CITY OF ALBANY COMPLETE STREETS POLICY & DESIGN MANUAL (DRAFT) PUBLIC MEETING #2 JUNE 28, 2016

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1 CITY OF ALBANY COMPLETE STREETS POLICY & DESIGN MANUAL (DRAFT) PUBLIC MEETING #2 JUNE 28, 2016

2 AGENDA 1. Welcome and Project Team 2. Project Overview 3. Project Tasks 4. Draft Manual Overview 5. Next Steps

3 PROJECT TEAM City of Albany Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC) Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) CDTA CDRPC Planning Office Sustainability Office Fire Department Traffic Engineering Engineering Water & Water Supply Central BID Accessibility Representatives Forester Bicycling Advocates

4 CONSULTANT TEAM Managing Partner Michael D. Panichelli, PE (MJ) Project Manager Jaclyn Hakes, AICP (MJ) Existing Conditions Inventory Michael Pianka, GISP (MJ) Michael Koterba (MJ) Devon Hinds (MJ) Planning Services Kristen Gaynor (MJ) Ame Bucher (MJ) Stephen Chiaramonte, AICP/PP (WSP PB) Frederick Frank, LEED AP BD+C (WSP PB) Landscape Architecture Christopher Riale, AICP (WSP PB) Pippa Brashear (WSP PB) Transportation and Traffic Engineering Eric Williams, PE (MJ) Theodore Orosz, AICP CTP (WSP PB) Chad Schneider (MJ) Lisa Wallin, PE (MJ)

5 PROJECT OVERVIEW

6 PROJECT OVERVIEW Objective: Implement the adopted Complete Streets Ordinance No Ordinance requires the needs of all users be considered in any future street construction, reconstruction or resurfacing project Directs City departments to develop complete street guidelines addressing Typologies Design guidance Implementation

7 PROJECT OVERVIEW Complete street design features are roadway design features that accommodate and facilitate convenient access and mobility by all users, including current and projected users, particularly pedestrians, bicyclists and individuals of all ages and abilities Features may include, but not be limited to: Sidewalks Paved shoulders suitable for use by bicyclists Lane striping Bicycle lanes and bicycle parking/storage Share-the-road signage Street and sidewalk lighting Crosswalks or median refuges Road diets Pedestrian control signalization Bus pullouts / pedestrian access to bus stops Raised crosswalks and ramps Traffic-calming measures

8 PROJECT OVERVIEW Support CDTC s New Visions linking land use / transportation Coordination with ReZone Albany Consideration of Albany 2030 Comprehensive Plan 2009 Bicycle Master Plan CDTA BRT studies Other relevant plans and studies

9 PROJECT TASKS

10 PROJECT TASKS Task 1: Project Coordination / Initiation Meeting Task 2: Existing Conditions Inventory Task 3: Public Workshop #1 Task 4: Draft Complete Streets Policy and Design Manual Task 5: Public Workshop #2 Task 6: Development of Final Plan 6 PAC meetings 8 Working Group meetings 2 Public Meetings Complete Streets Walking Audit of key neighborhoods Mobile Mapping to gather existing conditions

11 DRAFT POLICY & DESIGN MANUAL

12 HOW DOES THE MANUAL WORK? Key Points: Implementation will occur incrementally as part of regular maintenance and/or street improvement projects Use of manual will vary based on project type and sponsor Manual should be referenced at beginning of project design Coordination among city departments critical General steps: (Ch. 3 outlines specific steps in process) 1. Identify applicable land use/street typology (Ch. 2) 2. Determine project type and sponsor (Ch. 3) 3. Select appropriate checklist (Ch. 3) 4. Select specific treatments based on technical guidance and site opportunities/constraints (Ch. 4, 5 and 6)

13 POLICY & DESIGN MANUAL OUTLINE Executive Summary Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Land Use/Street Typologies Chapter 3: Process and Implementation Chapter 4: Trending City-wide Design Considerations Chapter 5: Streetscapes, Sidewalks, and Streets Chapter 6: Intersections

14 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

15 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY What are complete streets? Initiative Engagement Guiding Principles Design Guidelines Implementation Coordination

16 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

17 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Purpose Implement the adopted City of Albany Complete Streets Ordinance No Evolution of a Transportation Network Historic transportation patterns illustrate how choices and policies related to transportation can directly impact growth and accessibility

