Eligible
be used for: projects include engineering
. Maintenance and restoration of improvements, education projects, and
existing trails enforcement efforts wi thin 2 miles of
. Purchase and lease of trail primary and middle schools (K:8).
cOl1structioll and maintenance New Freedom Initiative
equipment SAFETEA-LU creates a new formula
. Construction of new trails, including grant program providing capital and
unpaved trails operating costs to provide transportation
. Trailhead construction services and facility improvements
. Acquisition or easements of property exceeding those required by the ADA.
for trails Land and Water Conservation Fund
. State administrative costs related to The Land and Water eonservation Fund
this program (limited to seven provides funding to assist in preserving,
percent of a state's funds) developing, and assuring accessibility to
. Operation of educational programs outdoor recreation resources, including
to promote safety and trails. Funds can be used for right-of-way
environmental protection related to acquisition and construction. These funds
trails (limited to 5 percent of a are administered by the Washington
state's funds) State Recreation and Conservation
Office.
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Community Development Block program funds planning efforts only
(there are no implementation monies
Grants available) . Projects are prioritized
The eomniunity Development Block based on criteria that include
Grants program provides money for conserving significant community
streetscape revitalization, which may resources, fostering cooperation
largely consist of pedestrian between agencies, servmg a large
improvements. number of users, encouraging public
Federal Community Development involvement in planning and
Block Grant grantees " implementation, and focusing on
may use lasting accomplishments.
Community Development Block: Grants
funds for activities that include (but Transportation, Community and,
are not limited to): acqUIrmg real System Preservation Program
property; reconstructing or
rehabilitating housing and other The Transportation, Community and
property; building public facilities and System Preservation Program provides
improvements, such as streets, federal funding for transit-oriented
sidewalks, community and senlOr development, traffic calming, and other
citizen centers and recreational projects that improve transportation
facilities; paying for planning and system efficiency, reduce
administrative expenses, such as costs transportation's environmental
related to developing a consolidated impacts, and provide efficient access to
plan and managing Community jobs, services, and trade centers. The
Development Block Grants funds; program IS intended to provide
provide public services for youths, communities with resources to
seniors, or the disabled; and initiatives integrate their transportation systems
such as neighborhood watch with community preservation and
programs." environmental activities. These funds
require a 20 percent local match.
Rivers, Trails and Conservation 5.2.2 State Funding Sources
Assistance Program
The Rivers" Trails and eonservation Statewide Transportation
Assistance (RTCA) program IS a Improvement Program
National Par ks Service program The Statewide Transportation
offering technical assistance (via direct
staff involvement) to establish and Improvement Program (STIP)
restore rivers, trails, represents the 4-year, fiscally
green ways, constrained and prioritized program of
watersheds, and open space. The RTeA transportation projects, compiled from
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local and regional plans, along with the the Washington Wildlife and Recreation
Washington Transportation Plan. The Program (WWRP) In 1990.
STIP contains federally funded projects Administered by the Recreation and
plus sta te and local regionally eonservation Board, the program's goal
significant projects programmed for is "to acquire as soon as possible the
calendar years 2007 through 2010. most significan t lands for wildlife
These projects have been identified conservation and outdoor recreation
through a planning process as the purposes before they are converted to
highest priority for the available other uses, and to develop existing
funding to the state's transportation public recreational land and facilities to
program. meet the needs of present and future
generations," Grants maybe used to
Urban Sidewalk Program fund vanous park-related projects
The Washington State legislature including trails (Bremerton received a
established the Urban Sidewalk $2.2 million WWRP grant in 2007 to
Program In 1995. The Washington extend the Louis Mentor Boardwalk).
Transportation Improvement Board Applicants must submit a plan,
distributes $1 million to $2 million including project goals and objectives,
annually to three designated regions an existing conditions inventory, and an
based on lane miles and population" To overview of public involvement efforts.
be eligible for the program, projects Traffic Safety Grants
must be located on a federally classified
route, serve a transportation -related The Washington State Traffic Safety
purpose, and meet ADA requirements. Commission provides funding for
The Transportation Improvement Board programs, projects, serVIces, and
evaluates project proposals based on strategies to reduce the number of
several criteria including safety, deaths and serious injuries that result
proximity to pedestrian trip generators, from traffic crashes. Funds may be used
and degree of local support. Applicants for pedestrian and bicycle
must provide a minimum 20 percent improvements, including "School Zone"
funding match. flashing lights, and school zone police
equipment costing more than $10,000.
Washington Wildlife and Recreation
Program
In response to increased demand for
outdoor recreation land and growing
concerns about wildlife habitat loss, the
Washington State legislature created
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Hazard Elimination Safety Grants - under focus. Funding from bond
measures can be used for right-of-way
Intersection and Corridor Safety acquisition, engIneerIng, design, and
Program construction of pedestrian and bicycle
In 2005, WSDOT developed the ' facilities,
Intersection and eorridor Safety Tax Increment Financing/Urban
Program to fund projects that eliminate Renewal Funds
or reduce fatal or injury accidents at
designated high accident, intersections Tax Increment Financing is a tool that
and within designated high accident uses future gains in taxes to finance
corridors. Eligible projects include current improvements that will create
activities for resolving intersection- those gains. When a public project (e,g"
specific safety problems, and roadway sidewalk improvements) is constructed,
elements that constitute a danger to surrounding property values generally
motorists, pedestrians, and/or bicyclists. Increase and encourage surrounding
5.2.3 Regional funding Sources development or redevelopment. The
increased tax revenues' are then
Surface Transportation Program - dedicated to finance the debt created by
Regional Funds the original public improvement project,
Metropolitan Planning Organiza tions Tax Increment Financing typically
provide federal funding for projects on occurs within designated Urban
any federal-aid highway, bridge projects Renewal Areas (URAs) that meet
on any public road, transit capital certain economIC criteria and are
projects, and intracity and intercity bus approved by a local governing body. To
terminals and facilities. A portion of ' be eligible for this financing, a project
funds reserved for rural areas may be (or a portion of it) must' be located
spent on rural minor collectors. Eligible within the URA.
projects include modifications of System Development
existing public sidewalks to comply Charges/Developer Impact Fees
with ADA requirements. System Development Charges (SDes),
5.2.4 Local Funding Sources also known as Developer Impact Fees,
Local Bond Measures represent another potential local
funding source. SDCs are typically tied
Local bond measures, or levies, are to trip generation rates and traffic
usually initiated by voter- approved impacts produced by a proposed project.
general obligation bonds for specific A developer may reduce the number of
projects. Bond measures are typically trips (and hence impacts and cost) by
limited by time based on the debt load paying for on- or off-site pedestrian
of the local government or the project
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improvements encouraging residents to Business Improvement Districts
walk, bicycle, or use transit rather than Pedestrian improvements can often be
drive. In -lieu parking fees may be used included as part of larger efforts aimed at
to help construct new or improved business improvement and retail district
pedestrian facilities. Establishing a beautification. Business Improvement
clear nexus or connection between the Districts collect levies on businesses in
impact fee and the project's impacts is order to fund area .wide improvements
critical to avoiding a potential lawsuit. that benefit businesses and Improve
Street User Fees access for customers. These districts may
include prOVlSlOns for pedestrian and
The City of Bremerton could administer bicycle improvements, such as wider
street user fees through residents' sidewalks, landscaping, and ADA
monthly water or other utility bills. The compliance.
revenue generated by the fee could be Other Local Sources
used for operation and maintenance of
the street system, with priorities Residents and other community members
established by the Public Works are excellent resources for garnering
Department. Revenue from this fund support and enthusiasm for a bicycle and
could be used to maintain on-street pedestrian facility, and the eity should
bicycle and pedestrian facilities, work with volunteers to substantially
including routine sweepmg of bicycle reduce implementation and maintenance
lanes and other designated bicycle routes. costs. Local schools, community groups,
Local Improvement Districts or a group of dedicated neighbors may
use the project as a project for the year,
Local Improvement Districts (LIDs) are possibly working with a local designer or
most often used by cities to construct engineer. Work parties can be formed to
localized projects such as streets, help clear the right-of-way for a new trail
sidewalks, or bikeways. Through the LID or main tain existing facilities where
process, the costs of ,local improvements needed. A local construction company
are generally spread out among a group could donate or discount services. Other
of property owners within a specified opportunities for implementation will
area (with the City providing a appear over time, such as grants and
predetermined match). The cost can be private funds. The City should look to its
allocated based on property frontage or residents for additional funding ideas to
other methods such as traffic trip expedite completion of the bicycle and
generation" pedestrian system.
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5.3 Other Funding Sources
American Greenways Program
Administered by The eonservation Fund,
the American Greenways Program
provides funding for the planning and
design of greenways. Grant applications
can be submitted by local, regional, or
statewide non -profit organizations and
public agencies, The maximum award is
$2,500, but most awards range from $500
to $1,500. American Greenways Program
monies may be used to fund unpaved
trail development.
