Accelerated Bridge Program Bicycle + Pedestrian Connectivity Gap Analysis Tuesday, October 11 Shriners Hospital, Boston 6:30-8:00 PM Thursday, October 13 Community Rowing, Brighton 6:30-8:00 PM Tuesday, October 18 Morse School, Cambridge 6:30-8:00 PM with HDR Engineering Alta Planning + Design
Introduction the story so far Existing conditions key plan
Pathways Existing characteristics S6 N6
Bridges + Pathways Existing Conditions For latest data, log on to: mass.gov/massdot/ charlesriverbridges
Pedestrian + Bicyclist User Counts 2009 Sep 23 + 26 Wed + Sun 2010 May 11 + 16 Tues + Sun Sep 19 + 21 Sun + Tues 2011 May 11 +14 Wed + Sat Sep 13 +17 Tues + Sat
Pedestrian + Bicyclist User Counts Midweek 4:00-6:00 pm
Pedestrian + Bicyclist User Counts Saturday 12:00 noon 2:00 pm
Pedestrian + Bicyclist User Counts Midweek 4:00-6:00 pm
Pedestrian + Bicyclist User Counts Saturday 12:00-2:00 pm
Pedestrian + Bicyclist User Counts Reports For latest data, log on to: mass.gov/massdot/ charlesriverbridges
Coordination w/ ABP Bridge Teams
Existing Conditions Analysis Existing Bicycle and Pedestrian Infrastructure
Existing Conditions Analysis * * Generators of Pedestrian and Bicycle Activity * Events along the River Charles River Basin Bicycle + Pedestrian Study P athways + Bridges
Connectivity Gap Analysis Focus Areas
Connectivity Gap Analysis Lack of any crosswalks or other direct pedestrian connections across Charles River Road
Connectivity Gap Analysis Lack of traffic control on the Watertown side of the North Beacon Street Bridge
Connectivity Gap Analysis Lack of ped/bike connections to properties on other side of Soldier Field Road near N. Beacon Bridge
Connectivity Gap Analysis Free right turn lanes, poor crosswalk alignment and curb ramps that don t meet standards on Arsenal St Bridge
Connectivity Gap Analysis Narrow path along Greenough Boulevard
Connectivity Gap Analysis Lack of path connectivity and under-capacity roadway along Greenough Boulevard between Arsenal and Eliot bridges
Connectivity Gap Analysis Lack of connectivity from Herter Park to Smith Field and the rest of the Allston neighborhood
Connectivity Gap Analysis Difficult crossing from west end of Eliot Bridge to adjacent schools and neighborhoods in Cambridge
Connectivity Gap Analysis Difficult crossing of Memorial Drive at Hawthorne Street crosswalk
Connectivity Gap Analysis Poor connectivity to and from River St bridge to Allston and path system due to viaduct and pinch point
Connectivity Gap Analysis BU Bridge: no access to path system from Boston side
Connectivity Gap Analysis Charlesgate: No access to Emerald Necklace through on/off ramps
Connectivity Gap Analysis Charlesgate: No access to Emerald Necklace through on/off ramps
Connectivity Gap Analysis Lack of connectivity at each end of the Longfellow Bridge
Linear Connectivity Gap Analysis Overgrowth on paths Broken up pavement Goat paths
Toolbox of Pedestrian Facilities Increase connectivity Provide safe, high visibility crossings Provide accessible crossings (ADA) Design for all users Traffic calming to increase safety Provide amenities to increase attractiveness
Sidewalks and Paths Multi- Use Path Accessway Sidewalk Connectivity
Pedestrian Crossings Curb Radii Reduction Curb Cuts Bulbouts
Pedestrian Crossings Advanced Yield Line Advanced Stop Bar High Visibility Crosswalks
Pedestrian Crossings Flashing Beacon RRFB Signage HAWK
Median Refuge Islands Raised Crosswalk Porkchop
Pedestrian Crossing Signals Countdown Signal Push Button
Pedestrian Scale Lighting Midblock Intersections
Streetscape Landscaping Street Furniture and Pedestrian Scale Facades
Traffic Calming Chicanes / Chokers Speed Table Speed Feedback Sign
Selecting the Right Bicycle Facilities Factors include: Road type (arterial, local street, etc ) Traffic volume Speed Traffic mix (e.g., truck %) Expected users skill, age, volume, destinations Road conditions, space, intersections, parking demand Safety and crash data
Bike Lanes Minimum of 3000 ADT for typical application Install with new roadway Pave shoulder/widen road Reduce travel lane or parking lane widths Remove travel lanes
Bike Lanes: Removing Travel Lanes Comm Ave: Today s conditions Comm Ave: Pre-2008 conditions
Bike Lanes: Removing Travel Lanes
BIKE LANES Narrowing Travel Lanes 12 23
BIKE LANES Narrowing Travel Lanes 11.5 10.5 5 8
BIKE LANES Minimum Dimensions 22 44
BIKE LANES Minimum Dimensions 10 5 7 44
SHARED LANE MARKINGS 10 11 42 Charles or less River Basin Bicycle + Pedestrian Study Pathways + Bridges
Multi Use Paths Intended for use by pedestrians, bicyclists and other non-motorized users Width: 10 paved Roadway separation: 5 desired Separated bike and pedestrian paths desirable Overhead clearance: 8-10 Shy distance: 2-3
Bridge Transitions
Intersection Design Loop Detector Refuge island Bike signal
Intersection Design Crossing Markings Bike Box
Contra-flow Bike Lanes
Buffered Bike Lanes SW Start and Oak, Portland Herald Square, NYC Lafayette Street, NYC
Cycle Tracks Cambridge Amsterdam Paris New York
Bike Boulevards Local streets modified to act as through streets for bicyclists Traffic calming reduces speeds & motor vehicle through trips Traffic controls give priority to through bicycle movement Work best in a connected grid
Bike Boulevards Signage Pavement Markings Intersection Treatments Traffic Calming Traffic Diversion
Next Steps Public Meetings: Tuesday, October 11, Shriners Hospital, Boston, 6:30-8:00 PM Thursday, October 13, Community Rowing, Brighton, 6:30-8:00 PM Tuesday, October 18, Morse School Auditorium, Cambridge, 6:30-8:00 PM City and Stakeholder Meetings Field Work Draft Recommendations 2 nd Series of Public Meetings in Spring 2012 to Present Recommendations
Accelerated Bridge Program Bicycle + Pedestrian Connectivity Gap Analysis Tuesday, October 11 Shriners Hospital, Boston 6:30-8:00 PM Thursday, October 13 Community Rowing, Brighton 6:30-8:00 PM Tuesday, October 18 Morse School, Cambridge 6:30-8:00 PM with HDR Engineering Alta Planning + Design