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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 03 Progress Report for Main Street Pedestrian Crossings AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: 1/9/2012 Meeting Type:Work Session Staff Contact/Dept.: Michael Liebler/PW Staff Phone No: 541-736-1034 Estimated Time: 30 Minutes S P R I N G F I E L D C I T Y C O U N C I L Council Goals: Enhance Public Safety ITEM TITLE: PROGRESS REPORT FOR MAIN STREET PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS ACTION REQUESTED: Review ODOT/City process and provide further direction to staff. ISSUE STATEMENT: As a result of the Main Street Safety Study several pedestrian crossing projects were proposed along Main Street. Staff will provide the Council with an update on the progress of these projects. ATTACHMENTS: 1. Memo to City Manager, Progress Report for Main Street Safety Improvements 2. PowerPoint Presentation, Progress Report for Main Street Safety Improvements 3. Letter from property owner 4. Letter from property owner 5. Draft report for Springfield Main Street (OR 126) Safety Study DISCUSSION/ FINANCIAL IMPACT: Pedestrian crossing project progress has been made with advanced plans currently being produced for the 43rd Street/44th Street crossing. This crossing is scheduled to be advertised for bids on March 8th 2012 with construction in the summer of 2012. In addition, construction of a second crossing is expected in the summer of 2013. Additional projects are being planned, vetted, and designed into the future as ODOT schedules project development. Funds for implementation are available in ODOT’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP). Challenges with business access concerns, project scheduling requirements, and other design considerations have slowed the implementation of recommended improvement projects. City staff continues to work with ODOT, LTD, business and property owners, and concerned citizens to implement and develop safe crossing alternatives along Main Street. ATTACHMENT 1 Page 1 of 2 M E M O R A N D U M City of Springfield To: Gino Grimaldi From: Michael Liebler, P.E., Transportation Planning Engineer Jeff Towery, Interim Public Works Director Date: December 29, 2011 Subject: Progress Report for Main Street Safety Improvements Beginning April 2010, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT), the City of Springfield, and Lane Transit District (LTD) cooperated to complete a safety study for the segment of OR 126 Business (Main Street) from 20th Street to 73rd Street in Springfield. The Council conducted a final review of the draft report during a January 11th work session and approved a resolution of support. The recommended improvements in the Study were to be implemented over time as funding became available. The Oregon Transportation Commission (OTC) recently granted ODOT $1,000,000 in State Bicycle/Pedestrian funds for the pedestrian crossing improvements identified in the study. The purpose of the recent $1,000,000 allocation is to construct the midblock pedestrian activated beacon crossings listed below should funding be sufficient to do so. 1. 51st Street 2. 41st Street 3. 43rd Street/44th Street 4. 57th Street 5. 34th Street/35th Street 6. 40th Street 7. Chapman Lane 8. 48th Street/49th Street Pedestrian crossing project progress has been made with advanced plans currently being produced for the 43rd Street/44th Street crossing. This crossing is scheduled to be advertised for bids on March 8th 2012 with construction in the summer of 2012. In addition, construction of a second crossing is expected in the summer of 2013. Additional projects are being planned, vetted, and designed into the future as ODOT schedules project development. Funds for implementation are available in ODOT’s State Transportation Improvement Plan (STIP). Difficulties with business access concerns, project scheduling requirements, and other design considerations have slowed the implementation of recommended improvement projects. City staff continues to work with ODOT, LTD, business and property owners, and concerned citizens to implement and develop safe crossing alternatives along Main Street. Several locations for pedestrian crossings were considered within the area of 44th Street. Evaluation of the initial location shown in the safety study revealed unavoidable conflicts with truck turning movements ATTACHMENT 1 Page 2 of 2 for both north and south business access locations. Additional locations to the east and west were evaluated to determine the best possible location which minimized conflicts with business access, new bus stop location criteria, and design considerations. After analysis, a final preferred location was identified in between the access locations for the RV Store and Gray’s Garden Center. Additional concerns from the RV Store owner and other property owners along the south frontage of Main Street at this location prompted the scheduling of group meetings to discuss access impacts and possible mitigation alternatives at this location. Group meetings with business and property owners were held on-site and at city hall. Mitigation through widening of the RV store access to the west along with city initiation and processing of a cross access agreement between the properties to guarantee future left hand turning movements for the Gray’s and RV Store were proposed in consultation with the south property owners. In addition, analysis showed that additional access would be available thru the 44th street access to the parking area for RV movements. These mitigation measures were not accepted by the property owners to the south due to concerns with coffee stand operations and a desire to not have a formal cross access agreement for the already shared parking area along the south frontage. The final preferred location for this crossing remains in between the Gray’s and RV Store access. In addition to the pedestrian crossing projects, the City and ODOT have been working on funding for other projects identified in the study including additional lighting, audible pedestrian crossings, speed feedbacks signs, and pedestrian countdowns signals along Main Street through ODOT’s Flexible Funds program. Any funds not expended on the crossing improvements may be used for other actions recommended in the Study. Main  Street  Pedestrian   Crossing  Projects   Progress   Report By  Michael  Liebler,  P.E.    mliebler@springfield ‐ or.gov City  of   Springfield,   Oregon January 2012 ATTACHMENT   2,   Page   1  of   10 • Identified   8  Locations   for  advanced   pedestrian   crossings  (RRFB) •51st Street  Project  completed   2010 • Identified   transit  stop   re ‐ locations   along  Main   Street  corridor •LTD   is  flexible  and   partnering  well   with   ODOT and   City   Staff • Identified   locations   for   upgraded   Main  Street  roadway   lighting   (unfunded)• Identified   Locations   for  speed   feedback  and   pedestrian   countdown   timers (unfunded) • City   Council   reviewed   and   endorsed   the  draft  Pedestrian   Safety   Study  and   proposed   improvement  projects  during  their   January 11,  2011  work   session   ATTACHMENT   2,   Page   2  of   10 Project  Funding,   Prioritization,   and   Timing • Oregon   Transportation   Commission   granted  ODOT $1,000,000  in   State  Bicycle/Pedestrian   funds  for   the  pedestrian   crossing  improvements •ODOT identified   3  of   the  7  remaining  projects  for  evaluation   and   construction   with   targeted   construction   in   summer  of   2012 • 34 th Street • 41 st Street • 43rd /44th Streets • 34 th Street  and   41 st Street  crossings  were   postponed   to   next  construction   cycle  due  to   issues   with   business  access ATTACHMENT   2,   Page   3  of   10 43rd /44 th Street Crossing  Evaluation Crossing  as  located   in   2010  study ATTACHMENT   2,   Page   4  of   10 43rd /44 th Auto‐Turn   From  Existing  Driveways • Proposed   study  location   conflicted   with   un ‐ avoidable  truck  turning  movements • Required   closure  of   driveway  to   the  south • Minor  adjustments  within   area  created  compounding  conflicts  with   bus  stop     locations   and   public   street   turning  movements • Additional   evaluations   moved  preferred  crossing  to   the  east  of   44 th Street 43rdPL S 44thST ATTACHMENT   2,   Page   5  of   10 43rd /44 th Auto‐Turn   From  Existing  Driveways • Eliminates   left  turn  storage   to   the  currently  vacant   property  to   the  south. • Pulls further  away   from   the  crash  locations. • Would   move  the  bus  stop   another   250'  east.LTD   is  combining  the  stops   west   and   east  of   44th   and   this  location   would   not  place  the  new  stops   in   an   acceptable   location   between   the  two   existing   stops. • Eliminate  storage   to   the  easterly  access  for  the  vacant   property  to   the  north. ATTACHMENT   2,   Page   6  of   10 43rd /44 th Auto‐Turn   From  Existing  Driveways • New  location   created  conflicts  with   RV   turning  movements  into  south   access. • Concerns  at   new  location   prompted   meetings   with   area  property  and   business  owners   • Acceptable  alternatives  were   discussed   and   further  analyzed. • Final   location   determined   with   consultation   and   input  from   surrounding  stakeholders ATTACHMENT   2,   Page   7  of   10 Future  Process  PROCESS  GOALS: •Obtain  early  buy  in   from   surrounding  land   owners   and   businesses. •Provide safe   crossings  at   study  location   which   minimize  impacts  to   surrounding  properties  and   businesses. PROCESS  METHODS: • Group   meetings   with   all   the  business/property   owners   to   evaluate   impacts and   alternatives. • Meetings  held   earlier  in   the  process. • Close  coordination   with   area  Councilors,   Mayor,  and   City   Manager. ATTACHMENT   2,   Page   8  of   10 Future  Process  WORKING  FRAMEWORK: • Understanding   and   acceptance  that  status   quo  is  un ‐ acceptable. • Understanding   and   acceptance  that  ODOT and   City   staff   are  committed   to   addressing  stakeholder   concerns  to   best  of   their   abilities. •Access and   other   impacts  may  be  unavoidable  and   will   be  reduced   as  much   as  possible   while  accomplishing  the  goal   of   improving  pedestrian   safety. ATTACHMENT   2,   Page   9  of   10 Questions/ConcernsTHANK YOU Michael  Liebler,  P.E.   541‐ 736‐ 1034 mliebler@springfield ‐ or.gov ATTACHMENT   2,   Page   10  of   10 ATTACHMENT 3 Page 1 of 1 ATTACHMENT 4, Page 1 of 1 Prepared by November 2010 ODOT Springfield Main Street (OR 126) Safety Study Prepared for Draft Report for In association with (Draft Report) Attachment 5 Page 1 of 67 Table of Contents Page i November 24, 2010 (DRAFT) Table of Contents Chapter 1. Executive Summary ...................................................... 1-1  INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 1-1  PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT ............................................................................................ 1-1  TECHNICAL ANALYSIS ............................................................................................. 1-2  RECOMMENDED PROJECTS ................................................................................... 1-2  Conceptual Crossing Improvements ..................................................................... 1-2  Corridor-Wide Projects.......................................................................................... 1-3  Cost Estimates ...................................................................................................... 1-3  Chapter 2. Existing Conditions ...................................................... 2-1  ROADWAY NETWORK .............................................................................................. 2-1  TRAFFIC VOLUME, SPEED, AND CLASSIFICATION .............................................. 2-3  INTERSECTION OPERATIONS ANALYSIS .............................................................. 2-5  Traffic Volumes ..................................................................................................... 2-6  Mobility Standards ................................................................................................ 2-6  Existing Intersection Performance ........................................................................ 2-8  ACCESS POINTS ....................................................................................................... 2-9  COLLISION ANALYSIS .............................................................................................. 2-9  Safety Priority Index System (SPIS) ..................................................................... 2-9  ODOT Collision Data (Five Years) ...................................................................... 2-11  ODOT Pedestrian Collision Data (Ten Years) .................................................... 2-14  LIGHTING ANALYSIS .............................................................................................. 