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DeKalb Avenue Corridor ImprovementsPublic Meeting

AGENDAMarch 30, 2017

6:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Open House/Public Input ActivitiesReview Informational Boards Ask QuestionsFill Out Comment Card

6:30 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Project Overview PresentationRe-Visioning DeKalb AvenueWhat We Heard

7:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Questions and Answers

7:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Review Informational Boards Ask QuestionsFill Out Comment Card

DeKalb AvenueCorridor Improvements

PUBLIC MEETING

Agenda

1 PROJECT OVERVIEW

2 RE-VISIONING DEKALB AVENUE

3 WHAT WE HEARD

4 QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Meeting PurposeShare Information About:

• Recap previous meeting

• What we heard

Obtain Input on:

• Concept cross sections and intersections

• Concerns and issues

1 PROJECT OVERVIEW

Renew Atlanta• $250 million infrastructure bond

• Approved by voters on March 17, 2015

• Over 80% of voters approved

• DeKalb Avenue identified as High Priority

• TSPLOST approved November 8, 2016 (includes a Multi-use trail from Inman Park to Rocky Ford Road)

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DeKalb Avenue Corridor Improvements

• Operational Improvements

• Complete Streets Improvements

• Resurfacing

• Traffic Signal and Communication Upgrades

Project Location

I-75

Purpose & Need StatementThe purpose of DeKalb Avenue corridor improvement is to provide a safe corridor for all modes of users: pedestrians, cyclists, vehicular traffic, buses, and rail.

Pedestrians: safe, improved sidewalks, updated pedestrian signals, crosswalks, and improved ADA accessibility

Cyclists: safe, marked, and attractive facilities

Vehicular Traffic: safe facility through resurfacing, improved signalization, left-turn lanes, and improved roadway signs

Buses: improving ease of ridership through better access and facilities (bus shelter, lighting, crosswalks)

Rail: improving ease of ridership through better access and facilities

2 RE-VISIONING DEKALB AVENUE

Challenges• Reversible Lanes

• Narrow Sidewalks

• Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities

• High Speed

• Commercial Parking

• Pavement Condition

• Signal Timing

• Left Turns

Re-Visioning DeKalb Avenue

Re-Visioning DeKalb Avenue…..

Improved Quality of Life

Increased Pedestrian Mobility &

Safety

Increased Bicycle

Mobility & Safety

Improved Transit Access

Increased Safe

Pedestrian Crossings

Improved Traffic Signal

Operations

More Street

Lighting

3WHAT WE HEARD

Fact or Fiction?

• The design for DeKalb Avenue has been decided…….

• Input from the community/public will be incorporated in the DeKalb Avenue Corridor Improvement……..

CommentsBike Lanes – 69 comments• Add bike-friendly lanes• Use McLendon and Edgewood as bike routes

Turn lanes and Signals– 53 comments• Dedicated left turn lanes needed• Eliminate middle lane and make longer left turn lanes

Safety and Pedestrians – 51 comments• Design a safer roadway for all users• Pedestrian safety is critical• Better lighting

CommentsReversible Lanes – 24 comments• Confusing and end abruptly

• Unsafe

• Keep reversible lanes and adjust the traffic signals

• Concerned that travel time and congestion will get

worse if removed

Infrastructure Conditions- 17 comments• Sidewalk and roadway in bad condition

• Drainage issues

• Need resurfacing

CommentsComplete Streets – 16 comments• Top priority is a safe corridor

• Complete Streets should include left turn lanes, bike lane,

sidewalk, and easy access to public transit

• Support Complete Street, concern about implementation

• Think of the future transportation needs, trends, and

demographics

CommentsSpeed – 15 comments• Slow down traffic

• Cars currently drive too fast

Landscaping – 14 comments• Provide safety buffer

• Screen MARTA train/associated infrastructure&

improves visuals

• Provide shade

• Reduce Noise

CommentsTraffic – 8 comments• High traffic volume• Do not force traffic into neighborhoods• Utilize traffic calming devices

Quality of Neighborhood – 7 comments• Reduce noise pollution• Increase economic activity• Connect north and south neighborhoods• Beautification

Not Viable OptionsBuild a raised pathway off of the existing MARTA

Pros• Separates Peds/Bike lanes from traffic

• Allows the capacity of the road to stay at current levels

Cons• Cost

• Access to elevated pathway

• Coordination with MARTA

• Utility relocations

• Existing wall is not tall enough or located along entire corridor

1.

Not Viable OptionsBuild an elevated pathway in the center lane or south side of DeKalb Ave.

Pros• Separates Peds/Bike lanes from traffic

• Allows for large area and additional green space

Cons• Cost

• Access to elevated pathway

• Reduced traffic capacity

• Bridging over intersections

2.

Not Viable OptionsMARTA gets relocated underground3.

