METRO
Gold Line BRTOD Plans
Helmo Station BRTOD Concepts Refinement
City Council Work Session January 23, 2018
Gold Line BRT Project Overview and Previous Phases
I-494
I-94
Bus Rapid Transit-oriented Development (BRTOD)
BRTOD Project Objectives: 1. Establish a multi-modal corridor (walking, biking, transit & auto) 2. Increase potential ridership (transit access & new development) 3. Enable station areas to achieve their development potential (capture latent market demand & improve quality of life) 4. Identify infrastructure investments and policy changes (ensure funding priorities and policies encourage development)
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BRTOD Process Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4
For each station, identify: •Opportunities •Issues •Concerns
Review, gather feedback on TOD land uses and station access alternatives
Review, gather feedback on preferred alternatives for each station area
Review, gather feedback on draft BRTOD plans
Goals for each station
Partners adopt BRTOD plans
Alternatives for Refined preferred Final BRTOD Plans further refinement alternatives and implementation strategies
Public Engagement 5
Phase Preferred 1 Opportunities and Scenario Constraints – Response Development – Response Sheet Sheet
Station Area Objectives (from Phase 1 input)
Maintain and enhance open space and trails Preserve existing neighborhoods and quality of life Reduce parking impacts to residents Manage traffic and congestion Create a safe station environment Ensure safe walking and biking Promote compatible development Minimize vehicle noise and pollution impacts 7
Phase 1 Preliminary Station Location Park and Ride
Phase 2 Recommended Station Location (Oct 2017) 4th Street
4th Street
4th St. N
Dev. Site
Station Platform
Station Platform
Moratorium Boundary
Moratorium Boundary
Park and Ride
Helmo BRT Station Location Options
Mixed Use Neighborhood Crossroads Property
Retail
Plaza
Retail
HELMO STATION
Realigned Hudson Boulevard Retail
Retail
‘Central’ Park
Neighborhood “Main Street” and Plaza 18 Hour Activity
Phase Phase 22 Council-recommended Council-recommended Neighborhood Neighborhood BRTOD BRTOD Concepts Concept
Neighborhood “Main Street” (18-hour activity)
Neighborhood Retail Main Street Example
Integrated with transit platform
Neighborhood Retail/BRT Plaza Example
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Provide both grass and planting bed areas for visual interest
Neighborhood Central Park Example
Street-oriented housing with landscaped setback
Local design standards determine heights, setbacks, landscaping, etc.
Multi-Family Residential – High-density Residential Example
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Townhomes and condominiums near amenities
Multi-Family Residential—Medium-density Example
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Phase 2 Alternatives – Response Sheet
Summary of Phase 2 Neighborhood Feedback Park-and-ride/station farther south of 4th Street is an improvement Higher-density toward freeway and gradual shift to lowerdensity near 4th Street Place employment near freeway and housing along 4th Street Love the “main street” and central park Consider wider trails and separation of walkers and bikers Concerns about safety and security along trails Concerns about traffic increase especially at Helmo & 4th St 16
Phase 3 BRTOD Concept Refinements
Land Use & Market
BRTOD Concept
Technical Review
Land Use & Market
BRTOD Concept
Technical Review
Market Analysis Strong demand for housing up to 1,100 units Medical office is part of a broader development trend across the Twin Cities and neighboring Woodbury and Lake Elmo – up to 75,000 square feet Retail is limited to the station area and future drive-by traffic from the Helmo/Bielenberg Bridge – up to 30,000 square feet Traditional office development is the weakest in the Twin Cities and will not likely exceed 45,000 square feet 20
Neighborhood BRTOD Concept
Refinement (Jan 2018)
Proposed (Oct 2017)
Land Use
Desire for additional natural area
Change multi-family to natural area
Refinement (Jan 2018)
Proposed (Oct 2017)
Land Use
Concerns about multifamily scale
Locate smaller-scale townhomes
Refinement (Jan 2018)
Proposed (Oct 2017)
Land Use
Desire for additional employment sites
Allow for multi-family or employment uses
Refinement (Jan 2018)
Proposed (Oct 2017)
Land Use
Expand parcel size with design standards to foster pedestrian-oriented development
Desire for larger parcel size to improve development flexibility
Refinement (Jan 2018)
Proposed (Oct 2017)
