Public Meeting #1 April 07, 2010
Collaboration A Project of the Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority in partnership with the City of Cleveland and the City of Lakewood 2
Tonight s Agenda 1. Introduction of Project Team 2. Clifton Boulevard Overview: Where we have been Where we are now Where we are going 3
Consultant Team Richard L. Bowen + Associates (RLB+A): Lead Consultant Arcadis: Traffic and Roadway Design L.V. Surveying: Surveying McKnight Associates: Landscape Architects Cleveland Urban Design Collaborative: Community Engagement and Design Wanix Architects: Rendering and Station Design Somat Engineering: Geotechnical Engineering EdArch Associates: Cost Estimating 4
The Project To design and engineer enhancements for Clifton Boulevard that have broad public approval and will lead to construction 5
6 Project Map
7 Overview: Where we have been Previous Studies
Joint City of Lakewood, Cleveland Planning Study 2006 1.IDENTITY: A boulevard is a civic element 2.ACCESS: A boulevard makes pedestrian movement easier and safer 3.COMFORT: A boulevard reduces the negative impact of traffic on the surrounding neighborhoods Community Wide Input = Consensus 8
Joint City of Lakewood, Cleveland Planning Study 2006 Median Functionality Pedestrian Safety Quality of Life 9
Joint City of Lakewood, Cleveland Planning Study 2006 Design Options Plant Diversity 10
Joint City of Lakewood, Cleveland Planning Study 2006 Diversity of Conditions 11
West 115 St.- Hird Ave. Joint City of Lakewood, Cleveland Planning Study 2006 Comprehensive Streetscape Improvements 12
Joint City of Lakewood, Cleveland Planning Study 2006 Components of the Study 13
Cleveland City Planning Update 2008 West 117 th & 116 th West 110 th 14
Raised Planters in Streetscape Cleveland City Planning Update 2008 15
Overview: Where we are now New process of collaboration with the Community Developing design that will lead to construction documents Past Present Ongoing Future Concept Design Funding Build We need your input 16
Project Scope Design and engineer improvements of the street from sidewalk to sidewalk Determine design and locations for a landscaped medians Select Sustainable plantings 17
Project Scope Enhanced crosswalks at select locations Increase pedestrian safety New concrete bus pads at bus stops New bus shelters at selected locations with amenities 18
Project Scope What are you looking for?
Project Scope (cont.) New traffic signalization Historic tree preservation and new tree selection Signage and way-finding 20
Project Scope (cont.) Streetscape redesign in commercial areas Pedestrian scale lighting New landscaping ADA compliance Prioritize Enhancements and Estimate Costs 21
Technical Committee Joe Shaffer, RTA Michael Bosak, Cleveland Rob Mavec, Cleveland Nathan Kelly, Lakewood Joe Beno, Lakewood Pat Lewis, Lakewood Bryan Moore, RTA Scott Frantz, Cleveland Andy Cross, Cleveland Dru Siley, Lakewood Bill Corrigan, Lakewood Bob Greytak, Lakewood Committee Role: To ensure that the plans that are prepared meet applicable engineering and technical requirements of Ohio, the RTA, Lakewood and Cleveland. 22
Civic Advisory Committee Danielle Willis, RTA Brian Powers, Coucilman, Lakewood Nathan Kelly, Lakewood Joyce Williams, Cleveland Michael Dever, Lakewood Anita Brindza, Cudell Improvement Mick Cochrane, Cleveland Paul Nickels, Lakewood John Katsaros, Cleveland Tom Einhouse, Lakewood Michael Ruffing, Cleveland Mary Anne Crampton, Lakewood Jay Westbrook, Councilman, Cleveland Dona Brady, Councilwoman, Cleveland Patty Ryan, Lakewood John Brich, Lakewood Calvin Johnson, Cleveland Howard Davis, ABC Management Ramon Gohel, Edgewater Homeowners Charles Slone, Cleveland Committee Role: To ensure that the plans represent the consensus of the Community Vision for Clifton Boulevard and its neighbors. 23
Project Schedule Project Launch January 12, 2010 Public Meeting #1 (Cleveland & Lakewood) April 07, 2010 Field Survey Complete April 12, 2010 Conceptual (30%) Design June 11, 2010 Public Work Session (Cleveland) Early July, 2010 Public Work Session (Lakewood) Early July, 2010 Preliminary (60%) Design August 10, 2010 Construction (90%) Documents September 9, 2010 Public Meeting #2 (Cleveland & Lakewood) Early October, 2010 Construction (100%) Documents October 11, 2010 24
Process Data Collection, Review Previous Work Conceptual Design PUBLIC INPUT Committee Input PUBLIC INPUT Refine Design, Engineering & Project Costs Committee Input PUBLIC INPUT Complete Documents, Secure Funding, Bidding & Construction 25
Continuous Engagement www.enhanceclifton.com Computers are always available at the Public Library 26
Overview: Where we are going Explore Design Alternatives 27
Clifton Boulevard Today Complete Land Survey and Field Work 28
Near W. 106th Existing Section Residential District 29
30 Preliminary Median Designs: Width, Location Preliminary Station Designs: Context, Integration into pedestrian system. Preliminary Designs for Special Crosswalks
31 Preliminary Landscape Designs: Diversity, Maintenance
32 Existing Commercial District
Near W. 116th Existing Section @ Commercial District 33
34 Commercial Area: Preliminary Designs of Streetscape Elements Determine Extent of Streetscape Enhancement
Next Steps 1. Input from you! * Tonight and through the web * 2. Preliminary Design and Details 3. Committee Review of Preliminary Design 4. More Input from You!! 35
Thank You Questions? Comments? www.enhanceclifton.com 36