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TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN UPDATE PLANNING AND ZONING WORKSHOP

July 24, 2012

Finishing the Transportation Plan

Planning & Zoning

Workshop

Final Public

Meeting

City Council

Workshop

P & Z Public

Hearing

City Council Public

Hearing

TRANSPORTATION MASTER PLAN UPDATE

Workshop Agenda

• Public Involvement Summary

• Analysis Results

• Conceptual Networks

– Roadway

– Bike and Pedestrian

• Overall Strategy

• Short/Mid/Long-term Plans


Public Involvement Summary - Issues

Regional • Mobility to Austin • More options to

enter and exit Buda

City • East/west mobility • Cyclists on major

roads • Crossing IH 35 • No alternate routes • Downtown

Local • Subdivision access • All forms of

connectivity • Intersection layouts • Walking or biking

are not options


Public Involvement Summary - Needs

Regional • Ramps on IH 35 • SH 45 to Mopac • Commuter rail

City • Additional E/W

corridors • Bike facilities on

key roads

Local • Turn lanes • Add sidewalks to

major roads • Alternate routes


Public Involvement Summary - Priorities How would you spend $1.00 on

transportation? • High demand for better mobility

– especially roads and sidewalks

• Many comments about issues

where respondents live

• Public opinion divided on bike

facilities and transit service


Expand Existing

Roads, 0.29

Build New Roads, 0.19

Build Bike Lanes, 0.09

Add sidewalk connections,

0.18

Add local bus service, 0.07

Add commuter bus to Austin

and San Marcos, 0.13

Other, 0.04

Analysis – Existing Conditions

Many projects ongoing or completed

$61M in planned transportation projects –

with uncertain funding

Many major roads need reconstruction or

expansion, plus addition of sidewalks

Main Street - Four-Lanes to IH 35

Overpass at Robert S. Light/Hillside

FM 1626 North of FM 967 (going to bid)

Main/Bradfield traffic signal (at bid)

IH 35 ramp changes (under design)

Safe Routes to School


Analysis – Future Growth

2010 2035 Growth

2035 Density


Analysis – Future Transportation Needs

More East/West Corridors

Use major projects to complete bike

and pedestrian network

Use Transportation Plan to create

connectivity within new subdivisions

• West of IH 35 – The Main/FM 967 corridor will be overloaded if

Robert S. Light & SH 45 South are not done

– Robert S. Light (to FM 2770) is short-term

– SH 45 South: Most beneficial, but very long term

• East of IH 35

– FM 2001 is projected to be overcapacity

– Develop: Old Goforth and Hillside Terrace


Draft Roadway and Bike/Pedestrian Plans

Review Existing

Conditions

Determine Short & Long Term Needs

Propose Solutions

Develop Short/Long Range Plans

Program & Build

• Overall Networks

• General Strategy

• Recommendations

– Short-Term

– Mid-Term

– Long-Term


Recommended Roadway Network Plan

Recommended Pedestrian and Bicycle Network Plan

General Strategy Two conclusions: 1. Buda will undergo rapid transportation network changes in the next few years.

2. Network changes could radically alter major traffic movements. Two recommendations: 1. Develop the Truck Bypass to FM 2770.

2. Rebuild existing corridors; add pedestrian and bike facilities based on nearby

development.


Context-Sensitive & Complete Streets

Complete Streets: Account for bike/pedestrian needs in all phases.

Crossing with median refuge

Bike Lane

Source: National Complete Streets Coalition

Context-Sensitive: Design for existing/anticipated use

Context–Sensitive: Pedestrian Facilities Land-Use Solution Single-family homes 6-foot sidewalks Retail 10-foot sidewalks

Context–Sensitive: Median Context Solution

Few cross streets Undivided, with turn bays at cross streets

Many cross streets – low volume Center-turn lane


Project Development and Prioritization

What is the benefit of the project? (safety, mobility, connectivity) Is the project fiscally prudent? (“bang for the buck”) Is there support for the project, and is it city-wide or specific area? (build widely accepted projects first)

Typical Section

Road Classification

Context-Sensitive

Complete Streets


Consider Roundabouts instead of Traffic Signals

Strengths of Roundabouts – Work Well at Unusual Intersections – Handles High Volume of Turns – Traffic Calming Benefits – Generally Safer than Signals

Weaknesses of Roundabouts – $$ for ROW Requirements – Nearby Traffic Lights Reduce Effectiveness


Potential Roundabout Locations

– Bluff/W. Goforth/FM 967

– Hillside Terrace/Old Goforth

– Old FM 2001/Old Goforth/Glenview

Truck Bypass + IH 35 Ramps Will Have a Major Impact • Trucks have alternative to downtown • Direct access to Truck Bypass • More routes to/from IH 35 for west Buda residents


The Truck Bypass is the Top Priority • Only Improvement with Consensus • Addresses Comprehensive Plan Concerns • Phase II is south of Onion Creek



Short-Term Recommendations - Corridors Type Project From To Cost Project Description

Roadway

Robert S. Light Blvd FM 2770 FM 967 $12,600,000 Construct four-lane divided road with sidewalks. Construct bridge over railroad

Old Goforth Rd Old FM 2001 Hillside Terrace $4,560,000 Reconstruct two-lane road, add center turn lane and

sidewalks

Old Black Colony Rd FM 1626 FM 967 $9,450,000 Reconstruct two-lane road, construct sidewalks, construct bridge structure to form new intersection with FM 967

Bluff St FM 2770 FM 967 $1,620,000 Reconstruct two-lane road with sidewalks

FM 967 FM 1626 Onion Creek $7,240,000 Reconstruct two-lane road, add turn lane and shoulders, add sidewalks. Connect to proposed Garlic Creek Trail.

