Route 79/Davol Street Corridor Study Fall River, MA Working Group Meeting #6
advertisement
Route 79/Davol Street Corridor Study Fall River, MA Working Group Meeting #6 November 7, 2013 Boys and Girls Club of Fall River 803 Bedford Street Agenda Welcome and Introductions Overview of Long Term Alternatives Alternatives Analysis Approach to Determining Development Size Transportation Analysis Evaluation Matrix Next Steps Task 4 - Alternatives Analysis Task 1 – Study Area, Goals & Objectives, Evaluation Criteria, & Public Involvement Task 2 – Existing and Future No-Build Conditions and Issues Identification Task 3 – Alternatives Development Task 4 – Alternatives Analysis Task 5 – Recommendations Alternative 1 – Elevated Route 79 Alternative 1 – Elevated Route 79 Alternative 1 – Elevated Route 79 Alternative 1 – Elevated Route 79 Alternative 1 – Elevated Route 79 Alternative 1 – Elevated Route 79 Alternative 1 – Elevated Route 79 Alternative 2 – Urban Boulevard Alternative 2 – Urban Boulevard Alternative 2 – Urban Boulevard Alternative 2 – Urban Boulevard Alternative 2 – Urban Boulevard Alternative 2 – Urban Boulevard Alternative 2: At-Grade Urban Boulevard Alternative 3 – Boulevard with Frontage Roads Alternative 3 – Boulevard with Frontage Roads Alternative 3 – Boulevard with Frontage Roads Alternative 3 – Boulevard with Frontage Roads Alternative 3 – Boulevard with Frontage Roads Alternative 3: At-Grade Rte. 79 with Frontage Roads Alternative 3 – Boulevard with Frontage Roads Process Flow Chart Determine Total New Acreage Establish Development Mix Estimate Maximum Allowable Development Size Forecast Travel Demand Based on Development Thresholds Perform Sensitivity Analysis and Identify Development Thresholds Determine Traffic Volumes Using ITE Trip Generation Manual Perform Regional and Focus Area Level Operational Analysis Parcel Sizes by Alternative (acres) Alternative Parcel 1 Parcel 2 Parcel 3 Parcel 4 Parcel 5 Parcel 6 Total Alternative 1 Elevated Route 79 2.2 ac 1.8 ac 1.4 ac 0.6 ac 4.1 ac n/a 10.1 ac Alternative 2 Urban Boulevard 1.4 ac 1.4 ac 1.3 ac 2.3 ac 4.2 ac n/a 10.6 ac Alternative 3 Frontage Roads 2.2 ac 2.1 ac 2.1 ac 3.0 ac 2.2 ac 3.5 ac 15.0 ac Assumed Development Mix 5-Story Buildings Retail: One Floor Office: One Floor Residential: 3 Floors Fall River Zoning Ordinance for Waterfront and TOD Districts Maximum building height: 6 stories or 80 feet (12 stories or 150 feet by special permit) Maximum lot coverage: 80 % Minimum parking requirements: Dwelling units: 1.5 spaces per unit (less than 50 units); 1.25 spaces per unit (more than 50 units) Office: 1 space per 200 sf (up to 10,000 sf); 1 space per 1,000 sf (after 10,000 sf) Retail: no dedicated parking Mixed use developments: 30% reduction in parking if over 200 spaces Maximum Development Potential Maximum Physical Build-Out Land Use Alternative 1 Elevated Rte. 79 Alternative 2 Urban Boulevard Alternative 3 Frontage Roads Retail 265,912 sf 280,041 sf 398,209 sf Residential 797,737 sf 840,122 sf 1,194,626 sf Office 265,912 sf 280,041 sf 398,209 sf 1,329,561 sf 1,400,204 sf 1,991,044 sf Total Developable Area Development Potential Reality Check Land Use Retail Residential Office Total Developable Area Maximum Development Supportable by 2035 MPO Forecasts for Fall River Maximum Physical Build-Out Alternative 1 Elevated Rte. 79 Alternative 2 Alternative 3 Urban Boulevard Frontage Roads 267,600 sf 265,912 sf 280,041 sf 398,209 sf 9,718,541 sf 797,737 sf 840,122 sf 1,194,626 sf 441,500 sf 265,912 sf 280,041 sf 398,209 sf 10,427,641 sf 1,329,561 sf 1,400,204 sf 1,991,044 sf Alternatives Summary Maximum Build-Out Supported by Proposed Roadway Infrastructure Alternative Component Development Area Parking Requirements* Open Space within Parcels Construction Cost * Assumes structured parking Alternative 1 Elevated Rte. 79 Alternative 2 Urban Boulevard Alternative 3 Frontage Roads 1.3m sf (100%) 1.2m sf (85%) 0.3m sf (15%) 960 spaces 877 spaces 296 spaces 2.45 ac (24%) 3.73 ac (35%) 13.37 ac (89%) $100m $55m $55m 2035 No-Build Traffic Operation – Regional