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West Contra Costa Transportation Commission

Richmond Parkway Transit Plan — Board briefing 3

The options under consideration, put to the Board.

Presentation · 2024 · 30 figures · about 2 min to read

The options under consideration, put to the Board.

Superseded — Kept for the record. A later document replaces it. Read the document that replaced it: Richmond Parkway Transit Plan

Original PDF

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RICHMOND PARKWAY TRANSPORTATION PLAN March 22, 2024 www.wcctac.org

WCCTAC Board

Meeting #3

Draft Strategies

Agenda

Project Recap Draft Strategies Draft Strategies Engagement Plan

RICHMOND PARKWAY TRANSPORTATION PLAN

Project Recap

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Project

Organization

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Schedule

Opportunities for Public Input

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  1. Pop-Up Events: Aug 2023

North Richmond Flea Market (North Richmond)

Thrive Thursdays (Coronado)

Wal-Mart (Hilltop)

  1. Community Meetings: Sept 2023

North Richmond Municipal Advisory Council

Parchester Village Neighborhood Council

Iron Triangle Neighborhood Council

  1. Webmap: Jun to Sept 2023

109 comments received

66 contributors

Phase 1 Engagement

Recap

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Original PDF, page 7

Key Corridor-Wide

Challenges

Source: OpenStreetMap, 2023.

  • Heavy industrial and warehousing use generates trucks that impact public health and the roadway
  • Lack of comfort, useability, and signage on the Bay Trail
  • High rates of severe injury and fatal collisions
  • Multi-jurisdictional corridor with insufficient maintenance funding
  • Heavy congestion during the peak periods expected to worsen with growth over time

RICHMOND PARKWAY TRANSPORTATION PLAN

Draft Strategies

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Strategies Overview

The draft strategies are designed to be responsive to the Plan’s goals and the needs identified through existing conditions analysis and community engagement findings.

The strategies are organized into the following categories:

  1. Walking and Biking
  2. Safety
  3. Driving and Goods Movement
  4. Maintenance
  5. Public Health
  6. Transit

What are the goals?

The draft strategies aim to advance the goals of the Plan: Advance Placemaking Enhance Travel Time Reliability and Efficiency Improve Safety for All Users Improve Health Increase Access to Key Destinations Support Feasible Strategies As shown in the following slides, all draft strategies qualitatively meet at least some of the goals.

Meets Some Goals Meets Most Goals Meets Many Goals

Figure in “What are the goals?”, from page 11 of the original document. A written description is available on request.
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Original PDF, page 11

#StrategyGoals Alignment
1Upgrade on-street bikeways and connect sidewalk gaps
2Upgrade segments and apply spot improvements along the Bay Trail
3Install a signalized crossing for Wildcat Creek Trail with lighting and signage
4Construct a pedestrian/bicycle overpass for Wildcat Creek Trail users
5Test innovative bicycle and pedestrian detection at signalized intersections
6Support Rich City Rides electric bike lending library

Walking and Biking

Bay Trail signage requirements from the Bay Trail Design Guidelines and Toolkit. Signalized trail crossing example. Source: Bike Walk Greenville.

Figure in “Walking and Biking”, from page 12 of the original document. A written description is available on request.
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Figure in “Walking and Biking”, from page 12 of the original document. A written description is available on request.
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#StrategyGoals Alignment
1Install safety improvements at intersections along the corridor, such as curb extensions to shorten crossing distance
2Deploy an Emergency Vehicle Preemption and Transit Priority system
3Implement measures to reduce speeding and lower the speed limit
4Install physical treatments to prevent misuse of right turn lane
5Install technology to monitor high-risk intersections for speeding and red light running

Safety

Infographic on emergency vehicle preemption. Source: Maricopa Association of Governments. Speed feedback sign. Source: Trafficalm.

Figure in “Safety”, from page 13 of the original document. A written description is available on request.
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Figure in “Safety”, from page 13 of the original document. A written description is available on request.
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#StrategyGoals Alignment
1Convert the northbound right turn lane between Castro St and Giant Hwy into a lane for carpools and right-turning vehicles in the afternoon peak
2Add new signal and connection at Pennsylvania Ave to reduce cut-through traffic; improve crossing in front of Peres Elementary
3Add southbound left lane on Castro Street for carpools during peak hours
4Repurpose southbound shoulder on the Parkway for carpool only between West Barrett Avenue and I-580

Driving and Goods

Movement

Bus using carpool and right-turn only lane. Source: SFMTA Example of an expressway carpool lane. Source: Mercury News

Figure in “Movement”, from page 14 of the original document. A written description is available on request.
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Figure in “Movement”, from page 14 of the original document. A written description is available on request.
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Original PDF, page 14

#StrategyGoals Alignment
5Coordinate signals along the Parkway
6Redesign Richmond Pkwy / Castro Street merge to improve merging experience
7Install additional signage at blind turns
8Install wayfinding signage for key destinations

Driving and Goods

Movement (Cont’d)

Example of wayfinding signage for points of interest. Source: Google Maps. Blind curve warning signage. Source: Mark Wilson

