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HomeMy Public PortalAbout2040 Parkville Master Plan - Section 4 Our Plan Focus Area 3148 Parkville 2040 Master Plan Transportation and infrastructure is the beating heart of a community that provide the needed connections, and services to residents and businesses. The Parkville transportation network represents infrastructure ranging from historic beginnings to growing multimodal developments. Many of the features that make the Parkville community unique and attractive – riverfront bluffs, rolling topography, and wooded vistas – also present challenges to transportation connectivity. This section summarizes existing plans and policies, transportation conditions, and multimodal goals and opportunities to improve mobility in Parkville. TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE FOCUS AREA 3 Parkville, Missouri 149 Relationship to Vision & Guiding Principles Transportation impacts nearly all aspects of a community. Safe and efficient transportation must be integrated with land use to ensure high- quality, coordinated development. Connecting communities also requires consideration of multiple modes of transportation including vehicles, transit, bicycles, and pedestrians as well as movement of people and goods by truck and rail. Therefore, transportation opportunities emphasize the concept of Complete Streets to enable safe travel and access for users of all ages and abilities regardless of their mode of transportation. Complete Streets respond to the unique context of the Parkville community to advance the overall vision of blending the historic downtown character, ongoing neighborhood and commercial developments, and the natural landscape that makes Parkville distinctive. RELATIONSHIP TO THE GUIDING PRINCIPLES Community Sustainability Community Character Environmental Stewardship Civic and Open Spaces Integrated Land Uses Transportation Housing 2040 GUIDING PRINCIPLES Downtown Old-Town District 150 Parkville 2040 Master Plan The community’s economic and social systems depend on the ability to transport people and goods. Long-range planning helps ensure the transportation network is able to meet existing transportation needs, expand efficiently to manage future growth, and remain consistent with the Land Use Plan. Roadways Parkville is served by a network of roadways that are generally bordered by two major Interstate highways to the east (I-29) and west (I-435) of the community. Each roadway is identified by functional classification, which is based on the type of land uses and level of traffic movement the roadway is intended to serve. Roadway classifications outline the right-of-way and design standards to aid in construction. The City of Parkville currently uses APWA standards for roadway design, but context appropriate decisions may be needed based on the community’s character and topography. Due to the unique shape of the city limits, coordination with adjacent jurisdictions, such as Platte County and the City of Kansas City, Missouri, is critical to providing connectivity and consistency for users. EXISTING TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE Figure 4.20 Existing Roadways Map Parkville City Limits Nearby City Limits Interstate Freeway Expressway Major Arterial Minor Arterial Collector Local NW R i v e r R d 435 NW River Rd Eas t S t 435 9 9 45 45 Tom Watson Pkwy Parkville, Missouri 151 The functional classification hierarchy for Parkville includes: interstate, expressway, major arterial, minor arterial, collector, and local roadways. Characteristics that generally define the functional classification of roadways encompass connectivity, number of travel lanes, traffic volume, speed, and degree of access. Interstate A multi-lane roadway intended to accommodate high traffic volume between major destinations at high speeds with no at-grade direct access for adjoining land uses. Expressway A multi-lane roadway intended to accommodate high traffic volume between regional destinations at moderate to high speeds with limited at-grade access for adjoining land uses. Major Arterial A multi-lane roadway intended to accommodate high traffic volume at moderate speeds with at- grade access for adjoining land uses. EXISTING TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS Photo Example : I-435 Photo Example : 45 Highway Photo Example : 9 Highway B A C C B A 152 Parkville 2040 Master Plan Minor Arterial A 2-3 lane roadway intended to accommodate moderate traffic volume at lower speeds with more context-sensitive design to the surrounding area and topography. Collector A 2-3 lane roadway intended to accommodate low traffic volume at low speeds. Local A 2-lane roadway intended to accommodate low traffic volume at low speeds while providing direct access to abutting properties. EXISTING TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE Photo Example : Brink-Meyer Road Photo Example : Riss Lake Drive/Lakeview Drive Photo Example : River Hills Drive E D F F E D Parkville, Missouri 153 Roadways with lower functional classification