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5.0 Mobility PlanFINAL DRAFT April 1, 2005 Southlake 2025 Plan Plan Areas B, E, & F Phase II Analysis & Recommendations 51 5.0 M OBILITY PLAN Based on the existing character, previously adopted plans, and the Southlake 2025 Plan Vision, Goals, & Objectives, the following general mobility recommendations are proposed for the West Southlake Blvd./Pearson Area, the West Highland/North Peytonville Area, and the North Side Area. 5.1 West Southlake Blvd./Pearson Area (Plan Area B) The following are the general mobility recommendations and implementation strategy recommendations for the W. Southlake Blvd./Pearson Lane plan area. 5.1.1 General Mobility Plan Recommendations • Develop an interconnected system of trails and sidewalks along all streets to maximize pedestrian connectivity from neighborhoods to shopping and employment areas. • Develop a pedestrian greenway along the flood plain to provide non-motorized connections from adjoining neighborhoods to commercial development at Davis Blvd. and F.M. 1709. • Improve pedestrian access to schools and parks from adjoining neighborhoods. • Retain tree cover along rural cross-section roadways. • Consider enhancements to develop the intersection of F.M. 1709 and Pearson Lane as an entry portal to the city. Newly constructed sidewalk providing connectivity between Vermillion Addition and Florence Elementary School View of the southeast and northeast corners of F.M. 1709 and Pearson Lane FINAL DRAFT April 1, 2005 Southlake 2025 Plan Plan Areas B, E, & F Phase II Analysis & Recommendations 52 5.1.2 Mobility Plan Implementation Strategies Recommendation Justification Implementation 1. Develop an interconnected system of trails and sidewalks along all streets to maximize pedestrian connectivity from neighborhoods to shopping and employment areas. Trails and sidewalks provide an alternative to automobile trips that help to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality. Further, these facilities provide for recreational jogging, walking, and bicycling. Trails and sidewalks add value to the neighborhood. Ensure that trails and sidewalks are incorporated into the planning and development process. Amend the zoning and subdivision ordinances to require all development to provide sidewalks along public and private streets (with the exception of alleys). 2. Improve pedestrian access to schools and parks from adjoining neighborhoods. There is limited pedestrian access to schools and parks. Prioritize funding for sidewalks, trails, crosswalks, and other improvements in the CIP. 3. Retain tree cover along rural cross- section roadways. Retaining tree cover will help to preserve rural character. Identify areas where tree cover should be preserved. 4. Evaluate potential for pedestrian connectivity from commercial development at Davis and F.M. 1709 to adjoining neighborhoods. Automobile trips can be reduced by improving pedestrian and bicycle accessibility between commercial and residential developments. Prioritize funding for trails and other improvements in the CIP. Amend relevant city ordinances to require the provision of sidewalks, paths, or trails on development and redevelopment of property within the city. 5. Consider enhancements to develop the intersection of F.M. 1709 and Pearson Lane as an entry portal to the city. F.M. 1709 is a critical entry-way into the city. Include as part of the median study. Consider options for a portal in conjunction with the redevelopment of the southeast corner of the intersection of F.M. 1709 and Pearson Lane. FINAL DRAFT April 1, 2005 Southlake 2025 Plan Plan Areas B, E, & F Phase II Analysis & Recommendations 53 5.2 West Highland/North Peytonville Area Plan (Plan Area E) The following are the general mobility recommendations and implementation strategy recommendations for the W. Highland/N. Peytonville plan area. 5.2.1. General Mobility Plan Recommendations • Maximize pedestrian connectivity to schools from adjoining neighborhoods along Shady Oaks and White Chapel. • Amend the Master Thoroughfare Plan for Sams School Road from a 4-lane undivided arterial to a 2-lane collector (74’ ROW) with turn lanes at key intersections. Allow the option of widening it to its 4-lane cross section if future development warrants the additional capacity. • Preserve the rural, 2-lane character of Dove St and Shady Oaks Drive. • Evaluate the feasibility of a traffic control device at the Highland Ave. and White Chapel Blvd. intersection in conjunction with an evaluation of the optimal cross section for White Chapel Blvd. from Dove Street to F.M. 1709 by means of a traffic study with the goal of moving traffic efficiently and safely to and from neighborhoods, schools, and S.H. 114. • Evaluate intersection improvements at Shady Oaks Drive and Dove Street. View of Dove Street Intersection of Highland and White Chapel FINAL DRAFT April 1, 2005 Southlake 2025 Plan Plan Areas B, E, & F Phase II Analysis & Recommendations 54 5.2.2 Mobility Plan Implementation Strategies Recommendation Justification Implementation 1. Maximize pedestrian connectivity to schools from adjoining neighborhoods along Shady Oaks and White Chapel. There is currently limited pedestrian access to the schools. Prioritize funding for sidewalks in the CIP. 2. Amend the Master Thoroughfare Plan for Sams School Road from a 4-lane undivided arterial to a 2-lane collector (74’ ROW) with turn lanes at key intersections. Allow the option of widening it to its 4- lane cross section if future development warrants the additional capacity. Current development in the vicinity does not warrant a 4-lane arterial designation. Amend the MTP. 3. Evaluate intersection improvements at Shady Oaks Drive and Dove Street. Due to its proximity to the intersection of S.H 114 and Dove Street, the Dove Street and Shady Oaks Dr. intersection experiences peak time traffic congestion. Have Public Works evaluate feasibility of different intersection improvements to ease traffic flow at peak times. 