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Home My WebLink About05/16/2023 - Agenda Packet - Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board College Station, TX Meeting Agenda Joint Council Transportation & Mobility Committee and Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenways Advisory Board 1101 Texas Ave, College Station, TX 77840 Internet: www.microsoft.com/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting Meeting ID: 260 078 445 901 | Passcode: Usok7h *Phone: 469-480-7460 | Phone Conference: 662 958 551# The City Council may or may not attend this meeting. May 16, 2023 3:30 PM The Bush 4141 Community Room College Station, TX Page 1 Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the meeting body will be present in the physical location stated above where citizens may also attend in order to view a member(s) participating by videoconference call as allowed by 551.127, Texas Government Code. The City uses a third party vendor to host the virtual portion of the meeting; if virtual access is unavailable, meeting access and participation will be in-person only. 2. Call meeting to order and consider absence requests. 3. Hear Visitors. At this time, the Chairperson will open the floor to citizens wishing to address issues not already scheduled on today's agenda. Each citizen’s presentation will be limited to three minutes in order to allow adequate time for the completion of the agenda items. Comments will be received and city staff may be asked to look into the matter, or the matter may be placed on a future agenda for discussion. A recording may be made of the meeting; please give your name and address for the record. 4. Agenda Items 4.1. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding revisions to the City's Thoroughfare Cross Sections. 4.2. Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding the upcoming meeting schedule for June, July, and August. 5. Discussion and possible action on future agenda items. A member may inquire about a subject for which notice has not been given. A statement of specific factual information or the recitation of existing policy may be given. Any deliberation shall be limited to a proposal to place the subject on an agenda for a subsequent meeting. 6. Adjourn. Adjournment into Executive Session may occur in order to consider any item listed on the agenda if a matter is raised that is appropriate for Executive Session discussion. I certify that the above Notice of Meeting was posted on the website and at College Station City Hall, 1101 Texas Avenue, College Station, Texas, on May 12, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. City Secretary Page 1 of 24 Joint Council Transportation & Mobility Committee and Bicycle, Pedestrian & Greenways Advisory Board Page 2 May 16, 2023 This building is wheelchair accessible. 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Traspasar Portando Armas de Mano al Aire Libre con Licencia. “Conforme a la Seccion 30.07 del codigo penal (traspasar portando armas de mano al aire libre con licencia), personas con licencia bajo del Sub-Capitulo H, Capitulo 411, Codigo de Gobierno (Ley de licencias de arma de mano), no deben entrar a esta propiedad portando arma de mano al aire libre.” Page 2 of 24 May 16, 2023 Thoroughfare Cross Sections Update To:Council Transportation & Mobility Committee Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Advisory Board From:Jason Schubert, AICP, Transportation Planning Coordinator Agenda Caption: Presentation, discussion, and possible action regarding revisions to the City’s Thoroughfare Cross Sections. Summary: The Thoroughfare Plan is contained in the College Station Comprehensive Plan and provides the long-term major street network for the build-out of the City and surrounding extraterritorial jurisdiction. In combination with the Bicycle Plan and Pedestrian Plan contained in the Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan, these documents create the planned transportation and mobility network. The design, or cross section, of these roadways have been part of the Comprehensive Plan previously and are incorporated into the design standards contained in the Bryan/College Station Unified Design Guidelines. The City last updated the thoroughfare cross section in 2015 in conjunction with the five-year review of the 2009 Comprehensive Plan. Since 2015, there has been a lot of has changes in best practices, particularly for bicycle design, and updates to state and national design manuals have been completed or are in process. In May 2021 at a prior joint meeting, staff presented separated bike lane design concepts for feedback. Staff initiated this effort to update the City’s thoroughfare cross sections to incorporate the more recent best practices and design principles. As City capital projects have begun