2-16  PEDESTRIAN FACILITIES AND ACTIVITY ............................................................. 2-18  Pedestrian Facilities ............................................................................................ 2-18  Pedestrian Activity .............................................................................................. 2-18  BICYCLE FACILITIES AND ACTIVITY .................................................................... 2-21  Bicycle Facilities ................................................................................................. 2-21  Bicycle Activity .................................................................................................... 2-21  TRANSIT SERVICE .................................................................................................. 2-21  LAND USE (ZONING AND AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY) ........................................... 2-22  PEDESTRIAN CROSSING CONFLICT ANALYSIS ................................................. 2-26  Main Street (OR 126)/35th Street ........................................................................ 2-28  Main Street (OR 126)/41st Street ........................................................................ 2-28  Attachment 5 Page 2 of 67 Table of Contents Page ii November 24, 2010 (DRAFT) Main Street (OR 126)/48th Street ........................................................................ 2-28  Main Street (OR 126)/Chapman Lane ................................................................ 2-28  Main Street (OR 126)/58th Street ........................................................................ 2-29  Main Street (OR 126)/66th Street ........................................................................ 2-29  Chapter 3. Pedestrian Crossing Treatment Toolbox .................... 3-1  PEDESTRIAN TRAFFIC SIGNAL .............................................................................. 3-2  PEDESTRIAN HYBRID BEACON-HIGH INTENSITY ACTIVATED CROSSWALK (HAWK) ....................................................................................................................... 3-3  FLASHING BEACONS ............................................................................................... 3-4  Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) ....................................................... 3-4  Overhead Flashing Beacon .................................................................................. 3-5  MEDIAN REFUGE ISLAND ........................................................................................ 3-6  STREET LIGHTING .................................................................................................... 3-7  IMPROVEMENTS NOT INCLUDED ........................................................................... 3-7  Chapter 4. Pedestrian Crossing Improvement Concepts ............ 4-1  IMPROVEMENT LOCATION PRIORITIZATION ........................................................ 4-1  CROSSING IMPROVEMENT CONCEPTS ................................................................ 4-3  41st Street (Priority Location #1) ........................................................................... 4-5  51st Street (Priority Location #2) ........................................................................... 4-7  43rd Street/44th Street (Priority Location #3) .......................................................... 4-7  57th Street (Priority Location #4) ........................................................................... 4-8  34th Street/35th Street (Priority Location #5) .......................................................... 4-9  40th Street (Priority Location #6) ......................................................................... 4-10  Chapman Lane (Priority Location #7) ................................................................. 4-11  48th Street/49th Street (Priority Location #8) ........................................................ 4-11  38th Street (Priority Location #9) ......................................................................... 4-12  Chapter 5. Overall Corridor Treatment Options ........................... 5-1  TRAFFIC SIGNAL IMPROVEMENTS ........................................................................ 5-1  Pedestrian Countdown Timers .............................................................................. 5-1  Left-Turn Signal Head Modification....................................................................... 5-2  TRANSIT STOP RELOCATIONS ............................................................................... 5-2  STREET LIGHTING .................................................................................................... 5-4  SPEED FEEDBACK SIGNS ....................................................................................... 5-5  ACCESS MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................... 5-6  Attachment 5 Page 3 of 67 Table of Contents Page iii November 24, 2010 (DRAFT) Chapter 6. Project Implementation ................................................ 6-1  PROJECT PRIORITIZATION ..................................................................................... 6-1  COST ESTIMATES .................................................................................................... 6-1  Appendix Attachment 5 Page 4 of 67 Table of Contents Page iv November 24, 2010 (DRAFT) List of Tables Table 2-1: Existing Study Area Roadway Characteristics .................................................... 2-2  Table 2-2: Main Street (OR 126) Bi-Directional Volumes, Speeds, and Heavy Vehicles ..... 2-3  Table 2-3: Study Intersection Performance .......................................................................... 2-8  Table 2-4: Main Street (OR 126) Accesses .......................................................................... 2-9  Table 2-5: Main Street (OR 126) Collision Data (2004 through 2008) ................................ 2-11  Table 2-6: Collision Breakdown by Collision Type (2004 through 2008) ............................ 2-13  Table 2-7: Collision Breakdown by Lighting Level (2004 through 2008) ............................ 2-14  Table 2-8: Main Street (OR 126) Pedestrian Collision Data (1999 through 2008) ............. 2-15  Table 2-9: Pedestrian Collision Breakdown by Lighting Level (1999 through 2003) .......... 2-15  Table 2-10: Existing Lighting Analysis (by Roadway Segment) ......................................... 2-16  Table 2-11: Existing Lighting Analysis (by Intersection) ..................................................... 