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Howard Corners Intersection Scoping Study Scoping Report Presentation February 21, 2018 Introductions Howard Corners Intersection Scoping Study Team: Consultant Team: Corey Mack, PE Roxanne Meuse, EIT Consultant Project Manager Consultant

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Howard Corners Intersection Scoping Study

Scoping Report Presentation

February 21, 2018

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Introductions

Consultant Team: Corey Mack, PE Roxanne Meuse, EIT

Consultant Project Manager Consultant Planner and Designer

Public Works Team: Susan Molzon Nicole Losch Steering Committee: Scott Mapes RJ Lalumiere

Resident Walk-Bike Council

Ross Gouin

VTrans Supervisor

Howard Corners Intersection Scoping Study Team:

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Why We’re Here

Burlington was awarded a grant to study the Winooski – Howard – St Paul intersection and evaluate alternative designs that can be implemented to improve safety, meet accessibility standards, and foster an emerging neighborhood. An Intersection Scoping Study includes:

  • Existing Conditions Review
  • Local Concerns Meeting (November 11, 2016)
  • Alternatives Development and Analysis
  • Alternatives Presentation Meeting (June 27, 2016)
  • Final Scoping Report
  • Scoping Report Presentation (Tonight)

Demonstration: July 26 – July 30, 2017

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Location Map

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Local Concerns Meeting – November 12, 2016

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What We Learned…

Crosswalks and distance bikes have to travel too long for green time No pedestrian phase, signals, actuation No crosswalk across

  • S. Winooski Ave.

No bus shelter or transit amenities 33 crashes in 5 years Signals can be difficult to see Observed red light running Trucks on S. Winooski Ave. (trucks prohibited) Potvin Park underutilized Underdeveloped pedestrian environment Bicycle facilities end abruptly Observed speeding Overtaking left turning vehicles on the right

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What We Learned…

Crosswalks and distance bikes have to travel too long for green time No pedestrian phase, signals, actuation No crosswalk across

  • S. Winooski Ave.

No bus shelter or transit amenities 33 crashes in 5 years Signals can be difficult to see Observed red light running Trucks on S. Winooski Ave. (trucks prohibited) Potvin Park underutilized Underdeveloped pedestrian environment Bicycle facilities end abruptly Observed speeding Overtaking left turning vehicles on the right

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Alternatives

  • 0. No Build
  • 1. Quick Build Project
  • 2. New Signal System – Existing Geometry
  • 3. New Signal System – Realigned Roadway
  • 4. Dual Roundabout – Realigned Roadway
  • 5. Modern Roundabout
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  • 0. No Build
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  • 1. Quick Build Project
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  • 2. New Signal System,

Existing Geometry

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  • 3. New Signal System,

Realigned Roadway

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  • 4. Dual Roundabouts,

Realigned Roadway

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  • 5. Modern Roundabout
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  • XX. Single Mini-Roundabout
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Alternatives Presentation Meeting

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Comparison Matrix

#1 Public Issue: Pedestrian Crossing of South Winooski Ave #2 Public Issue: Supporting Local Businesses Alternative 2 - New Signal System: nearly unanimous

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Demonstration: June 26 – June 30, 2017

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Demonstration Layout: June 26 – June 30, 2017

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What we learned from Demonstration Project:

  • 1. Increase SB Winooski

– St Paul right turn curb radius

  • 2. Increase SB St Paul -

Howard right turn curb radius

  • 3. Maintain existing

Howard Street width

  • 4. STOP HERE ON RED

sign

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Recommendation: Quick Build Project – Part 1

Modified from results of Demonstration Project:

  • 1. Incorporating lessons

learned from Demonstration Project

  • 2. Continue to monitor

and refine design based on operation

Volunteer / DPW Labor: $20,000

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Recommendation: Quick Build Project – Part 2

Install concrete features from Quick Build refinements for South Winooski Avenue crosswalk:

  • 1. Extend Potvin Park

nose as far as possible

  • 2. Receiving walk north
  • f existing driveway
  • 3. Paint crosswalk,

extend southbound bike lane, move stop bar

DPW Labor: $25,000

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Long Term Recommendation: New Signal System

▪ Make Quick-Build layout permanent ▪ New pedestrian signals on all approaches ▪ Stormwater improvements

$1.0 – 1.5 million

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Discussion

Next Steps: ▪ Endorse a Preferred Alternative ▪ Plan DPW Resources for Quick Build Parts 1 & 2 (as early as this fall) ▪ Look for grant funding for new signal system

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Contacts

www.rsginc.com

Contacts

www.rsginc.com

COREY MACK

Consultant Project Manager

corey.mack@rsginc.com ROXANNE MEUSE

Consultant Planner and Designer

roxanne.meuse@rsginc.com