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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Chapter 1
Study Area, Goals and Objectives, Evaluation Criteria, Public Involvement Plan
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
1.6
1.7
Introduction ................................................................................................................................ 1.1
Study Purpose and Need ......................................................................................................... 1.1
Study Background...................................................................................................................... 1.1
Study Area .................................................................................................................................. 1.2
Goals and Objectives ............................................................................................................... 1.7
Evaluation Criteria .................................................................................................................... 1.8
Public Involvement Plan ......................................................................................................... 1.10
1.7.1.
Elements of the Plan......................................................................................... 1.11
1.7.1.1.
Study Working Group .............................................................. 1.11
1.7.1.2.
Public Meetings ........................................................................... 1.13
1.7.1.3.
Outreach to Environmental Justice Communities .............1.13
1.7.1.4.
Project Website.......................................................................... 1.14
1.7.1.5.
Newsletters / Fact Sheets ........................................................ 1.14
1.7.1.6.
Media Coordination / Other Communication
Networks ..................................................................................... 1.14
Chapter 2
Existing Conditions, Future No-Build Conditions, Issues Evaluation
2.1
Existing Environmental Conditions ....................................................................................... 2.1
2.1.1
Existing Surface Water Resources ................................................................. 2.2
2.1.2
Existing Floodplains ............................................................................................ 2.4
2.1.3
Existing Groundwater Resources ................................................................... 2.5
2.1.4
Existing Aquifers and Public Water Supplies ................................................ 2.5
2.1.5
Existing Wetlands ............................................................................................... 2.6
2.1.6
Existing Fish and Wildlife Habitat ................................................................... 2.9
2.1.7
Existing Threatened and Endangered Species .............................................. 2.9
2.1.8
Existing Areas of Critical Environmental Concern ................................... 2.10
2.1.9
Existing Hazardous Waste Sites .................................................................... 2.10
2.1.10
Existing Cultural, Historical and Archaeological Resources ...................2.10
2.1.11
Existing Air Quality .......................................................................................... 2.12
2.1.12
Existing Noise .................................................................................................... 2.13
2.1.13
Existing Protected and Recreational Open Space..................................... 2.14
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2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
2.6
2.7
2.8
2.9
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2.1.14
Existing Environmental Justice Populations ................................................ 2.14
Existing Economic Conditions and Analysis ...................................................................... 2.16
2.2.1
Demographic Trends ....................................................................................... 2.16
2.2.2
Economic Characteristics ............................................................................... 2.16
2.2.3
Labor Force Employment Structure ............................................................ 2.17
2.2.4
Workforce Data – Companies in Fall River............................................... 2.18
2.2.5
Employment Trends in Bristol County........................................................ 2.19
2.2.6
Unemployment in Fall River Metro Area.................................................... 2.21
2.2.7
Housing Stock .................................................................................................... 2.21
2.2.8
Commercial Real Estate Market Trends ..................................................... 2.22
2.2.8.1
Existing Commercial Real Estate Locations .........................2.24
2.2.9
Land Uses in the Study Area .......................................................................... 2.24
2.2.10
Assessed Values and Property Taxes........................................................... 2.25
2.2.11
Existing Businesses in the Study Area .......................................................... 2.26
Existing Transportation Conditions .................................................................................... 2.29
2.3.1
Existing Roadway Geometry and Conditions – Focus Area ..................2.29
2.3.2
Existing Roadway Geometry and Conditions – Regional
Transportation Impact Area .......................................................................... 2.30
2.3.3
Existing Intersection Geometry .................................................................... 2.31
2.3.3.1
Intersection Geometry – Davol Street West .....................2.31
2.3.3.2
Intersection Geometry – Davol Street East ........................2.34
2.3.3.3
Intersection Geometry – President Avenue........................2.38
2.3.4
Existing Traffic Volumes .................................................................................. 2.44