2-17  Table 2-12: Main Street (OR 126) Avenue Pedestrian Crossing Volumes ......................... 2-20  Table 2-13: Main Street (OR 126) Avenue Bicycle Crossing Volumes ............................... 2-21  Table 2-14: Transit Routes Operating on Main Street (OR 126) ........................................ 2-22  Table 2-15: Conflict Analysis Summary for Selected Main Street (OR 126) Locations ...... 2-27  Table 4-1: Prioritized Crossing Improvement Locations ....................................................... 4-2  Table 6-1: Prioritized Safety Improvements on Main Street (OR 126) Corridor ................... 6-2  Table 6-2: Cost Estimates of Recommended Safety Projects .............................................. 6-3  Attachment 5 Page 5 of 67 Table of Contents Page v November 24, 2010 (DRAFT) List of Figures Figure 1-1: Recommended Safety Improvements ................................................................ 1-4  Figure 2-1: Main Street (OR 126) Study Area ...................................................................... 2-1  Figure 2-2: 24-Hour Direction Volumes West of 30th Street ................................................. 2-4  Figure 2-3: 24-Hour Directional Volumes East of 51st Street ................................................ 2-4  Figure 2-4: 24-Hour Directional Volumes East of Moutaingate Drive ................................... 2-5  Figure 2-5: Existing Motor Vehicle Volumes ......................................................................... 2-7  Figure 2-6: Access Information ........................................................................................... 2-10  Figure 2-7: Collision Information ......................................................................................... 2-12  Figure 2-8: Pedestrian Facilities ......................................................................................... 2-19  Figure 2-9: Recent Pedestrian Crossing Improvements at 51st Street ............................... 2-20  Figure 2-10: Transit Ridership ............................................................................................ 2-23  Figure 2-11: Land Use ........................................................................................................ 2-24  Figure 2-12: 2008 Aerial Photography ................................................................................ 2-25  Figure 3-1: Example Midblock Pedestrian Traffic Signal ...................................................... 3-2  Figure 3-2: HAWK Signal and Phases ................................................................................. 3-3  Figure 3-3: Example RRFB Sign Assembly with Close-Up of Flashing Beacons ................. 3-5  Figure 3-4: Example Overhead Flashing Beacon ................................................................. 3-5  Figure 3-5: Example Center Medians with Pedestrian Refuge Islands ................................ 3-6  Figure 3-6: Example Street Lights ........................................................................................ 3-7  Figure 4-1: Recently Installed Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) at 51st Street .. 4-4  Figure 4-2: Conceptual 41st Street Crossing Improvements (Subject to Revision) ............... 4-6  Figure 4-3: Conceptual 51st Street Crossing Improvements (Subject to Revision) ............... 4-7  Figure 4-4: Conceptual 43rd/44th Street Crossing Improvements (Subject to Revision) ....... 4-8  Figure 4-5: Conceptual 57th Street Crossing Improvements (Subject to Revision) .............. 4-9  Figure 4-6: Conceptual 34th/35th Street Crossing Improvements (Subject to Revision) ...... 4-10  Figure 4-7: Conceptual 40th Street Crossing Improvements (Subject to Revision) ............ 4-10  Figure 4-8: Conceptual Chapman Lane Crossing Improvements (Subject to Revision) .... 4-11  Figure 4-9: Conceptual 48th/49th Street Crossing Improvements (Subject to Revision) ...... 4-12  Figure 4-10: Conceptual 38th Street Crossing Improvement (Subject to Revision) ............ 4-12  Figure 5-1: Recommended Pedestrian Signal Head Replacement (All Traffic Signals) ....... 5-1  Figure 5-2: Recommended Left-Turn Signal Head Replacement (69th Street) ..................... 5-2  Figure 5-3: Conceptual Transit Stop Relocation Plan ........................................................... 5-3  Figure 5-4: Example Supplemental Lighting on Utility Pole .................................................. 5-4  Figure 5-5: Example Cobrahead Street Light ....................................................................... 5-5  Figure 5-6: Example Speed Feedback Sign ......................................................................... 5-5  Attachment 5 Page 6 of 67 Executive Summary Page 1-1 November 24, 2010 (DRAFT) Chapter 1. Executive Summary  INTRODUCTION The Springfield Main Street (OR 126)  corridor has been a focal point of safety  concerns for many years. Because of the  continued occurrence of pedestrian  collisions between 20th Street and 73rd  Street (including nine pedestrian fatalities  within the last ten years), there is  particular public concern for pedestrian  safety. Therefore, this safety study was  performed with the primary emphasis on  providing safe pedestrian crossings at  unsignalized locations.  This study consisted of public involvement  and technical analysis. The result was a list  of recommended safety projects along the  study corridor.  PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT The Oregon Department of Transportation  (ODOT) managed the Springfield Main  Street (OR 126) Safety Study in  partnership with the City of Springfield  and Lane Transit District (LTD). Project  stakeholders (including agencies, citizen  volunteers, the public at large, and elected  officials) provided feedback on all  components of the study. The primary  direction and input were provided by two  committees:   Technical Advisory Committee  (TAC): The TAC directed the study,  reviewed methods and findings,  and assisted in reaching consensus  on project recommendations.  Members of the TAC included  agency staff from ODOT, the City  of Springfield, and Lane Transit  District (LTD)   Study Advisory Group (SAG): The  SAG provided feedback at key  points in the study including  reviewing draft documents and  providing comments at advisory  group meetings. Members of the  SAG included residents, business  owners, transit users, emergency  responders, and other concerned  citizens  Additional public involvement included  one‐on‐one stakeholder interviews, a  public open house, City Council work  sessions, and a project website that was  updated on a regular basis during the  study. These involvement opportunities  allowed citizens to comment on the plan,  make suggestions, voice concerns, and  provide feedback.  