18 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Compliance Establishes a course of action to accomplish goals related to transportation Understanding Existing Conditions Review of adopted City and community plans Walking audits Mobile LIDAR Mapping Review of City standard details

19 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Vision/Goals Can be utilized on a regular basis Easy to apply realistic and usable process Assist during planning and implementation Serve a range of project types Establish and extend a safe and efficient transportation network Improve accessibility for people of all ages and abilities

20 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Guiding Principles Accessibility Ability to move from one location to another with ease regardless of age or ability Connectivity Ability to connect modes of transportation as well as neighborhoods, major destinations, and nodes of activity Safety Includes providing a safer environment for all users regardless of transportation Placemaking Involves creating a livable, walkable, vibrant community by incorporating elements that enhance the quality of life

21 CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Roles and Responsibilities Tool to be utilized by the City when projects are proposed May be utilized by municipal departments when collaborating with NYSDOT, Albany County, and other agencies Manual Organization Description of each of the manual chapters Application of the Manual Demonstrates how each chapter works with one another Legal Resources NYSDOT, NYSDEC, AASHTO, NACTO, FHWA, MUTCD

22 CHAPTER 2: LAND USE/STREET TYPOLOGIES

23 CHAPTER 2: LAND USE/STREET TYPOLOGIES 6 land use/street typologies Descriptions with photos Example complete street elements Typical users Existing characteristics table

24 CHAPTER 2: LAND USE/STREET TYPOLOGIES Downtown High density commercial, office, civic, and multi-family residential uses Multiple modes of transportation Neighborhood Mixed Use Moderate density residential and community supported commercial areas Functions as transition between Downtown and Neighborhood Residential Neighborhood Residential Often found adjacent to Neighborhood Mixed Use streets and Community Commercial Streets Primarily walking, biking, and vehicular

25 CHAPTER 2: LAND USE/STREET TYPOLOGIES Community Mixed Use Transition between Neighborhood Mixed Use or Neighborhood Residential streets and Community Commercial streets Mix of standalone commercial or office buildings, smaller scale commercial plazas, single family housing and multi-family housing Community Commercial Moderate to low density commercial uses of a larger scale Provide ease access to necessary commercial establishments and services Industrial Support industrial, commercial, wholesale, construction, and service uses

26 CHAPTER 2: LAND USE/STREET TYPOLOGIES Land Use/Street Typology Functional Classification Modal Hierarchy Example Elements Existing Building Setback Range (feet) a Existing ROW Width Range (feet) b Existing Pavement Width Range (feet) c Downtown Principal Arterial Minor Arterial Local Road Pedestrian Bicyclist Transit User Motorist Sidewalks, Crosswalks, Curb Ramps Bike Racks, Shared Lanes Bus Shelters, Bus Bulbs Marked Lanes, On-Street Parking Neighborhood Mixed Use Principal Arterial Minor Arterial Major Collector Pedestrian Bicyclist Motorist Transit User Pedestrian Crossing Signals, Sidewalks, Benches Bike Racks, Bike Lanes, Signage Marked Lanes, On-Street Parking Bus Shelters, Bus Bulbs Neighborhood Residential Minor Arterial Major Collector Local Road Pedestrian Bicyclist Motorist Pedestrian-scaled Lighting, Sidewalks, Curb Ramps Share the Road Signage Minimal Obstructions, On-street Parking Community Mixed Use Principal Arterial Minor Arterial Major Collector Motorist Transit User Pedestrian Bicyclist Designated Turning Lanes, On-Street Parking Bus Shelters, Bus Bulbs Sidewalks, Crosswalks, Curb Ramps Bike Racks Community Commercial Principal Arterial Minor Arterial Major Collector Motorist Transit User Pedestrian Bicyclist Designated Turning Lanes Bus Shelters, Curb Extensions Pedestrian-scaled Lighting, Sidewalks, Curb Ramps Shared Lanes, Bike Racks Industrial Major Collector Local Road Motorist Transit User Bicyclist Pedestrian Dedicated Turn Lanes Bus Shelters Shared Lanes Sidewalks, Crosswalks, Curb Ramps a The building setback ranges are front setback minimums. These ranges are estimated and do not reflect specific requirements of the City of Albany zoning ordinance. b The ROW width ranges reflect estimated field observations from roadways. c The pavement width ranges reflect estimated field observations from roadways.

