Brooks Street Corridor Plan
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Brooks Street Corridor Plan
Brooks Street Corridor Plan Reserve to Dixon July 2014 Project Team Owner Missoula Redevelopment Agency 140 W. Pine Street Missoula, MT 59802 (406) 552-6160 Planning & Engineering WGM Group, Inc. 1111 E. Broadway Missoula, MT 59802 (406) 728-4611 Additional Contributors City of Missoula Development Services Montana Department of Transportation Mountain Line, Eric Gabster, MUTD Board Member References Brooks Street Corridor Safety Audit, Buckhouse Bridge to Paxson Street, Missoula, Montana, 2012 http://www.ci.missoula.mt.us/DocumentCenter/Home/View/8326 Missoula, MT Wayfinding and Signage System, 50% Design Intent Drawings, 2014, MERJE Environments & Experiences MDT Road Design Manual http://www.mdt.mt.gov/publications/manuals.shtml#design MDT Traffic Data Collection & Analysis http://www.mdt.mt.gov/publications/datastats/traffic_maps.shtml 130112\Docs\Phase II Corridor Plan\Brooks Corridor Plan.indd Table of Contents Executive Summary 1 Introduction 3 PHASED IMPLEMENTATION 46 PURPOSE 3 COST ESTIMATE 46 BACKGROUND 4 FUNDING 46 GOALS & OBJECTIVES 4 NEXT STEPS 47 PREVIOUS STUDIES 5 TIMELINE 47 Existing Conditions 7 CHARACTER 7 RESERVE TO DIXON SEGMENT 8 TRAFFIC VOLUMES 10 CRASH TRENDS 11 ZONING 14 EXISTING LAND USE 15 EXISTING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK 16 Corridor Concept Plan Implementation 17 VISION 17 DESIGN CRITERIA 18 STREETSCAPE DESIGN PALETTE 19 PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS 25 PHASE III IMPROVEMENTS 33 BEFORE & AFTER RENDERINGS 42 BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON 46 Executive Summary The Brooks Street Corridor Plan establishes goals and objectives, design criteria, and preliminary engineering plans for improvements to Brooks Street between Reserve Street and Dixon Avenue. The plan is intended to be used as a guideline for safety improvements, access management, and land use decisions relative to redevelopment. The plan recommends a balance between the need to move traffic and the ability to safely access and cross Brooks Street. This includes design treatments that reduce speeds, improve awareness of pedestrians and bicycles, and change the character of Brooks Street to a modern urban arterial. These improvements will improve access to underutilized properties, incentivize and guide redevelopment, and reduce the barrier Brooks creates to crossing. MCDONALD/SCHILLING/BROOKS EXISTING CONDITIONS LOOKING SOUTH Implementation of the Brooks Street Corridor Plan is envisioned over several years. The initial phase, the Dore Lane intersection, was completed in 2014. Phase II is anticipated in 2015 and Phase III is anticipated in 2016 or beyond. As with Phase I, close coordination with the Montana Department of Transportation (MDT), City Engineering, and adjacent landowners will be required. PHASE II MEDIAN REFUGE CROSSING 1 Executive Summary Several potential funding sources are available for these improvements, including both local and Federal-Aid funding. Based on preliminary discussions with MDT, the following funding scenario is anticipated: TYPICAL SECTION MID-BLOCK PHASE 2 MISSOULA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY $1,570,000 Street Lighting Street Trees and Landscaping Bike Lanes On-Street Parking Bus Stops Enhanced Crosswalks Curb Bulbouts Median Refuge Crossing at McDonald ADA-compliant Curb Ramps PHASE 3 14’ Clear Zone 6’ Sidewalk 15’ * Boulevard 5’ 8’ Parking Bike Lane 14’ Clear Zone 11’ Travel Lane 11’ Travel Lane 1’ Sh. 12’ Raised Median 1’ Sh. 11’ Travel Lane 11’ Travel Lane 8’ 5’ Bike Parking Lane 15’* Boulevard 6’ Sidewalk 14’ 84’ Curb to Curb MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION $700,000 Landscaped Medians New Traffic Signal at McDonald Median Refuge Crossing at Eaton 2 Introduction PURPOSE 3rd US rroot Bitte 39th Russell Paxson 93 s ok o Br Higgins Reserve South STUDY AREA River The purpose of this plan is to establish goals and objectives, design criteria, and preliminary engineering plans for improvements to Brooks Street between Reserve Street and Dixon Avenue. The plan is intended to be used as a guideline for safety improvements, access management, and land use decisions relative to redevelopment. The Brooks Street Corridor Plan provides a comprehensive vision for the corridor that integrates transportation, land use, and urban design. To achieve this vision, goals and objectives are identified that address the needs and issues of the corridor. Through the development of design standards that meet City of Missoula and Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) guidelines, future projects can be implemented with consistency throughout the corridor. This plan builds the framework for future actions that include public involvement, landowner discussions, development expectations, and incremental improvements. VICINTY MAP BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON 3 Introduction BACKGROUND The Brooks Street Corridor is within Missoula’s Urban Renewal District III (URD III), which provides Tax Increment Financing to help improve economic vitality, create jobs, and encourage investment. The District is administered by the Missoula Redevelopment Agency (MRA), which often partners with public and private entities to fund public improvements like parks, trails, streets, and sidewalks. In 2014, MRA committed $1.8M toward the Brooks Street Corridor improvements. The improvements, referred to as Phase I of this plan, included the reconstruction of Dore Lane, installation of a traffic signal, decorative street lighting, sidewalks, bike lanes, and landscaping. GOALS & OBJECTIVES The Brooks Street Corridor Plan addresses specific needs identified in previous studies. These include improving the overall safety for all users, improving the ability to access and cross Brooks Street, enhancing the aesthetics and walkability of the corridor, improving bicycle connectivity, and maintaining the function and capacity of Brooks as an arterial street. This plan provides strategies that can be implemented over time to improve the overall value of the corridor. 