Wood Washington Wirt Interstate Planning Commission WV Route 14 Corridor Management Plan Advisory Committee Meeting Summary

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1 Wood Washington Wirt Interstate Planning Commission WV Route 14 Corridor Management Plan Advisory Committee Meeting Summary Location: Parkersburg City Building (1 Government Square, Parkersburg, WV 26101) Date: May 7, 11:30 a.m. 1:30 p.m. Attendees: Dave Burris, WVDOH District 3 Brian Carr, WVDOH Charleston Wayne Dunn, Wood County Commission and Small Business Owner Randy Durst, WWW Tom Evans, Bosley Construction Michael Fleak, Area Roundtable Larry Faught, Warfield Realtors Steve Gainer, Wood County Commission Eric Gumm, Parkersburg Planning Commission Kim Herceg, The Craft House of Parkersburg Tracy Higgins, WWW Richard Lance, Wood County Schools Sharon Lynch, Parkersburg City Council (Southside) Vince Post, WWW Roy Radabaugh, Mineral Wells PSD Fred Rader, Mid Ohio Valley Regional Council Randy Rapp, Mayor of Vienna, WWW Chairman John Rockhold, City of Parkersburg Rusty Roten, WVDOH District 3 Dwayne Schneider, Mountaineer Auto Services & Detailing Justin Smith, Parkersburg Engineer Mike Tucker, WV Central Credit Union John Whitmore, City of Parkersburg Nancy Wilcox, Parkersburg City Council (Southside) Aaron Workman, Mid Ohio Valley Transit Authority Bob Wright, Warfield Realtors Jared Anderson, WVU Sustainable Land Use Law Clinic Rodney Holbert, Burgess & Niple, Inc. Kris Popovich, Burgess & Niple, Inc. Kendra Schenk, Burgess & Niple, Inc. Steve Thieken, Burgess & Niple, Inc. Meeting Purpose To introduce the study process To obtain input regarding the corridor vision, goals and objectives, issues and needs, and ideas for improvement. Introduction, Background, and Process Discussion Randy Durst welcomed the group and provided a brief history and background regarding the planning effort and WWW s goals and objectives. Steve Thieken described the study area and the planning process (presentation attached) including a description of what a Corridor Management Plan involves and its benefits 1

2 Wood Washington Wirt Interstate Planning Commission WV Route 14 Corridor Management Plan Advisory Committee Meeting Summary Workshop Exercises Attendees participated in a series of group and individual exercises to help establish the corridor strengths and weaknesses; corridor vision, goals and objectives; and ideas for improvements. Attendees were assigned to a specific table for group discussion purposes. Table assignments are attached. Corridor Strengths and Weaknesses Each table was asked to answer the following questions: What are the biggest strengths of this corridor (be specific)? What are the biggest weaknesses of this corridor (be specific)? The brainstorming and discussion was facilitated by a consultant team member who listed all ideas on flip charts (copies attached). The group was then asked to identify the strengths and weaknesses that had the greatest level of consensus. The most popular responses included: Strengths: o The corridor is a major north/south connector in the area o The corridor is not entirely built out which leaves room for more development o The corridor serves as a public transit route o The corridor provides access to I 77 and US 50 o The high volume of traffic on the corridor is good for many businesses o In the southern portion of the corridor (the new four lane section), traffic flow is safe and efficient o Public water and sewer is provided along the corridor Weaknesses: o Traffic congestion (specifically from Blizzard/Pike/Broadway to Rayon/Gihon) o No sidewalks o Too many access points (driveways and side streets) o Drivers use middle turn lane for passing and not just turning as intended o There is no east/west access to Route 95 o There are no land use regulations o Traffic congestion causes delays for emergency vehicles o Traffic signal timings do not seem coordinated for progression of traffic o The school zone at Parkersburg South High School impedes traffic flow both because of the reduced speed limit and because of pedestrians crossing Blizzard Street o The commercial areas, specifically in the northern portion of the corridor, take away from the initiative to revitalize downtown Parkersburg 2

