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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 - Comp Plan_Transportation Element_Tab 03_01/14/2010 VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT Goal: 1.0.0 Provide a safe, convenient, accessible and efficient multi - modal transportation system (a system that provides for pedestrianism, bicycles, automobiles, watercraft, and transit) for the citizens of Tequesta. Objective: 1.1.0 Continue to provide an energy efficient multi -modal transportation system that is efficiently managed, circulates traffic safely and conveniently within the Village, reduces greenhouse gas emissions through strategies to reduce the number of vehicle miles travelled, and provides for the safe separation of vehicular and non - vehicular traffic. Policy: 1.1.1 Provide safe and convenient on -site traffic flow through the implementation of the parking regulations in the land development regulations. Policy: 1.1.2 Construct or encourage the provision of multi -modal transportation facilities as feasible and appropriate in the implementation of transportation improvements, and require sidewalks in areas of new development. Policy: 1.1.3 Promote traffic safety through the use of proper traffic control devices and street design improvements. Policy: 1. 1.4 Restrict fast through traffic to major or minor arterial roads. Policy: 1.1.5 The Village shall ensure the provision of multi -modal transportation alternatives by requiring that facilities for bicycles and pedestrians are provided for in future development and redevelopment proposals, and incorporating these requirements into the site plan review process. Policy: 1.1.6 The Village shall coordinate with the Metropolitan Planning Organization in the implementation of strategies to reduce per capita Vehicle miles traveled (VMT) and discourage single occupant vehicle trips, recognizing that these programs assist in reducing emissions, traffic congestion, and the consumption of fuel. 12 This can be accomplished through municipal representation on the MPO and providing for Tri -Rail, alternative fuels, ride sharing, alternative work hour programs, public transit, parking management and other transportation control measures that are being continually developed as part of a Countywide effort. Policy: 1.1.7 The Village shall consider intermodal terminals and access to intermodal facilities, where applicable, in its assessment of future transportation needs. Policy: 1.1.8 Support Transportation Systems Management (TSM) strategies that include optimization of traffic signal systems, turning lanes, ride sharing and other innovative transportation system management activities that are implemented by the appropriate agencies within Palm Beach County. Policy: 1.1.9 The Village shall seek to limit greenhouse gas emissions through the implementation of strategies to reduce the number of vehicle miles travelled. These strategies may include but not be the promotion of mixed use development that provides for a mixture of residential and non - residential land uses in a pedestrian friendly environment with multi -modal transportation connectivity to other areas; promoting the use of alternate transportation modes as specified herein, including mass transit, bicycles, and pedestrianism, and; requiring Transportation Demand Management Programs as a condition for development approvals. Objective: 1.2.0 The transportation system shall be consistent with the future land uses shown on the Future Land Use Map, population and densities, employment patterns, and the transportation modes and services provided for in the 5 -year Schedule of Improvements. Policy: 1.2.1 Control the connections and access points of driveways and private roads to roadways by requiring visibility triangles that are free and clear of obstruction. Policy: 1.2.2 The Village shall construct road and street improvements and /or expansions which are consistent with the 5 -year Schedule of Improvements, and require developers to develop other roads required to serve their development. 13 Policy: 1.2.3 Use signage, enforcement and other traffic control techniques to minimize the impact of "bypass" traffic on Village streets. Policy: 1.2.4 Continue to use the development plan review process to control roadway access points and on -site traffic flow; amend the Village's code provisions where necessary. Policy: 1.2.5 Encourage future land uses which promote public transportation in public transportation corridors. Policy: 1.2.6 Require land use, building and site design guidelines to provide for accessibility to public transit, where appropriate. Obiective: 1.3.0 Village shall coordinate its plans and programs with the plans and programs of: a. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT; b. The Metropolitan Planning Organization of Palm Beach County (MPO); c. The Palm Beach County Engineering Department (Traffic Engineering Division); d. The Martin County Metropolitan Planning Organization and Engineering Department; and e. Adjacent municipalities. Policies: 1.3.1 The Village hereby adopts the following Level of Service (LOS) standards for each listed facility type: City Collector Roadways — LOS Standard C, Peak D, except for Country Club Drive, and Seabrook Road which will be LOS Standard C, Peak C; Urban Collectors— LOS Standard C, Peak D; Urban Principal Arterials — LOS Standard C, Peak D. 14 i� Policy: 1.3.2 The Village shall review updates to Palm Beach County's Long Range Transportation Plan, Unified Planning Work Plan, and other transportation plans as appropriate, and amend its Comprehensive Plan as needed to address these plans. Policy: 1.3.3 The Village shall continue to identify projects to support and fund mobility, enhance alternate modes of transportation, and ensure connectivity in its Capital Improvements Schedule, in accordance with State requirements. These projects shall include Village- funded projects and projects funded by other agencies that will demonstrably impact its roadway Level of Service standards. Objective: 1.4.0 Provide for the protection of existing and future rights -of -way from building