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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2006-09-25 06-328 ORDINANCEItem Bo, O G.- M Dade: 9-41-06 Item/Subject: Ordinance, Amending Article 11, Section 291-28 of the title of Ordinances to Add a Portion of Howard Street to Schedule XVI—One-Way Streets Responsible Department: City Manager At the last Council meeting, a resident of Howard Street appeared before the Coundl to discuss neighborhood concerns regarding both traffic volume and speed, particvladyen thatsection of Me Sheet between Mount Hope and Garland. A petition from the neighborhood was presented. The Council then referred this Issue In the Transportation and Infrastmdure Committee. At Its last meeting, the Committee heard from resider and discussed Me problem. There was a broad mneensus Mat traffic Is an Issue. Severe) suggestiansweredimussect inducting desigmUng a portion of Howard Street as one-way or breaking Howard Street In the vicinity of Angels to create M dead -ends and prohibit through traffic. City Engineer dim Ring also presented information on traffic volumes on Howard and some surrounding sheets. While recogmAng that this Is an issue that most be addressed, staff suggested that traffic study be performed in order to determine the potential impact on neighboring streets and the most effectNe option to pursue on Howard Street While the Committee supported the notion of more comprehensive study, it also wanted to be sure Mat this Issue was addressed sooner rather than later. As a result, the Committee requested that an ordinance be first read that wood designate the section a Howard between Mount Hope and Garland as orre-way, with traffic flaw from Mount Hope to Garland. The Committee also requested that a schedule for the study be developed as mon as passible and that the study begin immediately. As a result, the Committee wishes this Item W receive first reading and then be postponed to a date certain tied to the traffic study schedule and not to exceed three months. At this point, I would recommend that this item receive first reading. Amhedule should beavallable atthene Councilmeetingaty lNtimetheCoundlsuntablertmatimecertain Matwouldbeno later than December 27, 2006. Department Head Manager's Commanta:-T4.s $HeµQd�4'twrtw.�YwL/+ V d�,Y1�oo4 GCeu /)4t�r�. 7AwuA.tP Clty Manager Asrodatetl Infomration: Olfl�f'D Q{y(.UHAICE� SN IILRAR-V tlF71ENfRG Budget Approve). iikE118 Qf 6a1V 8059d{lii f^18 Fj T%Pnr France Director Legal Approval: > - City Sollclmr Introduced for passage Fir4 Reading page _ of _ _Referral urMM: Asalgoea to Co,mdloi Store September 25, 2006 CITY OF BANGOR (Tate.) Ordinance, Amending Article O, Berton 291-28 of the Code of Ordinances to Add a Potion of Howard Street W Schedule XVI - One -Way Streets BE U ORDA BY THE CITY COONCM OF THE CITY OF BANGOR THAT The Section of Howard Street located between Mount Hope and Garland Streets Is hereby added to Schedule XVI- One -Way Streets -- established by Section 291-28 of the Cade of Ordinances. One-way traffic only shall be allowed on Howard from Mount Hope W Garland. SfREeF FROM TO Howard Mount Hope Garland SD CITY COUNCIL SPC Ger 25. 2006 yip Beading IN CITY COUNCIL Decebbar 27, 200,6 Motiol' Bade anal Seconded for Passage' 9�tiOn Made -and 'Seconded ...to - Santa by -Adding a Spanner Date of 06/30/07 Passed Notion Bade and Seconded £or Passage as Amended Several Bovard Street renidevp spoke in support Of this Proposal including Judy Jellison. Richard McO k, gen Scheidt. Bill Riley. Cary Bolduc, Bill Ciebollek 6 Calvin Murphy Larry Willey urged the Cowcil to defeat this proposal becomes he felt that the residents of Bruit, Birch 6 Maple Would be Adversely affect by this change We. Willey praised the traffic study, and said that he felt this s too harsh a remmody and suggested that a traffic island and raised crosswalk be tried fist. Chris Lar ay questioned Whether mkfug this Section one -nay Would actually increase traffic speed and suggested aenter turn lave. Callen Carter questioned When Howard Street was designated as actor street and what effect the designation has Jin Ring stated Char the i mde the designation pad it carries the Potential for funding Vote: 2-6 A 06-328 O EDIBAB CB Umx, Aceodiot ACticle II Sec[iov 291-23 Of the Code Of Ordinance t0 Add a Portion of Howard Street to Schedule %02 - One -Way Streets mamx3m17 Councilors vatiag yes: Blanchette and Palmer Councilors voting no: Allen. D'Errico, Farrington, Gratvlck, Greene and hese COunc or Absent: Store Pail Passage 06-328 mnenaedl CITY -OF BANGOR (TIRE.) Ordinance, Amending Article R, Section 291-28 of the Code of Ordinances to Add a Portion of Howard Street to Schedule XVI —One -Way Sheets The Secdon of Howard Street located between Mount HOR and Gadald Streets s hereby added W Schedule XVI —One -Way Streets — established by Section 291-28 of the Code of Ordinances. One-way bafic only shall be allowed on Howard from Mount Hope W Garland said r rcbon to be in effM until lune 30 2007 STREET FROM TO Howard Mount Hope Gadand NOTE: Addition is underlined. 