Historic Los Rios Street Circulation Study Historic Los Rios Street ...
• Opening Slide Historic Los Rios Street Circulation Study
Recommended Conceptual Plan July July 2011 2011
Project Overview and Background • History and Background • Part of historic Mission period • Oldest continuously occupied residential street in California • National Register (1983) • Specific Plan (1978 – updated 1999)
Project Overview and Background
Purpose and Objectives • Continue the planning process from Specific Plan • Engage the Los Rios Street community • Restore balance of people and vehicles • Maintain historic character of street • Produce concept plan and cost estimate
Project Overview and Background Pedestrian and Vehicle Traffic Counts • •
Conducted Saturday May 21, 2011 Conducted after Quiet Zone Improvements at Del Obispo begun
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24-hour vehicle count – 710 vehicles 3-hour pedestrian count – 1,056 (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) 1-hour pedestrian/vehicular count – 425 pedestrians vs. 105 vehicles
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Confirms popularity of street as primarily a walking street
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Confirms need to restore balance of people and vehicles
Project Overview and Background
Community Workshop #1: • Visioning • Info Gathering
•February 23, 2011
Community Workshop #2: • Conceptual Alternatives
Community Workshop #3: • Preliminary Concept Plan
City Council/ Commission Review •Final Study
•March 29, 2011
•June 6, 2011
• Summer 2011
Community Workshop No. 1 Overview
Community Workshop No. 1 Overview
Vision/Themes • • • • •
Maintain historic rural character No major changes Improve signage Maintain/restore slow pace Include pedestrian friendly improvements
Community Workshop No. 1 Overview
Issues/Challenges • Increased foot and auto traffic • Existing speed bumps not a deterrent • 15 MPH feels too fast • Parking lot signage • Wayfinding signage
Community Workshop No. 1 Overview
Issues/Challenges • Periodic obstructions from: – On-street parking – Train drop-off – Business/resident deliveries
• Drainage • Disabled access • Lighting – Appropriate locations and levels – Safety and security
Community Workshop No. 1 Overview
Opportunities/Solutions • Landscaping - OCTA ROW • Improve foot traffic to/from park • Encourage visitors from Mission and trains • Pedestrian friendly improvements • Paving, seating, safety
Community Workshop No. 1 Overview
Opportunities/Solutions • • • • • •
Reduce speed Strengthen enforcement Fully utilize park - truck staging Improve signage to parking Improve lighting Possible street reconfigurations
Community Workshop No. 2 Overview
Community Workshop No. 2 Overview
• Design Principles – Rustic – Historic – Safe – Pedestrian Friendly – Unique – Quality
Community Workshop No. 2 Overview
• Common Improvements – Pedestrian Friendly Paving – Landscaping – Signage – Lighting – Seating – Drainage
Community Workshop No. 2 Overview
Circulation Alternatives • • • •
A - Two Way (Existing) B-1 - One-Way Northbound B-2 - One Way Southbound C - Turnarounds
Community Workshop No. 2 Overview
• Circulation Alternative A – Two Way (Existing) + No learning curve + Maintains existing access to entire street - Continues pedestrian-vehicular conflicts - Continues excessive parking and drop-offs
Community Workshop No. 2 Overview
• Circulation Alternative B1 – One Way Northbound + Allows room for walkway + Maintains existing access to entire street - Access from eastbound Del Obispo requires u-turn at Camino Capistrano - Adjustment to circulation changes
Community Workshop No. 2 Overview
• Circulation Alternative B2 – One Way Southbound + Allows room for walkway + Maintains existing access to entire street - Access to eastbound Del Obispo requires initial westbound travel - Adjustment to circulation changes
Community Workshop No. 2 Overview
• Circulation Alternative C – Turnarounds + Allows pedestrian plaza in central area + Allows limited local access in central area - Adjustment to circulation changes - Turnarounds within OCTA area
Community Workshop No. 3 Conceptual Circulation Alternatives Alternative A – Two-Way Circulation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Retain two-way circulation Extend Los Rios Park Plaza paving into street Repave north and south ends of street with asphalt Improve drainage entire street Redesign, relocate, add speed bumps
Alternative B – Two-Way Circulation with Enhancements 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Retain two-way circulation Extend Los Rios Park Plaza paving into street Repave north and south ends of street with enhanced asphalt Improve drainage entire street Redesign, relocate, add speed bumps Additional landscaping within OCTA right of away (south end) New lighting entire street
