Parkesburg Train Station Closing Night Presentation - Agust 24, 2011

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PARKESBURG

STATION AREA PLANNING

WORK IN-PROGRESS PRESENTATION


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Tonights Workshop

Review What Weve Heard So Far

Get your feedback on Design Options

Discuss Policy and Implementation

Discuss Next Steps


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Follow Smart Transportation principles

Involve the public early and often

Funding P rovides Leverage

ADA shouldnt be an after thought

Guiding Principles for theKeystone Corridor


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The Project

P lan the Keystone is a study to identify infrastructure investments forthe Keystone stations and their surrounding areas w ith the goal of enhancing the transit service and strengthening the communit ies servedby the Keystone Line. This effort is being done in close collaborationwith munic ipal it ies a long the Keystone Line.

FY Ridership

2006 28,009

2007 33,158

2008 40,650

2009 45,233

2010 48,784

Middletown


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The Project

Middletown

Toward Philadelphia

80%

Toward Harrisburg

20%


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Study Area


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Identify Improvementsfor the Amtrak Station

Identify SpecificRecommendations forthe Station Area

Establish a brand andidentity for the StationArea

Promote Strategies fora Walkable Downtown

that is supportive ofTransit

What are we designing?


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Tuesday at 6:30pm

OpeningPresentation andVisioning Exercise

Participantsdiscussed:

Values

Opportunities

Themes

Opening Night Workshop


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What do you value about Parkesburg?

Community Great neighborhoods and locally owned businesses

History Famous station and historical architecture

Green Space Diverse terrain, including trees and benches

Connectivity The ability to travel to Harrisburg / Philadelphia

Cost effectiveness Having a cost effective way to travel

Existing destinations Library, Senior Center, places to worship

Safety - Streetscaping


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What opportunities do you see for Parkesburg?

More restaurants

Parking

Downtown great main street

Economy - Business development and jobs

Increased revenue people coming into Parkesburg for train

Streetscape better sidewalks, trees, benches

Walkability Pedestrian overpass new or rehab

Connection Connecting Main St. to 1st Ave. via W. and E. Bridge Streets


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Themes

Improve the station

Connect the station

Improve mobility


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What Have We Heard?

Improve the Station

Not enough parking at the current station

Parking is not organized and often full by late morning

Parking lot was newly paved but is deteriorating

No easy way to get to the west bound track

Access to west bound platform is informal and dangerous

Lack of lighting becomes scary at night

Station building is closed to riders

Station building is in disrepair

General lack of amenities at the station

Traffic access to train station is difficult lack of signs

Platforms are broken-up, cant walk in high heels

Platforms are dangerous in winter with ice

Would like to get SEPTA service restored

Most riders come from outside of Parkesburg

Need associated businesses like a coffee shop

Passenger information lacking

Underpass floods


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What Have We Heard?

Connect the Stationwith key Parkesburg assets

Connect with major routes 41, 10, 30, 372, etc.

Make entrance to the station obvious

Establish good connection with downtown(s)

Access between park and station

Connect to new development near the quarry

Coatesville Link, Krapfs bus

Park mansion

Borough building

Remote parking lots

Access by pedestrians and bicyclists

Connection to trail

Amish families create connects that are safe


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What Have We Heard?

Improve Mobility in Parkesburg

Connect with major routes 41, 10, 30, 372, etc.

Connect the downtowns

Connect the north and south side of the tracks safely

Improve wayfinding to all destinations

Provide priority bicycle corridors

Reopen West Bridge Street Bridge

Develop a plan for East Bridge Street Bridge

Create off-street parking that encourages walking


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Design Sessions

Walk-in sessions heldon Wednesday andThursday

Informal DesignSessions

Members from thepublic stopped in towork with the designteam to developconcepts for the station.


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Improve the Station


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Existing Station A


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Existing Station B


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Existing Station B


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Existing Station C


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Existing Station C


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Borough Hall Station


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Borough Hall Station A


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Borough Hall Station B


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Borough Hall Station C


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Borough Hall Station C


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Borough Hall Station D


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Artist Rendering


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Connecting the Station and

Promoting Mobility in Parkesburg


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Streetscape Improvements


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Streetscape Improvements


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Gateways


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Regional Wayfinding


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Local Wayfinding


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Policy Considerations

Toolkit of Resources:

DESIGN

Municipal Best Practices

County/PennDOT

Guidelines

IMPLEMENTATION

Enforcement Code

Parking

Partnerships Maintenance Agreements


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Policy Considerations

Governing Aspects of:

Sidewalks Widths and Buffers Crosswalks

Traffic Calming Techniques Parking/Circulation

Landscaping Lighting Ongoing operations

Clean/Safe Maintenance


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Funding &

Implementation Resources

Vision Partnership Plan(Chester County)

Community RevitalizationProgram (Chester County)

Challenge Grants (HUD) Utility Company Programs

(relocation) Parkesburg Area Business

Association Transportation Enhancements

(PennDOT) Pennsylvania Community

Transportation Initiative(PennDOT) TRID (School District)


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Next Steps


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Refine Design Concepts

Work with PennDOT, Amtrak, Norfolk Southern, and

Parkesburg Working Group on Concepts

Develop Construction Estimates and Construction

Feasibility

Action and Implementation Plan

Design and Construction

Next Steps


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Plan the Keystone Connect

A public involvement tool that allows

individuals to comment on posts from the

design team. It can be accessed at:

www.planthekeystone.com

And choosing the CONNECT tab.


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QUESTIONS??

Parkesburg Train Station Closing Night Presentation - Agust 24, 2011

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