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1 Sara M. Baker, President John S. Franden, Vice President Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner Mitchell A. Jaurena, Commissioner Jim D. Hansen, Commissioner September 16, 2013 Planning & Programming TO: FROM: ACHD Commissioners, Director, and Deputy Directors Matt Edmond, Senior Transportation Planner SUBJECT: (DBIP) September 25, 2013 Regular Agenda Executive Summary The draft (DBIP) is complete and staff is requesting Commission consideration for adoption. The majority of roadways in downtown are in need of a capital maintenance treatment due to low pavement condition index scores. The purpose of the plan is to coordinate and leverage scheduled work within the ACHD right-of-way for the most efficiently use of taxpayer dollars. Implementation of the DBIP improve the downtown street network for all users, provide a predictable schedule for major road work, and minimize disruptions to businesses, residents and the public. The plan includes proposed 2-way street conversions and improved bicycle facilities downtown to be accomplished in concert with maintenance and streetscape work. The City of Boise and Capital City Development Corporation have been deeply involved in the Plan development. Letters of support are attached. Facts & Findings The DBIP was developed with significant stakeholder and public input. In addition to ACHD staff, Boise City, Capital City Development Corporation (CCDC), Downtown Boise Association (DBA), and Valley Regional Transit were represented on the project team. The project team and consultant conducted one stakeholder workshop, two public involvement meetings, and two online comment periods. The DBIP proposes converting the following road segments also shown on Figure 6 of the draft plan to two-way traffic operation (Figure 6 of the draft plan): 3 rd Street between Main and State 12 th Street between Front and State 4 th Street between Main and State 13 th Street between Main and State 8 th Street between Bannock and 14 th Street between Main and State Jefferson Jefferson Street between 1 st and 16 th 11 th Street between Main and State The DBIP proposes a number of bike facility improvements downtown, including adding new and widening existing bike lanes, adding treatments such as shared lane markings and crossing treatments

2 at key intersections, as shown on Figure 5 of the draft plan. Notable improvements include the following: 3 rd Street bikeway (shared) 11 th Street bike lanes Broadway/Avenue B bike lanes Capitol Blvd bike lanes Jefferson Street bike lanes State/3 rd crossing treatment The DBIP proposes to install mini-roundabouts at up to 7 intersections downtown. Table 3 in the draft plan lists the candidate intersections and likely impacts. Mini roundabouts are a way to accommodate left turning movements, calm traffic, improve safety, and reduce delay. As mini-roundabouts are a relatively new traffic control device, the DBIP proposes to install a pilot mini-roundabout at 3 rd and Bannock and evaluate its effectiveness before installing them at other locations. The changes proposed in the DBIP impact street parking in several locations downtown. In addition to the parking impacts listed in Table 3 of the draft plan for mini roundabouts, street parking will be impacted on the following streets: 5 th St, Myrtle/Jefferson on the east side (add bike lanes) 13 th St, Main/Idaho on the east side, and Idaho/Jefferson on the west side (2-way conversion) 15 th St, Bannock/State on the east side (widen bike lanes and west side parking) Jefferson St, 1 st /4 th, 5 th /Capitol, and 14 th /16 th, all on the north side (add bike lanes) Before implementing the improvements on the above street segments, ACHD will work with Boise City on evaluating and putting into place parking management strategies, such as special parking districts, in the affected areas to ensure adjacent businesses and residents are not unduly impacted by the proposed parking removal. Recommendations are expected in the next month from Jeff Speck, a consultant hired by CCDC and the City of Boise who analyzed ways to make downtown Boise more walkable and bikeable. In visiting with Mr. Speck, staff does not believe that any of the recommendations in this Plan are in conflict with options he will present. As directed by the Commission, additional opportunities for enhancements to the ACHD system may be considered after his recommendations are received. Fiscal Implications The DBIP proposes approximately $1.0M - $1.5M annually in ACHD expenditures, primarily on capital maintenance activities. These expenditures are programmed in the draft Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP). Additionally, CCDC is likely to invest approximately $1M - $2M annually on improvements in the right-of-way in the future. Either coordinating or consolidating adjacent projects with interagency cost share agreements will likely realize some cost savings for both agencies. Alternatives 1. Adopt the as presented. 2. Adopt the with Commission-directed changes. 3. Remand the to staff with additional direction.

3 Staff Recommendation Staff recommends the Commission adopt the as presented. Attachments 1. Boise City Council letter of support 2. Capital City Development Corporation letter of support 3. ACHD Bicycle Advisory Committee letter of support 4. Draft Plan without appendices

4 Attachment 1: City of Boise letter of support

5 Attachment 2: Capital City Development Corporation letter of support

6 Attachment 3: ACHD Bicycle Advisory Committee letter of support

7 DOWNTOWN BOISE IMPLEMEMTATION PLAN August 2013

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9 TAE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...1 PROCESS...3 PUIC INVOLVEMENT...4 RECOMMENDATIONS & OUTCOMES...7 SEQUENCIN & COORDINATION...19 DBIP IS TOOL...20 FINAL CONSIDERATIONS...20 LIST OF APPENDICES APPENDIX A Public Involvement Meeting #1 APPENDIX B Public Involvement Meeting #2 APPENDIX C Bike Users Map APPENDIX D Two-Way Street Concepts APPENDIX E 13th Street VISSIM Modeling APPENDIX F ACHD DBIP Cost Estimates APPENDIX DBIP eodatabase Memorandum INTRODUCTION The (DBIP) is a joint effort between the Ada County Highway District (ACHD), City of Boise, and Capitol City Development Corporation (CCDC) to establish a blueprint for the implementation of transportation and streetscape improvements within the Downtown Boise core (study area shown in Figure 1). Downtown Boise is an employment and commercial hub for the Treasure Valley containing approximately 32,000 jobs. Between workers, residents, and visitors, what happens in Downtown Boise impacts a large portion of the Ada County population. With a significant amount of required street maintenance overlays, planned streetscape improvements, planned utility upgrades, and the desire for an enhanced bicycle and circulation network, the DBIP effort was undertaken to create a coordination plan so that the planned activities within the next five to seven years can: Be completed in coordination to minimize impacts for businesses and travelers, et the most return possible out of mobilizing efforts, Shorten the timeframe in which all envisioned downtown projects are brought to fruition, and Be sequenced in a logical and effective manner that maintains circulation and access within downtown. The DBIP effort also included close collaboration with the Downtown Boise Association and Valley Regional Transit along with robust public outreach and involvement activities to hear from and incorporate the ideas and desires of downtown business owners, residents, workers, and visitors. This report summarizes the key outcomes from the DBIP effort which are: A compilation of currently planned overlay and maintenance work, intersection improvements, streetscape and sidewalk improvements, key planned developments, and utility improvements within the downtown core; A refined downtown bicycle plan for improvements to the bicycle facilities, networks, and routes within the downtown core; Recommendations for the conversion of existing one-way streets to two-way traffic flow; A sequencing guidebook for the next five to seven years that identifies work to be done, sequence of work, and how to coordinate efforts between agencies; and An interactive IS database that is a consolidated location for all project information and allows users to query information by location to examine what projects are associated with it and near its vicinity, to outline all projects identified within a certain timeframe, and to establish if there are additional parallel efforts to be undertaken (such as water or sewer lines). This document provides an overview of the DBIP development and summaries the key findings and outcomes. It is organized in the following sections: Process Discussion of the development of the DBIP, Public Involvement Details regarding the public outreach and involvement which shaped the decisions and guidance for improvements within downtown Boise, Outcomes Recommendations based on feedback collected from the public and decisions made by the Project Management Team (PMT), Sequencing & Coordination The sequencing of projects implementation within downtown between 2014 and 2019, IS Tool Details of the geodatabase developed during the course of the project as well as its capabilities and applications, and Additional Considerations Planned coordination efforts as well as areas for additional investigation. Downtown Boise Bike Corral 1

10 S 24TH ST N AVENUE D AVE N AVENUE E AVE N AVENUE H AVE August 2013 H:\projfile\ \gis\figs\dbip_report_figs\13091_dbip_fi1_studyarea.mxd W IRVIN ST N MARSHALL ST N HOUSTON RD W EMERALD ST N 30TH ST W FAIRVIEW AVE W MEADOW DR N LATAH ST S MIKE ST S 30TH ST N PACIFIC ST N 29TH ST W MORRIS HILL RD W TULARA DR N 28TH ST W KIPLIN RD W ALPINE ST N ARCADIA ST N 27TH ST S 27TH ST N OWYHEE ST N AMERICANA VD W CRESCENT RIM DR N PICARDY PL N 26TH ST W ARK ST S 25TH ST N 25TH ST N 24TH ST W SHORELINE DR N 23RD ST S 23RD ST S 14TH ST N 22ND ST S 22ND ST S 18TH ST S AMERICANA VD N FRONT ST W SPA ST Post Office Ann Morrison Park N 19TH ST S 15TH ST S 13TH ST W RIVER ST N 18TH ST W ROYAL VD S DALE ST S 16TH ST W RAND AVE N 17TH ST S LUSK ST N 16TH ST W ROVE ST W IAND AVE W SHERWOOD ST Civic Downtown Family YMCA St. Luke's Boise Medical Center Park Post Office The rove Boise State University Study Area S LUSK PL S ASH ST S LA POINTE ST S LOIS AVE N 15TH ST N 14TH ST W MILLER ST S EARLE ST S 11TH ST W FRONT ST N 13TH ST W BORAH ST Source: ACHD IS Database; ACHD Five-Year Work Plan; ITD Projects; CCDC Downtown Boise Two-Way Conversion Study; CCDC Streetscape Project Listings S 10TH ST S BRADY ST S 10TH ST S 8TH ST S CAPITOL VD Downtown Family YMCA N 9TH ST The rove Julia Davis Park W JULIA DAVIS DR W WASHINTON ST N 8TH ST N CAPITOL VD S 6TH ST W MYRTLE ST W HAYS ST W FRANKLIN ST Idaho Capitol Building S 5TH ST S 4TH ST W ROVE ST W CESAR CHAVEZ LN W BANNOCK ST N 3RD ST S 3RD ST W UNION ST W STATE ST W JEFFERSON ST Ada County Courthouse S AVENUE A AVE W THATCHER ST W WASHINTON ST E MYRTLE ST N 2ND ST W FORT ST St. Luke's Boise Medical Center E FRONT ST N 1ST ST S BROADWAY AVE N ROBBINS RD E JEFFERSON ST E RESERVE ST E WARM SPRINS AVE Boise State University Source: Esri, Digitallobe, eoeye, i-cubed, USDA, USS, AEX, etmapping, Aerogrid, IN, IP, and the IS User Community STUDY AREA N FORT PL E REDWOOD CT E PARK VD E FORT ST N VA HOSPITAL LOOP E ARRISON RD N COLLINS RD S BRUCE LN N FLUME ST N SCOUT LN N BRUCE AVE S STRAUHAN AVE E HOLLY ST N MOUNTAIN COVE RD N STRAUHAN AVE E LOAN ST E MCKINLEY ST N ELM AVE S WALNUT ST N MAPLE AVE E MOUNTAIN COVE RD E STATE ST S PIERCE PL E SANTA MARIA DR E ALDAPE COVE RD E FLORAL LN E WASHINTON ST N WALNUT ST N LOCUST ST Figure 1 N SAN JUAN DR S HAINES PL N E FRANKLIN ST S VILLA PL N SAN FELIPE DR N PIERCE ST N HAINES ST 2 Kittelson & Associates, Inc.

