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Home My WebLink About2011 06 21 Downtown CirculationMEMORANDUM CITY OF SPRINGFIELD DATE OF HEARING: June 21, 2011 TO: Springfield Planning Commission PLANNING COMMISSION TRANSMITTAL MEMORANDUM FROM: Mark Metzger, DSD Planner III Courtney Griesel, CMO Management Analyst SUBJECT: DOWNTOWN CIRCULATION STUDY UPDATE ISSUE: City staff have been working to progress the adopted 2010 Springfield Downtown District Urban Design Plan by moving forward with the Plan recommendation to convert both Main and South A Street from one-way to two-way traffic operations. Prior to implementing the plan recommendation, staff intends to analyze the feasibility and cost of a two-way traffic pattern. In early 2011 staff began the process to scope the Downtown Circulation analysis work with the transportation engineering and planning firm Kittelson & Associate, Inc. It is staff’s intent to update the Planning Commission on the status and intent to begin work on the Downtown circulation study project. DISCUSSION: As currently outlined and recommended, the total not to exceed amount to perform the feasibility analysis of a South A and Main Street conversion (Project) is $137,000. As outlined in the Kittelson & Associates Memorandum (Attachment 2) and the Project Timeline (Attachment 3), analysis will include public engagement, stakeholder interviews, policy review, alternative development and analysis, alternative recommendation, and a phasing plan. Staff anticipates the work to take place over a 3 to 6 month time frame. The Project is funded with up to $120,000 in Springfield Economic Development Agency Downtown urban renewal funds and up to $17,000 in City Transportation Reimbursement Systems Development Charge funds, and will be led by Courtney Griesel – City Manager’s Office, Kristi Krueger – Engineering and Transportation, and Mark Metzger – Development Services. ACTION REQUESTED: None – for information only ATTACHMENTS: Attachment 1: Excerpt from the Adopted Downtown Plan Attachment 2: Draft Memorandum from KAI Summarizing Work Program Attachment 3: Downtown Circulation Study Timeline Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy Excerpts Specific to Circulation Action Recommendations Downtown Citizen Advisory Committee • City of Springfield, Oregon Attachment 1, Page 1 of 20Attachment 1-1 CirculationAttachment 1-2 Automobiles and Trucks Bicyclists Transit Pedestrians Overview The circulation framework supports downtown’s role as a destination rather than a place to pass through. The framework provides regional access for autos, trucks and transit and significantly improves pedestrian and bicycle access within a five-minute walk or bike ride to and from downtown. Main Street is reestablished as a pedestrian-friendly destination. The circulation framework establishes a hierarchy of transportation routes. The diagram on the opposite page identifies the location of Livability and Mobility routes. Livability Framework A Retail Main Street–Details Main Street improvements that strengthen the retail environment by reestablishing two-way auto travel and identifying pedestrian-friendly improvements to sidewalks and intersections Neighborhood Connections–Provide safe routes to schools, parks and civic facilities. Improvements include both pedestrian and bicycle enhancements Mobility Framework Protected Bikeways–Identify safe routes separated from auto traffic that will significantly increase bicycle ridership up to a mile from downtown Bus Rapid Transit and High Speed Rail Routes– Expand the current bus rapid transit east along South A and identify a future high-speed rail and station adjacent to the Union Pacific rail corridor that will reduce auto dependency and help to provide access within the Springfield and Eugene metro area and the Pacific Northwest region Regional Truck and Auto Access Corridors–Provide for through auto and truck traffic along South A Street, Pioneer Parkway West, and Pioneer Parkway East      Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy22Attachment 1-3 Circulation C ST. D ST. E ST. F ST.G ST. A ST. MAIN ST. SOUTH A ST. B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4TH ST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EASTPIONEER PARKWAY WESTMC V A Y H W Y C ST. B ST.10TH ST.12TH ST. Union Pa cifi c R ail R o a dWillamet t eRi ver Mill Pond Washburne District Willamette Heights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly IslandPark ¼ Mile R a diu s KellyButte Glenwood North Riverfront District Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Circulation Diagram PLAZA Livability Routes Mobility Routes TC PR Study Area MillraceMillraceMillrace 23 Attachment 1, Page 4 of 20Attachment 1-4 C ST. D ST. E ST. F ST. G ST. A ST. MAIN ST. SOUTH A ST. B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4TH ST.3RD ST.2ND ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EASTPIONEER PARKWAY WESTMC V A Y H W Y C ST. B ST.10TH ST.12TH ST. Union Pa ci fi c Rail Roa dWillame tt e R i v er Mill Pond WashburneDistrict WillametteHeights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly Park ¼ MileRa dius KellyButte Glenwood North Riverfront District Livability Diagram TC Livability Framework Streets and sidewalks make up more than 40 percent of the land area within downtown. Well-designed pedestrian- and bicycle-friendly streets contribute to a successful and vibrant downtown. Retail Main Street Projected regional growth and new planned downtown development will exacerbate the current degraded retail environment along Main Street. To reverse this trend and make Main Street attractive for retail businesses, the framework: Creates two-way traffic movement at least from Mill Street to 10th Street Preserves on-street curbside parking Redesigns intersections to reduce pedestrian crossing distances Improves the pedestrian environment by incorporating pedestrian-scaled lighting, street trees and street furniture Includes curbless streetscape elements around Mill Plaza Redirects east/west truck and automobile commuter traffic to South A Street Neighborhood Connections The framework identifies key pedestrian and bicycle improvement routes that link neighborhoods, schools and parks with downtown.       