tend to provide an environment that is considered more bicycle and pedestrian friendly due to lower traffic volumes, lower speeds, and shorter crossing distances. However, multimodal accommodations, with varying facility types based on corridor characteristics, should be emphasized on nearly all roadway classifications to emphasize a Complete Streets approach. Bicycle and pedestrian facilities are key elements to ensuring that major transportation corridors are not barriers to multimodal connectivity in the community. Classification Connectivity Lanes Traffic Volume Speed Access Interstate High 4+ Lanes High High Low Expressway High 4+ Lanes High High Low Major Arterial High 4+ Lanes High Moderate Moderate Minor Arterial Moderate 2-3 Lanes Moderate Low Moderate Collector Low 2-3 Lanes Moderate Low Moderate Local Low 2 Lanes Low Low High Source: TransSystems Figure 4.21 Functional Classification Summary EXISTING TRANSPORTATION CONDITIONS NW Bell Road (Collector)Tom Watson Parkway (Expressway) looking east at 9 Highway 9 Highway (Major Arterial) looking west in Downtown Parkville 154 Parkville 2040 Master Plan The Major Roadway Plan represents the existing and future potential roadway network in Parkville and the surrounding planning area. To ensure coordination with neighboring jurisdictions, roadway functional classification is consistent with recommendations beyond the city limits. MAJOR ROADWAY PLAN TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE Figure 4.22 Major Roadways Plan Parkville City Limits Interstate Freeway Expressway Major Arterial Minor Arterial Future Minor Arterial Collector Future Collector Local NW R i v e r R d 435 NW River Rd Eas t S t 435 9 9 45 45 Tom Watson Pkwy Parkville, Missouri 155 The Parkville community cherishes the existing trail system of shared-use paths including the English Landing Park Trail, Platte Landing Park Trail, and the Southern Platte Pass Trail along Highway 45. A priority trail connection was also recently constructed to complete the gap between the English Landing Park Trail and the Missouri Riverfront Trail in Riverside. Several existing hiking trails are also located within parks such as the Parkville Nature Sanctuary, Sullivan Nature Sanctuary, White Alloe Creek Conservation Area, and Parma Woods Conservation Area. While Parkville currently has no designated on- street bicycle facilities, available data from Strava (a GPS cycling and running phone app) provides insight to corridors commonly used for on-street biking. These corridors include segments of Highway 9, Main Street, Bell Road, River Road, Lakeview Drive, Riss Lake Drive, National Drive, Lime Stone Road, Hampton Road, Union Chapel Road, Nevada Avenue, and Thousand Oaks Drive. However, nearby Kansas City, Missouri and Riverside have a network of on-street and off-street bicycle facilities that provide connections to the greater active transportation network. A series of recommendations for improved bicycle and pedestrian networks within Parkville can be found later in this section. BICYCLES & PEDESTRIANS 156 Parkville 2040 Master Plan To build upon this network, the Active Transportation Map summarizes existing facilities (both on-street and off-street) and potential bicycle facilities for future consideration. Due to the unique shape of the city limits, coordination with Platte County and adjacent cities will be critical in developing a cohesive active transportation network. As identified on the map, key points for network coordination include: • Crooked Road and Childress Avenue (north to Platte County) • Lingley Drive and 73rd Street (northeast to Kansas City) • Highway 9 (northeast to Kansas City) • Klamm Road (northeast to Kansas City) • 56th Street (east to Riverside) • River Road (west to Platte County) BICYCLES & PEDESTRIANS TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE Figure 4.23 Active Transportation Map Parkville City Limits Primary Road Stream Bicycle Facility Future Bicycle Facility Trail Future Trail Network Coordination Trail Coordination NW R i v e r R d 435 NW River Rd Eas t S t 435 9 9 45 45 Tom Watson Pkwy Parkville, Missouri 157 A range of bicycle facility types may be considered depending on the corridor context, anticipated use, and community input. Facility types to explore generally include protected bike lanes, shared-use paths, recreational trails, buffered bike lanes, conventional bike lanes, shared lanes, and signed bicycle routes. Other innovative facility types continue to be explored as the interest and demand in active transportation continues to grow. Existing and potential recreational trails are also outlined in the Active Transportation Map. Many of the trails build upon Parkville’s natural assets including rivers and steamways. The potential network creates a series of recreational trail loops that connect to city destinations. For example, a shorter loop in eastern Parkville connects to the Riss Lake neighborhood, Missouri Riverfront, downtown Parkville, and Park University. Longer trail loops may encompass Rush Creek or Brush Creek to provide