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1Staples Mill Road Small Area PlanOpportunities and Issues Public MeetingJanuary 13, 2022
2Today’s Agenda Study purpose and need Existing conditions Future no-buildconditions Study vision, goals andobjectives Questions and discussion2INTRODUCTIONEXISTING CONDITIONSFUTURE CONDITIONSGOALS & OBJECTIVES
3Today’s SpeakersNicoleRobMeredythChris Tiesler,MuellerVilakSandersPE, PTOECaitlin Mildner,AICPPlanning SpecialistDistrict Traffic EngineerProject ManagerPrincipal EngineerPlanner3INTRODUCTIONEXISTING CONDITIONSFUTURE CONDITIONSGOALS & OBJECTIVES
4Agency Stakeholders Henrico County City of Richmond Richmond Regional TransportationPlanning Organization (RRTPO) Greater Richmond TransitCompany (GRTC) Virginia Department of Rail andPublic Transportation (DRPT) Federal Highway Administration4INTRODUCTIONEXISTING CONDITIONSFUTURE CONDITIONSGOALS & OBJECTIVES
5Navigating GoToWebinarSend questions about thepresentation and projectthrough “Questions” Box X (XXX) XXX-XXXXXXX-XXX-XXXMeredyth SandersStaples Mill Road Small Area PlanOpportunities and Issues Public Meeting5INTRODUCTIONEXISTING CONDITIONSFUTURE CONDITIONSGOALS & OBJECTIVES
6Study Area 3.7 miles of Staples MillRoad 12 square miles of HenricoCounty Connects Henrico Countyand the city of Richmond Regional crossroads viainterchanges with Interstate64 and Interstate 2956INTRODUCTIONEXISTING CONDITIONSFUTURE CONDITIONSGOALS & OBJECTIVES
7Study Need Transit-orienteddevelopment: a mix ofresidential, commercial,office, and entertainmentcentered around and near atransit station. SuccessfulTOD depends on safe,convenient access by allmodes (walking, biking,taking the bus, driving).7INTRODUCTIONEXISTING CONDITIONSFUTURE CONDITIONSGOALS & OBJECTIVES
8Study Purpose Evaluate existing automobile, transit, bicycle,and pedestrian conditions Assess future travel projections anddevelopment patterns Generate alternatives Evaluate alternatives against goals and throughcommunity input Recommend a system of investments8INTRODUCTIONEXISTING CONDITIONSFUTURE CONDITIONSGOALS & OBJECTIVES
9Study ScheduleStakeholder Group MeetingPublic Meeting1 – Online Public Outreach2 – Existing and Future No-BuildConditions Analysis3 – Vision, Goals, Objectives,and Evaluation Criteria4 – Conceptual Multimodal Improvementsand Alternatives Analysis5 – ReviseAlternatives6 – Small AreaPlan Report2021 AugSepOctINTRODUCTIONNovDecJanFebEXISTING CONDITIONSMarAprMayJunFUTURE CONDITIONSJulyAug2022GOALS & OBJECTIVES
Walking in the Study Area10 Compared to the GreaterRichmond Region, fewer peoplewalk to work in Henrico County Sidewalks located along highspeed (45 mph) traffic Accessibility challenges (e.g.,substandard sidewalks, curbramps) Just 2 of 34 study intersectionshave marked crosswalks10INTRODUCTIONEXISTING CONDITIONSFUTURE CONDITIONSGOALS & OBJECTIVES
Biking in the Study Area11 Compared to the GreaterRichmond Region, fewerpeople bike to work inHenrico County Few dedicated bicycle facilities Wide, high-speed, highvolume roads separate lowstress neighborhoods Community destinations (e.g.,schools, shopping, parks) tendto be located on high-stressstreetsINTRODUCTIONEXISTING CONDITIONS11FUTURE CONDITIONSGOALS & OBJECTIVES
Taking Transit in the Study Area12 2019 Greater Richmond TransitCompany (GRTC) route andridership data 9 study area routes Long transit commutes(37 minutes on average) Top destinations near StaplesMill include: Western GovernmentCenter Glenside Park & Ride12INTRODUCTIONEXISTING CONDITIONSFUTURE CONDITIONSGOALS & OBJECTIVES
13Safety in the Study Area1000 Common crash types include anglecrashes (41%) and rear end crashes(38%) Compared to total reported crashes,three crash types had higherproportions of injuries and fatalities: Angle (33% injury or fatality) Head on (59% injury or fatality) Pedestrian (100% injury or fatality)750500250Crashes by Year, January 2016 – December 1820192020Property Damage OnlyInjuryFatalityReported Crashes by Crash Type and SeverityAngleRear EndSideswipe - Same Fixed Object - Off Other0500Property Damage OnlyINTRODUCTIONEXISTING CONDITIONSFUTURE CONDITIONS1000Injury1500FatalityGOALS & OBJECTIVES132000
14Safety in the Study Area Most crashes (88%)occurred at intersections Study intersections withhigh frequency and severitycrashes include: West Broad StreetStaples Mill RoadE Parham RoadGlenside Drive/HilliardRoad Hungary Road Dumbarton Road Brook Road (Route 1)INTRODUCTIONStudy intersections in Top20% for Crash Frequency andSeverityEXISTING CONDITIONSFUTURE CONDITIONSGOALS & OBJECTIVES14
