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Public Open House

Public Open House. February 6, 2014. Study Overview - Study Area. South. North. Key Input Groups. General Public Stakeholder Working Group (SWG) Corridor Residents Business Owners Interested Stakeholders Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) Regional Transportation Commission (RTC)

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Public Open House

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  1. Public Open House February 6, 2014

  2. Study Overview - Study Area South North

  3. Key Input Groups General Public Stakeholder Working Group (SWG) • Corridor Residents • Business Owners • Interested Stakeholders Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) • Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) • City of Reno • Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) • Consultant Technical Staff

  4. Study Process We Are Here

  5. Study Goals • Improve pedestrian, ADA, and bicycle safety and connectivity to businesses, residents, and existing facilities • Ensure vehicular progression and Level of Service to balance improvements for all modes • Foster meaningful community participation for the entire corridor Riverside Dr. California Ave.

  6. Study Goals • Coordinate improvements with development, residential and business needs • Identify logical, buildable phases to maintain progress over time • Highlight aesthetics and improve the user’s experience throughout the corridor Reno High School Keystone at I-80

  7. Example Deficiencies andPotential Solutions • Issue: • 2. Poor pedestrian routing and circulation • Opportunities: • Add signing to avoid south sidewalk dead end • Consider ramping at Foster overpass versus existing stairs • Include full pedestrian facilities with any new intersection design

  8. Example Deficiencies andPotential Solutions • Issue: • 25. Crash rate is higher (3.05) than statewide averages (2.41) • Opportunities: • Propose safety improvements such as refined signal timing, signal coordination, and eliminating permitted left turn movements • Review and implement NDOT Roadside Safety Audit recommendations

  9. Example Deficiencies andPotential Solutions • Issue: • 36. Difficulty backing in/out of residential driveways that front Keystone • Opportunities: • Incorporate buffer space in proposed Keystone roadway section if possible

  10. Keystone Avenue BridgeOver the Truckee River • Originally built in 1966 • The bridge is in poor shape • Sufficiency rating 28 / 100 • “Structurally deficient” • Does not provide pedestrian or bicycle facilities • The California / Keystone intersection and the Truckee River Flood Project are key considerations

  11. Next Steps • Complete Existing Conditions Analysis • Finalize Corridor Goals • Develop and Evaluate Alternatives • Bring Alternatives Forward for Input Keystone and Kings Row

  12. How to Submit a Comment • Submit a comment sheet at the greeting table • Complete a Comment Sheet and mail it to: Patrice Echola RTC Project Manager 1105 Terminal Way, Suite 211 Reno, Nevada 89502 • Submit a question card for the Q&A session • Email your comments to: pechola@rtcwashoe.com reference “Keystone Corridor Study” in the subject line Over 150 comments have been submitted!

  13. Thank You! Primary Contact: Patrice Echola pechola@rtcwashoe.com 775-335-1904 Thank you for your participation!

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