Juneau Downtown Tourism Transportation Study May 27, 2003.

Juneau Downtown Tourism Transportation Study

May 27, 2003

Downtown Tourism Transportation Study

Presentation Outline

Project Introduction and Overview

Pedestrian Issues Food for Thought

Existing Conditions Summary

Your Ideas for Improvement

Project Introduction and Overview

Project Purpose

Evaluate travel in downtown Juneau and along the waterfront during the tourism season.

Blend creativity with practicality to develop alternative transportation strategies to improve safety, flow, and accessibility for all modes of travel.

Project Team

Project Schedule

Current Project Status

Summary of previous planning work completed in the downtown Juneau and waterfront areas.

Summary of key issues and concerns related to tourism and transportation identified from stakeholder interviews.

Document, evaluate, and summarize the existing transportation systems in the study area.

projects.kittelson.com/Juneau_Tourism_Traffic

Pedestrian Issues - “Food for Thought”

Existing Conditions Summary

Introduction

Topography of Juneau dictates linear growthOnly one continuous connection between the

northern residential areas and the downtown

Impressive transit and bicycle ridership despite the relative small size and climate of Juneau~10% of peak hour travel into downtown

The summer tourist season has unique characteristics and needs related to pedestrian and vehicular travel

Themes from Previous Studies

Steady and continuing growth in the tourism industry (60% growth in cruise ship passengers since 1996)

Themes from Previous Studies Existing systems constrained by

geography, narrow rights of way, and historic buildings

Themes from Previous Studies Parking supply and management in the

downtown areayear-round lack of appropriate parkingnot directly linked to tourism

Themes from Previous Studies Pedestrian congestion during the summer tourist

season narrow sidewalks and street furniture pedestrians use the street to avoid congestion on the

sidewalk

Traffic congestion increases during the tourism season vehicles servicing the tourism needs conflict with pedestrian traffic

Tourism-related vehicle staging areas near the waterfront

Previous Recommendations Increase capacity of existing

infrastructure Roadways Sidewalks Tourism Vehicle Staging Areas Docks

Previous Recommendations Improved management of existing facilities

(especially where capacity cannot be increased)coordinating tour bus departure schedulesaltering tourism travel patterns by refocusing

land uses and attractions

Summary Of Stakeholder Interviews

Stakeholders identified:Government AgenciesCommunity GroupsDowntown BusinessesNeighborhood AssociationsWaterfront OperatorsTourism Industry & OperatorsDelivery Services

Summary Of Stakeholder Interviews Key themes and concerns:

Pedestrian flow and safetyPotential for pedestrian and vehicle conflictCongestion and conflicts between delivery

vehicles, service vehicles, and tour operations

Summary Of Stakeholder Interviews Key themes and concerns (con’t):

Keep downtown Juneau vibrant and useablePlan for future development and growthPlan for future growth of tourismMaintaining efficient and safe access to the

Summary Of Stakeholder Interviews

Key themes and concerns (con’t): Efficient management of

tourism demand

Minimize impacts of tourism operations on local businesses

Providing for and better managing parking options

Existing Conditions Inventory Existing connectivity, capacity, and

accessibility:

Pedestrian TravelPublic Transit TravelPrivate Transit TravelVehicular Travel

Pedestrian Travel Off-season pedestrian system functions

acceptably

During peak season walking is major mode of travel for tourists into downtown capacity of existing sidewalk system frequently

exceeded

Pedestrian System

Older sidewalks More tourist oriented

store fronts Street furniture

(newspaper dispensers, lights, etc)

Multiple attractions on both sides of the street

S Franklin Street between Taku Smokeries and Marine Way

Pedestrian System

Older sidewalks More tourist oriented

store fronts Street furniture

(newspaper dispensers, lights, etc)

Multiple attractions on both sides of the street

S Franklin Street between Taku Smokeries and Marine Way

Pedestrian System High crossing locations on S Franklin Street:

• Whittier Street (Alaska State Museum)• Willoughby Avenue (Juneau Visitors Center)

Pedestrian System

Pedestrian confusion at Marine Way-S Franklin Street turnaround

Pedestrian System Narrow sidewalk sections

Pedestrian System

Narrow sidewalk sections

Pedestrian Travel

Narrow sidewalk sections

Pedestrian Travel Desires

Public Transit Travel

Capital Transit Routes in DowntownRoute 3Route 4Douglas RouteExpress/University

Major Transit Stops (“Waypoints”)S Franklin Street (between Marine and Ferry)The Capital Building (Seward between 4th and

5th)The Archive Building (Willoughby)

Public Transit Travel Three routes currently use the cruise

ship terminal as turnaround pointCan add to vehicular congestion along the

Public Transit Travel New Downtown Transit Center

CBJ is currently planning a new transit center off of 3rd Street (between Whittier and Willoughby)

Public Transit Travel Paths

Private Transit Travel

Wide variety of providers who service tourist industry:charter coachesshuttle busesvans trolleys taxis

Private Transit Travel

limits operation of private transit vehicles

specifies travel routes

restricts certain ingress and egress access movements to facilitate traffic flow

Best Management Practices

Private Transit Travel Passenger loading locations and staging

Private Transit Travel Desires

Roadway System Inventory

12,000-15,000 vehicles per day

two-lane facility through most of study area

widening at intersections

Egan Drive-Marine Way-S Franklin Street-Thane Road

Roadway System Inventory Delays to drivers as a result of

pedestrian congestion

Potential for future growth

Roadway System Inventory Concern for travel speeds and safety

Differences between vehicle and pedestrian environment

Roadway System Inventory Vehicle accessibility for businesses

Ingress/egressDeliveries and loading

Feedback?

Your Ideas for Improvements?

Next Steps

Alternatives Development

Feedback OpportunitiesComment flyerProject web site email

On-going project information:projects.kittelson.com/Juneau_Tourism_Traffic

Public Event #2 – late July 2003

Questions &Feedback

Your Ideas for Improvements

Developing signage and other elements to assist tourists

Your Ideas For Improvement Sea walk concept

Your Ideas For Improvement Gastineau Avenue connection

Your Ideas For Improvement Reorient docks

Your Ideas For Improvement

Reorient/Relocated tourist-oriented land uses

Your Ideas For Improvement

Reorient/Relocated tourist-oriented land uses

Your Ideas For Improvement System Management

DeliveriesLoading zonesCrossing guards

Next Steps

Alternatives Development

Feedback OpportunitiesComment flyerProject web site email

On-going project information:projects.kittelson.com/Juneau_Tourism_Traffic

Public Event #2 – late July 2003

Questions &Feedback

Your Ideas For Improvement Gastineau Avenue connection

Juneau Downtown Tourism Transportation Study May 27, 2003.

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