1. 1. TELLUS THINK! WHATYOU TELLUS THINK! WHATYOU WELCOME Complete Streets Open House Projects, programs and plans featured tonight at this open house are: CorridorProjects PedestrianPrograms CapitalImprovementProjectsImplementation LivingLab RenewedVisionforTransit The city is hosting this open house to highlight projects and programs within the Complete Streets focus area of the Transportation Master Plan. YOUAREINVITED to learn how the city is improving the transportation system to meet the safety and sustainability goals of the community and provide feedback on current projects. Canyon Boulevard Complete Streets Study 30th and Colorado Boulevard Complete Streets Study East Arapahoe Transportation Plan Boulder Walks Baseline Underpass Phase I Pilot Projects Phase II Pilot Projects HOP Transit Study North Boulder (NOBO) Mobility Hub
2. 2. COMPLETE STREETS BoulderTransportation.net The vision of the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) multimodal transportation system meeting the sustainability goals of the community and increased options for walking, biking, and transit. complete streets also supports the National campaign, Safer People, Safer Streets. Cities across the country are committing to improve the safety and comfort of our streets for people of all ages and stages of life. Many trips made by Boulder residents could be accomplished by bus or bike Currently, Boulder residents: TheTMP sets ambitious yet realistic mode share goals of: WhatareCompleteStreets? The vision of the Transportation Master Plan (TMP) multimodal transportation system meeting the sustainability goals of the community and increased options for walking, biking, and transit. complete streets also supports the National campaign, Safer People, Safer Streets. Cities across the country are committing to improve the safety and comfort of our streets for people of all ages and stages of life. The Transportation Master Plan (TMP) objectives include safety improvements for people using all modes of transportation, working Toward Vision Zero for fatal and serious injury crashes. Education Engineering Education Enforcement Evaluation WhatareCompleteStreets? Complete Streets accommodate all modes of transportation by planning, designing, and building facilities for pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders and vehicle drivers. Complete Streets initiatives are part of the citys work to create and maintain a safe and efficient transportation system meeting the sustainability goals of the community. The community identified achieving Complete Streets in Boulder as a priority whitin the citys Transportation Master Plan. As a result, the city is planning and implementing solutions that increase safety, provide more travel choices and reduce the share of single occupant auto trips. Transportation Master Plan
3. 3. What elements of Complete Streets are important for you? Please share your ideas! COMPLETE STREETS BoulderTransportation.net As a person socializing . . . As a person biking . . . As a person driving . . . As a person using transit . . . As a person walking . . .
4. 4. COMPLETE STREETS BoulderTransportation.net Transportation Master Plan Objectives Engineering TMP Objectives Summary 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 TMP Objectives for 2035 Baseline Progress Trend Reduce vehicle miles of travel (VMT) in the Boulder Valley by 20 percent by 2035 1994 level of 2.44 million daily VMT for the Boulder Valley; target now 1.9 million daily VMT Est. 2.42 million daily VMT for the Boulder Valley in 2014 Static, needs 20 percent further reduction in daily VMT Reduce single occupant vehicle travel to 20 percent of all trips for residents and to 60 percent of work trips for nonresidents 1990 44 percent SOV mode share for residents 1991 81 percent nonresident SOV commute mode share Reduced to 36.5 percent in 2015 for residents Remains at 80 percent in 2014 for nonresident employees Positive but needs to accelerate Achieve a 16 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions and continued reduction in mobile source emissions of other air pollutants 310, 749 million metric tons of GHG in 2013 o be determined in next 2017/18 report No more than 20 percent of roadways congested at level of service F 23 percent in 1998 9 percent in 2015 Positive Expand fiscally viable transportation options for all Boulder residents and employees, including older adults and people with disabilities 2002 - $160,000 city support to Via 2002 - 3,822 est. residents eligible for Neighborhood EcoPass 2015 - $290,546 city support to Via 2015 - 11,922 est. residents eligible for Neighborhood EcoPass 6.3 percent annual increase 16.3 percent annual increase Increase transportation alternatives commensurate with the rate of employee growth Toward Vision Zero for fatal and serious injury crashes: continuous 2016 Safe Streets report in progress Increase the share of residents living in complete, walkable neighborhoods to 80 percent 26 percent of residents lived in a walkable neighborhood in 2014 New objective To be determined Reduce daily resident VMT to 7.3 miles per capita and nonresident one-way commute VMT to 11.4 miles per capita 11.2 mile per day for Boulder residents in 2012 14.3 nonresident one-way commute in 2014 New resident data in 2016 New nonresident data will be collected in 2017 To be determined To be determined 2002 84,530 215,074 18,631 100,956 7,446 138 Estimated Boulder Employees Local Transit Service Hours Avg. Local Weekday Ridership Regional Transit Service Hours Avg. Regional Weekday Ridership Centerline miles of bike system 2015 98,510 196,205 20,347 131,402 11,713 163 Estimated Boulder Employees Local Transit Service Hours Avg. Local Weekday Ridership Regional Transit Service Hours Avg. Regional Weekday Ridership Centerline miles of bike system To be determinedNew objective New objective To
5. 5. COMPLETE STREETS BoulderTransportation.net As a designated Gold-Level Walk Friendly Community, Boulder is a place where walking is both desirable and enjoyable. In partnership with the Colorado-based Walk2Connect, Boulder Walks launched a free walking program in 2015 to celebrate the health and social benefits of walking as well as strengthen partnerships to guide action items to improve walkability in Boulder. The program will build on work completed in 2015 and aim to create new opportunities for walk-friendly advocacy and community walking programming in line with Boulders Transportation Master Plan (TMP). An objective of the program is to strengthen a coalition of individuals and community organizations that will work together in support of walk- friendly community design with an aim to increase walking trips by women, older adults and families with children. The Boulder Walks program aims to celebrate and encourage walking as a travel choice for residents and employees. BOULDERW A L S A series will be hosted beginning in May and continuing through the fall to increase walking opportunities for community members. Walks will be led by trained W2C Walking Movement Leaders and will follow monthly themes that emphasize one of the Five E (Engineering, Encouragement, Education, Enforcement, Evaluation) indentified in the TMP as a way to support walking as an active, fun travel option.
