alta_inventory_report_20180118PUBLIC SIDEWALK INVENTORY
ANALYSIS REPORT
JANUARY 2018
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION..................................................1
»1.1 Project Approach.............................................1
»1.2 Methodology....................................................2
CHAPTER 2: EXISTING SIDEWALK INVENTORY..............4
»2.1 Sidewalk Scoring.............................................4
»2.2 Pedestrian Curb Ramps.................................8
»2.3 Motor Vehicle Curb Cuts..............................12
CHAPTER 3: RECOMMENDED REPAIRS +
RECONSTRUCTION..................................................................16
»3.1 Prioritization Step One................................16
»3.2 Prioritization Step Two................................16
CHAPTER 4: SIDEWALK GAPS.............................................24
»4.1 Prioritization of New Sidewalks................26
APPENDIX
»Appendix 1: Sidewalk, Pedestrian Curb Ramp,
and Motor Vehicle Curb Cut Measurements
»Appendix 2: Priority Project Cost Estimate and
Unit Cost Table
»Appendix 3: GA Tech Sidewalk and Ramp
Condition Data Collection and Analysis Report
»Appendix 4: Detailed Condition Maps
»Appendix 5: Existing Sidewalk Condition Score
Tables and Sidewalk Gaps Tables
FIGURES
1.1 - Sidewalk Sentry Wheelchair Photo.............................................2
1.2 - Tiered Geographic Area Map.........................................................3
2.1 - Existing Sidewalk Inventory Map: Citywide...........................5
2.2 - Six Inventory Elements Photos with Captions.....................6
2.3 - Condition Score By Number Of Sidewalks And Tier..........7
2.4 - Condition Score By Number of Miles And Tier.....................7
2.5 - Non-Compliant Pedestrian Curb Ramp Photo.....................8
2.6 - Pedestrian Curb Ramp Con-Compliance Elements..........8
2.7 - Top Four Reasons for Ramp Non-Compliance.....................8
2.8 - Compliant Pedestrian Curb Ramp Photo................................8
2.9 - Pedestrian Curb Ramp Map: Citywide......................................9
2.10 - Pedestrian Curb Ramp Map: Downtown............................10
2.11 - Pedestrian Curb Ramp Map: Florence...................................11
2.12 - Motor Vehicle Curb Cuts Compliance Bar Chart.............12
2.13 - Finn St Motor Vehicle Curb Cut Photo...................................12
2.14 - Motor Vehicle Curb Cuts Map: Citywide..............................13
2.15 - Motor Vehicle Curb Cuts Map: Downtown.........................14
2.16 - Motor Vehicle Curb Cuts Map: Florence...............................15
3.1 - Sidewalk Repair Prioritization Map: Tier 1...............................17
3.2 - Sidewalk Repair Prioritization Map: Tier 2..............................18
3.3 - Sidewalk Repair Prioritization Map: Tier 3..............................19
3.4 - Sidewalk Repair Prioritization Map: Tier 4..............................20
3.5 - Prioritized Segments Map: Tier 1.................................................21
3.6 - Prioritized Segments Map: Tier 2................................................22
4.1 - Existing Sidewalk Gaps Map: Citywide....................................26
4.2 - Cumulative Sidewalk Miles Chart...............................................26
4.3 - Tier A - D Sidewalk Gap Examples............................................26
4.4 - Sidewalk Gaps Map: Tier A..............................................................27
4.5 - Sidewalk Gaps Map: Tier B..............................................................28
4.6 - Sidewalk Gaps Map: Tier C..............................................................29
4.7 - Sidewalk Gaps Map: Tier D..............................................................30
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLES
2.1 - Sidewalks by Tier..............................................................4
2.2 - Condition Score................................................................6
3.1 - Tier 1 Sidewalks for Repair.........................................21
3.2 - Tier 2 Sidewalks for Repair........................................22
4.1 - Number and Length of Gap by Tier.....................26
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Providing safe and accessible pedestrian routes in Northampton helps
to encourage residents to choose walking or public transit as a healthy
and sustainable mode of transportation.
From a pedestrian connectivity and Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA) accessibility point of view, Northampton’s sidewalk network is
relatively complete downtown, in the adjacent historic neighborhoods
and along the radial road network extending away from downtown.
