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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-10-12 Planning Commission Meeting Pacekt - Supplemental Materials Hand Out TRANSPORTATION - INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION The Transportation Plan is based on a total transportation system and how it relates to and serves the land use patterns of the community. The transportation system encompasses several users such as automobiles, pedestrians, bicycles, mass transit and trucks. The transportation system serves to tie together, and in some cases separate, the various land use activities in the community. The Transportation Plan will present the basis for programming and planning the extension of the community transportation system and undeveloped areas of the City and surrounding areas. The effect of growth and expansion of the community on the existing roadway systems, especially those limited by existing rail, highway, or river crossings, is also part of the Transportation Plan. Development of all alternative or additional routes in existing and developing areas will also serve to lessen the impacts on the existing systems. An integral part of the Transportation Plan will be the Comprehensive Park and Trail System Plan. The plan was last updated in 2008. The Comprehensive Plan includes a section entitled Park and Trail Plan that will provide a summary of the plan. Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 96 TRANSPORTATION - PHYSICAL PROFILE ROADWAY AND HIGHWAY NETWORK The City of Oak Park Heights is connected to and contains a number of transportation modes, all of which contribute to the movement of goods and people throughout the City and region. The significance of these existing and developing networks in terms of economic, social and recreational considerations makes them a central concern for comprehensive planning. The map on the following page indicates the existing network of Township, County, and State highways as they relate to the City of Oak Park Heights. FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION The functional classification system for the City's streets and highways is based on the usage of the roadways. The map on a following page indicates the existing functional classification of the various roadways within the City. A description of the functional classification system and identification of the roadways under each of the categories is as follows. The Transportation Plan Map,found in a later section of this chapter, identifies the future functional classification of roadways. Principal Arterials Principal arterials include all interstate freeways and other roadways which connect the region with other areas in the state and other states. The emphasis of a principal arterial is on mobility as opposed to local access. They connect with other principal arterials and select minor arterials and collectors. Spacing of principal arterials will vary from two to three miles in a fully developed area. The principal arterial in the City is Highway 36, which currently has four lanes for traffic flow in each direction with signalized left-hand turn lanes at all intersections through the community. Highway 36 is connected to State Highway 64 in Wisconsin via the St. Croix River Crossing that opened in August of 2017. Minor Arterials Minor arterials connect the urban service area to cities and towns inside and outside the region. They also provide supplementary connections between metro cities and regional business concentrations. The emphasis of minor arterials is on mobility as opposed to access in the urban areas. Minor arterials should connect to principal arterials, other minor arterials, and collectors. The spacing of minor arterials in the metro centers and regional business concentrations will vary from one-fourth to three-fourths mile. 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The Functional Classification map on a following page shows the major and minor collectors in the City. Local Streets All other roadways that do not fall into the functional classifications discussed above are designated as local roadways. These streets are primarily designed to provide property access. TRAFFIC VOLUMES The growth of the population within the St. Croix Valley and in Oak Park Heights is indicated in the traffic volumes map on the following page. Average daily traffic (ADT) volumes for the years 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 are shown. On the major roadways, the ADT volumes have been increasing. With the opening of the St. Croix River Crossing traffic volumes are expected to increase along the Highway 36 corridor. IMPROVEMENT PLANS — COUNTY The Washington County Highway Department has developed a Five-Year Transportation Capital Improvement Plan for the years 2017 and 2021. One Washington County roadway, CSAH 24 (Osgood Avenue) is programmed for intersection, safety, capacity, and pedestrian/bicycle improvements in 2018. Although not in Oak Park Heights, Washington County has programed in 2021 the Highway 36 and CSAH 15 (Manning Avenue interchange study to provide an overpass at this location. Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 100 TRANSPORTATION - PHYSICAL PROFILE INSERT TRAFFIC VOLUMES MAP Comprehensive Plan 2018 s ' City of Oak Park Heights Page 101 • z ...• i 1 = a 7 a i! '� �-1- �n�0 �;-i� ILO y v = - __.- �47jo. rl tot 0. tV t a.e i i :NS- O O • rl\I J y T '-mow IJ.LII=m - „ Ne to a) H Om J,,,,)--"- OI�tG.. ,—:,,,,,,A.,-2-,F I=III '� 1 _�['� V of Tr. O a (g F 1 von 10-InIII II Q £ AI j �. 1 IH;' I H .INII i1�LR,',�l r _ a o ,,,/O , vgN or., VIII 4 ii V �... . � O O o {11Lll-tI z d 2 0 r " /i, - IM NNS I it OO '\OI O Ln O I rsc .0 -01-" ,' 0_Al sun mi "X7- • NBc- 0qr. 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The Highway 36 intersections at Norell Avenue and the south west frontage road access at Osgood Avenues will need to be improved and made safer in the very near future. With increasing traffic levels, the intersections will become even more substandard and dangerous. The City sees this as a transportation priority for the community. STREET RECONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE PROGRAM Since 1983, the City has planned and accomplished many sections of street reconstruction. In 2014, the City developed a street reconstruction plan through 2036 as represented in the map on the following page. Additionally, the City has done budget planning to ensure adequate funds are reserved to accomplish the plan. The City has also developed a maintenance plan for the ongoing mill and overlay of streets. As with the reconstruction project, budget planning has been done to provide funding for the maintenance program. RAIL FACILITIES Oak Park Heights contains one railroad line, which is utilized by Union Pacific. This line serves the Allen S. King Power Plant. North of Oak Park Heights, this line turns into the Minnesota Transportation Museum Line, which previously was utilized by the Minnesota Zephyr and offered short trip dining rides along the St. Croix River. There was a rail-water intermodal facility at the Allen S. King Plant. Intermodal facilities function as a transfer point between road to ports or rail terminals. This facility was used for coal deliveries to the power plant but was removed as part of the St Croix River Crossing project. There are no light rail corridors identified in the 2040 Transportation Policy Plan that would access Oak Park Heights and the immediate area. Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 102 TRANSPORTATION - PHYSICAL PROFILE INSERT STREET RECONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT PLAN MAP Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 103 t trf +,fes_ TRANSPORTATION - PHYSICAL PROFILE AIRPORTS /AIR SPACE Oak Park Heights lies proximate to a number of airport facilities. Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport serves as the region's major airport by providing residents with access to national and international markets. Three smaller airports and runways are located throughout the region. The St. Paul Downtown Airport (Holman Field) is a major corporate flight facility in the east metro area. The Lake Elmo Airport is owned and operated by the Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC), and the Forest Lake Airport is a municipal airport. These three facilities relieve the major airport by accommodating corporate and small aircraft as well as the recreational air transportation needs of area residents. The City is not within the airport influence area of any of these airports. The City of Oak Park Heights has taken the necessary steps to protect navigable air space. All municipalities must protect air space from potential electric interference and obstacles to air navigation. The Zoning Ordinance limits heights of structures within the City to less than 45 feet. TRANSIT SERVICE Oak Park Heights is served by Metro Transit. As shown on the following map, Metro Transit provides an express route (294)that serves Downtown St. Paul, Maplewood, 3M, Oakdale, Imation, Lake Elmo, Stillwater, and Oak Park Heights. The bus runs at rush hours during the weekdays from 5:30 AM to 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a frequency of less than 30 minutes between trips. The route has stops in Oak Park Heights on Osgood Avenue and County Road 15. There is one park and ride location in the area at the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center which is located in Stillwater on Market Drive, between Orleans Street and Curve Crest Boulevard. Washington County Transit Link Service is a dial up service which is available within Oak Park Heights. The service is provided by the Metropolitan Council and is available Monday through Friday between 6:00 AM and 7:00 PM. The City is also served by Metro Mobility/ADA service which provides rides for those persons needing additional assistance. Riders must be certified in advance to qualify for ADA service. The service is available from 5:15 AM to 6:45 PM Monday through Friday and 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Saturday and Sunday. p Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 104 TRANSPORTATION - PHYSICAL PROFILE INSERT TRANSIT MAP Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 105 _11 •' C I i �i/ I6 a 2� :1): ai i�' i d 0.