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Public Informational MeetingPublic Informational MeetingUniversity AvenueUniversity Avenue
(Allen Boulevard (Allen Boulevard –– SegoeSegoe Road)Road)
March 23, 2011March 23, 2011
City of MadisonCity of MadisonCity of MiddletonCity of Middleton
Village of Shorewood HillsVillage of Shorewood HillsDane CountyDane County
Existing Roadway ConditionsExisting Roadway Conditions• Poor pavement condition• Substandard Intersections
– Turn lanes– Sight distance– Full access
S f / h / i– Safety/crashes/congestion
• Substandard bike/pedestrian/transit accommodations– Corridor and intersections
• Driveway access• Environmental concerns
– Storm water– Erosion
Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements
• Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway(Allen Boulevard to Whitney Way)
10’ MULTI USE 5 5’ 5 5’11’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 5’10’ MULTI-USEPATH
5.5’ BICYCLE
5.5’ BICYCLE
11’DRIVIING
11’DRIVIING
11’DRIVIING
11’DRIVIING
5 SIDEWALK
Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements
• Proposed typical section 4‐lane divided roadway(Whitney Way to Old Middleton Road)(Except Old Middleton Road/Railroad Bridge)
11’ 11’ 11’ 11’5 5’ 5 5’11’DRIVIING
11’DRIVIING
11’DRIVIING
11’DRIVIING
5.5’SHOULDER
5.5’SHOULDER
Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements
• Proposed typical section 6‐lane roadway(Old Middleton Road to Segoe Road)(Match Adjacent Project)
10’ MULTI USE5.5’ 5.5’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 11’ 11’
10’ MULTI-USEPATH
BICYCLE BICYCLEDRIVIING DRIVIING DRIVIING11
DRIVIING DRIVIING DRIVIING
Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Why not a two‐way left turn lane (TWLTL)?
– Traffic volumes too high– Improper use of median lane (passing/travel lane)– Safety concerns (head‐on collisions)– Pedestrian access (crossing safety, no median refuge)
Aesthetics (green space landscaping potential)– Aesthetics (green‐space, landscaping potential)– Storm water (excess pavement/impervious area, increased run‐off)
Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Bike, Pedestrian, & Transit Accommodations
– 4.5’ on‐street bike lanes on both sides of University• No bike lanes on approaches to Old Middleton Road/Railroad bridge• Accommodations provided on parallel routes (Whitney Way, Old
Middleton Road, Old Middleton Road Ramps, Blackhawk Path)
– 10’ off‐street multi‐use path on north side of University• Connect to existing path at Allen Boulevard
C I di Hill P h Whi W• Connect to Indian Hills Path at Whitney Way
– 5’ sidewalk on south side of University• Allen Boulevard to Whitney Way
– Bus stops replaced and relocated• Bus stop pull‐outs constructed where feasible• Concrete landing pads at all stops
– Intersections • Medians provide crossing refuge• Countdown timers on traffic signals• Special colored pavement marking for multi‐use path side‐street crossings
Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Signalized Intersection (Allen Boulevard)
Longer right turn lane on SB Allen Island for refuge,
vision, & signals
•New signals with countdown timers
Dual right turn lanes on WB University
Reduce rightturn angle
Bus stop pull-out
Bus stoppull-out
Bike crosswalks
Bike path
Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Signalized Intersection (Capital Avenue)
•New signals with countdown timers•Accommodate U-turns
Turn lanes on Capital
Bus stop
Longer left turn laneon University
Bus stop
Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Signalized Intersection (Spring Harbor Drive)
New westleg crosswalk
•New signals with countdown timers•Accommodate U-turns
Turn lanes on Spring HarborBus stop
pull-out
Medians on University for refuge & signals Bus stop
pull-outProposed Pedestrian Tunnel & Ramps
Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Signalized Intersection (Whitney Way)
Longer left turn laneon WB University
•New signals with countdown timers
Bus stoppull-out
Bike/ped cross-walks
Requires R/W in SE Quad
Longer right turn laneon NB Whitney Way
Reduce rightturn angle
Longer right turn laneon EB University
Bus stoppull-out
Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Bike way connectivity (Whitney Way and Old Middleton Road)
Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Pedestrian connectivity (Whitney Way and Old Middleton Road)
Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Non‐Signalized Intersection (Overlook Pass)
Cross walk onnorth leg
Extend median toeast on University
Left turn / U-turn laneon WB University
Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Non‐Signalized Intersection (Tomahawk Trail)
Cross walkson north leg
Cross walkson east leg
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Offset opposing left turnlanes on University
Bus stoppull-out
Bus stop
Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements
• Non‐Signalized Intersection (Existing Norman Way) – Severe intersection angle
• Sub‐standard skew angle• Poor sight distance• High crash location
– Poor pedestrian access• No crosswalk across University
– Numerous access points– Remain non‐signalized
• Traffic volumes do not meet signal warrants
• Low on City of Madison signal priority list
– Several alternatives studied
Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Non‐Signalized Intersection (Proposed Norman Way)
Crosswalks with median refuge
Improve skew angle“Square up” & offset approachesImprove sight distance
Norman Way (East)Right-turn, u-turn design
Remove access point
Bus stoppull-out
Requires R/Win SW quad
Remove access pointNorman Way (West)
Full access designBus stoppull-out
Crosswalks with median refuge
Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements
• Non‐Signalized Intersection (Laurel Crest‐South)– Poor sight distance at
existing intersection– Cul de sac proposed– Property owners are in
agreement of cul de sac– Plan is acceptable to City of
Madison Fire Department– Possible on‐street
parking restrictions
Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Non‐Signalized Intersections (Hickory Dr. & Baker Ave.)