Attachment 5 Page 7 of 67 Executive Summary Page 1-2 November 24, 2010 (DRAFT) TECHNICAL ANALYSIS Technical analysis included data collection,  pedestrian crossing observations, and  crossing improvement location  prioritization. In addition, a toolbox of  potential pedestrian crossing treatments  was prepared and used as a basis for  identifying conceptual crossing  treatments. Corridor‐wide analysis was  also performed.  The analysis emphasized high pedestrian  activity locations including businesses,  apartments, schools, and care facilities.  The primary factors that contribute to  pedestrian safety concerns and were  considered include:   High vehicular speeds and volumes   Wide five‐lane cross‐section   Inconsistent roadway lighting  (which particularly affects  nighttime safety)   Heavy transit use   High access density (i.e., closely  spaced driveways)   Absence of pedestrian crossing  treatments  RECOMMENDED PROJECTS Recommended projects include  conceptual crossing improvements and  corridor‐wide projects. Cost estimates  were also prepared for the projects.  Conceptual Crossing Improvements Crossing improvement concepts were  developed for nine unsignalized priority  locations (listed in order of priority):  Short‐Term Priority   41st Street   51st Street   43rd Street/44th Street   57th Street   34th Street/35th Street   40th Street  Mid‐Term Priority   Chapman Lane   48th Street/49th Street   38th Street  At the first eight locations, recommended  improvement treatments include  Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons  (RRFB), pedestrian refuge medians,  supplemental street lighting, transit stop  relocations, and driveway modifications.   At the second priority location (i.e., 51st  Street) ODOT already has installed RRFBs  and associated treatments, but  supplementary improvements are  recommended. At the ninth location (i.e.,  38th Street), supplementary street lighting  is the only treatment recommended.  Figure 1‐1 shows the nine conceptual  crossing improvement locations, and  Chapter 4 discusses the crossing  improvements in greater detail. In  addition, the appendix includes  preliminary drawing schematics that are  intended to be a helpful resource as the  concepts are further developed. All  concepts are subject to project  development and access studies, and the  concepts may change based on additional  analysis and stakeholder feedback.  Attachment 5 Page 8 of 67 Executive Summary Page 1-3 November 24, 2010 (DRAFT) Corridor-Wide Projects Corridor‐wide safety treatments were also  considered along the entire length of the  study area corridor and include:   Pedestrian Countdown Timers   Left‐Turn Signal Head Modification   Transit Stop Relocations   Street Lighting   Speed Feedback Signs   Access Management  Figure 1‐1 shows the locations of specific  recommendations, with the exception of  the conceptual transit stop relocations  (which are shown in Figure 5‐3). With the  exception of near the unsignalized  crossing improvements, no specific  locations were identified for access  management or lighting improvements.  Chapter 5 discusses the corridor‐wide  projects in greater detail.  Cost Estimates Cost estimates were prepared for the  recommended projects and are provided  in Table 6‐2, which is partially reproduced  at the right. As shown, the total estimated  cost is $1,010,000 for all short‐term  priority projects, $886,000 for all mid‐ term priority projects, and $2,400,000 for  all long‐term priority projects. All projects  combined are estimated to cost  $4,296,000.  Chapter 6 provides additional cost  estimate and prioritization information for  each project. These project  implementation resources are intended to  assist ODOT, the City of Springfield, and  LTD in using this study as a tool for  acquiring the needed project funding.  Cost Estimates of Recommended Safety Projects (See Table 6-2) Safety Improvement Total Cost Short-Term Priority 41st Street Crossing $95,000 51st Street Crossing $10,000 43rd/44th Street Crossing $100,000 57th Street Crossing $205,000 34th/35th Street Crossing $105,000 40th Street Crossing $115,000 Pedestrian Countdown Timers (All Traffic Signals) $48,000 Left-Turn Signal Head Modification (69th Street) $10,000 Speed Feedback Sign $72,000 Prepare Corridor Access Management Plan $250,000 Total Short-Term Priority Projects $1,010,000 Mid-Term Priority Chapman Lane Crossing $100,000 48th/49th Street Crossing $140,000 38th Street Crossing $10,000 Remaining Transit Stop Relocations $36,000 Supplemental Lights on Utility Poles $600,000 Access Management Plan Implementation With land redevelopment Total Mid-Term Priority Projects $886,000 Long-Term Priority New Cobraheads along Corridor $1,500,000 Access Management Plan Implementation With land redevelopment 41st Street Realignment $900,000 Total Long-Term Priority Projects $2,400,000 TOTAL $4,296,000   Attachment 5 Page 9 of 67 - EXISTING TRAFFIC SIGNAL RECOMMENDED SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS OR 126 MAIN STREET SAFETY STUDY SPRINGFIELD, OREGON FIGURE 1-1 - LEFT-TURN SIGNAL HEAD MODIFICATION - SPEED FEEDBACK SIGN TO BE INSTALLED (Exact Locations are Not Yet Determined) LEGEND - RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACONS (RRFBs) TO BE INSTALLED - PRIORITIZED CROSSING IMPROVEMENT LOCATIONS 4 SPEED YOUR SPEED 40 5 9 61 3 8 2 7 4 SPEED YOUR SPEED 40 SPEED YOUR SPEED 40 1 SPEED YOUR SPEED 40 SPEED YOUR SPEED 45 SPEED YOUR SPEED 45 SPEED YOUR SPEED 40 Supplemental Street Lights Only - PED COUNTDOWN TIMERS TO BE INSTALLED Attachment 5 Page 10 of 67 Existing Conditions | Roadway Network Page 2-1 November 24, 2010 (DRAFT) Chapter 2. Existing Conditions  Existing transportation conditions were evaluated for the Main Street (OR 126) study  corridor in the City of Springfield, Oregon. The study corridor spans approximately five miles  on OR 126 (also known as the McKenzie Highway or Main Street) in Springfield and is shown  in Figure 2‐1. The corridor extends from mile point (MP) 2.95 to MP 7.97, which is roughly  from 20th Street to 73rd Street.  Figure 2-1: Main Street (OR 126) Study Area The existing conditions analysis considered current roadway network characteristics; traffic  volume, speed, and classification; intersection operations analysis; access points; collision  analysis; lighting analysis; pedestrian facilities and activity; bicycle facilities and activity;  transit service; zoning (land use and aerial photography); and pedestrian crossing conflict  analysis. The following sections of this chapter address each of these issues.  