Appendix A: Terminology and Technical Discussions
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Appendix A: Daily Traffic [ADT] volumes), roadway Shoulder Bikeways
shoulders are often adequate for Shoulder bikeways are shoulders along a
Terminology pedestrian and bicycle travel. Similar to paved roadway and are indicated by
"shoulder bikeways", these roadways striping. Ideally, they are wide enough
Pedestrian and bicycle travel are should have shoulders wide enough to for bicycle travel and have signs that
accommodated and enhanced by accommodate both pedestrians and alert motorists to expect bicyclists on the
sidewalks, shared use paths, bicyclists. shoulder.
neighborhood accessways, crosswalks,
curb ramps, and other infrastructure. A. 2 Pedestrian Facilities Shared Roadways
Bremerton has several different types of Shared roadways accommodate vehicles
pedestria~ facilities, the most basic of Sidewalks and bicycles in the same travel lane. The
which are described below. The most common type of walkway, most suitable roadways for shared
A.1 Shared Facilities sidewalks generally parallel roadways, vehicle/bicycle use are those with low
Sidewalks have a hard, smooth surface posted speeds (25 miles per hour or less)
(e.g., concrete), with separation from the or low traffic volumes (3,000 ADT or
Shared Use Paths roadway typically consisting of a curb less). A common practice is to add signs
Shared use paths (also referred to as and/or planter strip. along the road with way-finding
"trails" and "multi use paths") are used information for cyclists and to indicate to
by various non-motorized, users, A.3 Bicycle Facilities motorists that the cyclists are permitted
including pedestrians, bicyclists, In- According to AASHTO's Guide for the in the lane.
skaters, and runners. Shared use paths Development of Bicycle Facilities there
are typically paved (asphalt or concrete) are several types of bikeways. Bikeways
but' may also consist. of an unpaved are pathways that preferentially
smooth surface as long as it meets' accommodate bicycle'travel in the form
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of bicycle route designation or bicycle
standards. lane striping.
Accessways Bicycle Lanes
Accessways provide direct pedestrian Bicycle lanes are striped lanes between
and bicycle connections to destinations the outer vehicle travel lane and the
that would otherwise require out-of- roadway shoulder. They are designated
direction travel on the surrounding as bicycle lanes by symbols in the lane
street system. and signage.
Roadway shoulders
Roadway shoulders often serve as
pedestrian and bicycle routes in rural
areas. On roadways with low traffic
volumes (e.g., less than 3,000 Average
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Technical Discussion: WALKING PERSON (symbolizing audible or transmitted speech messages
WALK) and an UPRAISED HAND can identify the location of the
Pedestrian Facilities (symbolizing DON'T WALK)." An intersection and the specific crosswalk
advanced type of pedestrian signal head controlled by that push bu tton, A
Traffic Signal Timing contains a countdown signal, in addition vibrating arrow at the push button can
Pre-timed signals accommodate to the WALK/DON'T WALK symbol. The also supplement the audible signals. To be
pedestrian crossings through automatic countdown signal displays the number of considered for audible signals, an
"phasing" concurrent with parallel seconds remaining for the individual to intersection must first meet the following
vehicle traffic. At actuated signals, complete their crossing. basic criteria:
pedestrians usually push an activation . The intersection must already be
button to trigger the walk signal. Leading Pedestrian Interval (LPI) signalized.
Providing adequate pedestrian crossing Including LPIs at signalized crossings . The location must be suitable for
time is a critical element of the walking provides pedestrians with a 3- to audible signals in terms of safety,
environment at signalized intersections. 4-second head start into the intersection noise level, and neighborhood
The Manual on Uniform Traffic Control before parallel traffic is released by the acceptance.
Devices (MUTCD) recommends traffic green light. LPIs ensure that There must be a demonstrated need for
signal timing to assume a pedestrian pedestrians are well into the intersection an audible signal device (typically
walking speed of 4-feet-per-second, and visible to turning vehicles prior to through a user request).
meaning that the length of a signal vehicles entering the crosswalk.
phase with parallel pedestrian
movements should provide sufficient Accessible Pedestrian Signals
time for a pedestrian to safely cross the Accessible pedestrian signals supplement
adjacent street. It should be noted pedestrian signal indications with audible
however that the 4 -feet-per- second and/or vibrotactile information. These
walking speed does not reflect the treatments include directly audible
or
walking rates of many users. At transmitted tones, speech
where older pedestrians messages,
crossIngs or Talking Signs, and vibrating surfaces.
pedestrians with disabilities are They intended to make real-time
expected, speeds low are
crossIng as as pedestrian signal information accessible
3-feet-per-second may be assumed. to visually-impaired pedestrians,
Innovative Pedestrian Signals Audible signals can also provide
Pedestrian Signal Heads directional guidance, which is particularly
useful at non-perpendicular intersections
According to the MUTCD, "Pedestrian and at wide multi-lane crossings, Many
Signal Heads provide special types of different technologies exist. Newer signal
traffic signal indications exclusively types have a quiet, slow ly repeating
intended for controlling pedestrian locator tone indicating to approaching
traffic. These signal indications consist pedestrians that they must push a button
of the illuminated symbols of a to trigger a WALK signal. Directly
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Technical Discussion: informs motorists that bicyclists are
riding legally In a dedicated lane.
Bicycle Facilities Contra-flow lanes work best In the
following circumstances:
Uphill Bicycle Lanes . When alternate routes require
excessive out-of-direction travel;
An uphill bike lane is used where the . When alternate routes include unsafe
right-of-way or curb-to-curb width on a or uncomfortable streets with high
street is such that there is only room to traffic volumes and/or no bicycle
stripe a bicycle lane on one side facilities;
(assuming travel lanes and on-street . When the contra-flow lane provides
parking are not removed). Under these direct access to bicyclist destinations
conditions, bicycle lane striping should on the street under focus;
be added to the uphill side of the street. When few intersecting streets, alleys,
Bicyclists ascending hills tend to lose .
momentum, especially on longer street or driveways exist on the side of the
segments with continuous uphill grades. contra-flow lane; and
This speed reduction creates greater . When bicyclists can safely and
speed diff eren tials between bicyclists conveniently re-enter the traffic
and motorists, creating uncomfortable stream where the contra-flow lane
and potentially unsafe riding conditions. ends.
Separating vehicle and bicycle t~affic, To ensure bicyclist safety on streets with
uphill bicycle lanes enable motorists to contra -flow lanes:
safely pass slower-speed bicyclists, . Signs should be posted at intersecting
thereby improving conditions for both streets, alleys, and driveways
travel modes. This measure often
includes delineating on-street parking (if informing motorists to expect two-
provided), slightly narrowing travel way bicycle traffic.
lanes, and/or shifting the centerline if . Intersection traffic controls along the
necessary. street (e.g., stop signs and traffic
signals) should also be installed and
Contra-Flow Bicycle Lanes oriented toward bicyclists in the
contra-flow lane.
Contra-flow bicycle lanes enable On-street parking should be prohibited
bicyclists to safely ride in the opposite between the contra -flow lane and the
direction of vehicle traffic on one-way curb to prevent motorists from crossing
streets. The facility is placed on the the bicycle travelway.
right-hand side of the road (to the
motorists' left) , and separated from
traffic with a double yellow line. This
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corridors often lack bicycle lanes or other
Bicycle Boulevards dedicated facilities thereby creating an
uncomfortable, unattractive, and
Bicycle boulevards generally follow potentially unsafe riding environment.
lower-order streets with lower traffic Bicycle boulevards serve as alternate
volumes and vehicle speeds, such as parallel facilities allowing cyclists to
minor collector or local streets passing avoid maJor streets for longer trip
through residential ne~ghborhoods. segments.
Traffic controls along a boulevard assign
priority to through cyclists while Parallel maior streets with bicvcle facilities
encouraging through vehicle traffic to that are uncomfortable for some users
use al terna te parallel routes. Traffic Some users may not feel comfortable
calming and other treatments along the using bicycle lanes on major streets for
corridor reduce vehicle speeds so that various reasons including high traffic
motorists and bicyclists generally travel volumes and vehicle speeds, conflicts
at the same speed, creating a safer and with motorists entering and leaving
more comfortable environment for all driveways, and/or conflicts with buses
users. Boulevards also incorporate occupying the bicycle lane while loading
treatments to facilitate safe and and unloading passengers. ehildren and
convenient crossIngs where bicyclists less experienced riders might find these
cross other local access and arterial environments especially challenging.
steets. Utilizing lower-order streets, bicycle
Bicycle boulevards are often established boulevards provide alternate route
on street grids, where riders can follow choices for bicyclists who are
reasonably direct and logical routes with uncomfortable usmg the maJor street
few twists and turns. Boulevards work network. For experienced cyclists,
best when higher-order parallel streets bicycle lanes on major streets provide
exist to serve through vehicle traffic" important access to key land uses, and
Why are bicycle boulevards used? the major street network often provides
the most direct routes between major
Communities develop bicycle boulevards destinations. For these reasons, bicycle
for various reasons, as discussed below. boulevards should complement a bicycle
Parallel maior streets lack dedicated lane network and not serve as a
bicvcle facilities substitute.