3 Wood Washington Wirt Interstate Planning Commission WV Route 14 Corridor Management Plan Advisory Committee Meeting Summary Corridor Vision Each individual was given three pieces of paper and was asked to write on each sheet one or words that describe: What should the corridor be? The visions were broken up into the following categories with the words and ideas listed below: Efficient o 4 Lanes o 5 Lane o Better Turning Lanes o Congestion Free o Control Access o Effective o Efficient (3) o Efficient Flow o Efficient Long Term o Flowing o Flowing Access o Fluent Traffic Flow o Good Traffic Flow (2) o Less Traffic o Smooth Flow o Travel Efficiency o Uncongested Attractive o Aesthetic o Aesthetically Appealing o Aesthetically Attractive o Attractive Convenience o Awesome o Future Looking o Lighted o Nice Looking into City o Nice Presentation to Southside o Streetscaped o Well Designed Economically Healthy o Attractive for Growth o Business Friendly o Commercially Friendly o Developable (2) o Easy Accessibility for Business o Economic Development o Economically Healthy o Good for Business o Planned Development Safe o Safe (9) o Safe Movement Community Focused o A Place o Beneficial o Community Minded o Community Service o Enhance Quality of Life o Give Back to Residents (their streets) o Good for the Public o User Friendly Good Access and Connectivity o Accessible (2) o Better Access o Connected to Route 95 o Easy Access o North/South Connected Constructability o Cost Effective o Economical o Economically Feasible 3

4 Wood Washington Wirt Interstate Planning Commission WV Route 14 Corridor Management Plan Advisory Committee Meeting Summary Other o o o o Flexible Forward Thinking Good Signage Multi Use o o o o NOW Regulated Seattle 4 th Avenue Straight Good Places/Bad Places Attendees were also given 20 dots, 10 red and 10 green, to place in the corridor. The red dots represent bad places while green indicate good places. Attendees were also asked to write a few words on the map describing why they placed their dots in those locations. A scanned copy of the map is attached. Good areas that had several green dots included: o US 50 interchange with Division Street o Division Street and Camden Avenue intersection o Division Street between Sixth Avenue and Seventh Avenue o In the vicinity of Kohl s o Along the proposed WV 14 realignment Business development o Along the four lane, median divided segment of WV 14, north of the I 77 interchange Bad areas that had several red dots included: o Fifth Street Bridge Congested Not wide enough o Division Street at 10 th Avenue Difficult lefts in o Blizzard Drive at 12 th Avenue Poor business access o Blizzard Drive from Parkersburg South High School to Broadway Avenue/Pike Street intersection Bumper to bumper traffic o Blizzard Drive/Broadway Avenue/Pike Street intersection o Pike Street at Southgate Shopping Center entrance o Pike Street at Rayon Drive/Gihon Road intersection o WV 14 at Sam s Creek Road/Pike Street Unsafe 4

5 Wood Washington Wirt Interstate Planning Commission WV Route 14 Corridor Management Plan Advisory Committee Meeting Summary Strategies to Consider Attendees reconvened at their assigned tables to answer the question: What should be done to make the corridor the best it can be now and in the future? The brainstorming and discussion was facilitated by a consultant team member who listed all ideas on flip charts (copies attached). The group was then asked to identify which ideas had the greatest level of consensus. The most popular responses included: Design for future expansion construct four lane section to Patriot Center Construct an east west corridor (Route 95/Camden Avenue to near Glotfelty Tire) Construct roundabouts at some intersections Reconfigure the Blizzard Drive/Pike Street/Broadway Avenue intersection Implement strategies and policies that preserve the right of way Develop access management policies Form land use committees that provide subdivision regulations and corridor specific regulations Plan strategically for the best land use Allocate adequate funding Provide bicycle and pedestrian facilities in new development and roadway plans 5

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8 5/26/2015 WV 14 Corridor Management Plan Wood Washington Wirt Interstate Planning Commission March 18, 2015 Study Area WV 14 from I 77 to US 50 Follows proposed realignment 1

9 5/26/2015 What is a Corridor Management Plan? A Corridor Management Plan is a set of transportation and land use strategies that address current and future transportation needs. Source: WV Corridor Management Handbook Typical Strategies Transportation system changes that improve safety, reduce congestion, and improve access for pedestrians and bicyclists Tools to help local governments guide changes in land use and development to protect the transportation system Methods to preserve and acquire road right of way for future improvements Design guidance for corridor aesthetics and other community features Ways to improve cooperation between government jurisdictions Source: WV Corridor Management Handbook 2

10 5/26/2015 Keys to a good Corridor Management Plan Provides a mix of strategies that are mutually reinforcing and consistent with an agreed upon vision for the corridor Provides a set of well defined, prioritized actions, and define clear responsibilities for the implementation of the plan s strategies Source: WV Corridor Management Handbook Goals of a Corridor Management Plan Identify and address transportation issues before they turn into critical problems that can affect the quality of life and limit economic development Promote coordinated transportation and land use solutions along a corridor, rather than piecemeal initiatives that may work against each other To bring a diverse group of stakeholders together to agree on mutually beneficial strategies and the ongoing steps necessary to achieve them Source: WV Corridor Management Handbook 3