4 GOALS & OBJECTIVES STRATEGIES IMPROVE SAFETY • • • • • • • • • • • • • • IMPROVE NON-MOTORIZED FACILITIES PRESERVE CAPACITY ADDRESS ACCESS MANAGEMENT IMPROVE LAND VALUE & DESIRABILITY REDUCE SPEEDS IMPROVE LIGHTING IMPROVE SIGNING & PAVEMENT MARKINGS REDUCE NUMBER OF DRIVEWAYS IMPROVE SIDEWALK CONNECTIVITY IMPROVE PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS ADD BIKE LANES MAINTAIN NUMBER OF LANES MAINTAIN LEFT TURN LANES REDUCE NUMBER OF DRIVEWAYS CONSOLIDATE DRIVEWAYS UTILIZE CROSS-ACCESS EASEMENTS INSTALL RAISED MEDIANS ENHANCE STREETSCAPE • • • • IMPROVE MAINTENANCE • ADDRESS KNOWN MAINTENANCE ISSUES • • • • ENHANCE REDEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IMPROVE GATEWAYS & WAYFINDING IMPROVE TRANSIT ACCESS • • • • • • LANDSCAPING HARDSCAPING STREET TREES STREET FURNITURE CHIP SEAL/PAVEMENT PRESERVATION STRIPING DRAINAGE MAINTENANCE AGREEMENTS IDENTIFY REDEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES IMPROVE ACCESS AND CIRCULATION DESIGN STREET TO SUPPORT DESIRED LAND USE IMPLEMENT MISSOULA WAYFINDING STUDY ADD LANDSCAPE/HARDSCAPE FEATURES AT KEY INTERSECTIONS ADD BUS STOPS, BENCHES, SHELTERS BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON Introduction PREVIOUS STUDIES Several studies have been completed that address issues along the Brooks Street Corridor. 2012 CORRIDOR SAFETY AUDIT The 2012 Corridor Safety Audit performed by the MDT focused on approximately 1.5 miles of Brooks Street between Buckhouse Bridge and Paxson Street. The study identified a number of intersection and corridorwide safety concerns: CORRIDOR WIDE High occurrence of rear end crashes High vehicle speeds, which may contribute to crash severity DORE LANE INTERSECTION Change in speed limit from 45 mph to 35 mph No change in road characteristics Two recent fatal crashes, both involving high vehicle speeds and alcohol / drugs High traffic volumes for an unsignalized intersection The Safety Audit recommended two engineering studies: a corridor speed zone study and a traffic signal warrant study at the intersection of Brooks Street and Dore Lane. In addition to the engineering studies, recommendations include higher visibility pavement markings, updated signs, corridor lighting, raised medians, and an access management plan. Developing an access management plan would be desirable to identify and eliminate duplicative driveways and to regulate the size and operations of the driveway. Installing raised center medians, as they may be beneficial, would help to mitigate the minor street turning movements that lack definition. Raised medians would also provide a refuge for pedestrians crossing Brooks Street. The Phase I installation of the traffic signal at the Brooks Street and Dore Lane intersection addressed several of the identified safety concerns at this intersection by producing a change in road BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON characteristics and addressing vehicular speed. Additional intersection improvements, including crosswalks and street lights, addressed other recommendations from the Safety Audit. Additionally, the recommended corridor speed zone study was conducted which led to a change in the speed limit extending the 35 mph zone west of Reserve Street. MIDTOWN MISSOULA REPORT The 2003 Urban Land Institute (ULI) Midtown Missoula Report addressed land use and redevelopment. The report made several recommendations for redesigning Brooks Street including: Median landscaping Narrower, ten-foot-wide, driving lanes Five-foot-wide bike lanes on each side of the street Planting strip that is at least seven feet wide Sidewalks that are at least six feet wide Left-turn median cutouts at intersections Maple and/or ash trees planted at 20- to 30foot intervals 5 Introduction The report discussed how the surrounding land use and buildings affect traffic speed on streets. By locating buildings close to the street and close together, traffic speeds decrease and a more pedestrian-friendly environment is created. URD III CURB & SIDEWALK NEEDS ASSESSMENT URBAN ENEWAL DISTRICT ĚRB ƭ IĉEWALK EEĉS SSESSMENT ANĉ PROBABLE OST OF ONSTRĚCTION EĕORT RUSSELL S OK GROWTH POLICY/URBAN FRINGE DEVELOPMENT AREA STEPHENS RESERVE O BR SOUTH BANCROFT PATTEE CREEK EPHENS GARFIELD DEARBORN RUSSELL XSON DORE MCDONALD PREĕAREĉ FOR: PREĕAREĉ BY: INAL EĕORT DECEMBER 2011 HIS REĕORT BEST ĕRINTEĉ IN 11X17” FORMAT. The 2011 URD III Curb & Sidewalk Needs Assessment looked at specific infrastructure improvements that would support the Midtown vision. The report recommended improving road and pedestrian/bicycle connectivity and public investment in streetscapes to support desirable land uses and redevelopment of underutilized properties. The report also identified transportation network improvements within the corridor including a new traffic signal at Brooks Street and McDonald Avenue, and median refuge crossings for pedestrians. 