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Home My WebLink AboutPW Transit Center Relocation Study Update PPT10/17/16 San Rafael Citv Council Kimley)))Horn:�y. � '- r, '."�' �� transitA6�m Tnrnpor#Rbn 14ue�+ar'SY or MWrIn Project Need 11 Downtown San Rafael Station -- aa, . u �-= z + w 4th std: R ?` d Si J e r i r SMART Phase 1 SMART Phase 2 fi b 1 TExibittint! Transit Center SMART Phase 2 Project Overview 1. Operations Analysis 2. Needs Identification 3. Interim Solution 4. Long -Term Alternatives 3 Transit Center Overview • 9,000 daily boardings and alightings at transit center • SMART projected to add 1,000 boardings and alightings in future • 55% of bus ridership is generated by downtown San Rafael/Montecito • 29 different bus routes and services generating over 500 daily bus trips SMART to Larkspur Schedule • Construction • Summer 2017 ➢Effect on transit center: • Rail construction envelope • Operations • By end of 2018 ➢Effect on transit center: • Operating envelope • Grade crossings of 2nd and 3rd Streets • Transfer activity between bus and rail 5 Interim Transit Center 101 40 I :4I11K:4Muriel III l*lIlIPI:14to _ . + 'Nil - "►'se^ + ice" 4 r IdL Uk A� D 1i 111 1 II] iIV''.I' II li '. it 1111!11 I��I�'l 1i:i V''11�1i111 IIIVIIiiI :I I I;iil l'lii I. t.l 1"'i'�'1 Downtown San Rafael . "ala . SMART Station I v A Y A` 1 I� , MVA �► awl Ag I _ M il� Rl1k - 1 �• _ W-3 w. �7�i' � pq f A a i ,'.iris; L 1 Downtown San Rafael 'Platfor kin SMART Station s may: to W 11 11.1 Congestion during train crossings UL r , . �J ..CC i • Identification of Potential Interim Solutions • Identified preliminary set of potential solutions in vicinity of Downtown San Rafael 0 0 Refined set of potential solutions based on analysis of transit operations, available right-of- way and curb space Most deemed not viable due to operational or physical limitations Y 1 tl'3; e I � -_ f; rxanaaiimanm o�.see�eaa azy wa��as Lb Summary of Refined Interim Solution • Refined solution is a combination of several concepts considered • Relatively minor cost compared to what is needed for long-term solution • Airporters move to 4 t" Street beneath US -101 • Cijos Street improvement • Physical impacts of final rail alignment on bus operations still need to be assessed 10 Kimley>>>Horn M Relocate bike parking Location of track barrier and crossing equipment Cijos Street Improvements Remove bulb -outs and six on -street parking spaces Provide space for two bus bays. - Requires relocation/removal of disabled and metered spaces -� Modify curb& gutter, removefour ■loading spaces to create curb space for three bus bays with shelters goti nod i ntpri m Cnncor Shift yellow centerline to the east to provide for bus turn Airporters and Greyhound •as Alk Transit Center uTti parking spaces Cijos St }.} }:... Jai E 0 NOT 10 SCALL Cijos Street Improvement 12 RECONSTRUCT .=R9 RETURN EX- BRIDGE DEGC )U.S. 101 $a) inCITY OF SAN RAFAEL DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 7¢ r E%.BRIDGE OOLUMN$ f ` TYP. x.$W _ I C TO BE RECONSTRUCTED TO BE RECONSTRUCTTfE1 I $NI FT CVRE LINE EFT r C! 4 — _REMOVE TREES I d! FYR - _ pRcpOSE RECONSTRUCT CURB RETURN CURS LINE 21T — r �/�j, ti� REMOVE TREE � EX - TO TO BE RECONSTRU7ES Ex.RRID OOLUMN$ _ Trp. — EX. PG&E PEOESRL Ex SW Ex. nwy ` fr��91I1I1 Ex. BRIDGE DECK 1 (US. 709 NB) I �r ! Frl W Ir I f �r r d! r �r co I �1 4t" Street for Airporter / Greyhounj, Lu ca 0 r= r� RECONSTRUCT .=R9 RETURN EX- BRIDGE DEGC )U.S. 101 $a) inCITY OF SAN RAFAEL DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS 7¢ r E%.BRIDGE OOLUMN$ f ` TYP. x.$W _ I C TO BE RECONSTRUCTED TO BE RECONSTRUCTTfE1 I $NI FT CVRE LINE EFT r C! 4 — _REMOVE TREES I d! FYR - _ pRcpOSE RECONSTRUCT CURB RETURN CURS LINE 21T — r �/�j, ti� REMOVE TREE � EX - TO TO BE RECONSTRU7ES Ex.RRID OOLUMN$ _ Trp. — EX. PG&E PEOESRL Ex SW Ex. nwy ` fr��91I1I1 Ex. BRIDGE DECK 1 (US. 709 NB) I �r ! Frl W Ir I f �r r d! r �r co I �1 4t" Street for Airporter / Greyhounj, Key Elements of Refined Interim Solution • Constrained: only meets minimum bay needs in the short term and imposes severe limits on expansion of service • Tries to maintain system efficiencies for transferring customers • Cannot provide most efficient routing for each route • Balances the inconveniences and impacts between City of San Rafael, Marin Transit, and Golden Gate Transit F 14 Interim Solution Preliminary Cost Estimate Initial Project Total Rehab Total Total Project $3.25 M $0.20 M $3.45 M 15 Traffic Study � .. • Interim Solution. Transit Center Relocation - Study Area 16 Next Steps for Interim Concept • Preliminary Engineering/ Environmental • Design and Construction y To be led by SMART 17 Long Term Transit Center 40 Long Term Evaluation Parameters Pedestrian Circulation • Bus Operations • Connectivity to SMART and Efficiency of routing and Downtown San Rafael grade -crossing delays • Improve pedestrian safety • Local Circulation Transfer Convenience • Accessibility • Proximity to all transit • Effects on pedestrian, bike, routes and vehicular circulation Size Requirements • ROW Acquisition • Number of bays and waiting Magnitude of acquisition areas for customers and land use development • Allow for future needs potential 19 Long -Term Evaluation Screening • Screened 10+ different potential locations for long- term solution • Selected top 3 locations for further study based on evaluation parameters 20 Long Term Alternatives • All alternatives include: • On-site bike parking • On-site security facilities • Connection to Puerto Suello Bike Path • Identified space for pick-up/drop-off and taxi • Airporters/Greyhound to remain on 4thStreet (except Alternative 5) 21 POTENTIAL LOCATION FOR AIR PORT ERSIGREYHOUND POTENTIAL LOCATION FOR SHUTTLEIKISS & RIDE/TAXI USE POTENTIAL LOCATION FOR AIRPORTERSIGREYHOUND TO REMAIN (FROM INTERIM CONCEPT) Preliminary A CUSTOMER SERVICE/SECURITY Long -Term Alternative 2 (Fr NOT TO SCALE 22 Long -Term Alternative 2 • Positives • Lowest cost • Adequate number of bus bays • Efficient bus routing • Drawbacks • Introduces large pedestrian demand for crossing 3rd Street • Lots of auto congestion accessing/departing transit center • Would require off-site customer service facility 23 Kimley))>HornPreliminary _r ww POTENTIAL LOCATION FOR NOT TO SCALE p SHUTTLE/KISS & RIDEITAXI USE S . C ► E TTIj i� POTENTIAL LOCATION FOR �11RII40 C dhSHUTTLEIKISS & RIDEITAXI USE TAMALPAIS AVE 4110 TAMALPAIS AVE CUSTOMER SERVICL/SECURITY HETHERTON ST POTENTIAL LOCATION FOR ENTRYWAY FEATURE POTENTIAL LOCATION FOR AIRPORTERSlGIREYHOUND TO REMAIN (FROM INTERIM CONCEPT) BIKE PARKING ------------ - ti 0 BIKE PATH I r` 0 BIKE CROSSING t - I t t -- Long-Term Alternative 4 24 Long -Term Alternative 4 • Positives • Pedestrian activity across 4t" Street more desirable than across 3rd Street • Convenient access to downtown • Drawbacks • Provides limited flexibility for future service changes • All driveways located close to Hetherton Street • New driveways along 3rd and 4t" Streets L4 POTENTIAL RELOCATED SMART STATION ENTRYWAY FEAT CUSTOMER SERVICE/SECURITY OR ASSOCIATED LAND USE Preliminary -- . ui uj_. .y 7 Y Z NOT TO SCALE O POTENTIAL LOCATION FOR ii ai r- �SHUTTLEIKISS & RIDE/TAXI USE � TAMALPAIS AVE --------------- ------------- - ------ ------- ------ -- F BIKE PARKING 2.9155F BIKE PATH BIKE PARKING 10,3485E 0 !� ] BIKE CROSSING HETHERTON ST POTENTIAL LOCATION OF AIRPORTERS/GREYHOUND CUSTOMER SERViCEISECURITY CROSSWALK POTENTIAL LOCATION FOR AIRPOR� REMAIN (FROM INTERIM CON e REMAIN (FROM INTERIM CONCEPT) Long -Term Alternative 5 26 Long -Term Alternative 5 • Positives • Consolidated transit center ideal for transfer activity and pedestrian access • Allows for relocation of SMART station and longer SMART trains systemwide • Most efficient for bus access/egress and most flexible for future needs • Eliminates one at -grade crossing • Drawbacks • Closure of 5t" Avenue to auto traffic • Greater bus diversion to access bays • Highest cost and greatest right-of-way need 27 Traffic Analysis • Used micro -simulation tool to analyze downtown street network under following scenarios: • Existing • SMART Phase 1 • SMART Phase 2 and Interim Concept • SMART Phase 2 and Long -Term Concepts • Included autos, bicycles, pedestrians, and transit routes 0 r, F rr F� i jp 29 Evaluation Summary High =Most Desirable Low =Least Desirable Customer Connectivity Low Low Low/ Hi (Mode -to -Mode) Medium g Pedestrian Comfort/ Low/ Low Medium High Accessibility Medium 9 Traffic Low Medium Medium Low/ Medium Bus Operations Ver Low Medium Low/ Medium p y Medium SRTC Redevelopment N/A Low High High Potential g g Land Acquisition and $3.5 $22-$25 $23-$27 $27-$32 Construction Cost Million Million Million Million A Next Steps for Long -Term Solution • Environmental Analysis • Public Outreach • Funding Plan • Selection of Preferred Alternative • Preliminary Engineering • Right -of -Way Acquisition Golden Gate Transit to lead in close partnership with City, Marin Transit, SMART, TAM and MTC 31 Discussion Kimley)))Horn Irwin St Long -Term Alternative 2 LEGEND ® SMART Station • Number of Bus Bays Access Points �r SMARTTracks Transit Center l� On -Street Bus Bays 33 400— alpais Ave A to remain (from interim concept) Long -Term Alternative 4 34 i Provides opportunity to relocate and enlarge SMART station within a consolidated transit center Close 5th Avenue to vehicle traffic between Tamalpais Avenue and Netherton Street Long -Term Alternative 5 LEGEND ® SMART Station ONumber of Bus Bays Access Points SMARTTracks Transit Center On -Street Bus Bays 35