HomeMy WebLinkAbout20211081 126 West Ave Site Plan Review Complete Streets Checklist (2) City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Checklist
Saratoga Springs Complete Street Policv Vision (May 2012)
The Crty 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 goa/s 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 p/anned,
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: West Avenue Mixed Use Building Date: 10/13/21
Project Location / Limits: Corner of West Ave and Grand Ave
Project Description: Mixed use building consisting of townhouses and a small commercial space
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 ❑ S ecial use street ❑
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Item to Be Addressed/ Checklist Consideration YES NO N/A Re uired Descri tion
Existin Bic cle&Petlestrian 0 erations :
Do bicycle and pedestrian accommodations exist? (see page 2 for ❑ ❑
exam les
Existin Transit O erations
Do transit facilities exist within the study area, including bus and ❑ ❑
train sto s/stations?
Is the ro'ect area on a transit route? CDTA Service Routes ❑ ❑
Are there bicycle racks, shelters, or parking for transit riders ❑ � ❑
available?
Fxistin Access and Mobilit
Do connective opportunities exist with schools, hospitals, senior � ❑ ❑
care or community centers or persons with disabilities within
ro'ect area?
Are there gaps inhibiting continuous access between schools, ❑ ❑
hospitals, senior care, or community centers or persons with
disabilities within ro'ect area?"
Pro"ect Area Confexf
Are there prominent landmarks, recreation, shopping, employment ❑ ❑
center, cultural centers or other key destinations that offer
0 ortunities 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: City of Saratoga Sprinqs Comprehensive Plan, City of Saratoqa Springs Open
Space Plan, Capital District Transportation Committee Bicvcle/Pedestrian Prioritv Network, City Standard Details, etc.
City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Checklist 1
PROPOSED DESIGN '
Item to Be Addressed/ Checklist Consideration YES NO N/A Re uired Descri tion
Com lete 5!`reets Desi n �
Bic clist accommodations? � ❑ � s�ke�a�k
Pedestrian accommodations? j� ❑ � Sidewalks
Access and Mobilit accommodations? � ❑ ❑
Transit accommodations? ❑ � ❑
Truck/frei ht accommodations? ❑ ❑
Streetsca e elements? � ❑ � Streeitrees
Bike Facilities:
Off-roadway bike � Yes ❑No ❑NA
accommodations '�Pedestrian��Facilities: � : . _� s � �� � � �. .;��:
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 Stri ed 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. . bulb-outs
minimum green time for Acceptable provision for Yes ONo ❑NA
bicyclist to safely cross pedestrian traffic signal
intersection? features e. . ed, buttons
Signage and pavement ❑ Yes �No ❑NA Pedestrian signage for ❑ Yes �No ❑NA
markings specific to proposed crossin &wa indin
bike facilities Safety islands/medians on ❑ Yes �No ❑NA
Bic cle safe inlet rates � 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
Standin ads ❑ Yes 0No ❑NA �Connectivi :���� � ���` �" � �° � � ���, �.
Has CDTA been contacted? ❑ Yes �No �NA Are there proposed ❑ Yes �No ❑NA
Access and Mobilit Facilities: '. ` connections to other bike
Adequate sidewalk or paved � Yes ❑No ❑NA paths, pedestrian facilities, or
path transit facilities?
Acceptable �Yes ❑No ❑NA Are there proposed ❑ Yes �No ❑NA
connections to any key
consideration/provision for destinations listed on a e 1?
accessible pedestrian traffic Are there ro osed
si nal features P p ❑ Yes �No ❑NA
Curb ramps, including ❑ Yes ❑No �NA connections to
detectable warning neighborhoods?
Streetsca e Elements:
surface Are streetscape elements Yes �No ❑NA
Acceptable slope and � Yes ❑No ❑NA proposed such as
cross-slope for driveway ramps,
sidewalks, crossin s landscaping, street trees,
Have conflicts been reduced � Yes ❑ No ❑ NA �anters, buffer stri s, etc?
among pedestrian, bicyclists,
Pedestrian-level lighting � Yes �No ❑NA
and motor vehicles (access Public seating or benches Yes ❑No ❑NA
mana ement ?
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Desi �n�Stantlartls�and,Guialelines "�
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Design meets guidelines such as described below for � Yes ❑No ❑NA Describe
bic cle/pedestrian/bus/transit facilities?
*American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials(AASHTO)-A Policy on Geometric Design of Highway and Streets, Guide for
fhe Development of Bicycle Facilities and AASHTO Guide for the Planning,Design, and Operation of Pedestrian Facilitres;Public Riqht-of-Wav
Accessibilitv Guide(PROWAG);Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices(MUTCD);Americans with Disabilities Act Accessibilitv Guidelines(ADAAG);
National Association of City Transportation Officials(NACTO)-Urban Bikewav Design Guide. New York State Department of Transportation—
Ni hwa Desi n Manual
City of Saratoga Springs Complete Streets Checklist 2