Purpose + Need. Connect: Thrive: Develop: < Strengthen the spine of our regional transportation system

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1 Purpose + Need I-29 NW Barry Road 64/68/72 MAIN STREET Connect: < Strengthen the spine of our regional transportation system Leavenworth Road Parallel Parkway State Avenue 18th Street Expressway Shawnee Mission Parkway Quivira Antioch Rainbow 75th Street 95th Street Independence Avenue 12th Street 27th Street 31st Street 39th Street Troost Prospect 63rd Street Highway 7 I-70 < Improve transit connections < Link neighborhoods, businesses, institutions & employment centers Thrive: < Advance RideKC Smart Moves Regional Transit & Mobility Plan 135th Street Fast and frequent network 30-minute network Mobility hub < Extend the benefits of the Downtown starter line (approaching 4 million rides) Develop: < Proven catalyst for economic development RideKC Smart Moves 3.0 Regional Transit & Mobility Plan is the region s long-term vision for transit, including the expansion of streetcar as a near-term strategy. < Support goals of Main Street Overlay & Midtown/Plaza Area Plan Main Street Extension to UMKC

2 Extending the benefits of the Downtown starter line RIDERSHIP TRENDS WEEKDAY DESTINATIONS DESTINATION 1500 TYPE BY 2000 TIME PERIOD RIDERSHIP BY MONTH 250, M 3.5M AM Peak 3.0M Midday 2.5M 200, , M 100, M Evening 1.0M Work Dining / Coffee Social, Recreational, or Tourism Hotel Personal Business 0.5M Shopping Other 0.0M *According to an in-person survey conducted on-board the KC Streetcar in fall MAY 2016 JUN 2016 JUL 2016 AUG 2016 SEP 2016 OCT 2016 NOV 2016 DEC 2016 JAN 2017 FEB 2017 MAR 2017 APR 2017 MAY 2017 JUN 2017 JUL 2017 AUG 2017 SEP 2017 OCT 2017 NOV 2017 DEC 2017 JAN 2018 FEB2018 Home 50,000 WHO is Riding the KC Streetcar? 0 MAY 2016 JUN 2016 JUL 2016 AUG 2016 SEP 2016 OCT 2016 NOV 2016 DEC 2016 JAN 2017 FEB 2017 MAR 2017 APR 2017 MAY 2017 JUN 2017 JUL 2017 AUG 2017 SEP 2017 OCT 2017 NOV 2017 DEC 2017 JAN 2018 FEB2018 PM Peak RIDERS are using the streetcar to CIRCULATE DOWNTOWN (streetcar is connecting districts) 76% KC METRO RESIDENTS More than 65% of streetcar riders 24% VISITORS *According to an in-person survey conducted on-board the KC Streetcar in fall CHOOSE TO RIDE (meaning they have a vehicle available but choose to take the streetcar instead) 90% ARE RIDING TO A DESTINATION (Joy-riding is at 3% on weekdays, 8% on weekends) 38% of riders LIVE DOWNTOWN of these riders, 43% ARE RIDING TO WORK

3 RIVERFRONT The goal of this project phase is to < Answer two fundamental questions about the Extension: I-670 I-70 WEST BOTTOMS STOCKYARDS DISTRICT KEMPER ARENA RIVER MARKET DOWNTOWN POWER & LIGHT DISTRICT KAUFFMAN CENTER CROSSROADS ARTS DISTRICT GRAND BLVD 3RD ST SPRINT CENTER 11TH ST CURRENT ROUTE EXTENSION (Proposed) I-70 18TH ST 1. Where should stops be located? UNION STATION 22ND ST CROWN CENTER 2. Which lane(s) of the road should WORLD WAR I MUSEUM & MEMORIAL 27TH ST 71 the streetcar run? I-35 UNION HILL < Recommend transit connections and modifications to the bus system 33RD ST VALENTINE MAIN ST 31ST ST OLD HYDE PARK that support an integrated regional ROSEDALE MAIN STREET ARMOUR BLVD transit system EXTENSION (Proposed) 39TH ST < Advance a request for federal funding WESTPORT SOUTHMORELAND 43RD ST KEMPER MUSEUM KCAI This extension will run from the end of the 47TH ST COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA WARD PKWY NELSON-ATKINS MUSEUM OF ART ROCKHILL EMANUEL CLEAVER II BLVD VOLKER BLVD starter line at Union Station, south along SOUTH PLAZA 51ST ST UMKC Main Street to the vicinity of 51st Street. Main Street Extension to UMKC

