North Avenue Corridor Study. Advisory Committee Meeting #5 June 11, 2014

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1 North Avenue Corridor Study Advisory Committee Meeting #5 June 11, 2014

2 Agenda Welcome and introductions Concept refinement and evaluation: Public meeting and web survey General cross-section concepts pros and cons Intersection concepts Evaluation matrix/scores Estimated costs Advisory Committee recommendations for Corridor Implementation Plan: Short-, medium-, long-term Next steps, potential AC meeting #6 2

3 Public Input Public meeting outcome: 85 attendees! Voting for cross-sections is not useable Online input tool results (ongoing): Cross section voting is not as high not as many people noticed the second tab, but new FPF post and reminder is going out this week Long-term cross section concepts: no strong results, but buffered bike lanes and on-street cycle tracks (1-way) seem to be preferred vote margins are closest or slightly showing a majority of favorable votes for this concept over the others Roundabout is preferred at VT 127 ramps but not at Institute Rd North St permitted/protected left is preferred 3

4 Short, Medium, & Long Term Processes Short term = minimal design, public process as required for regulatory changes Medium term = design needed, public process included in design process Long term = evaluation, scoping and design needed, public process included throughout 4

5 Cross Section Concepts

6 Corridor-wide Improvements Short term: Parking on one side, where present Bike facilities where feasible 1 3 additional bus shelters (depends on funding, site restrictions and land availability) 3 5 high priority pedestrian crossings: Gosse Ct, Green Acres Dr / Cayuga Ct, Loaldo Dr, Saratoga Ave, Killarney Dr / Village Green Dr, Lakewood Pkwy, Poirier Pl, Burlington College, Ward St Medium term: Remaining pedestrian crossings Additional bus shelters at high use stops 15-minute peak bus service and new Sunday service Gateway treatments: Plattsburg Ave, VT 127 ramps, Washington St, and North St Long term: Stormwater treatments Planting strip: landscaping, lighting, and utilities Gateway treatments 6

7 Revisions to Cross Section Concepts Since the last AC meeting Maintained 4-lane concept for short-term (30 mph) Removed Concept A1 (sharrows in both directions) between Washington St and North St 11 paved lane width (10.5 striped lanes) adjacent to curb or onstreet parking* Wider separated bicycle facilities: 5 7 on-street one-way cycle tracks (was 5 ) 6.5 raised one-way cycle tracks* (was 5 ) 12 raised two-way cycle track* (was 10 ) 3 minimum cycle track buffer* (was 2 ) paved delineation between sidewalk/raised cycle tracks * Narrower dimensions between Shore Rd to VT 127 ramps if maintaining 4 lanes 7

8 Short-Term Cross-Section Concepts Short-term concepts = within existing street width Concept A: Cross Street Plattsburg Ave Shore Rd VT 127 Ramps Institute Rd Washington St Bike Facilities SB Bike lane Sharrows Bike lane Buffered bike lane Sharrows NB Bike lane Sharrows Bike lane Buffered bike lane Bike lane Local Motion Concept: Two-way on-street cycle track on west (SB) side of North Ave 3-lane configuration from Shore Rd to VT 127 ramps Washington St to North St options: With parking Without parking North St 8

9 Short-Term Cross Sections: Pros and Cons Concept A: Local Motion Concept: Pros: Improved cycling facilities Feasible: constructability, cost, relatively straightforward design Greater political support Cons: Discontinuous bicycle facilities Conventional bike lanes more stressful for cyclists than separated facilities Pros: Better protection for cyclists (Potentially) continuous cycle track Cons: Safety concerns with lane widths and at SB bus stops Incompatible with 4-lane segment High costs for short-term solution New signals, flexible posts Less political support as a shortterm solution: 3-lane conversion from Shore to 127 Potential loss of parking south of Washington 9

10 Medium-Term Cross-Section Concept Medium-term concepts = minor reconstruction Concept A Pilot Project: 4- to 3-lane conversion between Shore Rd and VT 127 ramps 10

11 Medium-Term Concepts for the Cross Sections Public feedback: Greater preference for 3-lane cross section from the public workshops and the online input tool Pros: Safer conditions for all users Space for continuous bicycle facilities Calmed traffic (25 mph) Simpler left turns dedicated left-turn lanes and fewer blind spots Enables long-term concepts compatible with NACTO and Burlington Complete Streets Guidelines recommended dimensions Evaluated as a pilot project Cons: Some increased delay at intersections 11