Higher-order streets such as arterials
and maJor collectors typically include
maJor bicyclist destinations such as
commercial, employment, and other
activity centers. However, these
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Most local streets can be converted to corridors provides a starting point for
bicvcle boulevards fairlv easilv selecting appropriate site-specific
im prove ments. The five bicycle
Bicycle boulevards incorporate cost- boulevard application levels are:
effective and less physically intrusive
treatments. Most streets could be Levell: Signage
provided with relatively inexpensive Level 2: Pavement markings
treatments like new signage, pavement Level 3: Intersection treatments
markings, striping and signal
improvements to facilitate bicyclists' Level 4: Traffic calming
mobility and safety. Other potential Level 5: Traffic diversion
treatments include curb extensions,
medians, and other features that can be It should be noted that corridors
implemented at reasonable cost and are targeted for higher-level applications
compatible with emergency vehicle would also receive relevant lower-level
accessibility. treatments. For instance, a street
Providina benefits beyond an improved targeted for Level 3 applications should
also include Level 1 and 2 applications
bicvclina environment as necessary. It should also be noted
Residents living on bicycle boulevards that it may not be appropriate or
benefit from reduced vehicle speeds and necessary to implement all Level 2
through traffic, creating a safer applications on a Level 2 street.
and more-attractive environment. Furthermore, several treatments could
Pedestrians and other users can also fall within multiple categories as they
benefit from boulevard treatments (e.g., achieve multiple goals. To identify and
by improving the crossing environment develop specific treatments for each
where boulevards meet major streets). bicycle boulevard, the City. should
Bicycle Boulevard Applications involve the bicycling community,
neighborhood groups, and the Public
This section describes vanous Works Department. Further analysis
treatments commonly used for and engmeermg work may also be
developing bicycle boulevards, The necessary to determine the feasibility of
treatments have been divided into five some applications. Figure A-I depicts an
main "applicatiop levels" based on their example of bicycle boulevard
level of physical intensity, with Level 1 applications on a hypothetical street and
representing the least physically Figure A-2 shows a sample bicycle
intensive treatments that could be boulevard treatment in plan view.
implemented at relatively low cost. The following sections discuss the five
Identifying appropriate application bicycle boulevard application levels in
levels for indivIdual bicycle boulevard greater detail.
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Level 1 - Signage would be especially effective near
major bicycle trip generators such as
Bikeway signage is a cost-effective yet schools, parks, and other activity
highly visible treatment that can centers. Warning signs should also be
improve the riding environment on placed on major streets approaching
Bremerton's bicycle boulevard bicycle boulevards to alert motorists
network. Described below, signage of bicyclist crossings.
can serve both wayfinding and safety Level 2 - Pavement Markings
purposes.
Wavfindinq Siqns A variety of pavement marking
techniques can effectively Improve
Bicycle wayfinding signage could be bicycling conditions along a boulevard
installed along Bremerton's bicycle network.
boulevards and other cycling routes, On-Street Parkinq Delineation
Signs are typically placed at key
locations leading to and along bicycle Delineating on-street parking spaces
boulevards, including where multiple with paint or other materials clearly
routes intersect and at key bicyclist indicates where a vehicle should be
"decision points." Wayfinding signs parked, and can discourage motorists
displaying destinations, distances and from parking their vehicles too far ~ NAD PARK
"riding time" can dispel common into the adjacent travel lane. This .......
misperceptions about time and could help cyclists by maintaining a
distance while . . , wide enough space to safely share a
Increasmg users
comfort and accessibility to the travel lane with movmg vehicles Wayfinding signage concept
boulevard network. Wayfinding signs while minimizing the need to swerve
also visually cue motorists that they farther into the travel lane to
are driving along a bicycle route and maneuver around parked cars. In
should correspondingly use caution. addition to benefiting cyclists,
Note that too many road signs tend to delineated parking spaces also
clutter the right-of-way, and it is promote the efficient use of on-street
recommended that these sIgns be parking by maximizing the number of
posted at a level most visible to spaces in high-demand areas.
bicyclists and pedestrians, rather Bicvcle Boulevard/Directional
than per vehicle signage standards. Pavement Markinqs
Warninq Siqns Directional pavement markings (also
Warning signs advising motorists to known as "Bicycle Boulevard
"share the road" could also improve markings") lead cyclists along a
bicycling conditions on Bremerton's boulevard and reinforce that they are
boulevard network. These sIgns on a designated route. The markings
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can take a variety of forms, such as adopted standard, they are
small bicycle symbols placed every successfully used In many
600 to 800 feet along a linear communities throughout the United
corridor. When a bicycle boulevard States. In Bremerton, shared lane
travels along several streets (with markings could be used, on bicycle
multiple turns at intersections), boulevard segments with higher
additional markings accompanied by vehicle volumes, such as Arsenal Way
directional arrows are provided to and Washington A venue.
guide cyclists through turns and Level 3 - Intersection Treatments
other complex rou ting areas.
Directional pavement markings also Intersection treatments represent a
visually cue motorists that they are critical component of bicycle
traveling along a bicycle route and boulevards. Intersection traffic
should exercise caution. controls favoring through bicycle
Shared Lane Markinqs movement on the boulevard facilitate
continuous and' convenient bicycle
Some communities use high-visibility travel. Intersection treatments also
pavement markings to delineate provide convenient and safe crossings
specifically where bicyclists should where boulevards intersect major
operate wi thin a shared roads. The following sections discuss Bicycle boulevard marking
vehicle/bicycle travel lane. These varlOUS intersection improvement
markings, known as shared lane tools.
marki~gs (or "sharrows"), are often Stop Siqn Placement
used on streets where dedicated
bicycle lanes are desirable but are not Placing stop signs on cross- streets
possible due to physical or other approaching a bicycle boulevard can
const:aints. The photos in the right facilitate convenient through bicycle
margm show markings placed travel. A reduced number of stop signs
strategically In the travel lane to on a designated bicycle route' enables
alert motorists of bicycle traffic, while riders to maintain their momentum
also encouraging cyclists to ride at an while exerting less energy with fewer
appropriate distance from the "door "stops and starts." This' treatment
zone" of adjacent parked cars. Placed should be used judiciously to minimize
in a linear pattern along a corridor the potential for increasing vehicle
(typically every 100-200 feet), shared speeds on the bicycle boulevard.
lane markings also encourage cyclists Shared lane marking
to ride ina straight line so their
movements are predictable to
motorists. Although these pavement
markings are not yet a nationally
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Bicvcle Left Turn Lanes
Curb Extensions Boulevards crossing major streets at
Curb extensions slow vehicle traffic by offset intersections can incorporate
creating a visual "pinch point:' for "bicycle left turn lanes" to facilitate
approaching motorists. TYPIcally easier bicyclist crossings. Similar to
constructed within the on-street medians/refuge islands, bicycle left
parking lane, these devices can calm turn lanes allow the crossing to be
vehicle traffic ~assing ~hrough or completed in two phases. A bicyclist
turning at an mtersectlOn. Where on the boulevard could execute a
bicycle boulevards. intersect maJor right-hand turn onto the cross-street,
streets, curb extenSIOns placed on the then wait in a delineated left turn
major streets reduce the lane (if necessary to wait for a gap in
bicycle/pedes~rian crossing dist,anced. oncoming traffic). Intersection with curb extensions
Curb extenslOns should be deslgne " , ' 'I' '. ~'i'I"" I
with sufficient radii to accommodate , Bicvcle ~etectlon at SIQnallzed I:. .. " : .1 ':
the turning movements of emergency Intersections : '.0 ,!
vehicles. Several treatments can be us~d to ..~ . " . "':~
" streamline bicycle travel where bIcycle n'''' "::':, ~,i!~ 0
Medlans/RefuQe Islands , 'th ,. "", ' "
. . boulevards approach intersectIOns. WI .7'11: -r.; '71 _; ,_
~edlans are elevated or ~elme~ted actuated signals. In-pavemen~ blc!c~e _ t . T-... .~ ~
Islands that b:-eak u~ non moton.zed loop detectors can sense a b~cychst s :. L'/\u!;:;,J..' IIt.o
street crossmgs mto multIple presence (in the way that vehICle loop " '., "
segments, Where shared roadways detectors sense automobiles) and Crossing with a median/refuge Island
intersect major streets at unsignalized trigger the signal to provide a "green" I L
intersections, medians can be use~ to phase for the cyclist. Bicycle loop I
simplify bicyclist and pedestnan detectors should be placed within the
crossings of the maJor street, bicyclist's expected travel path,
Appropriate signage should be (including left turn lanes and
installed on the major street approach shoulders) and should be accompanied
to warn motorists. of with a p~vement marking indicating
bicyclist/pedestrian crossmgs. the optimal location for detection. Bicycle left turn lanes
Additionally, vegetation withi~ t~e Vehicle loop detectors can also be used
median should be low to mamtam for bicycle detection provided they are
adequate sight distances for both located within the bicycle travel path
motorists and bicyclists/pedestrians. and their sensitivity levels are
Medians can also be used alon~ the adjusted for bicycles.
bicycle boulevard to create a vIsual
pinch point for motorists, as well as to
accommodate mid-block bicycle and "
d t. . s Bicycle loop detector and markingkpe es nan crossIng .
