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3997 Multimodal Trails PlanRESOLUTION NO. 3997 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE WASHINGTON, AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTION OF THE MULTIMODAL FRAMWORK Recitals: 1. The Multimodal Framework provides an update to the project list and improvement prioritization originally identified in the adoption of the 2005 Activity Trails Master Plan as well as recommended policies and implementation steps. 2. The City of Moses Lake recognizes that periodic review of transportation-related project prioritization and evaluation is necessary to ensure the City’s planning, development, operations, and maintenance of the network aligns with the multimodal values and Complete Streets policy. 3. The Multimodal Framework contains an update to the 2005 Activity Trails Master Plan. Resolved: 1. The City of Moses Lake Multimodal Framework as set forth is hereby approved and adopted in its entirety. a. “Input link to Multimodal Framework” 2. The City of Moses Lake Multimodal Framework will be incorporated into the future Comprehensive Plan updates and the 6-Year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). 3. The City of Moses Lake Multimodal Framework will be used for developing an intentionally connected multimodal transportation system for every person. ADOPTED by the City Council on December 10, 2024 ______________________________ Dustin Swartz, Mayor ATTEST: ______________________________ Debbie Burk, City Clerk Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 1 of 39 MULTIMODAL IN MOSES LAKE A FRAMEWORK FOR MULTIMODAL PLANNING AND IMPLEMENTATION Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 2 of 39 PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 3 of 39 ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Mayor Dustin Swartz Deputy Mayor Judy Madewell Council Members: David Skaug Deanna Martinez Don Myers Moses Lake Design Engineer Levi Bisnett Partners in Plan Development The following entities were represented through participation with the outreach, steering committee, and/or plan development and review: City of Moses Lake Grant County Health District Grant County Samaritan Healthcare Chamber of Commerce Vision 2020 Grant Transit Authority Washington State Department of Transportation Trails Planning Team Moses Lake High School Athletics People for People Development & Design Firm Foundations Community Consulting, LLC (FFCC) Mark Fancher Victor Lombardi Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 4 of 39 PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 5 of 39 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY MOSES LAKE MULTIMODAL FRAMEWORK Introduction Multimodal Values ATMP Community Priorities ATMP Project Status ATMP Project Status Summary Project Priority Categories Community Voice Goals and Policies Implementation APPENDICES Exhibit A: Multimodal Advisory Committee Charter Exhibit B: Braided Funding Matrix Template Exhibit C: Project Prioritization Contributing Factors Exhibit D: Project Evaluation Metrics Exhibit E: 2022 Walkability Action Institute Team Plan Exhibit F: 2021 Complete Streets Policy Exhibit G: 2005 Activity Trails Master Plan TABLE OF CONTENTS 6 8 9 11 12 14 18 19 20 22 24 26 tbd tbd tbd tbd tbd tbd tbd Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 6 of 39 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 7 of 39 Multimodal Moses Lake is a framework for developing a transportation system for everyone; all modes, all users, all ages. Traditionally, transportation planning prioritizes the movement of vehicles separate from the movement of people. Multimodal Moses Lake focuses on the movement of people and incorporates considerations for comprehensive, intentionally connected infrastructure based on mode options available (walking, biking, rolling, public transit, vehicle, freight, and possibly air or water travel). Transportation limitations compound the barriers individuals face towards employment, education, and whole person health. Multimodal Moses Lake leads to a transportation system that offers choices and opportunities for everyone who lives, works, plays, and learns here. Provided herein is a framework for a multimodal transportation system that includes standards, best practices, prioritization considerations, and implementation recommendations. Community-informed multimodal values; A review and update of projects identified in the 2005 Activity Trails Master Plan; Comparing 2005 and current community priorities; Establishing relevant categorization of projects; Connecting complementary planning efforts; Providing multimodal goals and policies; and Recommending implementation steps. To ensure this framework was community-informed, the City of Moses Lake partnered with the Grant County Health District’s Vision Zero team on outreach efforts. This included conducting a stakeholder feedback analysis between 2020 and 2023 to identify transportation-related themes and priorities without duplicating engagement efforts. A bilingual online survey was developed that utilized original 2005 Activity Trails Master Plan questions and expanded on plan concepts. Distribution efforts included online platforms, listservs, and in-person events. The planning team also reached out to the service groups such as Rotary and Kiwanis to provide presentations and collect responses from a broad representation of those who may live, work, play, and learn. Additional presentations were provided to the