Washington Street Redesign Andrew Brunn, Kamila Misiak, Sarah Thomas The Long Term Solution
Project Location
History of Washington Street Site of the Elevated Orange Line until 1987 Viaduct removed in 1987 Roadway reconstructed Majority of land has been redeveloped
Design Goals Provide green space to neighborhood Traffic calming Bike connectivity for destinations and through traffic Safety for all road users through separation Provide adequate parking
Design Principles Used in Roadway Redesign Holland Examples
Shared Tree/Parking Lane Ruys de Beerenbrouckstraat, Delft, The Netherlands
Additional Green Space Ruys de Beerenbrouckstraat, Delft, The Netherlands
Cars/Pedestrians/Bikes at Different Roadway Elevations Ruys de Beerenbrouckstraat, Delft, The Netherlands
Raised Crossings Ruys de Beerenbrouckstraat, Delft, The Netherlands
Protected Left Turns Ruys de Beerenbrouckstraat at Provincialeweg, Delft, The Netherlands
Typical Sections and Plan Views Roadway Redesign
Existing Conditions
Existing Cross Section 10 Sidewalk20 Travel Lane/Parking 10 Sidewalk
Typical Proposed Cross Section 6 Sidewalk 5 Cycle Track 11 Travel Lane 11 Travel Lane 6 Green Space 5 Cycle Track 6 Sidewalk 2 8 Parking in Tree Lane Buffer
Typical Proposed Plan View
Shared Tree/Parking Lane
Special Design Cases
Inline Bus Stops Cycle track crossing behind bus stop
Inline Bus Stops - West side Cycle track crossing behind bus stop 6 Sidewalk 11 Travel Lane Plus 2 Buffer 11 Travel Lane 6 Green space 6 Sidewalk 6 Bus Platform 5 Cycle Track
Inline Bus Stops - East side 6 Sidewalk 11 Travel Lane Plus Buffer 11 Travel Lane Plus Buffer 6 Sidewalk 6 Bus Platform 5 Cycle Track Cycle track crossing behind bus stop 2 Buffer 6 Sidewalk 11 Travel Lane Plus Buffer 11 Travel Lane Plus Buffer 6 Sidewalk 6 Bus Platform 5 Cycle Track
Signalized Intersections Add left turn arrow at signalized intersections
Connectivity with Shawmut Avenue
Connectivity with Shelburne Community Center Two way cycle track within park
Connectivity with Shelburne Community Center Two-way cycle track to provide safe access 7 Sidewalk 8 Two Way Cycle Track 11 Travel Lane 5 Cycle Track 11 Travel Lane 9 Green Space 7 Sidewalk 2 Buffer
Activating Washington Park Two Way Cycle Track with Sidewalk within park 11 Travel Lane 7 Sidewalk 12 Two Way Cycle Track 5 22 Green Space 6 Side walk 2 Buffe r 11 Travel Lane Cycle Track 22 Green Space