US Route 4 Traffic and Pedestrian Improvement Project

Welcome to the public meeting for

US Route 4 Traffic and Pedestrian Improvement

ProjectJune 5, 2018

Introduction

• Project Team• Town of North Greenbush,

• Tony Germano, Town Comptroller• Lou Desso, Town Supervisor

• Creighton Manning Engineering• Don Adams P.E., Greg Gibbons P.E., Josh Wilsey P.E., Matt Reluzco

• Laberge Group• Rich Laberge P.E.

• Rensselaer County• Wayne Bonesteel P.E.

• NYSDOT

Background• Planning Studies

• 2007 – Route 4 and I‐90 Connector Study

• 2016 – Town of North Greenbush Route 4 Design Guidelines

• Funding • Locally Administered Federal 

Aid (LAFA) Project• Total Funding ‐ $9.83M; 

Construction Funding – $8.26M• 80% Federal/20% Local Match

US Route 4

Agenda

• Project Objectives• Existing Conditions• Public Input• Possible Improvements• Project Schedule• Public Input

Project Objectives

Reduce TrafficCongestion and

Improve Capacity

Minimize Impacts

Meet the Project Schedule and

Budget

Improve Safety and Mobility

Project Process

Project InitiationProject Initiation

DataCollection

DataCollection

Develop Feasible

Improvements

Develop Feasible

ImprovementsPublic ReviewPublic Review

Assemble DraftDesign ApprovalDocuments

Assemble DraftDesign ApprovalDocuments

ReviewReviewAssess

Agency/PublicComments

AssessAgency/PublicComments

Recommend PreferredAlternative

Recommend PreferredAlternative

Final DesignApprovalDocument

Final DesignApprovalDocument

DesignApprovalDesignApproval

Detailed Design/ROW AcquisitionDetailed Design/ROW Acquisition ConstructionConstruction

NEPA/SEQRA Process

• Project Identification, Needs and Objectives

• Preliminary Alternatives - Engineering

• Geometrics, Safety, Utilities, Landscaping, Pedestrians and Bicyclists, Cost Estimates

• Environmental, Social and Economic Considerations

• Environmental – Historical resources, Endangered Species

Progress to Date

• Ground Survey and Highway Boundary

• Environmental Screenings (ESA, SHPO, NYSDEC)

• Crash Data - Collected/Analyzed

• Traffic Data• Recorded Existing• Developed Future Volumes (Year 2039)• Recorded Existing Vehicle Speeds

Project Limits

…to City of Troy BorderFrom NY Route 43…. 2.8 miles

Existing Conditions US 4: Bloomingrove Drive to Valley View Blvd

US Route 4

Partridge Hill Apartments

Oak Hill Apartments

Van Rensselaer Shopping

Center

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Existing ConditionsBloomingrove to Valley View

• US 4 facing South, Existing parking for businesses

• Valley View Intersection facing North

• Bloomingrove Drive Intersection facing West• US 4 and Bloomingrove facing Northeast

Existing Conditions US Route 4 and Winter Street Ext.

US Route 4

Alexis Diner

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Existing ConditionsWinter Street Ext.

• Winter Street Ext. facing East

• Ravine adjacent to US 4

• US 4 & Winter Street Ext. facing North

Existing ConditionsUS Route 4 and Williams/Glenmore Road

WS Auto Sales

StewartsShop

La Salle Institute

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Existing ConditionsWilliams/Glenmore Road

• US 4 facing North, Existing Sidewalk Limits

• Bloomingrove Drive and Williams Road

• Williams & US 4 Intersection facing East

Public Comments – Existing Conditions

• What are your existing concerns?

• What did we miss?

Proposed Improvements

How are improvements developed?