06-328 December 20, 2006 To: Honorable Council Chair and Members of the Oty Council Fr: Edward A. Barrett Su: Howard Street Discussion and Transportation and Infrastructure As a follow-up to the presentation of the Howard Street area traffic study that was presented to the TIC committee earlier this month, the Committee again discussed this street at its December 19 meeting. At that meeting, two representatives from Howard Street requested that the section of the street from Mount Hope to Garland be designated as a one-way street, with traffic allowed in the direction toward Garland Street, for a six month Wal period. As you will recall, an ordinance designating this section ane -way was first read in September and then tabled to the December 2r meeting as a place holder to insure that the traffic study was completed in a tamely fashion. At the meeting at which the traffic study was initially discussed, staff recommended that this ordinance be postponed again for a 30 to 60 day period to allow time for a neighborhood meeting to be held to present the results of Me study and alternatives to address traffic concerns to the residents of Me larger eastside area who might be affected by any changes. After discussion, the Committee voted 2-1, Councilors Palmer and Blanchette in the affirmative, Councilor Gretwirk in the negative, to recommend the following steps to the full Council: 1. Designate Howard Street as one way from Mount Hope toward Garland Street for a six month trial period ending June 30, 2007. 2. Schedule and hold a larger neighborhood meeting to review the results of the traffic study and present alternatives. The intent of this meeting is to both educate the neighborhood and solicit Input on possible changes. 3. Make a final determination on the Permanent changes that should be made and implement them no later than June 30, 2007. Coundiors Palmer and Blanchette supported these recommendations gives the length of time during which traffic cencems on Howard Street have been discussed and to allow for a trial of the one way system to determine Its effects. Councilor Gramick supported holding the proposed neighborhood meeting prior to implementing any changes in order to provide the Council with feedback from a larger area. The Ordinance that appears on the Council agenda designated Howard as one-way. In order to implement a six month trial, this ordinance should be amended to set the date at which the one way system will expire. A new version of the ordinance with the sunset data of June 30, 2007 is attached. If the ordnance is approved by dre Council, staff would recommend that the proposed neighborhood meeting be scheduled for February or March in order to allow a period of has for residents to experience and adjust to the one-way change. On the other hand, if the ordinance is not adopted, this meeting should take place In January in order to move the evaluation of options forward as quickly as possible. Should you have any questions or need any additional information, please contact me or Jim Ring. Howard Street Traffic Study Summary 12/5/06 Studl The study reviewed traffic conditions for east side neighborhood area bounded by Maple Street to the west, Stillwater Avenue to the north, State Street to Me south and Howard Street to the east. Data tbllecdm Automatic Traffic Recorders (ATR's) were placed between Garland Street and Mount Hope Avenue on Maple Street, Birch Street, Fern Street, and Howard Street during the first two weeks in November 2006. Maolestreet Average Weekday Traffic Volumes 1,258Vehlcles/Day Average Travel Speed 26 MPH 850 Percentile Speed... 