Main St Cedar St Cabela's Dr $4,340,000 Reconstruct and widen to four-lanes with bike lanes and sidewalks. Minimize tree removals.

Old FM 2001 FM 2001 Old Goforth Rd $1,670,000 Reconstruct two-lane road, add center turn lane and

sidewalks

W. Goforth Rd Cedar St IH 35 $4,090,000 Reconstruct with bike lanes

Pedestrian / Bike

New FM 2001 Old FM 2001 Sunbright Blvd $210,000 Add 10' sidewalks on both sides

W. Goforth Rd FM 967 Cedar St $40,000 Add sidewalk on one side

Garlic Creek Trail Pedestrian Bridge FM 967 $400,000 Construct 10' hike/bike path

Short-Term Recommendations - Intersections

Road 1 Road 2 Cost Improvement Note Main St Cabela's Dr $5,000 Signal Coordination on Main Street Main St Old San Antonio Rd $5,000 Signal Coordination on Main Street Main St IH 35 $5,000 Signal Coordination on Main Street Main St Garison $300,000 Intersection Improvements Pending further study

Main St FM 967 $50,000 Add southbound right-turn lane

IH 35 Cabela's Dr $160,000 Intersection improvements, relocate signal poles. Sunfield TIA

New FM 2001 Sunbright Blvd $170,000 Study traffic signal warrant, construct signal Sunfield TIA

Main St Firecracker Rd $170,000 Study traffic signal warrant, construct signal Sunfield TIA

Main St Sequoyah St $170,000 Study traffic signal warrant, construct signal

Main St FM 2770 $20,000 Intersection Analysis FM 967 Garlic Creek Dr N/A – Note Intersection Analysis Part of FM 967 project FM 2770 Bluff Street N/A – Note Intersection Analysis Part of Bluff St project FM 967 Bluff Street N/A – Note Intersection Analysis Part of Bluff St project


Mid-Term Recommendations - Corridors

Type Project From To Cost Project Description

Roadway

Bluff St Extension FM 2770 FM 967 $1,100,000 Construct two-lane collector with sidewalks

Robert S. Light Blvd FM 1626 FM 2770 $24,160,000 Construct four-lane divided arterial with sidewalks

Hillside Terrace IH 35 Old Goforth Rd $2,990,000 Construct four-lane road with sidewalks

Cabela's - Goforth W. Goforth Rd Cabela's Dr $2,560,000 Construct two-lane road with sidewalks

FM 967 W. Goforth Robert S. Light Blvd $2,490,000 Construct four-lane undivided with

sidewalks

Dacy Ln Hillside Terrace

Beebe Rd (Kyle) $16,400,000

Reconstruct and widen to four-lane undivided, add center turn lane at key intersections

Pedestrian / Bike

Old San Antonio Rd Cabela's Dr Main St $90,000 Add sidewalk on one side

FM 2770 Bluff St Main St $30,000 Add sidewalk on one side

Garlic Creek Trail FM 967 GC Pedestrian Bridge

$170,000 Construct 10' hike/bike path


Mid-Term Recommendations - Intersections

Road 1 Road 2 Cost Improvement Note Glenview Ln Old Goforth Rd $500,000 Intersection Analysis - Potential

Roundabout

Hillside Terrace Old Goforth Rd N/A – Note Intersection Analysis - Potential Roundabout

Part of Hillside Terrace Project

Bluff St/W. Goforth/FM 967 Main St $500,000 Potential Roundabout Coordinate with Union

Pacific, TxDOT

Main St Collector 4 $170,000 Study traffic signal warrant, construct signal Sunfield TIA

Robert S. Light Blvd FM 1626 $170,000 Study traffic signal warrant, construct signal


Long-Term Recommendations

Project From To Cost Project Description Main St IH 35 Collector 2 $1,667,000 Widen to six-lanes, recommended by Sunfield TIA

Old San Antonio Rd Main St ETJ $2,060,000 Reconstruct two-lane road with sidewalks

Hillside Terrace Old Goforth FM 2001 $5,330,000 Construct four-lane road with sidewalks

Garison Rd Main St current terminus $4,410,000 Reconstruct two-lane road with sidewalks

Garlic Creek Parkway FM 967 SH 45 (S) $18,110,000 Construct four-lane divided parkway with sidewalks. Alignment TBD after identification of interchange with SH 45

Main St Cabela's Dr IH 35 $800,000 Widen to six-lanes

Kelly Smith Ln IH 35 Dacy Ln $2,880,000 Reconstruct two-lane road, add turn lane and sidewalks.


Road 1 Road 2 Cost Improvement Note FM 967 FM 1626 $20,000,000 Overpass Coordinate with TxDOT

Transit Strategies

Express Bus – Coordinate with Cap Metro to plan express routes to Austin and San Marcos

– Park-and-Ride to complement express routes

– Coordinate with Hays County, Kyle, San Marcos, Texas State University

Special Event – discuss with Chamber of Commerce to plan events and funding sources

Commuter Rail – Continue discussions with LSTAR


Potential Park and Ride Locations

1. Lease from store lots

2. Rehabilitate Old Truck Stop

3. Add parking to Sportsplex

4. Downtown by City Hall


CONSULTANT TEAM REPRESENTATIVES: Project Manager: Graham Moore, PE [email protected] Project Planner: David Manuel, AICP [email protected] Project Engineer: Tom Gerrity, PE [email protected]

CITY TEAM REPRESENTATIVES:

City Engineer: Stanley Fees, PE [email protected]

Director of Planning: Chance Sparks, AICP [email protected] Assistant City Manager: Brian LaBorde, AICP [email protected]

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