11 PROCESS DBIP Development The DBIP was initiated by ACHD. Both City of Boise and CCDC were collaborators in the effort given their interests and work within downtown Boise. The plan covers the downtown core area between Broadway Street-Avenue B and 16th Street and to the east and west and between State Street and the Boise River north and south. Again, the study area map is provided in Figure 1. Project Management Team The DBIP effort was overseen by a Project Management Team (PMT). The PMT was comprised of representatives from: ACHD Planning & Projects, ACHD Traffic Engineering, ACHD Development Services, ACHD Pavement Maintenance, City of Boise, Capital City Development Corporation, Downtown Boise Association, and Valley Regional Transit. The PMT was responsible for providing current plans and needs within the study area, reviewing technical analysis, reviewing public input and comment, and developing recommendations. Public Involvement In addition to the coordination and collaboration between the various agencies on the PMT, the DBIP process also included extensive public outreach and involvement activities. These activities included two Public Open Houses, a project web site, web-based interactive commenting abilities, and a Stakeholder Workshop for businesses, utility providers, developers, and other parties directly influencing or impacted by work in the downtown core. Additional details on the public outreach and involvement activities are provided in the next section of this report. The development of the DBIP recommendations and this final plan followed the process summarized in Exhibit 1. The project started with compiling existing conditions and current plans for the study area. This included reviewing and incorporating previous work that has been completed for improvements to the downtown bicycle network (ACHD s Roadways to Bikeways Plan, counts and information from the Ada County Bicycle Alliance) and on two-way street conversions (CCDC s Two-Way Conversion Study). The stakeholder and public outreach helped identify other needs and concerns not already included in previous study. All this information was then compiled and reviewed to create specific recommendations for the bicycle network, two-way street conversions, and other transportation enhancements. The public was provided the opportunity to review and comment on the draft recommendations. Finally, the recommendations were confirmed, a detailed sequencing and phasing plan was developed for project implementation over the next five to seven years. Identify Existing Conditions & Compile Current Plans Stakeholder Input Idenity Other Needs: Bicycle Network Two Way Street Converstions Intersection Improvement Consolidate Current Plans & Additions Needs Develop Recommendations: Bicycle Network Two Way Street Converstions Intersection Improvement Implementation Strategies Establish Sequencing & Implementation Plan Public Input Public Input Exhibit 1: DBIP Process 3 Kittelson & Associates, Inc. 3

12 PUIC INVOLVEMENT Outreach to partnering agency staff, downtown stakeholders, and the general public was a key component of the DBIP effort. iven the broad nature all who travel, work, and live in downtown Boise, outreach to these groups was an important element of developing the plan recommendations. This outreach included specific meetings, a project web site, interactive webbased commenting, and project information and mailers. Example of Interative Map STAKEHOLDER MEETIN As one of the first outreach efforts for the DBIP, a stakeholder meeting was held on February 13th, 2013 that included representatives from a variety of public services and private stakeholders within the downtown area. There were over 60 attendees including business owners, agency staff, utility providers, realtors and developers, downtown organization representatives, and elected officials. The stakeholder meeting was a facilitated session where stakeholders worked in small groups to: Identify currently programed projects and plans within the study area, Identify additional areas of concern or projects desired for downtown, and Develop ideas to facilitate project coordination and implementation across organizations. As part of the meeting, stakeholder s identified what they considered the top priority projects for downtown Boise. Those identified by the stakeholders were: Improved bicycle connectivity, safety, and parking, Enhanced pedestrian and bicycle crossings, Conversion or study the conversion of existing one-way streets to two-way traffic flow, 4 Kittelson & Associates, Inc. Coordination of utility work and the establishment of a notification system for utility identification, Implementation of adaptive lanes/signal timing for major events and traffic management, and Evaluation of current downtown parking rates and subsidization. Stakeholders were also asked to identify ideas to help implementation and coordination of downtown projects. Through this exercise, stakeholders recommended: Improving the disclosure and availability of information, Improving disclosure and communication with who owns various rights-of-way in downtown, Providing guidance for the contacts needed for work downtown, Developing joint trench notification system for alleys with a 30- day notice, Creation of a centralized information system including private interests, Semi-annual coordination meetings with agencies, utility providers, event coordinators, and emergency service providers, Increasing the allowable construction time windows in downtown so work can be completed in a shorter number of days and, Maintaining the database established as part of this effort current and available to stakeholders. Stakeholder Meeting Stakeholder Meeting PUIC OPEN HOUSE #1 The first public open house for the DBIP effort was held on February 13th, 2013 for citizens to provide input on the process. At the meeting, citizens were presented with information related to the plan through four information stations: Project Introduction (purpose, outcomes, schedule), Planned Roadway Projects & Roadway Needs, Existing & Proposed Bicycle Facilities, and Information on Two-Way Street Conversion & Mini-Roundabouts. Each station allowed for citizens to provide comments referenced by numbered dots on either an aerial map poster or through an interactive website. Public input comment sheets were provided to citizens at the meeting and could also be accessed via a survey on line for two weeks following the meeting. Based on the meeting sign in sheet, a total of 103 people attended the second open house and a total of 309 different comments or items of input were received either at the meeting or in the weeks following. BICYCLE IMPROVEMENTS The public meeting provided the opportunity for citizens to locate and comment on bicycle-specific concerns they have within downtown. Citizens were also able to provide information regarding their preferred bike routes and connections within the study area. Input was gathered on the type of trips made by cyclists, which improvements participants would like to see, and what deterrents cyclists have to riding downtown. The feedback indicated that the bicycle network in downtown should be developed to accommodate and provide appropriate facilities for a diverse range of bicycle users and levels of rider capability (from confident and experienced frequent adult riders to more recreational and infrequent riders and families). The most desired type of bicycle improvements indicated by people who provided input were designating bike routes on lower traffic streets. The least commonly selected improvement, wayfinding, may be attributed to the participants who took the survey (i.e., people who are already familiar with the downtown area). The input also indicated that the most evident deterrent to bicycling within downtown is the volume and/or speed of vehicular traffic in the downtown area. To encourage bicycling within downtown, addressing this issue (such as designating lower volume streets as bike routes or providing separated bicycle facilities on high volume roads) should be considered. Specific input received on downtown bicycle improvements can be found in Appendix A to this report as part of the detailed Public Open House #1 summary. The Open House also provided a Show Us Your Preferred Bike Routes activity that allowed participants to use yarn to show continuous bike routes used on an aerial map poster. This information was then coded in geographic information system (IS) database on a block-by-block basis to determine the most heavily used routes. This information is detailed in Figure 2. What is evident from this activity is the emphasis of main corridors, notably that 8th Street and 10th Street serve as the primary north-south corridors and the use of Warm Springs Avenue as the main access to downtown from the east. While Figure 2 does not detail the full reality of heavily used biking routes, it reinforces the expectations of commonly used bike routes.