12 Long-Term Concepts for the Cross Sections Long-term concepts = new curbs, corridor reconstruction Concept B: 5 minimum bike lanes Concept C: Buffered bike lanes Concept D: On-street one-way cycle tracks Concept E: Raised one-way cycle tracks Concept F: Raised two-way cycle track (SB side) revisit during Evaluation portion of agenda 12

13 Long-Term Concepts for the Cross Sections Concept B: 5 Minimum Bike Lanes 13

14 Long-Term Concepts for the Cross Sections Concept C: Buffered Bike Lanes 14

15 Long-Term Concepts for the Cross Sections Concept D: On-Street One-Way Cycle Tracks 15

16 Long-Term Concepts for the Cross Sections Concept E: Raised One-Way Cycle Tracks 16

17 Long-Term Concepts for the Cross Sections Concept F: Raised Two-Way Cycle Track (SB Side) 17

18 Intersection Concepts

19 Revisions to Intersection Concepts Since the last AC meeting Added 4-lane concept at Shore Rd, Ethan Allen Shopping Center, Ethan Allen Pkwy, and VT 127 ramps Plattsburg Ave: Concept 1 and 2: Added no right on red Concept 2: South crosswalk LPI instead of exclusive pedestrian phase due to narrow roadway width Ethan Allen Pkwy: Concept 1: Relocated park entrance for signalized intersection concept Concept 2: Larger roundabout North St: Removed Concept 1 (split phasing) Concept 2: Added south crosswalk pedestrian refuge Slight realignment of north crosswalk to meet pedestrian push button Right in, right out at parking lot access point near Depot St 19

20 Short-Term Corridor-wide Intersection Improvements All intersections include the following short-term improvements: ADA curb ramps and crosswalks on all approaches Audible, pedestrian countdown timers with 5-second (push-button) leading pedestrian intervals (LPI) Bicycle facilities (where provided) maintained through intersection, for example: Combined bike lane/turn lane Crossbike markings 20

21 Short-Term Concepts for Intersections Short-Term: Shore Rd/Heineberg Rd: Concept 1* Ethan Allen Shopping Center: Concept 1* VT 127 Ramps: Concept 1* * 3-lane versions of these concepts are proposed for the medium term only Institute Rd: Concept 1 All approaches are LOS D or better, unless noted 21

22 Short-Term Concepts for Intersections Shore Rd/Heineberg Rd: Concept 1 (4 Lane) (3 lane concept medium term only) Pedestrian crossing times long enough for seniors No right on red Split phasing Ethan Allen Shopping Center: Concept 1 (4 Lane) (3 lane concept medium term only) Pedestrian crossing times long enough for seniors No right on red 22

23 Short-Term Concepts for Intersections VT 127 Ramps: Concept 1 (4 Lane) (3 lane concept medium term only) Remove high-speed NB on-ramp Remove free WB right-turn Institute Rd: Concept 1 No right on red Reduce intersection footprint Relocate NB bus shelter 23

24 Medium-Term Concepts for Intersections Medium Term: Plattsburg Ave: Concept 1 Shore: Concept 2 (*ROW) (3- or 4-lane concept) Ethan Allen Pkwy: Concept 1 (3- or 4-lane concept) Washington St: raised intersection North St: Concept 2 Institute Rd: Concept 1 phase 2 (NB bus shelter relocation, resolve bus driveway and sidewalk alignment) All approaches LOS D or better, unless noted 24

25 Medium-Term Concepts for Intersections Plattsburg Ave: Concept 1 No right on red High-speed NB right eliminated w/ curb extension Exclusive pedestrian phase at south crosswalk Shore Rd/Heineberg Rd: Concept 2 (3 Lane) (or 4-lane concept) Pedestrian crossing times long enough for seniors No right on red Shore Rd realignment 25

26 Medium-Term Concepts for Intersections Ethan Allen Pkwy: Concept 1 (3 Lane) (or 4-lane concept) Little Eagle Bay included in signal High-speed NB right eliminated w/ curb extension Relocate Ethan Allen Park entrance LOS E (3 lane)/los D (4 lane) EA Pkwy in AM peak North St: Concept 2 No right on red Parking lot right in, right out or curb cut removal North and south crosswalk realignment Protected/permitted SB left turns 26

27 Long-Term Concepts for Intersections Long Term: Plattsburg Ave: Concept 2 and 3 Ethan Allen Shopping Center: Concept 2 (3- or 4-lane concept) Ethan Allen Pkwy: Concept 2 (3- or 4-lane concept) VT 127 ramps: Concept 2 and 3 (3- or 4-lane concept) Institute Rd: Concept 2 All approaches LOS D or better, unless noted 27

