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Purpose of This Meeting

• Existing and Future Transportation Needs (10 minutes)

• Introduce improvement projects (30 minutes)– Questions and Comments (15 minutes)

• Describe evaluation criteria (15 minutes)– Questions and Comments (15 Minutes)

• Present initial ranking (15 minutes)– Questions and Comments (15 minutes)

Next Steps

• Modify evaluation process and update rankings (if needed)

• Final screening of projects– Fundability

– Implementation

• Create Implementation Plan– Short term plan

– Long term plan

Project Description

• Goal: – To provide a comprehensive, long-range plan for the

development of the transportation network and operations in West Berkeley

• Schedule:

Sept 07 Nov 07 Apr 08 July 08 Sept 08 Oct 08

Existing ConditionsProject Kick-Off Future

ConditionsIdentification and

Evaluation of Projects

Draft Report Final Report

Project Packages and Financial

Analysis

Aug 08

Intersection AnalysisWeekendWeekday

2007 4482

PMMDPMAM Gilman St & I-80 WB On/Off Ramp

Ashby Ave & 7th St.

University Ave. & 6th St.

University & San Pablo Ave.

2007# of Failing Intersections (LOS E or F)

Bad

Very Bad

Degree of Failing (LOS E or F)


981152015

2007 4482


Ashby Ave & 7th St.



2007

University Ave. & West Frontage Rd.

Ashby & San Pablo Ave.

Gilman St. & San Pablo Ave.

2015

Bad

Very Bad


# of Failing Intersections (LOS E or F)


101217102030

981152015

2007 4482


Ashby Ave & 7th St.



2007

University Ave. & West Frontage Rd.

Ashby & San Pablo Ave.

Gilman St. & San Pablo Ave.

2015

Gilman St & I-80 EB On/Off Ramp

Gilman St. & Eastshore Highway

Gilman St. & 4th St.

University Ave. & I-80 WB On/Off Ramp


2030


Bad

Very Bad

# of Failing Intersections (LOS E or F)

Arterial Analysis

SB

NBSan Pablo Ave.

WB

EBAshby Ave.

WBUniversity Ave.

Gilman St.

WeekendWeekday

EB

WB

EB

PMMDPMAM


Bad

Very Bad

2007

2015

2030

Failing Arterials (LOS E or F)

Targeted Area

• Gilman Street– Heavy future volumes coupled with two-lane geometry creates

significant delays for minor streets and ramps

• Ashby Ave.– New development in south W. Berkeley worsens congestion at

7th St. intersection. Lack of EB/WB dedicated turns at San Pablo causes significant congestion

• West Frontage Rd.– Future bypass traffic and stop-controlled intersections result in

heavy traffic and congestion

• University Ave.– I-80 WB off ramp backs into mainline when vehicles queue to

make WB turn.

Improvement Projects

• Improvement project collected from a number of sources:– Existing planning documents

• (City of Berkeley Pedestrian Plan, Bike Plan, Community-Based Transportation Plan, etc.)

– Mitigation measures from existing traffic impact studies for approved or proposed developments;

– City of Berkeley Staff– West Berkeley PAC– General public– Consultants

Improvement Projects

• Over 250 initial projects, refined to 69 short-term and 29 long-term primary projects

• Projects initially screened based on:– Is it primarily within the boundaries of the study

area?– Is it within the scope of work of the project?– City staff input

• Projects re-organized based on:– Short-term or long-term need– Primary or secondary project (dependence upon

one another)

Paving and Striping Projects

• Short Term (24)– Auto (8): restripe travel and turn lanes, repaving– Transit (8): queue jumps and bus bulbs– Bike (3): bike lane striping, sharrows– Pedestrian (5): pave sidewalks, stripe crossings

• Long Term (11)– Auto (9): pave and restripe lanes, interchange

redesign– Transit (1): transit only lanes– Bike (1): bike lanes

Paving and StripingShort Term Improvements

Queue Jumps for Transit along San Pablo at: Ashby (A1), Dwight (A2), University (A3) and Gilman (A4)


Bus Bulbs for Transit along San Pablo at: Ashby (A21), Dwight (A22), University (A23) and Gilman (A24)


Improve bike network: add bike lane to San Pablo between Heinz and Russell (A18), add bike markings to San Pablo (sharrows) (A19) and create class II.5 bike facility on 4th between Hearst and Dwight (A20)


Repave roadways: Gilman between San Pablo and West Frontage (A8), 4th Street between Gilman and Virginia (A9) and University between San Pablo and 5th Street (A10)

