SOUTH LAMAR BOULEVARD CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT
/CAB7 ; 07:7BG SOUTH LAMAR BOULEVARDCORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMAPRIL 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTSEXECUTIVE SUMMARYProgram GoalsProject ProcessExisting Corridor CharacteristicsProject Goals and Design ConsiderationsFuture Corridor Characteristics and RecommendationsCostFundingNext StepsE-1E-1E-1E-3E-6E-10E-10E-10CHAPTER 1 - INTRODUCTIONProject Purpose and GoalProject BackgroundProject PartnersProject ProcessProject Area1-21-21-21-21-4CHAPTER 2 - PUBLIC INVOLVEMENTStakeholder ActivitiesWalk AuditDesign WorkshopPublic Meetings2-12-12-22-2CHAPTER 3 - EXISTING CORRIDOR CONDITIONSLand UseCharacter AreasRoadway CharacteristicsDrainage Characteristics and IssuesTraffic Operations AnalysisCrash Analysis3-13-13-73-103-113-16
TABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER 4 - FUTURE CHARACTERISTICSNeighborhood PlansPlanned DevelopmentPlanned Multimodal ImprovementsFuture Travel Demand4-14-44-64-8CHAPTER 5 - IMPROVEMENT TOOLSImprovement Toolbox5-1CHAPTER 6 - RECOMMENDATIONSMethodologySouth Lamar Boulevard Corridor ConceptsRecommended ImprovementsCommuter SolutionsHealth Impact AssessmentSummary6-16-26-106-286-296-30CHAPTER 7 - PROJECT IMPLEMENTATIONCost EstimatesFunding Sources7-17-2CHAPTER 8 - FUTURE LAND USE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIESDevelopment StrategiesTransportation Related Policies and PlansPolicy RecommendationsConclusion8-18-28-38-6
TABLE OF CONTENTSAPPENDIX A - PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLANAPPENDIX B - DRAINAGE REPORTAPPENDIX C - 2035 TRAVEL DEMAND FORECASTINGAPPENDIX D - 2035 TRAFFIC ANALYSISAPPENDIX E - HEALTH ASSESSMENT IMPACT STUDYAPPENDIX F - RELEVANT PLANS AND POLICIESAPPENDIX G - WALK AUDIT AND WORKSHOP WORKBOOKAPPENDIX H - COST ESTIMATES REPORTAPPENDIX I - RECOMMENDATIONS
EXECUTIVESUMMARYPROGRAM GOALSRapid growth along South Lamar Boulevard has created safety and mobility concerns along thecorridor. The South Lamar Corridor Transportation Improvement Program was created toimprove safety and accessibility along the corridor, while also improving mobility for everyonepeople who walk, people who bike, those that use transit and those that drive. The program aimedto identify future transportation needs of the corridor and enhancements that could help to createa multimodal transportation system supportive of mixed-use, pedestrian and bicycle friendlydevelopment patterns.PROJECT PROCESSThe City of Austin has initiated a series of corridor improvement programs to ensure Austinroadways are up to today’s community standards. A framework has been developed for these corridorprograms to allow for a common approach while the specific character and needs of the differentroadways and communities are assessed.The City of Austin and the consultant team began the project by developing a public involvementprogram and reaching out to community stakeholders and neighborhood associations. Involvementfrom these groups was a vital component to fully comprehending the South Lamar BoulevardCorridor. Existing corridor conditions data were collected and changes in traffic patterns in recentyears were analyzed. Conditions of the existing infrastructure along the corridor were documented,and future area development and planned improvements were considered along with the vision andgoals of the Imagine Austin Comprehensive Plan.EXISTING CORRIDOR CHARACTERISTICSThe character of South Lamar Boulevard changes traveling south from Riverside Drive, althoughthis character change is becoming less marked with the rapid development in the project area.Proximity to downtown has contributed to denser growth at the northern end of the corridor.Multi-family housing adjacent to the corridor along with restaurants and retail have been tricklingsouthward to claim available land further away from downtown. Several different neighborhoodslie along the length of the corridor, and different types of business and attractions are interspersedamong them. The south end of the Lamar corridor exits the project area through the large twinshopping centers at Brodie Oaks.The auto-centric nature of South Lamar Boulevard is in transition, with density increasing and morepedestrian-friendly places moving in due to the proposed land use plan. The corridor is alreadyheavily developed, with little green space abutting the roadway.Six character zones can describe South Lamar:SOUTH LAMAR CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMAUSTIN MOBILITY // CITY OF AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT // APRIL 2016E-1
