CITY OF SPOKANE VALLEY Request for Council Action Meeting Date: December 16, 2014 Department Director Approval: Check all that apply: consent old business new business public hearing information admin. report pending legislation executive session AGENDA ITEM TITLE: Sullivan Road Corridor Study GOVERNING LEGISLATION: N/A PREVIOUS COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: 2012 Spokane Regional Transportation Council (SRTC) Call for Surface Transportation Program (STP) projects motion to approve on July 10, 2012; 2012 SRTC Call for STP projects administrative report on June 26, 2012; 2012 SRTC Call for STP projects informational item on June 12, 2012 BACKGROUND: The City of Spokane Valley applied for STP funding in 2012 for the Sullivan Road Corridor Study inlight of the Spokane County plans for completion of Bigelow Gulch and the partial completion of the North-South Corridor (NSC). The purpose of the study was to evaluate the capacity on Sullivan Road and assess the impacts of regional projects and localized growth to the transportation system. The City of Spokane Valley was successful in receiving STP funding for the study in 2012 and contracted with HDR in 2013 to prepare the study. The consultant team and the City have been involved with the study over the last year. The study evaluated existing conditions, projected and evaluated future conditions, and identified both motorized and non-motorized improvements for consideration that will enhance the transportation system along the Sullivan Road Corridor. A series of business stakeholder public outreach events has occurred, most recently in October of 2013. The study reflects and incorporates input from the stakeholders. The purpose of this presentation is to provide an overview of the process and findings documented within the report. The intent is to finalize the report this year. OPTIONS: Discussion RECOMMENDED ACTION OR MOTION: Discussion BUDGET/FINANCIAL IMPACTS: None. STAFF CONTACT: ATTACHMENTS: Presentation Sean Messner, Senior Traffic Engineer
Sullivan Road Corridor Study Administrative Report 12/16/14
Background 2 Planned Regional Roadway Projects Impacting Sullivan Road Corridor Bigelow Gulch North South Corridor (NSC) Bigelow Gulch Spokane County Project Generally widen corridor from Francis to Evergreen 2-lanes each direction with a turn lane Construct direct connection from Forker to Sullivan Construction estimated to occur near 2022 North South Corridor Washington State Department of Transportation Currently completed to Francis (Bigelow Gulch connection) Planned to connect with I-90 Construction timing is funding dependent
3 Background Sullivan Road between I-90 and SR 290 one of busiest freight routes Sullivan Road connects to Spokane Industrial Park Large impact on corridor expected by completion of Bigelow Gulch Spokane County identified need for Sullivan Road corridor to be 3-lanes each direction City wanted to re-evaluate needs of the corridor and validate impacts from Bigelow Gulch and NSC City applied for STP funding in 2012 Successfully awarded study funding in 2012 $173,000 STP funding / $27,000 City match ($200,000 total) City contracted with HDR in June of 2013
4 Purpose and Goals Develop a Corridor Plan (20+ year vision) that addresses transportation, community, and system preservation needs. Determine whether the Sullivan Corridor should be widened (7 vs. 5 lanes) Determine whether other intersection capacity improvements are needed Quantify impacts of regional projects (and timing) on Sullivan Corridor traffic Validate/Confirm current planned projects (Bridging the Valley and concrete paving projects) Evaluate and provide recommendations on multimodal (transit and nonmotorized) transportation, access management and traffic safety future projects
5 Study Area Map
6 Key Study Elements and General Process Data Collection Stakeholder Meetings SRTC Model and Traffic Analysis TAC Meetings Recommendations and Final Report
7 Existing Conditions Summary
Existing Conditions: Typical Sections South of SR-290 / Trent Avenue 8 North of SR-290 / Trent Avenue
9 Existing Conditions: Hourly Traffic Distribution Between Euclid Avenue and I-90 (6/25/2012)
10 Existing Conditions: AM Peak Hour LOS B B X B Pre- Mix Intersection LOS Approach LOS B Marietta Euclid C B Kiernan B B E Wellesley A B C D E F LOS Color Scheme
11 Existing Conditions: PM Peak Hour LOS B D X B Pre- Mix Intersection LOS Approach LOS C Marietta Euclid D B Kiernan B B F Wellesley A B C D E F LOS Color Scheme
12 Existing Transit Route 96 30-min Headway 30-min Headway 60-min Headway
13 Existing Conditions: Pedestrian and Bicycle Access Sidewalks along both sides of Sullivan Road No bike lanes along Sullivan Road or cross streets
14 Existing Conditions: 5-Year Crash Data Summary Intersections Segment between Intersections
15 Existing Deficiencies Sullivan southbound at Indiana reaches capacity in PM peak hour (due to short turn lanes) Capacity currently being added with west bridge construction Traffic accidents clustered at Indiana Avenue, SR 290 ramp terminals generally congestion related Wellesley/Sullivan stop controlled intersection reaches capacity in both AM and PM peak hour Incomplete and non-standard sidewalk segments
16 Future Conditions Summary
17 Travel Forecast SRTC 2010 base year and 2040 interim travel demand models are used as the basis. Modeling Process Future traffic volumes generated through coordination with SRTC, WSDOT, Spokane County, and the City 3 models generated with regional improvements modeled With NSC only With NSC, Bigelow Gulch, & Bridging the Valley (BTV) With Bigelow Gulch & BTV (without NSC) Worst-Case
