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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2012/01/24 Item 15- seniors, sidewalks, and the centennial SENIORS, SIDEWALKS AND THE CENTENNIAL CITY OF CHULA VISTA CITY COUNCIL MEETING JANUARY 24, 2012 Made possible by funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the County of San Diego. SENIORS, HEALTH, AND WALKABILITY/ ROLLABILITY WALKABILITY & ROLLABILITY ARE CRITICAL TO SENIOR HEALTH AND WELLBEING Reduces risk of heart disease,  diabetes, and other chronic diseases. Increases flexibility, muscle  strength, balance, and bone density. Improves access to basic  necessities, healthcare services, and social interaction. More South Region Seniors Suffer from Diabetes South Region Diabetes Hospitalizations by HHSA Regions, 2008 Source: County of San Diego, HHSA, Public Health Services, Community Health Statistics Units HIGH RATE OF FALLS AMONG LOCAL SENIORS 1,574 South Region seniors admitted to the Emergency Room due to a fall in 2008 alone. 2 nd highest rate of seniors hospitalized due to a fall versus other regions in County. #1 cause of seniors going into long- term care. PROJECT METHODS 3 PROJECT AREAS  High senior densities  Many pedestrian generators  Many senior pedestrian injuries  A community partner and gathering place  Opportunity for implementation Senior Pedestrian Issues and Generators REACHING SENIORS WHERE THEY LIVE, WORK, AND PLAY  1 kick-off  9 workshops  235 seniors, caretakers and organizations  3 community partners  1 unveiling & final celebration SENIORS TELL THEIR STORY THROUGH “PHOTOVOICE” “…on these streets, the lights don't last long and you are still trying to cross when the lights change.” 4th and Oxford PRIORITY ISSUES & LOCATIONS AND INFRASTRUCTURE RECOMMENDATIONS NORTHWEST NEIGHBORHOOD I.1 -Broadway between K and L Streets - Speeding Cars, High Traffic NORTHEAST NEIGHBORHOOD I.1 -3 rd Ave between H and K Streets - Utility Boxes and Vault Covers Block Pedestrian Path SOUTH NEIGHBORHOOD "This stop sign is too far from the intersection -so many cars don't stop at all here.” -Starlight Center Caretaker I.1 –East Palomar Street and Nolan Ave Intersection - Drivers Fail to Stop, Stop Signs Obstructed POLICY AND DESIGN RECOMMENDATIONS POLICY ANALYSES  Draft General Plan Complete Streets Policy  Pedestrian Master Plan  Draft Pedestrian Design Guidelines  Urban Core Specific Plan  Broadway Bike Lanes memo DRAFT COMPLETE STREETS POLICY LAND USE AND TRANSPORTATION ELEMENT P.1. Update City of Chula Vista Subdivision Manual and other relevant City roadway standards to incorporate senior pedestrian design needs and to reflect “Complete Streets are safe, proposed Complete comfortable and convenient Streets policy. streets for everyone. “ Dan Burden, Walkable and Livable Communities Institute, Inc. URBAN CORE SPECIFIC PLAN P.27 & P.28 Provide safe sidewalks for seniors on both segments of H Street and F Street by separating bike paths from sidewalks…. PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN P.11 In determining priority intersections, give special consideration to locations with a high number of seniors/ disabled residents and their signal timing needs. DRAFT PEDESTRIAN DESIGN GUIDELINES (FROM PEDESTRIAN MASTER PLAN) P.18 Where signalized crossings are within a half mile of sensitive locations such as senior centers, senior housing, elementary schools, or centers generating significant volume of pedestrians with disabilities, the City of Chula Vista should consider utilizing a walking speed between 2.8 and 3.5 ft/sec to allow for longer crossing times. Leading Pedestrian Indicator tested by FHWA in San Francisco and Miami STEPPING BEYOND INFRASTRUCTURE AND POLICY SHORT-TERM STEPS TO BUILD ON SENIORS’INTEREST  Identify walking routes, create walking “I’m not sure maps where it would be  Support community partners in safe to walk.” launching walking groups Chula Vista Senior Silver Sneakers Walking Group Tampa Bay, FL Discovery Park Walking Trail Map SENIORS, SIDEWALKS AND THE CENTENNIAL Thank You Questions? Made possible by funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the County of San Diego.