2.3.5
Existing Traffic Analysis ................................................................................... 2.49
2.3.6
Safety.................................................................................................................... 2.56
2.3.7
Multi-Modal Transportation ........................................................................... 2.57
2.3.7.1
Walking Conditions ................................................................... 2.57
2.3.7.2
Bicycling Conditions .................................................................. 2.60
2.3.7.3
Transit ........................................................................................... 2.62
Future No-Build Conditions ................................................................................................. 2.64
Future No-Build Land Use and Environmental Conditions .......................................... 2.64
Future No-Build Economic Conditions and Analysis ..................................................... 2.64
2.6.1
Travel Demand Modeling................................................................................ 2.65
2.6.2
CTPS Travel Demand Model ......................................................................... 2.68
Future No-Build Traffic Volumes and Analysis ................................................................ 2.70
Multi-Modal Transportation ................................................................................................. 2.80
2.8.1
Proposed Bicycling Improvements ............................................................... 2.80
2.8.2
Proposed Public Transit Improvements ...................................................... 2.81
Issues, Constraints and Opportunities............................................................................... 2.82
2.9.1
Issues.................................................................................................................... 2.82
2.9.1.1
Mobility ......................................................................................... 2.82
2.9.1.2
Safety ............................................................................................. 2.83
2.9.1.3
Land Use and Economic Development ................................. 2.83
2.9.1.4
Health and Environmental Effects .......................................... 2.84
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2.9.2
2.9.3
TABLE OF CONTENTS
2.9.1.5
Community Effects..................................................................... 2.84
Constraints ......................................................................................................... 2.84
2.9.2.1
Mobility ......................................................................................... 2.85
2.9.2.2
Safety ............................................................................................. 2.85
2.9.2.3
Land Use and Economic Development ................................. 2.85
2.9.2.4
Health and Environmental Effects .......................................... 2.85
2.9.2.5
Community Effects..................................................................... 2.86
Opportunities .................................................................................................... 2.86
2.9.3.1
Mobility ......................................................................................... 2.86
2.9.3.2
Safety ............................................................................................. 2.86
2.9.3.3
Land Use and Economic Development ................................. 2.87
2.9.3.4
Health and Environmental Effects .......................................... 2.87
2.9.3.5
Community Effects..................................................................... 2.87
Chapter 3
Alternatives Development
3.1
3.2
3.3
Development of Alternatives ................................................................................................. 3.1
Improvement Alternatives – Location-by-Location .......................................................... 3.1
3.2.1
Cedar Street U-Turn ......................................................................................... 3.2
3.2.2
President Avenue at Davol Street East and Lindsey Street ...................... 3.3
3.2.3
President Avenue at North Main Street ....................................................... 3.4
3.2.4
Lindsey Street at Brownell Street................................................................... 3.4
3.2.5
Bicycle Accommodations in the Focus Area................................................ 3.5
3.2.5.1
Bicycle Accommodations along Davol Street through
Roadway Restriping ..................................................................... 3.6
3.2.5.2
Bicycle Accommodations along Davol Street through
Partial Reconstruction................................................................. 3.7
Improvement Alternatives – A Corridor-Wide Approach ............................................. 3.8
3.3.1
Alternatives Group 1 – Elevated Route 79
(Limited-Access Highway) ................................................................................ 3.9
3.3.1.1
Alternative 1A – Elevated Route 79 ........................................ 3.9
3.3.1.2
Alternative 1B – Elevated Route 79
with Cross Connections........................................................... 3.10
3.3.2
Alternatives Group 2 – At-Grade Route 79 (Urban Boulevard) ..........3.13
3.3.2.1
Alternative 2A – Eastern Shift ................................................. 3.13
3.3.2.2
Alternative 2B – Western Shift............................................... 3.14
3.3.2.3
Alternative 2C – Eastern Shift with
Davol Streets Removed ............................................................ 3.14
3.3.3
Alternatives Group 3 – At-Grade Route 79 with Frontage Roads ......3.19
3.3.3.1
Alternative 3A – Eastern Shift; Two-Way
Local Streets ................................................................................ 3.19
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3.3.3.2