Paving and StripingLong Term Improvements

Improve bicycle network by: creating a bicycle boulevard along Addison between Aquatic Park and the Ohlone Parkway (B6)


Repave roadways: 2nd Street between Gilman and Hearst (B7) and Harrison Street between 6th

and San Pablo (B8)


Remove on street parking along University between San Pablo and 6th during peak hours to provide additional travel lanes (B9)


Remove on street parking along San Pablo during the peak hours to create transit only travel lane (B10)


Create WB left turn lane through paving at: San Pablo and Ashby (B3)

Traffic Control Projects

• Short Term (12)– Auto (5): Signalize intersections– Bike (1): Bike signals– Pedestrian (6): Flashing ped crossings,

countdown signal heads, audible signals, etc.

• Long Term (12)– Auto (12): Signal upgrades, metering,

congestion pricing, etc.

Traffic ControlShort Term Improvements

Prohibit WB left turns on the weekends at Ashby and San Pablo (A36)


Install a bike/pedestrian actuated traffic signal at 6th and Channing (A37)


Install flashing pedestrian crossing at San Pablo and Jones Street (A39)


Implement a pedestrian scramble phase at San Pablo and University (A40)

Traffic ControlLong Term Improvements

Upgrade signals (adaptive, emergency, etc) along major arterials including: Gilman (B21), University (B22), Ashby (B23), 6th/7th (B24) and San Pablo (B25)

Gilman/I80 Projects

• Short Term (3)– Auto (2): repave and turn restrictions

– Pedestrian (1): improve crossing times

• Long Term (3)– Auto (3): new interchange, grade

separation, signalization

Gilman InsetShort Term Improvements

Prohibit left and through movements at Gilman and Eastshore (A24)

Gilman InsetLong Term Improvements

Construct dual roundabout at Gilman interchange (B12)

Gilman InsetLong Term Improvements

Grade separate Gilman rail crossing with two lane bridge (B13)

University West Improvements

• Short Term (8)– Auto (5): restripe and add lanes

– Pedestrian (3): improve crossing times, countdown signal heads, audible signals

• Long Term (3)– Auto (3): new interchange, roadway

extension, signalization

University InsetShort Term Improvements

Add 2nd NB left turn at 6th and University (A28)

University InsetLong Term Improvements

Open 5th Street (SB) at University (B14)

University InsetLong Term Improvements

Create a full interchange at University and I80 (B15)

Ashby/7th Inset

• Short Term (8)– Auto (6): repave and turn restrictions

– Bike/Pedestrian (1): create bike/pedestrian path

• Long Term (2)– Auto (1): roadway extension

– Bike/Pedestrian (1): grade separation

Ashby InsetShort Term Improvements

Move traffic signal from Potter to Anthony (A52)

Ashby InsetLong Term Improvements

Extend/pave 5th Street between Potter and Ashby (B16)

Ashby InsetLong Term Improvements

Build a bike bridge over Ashby along 9th Street multi-use path (B17)

Other ImprovementsShort Term Improvements

Add/update truck routing signage along arterials and future truck routes (A55)

Improve wayfinding from I80 to major destinations in West Berkeley (A57)

Provide a transit pass for residents of Berkeley for AC Transit bus services (A65)

Project Overlap

• Projects in conflict with each other– Queue jumps vs. bus bulbs

– University/San Pablo pedestrian crossing – scramble vs. remove actuation

Questions/Comments(Improvement Projects)

Cutoff Time = 8:00 PM

Evaluation Criteria

• Projects were evaluated based on four categories:– Performance

• Minimizing user delay

– Safety• Improving dangerous conflict points

– Comfort and Convenience• Ease of use for a specific mode

– Availability• Accessibility of a specific mode

• All criteria were weighted equally

Benefit to Cost

• Projects were scored based on benefit to cost ratio (Benefit/Cost)

• Projects were ranked based on four evaluation scenarios– Improvements to all modes of transportation (All)

– Improvements to the traffic network (Traffic)

– Improvements to the West Berkeley trafficnetwork (WB Traffic)

– Improvements supporting transportation demand management or alternatives modes (TDM)

Project Benefits

• Benefits were assigned for all modes based on quantitative and qualitative assessment– Quantitative: Performance (person delay)

• Scores based on relative improvement in person delay for each mode (-10 to +10)

– Qualitative: Safety, Comfort and Convenience and Availability

• Scores based on five ratings: Significantly improves(+10), improves (+5), no impact (0), impacts (-5)or significantly impacts (-10)

