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C l t St t Pl Complete Streets Plan

Community Charrettes April 12 & 13, 2017

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Project Sponsor Planning &Engineering Community Outreach

Presentation Outline

• Project Overview
• Complete Streets Elements and Tools in the Toolbox
• Summary of Outreach to Date
• Factors Used in Analysis and Design
• Presentation of Recommended Plan

– Polling and Discussion

• Next Steps

Next Steps

What is a “Complete Street”? p

“Complete Streets”…

…are streets for everyone. They are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities. Complete g p Streets make it easy to cross the street, walk to shops, and bicycle to work. y

‐ Smart Growth America

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Project Limits

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Project Goals:

• Engage the Community
• Identify Deficiencies

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• Develop Alternatives
• Create a Complete Streets

“Blueprint for Action” Blueprint for Action

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Guidance Documents:

• City & County General Plans
• City & County General Plans
• City & County Bicycle Plans
• 2008 CA Complete Streets Act
• City & County Standards
• SLOCOG RTP
• NACTO Design Guides
• NACTO Design Guides

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• County General Plan
• Bikeways Plan 2015 Update

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Bike Lanes

Not Pictured: Class 2 (Buffered) Class 1 (Separated Trail) Class 3 (Sharrows) Class 2 & Class 4 Class 4

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Frequent and Safe Crossing Opportunities

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Road Diet

South Street, San Luis Obispo Residential Arterial, 17,500 ADT

Before, 2008 After, 2012

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Road Diet ‐ Capacity

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Road Diet ‐ Safety

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Roundabouts

• Improve Safety
• Reduce Delay
• Narrow Roads / Fewer Lanes

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Vehicles ‐ 8 Conflict Points Peds ‐ 8 Conflict Points Vehicles ‐32 Conflict Points Peds – 24 Conflict Points

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• Roundabouts ‐

Bi l S f t Bicycle Safety

– Slower Speeds – Route Options

Cross as Pedestrian

Route Options Based on Skill/Confidence Level Level

Travel Through Roundabout Roundabout

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• Roundabouts –

Typical

Pedestrian Safety

Roundabout Intersection Speeds Intersection Speeds Speeds

Pedestrian’s Chanc e o f Death if Hit by a Mo to r Ve hic le

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• Roundabouts – Pedestrian Safety

Public Comment Process

Community Charrettes Community Charrettes

• Wednesday, September 14 ‐ 41 attendees

Wednesday, September 14 41 attendees

• Thursday, September 15 – 25 attendees

Community Charrettes Community Charrettes

Community Charrettes Community Charrettes

• Safety was the number one concern for attendees
• Most lived or worked in Context Zone 3

Factors in Analysis & Design Factors in Analysis & Design

• Volumes & Speeds

Forecast Volumes to Year 2035 using SLOCOG Regional Model and City/County General Plans

11,200 17,350 15,600 10,300

Factors in Analysis & Design Factors in Analysis & Design

• Vehicular Operations
• Level of Service (LOS)

Factors in Analysis & Design Factors in Analysis & Design

• Multi‐Modal Operations Analysis
• Level of Traffic Stress (Bicyclists)
• Connected Sidewalk Network (Gap Closures)
• Shorten and Enhance Crossings
• Shorten and Enhance Crossings

Zone 1 Condensed Public Comments

• Traffic signal timing bad for driving & walking. Long waits
• Confusion if parking is allowed or if two lanes
• Left turns (driveways & parking lots) difficult, dangerous
• No bike lanes. People ride in Parking Lots
• Aggressive Driving as people cut‐through from freeway

Context Zone 1

Context Zone 1

Context Zone 1

Summary of Recommended Changes Summary of Recommended Changes

• 1. Sidewalk Gap Closures & Curb Ramp ADA Upgrades
• 2. Provide Class 2 Bike Lanes (buffered) in existing underutilized on‐street

parking area

• 3. Lane Widths – 12 feet

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• 4. Bike Box at El Camino Real

Zone 2 Condensed Public Comments

• More consistent speed limits needed
• Speeding
• Lane changes from 2 to 1 confusing (Grand)
• Longer Left Turn pockets needed at Fair Oaks.
• Driveways/curb cuts create a safety issue for walking
• Sidewalks damaged, too narrow