13 N AVENUE D AVE N AVENUE E AVE August 2013 H:\projfile\ \gis\figs\dbip_report_figs\13091_dbip_fi2_pim_bikeroutes.mxd N ARDEN ST N HAPPY DR N MARSHALL ST N HOUSTON RD W EMERALD ST N 30TH ST N LATAH ST N 29TH ST S 30TH ST W MEADOW DR N PACIFIC ST N 28TH ST W FLETCHER ST W MORRIS HILL RD W TULARA DR W ALPINE ST N 27TH ST S 27TH ST N OWYHEE ST W KIPLIN RD Number of Routes N 26TH ST W CRESCENT RIM DR N 25TH ST S 25TH ST N AMERICANA VD W CAMROSE LN W SHORELINE DR Source: Open House, February 13, N 24TH ST S 24TH ST N 23RD ST W FAIRVIEW AVE S 23RD ST N 22ND ST S AMERICANA VD W SPA ST S PIONEER ST N 19TH ST W ANN MORRISON PARK DR S 14TH ST N 18TH ST S 13TH ST W RIVER ST S DALE ST S LUSK PL S 16TH ST Study Area W RAND AVE S LA POINTE ST N 17TH ST S 15TH ST S ASH ST S LUSK ST N 16TH ST W ROVE ST W ROYAL VD W SHERWOOD ST S LOIS AVE N 15TH ST S 11TH ST W MILLER ST S EARLE ST N 14TH ST N 13TH ST W FRONT ST W BORAH ST S 8TH ST S CAPITOL VD W CESAR CHAVEZ LN S BRADY ST W WASHINTON ST S 10TH ST W JULIA DAVIS DR W BANNOCK ST N 9TH ST S 6TH ST N 8TH ST S CAPITOL VD W MYRTLE ST W STATE ST W FORT ST W HAYS ST W FRANKLIN ST S 5TH ST N CAPITOL VD W ROVE ST S 4TH ST S 3RD ST W UNION ST N 3RD ST W WASHINTON ST W THATCHER ST W JEFFERSON ST N 2ND ST E MYRTLE ST N 1ST ST E IDAHO ST E FRONT ST PREFERRED BICYCLE ROUTES INTERACTIVE OPEN HOUSE EXERCISE S BROADWAY AVE N ROBBINS RD E JEFFERSON ST E PARK VD E ARRISON RD N FORT PL E FORT ST E REDWOOD CT N VA HOSPITAL LOOP N COLLINS RD N FLUME ST S BRUCE LN N SCOUT LN N BRUCE AVE S STRAUHAN AVE E HOLLY ST N MOUNTAIN COVE RD E RESERVE ST N STRAUHAN AVE E LOAN ST N ELM AVE N MAPLE AVE E STATE ST E WARM SPRINS AVE S WALNUT ST E MCKINLEY ST S PIERCE PL E SHAW MOUNTAIN RD E FLORAL LN N WALNUT ST E MOUNTAIN COVE RD N SAN JOSE DR E FRANKLIN ST E WASHINTON ST Source: Esri, Digitallobe, eoeye, i-cubed, USDA, USS, AEX, etmapping, Aerogrid, IN, IP, and the IS User Community Figure 2 N N LOCUST ST N SAN FELIPE DR E SANTA PAULA DR N PIERCE ST S VILLA PL N HAINES ST 5

14 TWO-WAY STREET CONVERSION AND MINI-ROUNDABOUTS The Open House asked citizens to locate and comment on the possibility of converting existing one-way streets to two-way traffic flow within downtown. This station also provided citizens the opportunity to comment on the potential use of mini-roundabouts as intersection treatments within downtown. The majority of input was in favor of using mini-roundabouts where appropriate for traffic control, traffic calming, and to enhance the character of downtown. The input also showed generally positive support for the conversion of existing one-way streets to two-way traffic flow. The main reasons for this support were derived from the idea that circulation and navigation would be simplified downtown and that the elimination of oneway streets would be beneficial for businesses. Several comments on the two-way conversion mentioned that the current configuration (the combination of one-way and two-way streets) is confusing and difficult to navigate and, therefore, any conversions should be done to simplify the system. Those who opposed changing existing one-way streets primarily stated the expense of the conversion being wasteful (particularly since people remembered when the streets were converted from two-way to one-way) and that traffic would increase substantially on those streets. Participants were also asked to prioritize which streets they thought should be the priorities for converting to two-way traffic (based on those initially screened in the previous Downtown Two-way Conversion Study). The results to this question indicated that 13th Street was the street the most respondents felt should be the priority for two-way traffic conversion (for better connectivity between the I-184 connector and the North End neighborhoods). ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS & ENERAL AREAS OF CONCERN Finally, the first open house provided opportunity for citizens to locate and comment on general roadway projects and areas of concerns regarding transportation within downtown Boise. They were asked to identify their top concern with transportation construction in the downtown area. The most frequent response to this question was closure of streets/travel lanes identifying that vehicular navigation and mobility were viewed as the greatest detriment during construction downtown. This suggests that coordination of project phasing should emphasize maintaining traffic flow and route options (if possible). When prompted about the highest priority (i.e. where focus and funding should be prioritized) for downtown projects the most common responses were: Improving traffic flow, Implementing improvements to bicycle facilities, and; Beautification and enhancement projects. PUIC OPEN HOUSE #2 A second public open house was held on June 6th, 2013 as another opportunity for citizens to provide input on the DBIP. At the meeting, citizens were presented with information related to the plan through four information stations: Project Introduction (purpose, outcomes, schedule), Bicycle Facilities Concepts, Two-Way Conversion Concepts, and Project Implementation Concepts. Again, each station allowed for citizens to provide comments referenced by numbered dots on either an aerial map poster or through an interactive website. Public input comment sheets were provided to citizens at the meeting and could also be accessed via a survey on line for two weeks following the meeting. Based on the meeting sign in sheet, a total of 72 people attended the second open house and a total of 117 comments were received either at the meeting or in the weeks following. The following sections summarize comments received from written comments, map comments, and the general comment survey. Why is a Bike Network Important? Creating a complete and connected bike network has many benefits for our community, especially in Downtown. Investing in bicycle improvements can: Improve traffic congestion and air quality by getting people out of their cars Enhance the vibrancy and activity on a street for businesses and economic development Strengthen our ability to attract quality industry, businesses, and employees Create active street scenes that make Downtown vibrant and fun Help improve the health of our community through active lifestyles Why Mini-Roundabouts? Mini roundabouts can be used at intersections instead of traffic signals or stop signs to minimize potential impacts to on-street parking. What is a mini roundabout? A small roundabout (inner circle less than 75 feet) Has a traversable central island Most commonly used in low-speed urban environments Motorists must yield to pedestrians and bicycles as well as other vehicles already in the circle How do I use a mini-roundabout? Pedestrians use the crosswalks around the perimeter of the mini-roundabout. Bicyclists can either navigate the miniroundabout in the roadway or dismount and use the crosswalks and ramps as a pedestrian. BICYCLE NETWORK IMPROVEMENTS The open house and comment surveys provided the opportunity for citizens to comment on the recommended bicycle network and bicycle users map. The bicycle network map showed the draft recommendations for bicycle improvements in downtown based on the comments from the first open house and the PMT s recommendations. The Bicycle Users Map was a new graphic, intended to help people plan a bike route through downtown based on their biking comfort, that was presented to get feedback regarding the map s relevance and if the presentation was understandable. The following notes summarized the general feedback for the bicycle network and bicycle users map: The majority of respondents agreed with the proposed bicycle network or agreed with the network with the exception of the resulting parking impacts at one or two locations, The addition of bicycle lanes on 5th Street, 6th Street, and Broadway-Avenue B were indicated as the improvements that most respondents felt were most important, Most respondents indicated that the Bicycle User s Map was clear and useful in planning a bicycle route, and To support the bicycle network, additional public bicycle parking was the amenity most respondents would like to see. TWO-WAY STREET CONVERSIONS & MINI ROUNDABOUTS The open house also provided the opportunity for citizens to comment on the draft recommendations for two-way street conversions and mini roundabout locations in downtown Boise. Approximately 50% of the respondents were in favor of the proposed two-way street conversions with another 20% in favor of the conversions with the exception of removing all parking on certain blocks of Jefferson Street. Related to mini roundabouts, almost 60% of the respondents agreed with the proposed mini roundabout locations. PARKIN REMOVAL Finally, the open house also provided the opportunity for citizens to comment on the potential locations where on-street parking would need to be removed to accommodate the two-way conversion or the addition of bike lanes. The respondents identified a primary concern with the potential parking removal on Jefferson Street. To address this concern, additional options (such as maintaining parking on one side of the street) were evaluated for Jefferson Street and an additional outreach meeting for the residents and businesses along Jefferson was held. Appendix B to this report provides the detailed summary of Public Open House #2. The input received from all of these outreach efforts was incorporated in the project team s discussions and evaluation of improvements and priorities. The resultant outcomes and recommendations for the DBIP are presented in the next section. 6 Kittelson & Associates, Inc.