City Council; Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Board, and the Planning Commission received presentation content; each of these meetings were open to the general public. Due to the important role the Trails Planning Team (TPT) has provided for over twenty (20) years, the planning team met with them on multiple occasions, included them in the Steering Committee, and worked alongside them to identify one of the implementation recommendations found later in this framework. Finally, a multisector and multiagency Steering Committee provided general oversight of plan content. This committee reviewed the status and categorization of projects from the 2005 Activity Trails Master Plan through the 2024 Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP). They also were provided the opportunity to review the plan and provide feedback. Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 8 of 39 MULTIMODAL FRAMEWORK Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 9 of 39 A multimodal community has an intentionally connected transportation system that serves diverse demands including the needs of travelers who cannot, should not, or prefer not to drive. Youth, seniors, and individuals with economic, physical, or other limitations are often on the receiving end of an inefficient and partisan network. In developing a framework for multimodal planning and implementation, Moses Lake has the opportunity to examine non-auto contributing factors that affect transportation needs such as affordability, public health, and environmental stewardship. In 2001, Moses Lake was selected for the Healthy Communities pilot program because of its diversity, rural setting, active community groups, and strong community leadership. In an opportunity to set a replicable example for promoting physical activity and good nutrition, the “Healthy Communities - Moses Lake” advisory committee selected three priority projects: Develop the Trails Planning Team (TPT)1. Build a community garden2. Form a Breast Feeding Coalition3. The adoption of the Activity Trails Master Plan (ATMP) in 2005 was the TPT in action and realizing their established vision statement for “a network of linked paths that are used throughout the greater Moses Lake area for exercise, recreation, transportation, and tourism to promote healthier lifestyles for the community.” Moses Lake later adopted an imprecise Complete Streets policy (Ordinance 2644) in 2012 committing to a Complete Streets program to “ensure all users are planned for in the construction of all City transportation improvement projects.” In it, Moses Lake also declared that they: encourage healthy, active living, reduction of traffic congestion and fossil fuels, and improvement in the safety and quality of life; and 1. will plan for, design, and construct all new transportation projects to provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations for bicycle, pedestrians, and transit users; except [under specified circumstances].” 2. Recognizing the need for specificity in how to implement the Complete Streets commitment, the City of Moses Lake updated the Policy in 2021 (Ordinance 2991) establishing a vision, purpose, commitment to the community, expectations, accountability, best practices, and steps for implementation. INTRODUCTION Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 10 of 39 Finally, after a team representing Grant County successfully applied to participate in the 2022 Walkability Action Institute’s (WAI) pilot program focused on increasing walking and walkability, Moses Lake garnered additional support for its complete streets efforts. The following goals were identified in the WAI Team Action Plan: We will advocate and implement the complete streets policy in Moses Lake to ensure that any future projects are designed with walkability/movability. 1. Facilitate the update of trails planning team master/comprehensive plan focusing on underserved communities and ensuring the improvement of walkability in our community. 2. For almost twenty-five years, Moses Lake has been recognizing and committing to the multimodal needs, wants, and opportunities of the community. The distance between acknowledgment and implementation can, unfortunately, be significant enough to immobilize efforts beyond the planning stage. Adopting a framework with goals and policies is only the first step in an efficient, inclusive, intentionally connected multimodal transportation system; the real change comes from accountability, coordination, and activating implementation processes. INTRODUCTION Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 11 of 39 TRA N S PAREN C Y IMPLE M ENTATI O NEN G A GEMEN T CO N N ECTIVIT Y S A FETY AE S T HETICS Those who live, work, play, and learn in Moses Lake have contributed to the multimodal values through surveys, committees, and complementary planning efforts. The City should continue to serve and strengthen these core values through transportation-related plans, policies, and projects. MULTIMODAL VALUES Communicate in clear, timely, relevant, and comprehensive ways with stakeholders throughout the entire lifespan of a plan or project. Take action to execute or put into practice adopted plans and policies. Do so in ways that can be measured and demonstrate progress. Pursue trusted, multilingual feedback loops that provide opportunities to participate in ways accessible and meaningful to stakeholders. Plan intentional routes that accommodate all modes and consider route mobility for