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Item 7B Plan 5FINAL DRAFT February 9, 2005 5.0 MOBILITY PLAN The following are the mobility plan recommendations for the S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area. 5.1 General Mobility Plan Recommendations • Explore traffic management techniques that help make the existing transportation system more efficient and safe. • Provide the necessary road improvements to enhance access and safety to the DPS North Facility. • Provide connectivity throughout the planning area to reduce vehicle trips on S.H. 114 and F.M. 1709. • Encourage automobile and pedestrian connectivity between adjoining commercial developments in the corridor. This in turn will reduce auto trips and turning movements on the arterial roadways and improve level of service. • Continue to improve bicycle and pedestrian circulation throughout the study area. • Enhance and improve the visual aesthetic of the S.H. 114 & F.M. 1709 corridors. • Protect existing neighborhoods from traffic impacts associated with development along S.H. 114. 5.2 Specific Recommendations & Implementation Strategies 1. Recommendation Conduct a median study for the city's major arterials within the study area including: - F.M. 1709 (Village Center Drive to Carroll Avenue); - Kirkwood Blvd. Extension; - White Chapel Blvd.; and - Dove Street. Justification: Restrictive medians and well designed median openings are known to be some of the most important features in a safe and efficient roadway system. Properly implemented median arrangements will result in improvements to traffic operations and highway safety. As traffic flow is improved, delay is reduced as are vehicle emissions. Also, medians improve the aesthetics by allowing pavement section. Implementation: The study should be prepared jointly by the Planning, Community Services, DPS and Public Works departments. Components of the study should include the creation of a median policy and recommendations for the location, design, landscaping and funding of medians. Consider funding the construction of medians through the CIP or include as part of a future bond election. Southlake 2025 Plan 33 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area Phase 11 Analysis & Recommendations I:;fm February 9, 2005 What are the d? Benefits of Glans O Safety Fewer 1 less severe accident Less auto i pedestrian contlict Efficiency Higher levels of service Less stop and go traffic Aesthetics More room for landscaping and pedestriai More attractive corridors Less roadway pavement There are many desirable benefits of medians 2. Recommendation Improve Dove Street from the DPS North station to the White Chapel intersection to accommodate emergency vehicle traffic in and out of DPS North station. Control the intersection at White Chapel /Dove through signalization or other means to allow emergency vehicles transverse the intersection expediently and safely during emergency response calls. Justification Currently, Dove Street is a 23' bar ditch roadway. It is estimated that approximately 80% of the emergency vehicle trips from the DPS North station will head west along Dove Street to the White Chapel Blvd. /Dove Street intersection. As such, traffic will increase substantially along this section of Dove Street. Implementation Public Works shall submit a Capital Improvements Program (CIP) request in FY 2005 -06 for improvements to Dove Street that result in its widening from a 2 -lane facility from the DPS North Station to White Chapel. This CIP request would also include the funding and erection of a traffic signal or other traffic control device at the White Chapel Blvd. and Dove Street intersection. Southlake 2025 Plan 34 S. H. 114 Corridor Plan Area Phase 11 Analysis & Recommendations Medians can improve the safety, efficiency and visual integrity of a corridor Location of the DPS North Facility Dove Street at White Chapel Blvd. IMMINV OMMIMM February 9, 2005 3. Recommendation 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. Justification: 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. Implementation 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 Southlake 2025 Plan 35 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area Phase 11 Analysis & Recommendations Highland Street -White Chapel Blvd. Intersection (North View) Highland Street -White Chapel Intersection Aerial IVILVINF February 9, 2005 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. 