DRAFT Measures of Evaluation - MOEs
August 11, 2011
Mission
Statement:
Provide better modal connections, reconnect the historic landscape for the Emerald Necklace, improve
access and circulation for transit, pedestrian and bicycle without creating unacceptable vehicular traffic
congestion/delays.
Mobility:
The ability to reach a destination and to use, choose and transfer modes within reasonable time and costs. Mobility is higher
when average travel times, variations in travel times, and travel costs are low. The provision of multi-modal opportunities is
essential for good mobility.
Livability:
The use of transportation investments to improve the standard of living, the environment, and quality of life for all communities.
Livable communities are places where transportation, housing and commercial development investments have been coordinated
so that people have access to adequate, affordable and environmentally sustainable travel options.
Guiding
Principles:
1. Improve safety for all users.
5. Integrate artistic elements in designs.
2. Improve quality of life for
residents.
6. Adopt the principles of Universal Design
(accessible and barrier-free design).
3. Address a structurally
deficient bridge.
4. Strive to have an inclusive
process for the sharing of
information.
7. Protect and respect the design for Arborway Yard.
8. Develop alternatives that meet ABP budget and
schedule.
Improve Roadway Geometry to Enhance Circulation for all Modes and Users
Goal 1
#
Objective
1.01
Minimize local street impacts of cut through
traffic (e.g., minimize local diversions)
1.02
Enhance pedestrian and bicycle environment
1.03
Improve roadway and intersection operations
for vehicles
3
Measure
Changes in forecast traffic volumes on key local streets
1 Reduction in forecast traffic volume
0 Forecast traffic volume remains the same
-1 Increase in forecast traffic volume
Projected pedestrian level of services (PLOS)
1 PLOS A or B
0 PLOS C or D
-1 PLOS E or F
Type/quality of bike path
1 Separate bicycle and pedestrian paths
0 Combined multiuse path
Projected bike level of services (BLOS)
1 BLOS A or B
0 BLOS C or D
-1 BLOS E or F
Vehicle level of Service (LOS) and overall delay
1 Surface street network delay decreases
0 Surface street network delay unchanged
-1 Surface street network delay increases
Simplify network - number of turns between specific destinations
1 All turns made at most direct location
0 Minimal turn restrictions with alternate route provided within project limits
-1 Multiple turn restrictions, alternate route not provided
Data Source
Travel demand
forecasting model CTPS
Traffic analysis, design
plans
Traffic analysis, design
plans
Total
Improve Access, Modal and Intermodal Local and Regional Corridor Connections to Promote Transportation
Choices
Goal 2
#
Objective
2.01
Maintain or improve surface loading points for
passengers at Forest Hills Station
2.02
Improve bikeability and walkability, bicycle and
pedestrian access
2
Goal 3
#
3.01
3.02
Measure
Number of and access to Forest Hills Station loading points
1 Curb side loading/unloading area increased
0 Curb side loading/unloading area maintained
-1 Curb side loading/unloading area decreased
Connectivity of bike paths - quality of connections
1 Provides off-street connections to existing networks
0 Provides a mix of on-street and off-street connections
-1 Does not provide off-street connections
Number of lanes crossed between respites along east west corridor
1 Two or less
0 Three
-1 More than Three
Minimum sidewalk width
1 Minimal constraints in sidewalk width
0 Modest constraints in sidewalk width
-1 Sidewalk width meets minimal requirements
Design plans
Design plans (Bikes
lanes to be provided in
all designs)
Total
Remove Barriers for Neighborhood Connections and Integrate Transit into Economic Centers and Residential
Areas
Objective
Support access to future development
Promote modal connections that reduce use of
personal vehicles
Measure
Allows curb access to development parcels
1 Unobstructed access
0 Minimal obstructions
-1 Significant obstructions
Strengthen neighborhood connections (north/south)
1 Allows for direct visual connectitvity
0 Modest visual connectitvity
-1 Physical barrier blocking Visual connectitvity
Number of modal connections created
1 Significant new uses and connections that reduce the need and use of
vehicles.
0 Limited new uses and connections that reduce the need and use of
vehicles.
