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M O B I L I T Y P L A N N I N G

M O B I L I T Y A N D S T R E E T S E R V I C E S D E P A R T M E N T

Commerce Street Complete Street Projectfrom Good Latimer Expressway to Exposition Avenue

Introductions

District 2 – CM Adam Medrano

CPC Members & Thoroughfare Committee Members

Mobility and Street Services Department

Planning and Urban Design Department

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Purpose of Meeting

Project Background & History

Why Complete Streets?

Why Bicycle Lanes?

Thoroughfare Plan Amendment Process

Proposed Project Concepts

Breakout Session (25 minutes)

Report Out (15 minutes)

Next Steps

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Deep Ellum Complete Street ProjectsProject Background

2006 - Task Force created to developa Vision for Deep Ellum community;

2006 – Task Force envisioned (1)improved traffic flow that respectspedestrian and bicycle traffic; (2)streetscaping amenities; and (3)improved sidewalks for sidewalkcafes.

2006 – Bond Funds were earmarkedto calm traffic in the corridor andconvert Elm and Commerce fromone-way to two-way operation

2012 – City Council action toapprove the Elm and CommerceStreet two-way operation.

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Project Scope

Purpose Create a pedestrian friendly corridor

Intersection improvements Reduce pedestrian crossing distances New traffic signals Improve ADA access with new barrier free ramps

Enhance aesthetic quality of corridor Streetscaping Pedestrian lighting Calm traffic

Encourage multi-modal street level activity On-street parking Wide sidewalks Bike parking Benches

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Complete Streets Design Manual

The City of Dallas adopted a Complete Streets Manual

January 27, 2016 directing all roadway projects to design

and build streets that are safe and comfortable for

everyone: all ages and abilities; motorists and bicyclists;

pedestrians and wheelchair users; bus and train riders

alike.

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The Case for Bike Lanes

1. City of Dallas adopted the Bike Plan in 2011 to promote

cycling as a viable transportation modal choice.

2. Research has shown that dedicated bicycle facilities can:

Have positive impacts on local businesses

Increase property values

Provide greater mobility options

Improve personal health

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Bicycle Connectivity Opportunities

Improved connections to:

East Dallas

Fair Park

Deep Ellum

Downtown

Oak Cliff

The Cedars

The Katy Trail

Trinity River

West Dallas

White Rock Lake

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The Case for Bike Lanes

STRAVA Data: 2014

Elm

Santa Fe

Trail

SwissSwiss

Elm

Commerce

STRAVA Data: 2015

Santa Fe

Trail

Extension

Santa Fe

Trail

Commerce

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Thoroughfare Plan Amendment Process

Community meeting with stakeholders to discuss project, and address concerns May 9, 2017 TBD

Three to six month process

Interdepartmental staff review to gather information from various City departments and other agencies

Item to be considered and voted on by three bodies: 1) City Plan Commission Transportation Committee2) City Plan Commission (Public Hearing) 3) City Council (Public Hearing)

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Community Design Priorities

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Priorities identified at the 12-13-16 Commerce Street

Public Meeting

Preferred option should not reduce existing on-street parking

Explore options that prioritize parallel parking over curb bump outs

Prioritize usable hardscape over large planting beds

Street trees should be included in design

Explore alternative concepts that include head in parking along the corridor

Table Map Overview

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Existing Condition

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Current Designation

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Bike Lane Option

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Head-In Parking Option

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Work Session Agenda

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Work Session Format:

Review each option with your table facilitator

Review design considerations for each alternative

Discuss and document additional design priorities and considerations

with your group

Identify a spokesperson to report out for your table

Each table will report out for the group

Staff Contact

Mark Brown, Senior Planner

Mobility and Street Services Department

mark.brown2@dallascityhall.com

(214) 670-5827

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