Transportation Committee

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Monday, March 4, 2019 1:45 p.m. Municipal Complex, Committee Meeting Room, 3rd Floor 100 Ann Edwards Lane, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 Minutes Members Present: Mayor Will Haynie, Chair; Bob Brimmer, Joe Bustos, Kevin Cunnane Staff Present: Eric DeMoura, Brad Morrison, Paul Lykins Mayor Haynie called the meeting to order at 2:43 p.m. 1. Approval of Minutes from the February 4, 2019 meeting Mr. Bustos moved for approval of the February 4, 2019 minutes; motion seconded by Mr. Cunnane. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Public Comments Jim Jones, 2nd Street, stated that his application for speed humps was denied because the petition area included the On the Harbor subdivision and suggested staff should base the petition only on the residents that live on 2nd Street and 5th Street. If speed humps are not a possibility, residents would be interested in radar feedback signs to warn drivers that they are speeding. Becky Hollingworth, 77 5th Avenue, stated that residents continue to seek a remedy to the speeding problem to the Remley’s Point Boat Landing due the traffic calming application being denied. The residents in Remley’s point need a remedy for tranquil livability. Mayor Haynie stated that the Remley’s Point traffic calming application was not an agenda item and that by law, the Committee is not allowed to take any action but that the Committee will take the comments under advisement and follow up in the appropriate manner.  Transportation Committee Minutes March 4, 2019 Page 2 of 14 Mary Waddell, 112 2nd Street, stated speeders are out of control with the population increase and speed humps or another solution is needed. 3. Presentation of Design Concepts for the Park West Boulevard and Stockdale Drive Intersection Mr. Lykins referred to a graphic stating that that the Committee directed staff to study the intersection of Stockdale Street and Park West Boulevard with a goal to consolidate side street movements into one intersection where the movements could be better managed, commenting that the accident history reflect that most of the accidents are rear end type collisions. In the study, all development of Park Avenue Boulevard to include Faison Road was accounted for to include two (2) traffic counts at all the schools. Three (3) alternatives were identified and each alternative includes a roundabout and a signalized intersection option, costs and capacity differences and new access points. Alternative 1 is the recommended option and utilizes a roundabout that allows traffic to enter and exit Thomas Cario Boulevard with limited right turns out. Salterbeck Drive will become a right-in/right-out turning movement. The estimated cost of Alternative 1 is approximately three million dollars ($3,000,000). Staff examined a signalized intersection at the same location that would operate similarly at an estimated cost of one million five hundred thousand ($1,500,000). Alternative 2 is a dual roundabout scenario where most school traffic is accessed at one location. Access would be restricted on Thomas Cario Boulevard and it would become two-way. The estimated cost of Alternative 2 is approximately three million five hundred thousand ($3,500,000) and not an option that will be recommended to the Committee. The Alternative 2 signalized intersection option has not been discussed with Charleston County School District (CCSD), but would be the same with a signal and a roundabout with two-way traffic on Thomas Cario Boulevard. Staff does not believe this alternative is feasible and the alternative is very expensive with an approximate cost of two million five hundred thousand dollars ($2,500,000) for a signalized intersection. Alternative 3 utilizes two (2) roundabouts on Park West Boulevard with one located at the school entrance and another located at Salterbeck with a realigned Thomas Cario Boulevard. Alternative 3 works very well but does  Transportation Committee Minutes March 4, 2019 Page 3 of 14 create additional traffic onto Salterbeck Street with Stockdale Street becoming a right in/right out movement. The option works well but will cost approximately five million dollars ($5,000,000). Mr. Morrison stated that a left turn from Salterbeck Street would be via an indirect left though the roundabout. Mr. Lykins stated the alternatives were compared based on capacity, queue lengths, safety, potential environmental impacts, potential right-of-way impacts, potential utility impacts and probable construction costs, and the recommendation by staff is to proceed with Alternative 1. Mayor Haynie stated that Alternative 1 had the best score and asked if Stockdale Street would be a right-in/right-out maneuver. Mr. Lykins replied in the negative stating the Stockdale Street would have full access. Mayor Haynie stated that a driver would be able to access the roundabout easily from Stockdale Street. Mr. Lykins replied in the affirmative and stated that Salterbeck Street would become a right-in/right-out maneuver. Mayor Haynie asked if Alternative 1 will alleviate the traffic issues on Salterbeck Street. Mr. Morrison replied in the affirmative stating that the option is expected to provide good operations since most travel between Park West Boulevard and Park Avenue Boulevard is expected to utilize the roundabout. Mr. Brimmer asked if the probable construction cost takes into consideration property that the Town will soon acquire. Mr. Morrison stated that the costs shown are only for construction. Mr. Brimmer asked if there would be any land acquisitions associated with Alternative 1. Mr. Lykins stated that the Town would need permission from CCSD to alter Thomas Cario Boulevard but there would not be a need to acquire any right- of-way except though the vacant property.  