6. 6. The East Arapahoe Transportation Plan will be a long-range plan that considers a number of potential transportation improvements within the East Arapahoe corridor, including biking and walking enhancements, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and local bus service and automobile travel. East Arapahoe Transportation Plan Purpose and Timeline COMPLETE STREETS Plan Purpose Founded in the goals and Complete Streets approach of BouldersTransportation Master Plan (TMP). Will address the existing and future transportation needs in the East Arapahoe Corridor, including local and regional travel, and the facilitation of safe travel and access by people using all modes - walking, biking, accessing transit, & driving. Will address in-commuting in a key regional corridor. Significant population growth to the east and employment growth in Boulder are projected to increase regional demand for travel to Boulder. Plan Area PlanTimeline 2013 - 2014 2015 2016 Winter Spring Summer Fall Project Planning & Guiding Principles Evaluate Public Input & Assemble Community Working Group Dene and Evaluate Concept Alternatives 2017 Winter Spring Preferred Concept Renement by Segment Plan Phasing & Documentation City Council & TAB Meetings Public & Stakeholder Engagement Dec Sept TBD Ongoing We Are Here BoulderTransportation.net
7. 7. Multi-Use Path Portland, OR: Orange Line Source:NelsonNygaard Los Angeles: Orange Line BRT Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities. Complete street improvements could enhance the existing multi-use path, complete current gaps, and develop a buffered or barrier-protected on-street bikeway. Source:CityofBoulder Buffered Bike Lane Santa Clara County, CA: El Camino Real BRT Source:VTA Boulder: Baseline Road (Planned) Protected Bike Lane Chicago: Central Loop BRT (Planned) Source:NelsonNygaard Seattle: RapidRide Source:CityofChicago Streetscape/Urban Design. Complete street improvements could enhance the street environment with landscaping and street trees, pedestrian-scale street lighting, street furniture, and public spaces. Eugene, OR: EmX BRT Franklin Blvd. before BRT Source:NelsonNygaard Franklin Blvd. Phase IV Concept Plan Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) is a rubber-tired bus transit mode that provides many of the advantages of rail servicecapacity, speed, and qualityat a fraction of the cost. BRT typically includes exclusive lanes or queue jumps and coordinated traffic signals with transit priority to provide fast travel times, attracting transit riders to use the service. These features are important even along arterial streets and through urban centers to realize the full travel time benefit of BRT. Eugene, OR: EmX BRT Source: Lane Transit District Fort Collins: MAX BRT Source: City of Fort Collins Transit Lanes. BRT could operate in shared lanes (mixed- traffic) with queue jumps and/or signal priority, or a semi- exclusive business- access-and-transit (BAT) lane along the curb, which all vehicles could use to make right-turns. Center-running BRT would have an exclusive transit lane in the street median. Exclusive Lane San Francisco: Van Ness BRT (Planned) Business-Access-and-Transit (BAT) Semi-Exclusive Lane Seattle, RapidRide Shared Lane Boulder, JUMP General Traffic Lanes. There could be two or three general traffic lanes in each direction on East Arapahoe, depending on the street design and the land use context. General traffic lanes could potentially be repurposed for transit lanes or on-street bike facilities, or additional right-of-way could be required. Source:SFCTA Transportation Demand Management and Parking. This Plan will explore opportunities to establish Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures along East Arapahoe. TDM provides convenient and easy to use travel options for Boulder residents, employees and visitors and could include a variety of programs, policies, and initiatives customized for the East Arapahoe corridor. For example, mobility hubs could be developed at key locations to provide seamless mobility between the transit network and pedestrian and bicycle facilities, car/ridesharing, and context-appropriate parking supply. Other examples of TDM in the East Arapahoe corridor might include business EcoPasses and satellite parking for in-commuters. P 1 2 3 5 4 6 8 7 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Secure bike parking Off-street bike path Bike parking Car sharing Transit and community information kiosk Enhanced bus stops with real-time information Designated bus lanes and priority signals Public art Mobility Hubs provide seamless mobility between the transit network and pedestrian and bicycle facilities, car/ridesharing, and context- appropriate parking supply, including excellent pedestrian infrastructure and connections to the bicycle network. COMPLETE STREETS BoulderTransportation.net Characteristics of Complete Streets Under Consideration for East Arapahoe