6 The 2006 Southgate Area Redevelopment Plan studied the vacant area south of the Southgate Mall and created a vision for this land while considering the larger context of the surrounding area. The plan presented concepts with opportunities for residential, mixed-use, and commercial development that was integrated with nearby neighborhoods, commercial areas, and transportation networks. Access from Brooks Street was identified as being a key to developing this area. MOUNT NORTH RBORN 93 SOUTHGATE AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN The 2008 Urban Fringe Development Area Project (UFDA) and Yearbook 2012 identified the Brooks Street Corridor as “high suitability for residential development” and designated over 2,000 future residential units (of the planned 15,000) to be built in this area over the next 20 to 30 years. BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON Existing Conditions 5th BUCKHOUSE BRIDGE TO DIXON Highway commercial land use Two lanes each direction Two-way center turn lane Large building setbacks Wide street section Higher running speeds South S ks 39th US te oo Br 93 University of Montana Clark Fork River MOUNT TO HIGGINS DIXON TO MOUNT BUCKHOUSE BRIDGE Pattee Canyon Recreation Area TO DIXON CORRIDOR SEGMENTS DIXON TO MOUNT 6th ns e ph Arthur Reserve Brooks Street is a principal arterial that connects southwest Missoula to the Downtown Central Business District. Brooks Street serves as US Highway 12 and Business US 93. The corridor can be broken down into three distinct segments, each with unique characteristics: Russell Orchard Homes Higgins CHARACTER Higher-intensity commercial land use Raised medians More frequent intersections Two lanes each direction Left turn bays Narrow travel lanes (±11’) Lower running speeds BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON MOUNT TO HIGGINS Residential land use Large, mature street trees One lane in each direction with left turn lanes at major intersections only On-street parking/bike lanes 7 Existing Conditions RESERVE TO DIXON SEGMENT ERNEST ERNEST Larchmont Golf Course MCDONALD MCDONALD DORE The existing street is 84 feet wide, consisting of four 12-foot travel lanes, 10-foot shoulders, and a 16-foot center two-way left-turn lane. Sidewalks are generally in good condition, however, the existing streetscape is inconsistent and unfriendly to pedestrians and bikes. 3 S OK 34TH MFCU South Crossing Shopping Center BELLE CORRIDOR PLANNING AREA BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON 1ST AKE THOMAS RBARA 23RD 24TH 39TH RESERVE RAINBOW ROY BUCKLEY 38TH Safeway 35TH 36TH PAXSON BRO FASSETT Y9 EATON WA RESERVE D OL H HIG SCHILLING CHARLOTT 38TH 8 To Southgate Mall SCHILLING DIXON EATON DIXON CLARK This plan focuses on the portion of the corridor from Reserve to Dixon, which represents the most rapidly changing land use in the corridor. Older commercial buildings and vacant land are beginning to redevelop into higher-intensity uses, which may eventually include residential use. As this redevelopment occurs, the wide, fast-moving street that exists today will become increasingly out of character with the new land uses. ± Existing Conditions Existing buildings are set back from the street and access is primarily auto-oriented Numerous driveways present potential conflicts between vehicles, bikes, and pedestrians Curbside sidewalks are uncomfortable for pedestrians adjacent to traffic Numerous signs and billboards compete for drivers’ attention Curb ramps do not meet current ADA standards The width of the street is difficult for pedestrians to cross and encourages higher speeds Landscaping and street trees are inconsistent No street lighting currently exists There are no designated bike lanes BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON 9 Existing Conditions TRAFFIC VOLUMES In addition to regional traffic using US Highway 12, Brooks Street serves as a major commercial corridor for local traffic. It is likely that a high percentage of the traffic volume on Brooks Street is local traffic accessing businesses and services in the corridor. Traffic growth on Brooks Street has been relatively flat over the past five years. The area is largely built out, and has not added new significant trip generators. Redevelopment in the corridor has not measurably affected traffic volumes, however, new developments with higher-intensity uses could create additional traffic on Brooks Street. ANNUAL AVERAGE DAILY TRAFFIC (VEHICLES PER DAY) YEAR BROOKS BETWEEN 39TH & RESERVE (32-3A-21) BROOKS NE OF RESERVE (32-3A-22) BROOKS BETWEEN MALL ENTRANCE & HARVE AVE. (32-3A-289) 2009 32,590 22,560 23,000 2010 32,460 22,330 23,070 2011 33,680 23,830 22,530 2012 34,490 24,110 22,760 2013 35,010 24,470 23,100 SOURCE: WWW.MDT.GOV/PUBLICATIONS/DATASTATS/TRAFFIC_MAPS.SHTML BROOKS STREET TRAFFIC COUNTS 10 BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON Existing Conditions CRASH TRENDS RESERVE STREET INTERSECTION The 2012 Corridor Safety Audit recorded 110 crashes at the Reserve Street intersection during the study period. It was noted that “this intersection experiences similar crash types as the entire corridor. No major identifiable trends were identified related to crash type.”1 RESERVE STREET INTERSECTION MAP Collision Type Crash Severity 1 Brooks Street Corridor Safety Audit, Buckhouse Bridge to Paxson Street, Missoula, Montana, 2012 Number SOURCE: 2012 CORRIDOR SAFETY AUDIT Number % Total REAR END 67 66.3% RIGHT ANGLE 12 11.9% SIDESWIPE SD 11 10.9% % Total LEFT TURN OD 5 5.0% 2 2.0% 1.0% NO INJURY 76 75.2% SIDESWIPE OD POSSIBLE INJURY 14 13.9% PEDESTRIAN 1 NON INCAPACITATING INJURY 5 5.0% FIXED OBJECT 1 1.0% INCAPACITATING INJURY 6 5.9% OVERTURN 1 1.0% FATAL INJURY 0 0.0% UNKNOWN 1 1.0% SOURCE: 2012 CORRIDOR SAFETY AUDIT RESERVE STREET INTERSECTION CRASH SEVERITY BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON SOURCE: 2012 CORRIDOR SAFETY AUDIT RESERVE STREET INTERSECTION COLLISION TYPE 11 Existing Conditions DORE LANE INTERSECTION The 2012 Corridor Safety Audit recorded 30 crashes at the Dore Lane intersection during the study period. The majority of the crashes were rear-end, and there was “a higher occurrence of right angle crashes” 1 at this intersection compared to other intersections in the corridor. There was one fatality and three incapacitating injury crashes during the analysis period and a recent crash involving a motorcycle that resulted in two fatalities that was not included in the data analysis. DORE LANE INTERSECTION MAP SOURCE: 2012 CORRIDOR SAFETY AUDIT NOTE: THE PHOTO WAS TAKEN PRIOR TO PHASE I IMPROVEMENTS. Crash Severity NO INJURY 1 Brooks Street Corridor Safety Audit, Buckhouse Bridge to Paxson Street, Missoula, Montana, 2012 12 Number % Total 21 70.0% POSSIBLE INJURY 4 