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Improving the Arborway Improving the Arborway DCR Public Meeting Wednesday, October 14 th , 2015 - 6:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m. Arboretum Visitors Center, 125 Arborway, Boston Improving the Arborway Commonwealth of Massachusetts Governor Charles

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DCR Public Meeting Wednesday, October 14th, 2015 - 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Arboretum Visitors Center, 125 Arborway, Boston

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Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Governor

Charles D. Baker

Lieutenant Governor

Karyn E. Polito

Energy and Environmental Secretary

Matthew A. Beaton

Department of Conservation and Recreation Commissioner

Carol I. Sanchez

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DCR Mission Statement

To protect, promote and enhance our common wealth

  • f natural, cultural and recreational resources for

the well-being of all.

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Purpose of Meeting

  • Update since previous meetings
  • Present revised concept
  • Present modifications in revised concept
  • Present traffic analysis
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Safe streets for people of all ages and abilities

Toole Design Group’s Mission Statement

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Agenda

  • Summary of Past Meetings

– Stakeholder/Public Meetings – Starter Idea

  • Comments Received
  • Revised Concept
  • Traffic Analysis
  • Anticipated Schedule
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Study Area

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Improving the Arborway PROTECTED BIKE LANE! “Ability to cross traffic circles on foot or bicycle.”

What we heard

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What we heard

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  • Preserve trees
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What we heard

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  • Preserve trees
  • Reconnect open space
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What we heard

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  • Preserve trees
  • Reconnect open space
  • Reduce speeding
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What we heard

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  • Preserve trees
  • Reconnect open space
  • Reduce speeding
  • Preserve easy neighborhood access
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What we heard

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  • Preserve trees
  • Reconnect open space
  • Reduce speeding
  • Preserve easy neighborhood access
  • Make navigation easier
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What we heard

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  • Preserve trees
  • Reconnect open space
  • Reduce speeding
  • Preserve easy neighborhood access
  • Make navigation easier
  • Reduce weaving in circles
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What we heard

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  • Preserve trees
  • Reconnect open space
  • Reduce speeding
  • Preserve easy neighborhood access
  • Make navigation easier
  • Reduce weaving in circles
  • Improve yielding at crosswalks
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What we heard

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  • Preserve trees
  • Reconnect open space
  • Reduce speeding
  • Preserve easy neighborhood access
  • Make navigation easier
  • Reduce weaving in circles
  • Improve yielding at crosswalks
  • Provide continuous bike connection
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What we heard

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  • Preserve trees
  • Reconnect open space
  • Reduce speeding
  • Preserve easy neighborhood access
  • Make navigation easier
  • Reduce weaving in circles
  • Improve yielding at crosswalks
  • Provide continuous bike connection
  • Make carriageway comfortable for all
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What we heard

  • Preserve trees
  • Reconnect open space
  • Reduce speeding
  • Preserve easy neighborhood access
  • Make navigation easier
  • Reduce weaving in circles
  • Improve yielding at crosswalks
  • Provide continuous bike connection
  • Make carriageway comfortable for all
  • Direct regional traffic to mainline

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Starter Idea

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Starter Idea

  • Replaces traffic circles with modern

roundabouts

  • Reverses carriageway direction
  • Removes 3 traffic signals
  • New pedestrian crossing opportunities
  • Continuous separated bike facilities
  • Raised crossings
  • Maintains neighborhood access
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Starter Idea

Opened Starter Idea to public comment! Received approx. 125 comments!!

