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Resolution 2021-12RESOLUTION NO. 2021-12(R) A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS RECOGNIZING THE NORTH TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS FOR THE ASSISTANCE AND COMPLETION OF THE DOWNTOWN WYLIE STRATEGIC PLAN AS PART OF THE NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS UNIFIED PLANNING WORK PLAN. WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas ("City" or "Wylie") is committed to the development and enhancement of downtown Wylie; and WHEREAS, the City Council recognizes the direct impact that the downtown Wylie area has on the quality of life for the citizens of Wylie: and WHEREAS, the City Council desires to plan for the current and future development of the downtown Wylie area; and WHEREAS, North Texas Council of Governments staff, City staff, consultants and the City Council have conducted extensive review of the Downtown Wylie Strategic Plan and identified areas in need of enhancement and improvement; and WHEREAS, based on that review the North Texas Council of Governments have completed a Downtown Wylie Strategic Plan as a tool for future development of the downtown Wylie area. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF THE CITY OF WYLIE, TEXAS: SECTION 1. The findings set forth above are incorporated into the body of this Resolution as if fully set forth therein. SECTION 2. This Resolution shall be effective immediately upon its passage. DULY PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Wylie, Texas this 25th day of May 2021. ATTEST: Stephanie Storm, City Secretary Resolution 2021-12(R) Downtown Wylie Strateg .-Ma ttthew Porter, Mayor O ern 1i Downtown Wylie Strategic Plan hat is NCTCOG? The North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCO8) is a voluntary association of, by, and for local governments within the 16-county North Central Texas Region. The agency was established by state enabling legislation in 1966 to assist local governments in planning for common needs, cooperating for mutual benefit, and coordinating for sound regional development. Its purpose is0nstrengthen both the individual and collective power of local governments, and to help them recognize regional opportunities, resolve regional problems, elimi- nateunnooeuoorydup|ioation.ondmokejnintnegiona|deoieions—aeweUastndeve|npthomaanotnimp|emant those decisions. North Central Texas is a 16-county metropolitan region centered around Dallas and Fort Worth. The region has a population of more than 7 million (which is larger than 38 states), and an area of approximately 12,800 square miles (which islarger than nine etates). NCTCOGhas 229member governments, including all 10counties, 160 cities, 18independent school districts, and 25special districts. NCTCOG's structure is relatively simple. An elected or appointed public official from each member government makes up the General Assembly which annually elects NCTCOG's Executive Board. The Executive Board is composed of 17 locally elected officials and one ex-officio non -voting member of the legislature. The Executive Board is the policy -making body for all activities undertaken by NCTCOG, including program activities and deci- sions,negiona|p|ans.andOsoa|andbudgetarypo|iniee.TheBnandinsupportodbypo|icydeve|opment.&*chnioa| advisory and study committees — and a professional staff led by R. Michael Eastland, Executive Director. �mown� �mmmon� w—V� NCTCOG's offices are located in Arlington in the CenherpnirdTwo Building o<G18 Six Flags Drive (approximately one-half mile south of the main entrance to Six Flags Over Texas). North Central Texas Council mfGovernments F!0.Box 68O8 Arlington, Texas 7GOO5'6O8O (817)640'3300 FAX: (B1T)G4O'780G Internet: http://www.nctcog.org NCTCOG's Department of Transportation Since 1974 NCTCOG has served as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for transportation for the Dallas -Fort Worth area. NCTCOG's Department of Transportation is responsible for the regional planning process for all modes oftransportation. The department provides technical support and staff assistance 0othe Regional Transportation Council and its technical committees, which compose the MPO policy -making structure. In addition, the department provides technical assistance to the local governments of North Central Texas in planning, coordinating, and implementing transportation decisions. Prepared in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration, US Department of Transportation, and the Texas Department of Transportation. The contents of this report reflect the views of the authors who are responsible for the opinions, findings, and conclusions presented herein. The contents do not necessarily reflect the views orpolicies of the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Transit Administration, or the Texas Department of Transportation. PIN Downtown Wylie Strategic Plan April 2021 NCTCOG Executive Board 2020-2021 President Ray Smith Mayor, Town ofProsper Vice President David Sweet County Judge, Rockwall County Secretary -Treasurer Kelly Allen Gray Cuunoi|mombor.City ofFort Worth Past President J.D. C|o,u County Judge, Wise County Director Alfonso Campos County Judge, EmthCounty Director GaryL. Caplinger Mayor Pro Tern, City ofAllen Director ruchConnono Mayor, City of Terrell Director Tammyoana-Baeman Maynr, City n(Rowlett Director om*eidenmnn Mayor, City of Corinth Director Chris Hill County Judge, Collin County Director Clay Lewis Jenkins County Judge, Dallas County Director Lee M.Kleinman Cuunoi|mombor,City /fDallas Director Bobbie Mitchell Commissioner, Denton County Director AndrewPie| Counni|momber.City ofArlington Director moyc|prince Mayor Pro Tom.City ofPlano Director John Ryan Counui|momb*r.City ofDenton Director B. Glen Whitley County Judge, Tarrant County Ex0ffioio.Non-Voting Member Yvonne Davis Member ofthe Texas Legislature Executive Director R. Michael Eastland Regional Transportation Council 2020-2021 Roger Harmon, Chair County Judge, Johnson County Theresa Daniel, px.o,Vice Chair Commissioner, Dallas County Ann Zadnh.Secretary Councilmember, City of Fort Worth Tonmel|AUkins Cnunci|mombor, City ofDallas Richard E.Aubin Cnuncilmomber,City of Garland Dennis Bailey Commissioner. Rockwall County Mohamed ^Mv''Bur, P.s. District Engineer, Texas Department vf Transportation, Dallas District Dianne Costa Board Member, Denton County Transportation Authority Jeff Davis Chair, Trinity Metro Pat Deen County Judge, Parker County Rudy Durham Mayor, City of Lewisville Andy Eads County Judge, Denton County Kevin Falconer Mayor, City of Carrollton murypickes Commissioner, Tarrant County George Fuller Mayor, City ofMcKinney Bony L. Gordo Mayor, Duncanville Rick Grady Counci|nmmber,City ofPlano Lane Grayson Cnmmiseionor, Ellis County MojyModdod Board Member, North Texas Tn|kway Authority Ivan Hughes Councilmember, Town of Addison Clay Lewis Jenkins County Judge, Dallas County Ron Jensen Mayor, City ofGrand Prairie cunL. Jvhnonn.p.s. District Engineer, Texas Department of Transportation, Fort Worth District JvngusJo,dan Mayor Pro Tem.City ofFort Worth John Keating Counni|momber.City ofFrisco MixeLeymon Counoi|mombor.City ofMansfield B.AdamMcGpugh Deputy Mayor Pro Tern, City ofDallas William Meadows Board Member, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Allan E.Meagher Counoi|member.City ofIrving Cara Mendelsohn Councilmember, City of Dallas Robert Miklos Mayor Pro Tom.City ofMesquite Cary Moo Cuunoi|mombor,City ofFort Worth Ignacio T.Nunnz.M.D. Counci|mombor. City nfArlington phi|ipJ. Ritter Citizen Representative, CityofDm|lao John Ryan Coumilmember,City nfDenton ConoSchu|meiste, Counni|momber,City ofAllen Casey Thomas U Councilmember, City of Dallas Jeremy Tompkins Mayor Pro Tom. City ofEuless T. Oscar Trevino, Jr., P.E. Mayor, City ofNorth Richland Hills xmxiamTsan. P.E. Citizen Representative, City ufDallas pou|m. Wagenmn Chair, Dallas Area Rapid Transit Duncan Webb Commissioner, Collin County B. Glen Whitley County Judge, Tarrant County miJeff Williams, P.E. Mayor, City ofArlington Michael Morris, P.E. Director of Transportation, NCTCOG Surface Transportation Technical Committee Brian Moen, Chair Assistant Director of Transportation, City mFrisco TABLE OqF CONTENTS Introduction 1-1 Executive Summary 1-1 Scope of this Study 1-3 II. Existing Conditions 11-5 Location and Surroundings 11-5 Project Study Area 11-5 Demographics: Population and Housing 11-8 Ballard Avenue Cross -Section Overview 11-8 Sidewalk/Americans with Disabilities Act Conditions 11-9 Walk Audit 11-12 Pedestrian Count 11-16 Zoning and Land Use 11-19 Parking 11-22 Current Parking Supply and Potential Shared -Parking Opportunities 11-26 Lighting 11-29 Wayfinding 11-32 Bicycle/Pedestrian Considerations 11-32 Surrounding Transportation Efforts 11-34 Conclusion 11-35 III. Stakeholder Engagement III-36 Stakeholder Meetings III-36 Online Survey III-38 Pedestrian Experience III-39 Parking Availability III-40 Public Engagement Conclusion: HI-41 IV. Recommendations IV-42 Land Use and Zoning IV-42 Zoning IV-42 Form -Based Codes IV-43 Green and Open Space IV-44 Parking IV-46 Event Parking Recommendations IV-47 Wayfinding and Signage Recommendations IV-48 Pedestrian Experience and Safety IV-49 Lighting IV-54 Parking Reconfigurations IV-54 Roadway Reconfiguration IV-55 Existing Cross -Section: IV-56 Sample Concept 1: IV-57 Pros IV-57 Cons IV-58 Sample Concept 2: IV-58 Pros IV-59 Cons IV-59 Additional Considerations and Tradeoffs IV-60 One-way vs Two-way Streets IV-61 V. Implementation Steps and Strategies V-62 Short -Term Project Components V-62 Parking Program V-62 Wayfinding/Signage V-62 Community Engagement V-63 Sidewalk Improvements V-63 Mid -Term Project Components V-63 Budget and Funding Strategies V-63 Zoning V-65 Long -Term Project Components V-65 Roadway Reconfiguration V-65 VI. Appendix VI-67 Appendix A: Walk Audit Comment Sheets and Maps VI-67 Appendix B: Downtown Wylie Parking Review and Recommendations VI-88 Appendix C: Summary Flyer and Complete Survey Results VI-101 Appendix D: FHWA Curb Ramp Design VI-182 Appendix E: Smart Growth Best Practices Parking Strategies VI-183 Appendix F: References VI-184 TA ..E F EXHIBITS Exhibit 1: Downtown Wylie Vision Plan Project Area 1-4 Exhibit 2: Downtown Wylie Vision Plan Project Area 11-7 Exhibit 3: Downtown Wylie Vision Plan Condition Assessment 11-11 Exhibit 4: Walk Audit Study Area 11-15 Exhibit 6: Pedestrian Count Totals 11-18 Exhibit 7: Downtown Wylie Current Zoning 11-21 Exhibit 8: Parking Study Focus Area 11-24 Exhibit 9: Parking Occupancy Map 11-25 Exhibit 11: Parking Space Type and Inventory 11-28 Exhibit 12: Parking Availability On and Off Ballard Avenue 11-28 Exhibit 13: Downtown Wylie Existing Lighting on Ballard Avenue 11-31 Exhibit 14: Priority Goals Identified at December 3, 2019 Stakeholder Meeting 111-37 Exhibit 15: Survey Response 111-39 Exhibit 16: Survey Response 111-39 Exhibit 17: Survey Response 111-40 Exhibit 18: Survey Response 111-40 Exhibit10: Downtown Wylie Future Land Use Designation IV-4k5 ExhibiL2O: Pedestrian and Safety Improvements Concepts |\/-52 Exhibit 21:Three Basic Types ofParking |V-55 Exhibit 22:Example Photos ofParking Types |V-55 Exhibit 23:Existing Cross -Section |V-57 Exhibit 24:Cross-section Concept 1: |V-57 Narrower Travel Lanes, Larger Parking Spaces |V-57 Exhibit25: Cross-section Concept 2: |V-58 More Space for Pedestrian Amenities, Parking Tradeoffs |V-59 INTRODUCTION EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of this study is to develop a strategic plan for enhancing Downtown Wylie. This was