ROADWAY NETWORK The transportation characteristics of the key study area roadway and cross streets are shown  in Table 2‐1 and include functional classification, number and direction of travel lanes,  posted speeds, and the presence of sidewalks and/or bike lanes. The functional classification  is a key characteristic because it specifies the purpose of the roadway1 and is a determining  factor of applicable cross‐section, access spacing, and intersection performance standards.  1 The primary purpose of an arterial is to provide mobility, whereas at the opposite end of the spectrum, a local road is Attachment 5 Page 11 of 67 Existing Conditions | Roadway Network Page 2-2 November 24, 2010 (DRAFT) Main Street (OR 126) is the main east‐west roadway in the study area and carries 17,000 to  26,000 vehicles per day.2 It is designated a State Highway and part of the National Highway  System for the entire corridor length. From MP 6.23 to MP 7.97 (Bob Straub Parkway to the  eastern project limits) the roadway classified as a Truck Route.3 In addition, the Eugene‐ Springfield Transportation System Plan (TSP), also known as TransPlan,4 designates Main  Street (OR 126) in the study area as a principle arterial.   Key north‐south roadways that intersect Main Street (OR 126) include 21st Street, 32nd  Street, 42nd Street, 48th Street, 51st Street, 54th Street, 58th Street, and 69th Street. The  functional classifications of the north‐south roadways are shown in Table 2‐1.  Table 2-1: Existing Study Area Roadway Characteristics Roadway Functional Classification Travel Lanes Posted Speed Sidewalk Bike Lanes ODOTa TransPlanb Main Street (OR 126) Principal Arterial Principle Arterial c 5 30-45d Yes Yes 21st Street Urban Collector Major Collector 2 25 Yes No 32nd Street Minor Arterial Minor Arterial 3 35 Yes Yes 42nd Street Minor Arterial Minor Arterial 2-3 30 Yes Yes 48th Street Urban Collector Major Collector 2-3 25-40e No (North)/ Yes (South) No (North)/ Yes (South) 51st Street Local Road Local Road 2 25 Yes No 54th Street Local Road Local Road 2 25 Yes No 58th Street Urban Collector Major Collector 3 35 Yes Yes 69th Street Urban Collector Major Collector 2 25 Yes No a Obtained from ODOT GIS Unit Map Products, ODOT City Maps, Springfield, OR. b Obtained from 2001 Eugene-Springfield Transportation System Plan, Roadway Functional Classification figure. c The Oregon Highway Plan classifies OR 126 from MP 6.23-7.97 as a Truck Route. d Posted speed limit of 30 mph west of 20th St, 40 mph between 20th St and 60th St, and 45 mph east of 60th Pl. e Posted speed limit is 40 mph north of Main Street (OR 126) and 25 mph south of Main Street (OR 126). primarily concerned with site access. Collector roadways provide a transition between arterials and local roads. 2 All Traffic Data 24-hour classification and volume counts were taken on Thursday April 22, 2010. 3 1999 Oregon Highway Plan (as amended January 2006). 4 2001 Eugene-Springfield Transportation System Plan (TSP) Attachment 5 Page 12 of 67 Existing Conditions | Traffic Volume, Speed, and Classification Page 2-3 November 24, 2010 (DRAFT) TRAFFIC VOLUME, SPEED, AND CLASSIFICATION Table 2‐2 presents data collected from 24‐hour tube counts5 at three locations along the  Main Street (OR 126) corridor. This data includes vehicular bi‐directional volumes, 85th  percentile speed6, and heavy vehicle traffic percentages. As shown in the table, the  eastbound and westbound total daily volumes are almost identical.   Figure 2‐2 shows the vehicle movements throughout the day at the location just west of 30th  Street. This graph shows the highest traffic volume for both eastbound and westbound  vehicles is during the p.m. peak hour. The westbound vehicle volumes are higher during the  a.m. hours and the eastbound volumes are slightly higher during the p.m. hours. The  directionality split is a typical scenario with the a.m. flow towards the downtown Springfield  central business district and the p.m. traffic moving away from the downtown core.   Table 2-2: Main Street (OR 126) Bi-Directional Volumes, Speeds, and Heavy Vehicles Surveyed Dataa Location along Main Street (OR 126)b West of 30th Street East of 51st Street East of Mountaingate Dr Average Daily Traffic Eastbound 12,610 (50%) 8,910 (52%) 10,590 (50%) Westbound 12,860 (50%) 8,380 (48%) 10,640 (50%) Total 25,47017,29021,230 85th Percentile Speed Eastbound 39 mph 43 mph 49 mph Westbound 38 mph 44 mph 49 mph Posted Speed Both Directions 40 mph 40 mph 45 mph Truck Traffic Percentagec Eastbound 3% 2% 4% Westbound 2% 3% 3% a All Traffic Data 24-hour classification and speed counts were taken on Thursday, April 22, 2010. b Count Locations are shown in Figure 2-5. c Specified as vehicles with three or more axles. 5 All Traffic Data 24-hour classification and speed counts were taken on Thursday April 22, 2010. 6 The 85th percentile speed is defined as the speed below which 85 percent of the vehicles are traveling. Attachment 5 Page 13 of 67 Existing Conditions | Traffic Volume, Speed, and Classification Page 2-4 November 24, 2010 (DRAFT) Figure 2-2: 24-Hour Direction Volumes West of 30th Street Figure 2‐3 shows the daily vehicle volumes east of 51st Street. A comparison with Figure 2‐2  indicates that the 24‐hour volumes near 51st Street are lower than at 30th Street. This is likely  due to vehicles using Bob Straub Parkway if they are going to and from areas in the eastern  section of the study area.  Figure 2-3: 24-Hour Directional Volumes East of 51st Street Attachment 5 Page 14 of 67 Existing Conditions | Intersection Operations Analysis Page 2-5 November 24, 2010 (DRAFT) Figure 2‐4 shows the 24 hour vehicular volumes just west of Mountaingate Drive. The 24  hour volumes near Mountaingate Dr are similar to the volumes detected at 30th Street and  the directional flow is spilt evenly between eastbound and westbound traffic.   Figure 2-4: 24-Hour Directional Volumes East of Moutaingate Drive INTERSECTION OPERATIONS ANALYSIS Intersection operations analysis was performed at eight intersections along the Main Street  (OR 126) corridor:   Main Street (OR 126)/21st Street   Main Street (OR 126)/32nd Street   Main Street (OR 126)/42nd Street   Main Street (OR 126)/48th Street   Main Street (OR 126)/51st Street   Main Street (OR 126)/54th Street   Main Street (OR 126)/58th Street   Main Street (OR 126)/69th Street  The operations analysis was based on existing traffic volumes and was compared with  agency mobility standards. The traffic volumes and mobility standards are first presented  followed by the resulting existing intersection performance.  