4. Recommendation Construct the Kirkwood Blvd. extension in conjunction with development north of S.H. 114 and south of Highland Ave. and Dove Street. Primary future access for development located between S.H. 114 and Highland Ave. /Dove Street should be on either the S.H. 114 frontage road or Kirkwood Blvd. extension. Primary access onto Highland Street and Dove Street is discouraged. Justification Allowing primary access directly onto Highland Ave. or Dove Street will quickly over - burden the existing two -lane roadway system. Dove Street is shown on the MTP as a five lane undivided; however, construction of the roadway will be expensive due to ROW acquisition and funding is not expected in the near term. Highland Street east of Carroll Ave. is shown on the MTP to remain a two -lane roadway. Also, limited access onto Highland Ave. & Dove St. will serve to preserve the existing neighborhoods along these roadways. Aventerra Tractll Internal Gravel Road Implementation Encourage developers to construct Kirkwood Blvd. extension in conjunction with the development of the area. Considering funding critical connection points for Kirkwood Blvd. extension (i.e Carroll Ave./Highland Street intersection crossing) through the CIP. 5. Recommendation Work with the Carroll Independent School District (CISD), residents, and adjacent property owners in the determination of the Kirkwood Blvd. extension alignment Southlake 2025 Plan 36 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area Phase 11 Analysis & Recommendations Highland Street -East of Carroll Ave. "T Aventerra Tractll Internal Gravel Road Implementation Encourage developers to construct Kirkwood Blvd. extension in conjunction with the development of the area. Considering funding critical connection points for Kirkwood Blvd. extension (i.e Carroll Ave./Highland Street intersection crossing) through the CIP. 5. Recommendation Work with the Carroll Independent School District (CISD), residents, and adjacent property owners in the determination of the Kirkwood Blvd. extension alignment Southlake 2025 Plan 36 S.H. 114 Corridor Plan Area Phase 11 Analysis & Recommendations Highland Street -East of Carroll Ave. IVILVINF February 9, 2005 through the Carroll Ave./Highland Ave. intersection area. The ultimate alignment should be designed such that the impact on existing church (Christian Fellowship), CISD Intermediate School, Johnson Elementary, and nearby residential subdivisions (Highland Estates, Stanhope Addition) is minimized to the greatest extent possible. Justification Due to the limited right -of -way and building locations, the ultimate alignment of this roadway through this intersection may impact the adjacent existing uses. Therefore working with affected property owners is imperative. Implementation: Prior to determining the ultimate alignment, work with developer of the property and nearby property owners to determine the ultimate alignment of Kirkwood Blvd. extension through the Highland Ave. /Carroll Ave. intersection. 6. Recommendation Create an interconnected network of linear greens through the employment center areas north of S.H. 114. Provide linkage from the employment areas to existing and future bicycle and pedestrian trails identified on the Master Pathways Plan. Justification The city had made a commitment to provide a network of pedestrian and bicycle facilities. These facilities can provide a practical alternative to the automobile by providing linkages to businesses, offices, schools and parks. Also, there are numerous health benefits associated with walking and bicycling. To ensure that the pedestrian and bicycle facilities are used to their fullest extent, it is critical that businesses, offices, schools and parks are adequately linked to these facilities. Implementation Amend all relevant development ordinances requiring sidewalks and /or trails to be provided on all public and private rights -of -way. During site plan and rezoning review, the Planning Department and Community Services Department should work in conjunction to ensure that sidewalks, paths or trails are incorporated into the planning and development of the site. 7. Recommendation Revise the Master Thoroughfare Plan for Dove Street from a five (5) lane undivided roadway to a two (2) lane undivided roadway (A2U 94' ROW). Southlake 2025 Plan 37 S. H. 114 Corridor Plan Area Phase 11 Analysis & Recommendations Carroll Avenue /Highland St. Intersection Christian Fellowship Church located on Highland IMMINV OMMIMM February 9, 2005 Justification With the addition of Kirkwood Blvd. Extension to the MTP, it is expected that traffic volumes on Dove Street will be reduced. A two -lane roadway is a more appropriate design given the existing tree areas and rural nature, particularly on the north side of the roadway and the land use recommendation to change some portions along Dove Street to Rural Conservation land use category. Thoroughfare Plan ma too. A wted BY CHy Cmnal 3497 ct I X" r i� Current Master Thoroughfare Plan Implementation Amend the MTP to revise Dove Street to a two (2) lane undivided facility with 94' of ROW. 8. Recommendation Evaluate the feasibility of an exit from S.H. 114 east -bound directly to White Chapel Blvd. to enhance access to the south side of S.H. 114 between White Chapel Blvd. and Carroll Ave. as a viable retail /office area. Justification Currently, a vehicle traveling east -bound on S.H. 114 must exit at Dove Street to access White Chapel Blvd.. A future off -ramp from S.H. 114 located closer to the White Chapel Blvd. intersection will enhance the area as a retail node. Implementation Recommend the city's Public Works Department work with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) to evaluate the possibility of constructing an off - ramp at the White Chapel Blvd. /S.H. 114 intersection. 