Zone 1: Riverside Drive to BartonSprings RoadZone 2: Barton Springs Road toTreadwell StreetZone 3: Treadwell Street to Mary/Heather StreetZone 4: Mary/Heather Street toManchaca RoadZone 5: Manchaca Road to PantherTrailZone 6: Panther Trail to US 290/Ben White BoulevardThese six zones are further discussed inChapter 3.ROADWAYSouth Lamar Boulevard is largely a fourlane facility with a continuous centerturn lane utilized to access the manybusinesses and connecting streets.Dedicated left turn lanes are providedat all signalized intersections. Sectionsnorth of Barton Springs Road and atBrodie Oaks Shopping Center havethree lanes in each direction with araised median.There are 12 signalized intersectionsalong the corridor, and numerousunsignalized intersections, some ofwhich intersect Lamar Boulevard at asignificant angle. A large number ofcommercial driveways provide access tothe many businesses, restaurants, andresidences that border the corridor.TRANSITCapital Metro operates several bus lines along South Lamar Boulevard. There are four MetroBusroutes in operation and one MetroRapid route. Capital Metro’s All Systems Go! transit plan identifiedthe project area segment of South Lamar as a bus rapid transit corridor. The Burnet/South Lamaror Route 803 is one of these routes with five stops (Barton Springs, Lamar Square, Oltorf West,Bluebonnet, Brodie Oaks) along the project corridor. This MetroRapid line is equipped with “hightech” and higher-capacity buses with signal pre-emption capability and stations equipped with realtime arrival technology.PEDESTRIANSidewalk conditions along South Lamar Boulevard offer considerable opportunity for improvement.While sidewalks are primarily continuous and of adequate width, there are several sections whereSOUTH LAMAR CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMAUSTIN MOBILITY // CITY OF AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT // APRIL 2016E-2
sidewalks are broken or missing. Where sidewalks are present, widths range from 4-feet to 6-feet andare generally directly adjacent to the roadway on the west side and separated by a grassy median onthe east side of South Lamar Boulevard. In several locations, utility poles located in the middle ofthe sidewalk or missing ADA ramps cause accessibility issues. In areas where new development hasoccurred, sidewalks are even wider and setback from the roadway with a landscaped buffer.BICYCLECurrent bicycle facilities on South Lamar Boulevard consist of mostly continuous, but narrow,5-foot bicycle lanes adjacent to the main traffic lanes. Where the bike lanes are not present, cyclistsshare the road with fast-moving traffic. The facility is generally considered to be unsuitable forregular use by a majority of commuter and recreational users. There are also multiple bus stops alongthe corridor, and frequent bus service directly conflicts with the bike lane.The City has recently installed bike lanes on the south end of the corridor, near the Brodie OaksShopping Center.DRAINAGEThree watersheds are located within the project area of the South Lamar Corridor including the LadyBird Lake Watershed, Barton Creek Watershed, and the West Bouldin Creek Watershed. Most of theproject area lies within the West Bouldin Creek Watershed. Fifteen drainage systems consisting ofpipes and culverts were identified in the project area through site visits, City GIS data and hydraulicmodels and record drawings. The drainage analysis showed that of the fifteen systems, only two meetcriteria for the 25 year event level of service. A project to improve the area storm drainage is listed inthe Capital Improvement Projects for Fiscal Year 2015 and includes the South Lamar Corridor.PROJECT GOALS AND DESIGN CONSIDERATIONSIt is the intent of this project that the recommended improvements will improve mobility for nearbyresidents and commuter through-traffic. Commuter solutions such as advanced technology, andimprovements in infrastructure and transit operations can help to improve operations along thecorridor. Building enhanced facilities for other modes such as bikes, pedestrians and transit willprovide increased options for people to conduct daily activities such as trips to school, work, or toaccess corridor amenities.Recommendations developed for South Lamar Boulevard were based on input from the publicmeetings and stakeholder meetings, the results of land use and traffic analyses, and several relatedTransportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies. These recommendations will guide the Cityof Austin in shaping South Lamar Boulevard