28 Long-Term Concepts for Intersections Plattsburg Ave: Concept 2 Plattsburg Ave: Concept 3 No right on red Mini-roundabout (no flare on approaches) High-speed NB right eliminated w/ curb extension High-speed NB right eliminated w/ curb extension Consolidated NB through/right turn lane Consolidated NB through/right turn lane 28

29 Long-Term Concepts for Intersections Ethan Allen Shopping Center: Concept 2 (3 Lane) (or 4-lane concept) Pedestrian crossing times long enough for seniors No right on red Farrington s Mobile Home Park private drive and Bamboo Hut sidewalk and curb reconstruction Institute Rd: Concept 2 Roundabout with SB right-turn lane (no flare on approaches) Resolve bus driveway access 29

30 Long-Term Concepts for Intersections Ethan Allen Parkway: Concept 2 (3 Lane) Roundabout with dual SB approach lanes and NB right-turn lane, no flare on approaches. Relocate Ethan Allen Park entrance LOS E SB in AM peak, LOS E NB and WB in PM peak Ethan Allen Parkway: Concept 2 (4 Lane) Roundabout with dual SB and NB approach lanes, no flare on approaches. Relocate Ethan Allen Park entrance LOS E WB in AM peak, LOS E EB in PM peak 30

31 Long-Term Concepts for Intersections VT 127 ramps: Concept 2 (3 Lane) (or 4-lane concept) Remove high-speed NB on-ramp Remove free WB right-turn Dual SB left-turn lanes VT 127 ramps: Concept 3 (3 Lane) (or 4-lane concept) Roundabout with dual SB approach lanes and WB right-turn bypass lane (no flare on approaches) Remove high-speed NB on-ramp 31

32 Concept Evaluation

33 Concept Evaluation North Ave vision and goals Design guidelines Level of traffic stress Health Evaluation matrix criteria: Burlington Complete Street Design Guidelines Improves safety for all users Balances transportation choices Improves multimodal connectivity Impacts right-of-way Maintainability 33

34 Corridor Vision North Avenue will provide for safe, inviting, and convenient travel for all users of all ages and abilities including motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and public transportation riders. The need to move people through the corridor will be balanced with the need to provide access to homes, businesses, and local institutions. The corridor will develop into an attractive public space through creative streetscape, signage, and other site design features. The corridor will become more livable and desirable by promoting social interaction and public health. 34

35 Goals for Proposed Improvements Remake the North Ave corridor into a Complete Street that accommodates the safe and efficient travel for all users of all abilities and provides transportation choices. Improve safety for all users. Provide a range of convenient and efficient travel options and improve multimodal connections. Develop strategies that support vibrant and livable neighborhoods in the New North End; enhance the quality of life of residents and visitors; and support sustainable economic growth. 35

36 Scoring Scores range from 1 to 5, higher is better Scores are relative to existing conditions: 1 point Much worse than existing conditions 2 points Worse than existing conditions 3 points Approximately the same as existing conditions 4 points Better than existing conditions 5 points Much better than existing conditions Results are averages of scoring criteria: Subtotals are averages for a limited number of criteria grouped by study goals Final score is an average across all criteria 36

37 Cross Section Evaluation Results Short Term Concept Existing Conditions: No Build Concept A: Within Existing Width Config. Medium Term Concept Concept A: Within Existing Width + 4-to-3-Lane Conversion Burlington Complete Streets Consistency Improves Safety for All Users Improves Multimodal Connectivity ROW Impacts Final Score 4 Lanes Lanes Config. Burlington Complete Streets Consistency Improves Safety for All Users Improves Multimodal Connectivity ROW Impacts Maintainability Maintainability Final Score 3 Lanes

38 Cross Section Evaluation Results Long Term Concept Concept B: 5 Minimum Bike Lanes Concept C: Buffered Bike Lanes Concept D: One-Way On-Street Cycle Tracks Concept E: One-Way Raised Cycle Tracks Concept F: Two-Way Raised Cycle Track Config. Burlington Complete Streets Consistency Improves Safety for All Users Improves Multimodal Connectivity ROW Impacts Maintainability Final Score 3 Lanes Lanes Lanes Lanes Lanes Lanes Lanes Lanes Lanes Lanes