PLAZA Park Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Study Area Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy24 Attachment 1, Page 5 of 20Attachment 1-5 Circulation C ST. D ST. E ST. F ST. G ST. A ST. MAIN ST. SOUTH A ST. B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4TH ST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EASTPIONEER PARKWAY WESTMC V A Y H W Y C ST. B ST.10TH ST.12TH ST. Union Paci fi c R ail R o a dWill a mett eRi ve r Mill Pond WashburneDistrict WillametteHeights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly Park ¼ Mile Radius KellyButte Glenwood North Riverfront District Typical Block-Looking North Retail Main Street Diagram Typical Section TableIntersections Main Street Replace Corners with Tighter Turning Radius to Reduce Pedestrian Crossing Distance Replace Curb Extensions Convert to Two-Way Add Pedestrian Scale Lighting and Street Furniture Pioneer Pkwy (East)Pioneer Pkwy (West)PLAZA PR TC Retail Main Street The following improvements will reestablish Main Street as a pedestrian-oriented retail destination. Improvements include: Reorienting traffic signals for two-way travel Constructing new 25’ radius curb extensions with landscaping Painting new crosswalks with ladder stripping Constructing tabled intersections to calm traffic and improve ADA accessibility Designing a consistent ‘family of elements’ for street, furniture, including signal poles, pedestrian-scale lighting, planters, benches, trash receptacles, bicycle racks, bollards, and newspaper corrals that create a cohesive pedestrian environment The following existing elements will not change: The number or width of travel and parking lanes Existing sidewalks        Retail Main Street Park Plaza Streets Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Study Area 25 Attachment 1, Page 6 of 20Attachment 1-6 Plaza Streets- Looking North Curbless Streets Bollards Street Trees, Pedestrian-Scale Lighting and Street Furniture On-Street Parking Main Street Pioneer Pkwy (West)Mill StreetMill Plaza Typical Curbless Street Plaza Streets Plaza streets are located along Mill Street and a new street fronting the north side of Mill Plaza. Design elements include: Two-way auto travel on curbless streets that can be closed to traffic to enlarge the overall plaza area for special events Bollards along the plaza side of the street that provide access for maintenance vehicles Curb extensions with ornamental trees Canopy street trees On-street parking along building frontages separating pedestrians from auto travel and supporting needed parking for retail A consistent ‘family of elements’ for street furniture, including signal poles, pedestrian-scale lighting, planters, benches, trash receptacles, bicycle racks, bollards, and newspaper corrals that create a cohesive pedestrian environment       Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy26 Attachment 1, Page 7 of 20Attachment 1-7 Mobility Diagram C ST. D ST. E ST. F ST. G ST. A ST. MAIN ST. SOUTH A ST. B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4TH ST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EASTPIONEER PARKWAY WESTMC V A Y H W Y C ST. B ST.10TH ST.12TH ST. Union Paci fi c R ail R o a dWill a mett eRi ve r Mill Pond WashburneDistrict WillametteHeights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly Park ¼ Mile Radius KellyButte Glenwood North Riverfront District PR TC Mobility Framework The mobility framework identifies key routes that provide access to the region and enable the revitalization of Main Street. Protected Bikeways Protected bikeways include: A downtown loop along A Street, 10th Street, South A and Island Park New river crossings between Glenwood and downtown along the existing Main Street bridge and a new pedestrian and bicycle bridge that extends westerly from A Street Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and High-Speed Rail BRT and High-speed rail include: Routes along South A, Pioneer Parkway West and Pioneer Parkway East, serving current and future bus rapid transit A new high-speed rail and station located within the existing rail right-of-way, providing premium access between Springfield, Portland, Seattle and Vancouver B.C. A new bus and BRT transit street, integrating the existing transit center with a new high-speed rail station Automobile and Truck Mobility Streets Auto and truck streets include: A route along South A Street, serving as the primary east/west auto and truck route for the metro area Routes along Pioneer Parkway West and Pioneer Parkway East, serving as the primary north/south auto route, connecting downtown with the Gateway/Riverbend District and providing regional access to I-5        Mobility Routes Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Study Area MAIN ST. Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy28 Attachment 1, Page 8 of 20Attachment 1-8 Circulation Protected Bikeways Protected bikeways provide safe, direct and convenient access to downtown within a five-minute ride from surrounding neighborhoods and connect to the Springfield/Eugene regional bicycle network. Protected bikeways include: Glenwood Connections–Provide a direct connection from A Street to the Glenwood Riverfront District and from Main Street to the regional trail network along Franklin Boulevard Downtown Loop–Creates a continuous loop from A Street to 10th Street and along South A Street to Island Park Other Connections–Include access to key destinations along Pioneer Parkway to the north, 2nd Street to the south and South A Street to the east    Protected Bikeways Diagram C ST. D ST. E ST. F ST. G ST. A ST. MAIN ST.MAIN ST. SOUTH A ST. B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4TH ST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EASTPIONEER PARKWAY WESTMC V A Y H W Y C ST. B ST.10TH ST.12TH ST. Union Paci fi c R ail R o a dWill a mett eRi ve r Mill Pond WashburneDistrict WillametteHeights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly Park ¼ Mile Radius KellyButte Glenwood North Riverfront District SOUTH A ST. PR TCWATER ST.Protected Bikeways Garden Bridge Willamett e Ri v er Glenwood Waterfront Glenwood Connections Protected Pedestrian/Bikeway Main Street Bridge Island Park Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Study Area 29 Attachment 1, Page 9 of 20Attachment 1-9 Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge- EugeneMain Street Bridge Option- Looking West Under Bridge Crossing Glenwood Connections Two bridge crossings offer distinct opportunities to: Support an active waterfront on both sides of the river by linking the Glenwood Riverfront District to Island Park and downtown. Extend the primary east/west bicycle commuter route from downtown along South A and across the Main Street Bridge to Franklin Boulevard These include: Garden Bridge–A pedestrian- and bicycle-only bridge –A pedestrian- and bicycle-only bridge – that connects Island Park to the Glenwood waterfront and provides Glenwood residents direct downtown access Minimum bicycle design elements include: A direct bridge alignment that continues the A Street protected bikeway across the river to the future Glenwood waterfront trail A minimum 10’ bi-directional bikeway separated from pedestrian traffic by striping or barrier Bridge ramps that transition directly to existing grade on both sides of the river; corkscrew or switch-back ramps are not appropriate The image below right identifies a typical pedestrian and bicycle bridge in Eugene. Main Street Bridge–A possible cantilevered or under-–A possible cantilevered or under-– bridge crossing along the Main Street bridge to Franklin Boulevard, providing a regional bicycle connection between downtown Springfield and Eugene Minimum bicycle design elements include: A minimum 10’ bi-directional bikeway separated from pedestrian traffic by striping or barrier Bridge ramps that transition directly to existing grade on each side of the river are preferred over corkscrew or switch-back ramps The image below left illustrates a potential under-bridge crossing on the Main Street Bridge.        Glenwood Connections Diagram C ST. D ST. E ST. F ST. G ST. A ST. MAIN ST.MAIN ST. SOUTH A ST. B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4TH ST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EASTPIONEER PARKWAY WESTMC V A Y H W Y C ST. B ST.10TH ST.12TH ST. Union Paci fi c R ail R o a dWill a mett eRi ve r Mill Pond WashburneDistrict WillametteHeights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly Park ¼ Mile Radius KellyButte Glenwood North Riverfront District ve r Main Street Bridge Garden Bridge Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Study Area Cantilever A ST. SOUTH A ST. Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy30 Attachment 1, Page 10 of 20Attachment 1-10 Other Connections Diagram C ST. D ST. E ST. F ST. G ST. A ST. MAIN ST.MAIN ST. SOUTH A ST. B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4TH ST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EASTPIONEER PARKWAY WESTMC V A Y H W Y C ST. B ST.10TH ST.12TH ST. Union Pa ci fi c R ail R o a dWillame t t e R i v er Mill Pond WashburneDistrict WillametteHeights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly Park ¼ Mile R a dius KellyButte Glenwood North Riverfront District PLAZA PR TC Other Connections Other connections provide an essential link between key destinations and downtown. The connections include: Pioneer Parkway–Links Gateway and the Sacred Heart Medical Center to downtown 2nd Street–Links the Willamette Heights neighborhood and Dorris Ranch to downtown South A Street–Links the Regional Sports Center to downtown Design elements include: A protected bikeway separated from auto traffic by a landscape buffer, curb-side parking or grade separation Colored pavement indicating the bike route; colored pavement should continue through intersections Secured bike parking at key destinations and transit facilities       Other Connections Dorris Ranch Living History FarmSacred Heart Medical Center 2n d S t r e e t Dorris RanchWillamette RiverLegend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Study Area Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy32 Attachment 1, Page 11 of 20Attachment 1-11 Circulation Bus Rapid Transit and High-Speed Rail The BRT and high-speed rail framework builds off of Lane Transit District’s (LTD) investment in existing BRT and provides for possible high-speed rail in downtown Springfield. Bus Rapid Transit Is accommodated to support planned LTD expansion