HomeMy WebLinkAbout20220236 131 Excelsior Ave. Site Plan Complete Streets Checklist City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Checklist
Saratoqa Sprinqs Complete Street Policv Vision (May 2012)
The City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Policy will encourage the development of a complete streets
network throughout the City to create a more balanced transportation system. The Policy shall be consistent
with and assist in achieving the goals and recommendations set forth in the City's Comprehensive Plan and
other policy documents. The Policy shall ensure new and updated public and private projects are planned,
designed, maintained and operated to enable safer, comfortable and convenient travel to the greatest extent
possible for users of all abilities including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders.
This checklist is intended to assist the City in achieving its vision for complete streets.
Project Name: North Spring Run Date: 3/10/2022
Project Location / Limits: 131 ExcelsiorAvenue
Project Description: Construction of 102 unit apartment complexwith associated parking.
Instructions: For each box checked, please provide a brief description for how the item is addressed,
not addressed, or not applicable and include supporting documentation.
Street Classification identi street or streets within the ro�ect area
Principal arterial ❑ Minor arterial ❑ Mixed use collector ❑ Mixed use local ❑■
Residential collector ❑ Residential local ❑ Special use street ❑
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Item to Be Addressed/ Checklist Consideration YES NO N/A Re uired Descri tion
Existin Bic cle & Pedestrian O erations
Do bicycle and pedestrian accommodations exist? (see page 2 for 0 ❑ ❑
Sidewalks along frontage,and future Green Belt Trail
examples)
Existin Transit O erations
Do transit facilities exist within the study area, including bus and 0 ❑ ❑
Bus stop at intersection of Marion and Excelsior
train stops/stations?
Is the project area on a transit route? (CDTA Service Routes) 0 ❑ � Located on Skidmore College/Downtown Saratoga Route
Are there bicycle racks, shelters, or parking for transit riders ❑ 0 ❑
available?
Existing Access and Mobility
Do connective opportunities exist with schools, hospitals, senior ❑ 0 ❑
care or community centers or persons with disabilities within
project area?
Are there gaps inhibiting continuous access between schools, ❑ 0 ❑
hospitals, senior care, or community centers or persons with
disabilities within ro�ect area?"
Pro"ect Area Context
Are there prominent landmarks, recreation, shopping, employment 0 ❑ ❑
center, cultural centers or other key destinations that offer Sidewalks connect to Fresh Market site
opportunities to connect this site?
Please list and/or describe planning or policy documents addressing bicyclist, pedestrian, transit, or truck/freight use for
the project area. Examples can include: Citv of Saratoqa Sprinqs Comprehensive Plan, Citv of Saratoqa Sprinqs Open
Space Plan, Capital District Transportation Committee Bicvcle/Pedestrian Prioritv Network, Citv Standard Details, etc.
City of Saratoga Springs Comprehensive Plan, City Standard Details
City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Checklist 1
PROPOSED DESIGN
Item to Be Addressed/ Checklist Consideration YES NO N/A Required Description
Complete Streets Design
Bic clist accommodations? � � � Interior bike storage room and e�ernal bike rack
Pedestrian accommodations? Q � � Sidewalk connections
Access and Mobility accommodations? X❑ ❑ ❑ Sidewalkconnections
Transit accommodations? � Q � Existing bus stop in close proximity
Truck/freight accommodations? ❑ ❑ 0
Streetsca e elements? � � � Sidewalk,street trees,street lights,parallel parking
Bike Facilities:
Off-roadway bike ■❑ Yes ❑No ❑NA
accommodations Pedestrian Facilities:
Dedicated bike lane ❑ Yes ■❑No ❑NA Sidewalks on both sides of ❑■ Yes ❑No ❑NA
Shared-use lane ■❑ Yes ❑No ❑NA the street
Shoulder ❑ Yes ■❑No ❑NA Striped crosswalks ❑■ Yes ❑No ❑NA
Acceptable actuated traffic ❑ Yes ■❑No ❑NA Geometric modifications ❑■ Yes ❑No ❑NA
signal bike detection, including to reduce crossing
turn lanes distances such as curb
Do signals allow adequate ❑ Yes ❑No ■❑NA extensions (e.g. bulb-outs)
minimum green time for Acceptable provision for ❑■ Yes ❑No ❑NA
bicyclist to safely cross pedestrian traffic signal
intersection? features (e.g. ped. buttons)
Signage and pavement ❑ Yes ■❑No ❑NA Pedestrian signage for ❑■ Yes ❑No ❑NA
markings specific to proposed crossing &wayfinding
bike facilities Safety islands/medians on ❑Yes ❑■No ❑NA
Bicycle safe inlet grates ❑ Yes ❑No ■❑NA roadways with two or more
Bicycle parking, eg. bike racks, ■❑ Yes ❑No ❑NA traffic lanes in each direction
bike lockers Enhanced supplemental ❑■ Yes ❑No ❑NA
Transit Facilities: pedestrian treatments at
Transit shelters ❑ Yes ■❑No ❑NA uncontrolled marked
Bus turnouts ❑ Yes ❑No ■❑NA crossin s
Standing pads ❑ Yes ❑No ■❑NA Connectivit :
Has CDTA been contacted? ❑ Yes ■❑No ❑NA Are there proposed ❑■ Yes ❑No ❑NA
connections to other bike
Access and Mobilit Facilities: paths, pedestrian facilities, or
Adequate sidewalk or paved ■❑ Yes ❑No ❑NA transit facilities?
path Are there proposed ❑Yes ❑No ■❑NA
Acceptable ❑ Yes ❑No ■❑NA connections to any key
consideration/provision for destinations listed on page 1?
accessible pedestrian traffic Are there proposed ❑Yes ❑No ■❑NA
signal features connections to
Curb ramps, including ■❑ Yes ❑No ❑NA neighborhoods?
detectable warning Streetscape Elements:
surface Are streetscape elements ❑■ Yes ❑No ❑NA
Acceptable slope and ■❑ Yes ❑No ❑NA proposed such as
cross-slope for driveway ramps, landscaping, street trees,
sidewalks, crossings) planters, buffer strips, etc?
Have conflicts been reduced ■❑ Yes ❑ No ❑ NA Pedestrian-level lighting ❑■ Yes ❑No ❑NA
among pedestrian, bicyclists,
and motor vehicles (access Public seating or benches ❑Yes ❑■No ❑NA
management)?
Desi n Standards and Guidelines
Design meets guidelines such as described below for ■❑Yes ❑No ❑NA Describe
bicycle/pedestrian/bus/transit facilities?
"American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials(AASHTO)-A Policy on Geometric Design of Highway and Streets, Guide for
the Development of Bicycle Facilities and AASHTO Guide for the Planning,Design, and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities;Public Riqht-of-Wav
Accessibilitv Guide(PROWAG); Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices(MUTCD);Americans with Disabilities ActAccessibilitv Guidelines(ADAAG);
National Association of City Transportation Officials(NACTO)-Urban Bikewav Desiqn Guide.New York State Department of Transportation—
Hi hwa Desi n Manual
City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Checklist 2