18 Existing ADT vs. 2040 ADT Location Existing ADT (vpd) 2040 ADT (vpd) Percent Increased Between Wellesley and SR 290 11,300 21,900 94% Between SR 290 Ramps 16,500 25,000 52% Between SR 290 Eastbound ramps and Kiernan 20,000 24,800 24% Between Kiernan and Euclid 19,800 24,200 22% Between Euclid and Marietta 21,600 27,000 25% Between Marietta and Pre-Mix 25,900 32,800 27% Between Pre-Mix and Indiana 26,500 33,600 27%
19 2040 No-Improvement Intersection LOS Intersection Sullivan Road and Wellesley Avenue Sullivan Road and SR 290 WB Off-Ramp Sullivan Road and SR 290 EB Off-Ramp Sullivan Road and Kiernan Avenue Sullivan Road and Euclid Avenue Sullivan Road and Marietta Avenue Traffic Control AM Peak Hour Intersection LOS PM Peak Hour Intersection LOS All- Way Stop F F Signal C F Signal F F Signal C D Signal E F Signal C F Sullivan Road and Pre-Mix Signal B C Sullivan Road and Indiana Avenue Sullivan Road and I-90 WB Ramps Signal E E Signal E C
Corridor Improvements Summary 20
Sullivan Road West Bridge Replacement Project 21 Source: City of Spokane Valley- Sullivan Road West Bridge Replacement Project
22 Marietta and Sullivan Improvements: Add Capacity (Channelization) on East Leg Reconfigure intersection with two westbound left turn lanes at Marietta Avenue
23 Euclid and Sullivan Improvements: Add capacity (channelization) on west leg Restripe west leg as an eastbound left-turn lane and a shared through/right turn lane
24 Bridging the Valley Sullivan Road Overpass Geometry Changes Bridge widening Bridge widening
25 Improvements North of SR 290 Intersection improvements at Wellesley and Sullivan Widen to 5 lanes and install two-way left-turn lane (TWLTL) Installation of continuous illumination
26 2040 Intersection LOS with All Proposed Improvements Intersection Sullivan Road and Wellesley Avenue Sullivan Road and SR 290 WB Off-Ramp Sullivan Road and SR 290 EB Off-Ramp Sullivan Road and Kiernan Avenue Sullivan Road and Euclid Avenue Sullivan Road and Marietta Avenue Traffic Control AM Peak Hour Intersection LOS PM Peak Hour Intersection LOS Signal C C Signal B C Signal B C Signal C C Signal C C Signal B D Sullivan Road and Pre-Mix Signal C B Sullivan Road and Indiana Avenue Sullivan Road and I-90 WB Ramps Signal C D Signal C C
27 Key Questions and Answers 1. How will the Sullivan Road Corridor be impacted by the regional NSC and Bigelow Gulch projects? Timing/Completion of the remaining NSC project does not have a significant or measurable impact on traffic volumes that are anticipated to use the Sullivan Corridor. However, completion of the final phase of the Bigelow Gulch Road project between Forker Road and the proposed new connection to Sullivan Road will have a more measurable impact to traffic volumes on Sullivan Road between SR 290/Trent and the Wellesley intersection.
28 Key Questions and Answers 2. Does Sullivan Road Corridor need to be widened to a 7-lane arterial? No, keep as a 5-lane arterial with spot intersection improvements based on the latest travel demand forecasts.
29 Key Questions and Answers 3. Should the Bridging the Valley (BTV) improvements on the Sullivan Road overpass at SR 290 be built before the Bigelow Gulch Road /Forker Road project completed? Yes, BTV improvements at Sullivan (and associated interchange capacity improvements of the SR 290/Sullivan Road Interchange) should be programmed/prioritized ahead of the completion of Bigelow Gulch Road/Forker Road Project.
30 Key Questions and Answers 4. Confirm/validate that the BTV improvement plans (developed in 1997) for the Sullivan/SR 290 interchange are appropriately scoped to accommodate 2040 demand based on updated regional traffic model. The right turn pocket/lane for north-to-eastbound traffic is not necessary based on the latest 2040 traffic forecast and operations analysis. However, consideration should be given to including width for a multiuse (pedestrian and bike) shared-use path in this area.
31 Current Improvements 1. Sullivan Road West Bridge (Under Construction) 2. Sullivan Road and Euclid Avenue Intersection Improvement (Under Design) 3. Corridor Signal Coordination and ITS Investments (Funded)
32 0-6 Year Improvements 1. Intersection Improvements at Sullivan and Wellesley 2. Install Continuous Roadway Lighting (Wellesley to Trent) 3. Shared-use path upgrade (Marietta to Euclid) 4. ADA Sidewalk Upgrades 5. Bridging the Valley - Sullivan Road/BNSF Grade Separation Improvements
33 >6 Year Improvements 1. Sullivan Road and Marietta Avenue Intersection Improvement 2. ADA Sidewalk Upgrades (carry-over from short term) 3. Transit Stop Improvements 4. Construct Two Left turn lane and Shared use path between SR 290 WB Ramp & Wellesley 5. Construct park-and-ride facility in the vicinity of the SR 290 6. Construct remaining segments of shared use path throughout corridor
34 Funding Sources FEDERAL: Tiger STP CMAQ HSIP FTA LOCAL: Private Sector funding Sources Local Organizations Land Trusts Businesses Community Fundraising & Partnering STATE: New Washington State Transportation Package Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Grants State of Washington TIB Funding Programs for Urban Customers Urban Sidewalk Program Safe Routes to School Mini-grants
35 Next Steps 1. Prioritize near and long term improvements (citywide) 2. Identify and refine funding needs 3. Prioritize TIP projects with Council direction 4. Identify funding and partnering opportunities 5. Coordinate TIP and STIP
36 Questions?