connectivity to the Missouri Riverfront, Highway 45, and downtown Parkville. Coordination with Platte County and adjacent cities will again be critical to developing trail corridors that cross jurisdictional boundaries. As identified on the map, key points for trail coordination include: • Missouri Riverfront Trail (west to Platte County) • Brush Creek Trail (north to Kansas City) • Southern Platte Pass Trail (west to Parkville and Platte County) • Rush Creek Trail (north-south within Platte County) • Utility Easement Trail (east-west within Platte County) • Coffey Road Trail (northeast to Kansas City) BICYCLES & PEDESTRIANS Shared Lanes Buffered Bike Lane Shared-Use Path Recreational Trail Protected Bike Lane Conventional Bike Lane 158 Parkville 2040 Master Plan Many neighborhoods in Parkville have a reasonable pedestrian network consisting of sidewalk or wider shared-use paths. The Sidewalk Map provides a summary of shared-use path and sidewalk connectivity within Parkville and potential areas for improvement. Many newer neighborhoods have sidewalk on at least one side of the street, but additional sidewalk could be considered to encompass both sides of the street, particularly on roadways with a functional classification of collector or higher. Development standards could also be updated to address accessibility needs on short street segments and cul-de-sacs. In contrast, older neighborhoods, particularly near downtown Parkville or along Highway 9 may lack sidewalk on both sides of the street. As identified on the map, key sidewalks gaps to address areas with limited accommodations and/or to connect to the existing trail network include: • National Drive (north of Highway 45) • Southern Platte Pass Trail (near Parkville Commons) • Highway 9 (Highway 45 to downtown Parkville) • Bell Road (Highway 45 to downtown Parkville) • Lakeview Drive (Highway 9 to Riss Lake dam) BICYCLES & PEDESTRIANS TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE Figure 4.24 Sidewalk Map Parkville City Limits Sidewalk Both Sides Sidewalk One Side No Sidewalk Sidewalk Under Construction Sidewalk Gaps NW R i v e r R d 435 NW River Rd Eas t S t 435 9 9 45 45 Tom Watson Pkwy Parkville, Missouri 159 RideKC is the public transportation system in the Kansas City region, which includes the Kansas City Area Transportation Authority (KCATA) that serves the Platte County area. RideKC aims to connect people to opportunities through a safe, reliable, and innovative public transportation system that can grow to meet the changing transit needs of the Kansas City region. Currently, Route 229: Boardwalk-KCI is the only route in proximity to Parkville as it generally travels along I-29 to connect downtown Kansas City, Missouri to the Kansas City International Airport. Route 229 currently operates on both weekdays and weekends with a stop at Highway 45 (64th Street) and Prairie View Road. The Route 9 Corridor Study (2016) explored the opportunity for additional transit serve along Highway 9 to serve Park University students, Platte County Health Department patrons, visitors during community events, and the local population. In the study, bus stops were recommended along Highway 9 at 1st Street, 5th Street, 12th Street, and a loop near Parkville Commons. While the SmartMoves 3.0 Regional Transit Vision (2020) acknowledges that transit propensity in Platte County is generally much lower than other areas in the Kansas City region, it also identified downtown Parkville as a long-term mobility hub. A potential route serving the mobility hub, likely located near 1st Street or the Farmer’s Market pavilion, would connect the Boardwalk Square Metro Center to downtown Parkville via Highway 9. TRANSIT 160 Parkville 2040 Master Plan Throughout the planning process, residents identified the need to improve the transportation network as a top priority. Improvement concepts range from new street connections, roadway upgrades, intersection improvements, and multimodal accommodations. The transportation and infrastructure strategic opportunities are shown on the map to the right and listed below. TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITIES TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE Parkville City Limits Existing Future Strategic Opportunities Figure 4.25 Transportation Strategic Opportunities Map NW R i v e r R d 435 NW River Rd Eas t S t 435 9 9 45 45 Tom Watson Pkwy 14 9 Highway 45 Highway River Road (Route FF) Coffey Road Bell Road Bell Road “Connector” Crooked Road Brink Meyer Road Lakeview Road and Riss Lake Drive Jones-Meyer Road National Drive 9 Highway / East Street / 1st Street Downtown Parkville Mobility Hub Transit-Supportive Development 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 3.9 3.10 3.12 3.11 3.13 3.14 3.0 3.3 3.5 3.4 3.9 3.11 3.15 3.13 3.14 3.153.13.6 3.7 3.15 3.8 3.2 3.7 Main St. / East St. Railroad Crossing 3.1 Parkville, Missouri 161 9 Highway 9 Highway is generally a two-lane major arterial that serves as the “Main Street” of the community and a key gateway to downtown Parkville. 