design, staff has sought to incorporate best practices though doing so on a project-by-project basis. The draft revisions intend to implement cross section design in a more consistent manner by updating the standard cross sections as well providing two alternative cross sections that can be considered in project development. A retrofit process is also being developed to help address issues that arise when rebuilding a thoroughfare in an existing, constrained environment. A consultant was obtained to provide staff a summary of current best practices and on how best to incorporate them. The draft cross sections have evolved through staff discussion and are relatively minor in nature though provide a more significant impact to bicycle and pedestrian modes by providing greater separation and increased safety. In general, the guidance is that collectors will typically have buffered bike lanes and arterials will have shared use paths so that bicycle users are out of the street. The updated cross sections seek a balance between increased costs with enhanced safety elements and limiting on-going maintenance costs by utilizing more xeriscape and hardscape elements. The consultant, Kimley Horn, will provide an overview of best practice trends and seek feedback for the revisions to the thoroughfare cross sections and proposed retrofit process. If there is general consensus to move forward, staff will seek stakeholder feedback and bring forward the changes as a Comprehensive Plan amendment and seek to incorporate them into the Bryan/College Station Unified Design Guidelines as applicable. Page 3 of 24 SUPPORTING MATERIALS 1. Draft Revised Thoroughfare Cross Sections 2. Draft Street Retrofit Process 3. Existing Thoroughfare Cross Sections (2015) Page 4 of 24 Thoroughfare Cross Sections Travel Pedestrian Pedestrian Frontage Frontage Non-Vehicular TravelNon-Vehicular TravelVisual Barrier Buffer Visual Barrier Buffer Cross Section Makeup Street cross-sections are composed of various discrete zones. These zones serve different users and include different cross-section elements. The Table below lists the cross-section zones alongside their identifying traits. Refer to the diagram below table for illustrative examples of elements. Xeriscaped Buffer Bark Mulch Buffer Visual Barrier Buffer Examples Hardscaped Buffer Cross Section Makeup Street cross-sections are composed of various discrete zones. These zonesserve different users and include different cross-section elements.The Table below lists the cross-section zones alongside their identifying traits. Refer to the diagram below table forillustrative examples of elements. Zone Location Cross Section Elements Definition Frontage Immediately adjacent to right of way edge Utilities, grade changes Edge or ROW allocation for commercial or residential transition into the public realm or transition to adjacent grades and place for utilities Pedestrian Parallel to street between land use and curb Sidewalks Space dedicated to activities like walking and jogging. Visual Barrier Buffer Between travel lanes (bike or vehicle) and pedestrians Xeriscaping, color concrete, pavers, landscaping only if approved by public works Buffered space that separates walking and stationary activities from travel lanes Non-Vehicular Travel Immediately adjacent to the curb or sidewalk edge Curbside space, bicycle lanes, and on-street parking, shared-use paths Intermediary zone adjacent to travel lanes Travel Center of the right of way General purpose lanes, bus lanes, medians Lanes used primarily for motorized transportation Xeriscaped Buffer Landscaped Buffer 1: I I I I ,,,; :V I I I I C rrv OF C ou-EGE STATION Page 5 of 24 Thoroughfare Cross Sections Typical Sections Note: All dimensions measured from back-of-curb and center of stripe. Not to scale. .. Fro~➔: 1 Shared Use Path I Visui,I 1 I I Barrier1 I I I Buffer I 5' 10' 5' Frontage➔: Shared Use Path I 5' 10' 12' I Visual I 1 Barrier 1 1 Buffer 1 5' Back ot Curb to Back of Curb 35.5' Travel 11 .5' 12' Major Arterial (130' ROW) Median 19' Minor Arterial (105' ROW) Back or Curb to Back or curb 24' Travel Median 12' 12' 17' Back of Curb to Back of Curb 35.5' Tl"l!Vel 12' 11.5' Back or curb to Back or Curb 24' Travel 12' 12' 12' I Visual I Barrier 1 Buffer 1 5' C rrv OF Cou-EGE STATION • 1 Visual 1Shared U,e Path 1 I Barrier I I I Bulfer I I 5' 10' Shared Use Path 10' 5' 5' I ft-Frontage I 1....