4 Project Lifecycle Ongoing Project Development Design Construction Testing Operations < Determine which lane < Coordinate with local < Communication < Dry-run < Riders are the streetcar will run utilities (such as with those along testing & ready to in, how many stops & electric, water, gas, the route who will careful board! where stops will go cable, etc.) be affected by consideration < Ongoing construction for rider < Identify system needs < Finalize track & maintenance safety < Develop a funding strategy & advance station locations < Prepare design & < Ongoing utility coordination/ relocation federal grant request construction documents < Vehicle procurement Proposed timeframes are approximate and subject to change. The input received at tonight s meeting will help the Project Team advance the extension into the Design Phase. Main Street Extension to UMKC

5 Data-driven Process Informed by Public Input PURPOSE + NEED 1a. 1b. DEVELOP STOP LOCATIONS DEVELOP BEST-LANE ALTERNATIVES By Intersection By Segment REGIONAL CONNECTIVITY Does the location serve an existing or future regional transit need (e.g. east-west connection)? Is there a need for on-street parking and/or loading on one or both sides of the street? IMPROVE MOBILITY CHOICES & ACCESSIBILITY BUS INTEGRATION Is there a need or desire to have a shared streetcar / bus stop or a nearby transfer? THROUGH LANES How many vehicular through lanes are needed? INTEGRATE SEAMLESSLY with existing & future transit service; promote a holistic regional system with a strong spine RIDERSHIP Does the location have high bus ridership and/or would it have forecasted streetcar ridership? PEDESTRIAN DEMAND Does the location serve high-pedestrian demand and/or pedestrian-oriented land uses? DRIVEWAY ACCESS Is there a need to access businesses between intersections (especially via left turns)? INTERSECTION LEFT TURNS Is there a need to allow left-turns at intersections? ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT develop underutilized/vacant property; support existing residential & commercial activity ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Is there an opportunity for (re)development here? LOCAL EXPRESSED DESIRE Have Stakeholders and/or the public expressed interest in a stop near this location? PEDESTRIAN NEEDS Does the segment allow space for pedestrians and waiting riders (if a stop is planned within the segment)? BIKE & TRAIL INTEGRATION What provisions are needed to integrate the Trolley Track Trail and bicycles? INCREASE DENSITY and promote a broader mix of building uses; activate spaces SPACING Does a stop here provide a reasonable/desirable distance from adjacent stops? PHYSICAL CAPABILITY Does the width of the sidewalk and street allow for a stop to physically fit at this location? UTILITIES Would utility issues create conflicts with streetcar tracks in a given lane? CURB STOP NEEDED Do other factors dictate need for a curb stop (e.g. local development, shared bus stops or system considerations)? EFFICIENT, RELIABLE, SAFE transit service 2. SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS 3. COMPARE ALTERNATIVES OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY COST CONSTRUCTABILITY PUBLIC INPUT Main Street Extension to UMKC

6 Transit Connections NORTHLAND & Modifications KANSAS CONNECTIONS < Streetcar would operate DOWNTOWN / NORTHLAND from Downtown to UMKC < Streetcar replaces Main MAX 27th ST. strengthening the spine of our regional transit system 31st ST. 35th ST. < New bus connector route would offer frequent service between 39th ST. the streetcar route, Plaza, Brookside & Waldo KANSAS CONNECTIONS PLAZA < East/west connectivity through planned transfer connections BROOKSIDE/ WALDO Main Street Extension to UMKC

