Route 79/Davol Street Corridor Study
Fall River, MA
Working Group Meeting #2
December 6, 2012
Boys and Girls Club of Fall River
803 Bedford Street
Agenda
Welcome and Introductions
Overview of and Follow up to Working Group Meeting #1
Review and Discussion of Task 2 Draft Materials
Existing Conditions
Traffic
Multi-modal
Land Use / Economic Development
Environmental
Future Conditions
Discussion of Issues and Constraints
Next Steps
December 6, 2012
Study Process
Task 1 – Study Area, Goals & Objectives, Evaluation Criteria, &
Public Involvement
Task 2 – Existing Conditions and Issues Identification
Task 3 – Alternatives Development
Task 4 – Alternatives Analysis
Task 5 – Recommendations
December 6, 2012
Overview of and Follow up to Working Group Meeting #1
Task 1 – Study Area, Goals & Objectives, Evaluation Criteria, &
Public Involvement
Task 2 – Existing Conditions and Issues Identification
Task 3 – Alternatives Development
Task 4 – Alternatives Analysis
Task 5 – Recommendations
December 6, 2012
Goals and Objectives
Goals
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Identify opportunities to improve mobility, connectivity, and safety
along and across the Route 79 and Davol Street corridor study area
Promote and foster local and regional economic development
potential
Improve the quality of life for residents
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Goals and Objectives
Objectives
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Provide better multimodal connectivity between downtown Fall River
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
December 6, 2012
Goals and Objectives
Objectives
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Provide better multimodal connectivity between downtown Fall River
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
December 6, 2012
Goals and Objectives
Objectives
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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
December 6, 2012
Evaluation Criteria
Evaluation Criteria Categories
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Mobility
Safety
Health and Environmental Effects
Land Use and Economic Development
Community Effects
Cost
December 6, 2012
Regional Transportation Impact Area - Draft
Braga Bridge
Veterans
Memorial
Bridge
I-195/Route 79
Interchange
Design-Build
Project
Taunton River
N. Main Street
Highland Avenue
Eastern Avenue
Watuppa Pond
December 6, 2012
Braga Bridge
Wilbur Avenue
Regional Transportation Impact Area - Revised
Veterans
Memorial
Bridge
I-195/Route 79
Interchange
Design-Build
Project
Taunton River
N. Main Street
Highland Avenue
Eastern Avenue
Watuppa Pond
December 6, 2012
Focus Area - Draft
December 6, 2012
Focus Area - Revised
December 6, 2012
Review and Discussion of Task 2 Draft Materials
Task 1 – Study Area, Goals & Objectives, Evaluation Criteria, &
Public Involvement
Task 2 – Existing Conditions and Issues Identification
Task 3 – Alternatives Development
Task 4 – Alternatives Analysis
Task 5 – Recommendations
December 6, 2012
Braga Bridge
Wilbur
Avenue
Traffic Count Locations
Veterans
Memorial
Bridge
Taunton River
Highland Avenue
President
Avenue
Eastern Avenue
Watuppa Pond
December 6, 2012
Regional Traffic Volumes
214 (177)
XX – AM Peak Hour
(XX) – PM Peak Hour
192 (444)
730 (1,048)
Braga Bridge
Wilbur
Avenue
Legend
Veterans
Memorial
Bridge
Taunton River
Highland Avenue
President
Avenue
Eastern Avenue
Watuppa Pond
December 6, 2012
Level of Service Criteria
Level of Service
Signalized Intersections
Ramp Merge/Diverge
Delay (sec/veh)
Density (pc/mi/ln)
A
≤ 10
≤ 10
B
>10-20
>10-20
C
>20-35
>20-28
D
>35-55
>28-35
E
>55-80
>35
F
>80
Demand exceeds capacity
December 6, 2012
Traffic Operation – Regional Level
Legend
Braga Bridge
Wilbur
Avenue
AM PM
Veterans
Memorial
Bridge
Taunton River
N. Main Street
Highland Avenue
President
Avenue
Eastern Avenue
Watuppa Pond
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Traffic Operation – Corridor Level
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Three-Year Crash History (2008-2010)
10 Crashes
Rate = 1.00
3 Crashes
Rate = 0.28
14 Crashes
Rate = 1.21
9 Crashes
Rate = 0.54
2 Crashes
Rate = 0.18
48 Crashes
Rate = 1.75
16 Crashes
Rate = 0.84
6 Crashes
Rate = 0.48
45 Crashes
Rate = 2.00
7 Crashes
Rate = 2.09
December 6, 2012
Selected Crash Statistics
Total of 160 crashes within the corridor over 3 years
6 intersections exceed statewide average rate of 0.81
2 Intersections are on MassDOT and SRPEDD High Crash
listing (President Ave. @ Davol St. NB and @ N. Main St.)
Highest crash location is intersection of President Avenue
with northbound Davol Street: 48 crashes in 3 years (crash
rate of 1.75)
6 crashes within the corridor involving pedestrians or
bicycles
3 crashes involving pedestrians occurred at the intersection
of Lindsey Street with President Avenue
December 6, 2012
Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Routes
78 Pedestrians/hour
68 Pedestrians/hour
10 Pedestrians/hour
December 6, 2012
Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Routes
December 6, 2012
Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Routes
December 6, 2012
Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Routes
December 6, 2012
Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Routes
December 6, 2012
Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Routes
December 6, 2012
Pedestrian and Bicycle Circulation Routes
December 6, 2012
Existing Bus Transit Routes
December 6, 2012
Future Transit – South Coast Rail
December 6, 2012
Key Economic Indicators
Fall River Compared to Massachusetts Average
Massachusetts Index = 1.0
2.5
2
12.4%
20%
1.5
Fall River
1
$65,500
11%
6.5%
Mass Avg.