8. 8. Alternative C Center-running BRT in an exclusive transit lane with two general-purpose lanes, an on-street bikeway, and a completed multi-use path Conceptual Design Alternatives These alternatives illustrate a range of potential complete street design options for Arapahoe Avenue. Public input has revealed several other ideas for how to improve Arapahoe. These will be considered, and the alternatives will continue to evolve through the conceptual design phase of the project. Elements of each concept may be mixed and matched depending on factors such as right-of-way availability, traffic conditions, and the character of various segments of East Arapahoe. Alternative D Center-running BRT in an exclusive transit lane with three general-purpose lanes, an on-street bikeway, and a completed multi-use path Alternative A Enhanced bus in mixed-traffic with three general-purpose lanes and a completed multi-use path for pedestrians and bicycles No Build Alternative Side-running bus with three general purpose-lanes in each direction and existing pedestrian and bicycle facilities and landscaping. Alternative B Side-running BRT in a semi-exclusive business-and-transit (BAT) lane (allows right turns) with two general-purpose lanes, an on-street bikeway, and a completed multi-use path COMPLETE STREETS BoulderTransportation.net
9. 9. 46 18 More General Purpose Lanes 15 10 Total Online Questionnaire Responses 36 21 19 Improved Bicycle Infrastructure Better Pedestrian Environment Bus Frequency Safety Complete Multi-Use Paths Bus Destinations All Others 40 38 Safety Transit Travel Time and Reliability Pedestrian and Bike Access Auto Travel Time Capital Cost Aesthetic Quality No. of People Using Alternate Modes 121 44 39 118 114 73 Community Meetings Online Questionnaire Total Responses As we plan for the future, what would make it easier for you to travel within the East Arapahoe corridor? In your opinion, which criteria are most important to evaluate the range of alternatives? Examples ofAll OthersInclude: No changes Traffic signal timing Aesthetics Land use changes Bus amenities Park-n-Rides Roadway connections Wider lanes Express lanes Snapshot of Community Input (November 2015 - February 2016) COMPLETE STREETS The project team has received some telling feedback from community members via on online questionnaire, public meetings, and one-on-one conversations. BoulderTransportation.net
10. 10. Sample of Input on Conceptual Design Alternatives November 2015 - February 2016 The Project team has received much feedback about the conceptual design alternatives. New Ideas forTransportation Improvements to Consider: Additional automobile lanes Carpool lanes Toll lanes Exclusive BRT lanes only during peak travel hours Reversible general purpose lanes, with more lanes coming into Boulder in the morning, and leaving in the afternoon Reversible BRT lanes Light rail or streetcar New exclusive off-street bike path Protected on-street bike facilities Traffic circles to replace traditional intersections Streetscape beautification as part of each alternative Bus and bike lanes Concern and interestin the trade off betweenmaintaining or expandingvehicle travel lanes vs.dedicating more streetspace to exclusivetransit lanes, on-streetbicycle facilities andlandscaping Interested in both short term and long term improvements along East Arapahoe Noted potential for more people to bicycle, walk, or use transit if additional space is allocated for these modes. Also ongoing concern about automobile congestion and potential traffic diversion to neighborhoods streets Right-of-wayexpansion androadway wideningis a concern Strong support expressed for completing and/or adding bike infrastructure along East Arapahoe Types of Comments Received About the Conceptual Design Alternatives Others? Post your comments here COMPLETE STREETS BoulderTransportation.net
11. 11. 30th Street and Colorado Avenue 30th Street and Colorado Avenue corridors provide travel options between key activity centers in Boulder including, University of Colorado (CU) Main and East campuses, housing at Williams Village and Boulder Junction. CU recently completed it East Campus Master Plan and Transportation Connections Plan which includes plans to develop additional research, office and classroom space. Efforts to improve travel in this area include: Corridors Study This study will review existing conditions and future plans to generate a vision for improved multimodal travel along 30th Street (Baseline Road to Pearl Street) and Colorado Avenue (Foothills Parkway to 18th Street/Euclid Avenue). Study to begin in mid-late 2016 and will be in coordination with the Underpass Project listed below. Bicycle and Pedestrian Underpass This project will design and construct a grade- separate crossing of the 30th and Colorado intersection. Project funding is composed of federal, city transportation and CU funds. Project design begins in mid-late 2016 with the Corridors Study. Construction to begin in 2018/19. COMPLETE STREETS CoCorris BoulderTransportation.net 8:w 8:w 8:w 8:w 8:w 8:w 8:w 8:w 8:w 8:w 8:w 8:w 8:w 8:w 8:w 8:w 8:w 8:w 8:w 8:w O 8:w 8:w 8:w 8:w 8:w 8:w U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U U !