7 Where should stops be located? INTERSECTIONS WITH PROPOSED STOPS Exact locations TBD in design. UNION STATION UNION STATION MAIN ST PERSHING RD GRAND BLVD 22ND ST CROWN CENTER 25TH ST 71 Proposed stop locations were evaluated against key criteria: PROPOSED ROUTE WORLD WAR I MUSEUM & MEMORIAL 27TH ST UNION HILL WARWICK 26TH ST 27TH GRAND BLVD < Regional connectivity 30TH ST 31ST ST WARWICK 30TH < Bus integration VALENTINE LINWOOD OLD HYDE PARK ARMOUR BLVD 31ST LINWOOD BLVD 34TH ARMOUR BLVD < Ridership 36TH ST 36TH < Economic development 37TH ST 37TH potential 38TH ST 38TH 39TH ST 39TH 47TH ST WESTPORT WESTPORT RD COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA WARD PKWY 40TH ST 41ST ST 43RD ST 44TH ST SOUTHMORELAND KCAI KEMPER MUSEUM 45TH ST NELSON-ATKINS MUSEUM OF ART EMANUEL CLEAVER II BLVD ROCKHILL WESTPORT 40TH 41ST 43RD 44TH 45TH 46TH EMANUEL CLEAVER II BLVD < Pedestrian demand/land use < Spacing (cost + travel time) < Informed by previous studies SOUTH PLAZA 49TH ST 50TH ST 51ST ST VOLKER BLVD UMKC WARD PKWY VOLKER BLVD 49TH 51ST Main Street Extension to UMKC

8 Which lane(s) of the road should the streetcar run in? DEDICATED LANE MIXED TRAFFIC OUTSIDE RUNNING CENTER RUNNING Main Street Extension to UMKC

9 North Section (Pershing to 30th Street) CENTER RUNNING in a Dedicated Lane < Streetcar runs in dedicated center lanes < Stop platforms in the middle of the street UNION STATION UNION STATION MAIN ST 22ND INTERSECTIONS WITH STOPS Exact locations TBD in design < One auto lane in each direction (road diet) PERSHING DEDICATED < Center turn lanes, medians or platforms, to be determined as street widths & streetcar operations permit WORLD WAR I MUSEUM & MEMORIAL BLVD AUTO LANE MIXED AUTO & GRAND WEIGH-IN HERE 27TH ST PARKING, LOADING & TBD TBD (Center turn lane, median or platform) UNION Not to scale. On this map, Main Street has been widened to better show project elements. In general, all changes to Main Street are anticipated to fit between the existing street s curb to curb. WARWICK 30TH ST 31ST ST

10 North Section (Pershing to 30th Street) OUTSIDE RUNNING in a Dedicated Lane < Streetcar runs in dedicated outside lanes < Stop platforms on sidewalk bumpouts UNION STATION UNION STATION MAIN ST 22ND INTERSECTIONS WITH STOPS Exact locations TBD in design. < One auto lane in each direction (road diet) plus turn lanes at intersections PERSHING DEDICATED WORLD WAR I MUSEUM & MEMORIAL BLVD AUTO LANE MIXED AUTO & GRAND WEIGH-IN HERE 27TH ST PARKING, LOADING & TBD CENTER TURN LANE UNION & TBD Not to scale. On this map, Main Street has been widened to better show project elements. In general, all changes to Main Street are anticipated to fit between the existing street s curb to curb. WARWICK 30TH ST 31ST ST