accomplished by bringing together key stakeholders, elected officials, residents, and landowners and exploring concepts for Downtown that could be considered for implementation with further study and community outreach. The City of Wylie Comprehensive Master Plan (2012) calls for a specific, detailed plan to protect Downtown residences and businesses, and to strengthen Downtown's critical role in the city. The City of Wylie requested technical assistance from the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) through the Unified Planning Work Program, which provides no -cost planning assistance to cities that request and are approved for assistance. The goal of this plan is to provide infrastructure, policy, and implementation recommendations and guidance to help the City of Wylie achieve muitimodal transportation and economic development goals for Downtown. Major tasks included in this study consisted of existing conditions data collection, stakeholder and public involvement, and recommendations development for the Ballard Ave. corridor and other surrounding areas in Downtown Wylie. NCTCOG staff compiled land use, zoning, demographic, traffic and other data, as well as existing plans and other information. City and NCTCOG staff also conducted a walk audit and pedestrian count in the study area and a desktop audit with field verification to determine the current infrastructure and safety conditions. Stakeholder and public outreach efforts were conducted throughout the study process. NCTCOG and city staff hosted three stakeholder meetings. Meeting attendees consisted of Wylie City Council members, Wylie Economic Development Corporation members, Wylie Chamber of Commerce members, Wylie Parks and Recreation Board members, Wylie Downtown Merchants Association members, religious organizations within the project area, local businesses, and other relevant organizations. A community survey was also distributed through various channels. Key topics included frequency and timing of visits to Downtown, event I-1 attendance, opinion of outdoor seating, distance Downtown visitors are willing to walk from parking, desired improvements, and the pedestrian experience. The final strategic plan includes an existing conditions analysis, preliminary guiding principles and goals, detailed recommendations, and implementation strategies. NCTCOG staff concluded the study with various recommendations that the City could implement to achieve its goals for Downtown, including: 1. Conduct further study and community outreach regarding implementing a roadway reconfiguration on Ballard Ave. with the goal of improved safety and access for pedestrians and visitors. A variety of infrastructure options and related tradeoffs are discussed further in Section IV. 2. Conduct further study and public outreach regarding a potential Ballard/Jackson one- way street couplet option raised by city staff and stakeholders. 3. Improve pedestrian facilities, such as bulb -outs and addition/update of Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant curb ramps, and completion of the sidewalk network to increase pedestrian connectivity in the study area to increase pedestrian safety and improve the pedestrian experience overall. 4. Consideration of reconfiguring parking as part of an overall roadway reconfiguration. This report includes a pros/cons analysis of back -in, parallel, and angled parking, as well as tradeoffs associated with parallel versus diagonal parking. Depending on what the City would like to gain from parking reconfigurations, further study will assist the City in determining what type of parking will best meet the community's goals. 5. Increasing and strategically placing more uniform wayfinding and general signage in Downtown. This will help visitors better navigate to Downtown and show the various parking options already available within one to two blocks of Ballard Ave. 1-2 6. Exploring the possibility of a formal shared parking agreement with First Baptist Wylie church to expand parking options available to Downtown. 7. Increasing green or open space in Downtown to be used for events or a gathering place. 8. The addition of more pedestrian lighting along Ballard Ave. and on side streets. 9. Facilitate further study and community outreach for the possibility of implementing form - based codes. Each recommendation is further discussed in Section IV. SCOPE OF THIS STUDY This project incorporates Historic Downtown Wylie as well as areas immediately beyond to help visualize how Downtown will grow, and the impact the surrounding areas have on Historic Downtown Wylie. This study addresses traffic, pedestrian circulation and safety, multimodal transportation options, parking recommendations, and implementation strategies. The Downtown Historic (DTH) district is generally bounded by State Highway (SH) 78 on the south, Cotton Belt Ave. on the west, N 2nd St. on the east and Brown St. to the north. The study area expands beyond the bounds of the DTH district to the east to include city -owned properties, and to the south to allow for additional intersection study. Exhibit 1 shows the Downtown boundary versus the study area boundary. Major tasks completed by NCTCOG staff included data collection, stakeholder and public involvement, and strategic plan development. These key tasks were used to assess the existing conditions of sidewalks, roadway, pedestrian experience, lighting, wayfinding, and other components in Downtown. Staff created recommendations for improvement options based on the existing conditions information gathered, stakeholder engagement, public survey responses, and goals outlined by the City. Unless otherwise stated, all images in this report were provided by the North Central Texas Council of Governments. 1-3 Exhibit 1: Downtown Wylie Vision Plan Project Area Downtown Project Boundary WalkAuditArea Boundaries 1-4 0 0125 025 Mlles North Central Texas Council of Goremments II. EXISTING CONDITIONS LOCATION AND SURROUNDINGS The Wylie Downtown Merchants Association website promotes Historic Downtown Wylie as home to vibrant shops, dining, and entertainment and as "the place to be seen" as voted yearly by family, friends, and neighbors. Historic Downtown has been Wylie's central market and gathering place since 1887. Located directly north of SH 78, Downtown Wylie extends north to Brown St. and is bound by North Jackson Ave. to the west and North 2nd St. to the east. PROJECT STUDY AREA To include major contributors to the area, the project study boundary is an expansion of the current Downtown Historic zoning district (Exhibit 2). The study areas include the Brown St. and SH 78 intersection to the east, the intersection of Ballard Ave. and SH 78 to the south, the First Baptist Wylie church (FBW) and nearby parking lots to the east. These areas were incorporated because of their current and potential future impact to the Downtown area. A map of the study area can be seen in Exhibit 2. Currently, the FBW brings a large number of residents Downtown for service on Saturday and Sunday and is a major stakeholder for the study area due to the size of land ownership, trip attraction, and possible opportunities to be explored related to parking lots. The areas near the intersection of Brown St. and SH 78 were included because of their future development potential. Brown St. is a major traffic route with minimal retail options, setting the stage for potential future commercial development to capture some of the pre-existing traffic. Additionally, the City of Wylie has expressed plans for redevelopment in the area, which could kickstart investment. The final area, which lies along Ballard Ave. south of SH 78, was included for several reasons. First, it is a logical growth area that has drawn attention for redevelopment and now has available land on the northeast corner of Ballard Ave. and Butler St. Second, this area receives 11-5 a lot of foot traffic during major events and traffic -generating times as users of the public park south of SH 78 walk north to Downtown. 11-6 Exhibit 2: Downtown Wylie Vision Plan Project Area — Railroad ••• Off -Street, Planned — — Project Boundary LANDUSE (2015) Residential Single Family Multi Family Commercial 41/4 Commercial ow Office Industrial Industrial Institutional Institutional / Semipublic Infrastructure Utilities Railroad UJ Communication Transit Dedicated Parks / Recreation Cemeteries Undeveloped Vacant 11-7 0 125 0 25 North Central Texas Council of Governments Miles DEMOGRAPHICS: POPULATION AND HOUSING As of 2019, the City of Wylie had a population of approximately 53,653, a 23 percent increase from 2010. Adding 12,226 new residents to the area almost doubled the issuance of single- family home permits. A total of 511 permits were designated in 2018, while only 268 were issued in 2010. 78.5 percent of Wylie residents own homes versus renting. A high owner -occupied housing rate combined with an above average proportion of persons under 18 years old (31.9 percent in Wylie compared to 22.4 percent U.S. average) indicates a large presence of young families residing within city limits. High owner -occupancy rates may indicate a lack of different housing options within the city if there is a large percentage of residents who would prefer to rent but cannot find rental housing. Further study would be needed to make this determination. Overall, increasing housing variety would supplement further, and possibly more diverse, population growth if desired by the City. BALLARD AVENUE CROSS-SECTION OVERVIEW Initial efforts to assess transportation needs and the degree to which Downtown is safe and comfortable for pedestrians began with understanding how Ballard, the "main street" of the Downtown, is currently laid out. Staff closely reviewed current sidewalks and the surrounding built environment in the study area to determine the existing cross-section conditions. The existing Ballard Ave. cross section consists of 74 feet of right-of-way, divided into 10-foot sidewalks on either side, 10-foot pull -in angled parking on both sides with parking stalls approximately 18 feet long, and a 14 -foot travel lane in each direction. Though the sidewalk width along most of Ballard Ave. is 10 feet, large planters, light poles, and benches are currently obstructing the walkway leaving approximately four feet of clear sidewalk area. Issues related to the existing Ballard Ave. cross section were identified during 11-8 Existing sidewalk in Downtown Wylie infrastructure inventories and a walk audit, discussed below. Recommendations for improvements to enhance pedestrian and driver safety and comfort as well as improve parking access and availability are discussed in Section IV. SIDEWALK/AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT CONDITIONS Staff conducted a sidewalk condition assessment for the study area using a variation on condition levels established by bcWorkshop for use in their Community Audit Public Spaces (CAPS) projects throughout the Dallas -Fort Worth region. Example imagery for the different condition levels used in CAPS projects can be seen in Exhibit 3. For the purposes of this assessment, staff categorized sidewalks into one of four different condition categories: Good, Fair, Poor, or None. The sidewalk condition assessment was conducted digitally using Google Street View imagery and verified during the walk audits later conducted on July 18, 2019. Along with condition, staff measured and verified sidewalk width within the study area. A map of the condition of all sidewalks within the study area can be seen in Exhibit 3. Staff also assessed the condition of accessibility regarding curb ramps throughout the study area. This assessment was also conducted digitally through Google Street View imagery and verified on site during the walk audits. Staff categorized ADA ramps into one of three different condition categories: Good, Fair, or None. For a ramp to be designated as "Good", ramp design needed to include best practices including being perpendicular to the road with a flare, truncated domes used as an underfoot detectable warning, and a detectable warning area in a contrasting color to the adjacent sidewalk. Any ramps that did not have these best practices were designated as "Fair," and any intersections or alley crossings without a ramp present were designated as "None". A map of the ADA ramp conditions within the study area can be seen in Exhibit 3. 