Welcome Comprehensive Plan & Transportation Plan Open House November 7, 2012
Agenda Proposed future land use plan Comprehensive Plan strategies Traffic forecasts Future traffic operations Possible future roadway improvements
Agenda Proposed future land use plan Comprehensive Plan strategies Traffic forecasts Future traffic operations Possible future roadway improvements
Proposed Future Land Use Plan Plan Methodology Identified land use classifications Summarized existing land use consumption Defined future planning area (one mile ETA) Calculated future land use consumption for 10% growth scenario Developed future land use scenarios for planning area Selected preferred future land use plan
Proposed Future Land Use Plan
Anticipated 2035 Development Areas
Agenda Proposed future land use plan Comprehensive Plan strategies Traffic forecasts Future traffic operations Possible future roadway improvements
Comprehensive Plan Strategies Plan Elements Land Use Community Facilities Housing Nature and the Environment Economic Development Transportation Historical and Cultural Resources
Comprehensive Plan Strategies Land Use Encourage varying density throughout the growth areas to develop a diverse housing stock. Life cycle housing choices Affordability Conservation Design Districts Manage growth in a way that provides for vibrant, walkable neighborhoods that are compatible with and connected to existing neighborhoods.
Comprehensive Plan Strategies Land Use Promote infill of existing vacant properties that fits within the context of the existing neighborhood. Focus on revitalization of the Downtown core. Utilize the future land use plan and growth phasing plan as guidance when working with homeowners and potential developers Expand the existing grid pattern into contiguous growth areas.
Comprehensive Plan Strategies Land Use Encourage the development of neighborhood commercial as residential development occurs outside of the city core to provide service to new neighborhoods. Adopt park dedication and open space requirements to enhance the quality of new growth areas.
Comprehensive Plan Strategies Community Facilities Future Municipal Facilities Plan for future service needs: Police Fire Public Works City Hall Other City Buildings Water Supply and Treatment Trash Collection and Solid Waste Management Streetlights Energy Sources Community Center
Comprehensive Plan Strategies Community Facilities Parks Develop strategies for park improvements and development of new parks Trails and Sidewalks Develop a Trail connection to Black s Grove Park Enhance multi-seasonal trails Promote usage by creating linkage between neighborhoods and utilizing wayfinding signage throughout the city. Require sidewalks on both sides of streets
Comprehensive Plan Strategies Community Facilities Recreation Facilities and Opportunities Promote use of new Wellness Center Seek opportunities for additional multi-seasonal recreation at existing park and recreation facilities. Adopt park dedication and open space requirements for new growth areas.
Comprehensive Plan Strategies Housing Create Diversity of Housing Choices Life Cycle Housing Focus on providing affordable housing for a variety of residents Develop design guidelines to preserve and enhance neighborhood character Identify neighborhood boundaries and involve the neighborhood on preparing neighborhood plans.
Comprehensive Plan Strategies Nature and the Environment Promote preservation of wooded and wetland areas by cataloging attributes and features, and encouraging conservation design for new development in or adjacent to those areas Increase the number of and access to Greenways, Open Spaces, and Vegetation within the City
Comprehensive Plan Strategies Nature and the Environment Vegetation Develop requirements for boulevard trees Promote tree planting incentives Encourage tree protection in new growth areas Develop energy efficiency policies for city facilities and functions. Explore solid waste and recycling procedures for new and updated practices and technologies. Establish parking lot landscaping requirements to provide aesthetic benefits and urban cooling effects of shade.
Comprehensive Plan Strategies Economic Development Support the Economic Development Corporation s efforts to attract new businesses to Wadena and retain existing ones. Encourage local business ownership. Increase the number of jobs that provide a living wage.
Comprehensive Plan Strategies Economic Development Promote Wadena s high quality of life, responsible work ethic, and location on major transportation corridors to attract more businesses and jobs. Maintain two-way communication between the City and M State regarding job needs, trends, and student work. Explore downtown revitalization programs and policies for Wadena s downtown.