• Modes include: Auto (West Berkeley and regional trips), heavy vehicle, transit, bike and pedestrian

Project Costs

• Projects give a cost score based on sketch planning cost estimates

$5,000,000 +10$ 1,000,001 – 5,000,0009$ 500,001 – 1,000,0008$ 250,001 – 500,0007$ 100,001 – 250,0006$ 50,001 - 100,0005$ 25,001 – 50,0004$ 10,001 – 25,0003$ 5,001 – 10,0002

$ 0 – 5,0001Estimated Cost of ProjectCost Score

Questions/Comments(Evaluation Criteria)


Preliminary Results - All Modes

Pure Benefit

# Short Term Projects Score # Long Term Projects Score

A8 Repave Gilman Street Between San Pablo and West Frontage 8.21 B26 Congestion Charging for freeway traffic into Berkeley*

10.00

A37 Install bicycle and pedestrian-actuated traffic signals at 6th and Channing

7.50 B16 Extend/Pave 5th between Potter and Ashby

5.70

A52 Move traffic signal from Potter to Anthony 6.93 B17 Build a bike bridge over Ashby along 9th Street multi-use trail.

5.50

A3 San Pablo Queue Jumps at University (NB and SB) 6.68 B3 Widen WB approach at Ashby and San Pablo to create dedicated

left turn lane 5.47

A46 Signalize University and West Frontage 6.44 B2 Create additional EB/WB lanes on Dwight at San Pablo

5.34

A1 San Pablo Queue Jumps at Ashby (NB and SB) 5.96 B14 Open 5th St. (SB) at University

5.16

A36 Prohibit WB left turns on weekend at Ashby and San Pablo 5.71 B13 Grade Separate Gilman Rail Crossing with Two Lane Bridge

5.13

A53 Adjust 7th and Ashby signalization 5.20 B9 Add peak hour auto travel lane by removing on street parking

along University between San Pablo and 6th 4.33

A28 Add 2nd NB right turn lane at 6th and University 5.10 B25 Upgrade signals along San Pablo (adaptive, emergency, etc)

4.08

A10 Repave University Ave between San Pablo and 5th Street 5.00 B6 Create a bicycle boulevard along Addison Street connecting

Aquatic Park to Ohlone Parkway 3.75

Projects in Gray color represent those already funded or scheduled for implementation * project assumes significant return in revenue to offset high capital cost

Preliminary Results - All Modes

Benefit / Cost Rank


A3 San Pablo Queue Jumps at University (NB and SB) 6.68 B2 Create additional EB/WB lanes on Dwight at San Pablo

5.34

A1 San Pablo Queue Jumps at Ashby (NB and SB) 5.96 B26 Congestion Charging for freeway traffic into Berkeley*

3.33

A53 Adjust 7th and Ashby signalization 5.20 B6 Create a bicycle boulevard along Addison Street connecting


A30 Extend Ashby EB left turn bay at 7th by 150’ 5.00 B3 Widen WB approach at Ashby and San Pablo to create dedicated

left turn lane 1.82

A4 San Pablo Queue Jumps at Gilman (NB and SB) 3.81 B9 Add peak hour auto travel lane by removing on street parking


A2 San Pablo Queue Jumps at Dwight (NB and SB) 3.57 B28 Signalize 7th and Carleton

1.21

A36 Prohibit WB left turns on weekend at Ashby and San Pablo 3.46 B4 Create additional EB/WB lane at along Allston Way at 6th

0.96

A35 Implement a leading protected left phase for NB traffic at San Pablo and Dwight

2.69 B17 Build a bike bridge over Ashby along 9th Street multi-use trail.

0.79

A28 Add 2nd NB right turn lane at 6th and University 2.55 B1 Create additional NB/SB left turn lanes on 7th at Carleton

0.74

A38 Remove pedestrian actuation from controller at University and San Pablo and make pedestrian walk phase with audible signal automatic on all legs


0.71


Preliminary Results -Traffic

Pure Benefit


A46 Signalize University and West Frontage 2.96 B12 Construct Dual Roundabouts at Gilman Interchange

4.47

A30 Extend Ashby EB left turn bay at 7th by 150’ 2.50 B3 Widen WB approach at Ashby and San Pablo to create

dedicated left turn lane 4.31

A58 Better signage, give info on parking supply location, state of occupancy, etc.


