C ITY OF A LBANY C OMPLETE S TREETS P OLICY & D ESIGN M ANUAL (D - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

C ITY OF A LBANY C OMPLETE S TREETS P OLICY & D ESIGN M ANUAL (D RAFT ) P UBLIC M EETING #2 J UNE 28, 2016

A GENDA 1. Welcome and Project Team 2. Project Overview 3. Project Tasks 4. Draft Manual Overview 5. Next Steps

P ROJECT T EAM  City of Albany  Capital District Transportation Committee (CDTC)  Planning Advisory Committee (PAC)  CDTA  CDRPC  Planning Office  Sustainability Office  Fire Department  Traffic Engineering  Engineering  Water & Water Supply  Central BID  Accessibility Representatives  Forester  Bicycling Advocates

C ONSULTANT T EAM Managing Partner Michael D. Panichelli, PE (MJ) Project Manager Jaclyn Hakes, AICP (MJ) Transportation and Traffic Planning Services Existing Conditions Inventory Engineering Kristen Gaynor (MJ) Michael Pianka, GISP (MJ) Eric Williams, PE (MJ) Ame Bucher (MJ) Michael Koterba (MJ) Theodore Orosz, AICP CTP Stephen Chiaramonte, AICP/PP (WSP|PB) Devon Hinds (MJ) (WSP|PB) Frederick Frank, LEED AP BD+C (WSP|PB) Chad Schneider (MJ) Landscape Architecture Lisa Wallin, PE (MJ) Christopher Riale, AICP (WSP|PB) Pippa Brashear (WSP|PB)

P ROJECT O VERVIEW

P ROJECT O VERVIEW  Objective: Implement the adopted Complete Streets Ordinance No. 2.11.13  Ordinance requires the needs of all users be considered in any future street construction, reconstruction or resurfacing project  Directs City departments to develop complete street guidelines addressing  Typologies  Design guidance  Implementation

P ROJECT O VERVIEW  “Complete street design features are roadway design features that accommodate and facilitate convenient access and mobility by all users, including current and projected users, particularly pedestrians, bicyclists and individuals of all ages and abilities”  Features may include, but not be limited to: Sidewalks  Paved shoulders suitable for use by bicyclists  Lane striping  Bicycle lanes and bicycle parking/storage  Share-the-road signage  Street and sidewalk lighting  Crosswalks or median refuges  Road diets  Pedestrian control signalization  Bus pullouts / pedestrian access to bus stops  Raised crosswalks and ramps  Traffic-calming measures 

P ROJECT O VERVIEW  Support CDTC’s New Visions linking land use / transportation  Coordination with ReZone Albany  Consideration of Albany 2030 Comprehensive Plan  2009 Bicycle Master Plan  CDTA BRT studies  Other relevant plans and studies

P ROJECT T ASKS

P ROJECT T ASKS Task 1: Project Coordination / Initiation Meeting Task 2: Existing Conditions Inventory Task 3: Public Workshop #1 Task 4: Draft Complete Streets Policy and Design Manual Task 5: Public Workshop #2 Task 6: Development of Final Plan  6 PAC meetings  8 Working Group meetings  2 Public Meetings  Complete Streets Walking Audit of key neighborhoods  Mobile Mapping to gather existing conditions

D RAFT P OLICY & D ESIGN M ANUAL

H OW DOES THE MANUAL WORK ?  Key Points:  Implementation will occur incrementally as part of regular maintenance and/or street improvement projects  Use of manual will vary based on project type and sponsor  Manual should be referenced at beginning of project design  Coordination among city departments critical  General steps: (Ch. 3 outlines specific steps in process) 1. Identify applicable land use/street typology (Ch. 2) 2. Determine project type and sponsor (Ch. 3) 3. Select appropriate checklist (Ch. 3) 4. Select specific treatments based on technical guidance and site opportunities/constraints (Ch. 4, 5 and 6)

P OLICY & D ESIGN M ANUAL O UTLINE  Executive Summary  Chapter 1: Introduction  Chapter 2: Land Use/Street Typologies  Chapter 3: Process and Implementation  Chapter 4: Trending City-wide Design Considerations  Chapter 5: Streetscapes, Sidewalks, and Streets  Chapter 6: Intersections

E XECUTIVE S UMMARY

E XECUTIVE S UMMARY What are complete streets?  Initiative  Engagement  Guiding Principles  Design Guidelines  Implementation  Coordination 

C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION

C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION  Purpose  Implement the adopted City of Albany Complete Streets Ordinance No. 2.11.13  Evolution of a Transportation Network  Historic transportation patterns illustrate how choices and policies related to transportation can directly impact growth and accessibility