Context Zone 2

Context Zone 2

Context Zone 2 Visualization of Dodson Way Visualization of Dodson Way

Context Zone 2 Visualization of Dodson Way Visualization of Dodson Way

Context Zone 2 Visualization of Dodson Way Visualization of Dodson Way

Context Zone 2 Visualization of Dodson Way Visualization of Dodson Way

Road Diet – Park Way to Fair Oaks Ave y

Forecast Year 2035 PM Peak

Road Diet – Park Way to Fair Oaks Ave y

Forecast Year 2035 PM Peak

Context Zone 2/3 Fair Oaks Avenue Fair Oaks Avenue

Fair Oaks Roundabout

Forecast Year 2035 AM Peak

Fair Oaks Roundabout

Forecast Year 2035 PM Peak

Context Zone 2

Summary of Recommended Changes Summary of Recommended Changes

• 1. Road Diet between Park Way and Fair Oaks Ave
• 2. Provide Class 2 Bike Lanes (buffered South of Park Way)
• 3. Some Class 4 Bike Lanes
• 4. Dodson Way Curb Extensions

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• 5. Removal of underutilized on‐street parking
• 6. Retain on‐street parking W. side North of Dodson Way
• 7. Lane Widths (11 to 12 feet)

8 Roundabout at Fair Oaks Ave

• 8. Roundabout at Fair Oaks Ave

Context Zone 2

With Si l t F i O k A d N R d Di t With Signal at Fair Oaks Ave and No Road Diet

Context Zone 2

With Si l t F i O k A d N R d Di t With Signal at Fair Oaks Ave and No Road Diet

Context Zone 2/3

With Si l t F i O k A d N R d Di t With Signal at Fair Oaks Ave and No Road Diet

Context Zone 2

C i f Alt ti Comparison of Alternatives

LOS B/C Roundabout & Road Diet Alternative / LOS C/D l l LOS C/D Signal Alternative

Zone 3 Condensed Public Comments

• Crosswalk visibility & more enforcement at Farroll.
• High Speeds (‘One of highest in City’) during school hours
• Lack of continuous sidewalk & missing ramps
• Parking causes limited visibility, especially near corners
• Lane lines unclear, change in lane number confusing
• Farroll & Pike highlighted as worst areas

Context Zone 3

Context Zone 3

Context Zone 3

All‐Way Stop at The Pike All Way Stop at The Pike

• All‐Way Stop Warranted Based
• n Collision History
• Forecast to Operate LOS E as

TWSC TWSC

Context Zone 3

Summary of Recommended Changes

• 1. Roundabout at Fair Oaks Ave (Fewer lanes in zone 3,

Summary of Recommended Changes

traffic calming, access management at Todd Lane)

• 2. Provide Class 2 Bike Lanes (buffered)
• 3. Class 4 Bike Lane on E. Side between Farroll Ave and

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• 4. Curb Extensions at Farroll Ave and Sandalwood Ave
• 5. Sidewalk Gap Closures

6 Removal of underutilized on street parking

• 6. Removal of underutilized on‐street parking
• 7. Retain on‐street parking E. Side between Willow Ave and

Farroll Ave 8 Lane Widths (11 to 12 feet)

• 8. Lane Widths (11 to 12 feet)

Current 40 mph = LTS 3 Expected 35 mph = LTS 2

Zone 4 Condensed Public Comments

• The Pike was a popular concern. Light or roundabout?
• High Speeds & Speeding
• Bike lanes too narrow, not well maintained
• Left turns causing Rear‐End Collisions
• Highway 1 Traffic during incidents on Highway 101

Context Zone 4

Context Zone 4

Context Zone 4

Context Zone 4

Context Zone 4

Summary of Recommended Changes Summary of Recommended Changes

• 1. Provide 8‐foot Class 2 Bike Lanes
• 2. Sidewalk within AG Urban Reserve Line
• 3. Roundabouts at State Route 1 Intersections consistent with County EIR,
• ptimized to minimize impacts to active agricultural lands

Stay Involved y

• Project Website

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HalcyonCompleteStreets.com

– Online Survey – Interactive Map Comment Form – Comment Form – Sign‐Up

• City Website
• City Website

– Event Calendar – Facebook & Twitter Facebook & Twitter

Questions and Comments Questions and Comments

Marc Caswell

Planning Associate Alt Pl i + D i

Matt Downing

Planning Manager City of Arroyo Grande

Jonathan “Nate” Stong

Project Manager

Alta Planning + Design (619) 269‐5982 x6 connerycepeda@altaplanning.com City of Arroyo Grande (805) 473‐5420 mdowning@arroyogrande.org

Omni‐Means (805) 242‐0461 nstong@omnimeans.com g@

http://halcyoncompletestreets.com/