Most sidewalks on residential streets are buffered from the adjacent
roads by grass strips. However, many residential streets lack a sidewalk
on one side, with others lacking sidewalks entirely. Downtown, the
retail environment and generous sidewalks along Main Street and the
adjacent side streets create a strong sense of place, drawing shoppers,
diners and music lovers from throughout the region.
1.1 Project Approach
The intent of this study was to document the public sidewalk network
throughout Northampton, including pedestrian curb ramps and motor
vehicle curb cuts. Sidewalks along state-owned and private roadways
or within private parking lots were excluded from this project. Alta
Planning + Design oversaw the study and retained researchers at the
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) to collect sidewalk,
pedestrian curb ramp, and motor vehicle curb cut asset inventory
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION
data. Georgia Tech used proprietary data-gathering methods and
technology to collect and process condition data using Sidewalk
Scout and Sidewalk Sentry smartphone and tablet applications.
An extensive and detailed inventory was collected in order to
determine the level of need for improved pedestrian connectivity
and accessibility for those with disabilities. The project team’s work
included an inventory of:
• Existing sidewalks
• Gaps in the sidewalk network
• Pedestrian curb ramps
• Motor vehicle curb cuts
The criteria used in the data-gathering process to evaluate sidewalk
infrastructure repairs included:
• Width, and slope of sidewalk
»Existing sidewalks below 48” wide are more likely to be
repaired than wider sidewalks.
»Sidewalks with a cross slope of greater than 4% are more
likely to be repaired than flatter sidewalks.
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• Potholes, obstructions, debris, and unevenness of sidewalk
»Sidewalks with rough, bumpy, and/or uneven surfaces are
more likely to be repaired than smoother sidewalks.
Priority has been given to Northampton’s business districts and schools
for sidewalk reconstruction and repair. This is due to the high pedestrian
volumes and demand in Northampton’s two primary business districts
and the need to improve safety and accessibility for children and staff at
the following public schools:
• Leeds Elementary School
• Jackson Street Elementary School
• RK Finn Ryan Elementary School
• Bridge Street Elementary School
• J.F.K. Middle School
• Northampton High School
• Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School
1.2 Methodology
The following section describes the methodology used to create and
evaluate the existing sidewalk, pedestrian curb ramp, and motor vehicle
curb cut inventory, and provides a map showing the different tiers used
to prioritize existing sidewalks.
The two steps needed to create a pedestrian-friendly and ADA-compliant
sidewalk network include:
• Develop a sidewalk infrastructure database to catalog existing
conditions.
• Assess the conditions of the sidewalks, pedestrian curb ramps,
and motor vehicle curb cuts through field work using proprietary
tools and research methods to populate the database and
subsequently prioritize improvements.
The data collection process involved two methods developed by Georgia
Tech:
Figure 1.1: The Sidewalk Sentry data collection
system utilized a tablet which recorded rolling
video along with tilt and vibration information.
• Sidewalk Scout Application - Smart
phones utilizing the Sidewalk Scout
application to photograph and record
specific field measurements along
sidewalks, pedestrian curb ramps
and vehicle curb cuts. This includes
parameters such as cross-slope, passing
width, and presence of detectable
warning surfaces to determine ADA
compliance.
• Sidewalk Sentry - A tablet computer
mounted to a standard wheelchair
using the Sidewalk Sentry application
to record video, measure vibration/
roughness, obstructions, potholes, and identify maintenance issues and
other obstructions that included Global Positioning System (GPS) location
information. The wheelchair was pushed at regular walking pace down every
public sidewalk in Northampton.
Using these two methods, a team of researchers were deployed to collect the data.
Researchers identified ramp locations throughout Northampton, classified ramps by
type, and recorded the features of the ramp. Georgia Tech graduate students then
post-processed Sidewalk Sentry video to develop sidewalk problem reports. Each
sidewalk problem report identified during the video review process included locational
information that was brought into the Geographic Information System* (GIS) maps for
display. Following the data collection and processing, planners and graduate students
from the Alta / Georgia Tech team implemented a quality assurance/quality control
process to review the data, correct any discrepancies, and begin the mapping process.