Level Legend Braga Bridge Wilbur Ave AM PM Veterans Memorial Bridge Taunton River President Avenue Eastern Avenue Watuppa Pond Braga Bridge Wilbur Ave Alternative 1 – Traffic Operation – Regional Level Veterans Memorial Bridge Taunton River Highland Avenue President Avenue Eastern Avenue Watuppa Pond Alternative 1 – Traffic Operation – Focus Area Level Legend AM PM Alternative 2 – PM Peak Hour Traffic Diversions Braga Bridge Wilbur Ave Westbound diversion 200 vehicles per hour Veterans Memorial Bridge Eastbound diversion 300 vehicles per hour Taunton River Highland Avenue President Avenue Eastern Avenue Watuppa Pond Braga Bridge Wilbur Ave Alternative 2 – Traffic Operation – Regional Level Veterans Memorial Bridge Taunton River Highland Avenue President Avenue Eastern Avenue Watuppa Pond Alternative 2 – Traffic Operation – Focus Area Level Legend AM PM Alternative 3 – PM Peak Hour Traffic Diversions Braga Bridge Wilbur Ave Westbound diversion 100 vehicles per hour Veterans Memorial Bridge Eastbound diversion 200 vehicles per hour Taunton River Highland Avenue President Avenue Eastern Avenue Watuppa Pond Braga Bridge Wilbur Ave Alternative 3 – Traffic Operation – Regional Level Veterans Memorial Bridge Taunton River Highland Avenue President Avenue Eastern Avenue Watuppa Pond Alternative 3 – Traffic Operation – Focus Area Level Legend AM PM Evaluation Matrix – Mobility Alternatives MOBILITY No Build Rating Regional Operational Functionality Route 79 Operational Functionality Local Operational Functionality (Davol Street & President Avenue) Discussion 4 of 7 Freeway Facilities have Level of Service of D or worse 1 – Elevated Route 79 with Cross Connections Rating Discussion 4 of 7 Freeway Facilities have Level of Service of D or worse 0 Route 79 Signalized Intersections 0 Route 79 Signalized Intersections 6 of 15 intersections operate at Level of Service of D or worse 4 of 16 intersections operate at Level of Service of D or worse Of 2 Signalized Intersections on Davol, traffic queues block: Average 95th Queue Queue AM 0 locations 1 location PM 1 location 2 locations Of 7 Signalized Intersections, on Davol, traffic queues block: Average 95th Queue Queue AM 1 location 3 locations PM 3 locations 4 locations 3 – At Grade Route 79 with Frontage Roads 2 – At Grade Route 79 Boulevard Rating Discussion Rating Discussion 4 of 7 Freeway Facilities have Level of Service of D or worse 4 of 7 Freeway Facilities have Level of Service of D or worse 0 of 6 Intersections have Level of Service D or worse 3 of 5 Intersections have Level of Service D or worse Of 4 Signalized Intersections, traffic queues block: Average 95th Queue Queue AM 0 locations 2 locations PM 4 locations 4 locations Of 4 Signalized Intersections, traffic queues block: Average 95th Queue Queue AM 3 locations 4 locations PM 4 locations 4 locations 4 of 10 intersections operate at Level of Service D or worse 0 Davol Street Signalized Intersections 3 of 10 intersections operate at Level of Service D or worse Of 5 Signalized Intersections on Davol, traffic queues block: Average 95th Queue Queue AM 0 locations 0 locations PM 0 locations 0 locations Legend Negative Neutral Positive Evaluation Matrix – Mobility Alternatives MOBILITY No Build Rating Regional Mobility Discussion 1 – Elevated Route 79 with Cross Connections Rating Discussion Vehicle-Miles Traveled: 596,100 miles Vehicle-Miles Traveled: 606,800 miles Vehicle-Hours Traveled: 14,600 hours Vehicle-Hours Traveled: 14,900 hours No Diversions No Diversions 3 – At Grade Route 79 with Frontage Roads 2 – At Grade Route 79 Boulevard Rating Discussion Rating Discussion Vehicle-Miles Traveled: 596,800 miles Vehicle-Miles Traveled: 594,500 miles Vehicle-Hours Traveled: 14,700 hours Vehicle-Hours Traveled: 14,600 hours Diversions between I-195 and Route 79 Diversions between I-195 and Route 79 Legend Negative Neutral Positive Evaluation Matrix – Mobility Alternatives MOBILITY Rating Travel Time (minutes required to travel between Cedar Street and Veterans Memorial Bridge) Travel Time Index * 1 – Elevated Route 79 with Cross