Street Flooding Mitigation Plan

KYOVA Interstate Planning Commission

Presented to AMPO National Conference – October 18, 2017

Saleem Salameh, Ph.D., P.E., M.ASCE

Chet Parsons, AICP CTP

Background

Flood Event: December 25, 2015

Agenda:

Background

Approach

Stormwater Model

Green Infrastructure

Travel Patterns

(TransCAD) / Closure

Recommendations

Cost Estimates

Prioritization

Implementation

Lessons Learned

• TMA designation in July 18, 2012

• TMA Population – 202,637 (urbanized)

• MSA Population ~ 365,000 (also includes

one other county in WV)

• KYOVA Planning Boundary grew

• Now includes Boyd and Greenup

counties in Kentucky and Putnam County

in West Virginiao RIC, the MPO in Charleston is taking lead in planning

responsibilities for Putnam County

Huntington, WV-KY-OH Urbanized area Transportation Management Area

Evaluate and address mobility issues due to flooding and related events

Identify stormwater improvements to positively impact the traffic network

Identify mitigation measures that can be taken to decrease the likelihood of future catastrophic events

Study the flow of all traffic (motorized and non-motorized) through the identified problem areas

What is the Project Purpose?

February 9, 2018Presentation Title Page 6

National Goals

Safety Infrastructure Condition Congestion Reduction System ReliabilityFreight Movement &

Economic Vitality

Environmental SustainabilityReduced Project Delivery

Delays

February 9, 2018 Page 7

What are the effective dates for the rules establishing performance measures under 23

U.S.C. 150(c), 49 U.S.C. 5326, and 49 U.S.C. 5329 and the associated two-year phase-in

dates for the planning requirements in 23 CFR Part 450?

Final RulePublication

DateEffective Date

Two-Year Phase-In Date

Statewide, Nonmetropolitan, and Metropolitan Transportation Planning

May 27, 2016

June 27, 2016

May 27, 2018*

Highway Safety Performance Measures (PM #1)

March 15,2016

April 14, 2016

May 27, 2018**

Pavement and Bridge Condition Performance Measures (PM #2)

January 18,2017

May 20, 2017

May 20, 2019

System Performance, Freight, and CMAQ Performance Measures (PM #3) ***

January 18, 2017

May 20, 2017

May 20, 2019

Transit Asset Management July 26,

2016October 1, 2016 October 1, 2018

Public Transportation Safety Program August 11,

2016September 12,

2016September 12,

2018

*23 CFR 450.340 references the planning rule’s publication date instead of the effective date**The two year phase-in date for the highway safety performance measures is May 27, 2018 because that date is later than the date two years after the effective date of the final rule (i.e. April 14, 2018), per the Federal Register notice for the planning rule [html]*** Greenhouse gas performance measure indefinitely delayed by FHWA’s Federal Register notice on May 19, 2017 [html]

Transportation Planning Measures (TPM)

PM #1

PM #2

PM #3

When are MPOs required to include a description of anticipated performance target achievement in

their TIPs/MTP’s?

New, updated, or amended TIP adopted

on or after:

Highway Safety

Targets(PM #1)

Pavement and Bridge Condition

Targets (PM #2)

System Performance,

Freight, and CMAQTargets*(PM#3)

Transit Asset Management

Targets

Public Transportation Safety

ProgramTargets

May 27, 2018

September 12, 2018

October 1, 2018

May 20, 2019

* Greenhouse gas performance measure indefinitely delayed by FHWA’s Federal Register notice on May 19, 2017 [html]

Context

Project Approach

• Multi-modal transportation issues: CSX rail network, pedestrian traffic, transit

• Pedestrian and bike facilities connecting the main routes

• Improved connections and flexibility

Circulation

• Sustainable transportation network

• Green infrastructure strategy that complements the failing storm system

• Future economic stability and growth

Stormwater & Green Infrastructure

• Tools to bring vision to reality

• Options for future funding of projects

Implementation of Plans

• Open, accessible process for stakeholder involvement

• Coordination with community groups and leadership

• Use the community’s unique insights

Public Participation

Bike/Pedestrian

Vehicular

Incident Response

EMS

Data Collection

Stormwater Model Development

August 22, 2014

Stormwater Model Development

PROJECT APPROACH:

H&H MODEL DEVELOPMENT

Green Infrastructure

June 4, 2010

Green Infrastructure

Stormwater & Green Infrastructure: Green alleys

Stormwater & Green Infrastructure: Bioretention Boulevards/ Cascade Rain

Gardens

Stormwater & Green Infrastructure: Bioretention Islands

Stormwater & Green Infrastructure: Bioretention Bumpouts

Stormwater & Green Infrastructure: Permeable Pavement

Stormwater & Green Infrastructure: Bio-Tree Trench

Travel Patterns and Closure

Impacts

January 27, 1937

Travel Patterns and Closure Impacts

Transportation & circulation

Simulate closures

Closure Impacts

Performance Results

1st

8th

10th

16th

20th

3rd

5th

Performance Results

1st

8th

10th

16th

20th

3rd

5th

Benefit-Cost

Scenario and analysis

Scenario 10 chosen as test case

Avoid closure at Hal Greer, 20th Street Underpass, 3rd Avenue, 5th Avenue

Implementation of Optimized Alternative #1

Benefits assumed based on VHT/VMT from 2040 Scenario 10 vs 2040 No-Build

Assumed implementation in 2025 and 2026

Benefits include:

Safety due to avoided VMT

Safety due to improved bike-ped connectivity

Travel time / cost savings

Reduced emissions

Reliability

Residiual Value

Emergency Response

Property Premium

Costs include:

Capital Costs

Continuous O&M

Recommendations

June 3, 2008

Recommendations

This test case focused on CSO #12 to mitigate flooding in the Hal Greer Boulevard

underpass. The proposed alternatives were evaluated for the following goals:

Eliminate underpass flooding up to a 5-year design storm.

