Dow ntow n Transportation Plan 1 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

05.22.18 Public Meeting #1 Dow ntow n Transportation Plan 1 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

Project Introduction Project Team Project Purpose Jean M. Hartline, PE, PTOE • Develop a plan that “promotes a balanced, complete, and integrated Project Manager (MSG) transportation system that meets the need for travel by different modes Laurie L. Adams, PE, PTOE, PTP (automobile, transit, bicycle and walking) Transportation Engineer (DGL) and thereby supports sustainable development patterns .” Michael Blau, AICP, LCI Active Transportation Planning (BPS) • Engage the stakeholders and public for input and ideas necessary to meet the Andrew Overbeck, AICP downtown transportation and mobility goal Urban Planner (MKSK) 2 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

Project Components Study Area and Study Elements 1. Traffic Analyses – Counts and Modeling 2. Safety Planning – All Modes 3. Operational Analyses – Circulation and Capacity Needs 4. Transit Components and Planning 5. Pedestrian Planning and Facilities 6. Bicycle Planning and Facilities 7. Integrate Parking Study Elements 8. Districts and Neighborhoods Connectivity 9. Policy and Plan Development 10. TAC and Public Engagement 3 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

Project Schedule Public Input Process • October 2018 Public Public Public • May 22, 2018 • January 2019 • Review Meeting Meeting Meeting • Project Introduction Assessment and • Review Draft Plan #1 #2 #3 • Input Activities Initial Concepts 4 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

Additional Engagement Stakeholders Online Engagement • Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC) Represents influential stakeholders in the • study area and its context Will meet four times throughout the project • Will guide the planning process and provide • feedback on concepts • Focus Group Meetings Single day of interviews with the groups • Share insights about the study area , including • existing challenges and opportunities Deeper dives into the workings of the study area • with subject matter experts 5 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

Plans Review ed Planning and Development Downtown Toledo Master Plan (2017) • Development projects (existing, • planned/proposed, and under-construction) Planning Downtown Toledo—University of • Toledo Urban Affairs Center Report (2015) Toledo 20/20 Comprehensive Plan (1999) • Toledo Downtown Plan (2011) • Turning Around Downtown (2014) • Uptown Plan (2013) • Warehouse District Plan (2012) • Warehouse District Plan (2017) • 6 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

Plans Review ed Transportation Cherry Street Legacy Plan (2009) Summit Street Redevelopment Plan (2000) • • City of Toledo 2017-2021 Proposed Capital Toledo Bike Plan (2015) • • Improvement Budget TMACOG Existing Land Use Map (2012) • Downtown Toledo Development Corporation • TMACOG Greater Toledo Area Sidewalks Comprehensive Parking Study (In Progress) • Map (2014) Monroe Street Corridor Design & Livability Plan (2002) • TMACOG Proposed U.S. and State Bicycle • National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project • Routes (2017) ODOT District 2 Multi-Year Work Plan (2016) • TMACOG Regional Bicycle Network (2017) • ODOT Transportation Information Mapping System • TMACOG Traffic Count Database System • Public Service Department Division of Transportation • TMACOG Transportation Safety Data Parking Restriction Petition Form • Public Service Department Division of Transportation TMACOG Complete Streets Policy • • Two Way Street Petition Form 7 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

Initial Data Assessment TRAFFIC COUNTS 8 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

Initial Data Assessment CRASH DATA STUDY AREA TOTALS • Total # of Crashes: 1,560 • Injury Crashes: 410 • Pedestrian Crashes: 22 • Bicyclist Crashes: 22 9 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

Dow ntow n Master Plan Transportation Conditions and Recommendations OPPORTUNITY CORRIDORS 10 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

What Makes a Great Street? Street Trees Lighting Outdoor Dining On-Street Parking Wide Sharrows or Sidewalks Bike Lanes Travel Lane Storm Water 11 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

What Makes a Great Street? Two-way Traffic • Less confusion for drivers • Easier access and wayfinding • Fewer vehicle miles travelled by creating more direct routes • Safer pedestrian conditions and more livable, flexible streets • More vibrant retail environment 12 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

What Makes a Great Street? Street Trees One street tree adds $7,000 to adjacent property values 13 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

What Makes a Great Street? On-Street Parking One parallel, on-street parking space is worth $175 – $300 per day in potential retail sales 14 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

What Makes a Great Street? Outdoor Seating Outdoor seating can increase sales by 15% or more annually 15 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

What Makes a Great Street? Green Infrastructure Adds aesthetic value and helps mitigate stormwater impacts 16 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

Street Typologies Downtown Master Plan • Streets classified by character and desired streetscape • Within context of functional, traffic design capacity 17 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

Street Typologies Downtown Standard Ex: Adams Street • Low-speed, low volume street • Full sidewalks, with outdoor seating and street trees • On-street parking with bump-outs 18 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

Street Typologies Downtown Collector Ex: Michigan Street • Vehicular-focused streets; can be one-way • Similar streetscape to Standard streets • Wider travel lanes • Should be limited downtown 19 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

Street Typologies Downtown Specialty Ex: Jefferson Avenue • Streets with enough space to accommodate specialty facilities such as cycle tracks • Typically have high pedestrian traffic • Extra attention paid to streetscape design 20 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

Street Typologies Downtown Signature Ex: Summit Street • Build on the qualities of Specialty streets • Carry more vehicular traffic • Often serve as gateways to downtown • Should accommodate all users and support development 21 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

The Challenges of Street Design “I would love a “Some bike shelter to sit in “We need wider “There’s not lanes would be “Some street while waiting for sidewalks and enough on- awesome.” trees would be the bus.” places to sit.” street parking.” nice there.” 22 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

How Do We Meet All User Needs? Retail and Restaurants • On-street parking • Outdoor seating 23 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

How Do We Meet All User Needs? Bicyclists • Safe, dedicated bike facilities • Secure, convenient bike parking • Wayfinding for trails, routes, etc. 24 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

How Do We Meet All User Needs? Pedestrians • Wide, quality sidewalks • Safe and convenient crossings • Shade trees • Lighting • Streetscape amenities • Wayfinding to destinations, etc. 25 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

How Do We Meet All User Needs? Transit Users • Comfortable bus stops • Sheltered waiting area • Safe, designated boarding area 26 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

How Do We Meet All User Needs? Drivers • Safe and efficient travel • Sufficient parking • Wayfinding to parking, destinations, etc. 27 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

Existing Right-of-Way 66’ Right of Way 9’ 48’ 9’ Sidewalk Curb to Curb Sidewalk 28 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

Fitting w ithin the Right-of-Way 66’ Right of Way 100’ Desired Street Elements 29 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

Putting the Pieces Together 30 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

Street Design Best Practices Pedestrian Realm 31 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N

Street Design Best Practices Building Frontage Zone • Minimum of 3 feet to provide space for opening doors • Minimum of 5-6 feet for outdoor seating areas • Desired width of 8-12 feet for outdoor seating areas 32 D O W N T O W N T O L E D O T R A N S P O R T A T I O N P L A N