CR 93 Corridor Management Plan

CR 93
(Middlebush Road/Myers Corners Road)
Corridor Management Plan
November 18, 2009
Town of Wappinger
Poughkeepsie-Dutchess County Transportation Council
Dutchess County
New York State
Department of
Transportation
AGENDA
Introduction
(5-10 Minutes)
Presentation of Existing Conditions
(20-30 Minutes)
Open House - Public Comments/Questions
(60-70 Minutes)
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Introduction
Staff, Advisory Committee & Consultants
Background
• Request from the Town of Wappinger to Dutchess County
Public Works
• Added to PDCTC work program
• Funded by Federal Highway Administration
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Introduction
Project Purpose
“To identify and recommend land use
and transportation policies and projects
that will improve vehicular and non-vehicular
travel for the entire length of CR 93 from
State Route 9D to State Route 376”
New York State
Department of
Transportation
CR 93 Corridor Study Area
Village of
Wappingers Falls
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Existing Conditions Analysis
1. Land Use & Zoning
2. Town Comprehensive Plan
3. Roadway Elements
4. Transportation Analysis
5. Walking, Bicycling, and Transit
6. Crash Analysis
7. Issues & Observations
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Existing Land Use
• Single family residential – 46% of land in the study
area
• Vacant/Undeveloped – 27% of land in the study
area
• Institutional – 7% of land in the study area
• Existing land uses are generally consistent with
current zoning
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Existing Land Use
Land Use Category
Acres
%
Single Family Residential
1,783
46%
Vacant/Undeveloped
1,026
27%
Right of Way
275
7%
Institutional
250
7%
Retail
190
5%
Agricultural
97
3%
Office
64
2%
Conservation/Park
51
1%
Two- and Three Family Residential
42
1%
Public Recreation /Entertainment
40
1%
Mixed Use
15
0%
Multi-Family Residential
6
0%
Industrial
2
0%
0.7
0%
3,840
100%
Mobile Homes
TOTAL
New York State
Department of
Transportation
School Locations
Dutchess
Community
College
Wappingers
Junior High
School
Roy C. Ketcham
High School
Village of
Wappingers Falls
Myers Corners
Elementary
School
Orchard View
Alternative High
School
Randolph
School
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Existing Zoning
Study Area Statistics
Zoning Summary
• R-20 and R-40 (residential) zoning
districts comprise 77% of the total
land in the study area
• Most properties are zoned for
either ½ or 1 acre residential lots
Zoning District
Acres
%
R-20 (Residential)
1,739
45.0%
R-40 (Residential)
1,241
32.0%
R-20/40 (Residential)
322
8.4%
CC (Conservation Commercial)
117
3.0%
HB (Highway Business)
113
3.0%
SC (Shopping Center)
104
3.0%
PI (Planned Industry)
77
2.0%
RMF-3 (Multifamily Residential)
50
1.5%
NB (Neighborhood Business)
16
0.4%
HD (Highway Design)
8
0.2%
Village of Wappingers Falls
53
1.4%
3,840
100%
TOTAL
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Vacant/Developable Land
•
Total vacant land in the corridor:
– 1,025 Acres
– 27% of land area in the
Segment
Vacant
Acres
Route 9D – Route 9
126
Route 9 – Route 94
723
Route 94 – Route 376
176
corridor
•
Most vacant land is between
Route 9 and CR 94
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Significant Development Activity
Residential
• 286 residential units pending
– Cranberry Hills (north of Ketcham High School)
– Brookvale Property (east of Spook Hill Road)
• 53 multifamily units recently approved
– The Preserve (Old Hopewell Road and Route 9D)
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Significant Development Activity
Non-Residential
• 5,950 S.F. commercial use pending
– Spooge (between Route 9 and Old Route 9)
– Dr. Soot (Old Route 9)
• 83,663 S.F. commercial use recently approved
– DCH Toyota (Route 9)
– La Fonda Del Sol (Old Route 9 and Hopewell Road)
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Population Trends
1990-2000
Change
2000-2008
Change
Town of
Wappinger
1%
2%
Town of
Poughkeepsie
6%
3%
Town of
LaGrange
12%
6%
Town of East
Fishkill
16%
13%
Town of Fishkill
2%
17%
City of Beacon
21%
-9%
Dutchess County
8%
5%
Village of
Wappingers
Falls
7%
15%
Municipality
•
Town population has been
relatively stable over the last
decade
– The most significant
population increase (12,463)
occurred in the 1960’s
– Census estimates show Town
population increased 2.4%
since 2000
– Neighboring communities are
growing much faster than
Wappinger
New York State
Department of
Transportation
School Projections
• There are a total of 3,918 students attending
four public schools in the study area
(2006-2007 enrollment)
• School district anticipates a decline in
enrollment over the next 10 years
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Town’s Comprehensive Plan
• Adopted in 1988
• Land Use Map is generally consistent with existing
zoning
• Town is currently updating the Comprehensive Plan;
modifications of current zoning may be recommended
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Draft Comprehensive Plan
Relevant Goals:
• Encourage preservation of environmentally sensitive features
• Improve housing choice by encouraging a balance of types
• Encourage development with high aesthetic standards...that
will be compatible with surrounding land uses
• Encourage the development of a transportation system
consistent with Town land use patterns and objectives
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Roadway Features
• Lane width varies between 11’ and 12’
• Shoulder width varies between 1’ and 5’
• Turn lanes exist at major intersections
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Roadway Cross Section
CL
C
L
13’
11’
11’
13’
Distance to
R.O.W. Line
WB Lane
EB Lane
Distance to
R.O.W. Line
1’ Shoulder
1’ Shoulder
50’ R.O.W.