into a multimodal corridor that supports everyonepeople who walk, people who bike, people that use transit, and people that drive. The Imagine Austinvision statement recognizes that Austinites are committed to preserving the best of Austin andchanging those things that need to be changed.Corridor concepts developed for South Lamar Boulevard envision a smartly planned facility thatserves all modes of transportation, encourages active transportation and enhances safety overall.During the public involvement process, many people indicated they would walk or bike more givena safer facility to use to reach their destinations. It is the goal of the City of Austin and projectplanners that the proposed concepts for South Lamar Boulevard serve both the vehicle demands ofthe facility, while accommodating and encouraging alternative modes.SOUTH LAMAR CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMAUSTIN MOBILITY // CITY OF AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT // APRIL 2016E-3
In support of the Complete Streets policy, the ultimate cross section proposed for South Lamarwould include protected bike facilities and wider, completely connected sidewalks for bothnorthbound and southbound travelers.The facility will continue to serve four lanes of traffic, as it always has, and will also allow fortransit improvements in locations that make sense and where space allows. In place of the existingcontinuous and unmanaged center turn lane, a raised median will help to reduce conflict andstreamline access to businesses. This median can also serve as a pedestrian refuge for people wantingto cross the busy corridor, thereby improving safety for foot traffic and motorists alike.Recommended Ultimate Cross SectionThe growing awareness and understanding of the effects of the built environment on publichealth has been reflected in several recent Austin and Travis County strategic plans. In orderto realize the health-related goals of these plans, this corridor study included a Health ImpactAssessment (HIA). The HIA sought to assess potential health impacts of policies, projects orprograms that affect the public and to identify opportunities to maximize positive health effectsand minimize potential negative outcomes. The HIA was performed in order to obtain twoimportant goals: To help the project’s lead planning firm (HDR) consider public health impacts during theplanning processTo provide the public and decision-makers with a) information on the potential health impactsof the proposed plan(s); b) prioritization of improvements in terms of health outcomes; andc) approaches to evaluate future health outcomes related to the corridor improvementsSOUTH LAMAR CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMAUSTIN MOBILITY // CITY OF AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT // APRIL 2016E-4
Figure ES-1: Future Corridor Concept for South LamarSOUTH LAMAR CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMAUSTIN MOBILITY // CITY OF AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT // APRIL 2016E-5
Improvements to the South Lamar corridor in the form of pedestrian and bicycle facilities,roadway, and public green spaces have substantial potential to impact health of the neighboringcommunities. Given the size of the population and interest in active transportation, facilitiesshould offer separated space for people who want to walk and bike. Facilities should also beplanned to accommodate a large volume of non-motorized travelers.FUTURE CORRIDOR CHARACTERISTICS AND RECOMMENDATIONSSouth Lamar Boulevard offers many amenities and is a major destination in South Austin. The recentprojects that have sprung up in the area along with the many that are in the planning stages willcontinue to increase density along the corridor. More and more pedestrian-friendly destinations couldsee an increase in multimodal activity in the future.Recommended improvements for South Lamar Boulevard are based on the complete streets andcorridor concepts. Improvements have been identified as short- (0 – 5 years) or long-term (5 – 20years) to help the City of Austin prioritize based on need and feasibility and also to allow the Citytime to raise the needed funds. Table ES-1 summarizes the recommended improvements that couldbe implemented in the short-term.Table ES-1. Short-Term ImprovementsModeLimits (Lamar @)Project5th/6th Streets*OperationalRiverside Dr.OperationalRiverside Dr.