Figure in “Movement (Cont’d)”, from page 15 of the original document. A written description is available on request.
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#StrategyGoals Alignment
1Partner with advocacy groups to encourage people experiencing homelessness to keep sidewalks and paths clear
2Implement a cross-jurisdictional Roadway Pavement and Maintenance Management Program
3Implement a cross-jurisdictional Bay Trail Path Management Program
4Upgrade traffic signal equipment to latest technology
5Inventory signal detection assets and maintain detection equipment
6Reduce illegal dumping via fencing and provide education on proper waste disposal

Maintenance

SOS Richmond advocacy group providing gear for unhoused people until they qualify for housing. Source: SOS Richmond Example of roadway maintenance being conducted.

Source: Transport Topics.

Figure in “Maintenance”, from page 16 of the original document. A written description is available on request.
Figure from page 16 of the original in “Maintenance”. Ask for a written description if you need one.
#StrategyGoals Alignment
1Update designated truck routes to avoid residential areas to the extent feasible
2Incorporate trees and greening into all infrastructure projects on the corridor
3Implement no truck idling or parking zones near sensitive land uses (e.g. homes, schools, hospitals, parks)
4Install sensors and cameras to enforce heavy vehicles exceeding weight limit in neighborhoods

No idling sign. Source: RoadTrafficSigns.

Public Health

Example of street trees and landscaping.

Figure in “Public Health”, from page 17 of the original document. A written description is available on request.
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Figure in “Public Health”, from page 17 of the original document. A written description is available on request.
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Original PDF, page 17

#StrategyGoals Alignment
5Condition new developments to accommodate electric truck access only
6Add electric vehicle charging infrastructure and provide education on electric vehicle subsidy or incentive programs
7Improve effectiveness of the sound wall near Giant Highway overpass
8Install and maintain high-quality air filtration systems in public facilities

Public Health (Cont.)

EV charging infrastructure. Source: Bloomberg. Electric truck charging at loading bay. Source: Forbes.

Figure in “Public Health (Cont.)”, from page 18 of the original document. A written description is available on request.
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Figure in “Public Health (Cont.)”, from page 18 of the original document. A written description is available on request.
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#StrategyGoals Alignment
1Improve bus efficiency near the Richmond Parkway Transit Center via lane restriping and provision of a bus boarding island
2Upgrade bus stop features
3Study new transit service connecting corridor area to Marin County
4Increase AC Transit bus frequencies**
*To be implemented by MTC via the I-80 Localized Transit Priority Project. **Subject to AC Transit’s ongoing Realign Plan.
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Diagram ofpotential improvements near the Transit Center.

Transit

Example of bus stop shelter, seating, and lighting.

Figure in “Transit”, from page 19 of the original document. A written description is available on request.
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Figure in “Transit”, from page 19 of the original document. A written description is available on request.
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#StrategyGoals Alignment
5Support continued operation and expansion of Richmond Moves on-demand shuttle
6Improve biking and walking access to the Richmond Parkway Transit Center
7Study park-and-ride opportunities at the southern end of the corridor supporting transit service into Marin County
8Better publicize transit information and make schedules for accessible

Transit (Cont’d)

Richmond Moves is an existing on-demand shuttle program serving neighborhoods in the City of Richmond. Source: CivicWell Example of bike lockers at Ashby BART station.

Original PDF, page 20

Let’s Discuss

Do you feel like these strategies respond to the main concerns we heard in Phase 1 engagement? Would you change any of the strategies?

Which of these strategies are a high priority? Lower priority?

Any strategies that seem infeasible or impractical?

RICHMOND PARKWAY TRANSPORTATION PLAN

Draft Strategies Engagement Plan

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Original PDF, page 22

PAG Mtg #4

Digital Engagement

WCCTAC Board Mtg #4

Public Engagement Plan

Phase 1

3 Pop-up events and 3 community meetings

Digital engagement

WCCTAC Board Mtg #2

PAG Mtg #2 Phase 2

PAG Mtg #3

2 Pop-up events and 4 community meetings

Digital engagement

WCCTAC Board Mtg #3 Phase 3 IDENTIFY NEEDS EXPLORE STRATEGIES REFINE SOLUTIONS

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Original PDF, page 23

  1. Pop-Up Events

North Richmond Flea Market, 3/24 (North Richmond)

Earth Day Event, 4/20 (North Richmond)

  1. Community Meetings

Parchester Village Neighborhood Council, 3/12

North Richmond Municipal Advisory Council, 4/2

Councilmember Zepeda District Meeting, 4/6

Iron Triangle Neighborhood Council, 4/17

  1. Online Survey

Currently live until 4/28

  • fp.mysocialpinpoint.com/richmond-parkway

Phase 2 Engagement Plan

March—April 2024

Thank you

TO LEARN MORE VISIT: www.wcctac.org RICHMOND PARKWAY TRANSPORTATION PLAN FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT: Leah Greenblat Transportation Planning Manager Lgreenblat@wcctac.org

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