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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCOM 0496.007 2004-2006 Page 1 of 1 Murashige, Laura From: DONALD E KRAMER [remarked@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2005 9:43 AM - i i To: Jacobson, Bob Cc: Holschuh, Fred; Ikeda, Donald; Arakaki, James; Higa, Stacy.; Safarik, Gary; Isbell, Virginia; Pilago, K. Angel; Hoffmann, Pete Subject: Roundabouts Dear members, I lived in the Hilo area from 1992 until 2004, moving to Bellingham Washington. I read the newspaper online now and then and noticed you were discussing roundabouts. I thought I would pass along this information, thinking perhaps it could be of some help in your deliberations. Bellingham completed it's first roundabout last year for which it won a state award (see below) and will complete it's second next month. Like all "new" things there was resistance at first. However, after people got used to them most comments have been favorable. I live near both of these roundabouts and both drive and walk them almost everyday, without any problems. Please take note of the photo on the link below. The islands and cross walks make crossing these intersections very easy. Perhaps someone should take a trip here, to see how they actually work in the U.S.A and not China. Hope this is of some help. Sincerely, Donald E Kramer 13. Roundabout wins honors May 18, 2005 86 words ID: bIg2005051809580411 AUBREY COHEN THE BELLINGHAM HERALD The traffic roundabout at Kellogg Road and Cordata Parkway has won the public works project of the year award from the state chapter of the American Public Works Association. The $1.26 million roundabout replaced afour-way stop at the intersection next to Whatcom Community College in September. The project was complete 24 days ahead of schedule and nearly $200,000 under budget, project engineer Sam Shipp said. It has significantly cut traffic ~ http://www.reidmiddleton.com/roundabout/rb_cs%20Cordata.htm Comm. No. ~ • / Raf. To: W RE,f. ~~aTe 1 1 / 10/2005 Cordata/Kellogg Rotmdabout_ [3ellingham, Washington Page 1 of4 tioi ur= ~-r"d.' i~~i -..~n:,- - .::,i ` Au; r. l.rx Pt°,ft ut, <t 'H~n.- „ur,-L:I>.,,,;,, Meet the Team ~a5~ Why a Roundabout? Roundabout Articles ! ~Ofd~8tc3 f ~(ru~IOC,~C~ Presentations ~ ri (~i3 tt t~d~OU$:r 9 Case Studies! ~$F?(iin~rY s't fYtr a~^ II~~ III l UV~shington Our Favorite Links i ~ r mi Lessons Learned Accolades How we can help! .n.ii i YtKa,. 4i . I~~;I!~~~~N~ o t Case Studies TesCt=[ Roa;i G7se: St.uiv , i.ti {'u ir~t)r . 8M StliOY rL,3r,N I'l.aYrR Cmda[a/Koilogq Gene . St u~,> The Story Owner/Client: The City of Bellingham City of Bellingham selected Reid Middleton to Reference: prepare a corridor analysis Sam Shipp for the Cordata Parkway. 360-676-6971 Cordata Parkway serves as Location: the primary route to Bellingham, Washington W hatcom Community Construction Costs: College. The analysis $ 685,000 compared corridor operation Completion: and safety for a traffic signal Summer 2003 and roundabout controls at the West Kellogg Road and ht[p://www.reidmiddlcton.comb oundabout/rb_cs%20Cordata.htm 1 1 / 10/? 005 Cordata/Kellogg Roundabout, Bellingham, Washington Page 2 of 4 Westerly Road intersections. The analysis determined that roundabouts were the best alternative for safety, long-term capacity, and function for motor vehicles, pedestrians, and bicycle traffic. In addition, the roundabouts decreased the overall required right of way. With two signals, the city would have constructed a five-lane roadway section between them. The roundabout also reduced the amount of impervious surface required, providing a cost savings for detention and water quality. W. Kellogg Road was afour- way, stop-controlled intersection with eight approach lanes. Because there were multiple lanes approaching, a vehicle at [he stop line had to determine which of seven other vehicles had the right of way. Pedestrians created additional confusion. The roundabout was located so that it would not impact an existing water fountain and landscaping on the northwest corner. The City of Bellingham traded the center island property for Whatcom Community College property needed to accommodate geometries on the south leg. This allowed Whatcom Community College to landscape the center island with their funds in a manner consistent with the college http://www.reidmiddleton.com/roundabout/rb_cs%20Cordata.htm 11 /10/2005 Cordata/Kellogg Roundabout, licllingham, Washington Page 3 of 4 landscaping. Also, this reduced the City's cost for the roundabout. Before: • Four-way, stop control with eight approach lanes • LOS F during peak hours on all approaches After: • Four-leg, two-lane roundabout • One- hundred- fifty-two- foot ICD • Thirty-one- foot circulating lane • No truck apron • Whatcom Community College owns and maintains center island • Design Vehicle - W B-50 • LOS A during peak hours Why is this roundabout the way it is? • Could not impact http://www.reidmiddleton.comb oundabout/rb_cs%20Cordata.htm 11 / 10/2005 Cordata/Kellogg Roundabout. 13dlingham, Washington Page 4 of 4 landscaped water feature on existing corner • Accommodate bus stops close to the intersection because of high volume of riders • High-pedestrian volumes because of close proximity to college Solutions That Work! n Home I Profile I Portfolio I Services I Career I Contacts I Awards I Articles I Featured Items Reid Middleton, Inc. Copyright ©2005. All rights reserved. http://www.reidmiddleton.com/roundabout/rb_cs%20Cordata.htm l 1 /10/2005