Euclid Corridor Design

1. Euclid Corridor Design TRB BRT Workshop July 21, 2008

2. Design Components • Geometric Design Criteria • Typical Sections • Boarding Configurations • Station Design • Traffic Signal System and Communications

3. Project Map

4. Design Criteria • Federal – ADA, Safety Certification, Security Standards • State – ODOT Geometric Design and Construction Specifications • City – Traffic, Lighting, Design Review and Planning Commission, and Other Local Standards

5. Design Criteria • Typical ROW Width – 99 ft • Vehicle Lanes – 12 ft • Transit Lanes – 11 ft • Left Turn Lanes – 10 ft • Curb to ROW – 11 ft min, 23.5 ft max • Sidewalk Pedestrian Zone – 6 ft min • Parking Bay Width – 8 ft • Bike Lanes – 5 ft • Platform Width – 12 ft • Median Width – 4 ft min, 12 ft max • Shy Distance – 1 ft

6. Typical Sections

7. Typical Sections

8. Typical Sections

9. Typical Sections

10. Boarding Configurations • Public Square Curbside Station Left Side Boarding • Median Station Left Side Boarding • Median Station Right Side Boarding • Median Right Side Boarding (enlarged) • Curbside Station Right Side Boarding

11. Public Square • Proposed traffic pattern is two/three lanes of one-way counterclockwise flow with the interior lane being an exclusive transit lane

13. Downtown Boarding • Physical constraints resulted in decision to build left-side median station platforms • Existing building faces at the ROW line on both sides of the street • Presence of numerous below grade basement areaways/vaults • Requires a roadway section 6 ft. thinner than the median right-side boarding configuration

15. Remainder of Project • Stations are designed for right-side boarding in the median and in the curb lane

19. Stations • 62 stops @ 36 stations • Three unique station designs • Public Square / Downtown • Midtown • University Circle / E. Cleveland • A316 Stainless Steel and Glass • Modular base design for station types

20. Attractive Easily accessible fast-loading, near level platforms ADA compliant Conveniently located Integrated within the community they serve Fare vending machines Emergency phones CCTV Real-time passenger information display Passenger-friendly waiting environment Benches and lean bars Station Features

21. Downtown / Public Sq

22. Downtown / Public Sq Downtown Station

23. Midtown

24. Midtown Midtown Station

25. University Circle / East Clev.

26. University Circle / East Clev.

27. Traffic Signal System and Communications • New Traffic Signals with Transit Priority • Optical & GPS Vehicle Detectors • Heightened Internet Capability • Variable Message System • Emergency Telephones at Stations • Advanced Pedestrian Signals • Programmed Irrigation Systems

28. Traffic Signals for BRT • Replacement of entire traffic signal system for the length of the project within the City of Cleveland limits

29. Vehicle Priority System will use Opticom GPS system to monitor electronic signals from approaching BRT vehicle or emergency vehicle. In turn, it will extend green time and prioritize transit phase to give the BRT vehicle priority.

30. Variable Message System • Electronic message signs at signs will be connected to the RTA’s new GPS-controlled Automatic Vehicle Locator. • These satellite-directed signs will provide real-time messages about the ECVs arrival to waiting passengers.

31. Emergency Telephones • Located at each station, these blue-light phones will be connected to RTA security to provide riders with extra safety • CCTV with digital video recording devises at each station

32. Advanced Pedestrian Signals • Crosswalk signals at Corridor intersections will provide a countdown of the time remaining to allow safe crossing of the street.

33. Pedestrian Safety • Pedestrian push buttons will serve as signals for the visually impaired • Will vibrate and sound when it is safe to cross

34. Euclid Corridor Design TRB BRT Workshop July 21, 2008