Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 01/11/2018

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Circle of Ramsey Linking People and Landscape Through Greenways Recommendations Recommendations Each of the three proposed extension sites serve as an important opportunity to connect The Circle of Ramsey. The development of infrastructure, a culture of health, and policy will reflect the Ciy of Ramsey's commitment to a connected greenway trail system. The rendering below dipicts the implementation of some of our recommendation in The Draw in Ramsey. Infrastructure There are several infrastructural developments that Ramsey can implement to promote greenway use: • A bicycle repair station near to The COR • Path lighting along frequently traveled routes • Pavement marking and signage, bringing awareness to cyclists • Benches and garbage cans in recreational areas • Reduced speed limits, where bike lanes are present • Plow priority for paths during snowwy times • Bike racks and public restrooms at parks, trail heads, etc. These developments will make the Ramsey more accessible, enjoyable and safe for cyclists and pedestrians. Policy & a Culture of Health We recommend Ramsey to consider bicycle and pedestrian inclusive policies and cultural incentives to promote active greenway: • Placemaking, a design approach which focuses on a local community's unique composition to create quality public spaces that contribute to people s health, happiness, and well being • Way finding signs throughout the Circle of Ramsey, to help people orient themselves towards their destinations • Community rides offer residents opportunities for group socialization and exercise, as well as encourage visits to local businesses • Bike -to -work -week encourages healthy competition among places of employment • Safe Routes to School (SRTS) is a national organization, coordinated locally by MN Dept. of Transportation. In conjunction with schools, families, public health professionals, planners, community groups, and law enforcement officers, SRTS aims to make it safer for students to walk and bike to school using education, encouragement, engineering and enforcement to meet a local community's needs. • Shower facilites at places of work Ramsey should adopt a Complete Streets Policy which sets a standard for the design and operation of streets for all users. • Minimum Standards for County Roads Should Ramsey decide to embrace alternative forms of transportation, there are minimum standards to be implemented on county roads. Beyond pavement marking, signage and reduced speed limits, Ramsey should consider: • Educational outreach will be critical for Ramsey to help educate drivers, cyclists and pedestrians about shared road space and traffic law. Ramsey may consider using television and radio public service announcements, educational videos, traffic safety guides in the form of brochures, and the integration of traffic safety into school and driver training curricula. MEL SPEED LIMIT 25 Recommendations for a vibrant tomorrow: There are several infrastructural, policy and cultural changes that Ramsey can make that will help to promote a safe, fun, and functional greenway network for all residents. As we will see in the following poster, Ramsey's decision to implement bicycle and pedestrain friendly infrastructure and policy today, promotes a greener, healthier and economically vibrant Cirle of Ramsey tomorrow! PA5211: Land Use Planning / Instructor: Fernando Burga PhD. / Students: Alena DeGrado, Samantha Neill, Jake Schutt IteelkraCommIds