An Integral Perspective on the S.E. 17 Corridor October 29, 2013 Calgary
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An Integral Perspective on the S.E. 17 Corridor
October 29, 2013Calgary
Background Existing Conditions Study process Alternatives Approved Plan Lessons Learned Status
Presentation Outline
Background
An integral part of Calgary transportation network
The original main street of Forest Lawn community
A secondary highway with regional connections
Transit corridor with high transit ridership
17 Avenue Southeast Corridor:
Background
In 2007 - Land Use Planning & Policy (LUPP) initiated Southeast 17 Corridor Study,
In 2009 – Transportation Planning advanced a Transportation Planning Study to: Support the land use Increase mobility choices Develop a Transit supportive corridor Optimize infrastructure Develop Complete Street
Identify a transit corridor connecting to the downtown
Background Study Area
Background: Land Use and Transportation
Skeletal Road Arterial Street Industrial Arterial
Urban Boulevard Neighborhood Boulevard Parkway
Existing Conditions
Segment Right-of-Way (m) AADT # of Lanes
26 – 36 St 38 – 51 29,150 4 – 6 lanes
36 – 52 St 20 – 51 23,100 4 lanes
52 – 68 St 29 – 38 25,750 4 lanes
68 – 84 St 47 – 49 15,850 4 lanes
Background
Mode Current Desired
Walking/Cycling 14% 20-25%
Transit 9% 15-20%
Vehicles 77% 65-55%
Calgary
Existing Conditions
Mode Mode Share
Pass. over 2
hrs
Drivers 75% 4,934
Passengers 8% 493
Transit 17% 1,140
Bicycle 0% 0
Pedestrian 0% 0
TOTAL 100% 6,568
Transit Mode Share
WB Trips (2009 AM Peak)
Existing Conditions Transit Mode Share
EB Trips (2009 AM Peak)
Mode Mode Share
Pass. over 2
hrs
Drivers 70% 3,435
Passengers 7% 344
Transit 23% 1,140
Bicycle 0% 0
Pedestrian 0% 0
TOTAL 70% 3,435
Safety Concerns Disjointed and discontinuous sidewalks Inconsistent alignment and cross-section A single narrow sidewalk to accommodate
active modes Lack of sidewalks and platforms at transit
stations Access management issues
Existing Conditions
Study Process
The study process included: Development of a Shared Vision Brainstorming Sessions Stakeholder Consultation Public Information Sessions Development and Evaluation of Alternatives Conflict Resolution Lessons Learned Presentation to Council Final Report
Study ProcessLand Use: Character Areas
Deerfoot to 36 St. 36 St. to 54 St. 54 St. to Stoney
ALT 1: Median BRT with 4 Lanes of Traffic
Alternatives
ALT 2: Curbside BRT with 4 lanes of traffic
Alternatives
ALT 3: Median BRT with 2 Lanes of Traffic
Alternatives
AlternativesEvaluation
Based on the input received from the internal and external stakeholders, the alternatives were evaluated using the following multi factorial criteria:
Safety Operations Alternative Modes Cost Social and Environmental
Impacts
Forest Lawn Inglewood
Transit Improvement Operations and Safety Land Use and Community
Impact Technical Feasibility Cost Implications
Approved Plan
Approved Plan: East of Deerfoot
Approved Plan: East of Deerfoot
Approved PlanLand Required to Support Future Development
A dedicated transitway
Serves lands adjacent to Blackfoot Truck Stop
Continues local transit through (9th Ave SE) Inglewood
Connects to SE LRT alignment
Long Term
Approved Plan: West of Deerfoot
Approved Plan: West of Deerfoot – At Blackfoot truck Stop
Approved Plan: West of Deerfoot
Short-Term
Peak period peak direction transit lanes on 9th Ave S.E.
Lessons Learned
Listen to your stakeholders Be prepared to talk Have open and candid discussions Every idea has a merit to be considered Hold a brainstorming session at the front end Include provision for unscheduled meetings Resolve issues through mini workshops PM to PM communication only
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Status
Council directed Administration to: Evaluate and prioritize this project for inclusion
in the next update of Transportation Infrastructure Improvement Plan (now Investing in Mobility), and
Seek funding opportunities to advance the first phase of the project
Questions
Modified Alternative 1East of Deerfoot
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Modified Alternative 2East of Deerfoot
Approved Plan: East of Deerfoot
Approved Plan: East of Deerfoot
Approved Plan: East of Deerfoot
Integration of land use and transportation Four lane road Median transit lanes Bike lanes A boulevard Sidewalk Access consolidation Angle parking Linear and pocket parks
Background Transportation: Street Palette
Cost Estimates
Forest Lawn InglewoodTotal Cost, $
Description Cost Description Cost
Deerfoot to Stoney Trail 94,200,000 Deerfoot to
Downtown153,520,00
0 247,720,000
Total Cost 247,720,000
Consultation Visioning Exercise Brainstorming Sessions Stakeholder Consultation Conflict Resolution
Study Process
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