City Avenue Projects

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1 City Avenue Projects

2 City Avenue Special Services District Conceived in the early 1990 s Lita Cohen, Jim Ettelson, Joe Manko, and Michael Nutter Saint Joseph s provided key start-up support. True Public/Private Partnership Elected officials, property owners, institutional leaders, and business leaders worked together to develop the concept and gather support The Key Goals Enhance safety Improve the area s image Attract and shape development

3 Traffic & Pedestrian Safety Issues Heavy traffic volumes Proximity to Route 1 and I-76 causes congestion Multiple intersections along City Avenue operate at low service levels Major backups at City Avenue & Old Lancaster Road/54 th Street intersection Pedestrian Crossings 33 accidents at City and Old Lancaster Road just on the Lower Merion side in the last 3 years.

4 PA Act 209 Transportation Impact Fee Study, DVRPC City Avenue Corridor Study, Connectivity Study - Recommendations New turning lanes at intersections along City Avenue Upgrades of traffic signals along City Avenue Elimination of unnecessary left turns Intersection Improvements to City Avenue and Old Lancaster Road/54 th Street, City Avenue & Bryn Mawr Avenue, City Avenue and Bala Avenue/50 th Street, City Avenue and Cardinal Avenue New Curb ramps for ADA access

5 Phase I - Proposed Roadway & Streetscape Improvements 2016 Signal Upgrades Traffic-Adaptive Signal Equipment Installation New pedestrian signal heads (hand/man symbols with countdown timers). New audio alerts/warning equipment at 4 intersections» Card reader activated detectors at 3 intersections» New controller assemblies (cabinets) at 8 locations» New mast arms to replace pedestals at 11 locations» New underground electrical distribution at most intersections» New wireless communication system between signalized intersections ADA ramp design/construction (74 ramps) New overhead street signs New left turn phasing at Cardinal Avenue New emergency pre-emption at 8 intersections $3.4 million budget funded by CMAQ grant, PennDOT, CASSD, LAG grant and Lower Merion.

6 Phase I - Proposed Roadway & Streetscape Improvements Adaptive Signals Next Generation Signalization Technology Used in other States for past 7-8 years. Due to success achieved, approved for use within Philadelphia area by PennDOT 5 years ago. How they work. Video cameras are used to measure both traffic volume and queue on each approach. Adaptive processor interfaces with existing traffic signal controller, and determines optimum timing for each intersection approach on a realtime basis.

7 Phase I - Proposed Roadway & Streetscape Improvements Why we want to use Adaptive Signals for City Avenue. Proven success in reducing delays and clearing queues. Acknowledges limited resources for capacity-adding projects over recent years. If capacity is needed, this technology will enhance the benefits provided. Ability to provide pedestrian friendly accommodations

8 Phase I - Proposed Roadway & Streetscape Improvements Example intersection of DeKalb Pike (Rt. 202) with average daily total of 50,000 vehicles and N. and S. Gulph Road with an average daily total of 25,000 vehicles. Area serves King of Prussia Mall, and is a bypass to Route 422 & I-76 (Schuylkill Expressway). Northbound 202 Travel time reduced an average of 31%. # of stops reduced 15%. Total delay reduced an average of 38%.

9 Phase I - Proposed Roadway & Streetscape Improvements Southbound 202 Travel time reduced an average of 20%. # of stops reduced 25%. Total delay reduced an average of 27%. Queuing Before adaptive signals: Northbound Rte. 202 left turn not cleared 87% of the time. Southbound Rte. 202 left turn not cleared 67% of the time. After installation 0% not cleared.

10 Phase I - Proposed Roadway & Streetscape Improvements 2016 Signal Upgrades Traffic-Adaptive Signal Equipment Installation New pedestrian signal heads (hand/man symbols with countdown timers). New audio alerts/warning equipment at 4 intersections» Card reader activated detectors at 3 intersections» New controller assemblies (cabinets) at 8 locations» New mast arms to replace pedestals at 11 locations» New underground electrical distribution at most intersections» New wireless communication system between signalized intersections ADA ramp design/construction (74 ramps) New overhead street signs New left turn phasing at Cardinal Avenue New emergency pre-emption at 8 intersections $3.4 million budget funded by CMAQ grant, PennDOT, CASSD, LAG grant and Lower Merion.

11 Phase I - Proposed Roadway & Streetscape Improvements Schedule Final Plan Submission Advertisement (PennDOT) Bid Receipt Bid Award Construction Start Completion Adaptive equipment installation will be completed in first 6 months. Additional time for ADA ramp construction at 17 intersections.

