Gulf Winds Dr Community Public Workshop - 5:00 pm August 26th, 2021 - St. Pete Beach
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Gulf Winds Dr Community
Public Workshop
August 26th, 2021
5:00 pm
Meeting Agenda • Complete Streets Overview • Complete Street Elements • Gulf Winds Dr Existing Roadway Conditions and Roadway Improvements Options • Public Discussion/Feedback
Join: vevox.app ID: 157-765-536 Poll Open
Using one word,
how would you
describe Gulf Winds
Drive?
Join: vevox.app ID: 157-765-536 POLL OPEN
In your opinion, which of these issues do you think is
most important to address on Gulf Winds Drive?
Vote for up to 2 choices
1. Pavement Conditions/ Drainage
45.45%
2. Lack of Safe Pedestrian and Bicycle Facilities
54.55%
3. Speeding and Cut Through Traffic
90.91%
4. Lack of Greenery/Landscaping/Aesthetics
9.09%
(% = Percentage of Voters)
What is Complete Streets? • Complete Streets are streets for everyone • Streets are designed and operated to prioritize safety, comfort, and access to destinations for all people who use the street • Complete Streets transforms the public right of way to prioritize safer slower speeds for all people who use the road, over high speeds for motor vehicles. This means that the street network is made better and safer for people walking, biking, driving, riding transit, and moving actively with assistive devices—making your neighborhood a better place to live!
Complete Streets
Design Elements
• There is no singular design
prescription for Complete
Streets; each one is unique and
responds to its community
context.
• A complete street may include:
• Sidewalks
• Bike lanes (or wide paved
shoulders)
• ADA accessibility
• Frequent and safe crossing
opportunities
• Median islands
• Curb extensions
• Narrower travel lanes
• Roundabouts, and more.
Gulf Winds Drive Existing Roadway Conditions and Traffic Summary
Existing
Conditions
• Right of Way Width: 60 ft
• Speed Limit: 25 mph
• 2 Lane Undivided Roadway
• Project Limits: 73rd Avenue to Gulf Boulevard
Gulf Winds Drive Existing Conditions
The streetscape changes significantly
where Boca Ciega becomes Gulf Winds ~39 ft (total) Streets and Gutters
Dr, with wider streets and more
consistent sidewalk widths.
Boca Ciega Dr from 73rd to 70th (39-42 ft total)
4ft Sidewalks
~29 ft (total) Streets and Gutters
Gulf Winds Dr from 70th to 64th (50-52ft total)
Sidewalk measurements remain the same, landscape buffer
widens to 6-8ft.
6ft landscape buffers
Gulf Winds Dr Existing Conditions
(64th to Gulf Blvd)
~44 ft (total) Streets and Gutters,
including 8ft parking stalls.
Sidewalk (4ft) and landscape buffer (6-8ft) measurements remain consistent with 70th
to 64th, the main difference is the addition of paralell parking stalls along one side of the
street.Traffic Summary
85th Percentile Speed: Average Speed:
31 MPH 27 MPH AADT Traffic Count:
1063 vehiclesComplete Street Design Options
Boca Ciega Dr & Gulf Winds Dr Proposed Typical Section
(73rd to 64th Avenue)
Benefits:
• Wide automobile lanes with
"Sharrow" markings help with
safety for cyclists who choose
to ride on the streets
• Beautification from large
landscape buffer
• Extra wide shared use path can
be utilized by cyclists,
Option 1 – Shared use path with extra wide landscape buffer and pedestrians, or other
"Sharrow" markings for bicyclists travelers.Boca Ciega Dr & Gulf Winds Dr Proposed Typical Section
(73rd to 64th Avenue)
Benefits:
• Narrow automobile lanes
help slow traffic.
• Beautification
from landscape buffer
• Increased pedestrian safety
with separate bicycle
lanes.
• Increased cyclist safety with
Option 2 – Pedestrian path with landscape buffer and separate, guarded bike lanes.
protected bike lines for cyclists.Gulf Winds Dr Proposed Typical Section
(64th to Gulf Blvd)
Benefits:
• Reduced lane widths for
Traffic Calming and Roadway
Safety for All Users
• Beautification
• Bicycle lanes increase cyclist
safety
Option 1 – Pedestrian path with landscape buffer and separate bike • Increases On-Street Parking
lanes for cyclists. Includes on-street metered parking on one side.Gulf Winds Dr Proposed Typical Section
(64th to Gulf Blvd)
Benefits:
• Reduced lane widths for
Traffic Calming and Roadway
Safety for All Users
• Beautification
• Shared use path increases
cyclist and pedestrian safety
Option 2 – Mixed use path with large landscape buffer. Includes on- • Increases On-Street Parking
street metered parking on one side.Example of Neighborhood Walking/Bike Path Located in St. Petersburg along 1st Street North
Example of Bike Lane and Sidewalk Improvement
Join: vevox.app ID: 157-765-536 POLL OPEN
Which design option do you prefer?
1. Option with Shared Use Path for Biking and Walking
36.36%
2. Option with Bike Lanes and Smaller Sidewalk
63.64%Traffic Calming Option Mini Traffic Circles & Medians
Mini Traffic Circles to
Replace 4-Way Stops
Possible Locations:
• 71st Avenue
• 70th AvenueJoin: vevox.app ID: 157-765-536 POLL OPEN
Do you like the idea of replacing 4-Way Stop Sign
Intersections (where feasible) with Mini Traffic
Circles?
1. Yes
61.54%
2. Neutral
0%
3. Not Sure
23.08%
4. No
15.38%Medians for Traffic Calming • Medians narrow the roadway, displacing a vehicle to the right which tends to slow traffic. • They can be placed mid-block or at entrances into neighborhoods. • Adds additional green space/ landscaping
Join: vevox.app ID: 157-765-536 POLL OPEN
What do you think of creating medians to
create pinch points to slow down traffic?
1. Like
53.85%
2. Neutral
7.69%
3. Not Sure
30.77%
4. Dislike
7.69%We Want to Hear From You • Tell us what you would like to see on your neighborhood street • Public comments limited to 3 minutes per person • Comment cards available to fill for input • For those attending online you can email comments to mgonzalez@stpetebeach.org
Wrap Up/Next Steps
Staff will review public input and develop Design concept will be shared with attendees
roadway design options with your public input in and go to Commission for review and approval
mindThank you for attending!
You can also read