-Frontage I Kimley>>> Horn Page 6 of 24 Thoroughfare Cross Sections Typical Sections Note: All dimensions measured from back-of-curb and center of stripe. Not to scale. Fro~el I 3' 6' 4' 6.5' 3' Major Co llector (80' ROW) Eloc.k of Cu-b to Back of OU-b 54' Travel 11 .5' 13' 11 .5' Minor Coll ector (60' ROW) Beck of O.Jrb to Back of O.Jrb 38' I Vk-u;il I Pedestrian IB;irrio-1 I I Buller I I 3' 6.5' 4' 6' 3' r--Frontage I Frontr;ge 2' 6' 3' 6' 2' 11' 11' 2' 6' 3' 6' 2' Crrv OF C ou-EGE STATION Kimley>>> Horn Page 7 of 24 Thoroughfare Cross Sections Alternative Sections Note: All dimensions measured from back-of-curb and center of stripe. Not to scale. Major Arterial Alternative 1 (130’ ROW) Back of Curb to Back of Curb 35.5’ Back of Curb to Back of Curb 35.5’ 6’7’ 2’ 3’ 2’ 2’ 6’ 7’ 3’ 2’ 12’11.5’ 12’ 12’ 11.5’ 12’ 19’ Median Travel Travel PedestrianPedestrian Frontage Frontage Non-Vehicular TravelNon-Vehicular Travel Major Arterial Alternative 2 (130’ ROW) 6’7’ 7’ 2’ 5’ 6’7’ 2’ 5’12’ 12’7’12’12’28’ Median Travel Travel PedestrianPedestrian Frontage Frontage Non-Vehicular TravelNon-Vehicular Travel Back of Curb to Back of Curb 24’ Back of Curb to Back of Curb 24’ Visual Barrier Buffer Visual Barrier Buffer I -., I Crrv OF C ou-EGE STATION I I I I I I I r I Kimley>>> Horn Page 8 of 24 Thoroughfare Cross Sections Alternative Sections Note: All dimensions measured from back-of-curb and center of stripe. Not to scale. Minor Arterial Alternative 1 (105’ ROW) 6’ 6.5’ 2’ 3’ 3’ 2’ 6’ 3’ 6.5’ 3’ 12’ 12’ 12’ 12’ 16’ Median Travel Travel Pedestrian Pedestrian Frontage Frontage Back of Curb to Back of Curb Back of Curb to Back of Curb 24’ 24’ Non-Vehicular TravelNon-Vehicular Travel Visual Barrier Buffer Visual Barrier Buffer Minor Arterial Alternative 2 (105’ ROW) 6.5’ 6.5’ 3’ 3’ 11.5’ 11.5’ 13’ Travel Non-Vehicular Travel Non-Vehicular Travel 10’ 10’ 5’ 10’ 10’ 5’ Pedestrian Pedestrian Frontage Frontage Back of Curb to Back of Curb 54’ Visual Barrier Buffer Visual Barrier Buffer Crrv OF C ou-EGE STATION I -♦, I I -♦, I Kimley>>> Horn Page 9 of 24 Thoroughfare Cross Sections Alternative Sections Note: All dimensions measured from back-of-curb and center of stripe. Not to scale. Major Collector Alternative 1 (80’ ROW) Back of Curb to Back of Curb 4’ 6’ 7’ 4’ 6’ 3’ 3’ 7’ 2’ 2’ 11.5’ 11.5’ 36’ 13’ Travel Pedestrian Pedestrian Frontage Frontage Non-Vehicular Travel Non-Vehicular Travel Visual Barrier Buffer Visual Barrier Buffer Major Collector Alternative 2 (80’ ROW) Back of Curb to Back of Curb 10’ 10’ 5’ 5’ 11.5’ 11.5’ 36’ 13’ Travel Visual Barrier Buffer Visual Barrier Buffer Shared Use PathShared Use Path Frontage Frontage 7’ 7’ Crrv OF C ou-EGE STATION I --; :-- I I 0 Kimley>>> Horn Page 10 of 24 Thoroughfare Cross Sections Alternative Sections Note: All dimensions measured from back-of-curb and center of stripe. Not to scale. Minor Collector Alternate 1 (60’ ROW) 6’ 6’ 2’ 2’ 3’ 3’ 6’ 6’ 12’ 12’ 1’ 1’ Back of Curb to Back of Curb 24’ Travel Pedestrian Pedestrian Frontage Frontage Non-Vehicular Travel Non-Vehicular Travel Visual Barrier Buffer Visual Barrier Buffer Minor Collector Alternative 2 (60’ ROW) 6’ 6’ 3’ 3’ 2’ 2’ 7’ 7’ 12’ 12’ Travel Pedestrian Pedestrian Frontage Frontage Non-Vehicular TravelNon-Vehicular Travel Back of Curb to Back of Curb 24’ Visual Barrier Buffer Visual Barrier Buffer I I I I I I I I I I C rrv OF C ou-EGE STATION Kimley>>> Horn Page 11 of 24 Develop Project Purpose and Goal What is the planned function and context based on the College Station Thoroughfare Plan? Understand Existing and Future Conditions Reference Bicycle, Pedestrian, and Greenways Master Plan to determine planned future bike routes. Document Constraints What physical constraints are present in ROW, utilities, or grading? Determine Type of Projects Identify the type of project between paving or reconstruction. Explore Additional Space Can additional ROW or easements be provided? Explore Constrained Design Criteria Reference minimum geometric design criteria on the back (page 2). Prioritize Design Elements Remove elements based on priorities determined by master plans and needs. Cross Section Options Design Cross Section based on prior constraints and context. Stakeholder Engagement Get stakeholder input, go back to step 8. Is existing ROW too narrow? Are there existing utilities including overhead electric that need to be considered in the design? Will fills or retaining walls be required?NO YES Paving: Keep existing curbs Reconstruction: Curb may be moved but ROW is a restraint Additional ROW or easements cannot be provided Additional ROW is created Minimum design standards are met Minimum design standards are not met Typical Cross Section College Station Cross Section Retrofit Process Page 1 of 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 108 Evaluate Ongoing Needs What maintenance is required for parts of the cross section? No ongoing needs (stamped concrete Private responsibility Yearly (xeriscape)Multiple times a year (landscaping) Public Works Dept. approval YES 9 NO Page 12 of 24 College Station Cross Section Retrofit Process Page 2 of 2 Page 13 of 24 Page 14 of 24 Page 15 of 24 Page 16 of 24 Page 17 of 24 Page 18 of 24 Page 19 of 24 Page 20 of 24 Page 21 of 24 Page 22 of 24 Page 23 of 24 Page 24 of 24