9 45 B 9 9 A Park University Riverside Downtown Parkville Riss Lake English Landing Park A B 45 Figure 4.26 Highway 9 Strategic Opportunities STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.0 • Advance the Route 9 Corridor Study (2016) including an improved two-lane roadway section with multimodal accommodations and stormwater infrastructure from Highway 45 to East Street/1st Street. • Consider additional travel lanes from East Street/1st Street to the existing four-lane roadway section near the eastern city limits. • Coordinate with MoDOT, Mid-America Regional Council, Platte County, City of Riverside, and Park University as appropriate to implement improvements. Future Transit Line / Stops Southern Platte Pass Trail Multi-Modal Accomodations / Stormwater Infrastructure Consider Additional Travel Lanes Legend B A Alternate Transit RoutesA/B 162 Parkville 2040 Master Plan TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE 45 4545 45 Parkville Riss Lake Explore Crooked Road RealignmentPlatte County Ha m p t o n R o a d Un i o n C h a p e l R o a d 435 Planned Brush Creek Greenway 9 Parkville CommonsPotential future trail Potential future trail Figure 4.27 45 Highway Strategic Opportunities 45 Highway Southern Platte Pass Trail Potential Future Trails Future Roadway Realignment Legend 45 Highway 45 Highway is an east-west expressway that experienced significant capacity expansion from a two-lane roadway section to a four-lane roadway section. Major corridor and intersection improvements along Highway 45 occurred from Highway 9 to Hampton Road/Union Chapel Road in 2012 and from Union Chapel Road to I-435 in 2017. STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.1 • Advance the Highway 45 Corridor Plan (2016) including beautification efforts and amenities to provide a cohesive corridor identity. • Continue to balance the provision of efficient access, provide connections to the Southern Platte Pass Trail, preserve the natural and scenic character of the area, and encourage quality development. • Coordinate with MoDOT, Mid-America Regional Council, and Platte County, as appropriate to implement improvements. Parkville, Missouri 163 9 435 Downtown FF Parkville Platte County River Road Explore potential bicycle and pedestrian accomodations Neighborhood Connections Planned Brush Creek Greenway Potential future trail River Road (Route FF) River Road / Mill Street is a two-lane, east-west minor arterial that follows the Missouri River bluffs from downtown Parkville, past I-435, and continues northwest towards the City of Leavenworth and City of Weston. Although not currently designated as a bicycle route, River Road is commonly utilized by on-street bicyclists due to its generally flat terrain and scenic character. Explore the potential for safe bicycle and pedestrian accommodations on River Road while providing context- sensitive access to developing neighborhoods within Parkville and Platte County. River Road (FF) Future Bike / Ped Accomodations Neighborhood Connections Potential Future Trails Legend Figure 4.28 River Road (FF) Strategic Opportunities Map STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.2 • Explore the potential for safe bicycle and pedestrian accommodations on River Road while providing context-sensitive access to developing neighborhoods within Parkville and Platte County. 164 Parkville 2040 Master Plan Coffey Road Coffey Road is a rural, two-lane roadway that connects to Highway 9 at an unsignalized intersection near the eastern city limits. While the corridor currently provides limited connectivity to an industrial site and a few residences, corridor right-of-way extends north to Spinnaker Pointe within the Riss Lake neighborhood. However, there is limited public support to fully connect the Coffey Road corridor for vehicular traffic due to concerns that the roadway would be used as a regional bypass alternative to Highway 9. TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE 45 9 Klamm Road Potential connection between Klamm Road and Coffey Road Potential extension of Spinnaker Pointe to accomodate additional housing development Use ROW to create greater trail loop Coffey Road Industrial Site Housing A B C Figure 4.29 Coffey Road Strategic Opportunities Map STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.3 • Coordinate with Kansas City, Missouri to connect the recently improved Klamm Road, which has an existing signalized intersection at Highway 45, to Coffey Road to create a new north-south collector. • Extend Spinnaker Pointe southward from the Riss Lake neighborhood to accommodate additional residential development without creating a direct vehicular connection to Highway 9. • Utilize the available Coffey Road right-of-way as a trail connection to create a greater tail loop in eastern Parkville with connections to Park University, downtown Parkville, and the Missouri Riverfront. A B C Parkville, Missouri 165 Bell Road Bell Road is a two-lane, north-south collector roadway from Highway 45 to Hamilton Road that lacks shoulders, multimodal accommodations, and access control. The corridor provides key connectivity to the Parkville Commons shopping district, civic destinations, and diverse housing areas with the potential for additional future development. In addition, many residents use Bell Road and Lime Stone Road to access neighborhoods along National Drive. 