Attachment 5 Page 15 of 67 Existing Conditions | Intersection Operations Analysis Page 2-6 November 24, 2010 (DRAFT) Traffic Volumes The traffic volumes at the study intersections were counted during the a.m. (7:00 a.m. to  9:00 a.m.), afternoon (2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.) and p.m. (4:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) peak  periods.7 The a.m., afternoon and p.m. peak hour traffic volumes, lane configurations, and  intersection traffic control for the eight study intersections are shown in Figure 2‐5. The  detailed two‐hour traffic counts are included in the appendix.  Mobility Standards Agency mobility standards define operating requirements for intersections. Two common  mobility measures are level of service (LOS) and volume‐to‐capacity (v/c).   The intersection LOS is similar to a “report card” rating based upon average vehicle  delay. Level of service A, B, and C indicate conditions where traffic moves without  significant delays over periods of peak hour travel demand. Level of service D and E  are progressively worse operating conditions. Level of service F represents conditions  where average vehicle delay has become excessive and demand has exceeded  capacity. This condition is typically evident in long queues and delays.   The volume‐to‐capacity (v/c) ratio represents the level of saturation of the  intersection or individual movement. It is determined by dividing the peak hour  traffic volume by the maximum hourly capacity of an intersection or turn movement.  When the v/c ratio approaches 0.95, operations become unstable and small  disruptions can cause the traffic flow to break down, as seen by the formation of  excessive queues.  The entire Main Street (OR 126) study corridor is located within the Eugene‐Springfield  Metropolitan Area and is an Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) facility classified  as a Statewide Highway. The corridor is not a freight route; (though it is a truck route to the  east of Bob Straub Parkway). According to the 1999 Oregon Highway Plan (OHP), ODOT  mobility standards are given as v/c ratios and are based on the highway category.8 The City  of Springfield also has intersection operation standards. The mobility standards for Main  Street (OR 126) are show in Table 2‐3 along with the existing intersection performance  results.   7 All Traffic Data turn movement counts taken on Thursday April 22, 2010. 8 1999 Oregon Highway Plan, Oregon Department of Transportation, 1999; Table 6 in Policy 1F displays the maximum allowable v/c ratios for areas outside of the Portland Metropolitan Area. Attachment 5 Page 16 of 67 BOOTH 19 (55) [52] 880 (821) [723] 4 (12) [6] 41 (59) [57] 1 (3) [2] 23 (52) [62] [3] (16) 5 [18] (25) 4 [17] (41) 8 [44] (55) 19 [1007] (892) 492 [4] (14) 8 11 (15) [9] 711 (741) [705] 86 (54) [66] 4 (18) [33] 0 (4) [4] 3 (15) [23] [1] (5) 3 [66] (67) 61 [238] (244) 388 [12] (22) 15 [956] (831) 357 [471] (294) 227 44 (25) [31] 536 (604) [577] 54 (49) [33] 16 (29) [30] [53] (31) 52 [867] (733) 361 160 (184) [154] 502 (561) [520] 50 (74) [91] 109 (178) [181] 124 (282) [337] 132 (269) [249] [215] (214) 293 [81] (61) 48 [106] (145) 156 [169] (132) 107 [729] (640) 311 [123] (102) 57 4 (6) [5] 586 (663) [628] 3 (13) [16] 39 (61) [46] 4 (8) [3] 9 (10) [4] [11] (2) 11 [8] (5) 11 [22] (32) 49 [36] (37) 16 [900] (781) 395 [70] (45) 13 46 (49) [74] 535 (573) [514] 2 (21) [30] 30 (30) [40] 5 (17) [21] 67 (47) [60] [22] (27) 0 [23] (32) 9 [69] (66) 21 [42] (52) 11 [803] (693) 360 [68] (56) 8 89 (50) [43] 74 (597) [697] 85 (130) [135] 136 (138) [103] 92 (135) [138] 53 (98) [100] [106] (113) 145 [171] (135) 89 [122] (150) 68 [199] (177) 171 [1130] (754) 397 [46] (53) 25 114 (100) [70] 11 (28) [17] 29 (44) [50] [15] (9) 29 [3] (2) 3 [47] (39) 100 66 (20) [36] 628 (436) [462] 3 (4) [3] [119] (101) 74 [705] (507) 274 [70] (56) 24 AM (Afternoon 2-4pm) [PM] 49 mph 49 mph 38 mph EXISTING MOTOR VEHICLE VOLUMES - Study Intersection LEGEND 2-5Figure OR 126 @ 21st St. LT TH RT RT TH LT LTTHRT RTTHLT 1 LT TH RT RT TH LT LTTHRT RTTHLT 23OR 126 @ S. 32nd St.OR 126 @ 42nd St. OR 126 @ 58th St.7 OR 126 @ N. 48th St.4 OR 126 @ 51st St. TH RT TH LT RTLT 5 OR 126 @ N. 54th St.6 OR 126 @ 69th St.8 0 LT TH RT RT TH LT LTTHRT RTTHLT LT TH RT RT TH LT LTTHRT RTTHLT LT TH RT RT TH LT LTTHRT RTTHLT LT TH RT RT TH LT LTTHRT RT THLT LTTHRT RT THLT LT TH RT RT TH LT - Traffic Signal - Stop Sign - Lane Configuration - Volume Turn Movements RightThruLeft LTTHRT - Peak Hour Periods 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 126 126 12,610 12,860 8,910 8,380 10,590 10,640 00,000- Average Daily Traffic (ADT) (East/West Directional Volumes) 39 mph 44 mph 43 mph 00 mph- 85th Percentile Speeds Attachment 5 Page 17 of 67 Existing Conditions | Page 2-8 November 24, 2010 (DRAFT) Existing Intersection Performance The existing intersection performance was evaluated using Synchro™ software, which  employs methodology from the 2000 Highway Capacity Manual.9 The traffic volumes and  transportation system configurations described previously were used to determine  intersection levels of service (LOS) and volume‐to‐capacity (v/c) ratios. Because the focus of  this study is on pedestrian safety and not motor vehicle operations, no effort was made to  seasonally adjust traffic volumes or to determine 30th highest hour levels. Intersection signal  timing was obtained from the City of Springfield and also used in the analysis.  The results of the intersection operations analysis are presented in Table 2‐3. As shown, all  of the intersections currently meet both ODOT and City of Springfield mobility standards. A  comparison between peak hours indicates that the greatest amount of congestion occurs  during the p.m. peak hour (i.e., as shown by the higher delay and larger v/c ratios).  Table 2-3: Study Intersection Performance Intersectiona Operating Standard A.M. Peak Hour Afternoon Peak Hour P.M. Peak Hour ODOT City DelayLOS V/C DelayLOS V/C Delay LOS V/C Signalized (1) Main St/21st St 0.85 v/c LOS D 10.4 B 0.41 13.3 B 0.45 13.2 B 0.53 (2) Main St /32nd St 0.85 v/c LOS D 25.8 C 0.49 20.9 C 0.52 20.8 C 0.60 (3) Main St /42nd St 0.85 v/c LOS D 31.0 C 0.71 41.6 D 0.78 50.7 D 0.81 (6) Main St /54th St 0.85 v/c LOS D 10.7 B 0.35 13.7 B 0.41 13.1 B 0.43 (7) Main St /58th St 0.85 v/c LOS D 33.7 C 0.77 35.5 D 0.72 43.1 D 0.77 (8) Main St /69th St 0.85 v/c LOS D 12.0 B 0.39 9.6 A 0.24 9.1 A 0.32 Unsignalized (4) Main St /48th St 0.85 v/c LOS D 14.0 A/B 0.25 13.9 A/C 0.32 22.5 B/C 0.39 (5) Main St /51st St 0.85 v/c LOS D 12.2 A/B 0.24 12.6 A/B 0.24 13.3 A/B 0.26 Signalized intersection: Delay = Average Intersection Delay (sec.) LOS = Level of Service v/c = Volume-to-Capacity Ratio Unsignalized intersection: Delay = Critical Movement Approach Delay (sec.) LOS = Major Street LOS/Minor Street LOS v/c = Critical Movement Volume-to-Capacity Ratio a Numbers correspond to Figure 2-5. 