H l Halcyon Road R d C Complete Streets Study l t St t St d C Complete Streets Plan l t St t Pl Community Charrettes April 12 & 13, 2017
Project Team j Project Sponsor Planning &Engineering Community Outreach
Presentation Outline • Project Overview • Complete Streets Elements and Tools in the Toolbox • Summary of Outreach to Date • Factors Used in Analysis and Design • Presentation of Recommended Plan – Polling and Discussion • Next Steps Next Steps
What is a “Complete Street”? p “Complete Streets”… …are streets for everyone. They are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities. Complete g p Streets make it easy to cross the street, walk to shops, and bicycle to work. y ‐ Smart Growth America
Project Overview j Project Limits
Project Overview j Project Goals: • Engage the Community • Identify Deficiencies • Develop Alternatives D l Al i • Create a Complete Streets “Blueprint for Action” Blueprint for Action
Project Overview j Guidance Documents: • • City & County General Plans City & County General Plans • City & County Bicycle Plans 2008 CA Complete Streets Act • • City & County Standards • SLOCOG RTP • • NACTO Design Guides NACTO Design Guides
Project Overview j • County General Plan • Bikeways Plan 2015 Update
Elements of Complete Streets p Bike Lanes Not Pictured: Class 1 (Separated Trail) Class 2 (Buffered) Class 3 (Sharrows) Class 4 Class 2 & Class 4
Elements of Complete Streets p Frequent and Safe Crossing Opportunities
Elements of Complete Streets p Road Diet South Street, San Luis Obispo Residential Arterial, 17,500 ADT Before, 2008 After, 2012
Elements of Complete Streets p Road Diet ‐ Capacity
Elements of Complete Streets p Road Diet ‐ Safety
Elements of Complete Streets p Roundabouts • Improve Safety • Reduce Delay • Narrow Roads / Fewer Lanes
Elements of Complete Streets p Vehicles ‐ 8 Conflict Points Vehicles ‐ 32 Conflict Points Peds ‐ 8 Conflict Points Peds – 24 Conflict Points
Elements of Complete Streets p • Roundabouts ‐ Bi Bicycle Safety l S f t Cross as – Slower Speeds Pedestrian – Route Options Route Options Based on Skill/Confidence Level Level Travel Through Roundabout Roundabout
Elements of Complete Streets p • Roundabouts – Typical Intersection Pedestrian Safety Roundabout Speeds Intersection Speeds Speeds Pedestrian’s Chanc e o f Death if Hit by a Mo to r Ve hic le
Elements of Complete Streets p • Roundabouts – Pedestrian Safety
Public Comment Process
Community Charrettes Community Charrettes • Wednesday, September 14 ‐ 41 attendees Wednesday, September 14 41 attendees • Thursday, September 15 – 25 attendees
Community Charrettes Community Charrettes
Community Charrettes Community Charrettes • Safety was the number one concern for attendees • Most lived or worked in Context Zone 3
Factors in Analysis & Design Factors in Analysis & Design • Volumes & Speeds Forecast Volumes to Year 2035 using SLOCOG Regional Model and City/County General Plans 10,300 15,600 17,350 11,200
Factors in Analysis & Design Factors in Analysis & Design • Vehicular Operations • Level of Service (LOS)
Factors in Analysis & Design Factors in Analysis & Design • Multi ‐ Modal Operations Analysis • Level of Traffic Stress (Bicyclists) • Connected Sidewalk Network (Gap Closures) • Shorten and Enhance Crossings • Shorten and Enhance Crossings
Zone 1 Condensed Public Comments o Traffic signal timing bad for driving & walking. Long waits o Confusion if parking is allowed or if two lanes o Left turns (driveways & parking lots) difficult, dangerous o No bike lanes. People ride in Parking Lots o Aggressive Driving as people cut ‐ through from freeway
Context Zone 1
Context Zone 1
Context Zone 1 Summary of Recommended Changes Summary of Recommended Changes 1. Sidewalk Gap Closures & Curb Ramp ADA Upgrades 2. Provide Class 2 Bike Lanes (buffered) in existing underutilized on ‐ street parking area 3. Lane Widths – 12 feet 4 4. Bike Box at El Camino Real Bik B El C i R l
Zone 2 Condensed Public Comments o More consistent speed limits needed o Speeding o Lane changes from 2 to 1 confusing (Grand) o Longer Left Turn pockets needed at Fair Oaks. o Driveways/curb cuts create a safety issue for walking o Sidewalks damaged, too narrow