15 RECOMMENDATIONS & OUTCOMES The resultant recommendations for the DBIP, have been developed based on input and comment from stakeholders and the public and the PMT s evaluation. The guiding principals in developing the DBIP recommendations have been: Coordinating public works and investments to the greatest extent practicable to minimize impacts to the public, gain efficiencies in the expenditure of public funds, and create opportunities not gained through unilateral efforts; Expanding and improving the bicycle network, through improved connections between downtown and surrounding areas, expansion of both exclusive and shared facilities, and upgrade existing facilities where feasible; and Improving access, simplify the road network, and increase route options for road users by expanding the two-way network wherever feasible The planned projects are primarily a combination of ACHD, CCDC, and ITD construction or maintenance projects within the existing right-of-way. The bicycle network, two-way street conversions, and the intersection improvements were derived from both public opinion captured during the public involvement process and the evaluations and discussions within the Project Management Team. CURRENTLY PLANNED PROJECTS The current projects planned within the downtown study area mostly refer to planned roadway maintenance and streetscape projects. Roadway maintenance projects (e.g. overlays and rebuilds) are scheduled within ACHD s Five-Year Workplan and ITD s Idaho Transportation Investment Program (ITIP). A summary of these projects as part of the DBIP are shown in Figure 3. Currently planned streetscape (sidewalk, landscaping, street lighting) projects within downtown are managed by CCDC and are summarized in Figure 4. DOWNTOWN BICYCLE NETWORK The downtown bicycle network created as part of the DBIP is a refinement to the downtown Boise component of the 2009 Roadways to Bikeways Plan adopted by ACHD. The refined network for the downtown was developed to establish a comprehensive and connected bicycle system within downtown as well as appropriate connections to that system from areas outside of downtown. The plan identifies east/west and north/south bicycle routes as well as other connections and supporting infrastructure for bicyclists. In creating the recommended downtown bicycle network it was recognized that not all roadways need to serve all types of cyclists or need to have physical bike lanes. There are many ways to accommodate cyclists in addition to bike lanes and the most appropriate treatments will depend on the specific roadway context and traffic volumes. There may be roadways on which vehicles are prioritized and may only be comfortable to confident and assertive cyclists (such as 9th Street, Front Street, and Myrtle Street). This is acceptable as long as there are reasonable parallel routes that provide all cyclists with connectivity to complete a comprehensive bicycle network. The key bicycle routes established as part of the DBIP are listed in Table 1. Table 1. Key Bicycle Routes MAJOR EAST/WEST BICYCLE ROUTES Jefferson key east-west Street connectivity provides east of Broadway-Avenue B and west of 16th Street (which Bannock does not) Main Street/Idaho Street Couplet rove Street River Street MAJOR NORTH/SOUTH BICYCLE ROUTES Broadway Avenue/Avenue B 3rd Street 5th Street/6th Street Couplet 8th Street Capitol between Boulevard the Capitol (northbound Boulevard Bridge and rove Street) 11th north-south Street connectivity provides key north of State Street and south of Front Street/Myrtle (which 10th Street does not) 15th/16th Street Couplet Some of the major components of the bicycle network within the downtown core include: Installing two-way bike lanes along the full extents of Jefferson Street, Installing a one-way bike lane couplet on 6th Street (southbound) and 5th Street (northbound), Installing bike lanes on Avenue B and Broadway from Jefferson Street to south of the Broadway Bridge, Providing a northbound bike lane on Capitol Boulevard between the Capitol Boulevard Bridge and rove Street (where cyclists can use the signalized crossing to connect to either the rove Street, if they need to travel east-west, or 8th Street, if they need to travel north-south, bike routes), North of rove Street, providing exclusive bicycle lanes becomes more challenging at this time and would require transition treatments with the right-turn trap lane at Main Street. Continue the bike lanes north of Main Street would also require impacts to either the existing loading zone (on the west side of Capitol) or on-street parking (on the east side of Capitol) between Main Street and Idaho Street. These considerations can be reviewed in more detail if it is desired to extend the bicycle lane in the future. Even in the nearterm, cyclists can continue on Capitol north of rove Street if desired and shared-lane makings will provided to indicated to drivers that they are to share the travel lane with bicycles when present. Converting 10th Street to shared lanes and establishing 11th Street as the more favorable north-south bike route, Developing 3rd Street as a bicycle boulevard, Street couplet on the outer lanes, and Upgrading the existing bike lanes along 15th Street and 16th Street to accommodate full width bike lanes and parking. Providing double sharrow markings along the Main Street/Idaho The proposed downtown bicycle network is shown in Figure 5. In addition to the planned network, Figure 5 shows several facilities (detailed as Shared Space ) which are intended to note areas within downtown that will serve both bicycles and pedestrians. These areas include: the reenbelt, the rove Plaza, the Boise High School pedestrian/bicycle path, the pathway connection between 3rd Street and the reenbelt, the proposed connection between the south of 5th Street and Julia Davis Park, and the proposed Pioneer Pathway. Rendering of shared lane markings on Idaho Street Improvements shown in Figure 5, but not currently scheduled for completion relate to the facilities within Julia Davis Park including the shared lane markings from S. Capitol Boulevard to W. Myrtle Street, and the planned connection extending 5th Street from Myrtle Street into the park. In addition to the bicycle network, a Bicycle User s Map was created as a tool to help cyclists plan their route to and through downtown based on their level of experience and comfort. The Bicycle User s Map for the downtown area is provided in Appendix C. Proposed bicycle improvements and two-way conversions will require the removal of some street parking on 5th, 13th, 15th and Jefferson Streets. ACHD and the City of Boise will continue to work with affected parties on solutions to mitigate parking impacts in these areas. 7

16 S 24TH ST N AVENUE D AVE N AVENUE E AVE N AVENUE H AVE August 2013 H:\projfile\ \gis\figs\dbip_report_figs\13091_dbip_fi3_maintenance.mxd W IRVIN ST N MARSHALL ST N HOUSTON RD W EMERALD ST Road Work N 30TH ST W FAIRVIEW AVE N LATAH ST 2019 or later W MEADOW DR S MIKE ST S 30TH ST N PACIFIC ST N 29TH ST W MORRIS HILL RD W TULARA DR W KIPLIN RD N 28TH ST W ALPINE ST N ARCADIA ST N 27TH ST S 27TH ST Intersection Work N OWYHEE ST N AMERICANA VD W CRESCENT RIM DR N PICARDY PL N 26TH ST N 25TH ST S 25TH ST W ARK ST N 24TH ST W SHORELINE DR N 23RD ST S 23RD ST Flexible Schedule Study Area S 14TH ST N 22ND ST S 22ND ST S 18TH ST S AMERICANA VD N FRONT ST W SPA ST S PIONEER ST N 19TH ST S 15TH ST S 13TH ST W RIVER ST N 18TH ST W ROYAL VD S DALE ST W RAND AVE W IAND AVE S LUSK PL S 16TH ST N 17TH ST S ASH ST S LA POINTE ST S LUSK ST N 16TH ST W ROVE ST W SHERWOOD ST N 15TH ST W MILLER ST S EARLE ST N 14TH ST S 11TH ST W FRONT ST W BORAH ST Source: ACHD IS Database; ACHD Five-Year Work Plan; ITD Projects; CCDC Downtown Boise Two-Way Conversion Study; CCDC Streetscape Project Listings S LOIS AVE S BRADY ST N 13TH ST S 10TH ST S 8TH ST S CAPITOL VD W JULIA DAVIS DR W WASHINTON ST W BANNOCK ST N 8TH ST S 6TH ST W MYRTLE ST N 9TH ST N CAPITOL VD W FRANKLIN ST S 5TH ST S 4TH ST W STATE ST W ROVE ST W HAYS ST S 3RD ST W CESAR CHAVEZ LN W UNION ST W WASHINTON ST N 3RD ST W THATCHER ST W JEFFERSON ST S AVENUE A AVE ROAD/INTERSECTION WORK ( ) N 2ND ST E MYRTLE ST E FRONT ST W FORT ST N 1ST ST E IDAHO ST S BROADWAY AVE N ROBBINS RD N FORT PL E JEFFERSON ST E PARK VD E FORT ST E REDWOOD CT N VA HOSPITAL LOOP E ARRISON RD N AVENUE C AVE N COLLINS RD S BRUCE LN N FLUME ST N SCOUT LN N BRUCE AVE S STRAUHAN AVE E HOLLY ST N MOUNTAIN COVE RD E RESERVE ST N STRAUHAN AVE E LOAN ST E MCKINLEY ST N ELM AVE N MAPLE AVE E WARM SPRINS AVE S WALNUT ST E MOUNTAIN COVE RD E STATE ST S PIERCE PL E SANTA MARIA DR E ALDAPE COVE RD E FLORAL LN E WASHINTON ST N WALNUT ST N SAN JUAN DR S HAINES PL E FRANKLIN ST Source: Esri, Digitallobe, eoeye, i-cubed, USDA, USS, AEX, etmapping, Aerogrid, IN, IP, and the IS User Community Figure 3 N N LOCUST ST S VILLA PL N SAN FELIPE DR N PIERCE ST N HAINES ST 8 Kittelson & Associates, Inc.

17 S 24TH ST N AVENUE D AVE N AVENUE E AVE N AVENUE H AVE August 2013 H:\projfile\ \gis\figs\dbip_report_figs\13091_dbip_fi4_streetscape.mxd W IRVIN ST N MARSHALL ST N HOUSTON RD W EMERALD ST N 30TH ST W FAIRVIEW AVE W MEADOW DR N LATAH ST S MIKE ST S 30TH ST N PACIFIC ST Planned Streetscape Projects N 29TH ST W MORRIS HILL RD W TULARA DR W KIPLIN RD N 28TH ST W ALPINE ST N ARCADIA ST N 27TH ST S 27TH ST Study Area N OWYHEE ST N AMERICANA VD W CRESCENT RIM DR N PICARDY PL N 26TH ST N 25TH ST S 25TH ST W ARK ST N 24TH ST W SHORELINE DR N 23RD ST S 23RD ST S 14TH ST N 22ND ST S 22ND ST S 18TH ST S AMERICANA VD N FRONT ST W SPA ST S PIONEER ST N 19TH ST S 15TH ST S 13TH ST W RIVER ST N 18TH ST W ROYAL VD S DALE ST W RAND AVE W IAND AVE S LUSK PL S 16TH ST N 17TH ST S ASH ST S LA POINTE ST S LUSK ST N 16TH ST W ROVE ST W SHERWOOD ST N 15TH ST W MILLER ST S EARLE ST N 14TH ST S 11TH ST W FRONT ST W BORAH ST Source: ACHD IS Database; ACHD Five-Year Work Plan; ITD Projects; CCDC Downtown Boise Two-Way Conversion Study; CCDC Streetscape Project Listings S LOIS AVE S BRADY ST N 13TH ST S 10TH ST S 8TH ST S CAPITOL VD W JULIA DAVIS DR W WASHINTON ST W BANNOCK ST N 8TH ST S 6TH ST W MYRTLE ST N 9TH ST N CAPITOL VD W FRANKLIN ST S 5TH ST S 4TH ST W STATE ST W ROVE ST W HAYS ST S 3RD ST W CESAR CHAVEZ LN STREETSCAPE PROJECTS ( ) W UNION ST W WASHINTON ST N 3RD ST W THATCHER ST W JEFFERSON ST S AVENUE A AVE N 2ND ST E MYRTLE ST E FRONT ST W FORT ST N 1ST ST E IDAHO ST S BROADWAY AVE N ROBBINS RD N FORT PL E JEFFERSON ST E PARK VD E FORT ST E REDWOOD CT N VA HOSPITAL LOOP E ARRISON RD N AVENUE C AVE N COLLINS RD S BRUCE LN N FLUME ST N SCOUT LN N BRUCE AVE S STRAUHAN AVE E HOLLY ST N MOUNTAIN COVE RD E RESERVE ST N STRAUHAN AVE E LOAN ST E MCKINLEY ST N ELM AVE N MAPLE AVE E WARM SPRINS AVE S WALNUT ST S PIERCE PL E MOUNTAIN COVE RD E STATE ST E SANTA MARIA DR E ALDAPE COVE RD E FLORAL LN E WASHINTON ST N WALNUT ST N SAN JUAN DR S HAINES PL E FRANKLIN ST Source: Esri, Digitallobe, eoeye, i-cubed, USDA, USS, AEX, etmapping, Aerogrid, IN, IP, and the IS User Community Figure 4 N N LOCUST ST S VILLA PL N SAN FELIPE DR N PIERCE ST N HAINES ST 9