�� > _� o lIII ` Nu, ;' a d H Yal >z -' It: / III � ,0y: ! �� 0 0. 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'�"< \ t _ U " • w0 L v, �lN1II - � Y � � a TRANSPORTATION - GOALS AND POLICIES INTRODUCTION Transportation systems are comprised of various modes which respond to the access needs of the community. All of the transportation modes must be considered in the planning process to ensure a balanced operation as well as a system that responds to all of its users. Factors affecting transportation are the placement of land uses and activities which generate demand on the system. The following goals and policies are provided for transportation planning and development. GENERAL GOALS AND POLICIES Goal 1: Approach transportation in a comprehensive manner, giving attention to all modes while providing safe and convenient movement of all persons and vehicles. Policies: A. Consider all modes of transportation and related facilities as a system to be coordinated and related on a comprehensive basis. B. Plan transportation facilities to function in a manner compatible with adjacent land use. C. Consider the mobility needs of all persons in the planning and development of the transportation system. Goal 2: Coordinate transportation planning and implementation with state, county, and other local jurisdictions. Policies: A. Work with Washington County and the Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) and the Metropolitan Council to discuss the ways and means by which their long-term transportation planning goals can be met to satisfy both regional and local needs. B. Work with Mn/DOT on issues related to Highway 36 and Highway 95 and Washington County related to the county roadway system on continuing roadway improvements and maintenance; intersections and frontage roads; bicycle and pedestrian access; lighting; signage; landscaping; and other issues concerning the City. C. Plan for a highway and local road system that compliments and facilitates local movement provided by local streets, as well as bicycle and pedestrian facilities. Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 106 `" .. Goal 3: Develop a system of priorities for improving the various elements of the transportation network emphasizing the highest possible standards of safety and efficiency. Policies: A. Continue to update the Capital Improvement Plan for transportation facilities. B. Maintain a functional classification system for the street system in Oak Park Heights using the classification system developed by Mn/DOT as found in the table below. C. Eliminate and prevent any on-street parking which conflicts with moving traffic or creates hazards. D. Relate street improvements to area land development in order to minimize interrupted or inadequate access. E. Require design and control of all intersections to promote proper visibility and safety for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. F. Develop a uniform system and policy regarding public signage which eliminates unnecessary signs and replaces outdated, inappropriate and confusing public signs. G. Correct traffic safety hazards within the community as these are identified. H. Reserve required rights-of-way as part of the City's platting process. I. Where feasible and practical, consider establishing pedestrian and bicycle trails in conjunction with development subdivision and street and highway improvements. J. Continue the street reconstruction programs to update and improve the City's utility and transportation systems. FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION OF STREETS Class Function Provide Access To Principal Service to major centers of activity, provides Principal arterials Arterial continuity to rural arterial system _ Minor arterials Minor Arterial Service of an intra-community nature, urban Principal arterials concentrations to rural collector roads Collector streets Land Collector Street Local collection and distribution between collector Land streets and arterials, land access to minor generators Minor arterials Local streets Local Streets Service to abutting land Land Higher order systems Source: Minnesota Department of Transportation Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 107 TRANSPORTATION - GOALS AND POLICIES TRANSIT Goal 1: Provide enhanced mass transit options for the residents of Oak Park Heights and the St. Croix Valley area. Policies: A. Work with the Metropolitan Council and State representatives on development of enhanced transit systems for Oak Park Heights and the St. Croix Valley area. B. Encourage options for increased ride share programs and expand park and ride facilities in Oak Park Heights. C. Continue participation in ongoing feasibility studies for mass transit and rail options for Highway 36 and 94. Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 108 TRANSPORTATION PLAN INTRODUCTION Based upon the information established by the Physical Profile and the foundation provided by the Goals and Policies, this section provides the framework for a Transportation Plan. A functional classification system is established for roadways, guidelines for access management outline are provided, and the capital improvement program is highlighted. The other transportation routes are also discussed, but trails and sidewalks are addressed in a separate heading with parks as found in a following chapter of the plan. FUNCTIONAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM / TRANSPORTATION PLAN The functional classification system for the City's streets and highways is illustrated by the criteria developed by the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT). The Transportation Plan Map, found on the following page, illustrates the functional classes for those roadways within Oak Park Heights. The functional classification system is based on anticipated usage for five to ten years in the future. This classification of roadways for Oak Park Heights will be used to determine access points on major roadways and the design relationship of local roads to other township, community, and state highways. The Transportation Plan incorporates the information from the Existing Functional Classification Map and identifies roadway improvements and extensions discussed as part of the planning process. The transit facilities and plans are also featured on the map. The functional classification system for roadways, as identified within the Physical Profile section for Oak Park Heights, is further defined through the access management systems table on a following page. ACCESS MANAGEMENT In an effort to maintain effective traffic flow and safety, while accommodating the access needs of land development, access management techniques are utilized. For Oak Park Heights, access to adjacent roadways is overseen by three primary jurisdictions: Mn/DOT along the State highways,Washington County along County roads, and Oak Park Heights along local streets. Comprehensive Plan 2018 • City of Oak Park Heights Page 109 oc TRANSPORTATION PLAN INSERT TRANSPORTATION PLAN MAP Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 110 TRANSPORTATION PLAN The table as follows provides guidelines for access control based upon Washington County guidelines. The land use categories apply to existing and future development in Oak Park Heights. The term rural should be applied to those roadway segments not planned for immediate urbanization, including agricultural or sparsely developed areas. Urban refers to those areas that are commonly urbanized or planned for development in the short term, including most suburban-type development. The urban use should be applied to the area of the City that is fully developed. The access guidelines should be used for all plat and site plan reviews. In that these guidelines are used as part of a plan and not an ordinance, reasonable discretion could be applied to each site. Washington County and Mn/DOT will give approvals for access to all of the roadways under their respective jurisdictions. WASHINGTON COUNTY ACCESS SPACING GUIDELINES Type of Access Principal Minor Arterial Collector Local Arterial > 7,500 ADT < 7,500 ADT Private residential driveways No direct No direct (1) (1) (1) access access Commercial driveways or non- No direct No direct % mile % mile (1) continuous commercial streets access access Non-continuous residential No direct %mile with no %mile 1/8 mile (1) streets access median opening Continuous local streets 1/2 mile 1/4 mile % mile '/mile 1/8 mile and collector streets Minor arterials 1/2 mile 1/2 mile %2 mile 1/2 mile %z mile (1) Determination based on other criteria(sight distance, speed, traffic volume, etc.) Notes: • Traffic volumes refer to 20 year forecasts. • Distances shown are minimums. • "Non-continuous"streets refer to cul-de-sacs or short length streets(less than %2 mile)which do not cross the County highway in question. • The type of traffic control, turn lanes and bypass lanes required will be determined based upon the projected traffic volumes on the type of access requested. • County reserves the right to increase the minimums based on other criteria(sight distance, speed, traffic volume, etc.). Source: Washington County t Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 111 • t TRANSPORTATION PLAN TRAFFIC ANALYSIS ZONES The Transportation Plan must include the allocation of the Metropolitan Council's 2030 population, household and employment forecasts separated into Traffic Analysis Zones (TAZ). The Metropolitan Council has provided the City a TAZ map with the zones indicated. The boundaries of these zones extend beyond the City limits and into adjacent jurisdictions. A map of the zones is found on the following page. The allocation of population, household and employment numbers and forecasts for the years 2010, 2020, 2030, and 2040 is