Trans.

PRELIMINARY DRAFT – Comments no longer accepted.

from Part IV Implementation Plan:

Transportation Vision Statement  DRAFT 

Adequate roads are designed for projected capacity demands, and wide enough for safe, simultaneous use by vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycles.  A multi-modal transportation system provides numerous community linkages and secures additional options for entering and exiting the area in the event main roads become blocked during natural disasters or other emergencies.  Roads and parking areas will be designed for anticipated increased traffic volumes for the seasonal users of the various park and recreation facilities in Hansville.  Speed limits are set for accomodating the volume of traffic along the primary roads while balancing the needs and quality of life for residents living along those roads.  A safe bicycle loop exists around the GHA and where possible, separate bike and pedestrian paths will be maintained.  Signage is adequate for both visitors and residents.  There is regular foot ferry service between Kingston and Seattle at times that are convenient for both commuters and other users.  Kitsap Transit services, including service for special needs customers (Acess) are available, and provide a high level of service to a rural area.  Small carpool lots, along with park and boat launch parking lots have been developed.

 

Goals and Policies  DRAFT

 

GOAL A:  Access to Public Transportation is
                  Critical to Support the Area’s
                  Environmental Goals

     POLICY 1:
     Public transportation is consistent/coincides with Washington State Ferry and 
     connecting buses to support commuters.

     POLICY 2:
     Public transit via van pools is encouraged.

     POLICY 3:
     Establish Park and Ride Centers to support public transit, van pools in the
     Hansville region.

     ACTION 1:
     Re-instate Kitsap Transit Route #66.

   

GOAL B:  Parking is Adequate to Meet Public Needs While
                   Protecting Limited Residential Parking

     POLICY 1:
     Parking lots are established for public facilities to meet demand.

     POLICY 2:
     Residential parking zones and enforcement programs are in place in
     high traffic zones/areas.

     POLICY 3:
     Local residents support/participate in enforcement programs to
     reduce demands on the Sheriff’s office.

  

GOAL C:  Commuter/Non-Motorized Trail Systems Exist
                   to Support Environmental Goals

     POLICY 1:
     A system of commuter/non-motorized trails/road system is designed to
     interconnect communities within the region, as well as, Kingston ferry
     terminal.

     POLICY 2:
     Tax title strips, unimproved right-of-ways and non-buildable lots will be
     first considered in creating the commuter/non-motorized trail system.

     POLICY 3:
     Once established, residents routinely use this system in lieu of using
     their vehicles.

     POLICY 4:
     Pursue non-motorized transportation options eligible for Federal/State
     transportation funding, such as bike paths and connective corridors.

     ACTION 1:
     Prepare a prioritized non-motorized master plan.

  

GOAL D:  Roads System Provides Adequate Access, Efficient
                   Emergency Response Capabilities, and Is Safe for
                   Vehicular and Non-motorized Traffic

     POLICY 1:
     Develop shoulders and/or dedicate bike/pedestrian lanes on frequently-used roadways.

     POLICY 2:
     Preserve viability of developing a future cross-connector road.

     ACTION 1:
     Construct shoulders on Hood Canal Drive, Twin Spits Road, and
     Hansville Road.

 

Comments are no longer being accepted on this preliminary Draft.

Questions: 

Pete Sullivan
Kitsap County
Associate Planner
EMAIL:  psulliva@co.kitsap.wa.us

   MAIL:  Kitsap County Dept. of Community Development
                    619 Division St.   MS-36
                    Port Orchard, WA   98366