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Olden Avenue Redevelopment PlanPhase II - Roadway Designhase II - Roadway Design
CWL Planning / Urban Engineers
Presentation April 29, 2010
Creating a New WayCreating a New Way
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I nca rna t ion Chur ch
Rou t e 31Penn ing ton
Road
Sho p Ri te Cent er
Prospect St reet
I n g h a m A ve .
Home Depo t
Pr in ceton Ave
Spr uce St
Pub l ic W ork s Yard
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Existing Conditionsxisting Conditions
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Existing Conditionsxisting Conditions
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Start Imagining New PossibilitiesStart Imagining New Possibilities
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Why a Plan at All?Land Use Plan-Land Use Plan-AdoptedSeptember 2009Formulates A Economic Development Strategy with Incentives
Encourages expansion of existing businesses whileenhancing opportunities for new investment.
Protects and strengthens surroundingneighborhoods.
Leverages investments
Pursu it of a Stable, Sustainable Tax BasePursu it of a Stable, Sustainable Tax Base
Sets a Standard where currently chaos andconfusion exists .
Organizes development to improve consumer comfort levels
Creates predictability for investors and enhances property valuesthrough increase land use entitlements to attract long-term
economic investment and reinvestment.
Incentivizing qualitydevelopment could beginto create an attractiveplace
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Generally,Generally,
Connects the disconnected- coordinates property ow ners to avoidconfusing turning movements and conflicts
Encourages a mix of land uses in certain specific areas:
Housing Growth- To enhance t h e m a r k e t a n d s t a b il i ze s u r r o u n d i n g N e i g h b o r h o o d s
( I n spec i f i c loca t ions - see the P lan ) Economic Growth- Retail w ith Office Opportunities above
Embraces the pedestrian (a.k.a. people/ consumers)
Links transportation needs w ith development needs
Diversifies the marketplace- offering choice
Not a Main Streetdown Olden Avenue, but maximizing development potentialw ith Aesthetic improvements, traffic calming, pedestrian safety and sensibledevelopment patterns!
Working Together to Create a Better Place to do Businessorking Together to Create a Better Place to do Business ANDNDSpend moneypend money
Components of the Plan
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OARP Phase II (TODAY)Redesigning the Roadsedesigning the Roads
Tasks Include:
On-going coordination w ith the Planning Board, business leaders, andother local stakeholders to maximize potential
Creating road design types, traffic calming features, and better access
Conceptual road design will include preliminary cost estimates
Developing a phased-in implementation plan and schedule
Scope and Schedule
Schedule:Schedule:
To be Finalized in September
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Roadway RedesignRoadway Redesign
Continue gathering input (4-29-10and then with planning Board in
May/June)
Finalize Recommendations(JULY/AUGUST)
Put Ewing in a place to be eligible
for implementation funding
Working to Create CompleteCompleteStreetsStreetsthat work for all users
Business, Shopping, Residents, Traffic, Pedestriansusiness, Shopping, Residents, Traffic, Pedestrians
Today... The Next Steps
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SO!Why Redesign Our Roads?
#1 - Safety and Mobility#2 Enhanced Economic Development Opportunity
Organized access and mobility improves Consumer comfort levels
Safety and Aesthetics works to enhance property values by creating apleasing atmosphere that not merely enables pedestrian and automobileaccess but creates a more rational approach to it
Increasing economic opportunity throughout the district protects andstrengthens surrounding neighborhoods by making it a better place to liveand invest in
Coordination works to enhance property values and businessopportunity
Roads and Development together working to createoads and Development together working to createA Place Worth Traveling To!Place Worth Traveling To!
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While Unique for Mercer County,NOT UnprecedentedUrban Land Institute (ULI)
TTenenPrinciples for Reinventing Americas Suburban Strips
Provide Leadership and Nurture Partnerships
Anticipate Evolution
Know the Marketplace
Prune Back Retail-Zoned Land and Diversify
Establish Pulse Nodes of Development
Tame the Traffic
Work to Create Place
Diversify Character
Eradicate the Ugliness
Put your Money (and Regulations) Where Your Policy Is
Complete Streets Spark Economic Revitalization, www.completestreets.org
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Streets Working to Define a PlaceA Well Designed Street Creates a Great Place:
Accommodates all potential users (ie. CUSTOMERS) of the roadway,including pedestrians, bicyclists, moto rists, and transit users. Land useand roads working to create a place
vs.