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( !( CU East Campus CU Main Campus Boulder Creek Path Boulder Creek Path SkunkCreekPath Williams Village Boulder Junction East Arapahoe Transportation Plan Intersecting Corridor Shown in Blue tSht82 tSht03 Colorado Ave Arapahoe Ave Canyon Blvd Pearl St tSmosloF Central Campus Mall (bike & ped) Broadway St ywkPsllihtooF Pearl St MallBroadwaySt Baseline Rd Baseline Rd Wellman Canal Wellman Canal BearCreekPath SkunkCreek Scott Carpenter Park Boulder Community Health Pearl Parkway Project Area Map IU O 8:w Underpass Overpass Enhanced Ped. Crossing Transit Stop Center of Activity (CU Campuses and Boulder Junction) 30th and Colorado Major Road Multi-Use Path Sidewalk Connection Creek Wellman Canal 1 Mile0.750.50.25 Photos of Existing Conditions ColoradoAvenuelookingwestfrom30thSt 30thStreet lookingsouthfromColoradoAvenue30thStreetandColoradoAvenueintersection
12. 12. Printed April 7, 2016 10:50 AM Exhibit 1 of 7 Complete Streets Study The Canyon Boulevard Complete Streets Study is developing design options to improve travel for all users along and across Canyon Boulevard as well as the travel experience through urban design and placemaking features. This effort was identied during the Civic Area Master Plan process and in the 2014 Transportation Master Plan Update. For more information about the Canyon Boulevard Complete Streets Study please attend the rst public open house on April 27th: bouldercolorado.gov/transportation/canyon-boulevard-complete-streets Canyon Boulevard Study Area Broadway 13thSt 14thSt 15thSt 16thSt 17thSt 11thSt Arapahoe Ave Canyon Blvd Boulder Creek Walnut St Pearl St Spruce St Pine St Pearl St Mall 9thSt
13. 13. Printed April 7, 2016 10:50 AM Exhibit 6 of 7 Phase 1 Schedule 2015 4th Quarter 1st Quarter 2nd Quarter 3rd Quarter 4th Quarter 1st Quarter 2016 2017 Data Collection and Existing Conditions Design Option Evaluation Preliminary Design, Engineering, and Cost Estimation Develop Conceptual Design Options Project Initiation Project Partner Interviews (CDOT, RTD, City of Boulder Interdepartmental) Open House, April 27, 2016 Boulder High School, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. (1604 Arapahoe Ave.) (Seeking community feedback on design options and evaluation criteria) Joint Board Meeting, May 18, 2016 (with TAB, PRAB, LB, DAB, DMC, and PB) Joint Board Meeting (with TAB, PRAB, LB, DAB) City Council Study Session, May 31, 2016 Open House (Seeking community feedback on a recommended design option) City Council Study Session Present Final Design Option to City Council
14. 14. Baseline Rd Arapahoe Ave Broadway Broadway Table Mesa Dr 28thSt 30thSt Pearl St Iris Ave DiagonalHwy FoothillsParkway I Project Underway Project Start This Year Project Start Late This Year or Later Complete Streets Study - Longer Term Project Existing Multi-Use Path1 Mile.5.25 .75 Baseline Underpass Begin: April 25th 28th Street Iris-Yarmouth Anticipated Completion: Spring 2016 Diagonal Highway Anticipated Completion: Fall 2016 29th and Valmont Intersection Begin: Fall 2016 Frontier Avenue Bridge Replacement Anticipated Completion: Spring 2016 28th Street Canyon-Glenwood Begin: 2016 North Broadway Reconstruction Violet-US36 After Fall 2016 Arapahoe Reconstruction 13th-15th Streets After Fall 2016 Boulder Creek Path Lighting Improvements 17th Street-Eben Fine Bridge (E&W of Civic Center) After Fall 2016 Arapahoe Underpass at 13th After Fall 2016 Canyon Complete Streets Study 30th and Colorado Corridor Study and Underpass East Arapahoe Transportation Plan Folsom-75th Chautauqua Pedestrian, Safety and Lighting Improvements Begin: Fall 2016 Hanover Multi-Use Path (Safe Routes to School) Begin: Summer 2016 Confluence Multi-Use Path: Andrus to Airport Begin: Fall/Winter 2016 Confluence Multi-Use Path: Valmont Begin: 2017 19th St Multimodal Connectivity Norwood-Yarmouth Boulder Slough Study 2016 Capital Construction Projects COMPLETE STREETS For more information about these and other CIP projects, visit: https://bouldercolorado.gov/transportation/transportation-projects-and-programs BoulderTransportation.net