27 CHAPTER 3: PROCESS AND IMPLEMENTATION

28 CHAPTER 3: PROCESS AND IMPLEMENTATION Overview Implementation is a multifaceted process that includes planning, design, construction, and maintenance Coordination Coordination among City departments and applicable agencies is required to ensure that opportunities for project implementation are achieved Funding Important component for implementation Funding opportunities pursued with City s capital budget and beyond, such as grants May also explore non-traditional funding such as NYSDEC and NYSERDA grants

29 CHAPTER 3: PROCESS AND IMPLEMENTATION Evaluation Process City Sponsored Privately Sponsored Maintenance

30 CHAPTER 3: PROCESS AND IMPLEMENTATION Evaluation Process Process is not always linear Steps may occur concurrently or be revisited Emergency projects are not subject to the complete streets evaluation process Flow charts are being further developed to assist with evaluations

31 CHAPTER 3: PROCESS AND IMPLEMENTATION Complete Streets Review Checklists 2 checklists project dependent Form A: Reconstruction and Construction Projects Form B: Maintenance Projects Both checklists require and encourage projects occurring within the City of Albany to consider incorporating complete street elements Checklists are currently being reviewed and further developed

32 CHAPTER 3: PROCESS AND IMPLEMENTATION Form A: Reconstruction and Construction Projects Checklist

33 CHAPTER 3: PROCESS AND IMPLEMENTATION Form B: Maintenance Project Checklist

34 CHAPTER 3: PROCESS AND IMPLEMENTATION Measuring Success Measure and monitor implementation in order to understand the progress and future direction of complete streets within the City

35 CHAPTER 4: TRENDING CITY-WIDE DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

36 CHAPTER 4: TRENDING CITY-WIDE DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS Overview Considerations represent general concepts, policies, and programs Applicable guiding principle icons applied to each consideration Bicycling Bike Share Programs On-Street Bicycle Parking Transit Enhanced Transit Shared Transit-Bicycle Lanes

37 CHAPTER 4: TRENDING CITY-WIDE DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS Fundamental Emergency Vehicles Loading Zones/Delivery Vehicles Smart Technology Stormwater/Green Infrastructure Streets Meeting Public Places Non-Standard Street Widths Future Autonomous Vehicles Electric Bicycles Electric Vehicle Charging Stations Maintenance Essential as infrastructure ages and is used more frequently

38 CHAPTER 5: STREETSCAPES, SIDEWALKS, AND STREETS

39 CHAPTER 5: DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR STREETSCAPES, SIDEWALKS, AND STREETS Overview Chapter serves as a toolbox for complete streets Allows designers to choose the elements that best fit Based on complete street aspirations Streetscapes and Sidewalks Design Guidelines Streetscape and Sidewalk Elements Streetscape and Sidewalk Cross Sections Streets Design Guidelines Street Elements Streets Sample Cross Sections wide and narrow ROW

40 CHAPTER 5: DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR STREETSCAPES, SIDEWALKS, AND STREETS Streetscapes and Sidewalks All elements contributing to the appearance and function of a given street or corridor Design Guidelines Preferred zone range measurements have been identified Building Use Zone Pedestrian Zone Buffer Zone Curb Zone Streetscape and Sidewalk Elements Benches, Bike Racks, Bus Shelters, Sidewalks, Street Trees Guiding principles identified for each element

41 CHAPTER 5: DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR STREETSCAPES, SIDEWALKS, AND STREETS Street Typology Building Use Zone (ft) a Pedestrian Zone (ft) b Buffer Zone (ft) c Total Width (ft) d Downtown Neighborhood Mixed Use Neighborhood Residential Community Mixed Use Community Commercial Industrial a The industry standard width of 2 ft has been adopted as the preferred minimum between the effective sidewalk width and the face of buildings or other obstacles. b The industry standard width of 5 ft has been adopted by NYSDOT as a minimum to allow use by users of all abilities. The minimum clear width per ADAAG is 4 ft with a minimum 5 ft x 5 ft area to allow for disabled users to pass at a reasonable distance (200 ft per NYSDOT standards). In commercial areas with high pedestrian volume, widths up to 12 ft should be considered with typical widths ranging from 8 ft to 12 ft. The exact width will depend on pedestrian volumes. These standards should also be applicable where there are no buffer zones. c The buffer zone width is calculated for required snow storage capacity and is based on the pavement width from the centerline of the roadway to the edge of the curb (L) (Snow Storage = 0.5*L). This calculation is in Chapter 5, Section of the NYSDOT Highway Design Manual. For areas where bus shelters are provided, a width of at least 7 ft is required for a standard CDTA shelter, while BRT shelters require at least 12 ft for a 10 ft shelter. d Curb widths must also be considered in total width calculations. Per the City of Albany Code, Section , a stone curb is to be 4 inches. Per NYSDOT, stone curbs are to be 5 inches.