Comprehensive Plan Strategies Historical and Cultural Resources Enhance historic preservation by cataloging historic sites. Identify sites for redevelopment in either a historic or non-historic manner. Respond to neighborhood concerns by establishing historic district zoning regulations. Celebrate cultural heritage and diversity Expand existing public art efforts. Build a sense of community through: Festivals and celebrations that embrace the seasons Creation of community gathering places
Agenda Proposed future land use plan Comprehensive Plan strategies Traffic forecasts Future traffic operations Possible future roadway improvements
Traffic Forecasts Travel Demand Model Developed a model to forecast average daily traffic using future land use and roadway assumptions Existing land use: Census and LEHD data (Year 2010) Future land use: 10% and 25% land use growth scenarios Incorporated data from the Wadena O-D study and existing turning movement data
Traffic Forecasts Highway Network Traffic Analysis Zones
Traffic Forecasts
Traffic Forecasts
Agenda Proposed future land use plan Comprehensive Plan strategies Traffic forecasts Future traffic operations Possible future roadway improvements
Future Traffic Operations Intersection operations Analyzed a.m. and p.m. peak hour conditions (LOS) Reviewed operational queue lengths and impacts at all key intersections Continue to operate at acceptable overall LOS during the a.m. and p.m. peak hour conditions Vehicles queue periodically during the peak hour through adjacent intersections (especially when trains pass through) Approximately 50 trains pass through today on a daily basis, which can take approximately 3 8 minutes for the queues to recover following a train passing through This could increase in the near future to 70, 90, 140 trains
Future Traffic Operations Auto / Rail Conflicts Near or Exceeds MnDOT intersection exposure threshold of 300,000 auto / rail conflicts at the three crossings Location Existing (50 trains) Future (70 trains) ADT Exposures ADT Exposures 2nd St SW 5,600 280,000 6,000 420,000 TH 71 10,400 520,000 11,300 791,000 1st St SE 4,600 230,000 5,000 350,000
Agenda Proposed future land use plan Comprehensive Plan strategies Traffic forecasts Future traffic operations Possible future roadway improvements
Possible Future Roadway Improvements Subarea Studies 1. TH 29 Reroute and CR 75 Truck Route 2. Education Campus Area Safety Improvements 3. TH 29 Extension 4. Potential TH 10 Four-Lane Improvement 5. Potential Grade Separation Locations
Possible Future Roadway Improvements Subarea Studies 1. TH 29 Reroute and CR 75 Truck Route 2. Education Campus Area Safety Improvements 3. TH 29 Extension 4. Potential TH 10 Four-Lane Improvement 5. Potential Grade Separation Locations
Possible Future Roadway Improvements TH 29 Reroute Estimated vehicles per route Calculated travel time by route Estimated travel time savings Determined travel pattern shifts (route diversion curve) General Travel Pattern Average Travel Time(Seconds)* Percent Diversion to CR 75/TH 10 Corridor Corridor Travel (Est. ADT) Route 1 (Existing TH 29) 242 seconds --- 1,950 Route 2 (Existing CR 75/TH10) 302 seconds --- 175 Route A (Reroute TH 29) 243 seconds 10 percent 1,750 Route B (Reroute CR 75/TH10) 283 seconds --- 375 * Travel times for each route include intersection delays.
