South Moreland Boulevard, Shaker Square,
North Moreland Boulevard Rehabilitation
Griffing Avenue to Larchmere Boulevard
INTERSECTION RECONFIGURATION
In addition to rehabilitating the pavement to create a long lasting smooth driving surface, several intersections along the corridor will be modified to improve road user safety, enhance pedestrian mobility and increase green space.
LIVINGSTON ROAD INTERSECTION RECONFIGURATION
As seen in the exhibits below, the skewed Livingston Road intersection will be realigned to create a safer stop-controlled "T" intersection.
Original Design: The Original Design realignment required the removal of two trees in the existing grass island, but increased the greenspace at the intersection by 1,780 SF.
Final Design: The Final Design revised the location of the sidewalk to provide larger front yards for the residents on Livingston Road and includes additional sidewalks and crosswalks to improve pedestrian mobility along the corridor. The roadway realignment location remains the same as the original design, requiring the removal of two trees and increased green space at the intersection by 1,780 SF. The project will replant two trees to make up for the impacts of the intersection realignment.
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ORIGINAL DESIGN
FINAL DESIGN
ASHWOOD ROAD INTERSECTION RECONFIGURATION
As seen in the exhibits below, the skewed Ashwood Road intersection will be realigned to create a safer three-way stop-controlled "T" intersection.
Original Design: The Original Design realignment required the removal of two trees in the existing center median, but increased greenspace at the intersection by 735 SF. The realignment provided ADA compliant high visibility pedestrian crossings on the south and east side of the intersection, which are not currently provided.
Final Design: The Final Design revised the location of the sidewalk to provide larger front yards for the residents on Ashwood Road. The roadway realignment location remains the same as the original design, requiring the removal of two trees and increased green space at the intersection by 735 SF. The project will replant two trees to make up for the impacts of the intersection realignment. Options for removing the pedestrian island were explored, but the larger curb radius is needed in the southeast corner to accommodate turning trucks.
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BUCKEYE ROAD/SOUTH WOODLAND ROAD INTERSECTION RECONFIGURATION
Improvements at the Buckeye Road/South Woodland Road intersection are proposed to improve through and left turn lane alignments allowing the intersection to be safer and more pedestrian and bicycle friendly.
Original Design: The Original Design completely aligned the left turn lanes to improve visibility and allow for revised signal timing that reduced pedestrian wait times. This design also included the construction of large curb bump outs at three of the four corners resulting in considerably shorter crosswalks. Pedestrian crossing distances are reduced by 41' on the north leg, 12' on the west leg, 22' on the south leg and 12' on the east leg.
Final Design: The Final Design made several modifications to the Original Design including the a slight reduction the left turn lane alignment to increase the size of the existing median that can remain in place. The revised design also relocates the sidewalk in the northeast corner to provide additional park space, relocates curb ramps to shorten crossings distance and clarify turning maneuvers.
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HAMPTON ROAD INTERSECTION RECONFIGURATION
As seen in the exhibits below, the skewed Hampton Road intersection will be realigned to create a safer "T" intersection.
Original Design: The Original Design realignment will required the removal of one tree in the existing center median and reduced the size of Helen Simpson Park by 5,798 SF, however, the realignment provided a net increase in green space of 4,688 SF at the intersection. The realignment will provide a new ADA compliant crosswalk on the east side of the intersection. Currently there is not an ADA compliant crosswalk at the northern end of Helen Simpson Park.
Final Design: The Final Design realignment aimed to reduce impacts to Helen Simpson Park. The roadway was shifted to the north to reduce these impacts from 5,798 SF to 1,442 SF, with a net increase in greenspace at the intersection of 3,565 SF. The final design also maintains the existing median opening location which allows the previously impacted street tree to remain. The Final Design realignment will continue to provide provide a new ADA compliant crosswalk on the east side of the intersection. Currently there is not an ADA compliant crosswalk at the northern end of Helen Simpson Park.
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DREXMORE ROAD INTERSECTION RECONFIGURATION
The project will modify the intersection in order to improve through and left turn lane alignments while reducing the overall intersection footprint. The proposed work improves sight lines, provides two new pedestrian refuge islands, and reduces the lengths of three of the four crosswalks.
Original Design: The Original Design completely aligns the northbound and southbound left turn lanes through the relocation of the existing center median. Although impacting five trees, the realignment provides an opportunity to increase the size of the island at the SE corner along the further narrowing South Moreland Boulevard at the SW and NE corners. Green space will be added at all three corners. These modifications result in a net loss of 1,737 SF, but should make the intersection safer by providing significantly shorter crosswalks and properly aligned travel lanes. The pedestrian crossing distances are reduced by 25' on the north leg, 5' on the west leg, 33' on the south leg, and 10' on the east leg. The modified center islands will shelter the crosswalks crossing South Moreland Boulevard by providing raised islands on both sides of each crosswalk. Currently, the crosswalks are striped outside the ends of each median island. By aligning all lanes at the intersection, the signal will operate with two phases instead of three. This improves overall efficiency and reduces waiting times for all users. Pedestrians benefit by having more frequent opportunities to cross in all directions.
Final Design Design: The Final Design removes the proposed center island and reduces the northbound and southbound left turn lane alignment to reduce impacts to the existing center median. Crosswalk locations were further refined to minimize pedestrian crossing distances and decorative stamped crosswalks were added to the intersection to further define pedestrian space. Large amounts of paved surface will be removed in the northwest corner to clarify drive locations, sidewalk and provide additional green space. The realignment will impact two trees, one on the south side of the intersection and one on the northside. The project will replant two trees to make up for the impacts of the intersection realignment. The changes bring the total reduction in green space down from 1,737 SF to 800 SF. Sidewalk is extended along Drexmore to connect to Dave's Market parking lot - larger image is shown below.
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Drexmore Sidewalk: The Final Design includes sidewalk extension along the north side of Drexmore Road from South Moreland Boulevard to the Dave's Market parking lot. The public indicated that this sidewalk is needed, as people walk in the roadway to access the shopping. The installation of this sidewalk will require the removal of six street trees. The project will replant six trees to make up for the impacts of the intersection realignment.