found below: ALLOCATION OF FORECASTS TO TRAFFIC ANALYSIS ZONES(TAZ) 2010 2020 2030 2040 TAZ Pop HH Emp Pop HH Emp Pop HH Emp Pop HH Emp 2372 345 150 0 350 150 0 375 160 0 400 175 0 2373 400 175 450 450 200 500 475 215 525 500 225 650 2374 200 80 200 200 80 450 225 90 500 250 100 550 2377 1,500 600 1,558 1,730 825 2,150 1,850 955 2,250 2,000 1,000 2,450 2379 1,000 450 1,100 1,050 475 1,150 1,200 520 1,875 1,300 580 2,000 2380 700 326 300 800 330 350 875 340 400 950 380 450 2382 300 130 500 300 140 600 300 140 650 300 140 700 2355 0 0 250 0 0 400 0 0 600 0 0 700 Total 4,445 1,911 4,358 4,880 2,200 5,900 5,300 2,420 6,800 5,700 2,600 7,500 Source: Metropolitan Council Pop = Population Forecasts HH = Households Forecasts Emp= Employment Forecasts ST. CROIX RIVER CROSSING / HIGHWAY 36 The City will continue to work with Mn/DOT and with Washington County on issues related to frontage roads and critical Highway 36 intersections within the City. The at-grade crossings at Norell Avenue, and the south frontage road of Osgood Avenue will need to be monitored and improved to ensure adequate traffic flow levels and to assure the safety of drivers and pedestrians at these locations. Comprehensive Plan 2018 jy City of Oak Park Heights Page 112 TRANSPORTATION PLAN INSERT TAZ MAP Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 113 i N �� M _ C O z �'' H rn CO d a 000 Z w N 3 '* N Y c , c N Y C h CD i E' "� O CQ •i.i N ; N • O C i o v �m �• (V J1 a yV co 3—a , !' ¢ U F- N F o I T" m ,•,irD co --C.. V z L.L. M CO O .9M N M o .3'. ''......N.\\ -,:a : s''. hila N vi eco ac �,, a9 S� , CD ;4—Ls- Cu) /01 l O o?N 'l °L1 .„ Cl) ! 00 N N 41 M o M _4444_.._ M '' N N E- 44.11: � i N _.. ' „A sii f.,as E\\ 1 r I` i C g g' ' .1.M �.._.._.. -7 _ , N 1` : N 0■r i N zi 1� Annu !2 .- o z CO CAO thitilr ill 11 .1 1.1 lr �.., , : 03 1- .. Cr) attu.a�y ua �6g, ! N w E a Iffs r� _i_. M 1 IF N N. . , a• _� i N (p L ce) N i 0 N I`,Y, M . i• CO r N ' = • 4. a • i� �: ' M L. _ T i 9 N l � ca �' L. ca 4•J 114\I��1N j i 1111-- • M i 110 Cloti M N i Y� 1 � N • 4W TRANSPORTATION PLAN SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS / EXTENSIONS The Land Use Plan indicates possible annexation of the area south of Highway 36 at Manning Avenue. If the annexation occurs, the City would consider the extension of 58th Street to Manning to complete this east/west corridor. The extension would also include bicycle and pedestrian trails to Manning. Acquisition of right-of-way as part of development within the existing City limits at will be necessary for future completion of this corridor. STREET RECONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE PROGRAM One of the transportation policies indicates a continuation of the street reconstruction and mill and overlay programs to maintain the local utility and street network. The City Council and City staff will need to continue to monitor the condition of the City streets. The City has created a timeline to complete the necessary sections of the network and has a program to set aside funds to implement this expensive rehabilitation program. RAIL FACILITIES The City of Oak Park Heights will work with representatives of Union Pacific on any rail transportation issues that arise. It is expected that the Allen S. King Plant will continue to receive all the coal shipments via this rail line. The 2040 Transportation Plan does not indicate any light rail corridors that would access Oak Park Heights or neighboring communities in the St. Croix Valley. AIRPORTS There is no impact to Oak Park Heights resulting from the Lake Elmo Airport and the City is not within the airport influence area. The City regulates building and structure height as it relates to navigable air space. Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 114 TRANSPORTATION PLAN BUS / TRANSIT SERVICE One of the issues often raised by officials and residents is the lack of mass transit options for people in Oak Park Heights and the St. Croix Valley. The commuter service is only available on weekends but Metro Mobility/ADA provides weekend service. The 2040 Transportation Policy Plan does not call for any significant changes to the level of service to Oak Park Heights. The City will continue to work with Metro Transit officials on continuing and expanding the fixed route transit service for Oak Park Heights to both St. Paul and Minneapolis. Additionally,the City continues to support the local transit service provided by Washington County Transit Link Service and Metro Mobility/ADA. This service is especially important for elderly residents and those that are less independently mobile. Expansion of this service may be necessary as the population of the St. Croix Valley grows older and less mobile. The Transportation Plan on a previous page includes the transit plans included in the 2040 Transportation Policy Plan. PEDESTRIAN / BICYCLE FACILITIES The pedestrian and bicycle plan for the City is found in a separate section of this Comprehensive Plan document. Comprehensive Plan 2018 City of Oak Park Heights Page 115