euclid corridor design

Euclid Corridor DesignEuclid Corridor Design

TRB BRT Workshop

July 21, 2008

Design ComponentsDesign ComponentsGeometric Design CriteriaTypical SectionsBoarding ConfigurationsStation DesignTraffic Signal System and

Communications

Project MapProject Map

Design CriteriaDesign CriteriaFederal – ADA, Safety Certification,

Security StandardsState – ODOT Geometric Design and

Construction SpecificationsCity – Traffic, Lighting, Design Review

and Planning Commission, and Other Local Standards

Design CriteriaDesign CriteriaTypical ROW Width – 99 ftVehicle Lanes – 12 ftTransit Lanes – 11 ftLeft Turn Lanes – 10 ftCurb to ROW – 11 ft min, 23.5 ft maxSidewalk Pedestrian Zone – 6 ft minParking Bay Width – 8 ftBike Lanes – 5 ftPlatform Width – 12 ftMedian Width – 4 ft min, 12 ft maxShy Distance – 1 ft

Typical SectionsTypical Sections

Typical SectionsTypical Sections

Typical SectionsTypical Sections

Typical SectionsTypical Sections

Boarding Boarding ConfigurationsConfigurations

Public Square Curbside Station Left Side Boarding

Median Station Left Side BoardingMedian Station Right Side BoardingMedian Right Side Boarding

(enlarged)Curbside Station Right Side

Boarding

Public SquarePublic Square

Proposed traffic pattern is two/three lanes of one-way counterclockwise flow with the interior lane being an exclusive transit lane

Downtown BoardingDowntown BoardingPhysical constraints resulted in

decision to build left-side median station platforms– Existing building faces at the ROW line

on both sides of the street– Presence of numerous below grade

basement areaways/vaults– Requires a roadway section 6 ft. thinner

than the median right-side boarding configuration

Remainder of ProjectRemainder of Project

Stations are designed for right-side boarding in the median and in the curb lane

StationsStations

62 stops @ 36 stationsThree unique station designs

– Public Square / Downtown– Midtown– University Circle / E. Cleveland

A316 Stainless Steel and GlassModular base design for station types

Station FeaturesStation Features

Attractive Easily accessible

fast-loading, near level platforms

ADA compliant Conveniently

located Integrated within

the community they serve

Fare vending machines

Emergency phones CCTV Real-time passenger

information display Passenger-friendly

waiting environment Benches and lean

bars

Downtown / Public SqDowntown / Public Sq

Downtown StationDowntown / Public SqDowntown / Public Sq

MidtownMidtown

Midtown Station MidtownMidtown

University Circle / East Clev.University Circle / East Clev.

University Circle / East Clev.University Circle / East Clev.

Traffic Signal System and Traffic Signal System and CommunicationsCommunications

New Traffic Signals with Transit Priority

Optical & GPS Vehicle Detectors Heightened Internet Capability Variable Message System Emergency Telephones at Stations Advanced Pedestrian Signals Programmed Irrigation Systems

Traffic Signals for BRTTraffic Signals for BRTReplacement of entire traffic signal

system for the length of the project within the City of Cleveland limits

Vehicle Priority System will use Opticom GPS system to monitor electronic signals from approaching BRT vehicle or emergency vehicle. In turn, it will extend green time and prioritize transit phase to give the BRT vehicle priority.

Variable Message SystemVariable Message System

Electronic message signs at signs will be connected to the RTA’s new GPS-controlled Automatic Vehicle Locator.

These satellite-directed signs will provide real-time messages about the ECVs arrival to waiting passengers.

Emergency TelephonesEmergency Telephones

Located at each station, these blue-light phones will be connected to RTA security to provide riders with extra safety

CCTV with digital video recording devises at each station

Advanced Pedestrian SignalsAdvanced Pedestrian Signals

Crosswalk signals at Corridor intersections will provide a countdown of the time remaining to allow safe crossing of the street.

Pedestrian SafetyPedestrian Safety

Pedestrian push buttons will serve as signals for the visually impaired– Will vibrate and

sound when it is safe to cross

Euclid Corridor DesignEuclid Corridor Design

TRB BRT Workshop

July 21, 2008