of the BRT route east of downtown High-Speed Rail Provides a terminus station and park-and-ride facility Locates a platform and trackway within the existing Union Pacific right-of-way New Transit Access Street Extends the existing LTD bus-only street Links BRT transit center, high-speed rail and park-and- ride lot      Transit and High Speed Rail C ST. D ST. E ST. F ST. G ST. A ST. MAIN ST.MAIN ST. SOUTH A ST. B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4TH ST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EASTPIONEER PARKWAY WESTPIONEER PARKWAY WESTMC V A Y H W Y C ST. B ST.10TH ST.12TH ST. Union Pa cif i c Rail Roa dWill a me t t e Riv er Mill Pond WashburneDistrict WillametteHeights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly IslandPark ¼ Mile Ra dius KellyButte Glenwood North Riverfront District PR TC PLAZA A ST.PIONEER PARKWAY (WEST)PIONEER PARKWAY (EAST)Existing Transit Center TC PR Existing Transit Center Proposed BRT Route East Future High-Speed Rail New Transit Access Street South A Street 8th Street7th Street5th StreetPioneer Parkway EastPioneer Parkway WestCity Hall Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Study Area 33 Attachment 1, Page 12 of 20Attachment 1-12 Transit Street C ST. D ST. E ST. F ST. G ST. A ST. MAIN ST.MAIN ST. SOUTH A ST. B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4TH ST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EASTPIONEER PARKWAY WESTPIONEER PARKWAY WESTMC V A Y H W Y C ST. B ST.10TH ST.12TH ST. Union Pa ci fi c Rail Roa dWillame t t e R i v er Mill Pond WashburneDistrict WillametteHeights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly IslandPark ¼ Mile Ra dius KellyButte Glenwood North Riverfront District PR TC Planned and Existing Bus Routes Proposed and Existing Bus Rapid Transit RoutesPLAZA A ST.PIONEER PARKWAY (WEST)PIONEER PARKWAY (EAST)Bus Rapid Transit The Regional Transportation Plan calls for the Planned EmX BRT (see image lower right) route to run as a couplet system along Main and South A Streets. The City should work in conjunction with LTD to coordinate and accommodate a refinement to the EmX BRT alignment running east from the transit center. Further refinement and analysis should consider and support: Two-way traffic on Main Street Possible two-way traffic on South A Street Rerouting the east/west alignment along the proposed transit street and South A Street as indicated Design of South A Street to accommodate either an exclusive BRT guideway or shared lanes     Planned EmX BRT Route Existing EmX BRT Route to Eugene Existing EmX BRT Route to Gateway Downtown Springfield Downtown Eugene Gateway and Riverbend Bus Rapid Transit System- Regional Transportation Plan Legend TC High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Study Area Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy34 Attachment 1, Page 13 of 20Attachment 1-13 New Transit Access Street Bus-Only Lanes(Two-Way) Proposed BRT Exclusive Guidewayor Shared Lanes High Speed Rail Station Platform Auto Lanes(Two-Way)(Two-Way) TC PR Transit O n l y Booth Kelly South A Str e e t City Hall 7th StreetMain Street BRT Only Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge Parking Structure New Transit Access Street The new transit access street begins at Pioneer Parkway East and ends at 8th Street, avoiding the need to locate BRT lanes along South A Street where the right-of-way is constrained. The design of the new transit street includes: Exclusive two-way transit-only lanes serving BRT and buses Two-way office and parking access lanes A parking lane for short-term transit drop off and office loading/service A walkway connecting the high-speed rail park-and-ride lot to the transit center     C ST. D ST. E ST. F ST. G ST. A ST. MAIN ST.MAIN ST. SOUTH A ST. B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4TH ST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EASTPIONEER PARKWAY WESTPIONEER PARKWAY WESTMC V A Y H W Y C ST. B ST.10TH ST.12TH ST. Union Paci fi c Rail Ro a dWill a mett eRi ve r Mill Pond WashburneDistrict WillametteHeights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly IslandPark ¼ Mile Radius KellyButte Glenwood North Riverfront District Existing Transit Center and Bus-Only Street TC New Transit Access Street SOUTH A ST.SOUTH A ST.SOUTH A ST.SOUTH A ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EASTPIONEER PARKWAY WESTPIONEER PARKWAY WESTPIONEER PARKWAY WESTFranklin Blvd ¼ M Existing Transit Center and Bus-Only Street Proposed BRT Exclusive Guidewayor Shared LanesWATER ST.MILL ST.Existing BRT routes New Transit Access Street Diagram Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Study Area SOUTH A ST. Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy36 Attachment 1, Page 14 of 20Attachment 1-14 Circulation Automobile and Truck Diagram C ST. D ST. E ST. F ST. G ST. A ST. MAIN ST.MAIN ST. SOUTH A ST. B ST.6TH ST.7TH ST.5TH ST.8TH ST.9TH ST.4TH ST.4TH ST.3RD ST.2ND ST.WATER ST.MILL ST.PIONEER PARKWAY EASTPIONEER PARKWAY WESTMC V A Y H W Y C ST. B ST.10TH ST.12TH ST. Union Pacifi c Rail Roa d ll a mett eRi ve r Mill Pond WashburneDistrict WillametteHeights Franklin Blvd Booth Kelly ¼ Mile Radius KellyButte Glenwood North Riverfront District PLAZA Pioneer Pkwy (West)Pioneer Pkwy (East)Main Street South A Street 2nd StreetTC PLAZA 2 Lanes-No Trucks(Possible Two-Way)3 Lanes(Possible Two-Way) 6 Lanes- Auto and Truck Route(Two-Way) 5 to 6 Lanes(Two-Way) South A Street SharedAuto/BRT Lane Conceptual Mobility Option for Special Traffic Study Area PR S New Signalized Intersection PLAZA TC Special Traffic