31 MPH Bran Street Average Weekday Traffic Volumes 845Vehicles/Day Average Travel Speed 27 MPH 850 Percentile Speed 35 MPH Fern Street Average Weekday Traffic Volumes 1,981Vehiclee/Day Average Travel Speed 29 MPH 850 Percentile Speed 35 MPH Howard Street Average Daily Traffic(ADT) Volumee%50QVekiclas/Day Average Travel Speed ( 28MP 850 Percentile Speed 32'MPH Weekday evening peak hour turning movement counts were completed during November of 2006 at the following locations: Howard Street/Stillwater Howard Streer/Mount Hope Howard Street/Garland Street Howard Street/State Street Fern SneeVState Street Fern Street/Garland Street Fern Street/Mount Hope Fern Street/Stillwater Maple Streel/State Street Maple Street/Stillwater Avenue Hancock/State Street _ The results of this date am shown in Figures 1 and 2. Count data shows that approximately 48% percent of traffic on Howard Street between Garland Street and Mount Hope Avenue are originating and destined for those roadways 06-328 2-5 Roadway Characteristics In addition to traffic data, roadway geometry, sidewalk locations, and on street parking was determined. Maple Street, Bimh Street, and Fern Street are classified as Local Roadways. Howard Street, Garland Street, and Mount Hope Avenue are classified as Major Collector Roods by McDOT. Minimum Width of the reviewed streets is as follows. Maple Street -2P Birch Street -25' Fern Street -38' Howard Seem -22' Sidewalk is provided on all fourstreets on at least on side of the road. On street parking is allowed In most location within the study area on at least one side of the road. On street parking is not as common on Howard Stree as it is on the other adjacent streets. Levels of ServiceAnalvsls Level of Service analysis was completed for the reviewed intersections within the studyarea. All of the euseng intersections are operatingat acceptable levels of service during the weekday evening peak hours. Accident Review Crash data provided by McDDT for the Intersection and madway segments within the study area was reviewed for the three year period from 2003 W 2005. No roadway segments were identified as high crash locations. Five intersection locations were Identified as high crash locations by MCDOT and Include: Bimh Street/State Street, Hancock Street/State SVeet State SVeet/Howard Street, Howard Streel/Mount Hope Avenue, and Fern Street/Mount Hope Avenue Safety Recemmendatons Monitor 4 -way stop accident data at Mount Hope Avenue to see if they are successful counter measures. Review Sight lines at Birch Street Review Increased protected left turn phase for State Street left onto Hancock Street Provide signal display for right turn out of Hancock Street with future signal upgrades. .Zb Provide better left turn delineation for eastbound traffic from State Street onto Howard Street or limit Howard Street to right-in/right out access only. c Calming Measures ident Initiated P Turn Howard Sheet Into a one-way street from Gadand Street to Mount Hope Avenue allowing traffic to travel to the southbound direction (towards State Street) We do not recommend this alternative because although traffic volumes would be reduced, vehicles speeds would likely Increase because of the amount of pavement available for the one way traffic and the elimination of traffic in the opposing direction. Northbound traffic would have to use adjacent streets increasing Mumps on those streets. Provide double dead and of Howard Street at Angela Street providing emergency access only. In orderto dead end a read, a propertermination should be developed that removes the pavement and provides proper areas to tum around. If a bypass of the dead end Is provided, it would likely be used by motorists who are aware of it compromising the emergency use of it Wlth almost hall of motorists utilizing this segment of Howard Street not appearing to be through motorists, this location does not seem appropriate for a dead end location. With Howard Street being an important winder within the neighborhood itself providing access to the hospital and connecting to the neighborhood schools, this alternative would not provide an overall peal bereft to the neighborhood and Morales we do net recommend it Provide dght4n/right-out access at Howard Street. This will result in most through motorists wishing to make a left caro Howard Street having to access Stillwater Avenue and Hogan Read via State Street - Provide small island ai Angela Street to introduce a lateral shift W reduce motorists speeds at this Iocadon. Provide raised crosswalk (Speed Table) on Howard Street approximately 550' north of Garland Street to connect the terminating sidewalk on the east side of the street with the sidewalk on the west side. This will help reduce driver speeds In this location. 06-338 �V These improvements will keep Howard Street available for neighborhood and emergency use while making k less attractive for through motorists wishing to use it as a short cut. 06-328 WON d7 MFMSWY or H BZE-90 Ob 328 n I I I a (� a J ❑ �1 \M PROID Ir > PORKCNOP ISLAND a �440 p a �n GRAPHIC o� (INFEET) / ifnch=4DR. AMES AT ARCHITECTS 6 EHOWARD STREET HUINEEHS 11/5/06 TRAFFIC STUDY 11L ��� AMES JOB # 06123.01