Alternative C – One-Way Circulation N/B with Enhancements 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
One-way north-bound circulation Extend Los Rios Park Plaza paving into street Repave north and south ends of street with enhanced concrete paving Use pavement texture and color to designate walking zone on west side Improve drainage entire street Redesign, relocate, add speed bumps Additional landscaping within OCTA right of away (south and north ends) New lighting entire street New benches, bike racks, trash receptacles and signage in Los Rios Park and Verdugo Plaza facing Los Rios Street
Community Workshop No. 3 Alternative A – Two-Way Circulation
Community Workshop No. 3 Alternative A – Two-Way Circulation with Enhancements
Alternative A – Central Area
Community Workshop No. 3 Alternative B – Two-Way Circulation with Enhancements
Community Workshop No. 3 Alternative B – Two-Way Circulation with Enhancements
Alternative B – Central Area
Community Workshop No. 3 Alternative B – Two-Way Circulation with Enhancements Proposed Landscape Improvements within OCTA Right-of-Way – South End
Community Workshop No. 3 Alternative B – Two-Way Circulation with Enhancements
Street Enhancements at Adelanto and Ramos Streets
Community Workshop No. 3 Alternative B – Two-Way Circulation with Enhancements
Street Enhancements at Los Rios and Del Obispo Streets
Community Workshop No. 3 Alternative C – One-Way North Bound with Enhancements
Community Workshop No. 3 Alternative C – One-Way North Bound with Enhancements
Alternative C – Central Area
Community Workshop No. 3 Alternative C – One-Way North Bound with Enhancements Proposed Landscape Improvements within OCTA Right-of-Way – South End
Community Workshop No. 3 Alternative C – One-Way North Bound with Enhancements Proposed Landscape Improvements within OCTA Right-of-Way – North End
Community Workshop No. 3 Preliminary Probable Cost of Construction Summary Alternative A – Two-Way Circulation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Alternative B – Two-Way Circulation with Enhancements 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
$1,100,000 to $1,400,000
Retain two-way circulation Extend Los Rios Park Plaza paving into street Repave north and south ends of street with enhanced asphalt Improve drainage entire street Redesign, relocate, add speed bumps Additional landscaping within OCTA right of away (south end) New lighting entire street
Alternative C – One-Way Circulation N/B with Enhancements 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
$750,000 to $900,000
Retain two-way circulation Extend Los Rios Park Plaza paving into street Repave north and south ends of street with asphalt Improve drainage entire street Redesign, relocate, add speed bumps
$1,400,000 to $1,800,000
One-way north-bound circulation Extend Los Rios Park Plaza paving into street Repave north and south ends of street with enhanced concrete paving Use pavement texture and color to designate walking zone on west side Improve drainage entire street Redesign, relocate, add speed bumps Additional landscaping within OCTA right of away (south and north ends) New lighting entire street New benches, bike racks, trash receptacles and signage in Los Rios Park and Verdugo Plaza facing Los Rios Street
Recommended Preferred Conceptual Plan Two-Way Circulation with Street and Pedestrian Improvements
Recommended Preferred Conceptual Plan Proposed Improvements 1. 2.
Retain two-way circulation Repave entire street with enhanced asphalt paving with integral color from Mission Street to Del Obispo Street 3. Improve drainage entire street 4. Relocate underground water lines 5. Redesign, relocate, add speed bumps 6. Additional landscaping within OCTA right of away (north and south ends) 7. New lighting entire street 8. New benches in Los Rios Park and Verdugo Plaza facing Los Rios Street 9. New bike racks in Los Rios Park and Verdugo Plaza facing Los Rios Street 10. New trash receptacles in Los Rios Park and Verdugo Plaza facing Los Rios Street 11. New signage in Los Rios Park and Verdugo Plaza facing Los Rios Street Recommended Preferred Conceptual Plan
$ 1,800,000 to $2,000,000
Recommended Preferred Conceptual Plan
Recommended Enhanced Asphalt Paving – North and South Ends of Street
Recommended Preferred Conceptual Plan
Recommended Preferred Conceptual Plan Los Rios Street Lighting
Recommended Bench
Recommended Preferred Conceptual Plan
Recommended Bike Racks
Recommended Bollards
Recommended Trash Receptacle
Recommended Preferred Conceptual Plan
Recommended Examples of Landscaping within OCTA Area
Recommended Preferred Conceptual Plan Possible Funding Sources
• Statewide Initiatives • Strategic Growth Council • Urban Greening • Proposition 84
Thank You! Recommended Preferred Conceptual Plan Los Rios Street Circulation Study San Juan Capistrano
• Questions?