11 5/26/2015 Goals of a Corridor Management Plan Save money through strategies that are less expensive than major capital investments. Improving traffic operations Increase mode choices Reducing access points Better land use policies Develop creative, win win, strategies for supporting sustainable economic development. Preserve and enhance West Virginia s natural environment and the unique character of its communities. Source: WV Corridor Management Handbook Why now? 4

12 5/26/2015 CMP Development Process Overview Building the Foundation Framing the Options Present the Plan Make Adjustments Building the Foundation (Spring 2015) Precisely define/quantify the problems, issues, and needs in the corridor Establish partnership with stakeholders and public through an open process Articulate the Vision, Goals and Objectives for the corridor Avoid arriving at solutions at this stage 5

13 5/26/2015 Framing the Options (Summer 2015) Solidify ideas and options for improvements and policies Evaluate options and quantify results Clearly communicate options and tradeoffs Present the Plan (Fall 2015) Tell the story What is the vision and how we got here How the plan represents the best courses of actions to meet the goals and objectives for the corridor Build broad support for plan and its strategies 6

14 5/26/2015 Finalize and Implement the Plan (Winter 2015/2016) Make adjustments and polish the plan Continue to build support Begin to implement the plan Stakeholder Involvement is Critical Involve developers, property owners, local government officials and politicians, police and fire departments, other public entities, concerned citizens, etc. Getting buy in will make the implementation of the recommendations much more feasible Include education on benefits of access management and multimodal transportation improvements Create a partnering relationship with stakeholders 7

15 5/26/2015 Three Levels of Engagement Steering Group small group of key decision makers who will be most involved in ultimately implementing the plan. Five meetings planned. Advisory Group larger and diverse group of stakeholders in the corridor. Two meetings and other communications with this group will occur. Steering group members will also participate in these meetings. Public Engaged early and then near the end of the process to help shape the vision, goals and objectives, and to react to the preliminary recommendations. Next Steps Help us out today! Public Open House Meeting this evening Provide any data, studies, or other information that would be useful for the study ASAP Meet again in late summer to review and discuss proposed strategies 8

16 5/26/2015 Corridor Strengths/Weaknesses (20 minutes) Question 1 What are the biggest strengths of this corridor (be specific)? Question 2 What are the biggest weaknesses of the corridor (be specific)? Write all ideas on flip charts Star the ones that had the greatest consensus Corridor Vision (15 minutes) Each person gets 3 pieces of paper In one or two words write on each piece What should the corridor be? 9

17 5/26/2015 Dot Exercise (20 minutes includes break) Good places / Bad places exercise Each person gets 20 dots (10 of each color) Place each dot in corridor Green dot represents good places Red dot represents bad places Make a note on map why you placed them there Place no more than three dots in any one place Not necessary to use all of your dots Strategies to Consider (20 minutes) What should be done to make the corridor the best it can be now and in the future? Write all ideas on flip charts Star the ones that had the greatest consensus 10

18 WV Route 14 Corridor Management Plan Advisory Committee Meeting May 7, 2015 Table 1 Rodney Holbert Name Dave Burris Wayne Dunn Randy Durst Eric Gumm Kim Herceg Dwayne Schneider Justin Smith Adam Stout? Organization WVDOH District 3 Wood County Commission & Small Business Owner WWWW Parkersburg Planning Commission The Craft House of Parkersburg Mountaineer Auto Services & Detailing Parkersburg Engineer Parkersburg Engineer

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22 WV Route 14 Corridor Management Plan Advisory Committee Meeting May 7, 2015 Table 2 Jared Anderson Name Brian Carr Tom Evans Steve Gainer Tracy Higgins Sharon Lynch Mike Tucker Organization WVDOH Charleston Bosley Construction Wood County Commission WWWW Parkersburg City y Council (Southside) WV Central Credit Union

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26 WV Route 14 Corridor Management Plan Advisory Committee Meeting May 7, 2015 Table 3 Kendra Schenk Name Michael Fleak Richard Lance Vince Post Roy Radabaugh John Rockhold Rusty Roten Bob Wright Organization Area Roundtable e Wood County Schools WWWW Mineral Wells PSD City of Parkersburg WVDOH District 3 Warfield Realtors

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31 WV Route 14 Corridor Management Plan Advisory Committee Meeting May 7, 2015 Table 4 Kris Popovich Name Larry Fought Fred Rader Randy Rapp Nancy Wilcox John Whitmore Aaron Workman Organization Warfield Realtors Mid Ohio Valley Regional Council Mayor of Vienna, WWW Chairman Parkersburg Cityy Council (Southside) City of Parkersburg Mid Ohio Valley Transit Authority

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