68%
14%
0.5
0
38%
89%
High School
College
$34,200
Household
IncomeIncome
Poverty
Unemployment
December 6, 2012
Regional Economic Structure - 2010
Other Services 63%
Government 11%
Health & Educ. 17%
Other Services 64%
Government 11%
Health & Educ. 19%
Manufacturing 9%
Manufacturing 6%
Fall River
Mass Avg
December 6, 2012
Average House Prices (Based on Actual Sales)
$350,000
Average House Price
$300,000
$250,000
LEGEND:
$200,000
Fall River
Providence Metro
$150,000
Massachusetts
$100,000
$50,000
$-
2007
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
December 6, 2012
Commercial Real Estate Prices (Asking Prices)
Industrial
Office
Retail
LEGEND:
Massachusetts
Providence - Fall River Warwick RI - MA
Bristol County
December 6, 2012
Land Uses in the Study Area
December 6, 2012
Land Uses in the Study Area
Residential,
7%
Office, 9%
Industrial, 35%
Recreation, 12%
Vacant, 15%
Retail, 22%
December 6, 2012
Vacant Sites and Buildings within Focus Area
December 6, 2012
Property Taxes
Waterfront Assessed values avg. $100,000 an acre.
Assessed Valuation totals $43 M
Generates $763 K in taxes
1.1% of City Tax Base
Occupies just 0.3% of land area
December 6, 2012
Business Survey Results
Field Survey of Businesses
36 businesses in the Focus Area
500 jobs
Major Employers
Teknikor – 60 jobs
Rectoseal/Airtec – 50 jobs
Commonwealth Landing
7 businesses & 200 jobs
Executive Plaza
12 businesses & 70 jobs
December 6, 2012
Outlook for Businesses in Focus Area
Based on Survey Question: “How would you assess
your future business prospects?"
Poor
27%
Fair
19%
Excellent
15%
Good
39%
December 6, 2012
Potential Future Supply of Redevelopment Sites
December 6, 2012
Mass Coastal Zone and Tidelands Jurisdiction
December 6, 2012
Wetlands and FEMA National Flood Hazards
December 6, 2012
Surficial Geology
December 6, 2012
Area Topography
December 6, 2012
MassDEP AUL Sites and Watershed Delineations
December 6, 2012
Protected Open Space and Cultural Resources
December 6, 2012
Issues & Constraints -Transportation
High crash rates on President Avenue and Davol Street
A number of crashes involving pedestrians
Lack of continuity in pedestrian paths of travel
Lack of designated provisions for bicycles
Limited connectivity between areas east and west of Rte. 79
Operational deficiency at Rte. 6 / Eastern Avenue Rotary
December 6, 2012
Issues & Constraints - Economic Development & Land Use
Economic:
Low income/high unemployment/poverty
Low Real Estate prices indicate weak demand
Land Use:
Underutilized sites on the west side of Davol Street
Shallow sites on east side of Davol St.
Rail barrier on east side of study area from Central to Pearce
Street
December 6, 2012
Issues & Constraints – Environmental and Cultural Resources
Natural Resources:
Taunton River
Wild & Scenic River designation
Coastal Zone, Tidelands
Wetlands, Floodplain
Social and Economic:
Water Quality, Hazardous Materials
Recreation – Parks, Open Space
Businesses & Homes
Noise
Cultural Resources:
Historic Properties
December 6, 2012
Opportunities
Excess capacity on Route 79 allows some flexibility in
development of alternatives
Reconfiguration of Route 79/Davol Street Corridor will
facilitate safety and circulation improvements for all modes
South Coast Rail – Transit Oriented Development potential
Good supply of redevelopment sites along the river
Riverfront becoming a regional draw
December 6, 2012
Next Steps and Study Schedule
Finalize Existing Conditions
Continue Task 2: Future Year Conditions
CTPS 2035 Travel Demand Model
Operational Analysis
Convene Working Group meeting
Convene public meeting
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
Jan
W
W P
Feb
Mar
Apr
W
W
May
2013
Jun
Jul
W
Aug
Sep
Nov
Dec
P
W
W = Working Group Me
P = Public Informational Meeting
(W) = Working Group Meeting if Necessary
Oct
(W)
December 6, 2012
Comparison of Route 79 / Davol Street Corridor Study and
Route 79 / I-195 Interchange Schedules: Conventional Delivery
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
I-195 / Route 79 Interchange Design-Build Project (Accelerated Bridge Program)
D-B Contract Procurement
Design and Construction
Project Completion
Route 79 / Davol Street Corridor Project (Assumes EIS and Conventional Delivery Method)
Corridor Planning Study
Environmental Permitting
25% Design
Final Design
Design and Cosntruction
Project Completion
December 6, 2012
Comparison of Route 79 / Davol Street Corridor Study and
Route 79 / I-195 Interchange Schedules: Accelerated Delivery
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
I-195 / Route 79 Interchange Design-Build Project (Accelerated Bridge Program)
D-B Contract Procurement
Design and Construction
Project Completion
Route 79 / Davol Street Corridor Project (Assumes no EIS and Design-Build Delivery Method)
Corridor Planning Study
Environmental Permitting
25% Design
D- B Contract Procurement
Design and Cosntruction
Project Completion
December 6, 2012
Questions
Questions or Comments?
December 6, 2012