Connections No Build Discussion Rating 3 – At Grade Route 79 with Frontage Roads 2 – At Grade Route 79 Boulevard Discussion Rating Discussion Rating Discussion Route 79 NB Route 79 SB AM 1.3 1.3 PM 1.3 1.3 Route 79 NB Route 79 SB AM 1.3 1.3 PM 1.3 1.3 Route 79 NB Route 79 SB AM 2.4 2.7 PM 2.9 2.9 Route 79 NB Route 79 SB AM 3.4 3.3 PM 3.5 4.5 Davol St NB Davol St SB 2.7 1.8 2.7 2.6 Davol St NB Davol St SB 2.8 2.0 3.7 2.3 Davol St NB Davol St SB 2.4 1.4 2.4 1.4 Davol St NB Davol St SB 3.9 1.6 4.7 1.7 Route 79 NB Route 79 SB AM 1.0 1.0 PM 1.0 1.0 Route 79 NB Route 79 SB AM 1.0 1.0 PM 1.0 1.0 Route 79 NB Route 79 SB AM 1.9 2.1 PM 2.2 2.2 Route 79 NB Route 79 SB AM 2.6 2.5 PM 2.7 3.4 Davol St NB Davol St SB 1.1 1.3 1.2 1.8 Davol St NB Davol St SB 1.2 1.4 1.6 1.6 Davol St NB Davol St SB 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 Davol St NB Davol St SB 1.7 1.2 2.0 1.2 Pedestrian Travel Time (time required to travel along President Avenue from Lindsey Street to Bicentennial Park) PM Peak Hour – 3.5 minutes PM Peak Hour – 3.5 minutes PM Peak Hour – 4 minutes PM Peak Hour – 5 minutes * Travel Time Index is Average Travel Time divided by Free Flow Travel Time (no delay) Legend Negative Neutral Positive Evaluation Matrix – Safety Considerations Alternatives SAFETY No Build Rating Discussion • Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety • • Existing wheelchair ramps and sidewalks do not meet current design standards and ADA requirements No designated bicycle facilities are provided within the corridor Sidewalks provided along one side of NB and SB Davol Streets 1 – Elevated Route 79 with Cross Connections Rating Discussion • • • ADA compliant crossings at all intersections and driveways. Designated sidewalks and bike facilities provided throughout project limits. East-west access provided for bicycles and pedestrians along 4 cross streets without conflict from vehicular traffic 3 – At Grade Route 79 with Frontage Roads 2 – At Grade Route 79 Boulevard Rating Discussion • • • ADA compliant crossings at all intersections and driveways. Designated sidewalks and bike facilities are provided throughout project limits. Pedestrians and bicyclists have long crossing distances and conflicts at Route 79 intersections. Rating Discussion • • • ADA compliant crossings at all intersections and driveways. Designated sidewalks and bike facilities are provided throughout project limits. Pedestrians and bicyclists have long crossing distances and conflicts at Route 79 intersections. Legend Negative Neutral Positive Evaluation Matrix – Safety Considerations Alternatives SAFETY No Build Rating Discussion • Vehicular Safety • • Route 79 regional traffic is physically separated from NB and SB Davol Street and President Avenue. Only 1 signalized intersection along NB and SB Davol Streets High Crash Locations at UTurn near Cedar Street, President Avenue at NB Davol Street 1 – Elevated Route 79 with Cross Connections Rating Discussion • • • Route 79 regional traffic is physically separated from Davol Street and cross street traffic. Eliminated approach at High Crash Location of President Avenue and Lindsey Street Additional crossings provide improved emergency response times 3 – At Grade Route 79 with Frontage Roads 2 – At Grade Route 79 Boulevard Rating Discussion • • • • Eliminated approach at High Crash Location of President Avenue and Lindsey Street Unsafe access to Brownell is eliminated U-Turn near Cedar Street is eliminated Additional crossings provide improved emergency response times Rating Discussion • • • • Eliminated approach at High Crash Location of President Avenue and Lindsey Street Lindsey & Brownell Intersection reconfigured U-Turn near Cedar Street is eliminated Additional crossings provide improved emergency response times Legend Negative Neutral Positive Evaluation Matrix – Health and Environmental Effects Alternatives HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS No Build Rating Discussion • • Sustainable Design Emissions * * PM Peak Hour values provided Existing corridor has 35.0 acres of