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Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Bay Road | Shelburne, VT Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Alternatives Presentation

March 28, 2016

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Agenda Project Background Review Concept Alternatives Schedule & Next Steps Comments & Discussion Bay Road | Shelburne, VT Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Bay Road | Shelburne, VT Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Bay Road | Shelburne, VT Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

The Town of Shelburne, with assistance from the Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) is conducting a scoping study along the Bay Road corridor. “Scoping” is the phase in the Project Development process that moves a recognized problem from an idea through the development of alternatives and environmental screening.

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Project Study Area Harbor Road to Shelburne Road (US Route 7)

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Project Study Area Roadway Characteristics – Typical Cross Section

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Identified Issues:

• Uncomfortable for people

walking and bicycling

• Speed of vehicles
• Sight distances
• Poor connectivity
• Railroad underpass

Bay Road | Shelburne, VT Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study Local Concerns Meeting Presentation | October 25, 2016

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Bay Road | Shelburne, VT Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Purpose:

• Develop of a safe route for

all users (including people walking or biking) along Bay Road between Harbor Road and Shelburne Road (US 7), approximately 1.7 miles.

Bay Road | Shelburne, VT Purpose and Need

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Need:

• Create a safe space for

people using the corridor, regardless of their mode

• Improve connectivity
• Develop consistent facility

types

• Create equity among the

different user types

Bay Road | Shelburne, VT Purpose and Need

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Project Study Area Harbor Road to Shelburne Road (US Route 7) Alternative 1: Shared use path along north side Alternative 2: Shared use path along south side Alternative 3: On-road bike lanes and sidewalk along south side

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

• Enhanced crosswalk from Ti Haul

Path to Shelburne Bay Park

• Improvements to intersection

with Harbor Road

• Improvements to intersection

with Shelburne Road

• Assumed Bay Bridge

reconstruction

• Improvements to RR underpass

(TBD)

• Driveway crossings

Elements Common to All Alternatives

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Driveway Crossings

VTrans Pedestrian and Bicycle Facility Planning and Design Manual, 2002

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Alternative 1 | Shared Use Path (North) Typical Cross Section

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Alternative 2 | Shared Use Path (South) Photo Simulation- Existing

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Alternative 2 | Shared Use Path (South) Photo Simulation- Proposed

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Alternative 1 | Shared Use Path (North) Conceptual Plan

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Alternative 1 | Shared Use Path (North) Conceptual Plan

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Project Study Area Harbor Road to Shelburne Road (US Route 7) Alternative 1: Shared use path along north side Alternative 2: Shared use path along south side Alternative 3: On-road bike lanes and sidewalk along south side

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Alternative 2 | Shared Use Path (South) Typical Cross Section

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Alternative 2 | Shared Use Path (South) Conceptual Plan

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Project Study Area Harbor Road to Shelburne Road (US Route 7) Alternative 1: Shared use path along north side Alternative 2: Shared use path along south side Alternative 3: On-road bike lanes and sidewalk along south side

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Alternative 3 | Roadway Widening On-road Bicycle Lanes and Sidewalk (south) Typical Cross Section

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Alternative 3 | Roadway Widening On-road Bicycle Lanes and Sidewalk (south)

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Alternative Comparison

Alternative 1 (North) Alternative 2 (South) Alternative 3 Roadway Widening Meets Project Purpose & Need Yes Yes Yes Driveway Crossings and Proximity to Structures 18 driveways; Path comes within 3.5’

• f existing structure

27 driveways 45 driveways; Roadway within 7’ of existing structure Resource Impacts Minimal Minimal Moderate Utility Impacts 20 poles relocated 22 poles relocated 33 poles relocated; existing gas line Safety Impacts Significant improvement Significant improvement Moderate improvement Cost Estimate $1M $1M $6.7M

Cost estimates do not include Bay Bridge reconstruction.

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Vermont Railway Bridge Pilot Study Update

• CCRPC is conducting a pilot study to address safety

concerns

• Initial results expected June 2017
• http://vt-shelburne.civicplus.com/422/Bay-Road-Underpass-

Safety-Pilot-Project

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

10 Month Schedule

• August 2016: Kick-Off
• October 2016: Local Concerns Meeting
• March 2017: Conceptual Alternatives Meeting
• April 2017: Preferred Alternative/Draft Report Meeting
• May 2017: Final Report

Bay Road | Shelburne, VT Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

Bay Road Corridor Pedestrian and Bicycle Mobility Study

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