MIDDLETOWN STATION CHARRETTE WORK-IN-PROGRESS PRESENTATION July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Station Context W hy im prove the Middletow n Station? FY Ridership 2 0 0 4 2 4 ,2 5 7 2 0 0 5 2 9 ,0 4 7 2 0 0 6 3 3 ,3 4 0 Plan the Keystone is a study to identify infrastructure investments for the Keystone stations and their surrounding areas with the goal of enhancing the 2 0 0 7 3 9 ,3 1 9 transit service and strengthening the communities served by the Keystone Line. This effort is being done in close collaboration with municipalities along 2 0 0 8 5 1 ,1 4 9 the Keystone Line. July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Purpose of the Charrette W hat are w e designing? To select a station, each location must have a schematic station plan that can be used to develop cost information and measure the potential impacts and benefits in the area surrounding the station. The plans will show access , parking , pedestrian circulation , platform locations , and potential sidew alk and streetscape im provem ents outside the station itself. July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Charrette Process W hat do you W hat things value in a do you w ant at train station? or near the train station? Free and ample Post office parking Restaurant/ bar/ coffee shop Restroom Advertising/ business directories/ bus and Access and mobility taxi information ADA compliance options Transportation links: HIA, downtown, Penn State Safety and security Lighting and safety Multi-purpose facility (offices, meeting Access for Penn State space, performance facility) Bakery Harrisburg students Lottery machine Drycleaners Ease of access Free parking Lighted/ visible/ accessible emergency call boxes Economic development Multimodal connections: bus, taxis/ bicycle routes, sidewalks Good design Covered bicycle parking Posted train schedule and directions for using the train Handicap access Real time schedule clock Context-sensitive and history-sensitive Wayfinding station design Ticket kiosk “Green” Overflow parking Bike lockers Minimize carbon footprint Drawn for The Washington Post, 1988, by Roger K. Lewis, FAIA, Professor, U. Maryland School of Architecture July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Station Architecture July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
What We’ve Heard General Com m ents • There is widespread support for keeping the Middletown Station within Middletown Borough. • It is important that the station serve both regional and local customers by incorporating free parking and allowing direct pedestrian access from adjacent neighborhoods. • Station should have 500’ center platform or two side platforms. • Any station location should leverage redevelopment in the surrounding community. • There is support for an Ann Street location, since it supports the redevelopment of the AP Green property and serves PSU-Harrisburg, HIA, and downtown Middletown. July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
What We’ve Heard Proposed HI A Location Design Challenges • Accommodation of existing railroad infrastructure in and around station • Station has been designed previously to sufficient level • Future connection to potential transit-oriented development north of Route 230 July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
5 & 10-Minute Drive from Station Proposed HI A Location July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
HIA Station Context Linden Center Airport Multi-modal Center July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
HIA Station Overview Potential Linden Center Development Redevelopment Station Building and Access to Station Platforms Parking Stormwater Management Relocated NS Alignment Elevated Pedestrian Walkway Airport Multi-modal Access to Center Station July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
HIA Station Plan View Future Developm ent Plan Station Only Plan July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
HIA Station Summary I ssue Design Response Platform type Tw o Side Platform s Railroad pedestrian crossing Overpass Parking configuration Surface lot Num ber of spaces 1 1 5 Distance from parking to platform 2 0 0 feet Mobility options Auto CAT Bus Taxi Com m unity access HI A Visibility/ natural surveillance From station Platform From Rte 2 3 0 Parking lot Land requirem ents Linden Center ( partial) Rail infrastructure issues Norfolk Southern rail relocation Roadw ay infrastructure issues Rte 2 3 0 alignm ent Rte 2 3 0 pedestrian overpass Developm ent potential Lot 2 9 and Linden Center July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
What We’ve Heard Lot 2 9 Location Design Challenges • Accommodation of existing railroad infrastructure in and around station • Avoidance of key airport infrastructure (electric substation on south side of rail • Access to and from Route 230 • Future connection to potential transit-oriented development north of Route 230 July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
5 & 10-Minute Drive from Station Lot 2 9 Location July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Lot 29 Context Airport Electric Substation Existing Tunnel Under 230 and Railroad July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Lot 29 Overview Airport Electric Existing Tunnel Substation Under 230 and Railroad Station Building and Middletown Access to Home Platforms Potential Development Relocated NS Alignment Stormwater Station Management Parking Potential Potential Development Development Existing Residential July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Lot 29 Plan View Future Developm ent Plan Station Only Plan July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Lot 29 Station Summary I ssue Design Response Platform type Tw o Side Platform s Railroad pedestrian crossing Underpass Parking configuration Surface lot Num ber of spaces 1 4 0 Distance from parking to platform 4 0 0 feet Mobility options Auto CAT Bus HI A Shuttle Com m unity access PSU-H HI A Visibility/ natural surveillance From Route 2 3 0 Platform From access road Parking lot Land requirem ents Lot 2 9 ( partial) Rail infrastructure issues Norfolk Southern Relocation Roadw ay infrastructure issues Route 2 3 0 alignm ent Route 2 3 0 pedestrian underpass Developm ent potential Lot 2 9 and Linden Center July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
What We’ve Heard Ann Street Location Design Challenges • Accommodation of existing railroad infrastructure in and around station, including M&H • Efficient access and parking • Integration with proposed adjacent development • Connection of station to downtown Middletown and Penn State - Harrisburg July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
5 & 10-Minute Drive from Station Ann Street Location July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Ann Street Station Context Route 2 3 0 AP Green Site July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Ann Street Station Overview Airport Shuttle M&H Yard Maintain NS Route Relocation Alignment Station Parking Route 2 3 0 (Top Level of Structure) Hotel Shopping Site Center Expansion New Traffic Signal Sidewalk Station Elevated Connection at Emaus Street Improvements Building Pedestrian to PS-H Extension Walkway Access to Station July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Ann Street Plan View July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Ann Street Plan View Entries to Station Parking Station Parking (Top level of deck at Main Street Level) Station Building Ann Street Relocated M&H Yard Elevated Pedestrian Station Platform Walkway Access to Station July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
Ann St. Station Summary I ssue Design Response Platform type Single Center Platform Railroad pedestrian crossing Overpass Parking configuration Parking deck Num ber of spaces 1 1 5 + Distance from parking to platform 2 5 0 feet Mobility options Auto Bike/ Ped CAT Bus HI A Shuttle Com m unity access Neighborhoods Dow ntow n PSU-H HI A Visibility/ natural surveillance From station ( partial) Platform From Route 2 3 0 Parking lot Land requirem ents AP Green site ( partial) Rail infrastructure issues Am trak rail relocation M&H rail relocation July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation Developm ent potential AP Green site
What We’ve Heard Existing Location Design Challenges • Provision of sufficient amount of parking to allow growth in ridership • Access from parking area • Accommodation of existing railroad infrastructure in and around station, including rework of bridge to allow station platform July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
5 & 10-Minute Drive from Station Existing Location July 30, 2009 Middletown Charrette Work-in-Progress Presentation
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