3.4
Alternative 3B – Eastern Shift; One-Way
Local Streets ................................................................................ 3.20
3.3.3.3
Alternative 3C – Western Shift; Two-Way
Local Streets ................................................................................ 3.20
3.3.3.4
Alternative 3D – Western Shift; One-Way
Local Streets ................................................................................ 3.20
3.3.3.5
Alternative 3E – Eastern Shift; One-Way Local
Streets Adjacent to Route 79 ................................................. 3.20
3.3.3.6
Alternative 3F – Brightman Street Connection via
Lindsey Street.............................................................................. 3.21
3.3.3.7
Alternative 3G – Brightman Street Connection to
Northbound Route 79 .............................................................. 3.21
Refinement of Alternatives ................................................................................................... 3.29
3.4.1
Alternative 1 – Elevated Route 79 with Cross Connections .................3.29
3.4.2
Alternative 2 – At-Grade Urban Boulevard ............................................... 3.33
3.4.3
Alternative 3 – At-Grade Route 79 with Frontage Roads......................3.36
3.4.4
Additional Community and Working Group Input .................................. 3.39
3.4.4.1
Provide Sixth Parcel for Redevelopment in
Alternative 2 ................................................................................ 3.39
3.4.4.2
Provide a Pedestrian Bridge over Route 79 ........................3.39
3.4.4.3
Convert the Brightman Street U-Turn Ramp to a
Pedestrian Bridge ....................................................................... 3.40
3.4.5
Federal Highway Administration Review .................................................... 3.40
Chapter 4
Alternatives Analysis
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
4.5
4.6
4.7
4.8
Analysis of Alternatives............................................................................................................ 4.1
Intersection Analysis – President Avenue at Davol Street East..................................... 4.1
Intersection Analysis – President Avenue at North Main Street .................................. 4.2
Final Alternatives for Analysis ................................................................................................ 4.3
Proposed Development Mix and Maximum Build-Out Potential .................................. 4.3
Trip Generation and Initial Sensitivity Analysis .................................................................. 4.5
Forecast Travel Demand and Operational Analysis ....................................................... 4.12
4.7.1
2035 Alternative 1 Traffic Volumes ............................................................. 4.12
4.7.2
2035 Alternative 2 Traffic Volumes ............................................................. 4.12
4.7.3
2035 Alternative 3 Traffic Volumes ............................................................. 4.13
4.7.4
Traffic Operations Analysis for 2035 Build Alternatives .........................4.24
4.7.4.1
Alternative 1 – 2035 Traffic Analysis..................................... 4.31
4.7.4.2
Alternative 2 – 2035 Traffic Analysis..................................... 4.36
4.7.4.3
Alternative 2 – Modified – 2035 Traffic Analysis................4.41
4.7.4.4
Alternative 3 – 2035 Traffic Analysis..................................... 4.43
Geometric Analysis ................................................................................................................. 4.48
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4.9
4.10
4.11
4.12
4.13
4.14
4.15
TABLE OF CONTENTS
4.8.1
Alternative 1 ...................................................................................................... 4.48
4.8.2
Alternative 2 ...................................................................................................... 4.49
4.8.3
Alternative 2 – Modified ................................................................................. 4.49
4.8.4
Alternative 3 ...................................................................................................... 4.50
Multi-Modal Analysis............................................................................................................... 4.50
4.9.1
Alternative 1 ...................................................................................................... 4.51
4.9.2
Alternative 2 ...................................................................................................... 4.51
4.9.3
Alternative 2 – Modified ................................................................................. 4.51
4.9.4
Alternative 3 ...................................................................................................... 4.52
Environmental Analysis .......................................................................................................... 4.52
Environmental Justice Analysis ............................................................................................. 4.52
4.11.1
Accessibility Analysis ........................................................................................ 4.53
4.11.2
Mobility and Congestion Analysis ................................................................. 4.55
4.11.3
Environmental Analysis .................................................................................... 4.55
Economic Impact Analysis ..................................................................................................... 4.56
4.12.1
Construction Period Impacts ......................................................................... 4.56
4.12.2
Long-Term Economic Impacts ....................................................................... 4.57
4.12.3
Fiscal Impact on Fall River .............................................................................. 4.59
Analysis of Additional Community and Working Group Input.................................... 4.60