15. 15. Project Purpose The project replaces the pedestrian-activated traffic signal between the University of Colorado-Boulder campus and the Basemar shopping center. Construction begins Monday, April 25 BASELINE ROAD UNDERPASS PROJECTCOMPLETE STREETS View on North side underpass entrance Project Objectives Create safer, more efficient movement along and across Baseline Road for bicyclists, pedestrians and drivers. Provide safety improvements at the project crossing as well as the intersections at Broadway and 27th Way. Connect to existing sidewalks, multi-use paths and on-street bicycle lanes, improving connections for pedestrians and cyclists. Project area Project Schedule April 25, 2016 Construction begins End of December, 2016 Underpass completed Spring, 2017 Road paving and striping, landscaping and public art installed Construction Impacts (first phase) Off-peak single lane closures (between 8:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.) Off-street multi-use path detours Closure of the on-street bike lanes Relocation of the bus stop and B-Cycle station Basemar shopping center remains open with some detours Project Funding $4.1 million Federal Highway Administration grant $800,000 Colorado Department of Transportation grant $500,000 City of Boulder transportation funds www.BaselineRoad.net
16. 16. I Capital Expenditure Project Corridor Study Pilot Project University Ave Parking-Protected Bike Lanes University Ave Back-In Angle Parking Spruce Street Buffered Bike Lanes Pearl Parkway Multiway Boulevard Baseline Rd Arapahoe Ave Broadway Broadway Table Mesa Dr 28thSt 30thSt Pearl St Iris Ave DiagonalHwy FoothillsParkway Baseline Underpass 28th Street Iris-Yarmouth Diagonal Highway 29th and Valmont Intersection Frontier Avenue Bridge Replacement 28th Street Canyon-Glenwood North Broadway Reconstruction Violet-US36 Arapahoe Reconstruction And Underpass Boulder Creek Path Lighting Improvements 17th Street-Eben Fine Bridge (E&W of Civic Center) Canyon Complete Streets Study 30th and Colorado Corridor Study and Underpass East Arapahoe Transportation Plan Folsom-75th Chautauqua Pedestrian, Safety and Lighting Improvements Hanover Multi-Use Path Confluence Multi-Use Path: Andrus to Airport 19th St Multimodal Connectivity Norwood-Yarmouth Boulder Slough Study Harvard Ln. Dashed Bike Lanes Baseline Rd. Protected Bike Lanes Folsom St. Bike Box 1 Mile.5.25 .75 Confluence Multi-Use Path: Valmont Map of Current and Upcoming Projects and Plans COMPLETE STREETS BoulderTransportation.net
17. 17. COMPLETE STREETS BoulderTransportation.net Transit Service Changes ARAPAHOE AVE PEARL PKWY BASELINE RD 55THST CRESCENT MAHATTAN EISENHOWER 55THST 30THST 28THST28THST FOLSOMST BASELINE RD BROADW AY BROADWAY US 36 US 36 S BOULDER RD FOOTHILLS PRW Y ARAPAHOE AVE COLORADO AVE CU EAST CAMPUS CU CAMPUS EAST BOULDER COMMUNITY CENTER MANHATTAN MIDDLE SCHOOL EISENHOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL BOULDER JUNCTION AT DEPOT SQUARE STATION SUMMIT MIDDLE SCHOOL FAIRVIEW HIGH SCHOOL SOUTH HILLS MIDDLE SCHOOL SOUTH BOULDER REC CENTER TABLE MESA SHOPPING CENTER 30 EXISTING FREQUENCY SCHEDULEROUTE 206 IN MINUTES 30 3060 CONCEPTUAL FREQUENCY SCHEDULEROUTE 206 IN MINUTES US 36 & TABLE MESA STATION N FLATIRON BUSINESS PARK NO LOOP SERVICE BETWEEN 9A.M. TO 3P.M. CONCEPTUAL DISCONTINUED ROUTE SERVICE ROUTE 209 ROUTE 206 DISCONTINUED ROUTE SERVICE ROUTE CHANGES HIGH PEAKS/ FRASIER MEADOWS HORIZONS K-8 SCHOOL MEADOWS SHOPPING CENTER BCSIS GOLDEN WEST
18. 18. 2016 Today Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec TAB Check-in Mar 14, 2016 TAB - TMP May 9, 2016 Stakeholder Meeting #1 May 16, 2016 City Council - TMP May 31, 2016 Stakeholder Meeting #2 Jun 15, 2016 Public Meeting #1 Jun 30, 2016 Stakeholder Meeting #3 Jul 25, 2016 TAB - Transit Aug 8, 2016 Public Meeting #2 Aug 25, 2016 CU Pop-up Events Aug 31, 2016 City Council - Transit Sep 27, 2016 TAB - Final Rec. Nov 14, 2016 City Council - Final Rec. Dec 13, 2016 Task 1: Kickoff and Project Management Task 2: Stakeholder and Public Outreach Task 3: Existing Conditions and Choice Report Task 3A: Data Collection Task 4: Alternatives Design Task 5: Selection of Preferred Alternative Task 6: Fleet Planning Task 7: Implementation Planning Task 8: Final Report HOP Transit Study Project TimelineCOMPLETE STREETS BoulderTransportation.net Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Kickoff & Project Management Existing Conditions & Choice Report Alternatives Design Fleet Planning Final Report Stakeholder & Public Outreach Data Collection Selection of Preferred Alternative Implementation Planning
