Indian Trail Project Update Meeting Widening of East John Street-Old Monroe Road NCDOT STIP Project No. U-4714 Scott Cole, PE, Division Ten Engineer September 21, 2017
East John Street-Old Monroe Road Purpose of this Meeting • Provide an update on the project • Meeting Format: • 6:00-6:30 – Open House • 6:30-7:30 – Presentation followed by Q&A • 7:30-8:00 – Open House You may submit comments tonight on the forms provided or submit comments by mail or email by October 20, 2017 2
Today’s Presentation • Superstreet Primer – Safe – Efficient and Effective – Pedestrian Friendly • Project Update • Upcoming milestones 3
East John Street-Old Monroe Road Superstreets • A type of intersection in which minor cross-street traffic going straight through or left at a divided highway intersection is redirected. * • Minor cross street traffic is redirected to turn right, but can then access a U-turn to proceed in the desired direction. FHWA uses the term RCUT (Restricted Crossing U-Turn) Some states use the term “J-Turn” or “Reduced Conflict Intersection” For signalized corridors, some use the term “Synchronized Streets” *Other configurations possible based on site specific conditions. 4
East John Street-Old Monroe Road Why Superstreets Work SUPERSTREET ADVANTAGES: • Reduce Crashes • 15 to 46 percent crash reduction • 22 to 63 percent injury and fatal crash reduction • Reduce delay • Superior progression through signals • Control Speed • Enhance pedestrian service 5
East John Street-Old Monroe Road Left Turns are Unsafe 6
Safety - Vehicular Conflict Points Superstreet Intersection FHWA-SA-14-070 Conflict Points = 14 7
Safety – Reduction in Crashes Safety impact by collision type for unsignalized superstreets Collision Type Crash Reduction % Total -46 Fatal and injury -63 Angle and right turns -75 Rear ends -1 Sideswipes -13 Left turns -59 Other -15 8
East John Street-Old Monroe Road Left Turns are Inefficient 9
East John Street-Old Monroe Road Efficient – Less Travel Time • Recapturing roadway capacity lost by multi-phase signals • Reduced “wait time” or delay • Superior Signal Coordination 10
East John Street-Old Monroe Road Main Street Green Time Signal Timing - Two Phase Signal Timing - Eight Phase Signal Timing - Three Phase Conventional Phasing Superstreet Phasing 11
East John Street-Old Monroe Road Superior Signal Progression • Signals only affect one direction of main street travel • One-Way Street – “Perfect” progression in both directions • Maximized efficiency • Effective at any speed or any signal spacing • Can control speeds using progression – the progression speed can be adjusted by location, direction, time, day – drivers will adjust quickly • No special signal equipment is needed 13
East John Street-Old Monroe Road Left Turns are Not Pedestrian Friendly 14
East John Street-Old Monroe Road Pedestrian Refuge Would you rather walk across…This? Or this with a Pedestrian Refuge? 15
East John Street-Old Monroe Road Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Conventional Intersection Superstreet Intersection 8 Conflict Points 24 Conflict Points 16
East John Street-Old Monroe Road Superstreet Pedestrian Movements 17
East John Street-Old Monroe Road Superstreet Ped Crossing – Street View 19
East John Street-Old Monroe Road Superstreets in North Carolina • Superstreet design is not new or experimental and is smarter when compared to conventional intersections • It has evolved as roadway planners and engineers look for better ways to improve safety and quality of life • Superstreet elements are already in use on Trade Street between Weddington Road and Fullwood Lane, at NC 51 and Matthews-Mint Hill Rd, and over 300 locations throughout the state • Superstreets are becoming the default arterial design in North Carolina 20
East John Street-Old Monroe Road Why Choose a Superstreet? 21
East John Street-Old Monroe Road Project Location and Purpose STIP Project No. U-4714 • Project traverses Matthews, Stallings, and Indian Trail • Purpose is to improve pedestrian and bicycle accommodations along corridor, reduce congestion and improve traffic safety • 6.5 mile widening • Estimated cost $87.5 million 22
East John Street-Old Monroe Road Project History The project is needed because congestion is getting worse, the roadway exceeds capacity, turning vehicles block traffic flow, and sidewalks lack connectivity. • Extensive public involvement and collaboration with local officials over a 4 year period • Various alternatives examined with a 4-lane Superstreet as the recommended alternative • Public input considered at each stage of the planning process • Environmental Assessment (EA) was prepared to evaluate the environmental effects of the project EA approved by NCDOT and FHWA in July of 2016 o • A Public Hearing on the preliminary design and EA was held October 11, 2016 23
East John Street-Old Monroe Road Comments on the Environmental Assessment • Approximately 100 comments were received o Majority favor roadway widening o Concerns about the Superstreet; primarily in Town of Matthews • Officials from the Town of Matthews also expressed concern over preliminary design and its impacts to the community character • NCDOT worked with the Town of Matthews on design changes with a narrower cross section to help preserve character of downtown area and reduce impacts to properties, homes, and businesses 24
Superstreet Intersections Take Out the Superstreet in Indian Trail? Traditional Intersections: • Less Safe (50% more injury crashes) • Not able to handle traffic over time (30% less efficient) • More Delay and Congestion Like Matthews? • Lower Traffic Volumes • Through Historic Downtown • Development Complete • Railroad on the North side 25
East John Street-Old Monroe Road Design Through Indian Trail • The current design provides: • Four (4) 12’ travel lanes with curb and gutter • Turn lanes at intersections and U-turn bulbs • Closed drainage system (Curb & Gutter, which helps reduce impacts to property owners) • Grassed Median (width varies from 23’ to 30’ depending on number of turn lanes) • Opportunity for landscaping within the median • 5’ sidewalks on the north side • 10’ multi-use path on the south side 26
East John Street-Old Monroe Road Cross Sections in Indian Trail 23’ median for single left turns 30’ median for dual left turns 27
East John Street-Old Monroe Road Some Design Elements Through Indian Trail 28
East John Street-Old Monroe Road Next Steps • Evaluate comments from this meeting • Publish final environmental document (Fall/Winter 2017) • Final design and permits (2017-2019) • Right of Way acquisition/Utility relocations (2019-2021) • Construction of all sections (2021-2023) 29
East John Street-Old Monroe Road Public Comments Comment form provided at sign-in Drop comments in box before you leave tonight OR Submit to Elmo Vance, NCDOT Project Engineer or Robert Boot, NCDOT Consultant Project Manager (mailing address, email and phone number are provided on the form) Comments accepted until October 20, 2017 Comment Box Mail E-mail 30
East John Street-Old Monroe Road Questions & Answers Information including the project maps are available on project website www.ncdot.gov/projects/EastJohnOldMonroe 31
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