Study Area Legend TC PR High Speed Rail Station BRT/Bus Transit Center Park and Ride Study Area 37 Automobile and Truck Mobility Streets The automobile and truck framework includes a network of streets that ensure the efficient travel of freight and commuter traffic through downtown. Downtown Mobility Streets Provide downtown routes for regional through traffic and enable the conversion of Main Street to two-way. Downtown Mobility Streets include: South A Mobility Street Elements Two-way travel from the eastern bridgehead through downtown A BRT guideway or shared lane from the eastern bridgehead to the transit center and an exclusive guideway or shared lane from 8th Street east Turn lanes for northbound access to Pioneer Parkway The designated truck route that replaces the current Main Street route Pioneer Parkway Mobility Streets Elements Removal of right turn-lane to Main Street along Pioneer Parkway West Special Traffic Study Area An additional traffic study is required to determine the feasibility of converting Main Street from a one-way to a two-way street and to relocate through traffic to South A. Options to resolve congestion and traffic issues between the eastern bridgehead and Pioneer Parkway should be explored. Options may consider: A new intersection at the eastern bridgehead A roundabout at the eastern bridgehead Two-way bridges Other The image on the right identifies a possible conceptual mobility option within the special traffic study area. Main Street Main Street should not serve as a regional mobility street. An additional traffic study may be needed to: Convert Main Street to a two-way street between at least Mill and 10th streets Remove the Main Street truck route designation between, at a minimum, Mill and 10th streets            Attachment 1, Page 15 of 20Attachment 1-15 Implementation StrategyAttachment 1-16 The implementation strategy prescribes a program for creating positive change and stimulating development momentum in downtown Springfield. The implementation strategy is founded on the principle that public dollars must be spent on projects that stimulate significant private investment in the downtown. The strategy includes: Catalyst and Key Projects–Essential projects and actions that stimulate downtown investment and support revitalization efforts over time Other Actions–Actions that demonstrate momentum Other Actions–Actions that demonstrate momentum Other Actions– and establish the regulatory framework needed to implement the plan Schedule–A schedule for implementing the downtown Schedule–A schedule for implementing the downtown Schedule– plan’s projects and actions Responsibilities–Identifies a comprehensive, consistent and coordinated effort     Overview Implementation Projects10th StCatalyst Project Key Project Downtown Urban Renewal District Boundary Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy40 Plaza twO-way maIn Street ParKIngPIOneer ParKway (weSt)PIOneer ParKway (eaSt)Attachment 1, Page 17 of 20Attachment 1-17 Key Projects After the Mill Plaza site is secured, key projects must be implemented to support retail revitalization. The two key projects are: Converting Main Street from one-way to two-way travel Securing a significant public parking site two-way main Street Currently, Main Street’s one-way travel limits business accessibility and visibility and reduces pedestrian safety. Returning Main Street to its historic two-way travel pattern will create an environment in which businesses can thrive. The following actions should be implemented over time. At a minimum, Main Street should include two-way travel between Mill Street and 10th Street Curbside on-street parking should be maintained Traffic signals should be reconfigured along with roadway striping No changes are required to Main Street’s existing sidewalks, curb extensions or crosswalks to implement two-way travel.      existing Conditions two-way main Street limits a Street mIll StSOUth a St 5th St6th St7th St8th St9th Sta Street mIll StSOUth a St 5th St6th St7th St8th St9th St10th St10th StDowntown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy44 existing One-way main Street two-way main StreetPIOneer ParKway (weSt)PIOneer ParKway (weSt)Attachment 1, Page 18 of 20Attachment 1-18 Other actions Other actions are necessary to ensure that projects are implemented as envisioned by the plan. The other actions are: Plan adoption Updates to existing policy and regulatory documents Additional planning efforts A Main Street demonstration block project Plan adoption The following plans should be adopted by city council. Downtown Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy Adoption Plan adoption is the first step in providing a clear commitment to Springfield’s future and a tool for decision makers to use to prioritize public investment that will generate significant and sustained private investment. The plan should be reviewed by the Planning Commission with recommendations presented to the City Council. The plan should be adopted by City Council as a subarea plan or other policy-guiding resolution as an amendment to the Downtown Refinement Plan, the Eugene-Springfield Metro Plan, and the Springfield 2030–Comprehensive Plan. Parking Management Plan Adoption Adoption of the Parking Management Plan will strategically support development identified in the 30-year build-out plan. Policy and regulatory Updates Plan recommendations generally comply with existing and updated plans, policies and regulations. Where recommendations do not comply or additional regulations are needed, updates to the existing policies