all modes in development and future road networks. Combine education, engineering, enforcement, emergency response, and equity in design, construction and maintenance. Consider landscaping, facilities, and amenities as ways to incorporate art and create visually pleasing and functional designs Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 12 of 39 ATMP COMMUNITY PRIORITIES UPDATE APPROACH: Community values and project priories were the result of a charrette weekend, public input, and research. Most notable next to the charrette weekend was the outreach survey which focused on identifying what places should be connected by walk/bike paths; how often households are likely to use the paths; and which priorities could improve the overall system. During the 2024 update process, the community was asked these same questions. Below, the community responses from 2005 are compared with those from 2024 and shows that the community priorities have remained the same for almost twenty (20) years. Question 1: Where should the City create walk/bike connections in Moses Lake? Along the Lakeshore McCosh/Aquatic Center Blue Heron City Park Downtown Cascade Park Along the Lakeshore Downtown McCosh/Aquatic Center Local Parks (Cascade) Blue Heron City Park* Wildlife Observation* 2005 PRIORITIES 2024 PRIORITIES Question 2: If there were non-vehicle infrastructure improvements made by the City, how would that change your use of the trail system? 40% would use the trails weekly 83% would use the trails weekly 49% would use the trails daily 2005 2024 *Priorities tied for the 5th spot Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 13 of 39 ATMP COMMUNITY PRIORITIES Question 3: What should the priorities be for improving the overall system? Separation from Traffic Safety/Security Good Lighting Restroom Facilities Landscaping/Scenic Sense of Safety Separation from Traffic Trees and Greenery Lighting 2005 PRIORITIES 2024 PRIORITIES Benches/Seating Access to Water Restroom Facilities Access to Water Seating Options* Garbage Cans* Wayfinding Signs* *Priorities tied for the 7th spot Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 14 of 39 ATMP PROJECT STATUS Focused on promoting the Department of Health’s Healthy Communities program, the 2005 charrette was designed to lay out a preliminary trail system that connected neighborhoods, downtown, schools, parks, and other points of interest for the purpose of encouraging walking, bike riding, and other alternative modes to a vehicle. Participants were grouped into five (5) teams organized by color-coded areas of Moses Lake. Each team was tasked with designing a trail system for their respective areas and creating a presentation of priority project areas. This created a list of desired projects throughout Moses Lake for the City to consider for implementation. The color-coded project area lists are provided below alongside their status as of 2024. The associated maps and provided directly from the 2005 charrette and plan. Projects that have been completed: None of the blue area projects have been carried through completion. Projects that are in progress: Protected multiuse trail along SR17 Pedestrian crosswalks on SR17 BLUE TEAM AREA & PROJECTS BOUNDARIES: The northeast area bordering the Larson Subdivision, Port of Moses Lake, and Big Bend Community College (BBCC). Then east of the City including the Grant County Irrigation District’s canals. The southern border is the I90 right of way. Projects that have not been started: Trail directory near BBCC Trails along irrigation canals Pedestrian crossing at SR17 & Airway Drive North trail loop connection around Moses Lake BMX Park at northwest corner of SR17 and Patton Boulevard Amenities at the Municipal Airport and Columbia Basin Fish Hatchery Signed Shared Road: Shoulder widening for Road K and 7, Loring Drive, and Wheeler Road Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 15 of 39 ATMP PROJECT STATUS Projects that have been completed: Neppel Trail to Marina Neppel Trail through Blue Heron Park to Moses Pointe A fishing bump-out on I90 Lower Peninsula Loop Broadway commuting corridor Projects that are in progress: No projects are currently in progress ORANGE TEAM AREA & PROJECTS BOUNDARIES: The mid and lower peninsula areas, then west to the Laguna area, and to West Shore north Moses Pointe property. Projects that have not been started: Sand Dunes Trail Lakeside Drive to Kayak Park Projects that have been completed: Valley Road Bike Lane Projects that are in progress: No projects are currently in progress Projects that have not been started: Pedestrian connection to Crest Island and Marina Drive Cascade Valley Loop Trail YELLOW TEAM AREA & PROJECTS BOUNDARIES: Cascade Valley between Airway Drive and the west shoreline of Cascade Valley. Barrier-free pedestrian bridge over I90 Peninsula Drive and Lakeside Drive to McCosh Park Projects that have become obsolete due to various factors: Elgin Road Public Access Boat launch park on Elgin Road Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 16 of 39 ATMP PROJECT STATUS RED TEAM AREA & PROJECTS BOUNDARIES: West side of SR17 at the BNFS Railroad crossing and runs west along the north side of Parker Horn to Stratford Road. Then south to Neppel Park to the west along the south side of Parker Horn to Ash Street, south on Ash Street to Fourth Avenue. Then west to McCosh Park south along the east side of Pelican Horn to the south end of the lake. From the south end of the lake to Potato Hill Road heading north to the