13.3% NON INCAPACITATING INJURY 1 3.3% INCAPACITATING INJURY 3 10.0% FATAL INJURY 1 3.3% Collision Type Number % Total REAR END 18 60.0% RIGHT ANGLE 7 23.3% LEFT TURN OD 2 6.7% SIDESWIPE SD 1 3.3% PARKED MV 1 3.3% OTHER 1 3.3% SOURCE: 2012 CORRIDOR SAFETY AUDIT DORE LANE INTERSECTION CRASH SEVERITY BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON SOURCE: 2012 CORRIDOR SAFETY AUDIT DORE LANE INTERSECTION COLLISION TYPE Existing Conditions PAXSON STREET INTERSECTION The 2012 Corridor Safety Audit recorded 17 crashes at the Paxson Street intersection during the study period with two of the crashes involving pedestrians. It was noted that “there is a higher occurrence of angle crashes at this intersection than the rest of the corridor.”1 PAXSON STREET INTERSECTION MAP Collision Type Crash Severity 1 Brooks Street Corridor Safety Audit, Buckhouse Bridge to Paxson Street, Missoula, Montana, 2012 SOURCE: 2012 CORRIDOR SAFETY AUDIT Number % Total REAR END 7 41.2% RIGHT ANGLE 3 17.6% RIGHT TURN SD 2 11.8% Number % Total NO INJURY 11 64.7% SIDESWIPE SD 1 5.9% POSSIBLE INJURY 1 5.9% LEFT TURN OD 1 5.9% NON INCAPACITATING INJURY 1 5.9% PEDESTRIAN 1 5.9% INCAPACITATING INJURY 3 17.6% FIXED OBJECT 1 5.9% 1 5.9% OVERTURN 1 5.9% FATAL INJURY SOURCE: 2012 CORRIDOR SAFETY AUDIT PAXSON STREET INTERSECTION CRASH SEVERITY BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON SOURCE: 2012 CORRIDOR SAFETY AUDIT PAXSON STREET INTERSECTION COLLISION TYPE 13 Existing Conditions AGNES AVE C2-4 HARVE AVE RM2.7 RM0.5 EAT ON ST RT2.7 C2 -4 CT ON DI X CLARK ST DIXON AVE C2-4 C1-4 C 2- 4 /C R5 C1-4 G AVE B2 -2 /CG PAXSON ST 34th ST URD III BOUNDARY 35th ST 36th ST BELLE LANE R5.4 38 th ST ROY D R8 L BE ES CR LE T U PR CY LUX DR B2-2 RM1-35 CHARLOTT 39th ST 39th S T 39th ST E C1-1/ CG RT2.7 RT2.7 FASSETT C1-4/ CLB-I C1-4 C1-4 12 C1-4 CLB -I G 4/C C1CLB 3& CHARLOTT AVE SCHILLING ST . U.S 9 AY HW HIG HALL LANE UN ZO NE D LB /C -4 1 C R IVE C1-1 C1-4 /CG 3 BUCKLEY PL R-2 C1-4 DORE LANE R-2 M1R-2/ CLB 9 AY HW RESERVE ST REET C2-4/CG IG DH C1-4/ CLB THOMAS PLACE C2-4 C1-4 McDONALD R8 C1-4 C1-4 RT2 ERNEST McDONALD AVE OL B R RT10 SOURCE: CITY OF MISSOULA TITLE 20 ZONING ORDINANCE EXISTING ZONING 14 RM1-35 DIXON AVE C1-4/CLB C HARVE AVE LB /C -4 C1 32 C1-4 C1-4 C1-4/CLB LB /C -4 C1 ERNEST AVE There are also two small areas within the study area that are zoned for RT2.7 which is a residential district that generally allows one dwelling unit per 2,700 square feet of parcel area. C1-4 GRANT ST The Brooks Street Corridor is zoned for commercial uses. There are two commercial zoning districts found within the study area. These districts are C1-4 Neighborhood Commercial and C1-4/CLB Neighborhood Commercial with a Casinos/Taverns, and Nighclubs overlay. The maximum building height for C1-4 districts is 125 feet. There are no minimum setback requirements unless the property abuts an R-zoned property. PAXSON ST C1 1 ZONING BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON LionsSchool Park Washing Middl Schoo Trempers Jeơerson School FairgroundsPark Ben ton Ave Bit USFS Southgate Mall Southgate Mall Mary Ave URD III BOUNDARY M Holiday Village McLeod Agnes Ave Park Agnes A YMCA Harve Ave Boyd Park Jeơerson School Ern est Ave Southg Multi-Family Neig Single Family Wa on t stm sL an' o rm 35th St Belle Ln B Public/Institutional W Hallm ark Ln Industrial St is Ho ll Dr Vacant t sC ru p Cy Arling t Lux Dr Ro y 39th St 38th St ± Sw Commercial ttee Creek Dr Buckley Pl 38th St 36th St Tho mas Pl Russell School Ban croft Park 34th St Queen St 34th St Playfair Park N Hallm ark Ln YMCA St o ks Bro Boyd 4th Ave Garfield St Grant St Charlott Ave Eat on St Several properties identified in the 2011 study, including the former K-Mart shopping center at Brooks and Dore, are undergoing redevelopment. Dix on Ave Mcdonald Ave Paxson St h H ig S Sentinel College High of Technology Dix on Ave School Fassett Dr O ld 93 Bo Pa Sch illing St Eat on St Fairgrounds Mcdonald Ave y wa Middle School ErnRussell est Ave School Dixon Ave Southgate Mall Playfair Park Har ve Ave Washington Lions Park Trempers Har ve Ave Do re Ln Underutilized lands were identified in the 2011 URD III Curb & Sidewalk Needs Assessment as potential redevelopment properties. These are properties that are vacant, industrial, or where the Larchmont underlying property may be of higher value than the Golf Course improvements. This includes properties exhibiting conditions of blight, structures that are approaching the end of their useful life, and land that can support a higher intensity of use. Sentinel High School College of Technology Rose n The primary land use within the study area is commercial. There is a mix of retail, offices, motels, restaurants, and banks. Many of the buildings are nearing the end of their useful life and there are redevelopment opportunities on or near Brooks Street. Larchmont Golf Course Clark St Larchmont EXISTING LAND USE Golf Course Existing Conditions Underutilized Lands SOURCE: URD III CURB & SIDEWALK NEEDS ASSESSMENT EXISTING LAND USE BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON 15 Existing Conditions EXISTING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK Southgate Mall The existing transportation network is limited by gaps and barriers in the system. Brooks Street lacks pedestrian and bicycle connections and facilities, and presents a significant barrier to crossing. Access to underutilized lands is inhibited by an incomplete collector street system, which includes McDonald Avenue, Dore Lane, and a future extension to Johnson Street to the north. BR O O KS SOURCE: URD III CURB & SIDEWALK NEEDS ASSESSMENT EXISTING TRANSPORTATION NETWORK 16 BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON Corridor Concept Plan VISION * L to Johnson Street AI TR M C D O N A LD B RO OK S ± ³ ³ é R ES E R V E 34TH MFCU ± ³ ³ é Ä MIXED USE * South Crossing Arterial Street Trail RESIDENTIAL é é ± ³ ³ ± 1ST 23RD 39TH LA K E RO Y