11 North Section (Pershing to 30th Street) CRITERIA CENTER RUNNING in a Dedicated Lane OUTSIDE RUNNING in a Dedicated Lane ON-STREET PARKING/LOADING Is there a need for on-street parking and/or loading on one or both sides of the street? On-street parking is currently limited in this section and the need is therefore lower. However, opportunities are available. On-street parking is currently limited in this section and the need is therefore lower. However, opportunities are available. Policy decisions could restrict parking adjacent to the dedicated lane. Crown Center THROUGH LANES How many auto through lanes are needed? Both alternatives can provide one through lane for auto traffic in each direction. A road diet, or elimination of through lanes, is being recommended for this section under both alternatives. Both alternatives can provide one through lane for auto traffic in each direction. A road diet, or elimination of through lanes, is being recommended for this section under both alternatives. DRIVEWAY ACCESS & INTERSECTION LEFT TURNS Is there a need to access businesses or driveways? Less conducive to left-turn movements onto & off Main Street. Overall, the effect of these alternatives on access and turns in this section is not large, due to the limited number of driveways & intersections. More conducive to left-turn movements onto & off Main Street. Overall, the effect of these alternatives on access and turns in this section is not large, due to the limited number of driveways & intersections. Union Hill / 30th & Main PEDESTRIAN NEEDS Does the alternative meet pedestrian needs? Center stop platforms may not provide adequate space for waiting passengers during busy events; may not be able to share bus stops. Both options add a sidewalk on the east (where none currently). Stops are accessed from the sidewalk & typically accommodated via a curb bump-out. Both options add a sidewalk on the east side between Pershing & Grand (where it does not currently exist). UTILITIES Would existing utilities create conflicts with streetcar tracks in a given lane? Based on preliminary inventory, neither alternative would have greater conflict with utilities. A detailed utility assessment will occur during Design. Based on preliminary inventory, neither alternative would have greater conflict with utilities. A detailed utility assessment will occur during Design. SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS View east from Union Station OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY How is travel time impacted? On-street parking/loading & left turns are not a significant factor on this section due to limited parking & fewer driveways. Center running may offer less delay from illegal on-street parking. On-street parking/loading & left turns are not a significant factor on this section due to limited parking & fewer driveways. COST Does either alternative pose significant cost considerations for this section of the corridor? Alternatives relatively equal in this respect. Variances will be due to final design & policy decisions. Alternatives relatively equal in this respect. Variances will be due to final design & policy decisions. Liberty Memorial CONSTRUCTABILITY Are there any significant characteristics that would impact construction? None identified during this Project Development Phase. None identified during this Project Development Phase. CRITERIA RANKING: FAIR GOOD BETTER

12 Middle Section (30th St. to Emanuel Cleaver II) 30TH ST CENTER RUNNING 31ST ST in Mixed Traffic INTERSECTIONS WITH STOPS LINWOOD BLVD < Streetcar runs in mixed traffic, inside lanes Exact locations TBD in design OLD HYDE PARK < Stop platforms in the middle of the street DEDICATED ARMOUR BLVD < Two auto lanes in each direction AUTO LANE VALENTINE 36TH ST 37TH ST < Center turn lanes, medians or platforms, to be determined as street widths & streetcar operations permit MIXED AUTO & 38TH ST WESTPORT 39TH ST WEIGH-IN HERE PARKING, LOADING & TBD TBD (Center turn lane, median or platform) WESTPORT RD 40TH ST 41ST ST SOUTHMORELAND 43RD ST 44TH ST KCAI KEMPER MUSEUM Not to scale. On this map, Main Street has been widened to better COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA show project elements. In general, all changes to Main Street are anticipated to fit 47TH between STthe existing street s curb to curb. 45TH ST NELSON-ATKINS MUSEUM OF ART EMANUEL CLEAVER II BLVD WARD PKWY

