15 April CAMPUS MASTER PLAN UPATE F o c us G r o up M o b ility

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1 15 April 2016 CAMPUS MASTER PLAN UPATE F o c us G r o up M o b ility

2 AGENDA What We Heard Campus Framework & Open Space Network Mobility Approach Supporting the Pedestrian Environment Mobility & Sustainability Discussion & Next Steps

3 WHAT WE HEARD

4 listen: What We Heard: Collective Pedestrian Conflict Areas Bizzell Street Academic / Engineering Area (Ross Mall, Ireland St., etc.) University Drive Crossings White Creek Erosion Issues West Campus Remoteness Connection from White Creek Housing to East Campus Connection from West Campus to East Campus West Campus feels remote due to lower population and density Memorial Student Center Works well on multiple levels Design Standards, Signage, Branding, Green/Open Space, etc. Traffic Congestion Points Reed Arena/Parking Lots (100) Bizzell Street (Parking Lots 54) Green Space JK Williams Admin Building East Lawn (formal) All Quads (Cushing, Academic, Architecture) West Campus Green Space is underutilized Spence Park has great potential Simpson Drill Field multifunctional open space Build-to-Line Identify (and Enforce?) Is it still applicable? Campus Policies and Process Campus Policies and Process should align with the CMP Update in order to implement the plan accordingly Campus Branding Multiple opportunities to enhance TAMU branding Arrival points, institutional identity and campus traditions need to be leveraged. Off-Campus Development Will lead to new access points and the need for improved systems to support TAMU users of these developments

5 listen: What We Heard: Mobility Focus Group George Bush Drive at Wellborn Road Plans to upgrade this intersection are 90% and work is estimated to be complete in about five years. Bicycle and pedestrian separation is planned along with grade separation of Wellborn and Bush. Safe crossings across Bush from nearby student housing presents challenges.

6 listen: What We Heard: Mobility Focus Group West Campus Parking Garage Heavy vehicular congestion at the four-way stop. Conflicts between mobility types (pedestrian, bicycle, transit, and vehicular) due to congestion.

7 listen: What We Heard: Mobility Focus Group New Main Drive Poor connectivity for pedestrians and bicycles getting into the core of East Campus Ingress and egress points at JK Williams Admin Building parking lots. No sidewalks from the adjacent parking lots or along arc of Bizzell Street.

8 listen: What We Heard: Mobility Focus Group Harvey Mitchell Parkway (2818) Currently under redesign due to frequent traffic incidents. Projected to have (6) lanes and will likely help with congestions along Bush. Work estimated to be completed by 2018.

9 listen: What We Heard: Mobility Focus Group Wellborn Road Underpass Example of a good connection from East to West Campus Potential to better define bike path signage on directional lanes along the underpass Termination of paths when arriving on West Campus (at Olsen) need improvement to enhance connectivity and safety.

10 CAMPUS FRAMEWORK AND OPEN SPACE NETWORK

11 frame: The 2004 Civic Structure

12 frame: Framework Update

13 frame: Framework Update

14 frame: Framework Update

15 frame: Framework Update

16 frame: Framework Update

17 frame: Open Space Network

18 frame: Expanded Open Space Network

19 MOBILITY APPROACH

20 mobility: The Approach UNDERSTAND existing conditions DEFINE goals and objectives for the Mobility Plan and Pedestrian Campus IDENTIFY system conflict areas or pedestrian improvement areas PROPOSE the improvements needed to achieve the pedestrian goals for the campus TEST the scenarios - Overlay onto updated campus framework to achieve cohesion within campus zones

21 mobility: Understand Existing Conditions ROADWAYS TRANSIT ROUTES BICYCLE ROUTES PEDESTRIAN ZONES SURFACE PARKING PARKING STRUCTURES

22 mobility: Define Mobility Goals and Objectives Identify and possibly expand the boundaries of the desired Pedestrian Zone(s) Ensure the pedestrian routes along the network are intuitive and match the scale of foot traffic related to the area Identify surface parking lots that interfere with the Pedestrian Zone(s) and address Identify locations for new parking structures to replace surface lots Attempt to achieve a 5-minute walking radius from major parking areas and transit stops to highly utilized campus areas Define Roadway Hierarchy and identify characteristics of each (campus edges and on campus) Remove, relocate, or reroute existing vehicular systems out of the Pedestrian Zone(s) Personal Vehicles and Transit Define Bikeway recommendations and identify characteristics of each Align Roadway types and bikeway recommendations Expansion of Dismount Zones to reflect the larger pedestrian focused zone