19. 19. COMPLETE STREETS BoulderTransportation.net HOP Transit Study Engineering EUCLID UNIVERSITY AVE ST 19TH 20TH CR COLLEGE PLEASANT AVE GROVE ST 28THST28THST OLSON PL ST AVE AVE 18TH GOSS KENTST ADAMS PENNSY LVANIA AVE EUCLID AVE R EG EN T D R 23RD ST COLORADO AVE ST ST ATHENS ST 22ND FOLSOMST E COLLEGE 26TH ST AVE PORT LAND AUR ORA 13TH MAR INE ST ST TAFT DR 29THST 29THST 10TH HIGH ST ST AVE 26THAV CORDRY MA ST TSHT9 LPNLOCNIL TSHT01 TSHT11 TSHT21 TSHT31 AVE 21ST ST HOP STAMPEDE 204 204 204 STAMPEDE J SKIP SKIP JUMP BOUND BOUND HOP DASH JUMPJUMP 502 The purpose of the HOP Transit Study is to continue to build upon the success of the HOP to enhance customer experience and address changes in land use and transportation options over the last two decades. What is the HOP Transit Study? HOP Route Based on the operational analysis and public engagement, the HOP study planning process may lead to: Get involved! The HOP Transit Study is an opportunity to revisit the goals and objectives of the service, ensure the alignment of these goals with community objectives, and the ability to accommodate important activity centers over the next few years as well as for the longer term future. This will help maintain and enhance the HOP as a cornerstone of the CTN in service for the Boulder community. A route and service redesign You are invited to join the community process. To find more information about the transit study please contact Natalie Stiffler at: StifflerN@BoulderColorado.gov Enhanced wayfinding and branding As well as other potential refinements
20. 20. COMPLETE STREETS BoulderTransportation.net North Boulder Mobility Hub Concepts Opportunities for: Improved Passenger Amenities -Shelter, lighting, etc. Integrated Art Entryway/Gateway Features Improved Landscaping Bike Share Car Share Safe Bicycle Storage Bus Operator Restroom Capacity to add new routes to serve North Boulder Alternative I Alternative II Alternative III North BroadwayTransit Hub Site Plan Alternatives LEESE & ASSOCIATES July 20, 2015 Proposed Mobility Hub Site Location
21. 21. WHAT IS THE LIVING LAB? FOLSOM STREET PILOT PROJECT The Living Lab program is a Complete Streets action item that installs pilot projects to test new street designs and community engagement processes. The projects are experimental and allow city staff to gather technical, observational and community feedback as part of an ongoing evaluation process that assesses whether a pilot project treatment achieves the intended benefits of complete streets and is a good fit for Boulder. It is envisioned that the results will inform the development of a network of low-stress bicycle routes, enhance transit access and create a more pedestrian-friendly community. The Folsom Street pilot project was installed in July 2015 to demonstrate bicycle treatments that have the potential to increase safety and usability for all travelers. Feedback from the Boulder community has been an important part of the project, and as a result of this feedback, staff refined the Folsom Street pilot project in fall 2015. These refinements included restoring vehicle traffic flows and adjusting protected bike lanes and intersections. In the fall of 2014, the City of Boulder received permission from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to experiment with Dashed Bicycle Lanes (DBLs) on Harvard Lane. The Dashed Bike Lane facility was tested on Harvard Lane as it is a well traversed bicycle corridor with minimal daily vehicle traffic that connects the South Broadway corridor with the Bear Creek Greenway multi-use path at Table Mesa Drive. Evaluation of the DBLs has occurred over the last year based on the approved performance measures from FHWA. This included community feedback, field observations, and before and after comparison of the performance objectives. HARVARD LANE DASHED BIKE LANES To understand how changes can encourage more people to ride bicycles, which supports the communitys long-term sustainability goals. To explore ways to make interactions between motor vehicle drivers and bicyclists safer. To assess and improve the maintenance of city roads. WHY THESE PILOT PROJECTS The Baseline Road protected bike lanes pilot project was installed in September 2013 from 30th to 37th Street to test the effect of providing physical (horizontal and vertical) protection from the adjacent travel lane. Based on direction from City Council, the city is removing the concrete parking blocks along the existing pilot project segment and extending the bollards east to Mohawk Drive. The refinement will create a continuous protected bike lane connection between the CU Campus, Bear Creek multi-use path, and the Meadows Shopping Center. This work will be completed in late Spring 2016. BASELINE ROAD PROTECTED BIKE LANES PILOT PROJECT Living Lab Introduction COMPLETE STREETS BoulderTransportation.net