Auto-Dominated (Auto-Dominated (ieie Olden)Olden) Complete, Active StreetComplete, Active Street
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Streets for Economic Revitalization Studies show that Streets (like Olden Avenue) have a hostile
shopping environment w hich restricts Economic Viability.
Nearly 3.6 mill ion people (1/ 2 of all seniors)stay home due tolack of transportation options1
2006 study in Pittsburgh
Lack of options limited the pool of potential employees
30% of employers indicated transportation #1 barrier in hiringqualified employees2
Nearly 50% of employees cited lack of bus amenities a problem
Others said they dont use buses due to lack of sidewalk s
1. Surface Transportation Policy Partnership. Aging Americans: Stranded Without Options. 2004.
2. Airport Corridor Transportation Association (ACTA). Study of Improved Shared Ride Transportation Services to the Robinson/North Fayette Employment. 2006.
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Additional StudiesWest Palm Beach, Fla(added traffic calming, streetscaping)
20% occupancy before 80% after
Property values up 600%
New $50 0M development
Valencia Street in San Francisco(added bike lanes, narrowed roadway)
40% merchants increased sales
60% reported more residents shopping
Washingt on D.C.s Barracks Row(redesigned pedestrian environment:new sidew alks, streetscaping)
44 new businesses
200 more jobs
Economic activity tripled
Most quantifiab le case studies
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Simple Treatments can go a long wayimple Treatments can go a long way
What if we Started Treating the Avenue with Respect?
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Start By Using What Weve GotExamples of Traditional Suburban Arterials w ithComplete Streets Retrofits
Large frontages can allow room for landscaping and pedestrianor transit amenities.
This improves the feeling of safety
Columbia Pike, VA
(Photos from GoogleMaps and Bing Maps, except where noted)
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Examples of Traditional Suburban Arterials with
Com ple te St r ee ts Retrofits
Softening the Edges
Landscaping can help soften harsh landscapes
and calm traffic
The r i gh t t ype o f t r ees can s t i l l al l ow v iew s o f merchand ise
Columbia Pike , VAColumbia Pike, VA Baltimore Pike, MDBaltimore Pike, MD
(Photos from GoogleMaps and Bing Maps, except where noted)
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Providing Flexibility for Access
Example of modified internalparking and circulation that link
multiple businesses with directedaccess
Examples of Traditional Suburban Arterials w ithCom ple te St r ee ts Retrofits
Columbia Pike, VAColumbia Pike , VA San Francisco, CA*San Francisco, CA*
Bike lanes provide separationbetween vehicles and cyclists andallow lanes to be narrowed thus
reducing auto speeds
** www.pedbikeimages.org - Dan Burden
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Coordinating the Development Patterns
Encouraging new developm ent to be more pedestrian-friendly and lessauto-dominan t can change the character of an area. This is accomplished by
defining the street edge with buildings and landscaping
Examples of Traditional Suburban Arterials withCom ple te St r ee ts Retrofits
City Line Avenue, PACity Line Avenue, PA
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A Number of Tools at our Fingertips Design Elements
Traffic Calming Measures (signage, crosswalks, intersection improvements, etc) Bicycle and Pedestrian Facilities Gateways treatments Lighting/Furniture
Access Management (providing options and improved access)
Transit Amenities
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Source: www.completethestreets.org
Often, simply adding roadside amenities to create a completestreet can change the character of a roadw ay
The Options Available: Design Elements
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Source: www.completethestreets.org
Added Ingredients: Landscaped Median, Bike Lanes, StreetTrees, Wide Sidewalks, and Access Management
The Options Available:Design Elements
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The Options Available:Additional Road Network
Manages Speed
Reduces Congestion Provides Choice
More Frontage! -More Frontage! -
Images: Glatting, Jackson, Kercher, Anglin
Adding network strengthensAdding network strengthensthe connections between land use and accessibility.the connections between land use and accessibility.This provides more Economic Development OpportunitiesThis provides more Economic Development Opportunities
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The Options Available:Access Management Creates rational access to business
Reduction in number of driveways reducesconflict points between vehicles andpedestrians or cyclists
