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Public Informational Meeting Public Informational Meeting University Avenue University Avenue (Allen Boulevard (Allen Boulevard – Segoe Segoe Road) Road) March 23, 2011 March 23, 2011 City of Madison City of Madison City of Middleton City of Middleton Village of Shorewood Hills Village of Shorewood Hills Dane County Dane County

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Page 1: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Public Informational MeetingPublic Informational MeetingUniversity AvenueUniversity Avenue

(Allen Boulevard (Allen Boulevard –– SegoeSegoe Road)Road)

March 23, 2011March 23, 2011

City of MadisonCity of MadisonCity of MiddletonCity of Middleton

Village of Shorewood HillsVillage of Shorewood HillsDane CountyDane County

Page 2: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Existing Roadway ConditionsExisting Roadway Conditions• Poor pavement condition• Substandard Intersections

– Turn lanes– Sight distance– Full access 

S f / h / i– Safety/crashes/congestion

• Substandard bike/pedestrian/transit accommodations– Corridor and intersections

• Driveway access• Environmental concerns

– Storm water– Erosion

Page 3: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements

• Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway(Allen Boulevard to Whitney Way)

10’ MULTI USE 5 5’ 5 5’11’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 5’10’ MULTI-USEPATH

5.5’ BICYCLE

5.5’ BICYCLE

11’DRIVIING

11’DRIVIING

11’DRIVIING

11’DRIVIING

5 SIDEWALK

Page 4: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements

• Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway(Whitney Way to Old Middleton Road)(Except Old Middleton Road/Railroad Bridge)

11’ 11’ 11’ 11’5 5’ 5 5’11’DRIVIING

11’DRIVIING

11’DRIVIING

11’DRIVIING

5.5’SHOULDER

5.5’SHOULDER

Page 5: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements

• Proposed typical section 6‐lane roadway(Old Middleton Road to Segoe Road)(Match Adjacent Project)

10’ MULTI USE5.5’ 5.5’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 11’

10’ MULTI-USEPATH

BICYCLE BICYCLEDRIVIING DRIVIING DRIVIING11

DRIVIING DRIVIING DRIVIING

Page 6: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Why not a two‐way left turn lane (TWLTL)?

– Traffic volumes too high– Improper use of median lane (passing/travel lane)– Safety concerns (head‐on collisions)– Pedestrian access (crossing safety, no median refuge)

Aesthetics (green space landscaping potential)– Aesthetics (green‐space, landscaping potential)– Storm water (excess pavement/impervious area, increased run‐off)

Page 7: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Bike, Pedestrian, & Transit Accommodations

– 4.5’ on‐street bike lanes on both sides of University• No bike lanes on approaches to Old Middleton Road/Railroad bridge• Accommodations provided on parallel routes  (Whitney Way, Old 

Middleton Road, Old Middleton Road Ramps, Blackhawk Path)

– 10’ off‐street multi‐use path on north side of University• Connect to existing path at Allen Boulevard

C I di Hill P h Whi W• Connect to Indian Hills Path at Whitney Way

– 5’ sidewalk on south side of University• Allen Boulevard to Whitney Way

– Bus stops replaced and relocated• Bus stop pull‐outs constructed where feasible• Concrete landing pads at all stops

– Intersections • Medians  provide crossing refuge• Countdown timers on traffic signals• Special colored pavement marking for multi‐use path side‐street crossings

Page 8: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Signalized Intersection (Allen Boulevard)

Longer right turn lane on SB Allen Island for refuge,

vision, & signals

•New signals with countdown timers

Dual right turn lanes on WB University

Reduce rightturn angle

Bus stop pull-out

Bus stoppull-out

Bike crosswalks

Bike path

Page 9: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Signalized Intersection  (Capital Avenue)

•New signals with countdown timers•Accommodate U-turns

Turn lanes on Capital

Bus stop

Longer left turn laneon University

Bus stop

Page 10: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Signalized Intersection (Spring Harbor Drive)

New westleg crosswalk

•New signals with countdown timers•Accommodate U-turns

Turn lanes on Spring HarborBus stop

pull-out

Medians on University for refuge & signals Bus stop

pull-outProposed Pedestrian Tunnel & Ramps

Page 11: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Signalized Intersection (Whitney Way)

Longer left turn laneon WB University

•New signals with countdown timers

Bus stoppull-out

Bike/ped cross-walks

Requires R/W in SE Quad

Longer right turn laneon NB Whitney Way

Reduce rightturn angle

Longer right turn laneon EB University

Bus stoppull-out

Page 12: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Bike way connectivity (Whitney Way and Old Middleton Road)

Page 13: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Pedestrian connectivity (Whitney Way and Old Middleton Road)

Page 14: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Non‐Signalized Intersection (Overlook Pass)

Cross walk onnorth leg

Extend median toeast on University

Left turn / U-turn laneon WB University

Page 15: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Non‐Signalized Intersection (Tomahawk Trail)

Cross walkson north leg

Cross walkson east leg

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Offset opposing left turnlanes on University

Bus stoppull-out

Bus stop

Page 16: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements

• Non‐Signalized Intersection (Existing Norman Way) – Severe intersection angle

• Sub‐standard skew angle• Poor sight distance• High crash location

– Poor pedestrian access• No crosswalk across University

– Numerous access points– Remain non‐signalized

• Traffic volumes do not meet signal warrants

• Low on City of Madison signal priority list

– Several alternatives studied

Page 17: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Non‐Signalized Intersection (Proposed Norman Way)

