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Public Meeting #1

Downtown Transportation Plan

05.22.18

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Project Introduction

Jean M. Hartline, PE, PTOE Project Manager (MSG)

Laurie L. Adams, PE, PTOE, PTP Transportation Engineer (DGL)

Michael Blau, AICP, LCIActive Transportation Planning (BPS)

Andrew Overbeck, AICP Urban Planner (MKSK)

P r o j e c t Te a m P r o j e c t P u r p o s e

• Develop a plan that “promotes a balanced, complete, and integrated transportation system that meets the need for travel by different modes (automobile, transit, bicycle and walking) and thereby supports sustainable development patterns.”

• Engage the stakeholders and public for input and ideas necessary to meet the downtown transportation and mobility goal

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Project Components

1. Traffic Analyses – Counts and Modeling2. Safety Planning – All Modes3. Operational Analyses – Circulation and Capacity Needs4. Transit Components and Planning5. Pedestrian Planning and Facilities6. Bicycle Planning and Facilities7. Integrate Parking Study Elements8. Districts and Neighborhoods Connectivity9. Policy and Plan Development10. TAC and Public Engagement

S t u d y A r e a a n d S t u d y E l e m e n t s

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Project Schedule

• May 22, 2018• Project Introduction• Input Activities

Public Meeting

#1

• October 2018• Review

Assessment and Initial Concepts

Public Meeting

#2• January 2019• Review Draft Plan

Public Meeting

#3

P u b l i c I n p u t P r o c e s s

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Additional EngagementS t a k e h o l d e r s

• Transportation Advisory Committee (TAC)• Represents influential stakeholders in the

study area and its context• Will meet four times throughout the project• Will guide the planning process and provide

feedback on concepts• Focus Group Meetings

• Single day of interviews with the groups • Share insights about the study area, including

existing challenges and opportunities• Deeper dives into the workings of the study area

with subject matter experts

O n l i n e E n g a g e m e n t

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Plans Reviewed

• Downtown Toledo Master Plan (2017) • Development projects (existing,

planned/proposed, and under-construction) • Planning Downtown Toledo—University of

Toledo Urban Affairs Center Report (2015) • Toledo 20/20 Comprehensive Plan (1999) • Toledo Downtown Plan (2011) • Turning Around Downtown (2014) • Uptown Plan (2013)• Warehouse District Plan (2012) • Warehouse District Plan (2017)

P l a n n i n g a n d D e v e l o p m e n t

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Plans Reviewed

• Cherry Street Legacy Plan (2009) • City of Toledo 2017-2021 Proposed Capital

Improvement Budget • Downtown Toledo Development Corporation

Comprehensive Parking Study (In Progress) • Monroe Street Corridor Design & Livability Plan (2002) • National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project • ODOT District 2 Multi-Year Work Plan (2016) • ODOT Transportation Information Mapping System • Public Service Department Division of Transportation

Parking Restriction Petition Form • Public Service Department Division of Transportation

Two Way Street Petition Form

Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n

• Summit Street Redevelopment Plan (2000) • Toledo Bike Plan (2015) • TMACOG Existing Land Use Map (2012) • TMACOG Greater Toledo Area Sidewalks

Map (2014) • TMACOG Proposed U.S. and State Bicycle

Routes (2017) • TMACOG Regional Bicycle Network (2017) • TMACOG Traffic Count Database System • TMACOG Transportation Safety Data • TMACOG Complete Streets Policy

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Initial Data AssessmentT R A F F I C C O U N T S

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Initial Data Assessment

STUDY AREA TOTALS• Total # of Crashes: 1,560• Injury Crashes: 410• Pedestrian Crashes: 22• Bicyclist Crashes: 22

C R A S H D ATA

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Downtown Master Plan

OPPORTUNITY CORRIDORS

Tr a n s p o r t a t i o n C o n d i t i o n s a n d R e c o m m e n d a t i o n s

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What Makes a Great Street?

Outdoor Dining

Street Trees

Wide Sidewalks

Storm Water

On-Street Parking

Sharrows or Bike Lanes

Lighting

Travel Lane

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• Less confusion for drivers• Easier access and wayfinding• Fewer vehicle miles travelled by

creating more direct routes• Safer pedestrian conditions and

more livable, flexible streets• More vibrant retail environment

What Makes a Great Street?Tw o - w a y Tr a f f i c

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What Makes a Great Street?

One street tree adds $7,000 to adjacent property values

S t r e e t Tr e e s

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What Makes a Great Street?

One parallel, on-street parking space is worth $175 – $300 per day in potential retail sales

O n - S t r e e t P a r k i n g

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What Makes a Great Street?

Outdoor seating can increase sales by 15%or more annually

O u t d o o r S e a t i n g

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What Makes a Great Street?