11-9 Overall, the study area has a wide variety of sidewalk and ADA ramp conditions. Sidewalk widths range from three feet in some areas to 12 feet in others and are not uniform across the study area. The National Association of Transportation Officials (NACTO) Urban Street Design Guide states that the accessible pathway that runs parallel to the street is considered a pedestrian through zone. The Guide recommends a through zone of 8-12 feet wide in a downtown or commercial area. This will provide safe and adequate space for pedestrians to walk in groups. Vehicle encroaching on sidewalk Curb ramp on Ballard Avenue not meeting best practice standards Narrow sidewalk area The sidewalks along Ballard Ave. tend to be wider and in better condition than the sidewalks towards the perimeter of the study area where many stretches are lacking sidewalks, as shown in red on Exhibit 3. There is a total of 12,743 feet of gaps in the existing sidewalk network within the study area. II-10 Exhibit 3: Downtown Wylie Vision Plan Condition Assessment 17VA klid" Legend Sidewalk Conditions Good Fair Poor None - MO Project Boundary „,, 0 Xt ' ' N 0.1 0.2 Miles North Central Texas Council of Governments June 2019 WALK AUDIT Staff from the City of Wylie and NCTCOG conducted walk audits during the study to gather qualitative feedback from pedestrians throughout the study area. The walk audits were performed at two different times on Thursday, July 18, 2019: during the lunch hour from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM and the during the rush hour from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM. The timeframes were chosen for two main reasons. First, these were expected to be high activity times and audit participants would be using the facilities when there would be the highest number of vehicles and pedestrians on the road, leading to potentially more descriptive data about comfort levels and conflicts. Second, based on potential availability for participation from Downtown stakeholders and business owners, those who could not be present at the morning audit because of lunch crowds could attend during the evening audit, and vise -versa. Audit participants were split into three groups, each led by a member of NCTCOG to better cover the entire study area within the time constraints. Each group consisted of about four to seven participants. A map showing the three different audit areas can be seen in Exhibit 4. After splitting into walking groups, each participant was given a comment sheet with instructions containing a map of the group's area, examples of what to look for, and numbered comment lines. Participants were encouraged to indicate the specific location of their comments using the map and the number of the line of the comment. The comments gathered from the audit can be found categorized in Appendix A. In addition to the comment sheet, participants were asked to verify the desktop audit values for sidewalk condition and ADA ramp condition. Comment sheets and maps used in the walk audit are shown in Appendix A. 11-12 The goal of the walk audit was to gather supplemental and qualitative data of the current sidewalk conditions and overall connectivity, and to obtain feedback from participants after experiencing the study area as a pedestrian. The walk audit supported many of the concerns that were voiced during general discussions with city staff and the Downtown stakeholders. Walk audit participant walking along sidewalk in Downtown Visitors walking along narrow sidewalk obstructed by mailbox Overall, there is a pedestrian disconnect on the western portion of the study area because of few easily accessible pedestrian crossings across the train tracks that run north/south between Birmingham and Keefer Streets. Creating more pedestrian connections across the tracks could encourage residents of the neighborhood to the west of the tracks to walk Downtown rather than having to drive. Additionally, participants observed several areas where sidewalks needed maintenance or resizing and could be prioritized for future sidewalk improvement projects to better enable safe and comfortable pedestrian activity as the area develops. The major challenges in the pedestrian environment identified by the walk audit include: • Sidewalk Connectivity Gaps: Once off Ballard Ave., the pedestrian environment becomes more difficult to navigate in some cases; sidewalks are missing in some areas and narrow in others. This challenging pedestrian environment makes parking in underused areas a less attractive option for patrons. Engaging these areas, possibly as a later project, could benefit the overall pedestrian and parking experience in Downtown Wylie by making it easier for visitors or residents to navigate the area on foot. 11-13 • Narrow/Obstructed Sidewalks: The narrow sidewalks in Downtown could be addressed by removing or relocating some of the sidewalk obstructions as seen in photos on the previous page. Planters, streetlights, mailboxes, and other items impede the already narrow sidewalk in many areas within the project study area. Removing or rearranging some of these items will free up space for pedestrians, who currently must walk single file in some places. • Driver Behavior: Staff found that the existing cross-section on Ballard Ave. is very wide, with little to no traffic calming elements. This encourages drivers to speed through Downtown. Difficulty backing out of the angled parking stalls onto Ballard Ave. creates a visibility issue for drivers as well. • Crossing Safety: Wide street crossings and angled parking stalls make it more difficult for pedestrians to be visible to drivers, which in combination with the speeding issue staff observed, creates a dangerous crossing experience for pedestrians. A roadway reconfiguration could result in use of the existing right of way available on Ballard Ave. in a way that better balances motorized and non -motorized users. This will be discussed more in depth in Section IV. 11-14 . Pfuted Saunciarj Mk ALM ArEz Ecrn Res Exhibit 4: Walk Audit Study Area 11-15 €a.'1c"-.. PEDESTRIAN COUNT Pedestrian counts were conducted both manually by NCTCOG staff and city participants, and automatically through digital pedestrian counters affixed to light poles (see photo). The purpose of the counts was to inventory the number of visitors to the area to justify proposed sidewalk improvements and assist with future planning. The automatic counters were installed for a period of 34 days which included both the July 4 holiday and the "Bluegrass on Ballard" event. Counters were installed on June 14 and removed July 18. Staff installed one counter on the west side of Ballard Ave. and one on the east side, roughly across the street from each other. The automatic counters were installed to get a general idea of the number of pedestrians that the Downtown core sees on general weekdays and weekends at all times of the day. Photo of automatic counter used in pedestrian count To verify and expand the data received by the automatic counters, a manual pedestrian count was conducted throughout the main Downtown core along Ballard Ave. between Jefferson St. and SH 78 at nine different count locations (Exhibit 5). Staff reviewed the methodology used for the National Bicycle and Pedestrian Documentation Project to determine the optimal times to conduct the manual counts. According to the documentation project, "weekday PM peak periods were chosen since the afternoon peak typically has the largest volume of travelers, with commuters, school children and people running errands. Counts conducted during these periods will provide an excellent snapshot of walking and bicycling during the peak periods of the year. Mid -day weekend periods are another peak period. Actual local peak periods may vary considerably." Applying this methodology resulted in three different counts across two different days: Saturday, June 22 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, and Thursday, June 27 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. These timeframes allowed pedestrians to be counted on 11-16 Exhibit 5: Downtown Wylie Manual Pedestrian Count — 6/22/19, A.M 7 Observafiion Point and Line of Sight Number of People Leaving the Downtown Area Number of People Entering the Downtown Area 0,035 0,07 Miles 11-17 Worth Central Texas Council of Governments a weekend just before a typical lunchtime of 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM, as well as a standard weekday before lunch and during dinner times, giving counting totals that should be close to peak totals. Staff made the decision to include pre and early lunch times in order to capture pedestrians entering Downtown for lunch. The results of the manual counts can be found in Exhibit 6. From June 14 - July 18, the automatic counters processed 40,065 instances of both "in" and "out" trips for pedestrians. Overall, there were more pedestrians entering the Downtown area than leaving during the morning and evening time frame in which the observations were made. Exhibit 6: Pedestrian Count Totals une 22 10 AM - 12 PM June 27 10 AM - 12 PM I June 27 5 PM - 7 PM Total Number of Pedestrian Counts 811 552 403 Manual counting of pedestrians always comes with the interpretation of the counter if they are not stationed at an intersection and the limitation of human error. The manual counts were conducted predominantly mid -block, leaving a lot of room for pedestrians to weave between parked cars and take atypical paths that could lead to incorrect count data. Staff or volunteer counters can also easily miss pedestrians because of distractions or blocked vision, or over/under count because of clarity of instruction and other faults in the preparation phase. The pedestrian count data supports that there is enough foot traffic in Downtown Wylie to warrant pedestrian updates. The data could also be used in the development of an event management strategies guide if the City chooses to develop one. Most importantly, the pedestrian count data will provide the City with quantitative information to help future decision making with roadway projects. 