18 S 24TH ST N AVENUE D AVE N AVENUE E AVE N AVENUE H AVE August 2013 H:\projfile\ \gis\figs\dbip_report_figs\13091_dbip_fi5_bike_network.mxd W IRVIN ST N MARSHALL ST N HOUSTON RD W EMERALD ST N 30TH ST W FAIRVIEW AVE W MEADOW DR N LATAH ST S MIKE ST S 30TH ST N PACIFIC ST N 29TH ST W MORRIS HILL RD W TULARA DR W KIPLIN RD W ALPINE ST Recommended Improvements Bike Lane Bike Route/Shared Route Contraflow Bike Lane Improve Existing Bike Lane Convert to Shared Route N 28TH ST N ARCADIA ST N 27TH ST S 27TH ST N OWYHEE ST N AMERICANA VD W CRESCENT RIM DR N PICARDY PL N 26TH ST W ARK ST S 25TH ST N 25TH ST N 24TH ST W SHORELINE DR N 23RD ST S 23RD ST S 14TH ST N 22ND ST S 22ND ST S 18TH ST S AMERICANA VD W SPA ST N FRONT ST S PIONEER ST N 19TH ST S 15TH ST S 13TH ST W RIVER ST N 18TH ST W ROYAL VD S DALE ST W RAND AVE N 17TH ST S LUSK ST N 16TH ST W ROVE ST W IAND AVE W SHERWOOD ST S LUSK PL S 16TH ST S ASH ST S LA POINTE ST S LOIS AVE N 15TH ST N 14TH ST W MILLER ST S EARLE ST S 11TH ST W FRONT ST W BORAH ST S BRADY ST N 13TH ST S 10TH ST S 8TH ST S CAPITOL VD N 9TH ST W JULIA DAVIS DR W WASHINTON ST N 8TH ST N CAPITOL VD W MYRTLE ST W BANNOCK ST S 6TH ST W HAYS ST W FRANKLIN ST S 5TH ST S 4TH ST W STATE ST W ROVE ST W CESAR CHAVEZ LN S 3RD ST W UNION ST W WASHINTON ST N 3RD ST N 2ND ST W THATCHER ST W JEFFERSON ST S AVENUE A AVE E MYRTLE ST E FRONT ST W FORT ST N 1ST ST E IDAHO ST S BROADWAY AVE N ROBBINS RD N FORT PL E JEFFERSON ST E PARK VD E FORT ST E REDWOOD CT N VA HOSPITAL LOOP E ARRISON RD N AVENUE C AVE N COLLINS RD S BRUCE LN N FLUME ST N SCOUT LN N BRUCE AVE S STRAUHAN AVE E HOLLY ST N MOUNTAIN COVE RD E RESERVE ST N STRAUHAN AVE E LOAN ST E MCKINLEY ST N ELM AVE N MAPLE AVE E WARM SPRINS AVE S WALNUT ST S PIERCE PL E MOUNTAIN COVE RD E STATE ST E SANTA MARIA DR Source: Esri, Digitallobe, eoeye, i-cubed, USDA, USS, AEX, etmapping, Aerogrid, IN, IP, and the IS User Community Existing Bike Facilities Other Bike Lane Bike Route/Shared Contraflow Bike Lane Multi-Use Path Planned Connection Shared Space Source: ACHD IS Database; ACHD Five-Year Work Plan; ITD Projects; CCDC Downtown Boise Two-Way Conversion Study; CCDC Streetscape Project Listings DOWNTOWN BICYCLE NETWORK Study Area 5 E ALDAPE COVE RD E FLORAL LN E WASHINTON ST N WALNUT ST N LOCUST ST Figure N SAN JUAN DR S HAINES PL N E FRANKLIN ST S VILLA PL N SAN FELIPE DR N PIERCE ST N HAINES ST 10 Kittelson & Associates, Inc.

19 S 24TH ST N AVENUE D AVE N AVENUE E AVE N AVENUE H AVE August 2013 H:\projfile\ \gis\figs\dbip_report_figs\13091_dbip_fi6_two-way.mxd W IRVIN ST N MARSHALL ST N HOUSTON RD W EMERALD ST N 30TH ST W FAIRVIEW AVE W MEADOW DR N LATAH ST S MIKE ST S 30TH ST N PACIFIC ST N 29TH ST W MORRIS HILL RD W TULARA DR W KIPLIN RD N 28TH ST W ALPINE ST N ARCADIA ST N 27TH ST S 27TH ST N OWYHEE ST N AMERICANA VD W CRESCENT RIM DR N PICARDY PL N 26TH ST N 25TH ST S 25TH ST W ARK ST W SHORELINE DR Two-way Conversion Study Area N 24TH ST N 23RD ST S 23RD ST S 14TH ST N 22ND ST S 22ND ST S 18TH ST S AMERICANA VD N FRONT ST W SPA ST S PIONEER ST N 19TH ST S 15TH ST S 13TH ST W RIVER ST N 18TH ST W ROYAL VD S DALE ST W RAND AVE W IAND AVE S LUSK PL S 16TH ST N 17TH ST S ASH ST S LA POINTE ST S LUSK ST N 16TH ST W ROVE ST W SHERWOOD ST N 15TH ST W MILLER ST S EARLE ST N 14TH ST S 11TH ST W FRONT ST W BORAH ST Source: ACHD IS Database; ACHD Five-Year Work Plan; ITD Projects; CCDC Downtown Boise Two-Way Conversion Study; CCDC Streetscape Project Listings S LOIS AVE S BRADY ST N 13TH ST S 10TH ST S 8TH ST S CAPITOL VD W JULIA DAVIS DR W WASHINTON ST W BANNOCK ST N 8TH ST S 6TH ST W MYRTLE ST N 9TH ST N CAPITOL VD W FRANKLIN ST S 5TH ST S 4TH ST W STATE ST W ROVE ST W HAYS ST S 3RD ST W CESAR CHAVEZ LN RECOMMENDED TWO-WAY STREET CONVERSIONS W UNION ST W WASHINTON ST N 3RD ST W THATCHER ST W JEFFERSON ST S AVENUE A AVE N 2ND ST E MYRTLE ST E FRONT ST W FORT ST N 1ST ST E IDAHO ST S BROADWAY AVE N ROBBINS RD N FORT PL E JEFFERSON ST E PARK VD E FORT ST E REDWOOD CT N VA HOSPITAL LOOP E ARRISON RD N AVENUE C AVE N COLLINS RD S BRUCE LN N FLUME ST N SCOUT LN N BRUCE AVE S STRAUHAN AVE E HOLLY ST N MOUNTAIN COVE RD E RESERVE ST N STRAUHAN AVE E LOAN ST E MCKINLEY ST N ELM AVE N MAPLE AVE E WARM SPRINS AVE S WALNUT ST S PIERCE PL E MOUNTAIN COVE RD E STATE ST E SANTA MARIA DR E ALDAPE COVE RD E FLORAL LN E WASHINTON ST N WALNUT ST N SAN JUAN DR S HAINES PL E FRANKLIN ST Source: Esri, Digitallobe, eoeye, i-cubed, USDA, USS, AEX, etmapping, Aerogrid, IN, IP, and the IS User Community Figure 6 N N LOCUST ST S VILLA PL N SAN FELIPE DR N PIERCE ST N HAINES ST 11