TH O M A S MF RESIDENTIAL B U C K LEY 38TH 24TH 35TH 36TH * Ä BELLE Y RESIDENTIAL C H A R LO T T PAXSON WA COMMERCIAL REDEVELOPMENT MIXED USE Ä PAXSON GH é é COMMERCIAL REDEVELOPMENT FA S S ET T HI 93 RCIAL é S C H I LLI N G O LD EA TO N NC RA TB NEIGHBORHOOD COMME DO RE BIT TE RR Larchmont Golf Course ER N E S T MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL H C LA R K OO DIX O N RA IN BO W Redevelopment of Brooks Street will largely depend on the ability to safely and conveniently access land along the corridor. This requires a balance between the need to move traffic and the ability to access and cross Brooks Street by all modes of transportation. The Corridor Vision Concept identifies gateway intersections that provide access to underutilized properties and safe locations to cross Brooks Street. Gateway intersections include enhanced crosswalk treatments, wayfinding, and future traffic signals. The vision for the corridor also includes decorative street lighting, landscaped medians, and median refuge crossings, which serve to enhance safety and reduce traffic speeds. A network of bicycle lanes and routes is included to connect existing residential neighborhoods with commercial destinations and the Bitterroot Branch Trail. Southgate Mall Existing Traffic Signal Future Traffic Signal Wayfinding Gateway Intersection ± Retail Anchor Bus Stop Median Refuge Crossing CORRIDOR VISION CONCEPT BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON 17 Corridor Concept Plan DESIGN CRITERIA Design criteria is based on the MDT Road Design Manual (RDM), Figure 12-7, for Urban Principal Arterials (NHS – Non Interstate) and the AASHTO A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets, 6th Edition, 2011, commonly referred to as the “Green Book”. Design exceptions are proposed to provide consistency with other segments of the Brooks Street corridor and to create the desired conditions for an urban arterial street. These include narrowing the standard travel lane width from 12 feet to 11 feet, narrowing the inside shoulder width from 2 feet to 1 foot, narrowing the raised median width from 20 feet to 14 feet, narrowing the two-way left-turn lane (TWLTL) from 16 feet to 14 feet, and narrowing the parking lane from 10 feet to 8 feet. These design exceptions deviate from MDT standards, but are consistent with AASHTO guidelines and with recent decisions on the Russell Street project. CRITERIA VALUE DESIGN SPEED SIGNED SPEED TRAVEL LANE WIDTH SHOULDER WIDTH 40 MPH 35 MPH 11’ (MINIMUM)* OUTSIDE: N/A (SEE BIKE LANES) INSIDE: 1’ (MINIMUM)* MEDIAN WIDTH FLUSH: 4’ (MINIMUM) RAISED: 14’ (MINIMUM)* TWLTL WIDTH 14’ (MINIMUM)* BIKE LANE WIDTH (RDM 18.2.2.3) 4’ (MINIMUM) ADJACENT TO PARKING 5’ (MINIMUM) ADJACENT TO CURB PARKING LANE WIDTH (RDM 11.2.5) 8’ (MINIMUM)* BOULEVARD WIDTH 4’ (MINIMUM) SIDEWALK WIDTH ATTACHED: 7’ (MINIMUM) BOULEVARD 6’ (MINIMUM) 305’ (MINIMUM) 533’ (MINIMUM) 2.0% (TYPICAL) 4% (MAXIMUM) CREST: 44(MINIMUM) SAG: 64 (MINIMUM) ROADWAY: 6% SIDWALKS: 5% RAMPS: 8% DRIVEWAYS: 10% 0.5% STOPPING SIGHT DISTANCE MINIMUM RADIUS CROSS SLOPE SUPERELEVATION RATE VERTICAL CURVATURE (K-VALUE) MAXIMUM GRADE MINIMUM GRADE *REQUIRES DESIGN EXCEPTION 18 BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON Corridor Concept Plan STREETSCAPE DESIGN PALETTE PAVERS PATTERNED CONCRETE The streetscape design pallette was developed so that consistent materials, colors, patterns, and details can be used within the corridor. The palette includes: decorative street lights traffic signals pavers patterned concrete crosswalks medians landscaping wayfinding Mutual Materials Roman Dominion Paver, or approved equal Color:Harvest Blend Pattern: Random Running Bond Size: 6” x 6” and 6” x 9” Base Color: Davis Color “Yosemite Brown,” or approved equivalent, integral with concrete. Release Agent: “Cobblestone,” or approved equivalent. Pattern: Brickform “Cheshire Cobble,” Matcrete “London Cobblestone,” or approved equivalent. Mutual Materials Double Holland Paver, or approved equal Color: Charcoal Pattern: Square Grid Size: 8” x 8” BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON 19 Corridor Concept Plan STREETSCAPE DESIGN PALETTE DECORATIVE STREET LIGHTS 6'-0" MOUNTAIN STATES LIGHTING, OR APPROVED EQUAL, HANG STRAIGHT PLUMBIZER MOUNT WITH OR WITHOUT PHOTOCELL RECEPTACLE MOUNTAIN STATES, OR APPROVED EQUAL, SUPPLIED BELL LED FIXTURE. 126 LED, 207 WATT, 120-277 VOLT. POLE, LUMINAIRE ARM, AND MOUNTING HARDWARE TO BE PAINTED BLACK BY POWDER COATING OR APPROVED EQUAL ALTERNATIVE METHOD. 31'-4 1/8" 33'-0" LIGHT POLE LOGO POLE BY MOUNTAIN STATES LIGHTING, OR APPROVED EQUAL PART# 33RSS-5.56(.258)-SA 6'L AC ARM-46'AVE(NAME)-BK 33' ROUND STRAIGHT STEEL POLE PAINTED WITH FIRST 16" OF POLE AND BASE PLATE TO BE COATED WITH INDUSTRIAL ZINC COATING MIN EPA OF 10.5 IN 90 MPH ZONE (1.3 GUST FACTOR) 4'-0" USE PHILIPS ADVANCE XITANIUM PROGRAMMABLE LED DRIVER, CLASS 1, OUTDOOR RATED (IP66), OPERATING AT 120-277 VAC, 530 mA, 50-60 Hz AUTO SENSING WITH <3kV BUILT IN SURGE SUPPRESSION, >90% POWER FACTOR, AND <20% THD. MOUNTAIN STATES LIGHTING, OR APPROVED EQUAL, HANG STRAIGHT PLUMBIZER MOUNT WITH OR WITHOUT PHOTOCELL RECEPTACLE MOUNTAIN STATES SUPPLIED BELL LED FIXTURE. 70 LED, 75 WATT, 120-277 VOLT. COORDINATE INITIAL PROGRAMMING OF PROGRAMMABLE LED DRIVER WITH THE CITY OF MISSOULA PRIOR TO ORDERING EQUIPMENT FROM MANUFACTURER. RUN TWO NO. 16 AWG CONDUCTORS FROM LED DRIVER TO BASE OF THE POLE AND COIL THREE FEET OF EACH WIRE AT BASE TO ENABLE FUTURE PROGRAMMING OF LED DRIVER. FINAL TERMINATION OF WIRES TO BE DETERMINED AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION. 19'-0" 17'-1" 46" DECORATIVE BASE BASE BY MOUNTAIN STATES, OR APPROVED EQUAL PART# UTAH-18"W X 46"H-HDEB-XX HIGH DENSITY FOAM CORE ELASTOMER BASE, DENSITY OF 71 LBS PER CUBIC FOOT. PAINTED BLACK WITH A MODIFIED URETHANE BEDLINER COATING BASE TO BE AN AVERAGE OF 5/8" THICK 1 POLE BY MOUNTAIN STATES LIGHTING, OR APPROVED EQUAL PART# 19RSA-4.5-SM AC SM TRUSS ARM- 42"AVE(NAME)-BK 19' ROUND STRAIGHT ALUM 4.5" OD POLE (.226 WALL THICKNESS) PAINTED WITH FIRST 16" OF POLE AND BASE PLATE TO BE USE PHILIPS ADVANCE XITANIUM PROGRAMMABLE COATED WITH INDUSTRIAL ZINC COATING LED DRIVER, CLASS 1, OUTDOOR RATED (IP66), MIN EPA OF 13.4 IN 90 MPH ZONE (1.3 GUST FACTOR) OPERATING AT 120-277 VAC, 530 mA, 50-60 Hz AUTO SENSING WITH <3kV BUILT IN SURGE POLE, LUMINAIRE ARM, AND MOUNTING HARDWARE SUPPRESSION, >90% POWER FACTOR, AND <20% THD. TO BE PAINTED BLACK BY POWDER COATING OR APPROVED EQUAL ALTERNATIVE METHOD. 