11-18 ZONING AND LAND USE In addition to assessing existing pedestrian conditions, the current zoning districts in the study area were reviewed as part of the existing conditions analysis. The goal of this review was to assess how land use in the study area is regulated by zoning currently in place and the implications of existing zoning for enhancing the pedestrian environment in the study area. The zoning map for the study area can be seen in Exhibit 7. The project area is composed predominantly of the following zones: • Downtown Historic (DTH): a zoning district intended to preserve the historic and architectural character of the area while encouraging reuse and new structures that are compatible with the area's historic nature (City of Wylie Zoning Ordinance, 2017). Within project boundaries, there are three major areas that vary from the DTH zoning. • Commercial Corridor (CC): located at the northeastern corner of the project area near the intersection of Brown St. and SH 78, is zoned a zoning district intended to provide retail and commercial opportunities at an intensity and scale that is higher than the Community Retail district that is applied in other areas of the city. • Community Retail (CR): located Immediately to the west-southwest of the CC zoned portion of the project area. A zone used to provide an area for goods and services at a lower intensity than that of the Commercial Corridor zoning district. • South Ballard Overlay (SBO) district: this area is partially shared with the Commercial Corridor (CC). Located on the far south side of the project site, along Ballard Ave. south of SH 78. Per Wylie's 2017 Zoning Ordinance, the SBO zoning district "has been identified by the City as a valuable area worthy of rejuvenation as a Mixed -Use district." Additionally, this zoning district aims to create a unique pedestrian environment that is compatible with the character of the Downtown Historic district. 11-19 Each zoning district within the City of Wylie contains specific development standards for building placement and appearance. This includes the Downtown Historic district, which has more specific standards for appearance, building placement, and building materials within the district, as well as a review process by the seven -member Historic Review Commission. Overall, NCTCOG staff assessed that the current zoning ordinances do support the further development of a livelier Downtown area. However, improvements can always be made to help the City reach their goals more efficiently. There are a few specific ordinances that the City could possibly reevaluate and update to promote a more pedestrian -friendly environment. These are further discussed in Section IV. 11-20 Legend Updated Project • Boundary — Downtown —F. Railroad Zoning Designation Commercial Corridor (CC) Exhibit 7: Downtown Wylie Current Zoning Downtown Wylie Current Zoning Community Retail (CR) Downtown Historic (DTH) South Ballard Overlay (SBO) Single Family E:J 10,000 sq. ft. (SF 10124) 11-21 0 0.125 0.25 Miles North Central Texas Council of Governments PARKING Parking is another aspect of Downtown Wylie that plays a major role in how the Downtown functions, as well as how effectively the pedestrian environment, events, and economic development efforts are supported. As part of the existing conditions assessment, parking conditions were inventoried to determine key challenges and opportunities related to parking. As part of this study, Walker Consultants completed a parking study in November 2019 under the direction of NCTCOG. The completed report is included as Appendix B. The purpose of the study was to provide a preliminary assessment of existing parking conditions in the study area and provide recommendations for further data collection and analysis. The focus area for the parking study (see Exhibit 8) included Ballard Ave. between Jefferson St. and State Highway (SH) 78; Jefferson St., Marble St., and Oak St. between Jackson Ave. and 1st St.; striped on -street parking on Jackson Ave. between Jefferson St. and SH 78; and select off-street parking facilities. In addition to assessing existing conditions, Walker Consultants was tasked with providing recommendations for further data collection and analysis, preliminary ideas for managing event parking demand, and a list of potential issues (see Section IV). One issue the parking study identified is the need for event parking management strategies. This has led to parking challenges, particularly when conflicting events occur on the same weekday or weekend. Another issue and opportunity addressed is the presence of a significant number of parking spaces both on public streets and on private parking available at the First Baptist Wylie church property, all within a two -block radius of Ballard Ave., as seen in Exhibit 9. These parking opportunities could greatly enhance the availability of parking within a short walking distance of Downtown. However, a few issues were identified for consideration to fully realize the benefit of the existing available parking. First, there is a lack of signage and wayfinding to enable motorists to easily find the available parking. As seen in the first photo below, the current signage in Downtown is 11-22 very small and difficult to read, especially while driving. Wayfinding also becomes difficult because of the lack of uniformity between signs. The small light pole banners act as a "Welcome to Downtown" sign, but larger ones could be utilized to clearly identify the Downtown boundaries for visitors. More details and various recommendations provided by Walker Consultants pertaining to current parking supply, wayfinding/signage, and event parking management are discussed in Section IV. Second, the availability of the church property for public parking is dependent on a formal agreement for shared parking with the First Baptist Wylie church. Section IV further explores these issues and provides recommendations. Example of current signage in Downtown 11-23 Example of light pole banner Study Area Blocks Public D Off -Street Parking Lob First Baptist E-H Off -Street Parking Lots Exhibit 8: Parkinq Study Focus Area H- 4 LEGEND :Study Area Blocks Block Numbers On -Street Parked Cars Off -Street Parked Cars .Ok tq LEGEND *49% Os 2$9%02 70-84%De_ a+%0& Exhibit 9: Parkinq Occupancy Map H- 5 Current Parking Supply and Potential Shared -Parking Opportunities The study found that Downtown currently has adequate parking supply to accommodate existing peak weekday demand, but the most convenient spots that are the closest to commercial outlets on Ballard Ave. are usually occupied. Exhibit 10 shows parking space distribution in Downtown, which was further evaluated by NCTCOG staff after an on -site inventory was conducted by Walker Consultants. While on -street parking along the core of Ballard Ave. (between Oak and Marble Streets) and Marble St. east of Ballard Ave. are at or approaching full capacity, other on -street parking in the study area was less than 70 percent full on a block -face -by -block -face basis. The majority of the block faces not on or adjacent to Ballard Ave. had occupancies in the 0-25 percent range. Off-street parking in the study area was also lightly used, with public parking lots under 20 percent used. The First Baptist Wylie lots also showed less than 20 percent usage, except for the lot adjacent to the First Baptist Wylie Event Center which was 46 percent used. Exhibit 11 shows the parking occupancy inventory that resulted from the Walker Consultants inventory. Some spaces featured on the parking map are privately owned and may not be available for use in the future due to redevelopment. For example, a total of 54 off-street surface parking spaces along Jackson Ave. near the Marble St. intersection are owned by the Wylie Economic Development Corporation. 11-26 Exhibit 10: Existmq Marked Parking Spaces 141 H- 7 LEGEND On-StreetOn-Street Parking Spaces(21q Off3trekParking aces: Public ¥m Off -Street Parking Spaces: Pri (Church), (5 3 Exhibit 11: Parking Space Type and Inventory On -Street Total Off -Street Total First Baptist Lots 'Public' Lots 209 593 502 91 104 100 85 15 50% 17% 17% 16% Inventories were conducted of the available parking spaces throughout the study area as well as the percent of parking spaces occupied by cars during peak periods. A table of current available parking spaces can be seen in Exhibit 12. All parking spots summarized below are within two blocks of Ballard Ave., which survey respondents indicated was the distance they would be willing to park and walk to Downtown (see Section IV for discussion of the community survey). The spaces listed by Walker Consultants (Exhibit 11) and NCTCOG (Exhibit 12) differ due to the closer analysis of available parking done by NCTCOG staff. As previously mentioned, some spaces are privately owned and could be developed in the future. The NCTCOG parking availability count reflects this and does not include privately owned spaces. Overall, the difference is not very significant and Downtown still has adequate parking in both cases. Exhibit 12: Parking Availability On and Off Ballard Avenue On -Street Parking Off -Street Parking Church Parking Total 215 45 529 On Ballard Avenue 86 0 0 Off Ballard Avenue 129 45 529 In addition to the parking occupancy counts, Walker staff made the following observations related to parking: • During the time Walker Consultants was in the study area, the parking spaces on Ballard Ave. appeared to turn over. This suggests that employees of the adjacent businesses are generally parking elsewhere, leaving the closest spaces available for customers. • There is a lack of public parking signage denoting where public parking is allowed. 11-28 • Once off Ballard Ave., the pedestrian environment becomes more difficult to navigate in some cases; sidewalks are missing in some areas and narrow in others. This challenging pedestrian environment makes parking in underused areas a less attractive option for patrons. Wylie's parking standards may need to be reconsidered as the City looks to expand the Downtown. Wylie's current development standards allow for variances to grant up to 75 percent of required parking, while allowing up to 25 percent of the required parking to be on -street, also giving credit for public off-street parking within one -thousand feet. This allows for some flexibility in accommodating parked vehicles; however, there is still a lot of potential for a new business to need to provide parking on -site in the Downtown, which could discourage future development because of the complications of on -site parking in a downtown environment. LIGHTING Existing lighting along Ballard Ave. consists of a mixture of pedestrian -scale lampposts and modern -overhang streetlights for auto traffic. From Brown St. to E. Butler St., there are a total of 30 streetlights along both sides of the street. Fifteen of these are the more pedestrian -scale lampposts which are spaced out along the corridor. The most consistent segment of pedestrian lighting is from E. Marble St. to Oak St., where there are six lampposts on both sides of the street. Pedestrian -scale lamppost in Downtown 11-29 This existing lighting is meant to serve pedestrians walking along Ballard Ave., as many shops and businesses in Downtown are located in that area. Large planters are located around each lamppost. While the planters and lighting are pedestrian amenities that contribute to the comfort and safety of the pedestrian experience, they also have the effect of obstructing much of the existing sidewalk space. This can impede the movement of larger groups of pedestrians that may visit Downtown venues or events, as well as those pedestrians with mobility challenges. Existing lighting locations along Ballard Ave. can be seen in Exhibit 13. Existing streetlight in Downtown The overhang streetlights are meant to serve vehicle traffic or those parking along the corridor. There are 15 streetlights located along Ballard Ave. between the north and south project limits. 