and regulations should be made to ensure that the intent of the Urban Design Plan is realized. Springfield Development Code Update The current Mixed-Use Zoning Districts (3.2-600) and Mixed-Use Development Standards (3.2-615) identified in the Springfield Development Code are not consistent     with the plan. Staff and Council should consider the modification of existing zones/standards and the addition of mixed-use zones/standards as needed to support development consistent with the Urban Design Plan. Recommended code modifications are identified in the appendix to this report. Downtown Design Guidelines The City should initiate a process for the creation of design guidelines and a design review process as an essential tool for review of downtown projects. Typically, more extensive (major) projects could be reviewed by a review committee, while less extensive (minor) projects could be reviewed by planning staff. Downtown Street Standards Design standards and details that are consistent with the circulation framework should be developed for the downtown streets, sidewalks, intersections and public spaces. These standards must address roadway safety requirements and have an emphasis on pedestrians and bicycles. additional Planning efforts The following planning efforts are necessary to ensure that the implementation strategy is executed in a timely manner and is consistent with the Urban Design Plan’s recommendations. Develop a Retail Strategy and Implementation Plan The City needs to fund a retail strategy that identifies retail development sites, recruitment, management and financial incentives to ensure a critical mass of retail in the downtown. The strategy should incorporate: A comprehensive database as a leasing and information tool A recruitment brochure and information on downtown sites and opportunities Formation of a representative retail recruitment team Development incentives for retailers and public/private partnerships to encourage retail development     Initiate a Two-Way Main Street Transportation Study A two-way Main Street will ensure successful development of future retail along Main Street. The study should include a plan for: Converting Main Street to two-way from Mill Street to 10th Avenue at a minimum. Including the two-way conversion as a priority project in the update to the Transportation System Plan Funding improvements and a schedule for implementation To enable conversion of Main Street, the study should also develop a design concept for converting South A Street to a mobility corridor for autos, trucks and transit traffic through downtown. The design should consider: Two-way conversion of South A Street Potential impacts of two-way streets (South A and Main) accessing or exiting from a one-way bridge crossing on the eastside of the Willamette River The impacts and need for additional road widening and new signalization An east/west truck route along South A Street or other streets Protected bikeways on the south side of the street Pedestrian-friendly and safe crossings at key intersections Develop a High-Speed Rail Plan The Urban Design Plan proposes a “multi-modal hub” that maximizes current investment in transit by locating a High- Speed Rail (HSR) station and a park-and-ride lot/structure in close proximity to the current BRT station. Additionally, the proposed station location is adjacent to properties outside the downtown study area that are ideally located and large enough to serve as maintenance facilities needed for HSR system operations. Efforts should be made by the City to include the proposed station and related transit facilities as part of ODOT’s ongoing HSR environmental analysis or any subsequent supplemental environmental analysis, engineering and design studies.          Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy46Attachment 1-19 First 120 Days Public Projects Schedule 1. Adopt Downtown District Urban Design Plan & Implementation Strategy 2. Adopt Parking Management Plan 3. Establish an Inter-Departmental Implementation Team 4. Develop Financing Strategy to Secure Mill Plaza Site and Public Parking Site 5. Initiate Update to Development Code, Design Guidelines, and Street Standards 6. Initiate Two-Way Main Street Transportation Study 7. Initiate Retail Strategy and Implementation Plan Six months 1. Secure Mill Plaza Site 2. Develop a High-Speed Rail Plan One year 1. Complete Two-Way Main Street Transportation Study 2. Complete Update to Development Code and Design Guidelines 3. Complete Retail Strategy and Implementation Plan 4. Design Mill Plaza 5. Secure Public Parking Site two to three years 1. Construct Mill Plaza 2. Design and Construct Public Parking Surface Lot 3. Obtain Approvals for Two-Way Main Street Recommendations 4. Complete Update to Street Standards 2010 2011 2012 JuneMar Sept JuneMar Sept JuneMar Sept 2013 JuneMar Sept three to Seven years 1. Construct Main Street Demonstration Project 2. Construct Improvements Identified in Two-Way Main Street Transportation Study Downtown District Urban Design Plan and Implementation Strategy48Attachment 1-20 MEMORANDUM Date: April 21, 2011 Project #: 10861 To: Tom Boyatt and David Reesor, City of Springfield From: Julia Kuhn & Brian Ray Project: Springfield Downtown Circulation and Access Study Subject: Final Scope Per our discussions, the following presents a final scope for your review. PART 1: PROJECT INITIATION Task 1. Public Engagement Strategy KAI and City staff will a conduct work session to outline a framework for the public engagement strategy and prepare draft problem statement. At this work session, the technical work plan will be reviewed in light of the framework developed. City staff will document results of work session, including draft problem statement, and develop detailed public engagement strategy and schedule. KAI will provide feedback on the detailed strategy and overall schedule. The public engagement strategy could fall into three basic areas: 1. Getting Started: learning how much is known about the prior downtown planning efforts, identifying key information gaps or potential misinformation, and considering key public stakeholders to engage in future efforts. 