4.13.1
Provide a Pedestrian Bridge over Route 79 ............................................... 4.60
4.13.2
Convert the Brightman Street U-Turn to a Pedestrian Bridge .............4.61
Evaluation Matrix ..................................................................................................................... 4.63
4.14.1
Mobility................................................................................................................ 4.63
4.14.1.1
Diversions .................................................................................... 4.63
4.14.1.2
Traffic Signals and Operation .................................................. 4.63
4.14.1.3
Vehicular Travel Time ............................................................... 4.64
4.14.1.4
Pedestrian Travel Time ............................................................. 4.64
4.14.2
Safety.................................................................................................................... 4.65
4.14.2.1
Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety .................................................. 4.65
4.14.2.2
Vehicular Safety .......................................................................... 4.65
4.14.3
Health and Environmental Effects ................................................................. 4.66
4.14.4
Land Use and Economic Development ....................................................... 4.66
4.14.5
Community Effects ........................................................................................... 4.67
4.14.5.1
Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations ............................. 4.67
4.14.5.2
Local Connectivity ..................................................................... 4.67
4.14.5.3
Visual Impacts.............................................................................. 4.67
4.14.5.4
Construction Impacts................................................................ 4.68
4.14.5.5
Environmental Justice ................................................................ 4.68
4.14.6
Cost ..................................................................................................................... 4.68
4.14.7
Evaluation matrix .............................................................................................. 4.69
4.14.8
Alternatives versus Study Objectives........................................................... 4.75
Federal Highway Administration Review........................................................................... 4.75
4.15.1
Impact of Climate Change and Rising Sea Levels ...................................... 4.76
4.15.2
Valuation of Parcels within the State Highway Layout ............................ 4.79
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Elimination of Davol Street West North of President Avenue .............4.80
4.15.3.1
Access from Veterans Memorial Bridge to Local
Destinations................................................................................. 4.80
4.15.3.2
Access to Brownell Street ....................................................... 4.81
4.15.3.3
Cory Street Access .................................................................... 4.81
4.15.3.4
Brightman Street Access .......................................................... 4.81
4.15.3.5
U-Turn Bridge From Davol Street East to
Davol Street West ..................................................................... 4.82
4.15.3.6
Veterans Memorial Bridge Ramp Configuration .................4.82
Chapter 5
Recommendations
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
5.9
Introduction ....................................................................................................................................... 5.1
Alternatives Recommended for Advancement.......................................................................... 5.7
5.2.1
Short-Term Improvements .............................................................................. 5.7
5.2.2
Medium-Term Improvements.......................................................................... 5.9
5.2.3
Long-Term Alternatives .................................................................................... 5.9
MassDOT Project Development and Design Process ........................................................... 5.10
Environmental Considerations .................................................................................................... 5.16
5.4.1
Environmental Policy Acts .............................................................................. 5.16
5.4.2
Floodplain Impacts and the Potential for Sea Level Rise .........................5.18
5.4.3
Wild and Scenic Rivers Act ............................................................................ 5.22
5.4.4
Evacuation Routes ............................................................................................ 5.22
Policy Context ................................................................................................................................. 5.23
Role of the City of Fall River ....................................................................................................... 5.26
Additional Cost Considerations.................................................................................................. 5.26
Summary of Recommended Alternatives.................................................................................. 5.27
Alternatives Refinement Considerations .................................................................................. 5.30
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Table of Tables
Executive Summary
Table ES-1
Table ES-2
Table ES-3
Table ES-4
Table ES-5
Evaluation Criteria Categories and Corresponding Goals ................................... ES-4
Evaluation of Alternatives versus Study Objectives ............................................. ES-20
Jobs & Residents Shifted to the Focus Area due to
Route 79 Alternatives .................................................................................................. ES-21
