Metro 2010 Pedestrian Symposium Walking into the Future City John Kaliski, AIA, May 12, 2010
How can our transportation and land use policies create complete streets for all users? How do we optimize the walking environments that currently exist? Have we created monster cities that are toxic to our mobility and health?
They provide They provide open networks for moving space for the pedestrians, bicycles, activities of daily life; and transit in addition - enhanced outdoor to vehicles amenities enhanced connectivity They are designed and sustainable multipurpose systems enhanced urban design infrastructure Complete Streets
City of Santa Monica Ocean Park Boulevard Complete Green Street Project
Ocean Park Boulevard Existing Conditions
Community Generated Streetscape Plan
1. Community Priority: reclaim OPB for public open space; make more walkable, calm, safe, bikeable, and beautify. 2. Build upon LUCE principles; i neighborhood h enhancement, connectivity, and pedestrian orientation. 3. Implement environmental sustainability; i.e. storm water management. 4. Maintain views from the 4th Street overpass. 5. Address noise and vibrations at bus stops (i.e. 4th Street overpass). 6. Save the whale mural. 7. Utilize community input. Ocean Park Boulevard Complete Green Street Objectives
3/3/08 over 60 participants i t 4/23/08 over 40 participants 2/2/10 0 i i Opportunities and constraints Visioning Definition i i of project objectives Presentation of three alternatives; A, B & C Presentation of options: 4th Street viewing deck and traffic circles Alternative C with dedicated bike lane eliminated 2/2/10 over 50 participants Presentation of draft hybrid design Refinements to tree placement Refinements to crosswalk configuration Public Process
Alternative A Maximize Sidewalks
Alternative B Maximize Medians
Alternative C Dedicated Class I Bicycle Lanes
Approved Hybrid Concept Design
Landscaped Curb Extensions 4-4.5 wide Include bioswales and infiltration areas Key Complete Street Features
Landscaped Center Medians New trees and additional infiltration opportunities Pedestrian refuges Key Complete Street Features
Storm Water Management & Infiltration Key Complete Street Features
New Crosswalks Proposed at 2 nd St., Highland Ave., 7 th Street Include pedestrian refuges Key Complete Street Features
New Trees and Landscaping Variety of species to promote biodiversity Additional to existing trees on Ocean Park Blvd. Key Complete Street Features
Painted Bike Lanes and Bike Box Increased visibility and safety for bicyclists Experimental design Key Complete Street Features
Relocated Big Blue Bus Stops Centralizes pick-up/drop-off on 4 th Street overpass Reduces noise and vibration from unnecessary stops Key Complete Street Features
Field Infiltration at Los Amigos Park Captures 34 acres of storm water run-off Utilizes subterranean infiltration system Key Complete Street Features
New Street Furniture and Lighting Pedestrian lighting, Bike racks, benches, trash cans Physical barriers to illegal turning movements Key Complete Street Features
Ocean Park Boulevard Looking East
Ocean Park Boulevard Looking West
1. Enhances walking and biking 2. Beautifies streetscape t and enhances greenery 3. Calms traffic and resolves conflicts at intersections 4. Promotes environmental sustainability 5. Improves intermodality along Ocean Park Blvd. and at bus stops 6. Provides opportunities for gateways, landmarks, and public art 7. Increases storm water retention and infiltration 8. A complete range of uses and purposes Key Benefits of Hybrid Option
Funding Concept Design and Funding Approved April 27, 2010 City General Funds - $1,976,524 Proposition P 1B Funds - $1,354,680 Measure V Clean Beaches and Ocean Parcel Tax Funds - $2,156,972 Interdepartmental Strategic Partnerships Next Steps Construction Documents, public process, permitting and construction Design Contract - $495,000 Implementation
1. Community support essential 2. Well-designed and executed public process and communications essential 3. Multi-party cooperation and expertise required 4. Keen City yproject management and support are essential 5. Complete streets expensive less expensive than new parks Lessons Learned
Mollenhauer Group civil engineering Fehr & Peers traffic engineering City of Santa Monica Staff Peter James City of Santa Monica Senior Planner Helen Choi, Martin Leitner, Wilson Rodas-Corado, Takako Tajima End