Adds aesthetic value and helps mitigate stormwater impacts

G r e e n I n f r a s t r u c t u r e

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Street Typologies

• Streets classified by character and desired streetscape

• Within context of functional, traffic design capacity

D o w n t o w n M a s t e r P l a n

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Street Typologies

• Low-speed, low volume street• Full sidewalks, with outdoor seating and street trees• On-street parking with bump-outs

D o w n t o w n S t a n d a r d

E x : A d a m s S t r e e t

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Street TypologiesD o w n t o w n C o l l e c t o r

• Vehicular-focused streets; can be one-way• Similar streetscape to Standard streets• Wider travel lanes• Should be limited downtown

E x : M i c h i g a n S t r e e t

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Street Typologies

• Streets with enough space to accommodate specialty facilities such as cycle tracks

• Typically have high pedestrian traffic• Extra attention paid to streetscape design

D o w n t o w n S p e c i a l t y

E x : J e f f e r s o n Av e n u e

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Street Typologies

• Build on the qualities of Specialty streets• Carry more vehicular traffic• Often serve as gateways to downtown• Should accommodate all users and support development

D o w n t o w n S i g n a t u r e

E x : S u m m i t S t r e e t

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The Challenges of Street Design

“There’s not enough on-

street parking.”“Some street

trees would be nice there.”

“I would love a shelter to sit in

while waiting for the bus.”

“We need wider sidewalks and places to sit.”

“Some bike lanes would be

awesome.”

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How Do We Meet All User Needs?

• On-street parking • Outdoor seating

R e t a i l a n d R e s t a u r a n t s

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How Do We Meet All User Needs?

• Safe, dedicated bike facilities• Secure, convenient bike parking• Wayfinding for trails, routes, etc.

B i c y c l i s t s

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How Do We Meet All User Needs?

• Wide, quality sidewalks• Shade trees• Streetscape amenities

P e d e s t r i a n s

• Safe and convenient crossings• Lighting• Wayfinding to destinations, etc.

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How Do We Meet All User Needs?

• Comfortable bus stops• Sheltered waiting area• Safe, designated boarding area

Tr a n s i t U s e r s

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How Do We Meet All User Needs?

• Safe and efficient travel• Sufficient parking• Wayfinding to parking, destinations, etc.

D r i v e r s

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Existing Right-of-Way

9’Sidewalk

48’Curb to Curb

9’Sidewalk

66’Right of Way

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Fitting within the Right-of-Way66’

Right of Way

100’Desired Street Elements

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Putting the Pieces Together

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Street Design Best PracticesP e d e s t r i a n R e a l m

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Street Design Best Practices

• Minimum of 3 feet to provide space for opening doors

• Minimum of 5-6 feet for outdoor seating areas

• Desired width of 8-12 feet for outdoor seating areas

B u i l d i n g F r o n t a g e Z o n e

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Street Design Best Practices

• Minimum of 4 feet for ADA• Preferred minimum of 5 feet• Desired width of 6-8 feet• Enhanced width of 8-10 feet

for high-traffic, urban areas

P e d e s t r i a n Tr a v e l Z o n e

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Street Design Best Practices

• Minimum of 4 feet for street trees (root growth)

• Preferred minimum of 6 feet for street trees

A m e n i t y Z o n e

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Street Design Best Practices

Travel Lanes• Width of a travel lane can influence speeds• 10’ is typical minimum allowable lane width• 11’ is preferred in many urban environments

Lanes with high volumes of buses, trucks Lanes adjacent to on-street parking

Ve h i c u l a r F a c i l i t i e s

Parking Lanes• 7’ is typical minimum allowable lane width• 8’ is preferred in urban environment• Bump-outs are 1-2’ narrower than parking lane

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Street Design Best Practices

• 5’ is minimum acceptable width for a bike lane• 10’ is minimum acceptable width for a two-way

bicycle facility or shared use path• Buffers can increase comfort and use – many

different options for types of buffers 3’ is typical width for striped buffer Can also accommodate planters, medians, etc.

B i c y c l e F a c i l i t i e s

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“I don’t feel safe crossing the street.”

“It would be great if the bike lane

continued through the intersection.”

Intersection Challenges

“There’s too much going on in the

intersection – it’s confusing!”

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Bicycle Pavement MarkingsH i g h l i g h t i n g P o t e n t i a l C o n f l i c t A r e a s

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Pedestrian CrossingsH i g h V i s i b i l i t y Tr e a t m e n t s

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Curb Bump-OutsN a r r o w i n g t h e P e d e s t r i a n C r o s s i n g

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Activity Stations

Working within the existing right-of-way, use the Street Kit pieces to build your own street!

Decide which elements are the most important and which ones you can do without to make sure it all fits within the existing constraints.

Each piece is designed based on national best practices for minimum and preferred standards.

S t r e e t K i t E x e r c i s e

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Activity Stations

Use the blue dots to tell us (approximately) where your home or neighborhood is

Doesn’t need to be exact!

W h e r e Yo u L i v e

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Activity Stations

Use the green dots to tell us where you enjoy walking downtown – where are the most pedestrian friendly streets?

Use the red dots to tell use where you don’t enjoy walking downtown – where do the streets need pedestrian improvements?

Wa l k i n g D o w n t o w n

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Activity Stations

Use the green dots to tell us where you enjoy riding a bike downtown – where are the most bicycle friendly streets?

Use the red dots to tell use where you don’t enjoy riding a bike downtown –where do the streets need improvements for bikes?

B i c y c l i n g D o w n t o w n

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Activity Stations

Please take a minute to answer the survey questions to help guide the priorities of our plan!

P a p e r S u r v e y

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