Estimated Grand Total Costs per Alternative ....................................................... ES-22
Summary of Recommended Alternatives and Major Milestones ...................... ES-26
Chapter 1
Table 1.1
Table 1.2
Evaluation Criteria Categories and Corresponding Goals ...................................... 1.8
Evaluation Criteria ................................................................................................ 1.9 – 1.10
Chapter 2
Table 2.1
Table 2.2
Table 2.3
Table 2.4
Table 2.5
Table 2.6
Table 2.7
Table 2.8
Table 2.9
Table 2.10
Table 2.11
Table 2.12
Table 2.13
Table 2.14
Table 2.15
Table 2.16
Table 2.17
Table 2.18
Table 2.19
Table 2.20
Table 2.21
Fall River Demographic, Social and Economic Statistics from
2000 to 2010..................................................................................................................... 2.17
Fall River Occupation Statistics from 2000 to 2010 ............................................... 2.18
Company Trends in Fall River 2002 to 2007 ............................................................ 2.19
Employment Trends in Bristol County....................................................................... 2.20
Fall River Housing ............................................................................................................ 2.21
Land Uses within the Davol Street Corridor ........................................................... 2.25
Study Area Tax Generation .......................................................................................... 2.26
Study Area Business Survey .......................................................................................... 2.27
Level of Service Criteria ................................................................................................ 2.50
Existing Conditions (2012) along all Freeway Segments ........................... 2.51 – 2.52
Existing Conditions (2012) along all Weaving Segments ........................................ 2.52
Existing Conditions (2012) along all Ramp Segments ............................................. 2.53
Existing Conditions (2012) at all Intersections ............................................ 2.54 – 2.55
2008 – 2010 Crash Data within Focus Area ............................................................. 2.56
Future No-Build – 2035 Background Growth .......................................................... 2.64
Estimates and Forecasts of Population and Households within
TAZ 2774 and 2776 ........................................................................................................ 2.68
2010 Estimated Jobs within TAZ 2774 and 2776 .................................................... 2.69
Future No-Build – 2035 Planned Projects and Jobs Projections ..........................2.69
Future No-Build – 2035 Jobs Projections for Transportation
Analysis Subzones ............................................................................................................ 2.70
Future No-Build – 2035 Change in Population and Jobs........................................ 2.70
Future No-Build (2035) Conditions along All Freeway Segments
versus Existing (2012) Conditions .................................................................. 2.75 – 2.76
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Table 2.22
Table 2.23
Table 2.24
TABLE OF TABLES
Future No-Build (2035) Conditions along All Weaving Segments
versus Existing (2012) Conditions ............................................................................... 2.76
Future No-Build (2035) Conditions along All Ramp Segments
versus Existing (2012) Conditions ............................................................................... 2.77
Future No-Build (2035) Conditions at All Intersections
versus Existing (2012) Conditions .................................................................. 2.78 – 2.79
Chapter 3
No tables included in Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Table 4.1
Table 4.2
Table 4.3
Table 4.4
Table 4.5
Table 4.6
Table 4.7
Table 4.8
Table 4.9
Table 4.10
Table 4.11
Table 4.12
Table 4.13
Table 4.14
Table 4.15
Table 4.16
Table 4.17
Table 4.18
Table 4.19
Table 4.20
Table 4.21
Table 4.22
Table 4.23
Table 4.24
Table 4.25
Table 4.26
Table 4.27
Operations Analysis at the Intersection of President Avenue and
Davol Street East ............................................................................................................... 4.1
Operations Analysis at the Intersection of President Avenue and
North Main Street ............................................................................................................. 4.2
Parcel Sizes by Alternative............................................................................................... 4.4
Maximum Development Potential ................................................................................. 4.5
Maximum Regional Build-Out Allowable by Regional Market Conditions .......... 4.5
Maximum Development Supportable by Route 79 Alternatives............................ 4.7
Traffic Volumes within the Focus Area Just South of President Avenue ...........4.13
Level of Service Criteria ................................................................................................ 4.24
Alternative 1 (2035) along all Freeway Segments ....................................... 4.31 – 4.32
Alternative 1 (2035) along all Weaving Segments ................................................... 4.32
Alternative 1 (2035) along all Ramp Segments ......................................................... 4.33
Alternative 1 (2035) at all Intersections........................................................ 4.34 – 4.35
Alternative 2 (2035) along all Freeway Segments ....................................... 4.36 – 4.37
Alternative 2 (2035) along all Weaving Segments ................................................... 4.37
Alternative 2 (2035) along all Ramp Segments ......................................................... 4.38