Transportation Committee Minutes March 4, 2019 Page 4 of 14 Mr. Brimmer stated that the Town will acquire the vacant soon and that should not be an issue. Any alternative that incorporates a signal at that location will degrade the service and having traffic free flow at the intersection is something that is critical to keep traffic moving. Mr. Cunnane stated that Alternative 1 is the best option because it protects Salterbeck Street. The Stockdale Street turn is difficult with the Wando traffic in the afternoon and Alternative 1 will address the issue by having a constant flow. Mr. Morrison stated that if the Committee is comfortable with Alternative 1, then staff could get the direction from the Committee to proceed with its design. The other alternatives would need to be further discussed with CCSD because the traffic flow on campus would be altered by making Thomas Cario Boulevard two-way traffic. Mr. Brimmer questioned if CCSD would be contributing toward the construction costs. Mr. Morrison replied that assumption has not been made. Mayor Haynie asked if a schedule had been established and how the timing will align with the Park West Boulevard Widening project. Mr. Lykins replied that a project schedule has not been developed stating that it will take approximately one (1) year for the project to be designed and approved and one (1) year to construct. The Park West Boulevard Widening project is expected to begin in June 2019 and will take approximately fifteen to eighteen (15-18) months to construct. Mr. Morrison stated that construction of this project will depend its placement in the CIP. Mayor Haynie asked if we would build this into the CIP and that is how we would finance it. Mr. DeMoura replied in the affirmative.  Transportation Committee Minutes March 4, 2019 Page 5 of 14 Mayor Haynie commented that residents that live in Park West may experience construction fatigue and become aggravated with two (2) consecutive construction projects. Mr. Brimmer commented that residents will be frustrated, but it is important to have a free-flowing Park West Boulevard before any construction begins on SC 41. Residents will recognize that this is all part of traffic flow in this area of town. Mayor Haynie asked what time estimate would be for the construction portion of the project. Mr. Lykins replied that the construction portion of the project would take approximately eighteen (18) months and that during the summer, traffic could be detoured to Thomas Cario Boulevard to construct some of the improvements. Mr. Morrison stated that he does not anticipate any overlap of the project unless there is a change in the funding for the project to make it occur simultaneously. Staff is estimating that the Park West Boulevard Widening project will be complete by the end of 2020. Mr. Cunnane moved to direct staff to proceed with the concept design of Alternative 1 as presented by staff; motion seconded by Mr. Brimmer. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Presentation of Design Concepts for the Long Point Road Maritime District Mr. Lykins referred to a graphic and stated that the improvements are a result of the Economic Development Study that was conducted several years ago that examined land use in the area. Staff is now studying the traffic component on Long Point Road from I-526 to the entrance of the State Port Authority Wando Terminal. The purpose of the project is to improve the mobility and safety of Long Point Road at the intersections of Wando Park Boulevard and Shipping Lane and will include enhanced landscaping and potential medians to achieve a boulevard concept and provide interconnectivity between Shipping Lane and Wando Park Boulevard. It  Transportation Committee Minutes March 4, 2019 Page 6 of 14 would be desirable to have a system of cross streets between Shipping Lane and Wando Park Boulevard or extending Shipping Lane to meet Wando Park Boulevard to create more access points and a grid network. One issue on Long Point Road is the weave condition that exists between I-526 and the intersections of Long Point Road at Lone Tree Drive, Hobcaw Bluff Drive, and Wando Park Boulevard. This area includes a dedicated right-turn lane originating from the I-526 off-ramp and a median opening at Lone Tree Drive. Another issue is the Wando Park Boulevard and Hobcaw Bluff Drive intersection split phase signal condition that prevents vehicles from turning left at the same time. Realigning the intersection will create more capacity and allow the side streets to turn left at the same time. There are two thousand (2000) vehicles during morning and afternoon peak hours with a high percentage of the traffic being container trucks. Shipping Lane is an unsignalized intersection with over one thousand (1000) vehicles during morning and afternoon peak hours. Container trucks account for approximately fifty-one percent (51%) of the traffic. Improvements bear the Wando Park Boulevard intersection could include turn lane improvements and a connection road between Lone tree Drive and Hobcaw Bluff Drive. Other improvements considered are a traffic signal at