-1 No new uses and connections that reduce the need and use of vehicles.
2
Data Source
Total
Data Source
Design plans
BRA
Design plans/ BRA
Integrate Sustainability into Design Concepts
Goal 4
#
4.01
4.02
4.03
3
Objective
Increase tree canopy
Minimize adverse water and light impacts
Minimize life cycle costs
Measure
Number of net trees planted in the study area
1 Increases number of trees by 200 or more
0 Increases number of trees by less than 200
-1 Does not increase number of trees
Manage Stormwater run off
1 Significantly reduces the sf of impervious surface to accommodate
stormwater management
0 Moderatetly reduces the sf of impervious surface to accommodate
stormwater management
-1 Does not reduce the sf of impervious surface to accommodate
stormwater management
Minimize Light pollution
1 Light pollution has improved
0 Light pollution remains constant
-1 Light pollution has depreciated
Initial and Life Cycle Costs
1 Low cost
0 Medium cost
-1 High cost
Data Source
Grow Boston Greener
guidelines / design
plans
Design plans / City of
Boston
Design plans
Design plans
Total
Create a Destination and Sense of Place and Celebrate the Area's Architectural, Transportation and Open Space
History
Goal 5
#
5.01
Objective
Increase space for community gatherings or
activities and create a sense of place (e.g.,
parks, farmers/artists markets, outdoor public
gathering space,or similarly uses)
Measure
Data Source
Total amount of usable contiguous space
1 Large increase in usable contiguous space
0 Modest increase in usable contiguous space
-1 Minimal increase in usable contiguous space
Creation of areas for community gatherings
1 Significant opportunities for community spaces or uses
0 Modest opportunities for community spaces or uses
Design plans
-1 No opportunities for community spaces or uses
Design solution creates a sense of place
1 The design solution matches/is very consistent with the surrounding
environment (buildings, landscape, other physical or visual features)
0 The design solution somewhat matches/ is somewhat consistent with the
surrounding environment (buildings, landscape, other physical or visual
features).
-1 The design solution does not match the surrounding environment
Visual identification of community resources and features
1 Significant new view corridors to visually identify and locate key community
resources and features
0 No change in current views
-1 Diminished view corridors - blocking community resources and features
5.02
Enhance value of commercial and residential
buildings through improved visual or aesthetic
changes.
2
Total
#
Objective
Orientation of building facades to enhance interactions and connectivity to
residential and commercial development
Design plans, BRA
1 Orientation of building facades and primary frontage are street facing parcel
edges with open views and minimal obstruction. (Significant increase in
number / length of primary parcel frontage)
0 Some increase in number / length of primary parcel frontage - orientation of
buidings is neutral
-1 Does not increase in number / length of primary parcel frontage orientation of buildings is one-sided - minimal openings at facing major
roadways
Improve the Visibility, Connectivity and Access to Gateway Open Spaces
Goal 6
Measure
Data Source
Measure of visual quality (vistas, view corridors and views) along and across
the corridor at New Washington Street
1 No visual obstructions
0 Modest visual obstructions
-1 Significant visual obstructions
6.01
Enhance visual quality - (Edge) - and increase Measure of visual quality (vistas, view corridors and views) along the South
open vistas, views, view corridors and access
Street and Hyde Park Avenue North South Corridors
to light and air
1 No visual obstructions
0 Modest visual obstructions
-1 Significant visual obstructions
Area of shadow cast by bridge
1 No shadows
0 Modest shadows
-1 Significant shadows
Design plans, aerial
maps
Compliance with Olmsted's vision and connection to the Emerald Necklace
6.02
2
14
Create a bridge or at grade design which
reestablishes Emerald Necklace connections
and reinforces Olmsted's Emerald Necklace
vision
Total
Total Number of MOE's
1 Design establishes significant Emerald Necklace connections and
significantly reinforce Olmsted's vision
0 Design establishes modest Emerald Necklace connections and
significantly reinforce Olmsted's vision
-1 Design establishes few if any Emerald Necklace connections and
significantly reinforce Olmsted's vision
Replaced 5.03