39 Intersection Evaluation Results Plattsburg Avenue Concept Existing Configuration (No Build) Timeline Balances Transportation Choices Improves Safety for All Users ROW Impacts Final Score Short term Concept 1: High-speed right eliminated Exclusive pedestrian phase at south crosswalk Concept 2: High-speed right eliminated Right-turn lane eliminated Concept 3: Mini-roundabout High-speed right eliminated Right-turn lane eliminated Medium term Long term Long term

40 Intersection Evaluation Results Shore Road/Heineberg Road Concept Config. Timeline Balances Transportation Choices Improves Safety for All Users ROW Impacts Final Score Existing Configuration (No Build) 4 Lanes Short term Concept 1: Pedestrian crossing times long enough for seniors No right on red Split phasing Concept 2: Pedestrian crossing times long enough for seniors No right on red Shore Rd realignment 3 Lanes Medium term Lanes Short term Lanes 4 Lanes Medium term Medium term

41 Intersection Evaluation Results Ethan Allen Shopping Center Concept Config. Timeline Balances Transportation Choices Improves Safety for All Users ROW Impacts Final Score Existing Configuration (No Build) 4 Lanes Short term Concept 1: Pedestrian crossing times long enough for seniors No right on red 3 Lanes Medium term Lanes Short term Concept 2: Pedestrian crossing times long enough for seniors No right on red Farrington s Mobile Home Park private drive reconstruction Bamboo Hut sidewalk and curb reconstruction 3 Lanes Long term Lanes Long term

42 Intersection Evaluation Results Ethan Allen Parkway Concept Config. Timeline Balances Transportation Choices Improves Safety for All Users ROW Impacts Final Score Existing Configuration (No Build) 4 Lanes Short term Concept 1: Little Eagle Bay included in signal High-speed NB right turn lane eliminated Relocate park entrance and add curb extension to further slow right turns Concept 2: Roundabout with dual SB approach lanes and NB rightturn lane, no flare on approaches Relocate park entrance 3 Lanes 4 Lanes Medium term Medium term Lanes Long term Lanes Long term

43 Intersection Evaluation Results VT 127 Ramps Concept Config. Timeline Balances Transportation Choices Improves Safety for All Users ROW Impacts Final Score Existing Configuration (No Build) 4 Lanes Short term Concept 1: Remove high-speed NB and WB right turn lanes 3 Lanes Medium term Lanes Short term Concept 2: Remove high-speed NB and WB right-turn lanes Dual SB left-turn lanes Concept 2: Remove high-speed NB rightturn lane Roundabout with dual SB approach lanes, a WB rightturn bypass lane, and no flare on approaches 3 Lanes Long term Lanes Long term Lanes Long term Lanes Long term

44 Intersection Evaluation Results Institute Rd Concept Timeline Balances Transportation Choices Improves Safety for All Users ROW Impacts Final Score Existing Configuration (No Build) Short term Concept 1: No right on red Reduce intersection footprint Relocate NB bus stop to far side Resolve bus driveway access Concept 2: Roundabout with SB right-turn bypass and no flare on approaches Resolve bus driveway access Short term Long term

45 Intersection Evaluation Results North St Concept Existing Configuration (No Build) Timeline Balances Transportation Choices Improves Safety for All Users ROW Impacts Final Score Short term Concept 1: Removed Concept 2: No right on red Parking lot right in, right out or curb cut removal. South crosswalk realignment and pedestrian refuge North crosswalk realignment to be located adjacent to push button Protected/permitted SB left turns Medium term

46 High-Level Cross Section Cost Estimates

47 High-Level Cross Section Cost Estimates Note: Utility burial assumed for all concepts where curb line moved (Concepts B F) Estimated Costs Concept Timeline Low High Concept A: Within Existing Width (4 lane) Short term $139,000 $169,000 Concept A: Within Existing Width (3 lane) Medium term $203,000 $243,000 Concept B: 5 Minimum Bike Lanes Long term $2,928,000 $2,973,000 Concept C: Buffered Bike Lanes Long term $5,523,000 $5,568,000 Concept D: On-Street One-Way Cycle Tracks Long term $7,479,000 $7,787,000 Concept E: Raised One-Way Cycle Tracks Long term $12,945,000 Concept F: Raised Two-Way Cycle Track Long term $12,945,000 47

48 Implementation Plan

49 Selecting Preferred Concepts Discussion: Short-, medium-, long-term concepts: Cross sections Intersections Stakeholder votes: One vote per organization/agency/department Voting to support / oppose short- and medium term concepts Voting among long-term concepts Prioritizing new crosswalks 49