Shipping Lane and a connection road from Lone Tree Drive to Hobcaw Bluff Drive. An alternative to the Shipping Lane signal could be a roundabout that would cost approximately six million dollars ($6,000,000) and has more severe impacts to properties. The typical sections reflect the extension of the right-turn lane for Long Point Road, the dual left turn lanes for Wando Park Boulevard and the individual lanes on Hobcaw Bluff Drive. Section 1 is the extension of the right turn lane and a longer-term project with an approximate cost of four hundred forty thousand dollars ($440,000). Sections 2 and 3 are improvements associated with Wando Park Boulevard for an approximate cost of seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($750,000). Sections 4 and 6 are the options for a signal or roundabout at Shipping Lane, Section 5 is a connector road between Lone Tree Drive and Hobcaw Bluff Drive and Section 7 is the extension of Shipping Lane to Wando Park Boulevard. The estimated cost for all the improvements range from two to seven million dollars ($2,000,000 - $7,000,000).  Transportation Committee Minutes March 4, 2019 Page 7 of 14 The next step would be to design the Section 2 and Section 3 intersection improvements at Wando Park Boulevard and Hobcaw Bluff Drive. Mayor Haynie asked if staff had received feedback from the residents. Mr. Lykins replied in the affirmative. Mayor Haynie asked when comments were received and if the presentation reflects the comments. Mr. Lykins replied that it took time to schedule a meeting where residents from Hobcaw Creek Plantation and Hidden Cove were available to meet with staff at the same time and that the meeting occurred on Friday, March 1, 2019. Residents are in favor of the improvements, except the do not support Section 5 connection between Lone Tree Drive and Hobcaw Bluff Drive. Mr. Brimmer questioned the purpose of the connector road. Mr. Lykins replied that the purpose is to eliminate the weave coming off I-526, explaining that vehicles coming off the interstate have a very short distance to get to the left-turn lane at Lone Tree Drive. Mr. Brimmer asked if you would come off the exit ramp and go straight through. Mr. Lykins stated that staff is not proposing that initial concept option, because the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) will be examining the interchange soon. Mr. Morrison stated the Section 5 option would eliminate left-turns at Lone Tree Drive and move them to a safer location that can be controlled under a protected left phase and the connector road provides access back to the medical facility. Mr. Brimmer asked for clarification that the connector road is to traffic Hobcaw Bluff Drive as the main access. Mr. Morrison replied in affirmative. Mr. Lykins restated that the neighborhood is not in favor of that option.  Transportation Committee Minutes March 4, 2019 Page 8 of 14 Mr. Morrison expressed that residents are most likely concerned with additional traffic on the entrance roadway. Mr. Lykins expressed that residents’ primary issues are with the Port-related traffic. Mayor Haynie asked what staff needed from the Committee and if options are ready to be chosen. Mr. Lykins stated that staff recommends proceeding with design for Sections 2 and 3. Funds for Sections 2 and 3 are available and the design is fairly straight forward. The other sections are future projects and are more long- term projects. Mayor Haynie asked if the connector road to Lone Tree Drive is included in Section 2 or 3. Mr. Lykins replied in the negative. Mayor Haynie asked if the connector road would require land acquisition. Mr. Lykins replied in the affirmative. Mr. Brimmer asked if the Port had a preference to a roundabout or traffic signal at Shipping Lane and if so, would the Port be willing to contribute toward the expense, especially if the preferred option was more expensive. Mr. Lykins stated it is more likely the Ports preference would be to install the traffic signal. A roundabout would need to be very large to accommodate two (2) tractor trailers side by side. Regarding funding for a roundabout, he believes the Port would not be interested in contributing toward that project. Mr. Brimmer expressed that contributing to the funding of the project needs to be discussed with the Port. Mr. Lykins stated that the neighborhoods are actively pursuing the Ports Authority to contribute to the funding of some of the improvements. Mr. Morrison stated that discussion has occurred between Senator Larry Grooms and SCDOT on the Hidden Cove/Shipping Lane intersection and he is involved with trying to get the Port to listen to the residents and requested that SCDOT perform a traffic signal warrant study.  