Land Use
Use
Proposed Oct 2017
Refinement Jan 2018
Multifamily Employment Retail Green Space
870 units 150,000 – 300,000 sf 25,000 – 50,000 sf 16 acres
800 -900 units 150,000 – 300,000 sf 25,000 – 50,000 sf 14.5 Acres
Land Use
Land Use & Market
BRTOD Concept
Technical Review
2900 ADT
5200 ADT
6400 ADT 4th Street N.
1000 ADT 500 ADT 3rd Street N.
Low to moderate traffic
Ideal Ave. N
Moratorium Boundary High speeds
Traffic control
I-94
Traffic Analysis – Existing
0000 ADT
Existing Average Daily Trips (ADT)
Traffic Analysis Assessed Helmo station area traffic impacts for three scenarios: 1. BRT station + Helmo bridge + with existing development 2. BRT station + Helmo bridge + fully built transit-oriented development (TOD), 2028 3. BRT station + Helmo bridge + fully built TOD + regional growth, 2040
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BRT station but no TOD
Station + TOD, 2028
Station + TOD, 2040 Signal
Signal
Signal
Signal Helmo Bridge
Signal
Traffic Analysis
Helmo Bridge
Signal
4th Street N.
3rd Street N.
Helmo Bridge I-94
Traffic Analysis
Ideal Ave. N
Moratorium Boundary
6100 ADT 2900 ADT
7220 ADT 5200 ADT
8450 ADT 6400 ADT 4th Street N.
Requires new signal
Moratorium Boundary
Ideal Ave. N
7800 ADT 1000 ADT 3rd Street N.
7200 ADT 0000 ADT 0000 ADT
Helmo Bridge I-94
Traffic Analysis – 2028
0000 ADT
2028 Average Daily Trips (ADT) Existing Average Daily Trips (ADT)
No w/TOD BRT BRTDevelopment station but no
Station + TOD, 2028
Signal
Station + TOD, 2040 Signal
Signal
Signal
Signal Helmo Bridge
Helmo Bridge
Signal
Helmo Avenue (1-94) bridge traffic requires a signal at 4th Street
Traffic Analysis – 2028
Helmo Bridge
Signal
4th Street N.
Existing roadway (curb and shoulder)
Helmo Ave and 4th St (Existing)
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9400 ADT 5200 ADT BRT Guideway
10,500 ADT 2900 ADT
11,300 ADT 6400 ADT
4th Street N.
Moratorium Boundary
Station Platform
14,700 ADT 1000 ADT Ideal Ave. N
Moderate eastbound delay at intersection during PM peak only (low “level of service” for vehicles)
3rd Street N.
0000 ADT 0000 ADT
Traffic Analysis – 2028
2028 Average Daily Trips (ADT) Existing Average Daily Trips (ADT)
Add one lane
Add one lane (no extra, dedicated right-turn lane)
Existing Curb
Existing Curb
4th Street N.
Existing Shoulder
Ensure safe crossing distance for pedestrians and bikes
Existing Shoulder
Add one lane
Widen Roadway
Widen Roadway
Helmo and 4th: Proposed Refinement to Balance Ped, Bike, and Traffic
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Retail “Main Street”
Curbside parking Curbside parking
Retail Storefront
Max 3-lane roadway fosters a pedestrian-friendly street
Main Street Intersection – Proposed
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Retail storefront
Pedestrian-friendly environment
Curbside parking 12’ Multi-use Trail
6’ Parkway
11’-6” Southbound Travel Lane
11’- 6” 11’ Northbound Median/ Travel Lane Turn Lane 42’ curb to curb (Existing)
8’ Parking Lane
78’ right-of-way
Helmo Avenue – Proposed
6’
Landscape/ Furniture
12’ Sidewalk
BRT Guideway
Significant eastbound, westbound delays Moratorium Boundary during AM & PM peaks
Traffic counts generally support storefront retail Station Platform
Ideal Ave. N
5000 ADT 0000 ADT
4th Street N.
3rd Street N.
