TRANSPORTATION FACILITY PLANNING Waugh Chapel Road Maytime Drive to New Market Lane

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1 July 24, 2018 TRANSPORTATION FACILITY PLANNING Waugh Chapel Road Maytime Drive to New Market Lane DPWandYOU.com Making a difference, together

2 Meeting Agenda Purpose of the project Overview of work conducted to date Existing conditions Discuss public input from online posting Future projected traffic volumes and operations Next steps DPWandYOU.com Making a difference, together July 24,

3 Purpose of Project Improve pedestrian and bicycle accessibility Enhance safety and connectivity for all modes of transportation Limit impacts to natural/built environment and private property DPWandYOU.com Making a difference, together July 24,

4 Study Focus Areas Pedestrians Bicycles Right of way Geometrics Vehicles Safety DPWandYOU.com Making a difference, together July 24,

5 Existing Conditions Summary Generally, a two-lane roadway Exclusive turn lanes at some intersections (some narrow turn lanes) Varying shoulder width Gaps in sidewalk and shoulder Deficiencies in roadway geometrics (e.g. sight distance) Speeds above posted speed limits DPWandYOU.com Making a difference, together July 24,

6 Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities DPWandYOU.com Making a difference, together July 24,

7 Existing Traffic Operations Heavy traffic flow (higher in PM than AM) EB Waugh Chapel Road at Symphony Lane is congested in AM 85 th percentile speeds are 41 to 48 mph (35 mph posted speed limit) High delay for turning traffic from side streets Legend = High Delay DPWandYOU.com Making a difference, together July 24,

8 Roadway Geometrics Gaps in sidewalk and shoulder Varying road width (travel lanes, shoulders, sidewalk) Horizontal curves Restricted sight distance at intersections DPWandYOU.com Making a difference, together July 24,

9 Right of Way Constraints Overhead utilities on south side through majority of corridor Environmentally sensitive locations (e.g. creek, trees) Slope Challenging areas along the corridor Maytime Drive to Symphony Lane Symphony Lane to Macmullen Drive East of Macmullen Drive (horizontal curve) DPWandYOU.com Making a difference, together July 24,

10 Traffic Control Devices Signalization Signing and pavement markings Speed management Speed feedback signs Median island Chokers DPWandYOU.com Making a difference, together July 24,

11 Crash Analysis ( ) Reported crashes occurred mainly at or near intersections Percent of the crashes by type Rear end (37%) Angle/Head On (23%) Sideswipe (11%) DPWandYOU.com Making a difference, together July 24,

12 2040 Development and Growth Projected annual growth for the surrounding area Population: 0.5% Employment: 1% Growth comprised of following developments: Summerfield Phase II Odenton Town Center Waugh Chapel Town Center Two Rivers DPWandYOU.com Making a difference, together July 24,

13 2040 Traffic Volumes and Operations 1% to 2% annual growth in traffic volumes (not warranting new capacity) Stop-controlled side streets movements operate poorly Eastbound Waugh Chapel Rd nearing capacity at Symphony Ln in AM peak Roadway segments on Waugh Chapel Road near capacity Legend = High Delay DPWandYOU.com Making a difference, together July 24,

14 Public Input - Key Issues Improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure Install turn lanes at several intersections Speeding concerns Consider two way left turn lane throughout the corridor Additional signals Through traffic on Waugh Chapel Road DPWandYOU.com Making a difference, together July 24,

15 Next Steps Now: County s on-going traffic operations improvements This Study: Process input and feedback from you Develop recommended improvement alternatives Analyze future conditions with improvements Prepare final planning-level report and obtain public input Future: Seek funding for design and implementation DPWandYOU.com Making a difference, together July 24,

16 Public Input Project contact Adam Greenstein, PE, PTOE, ENV SP Project website: DPWandYOU.com Making a difference, together July 24,

17 Bureau of Utility Operations 24-Hour Emergency Water Services: (410) Billing Inquiries: (410) Bureau of Highways Northern District: (410) Central District: (410) Southern District: (410) Traffic Lights/Signs: (410) Bureau of Waste Management Services Bulk Trash Service/Curbside Collections: (410) Bureau of Engineering General Inquiries: (410) DPWandYOU.com Making a difference, together

18 Traffic Operations Level of Service LOS E: congested (demand at capacity) LOS F: failing (demand over capacity) DPWandYOU.com Making a difference, together

19 Existing Traffic Operations Heavy traffic flow (higher in PM than AM) EB Waugh Chapel Road at Symphony Lane is congested in AM 95 th percentile speeds range from 41 to 48 mph High delay (LOS E/F) for turning traffic from side streets E (E) Legend Weekday AM (PM) LOS LOS Red = E or F Note: LOS A through D approaches are not shown DPWandYOU.com Making a difference, together

20 2040 Traffic Volumes and Operations 1% to 2% annual growth in traffic volumes (not warranting new capacity) Stop-controlled side streets movements operate poorly Eastbound Waugh Chapel Rd nearing capacity at Symphony Ln in AM peak Roadway segments on Waugh Chapel Road near capacity D (E) Legend Weekday AM (PM) LOS LOS Red = E or F Note: LOS A through D approaches are not shown DPWandYOU.com Making a difference, together