Eliminate the localized flooding issues within the basin.

Reduce the number of CSO events per City of Huntington, WV Long Term

Control Plan (LTCP).

Improve water quality.

Green Infrastructure

Optimized Alternative

#1

Preferred Alternatives Comparison

Surface Overflow

Undersized Sewer

Pump Station

Ohio River

Existing Conditions

Separation #1A

Separation #1

Separation #3

Optimized #1

Preferred Alternatives Comparison

Complete Streets

The plan identified 9 projects in Huntington where CSO improvements, roadway

improvements, and rightsizing, coupled with installation of green infrastructure,

can achieve these goals:

Reduce impervious surfaces throughout the city and increase groundwater recharge and

retention of stormwater

Reduce vehicle speeds and make drivers more aware of their surroundings

Create community identity and provide a sense of place for each corridor

Improve safety for all travel modes

Provide opportunities for users, regardless of economic status, and reduce dependence

on single driver trips

Encourage redevelopment and community investment

Complete Streets: 5th Avenue Part 1

Business Area (29th Street to 20th Street)Current configuration: Four travel lanes (one way - east)

Planned configuration: Three 11-foot travel lanes with a dedicated two-way cycle track, and bioretention

swales adjacent to sidewalks. Pavement updated with porous asphalt or pervious pavers under the cycle

track.

University Area (20th Street to 16th Street)Current configuration: Four travel lanes (one way - east)

Planned configuration: Two 11-foot travel lanes and an 8-foot two-way cycle track on the north side. Include

a 10-foot center pedestrian refuge with bioretention bulbs. Install parallel parking on both sides. On the north

side, install 6-foot sidewalk and a 6-foot green buffer. On the south side, install 6-foot sidewalk and 6-foot

green buffer. Pavement updated with porous asphalt under the cycle track. At either end of this section of

corridor, there would be an opportunity to establish gateway wayfinding to the Marshall University academic

campus

Residential Area (16th Street to 13th Street)Current configuration: Four travel lanes (one way - east)

Planned configuration: Two 11-foot travel lanes and an 8-foot two-way cycle track on the north side. Include

a 10-foot center pedestrian refuge with bioretention bulbs. Install parallel parking on both sides. On the north

side, install 6-foot sidewalk and a 6-foot green buffer. On the south side, install 6-foot sidewalk and 6-foot

green buffer. Pavement updated with porous asphalt under the cycle track

Complete Streets: 5th

Avenue Part 1

Stadium Area (25th

Street to 16th Street)

University Area (20th

Street to 16th Street)

Complete Streets: 5th Avenue Part 1

Residential Area (16th

Street to 13th Street)

Complete Streets: 16th Street

Underpass Area (8th Avenue to 7th Avenue)

Current configuration: 2+2 travel lanes (bi-directional) with 4-foot sidewalk on west side and 2-foot sidewalk

on east side

Planned configuration: Two 11-foot travel lanes, a center turn lane with bioretention islands, and an

elevated bicycle / multiuse path on the east side. Pavement updated with porous asphalt or pervious pavers

under the multi-use path

University Area (7th Avenue to 5th Avenue)

Current configuration: 2+2 travel lanes (bi-directional) with 12-foot sidewalk and street parking on both

sides from 7th Avenue north to the alley and then 2+2 travel lanes (bi-directional) with center striped turn

lanes and 12-foot sidewalk on both sides from the alley north to 5th Avenue.

Planned configuration: Two 11-foot travel lanes with a 6-foot center pedestrian refuge, street parking on one

side, a dedicated two-way cycle track, and bioretention swales adjacent to sidewalks. Pavement updated with

porous asphalt or pervious pavers under parking areas and cycle track. The northbound Hal Greer Boulevard

and 5th Avenue intersection presents an opportunity to establish gateway wayfinding to the Marshall

University academic campus and the stadium

Complete Streets: 16th

Street

University Area (7th

Avenue to 5th Avenue)

Underpass Area (8th

Avenue to 7th Avenue)

Prioritization

January 27, 1937

Costs & Prioritization

Hard/Veg/Perm

Project Prioritization

Project Phasing

Implementation

January 27, 1937

Implementation

Funding Toolkit

Lessons Learned

August 22, 2014

Lessons Learned

Maintenance Regularly maintain infrastructure – water, transportation, etc

Patience No quick fix for resilience issues. Takes many overlapping plans

Real Numbers Budgets should reflect real need, no matter how tall the task

A Real Team Effort Solutions are multi-modal and cross-disciplinary

Community Ultimately a quality of life decision

What do we know?

Street Flooding Mitigation Plan

KYOVA Interstate Planning Commission

Presented to AMPO National Conference – October 18, 2017