2700 ADT 0000 ADT
9400 ADT 0000 ADT 0000 ADT 0000 ADT
Traffic Analysis – 2028
2028 Average Daily Trips (ADT) Existing Average Daily Trips (ADT)
Additional signal at 4th and Helmo
Additional dedicated rightturn lane Retail Storefront
Additional dedicated rightturn lane
Proposed Refinement to Balance Ped, Bike, and Traffic
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BRT Guideway
4th Street N.
Station Platform
Lower speed limit to 25 MPH to improve ped/bike safety and discourage rd Street N. traffic 3“pass-through”
Proposed Change in Speed Limit
Ideal Ave. N
Moratorium Boundary
No Development w/ BRT
Helmo Avenue (1-94) bridge requires a signal at 4th Street
BRT/TOD Development (2028) BRT/TOD Development (2040)
Signals at 4th Street, 3rd Street, and realigned Hudson Blvd Add lanes to support traffic flow, while preserving safe and easy ped/bike access to retail and station Reduce speed limit to 25 MPH
Traffic Analysis
No Development w/ BRT
BRT/TOD Development (2028) BRT/TOD Development (2040)
Helmo Avenue (1-94) bridge requires a signal at 4th Street
With new signals and Signals at 4th Street, 3rd intersection improvements, Street, and realigned roadways operate at Hudson Blvd acceptable level Add lanes to support traffic flow, while preserving safe and easy ped/bike access to retail and station Reduce speed limit to 25 MPH
Traffic Analysis
Neighborhood access route on 4th Street
New or modified ped/bike crossing New street grid
Neighborhood access route on 3rd Street Primary station access route on realigned Hudson Boulevard
Multimodal corridor (BRT Guideway + multi-use trail) 46
Multimodal corridor (BRT Guideway + multi-use trail) 47
18’ Parkway
14’ Southbound Travel Lane
14’ Turn Lane 42’ curb to curb
14’ Northbound Travel Lane
10’ Parkway
8’ Sidewalk
78’ right-of-way
Multimodal Corridor – Helmo Avenue (Existing)
Multi-use trail
12’ Multi-use Trail
6’ Parkway
11’-6” Southbound Travel Lane
Curbside parking Wide sidewalks, lighting, and landscaping
11’- 6” 11’ Northbound Median/ Travel Lane Turn Lane 42’ curb to curb (Existing)
8’ Parking Lane
6’
Landscape/ Furniture
12’ Sidewalk
78’ right-of-way
Multimodal Corridor – Helmo Avenue (Proposed)
Primary station access route on realigned Hudson Boulevard
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Curbside parking Wide sidewalks, lighting, and landscaping
Two-lane roadway 8’ Sidewalk
4’ Landscape/ Furniture
7’ Parking Lane
11’ 11’ Eastbound Westbound Travel Lane Travel Lane 36’ curb to curb
7’ Parking Lane
4’
Landscape/ Furniture
8’ Sidewalk
60’ right-of-way
Primary Station Access – Realigned Hudson Boulevard (Proposed)
Curbside Parking
Wide sidewalks, lighting and landscaping
Optional Multi-use Trail
Two-lane Roadway 8’ 4’ Sidewalk Landscape/ Furniture
7’ Parking Lane
11’ 11’ Eastbound Westbound Travel Lane Travel Lane 36’ curb to curb
60’ right-of-way
7’ Parking Lane
2’
Door Zone
10’ Bikeway
8’ Landscape/ Sidewalk 4’
Furniture
Required Building Setback
Primary Station Access – Realigned Hudson Boulevard (Proposed)
Neighborhood access route on 4th Street
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8’ shoulder
11’-6” Eastbound Lane
12’ Westbound Travel Lane 43’ shoulder to curb
11’-6” Right Turn Lane
8’ Park way
9’ Multi-use Trail
60’ right-of-way
Neighborhood Access Route on 4th Street (Existing)
Widen existing Multi-use Trail (3’)
Curbside parking Wide sidewalks, lighting, and landscaping
4’ 8’ Landscape Sidewalk /Furniture Required Building Setback
Parking Lane
Eastbound Travel Lane
Turn Lane
Westbound Travel Lane
5’ Parkway
12’ Multi-use Trail
43’ curb to curb (Existing)
60’ right-of-way
Neighborhood Access Route on 4th Street (Proposed)
