MD 214 – Transportation Facility Planning Study Existing Conditions Contract #H539614 July 17, 2018
7/17/2018 Discussion Topics 1. Study Purpose 2. Existing Conditions and Issues 3. Future Traffic Projections 4. Public Comments 5. Next Steps 6. Questions 2
7/17/2018 Project Timeline Existing Public Final Report Project Initiation Conditions Public Input Presentation (Recommendations) Report 3
7/17/2018 1. Study Purpose Current evaluation is a planning study only Consider all other Previous and Ongoing Studies, including: MIIF MD 214 and MD 468 Crossroad Improvement project Mayo Peninsula Parks TIS Provide a safe and efficient connection for all travel modes while minimizing impacts to private property and the natural & built environment 4
7/17/2018 2. Existing Conditions – Planning Study Area From MD 468 (Muddy Creek Road) to its eastern terminus Traffic analysis at 7 study intersections Included Shoreham Beach Road at Triton Beach Road Evaluated sight distance at all 40 intersections 5 5
7/17/2018 2. Existing Conditions – Study Area Typical Roadway Cross Section One lane each direction Lane widths vary 11- 12’ Auxiliary turn lanes or bypass lanes at some intersections No shoulders 6 6
7/17/2018 2. Existing Conditions – Special Uses Schools Mayo Elementary AM queuing Summit School Access Parks/Marinas Weekend traffic impacts AM Queuing on Mayo Ridge Road 7 7
7/17/2018 2. Existing Conditions – Primary Findings Limited gaps for traffic turning onto MD 214 during peaks, particularly in the western portion No pedestrian/bike facilities Substandard horizontal curves Limited sight distance at select intersections Police Reported Crashes decreasing or remaining constant year to year 8
7/17/2018 2. Existing Conditions – Traffic Volumes increase East to West Westbound MD 214 queue extends from MD 468 to Loch Haven Road during AM peak Few gaps for side street traffic to turn onto MD 214 Queuing on Mayo Ridge Road associated with Mayo Elementary School 2018 Average Daily Traffic (ADT) on MD 214: 20,950 15,850 10,900 3,100 6,800 9
7/17/2018 2. Existing Conditions – Traffic Failing Intersection approaches (Long Delays) Northbound MD 468 Southbound Loch Haven Road Northbound River Road 10
7/17/2018 2. Existing Conditions – Speeds Speed study – measured at 7 points along MD 214 40 MPH Posted Speed West of Turkey Point Road 85 th percentile speed ≈ 46 MPH 30 MPH Posted Speed East of Turkey Point Road 85 th percentile speed ≈ 38 MPH Highest instances of speeding - late night/early morning hours 11
7/17/2018 2. Existing Conditions – Bike, Ped, Transit No pedestrian/bicycle infrastructure Bike LOS E at most locations Low pedestrian and bicycle activity No transit on MD 214 12
7/17/2018 2. Existing Conditions – Police Reported Crashes 74% of crashes occurred at or west of Loch Haven Road 1 fatality between MD 468 and Loch Haven Road Pedestrian struck at night Rear End and Fixed Object most common types Number of crashes decreasing or remained constant year to year 13 13
7/17/2018 2. Existing Conditions – Drainage Open Section Roadway Some Side Ditches Cross Culverts Drainage Issues No Hydraulic Analysis Performed Ponding Observed Undersized Culvert East of River Club Drive ( Reed Property SWM Report ) 14 14
7/17/2018 2. Existing Conditions – Sight Distance Sight distance measured at all named streets (40 locations) AASHTO standards not met at 12 intersections (30%) Primary sight limitations due to: Roadside vegetation (public and private property) Fences (private property) Roadway curvature Signage (public & private) 15
7/17/2018 2. Existing Conditions – Sight Distance 16
7/17/2018 2. Existing Conditions – Sight Distance 17
7/17/2018 2. Existing Conditions – Traffic Control Devices Signage Satisfactory condition Sometimes obstructed by vegetation Pavement Markings Satisfactory condition Lighting Not continuous 18 18
7/17/2018 3. Future Traffic Projections 2040 traffic projections include future developments, including the parks Significant increase in delay on Loch Haven Road, Selby Boulevard, and River Road 2040 Estimated ADTs on MD 214: 29,300 22,000 14,850 4,500 9,150 19
7/17/2018 4. Public Comments: 102 Received Loch Haven Road – Safety and Operations Corridor-Wide Drainage Lack of Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities Lack of Shoulders Roadway Geometry Lane Use and Signal Phasing at MD 468 Corridor-Wide Speed Concerns 20
7/17/2018 5. Next Steps Develop recommendations Interim improvement recommendations Long-term alternatives Additional public input Complete Planning Study Methods to implement interim improvements Evaluate operational and safety impacts of long-term recommendations 21
7/17/2018 5. Next Steps MD 214 is a State Roadway Improvement Recommendations will require SHA concurrence SHA FY 2019 – Capital Improvement Project for Loch Haven Road intersection Final Design Recommendation pending the findings of this Planning Study 22
7/17/2018 6. Questions? Thank you! Project contact information – Adam Greenstein, PE, PTOE, ENV SP Anne Arundel County Capital Projects 2525 Riva Road, Suite 120 Annapolis, MD 21401 pwgree08@aacounty.org http://www.aacounty.org/departments/public- works/engineering/Capital_Projects TFP – MD 214 Corridor Planning Study H539614 23
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