Item 6G MTP AMENDMENT
KIRKWOOD EXTENSION ALIGNMENT/
N. CARROLL AVENUE
September 16, 2008
Presentation Outline
Background
Proposed Changes to the MTP
Questions/Comments
Master Thoroughfare Plan
Role of the MTP Map
Require reservation of adequate R.O.W. for future transportation improvements.
Minimize the amount of land required for street purposes.
Identify the functional role (collector,
arterial) that each street should be designed.
Allows the city to apply CIP funds and
roadway impact fees.
Informing citizens/developers of future
thoroughfare plans.
CURRENT MTP PLAN
Kirkwood Alignment
Carroll Avenue
Designation
KIRKWOOD BLVD. AMENDMENT
Kirkwood Blvd. Background
November 2001, Adopted Resolution 01-60 that show the general alignment of Kirkwood Blvd. through the Hines Property and Gateway Church Property but not the Carroll/Highland Intersection.
November 2004, Adopted Resolution 04-066 that indicated a general alignment through the Carroll/Highland Intersection.
July 2005, Adopted the MTP (2025 Plan).
June 2008, PZ recommends that the alignment of Kirkwood Blvd through the Carroll/Highland Intersection be determined prior to a recommendation on the Hines property be made.
Why is the Kirkwood Extension Needed?
-SH 114 is designed to function as a regional arterial that:
Carries traffic into Southlake (i.e shopping/work)
Conducts traffic out of Southlake (i.e. Dallas commute)
Pass-through Southlake.
-SH 114 is not designed to carry locally generated trips.
-Alleviate traffic on the SH-114 frontage roads (5%-15%).
-Reduce traffic on E. Highland Avenue/Dove St.
-Improve overall traffic circulation north of SH-114.
Option #1
Option #2
Option #3
Option #4
Option #1
Further study of the Highland Street/
Carroll Avenue Intersection
A4D-100’
A3U-74
MTP AMENDMENT – 2001
The portion of Kirkwood Boulevard that is located on the Jeroll Shivers tract shall not be constructed until such time as the property is sold and developed.
Attachment C
Option #1
Option #2
Option #3
Option #4
Option #2
Further study of the Highland Street/
Carroll Avenue Intersection
A4D-100’
A3U-74
MTP AMENDMENT 2004
Attachment D
Kirkwood Extension-Amendments
TEXT:
Speed Limit not to exceed 35 m.p.h.
North of Highland Ave. shall include a large planted median (>25’), street trees, bikelanes, and a pedestrian path or sidewalk that parallels the roadway.
South of Highland Avenue shall include street trees, bikelanes, and a pedestrian path or sidewalk that parallels the roadway.
The intersection of Kimball Avenue and Kirkwood Avenue shall be signalized.
Further study of the Highland Avenue/Carroll Avenue intersection as part of the overall mobility study.
Carillon – First Submittal
Development Plan
This plan is diagrammatic only and is intended to show potential configuration. August 7, 2008
KIRKWOOD BOULEVARD EXTENSION ALTERNATIVES
Master Thoroughfare Plan Alignment
Kirkwood – Multiple Options
C
E
F
D
H
Existing MTP – A4D
A
G
B
Kirkwood – Split Lot Option
Burger
Hines
Stahala
Incentives
Factors to Consider Continue Kirkwood through the Intersection
Significant reduction on traffic volumes along E. Highland Ave.
Reduction in traffic along Dove St.
Reduction in overall traffic along frontage roads.
Increased east bound traffic along Highland at the Highland/Carroll intersection.
Improvements in the LOS at the SH-114 frontage roads.
Improved access to development areas results in reduced length of trip and overall U-turning movements
N. CARROLL AVENUE
DESIGNATION
CURRENT MTP PLAN
Kirkwood Alignment
Carroll Avenue
Designation
Designation History
1991 MTP Designation - A5U
1997 MTP Designation - A3U
2005 MTP Designation - A2U
Reason for the Change
Traffic Study indicates that the future LOS at the key intersections (SH 114, Highland, and Dove) is D or less.
LOS Rankings-Highway Capacity Manual
LOS Rankings-Highway Capacity Manual
LOS – Existing Conditions
LOS Background Traffic -2015
LOS Summary
Source: Innovative Transportation Solutions
Recommendation
Add a note to the MTP similar to Dove –
“Retain the existing designation of A2U (88’) with the provision to improve the roadway to an A4D (88’) arterial when traffic counts warrant”.
Questions?
PROJECTED TRAFFIC COUNTS- A.M. PEAK HOUR
With Kirkwood Blvd. Extension (322)
Without Kirkwood Extension (322)
Dove St.
SH 114Frontage Rd.
Highland Ave.
White Chapel
Carroll
Kirkwood
SH 114Frontage Rd.
1223
1479
1691
1693
1865
1508
1463
1605
1585
1624
1426
1556
1422
1478
1579
1742
1671
2045
1667
1981
281
316
535
322
1276
1193
501
650
692
881
137
472
61
236
Summary of Results from the ITS
Traffic Study