impervious area (57%) No treatment or Best Management Practices are in place for existing stormwater prior to discharge into the impaired, wild & scenic Taunton River Total Corridor Emissions: • CO – 6.55 kg • NOx – 1.27 kg • VOC – 1.52 kg Total Regional Emissions: • CO – 454,600 kg • NOx – 8,318 kg • VOC – 10,026 kg 1 – Elevated Route 79 with Cross Connections Rating Discussion • • • Alternative is 72% impervious area, increased over existing impervious area by 9.1 acres. Shifted roadway allows for more effective area for implementation of best management practices. Stormwater treated through BMPs prior to discharge will help improving the Taunton River’s condition Total Corridor Emissions: • CO – 11.91 kg • NOx – 2.31 kg • VOC – 2.77 kg Total Regional Emissions: • CO – 454,700 kg • NOx – 8,319 kg • VOC – 10,027 kg 3 – At Grade Route 79 with Frontage Roads 2 – At Grade Route 79 Boulevard Rating Discussion • • • Alternative is 64% impervious area, increased from existing impervious area by 4.3 acres. Shifted roadway and wide median creates more area for landscaping and best management practices. Stormwater treated through BMPs prior to discharge will help improving the Taunton River’s condition Total Corridor Emissions: • CO – 21.19 kg • NOx – 4.13 kg • VOC – 4.91 kg Total Regional Emissions: • CO – 454,800 kg • NOx – 8,321 kg • VOC – 10,030 kg Rating Discussion • • • Alternative is 51% impervious area, decreased from existing impervious area by 3.9 acres. Shifted roadway and wide median creates most area for landscaping and best management practices. Stormwater treated through BMPs prior to discharge will help improving the Taunton River’s condition Total Corridor Emissions: • CO – 24.70 kg • NOx – 4.79 kg • VOC – 5.72 kg Total Regional Emissions: • CO – 454,700 kg • NOx – 8,319 kg • VOC – 10,029 kg Legend Negative Neutral Positive Evaluation Matrix – Land Use and Economic Development Alternatives LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT No Build Rating Discussion • Economic Development Potential • • No development potential within the corridor Perpetuates riverfront barrier Only east-west connection is at President Avenue 1 – Elevated Route 79 with Cross Connections Rating Discussion • • • Highest development potential Complicated access to businesses for regional traffic 3 new east-west connections improve access to businesses 3 – At Grade Route 79 with Frontage Roads 2 – At Grade Route 79 Boulevard Rating Discussion • • • High development potential Better local business access 3 new east-west connections improve access to businesses Rating Discussion • • • • Low development potential Creates the most open space, including parcel near Old Brightman Street Bridge Parcels can be used for Riverfront parking 3 new east-west connections improve access to businesses Legend Negative Neutral Positive Evaluation Matrix – Land Use and Economic Development Alternatives LAND USE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT No Build Rating Socio-Economic and Fiscal Impacts * Discussion • • • • 0 Jobs 0 Housing Units $0 Disposable Income $0 Property Taxes 1 – Elevated Route 79 with Cross Connections Rating Discussion • • • • 1,730 Jobs 1,450 Housing Units $54 Million Disposable Income $3.5 Million Property Taxes 3 – At Grade Route 79 with Frontage Roads 2 – At Grade Route 79 Boulevard Rating Discussion • • • • 1,550 Jobs 1,300 Housing Units $48 Million Disposable Income $3.1 Million Property Taxes Rating Discussion • • • • 330 Jobs 275 Housing Units $10.3 million Disposable Income $665,000 Property Taxes * All numbers are approximate Legend Negative Neutral Positive Evaluation Matrix – Community Effects Alternatives COMMUNITY EFFECTS No Build Rating Discussion 1 – Elevated Route 79 with Cross Connections Rating Discussion Rating Discussion • • • • Pedestrian and Bicycle Accommodations • • No provisions for bicyclists Only east-west connection for pedestrians is at President Avenue. 