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
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Greg GibbonsCreighton Manning Engineering, LLP
(518) [email protected]
Please submit comments within the next 14 days (June 19th).
THANK YOU!!!!