23 SUPPORTING THE PEDESTRIAN ENVIRONMENT

24 mobility: Pedestrian Zone

25 mobility: Pedestrian Zone

26 mobility: Pedestrian Zone

27 mobility: Pedestrian Zone

28 mobility: Pedestrian Zone

29 mobility: Existing Parking Structures

30 mobility: Parking Structures and Major Lots

31 mobility: Parking Structures and Major Lots

32 mobility: mobility: Defining the Pedestrian Network Major Pedestrian Axis Large pedestrian route along campus framework that leads directly to campus destinations Sidewalks Smaller pedestrian routes that branch off of campus framework and connect major pedestrian routes Pedestrian Bridges/Tunnels Pedestrian connections over or under roadways and railways Crosswalks Pedestrian connections across streets Pedestrian Focused Zones Boundary of campus where no (limited) vehicular (and bicycle) access is allowed in order to create priority for the large number of pedestrians moving throughout Pedestrian Heavy Zones Areas of campus that see a large amount of foot traffic at specific times a day and falls outside of the Pedestrian Only Zone

33 mobility: Roadways and Pedestrian Zone Highway Boulevard Avenue Campus Access On-Campus Limited Access

34 mobility: Transit Routes

35 mobility: Transit Routes

36 mobility: Bicycle Network Shared Use Bike Lane Buffered Lane Bike Route

37 mobility: Bicycle Network

38 mobility: Defining the Bicycle Network Shared Use Path/Parallel Path Sidewalks or pathways that are capable of bicycle and pedestrian traffic; separate surface than vehicular roadways; appropriate for most bicyclists; best used at campus perimeter and campus access roadways Bike Lane A portion of the roadway that is designated by striping and pavement markings for the preferential and exclusive use of bicyclists; shared surface with vehicular roadways; appropriate for most bicyclists

39 mobility: Defining the Bicycle Network Buffered Bike Lane Provide additional width to buffer the bike lane on side of the adjacent travel lane and/or parking lane; shared surface with vehicular roadways; appropriate for most bicyclists Bike Route A marked bicycle route is indicated by shared lane markings and signage; bicyclists ride within the same lanes as vehicles; for experienced bicyclists

40 MOBILITY AND SUSTAINABILITY

41 sustain: The Approach Operational Matters Affect campus systems and campus environment. (built environment and natural environment ) Energy Use and Conservation Ecology and Landscape Campus Mobility Built Environment and Site Design Waste Management Non-Operational Matters Affect campus behaviors, policies and practices; must be aligned with operational items in order to achieve the desired measureable outcomes Social Sustainability Education, Outreach and Engagement Administrative Support Sustainability Pedagogy, Research and Innovation Dining Services

42 sustain: The Approach Operational Matters Non-Operational Matters Energy Use/ Conservation Campus Mobility Waste Management Social Sustainability Education, Outreach and Engagement Ecology and Landscape Built Environment/ Site Design Dining Services Administrative Support Pedagogy, Research and Innovation Included in the Campus Master Plan Update as supported by multiple focus areas Supported by the Campus Master Plan Update Reinforced by the Campus Master Plan

43 sustain: Pedestrian System and Alternative Transportation Work with TAMU Transportation Services to further implement Alternative Modes of Transport and incorporate future strategies connect into ongoing Mobility Plan Site planning and design should align with Campus Green Space Network and attempt to align with established transit lines and stops Create a pedestrian and bicycle focused campus by ensuring that bicycle and pedestrian routes are seamless and integrated; and access to and from campus is safe and convenient

44 TABLE TOP ACTIVITY

45 CONFLICT AREAS

46 conflict: Today s Examples

47 conflict: Trigon

48 conflict: Trigon

49 conflict: Trigon

50 conflict: Trigon

51 conflict: Sbisa

52 conflict: Sbisa

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54 conflict: West Campus Garage

55 conflict: West Campus Garage

56 conflict: West Campus Garage

57 conflict: West Campus Garage

58 conflict: West Campus Garage 8,335 Parking Spots

59 conflict: VetMed

60 conflict: VetMed

61 conflict: VetMed

62 conflict: VetMed

63 DISCUSSION/NEXT STEPS

64 mobility: Next Steps Identify the boundary of the desired Pedestrian Zone(s) and the pedestrian network needed to achieve this Expansion of Dismount Zones to reflect the larger pedestrian focused zone (non-motorized wheeling devices) Identify surface parking lots, roadways and transit routes that interfere with the Pedestrian Zone(s) and address understand the service and accessible parking needs as part of this Identify locations for new parking structures to replace surface lots removed Align Roadway types and bikeway recommendations to campus framework Define Roadway Hierarchy and identify characteristics of each (campus edges and on campus) Street sections: Recommended Setbacks Traffic Characteristics Speed Number of Lanes Lane width Campus Access Point Conditions Landscape and Stormwater Pedestrian Traffic Bicycle Recommendations Address conflict zones discussed today by updating systems (roadways, parking, transit, pedestrian, bikes, etc. and align to overall framework

65 15 April 2016 Thank you!