Neighborhood access route on 3rd Street
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5’ Sidewalk
7’-6” Parkway
17’-6” Westbound Travel Lane
35’ curb to curb
17’-6” Westbound Travel Lane
12’-6” Parkway
60’ right-of-way
Neighborhood Access Route on 3rd Street (Existing)
Add bikeway within existing roadway
Add 6’ sidewalks, and lighting
Two-lane roadway 5’ Existing Walk
7-6” Existing Parkway
11’-6” Eastbound Travel Lane
11’-6” 2’ Westbound Travel Lane 35’ curb to curb (Existing)
10’ Bikeway
6’-6” 6’ Park Sidewalk way
60’ right-of-way
Neighborhood Access Route – 4th Street (Proposed)
New street grid
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Curbside parking
Two-lane roadway
6’ sidewalks, lighting, and landscaping
6’ 6’ Sidewalk Parkway
8’ Parking Lane
10’ Travel Lane
10’ Travel Lane 36’ curb to curb
8’ Parking Lane
60’ right-of-way
New Street Grid (Proposed)
6’ 6’ Parkway Sidewalk
Land Use & Market
BRTOD Concept
Technical Review
Neighborhood BRTOD Concept
Water
Sanitary Sewer
 The proposed water lines include water supply mains sized to accommodate the proposed BRTOD land uses and within acceptable limits
Infrastructure Analysis
Stormwater
BRT Guideway 4th Street N. Moratorium Boundary
Station Platform
3rd Street N.
Infrastructure Analysis – Water (Proposed)
Ideal Ave. N
Proposed new water lines located within existing and new streets
Water
The proposed water lines include water supply mains sized to accommodate the proposed BRTOD land uses and within acceptable limits
Sanitary Sewer
Current 15” pipe can convey approximately 1,123 gallons per minute BRTOD land use plus existing uses 973 gallons per minutes – there is excess capacity
Infrastructure Analysis
Stormwater
BRT Guideway 4th Street N. Moratorium Boundary
Station Platform
3rd Street N.
Excess capacity at outflow – 15” pipe
Infrastructure Analysis – Sanitary (Proposed)
Ideal Ave. N
New sanitary lines located within new streets
Water
The proposed water lines include water supply mains sized to accommodate the proposed BRTOD land uses and within acceptable limits
Sanitary Sewer
Current 15” pipe can convey approximately 1,123 gallons per minute BRTOD land use plus existing uses 973 gallons per minutes – there is excess capacity
Infrastructure Analysis
Stormwater
Provides a regional stormwater treatment system designed to meet requirements for water quality, rate, and volume control
Utilize existing ponds BRT Guideway 4th Street N. Moratorium Boundary
Station Platform
3rd Street N.
Infrastructure Analysis – Stormwater (Proposed)
Ideal Ave. N
New stormsewer within new streets
Dedicated infiltration zone
Your Feedback on Refined BRTOD Concept
Response Sheet
Response Sheet
Response Sheet
Response Sheet
Next Steps
BRTOD Plans Schedule Helmo Station- 14 Month Process Phase 1-
Issues/Concerns Identification
August (2017)
Phase 2-
Preliminary Station Area BRTOD Land Use & Circulation Concepts
October (2017)
Phase 3-
Preferred Station Area BRTOD Land Use & Circulation Elements
January (2018)
Phase 4-
Review Draft BRTOD/Small Area Plan
March (2018)
PLAN ADOPTION
April (2018)
If you need more time, please return response sheet to: City project manager Bob Streetar City Hall, 1584 Hadley Ave N, Oakdale, MN 55128 Scan and email to Bob.streetar@ci.oakdale.mn.us
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Complete this form online at www.TheGatewayCorridor.com/station-development/
For Project Information: www.TheGatewayCorridor.com www.ci.oakdale.mn.us/459/Gateway-Corridor-Gold-Line-BRT
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Gold Line BRTOD Plans
Helmo Station BRTOD Concepts Refinement
City Council Work Session January 23, 2018