20 TWO-WAY STREET CONVERSIONS The current street network in downtown has been criticized as confusing due to the combination of one-way and two-way streets, and more specifically only certain blocks being one-way. The DBIP sought to identify which existing one-way streets would help improve wayfinding and traffic circulation without compromising mobility or intersection traffic operations. Based on the evaluation completed and input received, the following streets have been designated for the one-way to two-way conversion: 3rd Street (State Street to Main Street) 4th Street (State Street to Main Street) 8th Street (Jefferson to Bannock Street) Note that in addition to enhancing vehicular circulation, the conversion of this section of 8th Street allows for bike lanes to be provided in both directions (northbound and southbound) to connect the new Jefferson Street bike facilities with the heavily utilized 8th Street bicycle corridor. Converting this block to two-way travel may require reconfiguration of the signal at the 8th Street/Bannock Street intersection and the alignment of southbound 8th Street will have to be maintained through that intersection. However, providing bike lanes in the same direction of travel as vehicles is a preferred solution to a contraflow bike lane given the potential conflicts of that lane with on-street parking. 11th Street (State Street to Main Street) 12th Street (State Street to Front Street) 13th Street (State Street to Main Street) 14th Street (State Street to Main Street) Jefferson Street (1st Street to 16th Street) The proposed two-way conversions are shown in Figure 6. Detailed geometric conceptual layouts of these streets in two-way configuration are provided in Appendix D to this report. TWO-WAY CONVERSION OF 13TH STREET The recommended two-way conversion of 13th Street was only reached after careful consideration between the impacts and benefits that were expected to result. iven its connection to I-184 (the Connector) and to residential areas within the North End, the impact to traffic operations and traffic routing was evaluated in detail including simulation modeling of traffic operations along 13th Street if it were converted to two-way operation. The results of this detailed evaluation indicated that the conversion of 13th Street to two-way operations would not result in any significant impacts to traffic operations provided certain intersection and signal timing improvements were included. From a purely traffic operations perspective, there is no presiding argument for or against the conversion of 13th Street to twoway traffic flow. No significant traffic operational impacts were identified but neither were any significantly traffic operational benefits. There may be other traffic operational benefits that will be seen in the network if 13th Street is converted (such as a relief to existing traffic congestion on southbound 9th Street at Front Street) but those were not specifically reviewed in this analysis. Considering no significant operational impacts were identified for converting 13th Street, the project team reviewed other considerations with the conversion besides just traffic operations. These considerations give both pros and cons for the two-way conversion. To inform the decision process, Table 2 lists these other factors for consideration. Table 2 Other Considerations for 13th Street Two-Way Conversion Advantages There are no significant impacts to traffic operations Conversion will improve overall connectivity within this portion of the downtown network Conversion will provide a simpler, less confusing environment since the full extents of 13th Street will be two-way Conversion will provide another continuous north/south route through downtown and to access key destinations (such as the Connector) Disadvantages Will require the removal of onstreet parking between Jefferson Street and Idaho Street (on the west side) and between Idaho Street and Main Street (on the east side) to accommodate needed turn lanes Will require the construction of an exclusive southbound right turn lane at Front Street There is limited curb to curb width so, while two-way flow will accommodate cyclists in the regular travel lane, there is not enough space to provide exclusive bike lanes while maintaining on-street parking There will likely be restrictions on left-turns on to 13th Street from westbound State Street during the PM peak period since an exclusive left-turn lane cannot be provided Based on balancing all these considerations and the significant public support for the conversion of 13th Street, the project team ended with a recommendation to include the conversion of 13th Street as a project within the DBIP. The detailed assessment of the 13th Street two-way conversion is provided as Appendix E to this report. Proposed bicycle improvements and two-way conversions will require the removal of some street parking on 5th, 13th, 15th and Jefferson Streets. ACHD and the City of Boise will continue to work with affected parties on solutions to mitigate parking impacts in these areas. Pedestrians and cyclists on 8th Street Pedestrians on 9th and Bannock 12 Kittelson & Associates, Inc.

21 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS With the implementation of all the previous projects mentioned, the intersections affected by each will require attention to accommodate these changes. Many will involve minor changes such as changes to signing or pavement markings, however some of the more major improvements involve signal installation or conversion to a mini-roundabout. Candidate mini-roundabout locations were initially determined from intersection volumes and lane configurations. A field investigation of the mini-roundabout candidate locations was conducted to identify potential parking impacts as well as other challenges or considerations for their implementation. The candidate mini-roundabout locations and findings from the field review are shown in Table 3. The intersection at 3rd Street/Bannock Street is anticipated to be the first conversion to a mini-roundabout in This project to serve as a pilot test for how drivers and cyclists will interact with the new intersection type. Intersection improvements are further detailed in the Sequencing & Coordination Section and in Appendix D. Table 3 Candidate Mini-roundabout Locations Intersection On-Street Parking Impacts Other Considerations/ Notes 3rd Street/ Jefferson Street 3rd Street/ Bannock Street 10th Street/ rove Street Loss of 8 to 10 parking spaces (approximately 2-3 on each leg for increased width, splitter islands, and pedestrian ramps) Loss of 4 parking spaces (1 to 2 on each leg for splitter islands and pedestrian ramps) Loss of 6 parking spaces (1-2 on each leg for splitter island and pedestrian ramps) It is possible that approximately 2 parking spaces could added on rove Street with consolidation of existing underutilized curb cuts Current intersection diagonal width is only 59 Roundabout implementation would require curb adjustments to provide enough width for an 80 inscribed circle May require tree removal on SE, SW, and NE corners for pedestrian ramps Tree removal could be mitigated with adjustments to crosswalk placement Current diagonal intersection width is approximately 83 (miniroundabout would fit within this area without additional width needed) Current diagonal intersection width is approximately 84 (miniroundabout would fit within this area without additional width needed) Intersection On-Street Parking Impacts Other Considerations/ Notes 11th Street/ rove Street 12th Street/ rove Street 14th Street/ rove Street 12th Street/ Bannock Street Loss of 4 parking spaces (1-2 on the north, south, and west legs for splitter island and pedestrian ramps) Elimination of the westbound right-turn lane could result in two additional 2 parking spaces on the west leg (north side of rove Street) to off-set the above loss Loss of 6 to 7 parking spaces (1-2 on each leg for splitter island and pedestrian ramps) Loss of 6 to 7 parking spaces (1-2 on each leg for splitter islands and pedestrian ramps) Loss of 6 to 8 parking spaces (1-2 on each leg for splitter islands and pedestrian ramps) Current westbound right-turn lane (from rove to 11th) would not be needed with a miniroundabout and could be replaced with 2 on-street parking spaces Current diagonal intersection width is approximately 98 (miniroundabout would fit within this area without additional width needed) Potential lamp post impacts on NW corner West side of 12th Street (rove Street to Front Street) curb to be examined for setback Current diagonal intersection width is approximately 78 (miniroundabout would fit within this area without additional width needed) Driveway challenges at SW, SE, and NE corners (will require further examination to ensure parking circulation and access is maintained) Current diagonal intersection width is approximately 80 (miniroundabout would fit within this area without additional width needed) There are opportunities for access modifications on the east leg to minimize on street parking loss and improve circulation Current diagonal intersection width is approximately 83 (miniroundabout would fit within this area without additional width needed) SEQUENCIN & COORDINATION Proper coordination and sequencing of the projects identified becomes the principal guidance of this effort. Downtown Boise was examined on a block by block basis to combine projects from different agencies to be worked on during the same construction period. This coordination aimed to bring together planned roadwork and maintenance schedules from ACHD, streetscape projects from CCDC, and utility work within the right-of-way. With those projects serving as a base, elements of the bicycle network and two-way conversions would occur on those same blocks. All of the projects identified in the DBIP are planned to be completed between ACHD s Fiscal Year 2014 and Sequencing was planned based on logical implementation of projects, identified priority needs, minimizing disruptions and impacts on an area basis, and funding availability and allocation. Key considerations in developing the sequencing plan were: Completing work on Capitol Boulevard prior to the Broadway Bridge improvement project so that both river crossings would not be under construction at the same time, Having fewer overall downtown roadway projects occurring in 2015 when the Broadway Bridge improvement project is underway, Holding improvements and maintenance work on Broadway- Avenue B until 2016 after the Broadway Bridge project is completed (it is recommended this be reviewed again once it is determined if the Broadway Bridge project will fully close the bridge or if traffic will be maintained across the bridge during construction), Completing projects associated with areas of CCDC streetscape improvements prior to 2017 (CCDC s central district sunset), and Focusing work on State Street later within the five to sevenyear time period once two-way conversions and other circulation improvements have been completed. The identified sequencing of projects is summarized in Figures 7 through 11 with each graphic highlighting a year of projects within the downtown study area. Cost estimates for the ACHD portion of the work outlined over the five to seven year implementation period is provided in Appendix F. 13

22 N PACIFIC ST N 28TH ST S 27TH ST N 26TH ST S 25TH ST S 24TH ST N 25TH ST N 24TH ST N 23RD ST N AVENUE D AVE N AVENUE E AVE August 2013 H:\projfile\ \gis\figs\dbip_report_figs\13091_dbip_fi7_sequencing_2014.mxd N HAPPY DR N HOUSTON RD W EMERALD ST N 30TH ST W FAIRVIEW AVE N LATAH ST S 30TH ST W MEADOW DR N 29TH ST ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS M - Mini-roundabout - Signal Installation/Modification S - Sigining/Striping/Lighting W MORRIS HILL RD W ALPINE ST BIKE IMPROVEMENTS - Install Bike Lanes - Install Shared Lane Markings C - Install Contraflow Bike Lane I - Install Improved Bike Lane C - Convert to Shared Lane Markings W TULARA DR N 27TH ST N OWYHEE ST W KIPLIN RD W CRESCENT RIM DR Road Work/Maintenance Streetscape Two-way Conversion W ARK ST N AMERICANA VD W SHORELINE DR S 23RD ST N 22ND ST S 22ND ST S 18TH ST N FRONT ST S AMERICANA VD W SPA ST S PIONEER ST N 19TH ST S 15TH ST S 14TH ST N 18TH ST S 13TH ST W RIVER ST S DALE ST S 16TH ST S LUSK PL W RAND AVE N 17TH ST S ASH ST S LA POINTE ST W ROVE ST S LUSK ST W SHERWOOD ST S LOIS AVE Intersection Improvement Study Area N 16TH ST N 15TH ST W ROYAL VD W MILLER ST S EARLE ST N 14TH ST W WASHINTON ST W FRONT ST W BORAH ST N 13TH ST S CAPITOL VD S S 8TH ST W CESAR CHAVEZ LN Source: ACHD IS Database; ACHD Five-Year Work Plan; ITD Projects; CCDC Downtown Boise Two-Way Conversion Study; CCDC Streetscape Project Listings S BRADY ST S 10TH ST W JULIA DAVIS DR N 9TH ST W JEFFERSON ST N 8TH ST S 6TH ST W MYRTLE ST W FORT ST W HAYS ST W FRANKLIN ST S 5TH ST W ROVE ST S 4TH ST S 3RD ST S S S W UNION ST W WASHINTON ST S S M W THATCHER ST W STATE ST S W BANNOCK ST N 2ND ST E MYRTLE ST N 1ST ST N 3RD ST E FRONT ST DOWNTOWN PROJECT SEQUENCIN 2014 PROJECTS S BROADWAY AVE S E IDAHO ST N ROBBINS RD N FORT PL E JEFFERSON ST E PARK VD E ARRISON RD E FORT ST E REDWOOD CT N VA HOSPITAL LOOP N COLLINS RD N FLUME ST S BRUCE LN N BRUCE AVE S STRAUHAN AVE E HOLLY ST N MOUNTAIN COVE RD E RESERVE ST N STRAUHAN AVE E LOAN ST N ELM AVE E STATE ST N MAPLE AVE E WARM SPRINS AVE S WALNUT ST E MCKINLEY ST E SHAW MOUNTAIN RD N WALNUT ST E MOUNTAIN COVE RD E SANTA MARIA DR E ALDAPE COVE RD N SAN JUAN DR E FRANKLIN ST E WASHINTON ST Source: Esri, Digitallobe, eoeye, i-cubed, USDA, USS, AEX, etmapping, Aerogrid, IN, IP, and the IS User Community Figure 7 N N LOCUST ST N SAN FELIPE DR N PIERCE ST 14 Kittelson & Associates, Inc.