encroachment. Policy: 1.4.1 Establish and maintain measures for the reservation and preservation of existing and future rights -of -way and corridors by requiring such reservations and /or preservation in the site plan review process and by abiding by the Palm Beach County Right -of -Way Protection plan. Objective: 1.5.0 Encourage the use and provision of mass transit facilities in Palm Beach County by supporting efforts established in the Transportation Element of the Palm Beach County Comprehensive Plan, and by implementing the following Policies. Policy: 1.5.1 The Village shall continue to work with the County and support the Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO) efforts to increase the presence and use of mass transit services in the County through modification of the existing route system, increasing services in key areas and other strategies as appropriate. Policy: 1.5.2 The Village shall support the Metropolitan Planning Organization's (MPO) efforts to investigate the use of transit services to promote more efficient urban development patterns. Policy: 1.5.3 The Village shall not object to the County's effort to encourage the future location of Palm Tran bus routes with new developments. 15 Policy: 1.5.4 The Village shall not object to the MPO's efforts to encourage the use of rail modes of transportation, as Tequesta could be favorably impacted by these efforts. Policy: 1.5.5 The Village shall support efforts of FDOT, to the extent possible, in the development and implementation of the South Florida East Coast Corridor Study. Objective: 1.6.0 Encourage Palm Beach County Palm Tran to provide public paratransit transportation services to eligible persons who qualify under the "Americans with Disabilities Act" (ADA). Policy. 1.6.1 The Village shall support efforts of Palm Tran to maintain an adequate fleet of sedans, vans, and mini -buses for individuals who qualify for ADA paratransit. Policy: 1.6.2 The Village shall support efforts of Palm Tran to maintain services for eligible riders with disabilities by providing paratransit services. Objective: 1.7.0 Support the MPO's coordinating responsibilities regarding transportation services for the transportation disadvantaged pursuant to chapter 427, Florida Statutes. Policy: 1.7.1 Support the Metropolitan Planning Organization in its efforts to make services available for individuals qualifying under Chapter 427 of the Florida Statutes by managing and monitoring a system of transportation operators and by coordinating provider organizations. Policy: 1.7.2 Support the Metropolitan Planning Organization in its efforts to maximize the use of public school transportation and public fixed route or fixed schedule transit service for the transportation of the transportation disadvantaged. Policy: 1.7.3 Encourage the County, through the MPO, to coordinate with the School Board in the utilization of the School Board's vehicles for the transport of the 16 i� transportation disadvantaged, when those vehicles are not transporting students (per Chapter 427, Florida Statutes). Objective: 1.8.0 The Village shall promote the increased use of the bicycles and walking as viable alternate means of transportation through implementation of the Policies below. Policy: 1.8.1 Bikeways shall be given full consideration in the planning and development of Village roadways and transportation facilities and programs, and in the Site Plan Review Process. Policy: 1.8.2 The Village shall provide for and encourage the development of pedestrian scaled mixed use, multi -use, and planned unit developments that incorporate and integrate transit stops, bicycle and sidewalk connections. Policy: 1.8.3 The Village shall require all new mixed -use, commercial and residential developments or redevelopment projects to address connectivity to adjacent uses. Policy: 1.8.4 The Village shall review the recommendations of Palm Beach County's Long Range Transportation Plan, Unified Planning Work Plan, and other transportation plans regarding bicycle and pedestrian facilities, shall assist in the implementation of key recommendations as feasible and appropriate. Policy: 1.8.5 The Village shall work toward increased mobility in the community by providing for increased amounts of bicycle paths and sidewalks in new development and re- development areas. Policy: 1.8.6 The Village shall work toward increased Mobility in the Community by providing for increased amounts of bicycle paths and sidewalks in new development and re- development areas. 17 Objective: 1.9.0 The Village shall coordinate its transportation plans and programs with its land use plans and the relevant transportation and land use of other agencies on a continuing basis. Policy: 1.9.1 The Village shall continue to participate in and utilize intergovernmental programs, such as the Countywide Intergovernmental Plan Amendment Review Committee (IPARC) and the Multi- Jurisdictional Issues Forum, to implement the Goal, Objectives, and Policies of the Village's Transportation Element. Policy: 1.9.2 To ensure the availability of adequate transportation facilities, the Village's transportation system shall be coordinated with adjacent local governments' comprehensive plans to reflect the demand created by anticipated development. Policy: 1.9.3 The Village shall continue to work with Palm Beach and Martin Counties, the Town of Jupiter, and the Town of Jupiter Inlet Colony in order to coordinate transportation related issues, such as: (1) the locations and dimensions of thoroughfare rights -of -way; (2) strategies to address multi - jurisdictional traffic impacts to assure maintenance of acceptable Level of Service standards on the transportation network; (3) the future transit needs and delivery services, and; (4) the provision and operation of non - vehicular modes as they relate to intercounty travel. Policy: 1.9.4 The Village shall continue to coordinate with FDOT, MPO, DCA, Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, the Governor's Commission for a Sustainable South Florida, and other municipalities to promote sustainable transportation principles within Palm Beach County. 18