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Home My WebLink About04 03 2017 CR21TH13 Joint MeetingApril 3, 2017 Agenda Introductions Collaborative Project Approach Understanding the Need for the Project The CSAH 21/Main Avenue Dilemma Public Engagement Process Next Steps Public Comment Collaborative Project Approach Define the Problem Establish Goals and Objectives Develop Alternatives Evaluate and Provide Recommendations Develop Implementation Plan / Report Collaborative Project Approach 3 Major Steps in Project Development and Delivery 1.Preliminary Design (Defining WHAT will be constructed) •May →December 2017 2.Final Design (Defining HOW it will be constructed) •January →December 2018 3.Construction •May →October 2019 Understanding the Need TH 13/CH 21 Intersection Existing Daily Traffic Volumes TH 1 3 14,300 M a i n A v e . Understanding the Need TH 13/CH 21 Intersection 1.Current Conditions •Traffic Volumes •Signal Green Time •Vehicle Delays •Traffic Safety 2.Future Conditions Understanding the Need TH 13/CH 21 Intersection Current Traffic Patterns and Demands AM PEAK HOUR Understanding the Need TH 13/CH 21 Intersection Current Traffic Patterns and Demands PM PEAK HOUR Understanding the Need TH 13/CH 21 Intersection Traffic Signal Timings Split Phasing Conventional Phasing 2016 PM Peak Hour (160 Sec. Cycle Length) N.B. T.H. 13 –93 sec S.B. T.H. 13 –93 sec E.B. C.S.A.H. 21 –35 sec W.B. C.S.A.H. 21 –35 sec N.B. T.H. 13 –98 sec S.B. T.H. 13 –98 sec E.B. C.S.A.H. 21 –53 sec W.B. C.S.A.H. 21 –71 sec Understanding the Need TH 13/CH 21 Intersection Current Traffic Delays Understanding the Need TH 13/CH 21 Intersection Current Traffic Delays (PM Peak Hour) Split Phasing Conventional Phasing Understanding the Need TH 13/CH 21 Intersection Traffic Safety –5 year crash history Understanding the Need CH 21 between Duluth Ave and TH 13 Historic Traffic Volume Trends & Forecasts 20-Yr Historical 7-Yr Historical CSAH 21 West of TH 13 2.1%6.0% CSAH 21 East of TH 13 4.9%3.4% TH 13 North of CSAH 21 -0.6%-3.3% TH 13 South of CSAH 21 0.6%-1.3% 1.3%1.1% Growth Rate Roadway Segment Intersection 2030 Forecasted 2050 Forecasted 2038 Forecasted CSAH 21 West of TH 13 3.4%2.3%3.0% CSAH 21 East of TH 13 4.6%3.3%3.0% TH 13 North of CSAH 21 1.3%2.2%1.0% TH 13 South of CSAH 21 1.1%1.7%1.0% 2.7%2.4%2.1% Growth Rate Roadway Segment Intersection ≈33,000 vpd ≈21,000 vpd The CH 21/Main Ave Dilemma Why a change is necessary? Understanding the Need CH 21/Main Avenue Intersection Current Traffic Patterns and Demands AM PEAK HOUR Understanding the Need CH 21/Main Avenue Intersection Current Traffic Patterns and Demands PM PEAK HOUR The CH 21/Main Ave Dilemma CH 21 at Main Avenue Intersection Traffic Safety –5 year crash history Conflict Points at Intersections Traffic Safety Discussion Conflict Points 2032 4 Influence Areas of Intersections Traffic Safety Discussion Physical and Functional Area of Intersection 30 mph Design Speed The CH 21/Main Ave Dilemma All-Way Stop Capacity Limitation Historic Traffic Volume Trends & Forecasts 20-Yr Historical 7-Yr Historical CSAH 21 West of TH 13 2.1%6.0% CSAH 21 East of TH 13 4.9%3.4% TH 13 North of CSAH 21 -0.6%-3.3% TH 13 South of CSAH 21 0.6%-1.3% 1.3%1.1% Growth Rate Roadway Segment Intersection 2030 Forecasted 2050 Forecasted 2038 Forecasted CSAH 21 West of TH 13 3.4%2.3%3.0% CSAH 21 East of TH 13 4.6%3.3%3.0% TH 13 North of CSAH 21 1.3%2.2%1.0% TH 13 South of CSAH 21 1.1%1.7%1.0% 2.7%2.4%2.1% Growth Rate Roadway Segment Intersection ≈33,000 vpd ≈21,000 vpd Main Ave. All-Way Stop Capacity The CH 21/Main Ave Dilemma All-Way Stop Control –Future Conditions Traffic Simulation with Expected Traffic Growth AM Peak Hour The CH 21/Main Ave Dilemma All-Way Stop Control –Future Conditions Traffic Simulation with Expected Traffic Growth PM Peak Hour The CH 21/Main Ave Dilemma All-Way Stop Control –Future Conditions Average Delay per Vehicle during Peak Hours 160 seconds The CH 21/Main Ave Dilemma All-Way Stop Control –Future Conditions Functional Area of Intersections Overlap The CH 21/Main Avenue Dilemma Two -Way Stop Control Scenario The CH 21/Main Ave Dilemma Two -Way Stop Control Scenario Traffic Simulation with Expected Traffic Growth AM Peak Hour The CH 21/Main Ave Dilemma Two -Way Stop Control Scenario Traffic Simulation with Expected Traffic Growth PM Peak Hour The CH 21/Main Ave Dilemma Two -Way Stop Control Scenario Average Delay per Vehicle during Peak Hours 445 seconds 241 seconds160 seconds The CH 21/Main Avenue Dilemma Line of Sight needed to enter CH 21 from Main Ave Two -Way Stop Control Scenario The CH 21/Main Ave Dilemma Two -Way Stop Control Scenario Line of Sight blocked by Vehicle Queues The CH 21/Main Ave Dilemma Roundabout Scenario Roundabout Scenario The CH 21/Main Ave Dilemma