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Similar to pedestrian activation not have to wait more than one
buttons, bicyclist activation buttons signal cycle for a green light;
can be used at signalized interseCtions . Cyclists at the head of the line can
as long as they do not require cyclists avoid breathing exhaust fumes from
to dismount or make unsafe leaning vehicles idling at the intersection;
movements. These devices should be and
placed as close to the street as possible . Bicyclists making left turns can
in a location that is unobstructed by safely position themselves in the bike
parked vehicles or motorists making box in front of motor vehicle traffic,
right- hand turns. as opposed to merging with vehicle
Bi ke Boxes traffic as they approach the
As bicyclists and motorists intersection.
on a
boulevard approach a signalized Half Siqnals
intersection, bike boxes assign priority Lower-order streets often provide
to bicyclists. Bike boxes incorporate minimal treatments to accommodate Bike box.
treatments, including: bicycle/pedestrian crossIngs when
. A striped bicycle lane: Allows they approach maJor streets. In
bicyclists to safely maneuver to the situations where there are few
"head of the line" of stopped crossable gaps and where vehicles on
vehicles; the maJor street do not stop for
. An advanced vehicle stop bar pedestrians and cyclists waiting to
located several feet upstream from cross, ''half signals" could be installed
the intersection: Provides a space to improve the crossing environment.
for bicyclists to move directly in Half signals include pedestrian and
front of the vehicle at the head of bicycle activation buttons and may
the line; also include bicycle loop detectors on
Bicycle pavement markings in the the bicycle boulevard approach. Many
. of these models have been used
bike box: Advises motorists to stay successfully for years overseas, and
out of the bike box; and their use in the United States has
. Signage: Advises motorists to stay increased dramatically over the last
out ofthe bike box. decade. Discussed below, a variety of
Bike boxes offer several advantages: half signal applications could be used
Enabling cyclists to move to the on Bremerton's bicycle boulevard
. network.
head of the line, bike boxes reduce
bicyclist waiting time and increase
the likelihood that a cyclist would
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Pelican Sianals Puffin Sianals
A Pelican (Pedestrian. Light eontrol A Puffin (Pedestrian User Friendly
Activated erossing) signal Intelligent) crossIng signal IS an ,,--_.,- ----
r:.>~ .' ,
incorporates a standard red-yellow- updated version of a Pelican crossing. " J""
green signal on the maJor street The signal consists of a traditional i '
I
approach that rests on green for signal for motorists, as well as i
r
vehicular traffic until a pedestrian or activation buttons and infrared or i
bicyclist wishes to cross and presses pressure mat detectors. Mter a I
the button. The signal then changes bicyclist or pedestrian pushes the
to yellow, then red, while WALK is button, a detector verifies the
shown to the pedestrian!bicyclist on presence of the user at the curbside.
the bicycle boulevard approach. The This helps eliminate false signal calls
signal can be installed as either a associated with people who push the
one-stage or two' stage signal, button and then decide not to cross.
depending on the street's When the bicyclist/pedestrian is given Puffin signal
characteristics. In a two-stage the WALK signal, a separate motion
crossing, the bicyclist/pedestrian detector extends the WALK interval
crosses first to a median island and is (if needed) to ensure that slower
then channelized along the median to pedestrians have time to cross safely.
a second signalized crossing point. At Conversely, the signal can also detect
that point, the user then activates a when the intersection IS clear of
second crossing button and another pedestrians/bicyclists and return the
crOSSIng signal changes to red for green signal to vehicles, reducing
motorists while the vehicle delay at the light. Puffin
pedestrian/bicyclist is given a WALK signals are designed to be crossed in a
signal. The two crossings only delay single movement by the bicyclist or
the bicyclist/pedestrian minimally pedestrian, unlike the Pelican signal
and allow the signal operation to fit which can be designed to cross in
into the arterial synchronization, either one or two stages.
thus reducing the potential for stops, Hawk Sianals Hawk signal
delays, crashes, and aIr quality
issues. A Pelican crossing is quite A Hawk (High-In tensity Activated
effective In providing a Crosswalk) signal is a combination of
bicycle/pedestrian crossmg at mid- a beacon flasher and traffic control
block locations when the technique signaling technique for marked
can be integrated into the roadway crossings. The beacon signal consists
design. of a traffic signal head with a red-
yellow-red lens. The unit is normally
off until activated by a pedestrian or
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bicyclist. When bicyclists/pedestrians effective on streets with narrower
wish to cross the street, they press a cross. sections.
button and the signal begins with a Mini Traffic Circles
flashing yellow indication to warn Mini traffic circles are raised or
approaching motorists. delineated islands placed at
A solid yellow, advising motorists to intersections, reducing vehicle speeds
prepare to stop, then follows the through tighter turning . radii and
flashing yellow. The signal is then narrowed vehicle travel lanes. These
changed to a solid red, at which time devices can effectively slow vehicle
the user is shown a WALK indicator. traffic while accommodating all
The beacon signal then converts to an turning movements at an intersection.
alternating flashing red, allowing Mini traffic circles can also include a
drivers to proceed after stopping at paved apron to accommodate the
the crosswalk while the turning radii of larger vehicles like fire Chicanes
bicyclist/pedestrian IS shown the trucks or school buses.
flashing DON'T WALK signal. Speed Humps/Speed Cushions
Level 4 - Traffic Calming Speed humps are rounded raised
Traffic calming treatments on bicycle areas . of the pavement reqUIrmg
boulevards Improve the bicycling approaching motor vehicles to reduce
environment by reducing vehicle speed. These devices also discourage
speeds to the point where they through vehicle travel on a street
generally match cyclists' operating when a parallel through route exists.
speeds, enabling all users to safely co. Speed cushions are similar to speed
exist on the same facility. Specific humps, but include narrow inlets
traffic calming treatments are enabling bicycles to pass through
described below. without riding over the hump. Mini traffic circle
Chicanes Spacing between inlets could be
matched with the spacing of wheels
Chicanes are a series of raised or on a fire truck to allow these vehicles
delineated curb extensions on to pass through without slowing.
alternating sides of a street forming Level 5 - Traffic Diversion
an S-shaped curb, which reduce
vehicle speeds through narrowed Traffic diversion treatments maintain
travel lanes, Chicanes can also be through bicycle travel on a street
achieved by establishing on-street while physically restricting through
par king on alternate sides of the auto traffic. These treatments direct
street. These treatments are most vehicle traffic onto parallel higher- Speed cushion
order streets while accommodating
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bicyclists and local vehicle traffic on
the bicycle boulevard. Traffic
diversion IS most effective when
higher-order streets can sufficiently
accommodate the diverted traffic
associated with these treatments.
Choker Entrances
ehoker entrances are intersection curb
extensions or raised islands allowing
full bicycle passage while restricting
vehicle access to and from a bicycle
boulevard. When they approach a
choker entrance at a cross-street,
motorists on the bicycle boulevard
must turn onto the cross-street while
cyclists may continue forward. These
devices can be designed to permit some II
vehicle turning movements from a
cross-street onto the bicycle boulevard
while restricting other movements.
Traffic Diverters Choker ef}trance at entrance of two-way
Similar to choker entrances, traffic local street
diverters are raised features directing
vehicle traffic qff the bicycle
boulevard while permitting through
bicycle travel.
Traffic diverter
Appendix B: Draft Projects List with Costs
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Table B-1. Recommended Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects
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11th St. at Callow Ave. N/A Intersection improvements, Bremerton
Kitsap Way at Harlow Dr. N/A Intersection improvements Bremerton $125,000
Kitsap Way at North Lake Way N/A Intersection improvements Bremerton
LoxieEaQans Blvd. at National Ave. N/A Intersection improvements Kitsap County
Loxie Eagans Blvd. at SR 3 NB Ramps N/A Intersection improvements WSDOT
Loxie EaQans Blvd" at SR 3 SB Ramps N/A Intersection improvements WSDOT
Marion St. at Renaissance HiQh School N/A Mid-block crossing improvements Bremerton
National Ave. at Preble St. N/A Intersection improvements Kitsap County
Old Wheaton Way north of Lebo Blvd. N/A Mid-block crossing improvements Bremerton
Old Wheaton Way at Harkins St. N/A Intersection improvements Bremerton
Old Wheaton Way at Lebo Blvd.! N/A Intersection improvements Bremerton
Cherry Ave"
Perry Ave. at Holman St. N/A Intersection improvements Bremerton
Perry Ave. at Stone Way N/A Intersection improvements Bremerton
Sheridan Rd" at Pine Rd" N/A Intersection improvements Bremerton
SR 303/Warren Ave. at 4th St. N/A 'Intersection improvements WSDOT
SR 303/Warren Ave" at 5th St. N/A Intersection improvements WSDOT
SR 303/Warren Ave. at 11 th St. N/A Intersection improvements WSDOT
SR 303/Warren Ave. at 13th St. N/A Intersection improvements WSDOT
SR 303/Warren Ave. at 16th St. N/A Intersection improvements WSDOT
SR 303/Wheaton Way at Riddell Rd. N/A Intersection improvements WSDOT
SR 303/Wheaton Way at Sheridan Rd. N/A Intersection improvements WSDOT
SR 303/Wheaton Way at Sylvan Way N/A Intersection improvements WSDOT
SR 304/Burwell St. at Callow Ave. N/A Intersection improvements WSDOT
SR 304/Burwell St. at Montgomery Ave. N/A Intersection improvements WSDOT
SR 304/BUlwell St. at State Ave. N/A Intersection improvements WSDOT $487,000
SR 310/Kitsap Way between N/A Mid-block crossing improvements WSDOT
Forrest and PershinQ
SR 310/Kitsap Way at 11th St. N/A Intersection improvements WSDOT
SR 31 O/Kitsap Way at SR 3 NB Ramps N/A Intersection improvements WSDOT
SR 310/Kitsap Way at SR 3 SB Ramps N/A Intersection improvements WSDOT
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Table B-1. Recommended Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects (continued)
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1st SI. Auto Center Blvd.lBruenn Sidewalks Bremerton
Ave" to Auto Center Wav
1st SI. Marion Ave. to Callow Ave. Complete sidewalk gaps Bremerton
6th SI. Price Rd" to Auto Center Complete sidewalk gaps Bremerton
Wav
11th SI. SR 310/Kitsap Way to Complete sidewalk gaps Bremerton
Callow Ave.