Allow s for a continuous sidewalk netw ork
Imp roves safety and comfort forpedestrians
Allow s removal of center turn lane infavor of median with formaliz ed left-turnlanes
Additional space created for park ing inshared lots
Additional space for pedestrian or transitamenities
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The Options Available:Traffic Calming Measures
Source: PennDOT Pub 580
RoundaboutsRoundabouts
Fewer conflicts than a signalizedintersection
Geometry lowers vehicle speeds
Less severe crash types 90%
reduction in fatalities & 76%reduction in injuries
Can result in 30% -50% increase intraffic capacity
Some examples exist at Alexander Rd@ Princeton Junction; Rutherford;
Denow Road; All over Europe
Source: NJDOT, Modern Roundabouts in New JerseyNot a Circle
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Elements of a Roundabout
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Pedestrians and Roundabouts
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Bicylists and Roundabouts
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Trucks and Roundabouts
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Example of Roundabout at a Commercial Driveway
BEFOREBEFORE
Roundabouts
Source: NE Roundabouts
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Example of Roundabout at a Commercial Driveway
Roundabouts
Source: NE Roundabouts
AFTERAFTERAt a slightly different angle
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Source: NJ Walks and Bikes
Source: Oregon Pedestrian and Bike Plan
Provide formalized, dedicated, crossingopportunities for pedestrians
More visible for vehicles
Can reduce pedestrian dart-outs
Often used in conjunction w ith medianisland to allow 2-phase crossing
The Options Available:Mid-Block Crossings
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Source: Oregon Pedestrian and Bike PlanSource: Oregon Pedestrian and Bike Plan
Source: FHWA, Bike Lanes versus Wide Curb LanesSource: FHWA, Bike Lanes versus Wide Curb Lanes
Wide Outside Shared Lanes
Provides additional space for bikes
Easy to implement
Separated Bike Lanes
Separates bikes from traffic
Preferred by most cyclists
4 min, 5 preferred
The Options Available:Bicycle Amenities
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Source: Cope Linder Architects
Can help to define a place
Provide a sense of arrival
Source: Center for Transportation Research and Education,
Iowa State University
The Options Available: Gateway Treatments
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Ground Signs
Calms traffic
Helps define place
Works w ith road design
More pedestrian scale
The Options Available:Signage
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The Options Available: Transit Amenities
Poor Amenities for
Transit Riders
Good Amenities forTransit Riders
Trash Receptacles
Benches
Shelters
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Comments/Issues from the Public Comments from 12/9/09 Public Meeting, 2/4/10
Planning Board Meeting, 2/23/10 Workshop
Our Understanding of Corridor Wide Issues- Driveways/Access conflicts- Driveways/Access conflicts
- Bicycle/Pedestrian safety- Bicycle/Pedestrian safety
- Motorist Behavior- Motorist Behavior
- Quality of place- Quality of place
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Issues the Public is Concerned With
Bicycle/PedestrianAdd bicycle lanes/sidewalksComplete sidewalksBicycle and pedestrian crashes on OldenAvenueFrequent midblock pedestrian crossings nearshopping areasNo space dedicated to cyclists
Uneven, damaged, excessively pitchedSidewalks obstructed by utility poles andmanholesMissing ADA ramps at intersectionsVehicles in parking lots encroach onpedestrian pathsOpportunity for pedestrian utilization of old raillines
Motorist BehaviorTraffic calming is necessaryExcessive speed throughoutNeed efficient, not fast, traffic flowLane weaving is a problemTurn lanes used for passingEnforcement is an issue
VariousMake improvements during repaving (Summer 2010, Parksideto Prospect)Start limit of project at High School/Parkway AveCorner properties with expansive pavement needsstreetscaping
Insufficient building setbacks make circulation problematicEvidence of blocked storm water drainageSignificant congestion, especially during the PM peak periodFaded and sometimes missing lane markings and signsSun glare compromises view of signals and inhibits safe drivingFuture green medianWho will maintain improvements?
Driveways/AccessBusinesses may be concerned about accessDuplicative driveways adds conflict points and contributes to thecrash frequencyDuplicative driveways also present additional conflict points forpedestriansMany driveways are poorly delineatedExiting driveways difficult due to sight distance and high speedson Olden Avenue
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Issues map (add workshop?)