Alta staff then completed the prioritization process. Using GIS map layers provided by
the City of Northampton, Alta and Georgia Tech were able to build lines and points
into the database to represent different point data including motor vehicle curb cuts,
pedestrian curb ramps, and line data, including existing and missing sidewalks.
*GIS is a digital mapping system that allows users to capture, store, manipulate,
analyze, and present spatially accurate data. GIS information, maps, and analysis is
a common tool used by professionals in planning, engineering, land management,
transportation, and the telecommunications industry.2
Sidewalk Segments
The GIS information collected by Georgia Tech included 8,501 segments, each 50
feet in length. Data collectors also inventoried 4,201 sidewalk / width / slope / curb
inspection reports. 2,467 of the sidewalk segments have excessive slopes or widths
too narrow for a wheelchair to traverse. These data sets were then combined into
more user-friendly, block-long length segments of varying lengths by combining
each abutting line, and ending each line at an intersection. The resulting 752
individual lines represented existing sidewalks with a variety of existing conditions
in the data. There were 2,250 sidewalk defects recorded.
The sidewalk data was then analyzed, scored, and grouped into the following
tiered buffers for reconstruction prioritization:
• TIER 1: Within 1/4 mile of the 7 public schools
• TIER 2: Within 1/4 mile of Downtown Northampton and Florence Center
• TIER 3: Between 1/4 - 1/2 mile of the business districts and all schools
• TIER 4: All segments falling outside of Tiers 1 - 3
Figure 1.2: Tiered Geographic Area Map
Pedestrian Curb Ramps
Data was collected for 1,042 pedestrian curb ramps in the City. See Map Figures
2.9 through 2.11. There are currently 77 compliant and 797 non-compliant
pedestrian curb ramps. 168 locations were recorded as missing pedestrian
curb ramps entirely. 505 ramp locations were missing tactile warning strips.
The installation of standard tactile warning strips at these locations would very
likely bring the pedestrian ramp into ADA compliance.
Motor Vehicle Curb Cuts
Data was collected for 3,041 motor vehicle curb cuts throughout Northampton.
Every curb cut that crosses a public pedestrian right of way was measured. This
includes both driveways to private residences, retail, and commercial buildings,
in addition to driveways to public municipal parking lots and parks. Driveways
on gravel roads and driveways that do not cross any public sidewalks were
excluded from the data gathering process. 2,990 motor vehicle curb cuts had
ADA deficiencies. See Map Figures 2.14 through 2.16.
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The existing sidewalk inventory was the first step in the sidewalk reconstruction
and repair prioritization process. Figure 2.1 shows the existing sidewalk network
in Northampton. The Alta / Georgia Tech team mapped and recorded data for
every public sidewalk in Northampton. The bar charts in Figures 2.3 and 2.4
provide a summary of the existing sidewalk network in Northampton. The
following section describes and displays how each sidewalk segment was scored
to determine its eligibility for reconstruction and/or repair. Subsequent sections
describe and display the existing pedestrian curb ramp and motor vehicle curb
cut conditions throughout Northampton.
2.1 Sidewalk Scoring
The prioritization process included the investigation of sidewalk segments that
had Conditional Scores above an acceptable level of disrepair. Upon review of
sidewalk scores, Alta concluded that the vast majority of sidewalks that scored
a 16 or below were in the range of perfect to acceptable condition. Therefore,
it was determined that prioritizing segments with a score of 17 and above
would yield the desired outcome. The following four Tiers were developed by
City staff to organize and prioritize recommended sidewalk repairs.
»TIER 1: Within 1/4 mile of the 7 public schools
»TIER 2: Within 1/4 mile of Downtown Northampton and Florence
Center
»TIER 3: Between 1/4 - 1/2 mile of the business districts and all schools
»TIER 4: All segments falling outside of Tiers 1 - 3
Table 2.1 displays the total number of sidewalks by Tier.