Possible Future Roadway Improvements
Possible Future Roadway Improvements CR 75 Truck Route Designation Reviewed MnDOT truck routes Estimated heavy commercials vehicles by route Verified future land use Determined truck travel pattern shifts Truck Travel Pattern Percent of total ADT Existing HCADT Future HCADT Route A (Existing TH 29) 10 percent 300 500 Route B (Existing CR 75/TH10) --- --- --- Route A (Existing TH 29) 2.5 percent --- 125 Route B (Truck Route CR 75) 7.5 percent --- 375
Possible Future Roadway Improvements
Possible Future Roadway Improvements Subarea Studies 1. TH 29 Reroute and CR 75 Truck Route 2. Education Campus Area Safety Improvements 3. TH 29 Extension 4. Potential TH 10 Four-Lane Improvement 5. Potential Grade Separation Locations
Possible Future Roadway Improvements Education Campus Area Safety Improvements Assessed safety and convenience of bike/ped facilities Defined issues and opportunities for facility improvements Recommended improvements Established action items and potential scheduling Action Step Cost Schedule Upgrade sidewalk crossings with high visibility markings (e.g. zebra or ladder styles) Install curb extensions (bump-outs) at Emerson Avenue, Colfax Avenue and Aldrich Avenue $ Ongoing $$ Mid- to Long-term Install centerline crossing signs at the schools $ Short-term Install advanced walk interval and countdown timers at Colfax Avenue/Jefferson Avenue and 2nd Street/TH 10 $$ Mid-term Railroad Crossing improvements at 2nd Street and Jefferson Avenue $$$ Long-term Improve sidewalk network ($80 - $110 per linear foot) $ - $$$ Ongoing Establish a dedicated bike lane along 2nd Street $$ Mid-term Install wayfinding signs along 2nd Street and Colfax Avenue (cost may vary depending on the number and size of signs) $ - $$ Mid-term Conduct a school speed zone study $ Short-term Please note: The cost of a project may vary depending on the size and scale of the improvement. Legend Schedule Short Term: 1 3 years Mid Term: 3 5 years Long term: 5 10 years Cost $ Low Cost ($0 - $20,000) $$ Medium Cost ($20,000 - $80,000) $$$ High Cost ($80,000+)
Possible Future Roadway Improvements
Possible Future Roadway Improvements Subarea Studies 1. TH 29 Reroute and CR 75 Truck Route 2. Education Campus Area Safety Improvements 3. TH 29 Extension 4. Potential TH 10 Four-Lane Improvement 5. Potential Grade Separation Locations
Possible Future Roadway Improvements TH 29 Extension (Option 1) Extend Colfax Avenue from 4 th Street to TH 10, with new at-grade railroad crossing Remove south approach of TH 10 / 1 st Street SE, resulting in removal of at-grade railroad crossing Re-align CR 4 north approach with the TH 29 extension Identified the traffic shifts with this new alignment Volume is expected to decrease by ~ 2,000 vehicles/day at the TH 71 / TH 10 intersection Volumes along TH 10 between TH 71 and potential TH 29 / CR 4 intersection expected to decrease by 3,300 vehicles/day
Possible Future Roadway Improvements
Possible Future Roadway Improvements TH 29 Extension (Option 2) Extension of TH 29 further east along Colfax Avenue, connecting to TH 10 with new at-grade rail crossing (east of the north-south railroad spur) Re-align CR 4 north approach with TH 29 extension Results in similar traffic volume shifts as Option 1 Provides additional development opportunity on the eastern edge of town Construction of the north-south roadway connection to Homecrest Avenue could be omitted
Possible Future Roadway Improvements
Possible Future Roadway Improvements Subarea Studies 1. TH 29 Reroute and CR 75 Truck Route 2. Education Campus Area Safety Improvements 3. TH 29 Extension 4. Potential TH 10 Four-Lane Improvement 5. Potential Grade Separation Locations
Possible Future Roadway Improvements TH 10 Potential Four-Lane Improvement Conceptual alignment developed for four-lane roadway
Possible Future Roadway Improvements Subarea Studies 1. TH 29 Reroute and CR 75 Truck Route 2. Education Campus Area Safety Improvements 3. TH 29 Extension 4. Potential TH 10 Four-Lane Improvement 5. Potential Grade Separation Locations
Possible Future Roadway Improvements Potential Grade Separation Locations TH 10 grade separation conceptual alternatives Mitigate the auto / rail exposures adjacent to TH 10 CSAH 20 and CR 169 (west corridor) TH 71 and TH 10 (central corridor) TH 29 and CR 4 at TH 10 (east corridor) Strictly concepts for consideration Conduct additional analysis and assessment in order to understand full impacts, cost, etc.
Possible Future Roadway Improvements CSAH 20 and CR 169 (west corridor)
Possible Future Roadway Improvements TH 71 and TH 10 (central corridor)
Possible Future Roadway Improvements TH 29 and CR 4 at TH 10 (east corridor)
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