3.61

A36 Prohibit WB left turns on weekend at Ashby and San Pablo 2.36 B14 Open 5th St. (SB) at University

3.19

A52 Move traffic signal from Potter to Anthony 2.22 B13 Grade Separate Gilman Rail Crossing with Two Lane Bridge

2.85

A53 Adjust 7th and Ashby signalization 1.67 B25 Upgrade signals along San Pablo (adaptive, emergency, etc)

2.53

A57 Improve wayfinding from I80 to major destinations in West Berkeley 1.25 B22 Upgrade signals along University (adaptive, emergency, transit,

etc) 2.26

A34 Install signal at Harrison and San Pablo 1.22 B15 Create a full interchange design at University

2.25

A32 Add additional SB lane between Heinz and Anthony on 7th 1.11 B2 Create additional EB/WB lanes on Dwight at San Pablo

2.08

A41 Install countdown signal heads at Dwight and San Pablo 1.00 B23 Upgrade signals along Ashby (adaptive, emergency, transit, etc)

2.00 Projects in Gray color represent those already funded or scheduled for implementation

Preliminary Results -Traffic

Benefit / Cost Rank


A30 Extend Ashby EB left turn bay at 7th by 150’ 2.50 B2 Create additional EB/WB lanes on Dwight at San Pablo

2.08

A36 Prohibit WB left turns on weekend at Ashby and San Pablo 2.36 B3 Widen WB approach at Ashby and San Pablo to create dedicated

left turn lane 1.44



A31 Create two WB lanes on Heinz (Through/Right and Left only) at 7th 0.97 B12 Construct Dual Roundabouts at Gilman Interchange

0.50

A7 Create additional WB lane on Gilman between San Pablo and Kains 0.88 B16 Extend/Pave 5th between Potter and Ashby

0.45

A45 Install signal countdown heads at 6th and University 0.56 B26 Congestion Charging for freeway traffic into Berkeley*

0.42

A35 Implement a leading protected left phase for NB traffic at San Pablo and Dwight

0.56 B4 Create additional EB/WB lane at along Allston Way at 6th

0.42

A32 Add additional SB lane between Heinz and Anthony on 7th 0.56 B14 Open 5th St. (SB) at University

0.40

A3 San Pablo Queue Jumps at University (NB and SB) 0.56 B22 Upgrade signals along University (adaptive, emergency, transit,

etc) 0.32

A41 Install countdown signal heads at Dwight and San Pablo 0.50 B25 Upgrade signals along San Pablo (adaptive, emergency, etc)

0.32 Projects in Gray color represent those already funded or scheduled for implementation * project assumes significant return in revenue to offset high capital cost

Preliminary Results –Traffic

(West Berkeley Focused)Pure Benefit Rank


A36 Prohibit WB left turns on weekend at Ashby and San Pablo 3.51 B26 Congestion Charging for freeway traffic into Berkeley*

3.75

A58 Better signage, give info on parking supply location, state of occupancy, etc.

2.38 B13 Grade Separate Gilman Rail Crossing with Two Lane Bridge

1.87

A52 Move traffic signal from Potter to Anthony 2.36 B24 Upgrade signals along 6th/7th (adaptive, emergency, transit,

etc) 1.49


1.88 B22 Upgrade signals along University (adaptive, emergency, transit,

etc) 1.06

A48 Move stop control at Hearst and Eastshore to off ramp movement and allow free movement on Hearst/Eastshore

1.13 B9 Add peak hour auto travel lane by removing on street parking


A57 Improve wayfinding from I80 to major destinations in West Berkeley 1.13 B4 Create additional EB/WB lane at along Allston Way at 6th

0.69

A34 Install signal at Harrison and San Pablo 0.97 B21 Upgrade signals along Gilman (adaptive, emergency, transit,

etc) 0.58

A28 Add 2nd NB right turn lane at 6th and University 0.96 B16 Extend/Pave 5th between Potter and Ashby

0.57

A33 Signalize intersection of Heinz and San Pablo 0.83 B2 Create additional EB/WB lanes on Dwight at San Pablo

0.54

A31 Create two WB lanes on Heinz (Through/Right and Left only) at 7th 0.83 B18 Install signal at 4th and Hearst


Preliminary Results –Traffic

(West Berkeley Focused)Benefit / Cost Rank


A36 Prohibit WB left turns on weekend at Ashby and San Pablo 3.51 B26 Congestion Charging for freeway traffic into Berkeley*

2.92

A24 Create bus bulbs at Gilman Rapid stops along San Pablo 2.78 B4 Create additional EB/WB lane at along Allston Way at 6th