23 N PACIFIC ST N 28TH ST S 27TH ST N 26TH ST S 25TH ST S 24TH ST N 25TH ST N 24TH ST N 23RD ST N AVENUE D AVE N AVENUE E AVE August 2013 H:\projfile\ \gis\figs\dbip_report_figs\13091_dbip_fi8_sequencing_2015.mxd N HAPPY DR N HOUSTON RD W EMERALD ST N 30TH ST W FAIRVIEW AVE N LATAH ST S 30TH ST W MEADOW DR N 29TH ST ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS M - Mini-roundabout - Signal Installation/Modification S - Sigining/Striping/Lighting W MORRIS HILL RD W ALPINE ST BIKE IMPROVEMENTS - Install Bike Lanes - Install Shared Lane Markings C - Install Contraflow Bike Lane I - Install Improved Bike Lane C - Convert to Shared Lane Markings W TULARA DR N 27TH ST N OWYHEE ST W KIPLIN RD W CRESCENT RIM DR Road Work/Maintenance Streetscape Two-way Conversion W ARK ST N AMERICANA VD W SHORELINE DR S 23RD ST N 22ND ST S 22ND ST S 18TH ST N FRONT ST S AMERICANA VD W SPA ST S PIONEER ST N 19TH ST S 15TH ST S 14TH ST S 13TH ST N 18TH ST S DALE ST S 16TH ST S LUSK PL N 17TH ST W RAND AVE S ASH ST S LA POINTE ST M W RIVER ST S LUSK ST W SHERWOOD ST S LOIS AVE Intersection Improvement Study Area N 16TH ST N 15TH ST S W ROVE ST W ROYAL VD W MILLER ST S EARLE ST M M W FRONT ST S 11TH ST W BORAH ST N 14TH ST S 8TH ST W CESAR CHAVEZ LN Source: ACHD IS Database; ACHD Five-Year Work Plan; ITD Projects; CCDC Downtown Boise Two-Way Conversion Study; CCDC Streetscape Project Listings S BRADY ST S 10TH ST S CAPITOL VD N 13TH ST W JULIA DAVIS DR N 8TH ST W MYRTLE ST W FRANKLIN ST N 9TH ST N CAPITOL VD W BANNOCK ST W ROVE ST S 4TH ST W STATE ST W FORT ST W HAYS ST W JEFFERSON ST S 3RD ST S 4TH ST W UNION ST W THATCHER ST W WASHINTON ST N 3RD ST E MYRTLE ST N 2ND ST E FRONT ST DOWNTOWN PROJECT SEQUENCIN 2015 PROJECTS N 1ST ST S BROADWAY AVE N ROBBINS RD N FORT PL E JEFFERSON ST E PARK VD E ARRISON RD E FORT ST E REDWOOD CT N VA HOSPITAL LOOP N AVENUE C AVE N COLLINS RD N FLUME ST S BRUCE LN N BRUCE AVE S STRAUHAN AVE E HOLLY ST N MOUNTAIN COVE RD E RESERVE ST N STRAUHAN AVE E LOAN ST N ELM AVE E STATE ST N MAPLE AVE E WARM SPRINS AVE S WALNUT ST E MCKINLEY ST E SHAW MOUNTAIN RD N WALNUT ST E MOUNTAIN COVE RD E SANTA MARIA DR E ALDAPE COVE RD N SAN JUAN DR E FRANKLIN ST E WASHINTON ST Source: Esri, Digitallobe, eoeye, i-cubed, USDA, USS, AEX, etmapping, Aerogrid, IN, IP, and the IS User Community Figure 8 N N LOCUST ST N SAN FELIPE DR N PIERCE ST 15

24 N PACIFIC ST N 28TH ST S 27TH ST N 26TH ST S 25TH ST S 24TH ST N 25TH ST N 24TH ST N 23RD ST N AVENUE D AVE N AVENUE E AVE August 2013 H:\projfile\ \gis\figs\dbip_report_figs\13091_dbip_fi9_sequencing_2016.mxd N HAPPY DR N HOUSTON RD W EMERALD ST N 30TH ST W FAIRVIEW AVE N LATAH ST S 30TH ST W MEADOW DR N 29TH ST ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS M - Mini-roundabout - Signal Installation/Modification S - Sigining/Striping/Lighting W MORRIS HILL RD W ALPINE ST BIKE IMPROVEMENTS - Install Bike Lanes - Install Shared Lane Markings C - Install Contraflow Bike Lane I - Install Improved Bike Lane C - Convert to Shared Lane Markings W TULARA DR N 27TH ST N OWYHEE ST W KIPLIN RD W CRESCENT RIM DR Road Work/Maintenance Streetscape Two-way Conversion W ARK ST N AMERICANA VD W SHORELINE DR S 23RD ST N 22ND ST S 22ND ST S 18TH ST N FRONT ST S AMERICANA VD W SPA ST S PIONEER ST N 19TH ST S 15TH ST N 18TH ST S 14TH ST S 13TH ST W RIVER ST S DALE ST S 16TH ST S LUSK PL W JEFFERSON ST N 17TH ST W RAND AVE S ASH ST S LA POINTE ST N 16TH ST W ROVE ST S LUSK ST W SHERWOOD ST S LOIS AVE Intersection Improvement Study Area N 15TH ST N 14TH ST W ROYAL VD W MILLER ST S 10TH ST M S EARLE ST S N 13TH ST S 11TH ST M W BORAH ST C M S 8TH ST S C W CESAR CHAVEZ LN S BRADY ST W WASHINTON ST Source: ACHD IS Database; ACHD Five-Year Work Plan; ITD Projects; CCDC Downtown Boise Two-Way Conversion Study; CCDC Streetscape Project Listings C W FRONT ST S CAPITOL VD C W JULIA DAVIS DR W BANNOCK ST N 9TH ST N 8TH ST C S 6TH ST W MYRTLE ST N CAPITOL VD W STATE ST W FORT ST W HAYS ST W FRANKLIN ST S 5TH ST S 4TH ST S 4TH ST S 3RD ST W UNION ST N 3RD ST S AVENUE A AVE W THATCHER ST W WASHINTON ST M E MYRTLE ST N 2ND ST E FRONT ST DOWNTOWN PROJECT SEQUENCIN 2016 PROJECTS N 1ST ST E IDAHO ST E PARK VD N ROBBINS RD N FORT PL E ARRISON RD E FORT ST E REDWOOD CT E JEFFERSON ST N VA HOSPITAL LOOP N COLLINS RD N FLUME ST S BRUCE LN N BRUCE AVE S STRAUHAN AVE E HOLLY ST N MOUNTAIN COVE RD E RESERVE ST N STRAUHAN AVE E LOAN ST N ELM AVE E STATE ST N MAPLE AVE E WARM SPRINS AVE S WALNUT ST E MCKINLEY ST E SHAW MOUNTAIN RD N WALNUT ST E MOUNTAIN COVE RD E SANTA MARIA DR E ALDAPE COVE RD N SAN JUAN DR E FRANKLIN ST E WASHINTON ST Source: Esri, Digitallobe, eoeye, i-cubed, USDA, USS, AEX, etmapping, Aerogrid, IN, IP, and the IS User Community Figure 9 N N LOCUST ST N SAN FELIPE DR N PIERCE ST 16 Kittelson & Associates, Inc.