42" DECORATIVE BASE BASE BY MOUNTAIN STATES, OR APPROVED EQUAL PART# UTAH-18"W X 42"H-HDEB-XX HIGH DENSITY FOAM CORE ELASTOMER BASE, DENSITY OF 71 LBS PER CUBIC FOOT. PAINTED BLACK WITH A MODIFIED URETHANE BEDLINER COATING BASE TO BE AN AVERAGE OF 5/8" THICK DECORATIVE STREET LIGHT POLE 20 PEDESTRIAN LIGHT POLE BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON COORDINATE INITIAL PROGRAMMING OF PROGRAMMABLE LED DRIVER WITH THE CITY OF MISSOULA PRIOR TO ORDERING EQUIPMENT FROM MANUFACTURER. RUN TWO NO. 16 AWG CONDUCTORS FROM LED DRIVER TO BASE OF THE POLE AND COIL THREE FEET OF EACH WIRE AT BASE TO ENABLE FUTURE PROGRAMMING OF LED DRIVER. FINAL TERMINATION OF WIRES TO BE DETERMINED AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION. Corridor Concept Plan STREETSCAPE DESIGN PALETTE TRAFFIC SIGNALS *7 15'-0" 40' MOUNTING HEIGHT SIGNAL POLE, MAST ARM, LUMINAIRE EXTENSION, AND LUMINAIRE ARE PER MDT STANDARD DETAILS. MOUNTAIN STATES LIGHTING, OR APPROVED EQUAL, HORIZONTAL MAST ARM MOUNT WITH HANG STRAIGHT PLUMBIZER. CAST ALUMINUM #356HM ALLOY, TO FIT 2-3/8" O.D. VERIFY THE NEED FOR PHOTOCELL OR NOT. OPTIONAL (SHOWN) TWIST-LOCK PHOTO CONTROL (EYE BY OTHERS) NECK: CAST ALUMINUM WITH 1 1/4" NPT NIPPLE CAST ALUMINUM SNAP LATCH: TOOL-LESS, STAINLESS STEEL HOUSING: DIE-CAST ALUMINUM COLOR: BLACK LED ARRAY MOUNTED ON DIECAST HEATSINK WITH IP66 RATED FLAT GLASS LENS. LIGHT FIXTURE POLE, LUMINAIRE ARM, AND MOUNTING HARDWARE TO BE PAINTED BLACK BY POWDER COATING OR APPROVED EQUAL ALTERNATIVE METHOD. USE PHILIPS ADVANCE XITANIUM PROGRAMMABLE LED DRIVER, CLASS 1, OUTDOOR RATED (IP66), OPERATING AT 120-277 VAC, 530 mA, 50-60 Hz AUTO SENSING WITH <3kV BUILT IN SURGE SUPPRESSION, >90% POWER FACTOR, AND <20% THD. COORDINATE INITIAL PROGRAMMING OF PROGRAMMABLE LED DRIVER WITH THE CITY OF MISSOULA PRIOR TO ORDERING EQUIPMENT FROM MANUFACTURER. RUN TWO NO. 16 AWG CONDUCTORS FROM LED DRIVER TO BASE OF THE POLE AND COIL THREE FEET OF EACH WIRE AT BASE TO ENABLE FUTURE PROGRAMMING OF LED DRIVER. FINAL TERMINATION OF WIRES TO BE DETERMINED AT THE TIME OF INSTALLATION. TRAFFIC SIGNALS WITH LUMINAIRE ARM BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON 21 Corridor Concept Plan STREETSCAPE DESIGN PALETTE CROSSWALKS MEDIANS NOTES: NOTES: CROSSWALK DETAIL 22 LANDSCAPE MEDIAN DETAIL BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON Corridor Concept Plan STREETSCAPE DESIGN PALETTE LANDSCAPING The selected plants have been used in other projects along Brooks Street or are included on the City of Missoula Desirable Street Tree List. These plants are intended for boulevards, medians, and accent areas, but individual species may not be appropriate for all locations. STREET TREES GREENSPIRE LITTLEAF, LINDEN TILIA CORDATA ‘GREENSPIRE’ AUTUMN GOLD GINGKO, GINGKO BILOBA `AUTUMN GOLD’ GREEN MOUNTAIN SUGAR MAPLE, ACER SACCHARUM ‘GREEN MOUNTAIN’ ACCOLADE ELM, ULMUS WILSONIANA X JAPONICA ‘ACCOLADE’ TARTARIAN MAPLE, ACER TATARICUM ACCENT TREES JAPANESE TREE LILAC, SYRINGA RETICULATA PRAIRIE GEMUSSURIAN PEAR, PYRUS USSURIENSIS ‘MORDAK’ AUTUMN PURPLE WHITE ASH, FRAXINUS AMERICANA ‘AUTUMN PURPLE’ SPRING SNOW CRABAPPLE, MALUS ‘SPRING SNOW’ SHRUBS HENRY HUDSON SHRUB ROSE, ROSA ‘HENRY HUDSON’ BUFFALO JUNIPER, JUNIPERUS SABINA ‘BUFFALO’ MORDEN SUNRISE SHRUB ROSE, ROSA ‘MORDEN SUNRISE’ GUMBALL SPIREA, SPIRAEA BUMALDA ‘GUMBALL’ PINK BEAUTY POTENTILLA, POTENTILLA FRUTICOSA ‘PINK BEAUTY’ BLUE STAR JUNIPER, JUNIPERUS SQUAMATA ‘BLUE STAR’ GOLDSTAR POTENTILLA, POTENTILLA FRUTICOSA ‘GOLDSTAR’ GRASSES SHENANDOAH SWITCH GRASS, PANICUM VIRGATUM ‘SHENANDOAH’ KARL FOERSTER FEATHER REED GRASS, CALAMAGRISTIS X ACUTIFLORA ‘KARL FOERSTER’ BLUE FESCUE, FESTUCA OVINA GLAUCA ‘ELIJAH BLUE’ BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON 23 Corridor Concept Plan STREETSCAPE DESIGN PALETTE MERJE Environments and Experiences is developing a wayfinding program for Missoula. Specific locations for a “Midtown” district identification sign and vehicular directional signs have been identified. There is the potential for additional district identification signs and directional signs to be placed within the Brooks Corridor. NORTH RESERVE DISTRICT WAYFINDING Downtown Missoula Adams Center University of Montana VDIR.6 Vehicular Directional (6” Message - 25mph or more) DISTRICT IDENTIFICATION SIGN 24 BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON VEHICULAR DIRECTIONAL SIGNS Corridor Concept Plan PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS OVERVIEW PHASE I CORRIDOR ELEMENTS Phase I improvements involved reconstructing Dore Lane, intersection lighting, and a new traffic signal on Brooks. Phase II continues these improvements north and south of Dore Lane, including extending the decorative street lighting, adding enhanced crosswalk treatments, designating bike lanes, adding on-street parking, narrowing the travel lanes to 11 feet, and adding a median refuge crossing at McDonald/Schilling. This phase will require discussion of a design exception for 11-foot lanes with MDT. DORE LANE INTERSECTION Crosswalk Treatments Dore Lane Reconstruction Intersection Lighting Brooks Traffic Signal MCDONALD AVENUE INTERSECTION Bulbouts Crosswalk Treatments Refuge Crossing Sidewalk Widening ADA-compliant Curb Ramps BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON PHASE II CORRIDOR ELEMENTS Decorative Street Lighting Street Trees & Landscaping Wayfinding On-street Parking