15th SI. Corbet Dr. to Lafayette Ave" Complete sidewalk aaos Bremerton
16th SI. Old Wheaton Way to Sidewalks Bremerton
Trenton Ave"
18th St Old Wheaton Way to Perry Sidewalks Bremerton
Ave.
25th St Wycoff Ave. to Snyder Ave" Comolete sidewalk aaos Bremerton
26th St Phinney Bay Dr. to Wycoff Sidewalks Bremerton
Ave"
Arsenal Way Loxie Eagans Blvd. to Yantic Complete sidewalk gaps1, 2 Bremerton Tier 1
Ave"
Arsenal Way Oyster Bay Ave" to Loxie Sidewalks Kitsap County
Eagans Blvd"
Corbet Dr. SR 310/Kitsap Way to Sidewalks Bremerton/ Kitsap County
Phinnev Bav Dr"
Harlow Dr. Kitsap Way to Price Rd" Sidewalks Bremerton
Harlow Dr. Price Rd. to Bruenn Ave" Sidewalks Bremerton/ Kitsap County
Hartford St Arsenal Way/Yantic Ave" to Sidewalks Bremerton Tier 1
1st SI.
MaQnusson Way/Stone Way Schley Blvd. Sidewalks Bremerton/ Kitsap County
Marine Dr. Rocky Point Rd" to northern . Sidewalks Bremerton
terminus
Marion Ave./Adele Ave. Arsenal Way to SR Complete sidewalk gaps Bremerton
310/Kitsap wav
Naval Ave. 13th SI. to 15th SI. Comolete sidewalk aaos Bremerton
Old Wheaton Way Callahan Dr. to Sheridan Rd. Sidewalks Bremerton
Old Wheaton Way Harkins SI. to Callahan Dr. Complete sidewalk aaps Bremerton
Oyster Bay Ave. "C" St to Loxie Eagans Complete sidewalk gaps Bremerton
Blvd"
Oyster Bay Ave. Arsenal Way to SR Complete sidewalk gaps Bremerton
310/Kitsap Way
Petersville Rd. Sheridan Rd. to Sylvan Way Sidewalks Bremerton/ Kitsap County
Phinney Bay Dr. Rocky Point Rd. to Corbet Sidewalks Kitsap County
Dr"
,
.'
National Ave. to Lafayette
Ave.
Price Rd. Harlow Dr. to 6th Sl. Sidewalks
Rocky Point Rd. Marine Dr. to northern Sidewalks
terminus
Roosevelt Blvd. 3rd Ave" to Oyster Bay Ave" Sidewalks Brernerton
SR 310/Kitsap Way SR 3 interchan'ge to Callow Complete sidewalk gaps WSDOT
Ave"
Schley Blvd" Old Wheaton Way to Sidewalks Bremerton
Sheridan Rd.
Shorewood Dr. SR 310/Kitsap Way to NAD Sidewalks Bremerton
Park
Snyder Ave" 15th Sl. to 25th Sl. Bremerton
Terrace St. Perry Ave. to Trenton Ave" Bremerton
Tracy ton Beach Rd. Bremerton city limits to east Bremerton
of Sheridan Rd.
Trenton Ave" Shore Dr. to Stone Way Bremerton Tier 1
Wycoff Ave. 25th Sl. to 26th Sl. Bremerton
. Sidewalk$'andBic cl,elanes. " " ,~~, , ,',,~ -. ': ,,-,," ..
,,' " . ~/",. ,'" . ,."' . >
Almira Dr. Sylvan Way to Riddell Rd. Sidewalks and bic cle lanes Bremerton
Austin Dr. Kitsap Way to SR 3 Sidewalks and bicycle lanes Bremerton
interchan e
Austin Dr.lSR3 overcrossing N/A Widen existing overcrossing to provide WSDOT
sidewalks and bicycle lanes
Auto Center Way Loxie Eagans Blvd" to SR Complete bicycle lane and sidewalk Bremerton
310/Kitsap Way gaps
Harlow Dr. Kitsap Way to. Price Rd" Sidewalks and bic c1e lanes Bremerton
Harlow Dr. Price Rd. to Auto Center Sidewalks and bicycle lanes Kitsap County
Blvd"
Kitsap Way North Lake Way to SR 3 Sidewalks and bicycle lanes Bremerton
interchan e
Loxie Eagans Blvd. National Ave" to Arsenal Sidewalks and bicycle lanes Kitsap County
Way
Manette Br" Washington Ave. to Old Replace bridge to include bicycle lanes WSDOT/ Tier 1
Wheaton Way and sidewalks and/or a shared use path Bremerton
Marine Dr. SR 310/Kitsap Way to Sidewalks and bicycle lanes Bremerton
Rock Point Rd.
National Ave. Charleston Beach Rd. to SR Sidewalks and bicycle lanes Bremerton/ Kitsap County
310/Kitsap Wa
01 m us Dr. Sheridan Rd. to Sylvan Way Sidewalks and bic cle lanes
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Table B-1. Recommended Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects (continued)
Sidewalks and bicycle lanes Kitsap County
Pine Rd" Sidewalks and bicycle lanes3
Riddell Rd" Sidewalks and bic cle lanes
SR 304/Navy Yard Hwy" Sidewalks and bicycle lanes3 Tier 1
Sheridan Rd. Sidewalks and bicycle lanes Bremerton/ Kitsap County
Sylvan Way Sidewalks and bicycle lanes Bremerton/ Kitsap County
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, ' ..
Montgomery Ave" to Naval Stripe eastbound contraflow bicycle Bremerton Tier 1
Ave. lane; westbound bicycle travel
accommodated in shared vehicle/bicycle
lane
6th Sl. Callow Ave" to Pari< Ave. BicyCle lanes Bremerton Tier 1 $81,000
6th Sl. Park Ave. to Washington Bicycle lanes Bremerton
Ave.
11th Sl./Washin ton Ave. Park Ave. to Manette Br. Bicycle lanes Bremerton
Austin Dr. SR 3 interchange to Erlands Bicycle lanes Bremerton
Point Rd.
Auto Center Blvd.lBruenn Ave" Kean Blvd. to Auto Center Bicycle lanes Bremerton
Wa northern 'unction
Lebo Blvd. Bremerton city limits to Old Bicycle lanes Bremerton
Wheaton Wa
Loxie Eagans Blvd. Auto Center Way to National Bicycle lanes3. 4 Bremerton/ Kitsap County/
Ave. WSDOT
Naval Ave. 1st St. to 15th St. Bic c1e lanes4 Bremerton Tier 1 $74,500
Old Wheaton Way Manette Br. to Sheridan Rd. Bicycle lanes Bremerton Tier 1 $215,000
SR 310/Kitsap Way SR 3 interchange to Callow Bicycle lanes WSDOT Tier 1 $34,000
Ave"
Sheridan Rd. Lebo Blvd. to SR Bicycle lanes Bremerton
303/Wheaton Wa
Sylvan Way SR 303/Wheaton Way to Bicycle lanes Bremerton
01 m us Dr"
Y.{'<" . .. ,?
,",'. '.' <I.
SR 3 to North Lake Way
Chico Way to Austin Dr"
North Lake Way to Price Rd.
North Lake Way Kitsap Way to Kitsap Lake Shoulder bikeway
Rd.
Per Ave. Sylvan Way to Riddell Rd. Shoulder bikewa
Price Rd. Kitsap Lake Rd. to Harlow Shoulder bikeway
Dr.
Riddell Rd. Tracyton Beach Rd" to Pine Shoulder bikeway Kitsap County
Rd.