Crosswalks with median refuge

Improve skew angle“Square up” & offset approachesImprove sight distance

Norman Way (East)Right-turn, u-turn design

Remove access point

Bus stoppull-out

Requires R/Win SW quad

Remove access pointNorman Way (West)

Full access designBus stoppull-out

Crosswalks with median refuge

Page 18: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements

• Non‐Signalized Intersection (Laurel Crest‐South)– Poor sight distance at 

existing intersection– Cul de sac proposed– Property owners are in 

agreement of cul de sac– Plan is acceptable to City of 

Madison Fire Department– Possible on‐street 

parking restrictions

Page 19: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Non‐Signalized Intersections (Hickory Dr. & Baker Ave.)

– Curbed median on University

•Left-out access not allowed•Left-in access not allowed

•Right-in access allowed•Right-out access allowed

Page 20: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Non‐Signalized Intersections (Heim Ave., Hickory Hollow Dr., 

Laurel Crest‐North, Camus Lane, Fritz Ave. & Craig Ave.)– Curbed Median on University

•Left-out access not allowed

•Left-in access allowed•Right-in access allowed•Right-out access allowed

Left out access not allowed

Page 21: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Right‐Turn, U‐Turn Concept

– Unique solution for a unique roadway• Not built on grid system and lack of sufficient parallel routes

– Reduces total conflict and major conflict points• Increase safety/ Reduce severe injuries

– Drivers turn right then perform a u‐turn at next intersection or median openingp g

• All intersections and median openings designed to accommodate u‐turn movement (passenger vehicle)

• Improve traffic capacity and reduce congestion

– Studies show increased safety • University of South Florida Study (2001)

– 18% reduction in total crashes– 27% reduction in injury/fatality crashes

• National Cooperative Highway Research Program (Report 524)– 26% reduction in total crashes

• Concept used in Michigan, Florida,  New Jersey, Maryland, and Louisiana

Page 22: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements

Page 23: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Existing Spring Harbor Pedestrian Underpass

– Deteriorating and needs to be removed or replaced– Tunnel is narrow and stairs are not ADA compliant– Poor lighting, drainage and aesthetics– Safety concerns of night‐time users

Page 24: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Spring Harbor Pedestrian Underpass Replacement Issues

Real estate easement acquisitionUtility impacts/relocations/costs

Funding(Safe Routes to School Program)

Geometry adjustments(sidewalks, crosswalks & median width)

Page 25: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements

• Structures– Hickory Gulch Box Culvert

• Existing to remain and extended on both sides

– Old Middleton Road/ Railroad Bridge• Existing to remain

– Spring Harbor Storm Drain• Existing to remain

– Spring Harbor Pedestrian Underpass• Alternative designs being considered

– Retaining Walls• New retaining walls will be constructed 

throughout the project• Modular block split‐face appearance• Railings constructed near pedestrian use 

Page 26: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements

• Street lighting– Throughout corridor– LED fixtures

• Use less energy• Last longer

• Water main– Hickory Hollow – Laurel Crest– Tomahawk Trail – Segoe Road

• Sanitary sewer– Spring Harbor Drive – Tomahawk Trail

Page 27: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

Environmental ConcernsEnvironmental ConcernsStorm water

– Treatment devices will be installed prior to                         discharge locations from project site

• Sumped catch basins/manholes• Screened collection structure

– The City of Madison is working on other storm water treatment projects in the area such as detention ponds and bio‐retention

Erosion– Curb and gutter will help roadside slope erosion– Embankments at Hickory Gulch will be flattened– Embankments at bridge approach will be flattened

Trees– Efforts have been made to minimize tree removal– City will replace trees and plant additional                     trees  

throughout corridor in medians and terraces after        completion of the project

Page 28: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

ConstructionConstruction• Traffic Control / Construction Staging

– One lane of traffic in each direction• Allen Boulevard to Old Middleton Road

– Temporary turn lanes at intersections– Temporary signals– Temporary crosswalksTemporary crosswalks– Temporary bus stops– Access open to businesses at all times

Page 29: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

ConstructionConstruction• Traffic Control / Construction Staging

– Old Middleton Road/ Railroad Bridge:• Temporary nighttime closure and detour for bridge approach work

– Old Middleton Road EB/WB Ramps:• Temporary limited time closure• Temporary limited time closure and detour for ramp construction

Page 30: Public Informational Meeting - City of Madison, · PDF file · 2011-04-05Public Informational Meeting ... • Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway (Whitney Way to Old

What’s next?What’s next?• Spring 2011 – Summer 2011

– Complete Environmental Study

– Complete R/W Plat

– Complete Plans 

• Summer 2011 – Winter 2011

– Purchase right‐of‐way

– Obtain temporary easements

– Utility relocations

• Spring 2012 – Fall 2012

– Utility relocations

– Roadway Construction

Anticipated to begin in March 2012

Expected to be completed in November 2012

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Questions or CommentsQuestions or CommentsPlease Complete and Return the Comment Form 

By April 6, 2011

Project Contacts:

Glen YoergerCit f M di E i iCity of Madison Engineering

261‐[email protected]

Mike Bakalars, P.E. Aaron Steger, P.E.KL Engineering, Inc. KL Engineering, Inc.663‐1218 663‐[email protected] [email protected]