4. Preserve the rural, 2- lane character of Dove St. The existing Dove St. has a unique rural character with mature trees along both sides. Also, the recommended land use designation for some of the properties along Dove St. is Rural Conservation. Amend the Master Thoroughfare Plan for Dove St. from a 5-lane undivided roadway to a 2-lane undivided roadway with turn lanes at key intersections (A2U 94’ ROW). FINAL DRAFT April 1, 2005 Southlake 2025 Plan Plan Areas B, E, & F Phase II Analysis & Recommendations 55 Recommendation Justification Implementation 5. Evaluate the feasibility of a traffic control device at the Highland Ave. and White Chapel Blvd. intersection in conjunction with an evaluation of the optimal cross section for White Chapel Blvd. from Dove Street to F.M. 1709 by means of a traffic study with the goal of moving traffic efficiently and safely to and from neighborhoods, schools, and S.H. 114. Significant traffic delays occur at the Highland Ave.-White Chapel Blvd. intersection during the AM & PM traffic peaks. During the PM peak traffic traveling south- bound on White Chapel is backing up at the Highland/White Chapel intersection, north to the S.H. 114 frontage roads. White Chapel Blvd. is scheduled for improvements in FY 2009. However, traffic is expected to continue to increase along White Chapel Blvd. Traffic volumes along White Chapel Blvd. will likely experience a sharp increase once the around the S.H. 114 and White Chapel Blvd. intersection is developed. The ultimate cross section of White Chapel will depend on the future traffic volumes, available funding for capital projects, and the proposed intersection treatment at Dove Street and Highland Ave. Therefore a decision on its future width will depend on a traffic study of White Chapel. If such a study warrants widening of White Chapel, then this plan recommends changing the cross section from a 5-lane undivided section to a 4-lane divided section retaining its 94’ R-O-W. The maximum service volume (vehicle trips per day) is the same for a 5-lane undivided road as it is for a 4-lane divided roadway. Therefore, the carrying capacity of White Chapel will remain the same. A four (4) lane divided section will improve the aesthetics of the roadway corridor as well as improve the efficiency and safety of the roadway. • Have Public Works immediately conduct a study for moving traffic efficiently and safely on White Chapel from F.M. 1709 to Dove with the ultimate decision on the roadway cross section depending upon the outcome of this study. • No roundabout is recommended if the roadway is proposed to be widened. If widened, then the recommendation is to change the designation from a 5-lane undivided facility to a 4- lane divided facility from Dove Street to F.M. 1709 to eliminate the stacking of south-bound traffic on S.H. 114 during the PM peak on the Master Thoroughfare Plan and a corresponding CIP request. • Also, add this section of White Chapel Blvd. in the median study to evaluate the appropriate alignment and cross section of the median and corresponding streetscape. • Amend the Master Thoroughfare Plan based on the results of a traffic study. Include White Chapel Blvd. in the median study (for F.M. 1709 and Carroll Ave.) if the traffic study recommends the widening of White Chapel Blvd. FINAL DRAFT April 1, 2005 Southlake 2025 Plan Plan Areas B, E, & F Phase II Analysis & Recommendations 56 5.3 North Side Plan Area (Plan Area F) The following are the general mobility recommendations and implementation strategy recommendations for the North Side plan area. 5.3.1 General Mobility Plan Recommendations • Develop an interconnected system of trails and sidewalks along all streets to maximize pedestrian connectivity from neighborhoods to shopping and employment areas. • Maximize pedestrian connectivity to Carroll Middle School from adjoining neighborhoods. • Revise the Master Thoroughfare Plan for Dove St. from a 5 lane undivided roadway to a 2 lane undivided roadway (A2U 94’ ROW). • Evaluate street connectivity between T.W King and White Chapel Blvd. at the time of development of the Oien property. Carroll Middle School 5.3.2 Mobility Plan Implementation Strategies Recommendation Justification Implementation 1. Develop an interconnected system of trails and sidewalks along all streets to maximize pedestrian connectivity from neighborhoods to shopping and employment areas. Trails and sidewalks provide an alternative to automobile trips that help to reduce vehicle emissions and improve air quality. Further, these facilities provide for recreational jogging, walking, and bicycling. Trails and sidewalks add value to the neighborhood. Ensure that trails and sidewalks are incorporated into the planning and development process. Amend the zoning and subdivision ordinances to require all development to provide sidewalks along public and private streets (with the exception of alleys). FINAL DRAFT April 1, 2005 Southlake 2025 Plan Plan Areas B, E, & F Phase II Analysis & Recommendations 57 Recommendation Justification Implementation 2. Maximize pedestrian connectivity to Carroll Middle School and the Clariden School from adjoining neighborhoods. There is currently limited pedestrian access to the school. Prioritize funding for sidewalks in the CIP. 3. Revise the Master Thoroughfare Plan for Dove St. from a 5 lane undivided roadway to a 2 lane undivided roadway (A2U 94’ ROW). Traffic volumes on Dove St. are expected to decrease with the extension of Kirkwood Blvd. Amend the MTP. 4. Evaluate street connectivity between T.W King and White Chapel Blvd. at the time of development of the Oien property. This will reduce auto trips and turning movements on S.H. 114 access road and improve level of service on area arterials and collectors. Emphasize connectivity between adjoining developments during the planning and development or redevelopment of properties in the plan area.