Alternative 2 (2035) at all Intersections........................................................ 4.39 – 4.41
Alternative 2 – Modified (2035) at all Intersections ................................... 4.42 – 4.43
Alternative 3 (2035) along all Freeway Segments ....................................... 4.44 – 4.45
Alternative 3 (2035) along all Weaving Segments ................................................... 4.45
Alternative 3 (2035) along all Ramp Segments ............................................ 4.45 – 4.46
Alternative 3 (2035) at all Intersections........................................................ 4.46 – 4.48
Regional Air Quality within the Combined AM and PM Peak Periods ...............4.52
Accessibility Analysis – Employment Opportunities and Services .......................4.54
Accessibility Analysis – Higher Education and Healthcare Facilities....................4.54
Mobility and Congestion Analysis ................................................................................ 4.55
Environmental Analysis ................................................................................................... 4.56
Short-Term Construction Period Impacts of Route 79 Alternatives .................4.57
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Table 4.28
Table 4.29
Table 4.30
Table 4.31
Table 4.32
Table 4.33
Table 4.34
Table 4.35
TABLE OF TABLES
Jobs & Residents Shifted to the Focus Area due to Route 79
Alternatives ....................................................................................................................... 4.58
Economic Impact of New Jobs & Housing Unites in the Route 79
Study Area ......................................................................................................................... 4.59
Impact of Alternatives on Local Property Taxes ..................................................... 4.60
Estimated Grand Total Costs per Alternative .......................................................... 4.69
Evaluation Matrix Legend ............................................................................................... 4.69
Evaluation Matrix ................................................................................................ 4.70 – 4.74
Evaluation of Alternatives versus Study Objectives ................................................ 4.75
Estimated Parcel Valuation ............................................................................................ 4.80
Chapter 5
Table 5.1
Table 5.2
Table 5.3
Table 5.4
Long-Term Alternatives vs. Study Objectives ............................................................ 5.2
Project Development Schematic Table ...................................................................... 5.14
Estimated Parcel Valuation ............................................................................................ 5.27
Summary of Recommended Alternatives and Major Milestones ............ 5.28 – 5.30
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APPENDICES
Table of Figures
Executive Summary
Figure ES-1
Figure ES-2
Figure ES-3
Figure ES-4
Figure ES-5
Figure ES-6
Figure ES-7
Figure ES-8
Focus Area ....................................................................................................................... ES-2
Regional Transportation Impact Area ....................................................................... ES-3
Final Alternative 1 Used for Analysis ....................................................................... ES-15
Final Alternative 2 Used for Analysis ....................................................................... ES-16
Final Alternative 3 Used for Analysis ....................................................................... ES-17
Alternative 2 – Modified ............................................................................................. ES-18
Rendering of Alternative 2 – Aerial View (Looking North) ............................... ES-23
Rendering of Alternative 2 – Street View (Davol Street
Looking Northeast) ...................................................................................................... ES-24
Chapter 1
Figure 1.1
Figure 1.2
Focus Area .......................................................................................................................... 1.4
Regional Transportation Impact Area .......................................................................... 1.6
Chapter 2
Figure 2.1
Figure 2.2
Figure 2.3
Figure 2.4
Figure 2.5
Figure 2.6
Figure 2.7
Figure 2.8
Figure 2.9
Figure 2.10
Figure 2.11
Figure 2.12
Figure 2.13
Figure 2.14
Figure 2.15
Figure 2.16
Figure 2.17
Figure 2.18
Figure 2.19
Figure 2.20
Figure 2.21
Land Use Classification ..................................................................................................... 2.3
100-Year and 500-Year Floodplains and Wetland Resource Areas ...................... 2.7
Surficial Geology ................................................................................................................ 2.8
Activity and Use Limitations Sites and 2010 Integrated List of Waters .............2.11
Environmental Justice Populations ............................................................................... 2.15
Commercial Real Estate Trends................................................................................... 2.22
Trends for Office Space Asking Sale Price................................................................. 2.23
Trends for Retail Space Asking Sale Price ................................................................. 2.23
Outlook for Businesses in the Study Area (% of Jobs Based on
Business Reported Future Outlook) ........................................................................... 2.28
NHS Roadways within the Regional Transportation Impact Area ......................2.30
Davol Street West at Brightman Street U-turn ....................................................... 2.32
Davol Street West at Brownell Street ....................................................................... 2.32
