North Lamar Boulevard Project Neighborhood Meeting February 12, 2013 Alan C. Hughes, P.E. Austin Transportation Department

Established in the 2010 Mobility Bond Corridor Programs Established in the 2010 Mobility Bond Airport Blvd. N. Lamar Blvd. Burnet Road FM 969 Riverside Drive Mention IH-35 Design multi-use corridors for auto, transit, bike and pedestrians 2

Corridor Development Program Goals and Objectives Assess current conditions Build on community vision for the corridor Create travel diversity Transform the street into a modern urban street Examine Access Management techniques Improve mobility Improve safety Define and prioritize solutions Short, medium, and long term projects A tremendous amount of planning work has already been done on these corridors. Identify real constructible projects that build on the communities vision

Public Input Received What is the community’s vision? Vibrant Place with distinct neighborhoods and businesses Retention of existing fabric, enhanced through targeted redevelopment opportunities Retention of Existing Local Businesses Multi-Modal corridor with access provisions for all users Mobility through non-motorized means of transport Safe travel within the corridor Continued access to local neighborhoods and businesses

Crash Analysis North Lamar Boulevard 2009 – Aug. 31, 2011 : 771 crashes 2 fatal crashes 5 crashes with serious injury 161 left turn crashes 140 rear end crashes 31 crashes involving pedestrians Crash rates higher than Statewide Average

Corridor Carrying Capacity A Traditional Approach Vehicular throughput dictates roadway conditions Intersection design focused on highest demand Project Costs continue to rise as Right-of-Way is needed Pedestrian, Bicycle, Transit users are of secondary concern Adjacent Development is Managed rather than incorporated

Corridor Carrying Capacity What we heard from the Community The Community desired a balanced approach Add Infrastructure for non-motorized modes Focus on Intersection Efficiency Examine Multi-Modal Level of Service Minimize Right of Way Acquisition Impacts Slow the Travel Speed Encourage targeted redevelopment

Corridor Carrying Capacity Balancing the Two Perspectives Design Improvements to maximize the Intersection Capacity Intersections are the “bottlenecks” within the corridor Plan for growth of vehicular traffic Recognize when an intersection modification would degrade bicycle and pedestrian level of service Maintain Current Right-of-Way as much as possible Promote alternatives to signalized intersections where feasible Encourage well defined pedestrian and bicycle crossing areas

Corridor Carrying Capacity The Results of the Balanced Approach Intersections can accommodate some traffic growth Consistent Bicycle and Pedestrian Amenities throughout the Corridor Ultimate design is triggered in a staged fashion based on redevelopment and safety needs Overall Corridor Safety and Level of Service is Improved in the short term Long term project needs are identified for detailed planning and community coordination

Recommendations Implementation process requirements Imperative to work with businesses, property owners, and neighborhoods when developing the detailed designs Elements that are shown will most likely be modified during the design to accommodate conditions

Lamar Boulevard Short Term Improvements Bus Shelters (Locations that meet current CapMetro criteria) 16 bus stops on North Lamar Bicycle Lanes Narrower lanes on existing pavement 5-foot bicycle lanes Signal Timing Vehicles Pedestrians Street Lighting

Lamar Boulevard Short Term Improvements 2009-2011 Crash rate = 609.2 (per 100 MVMT) Statewide average = 224.75 2.7 times higher than the statewide average! Reconstruction: Rundberg Lane to Braker Lane

Lamar Boulevard Short Term Improvements Crossings with Pedestrian Hybrid Beacons 8 locations – Fairfield, Dean, Cooper, between Rutland and Longspur, Ferguson, Little Oak Drive, and 2 locations North of Parmer Bus Stop Relocation Move one stop closer to signalized intersection

Lamar Boulevard Short Term Improvements Right-Turn lanes North Lamar Boulevard at Braker Lane (NB, SB and WB) Dual Left-Turn lanes North Lamar Boulevard at Rundberg Lane (EB and WB) North Lamar Boulevard at Braker Lane (EB and WB) North Lamar Boulevard at Parmer Lane (All Approaches)

Lamar Boulevard Long Term Projects Roadway Reconstruction Raised median Wide sidewalks Tree & furniture zone 8-foot cycle tracks Storm Drainage Bicycle at Intersections Two-stage turn queue boxes or bicycle signal phases Signal Timing Vehicles and pedestrians Streetscape Furnishings Shade Trees Bus Pullouts Driveway Consolidation

Lamar Boulevard Long Term Projects INSERT AERIAL (FIGURE 6-13 W/O THE ROUNDABOUT) AND ANOTATE CURRENT PROBLEMS/ISSUES One-Way Southbound Traffic Only North Lamar at Howard/IH 35 Frontage: Some movements currently constrained

North Lamar at Howard/IH 35 Frontage: Roundabouts improve traffic flow Lamar Boulevard Long Term Projects INSERT FIGURE 6-13 North Lamar at Howard/IH 35 Frontage: Roundabouts improve traffic flow

Funding Estimate for short term improvements Lamar Boulevard $24,800,000 Burnet Road $27,500,000 Total $52.3 Million 2012 Bond funding = $15 Million Neighborhood Priorities?

North Lamar Boulevard Project Neighborhood Meeting February 12, 2013 Alan C. Hughes, P.E. Austin Transportation Department