Driving in the Study Area Today15 High-volume roadwaysconnect drivers to local andregional destinations15INTRODUCTIONEXISTING CONDITIONSFUTURE CONDITIONSGOALS & OBJECTIVES
Driving in the Study Area Today High-volume roadwaysconnect drivers to local andregional destinations Some intersectionsexperience moderate tohigh delay during weekdayrush hours Primarily located on: WestBroad Street, Staples MillRoad, Gaskins/HungaryRoad, and DumbartonRoad16Existing Traffic Conditions – Evening Rush HourLevel of Service E16Level of Service FINTRODUCTIONEXISTING CONDITIONSFUTURE CONDITIONSGOALS & OBJECTIVES
Driving in the Study Area in 204017 Future no-buildconditions considerleaving the roadways intheir present state withroutine maintenance,estimating future traveldemand, and calculatingfuture level of service(delays and travel times)Existing Traffic Conditions – Evening Rush HourLevel of Service E17Level of Service FINTRODUCTIONEXISTING CONDITIONSFUTURE CONDITIONSGOALS & OBJECTIVES
Driving in the Study Area in 204018 New intersectionsexperience moderate tohigh delay during weekdayrush hours Primarily located on: WestBroad Street, Staples MillRoad, Gaskins/HungaryRoad, Dumbarton Road,Parham Road, and GlensideDrive/Hilliard RoadExisting Traffic Conditions – Evening Rush HourLevel of Service E18Level of Service FINTRODUCTIONEXISTING CONDITIONSFUTURE CONDITIONSGOALS & OBJECTIVES
19Study VisionStaples Mill Road is a CompleteStreet that supports development andprovides safe and comfortable travelfor all uses and users of the roadway19INTRODUCTIONEXISTING CONDITIONSFUTURE CONDITIONSGOALS & OBJECTIVES
20Study Goals and ObjectivesGoalsObjectivesReduce/manage user conflict pointsImproveSafety and ComfortManage and encourage reduction in vehicular travel speedsProvide continuous, separated bicycle and pedestrian facilitiesProvide protected pedestrian crossing opportunitiesIncrease person throughput capacityManage CongestionReduce travel time variabilityMake efficient use of right-of-way for all usersINTRODUCTIONEXISTING CONDITIONSFUTURE CONDITIONSGOALS & OBJECTIVES
21Study Goals and ObjectivesGoalsObjectivesProvide access to jobs for users with a range of abilitiesSupport EconomicDevelopmentProvide mode choice in access to employment opportunitiesSupport implementation of the TOD Concept Plan for Staples MillRoad StationAccommodate a higher intensity of developmentFoster Communityand EnvironmentalHealthEncourage mode shift by providing bicycle and pedestrian facilities thatconnect to existing and future generatorsEncourage mode shift by providing ADA accessible transit stopsPrioritize multimodal investments to and near mixed and low-incomehousing developmentsINTRODUCTIONEXISTING CONDITIONSFUTURE CONDITIONSGOALS & OBJECTIVES
22Study Goals and ObjectivesGoalsReflect CommunityCharacterObjectivesDevelop transportation alternatives based on community inputSolicit community feedback on transportation alternatives22INTRODUCTIONEXISTING CONDITIONSFUTURE CONDITIONSGOALS & OBJECTIVES
23Next StepsStakeholder Group MeetingPublic Meeting1 – Online Public Outreach2 – Existing and Future No-BuildConditions Analysis3 – Vision, Goals, Objectives,and Evaluation Criteria4 – Conceptual Multimodal Improvementsand Alternatives Analysis5 – ReviseAlternatives6 – Small AreaPlan Report2021 AugSepOctINTRODUCTIONNovDecJanFebEXISTING CONDITIONSMarAprMayJunFUTURE CONDITIONSJulyAug2022GOALS & OBJECTIVES
24Next Steps Visit and share our ond/staples mill road small area plan.asp Fill out our survey (closes January 22, 2022)EnglishSpanish Check out upcoming public meeting (Summer2022) Download and read study documents24INTRODUCTIONEXISTING CONDITIONSFUTURE CONDITIONSGOALS & OBJECTIVES
25DiscussionWhat is your experience in theStaples Mill Road Study Area? What are the most challenginglocations when you’re gettingaround the study area and why? What makes you mostuncomfortable when walking,biking, or driving in the studyarea? For instance, walking nextto vehicles, visibility atcrosswalks, turning vehicles etc. What study goals are the mostimportant to you?Study Goals1. Improve Safety and Comfort2. Manage Congestion3. Support Economic Development4. Support EnvironmentalSustainability and CommunityHealth5. Reflect Community Character25INTRODUCTIONEXISTING CONDITIONSFUTURE CONDITIONSGOALS & OBJECTIVES
26Fo r m o r e i n fo r m at i o nContactThank you!Nicole MuellerPlanning SpecialistVDOT Richmond 24
Broad Street, Staples Mill Road, Gaskins/Hungary Road, Dumbarton Road, Parham Road, and Glenside Drive/Hilliard Road Driving in the Study Area in 2040 Level of Service E Level of Service F Existing Traffic Conditions -Evening Rush Hour INTRODUCTION EXISTING CONDITIONS FUTURE CONDITIONS GOALS & OBJECTIVES. 19 19