Roundabout Scenario Traffic Simulation with Expected Traffic Growth AM Peak Hour The CH 21/Main Ave Dilemma Roundabout Scenario Traffic Simulation with Expected Traffic Growth PM Peak Hour The CH 21/Main Ave Dilemma Roundabout Scenario Average Delay per Vehicle during Peak Hours 160 seconds The CH 21/Main Ave Dilemma Traffic Signal Scenario Traffic Simulation with Expected Traffic Growth AM Peak Hour The CH 21/Main Ave Dilemma Traffic Signal Scenario Traffic Simulation with Expected Traffic Growth PM Peak Hour The CH 21/Main Ave Dilemma Traffic Signal Scenario Average Delay per Vehicle during Peak Hours 160 seconds The CH 21/Main Ave Dilemma Median Scenario with Traffic Signal at Arcadia Ave Current Funded Alternative The CH 21/Main Ave Dilemma Median Scenario with Traffic Signal at Arcadia Ave Traffic Simulation with Expected Traffic Growth AM Peak Hour The CH 21/Main Ave Dilemma Median Scenario with Traffic Signal at Arcadia Ave Traffic Simulation with Expected Traffic Growth PM Peak Hour The CH 21/Main Ave Dilemma Median Scenario with Traffic Signal at Arcadia Ave Average Delay per Vehicle during Peak Hours 160 seconds The CH 21/Main Ave Dilemma Additional Considerations Needed Pedestrians and Other Modes Private Property Impacts Project Costs and Risks Existing Business Access and Visibility Public Input, Understanding, and Acceptance Public Engagement Process A comprehensive approach to hear every voice Listen and Understand Individual and Collective Interests Communicate Collaborative Project Approach Find a Solution that is: Technically Feasible Economically Viable Environmentally Compatible Publically Acceptable Keep Public Informed on “Why” Public Engagement Approach Face -to-face Understand specific concerns Inform choice of alternatives Online Provide broader outreach efficiently Connect with online conversations Face -to-Face Meetings Targeted Stakeholder Discussions Public Open House Pop Up Meetings Reporting Out and Feedback Online Engagement General Project Newsletter Online Open House – Materials and Survey Website and Social Media Updates (Throughout) Reporting Out and Feedback Key Stakeholder Discussions Identify key stakeholders Businesses/EDA Community residents Adjacent property owners Others? One on one and small group interviews What are your concerns? What would success look like? Summary memo to City and County Elected Officials Open Houses Inform about planned project and alternatives Present options that are open for input Intersection options, streetscape, signage, etc. Interactive Polling by participants Summary memo to City and County Elected Officials Pop -Up Meetings Attend community events where people are gathered Provide additional opportunity for input How do you use the corridor? What are top priorities for this corridor? Summary memo to City and County elected officials Online Engagement Project newsletter Electronic or mailed out Online updates Project website City social media Online open house materials Proposed Engagement Timeline Task Time Stakeholder Meetings: Initial Conversations April/May 2017 Open House #1: Issues and Goals, Project Overview June 2017 Pop Up Meetings/Online Outreach July-August 2017 Open House #2: Project Alternatives and Options September 2017 Stakeholder Meetings: Alternatives; Online Outreach October 2017 Open House #3: Recommended Alternative November 2017 Open House #4: Preparation for Construction Mid-2018 (?) Meetings with Project Management Team, City/County Leadership As Needed Next Steps The CH 21/Main Ave Dilemma Corridor Context –CH 82 to Franklin Trail Downtown Prior Lake Context TH 13/CH 21 Intersection Alternatives Background Activities Regardless of Alternative Next Steps: Corridor Context CH 82 to Franklin Trail Land use compatibility Business and residential Traffic control, speed, and safety Balancing access and mobility Balancing pedestrian and auto Optimize use of space Next Steps: Downtown Context Business Access and Visibility Pedestrian Safety Ped crosswalks and connections Visual Quality and Brand Economic competitiveness Business district vitality Redevelopment options Character, streetscape, public realm Next Steps: TH 13/CH 21 Options Funded Alternative Left turn addition Revised signal operations Multilane Roundabout consideration Others Next Steps: Other Activities Topographic and Right-of-Way Survey Traffic Data Collection Geotechnical Analysis Environmental Considerations Current Conditions TH 13/CH 21 Intersection Traffic Delays (AM Peak Hour) Split Phasing Conventional Phasing Current Conditions 10-Year Crash Data Main Ave at CSAH 21 CSAH 21 at TH 13 Understanding the Need CH 21/Main Avenue Intersection Current Traffic Patterns Conventional Phasing Capacity (=980 veh/hr) Split Phasing Capacity (=630 veh /hr)