Bike Lanes Bus Stops DIXON AVENUE INTERSECTION Green Space Landscaping Wayfinding Sign 25 Corridor Concept Plan PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION Continuity of the bicycle and pedestrian network is an important element of the design to allow safe and comfortable use of Brooks Street. Onstreet parking and bike lanes are proposed for the existing wide shoulders on Brooks. The bike lanes are interconnected with other on-street bike lanes and routes, allowing multiple crossing points on Brooks and access to the Bitterroot Branch Trail. The pedestrian network is enhanced with wider sidewalks, improved curb ramps, additional street trees and landscaping to buffer pedestrians from traffic, and the median refuge crossing at McDonald/Schilling. Proposed Bike Lane Existing Bike Lane Proposed Bike Route Proposed Trail Existing Trail é é Ä ON ALD A Existing Traffic Signal Crossing Proposed Median Refuge Crossing VEN UE DOR E LA NE MCD Proposed Traffic Signal Crossing é BROOKS STREET BICYCLE & PEDESTRIAN CIRCULATION 26 BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON é Ä MCD ON ALD A VEN UE Corridor Concept Plan PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS TYPICAL SECTIONS MID-BLOCK 14’ Clear Zone 6’ Sidewalk 5’ Bike Lane 8’ Parking 15’ * Boulevard 14’ Clear Zone 11’ Travel Lane 11’ Travel Lane 14’ Turn Lane 11’ Travel Lane 11’ Travel Lane 5’ Bike Lane 8’ Parking 15’* Boulevard 6’ Sidewalk 84’ Curb to Curb *WIDTH VARIES ALL DIMENSIONS TO FACE OF CURB INTERSECTION 14’ Clear Zone 6’ Sidewalk 20’ * Boulevard *WIDTH VARIES 8’ Bike Lane 14’ Clear Zone 11’ Travel Lane 11’ Travel Lane 14’ Turn Lane 11’ Travel Lane 11’ Travel Lane 8’ Bike Lane 20’* Boulevard 6’ Sidewalk 74’ Curb to Curb ALL DIMENSIONS TO FACE OF CURB BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON 27 Corridor Concept Plan PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS SCHEMATIC LAYOUT 84’ 8’ 5’ 11’ 11’ 14’ 11’ 11’ 5’ P 3:1 Ta per aper 3:1 T P 8’ 11’ 11’ 2’ 12’ 11’ 11’ 74’ 28 8’ BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON 8’ Corridor Concept Plan PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS Existing Landscaping Existing Cobrahead Streetlight Proposed Landscaping Proposed Decorative Streetlight Proposed Wayfinding Sign Existing Sidewalk Proposed Sidewalk Pavers/ Patterned Concrete/ Stamped Asphalt Business Sign or Billboard é é Proposed Signal Existing Signal Existing Tree Proposed Tree WAYFINDING SIGN BUS STOP ` BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON 29 Corridor Concept Plan PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS Existing Cobrahead Streetlight Existing Landscaping Proposed Landscaping Existing Sidewalk Proposed Sidewalk Pavers/ Patterned Concrete/ Stamped Asphalt Business Sign or Billboard é é Proposed Decorative Streetlight Proposed Wayfinding Sign Proposed Signal Existing Signal Existing Tree Proposed Tree BUS STOP BUS STOP WAYFINDING SIGN ` 30 BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON Corridor Concept Plan PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS Existing Cobrahead Streetlight Existing Landscaping Proposed Landscaping Existing Sidewalk Proposed Sidewalk Pavers/ Patterned Concrete/ Stamped Asphalt Business Sign or Billboard é é Proposed Decorative Streetlight Proposed Wayfinding Sign Proposed Signal Existing Signal Existing Tree Proposed Tree BUS STOP BUS STOP ` BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON 31 Corridor Concept Plan PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS WAYFINDING SIGN GREEN SPACE MEDIAN REFUGE CROSSING Existing Cobrahead Streetlight Existing Landscaping Proposed Landscaping Existing Sidewalk Proposed Sidewalk ` 32 Pavers/ Patterned Concrete/ Stamped Asphalt Business Sign or Billboard BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON é é Proposed Decorative Streetlight Proposed Wayfinding Sign Proposed Signal Existing Signal Existing Tree Proposed Tree Corridor Concept Plan PHASE III IMPROVEMENTS OVERVIEW Phase III improvements include adding raised, landscaped medians, an additional median refuge crossing at Eaton, and a new traffic signal at McDonald. Raised medians improve safety and preserve capacity by reducing the number of conflict points between turning vehicles and encouraging lower speeds, as well as improving the aesthetics of the corridor. This phase will require meetings with the adjacent landowners and businesses to discuss access and additional analysis of signal warrants. EATON INTERSECTION Refuge Crossing Crosswalk Treatments PHASE III CORRIDOR ELEMENTS Landscaped Medians Traffic Signal at McDonald Refuge Crossing at Eaton MCDONALD INTERSECTION New Traffic Signal BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON 33 Corridor Concept Plan PHASE III IMPROVEMENTS ACCESS & CIRCULATION (INGRESS) ON ALD A VEN UE NA VEN UE 34TH STRE ET LLIN GS TRE ET FIGURE 1: INGRESS ACCESS & CIRCULATION BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON TRE ET ON S ON ALD A VEN UE PAXS MCD SCHI EATON STTRREET BROOKS STREET 34 DIXO SCHI DOR Cross-Access Easement E LA NE MCD turning traffic. Allowing U-turns at signalized intersections should also be considered with the addition of raised medians. TRE ET Brooks. In some cases, cross-access easements will be required between different ownerships to allow access from the signals. The new traffic signal at McDonald plays an important role in providing access to the local street network and evenly distributing LLIN GS Raised medians will alter access and circulation patterns to adjacent properties. In general, right turns will remain unchanged, but left turns will require new routes. In most cases, the local street network provides left turn access from traffic signals on Corridor Concept Plan PHASE III IMPROVEMENTS ACCESS & CIRCULATION (EGRESS) VEN LLIN GS ON ALD A UE DIXO NA VEN UE TRE ET 34TH STRE ET TRE ET ON S ON ALD A VEN UE PAXS MCD LLIN GS EATON STREET SCHI DOR Cross-Access