9 45 Parkville Commons Downtown North of Downtown Area Plan S Natio n a l D r i v e Lime Stone Road Figure 4.30 Bell Road Strategic Opportunities Map Bell Road Enhancements Bell Road Extension North of Downtown Area Plan Legend STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.4 • Advocate for and implement a corridor study to properly size the corridor, address sightline and stormwater issues, and include shoulders, sidewalks, and crosswalks to provide safe multimodal facilities. • Explore the potential to extend improvements south to enhance access to downtown Parkville. 166 Parkville 2040 Master Plan TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE Bell Road Connector East-west connectivity through Parkville is generally limited due to topography and jurisdictional boundaries. A new road between Highway 9 and Bell Road would provide an east-west connection to help alleviate this issue. A high-level assessment of potential alignments considered options between three potential eastern termini (Platte County Community Center South driveway, Lakeview Drive, and Main Street) and three potential western termini (Lime Stone Road, 60th Street, and 59th Terrace). While multiple combinations could be further evaluated, the analysis explored four potential alignments for comparison. For planning purposes, the Bell Road Connector was assumed to be a residential collector with a design speed of 30 mph and 8% maximum grades. High-level feasibility factors in the analysis included connectivity, economic development impact, environmental impact, property impacts, and terrain. Terrain is a significant challenge within area, particularly with two stream channels between Highway 9 and Bell Road. For example, the 60th Street terminus has an elevation approximately 25 feet higher than the 59th Terrace terminus. Therefore, alignments that connect to the 60th Street terminus would require extensive fill and embankment, resulting in higher construction cost. Embankment can be a critical issue and construction of the Bell Road Connector would preferably be paired with site development in order to provide a cohesive strategy to address terrain, drainage, and STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.5 • Continue to evaluate the feasibility of this new east-west connection and coordinate with future development to preserve right- of-way. sight distance issues. However, while Alignment B and Alignment C would represent higher-cost options due to the western connection at 60th Street, they are generally anticipated to have fewer environmental impacts and property impacts. Overall, further study of Bell Road and the Bell Road Connector is recommended to evaluate the feasibility of this new east-west connection and coordinate with future development to preserve right- of-way. Additional alignments between the eastern and western termini options could be evaluated beyond the four potential alignments reviewed for this study. Trail options could also be explored in coordination with the Bell Road Connector concept. With the exception of Alignment A, the potential alignments would require a box culvert or similar structure for the stream corridor to pass under the roadway. A north-south trail could generally follow the stream corridor to cross the roadway at-grade or below-grade via culvert “tunnel.” If feasibility factors limit the ability to construct the Bell Road Connector as a roadway for vehicular traffic, the corridor could also be explored as a trail corridor to provide bicycle and pedestrian connectivity while reducing project costs. Parkville, Missouri 167 Bell Road Connector (cont.) Figure 4.31 Potential Bell Road Connector Alignments Feasibility Factor Alignment A Alignment B Alignment C Alignment D Community Center to Lime Stone Road 60th Street to Lakeview Drive 60th Street to Main Street 59th Terrace to Main Street Connectivity Lime Stone Road pro- vides a continuation of east-west connectivity, but the alignment is located in close proximity to other east-west corridors such as 63rd Street. The signalized inter- section at Lakeview Drive could be improved to a four-leg intersection. The align- ment is located near the mid-point between Highway 45 and down- town Parkville. The skewed intersec- tion at Main Street could be improved to a roundabout. The alignment is located near the mid-point be- tween Highway 45 and downtown Parkville. The skewed intersec- tion at Main Street could be improved to a roundabout. The alignment is roughly located near the mid- point between High- way 45 and downtown Parkville. Economic Development Impact The area is generally already developed due to proximity to the Parkville Commons Shopping Center and recreational destina- tions. The area has some potential for develop- ment near