9 2000 Highway Capacity Manual, Transportation Research Board, Washington, D.C., 2000. Attachment 5 Page 18 of 67 Existing Conditions | Access Points Page 2-9 November 24, 2010 (DRAFT) ACCESS POINTS The Main Street (OR 126) corridor has a significant number of access points, as shown in  Figure 2‐6. Many of the accesses have not been issued an access permit. Those accesses that  have been issued a permit can be found in either of the following two databases:   Utility Permit Database (UPermit) for permits predating February 2000   Central Highway Approach/Maintenance Permit System (CHAMPS) for recent permits  Table 2‐4 shows the number and distribution of accesses along the corridor. The segments  correspond with those used for the collisions analysis, which is discussed later in the  chapter. The number of accesses per mile is consistent along the entire corridor.  Table 2-4: Main Street (OR 126) Accesses Segment Distance Accessesa Total Accesses Accesses Per Mile Driveways Public Streets 20th St thru 31st St 0.74 mi. 94 10 104 141 32nd St thru 41st St 0.88 mi. 121 16 137 156 42nd St thru Bob Straub Pkwy 1.62 mi. 203 25 228 141 Bob Straub Pkwy thru 74th St 1.74 mi. 211 18 229 132 Entire Study Corridor 4.98 mi.62969698 140 a Accesses (both public and private) counted separately for north and south sides of Main Street (OR 126). COLLISION ANALYSIS The collision analysis for the Main Street (OR 126) corridor was based on collision data  provided by ODOT and considered three different data sets. First, ODOT’s Safety Priority  Index System (SPIS) was reviewed. Then, data from all motor vehicle collisions over the past  five years were reviewed to analyze overall collision trends along the corridor. Finally,  because pedestrian‐related collisions make up a smaller subset of overall data, the past ten  years of pedestrian‐related collisions were analyzed to better identify pedestrian‐related  collision trends. The intent of the analysis was to identify potentially hazardous locations in  need of mitigation.  Safety Priority Index System (SPIS) The Safety Priority Index System (SPIS) is a ranking system developed by ODOT to identify  potential safety problems on state highways. SPIS scores are developed based upon crash  frequency, severity, and rate for a 0.10 mile or variable length segment along the state  highway over a rolling three‐year window (i.e., every year it is updated with the most recent  three years). A prioritized list of the top 10 percent of statewide SPIS sites is created for each  region, and the top five percent are investigated by the five Region Traffic managers’ offices.  Attachment 5 Page 19 of 67 MAIN ST N 28TH STN 21ST ST E ST N 30TH ST S 32ND STVIRGINIA AVE S 42ND ST N 36TH STN 48TH ST BOOTH KELLY RD N 23RD ST N 33RD STN 35TH ST N 37TH STN 38TH STN 38TH PLN 39TH STN 40TH STN 41ST ST N 42ND ST 43RDN 44TH STN 49TH ST S 47TH STS 46TH STS 44TH ST S 43RD ST PL S 41ST STS 40TH STS 38TH STS 37TH STS 35TH STS 34TH STS 28TH ST western extent of project roadwaymatch line DAISY ST 69TH STN 66TH ST S 67TH ST BOB STRAUB PKWYS 58TH STS 69TH PL N 54TH STN 51ST STN 49TH STCHAPMAN LN S 50TH PLS 50TH STS 51ST PLS 52ND STS 52ND PLS 53RD STCLUB DRS 54TH S 59TH ST63RD ST 60TH PLN 62ND PLN 65TH PL N 58TH ST MOU N T A I N G A T E DR N 68TH STN 72NDN 73RD S 72ND STS 71ST STS 70TH ST68TH PL S ST eastern extent of project roadwaymatch line Springfield OR 126 MAIN STREET SAFETY STUDYSPRINGFIELD, OREGON FIGURE 2-6ACCESS INFORMATION WESTERN EXTENT EASTERN EXTENT LEGEND N western extent eastern extent Index Map RAILROAD UTILITY PERMIT DATABASE (UPERMIT), PRIOR TO FEBRUARY 2000 Map: Real Urban Geographics 2010 www.realurban.com CENTRAL HIGHWAY APPROACH/MAINTENANCE PERMIT SYSTEM (CHAMPS), SINCE FEBRUARY 2000. DRIVEWAY WITHOUT PERMIT 01,0002,000500 Feet Attachment 5 Page 20 of 67 Existing Conditions | Page 2-11 November 24, 2010 (DRAFT) For the most current three years analyzed (2006‐2008), there are five SPIS locations in  Springfield along Main Street (OR 126) that are in the top 5 percent of statewide SPIS sites.  These locations are shown in Figure 2‐7 and listed below:   Main Street (OR 126)/28th Street   Main Street (OR 126)/42nd Street   Main Street (OR 126)/51st Street   Main Street (OR 126)/Bob Straub Parkway   Main Street (OR 126)/58th Street  ODOT Collision Data (Five Years) The raw collision data for the most recent five years (2004‐2008) was obtained from the  ODOT Crash and Analysis Reporting Unit and included pedestrian‐related collisions. The  locations of the collisions are shown in Figure 2‐7, and Table 2‐5 summarizes the collisions  along the corridor, including collision severity, collisions per year, and the average collision  rate for the five year period.  Overall, the yearly collision rate for the entire Main Street (OR 126) study corridor is 3.21  collisions per million vehicle‐miles traveled. The average ODOT State Highway Crash Rate for  similar function classification roadways (Urban Highway System – Urban Cities, Other  Principal Arterials) is 2.33 collisions per million vehicle‐miles traveled.10 Therefore, the study  area corridor crash rate is 40 percent greater than the state average for similar facilities. As  shown in Table 2‐5, the segment from 41st Street to the Bob Straub Parkway has the highest  collision rate. This segment also contains three of the corridor’s five ODOT SPIS locations.  Table 2-5: Main Street (OR 126) Collision Data (2004 through 2008) Segment (Distance) Collisions (by Severity) Collisions per Year Collision Rateb Fatal Injury PDOa Total 20th St thru 31st St (0.74 mi.) 0 38 43 81 16.2 2.77 32nd St thru 41st St (0.88 mi.) 1 31 64 96 19.2 2.97 42nd St thru Bob Straub Pkwy (1.62 mi) 2 86 141 229 45.8 4.23 Bob Straub Pkwy thru 74th St (1.74 mi.) 1 56 102 159 31.8 2.63 Entire Study Corridor (4.98 mi.) 4211350565113.0 3.21 a PDO = Property Damage Only. b Rate Calculation = Collisions per year / (Average Daily Traffic x 365 days / 1 million vehicle-miles traveled) 10 2008 State Highway Crash Rate Tables, ODOT Crash Analysis and Reporting Unit, August 2009; Table II, pg. 7. 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