2. Share and Listen: Stakeholder interviews and sharing and receiving input at key milestones. 3. Adapt and Share: Adapt and adjust as needed as the project unfolds. KAI and City staff will hold up to three conference calls to review results of ongoing public engagement efforts to ensure that the results are being reflected appropriately in the technical analysis. The first conference call is anticipated to include a review of the Problem Statement developed by the City. The second conference call is anticipated to review the results of any informal stakeholder interviews held with the business owners that may inform the early concept development work. The third conference call may be used to provide KAI with feedback from Council or other policy discussions. Attachment 2-1 Springfield Downtown Circulation and Access Study Project #: 10861 April 21, 2011 Page 2 Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Portland, Oregon Task 2. Identify Influence Area, Study Area and Solution Area Based on discussions with City staff, KAI will categorize the downtown into three areas for the purposes of the Circulation and Access Study. These include the Solution Area – the core of area of the downtown study where the improvements will largely be located; the Study Area – the geographic area where the technical analysis will concentrate; the Influence Area – the broader downtown area whereby the key aspects of the multimodal transportation system will help to inform the technical analysis of the study area. The three areas will be identified on a map for reference throughout the duration of the study. Based on feedback received from City staff, KAI will provide one revision to the area map, if needed. City staff to meet with key project stakeholders to discuss the three areas in order to help their understanding of the City’s approach to the project. Task 3. Stakeholder Interviews Based on public engagement strategy and feedback from Planning Commission/City Council, City staff to draft list of potential stakeholder interviewees as well as potential questions. KAI to review list of interviewees to identify any potential “gaps” in perspectives represented. KAI to review list of interview questions to ensure that relevant feedback can be obtained to inform the technical analyses. Following completion of stakeholder interviews, KAI and City staff to discuss key lessons learned and potential impact on the types of alternatives that may be considered. In addition, KAI and City staff to finalize problem statement based on perspectives learned through stakeholder interviews. Task 4. Plan and Policy Review City staff to review relevant studies to ascertain relevant technical data, policy direction and alternatives previously considered and potential applicability for the current study efforts. This review will be used to identify any concepts that should not be forwarded for further evaluation. KAI to review document prepared by City to understand parameters/guiding principles that can be used to identify and evaluate alternatives in Task 6. Finally, this task will result in City confidence that current study efforts adequately reflect prior study considerations. Task 5. Document Alternatives considered to date but not forwarded for Evaluation Based on the work performed in Tasks 1 – 4, KAI will identify the list of alternatives considered but dismissed as part of prior City efforts. In collaboration with City staff, KAI to confirm that these alternatives should be dismissed, and to identify and document the reasons for their dismissal. The results of this analysis and the plan/policy review will be summarized in Technical Memorandum #1. This document will be prepared in a format that can be incorporated into later NEPA efforts. Attachment 2-2 Springfield Downtown Circulation and Access Study Project #: 10861 April 21, 2011 Page 3 Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Portland, Oregon City staff to discuss the alternatives considered but not forwarded with key project stakeholders to help their understanding of the City’s approach to the project. Task 6. Develop Evaluation Criteria Based on the results of Tasks 1 – 5 and ongoing city work and policy direction, KAI and City staff to develop Evaluation Criteria for use in screening alternatives. The Evaluation Criteria will be refined in a work session with City staff. Following development of draft evaluation criteria, KAI to attend one meeting with city staff and other interested stakeholders within city staff to review and refine criteria. KAI to work with city staff to prepare for additional meetings with the Planning Commission, City Council and other advisory committees to refine the evaluation criteria. City staff to share the criteria with key project stakeholders to help their understanding of the City’s approach to the project. PART 2: ALTERNATIVES DEVELOPMENT AND SCREENING Task 7. Identify/Compile, Review and Screen Alternatives for further Evaluation Based on the results of Tasks 