Easement E LA NE MCD TRE ET are proposed as left-in-only access, requiring left turns out to occur at the signals. In all cases, reasonable access to the adjacent properties can be accomplished with minimal (less than one block) outof-direction travel. SCHI Left turn access to Brooks should be encouraged at the signalized intersections. Again, this requires use of the local street network and cross-access easements to connect individual properties to the signals. Several mid-block median openings FIGURE 2: EGRESS ACCESS & CIRCULATION BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON 35 Corridor Concept Plan PHASE III IMPROVEMENTS MID-BLOCK TYPICAL SECTIONS 14’ Clear Zone 6’ Sidewalk 15’ * Boulevard 5’ 8’ Parking Bike Lane 14’ Clear Zone 11’ Travel Lane 11’ Travel Lane 1’ Sh. 12’ Raised Median 1’ Sh. 11’ Travel Lane 11’ Travel Lane 8’ 5’ Bike Parking Lane 15’* Boulevard 6’ Sidewalk 14’ 84’ Curb to Curb INTERSECTION 14’ Clear Zone 6’ Sidewalk 20’ * Boulevard 8’ Bike Lane 11’ Travel Lane 11’ Travel Lane 14’ Turn Lane 11’ Travel Lane *WIDTH VARIES ALL DIMENSIONS TO FACE OF CURB 36 74’ Curb to Curb BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON 14’ Clear Zone 11’ Travel Lane 8’ Bike Lane 20’* Boulevard 6’ Sidewalk Corridor Concept Plan PHASE III IMPROVEMENTS SCHEMATIC LAYOUT 84’ 5’ 11’ 11’ 12’ Raised Median P 1’ 11’ 11’ 5’ P aper 3:1 T 1’ r pe Ta :1 10 8’ 11’ 11’ 8’ 3:1 Ta per 8’ 2’ 12’ 11’ 11’ 8’ 74’ BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON 37 Corridor Concept Plan PHASE III IMPROVEMENTS Existing Landscaping Existing Cobrahead Streetlight Proposed Landscaping Proposed Decorative Streetlight Proposed Wayfinding Sign Existing Sidewalk Proposed Sidewalk Pavers/ Patterned Concrete/ Stamped Asphalt Business Sign or Billboard é é Proposed Signal Existing Signal Existing Tree Proposed Tree ` 38 BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON Corridor Concept Plan PHASE III IMPROVEMENTS Existing Cobrahead Streetlight Existing Landscaping Proposed Landscaping Existing Sidewalk Proposed Sidewalk Pavers/ Patterned Concrete/ Stamped Asphalt Business Sign or Billboard é é Proposed Decorative Streetlight Proposed Wayfinding Sign Proposed Signal Existing Signal Existing Tree Proposed Tree MEDIAN REFUGE CROSSING ` BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON 39 Corridor Concept Plan PHASE III IMPROVEMENTS Existing Cobrahead Streetlight Existing Landscaping Proposed Landscaping Existing Sidewalk Proposed Sidewalk Pavers/ Patterned Concrete/ Stamped Asphalt Business Sign or Billboard é é Proposed Decorative Streetlight Proposed Wayfinding Sign Proposed Signal Existing Signal Existing Tree Proposed Tree ` 40 BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON Corridor Concept Plan PHASE III IMPROVEMENTS Existing Landscaping Existing Cobrahead Streetlight Proposed Landscaping Proposed Decorative Streetlight Proposed Wayfinding Sign Existing Sidewalk Proposed Sidewalk Pavers/ Patterned Concrete/ Stamped Asphalt Business Sign or Billboard é é Proposed Signal Existing Signal Existing Tree Proposed Tree ` BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON 41 Corridor Concept Plan BEFORE & AFTER RENDERING DORE LANE/BROOKS EXISTING CONDITIONS LOOKING NORTH 42 BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON Corridor Concept Plan BEFORE & AFTER RENDERING DORE LANE/BROOKS PHASE I/PHASE II IMPROVEMENTS BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON 43 Corridor Concept Plan BEFORE & AFTER RENDERING MCDONALD/SCHILLING/BROOKS EXISTING CONDITIONS LOOKING SOUTH 44 BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON Corridor Concept Plan BEFORE & AFTER RENDERING MCDONALD/SCHILLING/BROOKS PHASE II MEDIAN REFUGE CROSSING BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON 45 Implementation PHASED IMPLEMENTATION COST ESTIMATES FUNDING Implementation of the Brooks Street Corridor improvements is envisioned over several years. The initial phase, the Dore Lane intersection, was completed Spring 2014. Phase II is anticipated in 2015 and Phase III is anticipated in 2016 or beyond. As with Phase I, coordination with MDT, City Engineering, and adjacent landowners will be required for Phases II and III. The raised medians in Phase III will require significant discussion, and possible negotiation of easements, with the adjacent landowners to resolve access changes. The preliminary cost estimate for Phase II and Phase III improvements is shown below. Several potential funding sources are available for these improvements, including both local and federalaid funding. Based on preliminary discussions with MDT, the following funding scenario is anticipated: FUNDING PHASE SOURCE TYPE ESTIMATED COST II MRA TAX INCREMENT FINANCING $1,570,000 III MDT NATIONAL HIGHWAY (NH) PROGRAM $ 700,000 TOTAL BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN- RESERVE TO DIXON $2,270,000 46 Implementation NEXT STEPS This includes: Review and Approval by MRA Board of Directors Review and Approval by City Engineering Review and Approval by MDT Review and Approval by Parks & Recreation Review and Approval by City Council Maintenance Agreements Landowner/Stakeholder Meetings General Public Meetings Implementation of the Brooks Corridor Plan will require cooperation between MDT, City, adjacent landowners, and other stakeholders. To date, the plan has been an internal effort between MRA and MDT staff. To be implemented, the plan will need broad public and political support. TIMELINE 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 Phase I Design & Construction City/MRA Preliminary Design Brooks Corridor Plan Review & Approval Phase II Final Design Landowner/ Stakeholder Meetings Final Construction Drawings Phase II Construction Advertise & Bidding Construction MDT Phase III Final Design Traffic Analysis Easement Negotiations BROOKS STREET CORRIDOR PLAN - RESERVE TO DIXON Phase III ConstrucƟon Final ConstrucƟon Drawings AdverƟse & Bidding ConstrucƟon 47