the Lakev- iew Drive intersection, but feasibility may be limited due to terrain. The area has low potential for development due to complexity associated with the Main Street in- tersection, terrain, and a nearby cemetery. The area has low potential for development due to complexity associated with the Main Street in- tersection, terrain, and a nearby cemetery. Environmental Impact Due to the eastern ter- minus, the alignment is in close proximity to a detention area. The alignment generally provides a buffer from the stream corridor. The alignment generally provides a buffer from the stream corridor. Due to the western ter- minus, the alignment is in close proximity to a stream. Property Impacts Major property im- pacts are anticipated, particularly the Com- munity Center and the Athletic Complex. Moderate property impacts are antici- pated to residential and commercial properties. Moderate property impacts are antici- pated to residential and commercial properties. Minor property impacts are antici- pated to residential properties. Terrain A stream crossing could be avoided and there are fewer terrain challenges. Therefore, the alignment is likely a lower cost. Steep slopes and terrain would require significant embank- ment. Therefore, the alignment is likely a higher cost. Steep slopes and terrain would require significant embank- ment. Therefore, the alignment is likely a higher cost. Moderate slopes and terrain would require some embankment. Therefore, the alignment is likely a moderate cost. 168 Parkville 2040 Master Plan TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE Crooked Road Crooked Road is a two-lane, north-south minor arterial that provides connectivity through Parkville and Platte County. The offset alignment of Crooked Road at Highway 45 creates an atypical intersection. Similar to other locations along Highway 45, a roundabout could be a potential option for the realigned Crooked Road intersection. Explore Crooked Road Realignment Parkville Platte County Figure 4.32 Crooked Road Strategic Opportunities Map STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.6 • Realign Crooked Road at Highway 45 to eliminate offset access and provide additional opportunity for economic development. • Ensure access management, provide bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and address stormwater management as segments of Crooked Road are improved. Parkville, Missouri 169 Brink Meyer Road Brink Meyer Road is a north-south minor arterial extending from Highway 45 to the recent Creekside Development. In coordination with development, Brink Meyer Road has been improved to a two-lane urban section (with left-turn turn lanes as needed) and a shared-use path on one side of the roadway. River Road Creekside Development 435 45 Parkville Platte County Planned Brush Creek Greenway Explore potential bicycle and pedestrian accomodations Brink Meyer Road Figure 4.33 Brink Meyer Road Strategic Opportunities Map STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.7 • Continue to develop Brink Meyer Road in a manner that is consistent with the needs of surrounding land use as well as multimodal expectations of the community. • Explore the extension of Brink Meyer Road to River Road in order to enhance north-south connectivity. Factors such as topography, right-of- way preservation, proximity to I-435, and proximity to Brush Creek will need to be considered when assessing the feasibility of extending Brink Meyer Road. 170 Parkville 2040 Master Plan TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE Jones-Meyer Road Jones-Meyer Road is a rural, two-lane minor arterial from I-435 (terminus of Highway 152) to Highway 45. 152Platte County Parkville 435 45 Jones Meyer Road Figure 4.34 Jones Meyer Road Strategic Opportunities Map STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.8 • In coordination with long-term development, advocate for right-of-way preservation and improvements to Jones-Meyer Road to handle increased traffic volume and multimodal accommodations. • Coordinate with other jurisdictions including MoDOT, KDOT, Mid-America Regional Council, Platte County, Leavenworth County, and the City of Leavenworth to remain involved with any discussions regarding a potential new bi-state Missouri River crossing that may impact corridors such as Jones-Meyer Road. Parkville, Missouri 171 Lakeview Road and Riss Lake Drive Riss Lake Drive and Lakeview Drive form a two-lane collector network within the Riss Lake neighborhood. While the corridor generally has sidewalk on one side of the roadway, multimodal accommodations could be further enhanced. Multimodal accommodations may also serve as traffic calming techniques to control vehicular speed within the neighborhood. 9 45 Ris s L a k e D r . Explore potential on-street bicycle accomodations NW L a k e v i e w D r . Riss Lake Figure 4.35 NW Lakeview Dr. / Riss Lake Dr. Strategic Opportunities Map STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.9 • Explore the potential to integrate an appropriate bicycle facility within the existing ROW (on-street bike lanes or off-street shared use path) and recommend further study to determine best solution and priority. • Continue to provide highly-visible, safe pedestrian crossings. 