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VISION PLAN FOR A GREEN ROUTE 347 Presenters: Robb Smith & Phyllis Elgut New York State Department of Transportation Region 10, Long Island Introduction NYSDOT Region 10 & Route 347 Are Going Green! Protect and improve the
New York State Department of Transportation Region 10, Long Island Presenters: Robb Smith & Phyllis Elgut
New York State Department of Transportation Region 10, Long Island
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NYSDOT Region 10 & Route 347 Are Going Green!
environment
the fabric of the communities
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route to suburban arterial as east-west through route
corridor & throughout adjacent communities
– 2005 Public Scoping Process completed – 2006 Draft Environmental Impact Statement released – 2006 Public Hearing held – 2007 Final Environmental Impact Statement (FEIS), Record of Decision (ROD)/ Design Approved – 2007 State Environmental Quality Review Act Record of Decision approved
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“The Threads that Weave”
Concepts in the Vision Plan
bicyclists, pedestrians and transit users
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alternative in the Final Environmental Impact Statement
Aesthetics & the Environment
– Bikes & pedestrians – Access to Mass Transit & Connections – Adds Vegetation – Conserves Energy
Local Land Use Plans
Stakeholders
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NYSDOT implemented “GreenLITES” (Leadership In Transportation & Environmental Sustainability), a project rating program
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Design will be tailored to integrate with changing adjacent land use.
COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL PARKLAND GOVERNMENT OFFICES OFFICE SPACE
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Typical View at Existing Intersection
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Additional roadway lanes:
congestion hours
New 45mph speed limit:
Utilize “Intelligent Transportation System” technology:
signs
flow
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Traffic Calming Measures
Greenway” Design
– Narrower Lane Widths – Narrower Shoulders – Street Trees – Raised Planted Median Islands – Planted Buffer between Multi-Use Path and Roadway
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Traffic Calming Features
pedestrian activity areas
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Typical Intersection Bird’s Eye View
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Typical Intersection Plan View
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Typical Plan View and Cross Section
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Pedestrian Enhancements
roadway
bicyclists and pedestrians
Act (ADA)
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www.armor-tile.com www.pedbikeimages.org www.spacing.ca
ramps
www.pedbikeimages.org
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For application at “Community Centers”
NY111
Alexander Ave Moriches Rd New Moriches Rd Hallock Rd Stony Brook Rd
NY112
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Service Frontage Road Conceptual Plan View and Cross Section
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Perspective of Frontage Road Concept
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Vision for a Green Route 347
– Ties together many assets & destinations – Creates a “sense of place” – Helps re-define Route 347 as a greenway
– New continuous 15-mile bike and pedestrian “shared-use path,” separated from roadway – Improved Safety for motorists & pedestrians
communities & business area
better connect people with the adjacent land use & surrounding communities
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Description of Bike path connections:
1. Old Willets Path 2. Blydenburg Park 3. Brooksite Dr 4. NY 111 5. Greenbelt trail 6. CR 16/ Terry Rd 7. Lake Ave 8. Stony Brook Rd 9. Old Town Rd
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Potential Connection to Existing or Future Park
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Key locations being considered :
1. Blydenburg Park 2.
3. Greenbelt trail 4. CR 16/ Terry Rd 5. Smith Haven Mall 6. Setauket Woods 7. Shakespeare in the Park @ NY 112
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“Greenway Stops”: benches, interpretive signs & information kiosks
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tree-lined roadway with planted median
alternatives to traditional tall concrete sound walls
and support native wildlife
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Traditional tall concrete sound walls Low green wall option
Alternatives to traditional sound walls will be offered in the form of low “green” visual screens which will allow the preservation of existing vegetation
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wildlife habitat & other environmental assets
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– Eliminate direct discharge to wetlands – Bio-filtration basins & bio-swales – Native plantings & phyto-remediation – Restore native vegetation in previously disturbed sites
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and control systems.
recycled & locally-available construction materials.
transportation, i.e. walking, biking
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aesthetics bus stops
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Smith Haven Mall Government Buildings Port Jefferson LIRR Station Smithtown LIRR Station Stony Brook University/ LIRR Station
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businesses to integrate project with local plans
civic groups and businesses to preserve & maintain “greenway”
local municipalities to integrate their land use plans into the final design of a Green Route 347
Integrating Route 347 into the surrounding communities
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– Meetings with local stakeholders – Ongoing project updates through final design & construction
– “Shakespeare in the Park”