Transportation Committee Minutes March 4, 2019 Page 9 of 14 Mayor Haynie stated that he and Senator Grooms have discussed the issue at length and agreed that it would be good to discuss with the Port options for financially contributing to the project. The Town has expressed the concern of our residents sharing Long Point Road with the tractor trailers and staff has done a good job trying to address the issues thus far. He expressed the need to increase efforts to get the Port to expedite options with a funding contribution. Mr. Morrison stated that one million five hundred thousand dollars (1,500,000) is available in the CIP budget and the recommended intersection improvements are a good start and staff will continue to involve the Port in the conversation. The I-526 east project is ongoing and encompasses improvements for all of I-526, including the Long Point Road interchange. Mayor Haynie asked if any residents from the area neighborhoods were present or wanted to speak to the Committee. Mr. Lykins replied in the negative and added that the residents had submitted some alternate design proposals for the interstate ramp configurations to SCDOT. Most of the proposed changes appear infeasible and are out of the scope of the Town’s project. He emphasized the residents are in favor of the signal and the other improvements, except for the connection to Lone Tree Drive. Staff estimates the connection will add approximately one hundred sixty cars in the morning and approximately forty (40) cars in the afternoon and have very minimal impact on the neighborhood traffic. Mayor Haynie commented stated that the Port’s new headquarters is in this area and employees will be driving the roads more frequently. 5. Status of possible improvements at Park Avenue/Faison Road intersection Mr. Morrison referred to a graphic and explained some interim improvements have been made and some of the crash data that was available. SCDOT reviewed the intersection and agreed with our previous recommendations, but did suggest upgrading the stop sign size to forty-eight inches (48”) due to two (2) of the crashes being stop sign violations. Other upgrades being considered included better lighting at the intersection, warning signs on the  Transportation Committee Minutes March 4, 2019 Page 10 of 14 Faison approaches and enhanced pavement markings at the intersection should be pursued. Most of the upgrades have been completed and the pavement markings will be enlarged from four inch (4”) widths to eight inches (8”). As for future signal placement that is required by the developer, staff is updating the warrant study again based on more recent development proposals at the intersection. The warrant study will provide more definition to be able to predict traffic flows to include in the warrant. If the Town finds the updated study meets warrants based on volume projections, then staff may be able proceed with a signal installation. Mr. Bustos stated that police have turned that into a right-turn only when school is dismissed and asked if that will continue. Mr. DeMoura replied in the affirmative, stating that the plan is to keep the additional policing until the school year ends and consider doing the same the following year if necessary. Mr. Brimmer asked if the warrant studies are based primarily on volume. Mr. Morrison replied in the affirmative. Mr. Brimmer asked if the safety of the intersection is taken into consideration of a warrant study need for a signal. Mr. Morrison stated that four (4) crashes have occurred within the previous six (6) month with one (1) of the crashes occurring due to a driver running the stop sign, which may not be considered a qualifying crash. A qualifying crash is a crash that would have been likely prevented by a signal. If five (5) crashes occur within a one-year period, then the volume threshold warrant can be reduced. If five (5) crashes are met, staff will seek to use the lower threshold, even on the projection of future volumes. Mr. Cunnane asked if Oceanside Academy had been in contact with Transportation staff concerning staggering dismissal times to not line up with Wando High School and if that is an issue that would be addressed by the Transportation Department or the school district.  Transportation Committee Minutes March 4, 2019 Page 11 of 14 Mr. Morrison stated that he is unaware of any Transportation staff being contacted by Oceanside Academy and that perhaps it was the Mount Pleasant Police Department, but that staff would assist if they requested. Mr. Cunnane stated Oceanside Academy claimed they had made contact. Residents that were regularly complaining have reported back positively about the police presence and is important that we need to stay on through the school year. Mr. Morrison stated that it is being considered and that right-turn lane improvements being proposed in the CIP should help with queuing and reduce anxiousness and impatience. The design is very simple and can be done very quickly over the summer. 6. Review of Resident Parking Permit Study Mr. Morrison stated this agenda item is a continuation of a discussion and the Committee had directed staff in December to examine parking issues within the Old Village area. A public meeting was recently conducted and Jonathon Guy, the Principle Investigator with Kimley Horn, was present to provide an overview of their study. Jonathan Guy, Kimley Horn, stated two (2) community discussions were conducted on the January 17, 2019 and a total of six (6) individuals attended, and those were primarily residents near the Whilden Street and Hibben Street intersection. Issues expressed were concern over parking control, availability, roadway drainage and utilization of right-of-way. Some guidelines for a Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) include qualifying criteria that will enable the process and the process should be petition-based. Impacted streets need to be identified and how they are going to be examined. The program can be based on a block-by-block or a street-by-street district basis which would be decided by the Committee. The main component of the program incorporates citizen participation that is essential to move the process forward. There is also a need to create an entity