Conditional Scoring Process
Table 2.2 describes the process used to calculate the Condition Score of
each sidewalk segment before the segments were grouped into each of
the geographic Tiers. The condition scoring process included combining
data from the Sidewalk Sentry and Sidewalk Scout data recording devices
and adding a multiplier to emphasize the more significant defects. Of the
dozens of data points collected for each sidewalk segment, the following
six inventory elements were chosen to determine the overall sidewalk
Condition Score (see Figure 2.2 on pg. 6):
• Cross Slope
• Width
• Potholes
CHAPTER TWO: EXISTING SIDEWALK INVENTORY
TOTAL NUMBER OF NUMBER SIDEWALKS BY TIER
Tier Number of Sidewalks Within Tier Miles Within Tier*
1**131 17.4
2**143 13.4
3**382 45.1
4 199 22.4
Table 2.1: Sidewalks by Tier
• Obstructions
• Debris
• Uneven Surfaces
*Sidewalk segments were not ‘clipped’ at the buffer boundary line, therefore a
handful of segments may be repeated within this column.
**Tiers 1, 2, and 3 have 102 overlapping or duplicate sidewalk segments. There
are 752 total sidewalk segments.4
CHAPTER TWO: EXISTING SIDEWALK INVENTORY
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This segment along Conz Street includes utility
pole obstructions that narrow the sidewalk
width to less than 3’ in places. Image: Google.
A segment along Prospect Ave that registered the
highest pothole count, creating a challenging
environment for those with limited mobility.
Image: Google.
A sidewalk with significant uneven surfaces
on Federal Street, rendering the segment non-
compliant with ADA standards. Image: Google.
Sidewalk with significant debris in the form of
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from the rolling wheelchair tablet video.
A segment of sidewalk that exceeds the ADA-
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A narrow sidewalk segment on Hinckley Street
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Google.
OBSTRUCTIONS
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Figure 2.2: Six Inventory Elements used to determine Condition Scores
WIDTH
In addition to the Condition Score, another
scoring metric was developed that factored
in the length of the sidewalk segment.
(Note: the length of the sidewalk segment in
question does not alter the Condition Score.)
The resulting equation divided the Condition
Score by the length of the segment and
multiplied the result by 1,000 in order to
create a more manageable number (rather
than small decimals). See the right-most
column labeled ‘Pro-Rated’ in Tables 3.1 & 3.2.
This pro-rated value can be used to compare
segments to determine which segments
have more defects per foot. However, due to
the equation favoring shorter segments, this
is a supplementary value to the Condition
Score.
In addition to the significant data recorded for
each sidewalk, gaps in the sidewalk network
(i.e. missing sidewalks) were identified and
are discussed in more detail in Chapter 4.
Table 2.2 displays the six Inventory Elements
used to generate the Condition Score. The
bar charts in Figures 2.3 and 2.4 provide a
summary of the existing sidewalks with a
Condition Score equal to or above 17 in each
Tier.
CONDITION SCORE
Inventory Element Used to Generate Condition Score
Potholes Obstruction Debris Uneven Width Cross Slope
No Value None None None None >60”<2%
Score: 1 1-8 1-6 1-3 1-30 >=48” - <60”>2% - <=3%
Score: 2 9-16 7-12 4-6 31-60 <48”>3 - <=4%
Score: 3 >16 >12 7-9 >60 n/a >4%
Weighting*x 4 x 3 x 1 x 4 x 2 x 4
*Weighting was determined by City of Northampton staff.
Table 2.2: Condition Score Inventory Elements
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TIER 1TIER 2TIER 3TIER 4ALLNUMBER OF SIDEWALKS
112 31 Total: 143
294 88 Total: 382
157 42 Total: 199
595 157 Total: 752
22 Total: 130108
Total: 100
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Figure 2.3: Condition Score Breakdown By Number Of Sidewalks And Tier
Figure 2.4: Condition Score Breakdown By Sidewalk Miles And Tier
BAR CHART NOTES
»TIER 1: Within 1/4 mile of the seven public schools
»TIER 2: Within 1/4 mile of Downtown Northampton
and Florence Center
»TIER 3: Between 1/4 - 1/2 mile of the business
districts and all schools
»TIER 4: All segments falling outside of Tiers 1 - 3
»A Condition Score below 17 is considered an
acceptable level of sidewalk condition
»A Condition Score of 17 and above is flagged for
potential reconstruction and repair
»Overlapping segments within some of the Tiers
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number of segments (752) or the total number of
miles (83.5)
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Figure 2.5: A missing (and therefore non-compliant) pedestrian
curb ramp on Hinckley Street. Image: Google.
