The Proposed NY Route 25 · TODAY’S GOAL NYSDOT Study Team is here to: Review study progress to date Introduce Measures Of Effectiveness (MOEs) Introduce transportation improvement

NEW YORK STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Sunrise Highway CorridorSustainable Transportation Study

NY Route 27, Medford Avenue (NY 112) to Wading River RoadTown of Brookhaven, Suffolk County

Project ID. No. 0059.08

NYS DOTRegion 10, Long Island

Governor: David A. PatersonActing Commissioner: Stanley GeeRegional Director: Subimal Chakraborti

PROJECT ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETING #2

WELCOME!

TODAY’S GOALNYSDOT Study Team is here to:

Review study progress to dateIntroduce Measures Of Effectiveness (MOEs)Introduce transportation improvement ideasListen and gather input

PAC Members are here to provide: Information and adviceWritten and oral commentsGuidance on study area needs and goals

NYS DOT SUNRISE HIGHWAY CORRIDOR SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION STUDY, PIN 0059.08

STUDY LOCATION MAP

NYS DOT SUNRISE HIGHWAY CORRIDOR SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION STUDY, PIN 0059.083A

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NYS DOT SUNRISE HIGHWAY CORRIDOR SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORTATION STUDY, PIN 0059.083B

PurposeDevelop a plan for smart, affordable, workable and sustainable transportation solutions for the Route 27 corridor.

AccomplishmentsConducted data collection and analysisHosted two public involvement sessions (April ‘09)Developed, calibrated computer models of existing travel, socio-economic conditionsIdentified problem areasPrepared possible solutions


STUDY PURPOSE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS

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Informal EffortSmall group meetingsWritten correspondencePhone lineSurvey

Public MeetingsTwo locations for maximum attendance~150 attendees~100 completed questionnaires

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT


Website Survey:Went live 1-25-10 at noon

Feb 17, 2010: 874 respondents

Question 4: Rank importance of following, distribute 100 points so that more points reflects higher priority


PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT

70 10 20 30 40

Expand Road

Bike-Ped

Public Transit

Character

Carpools

Environment

Safety


STUDY DEVELOPMENT & EVALUATION PROCESS

Project Goals Defined Input provided at first PAC meeting

Challenges IdentifiedPublic meetings, study surveys & analyses

Ideas & Concepts Developed, RefinedStudy team, public suggestions, PAC workshop

Performance Measures DevelopedMeasures of Effectiveness (MOEs) sent to PAC for review today

Compare Transportation Improvement ConceptsQualitative Description of PAC-expectations of study recommendation based on PAC-approved goals

MOEs to be used by PAC to help reach consensus on whether and degree that proposed transportation solutions achieve study goalsData will be provided to help PAC make an informed decisionTransportation solution that PAC determines achieves the most MOEs will be considered the “better option”, will be recommended in final study report

MEASURES OF EFFECTIVENESS (MOEs)


PAC-Approved Study Goals as Starting Point:

MEASURES OF EFFECTIVENESS


Study Team Broke Goals into “Mini-Goals”:

Models Provide Data to Inform Rating Process:



MOEs will PAC reach consensus on whether proposed transportation alternatives achieve goalsPAC will determine which proposed solution attains the most MOEsThis option will be recommended in final reportData will be provided by study team wherever possible to help PAC make informed decision

CONVERSATION



(Refer to handout)

Utilized Information From:Public meetings, written correspondence, surveyTraffic counts and SkyComp photosProject Advisory Committee (PAC)Other studies, notably Roadway Evacuation Study

Computer forecasting and simulation models


IDENTIFIED TRANSPORTATION CHALLENGES, ALTERNATIVE SOLUTIONS

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ExistingSafety concerns, non-standard featuresIncomplete bicycle and pedestrian networkIntermittent service roadsWFP interchange backs up onto NY 27 Main roadwayCongestion on NY 27 between NY 112 and CR 101Hospital Rd interchange

2035Existing problems exacerbatedCongestion at Wading River Rd Interchange


IDENTIFIED TRANSPORTATION CHALLENGES

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COMMUNITY CHARACTER

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NON-MOTORIZED


Connects existing and proposed north-south routesAccess to MTA LIRR stations, other destinationsNYSDOT & Brookhaven Bicycle Advisory Council, LINMTS 14

TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM DEMAND AND PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT


Travel DemandEncourage travel choice change through marketing, education and incentivesManage number of vehicles to help reduce congestion

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Transportation System Performance

Facility management strategiesAddress congestion, safety

TRANSIT IMPROVEMENTS


Suffolk County Bus Route Analysis and Comprehensive Service Development Plan

Improve frequency and span of serviceRoute modifications

Clipper Express BusMastic to Patchogue to HauppaugePark & Rides, Patchogue and Mastic

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MTA LIRRImproved non-motorized access to stationsNo anticipated service changes

HOV SYSTEM CONNECTION


Facilitate South-Shore Carpools and BusesWilliam Floyd Parkway to Nicolls Rd to Existing LIE HOVCarpooling reduces congestion, conserves fuel, and protects air qualityPotential for future expansion

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Existing LIE HOV

Proposed HOV Lane

Long Island Expressway

Sunrise Hwy

Nicolls Rd

Medford Ave

William

Floyd Parkw

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REDUCE CONFLICT POINTS


Reconfigure Weave Zones:Existing: configuration has entering and exiting traffic conflicting at high speed in short distancePotential Alteration: move weave-zone to lower-speed service or collector-distributor roads

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Possible Roundabout

INTERCHANGE UPGRADES


“Button Hook”/”J Ramp” EliminationExisting: Short ramps ending in intersections that require rapid decelerationPotential Alteration: Replace intersections with merges, does not change access

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Main Roadway

Service Road

Possible Roundabout



“Button Hook”/”J Ramp” EliminationExisting: Short ramps ending in intersections that require rapid decelerationPotential Alteration: Replace intersections with merges, does not change access

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Modernized Design Improves Safety, FlowEliminate full “clover-leaf” interchangesUpgrade storage capacityPotential modern roundabouts

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Possible roundabout

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Modernized Design Improves Safety, FlowEliminate full “clover-leaf” interchangesUpgrade storage capacityPotential modern roundabouts

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Possible roundabout

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INTERCHANGES


Hospital Rd Bridge WideningTown of Brookhaven

Presented by Town of Brookhaven to public on Nov 19, 2009Not currently fundedNot related to Wal-Mart proposal

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New Access to Sunrise Hwy WB via Barnes or Titmus Rds

Recommended by Brookhaven Roadway Evacuation StudyReduce circuitous movements (non-direct travel)May relieve pressure on existing interchangesMixed feedback from public meetings

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HOSPITAL RD: 2035 AM PEAK HOUR

Connect on- and off-ramps with auxiliary laneProvides safer acceleration/deceleration

LOCAL COMMUNITY CONCERNS


Site-Specific UpgradesPublic meetings provided wealth of local knowledgeGeneral concerns: congestion, connectivity, traffic volume and speed on local roads, & safetyLocal concerns: property-specific, by land-owners

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Jerusalem Hollow Rd

SERVICE ROADS


One-Way Service Roads:Enables local trips to remain on local roadsMay avoid negative impacts to specific localitiesImproves land-access

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SERVICE ROADS


One-Way Service Roads:Enables local trips to remain on local roadsMay avoid negative impacts to specific localitiesImproves land-access

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COLLECTOR-DISTRIBUTOR ROADS


Improves safe access to and from Sunrise HwyLess traffic impact on local neighborhoods

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Possible roundabout

COLLECTOR-DISTRIBUTOR ROADS


Improves safe access to and from Sunrise HwyLess traffic impact on local neighborhoods

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Possible roundabout

MAIN ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT


Existing 3-lane section ends east of NY 112Future congestion between NY 112 and CR 101

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YOUR IDEAS?


We’ve Shown You Ideas Regarding:Transit and non-motorized travelTransportation demand and system management strategiesSafety improvements including ramp and interchange modificationsService road and collector-distributor conceptsMain roadway widening (HOV or general use-lane)

SUMMARY

NEXT STEPS


Further explore ideas discussed todayPresent ideas to PAC at March workshopPublic meeting will follow, tentatively May, 2010Fall 2010: return to PAC with model results, public input for rating alternativesProduce draft report, present to PAC and then public

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Telephone: 631-952-6234

E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.nysdot.gov/ny27

NY 27 Study Team

Documents

The Proposed NY Route 25 · TODAY’S GOAL NYSDOT Study Team is here to: Review study progress to date Introduce Measures Of Effectiveness (MOEs) Introduce transportation improvement