| Central Freeway and Octavia Boulevard Circulation Study |
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Meeting MATERIALSOn Monday, September 27, the Transportation Authority hosted an open house and workshop to present initial study findings and seek public input on potential transportation solutions emerging from the Central Freeway and Octavia Circulation Study.
BackgroundThe Market-Octavia neighborhood has seen several transformative efforts recently, most notably the opening of the Octavia Boulevard/Central Freeway project in 2005 and the adoption in 2008 of the Market and Octavia Better Neighborhood Plan. Octavia Boulevard is the first facility of its kind in the United States in 80 years, redefining traffic engineering practice through context-sensitive solutions. The Octavia Boulevard project has delivered a transportation facility that provides neighborhood access to a regional freeway while providing an attractive public space. A timeline of key Octavia Boulevard events is shown below.
This Circulation Study will quantify and evaluate the performance of the transportation system in the Market-Octavia area and recommend changes for improving travel options and traffic distribution in the area. The study will focus on multimodal and system-level perspectives. These multimodal transportation issues include:
The study will help support and advance key priorities of the 2008 Market and Octavia Better Neighborhood Plan including improved pedestrian circulation and transit facilities, as well as conversion of streets from one-way to two-way operation.
As the study area is both an active local neighborhood and a critical element of the transportation system for regional traffic coming to, from or through the area, the proposed solutions will need to address local, citywide and regional needs. This map of the general local area is consistent with the Market-Octavia Neighborhood Plan. Click here to see the study area map. Study ObjectivesThe objectives of the Study are to:
The Central Freeway and Octavia Boulevard Circulation Study will serve as a vehicle for discussion and coordination among local and regional stakeholders, while providing policy guidance for ensuring integration with the larger regional and long-term needs. Potential Project ListAs area needs are studied and possible solutions prioritized, information on potential projects will be posted here. Study Products and SchedulePreliminary Draft Existing Conditions Report. Includes Origin-Destination Survey from October 2009. Public and Stakeholder Outreach. Engagement with key stakeholders and community groups. Ongoing. Key events planned for Fall 2010.
Technical Analysis and Project Development. Based on existing conditions and needs assessment, and stakeholder input, an evaluation framework will be developed for potential solutions, resulting in project screening and the selection of up to three potential projects. Conceptual designs will be developed for these three potential projects. Fall 2010. Funding and Implementation Plan. Funding plan, including fair-share contributions, and implementation roles, steps, and issues. Winter 2010. Final Report. Culmination of all recommendations and designs. Spring 2011. For More InformationSend an email to Zabe Bent or call 415.522.4819. Related LinksMarket and Octavia Neighborhood Plan (led by SF Planning Department) |
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