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Objectives for the Roadway Design Projectbjectives for the Roadway Design Project Improve safety and mobility for all users
Maxim ize pedestrian and bicycle safety and accessibility between sitesand adjacent neighborhoods
Create a visual identity that bolsters economic opportunity andstabilizes neighborhoods
Develop streetscape concepts in concert with the Mercer CountyTransportation Department
Provide adequate parking that max imizes access while m inimizing
number of required trips Coordinate and improve access to businesses through new road network
that reduces the need for access on Olden Avenue
Building on the Land Use Plan Adopted in SeptemberAugmenting the Economic Development Strategy:
Much more complex than can be solved by mere speed limit postingsuch more complex than can be solved by mere speed limit postings
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Existing Conditions Along Olden Four 12.5 lanes with 16 center turn lane east of Pennington Road
(NJ Route 31)
5 sidewalk adjacent to road- Much in state of disrepair
- 1600 missing links
- Few connections to buildings
- Numerous utility pole conflicts
Numerous driveways
Pedestrian crossings limited to signals- Some lack push buttons and countdown signals
No provisions for bicycles or transit Several buildings vacant or underutilized
Each property generally has separate private parking lot
No consistent landscaping
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Existing Network
Big Hole inBig Hole in
the Networkthe Network
Existing Roads lined in Black. Lack of network limits options andfunnels all traffic to Olden thus overloading the system and impairing
safe efficient access to business.
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Enhanced Network
What a healthy road network could start to look like.
More frontage= more ratables
CONC
EPT
DRAFT
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Developing Block Structure: Parkside toArctic
A well-designed Block structure usually ranges from 200- 400 feet. Olden hassome blocks close to 2000 feet in length. Providing network options increaseseconomic opportunity and pedestrian walkability.
DRAFT
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Hierarchy of New Connections System Connector
Local Connector or MajorDriveway
Local alleyway or
Minor Driveway
DRAFT
DRAFT
DRAFT
New connections to supplement Olden Avenue couldutilize these cross-sections.
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Developing Network:Parkside to ArcticA Case ExampleCase Example
Applied to the redevelopment Area; Coordinating Land Use and Transportation Optionscould provide between 2 to 3 times the RatableRatableas compared to leaving the District to its owndevices
CON
CEPT
ONLY
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Arctic toPrincetonBlockStructure
The current 2700 foot block structure could
be improved by coordinating access into abetter structure that provides propertyowners with enhanced opportunities.Extending Calhoun Street could alsoaddress regional circulation needs. Theseconcepts will require more analysis anddiscussion with existing property owners.
DRAFT
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Typical Sections Proposed for Olden
DRAFT
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Mid-Block CrossingsUnsignalized
Ped-Actuated Signal HAWK
Ped-Actuated Flashing Beacon
Potential Candidate Locations:Potential Candidate Locations: Parkside Plaza / AutoZoneParkside Plaza / AutoZone
Burger KingBurger King
ShabakunkShabakunkCreek ParkCreek Park
Incarnation Church/ McDonaldIncarnation Church/ McDonaldss
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Candidate RoundaboutsParkway Avenue Pennington Avenue Parkside Avenue
Prospect Street Arctic Parkway
DRAFT
DRAFT
DRAFT
DRAFT
DRAFT
We analyzed 5 Intersections from Parkway to Arctic
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TOP 3 CANDIDATESOP 3 CANDIDATES Roundabouts to work to calm traffic, announce a
motorists arrival into the district, and create identityfor Ewing.
Roundabouts could make these dangerousintersections much safer and more efficient.
Prospect St, in the Core Area of Olden could workto create a central focus for the commercial district
Arctic and Parkside could act as gateways orbookends to the Core, thus allowing Prospect tostay a more traditional intersection.
Prospect Street
Arctic Parkway
Parkside Avenue
CONCEPT
DRAFT
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Typical Segment with Roundabouts
CONCEPT
DRAFT
Driveway access positioned to maximize future development potential Round-a-bouts positioned to calm traffic, ensure pedestrian safety, and allowmotorists the ability to efficiently move through the Area, make u-turns, etc
Widening sidewalks and working with the existing business community toimprove the aesthetics of the street edge along Olden could work to maximizesales.
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Questions?? Feedback
- Additional network?
- Roundabouts Concepts?
- Crosswalk locations?- Other thoughts or considerations?
Please emaillease email [email protected]@gmail.com for more information andfor more information andfeedbackeedback