Near-Term Path Forward Presentation...One Center City Near-Term Path Forward Advisory Group March 9,...
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One Center City
Near-Term Path Forward
Advisory Group
March 9, 2017
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THE NEAR-TERM CHALLENGE
2017
OCC Near-Term Plan.
2nd Ave PBL open.
1st Ave utility relocations (CCC).
2018
DSTT closes to buses.
Convention Center construction begins.
Center City Connector (CCC) construction begins.
D2 Roadway closes.
2019
Madison BRT open.
SR 99 Tunnel open*.
Alaskan Way Viaduct demolition*.
Alaskan Way construction begins*.
2020
Convention Center open.
Center City Connector open.
Alaskan Way open to buses*.
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North Portal streets open*.
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Alaskan Way open to traffic*.
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* Alaskan Way Viaduct Replacement Program project timelines dependent on completion of the SR 99 Tunnel
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ADVISORY GROUP ROADMAP
JAN
• Discuss opportunities, challenges, & results of no action.
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• Learn about potential near-term strategies.
FEB• Provide feedback on near-term strategies.
MAR• Guidance for advancing strategies.
MAY• Agency team report back.
Continued Analysis and Refinement
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SETTING A PATH FORWARD
Value-Based
Decision Criteria
Technical Analysis
Advisory Group
Public & Stakeholders
Executives & Electeds
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WHO WE HAVE HEARD FROM
▪ Advisory Group. ▪ Meetings & other forums.
▪ Stakeholder & Community Groups. ▪ 18+ briefings.
Neighborhoods, business, youth commission, disability advocacy, transportation advocacy, & others. City Advisory Boards.
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▪ Public Outreach. ▪ Online Open House.
▪ 2,461 unique users. 332 responses. ▪
▪ Happy hour.
▪ Agency Leadership & Elected Officials. ▪ One Center City agency Executives.
Elected officials. ▪
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WHAT WE’VE HEARD
▪ Make safety a priority. Focus on people first. Ensure pedestrian safety, accessibility, & quality. Complete protected Center City Bike Network. Enhance experience for all users. Focus on managing drive-alone demand & increasing person moving capacity of streets. Consider innovative and creative solutions. Consider effects on delivery and movement of goods. Consider effects on the regional transportation system.
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SMALL GROUP INPUT ON EVALUATION
▪ Support for adding SAFETY as a Guiding Principle.
Focus on what we can measure to move a near-term decision forward.
Be clear on what we value and want to measure as planning and designs are advance.
Focus on experience for all users and all abilities.
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NEAR-TERM DECISION CRITERIA
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NEAR-TERM STRATEGIES.
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Bus Service Restructures
Hub Area Improvements
Demand Management
Strategies
Union, Pike, & Pine Surface
Street Improvements
North-South Surface Street Improvements
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NEAR-TERM STRATEGIES: PATH FORWARD.
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Management Strategies
▪ Continue strategy development in concert with SDOT Commute Trip Reduction Strategic Plan, curb space planning, shared mobility program, etc.. Coordinate with SR 99 tolling and construction management.
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Hub Area & Operational
Improvements
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▪ Refine and design Montlake, International District/Chinatown, & Westlake Hub improvements. Forward improvements to speed boarding and improve passenger experience.
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Bus Service Restructures
Tier 1 service restructure options considered through Sound Transit and King County Metro public outreach process. SR 520 outreach underway.
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NEAR-TERM STRATEGIES: PATH FORWARD
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Union, Pike, & Pine Surface
Street Improvements
Further evaluate Options B and C to enhance transit and add protected bike lanes from 2nd Ave to Broadway. Consider curb use, transit, and pedestrian safety. Coordinate with Pike Pine Renaissance: Act One.
North-South Surface Street Improvements
Advance Option B for further development, including consideration of additional transit improvements, e.g. from Option C. Remove Option C as a complete package. Further develop and analyze Option D.
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NORTH-SOUTH SURFACE STREETS: NEXT STEPS
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OPTION B. 2nd, 3rd, 4th Avenues: Operational
Enhancements.
▪ 2nd and 4th Ave signal improvements as early actions.
Evaluate protected bike lane design on 5th Ave.
Refine transit service plan.
Consider other transit enhancements & two-way 6th
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▪ Street concept plan
▪ Conceptual street design
▪ Public realm and streetscape design opportunities and impacts
▪ More detailed transit operations plan
▪ Model traffic and transit operations and access requirements
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NORTH-SOUTH SURFACE STREETS: NEXT STEPS
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OPTION D. 3rd Avenue & 5th Avenue
Transit Spines.
▪ Conceptual street design.
Public realm and streetscape design opportunities and impacts.
More detailed transit operations plan.
Model traffic and transit operations and access requirements.
Consider phased approach.
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5TH AVE CONSIDERATIONS: PUBLIC REALM
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▪ Public Realm.
Westlake Shopping District.
Central Business District.
Tree Canopy.
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5TH AVE CONSIDERATIONS: PUBLIC REALM
▪ Public realm including streetscape.
Photorealistic views.
Operating and access plans (all modes).
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Renderings courtesy of VIA Architects
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GREAT PEDESTRIAN STREETS WITH TRANSIT
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Any 5th Avenue
option should
create a world-
class street for
walking,
shopping,
entertainment,
and civic
engagement.
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5TH AVE CONSIDERATIONS: TIMING
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▪ Rainier Square tower construction.
Denny Substation Transmission Line.
Future ST3 facilities.
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Renderings courtesy of Rainier Square: Wright Runstad & Company
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THANK YOU
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