11-30 Exhibit 13: Downtown Wylie Existing Lighting on Ballard Avenue Legend type Updated •• Lamppost —Project • Overhead Boundary a 0.125 0.25 Miley 11-31 Nortkh Central Texas Council of Governments WAYFINDING Existing parking and wayfinding signage in Downtown are limited, difficult to see, and have no consistent central theme or branding style. Locating and navigating to public parking areas in Downtown is currently a challenge for residents and visitors alike due to either a lack of signage, or existing signage being difficult to see or read. Minimal parking signage creates the illusion that there is inadequate parking in or near Downtown, which is likely not the case as suggested by the parking study. Current signage also does not feature a consistent design which makes it more difficult for visitors to recognize them as directional signage. Lastly, there is no signage on surrounding streets that informs visitors and/or residents that they are in Downtown. Example of existing signage and wayfinding BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN CONSIDERATIONS Example of existing wayfinding signage With pedestrian safety being a significant consideration for Downtown, it is important to highlight current issues and opportunities for improvement. Providing alternative options to access Downtown can be beneficial in many ways, including alleviating any strain on available public parking spaces. As a result of the walk audit, stakeholder meetings, and the community survey (Section 111), some common concerns related to bicycle and pedestrian safety and access emerged which are discussed here. 11-32 As shown in Exhibit 3, sidewalks become very scarce near the railroad tracks between Birmingham St. and Keefer St. This leaves a large residential neighborhood with minimal routes to Downtown that may discourage residents from walking or bicycling Downtown. Not only does this cause Downtown to potentially lose customers, but it also forces the residents to drive Downtown while living only one -quarter mile away. Creating these vehicle trips means more traffic and more occupied parking spaces simply because there is not a good, direct route across the train tracks to Downtown. In addition, Downtown stakeholders (see Section III) expressed concern about the lack of lighting and an overall uncomfortable feel on Ballard Ave. Increased pedestrian presence and pedestrian lighting would help alleviate these concerns and potentially draw additional attention to current and future businesses that locate off Ballard Ave. An additional safety issue is the visibility and safety of pedestrians crossing the roadway. This is exacerbated by diagonal parking of large vehicles, which can prevent pedestrians from being able to see oncoming traffic until they are in the middle of the roadway. Traffic speeds Downtown also affect the visibility and safety of pedestrians crossing the street. There are currently various factors contributing to traffic speeds in Downtown, including vehicles coming off SH 78 and drivers not following the 25-mph speed limit. However, traffic congestion occurring during rush hour can create slower traffic speeds during those times which can result in safer crossing points. As a result, the negative impact of congestion on drivers can be a positive one for pedestrians. Ultimately balancing the tradeoffs is dependent on the priorities and goals of the community for Downtown. Finally, there are currently no dedicated bicycle facilities Downtown. Bicyclists are forced to use the sidewalk, which as discussed previously is often obstructed and where they may conflict with pedestrians. The only other alternative is to ride in the roadway travel lane behind diagonally parked cars, which provides poor visibility for drivers to see oncoming bicyclists and does not provide any separation from auto traffic. 11-33 If the City chooses to implement bike |onee, o key consideration would be connectivity to the surrounding area. If bicycle lanes are installed in Downtown, they would u|Unn8te|y need to connect to bicycle lanes along streets in the surrounding area connecting to Ballard Ave. to increase bicycle connections [osurrounding neighborhoods. Another consideration would be the need to educate the public about the addition of bicycle lanes and their locations. Public engagement, safety HduooUon, and enforcement would be needed to keep both drivers and bicyclists safe. This educational component could be applied to pedestrian safety and behaviors, as well. LaaUv. bicycle lanes would need to be considered in future roodvvayreconf iQurations along Ballard Ave. The addition ofbicycle lanes would affect the amount Ofhg for sidewalks, parking, and driving lanes and vvnu|d need to be considered in on evaluation of tradeoffs resulting from configuration options. The {3tv OfVV«ie'S COOlp[eheDSkxe P|GD includes iOC[e8SiDg the 8rOOuDt Of hike/bike f8C|idSS and establishing more multi -modal connections as development goals for the future. SURROUNDING TRANSPORTATION EFFORTS It is important to DOLe SU[roUDdiDA transportation efforts and the iOOUSDC8 they COU|d have OD iDfrGSLOJCtU[6 i0p[OV80eDtS implemented in Downtown Wylie. There are two pPDpOSRd FO8dYV8y projects Gdi8C8nt to Downtown VVv|iS that could impact tn8#iC p8ttgrnS. Downtown expansion plans, and various other components. The Farm -to -Market Road /FYW\ 2514 or Parker Road project is 8 T8X8S Department Of Transportation -sponsored roadway expansion project th8tiSp|8ODHdtOb8COOStnJCtedbv2O25. The project limits are north Of Brown @L to east Of L@VOO F,8[kVV8y. and it will COOSiSL Of reconstruction from a two-lane undivided roadway to a four -lane urban divided roadway. However, north of Park B|vd., the roadway will be reconstructed with ovvid8 median to enable future capacity expansion to six |8n88. The project will require right of way acquisition to accommodate the additional capacity; however, displacement of businesses and residences is U-34 not anticipated. The purpose of this project is to redirect heavy traffic on FM 2514 away from Ballard Ave., specifically the section north of Brown St. In addition to the FM 2514 project, the Parker Road "Bypass" project would further supplement regional traffic diversion away from Downtown Wylie. Currently, commuters trying to get to the SH 78 corridor from Parker Road must turn onto Brown St. or continue through Downtown Wylie. The bypass would provide a more desirable east -west route, redirecting more commuter traffic out of Downtown to/from the east, and connecting to SH 78 at the existing Spring Creek Parkway/Kreymer Lane intersection. CONCLUSION The existing conditions analysis found that there are both opportunities and challenges for improving Downtown Wylie as a pedestrian -oriented destination and expanding the Downtown footprint. Existing signage and wayfinding, parking, pedestrian and bicycle safety, and roadway reconfigurations are all elements that city leaders and the community will need to further assess to identify the various tradeoffs and priorities as they move forward with establishing goals and an overall vision for Downtown. 11-35 III. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS The stakeholder meeting process began with a kickoff meeting on February 19, 2019 at Wylie City Hall. Attendees included staff members from NCTCOG, the City of Wylie, and the Wylie Economic Development Corporation. Meeting content included a project background and scope of work presentation, the planned Walker Consultants parking study, current conditions, and issues in the Downtown Wylie area. More technical aspects, such as data needs and project timelines, were discussed by the group as well. The second stakeholder meeting occurred on April 3, 2019 at the Brown House in Wylie. Attendees included various city staff members, as well as owners of businesses in Downtown Wylie and other members of the community. Stakeholders were encouraged to provide input on the current conditions and known issues and concerns in Downtown Wylie. The discussion primarily focused on traffic, pedestrian safety, parking, events, and next steps in the development of the Strategic Plan. The third stakeholder meeting took place on December 3, 2019 with the same group in attendance as well as additional Downtown merchants representing the Wylie Downtown Merchants Association. NCTCOG staff led a visioning exercise to help stakeholders identify their preferred goals for Downtown Wylie. Stakeholders were asked to describe the Downtown area today and their vision for it in the r future (Exhibit 14), as well as indicating desired goals for the area. Both positive aspects and challenges of the present Downtown Wylie were listed by meeting attendees. Themes included the historic, friendly, changing/growing, and small town feel of Downtown, while current challenges included the restriction of Downtown to Ballard Ave., traffic, lack of business III-36 diversity, run-down feel in some areas, and the lack of being a destination due to being unknown throughout the region. The discussion of what is desired for the future of Downtown resulted in the following key concepts: - Draw in businesses that have extended hours - Be a destination - Draw in people from Wylie and surrounding cities - Maintain small town/historic feel - Increase landscaping, uniformity, and activity Create or extend sidewalks and gathering places Regarding the desired goals for Downtown Wylie, meeting attendees were asked to place dots next to draft goal statements. Participants were given three dots to place next to their top three preferred goal statements. The intent of this exercise was not to establish fixed project goals, but to identify the aspects of Downtown that stakeholders most identified with to assist with ultimately developing a vision statement for Downtown. The included goals and number of votes can be seen in Exhibit 14. The most favored statements included: Make the area safer and more enjoyable to walk around in with wider and connected sidewalks and safer street crossings Address concerns about the availability of parking and increase ease of parking through signage Expand the diversity of businesses (e.g., more restaurants, bars, etc.) - Encourage business growth on side and parallel streets Exhibit 14: Priority Goals Identified at December 3, 2019 Stakeholder Meeting Goal Total Votes Increase safety and walkability 18 Parking availability and increase of wayfinding 13 Expand business and restaurant diversity 10 Encourage business growth on side and parallel streets 9 Create a Downtown focal point or gathering space 8 III-37 Goal Total Votes Bring customers closer by expanding housing Downtown 6 Preserve and expand Downtown historic character 5 Relieve rush hour traffic and move traffic through Downtown more quickly 3 The final stakeholder meeting was held virtually on July 27, 2020. During this meeting, NCTCOG staff presented data collected on traffic and pedestrian counts, current pedestrian and parking conditions, and the project timeline. In addition, NCTCOG staff discussed the results of the public survey that was distributed for citizens and stakeholders in 2019. Lastly, staff discussed possible concepts for consideration related to pedestrian infrastructure improvements, wayfinding, parking, and Ballard Ave. roadway reconfiguration. ONLINE SURVEY An online survey was available for citizens and stakeholders from September 11, 2019 to October 31, 2019. The survey questions, complete survey results, and a summary of key results are shown in Appendix C. The 19-question online survey experienced a lot of public engagement, receiving a total of 586 responses. Key topics included frequency/timing/visits to Downtown, event attendance, opinion of outdoor seating, distance Downtown visitors are willing to walk from parking, desired improvements, and the experience of pedestrian safety. Other major findings regarding pedestrian experience and parking are discussed below. General questions regarding the Downtown environment and reasons for visiting are shown in Exhibits 15 and 16. Most survey respondents answered that the charm/character and historic buildings are the most -liked characteristics of Downtown, followed by the local businesses and events. As shown in Exhibit 15, many respondents stated that more restaurant options and more diverse business options would likely increase their visits to Downtown. III-38 Charm/Character Historic Buildings Local Businesses Special Events Other Exhibit 15: Survey Response hat o you like rnost about y ie? 