Doing More with Less -- Thoroughfare Planning & Access Management
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The document discusses a regional thoroughfare plan being completed by Sain Associates for the Birmingham region of Alabama. It provides an overview of what a regional thoroughfare plan is, why it is needed, and how it is assembled and used. The plan identifies the functional classification of roadways and provides a process for reclassifying roads. It discusses how the plan considers multi-modal transportation and access management to maintain traffic flow while allowing land access. The presentation notes the thoroughfare plan is being finalized as of October 2011.
![ Lots of design options for complete streets
Key is to work for a desired performance measure and
use flexible design strategies
Flexibility especially important with constrained ROW
Example Options for Bike Accommodation
Bike Lanes Sharrows Buffered Bike Lane
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Doing More with Less -- Thoroughfare Planning & Access Management
- 1. Becky White, PTP ALABAMA ASSOCIATION OF Scott Cothron, PE REGIONAL COUNCILS Annual Training Conference October 25, 2011
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- 3. Birmingham Region (Jefferson and Shelby Counties) • Sain Associates completing Thoroughfare Plan and Local Thoroughfare Planning Guide Proactive tool for identifying projects. AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
- 4. What is a Regional Thoroughfare Plan? Why is it needed? AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
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- 6. • What is a Regional Thoroughfare Plan? • Why is it needed? How’s it assembled? How’s it used? AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
- 7. Uniform framework for addressing mobility and connectivity for recurrent and non-recurrent congestion as part of the Regional Congestion Management Process • Functional Classification of Roadways for identifying appropriateness of facility usage • “What’s the proper role?” AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
- 8. ROW Needs AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
- 9. Roadway’s Cross-section(s) Considerations AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
- 10. Multi-modal Considerations AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
- 11. Comprehensive Thoroughfare Plan Identifies: Functional Classification of Roadways for identifying appropriateness of facility usage (Defining its purpose and characteristics) “Why else is a roadway’s functional classification important?” AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
- 12. Comprehensive Thoroughfare Plan provides: Functional Reclassification Process (6 Steps): 1.) Request letter to MPO and supporting documentation AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
- 13. Comprehensive Thoroughfare Plan provides: Functional Reclassification Process (6 Steps): 2.) MPO review and then forwarded to Congestion Management Committee for review AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
- 14. Comprehensive Thoroughfare Plan provides: Functional Reclassification Process (6 Steps): 3.) If approved by CMC, then sent to ALDOT for review and comment AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
- 15. Comprehensive Thoroughfare Plan provides: Functional Reclassification Process (6 Steps): 4.) Submitted to MPO Board for approval AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
- 16. Comprehensive Thoroughfare Plan provides: Functional Reclassification Process (6 Steps): 5.) MPO approved package to ALDOT. AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
- 17. Comprehensive Thoroughfare Plan provides: Functional Reclassification Process (6 Steps): 6.) ALDOT submit to FHWA for their approval AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
- 18. Birmingham Region (Jefferson and Shelby Counties) • Sain Associates completing Thoroughfare Plan and Local Thoroughfare Planning Guide Status as of October 2011 AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
- 19. • Protect travel capacity over long term–New Projects • Cheapest way to recapture capacity–Existing Facilities • Simple traffic conflicts reduction AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
- 20. The planning, design, and implementation of various land use and transportation strategies to maintain traffic flow and safety along a primary roadway, while still considering access needs of various land uses and development types. AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
- 21. Research On Access Management: • Roadway Capacity increases of 25%-45% • Traffic Crashes reduction of 50% • Land values increased or maintained AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
- 22. 32 Conflicts 9 Conflicts 2 Conflicts AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
- 23. • ITE Service Project Introduction to Principles of Access Management short course taught regionally in Alabama (2004) EDUCATION • Specific projects to address access management (ongoing) ENGINEERING • Development of Statewide Access Management Policy (in final stages) ENFORCEMENT AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
- 24. • ITE Service Project Introduction to Principles of Access Management Short course taught regionally in Alabama (2004) AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
- 25. Cobbs Ford Road AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
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- 34. • Purpose – to establish a consistent guideline for application of access management and driveway permitting statewide • Joint Effort by UTCA & ALDOT • Current Status- final draft under review by ALDOT • Next Task – training of ALDOT staff • Ultimate Goal – adoption into state code AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
- 35. • Consideration of non-auto modes is a Federal Requirement • Increases the utility of a transportation network by providing options for users • Costs more if done “after the fact” • Plan and Design as Cohesive Unit BEGIN WITH THE END IN MIND AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
- 36. Depends on several factors: • Surrounding context • Traffic mix • Travel speeds • Roadway conditions (surface, driveways, parking, etc.) A “Complete Street” reasonably accommodates all users Users want to feel safe and comfortable using the facility
- 37. Lots of design options for complete streets Key is to work for a desired performance measure and use flexible design strategies Flexibility especially important with constrained ROW Example Options for Bike Accommodation Bike Lanes Sharrows Buffered Bike Lane [Jay]dwg197-001Restripe to Create Bikewaysrestriping.ppt 5 ' 1 2' 1 4' 1 2' 5' 4 8'
- 38. Typical Section with Multi-Use Path Typical Section with Sidewalk and Bike Lanes AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
- 39. Plan your thoroughfares as a holistic network Manage access on new facilities Retrofit access management to recapture capacity Incorporate modal accommodations at the planning stage AARC Annual Training Conference 2011
- 40. Becky White, PTP bwhite@sain.com (205) 263-2141 Scott Cothron, PE scothron@sain.com (205) 263-2129