SR 304/Navy Yard Hwy" SR 3 to Charleston Beach Shoulder bikeway WSDOT Tier 1
Rd. west 'unction
Tracy ton Beach Rd" Bremerton city limits to Shoulder bikeway
Riddell Rd.
Trenton Ave" Stone Way to Sylvan Way Shoulder bikewa 3,4 Tier 1
Union Ave.l3rd Ave.lKent Ave.lSherman Loxie Eagans Blvd" to SR 3 Shoulder bikeway4
Hei hts Rd"
,',Shared ~oadwayslBicycleBoulevards ',~, ^'. ." ", ':.! >'/'.
,", .. ' "
1st St. Auto Center Blvd.lBruenn Level 1 bicycle boulevard applications Bremerton $1 ,500
Ave. to Auto Center Way (signage)
1stSt. Hartford Ave" to Naval Ave. Level 1 , 2 and 3 bicycle boulevard Bremerton Tier 1 $314,300
applications (signage, pavement
markin s, intersection treatments)
4th and 5th Sts. Olympic Ave" to Washington Level 1 , 2, 3 and 4 bicycle boulevard Bremerton Tier 1 $360,000
Ave" applications (signage, pavement
markings, intersection treatments, traffic
calming)
11th St. Winfield Ave" to Trenton Level 1 and 2 bicycle boulevard Bremerton $5,900
Ave. applications (signage, pavement
markin s
13th St. Naval Ave" to Park Ave" Level 1 , 2, 3 and 4 bicycle boulevard Bremerton $354,000
applications (signage, pavement
markings, intersection treatments, traffic
calmin
15th St. Lafayette Ave" to High Ave. Level 1 , 2, 3 and 4 bicycle boulevard Bremerton $133,400
applications (signage, pavement
markings, intersection treatments, traffic
calming)
,<
Level 1 and 2 bicycle boulevard Bremerton $2,000
applications (signage, pavement
markings)
17th Sl. Level 1 , 2 and 3 bicycle boulevard Bremerton $1,100
applications (signage, pavement
markings, intersection treatments)
18th St./T errace Sl. Old Wheaton Way to Level 1 , 2 and 3 bicycle boulevard Bremerton $33,000
Trenton Ave" applications (signage, pavement
markings, intersection treatments)
Arsenal Way/Hartford Ave. National Ave. to Level 1 , 2, 3 and 4 bicycle boulevard Bremerton/ Kitsap County Tier 1 $88,200
1stSt. applications (signage, pavement
markings. intersection treatments, traffic
calming)
Baer Blvd./Russetl Rd./Arsenal Way SR 310/Kitsap Way to Level 1 , 2, 3 and 4 bicycle boulevard Bremerton/ Kitsap County Tier 1 $67,400
National Ave. applications (signage, pavement
markings, intersection treatments, traffic
calmin
Cherry Ave" Old Wheaton Way to Level 1 and 2 bicycle boulevard Bremerton $72,000
Sheridan Rd. applications (signage, pavement
markings)
Constitution Ave./Marion Ave./Adele Ave. Preble Sl. to SR 310/Kitsap Level 1 , 2, 3 and 4 bicycle boulevard Bremerton/ Kitsap County $197,000
Way applications (signage, pavement
markings, intersection treatments, traffic
calmin
ElmSl. Lebo Blvd. to Sheridan Rd. Level 1 and 2 bicycle boulevard Bremerton $1,100
applications (signage, pavement
markings
Eastlake Dr./Lakehurst Dr. Harlow Dr" to Lakehurst Dr. Level 1 and 2 bicycle boulevard Bremerton $1,500
southern terminus applications (signage, pavement
markin s
Halverson Ave./Spruce Ave. Sheridan Rd" to Almira Dr. Level 1 , 2 and 3 bicycle boulevard Bremerton $70,500
applications (signage, pavement
markings, intersection treatments)
High Ave. 5th Sl. to 15th Sl. Level 1 , 2, 3 and 4 bicycle boulevard Bremerton $92,700
applications (signage, pavement
markings, intersection treatments, traffic
calmin
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, Shared RoadwayslBicyCle.Bou}evards'( continued) <~", \ ~ ;~O\' _.' f >~ " "~"Ji~:' :...~~ >~.~4: ~ ,'.,;., ','. 'e'" '. .',. ' " " . -'
, " " " , .
Holman St. Perry Ave" to Level 1 and 2 bicycle boulevard Bremerton $1,200 .
Trenton Ave, applications (signage, pavement
markings)
lronsides Ave.lNipsic Ave. Shore Dr. to Level 1 , 2, 3 and 4 bicycle boulevard Bremerton Tier 1 $35,700
Holman Sl. applications (signage, pavement
markings, intersection treatments, traffic
calming)
Magnusson Way/Stone Way Schley Blvd" to Trenton Ave, Level 1 and 2 bicycle boulevard Bremerton/ Kitsap County $2,400
applications (signage, pavement
markinQs)
Marine Dr. Rocky Point Rd, to northern Level 1 , 2, 3 and 4 bicycle boulevard Bremerton $15,000
terminus applications (signage, pavement
markings, intersection treatments, traffic
calming)
Montgomery Ave, 1st Sl. to 15th Sl. Level 1 , 2, 3 and 4 bicycle boulevard Bremerton $101,300
applications (signage, pavement
markings, intersection treatments, traffic
calming)
Olding Rd.lShore Rd.lRoot Cl. Austin Dr. to existing shared Level 1 and 2 bicycle boulevard Bremerton $2,400 '
use path along Ostrich Bay applications (signage, pavement
markinQs)
Olympic Ave,/Whitney Ave. 4th Sl. to 15th Sl. Level 1 , 2, 3 and 4 bicycle boulevard Bremerton $216,200
applications (signage, pavement
markings, intersection treatments, traffic
calming) .
Osprey Cir. Segment along Kitsap Lake Level 1 and 2 bicycle boulevard Bremerton Tier 1 $2,100
applications (signage, pavement
markings)
Oyster Bay Dr. Arsenal Way to SR Level 1 bicycle boulevard applications Bremerton $1,700
310/Kitsap Way (siQnaQe)
Pacific Ave" 1st Sl. to 13th Sl. Level 1 , 2 and 3 bicycle boulevard Bremerton $51,200
applications (signage, pavement
markinQs, intersection treatments)
Park Ave, 4th Sl. to 17th Sl. Level 1 , 2, 3 and 4 bicycle boulevard Bremerton $66,800
applications (signage, pavement
markings, intersection treatments, traffic
calming)
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Table B-1. Recommended Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects (continued)
Sha~d, RoadwayslBicyq/~Boulevaids (continued) , ", .. "" " ,;..:~' ;"":,c ....:. '.. ..' ,', .. ..'..,i,' , ", ..' ... ":'," ... ' .. . ... "
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Perry Ave. Holman SI. to Magnusson Level 1 , 2, 3 and 4 bicycle boulevard Bremerton $25,500
Way! Stone Way applications (signage, pavement
markings, intersection treatments, traffic
calming)
Pitt Ave" 10th SI. to 11th SI. Level 1 bicycle boulevard applications Bremerton Tier 1 $800
(signage)
Phinney Bay Dr. Rocky Point Rd. to Lafayette Level 1 , 2, 3 and 4 bicycle boulevard Bremerton! Kitsap County $34,100
Ave" applications (signage, pavement
markings, intersection treatments, traffic
calming)
Robin Ave.iSolie Ave. Sheridan Rd. to Sylvan Way Level 1 , 2, 3 and 4 bicycle boulevard Bremerton $3,200
applications (signage, pavement
markings, intersection treatments, traffic
calming)
Rocky Point Rd. Marine Dr" to northern Level 1 , 2, 3 and 4 bicycle boulevard Brernertonl Kitsap County $100,200
terminus applications (signage, pavement
markings, intersection treatments, traffic
calming)
Searle SI. Auto Center Way to SR 3 Level 1 bicycle boulevard applications Bremerton $800
bicycle! pedestrian (signage)
overcrossing
Schley Blvd. Old Wheaton Way to Level 1 , 2 and 3 bicycle boulevard Bremerton $34,100
Sheridan Rd. applications (signage, pavement
markings, intersection treatments)
Shore Dr. 10th SI. to 11th SI. Level 1 bicycle boulevard applications Bremerton Tier 1 $800
(signage)
Shorewood Dr. SR 310!Kitsap Way to Level 1 and 2 bicycle boulevard Bremerton $3,900
northern terminus applications (signage, pavement
markings)
Trenton Ave. Shore Dr. to Stone Way Level 1 , 2, 3 and 4 bicycle boulevard Bremerton! Kitsap County Tier 1 $89,900
applications (signage, pavement
markings, intersection treatments, traffic
calming)
Washington Ave. 1 st SI. to Manette Sr. Level 1 and 2 bicycle boulevard Bremerton $6,300
applications (signage, pavement
markings)
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Table B-1. Recommended Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects (continued)
Share,d UseF?aths: , - . <~ *..-' ~ ",,' < ,: ::;, '::,,' ' ',,' .. .. "'
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Dockside subdivision accessways N/A Convert informal accessways to paved Bremerton Tier 1 $60,100
shared use paths linking Osprey Circle
to Price Rd. and Lakehurst Dr.