Recommended Conceptual Plan July July 2011 2011
Project Overview and Background • History and Background • Part of historic Mission period • Oldest continuously occupied residential street in California • National Register (1983) • Specific Plan (1978 – updated 1999)
Project Overview and Background
Purpose and Objectives • Continue the planning process from Specific Plan • Engage the Los Rios Street community • Restore balance of people and vehicles • Maintain historic character of street • Produce concept plan and cost estimate
Project Overview and Background Pedestrian and Vehicle Traffic Counts • •
Conducted Saturday May 21, 2011 Conducted after Quiet Zone Improvements at Del Obispo begun
• •
24-hour vehicle count – 710 vehicles 3-hour pedestrian count – 1,056 (11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.) 1-hour pedestrian/vehicular count – 425 pedestrians vs. 105 vehicles
• •
Confirms popularity of street as primarily a walking street
•
Confirms need to restore balance of people and vehicles
Project Overview and Background
Community Workshop #1: • Visioning • Info Gathering
•February 23, 2011
Community Workshop #2: • Conceptual Alternatives
Community Workshop #3: • Preliminary Concept Plan
City Council/ Commission Review •Final Study
•March 29, 2011
•June 6, 2011
• Summer 2011
Community Workshop No. 1 Overview
Community Workshop No. 1 Overview
Vision/Themes • • • • •
Maintain historic rural character No major changes Improve signage Maintain/restore slow pace Include pedestrian friendly improvements
Community Workshop No. 1 Overview
Issues/Challenges • Increased foot and auto traffic • Existing speed bumps not a deterrent • 15 MPH feels too fast • Parking lot signage • Wayfinding signage
Community Workshop No. 1 Overview
Issues/Challenges • Periodic obstructions from: – On-street parking – Train drop-off – Business/resident deliveries
• Drainage • Disabled access • Lighting – Appropriate locations and levels – Safety and security
Community Workshop No. 1 Overview
Opportunities/Solutions • Landscaping - OCTA ROW • Improve foot traffic to/from park • Encourage visitors from Mission and trains • Pedestrian friendly improvements • Paving, seating, safety
Community Workshop No. 1 Overview
Opportunities/Solutions • • • • • •
Reduce speed Strengthen enforcement Fully utilize park - truck staging Improve signage to parking Improve lighting Possible street reconfigurations
Community Workshop No. 2 Overview
Community Workshop No. 2 Overview
• Design Principles – Rustic – Historic – Safe – Pedestrian Friendly – Unique – Quality
Community Workshop No. 2 Overview
• Common Improvements – Pedestrian Friendly Paving – Landscaping – Signage – Lighting – Seating – Drainage
Community Workshop No. 2 Overview
Circulation Alternatives • • • •
A - Two Way (Existing) B-1 - One-Way Northbound B-2 - One Way Southbound C - Turnarounds
Community Workshop No. 2 Overview
• Circulation Alternative A – Two Way (Existing) + No learning curve + Maintains existing access to entire street - Continues pedestrian-vehicular conflicts - Continues excessive parking and drop-offs
Community Workshop No. 2 Overview
• Circulation Alternative B1 – One Way Northbound + Allows room for walkway + Maintains existing access to entire street - Access from eastbound Del Obispo requires u-turn at Camino Capistrano - Adjustment to circulation changes
Community Workshop No. 2 Overview
• Circulation Alternative B2 – One Way Southbound + Allows room for walkway + Maintains existing access to entire street - Access to eastbound Del Obispo requires initial westbound travel - Adjustment to circulation changes
Community Workshop No. 2 Overview
• Circulation Alternative C – Turnarounds + Allows pedestrian plaza in central area + Allows limited local access in central area - Adjustment to circulation changes - Turnarounds within OCTA area
Community Workshop No. 3 Conceptual Circulation Alternatives Alternative A – Two-Way Circulation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Retain two-way circulation Extend Los Rios Park Plaza paving into street Repave north and south ends of street with asphalt Improve drainage entire street Redesign, relocate, add speed bumps
Alternative B – Two-Way Circulation with Enhancements 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
Retain two-way circulation Extend Los Rios Park Plaza paving into street Repave north and south ends of street with enhanced asphalt Improve drainage entire street Redesign, relocate, add speed bumps Additional landscaping within OCTA right of away (south end) New lighting entire street
Alternative C – One-Way Circulation N/B with Enhancements 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