13 Middle Section (30th St. to Emanuel Cleaver II) 30TH ST OUTSIDE RUNNING 31ST ST in Mixed Traffic INTERSECTIONS WITH STOPS LINWOOD BLVD < Streetcar runs in mixed traffic, outside lanes Exact locations TBD in design. OLD HYDE PARK < Stop platforms on sidewalk bumpouts DEDICATED ARMOUR BLVD < Two auto lanes in each direction AUTO LANE VALENTINE 36TH ST 37TH ST < Center turn lanes where street widths & streetcar operations permit MIXED AUTO & 38TH ST WESTPORT 39TH ST WEIGH-IN HERE PARKING, LOADING & TBD CENTER TURN LANE & TBD WESTPORT RD 40TH ST 41ST ST SOUTHMORELAND 43RD ST 44TH ST KCAI KEMPER MUSEUM Not to scale. On this map, Main Street has been widened to better COUNTRY CLUB PLAZA show project elements. In general, all changes to Main Street are anticipated to fit 47TH between STthe existing street s curb to curb. 45TH ST NELSON-ATKINS MUSEUM OF ART EMANUEL CLEAVER II BLVD WARD PKWY

14 Middle Section (30th St. to Emanuel Cleaver II) CRITERIA CENTER RUNNING in Mixed Traffic OUTSIDE RUNNING in Mixed Traffic ON-STREET PARKING/LOADING Is there a need for on-street parking and/or loading on one or both sides of the street? On-street parking is currently available along many blocks of this section; some is time restricted for bus use. Center running may provide more where stop platforms are in the center of the street (vs. curb). On-street parking is currently available along many blocks of this section; some is time-restricted for bus use. Outside running may provide more in areas where a center lane is not necessary. Costco just east on Linwood THROUGH LANES How many auto through lanes are needed? Both alternatives can provide two through lanes for auto traffic in each direction. Both alternatives can provide two through lanes for auto traffic in each direction. DRIVEWAY ACCESS & INTERSECTION LEFT TURNS Is there a need to access businesses or driveways? Less conducive to left turns onto & off Main Street. Center stop platforms are slightly wider & must connect to crosswalks - this can reduce space for turn lanes at intersections. More conducive to left turns onto & off Main Street. May preserve more access to existing driveways. Provides more opportunity for left turns at intersections. Mac Properties Infill near Armour PEDESTRIAN NEEDS Does the alternative meet pedestrian needs? Center stop platforms at high-demand stops may not be able to provide adequate waiting space for passengers during peak times. Curbside stop platforms allow pedestrians to wait on sidewalks during peak times. UTILITIES Would existing utilities create conflicts with streetcar tracks in a given lane? Based on preliminary inventory, neither alternative would have greater conflict with utilities. A detailed utility assessment will occur during Design. Based on preliminary inventory, neither alternative would have greater conflict with utilities. A detailed utility assessment will occur during Design. SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS 39th & Main looking west OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY How is travel time impacted? Left-turn restrictions would be necessary in areas to maximize streetcar reliability; preventing streetcar delays from left-turning cars. Center platforms cannot share bus stops or support a bus bridge. Streetcar could be delayed by illegally parked/ loading cars; restrictions & buffer likely necessary in areas to minimize delays. More potential for reduced streetcar speeds due to cars turning right. COST Does either alternative pose significant cost considerations for this section of the corridor? Alternatives relatively equal; however center running may result in fewer stop platforms (center platforms can be shared for travel in either direction) potentially reducing costs. Alternatives relatively equal in this respect. CONSTRUCTABILITY Are there any significant characteristics that would impact None identified during this Project Development Phase. None identified during this Project Development Phase. Cleaver II Blvd. looking north construction? CRITERIA RANKING: FAIR GOOD BETTER

15 South Section (Emanuel Cleaver II to 51st Street) CENTER RUNNING 43RD ST in a Dedicated Lane < Streetcar in dedicated center lanes < Stop platforms in the middle of the street < Two auto lanes in each direction plus center turn lanes, medians or platforms, TBD as street widths & streetcar operations permit < Brookside widened south of Volker 44TH ST KEMPER MUSEUM 45TH ST KCAI INTERSECTIONS WITH STOPS Exact locations TBD in design NELSON MUSEUM DEDICATED AUTO LANE < Trolley Track Trail remains WEIGH-IN HERE PKWY 49TH ST 50TH ST EMANUEL CLEAVER II VOLKER BLVD MIXED AUTO & PARKING, LOADING & TBD TBD (Center turn lane, median or platform) Not to scale. On this map, Main Street has been widened to better show project elements. In general, all changes to Main Street are anticipated to fit between the existing street s curb to curb. UMKC