& Toomey Rd.OperationalBetween RiversideDr. & Treadwell St.RaisedMedianBetween RiversideDr. and BartonSprings Rd.BicycleLanesXConstruct 2-way cycle tracks onboth sides of S. Lamar Blvd.OperationalXConstruct protected bike facilityat intersection.Barton Springs Rd. XXOperationalNetworkBetween RiversideDr. & Treadwell St.OperationalXInstall new traffic signal.XConstruct raised landscaped medianwith select openings at driveways.Install NB and SB bus queue jumps(using right-turn lanes).XConstruct dual SB left-turn bays.XConvert NB approach to two throughlanes with third receiving lane forbus stop pullout.Construct bicycle connection underUPRR tracks to West Bouldin CreekGreenbelt.XXXProhibit left-turn movements alongLamar Blvd. during peak periods.XXOperationalDescriptionConstruct protected bike facilityat intersection.XBus QueueJumpTreadwell St. XXConstruct recommended ultimatecross section.*5th and 6th Streets are beyond the scope of this study; however, due to their impact on corridor operations, recommendations have been provided.SOUTH LAMAR CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMAUSTIN MOBILITY // CITY OF AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT // APRIL 2016E-6
Limits (Lamar @)South Lamar andCollier St./Evergreen Ave.ProjectOperational/SafetyMode XSouth Lamar &Del Curto Rd.Bluebonnet Ln. XBus QueueJumpOltorf St. Description Install new traffic signal. Prohibit left-turn movement atMary St. approach. Build roundabout at Mary St.and Evergreen Ave. Close NB "ramp" from SouthLamar Blvd. to Mary St.Install NB bus queue jump (usingright-turn lane).XOperationalXXMove pedestrian crossing across S.Lamar Blvd. from south side to northside of intersection.SafetyXXRemove channelization from NBright-turn lane.X Install new traffic signal. Prohibit left-turn movement atWB Bluebonnet Ln. approach. Construct roundabout at DelCurto Rd. and Bluebonnet Ln.OperationalXBus QueueJumpBicycleLanesInstall NB bus queue jump (usingright-turn lane).XInstall continuous 2-way cycle trackacross South Lamar Blvd.XManchaca Rd.Bus QueueJumpXInstall NB bus queue jump (usingproposed bus lane).Between ManchacaRd. and BartonSkwy.Bus LaneXConstruct NB bus lane.Barton Skwy.Operational/Bus QueueJumpXXConstruct NB right-turn bay andinstall bus queue jump (using rightturn lane).Wider, connected sidewalks, ladder-style crosswalks, and pedestrian hybrid beacons build a better infrastructure for multimodal connectivity and activities.SOUTH LAMAR CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMAUSTIN MOBILITY // CITY OF AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT // APRIL 2016E-7
Limits (Lamar @)ProjectSouth Lamar Blvd.and West Oak Dr.SafetySouth Lamar Blvd.and Brodie OaksOperationalPolicyMode XXSafetyCorridor-wideBicycleSupply XXPolicyInformational/Recreational Install pedestrian hybrid beacon.XProhibit NB left-turn movement fromUS 290/SH 71 underpass.XReduce speed limit to 35 mphPass ordinance to assign right-ofway to buses at pullouts.XXXXDescriptionXInstall wayfinding signs, especiallyto/from area green spaces.Time leading pedestrian intervalsat signalized crosswalks wheresignificant conflict between turningvehicles and pedestrians exists.XInstall B-cycle stations wheresupported by local demand.XOperationalXInstall adaptive signal system.InformationalXInstall dynamic message signs withtravel times, alternative, routes,parking info, etc.XInstitute an incident managementprogram.Operational/SafetyXBus StopsXProvide covered, enclosed busstops.Bus StopsXInstall far side bus stops instead ofnearside stops.Two-way cycle tracks, a signal at Toomey Road and pedestrian improvements are recommended for South Lamar Boulevard.SOUTH LAMAR CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMAUSTIN MOBILITY // CITY OF AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT // APRIL 2016E-8
LONG-TERM IMPROVEMENTSLong-term projects are recommended for implementation within five to twenty years, and mayrequire more funding to implement than short-term projects. To obtain the necessary right-of-wayneeded to build the full recommended cross section for South Lamar Boulevard, properties along thecorridor will have to wait until redevelopment occurs. Long-term recommendations will need time toenact. Table ES-2 details long-term projects.Table ES-2: Long-Term ImprovementsLimits (Lamar @)ProjectBetween TreadwellSt. and Brodie OaksOperationalNorth Lamar Blvd.and 5th/6th Sts*.ModeDescription XXXXConstruct recommended ultimatecross section.OperationalXConsider constructing a gradeseparation to reduce delay.Between RiversideDr. and Panther Tr.Operational/SafetyXConsider implementation of variablespeed limit.Between BartonSprings Rd. andTreadwell St.SafetyInstall pedestrian crossing (pedestrian hybrid beacon or elevated) nearBluff St., when warranted.XSouth Lamar Blvd.Operational/and Hether St./MarySafetySt.XAcquire right-of-way to realign MarySt. approach to remove skew withHether St.South Lamar Blvd.and Bluebonnet Ln.Operational/SafetyXAcquire right-of-way to realign Bluebonnet Ln. approach(es) to removeskew at South Lamar Blvd.Barton ngCorridor-wideBus LaneXXConstruct bicycle connection to(1) Barton Creek Greenbelt and(2) Barton Skwy. and Spyglass Dr.XInstall bicycle and pedestrianconnections to side streets andadjacent communities.XXImplement parking district withcentralized parking facilities.Implement transit-only lane(s)during peak periods, when supported by ridership.