One-way north-bound circulation Extend Los Rios Park Plaza paving into street Repave north and south ends of street with enhanced concrete paving Use pavement texture and color to designate walking zone on west side Improve drainage entire street Redesign, relocate, add speed bumps Additional landscaping within OCTA right of away (south and north ends) New lighting entire street New benches, bike racks, trash receptacles and signage in Los Rios Park and Verdugo Plaza facing Los Rios Street
Community Workshop No. 3 Alternative A – Two-Way Circulation
Community Workshop No. 3 Alternative A – Two-Way Circulation with Enhancements
Alternative A – Central Area
Community Workshop No. 3 Alternative B – Two-Way Circulation with Enhancements
Community Workshop No. 3 Alternative B – Two-Way Circulation with Enhancements
Alternative B – Central Area
Community Workshop No. 3 Alternative B – Two-Way Circulation with Enhancements Proposed Landscape Improvements within OCTA Right-of-Way – South End
Community Workshop No. 3 Alternative B – Two-Way Circulation with Enhancements
Street Enhancements at Adelanto and Ramos Streets
Community Workshop No. 3 Alternative B – Two-Way Circulation with Enhancements
Street Enhancements at Los Rios and Del Obispo Streets
Community Workshop No. 3 Alternative C – One-Way North Bound with Enhancements
Community Workshop No. 3 Alternative C – One-Way North Bound with Enhancements
Alternative C – Central Area
Community Workshop No. 3 Alternative C – One-Way North Bound with Enhancements Proposed Landscape Improvements within OCTA Right-of-Way – South End
Community Workshop No. 3 Alternative C – One-Way North Bound with Enhancements Proposed Landscape Improvements within OCTA Right-of-Way – North End
Community Workshop No. 3 Preliminary Probable Cost of Construction Summary Alternative A – Two-Way Circulation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Alternative B – Two-Way Circulation with Enhancements 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
$1,100,000 to $1,400,000
Retain two-way circulation Extend Los Rios Park Plaza paving into street Repave north and south ends of street with enhanced asphalt Improve drainage entire street Redesign, relocate, add speed bumps Additional landscaping within OCTA right of away (south end) New lighting entire street
Alternative C – One-Way Circulation N/B with Enhancements 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9.
$750,000 to $900,000
Retain two-way circulation Extend Los Rios Park Plaza paving into street Repave north and south ends of street with asphalt Improve drainage entire street Redesign, relocate, add speed bumps
$1,400,000 to $1,800,000
One-way north-bound circulation Extend Los Rios Park Plaza paving into street Repave north and south ends of street with enhanced concrete paving Use pavement texture and color to designate walking zone on west side Improve drainage entire street Redesign, relocate, add speed bumps Additional landscaping within OCTA right of away (south and north ends) New lighting entire street New benches, bike racks, trash receptacles and signage in Los Rios Park and Verdugo Plaza facing Los Rios Street
Recommended Preferred Conceptual Plan Two-Way Circulation with Street and Pedestrian Improvements
Recommended Preferred Conceptual Plan Proposed Improvements 1. 2.
Retain two-way circulation Repave entire street with enhanced asphalt paving with integral color from Mission Street to Del Obispo Street 3. Improve drainage entire street 4. Relocate underground water lines 5. Redesign, relocate, add speed bumps 6. Additional landscaping within OCTA right of away (north and south ends) 7. New lighting entire street 8. New benches in Los Rios Park and Verdugo Plaza facing Los Rios Street 9. New bike racks in Los Rios Park and Verdugo Plaza facing Los Rios Street 10. New trash receptacles in Los Rios Park and Verdugo Plaza facing Los Rios Street 11. New signage in Los Rios Park and Verdugo Plaza facing Los Rios Street Recommended Preferred Conceptual Plan
$ 1,800,000 to $2,000,000
Recommended Preferred Conceptual Plan
Recommended Enhanced Asphalt Paving – North and South Ends of Street
Recommended Preferred Conceptual Plan
Recommended Preferred Conceptual Plan Los Rios Street Lighting
Recommended Bench
Recommended Preferred Conceptual Plan
Recommended Bike Racks
Recommended Bollards
Recommended Trash Receptacle
Recommended Preferred Conceptual Plan
Recommended Examples of Landscaping within OCTA Area
Recommended Preferred Conceptual Plan Possible Funding Sources
• Statewide Initiatives • Strategic Growth Council • Urban Greening • Proposition 84
Thank You! Recommended Preferred Conceptual Plan Los Rios Street Circulation Study San Juan Capistrano
• Questions?