22. 22. Folsom Street Pilot Project Evaluation COMPLETE STREETS WHAT WAS MEASURED? NEXT STEPS Gather Feedback at April 21 Open House Gather feedback via on-line survey (www.BoulderLivingLab.net) Staff will share collected feedback and recommendations with the Transportaiton Advisory Board and City Council in May. This includes keeping, refining, or removing of design treatments in the Folsom corridor. BoulderTransportation.net Peak Hour Turning Movement Counts Vehicle Level of Service (LOS) Calculations Left Turn Vehicle Queues Traffic Diversion onto Side Streets Right Turn Treatment Evaluations Mid-block Pedestrian Treatment Volumes & Compliance Peak Hour Side-Street Delay Observations Saturation Flow Rate Calculations Signal Cycle Failure Observations Overall Maintenance On-line Survey Inquire Boulder Bike/walk Audits Pop-up Events Stakeholder Meetings September 2015 March 2016 SECONDARY EVALUATION COLLECTION DATES:SECONDARY EVALUATION CRITERIA: Vehicle & Bicycle Volume (weekday) Vehicle Travel Time (PM peak hour) Vehicle Speed (weekday) Traffic Collisions (total) Demographics (male/female/families) July to October 2015 (Weekly) Novermber 2015 to March 2016 (Monthly) PRIMARY EVALUATION CRITERIA: PRIMARY EVALUATION COLLECTION DATES: COMMUNITY INPUT:
23. 23. Protected Bike Lanes Folsom - Valmont to Spruce COMPLETE STREETS A protected bike lane is an on-street buffered bicycle lane that is physically separated from vehicle traffic by bollards, parked vehicles, planters, or a curb. OVERVIEW: KEEP REFINE REMOVE Four travel lanes Conventional bike lanes PROTECTED BIKE LANE (JULY 2015 TO TODAY) Today, travel speeds are an average of 2-3 miles less than before the pilot project, but travel speeds are still 7 MPH over the 30 MPH speed limit Today, corridor travel time data indicate PM peak hour travel times are at or below pre-project peak traffic conditions Feedback about the bollards has been mixed, and includes concerns about the frequency, color, and spacing Collision rates have followed a similar pattern to the three-year collision history from before the project GREEN DASH RIGHT TURN TREATMENT AT PINE (JULY 2015 TO TODAY) Motor vehicles continue to make right turns from thru lane when cyclists present Motor vehicles make right turns in green dash on red signal phase when cyclists not present Collision rates have followed a similar pattern to the three-year collision history from before the project BEFORE: TODAY: Two travel lanes Center turn lane Protected bike lanes Green dash right turn treatment WHAT WE ARE LEARNING: NEXT STEPS: NORTH GROVE GOSS CANYON PEARL WALNUT SOUTH BLUFF VALMONT COLORADO KEY MAP SPRUCE MAPLETON PINE FOLSOMFOLSOM FOLSOM PPPPPPPEEEEAAARRLL BLUFF VVVVVVVAAAAAALLLLLLMMMMMOOOOONNNNNNTTTTTTVVVVV SPRUCE MAPLETON PINE FOLSOM ARAPAHOE BoulderTransportation.net
24. 24. Conventional Bike Lanes Folsom - Spruce to Canyon COMPLETE STREETS Conventional on-street bike lanes are a designated space on the road for bicyclists adjacent to a vehicle travel lane. OVERVIEW: KEEP REFINE REMOVE PROTECTED BIKE LANE (JULY 2015 TO OCTOBER 2015) Significant community feedback and operational concerns resulted in the restoration of travel lanes and removal of protected bike lane Conversion from four to two through lanes plus turn lanes resulted in significant peak hour travel time delays and travel time variability Some traffic diversion to the surrounding roadway network occurred but was redistributed across the City roadway grid without identifiable impacts to any one corridor Feedback about the bollards had been mixed, including concerns about frequency, spacing, and color Mid-block crossings at Spruce and Walnut Streets impacted travel times STANDARD BIKE LANE (OCTOBER 2015 TO TODAY) Today, corridor travel time data indicate PM peak hour travel times are at or below pre-project peak traffic conditions Collision rates have followed a similar pattern to the three-year collision history from before the project BEFORE: TODAY: FALL 2015: WHAT WE ARE LEARNING: NEXT STEPS: NORTH GROVE GOSS CANYON PEARL WALNUT SOUTH BLUFF VALMONT COLORADO KEY MAP SPRUCE MAPLETON PINE FOLSOMFOLSOM FOLSOM ANYON PEARL WALNUTWW SOUTH SSSSSSSSPPPPRRRUUCCCCEEEEE FOLSOM ARAPAHOE BoulderTransportation.net Two travel lanes Some left turn lanes Concrete/landscape medians Protected bike lanes Four travel lanes Some left turn lanes Concrete/landscape medians Conventional bike lanes Four travel lanes Some left turn lanes Conventional bike lanes Concrete/landscape medians
25. 25. Bike Box Folsom - Canyon to Arapahoe COMPLETE STREETS A bike box is a designated area at the head of a traffic lane at a signalized intersection that provides bicyclists with a safe and visible way to get ahead of queuing traffic during the red signal phase. The facility also provides increased storage area for bicycles at an intersection. The bike box facility includes an advanced stop line, colored pavement surface with a bicycle symbol, intersection striping, signal detection for bikes, and regulatory signage prohibiting southbound motor vehicles from turning right during the red signal phase. OVERVIEW: KEEP REFINE REMOVE BIKE BOX (JULY 2015 TO TODAY) The majority of motorists are utilizing the bike box appropriately