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% ha Exhibit 16: Survey Response e improved about to no n ylie that out encourage you to visit more? o you think cout More restaurant options Greater diversity of businesses Parking Making it more enjoyable to walk around Other (please specify) Appearance of the buildings 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% Pedestrian Experience The general consensus regarding the pedestrian experience was that the area currently has good pedestrian amenities such as planters and benches, but there are missing or narrow sidewalks, a feeling of crowding and encroachment from parked vehicles and amenities blocking the sidewalk space, little space for outdoor dining, wide street crossings with poor visibility, and pedestrian safety concerns. Fifty percent of survey respondents answered that they usually feel safe when crossing streets in Downtown Wylie. Primary reasons cited for unsafe experiences related to motor vehicles included motor vehicle speed, drivers not yielding to pedestrians in crosswalks, driver/pedestrian visibility, and driver inattention. III-39 Parking Availability As depicted in Exhibit 17, half of the survey respondents are willing to park up to two blocks from their destination, which coincides well with the availability of existing parking on side streets off Ballard Ave. However, approximately 41 percent of respondents answered that they only "sometimes" attend Downtown events due to difficulty finding parking and/or events not being of interest to them (see Exhibit 18). The difficulty of parking is also reflected in Exhibit 18, where respondents were asked why they rarely or never attend events Downtown. As previously mentioned, there is adequate parking supply on and off Ballard Ave. However, there is lack of uniform/noticeable wayfinding and signage directing drivers to existing parking. This is further address in Section IV. Exhibit 17: Survey Response hen riving to towntown ylie, how far are you willin park from your destination? Less than 2 blocks from destination Less than 1 block from destination As far as necessary to find parking In front of destination Other 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% Exhibit 18: Survey Response If you "rarely" or "never" attend events in owntown ylie, please indicate why. Parking Downtown is too difficult The events do not interest me I am too busy to attend events I am not aware of the events Other 0% 10% 20% III-40 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% Public Engagement Conclusion All results from public engagement activities should be considered in future planning decisions and in developing goals and a vision statement for Downtown. The nature of the stakeholder meeting exercises led to different results from what is seen with the online community survey. This is because of the difference in the types of activities conducted, and the difference in audience between the community at large and the stakeholder groups, the latter of which consisted of business owners, public service staff members, and those involved with the planning of Downtown Wylie. Each source of information will be valuable to consider in future planning efforts and goals development for Downtown. III-41 IV. RECOMMENDATIONS Various recommendations and possible treatments that, if applied, could be beneficial to Downtown Wylie are outlined below. Key data, stakeholder feedback, existing conditions analysis results, and other information were compiled to develop the recommendations. Topics can be categorized into land use/zoning, parking, pedestrian experience and safety, lighting, roadway reconfiguration, and a brief discussion on one-way versus two-way street tradeoffs. NCTCOG staff compiled various guidance documents, many of which are referenced throughout the plan, to be used as resources for the recommendations. All of the guidance can be reviewed in Appendix F. LAND USE AND ZONING Staff reviewed Wylie's zoning with the City's Future Land Use Designations (Exhibit 19) and found that overall, the plans were consistent with one another so that zoning ordinances are in place to bring about the established future land use vision. The below sections focus on potential zoning ordinance updates and concepts the City may want to consider, as well as using or considering the addition of more green, open spaces. Zoning Review of the City's zoning codes determined that the current setback requirements for the Community Retail District could impede the future increase of pedestrian use. Currently a 25- foot setback in the front, with 10 feet on either side of a building, is required. These standards may make this area less inviting to pedestrians and Downtown patrons than the Downtown Historic District, which instead calls for commercial buildings to be placed on the front property line but may be moved back from the property line a total of four feet to provider for wider sidewalks and entries. Such zoning standards would also result in less continuity of the current Downtown character, instead resulting in a more suburban look and feel. First Baptist Wylie is located within the CR District, which was discussed as possibly being an opportunity for shared parking. If that were the case, a lot of pedestrian traffic would be moving between the church IV-42 and the Downtown core, so a more pedestrian -oriented code for setbacks may be worth considering. Form -Based Codes Form -based codes are flexible zoning regulations that aim to achieve predictable development results by focusing on the physical form of structures rather than the permitted land uses and the separation of uses. The application of form -based codes in Downtown Wylie could further goals of maintaining historic character and pedestrian -orientation, while also enhancing the ability for a mix of uses to establish in Downtown based on market demand. Examples of key form -based code components that have been used around the region include: - Fagade requirement of 60-80 percent windows or doors - Canopies or awnings to provide shelter and shade to pedestrians Building entries inset at least four feet from the front facade to create an entryway - Using only durable materials such as stone or brick on the first level of a building Staff recommends that Wylie staff explore the use of form -based codes to further assist in achieving Downtown goals. Challenges to implementing form -based codes could include public opinion or historic building limitations. However, implementing form -based codes in and around Downtown may help the City expand the existing Downtown footprint and achieve walkability goals as new development and redevelopment occurs in the area. NCTCOG developed a Sustainable Zoning Guidebook', which focuses on zoning approaches that encourage walkable, mixed -use, and transit -oriented development. A large portion of the guidebook covers form -based codes. Additional guidance for form -based codes includes the Form -Based Codes Institute2, which publishes educational materials and research on form - based codes. General benefits of form -based codes include being enforceable, promoting good 'North Texas Sustainable Zoning Guidebook (December 2016), North Central Texas Council of Governments. 2 Form -Based Code Institute. Retrieved from: https://formbasedcodes.org/about/. IV-43 urbanism, easy and simple to use, and written to allow predictable results without sacrificing variety in the size and shape of urban spaces and the design of buildings. Green and Open Space Another recommendation is to increase the usage of or create more green space or open areas in Downtown. These spaces could be used as gathering places for events, which could increase the number of visitors. The closest green space to Downtown currently is Olde City Park, which is located in the southern portion of the project study area. The city should assess and consider development of other green areas or open spaces in Downtown to potentially increase visitor attendance. IV-44 Exhibit 19: Downtown Wylie Future Land Use Designation • Project Boundary Future Larid Use General Urban Sector Natural/Open Space Sector Sub Urban Sector Urban Core Sector '1441,111Mir,1; iiit4VX.#4:445 IV-45 0125 (125 Miles North Central Texas Council of Governments PARKING As discussed in Existing Conditions, Downtown Wylie has approximately 300 public spots within two blocks of Ballard Ave. that are usually available to visitors, but wayfinding and event parking create challenges. There may be additional parking opportunities in Downtown if the City seeks a partnership with surrounding churches, specifically the First Baptist Wylie (FBW) church located one block from Ballard Ave. The FBW has 502 spaces that could be used for particular events or during the week. The FBW parking needs predominately occur on weekends, and they may be amenable to formalizing the allowance of public parking or employee parking in their parking lot during weekdays. Based on discussions during the stakeholder kick-off meeting, this already occurs on an ad -hoc basis in FBW's parking lots. A formal agreement would also help alleviate concerns church representatives expressed about allowing regular public parking on their property, including liability concerns and insurance, lot maintenance, and hours of public availability. FBW representatives present at the stakeholder meetings indicated that the FBW is open to discussions regarding a shared parking agreement. The Planning Advisory Service (PAS) from the American Planning Association compiled the PAS Essential Info Packet: Parking Solutions3 which features several case studies and example ordinances pertaining to shared parking and parking management. The Capitol Region Council of Governments Shared Parking — Fact Sheet4 also provides an overview and recommendations for shared parking. The Fact Sheet outlines two approaches to shared parking, including contractual agreements and parking management districts. The City would be using the first approach of a contractual agreement between two adjacent uses. The strategies for that approach include special permit approval, a demonstrated difference in peak parking demand, and creating a contractual agreement. The documents also include keys to success that the City may consider, as well. 3 APA PAS Essential Info Packet: Parking Solutions. 2009. 4 Capitol Region Council of Governments. 