– Curbed median on University
•Left-out access not allowed•Left-in access not allowed
•Right-in access allowed•Right-out access allowed
Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Non‐Signalized Intersections (Heim Ave., Hickory Hollow Dr.,
Laurel Crest‐North, Camus Lane, Fritz Ave. & Craig Ave.)– Curbed Median on University
•Left-out access not allowed
•Left-in access allowed•Right-in access allowed•Right-out access allowed
Left out access not allowed
Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Right‐Turn, U‐Turn Concept
– Unique solution for a unique roadway• Not built on grid system and lack of sufficient parallel routes
– Reduces total conflict and major conflict points• Increase safety/ Reduce severe injuries
– Drivers turn right then perform a u‐turn at next intersection or median openingp g
• All intersections and median openings designed to accommodate u‐turn movement (passenger vehicle)
• Improve traffic capacity and reduce congestion
– Studies show increased safety • University of South Florida Study (2001)
– 18% reduction in total crashes– 27% reduction in injury/fatality crashes
• National Cooperative Highway Research Program (Report 524)– 26% reduction in total crashes
• Concept used in Michigan, Florida, New Jersey, Maryland, and Louisiana
Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements
Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Existing Spring Harbor Pedestrian Underpass
– Deteriorating and needs to be removed or replaced– Tunnel is narrow and stairs are not ADA compliant– Poor lighting, drainage and aesthetics– Safety concerns of night‐time users
Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements• Spring Harbor Pedestrian Underpass Replacement Issues
Real estate easement acquisitionUtility impacts/relocations/costs
Funding(Safe Routes to School Program)
Geometry adjustments(sidewalks, crosswalks & median width)
Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements
• Structures– Hickory Gulch Box Culvert
• Existing to remain and extended on both sides
– Old Middleton Road/ Railroad Bridge• Existing to remain
– Spring Harbor Storm Drain• Existing to remain
– Spring Harbor Pedestrian Underpass• Alternative designs being considered
– Retaining Walls• New retaining walls will be constructed
throughout the project• Modular block split‐face appearance• Railings constructed near pedestrian use
Proposed Roadway ImprovementsProposed Roadway Improvements
• Street lighting– Throughout corridor– LED fixtures
• Use less energy• Last longer
• Water main– Hickory Hollow – Laurel Crest– Tomahawk Trail – Segoe Road
• Sanitary sewer– Spring Harbor Drive – Tomahawk Trail
Environmental ConcernsEnvironmental ConcernsStorm water
– Treatment devices will be installed prior to discharge locations from project site
• Sumped catch basins/manholes• Screened collection structure
– The City of Madison is working on other storm water treatment projects in the area such as detention ponds and bio‐retention
Erosion– Curb and gutter will help roadside slope erosion– Embankments at Hickory Gulch will be flattened– Embankments at bridge approach will be flattened
Trees– Efforts have been made to minimize tree removal– City will replace trees and plant additional trees
throughout corridor in medians and terraces after completion of the project
ConstructionConstruction• Traffic Control / Construction Staging
– One lane of traffic in each direction• Allen Boulevard to Old Middleton Road
– Temporary turn lanes at intersections– Temporary signals– Temporary crosswalksTemporary crosswalks– Temporary bus stops– Access open to businesses at all times
ConstructionConstruction• Traffic Control / Construction Staging
– Old Middleton Road/ Railroad Bridge:• Temporary nighttime closure and detour for bridge approach work
– Old Middleton Road EB/WB Ramps:• Temporary limited time closure• Temporary limited time closure and detour for ramp construction
What’s next?What’s next?• Spring 2011 – Summer 2011
– Complete Environmental Study
– Complete R/W Plat
– Complete Plans
• Summer 2011 – Winter 2011
– Purchase right‐of‐way
– Obtain temporary easements
– Utility relocations
• Spring 2012 – Fall 2012
– Utility relocations
– Roadway Construction
Anticipated to begin in March 2012
Expected to be completed in November 2012
Questions or CommentsQuestions or CommentsPlease Complete and Return the Comment Form
By April 6, 2011
Project Contacts:
Glen YoergerCit f M di E i iCity of Madison Engineering
Mike Bakalars, P.E. Aaron Steger, P.E.KL Engineering, Inc. KL Engineering, Inc.663‐1218 663‐[email protected] [email protected]