Route 55: Lauer Rd –TSP & Access Management

Agenda  Welcome and Introductions  Workshop Purpose  Project Introduction & Background  Citizen Advisory Committee Report  Introduce Preliminary Design Alternatives  Question & Answer Period  Break Out Session  Report Back  Next Steps

Workshop Purpose  Report Back to Community on Public Workshop I & the Citizen Advisory Committee  Introduce the Preliminary Design Alternatives to Community  Gain community feedback

Introduction & Background  NYSDOT Project Objectives: Reduce Accidents Reduce Traffic Delays Support Future needs of the corridor and the community

Project Overview  Feb 2008 Initiated to address safety and operational concerns along the corridor  Oct 2010 Public Officials Meeting  February 2011 Public Workshop 1  April – July 2011 CAC meetings  August 2011 Public Workshop 2

Public Workshop 1

Summary of Things That Work  Access to TSP/Poughkeepsie  Current Assets/Setup  Access to Businesses  Small Town Feel  Existing Turn Lanes  Zoning  Town Maintenance

Summary of Needs  Improve Intersection Operations at Stringham Rd. & Arlington High School (AHS)  Address heavy traffic along Route 55  Improve safety for pedestrians and bicyclists  Improve right turn movement onto Freedom Rd.  Improve ability to make left turns throughout the corridor  Improve traffic flow and signal timing throughout Route 55 corridor  Improve access to the many driveways along Route 55  Improve access to Post Office  Improve operations at Mobil Station near Freedom Rd.  Add left turn access at Lexington Park exit  Improve vehicle & pedestrian access on Dr. Fink Rd.  Improve site distance at TSP ramps and Route 55  Address flooding problems along Route 55 near Kelly’s  Address inconsistent vehicle speed through corridor  Maintain consistency of roadway corridor along Route 55

Citizens Advisory Committee  Committee Make-up Represent different facets of community Community voice  Focus Community Priorities  Schedule Monthly Meetings

CAC Focus  Priority Needs Improve Intersection Operations Address Heavy Traffic on Route 55 Improve Business Access Improve Bike/Pedestrian Access and Safety

Conceptual Layouts

Concept 1

Concept 2

Concept 3

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Concept 5

From Layout to Alternative

Modern Roundabout Yield Approach No Turn Lanes Raised Median Permitted Pedestrian Modern Roundabout Yield Approach No Turn Lanes Raised Median Permitted Pedestrian Standard Traffic Signal Protected Approach Designated Turn Lanes Flush Median Protected Pedestrian Standard Traffic Signal Protected Approach Designated Turn Lanes Flush Median Protected Pedestrian

Modern Roundabout Yield Approach No Turn Lanes Raised Median Permitted Pedestrian Modern Roundabout Yield Approach No Turn Lanes Raised Median Permitted Pedestrian Standard Traffic Signal Protected Approach Designated Turn Lanes Flush Median Protected Pedestrian Standard Traffic Signal Protected Approach Designated Turn Lanes Flush Median Protected Pedestrian

Modern Roundabout Yield Approach No Turn Lanes Raised Median Permitted Pedestrian Modern Roundabout Yield Approach No Turn Lanes Raised Median Permitted Pedestrian Standard Traffic Signal Protected Movements Designated Turn Lanes WB Right Turn By-Pass Flush Median Standard Traffic Signal Protected Movements Designated Turn Lanes WB Right Turn By-Pass Flush Median

12-Way Dr. Fink Connection 2Access to Business 3Access to School 4Pedestrian Connection 5Right’s In / Out 12-Way Dr. Fink Connection 2Access to Business 3Access to School 4Pedestrian Connection 5Right’s In / Out

Comparison of Alternatives Weighting Criteria Signalized Alternative (w/ flush median & turn lanes) Roundabout Alternative (w/ Raised Median Section) SafetyHigh Speed on Green 28 conflict points Protected Pedestrian Phase Low Speed Operation 8 conflict points Yield Control AccessTurning Movement Friction No Left at Peak Hours Rights in / Rights out Utilize Roundabout To make left OperationRestricted Lefts Red pedestrian phase Raised Median Rights in / out EnvironmentMore Pavement More Signs / Stripes Less Pavement More Green Space Const. Cost4.8 M5.2 M

Safety Considerations 32 Vehicle to Vehicle Conflict Points 24 Ped. to Vehicle Conflict Points 8 Vehicle to Vehicle Conflict Points 8 Ped. to Vehicle Conflict Points

Q & A

Break Out Session  Choose a Recorder and a Reporter  Using the worksheets provided Discuss How Well The Alternatives Meet The Project Objectives and Community Needs.  Please write down your comments on the worksheet- Be specific. This is our record of what happened at this meeting.  In 30 minutes or so we’ll ask the reporter at each table to present TWO items that your group identified (positive/negative).

Next Steps  Review comments; additional meetings with the CAC; refine alternatives; use specific design criteria; design report etc.  Workshop III – Present Preferred Alternative Please Fill Out Your Surveys And Drop Them By The Door Before You Leave