0.69

A23 Create bus bulbs at University Rapid stops along San Pablo 2.30 B2 Create additional EB/WB lanes on Dwight at San Pablo

0.54


1.88 B1 Create additional NB/SB left turn lanes on 7th at Carleton

0.25

A21 Create bus bulbs at Ashby Rapid stops along San Pablo 1.69 B5 Create additional NB/SB left turn lane along 6th at Channing

0.14

A39 Install flashing pedestrian crossings at Jones along San Pablo 1.37 B24 Upgrade signals along 6th/7th (adaptive, emergency, transit,

etc) 0.11

A22 Create bus bulbs at Dwight Rapid stops along San Pablo 1.32 B28 Signalize 7th and Carleton

0.08

A33 Signalize intersection of Heinz and San Pablo 1.18 B8 Repave Harrison Street between 6th and San Pablo

0.04

A48 Move stop control at Hearst and Eastshore to off ramp movement and allow free movement on Hearst/Eastshore

1.13 B7 Repave 2nd Street between Gilman and Hearst

0.03

A31 Create two WB lanes on Heinz (Through/Right and Left only) at 7th 0.83 B6 Create a bicycle boulevard along Addison Street connecting

Aquatic Park to Ohlone Parkway -


Preliminary Results – TDMPure Benefit



7.50 B26 Congestion Charging for freeway traffic into Berkeley*

7.50

A39 Install flashing pedestrian crossings at Jones along San Pablo 7.38 B17 Build a bike bridge over Ashby along 9th Street multi-use trail.

5.38

A8 Repave Gilman Street Between San Pablo and West Frontage 6.90 B6 Create a bicycle boulevard along Addison Street connecting


B17 Build a bike bridge over Ashby along 9th Street multi-use trail. 5.38 B10 Add peak hour transit only travel lane along San Pablo by

removing on street parking between Ashby and Gilman 3.50

A40 Implement a pedestrian scramble phase at San Pablo and University 5.00 B28 Signalize 7th and Carleton

2.50

A65 Provide a transit pass for residents of Berkeley for AC Transit bus services

5.00 B18 Install signal at 4th and Hearst

2.25

A29 Create multi-use path along existing railroad tracks (9th St) from Heinz to Emeryville border

4.88 B3 Widen WB approach at Ashby and San Pablo to create


A10 Repave University Ave between San Pablo and 5th Street 4.75 B13 Grade Separate Gilman Rail Crossing with Two Lane Bridge

1.75

A3 San Pablo Queue Jumps at University (NB and SB) 4.36 B11 Replace Ashby interchange (partial cloverleaf/diamond or

roundabout design) 1.50

A43 Install signal at San Pablo and Virginia 4.25 B19 Install signal at 4th and Allston


Preliminary Results – TDMBenefit / Cost Rank


A40 Implement a pedestrian scramble phase at San Pablo and University

5.00 B26 Congestion Charging for freeway traffic into Berkeley*

2.50

A3 San Pablo Queue Jumps at University (NB and SB) 4.36 B6 Create a bicycle boulevard along Addison Street connecting


A1 San Pablo Queue Jumps at Ashby (NB and SB) 4.08 B2 Create additional EB/WB lanes on Dwight at San Pablo

0.94

A36 Prohibit WB left turns on weekend at Ashby and San Pablo 3.50 B28 Signalize 7th and Carleton

0.83

A2 San Pablo Queue Jumps at Dwight (NB and SB) 3.14 B17 Build a bike bridge over Ashby along 9th Street multi-use trail.

0.77

A38 Remove pedestrian actuation from controller at University and San Pablo and make pedestrian walk phase with audible signal automatic on all legs

2.50 B3 Widen WB approach at Ashby and San Pablo to create


A4 San Pablo Queue Jumps at Gilman (NB and SB) 2.25 B10 Add peak hour transit only travel lane along San Pablo by

removing on street parking between Ashby and Gilman 0.45

A26 Improve pedestrian crossing timings at 6th and Gilman 2.00 B18 Install signal at 4th and Hearst

0.38



A20 Create class II.5 bike facility between Hearst and Dwight on 4th 1.88 B1 Create additional NB/SB left turn lanes on 7th at Carleton


Estimated Costs

• Vehicular Improvements: 60 Million

• Transit Improvements: 7.5 Million

• Bicycle Improvements: 1.35 Million

• Pedestrian Improvements: 0.8 Million

• Total Improvements: 70 Million

Questions/Comments(Preliminary Results)


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