Stanwood nmtp advisory Committee Meeting #2

Stanwood NMTP Advisory Committee Meeting #2 | 5.12.16

Field Tour Summary Notes
Attendees:

Stanwood Senior Planner; Carly Ruacho, Advisory Committee; Jan Williamson, Adam Goldstein, Marshall Will, Bob Hitz, Scott Lankford, Alta; Nora Daley-Peng, Katie O’Lone, TSI, Inc.; Victor Salemann

Purpose:

Based on the project team’s existing conditions field inventory, public feedback received at the April 28^th Community Workshop, and survey data collected thus far; the areas indicated on the attached map were identified as areas of concern and/or opportunity. On May 12, 2016, we conducted a field tour of these areas with the Stanwood Non-Motorized Transportation Plan Advisory Committee to discuss specific challenges with existing conditions and brainstorm possible solutions.

Itinerary:

2:00pm to 2:10pm Field Tour Overview (meet at Stanwood City Hall)

2:15pm to 3:45pm Field Tour (see stops below)

3:45pm to 4:00pm Recap Key Observations/Next Steps

4:00pm Adjourn
Notes

Site	Site (Area of Concern/Opportunity)	Why we are visiting the site?
1	Intersections: 270^th & 102^nd(Old Pacific Hwy) and 271^st & 102^nd (Old Pacific Highway)	Discuss crossing busy street and connections to Stanwood Elementary Problem – cars back up during rush hour at the signalized Highway 532 intersection and block the 4 way stop intersection at 270^th. Drivers are focusing on the traffic signal at the intersection of Highway 532 instead of stopping at the 4 way stop. Design solution can work with the existing offset intersection Improvements ideas discussed include: “Paint the box” at intersection, add curb bulb outs, and gateway treatments. Improving ped/bike safety and flow at the intersection would be a great connection to the Old Brick Road (270^th) that is programed as a Festival Street on Saturdays during the Summer. A lot of people cut across north of intersection Dance classes nearby leads to people crossing Road cyclists generally bypass 102nd (Pacific Hwy) because it doesn’t have bike lanes or shoulders. Make sure school signs flash 271^st is more crucial than 270^th because more students are crossing 271^st is missing crosswalks 273^rd – recommendation for RRFB; raised crosswalks 273^rd – busier; more crucial; kids crossing – little kids walking by themselves to Stanwood Elementary School. Crosswalk and sidewalk is missing on west side of Old Pacific Hwy between 272^nd and 273^rd. 272^nd and 102^nd – no crosswalk; no sidewalk on west side of 102^nd School zone sign doesn’t flash on south side; school sign should be moved south to extend south zone Consider a series of RRFB, bump outs and/or raised crosswalks along the Downtown Stanwood portion of Old Pacific Hwy to calm traffic and create a gateway to Stanwood
2	271^st St (Drive from 102^nd to Amtrak Station)	Study adding of bike lanes on 271st Wayfinding to QFC and Food bank RRFB at crossing Guidelines to when to mark/not mark crosswalks Remove turn lane? Otherwise no room for bike lanes Crosswalk on 2 corners only
3	Intersection: 271^st St & 84^th Ave NW	Discuss how to make that a safe crossing Jay walking is common Bump outs to make pedestrian crossing visible to drivers Bulbs outs, pedestrian island, and/or RRFB at 271^st? Use decision matrix to study impact of various improvements Head in parking encourages jay walking; would like to see back-in parking instead; will slow people down Study back-in parking. Would need to add curb stops Parking – no parking loss allow but could put compact car parking at corners Hitch on trucks can be hard for back in parking Crucial crossing for cyclists traveling n/s on 84^th Ave NW Need crosswalk from parking lot to Amtrak Study bump outs at 84^th for crossing
4	Connection from Downtown to residential area up the hill (Cedarhome Dr. intersection & bridge)	Discuss topography change, existing stairs, safety of intersection, ped/bike improvements along Pioneer Hwy Add median and/or candles east of railroad crossing to clarify circulation. Increases safety of people not going around gates Consider Painted fog line with vibration Get rid of Triangle Road and make for non-motorized use Need to fix both crosswalks and stairs Keep actual costs in mind for topography challenges, etc. Add stop signs at south Add sidewalk improvements to one side of the bridge Brick road – could have better, wider sidewalks, but difficult to bike Most people walk on gravel path on Triangle Road Have to dismount off bikes Need ADA compliant ramps Deep ditch at Les Schwab would require sub surface pipe if sidewalk was installed Can you keep the sidewalk on the south side?
5	80^th Ave NW (Drive) – Focus on area between 276^th and Wahl Rd	Discuss safety and access to schools Shoulder opportunities? Additional sidewalks likely need to wait until properties are developed. Need sidewalk on one side; suggest the west side which is more well-used and has a 500 foot stretch with sidewalk Study short and long term solutions
6	Intersection: Wahl & Cedarhome Rd	Discuss safe access to new grocery store Reference Safe Routes to School project with tie into intersection Need sidewalk to connect to existing walks to the west Striped no-parking zone north side of the road along the grocery store is confusing for pedestrians and cyclists Cedarhome & Wahl – drive thru for café window Drivers leaving drive-thru window have to get into the crosswalk to see past the building Kids were walking on Wahl where there isn’t a sidewalk Grocery store is getting a bike rack At least 9 kids on bicyclists observed crossing the intersection Crossing guard was crossing kids on Cedarhome Rd
7	Lindstrom Loop	Discuss connecting the loop and wayfinding Good start on the loop trail (Lindstrom Village Loop Trail) Close the loop Idea for Geocaching Add mileage markers Need mowing agreement Jack Ganner – artist/mural in cinema Needs improved signage/wayfinding Add signage/public art to identify trail entries Need to define trail through parking lot Add walkway connection along the north loop road Fix what has been done and close the loop

Recap/Next Steps:

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  Advisory Committee liked brainstorming solutions for the stops that we visited during the field tour
  
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  Idea to advertise for Workshop #2 at car show (6/26)
  
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  Park levy coming up. Consider nexus between non-motorized transportation improvements and parks
  
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  Discussion about upcoming Workshop #2 and prioritization process with Advisory Committee