Engineering Design Standards

Previous Studies

Public Comment

Stakeholder Objectives

Proposed Improvements

• Bloomingrove Drive and US Route 4 Intersection

• US Route 4 Widening

• Winter Street Ext. Traffic Signal

• US Route 4 and Williams/Glenmore Intersection• Alternative 1: Intersection widening, replace traffic signal• Alternative 2: Roundabout

• Additional Sidewalk Locations

Proposed ImprovementsBloomingrove Drive

1. Realigned Intersection with New Traffic Signal

2. Widening for Turn Lane and curbed median on Bloomingrove

3. Widening for Turn Lanes on US 44. Proposed Sidewalks5. Western Leg for Commercial

Development

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Proposed ImprovementsWidening Bloomingrove to Valley View

1. Proposed Road Widening

2. Two-Stage Left-Turns

3. Multiple Parking Alternatives at Businesses

4. Proposed Sidewalk

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Proposed ImprovementsWinter Street Ext. Traffic Signal

1. Winter Street Ext. Realignment

2. Coordinate Signal with Jordan Road

3. Proposed Sidewalk

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Proposed AlternativeWilliams Road Traffic Signal

1. Proposed Traffic Signal2. Widen for Turn Lanes3. Bloomingrove Realignment4. Sidewalks• ROW Impacts = 0.22 Ac

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Proposed AlternativeWilliams Road Roundabout

1. Roundabout

• 2 lanes SB and WB

• Traffic Calming

• Gateway to NG

2. Realign Bloomingrove

3. Driveway Access Control

4. Sidewalks

• ROW Impacts = 0.37 Ac

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Roundabouts – Why?

• FHWA Proven Safety Countermeasure

• 78-82% Reduction in Severe Crashes

• Improve safety for all users, including pedestrians

and bicycles

• Applicable for both urban and rural locations

• Traffic Calming (24/7/365)

Roundabouts – Vehicle Safety

Source: FHWA Roundabout Guide, 2nd Edition, Exhibits 5-1, 5-2

Proposed Alternative:Williams Road Traffic Signal

Proposed Alternative:Williams Road Roundabout

Alternative Analysis

Criteria Traffic Signal Roundabout

Safety Improvement Yes Yes++

Traffic Calming No Yes

Proposed Peak Hour Level of Service

LOS C 26 Sec. Delay

LOS C27 Sec. Delay

Estimated Property Impacts

3 Properties(.22 Acres)

3 Properties (.37 Acres)

Estimated Cost $1.5M $2.5M

Sidewalk Alternatives

• In 2017, the project team created a Planning Document to prioritize sidewalk improvements in the Corridor

• Criteria Evaluated Included:• Known Pedestrian Generators• Existing Facilities• Logical Termini• Topography• Cost

Proposed Improvements:Sidewalks – NY 43 to Valley View Drive

• Proposed Sidewalk• 2200’ along west side of Route 4 from NY

Route 43 to Valley View Drive• 350’ along south side of Bloomingrove Drive

to Van Rensselaer Shopping Plaza• Connects Ped. Generators and Destinations

Proposed Improvements:Sidewalks – Jordan Road to Williams Road

• Proposed Sidewalk

• 5900’ along West side of Route 4 from Jordan Rd to Glenmore/Williams Rd Intersection (Stewarts)

• Minimal property impacts (Temporary Easement and/or grading release)

Project Schedule

• Draft Design Document Summer 2018

• Preliminary Design Fall 2018

• Detailed Design/Property Acquisition Winter 2018/2019

• Project Out to Bid Fall 2019

• Construction Begins Fall 2019

Public Comments/Questions

Town Procedure for comments:

• Oral Comments – Persons may make statements, and/or submit documents concerning the proposed project tonight.

• Written Comments – emailed to the Town’s Comptroller or Creighton Manning.

• Electronic Comments – submitted through project website, https://route4corridorng.com/contact/

• A copy of this presentation and display boards will be made available on the project website 

We Appreciate Your Input!

www.route4corridor.com

Tony GermanoTown Comptroller(518)-283-3525

agermano@northgreenbush.org

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Greg GibbonsCreighton Manning Engineering, LLP

(518) 446-0396ggibbons@cmellp.com

Please submit comments within the next 14 days (June 19th).

THANK YOU!!!!