Pros• Separates Peds/Bike

lanes from traffic• Allows for large area

and additional green space

Cons• Cost• Access to elevated

pathway• Coordination with

MARTA• Safety issues being

located next to active rail line

1. Go to http://DeKalbAve.participoll.com

2. Wait for the speaker to announce when it is time to enter your answer.

3. Choose the button on your screen that matches with the selection of your choice.

4. Stay on the web page for next poll. There will be a total of 7 polling opportunities.

Instructions for Polling

http://DeKalbAve.participoll.com/

Typical Cross Section 50’ ROW Polling Options

2 travel lanes with separated bike lane

2 travel lanes, turn lane/median with separated bike lane

2 travel lanes, turn lane/median with on-street bike lanes

2 travel lanes with shared use path

2 travel lanes, turn lane/median with no bike lanes

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A

B

C

D

E

A

Typical Cross Section 50’ ROWWhich section best represents what you feel the DeKalb Corridor should become?

2 travel lanes with separated bike lane

B. 2 travel lanes, turn lane/median with separated bike lane

C. 2 travel lanes, turn lane/median with on-street bike lanes

D. 2 travel lanes with shared use path

E. 2 travel lanes, turn lane/median with no bike lanes

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0A B C D E

B

C

D

E

Typical Cross Section 70’ ROW Polling Options

2 travel lanes, with median/turn lane, on-street parking and separate bike lane

2 travel lanes, with median/turn lane, and separate bike lane

2 travel lanes, with median/turn lane and on-street buffered bike lane

4 travel lanes, with median/turn lane

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A

B

C

D

Typical Cross Section 70’ ROWWhich section best represents what you feel the DeKalb Corridor should become?

2 travel lanes, with median/turn lane, on-street parking and separate bike lane

2 travel lanes, with median/turn lane, and separate bike lane

2 travel lanes, with median/turn lane and on-street buffered bike lane

4 travel lanes, with median/turn lane

http://DeKalbAve.participoll.com/

0A B C D

A

B

C

D

Intersection Concept Polling Options

Traditional Signalized Intersection

Streetscape Signalized Intersection

Roundabout Intersection

http://DeKalbAve.participoll.com/

A

B

C

A Krog Street Intersection Traditional Signalized Intersection

B Krog Street Intersection Streetscape Signalized Intersection

C Krog Street Roundabout Intersection

Krog Street Intersection Concept PollWhich intersection concept best represents what you feel the DeKalb Corridor should become?

Traditional Signalized Intersection

Streetscape Signalized Intersection

Roundabout Intersection

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0A B C

A

B

C

A Moreland Ave. Intersection Traditional Signalized Intersection

B Moreland Ave. Intersection Streetscape Signalized Intersection

C Moreland Ave. Roundabout Intersection

Moreland Ave. NE Intersection Concept PollWhich intersection concept best represents what you feel the DeKalb Corridor should become?

Traditional Signalized Intersection

Streetscape Signalized Intersection

Roundabout Intersection

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0A B C

A

B

C

A Clifton Road Intersection Traditional Signalized Intersection

B Clifton Road Intersection Streetscape Signalized Intersection

C Clifton Road Roundabout Intersection

Clifton Rd. Intersection Concept PollWhich intersection concept best represents what you feel the DeKalb Corridor should become?

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0A B C

Traditional Signalized Intersection

Streetscape Signalized Intersection

Roundabout Intersection

A

B

C

A Arizona Ave. NE Intersection Traditional Signalized Intersection

B Arizona Ave. NE Intersection Streetscape Signalized Intersection

C Arizona Ave. NE Roundabout Intersection

Arizona Ave. NE IntersectionConcept PollWhich intersection concept best represents what you feel the DeKalb Corridor should become?

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0A B C

Traditional Signalized Intersection

Streetscape Signalized Intersection

Roundabout Intersection

A

B

C

A Rocky Ford Rd. NE Intersection Traditional Signalized Intersection

B Rocky Ford Rd. NE Intersection Streetscape Signalized Intersection

C Rocky Ford Road NE Roundabout Intersection

Rocky Ford Rd. NE IntersectionConcept PollWhich intersection concept best represents what you feel the DeKalb Corridor should become?

http://DeKalbAve.participoll.com/

0A B C

Traditional Signalized Intersection

Streetscape Signalized Intersection

Roundabout Intersection

A

B

C

Present

•Present recommended concept

•Share next steps for implementation

Share

•Present what we heard

•Receive feedback from the community

Listen

•Project Overview

•Existing conditions

•Hear issues, concerns & ideas of the community

Community Engagement Process

WE ARE

HERE

Schedule

Community Engagement

Feedback

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4QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Visit informational boards & discuss with City of Atlanta representatives

Complete a comment card

Next Steps

Project Decision Process• Technical analysis and evaluation: to determine

concept or alternatives for further evaluation (traffic studies, crash data, area growth, turning movements, etc)

• Public input on the concepts or alternatives

• Refinement of the technical analysis and evaluation: based upon public comment as well as additional engineering evaluation resulting in the recommended alternative(s).

• Additional public outreach on the recommended alternative(s)

• Recommendation is finalized and legislation for awarding contract is submitted for approval to City Council.