Application of a Complete Street initiative and how it might function operationally 8 8 Southbend to Prima Vista October 30, 2017
Presentation Agenda 2 Perspective and History Traffic projections, Levels of Service and typicals associated with a 4-lane option Traffic projections, Levels of Service and typicals associated with a 2-lane option Presentation of a 2-lane master plan Right-of-Way requirements and estimated project costs Council Actions Requested
3 Improvements to the have been discussed for many years Prima Vista N The Outstanding question has been, what kind of improvements are most appropriate? Crosstown PSL Blvd Gatlin Legend Current Interchange Future Major Arterial Current Major Arterial Freeway Minor Arterials/Collectors Becker Rd
4 Historical Perspective Crosstown EIS assumed a future 4-lane corridor in the development of the projected traffic volumes for 2037 The City developed a 4-lane master plan for from Southbend to Prima Vista Design and permitting was completed for the roadway segment along between Southbend and the Elkcam waterway A roundabout at Southbend was constructed that will accommodate a 2 or 4-lane Proposed retention pond properties were acquired that can accommodate a 2 or 4-lane footprint
5 Challenges Narrow 80 Right-of-way Numerous Residential Driveways Small mix of Commercial & Institutional Elementary School Bridge over the Elkcam Waterway Utilities
6 Goals for Accommodate projected traffic volumes while minimizing impacts to adjacent properties and neighborhoods Provide improvements to the corridor that facilitate safe and efficient flow of traffic and minimize points of conflict Preserve the residential nature of the corridor Strengthen a sense of neighborhood along the corridor through implementation of a Complete Street Concept Enhance pedestrian and bicycle movements and strengthen their connections to the school Introduce landscaping and lighting schemes that are in harmony with the community Meet Goal 5 of the City of Port St Lucie Strategic plan, High Quality Infrastructure and Facilities
7 Current Status Efforts Analysis quantified future traffic volumes based on 2-lane and 4-lane scenarios Impacts due to different traffic patterns quantified Access strategies examined Alternative typical sections developed for both scenarios Accommodations for pedestrians and bicyclists introduced Conceptual drainage master plan completed Final Crosstown segment under Construction with a targeted opening in Fall of 2019
Traffic Volumes & Conditions based on 4 lane roadway 8 Projected traffic volumes for 2037 generated from the Crosstown EIS assuming 4-lanes along Thornhill intersection not included in 2037 traffic projections
Traffic Level of Service (LOS) based on 4 lane roadway 9 The 2037 projected volumes generated from the Crosstown EIS traffic model justified 4-laning D/D D/D C/C C/E NC 2037 AM/PM Intersection Level of Service 2037 AM/PM Roadway Segment level of Service Arrows in red highlight proposed modification to the current conditions NC indicates no counts available D/E F/D
Typicals Originally Considered (40 MPH) Tight Urban 5 lane section with landscaping on the sides between roadway and sidewalk 10 Conventional 4 lane divided with sidewalk adjacent to roadway and landscaping in median Enhanced 4 lane divided with shared use path and roundabouts throughout 8 8
Traffic Volumes & Conditions based on 2 lane roadway 11 The traffic models indicate maintaining as a 2-lane roadway will result in 23% of the daily projected 2037 traffic volumes, many of which were attracted to the 4-lane alternative, will utilize Airoso rather than Thornhill intersection not included in 2037 traffic projections
Traffic Level of Service (LOS) based on 2 lane roadway 12 The 4-lane Airoso can easily handle the projected traffic volumes with minimal impacts D/D C/C Should a 2-lane be the recommended solution, a dedicated WB to NB right turn lane at Airoso/ PSL Blvd is strongly suggested to provide an acceptable LOS C/E C/C NC 2037 AM/PM Intersection Level of Service 2037 AM/PM Roadway Segment level of Service Arrows in red highlight proposed modification to the current conditions NC indicates no counts available D/D E/D