Location 1: East of Route 9D
20’
14’
Distance to
R.O.W. Line
1’ Shoulder
11’
WB Lane
EB
(2 lanes transition to Left Turn
Left Turn, Through Lane
and Right Turn Lanes)
11’
10’
EB Lane
Distance to
R.O.W. Line
66’ R.O.W.
Location 2: At Hannaford Plaza Entrance
2
1
New York State
Department of
Transportation
6’ Shoulder
Roadway Cross Section
CL
C
L
11’
5’
Distance to
R.O.W. Line
9’
WB Lane Painted EB Lane
Median
5’ Shoulder
5’ Shoulder
50’ R.O.W.
11’
11’
4’
9’
Distance to Distance to
R.O.W. Line R.O.W. Line
Location 3: At Roy C. Ketcham High School
11’
WB Lane EB Lane
5’ Shoulder 5’ Shoulder
50’ R.O.W.
9’
Distance to
R.O.W. Line
Location 4: At Meadowbrook Farm
3
4
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Roadway Geometry
• Roadway grade is greater than 6 percent
– Near Myers Corners Elementary School
• Roadway curvature on some segments:
– Pleasant Lane to Cameli Drive (DPW Project)
– Robert Lane to Blackthorn Loop East
– CR 94 to Route 376 (DPW Project)
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Utilities & Signage
• Many utilities run overhead in the corridor
• Signage is provided near schools and in
advance of changing road conditions
• Pavement condition is poor between Route
9D and Route 9
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Study Area Intersections
20 intersections studied
7 signalized
13 non-signalized
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Traffic Volumes
• Traffic volume on CR 93 ranges from 7,000 to 18,000
vehicles per day
• Highest volumes are between Route 9 and CR 94
• The PM peak hour (around 5-6PM) represents the highest
volume period
• The busiest intersections, based on traffic counts, are Route
9, Route 9D, Route 376, and CR 94
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Traffic Volumes
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Traffic Volumes
US 9 to Losee Road
2000
Two-Way Traffic Volume
Two-Way Traffic Volume
SR 9D to US 9
1500
1000
500
0
1
3
5
7
9
2000
1500
1000
500
0
11 13 15 17 19 21 23
1
3
5
7
9
11 13 15 17 19 21 23
Time of Day
AADT = 9,732 Vehicles per day
Time of Day
AADT = 18,155 Vehicles per day
CR 94 to Route 376
2000
Two-Way Traffic Volume
Two-Way Traffic Volume
Kent Road to CR 94
1500
1000
500
0
1
3
5
7
9
11 13
15 17 19 21 23
2000
1500
1000
500
0
1
3
5
7
9
11 13 15 17 19 21 23
Time of Day
AADT = 12,536 Vehicles per day
Time of Day
AADT = 7,249 Vehicles per day
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Truck Volumes
US 9 to Losee Road
6%
6%
5%
5%
Truck Percent
Truck Percent
SR 9D to US 9
4%
3%
2%
1%
4%
3%
2%
1%
0%
0%
6%
5%
4%
3%
2%
1%
6%
5%
4%
3%
2%
1%
0%
0%
Average Daily
CR 94 to SR 376
Truck Percent
Truck Percent
Kent Road to CR 94
A.M. Peak Hour
P.M. Peak Hour
Note: Truck percents are relative to total volume
New York State
Department of
Transportation
School Bus Activity
• Approximately 115 school buses travel the corridor
(230 trips per day)
• 70 percent of these buses serve the corridor
schools
• School bus service is provided for all students
• School buses account for about 1 percent of daily
traffic on CR93
• About 300 students at the High School have
parking permits
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Bus Volumes
SR 9D to US 9
US 9 to Losee Road
3%
Bus Percent
Bus Percent
3%
2%
1%
2%
1%
0%
0%
Kent Road to CR 94
3%
Bus Percent
Bus Percent
3%
2%
1%
2%
1%
0%
0%
Average Daily
CR 94 to SR 376
A.M. Peak Hour
P.M. Peak Hour
Note: Includes school and transit buses
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Intersection Level of Service
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Intersection Analysis
Note: LOS F during certain peak hour periods only.