*5th and 6th Streets are beyond the scope of this study; however, due to their impact on corridor operations, recommendations have been provided.SOUTH LAMAR CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROGRAMAUSTIN MOBILITY // CITY OF AUSTIN TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT // APRIL 2016E-9
COSTThe total cost for short-term improvements is 20.4M, and the total cost for long-termimprovements is 40M. Cost estimates do not include right-of-way acquisition costs but do includeengineering, materials, traffic control, construction, and contingency costs.Table ES-3: South Lamar Boulevard Preliminary Project Cost SummaryImprovement TypeShort-TermLong-TermTotal 20,400,000 40,000,000Ultimate Cost 60,400,000FUNDINGThe funding strategies discussed in this report are a combination of guidance from the federal, state,and regional agencies regarding the use of local funds provided by the 2012 General Bond electionand the leveraging of grant funding from these sources.NEXT STEPSThe South Lamar Boulevard Corridor Development Program has helped to identify improvementsthat can help to enhance safety and mobility for people who walk, bike or use transit, and for peoplethat drive. New developments along the corridor provide facilities for people who walk, and the Cityhas already taken steps to enhance conditions for cyclists and pedestrians. In order to implement therecommended imp
APPENDIX F - RELEVANT PLANS AND POLICIES APPENDIX G - WALK AUDIT AND WORKSHOP WORKBOOK APPENDIX H - COST ESTIMATES REPORT APPENDIX I - RECOMMENDATIONS . Panther Trail to US 290/ Ben White Boulevard These six zones are further discussed in Chapter 3. . tech” and higher-capacity buses with signal
Lamar University courses, NURS 2213 Theories of Nursing, and/or NURS 2373 Basic Pathophysiology. b. Returning Lamar University students not enrolled at Lamar for Spring 2022, must reapply to Lamar University for the Fall 2022 semester through www.ApplyTexas.org. c. The Lamar University application is separate from the one required for the .
In 1969, an extension center was opened in Orange, and in 1975 the long-standing, private two-year Port Arthur College became Lamar University at Port Arthur. The Lamar University System, of which Lamar University-Beaumont was the primary component, was established by the 68th Session of the Texas
Lamar Advertising x x Casper-Riverton, WY (197) EYE x Lamar Advertising x x Cedar Rapids-Waterloo-Iowa City & Dubuque, IA (93) EYE x Lamar Advertising x x NCM x ZOOM x Champaign & Springfield-Decatur, IL (85) Adams Outdoor x x EYE x Lamar Advertising x
Dr. Stefan Andrei, Chair Lamar University Department of Computer Science 211 Red Bird Lane P.O. Box 10056 Beaumont, TX 77710 Telephone number: (409) 880-8748 (Direct) (409) 880-8775 (Administrative Associate Senior) Fax number: (409) 880-2364 Email address: Stefan.Andrei@lamar.edu Department website: http://cs.lamar.edu
auilacommercialcm 1706 SOUTH LAMAR OULEARD AUSTI, TEAS 7870 OR SALR 1 70 SOUTH LAMAR hri erry SOR 512683803 perryauilacommercialcm Taylr McHargue 512683712
Bluebonnet at Lamar Project Details In September 2018, Endeavor acquired a 1.86 acre tract of land located at the intersection of South Lamar & Bluebonnet in Austin, Texas. The site is planned for 200 Multifamily units with ground floor retail in the growing submarket of South Lamar. The property sits approximately 2.2
612 E. Lamar Boulevard, Suite 400 JUL 1 1 201j Arlington, TX 76011-4125 Dear Sir/Madam Attached please find NRC Form 313, Application for Amendment to license No. 25-29348-01 (Docket No. 030-38041)
The BGSA “Wild Camp” Survival Course is a great introduction to learn wilderness survival skills and has been designed to whet your appetite for our 24Hr courses in the Brecon Beacons and South Downs or one of our extreme courses in either Dartmoor or Scotland This overnight course teaches Bear’s tried and tested survival techniques and is lead by his expert, knowledgeable and .