13 Typicals Considered (35 MPH) 3 lane Section with bike lanes, offset sidewalks and landscaping in between 6 7 11 10 11 7 8 2 lane Divided with bike lanes, offset sidewalks and landscaping in between 6 77 11 10 11 7 7 8 Tight 2 lane Divided with bike lanes, adjacent sidewalks and landscaping at ROW 4-6 88 5-77 11 10-16 11 7 75-7 10 8 4-6
Typical Recommended 14 Combination of two lane typicals with roundabouts Creates sense of identity Facilitates U-turns and enhances flow of traffic Reduces the points of conflict Provides for appropriate speed management Provides safer movement of bicyclists and pedestrians Allows more landscaping opportunities Provides access management Multiple two lane typicals are proposed to allow for flexibility during design and to fit within each neighborhood s context
Proposed Roadway Configuration 15 4.1 miles of 2-lane roadway improvements 4 signalized intersections and 6 roundabouts Enhanced sidewalks, multi-use paths and bike lanes Street trees and landscaping where possible Pedestrian and FPL street lighting Multiple ponds to provide treatment of roadway drainage Segment 1 Southbend to Elkcam Waterway Segment 2 Elkcam Waterway to Crosstown Segment 3 Crosstown to Prima Vista Oakridge Southbend PSL Blvd Thanksgiving Bywood N
Roadway Configuration Segment One 16 Southbend to Elkcam Waterway Roundabout at Oakridge and Southbend (constructed) Introduction of a roundabout at Thanksgiving Median openings at Portage, Essex, and Ablett PSL Blvd expanded intersection Replacement of the Elkcam Waterway bridge Storm water treatment pond sites at Essex and PSL Blvd Oakridge Southbend Portage
Roadway Configuration Segment One 17 Roundabout at & Southbend A roundabout at and Southbend has provided safer operations while introducing access to Boat Ramp Park and connecting with 2-lane roadways along each leg Boat Ramp Park POND Southbend POND Oakridge Southbend Portage
Roadway Configuration Segment One 18 Roundabout at Thanksgiving Introduction of a roundabout at Thanksgiving will improve flow of traffic while providing for traffic calming and accommodation of U-turn movements Oakridge Thanksgiving Southbend Portage
19 Roadway Configuration Segment One Median openings at Portage, Essex and Ablett Median openings at Portage, Essex, and Ablett will provide neighborhood access. Bulb outs will accommodate U-turns Portage Bulb-out Bulb-out Essex Ablett Oakridge Bulb-out Southbend Portage
20 Roadway Configuration Segment One Intersection with PSL Blvd Bulb-out Bulb-out Expansion of the PSL Blvd intersection will provide relief of the existing congestion and will better respond to future traffic volumes Southbend Oakridge Portage PSL Blvd
Roadway Configuration Segment One 21 Elkcam Waterway Bridge The Elkcam Waterway structure will be replaced and bulb outs introduced The pedestrian bridge can be relocated along the corridor or elsewhere Existing condition approaching Elkcam Waterway Bulb-out Oakridge Bulb-out Southbend Portage
Roadway Configuration Segment One 22 Pond Site at Academy Construction of a pond on city owned property at the corner of and Academy Existing Condition of city property at Academy & Oakridge Southbend Portage
Roadway Configuration Segment One 23 Pond at corner of PSL Blvd. A pond will also be located in the NE corner of PSL Blvd and Chapman on City owned property Oakridge PSL Blvd Southbend Portage
Roadway Configuration Segment Two 24 Elkcam Waterway to Crosstown Parkway Roundabouts introduced at Polynesian and Bywood Three-lane section between Damask and Walters Additional access at Streamlet, Breakwater and Atlantus Signal will remain at Thornhill Integration with Crosstown Parkway intersection improvement 2 Storm water treatment pond sites Thornhill Damask Bywood Walters Breakwater Kiwanis Park
Roadway Configuration Segment Two 25 Introduction of roundabouts at Polynesian and Bywood will improve access into the neighborhood Roundabout at Polynesian & Bywood The roundabout at Bywood will be designed to ensure safe operation of school traffic including pedestrian movements Polynesian Church Elementary School Bywood Thornhill Damask Bywood Walters Breakwater Kiwanis Park
Roadway Configuration Segment Two 26 Damask Three-lane section between Damask & Walters Port Saint Lucie Christian Church Altair Walters Elementary Bywood A 3-lane section from Damask to Walters and the roundabout at Bywood will provide easy access to the school, daycare facility, church, and commercial property Thornhill Damask Bywood Walters Breakwater Kiwanis Park