12 Phase II - Proposed Roadway & Streetscape Improvements

13 Phase II - Proposed Roadway & Streetscape Improvements Replacement of 35 City Inlets with Type C Inlet Grates to eliminate flooding. Installation of 12 new Type C Inlets, parallel trunk line, connector drain pipes and curb/gutter upgrades to address existing gutter spread issues. proposed existing

14 Phase II - Proposed Roadway & Streetscape Improvements Installation of mountable beveled grass medians where unnecessary left turns exist. Goals Eliminate unnecessary and unsafe left turns Traffic Calming Stormwater Mitigation Improved Pedestrian Safety Note: First Responders will be able to transverse these medians. Also with additional Pre-emption equipment being installed as part of Phase I, First Responders will have priority the length of City Avenue from the expressway to Lancaster Avenue.

15 Phase II - Proposed Raised Median in St. Joseph s University Vicinity

16 Proposed Roadway & Streetscape Improvements City Avenue from Cardinal Avenue to 59 th Street Option 1

17 Proposed Roadway & Streetscape Improvements City Avenue from Cardinal Avenue to 59 th Street Option 2

18 Proposed Roadway & Streetscape Improvements City Avenue from Cardinal Avenue to 59 th Street - Option 3

19 Proposed Roadway & Streetscape Improvements City Avenue from Cardinal Avenue to 59 th Street - Option 4

20 Phase II - City Avenue & Old Lancaster Road/54 th Street Proposed Intersection Improvements 100 turn lane with transition taper

21 Phase II - City Avenue & Old Lancaster Road/54 th Street Proposed Intersection Improvements Drainage improvements and sidewalk and driveway adjustments

22 Phase II - City Avenue & Old Lancaster Road/54 th Street Proposed Intersection Improvements Reconstruction of raised pedestrian crosswalk

23 Phase II - Stamped Crosswalk Design Examples Red Brick Customized Logo

24 Phase II - City Avenue & Old Lancaster Road/54 th Street Proposed Intersection Improvements Installation of pavement legends along the City Avenue approaches to intersection

25 Phase II - City Avenue & Old Lancaster Road/54 th Street Proposed Intersection Improvements Modifications to traffic signal Installation of audible pedestrian signals Relocation of existing equipment Installation of nearside 3 section signal head

26 Phase II - Funding Cost Estimate - $3.8 Million DCED Multi-Modal Fund Grant Awarded $2.05 Million PennDOT Multi-Modal Fund Grant Awarded $889,846 Matching Funds Commitments Saint Joseph s University City of Philadelphia CASSD

27 Economic Impact Between recent zoning changes and this investment, City Avenue is likely to attract significant future residential and commercial development. This clustering of development will have a transformative effect on this important corridor within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. A study completed by Econsult estimates that the City Avenue Project and ensuing new construction will generate: $2.1 billion in total expenditures within the Commonwealth 15,500 temporary jobs $50 million in state tax revenues. Econsult also estimates that ongoing operations within the commercial components of future development and net new aggregate household earnings within the residential components of future development will generate: $1.3 billion in total expenditures each year within the Commonwealth 11,000 permanent jobs $34 million in state tax revenues each year

28 Presidential Boulevard Project Redesign Connectivity Study and Act 209 Study Property Owners Feedback Components Milling, Paving & Striping Mid-block cross walk with Signalization Intersection widening at City Avenue CASSD has completed Final Design and Bid documents are complete. ARLE Grant for City Avenue intersection work pending. Property Owners/Condo Associations Support CASSD committed to funding mid-block cross walk. Township to complete milling, paving and striping as part of scheduled maintenance program. Construction Spring of 2017.

29 Presidential Boulevard Project

30 Presidential Boulevard Project

31 Proposed Roadway & Streetscape Improvements City Avenue from I-76 to Presidential Blvd.

32 Proposed Roadway & Streetscape Improvements City Avenue at Monument Road

33 Proposed Roadway & Streetscape Improvements City Avenue from Kings Grant to 47 th Street

34 Proposed Roadway & Streetscape Improvements City Avenue 47 th Street to 50 th Street

35 Proposed Roadway & Streetscape Improvements City Avenue from Bala Avenue/50 th Street to 53 rd Street

36 Proposed Roadway & Streetscape Improvements City Avenue from Old Lancaster Road/54 th St to Lapsley Lane

37 Proposed Roadway & Streetscape Improvements City Avenue from Overbrook Avenue to 63 rd Street/Wynnewood Road