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Public Open House

Presentation
December 6, 2005
ST. LOUIS DOWNTOWN
ACCESS, CIRCULATION &
TRAFFIC STUDY
Study Area Map
Goals & Objectives
Identify measures to improve motorists access
and vehicular movement throughout the CBD,
while enhancing the safety and attractiveness
of Downtown to pedestrians and making street-
level retail more attractive and safe for
customers.
Emphasis on addressing changes proposed by
the Downtown CBD Streetscape Plan and to
respond to specific issues raised for this
evaluation.
Study Guidelines
St. Louis Downtown CBD Streetscape Plan
Street Hierarchy vs. Functional Classifications
Proposed Conversion of Several Streets
Downtown Development Plan
Stakeholder Survey Results and
Identification of Primary Issues
Stakeholder Survey
Primary sources of frustration are signal operations,
unnecessary delays and obstructions;
Strong desire for peak period parking restrictions, more
aggressive enforcement and consistent street patterns;
Competing emphases between access to/from the CBD
(a concern of the existing office uses) and mobility
within the CBD (a concern of the up and coming
residential & commercial developments);
Priorities for improving circulation and/or decreasing
delay include simplified signal operations and more
liberal regulations.
Vehicular Access To & From CBD
Improved Traffic Operations
Improved Circulation: 1-Way Vs. 2-Way
Pedestrian Accommodations
On-Street Parking Treatments, Loading
Zones & Cab Stand Observations
Evaluation of Key Landmarks
Study Elements
Vehicular Access To/From CBD
To/From
Highway 40
(I-64)
West
To/From
I-55/70/64
East
(Illinois)
Vehicular Access To/From CBD
To/From
I-70 West
Vehicular Access To/From CBD
To/From
I-55 South
& I-44 West
Vehicular Access To/From CBD
To/From
North City,
Midtown /
CWE and
South City
Vehicular Access To/From CBD
Anticipated
Changes in
Vehicular
Access
To/From the
CBD Due to
the New
Mississippi
River Bridge
Vehicular Access To/From CBD
Signal Coordination & Simplified Phasing:
Advanced Traffic Management System (2006)
Upgraded signal equipment & fiber optic communications.
Optimized signal timing for priority corridors.
Fewer stops, less delay, improved traffic flow.
Simpler two phase operations for motorists and
pedestrians.
Increased flexibility in the use of the system (special
events, sporting event, different flashing modes, etc.)
Improved Traffic Operations
Improved Traffic Operations
Improved
Traffic Signal
Operations
Operational & Regulatory Enhancements:
Modification of Flashing operations
Inner core signals flash ~7:00 p.m.
Arterial signals flash ~10:00 p.m.
Allow LTOR at One-Way Streets
Maneuver is already common-place.
Not currently allowed in Missouri; legislative
action is required.
Would require aggressive public education.
Improved Traffic Operations
Operational & Regulatory Enhancements:
Standardization of RTOR
Perceived lack of consistency in application &
enforcement.
Contributes to delay and disrupts circulation.
Some RTOR restrictions will be warranted.
Restrictions could increase pedestrian conflicts.
Promote countermeasures to reduce pedestrian
conflicts (small radii, curb bulbs, signage).
Improved Traffic Operations
Modification of Traffic Control:
Spruce & 11
th
Potential signalization and lane
modifications.
Walnut & 11
th
Potential signalization.
Walnut & 9
th
Potential signalization.
Walnut & Tucker Potential signalization.
4
th
& Locust Pedestrian signal enhancements.
Broadway & Locust Pedestrian signal
enhancements and turning restrictions.
Improved Traffic Operations
Miscellaneous Spot Improvements:
Pavement markings to reinforce lane utilization
and provide improved guidance.
Addition or clarification of dual left-turn lanes
and dual right-turn lanes at selected locations.
Modifications of Memorial Drive at Pine,
Chestnut, Market and Walnut to reduce
conflicts, improve compliance, improve
efficiency and reduce confusion.
Improved Traffic Operations
Improved Traffic Operations
Recommended
Modifications
Along
Memorial Drive
Proposed Streetscape Modifications
Tucker Boulevard Reconfiguration:
Eliminates extra lanes (two southbound, one
northbound).