for implementation, enforcement and adjudication. The process for creating a RPPP is to first determine if there is a need, then develop a draft proposal, conduct a public hearing and adopt an ordinance. Council will need to establish what the cause  Transportation Committee Minutes March 4, 2019 Page 12 of 14 is and understand that the program is not a one size fits all solution. Establishing an RPPP may create more issues and can be problematic if you are dealing with issues such as short-term rentals. Signage can clutter the rights-of-way and can become a visual nuisance. The program will also need to identify the new Town resources to maintain, enforce, and coordinate the program, as this is not something that could be handled by existing staff. The public will need to be engaged early and often as the process moves forward. Finding from the study indicate a program is not a good fit for the community. Other recommendations are to consider additional off-street parking near activity zones, delineate on-street parking where applicable, and partner with local restaurants to minimize parking in residential areas. There is value in these restaurants working with the private parking deck owner to make the pricing more attractive. A shuttle between activity zones and available parking facilities during peak events/times is also recommended. Mr. Cunnane asked for clarification that six (6) residents attended the open house. Mr. Guy replied in the affirmative. 7. Discussion of Lucy Beckham High School bicycle and pedestrian access Mayor Haynie asked if the Town had coordinated with CCSD for Lucy Beckham High School. Mr. Morrison replied in the affirmative stating that the issue dates back to 2016 when the school site was approved and the site design process began. There has been a lot of coordination with the site design engineer and the Office of School Facilities (OSF), and the SCDOT representative the reviews site plans for OSF. The Mount Pleasant Fire Department (MPFD) was heavily involved because the student drop-off area must provide continuous open laneage and that has a significant effect on the site design. All driveways except one utilize a right-in/right-out maneuver and have left turn lanes into the driveways. The bus access is the only access that does not have a right turn lane due to the low volume. There will be two thousand feet (2000’) of queuing space in the student drop-off area and student driver access will be located through Driveway 1 off Whipple Road. All roadways in the area have  Transportation Committee Minutes March 4, 2019 Page 13 of 14 either sidewalks or multi-use paths. Through a resurfacing project, bike lanes were added on Long Point Road between I-526 and Whipple Road. Staff is also coordinating with the SCDOT to incorporate bike paths when Whipple Road is resurfaced. The site plan provides an indication of what is planned for access and how traffic will flow on the site. The last graphic displays a one- mile radius of the school and highlights that almost all the roads (Mathis Ferry Road, Whipple Road, Long Point Road, Hungryneck Boulevard and Venning Road) have sidewalks to the site and some have multi-use paths. Mayor Haynie stated that at the District 2 Constituent Board Meeting Sarah Johnson, Constituent District 2 Board of Trustees Chair asked if staff would attend the March 20, 2019 board meeting and asked if the Board had coordinated that meeting with staff. Mr. Morrison stated he contacted Mr. Borowy and asked if there were any issues that need to be addressed by transportation department staff. Mr. Borowy stated that the Board did not need any additional information on these issues, but indicate they were coordinating with Mr. Jeff Ulma, Town of Mount Pleasant Planning Director, to understand the housing stock and growth projections to consider in their zone/districting. Mayor Haynie stated that Ms. Johnson asked specifically if staff would attend, stating that he would coordinate with Ms. Johnson. Mr. Morrison stated a member of staff would be happy to attend the meeting. Mr. Cunnane stated that he placed then item on the Town Council Agenda in February and that it was moved to Transportation Committee agenda. He felt it was a missed opportunity to reiterate the Town’s support for our citizens who are under attack from the island citizens on the zoning issue. Residents are expressing that they are not able to cross US 17 on a bicycle. I wanted to ask staff to go beyond the actual boundary of the school to look at the neighborhoods to ensure that there are safe options in the area. There are some trails on the other side of Whipple that have been used in the past and perhaps the trails should be walked to see if there is a need any improvements between now and next September. There is a section of sidewalk on Venning Road that is a mud-like sidewalk and it should be  Transportation Committee Minutes March 4, 2019 Page 14 of 14 determined if there is a sidewalk in place or if one needs to be installed. These issues are why this item was placed on the agenda so that we can come back with concrete answers for the people that are actually within biking distance of the school. In addition, there is an area on Nantahala Boulevard that has a Mount Pleasant Waterworks pump station and one of the neighbors has informed me that the area was used to access the old school. The question is, is that feasible now. Speaking with the principle of Lucy Beckham High School, as an individual, the question is can we coordinate a connection from the school to Nantahala Boulevard, which also connects to Indigo Square and US 17 and Towne Centre. A person on bicycle would be able to bicycle from Belle Hall to Towne Centre or from Mathis Ferry Road through the school property to Towne Center avoiding the scary intersections. It was a simple item to put it on the agenda to help our citizens and it was kicked to the Committee and is a missed opportunity to officially come back again and back up our citizens. 