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South Shore Boulevard Trail Design Study ONLINE OPEN HOUSE PROJECT CONTEXT CONNECT TO BRT STATION AND BRUCE VENTO TRAIL DOWNTOWN BRT STATION FUTURE BRUCE VENTO TRAIL EXISTING AND PLANNED TRAIL AROUND WHITE BEAR LAKE WHITAKER ST BRT


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South Shore Boulevard Trail Design Study

ONLINE OPEN HOUSE

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PROJECT CONTEXT

PROPOSED SOUTH SHORE BOULEVARD TRAIL

WHITAKER ST BRT STATION

WHITE BEAR LAKE WHITE BEAR LAKE GOOSE GOOSE LAKE LAKE

FUTURE BRUCE VENTO TRAIL EXISTING AND PLANNED TRAIL AROUND WHITE BEAR LAKE

CONNECT TO BRUCE VENTO TRAIL AND BRT STATION CONNECT TO BRT STATION AND BRUCE VENTO TRAIL

FUTURE RUSH LINE BRT DOWNTOWN BRT STATION

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PROJECT PURPOSE AND NEED

PURPOSE STATEMENT

To improve pedestrian and bicyclist connectivity, comfort, safety and access along and across South Shore Boulevard from White Bear Avenue to County Road F .

PROJECT NEEDS

  • Establish pedestrian/bicycle facilities

along South Shore Boulevard.

  • South Shore Trail is identifjed as a

future trail corridor in many local agency plans, but no separated bike/ pedestrian facilities exist today.

  • Improve neighborhood connections

to the trail system and lake access.

PROJECT GOALS/PRIORITIES

  • Create a safe and comfortable

walking/biking environment along and across South Shore Boulevard.

  • Develop improvements that are

fjnancially feasible.

  • Construct improvements that can

be easily maintained.

  • Maintain vehicle traffjc mobility.
  • Minimize property impacts.
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2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

2018 CORRIDOR STUDY DEVELOP CONCEPT ALTERNATIVES DEVELOP PRELIMINARY DESIGN PLANS DEVELOP FINAL DESIGN PLANS CONSTRUCTION* OPEN HOUSE PRELIMINARY DESIGN AVAILABLE ON PROJECT WEBSITE

*Timing of construction dependent on availability of project funds

SCHEDULE

NEXT STEPS

Preferred concept will be presented at the next open house in July 2020.

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

EDGE OF EXISTING ROADWAY

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EXISTING CONDITIONS

Utilities Drainage Vegetation Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Residential parking adjacent to roadway Parking

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DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS

CHARACTER:

How design affects the appearance and feel of the corridor.

ROADWAY CIRCULATION:

How design changes driving routes and access.

TRAIL EXPERIENCE:

How design affects the experience of pedestrians and bicyclists.

SAFETY:

How design could impact safety for all users - vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians.

SERVICES:

How design will impact:

  • Mail/package delivery.
  • School bus routes.
  • Emergency services.
  • Trash pickup.

MAINTENANCE:

How design will impact:

  • Roadway and trail maintenance.
  • Grass mowing.
  • Snow plowing and removal.

COST OF PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS:

Evaluate feasibilty of estimated construction cost.

ON-STREET PARKING:

How design impacts on-street parking.

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PROPOSED TYPICAL SECTIONS

ONE-WAY OPTION TWO-WAY OPTION

A hybrid option is being considered which includes a two-way roadway with trail from White Bear Avenue to McKnight Road and a one-way roadway with trail from McKnight Road to County Road F.

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PROPOSED TYPICAL SECTIONS

IN CONSTRAINED AREAS

ONE-WAY OPTION TWO-WAY OPTION

A hybrid option is being considered which includes a two-way roadway with trail from White Bear Avenue to McKnight Road and a one-way roadway with trail from McKnight Road to County Road F.

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CONCEPT EXAMPLES

Lake Avenue at Marina Triangle, White Bear Lake

Highway 61, White Bear Lake Lake Ave, White Bear Lake Mississippi River Boulevard, Saint Paul Lake Ave, White Bear Lake

  • Two-way roadway with bituminous

trail separated by patterned concrete maintenance strip.

  • Two-way roadway with concrete

trail separated by colored concrete maintenance strip.

  • One-way roadway with trail separated

by wide boulevard with lighting and plantings.

  • Two-way roadway with trail separated

by variable-width boulevard with turf and trees.

  • One-way roadway with trail separated

by wide paved boulevard.