42 CHAPTER 5: DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR STREETSCAPES, SIDEWALKS, AND STREETS Streetscape and Sidewalk Cross Sections Samples cross sections provided for each land use/street typology Descriptions of each zone provided for each of the land use/street typology Downtown Streetscape and Sidewalk Sample

43 CHAPTER 5: DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR STREETSCAPES, SIDEWALKS, AND STREETS Streets All elements contributing to or within the travelway Design Guidelines Preferred zone range measurements have been identified Transit Lane Turn Lane Travel Lane Bicycle Lane Parking Lane Street Elements Crosswalks, Curb Ramps, Driveways, Lane Striping Guiding principles identified for each element Travelway Elements Bike Boulevards, Enhanced Transit Lanes, Medians

44 CHAPTER 5: DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR STREETSCAPES, SIDEWALKS, AND STREETS Table of Recommended Lane Dimensions Street Typology FHWA Functional Classification a Transit Lane (ft) b Travel Lane (ft) c Turn Lane (ft) d Bicycle Lane (ft) e Downtown Principal Arterial / Minor Arterial / Local Road Neighborhood Mixed Use Principal Arterial / Minor Arterial / Major Collector Neighborhood Residential Minor Arterial / Major Collector / Local Road N / A Community Mixed Use Principal Arterial / Minor Arterial / Major Collector Community Commercial Principal Arterial / Minor Arterial / Major Collector Industrial Major Collector / Local Road Parking Lane (ft) f a Principal Arterials serve major centers of metropolitan areas, provide a high degree of mobility, providing access to abutting land uses. Minor Arterials serve geographic areas that are smaller than Principal Arterials, while offering connectivity to the higher Arterial system. Major Collectors serve a critical role in the roadway network by gathering traffic from Local Roads and funneling them to the Arterial network. Local Roads provide direct access to adjacent land, while providing access to higher systems and carrying no through traffic. b A minimum lane width of 11 feet is required for CDTA buses. However, a lane width may be as wide as 14 feet to accommodate shared use. It is recommended that lanes do not exceed 14 feet in order to discourage unsafe passing movements. c Travel lane widths may vary due to traffic speed, traffic type, pavement constraints and/or right-of-way constraints. Projects located on NYSDOT Designated Qualifying Highways require a minimum lane width of 12 feet. Projects located on Designated Access Highways require a minimum lane width of 10 feet. All routes located within one mile of Qualifying Highways require a minimum travel lane width of 10 feet. d Turn lane widths may vary due to traffic speed, traffic type, pavement constraints and/or right-of-way constraints. Projects located on NYSDOT Designated Qualifying Highways require a minimum lane width of 12 feet. Projects located on Designated Access Highways require a minimum lane width of 10 feet. All routes located within one mile of Qualifying Highways require a minimum travel lane width of 10 feet. e Bicycle lane widths, as recommended by the AASHTO s 2012 Guide for Development of Bicycle Facilities 4 th Edition and the City of Albany Bicycle Master Plan, should be at least 5 feet. AASHTO guidelines also recommend that a bicycle lane should be 7 feet wide when adjacent to an 8 foot wide or less parking lane typical of high rates of turnover. In areas with high bicycle volumes, no on-street parking, and high vehicle speeds and volumes, lane widths are recommended to be between 6 feet and 8 feet. The wider lane creates more room for potential avoidance maneuvers. f Parking lane widths may vary due to potential future uses, such as becoming a travel or turn lane. According to Chapter 2 of the NYSDOT Highway Design Manual, the minimum parking lane width is 7 feet which is typically seen along residential corridors.