8. Project Updates Due to time constraints the agenda item was not discussed. Project updates will be provided to the Committee and included in the minutes. 9. Adjourn There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 3:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Cathy Godsey March 7, 2019  Mount Pleasant Transportation Committee March 4, 2019  1. Approval of Minutes from the February 4, 2019 meeting 2. Public Comments  3.Presentation of Design Concepts for the Park West Boulevard and Stockdale Drive Intersection PARK WEST BOULEVARD & STOCKDALE STREET INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENT STUDY PROJECT STUDY AREA MAP  Rear-end/stop collisions accounted for majority of crashes  Proposed Developments along Park Avenue Boulevard & Faison Road were taken into account in the study  24-Hour Tube Counts & Peak Hour Turning Counts were collected within the project corridor  Signalization is currently not warranted at the Park West Boulevard/Stockdale Street Intersection, but will likely meet warrants in near future DATA & ANALYSIS  Total of 3 alternatives were investigated  Each alternative contained both a roundabout and signalized option  Each alternative involves new access point(s) to school complex ALTERNATIVE ANALYSIS  ALTERNATIVE 1 - ROUNDABOUT  Traffic Enters from Thomas Cario Boulevard  Thomas Cario Boulevard exit becomes right turn only  Probable construction cost - $3,000,000 RIGHT TURN ONLY RIGHT TURN ONLY  ALTERNATIVE 1 - SIGNALIZED  Traffic Enters from Thomas Cario Boulevard  Thomas Cario Boulevard exit becomes right turn only  New Signal at Park West Boulevard / Stockdale Street and new connector roadway. RIGHT TURN  Probable construction ONLY cost - $1,500,000 RIGHT TURN ONLY  ALTERNATIVE 2 - ROUNDABOUT  Thomas Cario Boulevard will now operate as two way traffic  Thomas Cario Boulevard egress/ingress to Park West Boulevard is utilized as restricted access  New access road from roundabout is now the primary access to the RIGHT TURN ONLY school complex  Probable construction cost - $3,500,000 RIGHT TURN ONLY  ALTERNATIVE 2 - SIGNALIZED  Thomas Cario Boulevard will now operate as two way traffic  Thomas Cario Boulevard egress/ingress to Park West Boulevard is utilized as restricted access  New access road from roundabout is now the primary access to the school complex RIGHT TURN ONLY  New Signal at Park West Boulevard / Stockdale Street and new connector roadway  Probable construction cost - $2,500,000 RIGHT TURN ONLY  ALTERNATIVE 3 - ROUNDABOUT  New roundabout constructed at Thomas Cario Boulevard entrance  Thomas Cario Boulevard exit is relocated to new intersection with Salterbeck Street  No left turns permitted at Stockdale Street / Park West Boulevard Intersection (right in/right out)  Probable construction cost - $5,000,000  COMPARISON PARAMETERS  Capacity  Queue Lengths  Safety  Potential Environmental Impacts  Potential Right of Way Impacts  Potential Utility Impacts  Probable Construction Costs  Objective Score Best – 1 to Worst – 5 RECOMMENDATION  Alternative 1 – Roundabout  Most typical design  Probable construction cost - $3,000,000 RIGHT TURN ONLY RIGHT TURN ONLY 4. Presentation of Design Concepts for the Long Point Road Maritime District CDM SMITH LONG POINT ROAD Area Land Use • Western end of Long Point Rd. • State Port Authority Wando Welch Terminal • North of Long Point Rd. • Office Buildings • Breweries • Long Point Grill • Other Commercial, Mixed Use • Residential • South of Long Point Rd. • Primarily Residential • Some Mixed Use Purpose of the Project? Long Point Rd. Objective: 1. To improve the mobility and safety of Long Point Road at its intersections with Wando Park Boulevard and Shipping Lane. 2. Enhanced landscaping and potential medians to achieve a boulevard concept 3. Provide interconnectivity between Shipping Lane and Wando Park Boulevard What are the Issues? Wando Park Blvd. Intersection • Weaving Movements within 700 LF from I-526 and Long Point Rd. to Lone Tree, Hobcaw Bluff, Wando Park and Long Point. • Dedicated Right Turn Lane originating from I-526 Off-Ramp • Median Opening at Lone Tree Dr. • Left Turns from Wando Park conflict with Left Turns from Hobcaw Bluff Dr. – Cannot turn simultaneously • Over 2000 vehicles during AM and PM Peak Hours • Daily Trucks: 36% of EB traffic and 24% of WB traffic I-526 Wando Park Blvd. Hobcaw Bluff Dr Lone Tree Dr Shipping Ln. Intersection • Unsignalized • Over 1000 vehicles during AM and PM Peak Hours • Daily Trucks: 51% of EB traffic and 41% of WB traffic Shipping Ln Initial Concepts  COST ESTIMATE BY SECTION SECTION 1 $ 440,449 SECTION 2 $ 187,145 SECTION 3 $ 504,178 SECTION 4 $ 439,532 SECTION 5 $ 399,103 SECTION 6 $ 4,853,256 SECTION 7 $ 958,205 TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $ 2,928,612 - $ 7,342,336 Next Steps • Design intersection improvements at Wando Park Boulevard and Hobcaw Bluff Drive • Realign Left Turn on Hobcaw Bluff Drive (Section 2) • Develop Additional Dedicated Left Turn on Wando Park Boulevard (Section 3) • Complete final design • Construction • Evaluate budget for additional improvements  5. Status of possible improvements at Park Avenue/Faison Road intersection  5. Status of possible improvements at Park Avenue/Faison Road intersection • Signal Warrant update in progress to account for proposed development adjacent to intersection • Developer required to place mast arm signal TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  5. Status of possible improvements at Park Avenue/Faison Road intersection TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  5. Status of possible improvements at Park Avenue/Faison Road intersection TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. 