4,900’ of sidewalk Pedestrian travel time from Lindsey Street to Bicentennial Park along President Avenue: 3.5 min • • • • • Sidewalk or shared use path is provided along Davol Streets and 4 eastwest connecting roads providing access to the waterfront and South Coast Rail. Bicycle accommodations provided throughout the project limits Extends shared use path from Veterans Memorial Bridge to the waterfront and South Coast Rail 5,300’ of sidewalk 8,100’ of shared use path. Pedestrian travel time from Lindsey Street to Bicentennial Park along President Avenue: 3.5 min 3 – At Grade Route 79 with Frontage Roads 2 – At Grade Route 79 Boulevard • • • • • • Sidewalk or shared use path is provided along 4 east-west connecting roads, Route 79 and Davol Street to provide access to the waterfront and South Coast Rail. Waiting to cross large Route 79 intersections increases pedestrian and bicyclist delay. Bicycle accommodations provided throughout the project limits Extends shared use path from Veterans Memorial Bridge to the waterfront and South Coast Rail 6,800’ of sidewalk 8,000’ of shared use path. Pedestrian travel time from Lindsey Street to Bicentennial Park along President Avenue: 4 min Rating Discussion • • • • • • • Sidewalk or shared use path is provided along 4 east-west connecting roads and frontage roads to provide access to South Coast Rail and waterfront Waiting to cross large Route 79 intersections increases pedestrian and bicyclist delay. Bicycle accommodations provided throughout the project limits Extends shared use path from Veterans Memorial Bridge to the waterfront and South Coast Rail 5,800’ of sidewalk 8,200’ of shared use path. Pedestrian travel time from Lindsey Street to Bicentennial Park along President Avenue: 5 min Legend Negative Neutral Positive Evaluation Matrix – Community Effects Alternatives COMMUNITY EFFECTS No Build Rating Through Traffic Vehicular Accommodations Discussion • • Local Connectivity • Limited access Route 79 provides most efficient regional route with minimal delay No access provided from Brightman Street to Route 79 Only east-west connection is at President Avenue 1 – Elevated Route 79 with Cross Connections Rating Discussion • Maintains current regional traffic efficiency • 3 new two-way cross streets are constructed providing access to the waterfront, including direct access to South Coast Rail. Converts Brightman Street to two-way road with access to NB Route 79. Access from Brightman Street to SB Route 79 onramp via Lindsey Street and NB Davol Street • • 3 – At Grade Route 79 with Frontage Roads 2 – At Grade Route 79 Boulevard Rating Discussion • Less efficient for regional traffic • 3 new two-way cross streets constructed for access to the waterfront, NB and SB Route 79 and direct access to South Coast Rail. Converts Brightman Street to two-way road with direct access to and from NB Route 79 and access to SB Davol Street and SB Route 79. • Rating Discussion • Least efficient for regional traffic • 3 new cross streets are constructed for access to the waterfront, NB and SB Route 79 and direct access to South Coast Rail. Converts Brightman Street to a two-way road with direct access to and from NB Route 79 and access to SB Davol Street and Route 79. • Legend Negative Neutral Positive Evaluation Matrix – Community Effects Alternatives COMMUNITY EFFECTS No Build Rating Discussion 1 – Elevated Route 79 with Cross Connections Rating Discussion Rating Discussion • • Visual Impacts • • Compatibility with Other Projects • • “Visual barrier” of Route 79 remains No open land available for landscaping, green space or redevelopment Direct access to South Coast Rail is limited to NB Davol Street and Pearce Street Does not provide shared use path connection from Veterans Memorial Bridge to South Coast Rail Bus Route 2 serves Commonwealth Landing via President Avenue, and NB and SB Davol Streets • • • • • “Visual barrier” created by Route 79 is worsened by raised elevations Roadway shift creates 10.1 acres for green space and redevelopment. Provides direct access between South Coast Rail and local roads Extends shared use path from Veterans Memorial Bridge to the waterfront and South Coast Rail Compatible