NAD Park-Jackson Park Naval Housing Shorewood Dr. northern Shared use path Bremerton
Area Shared Use Path terminus to existing path in
Jackson Park Naval Housing
Area
SR 3 Shared Use Path SR 16 to SR 304 Shared use path3.4 WSDOT Tier 1
SR 3/Searle SI. Bicycle/Pedestrian Baer Blvd. to overcrossing's Reconstruct and widen existing shared Bremerton
Overcrossing east end use path .
Shore Dr. Shared Use Path 10th SI. to Vandalia Ave, Convert upper portion of Shore Dr. to Bremerton Tier 1 $154,500
shared use path
Port Washington Narrows West of SR 303/Warren New bicycle/pedestrian bridge Bremerton Tier 3
Bicycle/Pedestrian Bridge Ave" Bridge connecting Olympic College with Lions
Communitv Plavfield
SR 303/Warren Ave. Pedestrian/Bicycle SR 303/Warren Ave. at 15th Construct pedestrian/bicycle Bremerton/ WSDOT Tier 3
Overcrossing SI. overcrossing over SR 303/Warren Ave.
at 15th SI.
West End Rail Corridor Shared use path on former railroad
corridorS
Other Projects " ..' .. , '. .' .,:.....;-i" ': '\...,'<'. .. ':.. '.' , '. ,
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Citywide bicycle wayfinding signage plan N/A Develop a citywide bicycle wayfinding Bremerton Tier 1 $20,000-$40,000
signage plan identifying: appropriate
locations for signs, destinations to be
highlighted on each sign, and
approximate distance and riding time to
each destination
Kitsap Lake Trail Feasibility Study N/A Conduct study to determine feasibility of Bremerton/ Kitsap County $20,000-$100,000
developing a shared use path around
Kitsap Lake
Bremerton Transportation Center N/A Develop a sub-area plan addressing Bremerton/ WSDOT Tier 1 $20,000-$30,000
Bicycle/Pedestrian Sub-Area Plan bicycle/pedestrian circulation needs in
and around the Bremerton Transportation
Center
Municipal Code Bicycle Parking N/A Update Bremerton Municipal Code to Bremerton Tier 1 $10,000
Requirements Update establish bicycle parking requirements for
individual land uses, and establish bicycle
parkino facilitv desion requirements
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Table B-1. Recommended Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects (continued)
CitherProjects (co[JtinuedJ:' '.., > ":','::,^ : " . ' " . , '
Armin Jahr Elem. School safe routes to N/A Inventory bicycle/pedestrian facilities in Bremerton Tier 1 $1,383,000
school Improvements the Armin Jahr Elem. School walking
catchment area, and identify specific
deficiencies that complicate bicyclist and
pedestrian travel. Design and construct
infrastructure improvements, including
shared use paths, neighborhood
accessways, bicycle lanes, sidewalks,
curb ramps, crosswalks, and other
intersection improvements where
necessary. Assign higher prioritization to
projects along major bike- and walk-to-
school routes.
Crown Hill Elem. School safe routes to N/A Inventory bicycle/pedestrian facilities in Bremertonl Kitsap County $1,000,000-
school Improvements the Crown Hill Elem. School walking $2,000,000
catchment area, and identify specific
deficiencies that complicate bicyclist and
pedestrian travel. Design and construct
infrastructure improvements, including
shared use paths, neighborhood
accessways, bicycle lanes, sidewalks,
curb ramps, crosswalks, and other
intersection improvements where
necessary. Assign higher prioritization to
projects along major bike- and walk-to-
school routes.
Kitsap Lake Elem. School safe routes to N/A Inventory bicycle/pedestrian facilities in Bremerton Tier 1 $1,607,000
school Improvements the Kitsap Lake Elem" School walking
catchment area, and identify specific
deficiencies that complicate bicyclist and
pedestrian travel. Design and construct
infrastructure improvements, including
shared use paths, neighborhood
accessways, bicycle lanes, sidewalks,
curb ramps, crosswalks, and other
intersection improvements where
necessary" Assign higher prioritization to
projects along major bike- and walk-to-
school routes.
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N/A Inventory bicycle/pedestrian facilities in Bremerton $1,000,000-
the Naval Avenue Elem. School walking $2,000,000
catchment area, and identify specific
deficiencies that complicate bicyclist and
pedestrian travel. Design and construct
infrastructure improvements, including,
shared use paths, neighborhood
accessways, bicycle lanes, sidewalks,
curb ramps, crosswalks, and other
intersection improvements where
necessary" Assign higher prioritization to
projects along major bike- and walk-to-
school routes.
View Ridge Elem. School safe routes to N/A Inventory bicycle/pedestrian facilities in Bremerton/ Kitsap County $1,000,000-
school Improvements the View Ridge Elem. School walking $2,000,000
catchment area, and identify specific
deficiencies that complicate bicyclist and
pedestrian travel. Design and construct
infrastructure improvements, including,
shared use paths, neighborhood
accessways, bicycle lanes, sidewalks,
curb ramps, crosswalks, and other
intersection improvements where
necessary. Assign higher prioritization to
projects along major bike- and walk-to-
school routes.
West Hills Elem. School safe routes to N/A Inventory bicycle/pedestrian facilities in Bremerton/ Kitsap County $1,000,000-
school Improvements the West Hills Elem" School walking $2,000,000
catchment area, and identify specific
deficiencies that complicate bicyclist and
pedestrian travel. Design and construct
infrastructure improvements, including
shared use paths, neighborhood
accessways, bicycle lanes, sidewalks,
curb ramps, crosswalks, and other
intersection improvements where
necessary. Assign higher prioritization to
projects along major bike- and walk-to-
school routes"
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N/A Inventory bicycle/pedestrian facilities in Bremerton/ Kitsap County $1,000,000-
the Bremerton 8th Grade/Freshman $2,000,000
Academy walking catchment area, and
identify specific deficiencies that
complicate bicyclist and pedestrian
travel. Design and construct
infrastructure improvements, including
shared use paths, neighborhood
accessways, bicycle lanes, sidewalks,
curb ramps, crosswalks, and other
intersection improvements where
necessary" Assign higher prioritization
to projects along major bike- and walk-
to-school routes.
Mountainview Middle School safe routes to N/A Inventory bicycle/pedestrian facilities in Bremerton/ Kitsap County $1,000,000-
school Improvements the Mountainview Middle School walking $2,000,000
catchment area, and identify specific
deficiencies that complicate bicyclist and
pedestrian travel. Design and construct
infrastructure improvements, including
shared use paths, neighborhood
accessways, bicycle lanes, sidewalks,
curb ramps, crosswalks, and other
intersection improvements where
necessary" Assign higher prioritization
to projects along major bike- and walk-
to-school routes.
Bremerton High School safe routes to N/A Inventory bicycle/pedestrian facilities in Bremerton/ Kitsap County $1,000,000-
school Improvements the Bremerton High School walking $2,000,000
catchment area, and identify specific
deficiencies that complicate bicyclist and
pedestrian travel. Design and construct
infrastructure improvements, including
shared use paths, neighborhood
accessways, bicycle lanes, sidewalks,
curb ramps, crosswalks, and other
intersection improvements where
necessary" Assign higher prioritization
to projects along major bike- and walk-
to-school routes.
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Table B-1. Recommended Pedestrian and Bicycle Projects (continued)
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N/A Inventory bicycle/pedestrian facilities in Bremertonl Kitsap County $1,000,000-
the Renaissance High School walking $2,000,000
catchment area, and identify specific
deficiencies that complicate bicyclist and
pedestrian travel. Design and construct
infrastructure improvements, including
shared use paths, neighborhood
accessways, bicycle lanes,sidewalks,
curb ramps, crosswalks, and other
intersection improvements where
necessary" Assign higher prioritization
to projects along major bike- and walk-
to-school routes.
. This project (or elements of the project) is excluding property acquisitions and easements
1 This project (or elements of the project) is included in the Bremerton 2006-2011 Transportation Improvement Plan"
2 This project (or elements of the project) is included in the 2004 Bremerton Comprehensive Plan (Transportation Element),
3 This project (or elements ofthe project) is included in the 2001 Kitsap County Bikeways Plan,
4 This project (or elements of the project) is included in the 2001 Mosquito Fleet Trail Master Plan,
5 This project (or elements of the project) is included in the 1995 Kitsap County Greenways Master Plan,
Notes:
. Cost estimates for several intersection improvements illustrated on the bicycle and pedestrian network maps are included within the cost
estimates for shared roadway/bicycle boulevard projects and/or Safe Routes to Schools projects.
. All cost estimates include a 25% contingency beyond the original project cost. The estimates were also increased by an additional 20%
for engineering and design.
