The existing bicycle, multi-use trail and hiking trail networks in the study
area were located and mapped. The bicycle lanes, off-street bicycle trails, and
multi-use trails proposed through the Baltimore City Bicycle Master Plan, the
Westport Waterfront Development and the CSX Swing Bridge conversion were also
mapped. Potential connectivity gaps were analyzed and commented upon by the
public.
The Central Light Rail line and ten bus routes serve the Middle Branch neighborhood and adjacent areas. The ten bus routes are 1, 14, 16, 17, 27, 29, 36, 51, 64, and 77. The Existing MTA Transit Service map shows the various bus routes and the LRT as colored lines on a map of the neighborhood.
This map shows the location and timeline of early action items in the Westport area.
This map shows the location of the Waterview/Annapolis Bridge reconstruction and interchange improvements.
Roadways within the study area were evaluated based upon pavement condition, and rated on a five-tier scale from “very good” to “poor”. A Pavement Condition Index (PCI) factor was then calculated for each segment. PCI values range from 0 to 100, with a newly constructed road having a PCI close to 100 while a PCI value of 0 represents completely failed pavement. As shown in the Pavement Condition map, approximately 8% of the segments within the Middle Branch study area are rated as “very good”, and approximately 41% are rated as “poor”.
Each of the 106 bus stops located within the Phase I and Phase II study areas were inventoried to determine the presence of the following eight features:
· Adequately-sized landing area
· Sidewalk connectivity
· Obstruction-free landing area
· Shelter
· Bench
· Trash receptacle
· Satisfactory bus stop sign
· Lighting The location of and number of features present at each bus stop are shown in the Bus Stop Condition Assessment map.
The need for modifications to the existing bus stops was analyzed and commented upon by the public.
A suggested streetcar alignment is illustrated on the Streetcar Routing Proposal map. Shown as a solid line is the proposed streetcar alignment, and a proposed alternate/extension of that alignment is shown as a dashed line. Both alignments extend south from the Conway Street southern terminus of the Charles Street Trolley proposal. Overall, the base streetcar alignment would be south to E. Fort Street and east to Fort McHenry, and the alternate would add a loop to serve the Port Covington redevelopment area as well as a potential pedestrian connection from that area to the Westport LRT station.
Synchro analysis was performed for all intersections in the study network with existing volumes. Performance measures of effectiveness include maximum volume-to-capacity (v/c) ratio, delay, and level of service (LOS). Levels of service range from “A” to “F” where “A” represents optimal conditions and “F” represents saturated or failing conditions.
Sidewalk segments and pedestrian ramps within the study area were examined and rated based on compliance with requirements with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Findings along both the sidewalks and ramps are shown in the map.
Synchro analysis was performed for all intersections in the study network with 2030 build volumes. Level of service results are shown both without improvements and with improvements at four key intersections, as noted on the map. Performance measures of effectiveness include maximum volume-to-capacity (v/c) ratio, delay, and level of service (LOS). Levels of service range from “A” to “F” where “A” represents optimal conditions and “F” represents saturated or failing conditions.
This map shows a summary of potential recommendations to enhance the transportation system within Middle Branch communities in order to facilitate access to Baltimore’s waterfront and improve mobility for residents and visitors.
This map shows a summary of ongoing efforts for the Middle Branch Phase II study area. The Phase II study area includes the Federal Hill, Locust Point and Sharp-Leadenhall communities and is roughly bounded by Hanover Street on the west, McComas Street on the south, McComas/Wallace Streets on the east, and Key Highway/Nicholson Street/Wallace Street on the north.
This map shows a summary of ongoing efforts for the entire Middle Branch Study area. These action items are independent studies that are being undertaken by the Project Team as a result of public and agency feedback. The results will be presented at the final public meeting(s) tentatively scheduled for Fall '09.