6. Review of Residential Parking Permit Study  6. Review of Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Study • January 17th Community Discussion • Two Meeting Times: 10am-Noon and 4pm-6pm • Six (6) Residents attended TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  6. Review of Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Study What we heard from the Residents • Parking Control • Parking Availability • Roadway Drainage • Utilization of right-of-way TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  6. Review of Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Study Primary RPPP Components • Guidelines and qualifying criteria must be established first • Petition-based implementation is necessary for success • Identification of impacted streets and data collection • Can be based on a block-by-block, street, subdivision, district basis • Citizen participation is essential • Establishment of an entity for implementation, enforcement and adjudication TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  6. Review of Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Study Process for creating a RPPP 1. Determine if there is a need for an RPPP 2. Establish a draft proposal for the RPPP – zones, restrictions, permitting process, etc. 3. Conduct a public hearing 4. Council Endorsement/Adoption TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  6. Review of Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Study RPPP Takeaways 1. Establish what the cause for parking concerns is first…supply, proximity, cost, etc. 2. Not a one-size fits all solution 3. Can be seen as a nuisance to residents – overreach by government 4. Signage can be visual nuisance 5. Significant government investment to maintain, enforce, and coordinate the program – additional departmental resources required 6. Engage the public early and often for implementation TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  6. Review of Residential Parking Permit Program (RPPP) Study Conclusions • Residential Parking Permit Program is not a good fit for the Community • Consider additional off-street parking near activity zones • Delineate on street parking where applicable • Partner with local restaurants to minimize parking in residential areas • Restaurant consortium should work with the private parking deck owner to make parking in the deck more attractive • Shuttle between activity zones and available parking facilities during peak events/times TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  7. Discussion of Lucy Beckham High School bicycle and pedestrian access  7. Discussion of Lucy Beckham High School bicycle and pedestrian access 1. The access and circulation plan was coordinated extensively with CCSD engineers, the Office of School Facilities, SCDOT’s district office and their School Operations division in Columbia. 2. Significant input and design guidance was also provided by our fire department. 3. Note the following on the site plan: • Except the right-in/right-out only Driveway #2, all access points have left-turn lanes into the site. • Except for Bus Only access #4, all access points have right-turn lanes into the site. • There is 2,000’ of on-site stacking provided for student drop-off/pick-up, which occurs on the Mathis Ferry side of the campus. • Student drivers access the site via Driveway #1 on the Whipple side of the campus. 4. Sidewalks and/or multi-use paths currently exist on all primary and secondary roads leading to the school 5. Bike lanes exist on Long Point Road and staff is working with SCDOT staff to implement bike lanes on Whipple Road through upcoming resurfacing contract TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. 8. Project Updates  8. Project Updates Coleman Boulevard Revitalization Contractor: Blythe Development Start Date: September 11, 2017 Completion Date: December 27, 2019 Status: • Stage 1 Westbound – Complete. • Stage 2 Eastbound – Sidewalk and curb going in. • Stage 3 Median Construction – February to August. • Stage 4 Final Paving - August to October. TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  8. Project Updates Coleman Boulevard Revitalization Project Progress as of February 28, 2019 •All Phase 1 Storm Drain Complete • 2,000 Feet of Lighting and Irrigation Conduits •7500 Feet of Storm Drain • Simmons Street Force Main Relocation •80 Drainage Structures • Simmons Street Gravity Sewer Relocation •3 Water Quality Treatment Devices • Simmons Street Gravity Sewer Repair •5000 Feet of Curb and Gutter • Simmons Street Paving •4,500 Feet of Sidewalk • Fairmont Avenue Force Main Relocation • 2,400 Feet of New Waterline on Coleman • 3 Waterline Relocations Completed TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  