US 1 Corridor Improvement Program: Phase II

US 1 Corridor Improvement Program: Phase II

US 1 Corridor Improvement Program: Phase II

R2CTPO Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee Meeting – August 13, 2014

Overview of StudyProcess & ActivitiesOverview of StudyProcess & Activities

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Plan Documents and Studies

Design Plans

Number of Downloaded Files

Planned Projects

Phase I Summary and Outcome

• Outcome of Phase I: Shared desire of US 1 as a complete street, with improved bicycle, pedestrian, and transit mobility

Key Product of Phase I - GIS Database of ProjectsKey Product of Phase I - GIS Database of Projects

• Ormond Beach• Holly Hill• Daytona Beach• South Daytona• Port Orange• New Smyrna Beach• Edgewater• Oak Hill• Volusia County • River to Sea TPO• Votran• VCARD• FDOT• State Parks• National Wildlife Refuge

StakeholdersStakeholders

Goals of Phase II Study Goals of Phase II Study

Understand the current and future anticipated travel patterns along US 1

Identify the vision for the corridor and how it supports desired local and regional mobility, local community livability and economic development goals and needs

Identify specific action items (program, policy, and/or infrastructure), that could support the vision for the corridor

Phase II Study Process and ActivitiesPhase II Study Process and Activities

Key Findings Key Findings

Where Corridor Residents WorkWhere Corridor Residents Work

Income and Car Ownership

Income and Car Ownership

• Concentration of 0-Car Households in Northern Portion of the Study area

Vehicular Traffic Volumes and

Growth

Vehicular Traffic Volumes and

Growth

• Reduction or very little growth along US 1

• More growth occurs along Nova Road

Traffic DistributionTraffic Distribution

• Trips along US 1 and Nova Road drop off at Holly Hill/Daytona Beach area

• Neither US 1 nor Nova Road are being used for regional trips

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety

Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety

• Fatalities occur throughout the corridor

• Concentrations of crashes and fatalities in Daytona Beach area

Parks and TrailsParks and Trails

• Existing and Planned Parks and Trails are Corridor-wide

Corridor Character

Districts

Corridor Character

Districts

Traditional

• Character Districts were developed based on existing & future land use plans and intended transportation function of US 1

• Character Districts were developed with the Working Group

Corridor Character

Districts

Traditional

Corridor Needs Corridor Needs

PRINCIPLE ONE – Enhance Mobility

Enhance local multi-modal mobility to connect activity areas along the corridor.

PRINCIPLE TWO – Increase Connectivity

Improve multi-modal mobility & access to local destinations and recreational opportunities, while continuing to accommodate regional traffic.

PRINCIPLE THREE – Leverage Investments

Maximize efficiency by leveraging local and state public investments to catalyze private economic development.

PRINCIPLE FOUR – Preserve & Enhance

Preserve and enhance existing environmental and recreational assets within the Corridor.

What potential strategies can address the corridor principles/needs?

What potential strategies can address the corridor principles/needs?

Potential Strategies (short- and long-term)Potential Strategies (short- and long-term)

Implement Strategic Pedestrian and Bicycle Improvements

Implement Policy and Regulatory Mechanisms to Advance Land Use/Economic Development Initiatives Along US 1

Implement Changes to US 1 Cross Sections Based on Character Districts (coinciding with land use/development changes) and Develop Potential Gateways

Implement Transit Improvements, Including Transit Signal Priority (TSP)

Develop/Implement Educational and Marketing Campaign for US 1 (Market the Environment, Recreational and Cultural Assets of the Region)

Pedestrian/Bike Gaps/Project OpportunitiesPedestrian/Bike Gaps/Project Opportunities

Pedestrian/Bike Gaps/Project OpportunitiesPedestrian/Bike Gaps/Project Opportunities

Pedestrian/Bike Gaps/Project OpportunitiesPedestrian/Bike Gaps/Project Opportunities

Pedestrian/Bike Gaps/Project OpportunitiesPedestrian/Bike Gaps/Project Opportunities

Implement Policy and Regulatory Changes to Advance Land Use/Economic Development Initiatives Along US 1

Implement Changes to US 1 Cross

Sections based on Character Districts

and Develop Potential Gateways

Existing Section (except for rural areas)

Existing Section (except for rural areas)

ROW Varies (100’ +/- 5’)

Urban Village CenterSection Option 1

Urban Village CenterSection Option 1

ROW = 100’ (with exception of Oak Hill where ROW = 160’)

Urban Village Center Section Option 2

Urban Village Center Section Option 2

ROW = 100’ (with exception of Oak Hill where ROW = 160’)

Traditional SectionTraditional Section

ROW Varies (100’ – 160’) to adjust to existing ROW

Eco Byway SectionEco Byway Section

ROW varies (>130’) to adjust to existing ROW

Summary of Potential Section AlternativesSummary of Potential Section Alternatives

Cross Section

Alternative

Quality of ServiceSupports

FutureEconomic

Development

Within Existing

Curbline?

Potential Implementation

ChallengePedestrian Bicyclists Transit Users

UrbanVillage Center Option 1

High High High High No

High – high cost (move curbline), left-turn challenges

UrbanVillage Center Option 2

High Low High High Yes

Medium – mixed bike/auto traffic or identify parallel bicycle route

Traditional Medium High Medium Medium Yes

Low – keepexisting cross section, restripe in some sections

Eco Byway Medium to High High Medium Low N/A

Low to medium -add shared-use path (some areasrequire bridge modifications)

Public InputPublic Input

General Preferences for Urban Village Center: Option 2 and Traditional

Lower Cost Options That Do Not Require Moving Curb Line

Implement Transit Improvements -

Potential Transit Signal Priority

(TSP)

Implement Transit Improvements -

Potential Transit Signal Priority

(TSP)

Routes 3 & 4

Develop/Implement Educational and

Marketing Campaign for US 1 (Market Environmental,

Recreational and Cultural Assets of the

Region)

Develop/Implement Educational and

Marketing Campaign for US 1 (Market Environmental,

Recreational and Cultural Assets of the

Region)

Tomoka State Park and Ormond Scenic

Loop

Merritt Island Nat’l. Wildlife

Refuge

Spruce Creek Park/Rose Bay

Spruce Creek Park/Rose Bay

Discussion and Questions?Discussion and Questions?