Downtown Streetscape Project Routes 5&20 Corridor Reconfiguration Public Meeting #2 Downtown Streetscape Project Routes 5&20 Corridor Reconfiguration Geneva Downtown Revitalization Initiative April 9, 2019

Project Objectives Overview Improve Connection Between Downtown Geneva & the Lakefront Create Accessible and Inclusive Public Spaces within the Downtown Core Incorporate Additional Active Transportation Facilities Integrate Environmentally Conscious Designs Enhance Visual Elements to Show Local Identity Precedent plans, public engagement, the inventory and analysis, and the traffic studies Led to the preliminary designs Support and embrace these five project-specific objectives that were developed from the original DRI objectives   Improve Connection Between Downtown Geneva & the Lakefront for all user groups  such as pedestrians, vehicles, bicycles Create Accessible and Inclusive Public Spaces within the Downtown Core  flexible spaces with a variety of seating and site furnishing options Incorporate Additional Active Transportation Facilities  bike lanes, shared lane markings, shared use pathways, accessible sidewalks Integrate Environmentally Conscious Designs  stormwater management through GI and enhanced urban forestry and ecology Enhance Visual Elements to Show Local Identity  through a materials pallet and public art elements Big picture overview and key takeaways Open house  more detailed descriptions and review of these designs Maintain acceptable vehicular level of service while improving pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure One thing to note, we are looking at pre-emptive traffic signals for emergency vehicles

Routes 5 & 20 Limits of the corridor Includes three intersections for improvements Main design elements of this corridor include lane reduction, traffic calming measures, complete street design and green infrastructure

Routes 5 & 20 Preliminary Designs Lane Reduction Pavement Improvements Traffic Signals Crosswalk Improvements Bicycle Infrastructure Improvements Medians & Landscaped Areas Add Alternates Location of the improvements Remainder on display following the presentation   Lane reduction with auxiliary turning lanes at the intersections Pavement improvements through milling and resurfacing Traffic signal replacements and updates (Lake and Castle), new traffic signal installation at Elizabeth Blackwell Crosswalk improvements through high visibility pavement markings and shortening of crossing distance Bicycle infrastructure improvements, including  Bicycle detection systems at intersections –to aid with traffic signal changes  Cycle track and sidewalk installation on west side –10’ wide, two-way, mostly separated from vehicular traffic  Increased shoulder widths on outside lanes – allow space for on-road cyclists Construction of medians and landscaped areas for separation, improved aesthetics, and enhanced biodiversity  Creating sustainable landscapes Add Alternates Rehabilitation of the existing shared-use path on the east side – shared use facilities on both sides of 5&20 Continuation of the sidewalk on the bridge over route 14 as you head south

Routes 5 & 20 Preliminary Designs Cross section that depicts these same practices Identify lake side and downtown side Identify existing curb vs proposed conditions

Downtown Streetscapes Limits of corridors Intersection improvements at Exchange and Castle, and the 5-point intersection More Walkable and Connected, enhance Urban Ecology, improve Safety & Accessibility, and incorporate Complete Street design so we can design streets for all user groups Downtown Streetscapes

Downtown Streetscapes: E. Castle St. Location Three DRI designated projects – center of urban revitalization   One-way conversion to create a welcoming plaza into downtown – these modifications help warrant a need for the new signal at Elizabeth Blackwell Stormwater management through green infrastructure – integrated into the design Back-in angled parking – improved safety for vehicles and bicycles – based on both the accident history we are seeing on Castle and Exchange as well as the preferred on-street parking for bicyclists for shared-use lanes – we also saw support for this at the first public meeting Flexible public gathering spaces One-way Conversion Flexible Pedestrian Spaces Stormwater Management Site Furnishings Back-in Angled Parking Public Art

Downtown Streetscapes: E. Castle St. Multi-use seat walls and other site furnishings that can function dually as public art components Start to see how these elements interact with each other and enhance the pedestrian character and environment View on south side of Castle looking towards the Lake – existing photo Pavement allotment

Downtown Streetscapes: Castle St. Lane Reconfiguration Back-in Angled Parking Crosswalk Improvements Stormwater Management Flexible Pedestrian Spaces Site Furnishings Bicycle Infrastructure Public Art Location Lane reconfiguration  Removal of both the center hatched medians and designated turning lanes at intersections  From an intersection capacity standpoint these turn lanes are not needed and the current use for the hatched areas is for loading which is a potentially unsafe use  Moved the loading zones out to the curb line Back-in angled parking and increased amount of ADA spaces Crosswalk improvements through high visibility pavement markings - mid-block crossing – enlargement Curb bumpouts which also provide traffic calming and stormwater management 8’ min existing pedestrian sidewalk – main concourse for movement Stormwater management through GI – use of bioretention areas, continuous tree trenches, and porous materials Flexible pedestrian gathering spaces Site Furnishings - use of multi-use seat walls, benches, moveable café style tables, and trash and recycling receptacles Bicycle infrastructure – shared lane markings, signage, and a variety of bike parking facilities Public art components

Downtown Streetscapes: Castle St. Cross section depicts these same practices - identify depths of materials - interact with utilities to avoid conflicts Outside of curb vs inside

Downtown Streetscapes: Castle St. View location How storm water management is being integrated into the streetscape design character Mix of standard hardscape, landscaped areas and bioretention areas  capture and harvest rain water runoff and snow melt. They allow the water to filter through the plants and soil media and infiltrate back into the groundwater systems instead of going into a standard closed drainage network

Downtown Streetscapes: Exchange St. Lane Reconfiguration Back-in Angled Parking Crosswalk Improvements Stormwater Management Flexible Pedestrian Spaces Site Furnishings Bicycle Infrastructure Public Art Truck Traffic Signage Next corridor is Exchange Street from Castle Street to the RR Tracks Similar elements as Castle St   Lane reconfiguration Back-in angled parking, parallel parking and loading zones along the curb Crosswalk improvements through high visibility pavement parkings Enhancements to existing mid-block crossing – reduction in crossing distance through Curb bumpouts which also provide traffic calming and stormwater management 8’ min existing pedestrian sidewalk – main concourse for movement Stormwater management through green infrastructure Flexible pedestrian gathering spaces – variety of Site Furnishings Bicycle infrastructure – shared lane markings, signage and a variety of bike parking facilities Public art We are also looking at ways to deter tractor trailer traffic through the downtown streets - there is a ban within the City code currently but there is limited signage to reinforce that so we are looking at options

Downtown Streetscapes: Exchange St. Cross section that depicts these same practices and starts to identify depths of materials and how they interact with utilities to avoid conflicts

Downtown Streetscapes: 5 Points Lane Reconfiguration Crosswalk Improvements Traffic Signal Improvements Stormwater Management Parking Improvements Site Furnishings Public Art Final improvement area is the 5-Points intersection   Lane reconfiguration - traffic analysis supported the removal of turn lanes that were underutilized - to improve sight lines Crosswalk improvement through high visibility pavement markings Curb bumpouts for traffic calming, reduced crossing distances Leading pedestrian intervals – part of the traffic signal system - allow pedestrians to enter the crosswalk prior to allowing vehicular turning movements – head start to be more visible Stromwater management areas through green infrastructure and landscaped areas Parking improvements - removal of parking on s side of Castle Street to reduce the amount of mid-block crossings  Future parking that is planned with the library expansion Site furnishings including benches and moveable café style tables As well as this wayfinding pavement marking graphic that expands on the public art component To Zach