The majority of people riding bicycles do not use the full extent of the bike box and tend to utilize only the bike lane portion of the facility Collision rates have followed a similar pattern to the three-year collision history from before the project BEFORE: TODAY: WHAT WE ARE LEARNING: NEXT STEPS: NORTH GROVE GOSS CANYON PEARL WALNUT SOUTH BLUFF VALMONT COLORADO KEY MAP SPRUCE MAPLETON PINE FOLSOMFOLSOM FOLSOM GROVE AAAANNNNYYYOOOONNNNN GOSS F ARAPAHOE BoulderTransportation.net Four travel lanes Some left turn lanes Concrete/landscape medians Conventional bike lanes (8 bike lane striping) Four travel lanes Some left turn lanes Concrete/landscape medians Conventional bike lanes (12 bike lane striping) Bike box SB Folsom at Arapahoe
26. 26. Buffered Bike Lanes Folsom - Arapahoe to Colorado COMPLETE STREETS Buffered bike lanes are conventional bicycle lanes paired with a designated buffer space separating the bicycle lane from the adjacent motor vehicle travel lane and/or parking lane. OVERVIEW: KEEP REFINE REMOVE Two travel lanes Center turn lane Standard bike lanes BUFFERED BIKE LANE (JULY 2015 TO TODAY) Keeping the total travel lanes and reducing them to fit buffered bike lanes drew minimal public comments about this section Buffered bike lanes are being formally established as part of the transportation network in the City Buffered bike lanes will be installed from Taft Drive to Colorado Avenue in May 2016 BEFORE: TODAY: Two travel lanes Center turn lane Buffered bike lanes WHAT WE ARE LEARNING: NEXT STEPS: NORTH GROVE GOSS CANYON PEARL WALNUT SOUTH BLUFF VALMONT COLORADO KEY MAP SPRUCE MAPLETON PINE FOLSOMFOLSOM FOLSOM COLORADO FOLSOM ARAPAHOE BoulderTransportation.net
27. 27. Buffered Bike Lanes Folsom - Arapahoe to Colorado COMPLETE STREETS As part of the Phase II - Folsom Street project, the original conventional bike lanes from Arapahoe Avenue to Taft Drive were reconfigured to include buffered bike lanes in July 2015. The section between Taft Drive and Colorado Avenue was not restriped at the time of the initial installation due to a University of Colorado stadium project. The stadium project is now complete and the City of Boulder is planning to restripe the remaining section of Folsom Street between Taft Drive and Colorado Avenue Spring 2016. NORTH SCALE: APRROXIMATE 1=50 BoulderTransportation.net PRELIMINARY: NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION
28. 28. Protected Bike Lanes Baseline Road Pilot Project COMPLETE STREETS A protected bike lane is an on-street buffered bicycle lane that is physically separated from vehicle traffic by bollards, parked vehicles, planters, or a curb. OVERVIEW: BEFORE: TODAY: REFINED TREATMENT: COMMENTS: BASELINE ROAD FOOTHILLSPKWY 30THST. 32NDST. 35THST. 37THST. CITY IS EXTENDING VERTICAL BOLLARDS FROM 37TH STREET TO MOHAWK DRIVECITY IS REMOVING CONCRETE PARKING BLOCKS ALONG EXISTING PILOT PROJECT (30TH STREET TO 37TH STREET) 30TH ST TO 37TH ST LATE SPRING 2016 INCAPKWY MOHAWKDR. THOMASDR. NORTH KEY MAP 30THST. 32NDST. 35THST. B INCAPKWY MOHAWKDR. THOMASDR. 3333777TTHHSSSSST.C EX C BoulderTransportation.net Four travel lanes Center turn lane Buffered bike lanes Four travel lanes Center turn lane Protected bike lanes (Bollard Spacing = 30 on-center) 6 X 6 X 6 parking blocks located between bollards Extend bollards (Spacing = 30 on-center) from 37th Street to Mohawk Drive Remove concrete parking block along existing pilot project (30th Street to 37th Street)
29. 29. Protected Bike Lanes Baseline Road - 37th to Mohawk COMPLETE STREETS B B BASELINE RD B BASELINE RD B B B BASELINE RD B B B B B MATCHLINE-SEEBELOW MATCHLINE-SEEABOVE MATCHLINE-SEEABOVE MATCHLINE-SEEBELOW NORTH SCALE: APRROXIMATE 1=50 PRELIMINARY: NOT FOR CONSTRUCTION BoulderTransportation.net
30. 30. Dashed Bike Lanes Harvard Lane Pilot Project COMPLETE STREETS Used on low volume streets that are too narrow for conventional bike lanes, this treatment is marked with a skip stripe pattern between the travel lane and bike lane. This treatment accommodates a five foot bike lane that prioritizes space for cyclists while still allowing drivers to encroach into the bike lane if needed to pass an oncoming vehicle. OVERVIEW: KEEP REFINE REMOVE DASHED BIKE LANES (OCTOBER 2014 TO TODAY) The pavement markings better organize the use of the corridor by people driving and people bicycling People driving vehicles yield to other people driving and to people riding biycles along Harvard Lane Dashed bike lanes have not changed total crashes, travel speeds or demographics of people bicycling BEFORE: TODAY: WHAT WE ARE LEARNING: NEXT STEPS: NORTHKEY MAP DARTMOUTH TABLE MESA DOVER AUBURN BATES BROADWAY BROADWAY OVER UBURN ATES BROADWAY BoulderTransportation.net Parking lane Two travel lanes Parking lane One center travel lane Dashed bike lanes HARVARD HARVARD