C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION  Compliance  Establishes a course of action to accomplish goals related to transportation  Understanding Existing Conditions  Review of adopted City and community plans  Walking audits  Mobile LIDAR Mapping  Review of City standard details

C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION  Vision/Goals  Can be utilized on a regular basis  Easy to apply – realistic and usable process  Assist during planning and implementation  Serve a range of project types  Establish and extend a safe and efficient transportation network  Improve accessibility for people of all ages and abilities

C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION  Guiding Principles  Accessibility Ability to move from one location to another with ease regardless of age or ability  Connectivity Ability to connect modes of transportation as well as neighborhoods, major destinations, and nodes of activity  Safety Includes providing a safer environment for all users regardless of transportation  Placemaking Involves creating a livable, walkable, vibrant community by incorporating elements that enhance the quality of life

C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCTION  Roles and Responsibilities  Tool to be utilized by the City when projects are proposed  May be utilized by municipal departments when collaborating with NYSDOT, Albany County, and other agencies  Manual Organization  Description of each of the manual chapters  Application of the Manual  Demonstrates how each chapter works with one another  Legal Resources  NYSDOT, NYSDEC, AASHTO, NACTO, FHWA, MUTCD

C HAPTER 2: L AND U SE /S TREET T YPOLOGIES

C HAPTER 2: L AND U SE /S TREET T YPOLOGIES  6 land use/street typologies  Descriptions with photos  Example complete street elements  Typical users  Existing characteristics table

C HAPTER 2: L AND U SE /S TREET T YPOLOGIES  Downtown  High density commercial, office, civic, and multi-family residential uses  Multiple modes of transportation  Neighborhood Mixed Use  Moderate density residential and community supported commercial areas  Functions as transition between Downtown and Neighborhood Residential  Neighborhood Residential  Often found adjacent to Neighborhood Mixed Use streets and Community Commercial Streets  Primarily walking, biking, and vehicular

C HAPTER 2: L AND U SE /S TREET T YPOLOGIES  Community Mixed Use  Transition between Neighborhood Mixed Use or Neighborhood Residential streets and Community Commercial streets  Mix of standalone commercial or office buildings, smaller scale commercial plazas, single family housing and multi-family housing  Community Commercial  Moderate to low density commercial uses of a larger scale  Provide ease access to necessary commercial establishments and services  Industrial  Support industrial, commercial, wholesale, construction, and service uses

C HAPTER 2: L AND U SE /S TREET T YPOLOGIES Existing Existing Existing ROW Land Use/Street Functional Modal Building Pavement Example Elements Width Range Typology Classification Hierarchy Setback Width Range (feet) b Range (feet) a (feet) c Pedestrian Sidewalks, Crosswalks, Curb Ramps Principal Arterial Bicyclist Bike Racks, Shared Lanes Downtown Minor Arterial 0 48 - 152 23 - 90 Transit User Bus Shelters, Bus Bulbs Local Road Motorist Marked Lanes, On-Street Parking Pedestrian Pedestrian Crossing Signals, Sidewalks, Benches Bike Racks, Principal Arterial Neighborhood Bicyclist Bike Lanes, Signage Minor Arterial 0 - 20 76 - 102 45 - 59 Mixed Use Motorist Marked Lanes, On-Street Parking Major Collector Transit User Bus Shelters, Bus Bulbs Minor Arterial Pedestrian Pedestrian-scaled Lighting, Sidewalks, Curb Ramps Neighborhood Major Collector Bicyclist Share the Road Signage 20 - 25 37 - 50 18 - 28 Residential Local Road Motorist Minimal Obstructions, On-street Parking Motorist Designated Turning Lanes, On-Street Parking Principal Arterial Community Transit User Bus Shelters, Bus Bulbs Minor Arterial 0 - 20 98 - 103 52 - 58 Mixed Use Pedestrian Sidewalks, Crosswalks, Curb Ramps Major Collector Bicyclist Bike Racks Motorist Designated Turning Lanes Principal Arterial Community Transit User Bus Shelters, Curb Extensions Minor Arterial 0 - 40 98 - 104 60 - 70 Commercial Pedestrian Pedestrian-scaled Lighting, Sidewalks, Curb Ramps Major Collector Bicyclist Shared Lanes, Bike Racks Motorist Dedicated Turn Lanes Major Collector Transit User Bus Shelters Industrial 0 - 20 41 - 85 23 - 34 Local Road Bicyclist Shared Lanes Pedestrian Sidewalks, Crosswalks, Curb Ramps a The building setback ranges are front setback minimums. These ranges are estimated and do not reflect specific requirements of the City of Albany zoning ordinance. b The ROW width ranges reflect estimated field observations from roadways. c The pavement width ranges reflect estimated field observations from roadways.