Figure 2.6: Pedestrian Ramp Non-Compliance Elements
Figure 2.7: Top Four Reasons For Non-Compliance of Curb Ramps
Figure 2.8: A compliant pedestrian curb ramp on Prospect Street
at N Elm Street. Image: Google.
2.2 Pedestrian Curb Ramps
Ramp CompliancePercent of Total RampsNon-compliant Non-compliant
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Top four reasons for non-compliance:
Compliant Missing
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71%Narrow passing width
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Cross slope greater than 2%
21%Lack of detectable warning surface
27%Not flush at sidewalk / street interface
Pedestrian Ramp Non-Compliant Elements
Number of RampsNumber of non-compliant triggers agged on each curb ramp
Compliant 1 - 2 3 - 4 5 and above
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Pedestrian curb ramps are an important part of a complete
transportation network. When properly designed and installed,
ADA-compliant ramps both warn sight-impaired individuals of
the presence of a street crossing via tactile warning strips and
provide an accessible landing location for mobility-impaired
individuals.
Pedestrian curb ramp information was gathered using the
Sidewalk Scout Android application by entering manually-
collected data into a smartphone. A total of nine unique
detail measurements were recorded at each of the City’s
1,042 pedestrian curb ramp locations (see Appendix 1 for
measurement types, and Appendix 4 for detailed pedestrian
curb ramp condition maps). The four primary factors that trigger curb ramp non-compliance
are shown below. Figure 2.7 highlights the number of non-compliant triggers for each curb
ramp.
The ADA Accessibility Guidelines (ADAAG) and Public Rights of Way Accessibility Guidelines
(PROWAG) were developed to ensure that the built environment would be accessible to people
with disabilities. Figure 2.8 shows the top four reasons that are non-compliant for the curb
ramps inventoried. When those ramps are reconstructed, the following parameters must be
met*:
• Flush at Sidewalk / Flush at Street: Transition between sidewalk and ramp or street
and ramp with < 1/2” vertical gap
• Detectable warning surface: Include a detectable warning surface
• Cross Slope: The grade or slope of the ramp perpendicular to the direction of travel
is < 2%
• Passing Width: The passing width shall be a minimum of 5’-0”
The following pages contain maps that visually display curb ramps throughout the City of
Northampton. The three maps display:
• Citywide Curb Ramps
• Downtown Curb Ramps
• Florence Curb Ramps
*Curb cut compliance information summarized from the United States Department of Transportation and
Federal Highway Administration’s document *Accessible Sidewalks and Street Crossings - an informational
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2.3 Motor Vehicle Curb Cuts
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Figure 2.13: An example of a non-compliant (and defunct)
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*Width of sidewalk between top of the curb cut and back of
sidewalk is < 3’-0”
Motor vehicle curb cut data was collected using the Sidewalk Scout Android application, taking field
measurements at each curb cut location. Information was collected for 3,041 motor vehicle curb
cuts. Driveways that do not intersect sidewalks were not included in this report.
A variety of measurements and other specific details were recorded at each pedestrian curb ramp
location (see Appendix 1 for types of measurements). Figure 2.12 highlights the two primary factors
that triggered curb cut non-compliance: a narrow passing zone and cross slope > 2%.
In order to meet ADA/PROWAG compliance, the following parameters must be met*:
• Flush at Sidewalk / Flush at Street: Transition between sidewalk and ramp or street and
ramp with < 1/4” differential
• Flare Slope: Not to exceed 10%
• Cross Slope: The cross slope of the ramp perpendicular to the direction of travel must be
< 2%
• Passing Width: The passing width shall be a minimum of 4’-0”
The following pages contain maps that visually display curb ramps throughout the City of
Northampton. The three maps display:
• Citywide Curb Cuts
• Downtown Curb Cuts
• Florence Curb Cuts
Figure 2.12: Motor Vehicle Curb Cuts Compliance
*Curb cut compliance information summarized from the United States Department of Transportation
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informational guide. <http://www.bikewalk.org/pdfs/sopada_fhwa.pdf>
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CHAPTER THREE: RECOMMENDED
REPAIR & RECONSTRUCTION
With sidewalk conditions analyzed and evaluated in the previous
chapter, this section articulates a two-step process to reduce the 183
least-compliant sidewalk segments in Tiers 1 through 4 into a more-
manageable group of 21 sidewalk segments in greatest need of repair
or reconstruction. These 21 segments are within a 1/4 mile of the City’s
seven public schools or two central business districts, i.e. within Tier 1
or Tier 2.