172 Parkville 2040 Master Plan TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE National Drive National Drive is a two-lane, north-south collector that generally serves The National Golf Club neighborhood. While the corridor generally has sidewalks on at least one side of the roadway, multimodal accommodations could be further enhanced. Multimodal accommodations may also serve as traffic calming techniques to control vehicular speed within the neighborhood. National Dr. Explore potential on-street bicycle accomodations Address gap in sidewalkCrook e d R d . Figure 4.36 National Drive Strategic Opportunities Map STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.10 • Explore the potential to add on-street bicycle facilities that consider residential on-street parking needs. • Address sidewalk gaps, particularly leading to Highway 45 and the Southern Platte Pass Trail, and continue to provide highly-visible, safe pedestrian crossings. Parkville, Missouri 173 Highway 9 / East Street / 1st Street Intersection The “triangle” intersection at downtown Parkville consisting of Highway 9, East Street, and 1st Street has been assessed in previous studies including the Parkville Regional Multimodal Access and Livable Community Study (2013), Vision Downtown Parkville (2014), and Route 9 Corridor Study (2016). Previous intersection improvement concepts have recommended a roundabout or a traffic signal at the East Street and 1st Street intersection with a sweeping right-turn lane to continue along Highway 9. Downtown Park University1st St. Ea s t S t . 9 River Rd. Figure 4.37 Highway 9 / 1st Street Strategic Opportunities Map STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.11 • Improve the intersection to increase capacity, reduce congestion, and provide safe pedestrian crossings. Improvements could also serve as an enhanced gateway to downtown Parkville and a catalyst for redevelopment. 174 Parkville 2040 Master Plan TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTURE Railroad Crossing at Main Street / East Street The BNSF Railway corridor, which generally travels parallel to Highway 9 and River Road, was an important contributor to the growth of historic Parkville. However, the rail corridor also creates a barrier between downtown Parkville to the north and popular destinations including English Landing Park, Platte Landing Park, and English Landing Shopping Center to the south. An estimated 32 trains travel the railroad corridor daily at speeds up to 60 mph. The at-grade rail crossings at Main Street and East Street have been assessed in previous studies including Vision Downtown Parkville (2014) and the Route 9 Corridor Study (2016). To enhance pedestrian access across the railroad, previous concepts have recommended at-grade connections through a new intersection at 1st Street and improvements to the pedestrian experience near the rail crossings. A Quiet Zone has also been explored in the past, but improvements would need to balance the safety of all users in the downtown area. STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.12 • Continue to study the implementation of railroad crossing enhancements that could include at-grade connections through a new intersection at 1st Street and/or the implementation of a quiet zone. Parkville, Missouri 175 Downtown Parkville Mobility Hub Although Parkville is not currently served by transit, the regional SmartMoves 3.0 Regional Transit Vision identified downtown Parkville as a potential long-term mobility hub with a transit route connecting Boardwalk Square Metro Center (located near I-29 and Highway 152) to Parkville via Highway 9. A mobility hub is a physical location that acts as a converging point for different types of transportation and allows for easy transfer between modes. Mobility hubs can also serve as economic development catalysts by increasing access to employment, shopping, and housing. Integrate walkability and other transit-supportive development features into the downtown Parkville area to support a future mobility hub. Transit-Supportive Development at Activity Centers In addition to a future mobility hub in downtown Parkville, other activity centers such as Parkville Commons or the Creekside Development could be served by transit in the future. Traditional fixed route transit may also not always be the primary solution to providing public transportation within Parkville. STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.13 • Coordinate with regional partners including the Mid-America Regional Council and KCATA to advocate for future transit service. STRATEGIC OPPORTUNITY 3.14 • Prioritize bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure within a half-mile of key activity centers to create transit- supportive nodes. • Explore other mobility strategies such as micro transit and first/last-mile connections to increase transit access.