east side of I90 and then along the north side of I90 easterly to SR17 bordering the westerly side of SR17. Projects that have been completed: None of the red area projects have been carried through completion. Projects that are in progress: Trail connection to schools, parks, neighborhoods, and city activity areas Projects that have not been started: Heron Trail Boardwalk Yonezawa Boulevard rest area and information center Railroad-bed trail to Pelican Point from Montlake Park Pedestrian overpass over Stratford Road at Neppel Landing Projects that have become obsolete due to various factors: Pedestrian islands in Central Downtown Loop Trail around northeast end of Parker Horn Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 17 of 39 ATMP PROJECT STATUS GREEN TEAM AREA & PROJECTS BOUNDARIES: South of SR17, east of Airway Drive, including the Moses Lake shoreline, along Crestview Drive, through Knolls Vista, to Stratford Road. Projects that have been completed: None of the green area projects have been carried through completion. Projects that are in progress: Shared bike path and parking on Airway Drive Multiuse path along SR17 Improvements to Valley Road activity trail Projects that have not been started: Grant County Fairgrounds multiuse path from Airway to Central Drive Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 18 of 39 PROJECTS THAT HAVE BEEN COMPLETED Neppel Trail to Marina Neppel Trail through Blue Heron Park to Moses Pointe A fishing bump-out on I90 Lower Peninsula Loop Broadway commuting corridor Valley Road Bike Lane PROJECTS THAT ARE IN PROGRESS TOWARDS COMPLETION: Protected multiuse trail along SR17 Pedestrian crosswalks on SR17 Trail connection to schools, parks, neighborhoods, and city activity areas Multiuse path along SR17 Improvements to Valley Road activity trail Shared bike path and parking on Airway Drive PROJECTS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN STARTED Trail directory near BBCC Trails along irrigation canals Pedestrian crossing at SR17 & Airway Drive North trail loop connection around Moses Lake BMX Park at northwest corner of SR17 and Patton Boulevard Amenities at the Municipal Airport and Columbia Basin Fish Hatchery Signed Shared Road: shoulder widening for Roads K & 7, Loring Drive, and Wheeler Road Sand Dunes Trail Lakeside Drive to Kayak Park Barrier-free pedestrian bridge over I90 Peninsula Drive and Lakeside Drive to McCosh Park Cascade Valley Loop Trail Pedestrian connection to Crest Island and Marina Drive Heron Trail Boardwalk Loop Trail around northeast end of Parker Horn Yonezawa Boulevard rest area and information center Railroad-bed trail to Pelican Point from Montlake Park Pedestrian overpass over Stratford Road at Neppel Landing Grant County Fairgrounds multiuse path from Airway to Central Drive PROJECTS THAT HAVE BECOME OBSOLETE DUE TO VARIOUS FACTORS: Elgin Road Public Access Board launch park on Elgin Road Pedestrian islands in Central Downtown ATMP PROJECT STATUS SUMMARY The color of text identifies the associated project area. Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 19 of 39 Lakeshore Trails ~ most desirable paths as they provide scenic views, exposure to plants and wildlife, and can be a backbone trail for the system. Trails Connecting Parks and Schools ~ the path to the park is just as important as the park itself. This is a path that is safe and recreational. Multiuse Paths ~ preferred to sidewalks along roadways for separation from traffic and improved safety while offering multimodal options. Trails that Form Loops ~ loops can increase recreational use of trails by offering an easy and enjoyable way to navigate, access, and experience Moses Lake. 2005 PROJECT PRIORITY CATEGORIES The 2005 outreach process also identified priority project categories (referred to in the plan as design elements) that could help the implementation progress. In the last two decades, the City has had many new planning and project initiatives that paved way for a more recent, relevant list of project categories. Below is a reflection of the 2005 recommendations and a transfer to the current list being used in 2024 and onward. Bike & Ped Routes ~ improve the transportation system to enhance safety and mobility for people who’s mode is biking or walking to their destination. Rails to Trails ~ transformed public spaces to create safe, aesthetic, and accessible connections between the Lake, recreation, and commerce. Safe Routes to Schools & Parks ~ enable and encourage families and youth to walk or roll by providing a safe and secure way to move. Recreational Trails ~ multimodal and multiuse opportunities within the City that provide access to scenic, connected, and meaningful destinations. 2024 SR17 ~ Multimodal projects focused on safe access to, across, and along SR17 responding to its role as a local connection to neighborhoods, commerce, education, and recreation. I90 ~ Multimodal projects focused on safe access to, across, and along I90 responding to its role as a local connection to neighborhoods, commerce, education, and recreation. Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 20 of 39 COMMUNITY VOICE Anyone who lives, works, plays, or learns in the City of Moses Lake is a part of the Moses Lake community and therefore it is important that the various ways people experience the City are reflected in the way its evolution is guided. In the last five (5) years, the City and its partner agencies have completed comprehensive planning or analysis efforts. When viewed together, the resulting documents reflect a collective community voice invaluable to the development of this framework. The visions, missions, goals, and stakeholder feedback from the following planning initiatives informed this framework: Moses Lake Comprehensive Plan A broad statement of community goals and policies that direct the orderly and coordinated physical development of a city into the future by identifying goals, policies, and maps that provide a basis for implementing regulations, programs, and services and serving as a guideline for designating land uses and infrastructure development. Moses Lake Parks, Recreation, and Open Space Plan Together with additional planning documents, this plan provides a framework for future planning efforts and acts as a road map for guiding the City and Department’s operations of parks and facilities and delivery of recreation services to the Moses Lake Community. Grant County Comprehensive Plan Developed to reflect the County’s values and plan for future growth and guide County decisions on land use, transportation, infrastructure, housing, economic development, and environment. It addresses planning in both unincorporated and urban growth areas while establishing County-wide planning policies to address regional planning issues and coordinated growth among all jurisdictions. Moses Lake Complete Streets Policy A commitment to providing a reliable, aesthetic, affordable, and intentionally connected multimodal transportation system that promotes health, wellbeing, quality of life, neighborhood revitalization, economic vitality, and environmental stewardship. It guides City staff towards implementation of plans, complementary policies, and development processes. Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 21 of 39 COMMUNITY VOICE QUADCO Human Services Transportation Plan Examines the accessibility needs and destinations of individuals with compromised mobility such as people with low incomes, disabilities, seniors, youth, veterans, etc. This plan will identify public transportation needs, solutions, and a prioritization methodology for implementation. Grant County Walkability Action Institute Team Plan Focused on implementing policies and activities to make communities, regions, and states more walkable and movable by reimagining spaces and recreating community and transportation design. Grant Transit Authority Transit Development Plan Provides a framework for guiding the transportation services to be provided in the current year a well as for the next five (5) years. It is also a tool for communicating planning strategies to the public while supporting local comprehensive planning and economic objectives within Grant County and the regional transportation goals through QUADCO. Trails Planning Team Projects & Programs A group of community volunteers, supported by City staff, focused on creating a network of linked paths that are used throughout the greater Moses Lake area for exercise, recreation, transportation, and tourism to promote healthier lifestyles for the community. In the interest of effective, congruent planning and implementation, the City of Moses Lake should expand on the integration of relative and complementary planning or project efforts from within the City and among Moses Lake agencies and stakeholders. This coordination offers an efficient way to incorporate community feedback, braid funding opportunities, and expand the feasibility of implementation. The goals, policies, and recommendations for next steps are informed by the documents referenced in this section. Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 22 of 39 Consistent with visions, goals, and commitments adopted via the City’s Complete Streets Policy and Comprehensive Plan, the goals and policies provided herein are directional towards the six multimodal values established through collective and direct engagement. MULTIMODAL GOALS AND POLICIES GOAL #1: TRANSPARENCY Communicate in clear, timely, relevant, and comprehensive ways with stakeholders throughout the entire lifespan of a plan or project. GOAL #2: IMPLEMENTATION Take action to execute or put into practice adopted plans and policies in ways that can be measured and demonstrate progress. Policy 1.1 Adopt a Public Participation Plan focused on building trust, improving civic awareness, and identifying standards for bidirectional feedback loops. Policy 1.2 Incorporate community outreach goals in every scope for plans and projects for clear communication in the process. Policy 1.3 Strengthen relationships with individuals, groups, and entities that can support delivery of information about City initiatives, services, and programs. Policy 1.4 Improve communication with audiences of diverse languages, cultures, demographics, and geographies. Policy 2.2 Adopt newly finalized plans, policies, or projects into subsequent updates of the City’s Comprehensive Plan. Policy 2.3 Prior to transportation maintenance or improvements projects, review active transportation priorities for opportunities to enhance the network. Policy 2.1 Coordinate on the Grant County Comprehensive Plan as it relates to the land identified in the Moses Lake Urban Growth Area (UGA). Policy 2.4 Apply a project prioritization and performance evaluation methodology for City transportation and development. GOAL #3: ENGAGEMENT Pursue trusted feedback loops that provide opportunities to participate in ways accessible and meaningful to stakeholders. Policy 3.1 Prioritize outreach opportunities and feedback loops that engage people of limited accessibility and mobility. Policy 3.2 Formalize a Multimodal Advisory Committee representative of the cultures, demographics, geographies, and languages present in Moses Lake. Policy 3.3 Participate regularly in diverse events organized by the community to provide updates and build relationships. Policy 3.4 Seek to host public information sessions during hours (evenings/weekend) and at locations (recreation center/park) most accessible to the public. Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 23 of 39 GOALS AND POLICIES GOAL #5: SAFETY Combine education, engineering, enforcement, emergency response, and equity in the design, construction, and maintenance of a safe network. Policy 5.2 Adopt a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Transportation Safety Plan. As able, seek to align with Grant County’s SS4A Safety Action Plan. Policy 5.3 Enhance existing and support new programming initiatives focused on education such as bike maintenance, rider safety, and safe routes to parks or schools. Policy 5.1 Pursue design standards and configurations that directly lead to desired user behavior such as reduced vehicle speeds or increased walking and biking. Policy 5.4 Seek Safe System Approach solutions to address and mitigate collisions in areas resulting in fatalities, severe injury, or involvement of a pedestrian or bicyclist. GOAL #4: CONNECTIVITY Plan intentional routes that accommodate all modes and consider route mobility for all modes in future development and road networks. Policy 4.1 Prioritize preservation and improvement of walking connections to schools, parks, and transit stops. Policy 4.2 Preserve and improve public access to non-motorized routes between residential, recreation, commerce, service, employment, and educational centers. Policy 4.3 Adopt a Multimodal Master Plan that comprehensively plans pedestrian, bike, and recreational connectivity. Policy 4.4 Optimize existing transportation investments by enabling the use of bike lanes, sidewalks, transit routes, and re- envisioning street network configuration. GOAL #6: AESTHETICS Recognize landscaping, facilities, and amenities as ways to incorporate art and create visually pleasing and functional designs. Policy 6.1 Preserve and enhance views of significance such as the Lake and parks. Policy 6.2 Provide incentives to property owners for improvements to landscaping and pedestrian amenities at existing developments not otherwise triggered by a new development requirement. Policy 6.3 Offer creative events to inspire community-informed design and creation. Policy 6.4 Consider the appearance. placement, design of public and private infrastructure such as lighting, sidewalk patterns, traffic signals, utility boxes, etc., which can negatively affect character. Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 24 of 39 ACTION #1 PLAN CONGRUENCY The goals and policies of this framework are designed to advance the goals identified in the City’s Comprehensive Plan, most specifically Goals 6.1 - 6.7 found in the Transportation element. IMPLEMENTATION RECOMMENDATION 1.1 Update the Comprehensive Plan to reflect the Multimodal Goals and Policies recognizing that they may reach beyond the Transportation element. RECOMMENDATION 1.2 Update the 6-year Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP) categories to align with the Multimodal Project Categories. ACTION #2 ESTABLISH A MULTIMODAL ADVISORY BOARD The Trails Planning Team has been working diligently alongside the City for almost twenty (20) years though has not established a formal relationship connecting their work with planning or implementation efforts within the City. RECOMMENDATION 2.1 Pursuant to Chapter 2.36 “Citizen Advisory Boards and Commission” of the City of Moses Lake Municipal Code, transition the Trails Planning Team into the Multimodal Advisory Committee by adopting, via Ordinance, Exhibit A. ACTION #3 BRAIDED FINANCE MATRIX The City has an opportunity to leverage the interconnectedness of department goals, plans, and projects by implementing a Systems Thinking approach. By reducing siloed efforts, the City can strengthen its effectiveness in the securing and utilization of funding. RECOMMENDATION 3.1 Understand which City initiatives may be synergistic when combined with transportation such as housing, land use, utilities, and development. Knowing these opportunities for integration, create a matrix that supports a braided funding strategy. Exhibit B provides a template for this process. ACTION #4 PROJECT PRIORITIZATION & EVALUATION METHODOLOGY Due to limited funding and excess need, it is important that the City has a community oriented process for consistently evaluating resource availability and allocation. RECOMMENDATION 4.1 ~ Project Prioritization Identify contributing factors relevant to the transportation system and establish a process for rating each factor included in a project to produce a standardized, comparative score. A base list of contributing factors are provided in Exhibit C. RECOMMENDATION 4.2 ~ Project Evaluation Establishing desired outcomes through project prioritization is only the initial step. Assessing the implementation and functionality of a project allows the City to improve program efficiency, effectiveness, and quality. Exhibit D provides a baseline for considering outputs and outcomes of a project. Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 25 of 39 A VISION FOR A HEALTHY AND CONNECTED MOSES LAKE Moses Lake is a diverse, connected, and supportive community of innovation and opportunity that values its namesake lake; small town vibe; growing arts and cultural scene; aerospace, manufacturing, and agricultural heritage; and an abundance of sunshine and outdoor activities. 2021 Comprehensive Plan Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 26 of 39 APPENDICES Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 27 of 39 EXHIBIT A Multimodal Advisory Committee Charter RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE CITY OF MOSES LAKE MULTIMODAL ADVISORY BOARD SECTION I ~ Authority These Rules of Procedure of the City of Moses Lake Multimodal Advisory Board (Board) are adopted pursuant to the authority of the City of Moses Lake Municipal Code Chapter 2.36 “Citizen Advisory Boards and Commissions” established by Ordinance 2902. SECTION II ~ Background In 2001, Moses Lake was part of an initiatives for Healthy Communities that identified developing a Trails Planning Team (TPT) as one of three top priorities. Since then, the TPT has been working towards their vision for a network of linked paths that are used throughout the greater Moses Lake area for exercise, recreation, transportation, and tourism to promote healthier lifestyles for the community. The TPT began with a geographic focus that included both areas within and adjacent to the City. As the City of Moses Lake provided staffing support to the TPT, the team’s focus narrowed more specifically to Moses Lake projects, education, and initiatives. During the TPT’s formation, it was recognized as a community connector and voice though a process was not formalized for their contributions to be integrated into City plans, policies, or projects. Thanks to the Team’s strong volunteer base, valuable educational programs, and collective knowledge of multimodal transportation in the City of Moses Lake, transitioning the Team from the TPT to the City’s Multimodal Advisory Board is a productive solution. The most recently adopted Complete Streets Policy (Ordinance 2991) tasks the City with establishing this Board and the TPT’s vision and base representation meets most of the Board expectations. At a meeting of the TPT on October 14, 2024, the TPT and staff had an opportunity to review the possibility of restructuring and the opportunity was well received and a request to move forward with the process was provided. Establishment of the Board and adoption of these rules of procedure would absolve the TPT as it restructures to be the Multimodal Advisory Board. SECTION III ~ Board – Established The Multimodal Advisory Board for the City is created and shall consist of nine (9) members. Each member shall be appointed for a term of two (2) years. SECTION IV ~Board – Eligibility Four (4) members shall reside within the City limits; Two (2) members shall reside, own property, or own a business within the City’s limits or Urban Growth Area One (1) member shall represent Grant County Health District; One (1) member shall represent Grant Transit Authority; and One (1) member shall be an active member of the Parks & Recreation Advisory Board. Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 28 of 39 Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 29 of 39 EXHIBIT B Braided Funding Matrix Template PROGRAM & PURPOSE INFRA GRANT ~ multimodal freight and highway projects for national or regional significance to improve safety, efficiency, and reliability of the movement of freight and people in and across rural/urban aras. FUNDING AGENCY USDOT AWARD FREQUENCY Anually SS4A GRANT ~ Safe Streets and Roads for All funds regional, local, and Tribal initiatives to prevent roadway deaths and serious injuries through the Safe System Approach for planning and implementation projects. USDOT Anually COMPLETE STREETS ~ projects showing constructability and the practice of planning and building streets for all users including pedestrians, access to transit, cyclists, and motorists of all ages/abilities. Washington State Transportation Improvement Board (TIB) Every 2 Years SRTS ~ Safe Routes to Schools improves safety and mobility for children by enabling and encouraging them to walk and bicycle to schools within a 2-mile area of primary, middle, and high schools (K-12). Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Every 2 Years SWCCP ~ Sandy Williams Connecting Communities funds improvements to active transportation connectivity for people walking, biking, and rolling along and across current and former state/legacy highways. Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Annually PED/BIKE ~ Pedestrian and Bicycle program improves the transportation system to enhance safety and mobility for people who choose to walk, bike, or roll. Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Every 2 Years CDBG ~ improves economic, social, and physical environment of eligible, rural cities and counties to enhance the quality of life for low- and moderate-income residents. Washington State Department of Commerce Rolling Application Deadline Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 30 of 39 EXHIBIT C Project Prioritization Contributing Factors Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 31 of 39 3.Non-Motorized a.Bike Lanes ~What type of bike lane is included in this project? i.Consider miles added,widths,and protection/separation 1.Protected,unprotected striped,unprotected sharrows b.Sidewalks ~What type of sidewalk is included in this project? i.Consider widths,facilities,and amenities 1.Example:Over 10’with vegetation/furniture zone,over 6’no furniture/vegetation zone,less than 6’wide c.Trails ~Consider miles of trail,facilities,and amenities that may be relevant. 