Davol Street West at Taylor Street and Baylies Street ......................................... 2.33
Cedar Street U-turn ....................................................................................................... 2.34
Davol Street East at Turner Street ............................................................................. 2.35
Davol Street East at Pearce Street .............................................................................. 2.35
Davol Street East at Brownell Street .......................................................................... 2.36
Davol Street East at On-Ramp from Route 79 ........................................................ 2.36
Davol Street East at Cory Street U-turn ................................................................... 2.37
Davol Street East at Brightman Street U-turn......................................................... .2.38
President Avenue at Davol Street West and Davol Street East ..........................2.39
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Figure 2.22
Figure 2.23
Figure 2.24
Figure 2.25
Figure 2.26
Figure 2.27
Figure 2.28
Figure 2.29
Figure 2.30
Figure 2.31
Figure 2.32
Figure 2.33
Figure 2.34
Figure 2.35
Figure 2.36
Figure 2.37
Figure 2.38
Figure 2.39
Figure 2.40
Figure 2.41
Figure 2.42
Figure 2.43
Figure 2.44
APPENDICES
President Avenue at North Main Street .................................................................... 2.40
President Avenue at Highland Avenue ....................................................................... 2.41
President Avenue at Robeson Street .......................................................................... 2.41
President Avenue at Elsbree Street............................................................................. 2.42
President Avenue at North Eastern Avenue Rotary ............................................... 2.43
Existing Traffic Volumes in the Regional Transportation Impact Area ...............2.45
Existing Traffic Volumes in the Focus Area ............................................................... 2.46
Existing Traffic Volumes along President Avenue .................................................... 2.47
Existing Traffic Volumes in Somerset and Swansea ................................................. 2.48
Cedar Street U-turn Under Route 79 ........................................................................ 2.58
Sidewalks and Paths in the Project Area .................................................................... 2.59
President Avenue Crossing Under Route 79............................................................ 2.60
Detail of Sidewalks Along President Avenue Under Route 79............................. 2.60
Access Ramp for Bicycle and Pedestrian Path on
Veterans Memorial Bridge ............................................................................................. 2.61
SRTA Bus Routes 2 and 14 ........................................................................................... 2.63
Proposed Developments along the Waterfront ...................................................... 2.65
Transportation Analysis Zones within the Study Area........................................... 2.66
Split Transportation Analysis Zones within the Focus Area ................................. 2.67
Future No-Build Traffic Volumes in the Regional Transportation
Impact Area ....................................................................................................................... 2.71
Future No-Build Traffic Volumes in the Focus Area............................................... 2.72
Future No-Build Traffic Volumes along President Avenue.................................... 2.73
Proposed South Coast Bikeway ................................................................................... 2.80
Fall River Depot Conceptual Station Design ............................................................ 2.82
Chapter 3
Figure 3.1
Figure 3.2
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Figure 3.6
Figure 3.7
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Figure 3.11
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Figure 3.13
Short-Term Improvement – Davol Street West at Cedar Street
U-Turn.................................................................................................................................. 3.2
Short-Term Improvement – Davol Street East at Cedar Street
U-Turn.................................................................................................................................. 3.3
Short-Term Improvement – President Avenue at Lindsey Street ......................... 3.4
Short-Term Improvement – Sharrows along Bike Route ........................................ 3.5
Short-Term Improvement – Davol Street West Bicycle Improvement ............... 3.6
Short-Term Improvement – Davol Street East Bicycle Lane .................................. 3.7
Intermediate Improvement – Davol Street West Shared-Use Path ..................... 3.8
Intermediate Improvement – Davol Street West Shared-Use Path
Cross Section ..................................................................................................................... 3.8
Alternative 1A – Elevated Route 79............................................................................ 3.11
Alternative 1B – Elevated Route 79 with Cross Connections ............................. 3.12
Alternative 2A – Urban Boulevard (East Shift) ......................................................... 3.16
Alternative 2B – Urban Boulevard (West Shift)....................................................... 3.17
Alternative 2C – Urban Boulevard (East Shift)......................................................... 3.18
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Figure 3.14
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Alternative 3A – Eastern Shift; Two-Way Local Streets ........................................ 3.22
Alternative 3B – Eastern Shift; One-Way Local Streets......................................... 3.23