2002. "Shared Parking — Fact Sheet." In CRCOG Best Practices Manual. Prepared by Abeles Phillips Preiss and Shapiro. IV-46 Another resource in the packet is the Driving Urban Environments: Smart Growth Parking Best Practices. This guide outlines various parking strategies for local governments to consider. Appendix E outlines these strategies and the objective they aim to achieve. As the City further develops parking alternatives, city staff may consider consulting with other cities in the region who have experienced similar downtown parking issues and developed solutions, such as the Cities of Plano, Grapevine, Denton, and Lewisville. Event Parking Recommendations The parking study also recommended to work with the FBW, St. Anthony's Catholic Church, and other interested participants to develop an event parking plan and event tracking system for Downtown, to be coordinated and maintained by a designated city staff person. Among the goals would be reduced occurrences of conflicting events, and a clear set of procedures, policies and terms for parking use and management during events. Overall, staff recommends seeking a shared parking agreement with the nearby churches to begin the process of creating more parking opportunities. Increasing coordination between surrounding businesses and organizations is a key recommendation made by Walker Consultants regarding event parking management. An option for event organization could be developing an event tracking system that groups events into different categories by size, which could allow Downtown stakeholders to better plan parking to prevent conflicting occurrences that would induce crowding in the area. To take this a step further, the City could work with stakeholders to develop different parking options or plans based on event size. The City of Wylie could also explore the option of having valet parking during large events or on weekends. The City of McKinney has implemented a similar program as a part of the curb management practices outlined in their Downtown Parking Management Study. The public service operates on Fridays and Saturdays and is managed by a partnership between two 5 Maryland, State of. 2002. "Parking Management" and "Parking Design." Chapters 2 and 3 in Driving Urban Environments: Smart Growth Parking Best Practices. IV-47 downtown businesses. This program utilized an already existing valet service and extended it to other downtown visitors with a fee. Customers can have their parking validated if they visit either of the two participating businesses or opt to pay $7 per vehicle. The City ran a trial period of this service and found it to be successful with 3,800 customers who participated. Wayfindinq and Signage Recommendations Improving signage and wayfinding to public parking facilities will alleviate the perception that there is no parking available. As unfamiliar users, it was unclear to the review team which off- street parking lots are considered public parking. Signage should be provided at each location where public parking is allowed and could be as simple as a blue "P" parking symbol on the approaches to public facilities. Additionally, wayfinding signs should be placed in strategic locations approaching the Downtown to direct patrons to these facilities. The following photos show two examples of simple, clear parking signage. Signage and wayfinding could also serve as an opportunity to further Downtown branding efforts by integrating parking signage packages with a general wayfinding package sharing information about Downtown with visitors. Example parking signage Example parking wayfinding Imagery Provided by Walker Consultants IV-48 The current matter of lacking signage in Downtown could be addressed with the addition of more strategically placed, uniformly styled signage. Placing more signs in and around Downtown could alleviate the perception of a lack of parking serving Ballard Ave. that currently exists, as well as aid visitors in getting to the Downtown core. Current signs are small and/or obstructed by other signs or items in the right-of-way. As addressed in the existing conditions section, there is also a lack of "announcement" that one has made it to Downtown. The City could implement an archway sign or large "Welcome to Downtown Wylie" sign on the outer boundaries of the area to notify visitors of their arrival. An example can be seen in in the following photos. Example of gateway signage Imagery Provided by City of Pantego PEDESTRIAN EXPERIENCE AND SAFETY Sidewalk and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant curb ramp conditions in Downtown were assessed by NCTCOG and Wylie staff through a walk audit, as previously discussed in the Existing Conditions section. Key conclusions from the audit were 1) there are areas of major disconnect in the sidewalk network throughout the study area, 2) there are sidewalks in need of additional maintenance or resizing, and 3) existing crossings and ADA treatments on Ballard Ave. are not ideal for a safe and comfortable pedestrian experience. IV-49 There are various areas within the study site to upgrade sidewalks and ADA ramps to be added. If the City chooses to pursue upgrades, identifying available funding and developing specific priority areas to prioritize key locations will be a crucial first step. When selecting sidewalk improvement projects in the future, two major factors that should be considered include pedestrian safety and providing alternative access to Downtown. In addition to sidewalk improvements, a number of treatment options exist to improve the pedestrian experience in and around Downtown. One potential option that can allow pedestrians to cross the street more safely are bulb -outs, also known as curb extensions, at intersections throughout the Downtown core (see Exhibit 20). The National Association of Transportation Officials Urban Street Design Guide6 identifies bulb-outs/curb extensions as a way to visually and physically narrow the roadway. Bulb -outs are enlarged pedestrian refuge areas that extend further into the roadway at the intersection, allowing pedestrians to see further down the street and around vehicles parked diagonally without needing to walk into the roadway. Bulb -outs additionally reduce the street crossing distance for pedestrians, reducing the chance of a conflict with a motor vehicle. A bulb -out would be especially effective for pedestrians on the southeast corner of Ballard Ave. and Marble St. because of the large intersection. Inserting a bulb -out here would shorten the pedestrian crossing and, according to the NACTO Urban Street Design Guide, can increase space for street furniture, planters, street trees, and other pedestrian amenities. Other treatment options to increase pedestrian safety could include installing ADA curb ramps at all intersections and driveway cross -sections, as well as upgrading existing curb ramps to current design standards. Curb ramps are critical to providing safe access for mobility- or vision - impaired pedestrians when entering the street from the sidewalk. To maximize accessibility and safety for all pedestrians, curb ramp designs should attempt to meet the best practices for curb 6 National Association of City Transportation Officials. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://nacto.org/publication/urban-street-design-guide/about-the-guide/ IV-50 ramp design as determined by the Federal Highway Administration Bicycle and Pedestrian Program (Appendix D). Another source for curb ramp best practices is the Institute of Transportation Engineers' guide, Design and Safety of Pedestrian Facilities. Clear lane assignments through paint and striping would also help alleviate current pedestrian and motor vehicle conflict points along Ballard Ave. Identifying and improving specific parking and driving lane boundaries could make the roadway interactions feel safer among drivers, pedestrians, and those parking. Lastly, traffic calming measures and reduced travel lane widths can help create more narrow travel lanes, which can encourage slower motorist speed. Traffic calming measures could include diagonal parking, bulb -outs, street trees, narrower driving lanes, and other treatments. IV-51 Exhibit 20: Pedestrian and Safety Improvements Concepts EXISTING WITH IMPROVEMENTS 6144 uuuuuuuuoulmmuu,q In„ kas mm1, ilk" d InkletiIPI'fl'Ikk n r4 IV-52 Clear Ialle 110&4nm ;Militias who b&ongs ens, and visually Qmowka""ro*dway to 400 s MIR *paa 1 IMPROVEMENT EXAMPLES Lane Striping/Defining the Roadway Bulb-out/Curb Extension tAhr 4,* Vtt"'""'"'4,N hoottts, IV-53 Mt 11 ADA Curb Ramp st P P I [., 1 , PPlappos Mid -Block Crosswalk 6W6,,tyt,t6t,6674,i4 66,6Att,t6,66166,''' 6 PAK LIGHTING Existing lighting consists of a mixture of streetlamps and pedestrian -scale lampposts. Installing more lampposts or other pedestrian -friendly lighting could make pedestrians feel more comfortable walking at night and as a result, could improve nightlife activity in the Downtown core. Also, some of the current sidewalk lighting obstructs the sidewalk area, as well as planters, so if no sidewalk changes are made installing less bulky lighting could free up space for pedestrians or other activities. The City should assess possible conflicts that could arise with installing new lighting and right-of-way construction, such as underground utilities, electrical components, etc. More specifically, pedestrian lighting creates better safety for navigating sidewalks and pathways, provides visibility and security at all hours, extends hours a business district is active, encourages walking as part of an active lifestyle, and improves access to transit and other services at night/early morning. The American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials published a Roadway Lighting Guide that provides information on lighting technologies, roadway lighting safety recommendations, and other criteria on lighting best practices. PARKING RECONFIGURATIONS Another major consideration which also affects how the roadway can be configured is the type of parking desired. Exhibit 21 compares the three basic types of parking. Parallel parking requires the least right-of-way which frees up space on the roadway for other uses but allows the least amount of parking to be placed on the roadway. Parallel parking creates better pedestrian and driver visibility but also requires through -traffic to wait while another vehicle is parking. Regional examples of parallel parking in a downtown area include Main Street in Downtown Grapevine and Downtown McKinney, among others. Traditional angled parking increases the amount of parking stalls that can be provided; however, it also requires through - traffic to wait and provides poor visibility when exiting the stall. Back -in parking is a newer Roadway Lighting Guide (2005), American Association of State and Highway Transportation Officials. IV-54 concept that allows safer and easier cargo loading and good visibility when exiting the parking space into traffic. Back -in angled parking allows for vehicle loading at the curb and businesses instead of the street, which provides added safety. It is being used in several cities in the region, including the Cities of Fort Worth, Denton, Arlington, and others. See Exhibit 22 for photo examples of each parking type and additional specifications. Exhibit 21: Three Basic Types of Parking Uses minimal ROW width Easier to enter traffic due to increased visibility over angled parking Approximately 5 stalls per 100 feet Driver side door opens into traffic al e ictrt Approximately 6-7 stalls per 100 feet Provides space to exit vehicle outside of regular traffic Lower visibility exiting stall Better cargo loading Safer for traffic, bicyclists, and children Better sight distance exiting stall Increased capacity over parallel parking Approximately 6-7 stalls per 100 feet Exhibit 22: Example Photos of Parking Types ri,„rva ar ROADWAY RECONFIGURATION A roadway reconfiguration on Ballard Ave. may also add operational improvements to the area. Roadway reconfigurations redesign the existing roadway to meet the goals of the