45 CHAPTER 5: DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR STREETSCAPES, SIDEWALKS, AND STREETS Travelway Elements by Land Use/Street Typology Complete Street Elements Downtown Neighborhood Mixed Use Neighborhood Residential Community Mixed Use Community Commercial Industrial Wide Narrow Wide Narrow Wide Narrow Wide Narrow Wide Narrow Wide Narrow 2-Lane Travelway 3-Lane Travelway 4-Lane Travelway 5-Lane Travelway Bicycle Boulevard Buffered Bicycle Lane Buffered Bicycle Lane Curbside of On-Street Parking Contra-Flow Bicycle Lanes Dedicated Transit Lane Enhanced Transit Lane a Median Median Cycle Track One-Way Protected Bicycle Lane One-Way Separated Bicycle Path One-Way Street On-Street Parking (1-Way Street) On-Street Parking (2-Way Street) Shared Transit/Bicycle Lane Shared Use Lane Striped Bicycle Lane Two-Way Protected Bicycle Lane Two-Way Separated Bicycle Path a As BRT routes continue to be developed throughout the City, there is a great chance for enhanced transit to appear in land use/street typologies not selected.

46 CHAPTER 5: DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR STREETSCAPES, SIDEWALKS, AND STREETS Street Sample Cross Sections Two sample cross sections provided for each land use/street typology Wide ROW Narrow ROW Travelway elements vary within each cross section and land use/street typology to demonstrate a variety of design options Cross sections are samples are not a representation of any specific street within the City

47 CHAPTER 5: DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR STREETSCAPES, SIDEWALKS, AND STREETS Downtown Sample: Wide Right-of-Way Street

48 CHAPTER 5: DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR STREETSCAPES, SIDEWALKS, AND STREETS Downtown Sample: Narrow Right-of-Way Street

49 CHAPTER 5: DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR STREETSCAPES, SIDEWALKS, AND STREETS Building Use Zone Pedestrian Zone Buffer Zone Transit Lane Travel/Turn Lane Median Zone Bicycle Zone Parking Zone Modal Hierarchy Used to make wellprioritized design and operation decisions Limited ROW Table used for guidance Functional Classification Principal Arterial Minor Arterial Local Road Principal Arterial DOWNTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD MIXED USE Width may be sacrificed to serve another zone if a zone is identified as a low priority Width may not be sacrificed is a zone is identified as a high priority Minor Arterial Major Collector Minor Arterial Major Collector Local Road Minor Arterial Major Collector Local Road Minor Arterial NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITY MIXED USE COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL Major Collector INDUSTRIAL Major Collector Local Road

50 CHAPTER 6: INTERSECTIONS

51 CHAPTER 6: DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR INTERSECTIONS Overview Challenging aspect of complete street implementation due to range of complexity Intersections introduce conflicts amongst various transportation modes User Experience Pedestrians Bicyclists Transit Riders Motorists Design Criteria and Principles Sample Plan View Illustrations

52 CHAPTER 6: DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR INTERSECTIONS Pedestrian Experience Environment that is safe, comfortable, and accommodating Highly visible and navigable by all pedestrians Bicyclist Experience Not only a lifestyle amenity, but a lifestyle necessity Bicycle treatments at intersections have potential to create the most apprehension pertaining to comfort level Transit Rider Experience Benefit from transit priority treatments and amenities Motorist Experience Significant factors include physical, operational, and control characteristics

53 CHAPTER 6: DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR INTERSECTIONS Intersection Sample Focus on Transit and Bicycling Elements

54 CHAPTER 6: DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR INTERSECTIONS Intersection Sample Focus on Bicycling Elements

55 CHAPTER 6: DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR INTERSECTIONS Intersection Sample Focus on Transit Elements

56 HOW DOES THE MANUAL WORK? Key Points: Implementation will occur incrementally as part of regular maintenance and/or street improvement projects Use of manual will vary based on project type and sponsor Manual should be referenced at beginning of project design Coordination among city departments critical General steps: (Ch. 3 outlines specific steps in process) 1. Identify applicable land use/street typology (Ch. 2) 2. Determine project type and sponsor (Ch. 3) 3. Select appropriate checklist (Ch. 3) 4. Select specific treatments based on technical guidance and site opportunities/constraints (Ch. 4, 5 and 6)

57 NEXT STEPS

58 NEXT STEPS Consider Comments from Public Meeting Written comments accepted through 7/27 Gather process input from City Develop Final Design Manual Final Documents placed on Project website For more information go to:

59 THANK YOU