Provides obvious streetscape and calming benefits.
Will require extensive signal, striping and signage
modifications and restrictions of peak period parking.
Could facilitate two-stage pedestrian crossings (with
refuge) and improved signal timing along Tucker.
Reconfiguration can be accommodated.
Proposed Streetscape Modifications
Tucker Boulevard Streetscape Treatment
Vision for CBD:
Two-way streets to address concerns about
access, mobility and vitality.
Improved access, circulation and convenience
for street-level retail.
Proposed Streetscape Modifications
Existing Street
Patterns
Proposed Streetscape Modifications
Recommended
Street
Conversions:
Downtown
Streetscape
Plan
Circulation: 1-Way vs. 2-Way
Existing Circulatory Patterns:
Odd number of north-south streets creates an
imbalance.
Street grid is interrupted in several locations.
Temporary closures exacerbate conditions.
Consecutive southbound streets (Broadway &
6
th
) results in poor circulation.
Lack of complement to eastbound Walnut.
Some landmarks are located on blocks with non-
complimentary orientations (Laclede Gas Bldg).
Circulation: 1-Way vs. 2-Way
One-way flow improves capacity, reduces delay
and allows more efficient signal operations.
One-way flow affects retail operations, creates
more adverse travel, increases turning movements
and can be confusing to visitors.
Two-way flow provides improved mobility and
access, reduces confusion and provides calming
benefits.
Circulation: 1-Way vs. 2-Way
Conversion of existing one-way streets will
Increase visibility & convenience for street-level
retail and reduce confusion for visitors.
Will adversely affect signal operations, reduce
capacity and cause more congestion.
May cause loading, parking maneuvers and turning
movements to disrupt flow and may adversely
affect access to some parking facilities.
Circulation: 1-Way vs. 2-Way
Evaluation of Streetscape Plan:
Conversion of 8
th
Street
Natural two-way spine for Downtown.
Enhanced circulation in vicinity of Laclede Gas, U.S.
Bank Plaza and improved access to new Highway 40
ramps at Gratiot.
Consistent with Ballpark Village modifications.
Cross-section will pose capacity constraints.
Potentially significant transit impacts.
APPROPRIATE
Circulation: 1-Way vs. 2-Way
Evaluation of Streetscape Plan:
Conversion of 9
th
and 10
th
Street
Enhanced circulation in vicinity of Old Post Office and
Renaissance/Mayfair.
Conflicts with access at Highway 40 and disrupts access
to I-70.
Conflicts with SBC garage ramps.
Adverse impact on Metro Bus operations
Requires 8 signal modifications.
INAPPROPRIATE
Circulation: 1-Way vs. 2-Way
Evaluation of Streetscape Plan:
Conversion of 11
th
Street
Enhanced access to loft district and retail.
Relatively lightly traveled.
Safety/alignment concerns at Spruce/Highway 40 off-
ramp and offset intersection with Market
Requires up to 8 signal modifications.
Can be accommodated north of Market.
APPROPRIATE (with limitations)
Circulation: 1-Way vs. 2-Way
Evaluation of Streetscape Plan:
Conversion of Walnut Street
Enhanced access to Ballpark Village and Pavilion.
Relatively lightly traveled.
Limitations at Memorial.
Requires up to three new signal installations and
modifications of four others.
Requires enforcement of double parking and elimination
of some parking near Tucker.
APPROPRIATE
Circulation: 1-Way vs. 2-Way
Evaluation of Streetscape Plan:
Conversion of Locust Street
Enhanced access to Old Post Office and retail.
Relatively lightly traveled.
Potentially significant impact on Metro Bus operations.
Limitations at Broadway and Tucker and it isolates Olive
as a one-way street.
Narrow width near 6
th
and 7
th
would require elimination
of parking/stopping and potentially some widening.
INAPPROPRIATE (but viable)
Circulation: 1-Way vs. 2-Way
Consideration of Additional Alternatives:
Evaluation of Pine Street as Two-Way
Westbound leg of couple with Chestnut.