Roadway Configuration Segment Two 27 Median openings at Streamlet, Breakwater and Atlantus Bulb-out Streamlet Atlantus Bulb-out Breakwater Bulb-out Bulb-out Bulb-out Median openings with bulb outs will provide for additional neighborhood access including U-turn capability Kiwanis Park Thornhill Damask Bywood Walters Breakwater Kiwanis Park
Roadway Configuration Segment Two 28 Intersection with Thornhill The Thornhill Drive intersection will remain signalized Bulb outs will be introduced to accommodate U-turns Bulb-out Thornhill Bulb-out Thornhill Damask Bywood Walters Breakwater Kiwanis Park
Roadway Configuration Segment Two 29 Intersection with Crosstown Parkway The 2-lane master plan reflects the introduction of the Crosstown Parkway intersection under construction No additional property acquisition will be required along to accommodate this configuration Crosstown Thornhill Damask Bywood Walters Breakwater Kiwanis Park
Roadway Configuration Segment Two 30 Expanding the lake just south of Thornhill on city owned property will provide storm water treatment for the roadway Pond site at Thornhill Existing Proposed Thornhill Damask Bywood Walters Breakwater Kiwanis Park
Roadway Configuration Segment Two 31 An additional storm water treatment pond site will be provided north of Walters on City owned property Pond site at Walters Thornhill Damask Bywood Walters Breakwater Kiwanis Park
Roadway Configuration Segment Three 32 Crosstown Parkway to Prima Vista Roundabouts at Fallon and Verada Median openings at Evergreen, Greenway/Harborview and Naranja Prima Vista intersection configuration Harborview storm water treatment pond Evergreen Fallon Harborview (Pond Site)
Roadway Configuration Segment Three 33 Roundabouts at Fallon & Verada Fallon Verada Roundabouts will be provided at Fallon and Verada providing speed management and neighborhood access Evergreen Fallon Harborview (Pond Site)
Roadway Configuration Segment Three 34 Median Openings at Evergreen, Greenway/Harborview & Naranja Greenway Evergreen Bulb-out Bulb-out Bulb-out Harborview Bulb-out Naranja Bulb-out A median opening at Evergreen, Greenway/Harborview and Naranja will provide for additional neighborhood access Evergreen Fallon Harborview (Pond Site)
Roadway Configuration Segment Three 35 Intersection at Prima Vista The Prima Vista intersection will tie in with the southern leg of the intersection WAWA is implementing WAWA Prima Vista Evergreen Fallon Harborview (Pond Site)
Roadway Configuration Segment Three 36 Pond site at Harborview The city owned property provides the needed acreage to develop a pond of sufficient size to treat the storm water runoff between the Crosstown and Prima Vista Evergreen Fallon Harborview (Pond Site)
Preliminary Right of Way Requirements and Cost Estimates 37 Some property acquisition is anticipated to accommodate the proposed roundabouts Minor impacts to properties may be required to accommodate proposed bulb-outs and expanded intersections All storm water ponds will be accommodated on City owned property Phasing of the project as shown would allow for the segments to be permitted and constructed independently of one another as funds become available Phase 1 Southbend to Elkcam Waterway $8.0 Million* Phase 2 Elkcam Waterway to Crosstown $9.0 Million* Phase 3 Crosstown to Prima Vista $8.0 Million* Oakridge Southbend PSL Blvd Thanksgiving Bywood * Prelim budget estimate based on concept Includes 10% design, 10% R/W, 10% CEI
38 Requested Action of City Council Conceptually approve the Drive from Southbend Blvd. to Prima Vista Blvd. as a 2-lane residential collector integrating the three typical sections where applicable to promote a safe and efficient complete street with traffic calming amenities Conceptually approve a lower speed limit of 35 MPH Authorize staff to hold workshops with the community to refine the conceptual master plan
39 Next Steps, Staff Initiatives Schedule and conduct community workshops, gather input Work with FDOT on the study at the intersection of PSL Blvd and Dr Adjust access management plan Refine typical sections including sidewalk and bike lane widths Update project budget estimates Seek funding opportunities
Open for Discussion, Questions & Comments Southbend to Prima Vista October 30, 2017