Measures of Evaluation
07/29/11
Mission Provide better modal connections, reconnect the historic landscape for the Emerald Necklace, improve
Statement: 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.
Guiding Principles:
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.
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.
7. Protect and respect the design for Arborway Yard.
4. Strive to have an inclusive process for the
sharing of information.
8. Develop alternatives that meet ABP budget and
schedule.
Any comments received prior to 7/12/11 were considered while consolidating the 12 MOE's presented at the WAG 4A
meeting on 7/13/11. Those comments received after that time that are applicable to the 12 MOE's presented at the WAG
4A are shown below.
Goal 1
#
Improve Roadway Geometry to Enhance Circulation for all Modes and Users
Objective
1.01
Minimize local street impacts of cut through traffic
1.02
Enhance pedestrian and bicycle environment
1.03
3
Goal 2
#
Improve roadway and intersection operations for
vehicles
Total
Objective
2.01
2.02
Improve bikeability and walkability, bicycle and
pedestrian access
Goal 3
#
3.01
3.02
2
Changes in forecast traffic volumes on key local streets
Increase in forecast traffic volume
Projected pedestrian level of services (PLOS)
Type/quality of bike path
Projected bike level of services (BLOS)
Vehicle level of Service (LOS) and overall delay
Simplify network - number of turns between specific destinations
Improve Access, Modal and Intermodal Local and Regional Corridor Connections to
Promote Transportation Choices
Maintain or improve surface loading points for
passengers at Forest Hills Station
2
Measure
Measure
Number of and access to Forest Hills Station loading points
Connectivity of bike paths - quality of connections
Number of lanes crossed between respites
Minimum sidewalk width
Total
Remove Barriers for Neighborhood Connections and Integrate Transit into Economic
Centers and Residential Areas
Objective
Measure
Support access to future development
Allows curb access to development parcels
Promote modal connections that reduce use of personal
Number of modal connections created
vehicles
Total
Goal 4
#
Integrate Sustainability into Design Concepts
Objective
Measure
4.01
Increase tree canopy
4.02
Minimize adverse environmental impacts
4.03
3
Minimize life cycle costs
Total
Number of net trees planted in the study area
Reduce Stormwater run off
Minimize Light pollution
Comparison of life cycle costs
Goal 5
#
Create a Destination and Sense of Place and Celebrate the Area's Architectural,
Transportation and Open Space History
Objective
Measure
5.01
Total amount of contiguous space
Increase space for community gatherings or activities
and create a sense of place (e.g., parks, farmers/artists Creation of areas for community gatherings
markets, outdoor public gathering space, or similar uses) Design solution creates a sense of place
5.02
Enhance value of commercial and residential buildings
through improved visual or aesthetic changes.
Level of infrastructure intensity resulting in market conditions
Increase in opportunity for new homes, places of work, and access to
goods, services and community resources in the Forest Hill Business
District
5.03
Create a bridge or at grade design which reestablishes
Emerald Necklace connections and reinforces the
Olmsted's Emerald Necklace vision
Compliance with Olmsted's vision and connection to the Emerald
Necklace
3
Goal 6
#
Total
Improve the Visibility, Connectivity and Access to Gateway Open Spaces
Objective
6.01
Enhance visual quality - (Edge) - and increase open
vistas, views, view corridors and access to light and air
6.02
Increase amount of green and landscaped area
2
15
Total
Total number of MOE's
Measure
Measure of visual quality along New Washington Street
Area of shadow cast by bridge
Amount of new vistas, views and view corridors created
Total amount of landscaped areas (green space) by alternative
Total amount of contiguous green and open space