Lord Overpass Multi-Modal Boulevard. Nicolas Bosonetto, P.E.

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1 Lord Overpass Multi-Modal Boulevard Nicolas Bosonetto, P.E.

2 City of Lowell Fourth Largest City in Commonwealth Population of 109,945 Gateway City Diverse 20% Southeast Asian 17% Hispanic 25% Foreign Born 44% Speak language other than English Urban National Park College Town UMass Lowell - 17,500 Students Middlesex Community College 13,000 Students 2

3 Commuter Flows 3

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5 Corridor Flyover 5

6 Lord Overpass 6

7 Changing Course How to implement institutional change I. Develop a Vision II. Educate and Garner Support a. Educate stakeholders and policy makers b. Gather broad support (not just advocates) III. Enact Policy a. Enact Complete Streets Policy b. Complete Street Grant c. Build on smaller successful projects IV.Engineer new Concepts a. Road Safety Audit (RSA) b. Redesigned Concepts c. Public Participation 7

8 I. Develop a Vision 8

9 I. Develop a Vision Complete Streets is Transportation Equity Core downtown area contains economic opportunities, educational institutions, and public services Surrounding neighborhoods have concentrated low income, minority, low English proficiency, and immigrant Equal Access to jobs, services, cultural and education resources regardless of income, ability, age, or nationality 9

10 I. Develop a Vision Complete Streets is Economic Development Modes - Limited parking supply is main barrier to economic development Context People react positively to neighborhood business district improvements Image - Provide modern gateway into city to change perceptions 10

11 I. Develop a Vision 11

12 II. Educate Stakeholders and Policy Makers Smart Growth America Workshops Invite: Planning Board Members Neighborhood Association leaders Elected Officials Police & Fire Departments Planning, Engineering, DPW departments Disability Commission Advocates School Departments, University, Community College 12

13 III. Enact Policy Accentuate Funding Opportunities Not less than 33 % of the grants awarded shall be issued to low income communities $50 Million Bond Bill $12.5 Million FY16-FY17 Get Popular Support During Public Vote Bike/Ped Activists Boy Scouts Residents Health Groups Emphasize Transportation Equity 13

14 III. Enact Policy Prioritization Plan

15 III. Enact Policy Implementation 3R Projects 15

16 III. Enact Policy Implementation 3R Projects 16

17 Lord Overpass Project III. Enact Policy $400K Grant 15 Lateral Buffer + Landscape Screening + 2 Vertical Offset = Reduction in Exposure to Pollution & Vehicles 17

18 III. Enact Policy $400K Grant 18

19 III. Enact Policy $400K Grant 19

20 IV. Engineer new Concepts Road Safety Audits (RSA) Conducted prior to any roadway improvement Necessary where there are high-crash clusters (ped/bike included) Takes into account all road users Makes recommendations for safety improvements Crosswalks Lighting Bump outs Etc 20

21 IV. Engineer new Concepts Road Safety Audits (RSA) What We Saw Missing Sidewalks No crossing facilities for desired walking routes from Fletcher St to HCD Unlawful/Dangerous Crossings 21

22 IV. Engineer new Concepts Road Safety Audits (RSA) 235 Crashes in 3 years Cost = $5.6 Million $58,754/injury = $3,466, $6,076/vehicle = $2,138,752 22

23 235 Crashes in 3 years Pictures from Lowell Sun 23

24 IV. Engineer new Concepts Public Participation Lord Overpass Project Survey Concerns and Wishes 24

25 IV. Engineer new Concepts Transit 25

26 IV. Engineer new Concepts Design Elements Basic design controls serve as the foundation for establishing the physical form, safety, and functionality of the transportation facility. - MassDOT Design Guide (3.1) 3.1 Purpose Create Access Point to Hamilton Canal District (HCD) Accommodate additional Traffic generated by HCD Complement the HCD s modern, mixed-use, urban design 3.2 Community Context Connectivity Neighborhoods Downtown Gallagher Station Gateway to City - Aesthetics & Lighting Arterial through Dense Urban Development 26

27 IV. Engineer new Concepts Design Elements 3.3 Roadway Users Must provide pedestrian, bike, and transit accommodations Complete Street Policy 3.4 Transportation Needs Multi-modal access to Gallagher Intermodal Terminal Two way traffic on Middlesex and Appleton/Chelmsford Streets Full intersection at Jackson Street extension Connections to river and canal trail systems Vehicular operations 27

28 IV. Engineer new Concepts Design Elements 3.5 Measures of Effectiveness (MOE) 1. Safety 2. Economic Development 3. Capacity 4. Connectivity/Accessibility 5. Mode Choice 6. Community Aesthetics 7. Transportation Equity 28

29 IV. Engineer new Concepts Design Elements Measure of Effectiveness #3 & #4 Connectivity, Access, and Capacity (Getting to where you want to go) Capacity the maximum hourly rate at which persons or vehicles reasonably can be expected to traverse a point (HCM 2000) Level of Service (LOS) is a quality measure describing operational conditions within a traffic stream, generally in terms of such service measures as speed and travel time, freedom to maneuver, traffic interruptions, and comfort and convenience. (HCM 2000) 29

30 IV. Engineer new Concepts 30

31 Public Participation 31

32 7. Complete Streets Version 32

33 Summary I. Develop a Complete Street Vision a. Transportation Equity b. Economic Development II. Educate and Gain Support a. Educate stakeholders and policy makers b. Gather broad support (not just advocates) III. Enact Policy a. Enact Complete Streets Policy b. Complete Street Grant c. Build on smaller successful 3R projects (Ch 90 & Capital) IV.Engineer new Concepts a. Road Safety Audit b. Public Participation c. Redesigned Concepts 33

34 Thank You Nicolas Bosonetto, PE 34