1 – 6, KAI will develop up to seven conceptual alternatives for review and refinement through a work session with City staff. The concepts may be diagrammatic, sketches, or schematic as needed to convey the attributes of each alternative. KAI will generate a bullet list of benefits and trade‐offs of each alternative. At this work session, the evaluation criteria will be qualitatively applied to each alternative. This analysis will be used to develop an initial list of alternatives to screen and those alternatives that could be advanced for detailed technical evaluation. The alternatives that were considered but dismissed will be documented as well. KAI will summarize the results of this work session in Technical Memorandum #2. Prior to Task 8, KAI and City staff to present Alternatives considered for further evaluation to joint work session with Planning Commission and City Council. Based on feedback received, KAI will refine alternatives concepts to sketch level concepts prior to conducting technical analyses. City staff to share the alternatives with key project stakeholders. Task 8. Perform Technical Analyses of Screened Alternatives Based on the results of Task 7, KAI will perform geometric, safety and operational evaluations of up to three Screened Alternatives. This review will account for the following travel modes: vehicular, freight, transit, EmX, pedestrian and bicycle. Attachment 2-3 Springfield Downtown Circulation and Access Study Project #: 10861 April 21, 2011 Page 4 Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Portland, Oregon KAI will also provide planning‐level cost estimates of each of the screened alternative. These cost estimates will be provided of a sufficient detail that can be used for comparative purposes between alternatives but will not be suitable for construction estimates. For each of the three Screened Alternatives, KAI will identify the effectiveness of staging/sequencing the alternative. This analysis may be based on cost or overall effectiveness. KAI to document the results of Task 8 in Technical Memorandum #3. Task 9. Identify Trade-offs of Screened Alternatives KAI and City staff will conduct a work session to review the results of Task 8 as well as the analyses that city staff will perform. The results of this analysis will be used to generate a matrix summarizing the benefits and trade‐offs of each alternative. This matrix can be used by City staff in discussions with City Council, stakeholders and other policy‐makers. KAI to attend one meeting with Advisory Committee, one meeting with Planning Commission, one meeting with City Council to present the results of the screening analyses. City staff to share the findings of the alternatives analyses with key project stakeholders. PART 3: PROGRAMMING AND IMPLEMENTATION Task 10. Develop Phasing Plan for Preferred Alternative Based on direction provided by Planning Commission and City Council, KAI will identify near‐ term, mid‐term and long‐term implementation items associated with the Preferred Alternative. These implementation items will include cost estimates as well as potential staging/sequencing considerations. In addition, potential triggers related to the Downtown Plan identified by Crandall will be highlighted. City staff to share the phasing plan with key project stakeholders. Task 11. Final Report KAI will summarize the results Tasks 1 – 10 in a Final Report. PART 4: PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND CONTINGENCY TASKS Task 12. Additional Tasks The following additional tasks were assumed in the budget: • Preparation of monthly invoices Attachment 2-4 Springfield Downtown Circulation and Access Study Project #: 10861 April 21, 2011 Page 5 Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Portland, Oregon • Two conference calls per month with City staff • Two additional meetings in Springfield, as directed by client • Traffic data collection, as needed, including 8 intersection counts and 8 tube counts Attachment 2-5 • Draft Problem Statement • Review Public Engagement Strategy • Stakeholder Interviews • Identification of Influence, Study & Solution Areas • Evaluation Criteria Established ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS (Performed by KAI & City Staff) • Stakeholder Analysis Review • Develop, Review & Screen Conceptual Alternatives • Perform Technical Analysis • Identify Pros & Cons TECHNICAL ANALYSIS PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITIES INITIAL PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT OUTREACH • Face to Face Connections with Downtown Businesses • Interested Parties Email List • Kick-Off Open House REVIEW PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY (Performed by KAI & City Staff) Public Open House Event CC/PC/CAC Check‐In DRAFT DOWNTOWN CIRCULATION STUDY PROJECT TIMELINE (3 - 6 MONTHS) Public Email Newsletter Updates CC/PC/CAC Check‐In CC/PC/CAC Check‐In CONTINUED PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT & OUTREACH (Performed by City Staff) • Bi-Weekly Email Newsletter to provide status updates, information, and opportunity for comment to public & stakeholders • Monthly/Bi– Monthly Reports to Downtown CAC • Updates to Council, Planning Commission Public Open House Event FINDINGS PUBLISHED (Performed by City Staff) • Communicate Final Recommendations to Public Stakeholders • Communicate Next Steps PROGRAMMING & IMPLEMENTATION (Performed by KAI & City Staff) • Develop Phasing Plan • Produce Final Report Findings Completed by KAI Stakeholder Interviews INITIATION PHASE (Performed by KAI & City Staff) Attachment 3-1