Woodley St. Reconstruction Project - Presentation to Northfield City Council

P U B L I C E N G A G E M E N TI N P U T R E V I E W

C I T Y C O U N C I L M A Y 2 6 , 2 0 1 5

Woodley Street Reconstruction

Tonight’s Outline

Review of Public Engagement Input Discussion of Project Scope Moving Forward and

Next Steps

Pavement Condition

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ROADWAY PAVEMENT CONDITION a. Do you feel the pavement surface has deteriorated to the point it needs to be fixed?

Yes No

Utility Condition

Watermain Breaks

Project History

On the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) starting with the 2012 -2016 CIP.

Joint County/City application for Federal funds was approved in 2013.

February 3, 15 – Project Scope approved by Council April 7, 15 – Cost sharing agreement approved by

Council. April 21, 2015 – Engineering services contract

awarded by Council.

Planning Documents

Safe Routes to School Sidewalk shown on both sides of Woodley St

Comprehensive Plan Priority Growth to east and south Provide for all modes of transportation Strong Neighborhood Qualities Streets will create an attractive public realm Places will be better connected

Complete Streets Policy Provide for Pedestrians, transit, motorist, freight, emergency responders and

accommodate all ages and abilities safely.

Rice County Transportation Plan Woodley identified as a minor arterial – Link urban area’s to principal arterials

Project Scope

Project Scope

Photo courtesy of Bolton and Menk, Inc.

Engagement Schedule Review

April 29 – Project Scope Meeting and Online survey available. May 6 – Community Context– Discuss features desired

by the community at large. May 13 – Neighborhood Meeting – Discussion with

neighboring property owners on their desires and concerns.

May 13 – Online survey closes. May 20 – Community Review – Present information

compiled from previous meeting for discussion. May 26 – City Council Work Session – Discussion with

Council on the results on the public input process.

June 3 – Community Feedback – Presentation of thefinal results for Council direction on Woodley Street.

Purpose of Public Engagement

The City of Northfield is seeking public input on the scope of the project.

In particular: Sidewalks

Yes – 1 side, both sides No

Bike Lanes Yes – 1 side, both sides No

Parking Yes – 1 side, both sides No

Tree Removal/Impact

Sidewalks Both Sides

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SIDEWALKS a. Are you in favor of sidewalks on both sides of Woodley Street?

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SIDEWALKS a. Are you in favor of sidewalks on both sides of Woodley Street?

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Neighborhood Survey

Sidewalks Both Sides

Community Survey Comments: Supportive Concerns about tree

removal A few comments stating 1

side only

Neighborhood Survey Comments: None

Sidewalk One Side

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SIDEWALKS a. Are you in favor of sidewalks on only one side of Woodley Street?

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SIDEWALKS a. Are you in favor of sidewalks on only one side of Woodley Street?

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Sidewalk One Side

Community Survey Comments: Prefer both sides Safety concerns with only

one side A compromise solution

Neighborhood Survey Comments: Most support for one side Roughly equal support for

both sides or no walks

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ON-STREET BIKE LANES a. Are you in favor of bike lanes on the north and south side of Woodley Street?

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ON-STREET BIKE LANES a. Are you in favor of bike lanes on the north and south side of Woodley Street?

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Bike Lanes Both Sides

Community Survey Comments: Generally supportive of

bike lanes Some comments in

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Neighborhood Survey Comments: Supportive of this option

Bike Lanes One Side

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ON-STREET BIKE LANES a. Are you in favor of bike lanes on only one side of Woodley Street?

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ON-STREET BIKE LANES a. Are you in favor of bike lanes on only one side of Woodley Street?

Yes

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Neighborhood Survey

Bike Lane One Side

Community Survey Comments: Both sides would be

preferred One bike lane could add to

safety concerns and confusion

A couple comments against

Neighborhood Survey Comments: Most comments against

bike lanes Some support for two

lanes Safety concerns about

lanes

On-street Parking – Neighborhood Survey

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Parking InformationWoodley (Division to Prairie)

Date Day Time Weather # cars parked3.17.15 Tuesday 6:55 A.M. Clear 30° 03.17.15 Tuesday 2:00 P.M. Clear 45° 33.17.15 Tuesday 4:50 P.M. Cear 40° 23.18.15 Wednesday 6:55 A.M. Clear 30° 13.18.15 Wednesday 8:55 A.M. Clear 29° 03.21.15 Saturday 10:00 A.M. Clear 40° 23.22.15 Sunday 5:00 P.M. Snow 25° 43.25.15 Wednesday 12:30 P.M. Cloudy 37° 13.27.15 Friday 7:00 P.M. Pcloudy 35°  13.29.15 Sunday 10:00 A.M. Wclear 35°  13.29.15 Sunday 12:00 P.M. Cloudy 35°  33.29.15 Sunday 3:15 P.M. Clear 40° 33.31.15 Tuesday 3:30 P.M. Clear 60° 34.2.15 Thursday 11:00 A.M. Clear 50° 25.16.15 Saturday 1:10 P.M. 12

On-street Parking

Asked only of neighborhood residents General themes from survey: Prefer parking on street – one side minimum Concerns about safety Couple comments prefer no parking

Comments on Parking from Community Review Meeting: The questionnaire was confusing with the question saying

“Regular use of on-street parking” Neighborhood wanted parking on both sides

General Comments

Themes: Tree removal concerns Pedestrian, and bike safety comments Traffic calming/complete streets - Safety Agricultural equipment access Sidewalk community and neighborhood split Bike lane community and neighborhood split

Tree Impacts

North Side

South Side

TotalTrees

Healthy Trees

Ash Trees

Unhealthy Trees

Tree Removal

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HealthyTree

Removal55 45 7 3 27 17

TotalTrees

Healthy Trees

Ash Trees

Unhealthy Trees

Tree Removal

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Healthy Tree

Removal

45 39 5 1 23 17

Home Setbacks From Sidewalks 8 of 12 homes in 25’ setback

Home Setbacks From Sidewalks 7 of 12 homes in 25’ setback

Home Setbacks From Sidewalks 1 of 13 homes in 25’ setback

Home Setbacks From Sidewalks 2 of 12 homes in 25’ setback

Home Setbacks From Sidewalks 0 of 7 homes in 25’ setback

Timeline

State Aid and Federal funding require several approvals along the way.

Accept Feasibility Report August 18, 2015 Improvement Hearing Sept. 1, 2015 Requires 80% Vote 6/7 to Order the Improvement

Late Summer Submittal of Project Memorandum State Review and approval of design and plans in

December Need Final scope for Feasibility Report and

Project Memorandum by June 23, 2015

Project Scope Recommendation

44 ft Wide, Sidewalk Both Side, Parking Lane, Bike Lane, Shared Parking/Bike Lane

Council Goals1. 2016 Project2. 44’ Wide Street (County allowing City to decide wants

in the 44’)3. Retain Parking both sides (neighborhood)4. Increase Multi-Model (sidewalks both sides, Bike Lane,

Shared Parking/Bike Lane-wider lane)5. Safety – Traffic Calming6. Landscape Enhancements 2 to 1 Tree Replacement

Questions / Comments