8. Project Updates Coleman Boulevard Revitalization TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  8. Project Updates US 17 to Rifle Range Road Connector Project Cost Estimate: • $10.641M ($5.74M Funded) Designer: JMT Completion Date: • Design: September 2019 • Construction: September 2022 Status: • Design of road between Billy Swails Blvd. and Rifle Range Road is ongoing. TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  8. Project Updates Long Point Road Extension TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  8. Project Updates Patriots Point Gateway Intersection Improvements Project Cost Estimate: • $6,765,800 Fully funded via adoption of 2019-2023 CIP Designer: STV Incorporated Completion Date: • Design and Permitting: July 2020 • Construction: July 2020 - December 2021 Status: • Utility coordination is ongoing. Consultant working DE for 11 ft. lanes. • MPW has initiated utility relocation design. TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  8. Project Updates Patriots Point Gateway Intersection Improvements TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  8. Project Updates Billy Swails Boulevard 4B Project Cost Estimate: • $12,568,497 ($2,568,497 TOMP and $10,000,000 Federal) Designer: Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. Completion Date: • Design: August 2020 • Construction: August 2022 Status: • Currently, several alignment alternatives are being reviewed through the NEPA process. Alignment options include studying impacts of widening US- 17 and Rifle Range Road vs. BSB. ​Based on this and input from SCDOT we should be ready for the next public meeting in April. TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  8. Project Updates Billy Swails Boulevard 4B TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  8. Project Updates Shem Creek Bridge Bike Lanes Project Cost Estimate: • $791,000 ($158,000 TOMP and $633,000 Federal) Consultant: CDM Smith Completion Date: • Design: June 2019 • Construction: March 2020 Status: • Preliminary plans have been submitted to SCDOT and are currently under review. TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  8. Project Updates Shem Creek Bridge Bike Lanes TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  8. Project Updates Park West Boulevard Widening •Design Consultant: Mead and Hunt •Design: Complete •Permitting: Complete June 2019 •Project Cost Estimate: $7M with 15% contingency •Construction Schedule: June 2019 –December 2020 •Status: • Consultant is developing final construction quantities and estimates. • MPW utility relocations will be included in roadway contract. • MPW consultant is currently designing water and sewer relocations. • Staff is currently producing bid documents for advertisement in March 2019. TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  8. Project Updates Park West Boulevard Widening TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  8. Project Updates All American Boulevard Extension Project Cost Estimate:$5.365M ($2.05M Funded) Consultant: Mead and Hunt Completion Date: • Design: March 2018 - December 2019 • Construction: March 2020 – December 2021 Status: •Designer is currently working on alignment alternatives. •Wetlands have been delineated. •Phase 1 designer under contract for plan revisions and right of way acquisition for that phase. •PIM held December 18. TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  8. Project Updates All American Boulevard Extension TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  8. Project Updates All American Boulevard Extension TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  8. Project Updates Maritime Port District Improvements Study Project Cost Estimate: • $163,458 for concept study – $1,500,000 funded via adoption of 2019-2023 CIP Consultant: CDM Smith Completion Date: • Concept Study: August 2018 - January 2019 Status: • Concept Study is complete. • Will provide concept plans to Committee in March. • Met with SCSPA in November. Meet with neighborhoods in February. TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  8. Project Updates Maritime Port District Improvements Study TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  8. Project Updates Park West Boulevard and Stockdale Street Improvements Project Cost Estimate: • Concept Design: $200,000 Consultant: Mead and Hunt Completion Date: • Concept Study: October 2018 - September 2019 • Construction: NA Status: • Intersection concept study is underway to be completed in February. TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  8. Project Updates Park West Boulevard and Stockdale Street Improvements TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  8. Project Updates Transportation Sales Tax (TST) Projects •Park West Boulevard sidewalk from Stockdale Street to the recreation complex is complete. •Anna Knapp Boulevard sidewalk from Johnnie Dodds Boulevard to Hibben Ferry is complete. •Belle Hall Parkway and Paul Foster Mini Roundabout under design. TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C.  8. Project Updates Charleston Transportation Committee (CTC) Projects •Pelzer Drive sidewalk is complete •Lansing Drive sidewalk project is currently under design. •Seacoast Parkway sidewalk project is currently in design and additional right of way needs are being evaluated. •Cottingham Drive sidewalk design to be funded next year. TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. 9. Adjourn