3.1 Prioritization Step One
Based on the Condition Score analysis method described earlier,
dozens of sidewalk segments received a score of 17 or higher. These
are considered the “least compliant” segments and are shown in Map
Figures 3.1 - 3.4 on the following pages, organized by Tiers.
Tier 1 - 22 sidewalk segments shown in Figure 3.1, totaling 4.8 miles
within a 1/4 mile of the 7 public schools in Northampton
Tier 2 - 31 sidewalk segments shown in Figure 3.2, totalling 4.5 miles
within a 1/4 mile of Downtown Northampton and Florence Center
Tier 3 - 88 sidewalk segments totalling 15.5 miles between 1/4 and 1/2
mile of the schools and the two central business districts
Tier 4 - 42 sidewalk segments totalling 6.4 miles that reside outside of
Tiers 1-3 areas
3.2 Prioritization Step Two
Whereas Step One articulated the 183 least compliant sidewalk
segments within Tiers 1 through 4 based on a quantitative analysis,
Step Two used a qualitative method to reduce the number down
to those in greatest need of repair or reconstruction.
Because of the importance of providing a high quality pedestrian
environment close to schools and business districts, only those
segments falling within Tiers 1 or 2 were considered. Of the 22
sidewalks segments within Tier 1 and 31 segments within Tier 2,
ten and eleven segments, respectively, were considered the most
beneficial to repair due to the high Condition Score.
These 21 segments were isolated within each Tier and considered
the City’s highest priority repair or reconstruction projects. They
are shown in Figures 3.5 and 3.6, which includes both maps
and corresponding tables. In addition, the 21 segments were
narrowed down further to a group of ten projects, which are
highlighted in tables 4.1 and 4.2 as well as in Appendix 5. Cost
estimates developed for these ten projects are provided in
Appendix 1.
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Table 3.1: Prioritized Sidewalk Segments for Reconstruction / Repair: Tier 1
PRIORITIZED SIDEWALK SEGMENTS FOR RECONSTRUCTION / REPAIR: TIER 1
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427 Cherry St Parsons St Market St 906.3 21 23
120 Hawley St Phillips St Bridge St 379.1 22 58
357 Front St Chestnut Ave Grove Ave 652.6 22 33
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Figure 3.6: Prioritized Sidewalk Segments - Tier 2
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*The Condition Score was used to prioritize the sidewalks for repair (in addition to other factors). The
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Table 3.2: Prioritized Sidewalk Segments for Reconstruction / Repair: Tier 2
11 PRIORITIZED SIDEWALK SEGMENTS FOR RECONSTRUCTION / REPAIR: TIER 2
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Gaps in the sidewalk network can cause uncomfortable and frustrating
conditions for pedestrians, especially for mobility-impaired individuals.
Sidewalks gaps often require pedestrians to cross a street twice to
reach a destination, frequently without the aid of a crosswalk. Figure 4.1
on the following page displays the existing sidewalk gaps throughout
Northampton. The gap analysis in this report is intended to help the City
determine the highest priority areas for new sidewalk construction.
An important priority for closing gaps in Northampton’s sidewalk network is
establishing consistent sidewalks between residential neighborhoods and
local schools. Many Northampton students walk to school. Yet, there are
many more who would like to walk but rely on the bus, a ride from a parent
/guardian, or--for high school students--drive to school, in part because of
the incomplete sidewalk network. Providing a more complete sidewalk (and
bicycle) network will likely result in more students choosing to walk and has
the additional benefit of allowing students more freedom and flexibility in
how they choose to commute to school.