Appendix C: Proposed Project Descriptions
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Description j.j
This project would develop bicycle boulevards on 4th and 5th streets in
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Street bicycle boulevards are part of the proposed Mosquito Fleet Trail route ,
through Bremerton. Ii: 1I Raised median prevent~ motorists
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Project Elements Issues
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Description
This project would re-stripe 6th Street to provide bicycle lanes and center
left turn pockets between Callow Avenue and Park Avenue. Center
landscaped medians would also be constructed in some locations. Compared
with parallel higher-order streets (e.g., Burwell, 4th, and 11th Streets), this
street handles lower traffic volumes that could be accommodated with
fewer travel lanes. Striped bicycle lanes would provide a convenient east- '~1
west through-route for bicyclists traveling between West Bremerton,
downtown, and the Manette Bridge. Landscaped medians would also
provide opportunities to enhance the corridor's visual character.
Project Elements Issues
. Street re-striping to provide two . Center landscaped medians could 6th Street - Existing cross-section
travel lanes, center left turn constrain driveway access in some
pockets, and bicycle lanes locations
. Center landscaped medians at
some locations
. Motorist advisory signs and
bicyclist wayfinding signs .
Lead Agency Planning Level Cost Estimate
City of Bremerton $81,100
6th Street - Proposed cross-section
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Description
This project would improve the
pedestrian crossing environment at
the SR 304/Burwell Street at State
Avenue intersection. This intersection
handles high volumes of pedestrians
entering and leaving the Puget Sound
Naval Shipyard. A pedestrian-
activated signal would replace the
existing overhead "crosswalk" sign to
provide a safe and comfortable means
for crossing SR 304/Burwell Street.
Other proposed treatments include
additional curb extensions, curb
ramps, and supplemental signage.
Project Elements
. Pedestrian-activated "half signal"
. Curb extension at intersection's
northwest corner
. Supplemental warning signage for
approaching motorists
. Curb ramps with detectable
warning strips on all corners
Issues
. Sign,al subject to WSDOT approval
. Curb extensions complicate bicycle
travel by forcing bicyclists into the ,~_:c~t.~'
vehicle travel lane
Lead Agency SR 304/Burwell Street at State Ave'nue
WSDOT /City of Bremerton (proposed improvements)
Planning Level Cost Estimate
$487,400
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Description
This project would improve two accessways in West Bremerton's Dockside
subdivision. The currently informal paths link Osprey Circle with Price Road
to the south and Lakehurst Drive to the north. The accessways provide
direct bicycle/pedestrian connections between adjacent neighborhoods as
an alternative to surrounding circuitous streets. Students use these routes
to reach Kitsap Lake Elementary School, while other bicyclists/pedestrians
use the paths as a recreational route around Kitsap Lake. Developing the
accessways into formal shared use paths would increase accessibility for
bicyclists, mobility-impaired pedestrians, and improve convenience and
connectivity for all users.
Project Elements Issues
. Paved shared use paths linking · Encroaching vegetation on the
Osprey Circle with Price Road southern accessway
and Lakehurst Drive e Potential drainage issues on the Existing unimproved accessway
. Curb ramps to facilitate smooth northern accessway due to
transitions between the paths surrounding topography
and streets
. Bicycle/pedestrian wayfinding
signage
Lead Agency Planning Level Cost Estimate
City of Bremerton $60,100 (combined cost estimate for
both accessways)
Proposed paved accessway sits
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Description
This project would improve the
pedestrian crossing environment at
the Kitsap Way at Harlow Drive
intersection. Kitsap Way's wide cross-
section and the lack of formalized
pedestrian facilities create an
uncomfortable pedestrian
environment in this area.
Improvements include pedestrian-
activated overhead warning lights, a
pedestrian refuge island, formalizing
driveway access points, and
supplemental signage.
Project Elements
. Formalize nearby driveway access
points
. Relocate existing crosswalk on
Kitsap Way
. Pedestrian refuge island
. Pedestrian-activated overhead
warning lights
. Crosswalk on Harlow Dr. approach
. Warning signs
Issues
. Access management would require
further study and design
. Private property encroachment
could complicate sidewalk Kitsap Way at Harlow Drive
construction
Lead Agency (proposed improvements)
City of Bremerton slta
Planning Level Cost Estimate 11II
$125,000
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Description
This project would add bicycle lanes to SR 310/Kitsap Way between SR 3 and
Callow Avenue. In most locations, the roadway's existing wide shoulders
could be converted to bicycle lanes without major road widening or
reconstruction. The wide shoulders currently make SR 310/Kitsap Way a
popular bicycle route, and formalizing the bicycle lanes through enhanced
striping and pavement markings would increase motorists' awareness of non-
motorized users.
Project Elements Issues
. Striped bicycle lanes and . WSDOT may convert existing
pavement markings shoulders to vehicle travel lanes
. Minor shoulder widening as part of a future capacity
between 11 th and Wycoff expansion project
. Motorist advisory signs and . Potential physical constraints
bicyclist wayfinding signs between 11 th and Wycoff SR 310/Kitsap Way near Wilbert Ave.
(existing conditions)
Lead Agency Planning Level Cost Estimate
WSDOT /City of Bremerton $33,900
SR 310/Kitsap Way near Wilbert Ave. afts
(with bicycle lanes) H
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Description
This project would re-stripe Naval Avenue to provide bicycle lanes between .
1 st and 15th Streets. The street could be retrofitted through various options
(see concepts at right) to also include landscaped medians/pedestrian
refuge islands and/or on-street parking. Striped bicycle lanes would provide
a convenient north-south bicycle route connecting the Puget Sound Naval
Shipyard with other West Bremerton destinations. Landscaped medians
would also provide opportunities to enhance the corridor's visual character.
A portion of this project serves as the proposed Mosquito Fleet Trail route
through Bremerton. ,-~_
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Project Elements Issues
· Street re-striping to provide . Center landscaped medians could
bicycle lanes constrain driveway access in some
. Center landscaped locations
medians/pedestrian refuge . Potential traffic impacts
islands and/or on-street parking associated with reduced number .
(depending on the concept of travel lanes .-__
ultimately selected)
· Motorist advisory signs and
bicyclist wayfinding signs
Lead Agency Planning Level Cost Estimate
City of Bremerton $74,500
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Description
This project would add bicycle lanes to Old Wheaton Way between Sheridan
Road and the Manette Bridge. The street is characterized by steep grades in
several locations, forcing slower-speed uphill bicyclists to share travel lanes
with higher-speed motorists. Striped bicycle lanes would provide a
dedicated space for bicyclists to safely operate at comfortable speeds. This
project would also serve as an on-street segment of the proposed Port
Washington Narrows Trail (also known as the Bridge-to-Bridge Trail). This
project could be combined with a planned project to re-align Old Wheaton
Way between Callahan Drive and Sheridan Road.
Project Elements Issues
. Striped bicycle lanes and . Existing on-street parking and/or
pavement markings center turn lanes may need to be
. Motorist advisory signs and modified to accommodate bicycle
bicyclist wayfinding signs lanes in some locations. Old Wheaton Way near Parkside Dr.
. Narrow curb-to-curb widths may (existing conditions)
preclude bicycle lanes on both
sides of the street in some
locations. In these locations,
bicycle lanes should be provided
in the uphill direction and shared
lane markings should be provided
in the downhill direction.
Lead Agency Planning Level Cost Estimate
City of Bremerton $214,600
Old Wheaton Way near Parkside Dr. alta
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Description
This project would enhance pedestrian
and bicyclist crossings at the SR
304/1 st Street intersection. This
project could be developed as part of
a larger bicycle boulevard corridor on
1 st Street, which is part of the
proposed Mosquito Fleet Trail route
through Bremerton.
Project Elements
. Bike/pedestrian activated "half-
signal"
. Median inlets on SR 304 to allow
east-west bicycle travel through
intersection
. Reconstruct curb extension on 1 st
Street to allow bicyclist passage
. Bicycle/pedestrian wayfinding
signage
. Regulatory and warning signs for
approaching motorists
Issues
. Intersection modifications and
signal subject to WSDOT approval
EXCEPT
Lead Agency BICYCLES
WSDOT /City of Bremerton SR 304 at 1 st Street
Planning Level Cost Estimate (proposed improvements)
$314,300 (part of a larger bicycle sits
boulevard project on 1 st Street
between Hartford and Naval Avenues) <..
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Description
This project would convert the upper
portion of Shore Drive into a shared
use path exclusively for bicyclists and /
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pedestrians. The lack of direct ,/
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driveway accesses on this street ,-
creates low demand for vehicle use. A
path would maximize the street's
potential to serve recreational and
utilitarian bicycle/pedestrian trips.
This project also serves as part of the
proposed Mosquito Fleet Trail route
through Bremerton.
Project Elements
. Conversion of upper Shore Drive
into a shared use path between
10th Street and Vandalia Avenue;
lower Shore Drive remains open to
vehicle traffic
. Intersection treatments to
accommodate safe
bicyclist/pedestrian crossings
Issues
. Potential out-of-direction travel to
reach some residences in the
immediate area
In East Bremerton, upper Shore Drive (above right) could be developed into a shared use path
Lead Agency
City of Bremerton
Planning Level Cost Estimate sits
$154,500 -