4.Planning a.Transit ~Align with Grant County Transit Authority to establish priorities b.UGA ~Align with Grant County to establish priorities c.Health ~Align with the Grant County Health District to establish priorities d.Local ~Is the plan identified in an existing plan i.How long has this plan been considered for being a priority (some projects may just need to get completed) 5.Connectivity a.Does this project address gaps in the system b.ADA ~Is this improving the network directly for ADA users?Option for specific categories for rating such as curb ramps,compliant sidewalks,longer walk signals c.Increases the safety and security of the existing system d.Enhances the integration and connectivity across/between multiple modes from people to freight. 6.Community a.Engagement i.Does this project reflect the community-informed values and goals? ii.Is there a process for the community to participate in the project? b.Arts/Culture i.Does this process preserve or enhance recognition for cultural significance (naming rights,art,location,etc.) ii.Is art incorporated into the final design of the project c.Environment i.Protects/enhances the environments;promotes energy conservation;and offers facilities for active,transit,or EV transportation ii.Does the project include installation of vegetation 7.Financial a.Expands capacity of the existing system b.A financially sustainable maintenance approach is identified Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 32 of 39 Below is an example of some contributing factors,their categories,and possible weighted differences.It also explains how a process for scoring may be approached in this way. 1.EQUITY (INCOME)~Projects located in lower income neighborhoods (identified by block groups as it is a federal standard used by the U.S.Department of Housing and Urban Development for funding programs such as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)program that has infrastructure-eligible funding). a.CONTRIBUTING FACTOR The income equity contributing factor would be Block groups where 51%or more of the households in the area are considered low-to moderate-income households. This means that the majority of households in this area have incomes less than 80%of the median family income.The Factor would be “Located in an LMI area” b.SCORING In this example,assume scoring is on a scale 0-3. If the scoring process identified what is considered a “yes/no”scoring approach, then a project not located in a LMI area would receive a 0 and a project in a LMI area would receive all 3 points. If the scoring process identified what is a categorical scoring approach,then a project not located in a LMI area would still receive a 0 score,but a project located in an LMI area would have an additional category to consider.Let’s say it was decided that a project in an area between ●51 –64.9%will receive a score of 1 ●65 –84.9%will receive a score of 2 ●85 –100%will receive a score of 3 c.WEIGHTED SCORE If completing projects in a lower income area is a City priority,it may be of interest to add a weight to the score.This can be done with any scoring approach. When calculating the final score,a multiplier would be applied.Let’s say the multiplier is 2,then a score of 3 would result in a final score of 6.This allows the goal of serving lower income areas to be competitive even if it doesn’t check off as many contributing factors as a project in a higher income area does. For reference,the following is LMI data for block groups resources from HUD at the link below. Moses Lake Block Groups above 51%LMI 010800-02 (73%) 010800-03 (58%) 010903-03 (51%) 010904-01 (55%) 011002-02 (70%) 011102-01 (69%) 011102-02 (75%) https://hudgis-hud.opendata.arcgis.com/datasets/HUD::low-to-moderate-income-population-by-block-gro up/explore?filters=eyJMb3dtb2RfcGN0IjpbMC41MSwxXX0%3D&location=47.131450%2C-119.28634 3%2C12.23 Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 33 of 39 EXHIBIT D Project Evaluation Metrics (PLACEHOLDER) Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 34 of 39 EXHIBIT E 2022 Walkability Action Institute Team Plan Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 35 of 39 Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 36 of 39 Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 37 of 39 EXHIBIT F 2021 Complete Streets Policy Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 38 of 39 EXHIBIT G 2005 Activity Trails Master Plan Document Ref: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Page 39 of 39 Signature Certificate Reference number: BINBZ-DKCGB-RARPZ-SRWMB Document completed by all parties on: 16 Dec 2024 19:39:43 UTC Page 1 of 1 Signer Timestamp Signature Mayor Dustin Swartz Email: dswartz@cityofml.com Recipient Verification: Sent:13 Dec 2024 19:08:53 UTC Viewed:13 Dec 2024 19:10:57 UTC Signed:13 Dec 2024 19:11:06 UTC ✔Email verified 13 Dec 2024 19:10:57 UTC IP address: 74.82.240.250 Location: Mattawa, United States Debbie Burke Email: dburke@cityofml.com Recipient Verification: Sent:13 Dec 2024 19:08:53 UTC Viewed:16 Dec 2024 19:39:35 UTC Signed:16 Dec 2024 19:39:43 UTC ✔Email verified 16 Dec 2024 19:39:35 UTC IP address: 63.135.54.162 Location: Moses Lake, United States Signed with PandaDoc PandaDoc is a document workflow and certified eSignature solution trusted by 50,000+ companies worldwide.