16 South Section (Emanuel Cleaver II to 51st Street) COUNTRY CLUB R.O.W. 43RD ST in a Dedicated Lane < Streetcar shifts to Country Club Right-of-Way south of Cleaver II Blvd. 44TH ST KCAI INTERSECTIONS WITH STOPS KEMPER MUSEUM Exact locations TBD in design. < Final stop on Country Club Right-of-Way, facing UMKC < Brookside Boulevard configuration generally remains the same as is today 45TH ST NELSON MUSEUM AUTO LANE < Trolley Track Trail remains WEIGH-IN HERE PKWY EMANUEL CLEAVER II AUTO PARKING, LOADING & TBD VOLKER BLVD 49TH ST CENTER TURN LANE & TBD 50TH ST UMKC Not to scale. On this map, Main Street has been widened to better show project elements. In general, all changes to Main Street are anticipated to fit between the existing street s curb to curb. 51ST ST

17 South Section (Emanuel Cleaver II to 51st Street) CRITERIA CENTER RUNNING in a Dedicated Lane COUNTRY CLUB R.O.W. in a Dedicated Lane ON-STREET PARKING/LOADING Is there a need for on-street parking and/or loading on one or N/A - No on-street parking/loading is currently available on this section of the extension. N/A - No on-street parking/loading is currently available on this section of the extension. both sides of the street? Emanuel Cleaver II looking south THROUGH LANES How many auto through lanes are needed? Requires reconstruction within the Country Club Right-of-Way (widening Brookside Boulevard) to maintain needed lanes. Both alternatives can provide two through lanes for auto traffic. No widening of Brookside Boulevard required. Both alternatives can provide two through lanes for auto traffic. DRIVEWAY ACCESS & INTERSECTION LEFT TURNS Is there a need to access No driveways on this segment. Both alternatives can accommodate left turns at the intersections. No driveways on this segment. Both alternatives can accommodate left turns at the intersections. businesses or driveways? Country Club Plaza PEDESTRIAN NEEDS Does the alternative meet pedestrian needs? Center stop platforms may not provide adequate space for waiting passengers during busy events; may not be able to share bus stops. The Trolley Track Trail would remain under both alternatives. Streetcar stops are accessed via sidewalk/trolley Track Trail. Sidewalk platforms provide passenger convenience to nearby retail. The Trolley Track Trail would remain under both alternatives. UTILITIES Would existing utilities create conflicts with streetcar tracks in a given lane? Based on preliminary inventory, neither alternative would have greater conflict with utilities. A detailed utility assessment will occur during Design. Based on preliminary inventory, neither alternative would have greater conflict with utilities. A detailed utility assessment will occur during Design. SYSTEM CONSIDERATIONS UMKC OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY How is travel time impacted? Since limited, on-street parking/loading & left turns are not a significant factor. Both alternatives will have to be carefully designed through the congested intersections along this segment. Building in the Country Club Right-of-Way provides additional opportunities for maintenance and temporary streetcar storage. COST Does either alternative pose significant cost considerations Additional costs would be required to widen Brookside Boulevard. Potential cost savings by utilizing the existing Country Club Right-of-Way. for this section of the corridor? New developments at 51st & Main CONSTRUCTABILITY Are there any significant characteristics that would impact construction? None identified during this Project Development Phase. None identified during this Project Development Phase. Less reconstruction required (widening Brookside Boulevard) CRITERIA RANKING: FAIR GOOD BETTER

18 My Vision for Main Street Extension is... Main Street Extension to UMKC