The sidewalk gap analysis was prepared using the following process:
• Mapping the existing sidewalk gaps via GIS mapping, using site
visits by Alta and Georgia Tech staff and analyzing Google street
view, and other online sources
CHAPTER FOUR: SIDEWALK GAPS
• Coding the above information to reflect the presence or
absence of another sidewalk on the opposite side of the
street
Each gap/missing sidewalk was coded in order to display:
• Which side of the street the gap is located on (north,
south, east, or west)
• Whether or not the sidewalk gap exists on one or both
sides of the street
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4.1 Prioritization Of New Sidewalks
Both Sheffield Lane and Hillcrest Drive
(intersecting from the left) are missing sidewalks
on both sides of the street, and are within 1/2 mile
of Florence Center, therefore both of these streets
fall under the Tier A category. Image: Google.
Vernon Street is missing a sidewalk along one
side of the street, and falls within 1/2 mile of
Northampton High School, therefore this street
falls under the Tier C category. Image: Google.
Both Rick Drive and Maryjane Lane (intersecting
from the right) are missing sidewalks on both
sides of the street, and fall within 1/2 and 1 mile
of Florence center, therefore both of these streets
fall under the Tier B category. Image: Google.
Ryan Road near Burts Pit Road is missing a
sidewalk on one side of the street, and falls
between 1/2 and 1 mile of Ryan Road Elementary
School, therefore this street falls under the Tier D
category. Image: Google.
*Sidewalk segments were not ‘clipped’ at the buffer boundary line,
therefore a handful of segments may be repeated within this column.
Sidewalk gaps have been prioritized based on four Tiers, and are shown in Map
Figures 4.3 - 4.6 on the following pages:
»TIER A: No sidewalk on either side of the street, within 1/2 mile of
Downtown Northampton, Florence Center, and all 7 public schools
»TIER B: No sidewalk on either side of the street, between 1/2 mile and 1
mile of Downtown Northampton, Florence Center, and schools
»TIER C: Sidewalk on one side of the street, within 1/2 mile of Downtown
Northampton, Florence Center, and schools
»TIER D: Sidewalk on one side of the street, between 1/2 mile and 1 mile
of Downtown Northampton, Florence Center, and schools
NUMBER AND LENGTH OF GAP BY TIER
Tier Number of Sidewalk
Gaps Within Tier Miles Within Tier*
A 383 52.2
B 231 54.5
C 216 26.7
D 73 11.5
TIER BTIER A
Figure 4.2: Tier A - D Sidewalk Gap Examples
TIER DTIER C
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Tier A Buer: Within 1/2 mile of
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Figure 4.4: Sidewalk Gaps - Tier A
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Tier B Sidewalk Gap: No sidewalk on
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State Highway
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Tier B Buer: Between 1/2 mile
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Figure 4.5: Sidewalk Gaps - Tier B
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Tier C Sidewalk Gap: Sidewalk on one
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Tier C Buer: Within 1/2 mile of
Northampton CBD, Florence
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State Highway
Figure 4.6: Sidewalk Gaps - Tier C
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Tier D Sidewalk Gap: No sidewalk on
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Note that sidewalk segments were not ‘clipped’ at the buer
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half mile radius
State Highway
Schooln
Tier D Buer: Between 1/2 mile
and 1 mile of Northampton CBD,
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Figure 4.7: Sidewalk Gaps - Tier D
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PUBLIC SIDEWALK INVENTORY
ANALYSIS REPORT
APPENDIX
Appendix 1
• Sidewalk, Pedestrian Curb Ramp and Motor Vehicle Curb Cut Measurements | 1 Page
Appendix 2
• Priority Project Cost Estimate and Unit Cost Table | 5 Pages
Appendix 3
• Georgia Tech Sidewalk and Ramp Condition Data Collection and Analysis Report | 31 Pages
Appendix 4
• Detailed Condition Maps | 8 Pages
Appendix 5
• Existing Sidewalk Condition Score Tables and Sidewalk Gaps Tables | 43 Pages
»Existing Sidewalk Data Tables Organized Alphabetically By Street Name
»Existing Sidewalk Data Tables Organized By Condition Score (Best to Worst)
»Sidewalk Gaps Data Tables Organized Alphabetically by Street Name