Colchester/Riverside/Barrett/ Mill Intersection Study PAC Meeting April 26, 2016 Burlington, Vermont
Tonight’s Agenda • Review project status • Review project Purpose and Need • Review input from public meeting and potential solutions • Gather feedback on issues and solutions • Discuss next steps and next public workshop
Study Tasks and Timeline Task 1: Data gathering ,existing conditions analysis; • January-February Task 2: Local concerns public workshop; March • Task 3: Alternatives development, PAC meeting, • public workshop; March – June Task 4: Alternative evaluation, draft scoping report, • PAC meeting ; July- September Task 5: Alternative presentation, final report; • October - December
Public Meeting Summary Concern/Focus Freq Additional Comments: - Clear cues at pedestrian Crossings General 6 - Continuous facilities for pedestrians and bikes - pedestrian/bike safety issues should be solved separately Safety - Mr. Lapointe was brought up twice. Important that Pedestrian 11 his fatality be remembered and that safety can be improved to stop preventable fatalities - Issues need to be addressed and solved now Bicycle 3 (short term solutions) Speed 4 - Cars are running red light - Complete Streets - Make space for everyone Multimodal Design 4 - Improve bike/ pedestrian/bus access; decrease cars - Improve traffic flow Efficiency 4 - Roundabout could improve efficiency Economic opportunities 2 - Connectivity to Winooski Scope 1 - Include Chase Street in project Scope - Additional signs and markings are needed for Signage 1 motorists to successfully navigate the intersection Bike lanes 2 - Sidewalk on Mill Street Facilities Pedestrian 2 - Provide continuous facilities Bike 1
Project Purpose and Need Purpose: The purpose of the Colchester/Riverside Ave project is to create a safer and more efficiently operating intersection that enhances the safety, mobility, and access for all users, while contributing to a livable and vibrant community. Project Needs: 1. Improve safety and mobility for all users Address pedestrian and bicycle safety – Address the High Crash Location at the intersection – 2. Simplify the intersection 3. Reduce traffic congestion
Existing Operations 2016 traffic volumes – • design hourly volumes 2016 Levels of Service •
Open Discussion to Prepare for Public Workshop 1. Short Term Solutions – Pedestrian signals – Left turn phase for SB Colchester – ADA sidewalks – Traffic calming – Signal backplates – Yellow interval for SB right turns on Riverside – Restricted turns during peak hours – Bicycles?
Open Discussion to Prepare for Public Workshop 2. Longer term solutions Reconfigured to “T” intersection – bike lanes- protected/shared – 3 lane bridge w/bike lanes – Mill Street – rear drive one way out – Roundabout –
Next steps and Public Workshop Conduct public workshop to seek input on • potential alternatives – May . Develop and evaluate alternatives ; seek input • at PAC meeting ; July- September Alternative presentation, final report; October • – December
Public Workshop Meeting Dates Tues., May 17 • Weds., May 18 (CCRPC Board) • Thurs., May 19 • Mon., May 23 • Tues., May 24 (Planning Commission) • Weds., May 25 • Thurs., May 26 •
Thank you! Contact information Jason Charest, CCPRC: jcharest@ccrpcvt.org Greg Edwards, Stantec: greg.edwards@stantec.com Project Website: http://bit.ly/colchester-riverside
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