Highway 76 Complete Streets Project

Study SessionFebruary 7, 2013

Agenda• Clarification & Discussion of Project Elements– Project Scope– Project Goals

• Project Objectives

– ACTION ITEM: Affirm Scope, Goals and Objectives• Utility Coordination Update• Project Progress Items• Schedule Update/Next Milestones• Next Study Session/Meeting

Clarification & Discussion of Project Elements

• Project Scope– Develop a conceptual design plan and funding

strategy that will transform 76 Country Boulevard into a “Complete Street” whereby the roadway corridor is redesigned and reconfigured to enable safe, attractive, and comfortable access and travel for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and public transport users of all ages and abilities.

Clarification & Discussion of Project Elements

• Project Goals– Provide Sight-line Enhancements through buried Utilities

and unique Streetscape beautification– Create a safe and efficient interplay of vehicles, mass

transit, pedestrians and cyclists– Build an attractive Promenade to boost Visitor numbers

and “Stay-time” in the corridor, thus growing the shopping and business opportunities

– Establish the funding mechanism for completion of the entire corridor transformation

Project Objectives

• Provide Sight-line Enhancements through buried Utilities and unique Streetscape beautification• Relocate all overhead utilities from 76 Country Boulevard

– Empire Electric, White River Electric, CenturyLink, Suddenlink

• Design duct bank system to accommodate all utilities• Develop theming for the identified “Activity Centers”

within the corridor– Branson, Ozark charm– Unique, Distinctive Points of Interest, Character

Project Objectives

• Create a safe and efficient interplay of vehicles, mass transit, pedestrians and cyclists• Roadway Modifications• Pedestrian Promenade, Pocket Parks• Pedestrian Crossings• Trolley Stops, Public Parking• Bicycle Lanes

Project Objectives

• Build an attractive Promenade to boost Visitor numbers and “Stay-time” in the corridor, thus growing the shopping and business opportunities– Promenade, initially, on one side of the road– Pedestrian Crossings strategically placed creatively

blending safety, mobility and tourist-shopper mentality– Inspire and gain commitment of private businesses to

partner with City on improvements

Project Objectives• Establish the funding mechanism for completion of

the entire corridor transformation – “What can we Afford?”– Identify City funding/sources for project

• Existing $15 Million, on-going Tourism Tax, etc.

– Identify outside sources of funding to Leverage project• MoDOT Cost Share; Economic Development funds, MTFC• Transportation Development District (TDD)• Community Improvement District (CID)• Grants, Incentives, other taxing authority

– Calculate revenue projections and include in scenarios

Utility Coordination Update• Empire District Electric Company– Met with on January 17, 2013, Joplin Office– Reviewed Relocation Options, Stanley to Fall Creek

• South Route Main, North Route Local Wood Poles $1,610 K• South Route Main, North Route Local Steel Poles $1,932 K

– Agreed on Relocation S/O 76– Empire to Update Design, Meet with our Team– Travel to Gatlinburg March 13

• Meet with Sevier County Electric

Utility Coordination Update• White River Valley Electric Cooperative– Met with on January 24, 2013– Provided them of the 76 Complete Streets Project– Discussed their facilities along the corridor

• Primary and secondary power lines• Street Lights

– WRVE to provide existing mapping of facilities next week– Interested in Travel to Gatlinburg

76 COUNTRY BOULEVARD

Mayor Raeanne Presley Alderman Mike Booth Alderman Bob SimmonsAlderman Cris Bohinc Alderman Patrick Parnell Alderman Rick DavisAlderman Rick Todd

City Administrator Dean KruithofMoDOT Area Engineer Beth Schaller

STAKEHOLDER WORK GROUPS

BUSINESS/PROPERTY OWNERSACTIVITY CENTER 1

BUSINESS/PROPERTY OWNERSACTIVITY CENTER 2

BUSINESS/PROPERTY OWNERSACTIVITY CENTER 3

BUSINESS/PROPERTY OWNERSACTIVITY CENTER 4

BUSINESS/PROPERTY OWNERSACTIVITY CENTER 5

GENERAL PUBLIC/ VISITORS

TEAM

Schedule

PUBLIC

STAKE-HOLDERS

STUDY SESSION

TEAM

Dec ’12 Jan ‘13 Feb ‘13 Mar Apr ’13 May Jun ‘13 Jul ‘13 Aug ‘13 Sep ‘13 Oct ‘13 Nov ‘13

KICKOFF

DISCOVERY

PRE-CONCEPT (VISIONING)

ANALYSIS & CONCEPTUAL DESIGN

DEVELOPMENT OF PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE

FINALIZE CONCEPTS

TEAM WORKSHOP

STEERING COMMITTEE

STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS

STAKEHOLDER MEETING

PUBLIC MEETING

NEW ONLINE TOPICS

MATERIALS GALLERY

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT MILESTONESStakeholder Meeting #1 (Apr 2013): Confirm baseline conditions & vision;

Respond to conceptual framework and themes

Stakeholder Meeting #2 (Jul 2013): Review corridor & theme alternatives

Public Meeting #1 (Jul 2013): Review corridor & theme alternatives; Set priorities between potential conflicts

Stakeholder Meeting #3 (Oct 2013): Review them and material options

Next Meetings

• Stakeholder Discussions and Groups– February 2013

• Meeting with BOA – March 7, 2013