SLIDE 1 Rio Grande Boulevard
Complete Street Concept Plan
Stakeholder Workshop September 2, 2015
Luke Schw artz Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.
SLIDE 2 Agenda
- Introduction and Overview of Plan Purpose
- Existing Issues and Areas of Focus
- Examples of Potential Improvement Elements
- Next Steps
- Questions
- Open House
SLIDE 3 Planning Context
1986 2010 2013
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Planning Context
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- Implementable transportation improvements
- Build off previous plans and explore new solutions
- Two Focus Areas
Rio Grande Blvd – Central Ave to I-40 Rio Grande Blvd – South of Central Ave
– Safety & Traffic Calming – Walkability – Bicycle Circulation & Connectivity – Placemaking
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Overview
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What are Complete Streets? A complete street is designed to enable safe travel for all users.
“Complete” means different things in different places… …a complete street in one community or neighborhood may not be in another
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An incomplete street…
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...some private investment, maybe with a little public help…
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...some public investment in streetscape…
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...finally, some neighborhood ownership and pride.
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- All Users / All Modes of Travel
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Approach to designing streets inclusive of the needs of everyone
– Promote active living and community health by encouraging walking and cycling
– Creates street interest and improved access to commercial areas
– Street right-of-way as civic realm maximizes public funds
– Streets can create vibrant public spaces that encourage community activity and happiness
Why Complete Streets
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Existing Corridor
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Existing Corridor
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Existing Corridor
SLIDE 18 Areas of Focus
Boulevard from Central Ave to I-40
Boulevard South of Central Avenue
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- Walkability
- Pedestrian safety, comfort
and crossing barriers
Connectivity to Bicycle System
Rd Intersection
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Central Avenue to I-40 Focus
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Central Avenue to I-40 Focus
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Central Avenue to I-40 Focus
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Streetscape and Pedestrian Enhancements
Intersection
Intersection
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South of Central Ave Focus
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South of Central Ave Focus
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Enhanced Bicycle Facilities
Example Improvements for Consideration
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Enhanced Bicycle Facilities
Example Improvements for Consideration
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Improved Bicycle Crossings
Example Improvements for Consideration
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Enhanced Intersection Treatments for Bikes
Example Improvements for Consideration
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Wider Sidewalks with Landscaped Buffer
Example Improvements for Consideration
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High-Visibility Crosswalk Treatments
Example Improvements for Consideration
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Curb Extensions
Example Improvements for Consideration
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Pedestrian Refuges
Example Improvements for Consideration
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Enhanced Pedestrian Crossings
Example Improvements for Consideration
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Enhanced Pedestrian Crossings
Example Improvements for Consideration
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Reduced Lane Widths
Example Improvements for Consideration
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Traffic Calming Measures
Example Improvements for Consideration
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Median Treatments
Example Improvements for Consideration
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Enhanced Directional Signage/Wayfinding
Example Improvements for Consideration
SLIDE 40 Next Steps
- 1. Identify issues and priorities from community &
stakeholder outreach
- 2. Study existing corridor geometrics, traffic
conditions and multimodal activity
- 3. Develop initial improvement recommendations
- 4. Refine improvement recommendations with
input from City and stakeholders
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Questions for You: How do you use the corridor? What are the priorities for the corridor? What are the current issues/challenges with the corridor? What types of improvements would you like to see?
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Open House