9. Recommendation Determine the optimal roadway cross section for Kirkwood Blvd. extension through the Aventerra properties to promote safe automobile and pedestrian connectivity through any proposed development. Justification Determining the character of the roadway will depend on the type and intensity of development proposed on the Aventerra tracts. This provides flexibility to the city and the developer to design the best roadway given the context of the development. Implementation Amend the Thoroughfare Plan map to provide that above flexibility. Southlake 2025 Plan 3 8 S H. 114 Corridor Plan Area Phase 11 Analysis & Recommendations Dove St. Aerial IVILVINV February 9, 2005 10. Recommendation Recommend amending the Master Thoroughfare Plan designation for Sams School Road from a 4 -lane undivided arterial (74' R -O -W) to a 2 -lane collector (74' R-0- W) with turn lanes at key intersections with the option of widening it to its 4 -lane cross section if future development in this corridor (Maguire Partners properties) warrants the additional capacity. Justification: Current development in the vicinity of Sams School Road does not warrant a 4- lane arterial designation. However, if future development includes higher - intensity employment center uses in the area, additional capacity may be required to handle the increased traffic. Thus, retaining the 74' additional R -O -W will ensure the future ability for proposed development to add capacity. A change in designation from an arterial to a collector will lower Sams School Road on the list of CIP projects, making any widening dependent upon private development along Sams School Road. Implementation: Amend the Master Thoroughfare Plan designation for Sams School Road from A4U (74' R -O -W) to C2U (74' R -O -W) with turn lanes at Dove Street and other key intersections. 11: Recommendation: Determine the feasibility of a "rubber tire" trolley system that would provide an innovative connection between existing and future hotels, retail, office, and entertainment along the S.H. 114 Corridor as well as provide service to the future Cottonbelt commuter rail stations. Justification It is believed that a trolley system along the S.H. 114 corridor would greatly enhance the city's ability to improve the quality of the S.H. 114 corridor by providing such benefits as: • Promoting businesses located along the trolley line. • Reducing vehicle trips by providing an option to the automobile. • Reducing vehicle miles traveled. • Reducing the need for parking. • Assisting in improving air quality since emissions are highest on short trips. • Creating an unique environment. The primary purpose of this study is to determine the economic feasibility of providing a "rubber tire" trolley system along the S.H. 114 corridor. It is hoped that at a minimum that the following major questions can be addressed as part of the study: • Evaluation of potential trolley routes Cottonbelt commuter rail station(s)). • Estimation of potential trolley ridership. • Estimation of vehicle costs. and stops (including a connection to the • Estimation of the number of vehicles needed to be in service. • Determine threshold benchmarks needed to make a trolley service viable (e.g. square footage, employment numbers, retail, ridership). Southlake 2025 Plan 39 S H. 114 Corridor Plan Area Phase 11 Analysis & Recommendations IVILVINF February 9, 2005 • Evaluate alternative fuel trolley vehicles (e.g. electric motors, battery /hybrid power, modified diesel engines, etc.) and the costs associated with each type. • Estimate annual maintenance and operating costs. • Estimate public outreach costs by year (e.g. advertising). • Review partnership opportunities (e.g. TxDOT, NTTA, private sector, NCTCOG, Regional Transportation Council, DART). • Estimate potential revenues. • Determine if a trolley system can be provided utilizing the existing planned transportation network (Will roadway improvements be needed at trolley stop locations ?). • Determine the type of signage needed to mark the route and stops. • Determine funding sources (including federal funds) available to provide a reasonable and adequate source of capital and operating revenue. • Determine the frequency of service. • Determine the effectiveness of a trolley system to reduce vehicle trips and parking demand in the area. • Evaluate the potential economic benefit of a trolley system to the city (Does the trolley system increase the city's ability to attract new businesses ?). • Determine the benefit(s) (if any) of providing service to areas such as the Gaylord Texan Hotel and Grapevine's Main Street. • Outline legal requirements. It is believed that a trolley system may be viable in the S.H. 114 corridor within the next ten years. In order to provide such as service, it is critical that the city fully understand all the complex issues surrounding the provision of such a service. It is believed that the first step in evaluating the possible implementation of a trolley service is the creation of a planning document that will address the issues listed above. Implementation: Apply for a grant through the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) Unified Planning Work for Regional Transportation Planning to fund a feasibility study for a "rubber tire" trolley line. 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