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Travel Speeds
Location on CR 93
Posted Speed
Limit (mph)
85th Percentile Speed
(mph)
EB
WB
At Major MacDonald Way
35
38.0
39.5
Between Marshall Road and Losee Road
40
44.1
41.5
At Robert Lane
40
44.2
47.1
West of Kent Road
40
45.7
45.5
Between Blackthorn Loop West and East
40
47.3
43.9
At Fenmore Drive
40
46.2
45.2
Between Brothers Road and Lormar Court
40
44.2
45.0
Note: Highlighted areas represent segment where speed is 5 miles above posted speed limit.
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Intersection Sight Distance
Limited sight distance at
6 of 13 non-signalized
study intersections
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Walking & Bicycling Conditions
RAIL TRAIL
• No bicycle or walking
infrastructure (i.e. sidewalks,
bike lanes, paths)
• NYS Bicycle Routes 9 and 17
are located in the corridor
• A Rail Trail project is planned
east of Route 376
New York State
Department of
Transportation
LOOP Bus Service
• 7 LOOP Routes
– 3 (Route 9D)
– 3A (CR 94)
– 3B (Route 9)
– Express B (Route 9)
– Southwest Special Express (Route 9)
– Beacon-Poughkeepsie Express (Route 9D)
– New Hamburg CTC Service (CR 93 and CR 94)
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Safety Analysis
• 196 crashes reported in last 3 years (2006-2008)
• 10 locations where crash rate exceeds the statewide rate
for similar facilities (8 intersections and 2 segments)
• No fatalities over the last three years
• High percentage of rear-end crashes (37%)
• 2 of 196 crashes involved pedestrians
• No crashes involved bicyclists
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Crash Types at Key Intersections
CR 93 at SR 9D
CR 93 at Route 9
28%
29%
50%
59%
10%
6%
3%
Rear End
Right Angle
29 TOTAL CRASHES
7%
1% 7%
67 TOTAL CRASHES
Side Swipe
CR 93 at Spook Hill Road
CR 93 at SR 376
Overtaking
Turns
43%
36%
26%
Other
45%
7%
14 TOTAL CRASHES
7%
7%
11%
27 TOTAL CRASHES
New York State
Department of
Transportation
7%
7% 4%
Crash Types at Key Segments
Route 9 to Hannaford Plaza
Entrance/Exit
Degarmo Hills Road to Montfort Road
11%
20%
6%
33%
6%
6%
27%
71%
18 TOTAL CRASHES
13%
10 TOTAL CRASHES
Rear End
Right Angle
Side Swipe
Overtaking
Turns
Other
New York State
Department of
Transportation
7%
Observations – Land Use
• 27% of the land in the study area is vacant
• 70% of the vacant land is between Route 9 and CR 94
• 85% of the vacant land is zoned residential (based on current
zoning)
• 96% of the vacant land zoned residential is zoned for single
family residential
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Observations – Vehicle Travel
• Highest traffic volumes recorded between Route 9 and CR94
• 7 intersections operate at poor level of service
• Travel speeds are high on certain segments
• High percentage of rear-end crashes
• 6 locations have limited intersection sight distance
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Observations – Other modes
• No walking or bicycling infrastructure (i.e. sidewalks, wide
shoulders, bike lanes, paths)
• Low pedestrian and bicycle traffic
• Transit service is limited and infrequent
• No bus shelters or posted stops along corridor
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Next Steps
Gather comments tonight and incorporate into the existing
conditions analysis
Develop future corridor analysis (2020)
Undertake modeling effort
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Project Schedule
• Start: August 2009
• Existing Conditions Analysis: Fall 2009
• Public Meeting #1: November 18, 2009
• Future Corridor Analysis: Winter 2009
• Improvement Strategies: Spring 2010
• Public Meeting #2: June 2010 (Tentative)
• Draft Plan: Fall 2010
• Public Meeting #3: Fall 2010 (Tentative)
• Project Completion: Winter 2010
Note: This schedule is subject to change as the project proceeds
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Project Website
Link on
Homepage
www.townofwappinger.us/CR93
New York State
Department of
Transportation
Questions or Comments?
Please contact:
Emily Dozier
Poughkeepsie-Dutchess County Transportation
Council
845-486-3600
edozier@co.dutchess.ny.us
New York State
Department of
Transportation