with current transit routes and would accommodate new or modified transit routes 3 – At Grade Route 79 with Frontage Roads 2 – At Grade Route 79 Boulevard • • • • • At-grade Route 79 removes “visual barrier” between Fall River and the waterfront. Roadway shift creates 10.6 acres for green space and redevelopment. Large median allows for boulevard type landscaping. Provides direct access between South Coast Rail and both local roads and Route 79 Extends shared use path from Veterans Memorial Bridge to the waterfront and South Coast Rail Compatible with current transit routes and would accommodate new or modified transit routes Rating Discussion • • • • • • At-grade Route 79 removes “visual barrier” between Fall River and the waterfront. Roadway shift creates 15.0 acres for green space and minor redevelopment. Median between NB and SB Route 79 allows for landscaping. Provides direct access between South Coast Rail and both local roads and Route 79 Extends shared use path from Veterans Memorial Bridge to the waterfront and South Coast Rail Requires rerouting of local but route via Lindsey and Cory Streets Legend Negative Neutral Positive Evaluation Matrix – Community Effects Alternatives COMMUNITY EFFECTS No Build Rating Discussion 1 – Elevated Route 79 with Cross Connections Rating Discussion 3 – At Grade Route 79 with Frontage Roads 2 – At Grade Route 79 Boulevard Rating Discussion Rating Discussion • • • Construction Impacts • No construction impacts Construction will likely require 3 major construction stages (Davol Street Construction, NB Route 79 Construction, and SB Route 79 Construction) and 4 construction seasons due to construction of 10 bridges • Construction will likely require 3 construction stages and 3 seasons (Davol Street Construction, NB Route 79 Construction, and SB Route 79 Construction). Proposed Route 79 NB construction must occur under traffic and while maintaining all existing access to businesses, intersections and roadways. • • Construction will likely require 4 construction stages (Davol Street Construction, NB Route 79 Construction, SB Route 79 Construction, Ramp Construction) over 3 construction seasons NB Route 79 must be constructed prior to NB Davol Street construction to maintain access to all roadways. Reconstruction of the southbound ramps along Route 79 and Route 6 will require complicated staging and potential detours. Legend Negative Neutral Positive Evaluation Matrix – Cost Alternatives COST No Build Rating Construction Cost * Discussion $0 1 – Elevated Route 79 with Cross Connections Rating Discussion $100 Million 3 – At Grade Route 79 with Frontage Roads 2 – At Grade Route 79 Boulevard Rating Discussion $55 Million Rating Discussion $55 Million * All costs are in 2013 dollars Legend Negative Neutral Positive Relative Ranking of Alternatives Evaluation Criteria Category Mobility Safety Considerations Health and Environmental Effects Land Use and Economic Development Community Effects Cost Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3 Alternatives vs. Study Objectives Study Objective Provide better multimodal connectivity between Fall River neighborhoods and its waterfront Enhance multimodal access to the future South Coast Rail Balance local and regional mobility Improve and enhance safety conditions Increase opportunities for economic development and land use Minimize potential impacts to the environment and community Alt. 1 Alt. 2 Alt. 3 Next Steps and Study Schedule Public Informational Meeting #2: November 21 Aug Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 Task 4 Task 5 Task 6 Define Study Area Goals and Objectives Data Collection, Future Year Conditions, Issues Definition, Constraints Identification Alternatives Development Alternatives Analysis Draft and Final Recommendations Final Report Sep W 2012 Oct Nov Dec W Jan Feb Mar W Apr May Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec P W W = Working Group Meeting P = Public Informational Meeting (P) = Public Informational Meeting if Necessary 2013 Jun Jul W W P W (P) Questions Questions or Comments?