50 Preferred Short-Term Concepts Do you support the Short-Term Concepts? Cross-Sections Intersections Cross Street Plattsburg Ave Shore Rd VT 127 Ramps Institute Rd Washington St North St Bike Facilities SB Bike lane Sharrows Bike lane Buffered bike lane Sharrows NB Bike lane Sharrows Bike lane Buffered bike lane Bike lane All intersections: ADA curb ramps and crosswalks on all approaches Audible, pedestrian countdown timers with 5-second (push-button) leading pedestrian intervals (LPI) Bicycle facilities (where provided) maintained through intersection Shore Rd/Heineberg Rd Concept 1: longer crossing times, no right on red, split phasing Shopping Center Concept 1: longer crossing times, no right on red VT 127 Concept 1: remove ramps Institute Rd Concept 1: no right on red, reduce SB lane width after intersection, relocate NB bus shelter 50

51 Preferred Medium-Term Concepts Do you support the Medium-Term Concepts? Cross-Sections Concept A Pilot Project: 4 to 3 lane conversion between Shore Rd and VT 127 ramps Intersections Shore Rd Concept 2: Realign depending willing landowner (ROW donation?) Washington St: raised intersection North St Concept 2: no right on red, parking lot right in/out, realign crosswalks, protect/permit SB left Institute Rd Concept 1 (phase 2) resolve bus driveway and sidewalk alignment

52 Preferred Cross Section Concept Vote for your preferred concept Long-Term Cross Section Concept Final Evaluation Score 3-Lane Segment 2 4-Lane Segment 2 Concept B: 5 Minimum Bike Lanes Concept C: Buffered Bike Lanes Concept D: On-Street One-Way Cycle Tracks Concept E: Raised One-Way Cycle Tracks Concept F: Raised Two-Way Cycle Track

53 Preferred Intersection Concepts Vote for your preferred concept Plattsburg Avenue Concept Timeline Final Score Concept 1: High-speed right eliminated Exclusive pedestrian phase at south crosswalk Concept 2: High-speed right eliminated Right-turn lane eliminated Medium term 3.5 Long term 4.0 Concept 3: Mini-roundabout High-speed right eliminated Right-turn lane eliminated Long term

54 Preferred Intersection Concepts Vote for your preferred concept Ethan Allen Shopping Center Concept Config. Timeline Final Score Concept 1: Pedestrian crossing times long enough for seniors No right on red 3 Lanes Medium term Lanes Short term 2.6 Concept 2: Pedestrian crossing times long enough for seniors No right on red Farrington s Mobile Home Park private drive reconstruction Bamboo Hut sidewalk and curb reconstruction 3 Lanes Long term Lanes Long term

55 Preferred Intersection Concepts Vote for your preferred concept Ethan Allen Parkway Concept Config. Timeline Final Score Concept 1: Little Eagle Bay included in signal High-speed NB right turn lane eliminated Relocate park entrance and add curb extension to further slow right turns Concept 2: Roundabout with dual SB approach lanes and NB rightturn lane, no flare on approaches Relocate park entrance 3 Lanes 4 Lanes Medium term 3.0 Medium term Lanes Long term Lanes Long term

56 Preferred Intersection Concepts Vote for your preferred concept VT 127 Ramps Concept Config. Timeline Final Score Concept 1: Remove high-speed NB and WB right turn lanes 3 Lanes Medium term Lanes Short term 3.5 Concept 2: Remove high-speed NB and WB right-turn lanes Dual SB left-turn lanes Concept 2: Remove high-speed NB rightturn lane Roundabout with dual SB approach lanes, a WB rightturn bypass lane, and no flare on approaches 3 Lanes Long term Lanes Long term Lanes Long term Lanes Long term

57 Preferred Intersection Concepts Vote for your preferred concept Institute Rd Concept Timeline Final Score Concept 1: No right on red Reduce intersection footprint Relocate NB bus stop to far side Resolve bus driveway access Concept 2: Roundabout with SB right-turn bypass and no flare on approaches Resolve bus driveway access Short term 3.4 Long term

58 Preferred Pedestrian Crossing Locations Narrow list to 3 5 high priority pedestrian crossings (see map handout for locations): Gosse Ct Green Acres Dr / Cayuga Ct Loaldo Dr Saratoga Ave Killarney Dr / Village Green Dr Lakewood Pkwy Poirier Pl Burlington College Ward St 58

59 Next Steps Draft implementation plan Advisory Committee Review ( ) Draft report TEUC Meeting (July) City council meeting acceptance of the plan (July/August) Final report (September) 59