Important freeway access route.
Concentration of parking facilities results in heavy
commuter flows.
Intersections with Memorial, 4
th
& Broadway arent
conducive to two-way, and blockages at garages
and loading docks would be too disruptive.
INAPPROPRIATE
Circulation: 1-Way vs. 2-Way
Consideration of Additional Alternatives:
Conversion of Olive Street
Enhanced access to Old Post Office.
Complements potential conversion of Locust.
Closure of Locust at Broadway creates increased
demand for a westbound street.
Potentially significant impact on Metro Bus operations.
Significant constraints (lane restrictions) from 9th
through 6th would require elimination of
parking/stopping/loading and potentially widening.
INAPPROPRIATE (but viable)
Circulation: 1-Way vs. 2-Way
Consideration of Additional Alternatives:
Conversion of 6
th
/ 7
th
Street
Enhances access to Metropolitan Sq., Laclede Gas and
U.S. Bank (corrects existing problem with consecutive
SB streets) and improves circulation west of Broadway.
Relatively lightly traveled corridors.
Potentially significant impact on Metro Bus operations.
Significant constraints (lane restrictions) from
Washington through Pine would require elimination of
parking/stopping and potentially some widening.
INAPPROPRIATE (but viable)
Circulation: 1-Way vs. 2-Way
Circulation: 1-Way vs. 2-Way
Alternative
Circulatory
Plan
Pedestrian Accommodations
Evaluate maintenance needs of existing pedestrian
equipment.
Standardize & update pedestrian signal heads with
pedestrian friendly equipment.
Provide pedestrian signals at all signalized
intersections.
Simplify pedestrian operations at signalized
intersections.
Provide supplemental signage to reinforce the
requirement for motorists to yield to pedestrians.
Pedestrian Accommodations
Provide ADA compliant accessibility ramps at each
intersection.
Install audible pedestrian heads for the visually
impaired where specific needs have been identified.
Pedestrian Accommodations
Treatment of Pedestrian Barriers:
Narrowing of crossings of Tucker Boulevard and
provision of a pedestrian refuge.
Enhancing the signalized crossings of Market Street.
Elimination of pedestrian/vehicle conflicts at
Memorial Drive.
Elimination of pedestrian/vehicle conflicts on
Broadway at I-64 westbound.
Treatment of On-Street Parking
& Loading Zones
Establish more consistent regulations.
Provide more aggressive & consistent
enforcement of regulations.
Consider additional angled parking on 11
th
Street.
Provide short-term parking in the vicinity of
street-level retail or convenience oriented uses.
Remove peak period parking restrictions on
Market Street.
Treatment of On-Street Parking
& Loading Zones
Additional on-street parking recommended at
specific locations.
Discourage parking on Washington Avenue
during peak traffic periods.
Consider alternative methods of parking control
(e.g., Pay & Display systems).
Treatment of On-Street Parking
& Loading Zones
Provide more aggressive enforcement of
loading zones regulations.
Restrict parking and provide commercial
loading zones adjacent to Metropolitan Square.
Prohibit on-street loading during peak periods
along 8
th
Street.
Enhance Poplar Street to accommodate
potential closure of Spruce Street east of
Broadway.
Establish cab stands at designated locations.
Public Open House
Presentation
December 6, 2005
ST. LOUIS DOWNTOWN
ACCESS, CIRCULATION &
TRAFFIC STUDY
Westin Hotel
Key Destination Evaluations
Drury Plaza
Hotel
Key Destination Evaluations
Adams Mark
Hotel
Key Destination Evaluations
Ballpark Village
Key Destination Evaluations
Metropolitan
Square
Key Destination Evaluations
US Bank Plaza
Key Destination Evaluations
Laclede Gas
Building
Key Destination Evaluations
Pavilion Hotel
(formerly
Marriott)
Key Destination Evaluations
Renaissance &
Mayfair Hotels
Key Destination Evaluations
Public Open House
Presentation
December 6, 2005
ST. LOUIS DOWNTOWN
ACCESS, CIRCULATION &
TRAFFIC STUDY

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