Context Zone 2
Context Zone 2
Context Zone 2 Visualization of Dodson Way Visualization of Dodson Way
Context Zone 2 Visualization of Dodson Way Visualization of Dodson Way
Context Zone 2 Visualization of Dodson Way Visualization of Dodson Way
Context Zone 2 Visualization of Dodson Way Visualization of Dodson Way
Road Diet – Park Way to Fair Oaks Ave y Forecast Year 2035 PM Peak
Road Diet – Park Way to Fair Oaks Ave y Forecast Year 2035 PM Peak
Context Zone 2/3 Fair Oaks Avenue Fair Oaks Avenue
Fair Oaks Roundabout Forecast Year 2035 AM Peak
Fair Oaks Roundabout Forecast Year 2035 PM Peak
Context Zone 2 Summary of Recommended Changes Summary of Recommended Changes 1. Road Diet between Park Way and Fair Oaks Ave 2. Provide Class 2 Bike Lanes (buffered South of Park Way) 3. Some Class 4 Bike Lanes 4. Dodson Way Curb Extensions 5. Removal of underutilized on ‐ street parking 5 R l f d ili d ki 6. Retain on ‐ street parking W. side North of Dodson Way 7. Lane Widths (11 to 12 feet) 8 8. Roundabout at Fair Oaks Ave Roundabout at Fair Oaks Ave
Context Zone 2 With Si With Signal at Fair Oaks Ave and No Road Diet l t F i O k A d N R d Di t
Context Zone 2 With Si With Signal at Fair Oaks Ave and No Road Diet l t F i O k A d N R d Di t
Context Zone 2/3 With Si With Signal at Fair Oaks Ave and No Road Diet l t F i O k A d N R d Di t
Context Zone 2 C Comparison of Alternatives i f Alt ti LOS B/C / Roundabout & Road Diet Alternative LOS C/D LOS C/D Signal Alternative l l
Zone 3 Condensed Public Comments o Crosswalk visibility & more enforcement at Farroll. o High Speeds (‘One of highest in City’) during school hours o Lack of continuous sidewalk & missing ramps o Parking causes limited visibility, especially near corners o Lane lines unclear, change in lane number confusing o Farroll & Pike highlighted as worst areas
Context Zone 3
Context Zone 3
Context Zone 3
All ‐ Way Stop at The Pike All Way Stop at The Pike • All ‐ Way Stop Warranted Based on Collision History • Forecast to Operate LOS E as TWSC TWSC
Context Zone 3 Summary of Recommended Changes Summary of Recommended Changes 1. Roundabout at Fair Oaks Ave (Fewer lanes in zone 3, traffic calming, access management at Todd Lane) 2. Provide Class 2 Bike Lanes (buffered) 3. Class 4 Bike Lane on E. Side between Farroll Ave and S Sandalwood Ave d l d A 4. Curb Extensions at Farroll Ave and Sandalwood Ave 5. Sidewalk Gap Closures 6 6. Removal of underutilized on ‐ street parking Removal of underutilized on street parking 7. Retain on ‐ street parking E. Side between Willow Ave and Farroll Ave 8 8. Lane Widths (11 to 12 feet) Lane Widths (11 to 12 feet) Current 40 mph = LTS 3 Expected 35 mph = LTS 2
Zone 4 Condensed Public Comments o The Pike was a popular concern. Light or roundabout? o High Speeds & Speeding o Bike lanes too narrow, not well maintained o Left turns causing Rear ‐ End Collisions o Highway 1 Traffic during incidents on Highway 101
Context Zone 4
Context Zone 4
Context Zone 4
Context Zone 4
Context Zone 4 Summary of Recommended Changes Summary of Recommended Changes 1. Provide 8 ‐ foot Class 2 Bike Lanes 2. Sidewalk within AG Urban Reserve Line 3. Roundabouts at State Route 1 Intersections consistent with County EIR, optimized to minimize impacts to active agricultural lands
Stay Involved y • Project Website HalcyonCompleteStreets.com – Online Survey O li S – Interactive Map – Comment Form Comment Form – Sign ‐ Up • City Website • City Website – Event Calendar – Facebook & Twitter Facebook & Twitter
Questions and Comments Questions and Comments Jonathan “Nate” Stong Marc Caswell Matt Downing Planning Manager Project Manager Planning Associate City of Arroyo Grande City of Arroyo Grande Alt Pl Alta Planning + Design i + D i Omni ‐ Means (805) 473 ‐ 5420 (619) 269 ‐ 5982 x6 (805) 242 ‐ 0461 mdowning@arroyogrande.org connerycepeda@altaplanning.com nstong@omnimeans.com g@ http://halcyoncompletestreets.com/
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