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What we heard

  • Maintain Prince/Orchard as one-way streets
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What we heard

 Maintain Prince/Orchard as one-way streets

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What we heard

 Maintain Prince/Orchard as one-way streets

  • Reevaluate Pond/Prince/Parkman connection
  • Retain existing historic wall along Prince Street
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What we heard

 Maintain Prince/Orchard as one-way streets  Reevaluate Pond/Prince/Parkman connection  Retain existing historic wall along Prince Street

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What we heard

 Maintain Prince/Orchard as one-way streets  Reevaluate Pond/Prince/Parkman connection  Retain existing historic wall along Prince Street

  • Determine tree impacts
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What we heard

 Maintain Prince/Orchard as one-way streets  Reevaluate Pond/Prince/Parkman connection  Retain existing historic wall along Prince Street

  • Determine tree impacts
  • Carriageways necessary to maintain traffic flow
  • Maintain Centre Street pedestrian signal
  • Other traffic concerns
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Phased Implementation

  • Separating project into 2 phases
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Phased Implementation

  • Phase 1: Murray Circle to Kelley Circle

– Complex traffic patterns – Increase comfort for pedestrians and bicyclists – Focus on tonight

Phase 1

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Phased Implementation

  • Phase 2: Casey Arborway to Murray Circle

– Grading challenges with hill – Interim connectivity with existing path

Phase 2

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Revised Concept

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Traffic Circle (Rotary)

Modern Roundabout Mini-Traffic Circle

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Before: Rotary Worcester, MA

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After: Roundabout Worcester, MA

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Revised Concept – Modern Roundabouts

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Revised Concept – Traffic Controls

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Revised Concept – Prince/Orchard

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Revised Concept – Carriageways

Local Traffic Through Traffic

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200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400 1600 12:00 AM 01:00 AM 02:00 AM 03:00 AM 04:00 AM 05:00 AM 06:00 AM 07:00 AM 08:00 AM 09:00 AM 10:00 AM 11:00 AM 12:00 PM 01:00 PM 02:00 PM 03:00 PM 04:00 PM 05:00 PM 06:00 PM 07:00 PM 08:00 PM 09:00 PM 10:00 PM 11:00 PM # of Vehicles Time of Day Carriageway NB Carriageway SB Mainline NB Mainline SB

Traffic Data: Arborway

Average Daily Traffic ~ 49,200 vehicles per day AM Peak – 3,820 vehicles per hour PM Peak – 3,660 vehicles per hour

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Revised Concept

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Traffic Model

AM Peak Hour Video at Real-Time Speed Facing West – 10/8/2015 PM Peak Hour Video at Real-Time Speed Facing West – 10/8/2015

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Revised Concept – Pedestrian Paths

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Revised Concept – Pedestrian Paths

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Revised Concept – Bicycle Facilities

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Revised Concept – Historic Walls

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Revised Concept – Trees

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Revised Concept – Trees

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Revised Concept – Open Space Existing Proposed

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Revised Concept – Neighborhood Access

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Revised Concept – Neighborhood Access

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Anticipated Schedule

  • Fall 2015

– Obtain feedback – Initiate land survey for Phase 1

  • Winter/Spring 2016

– Develop 25% design plans for Phase 1 – 25% Public Meeting

  • Summer 2016 to Fall 2017

– Finalize design plans + permitting for Phase 1

  • Fall 2017

– Construction for Phase 1 – Reevaluate concepts for Phase 2

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Upcoming DCR Public Meetings

Metro Boston DCR Parkways Study Thursday, October 27th, 2015 6:30 – 8:00 pm Shriners Hospital for Children Auditorium 51 Blossom Street Boston, MA

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For more information:

http: / / www.mass.gov/ eea/ agencies/ dcr/ public-outreach/ public-meetings/

If you have comments: Submit Online: http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/public-

  • utreach/submit-public-comments/

Write: Department of Conservation and Recreation Office of Public Outreach 251 Causeway Street, Suite 600 Boston, MA 02114 Deadline: Thursday, November 5, 2015

Note: Public comments submitted to DCR may be posted on the DCR website in their entirety.

If you have other questions or concerns, or wish to subscribe to a DCR general information or project-specific listserv: contact DCR’s Office of Community Relations at 617- 626-4973 or Mass.Parks@state.ma.us.

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