25 N PACIFIC ST N 28TH ST S 27TH ST N 26TH ST S 25TH ST S 24TH ST N 25TH ST N 24TH ST N 23RD ST N AVENUE D AVE N AVENUE E AVE August 2013 H:\projfile\ \gis\figs\dbip_report_figs\13091_dbip_fi10_sequencing_2017.mxd N HAPPY DR N HOUSTON RD W EMERALD ST N 30TH ST W FAIRVIEW AVE N LATAH ST S 30TH ST W MEADOW DR N 29TH ST ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS M - Mini-roundabout - Signal Installation/Modification S - Sigining/Striping/Lighting W MORRIS HILL RD W ALPINE ST BIKE IMPROVEMENTS - Install Bike Lanes - Install Shared Lane Markings C - Install Contraflow Bike Lane I - Install Improved Bike Lane C - Convert to Shared Lane Markings W TULARA DR N 27TH ST N OWYHEE ST W KIPLIN RD W CRESCENT RIM DR Road Work/Maintenance Streetscape W ARK ST N AMERICANA VD W SHORELINE DR S 23RD ST N 22ND ST S 22ND ST S 18TH ST N FRONT ST S AMERICANA VD W SPA ST S PIONEER ST N 19TH ST S 15TH ST S 14TH ST N 18TH ST S 13TH ST W RIVER ST S DALE ST S 16TH ST S LUSK PL W RAND AVE N 17TH ST S ASH ST S LA POINTE ST N 16TH ST W ROVE ST S LUSK ST W SHERWOOD ST S LOIS AVE Intersection Improvement Study Area N 15TH ST W ROYAL VD W MILLER ST N 14TH ST S EARLE ST W FRONT ST S 11TH ST W BORAH ST N 13TH ST S 8TH ST W CESAR CHAVEZ LN S BRADY ST W WASHINTON ST Source: ACHD IS Database; ACHD Five-Year Work Plan; ITD Projects; CCDC Downtown Boise Two-Way Conversion Study; CCDC Streetscape Project Listings S 10TH ST S CAPITOL VD W JULIA DAVIS DR W BANNOCK ST N 9TH ST W STATE ST N 8TH ST S 6TH ST W MYRTLE ST N CAPITOL VD W FORT ST W HAYS ST W FRANKLIN ST W ROVE ST S 5TH ST S 4TH ST S 4TH ST S 3RD ST W UNION ST W JEFFERSON ST N 3RD ST W THATCHER ST W WASHINTON ST N 2ND ST E MYRTLE ST E FRONT ST DOWNTOWN PROJECT SEQUENCIN 2017 PROJECTS N 1ST ST E IDAHO ST S BROADWAY AVE N ROBBINS RD E REDWOOD CT E PARK VD E ARRISON RD N VA HOSPITAL LOOP N AVENUE C AVE N COLLINS RD E JEFFERSON ST S BRUCE LN N BRUCE AVE S STRAUHAN AVE E HOLLY ST N MOUNTAIN COVE RD E RESERVE ST N STRAUHAN AVE E LOAN ST N ELM AVE E STATE ST N MAPLE AVE E WARM SPRINS AVE S WALNUT ST E MCKINLEY ST E SHAW MOUNTAIN RD N WALNUT ST E MOUNTAIN COVE RD E SANTA MARIA DR E ALDAPE COVE RD N SAN JUAN DR E FRANKLIN ST E WASHINTON ST Source: Esri, Digitallobe, eoeye, i-cubed, USDA, USS, AEX, etmapping, Aerogrid, IN, IP, and the IS User Community Figure 10 N N LOCUST ST N SAN FELIPE DR N PIERCE ST 17

26 N PACIFIC ST N 28TH ST S 27TH ST N 26TH ST S 25TH ST S 24TH ST N 25TH ST N 24TH ST N 23RD ST N AVENUE D AVE N AVENUE E AVE August 2013 H:\projfile\ \gis\figs\dbip_report_figs\13091_dbip_fi11_sequencing_2018.mxd N HAPPY DR N HOUSTON RD W EMERALD ST N 30TH ST W FAIRVIEW AVE N LATAH ST S 30TH ST W MEADOW DR N 29TH ST ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS M - Mini-roundabout - Signal Installation/Modification S - Sigining/Striping/Lighting W MORRIS HILL RD W ALPINE ST BIKE IMPROVEMENTS - Install Bike Lanes - Install Shared Lane Markings C - Install Contraflow Bike Lane I - Install Improved Bike Lane C - Convert to Shared Lane Markings W TULARA DR N 27TH ST N OWYHEE ST W KIPLIN RD W CRESCENT RIM DR W ARK ST N AMERICANA VD Road Work/Maintenance Streetscape W SHORELINE DR I S 23RD ST I I N 22ND ST S 22ND ST S 18TH ST N FRONT ST S AMERICANA VD W SPA ST S PIONEER ST N 19TH ST S 15TH ST S 14TH ST N 18TH ST I S 13TH ST W RIVER ST S DALE ST S LUSK PL I W RAND AVE N 17TH ST I I S ASH ST S LA POINTE ST I N 15TH ST W ROVE ST S LUSK ST W SHERWOOD ST S LOIS AVE Study Area N 16TH ST I W ROYAL VD W MILLER ST I S EARLE ST W WASHINTON ST N 14TH ST W FRONT ST S 11TH ST W BORAH ST N 13TH ST S 8TH ST W CESAR CHAVEZ LN Source: ACHD IS Database; ACHD Five-Year Work Plan; ITD Projects; CCDC Downtown Boise Two-Way Conversion Study; CCDC Streetscape Project Listings S BRADY ST S 10TH ST S CAPITOL VD W JULIA DAVIS DR W BANNOCK ST N 9TH ST N 8TH ST S 6TH ST W MYRTLE ST N CAPITOL VD W STATE ST W FORT ST W HAYS ST W FRANKLIN ST S 5TH ST S 4TH ST W ROVE ST S 3RD ST W UNION ST W JEFFERSON ST N 3RD ST W THATCHER ST W WASHINTON ST N 2ND ST E MYRTLE ST E FRONT ST DOWNTOWN PROJECT SEQUENCIN 2018 PROJECTS N 1ST ST E IDAHO ST S BROADWAY AVE N ROBBINS RD N FORT PL E JEFFERSON ST E PARK VD E ARRISON RD E FORT ST E REDWOOD CT N VA HOSPITAL LOOP N AVENUE C AVE N COLLINS RD N FLUME ST S BRUCE LN N BRUCE AVE S STRAUHAN AVE E HOLLY ST N MOUNTAIN COVE RD E RESERVE ST N STRAUHAN AVE E LOAN ST N ELM AVE E STATE ST N MAPLE AVE E WARM SPRINS AVE S WALNUT ST E MCKINLEY ST E SHAW MOUNTAIN RD N WALNUT ST E MOUNTAIN COVE RD E SANTA MARIA DR E ALDAPE COVE RD N SAN JUAN DR E FRANKLIN ST E WASHINTON ST Source: Esri, Digitallobe, eoeye, i-cubed, USDA, USS, AEX, etmapping, Aerogrid, IN, IP, and the IS User Community Figure 11 N N LOCUST ST N SAN FELIPE DR N PIERCE ST 18 Kittelson & Associates, Inc.

27 COORDINATION OPTIONS There are several coordination options that exist for project implementation where multiple agencies are involved. Of the recommendations in this plan, the most common coordination will be between ACHD and CCDC on roadways where both streetscape and other improvements are planned. In these situations, the following coordination options exist: Keep ACHD and CCDC projects separate (i.e., have different contacts) but ensure work is coordinated through collaboration and oversight In this example, ACHD would have a contract for the street maintenance or roadway improvement work and CCDC would have a contract for the streetscape improvement work and the two project managers would work collaborative to integrate the work. Have one agency oversee all of the work (i.e., have it occur under one contract) with the other agency serving as a project team member and with a cost sharing agreement in place In this example, either ACHD or CCDC would have the contract for the entire scope of work (street maintenance, roadway improvements, and streetscape) and would oversee all the work under that contact. There would be a cost sharing agreement in place for the other agency to contribute the costs for their portion of the work and they would be closely involved with the day-to-day project proceedings as a project team member. The best option for coordination will be determined on a project-byproject basis depending on the scope of the work, the breakdown of work between agencies, and staff resources and availability. DBIP IS TOOL As part of the work previously presented, the DBIP produced a IS (geographic information system) geodatabase. This geodatabase serves as a compilation of geographically accurate information that: serves as a consolidated location for all project information, can be used as a mapping tool; organizes downtown into block lengths and allows relationships to be determined, and; allows users to query information for a particular street extent and see what projects are associated with it, all projects that are programmed, or all projects identified within a certain time frame; and shows all projects identified for parallel efforts (such as water or sewer lines). All figures shown in this document were created with this IS tool. The geodatabase can be used to superimpose information on a map to simultaneously show projects and their relationship to other projects and other aspects of the downtown environment. The content of this geodatabase includes: ACHD/ITD Projects ( ), Planned roadway maintenance Planned intersection improvements CCDC Projects ( ), Existing/proposed bicycle facilities, Two-way street conversions, Major downtown events, Major land use and development projects, Parking facilities, Parks, Land uses and zoning, Roadway block information, Transit stops and routes, Major utilities, and Public feedback from the public involvement process. The geodatabase contains all data presented in this document and is further detailed in Appendix. The value and usefulness of this geodatabase is dependent upon keeping the information within it up to date as projects are completed and as new projects are identified over time. Contraflow bike lane on 8th and Main Street Open house signage on 8th and Bannock 19

28 FINAL CONSIDERATIONS The recommendations and sequencing included in the DBIP were based on the best information available at the time of plan creation and possible within the project s budget and timeframe. It is expected that the recommendations here may evolve over the five year horizon as project come on line, if new projects develop, or if funding opportunities change. In addition, there are other on-going activities or items raised through this process that could not be addressed within the plan s timeframe and scope that may influence, add to, or modify the recommendations that have been developed to this point. These include: Implementing wayfinding and signage along with the implementation of the downtown bicycle network, Reviewing existing traffic signal progression and traffic signal timing plans within downtown Boise for opportunities to slow traffic and lower the progression speeds (potentially down to 20 miles per hour) on certain roadways where bicycles and multimodal travel is encouraged, especially on Main Street and Idaho Street., Further evaluation of parking impacts associated with two-way street and bicycle network recommendations and working the affected parties on parking management solutions (e.g. Jefferson Street), Evaluating further two-way conversion and/or additional bicycle improvements on particular routes (such as Idaho and Main Streets) (on-going as part of the City of Boise s commissioned work with consultant Jeff Speck), and Identifying opportunities for Low Impact Development (LID) stormwater treatments with future downtown project implementation which will result with coordination and consolidation of work. These opportunities may present themselves with the overlap of major efforts between ACHD and CCDC such as the work proposed on State Street. Bicycle air station outside Whole Foods on Myrtle Street and Broadway Avenue Cyclist on Jefferson Street and 10th Street