Alternative 3C – Western Shift; Two-Way Local Streets ..................................... 3.24
Alternative 3D – Western Shift; One-Way Local Streets ..................................... 3.25
Alternative 3E – Eastern Shift; One-Way Local Streets Adjacent to
Route 79 ............................................................................................................................ 3.26
Alternative 3F – Brightman Street Connection via Lindsey Street......................3.27
Alternative 3G – Brightman Street Connection to
Northbound Route 79.................................................................................................... 3.28
Alternative 1 ..................................................................................................................... 3.32
Alternative 2 Lowered Route 79 Profile .................................................................... 3.33
Alternative 2 ..................................................................................................................... 3.35
Alternative 3 ..................................................................................................................... 3.38
Alternative 2 – Modified ................................................................................................ 3.41
Chapter 4
Figure 4.1
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Figure 4.3
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Figure 4.11
Figure 4.12
Figure 4.13
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Figure 4.17
Figure 4.18
Figure 4.19
Figure 4.20
Figure 4.21
Figure 4.22
Figure 4.23
Final Alternative 1 Used for Analysis ............................................................................ 4.8
Final Alternative 2 Used for Analysis ............................................................................ 4.9
Final Alternative 3 Used for Analysis .......................................................................... 4.10
Alternative 2 – Modified ................................................................................................ 4.11
Alternative 1 – Traffic Volumes Map .......................................................................... 4.14
Alternative 1 – Traffic Volumes Map Exhibit 1......................................................... 4.15
Alternative 1 – Traffic Volumes Map Exhibit 2......................................................... 4.16
Alternative 2 – Traffic Volumes Map .......................................................................... 4.17
Alternative 2 – Traffic Volumes Map Exhibit 1......................................................... 4.18
Alternative 2 – Traffic Volumes Map Exhibit 2......................................................... 4.19
Alternative 2 – Modified – Traffic Volumes Map Exhibit 1 .................................... 4.20
Alternative 3 – Traffic Volumes Map .......................................................................... 4.21
Alternative 3 – Traffic Volumes Map Exhibit 1......................................................... 4.22
Alternative 3 – Traffic Volumes Map Exhibit 2......................................................... 4.23
Level of Service within Focus Area in Future No-Build Conditions ...................4.26
Level of Service within Focus Area in Alternative 1 ............................................... 4.27
Level of Service within Focus Area in Alternative 2 ............................................... 4.28
Level of Service within Focus Area in Alternative 2 – Modified ..........................4.29
Level of Service within Focus Area in Alternative 3 ............................................... 4.30
Convert Brightman Street U-turn Bridge to Pedestrian Bridge
With Second Bridge to Cross Ramps ......................................................................... 4.62
Convert Brightman Street U-turn Bridge to Pedestrian Bridge
with Shared-Use Path to Cory Street......................................................................... 4.62
Revised FIRM .................................................................................................................... 4.77
Revised FIRM for Alternatives 2, 2 – Modified and 3 ............................................. 4.78
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Chapter 5
Figure 5.1
Figure 5.2
Figure 5.3
Figure 5.4
Figure 5.5
Figure 5.6
Figure 5.7
Figure 5.8
Alternative 2 ....................................................................................................................... 5.3
Alternative 2 – Modified .................................................................................................. 5.4
Rendering of Alternative 2 – Aerial View (Looking North) .................................... 5.5
Rendering of Alternative 2 – Street View (Davol Street
Looking Northeast) ........................................................................................................... 5.6
Schematic Implementation Timeline for a Design-Bid-Build Project...................5.15
Schematic Implementation Timeline for a Design-Build Project ..........................5.15
GIS Generated FIRM ....................................................................................................... 5.20
Revised GIS Generated FIRM with Alternative 2 and
Alternative 2 – Modified Elevations............................................................................. 5.21
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APPENDICES
Appendices
Appendix A – Existing Traffic Counts
Appendix B – Existing Crash Data and Analysis
Appendix C – Existing Traffic Analysis
Appendix D – Future No-Build Traffic Analysis
Appendix E – Final Alternatives for Analysis
Appendix F – Alternative 1 Traffic Analysis
Appendix G – Alternative 2 Traffic Analysis
Appendix H – Alternative 2 – Modified Traffic Analysis
Appendix I – Alternative 3 Traffic Analysis
Appendix J – Cost Estimates
Appendix K – Memorandums
Appendix L – Public Correspondence
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