community. They can range from basic restriping up to total roadway reconstruction. Roadway IV-55 reconfigurations can increase safety, mobility, and access. This option can also help increase pedestrian comfort and safety by reconfiguring the roadway in a way that reduces speeds and crashes and allows for improved pedestrian infrastructure. This section will discuss the existing cross-section on Ballard Ave. and two possible reconfiguration concepts and provide benefits and disadvantages of each. Both of the sample reconfiguration concepts explored Ballard Ave. from Marble St. to Oak St. This plan will outline two possible reconfigurations, which are meant to be high-level concepts. There are various other reconfigurations that the City may choose to explore, which also have specific tradeoffs. The specific elements of the reconfigurations can be considered as comprising a range of techniques that may be considered in the event the City opts to move forward with roadway reconfiguration design and implementation. The NACTO Urban Street Design Guide states that a 10-foot travel lane width generally provides adequate safety while also deterring speeding. Also, two-way streets with low to medium traffic volume typically benefit from narrow lane width. EXISTING CROSS-SECTION: As previously discussed, the existing cross-section along Ballard Ave. consists of 74 feet of right-of-way, divided into 10-foot sidewalks on either side, 15-foot pull -in angled parking on both sides, and a 12-foot travel lane in each direction. See Exhibit 23. IV-56 Exhibit 23: Existing Cross -Section 10 ft. sidewalk SAMPLE CONCEPT 1: 10 ft. sidewalk. The first roadway configuration concept, as seen in Exhibit 24, includes a 10-foot sidewalk and 16.5-foot angled parking on both sides of the street, with a 10.5-foot travel lane in each direction. Exhibit 24: Cross-section Concept 1: Narrower Travel Lanes, Larger Parking Spaces 10 ft,10 ft. sidewalk > ,,,a tI:tt < } any :: ��:: .. add, Itt�Ei1d . :: sidewalk Pros Overall improvements for this concept include lengthening angled parking for improved fitting of larger vehicles, improving the sidewalk/travel lane encroachment issue. The resulting reduced travel lane width would encourage lower traffic speeds, which would increase IV-57 pedestrian safety along the corridor. Also, this option would aid with the current crowding issues related to parking because the parking stall size would increase. Cons Cons of this option include the sight challenges remaining for both pedestrians and drivers, and the roadway remaining relatively wide. This results in a long crossing distance and therefore longer crossing time for pedestrians, which decreases pedestrian safety. There is also no improvement in the width of the sidewalks. In addition, the narrow 10-foot lanes may result in an increased incidence of side -swipe accidents, particularly with larger trucks. Finally, the 16.5- foot length of the parking stalls, while an improvement of over the existing 15-foot length, may not be long enough to accommodate all larger vehicles. SAMPLE CONCEPT 2: The second roadway reconfiguration concept features the following (see Exhibit 25): 10-foot sidewalk on one side 16-foot sidewalk on other side 8-foot-wide parallel parking on same side as smaller sidewalk 19-foot angled parking on same side as larger sidewalk 10.5-foot driving lanes in each direction IV-58 Exhibit 25: Cross-section Concept 2: More Space for Pedestrian Amenities, Parking Tradeoffs Pros Improvements for this option include reduced width of travel lanes, which reduces pedestrian crossing distances and may encourage reduced motor vehicle travel speeds; parallel parking on one side, allowing for more space that can be designated to other uses; and widened sidewalks on both sides of the street to create more space for possible cafe -style seating, street trees, and larger groups of pedestrians. Visibility for drivers and pedestrians is increased by the use of parallel parking on one side, and a shorter travel distance across the street increases safety for pedestrians. Reduced motor vehicle speeds may result in slower traffic and more congestion. In addition to the pedestrian safety benefit, this increased congestion can be a benefit to businesses on Ballard Ave. because drivers moving more slowly through Downtown are more likely to see and frequent businesses, and to view Downtown as a destination versus a place to pass through on their way to somewhere else. Cons The "pro" of lower travel speeds that could result from reduced driving lane width is good for pedestrians. However, it could create more traffic congestion on Ballard Ave., especially during peak traffic times. The City will ultimately need to evaluate the tradeoffs associated with the IV-59 reduced lane width. If the City wants traffic to move slower through Downtown to increase business visibility, then this option may be beneficial. However, if the City wants traffic to pass through quickly, further analysis of this option should be considered. Also, option two would reduce the total amount of parking spaces on Ballard Ave. by 15 spaces, although six spots could be gained back through the use of curb extensions. While this option would reduce the number of spaces with immediate access to store fronts, there is adequate parking within a two -block distance from Ballard Ave. which needs improved signage and wayfinding, as discussed in the parking analysis. Finally, while the length of the parking stalls is an improvement over the existing 15-foot parking stalls, they still may not be long enough to accommodate larger commercial vehicles that may visit Downtown businesses. Additional Considerations and Tradeoffs Larger commercial vehicles sometimes are parked Downtown to access businesses and the size of parking stalls may not accommodate them, which can result in visibility and congestion issues. As discussed above, there are tradeoffs with any roadway reconfiguration possibilities. In this case, if parking stalls were increased to accommodate larger vehicles, that would take up additional right-of-way and affect the size of the drive lanes and sidewalks. Further study and community input will be needed to determine whether the intermittent presence of large commercial vehicles warrants larger parking stalls, which could affect the provision of wide sidewalks or other features. There are tradeoffs for any roadway reconfiguration that the City will need to consider moving forward. Obtaining public input on possible cross-section configurations will help the City determine which tradeoffs are more acceptable and would continue to have public support through implementation. IV-60 ONE-WAY VS TWO-WAY STREETS Another option for Downtown that stakeholders have expressed interest in exploring is converting Ballard Ave. to a one -lane one-way street, using S. Jackson Ave. to the west as the other direction for the couplet. Staff conducted an analysis of the pros and cons of such a conversion versus maintaining the current two-way configuration, reviewed this option considering stakeholders' feedback regarding preferred goals for Downtown, and presented the analysis at the July 27, 2020 stakeholder meeting. Further exploration of this component was outside of the scope of work for the study and will need additional analysis and community input if pursued by the City. IV-61 V. IMPLEMENTATION STEPS AND STRATEGIES Given the above assessment of the existing conditions and provided recommendations, the City of Wylie should consider the following next steps to further its redevelopment strategy for Downtown Wylie. The following section will outline the major recommended next steps in order of the assumed length of time the recommendation would take to develop. SHORT-TERM PROJECT COMPONENTS Parking Program A short-term, relatively low-cost project component is to develop a parking plan for Downtown Wylie. This plan could consist of the various existing conditions, most significant issues, community input, and recommendations as outlined in this report. The plan could also take a deeper look into the development of a Downtown Parking Corporation, which would manage parking and events in the area. The City should proceed with seeking a shared parking agreement with First Baptist Wylie and investigate developing a detailed event parking management plan with the various Downtown stakeholders. Overall, certain pieces of the parking program could be developed or implemented within a few months, while a detailed plan may take longer. Wayfindinq/Signage As outlined in previous sections, addressing the perceived parking issue in Downtown will help the City further its Downtown economic development goals. A further look into signage options and placement to direct drivers to already existing public parking available within two blocks of Ballard Ave. could be a good way to start this process. Installing new wayfinding and signage could be a short-term component to implement; however, it could also be medium -high cost depending on if the City would like to engage in a larger and more comprehensive Downtown marketing branding and marketing strategy that includes signage. V-62 Community Engagement Staff recommends conducting outreach with the general public regarding cross-section concepts, one-way versus two-way streets option, and overall vision and goals for Downtown development. This item could be short-term and relatively low cost to implement and could include a public survey regarding roadway reconfiguration options and meetings aimed at presenting proposed alternatives to the general public for feedback. Plans such as this one are more likely to be accepted by the community and implemented by the City if there is a thorough public outreach and vetting process. Sidewalk Improvements Another short-term item staff recommends is identifying priority areas for sidewalk improvements and seeking or allocating funds to such areas. Managing some of the previously identified sidewalk obstructions could also be done in the interim. MID-TERM PROJECT COMPONENTS Budget and Funding Strategies Preparing a budget will help further outline priority areas for specific project components. There are many places to apply funding in Downtown Wylie currently, so attaching a monetary component will enable the City to list its priority areas and outline future projects. Further community engagement will be beneficial to assess City priorities. A combination of funding sources will be necessary to achieve community goals for Downtown Wylie. As is typical in any infrastructure improvement project, a myriad of options are available, including both public and public/private partnership sources. The following discussion outlines some key funding sources and strategies that can be used to secure the necessary funding for Downtown Wylie improvements. Capital Improvements Programs Capital Improvement Programs (CIPs) consist of scheduling selected physical plans and facilities for a community over a certain period of time. Improvements are based on series of V-63 priorities, often set by the community, stakeholders, and the City. A CIP would allow the City of Wylie to budget for infrastructure improvements through prioritization. Bonds Municipal bonds are issued by municipalities to raise funds necessary to pay for desired infrastructure and other capital improvements. Bonds are attractive to investors because they offer tax free interest and are guaranteed investments. A bond could be a creative solution to fund the cost of infrastructure improvements in Downtown Wylie. The City should consider coordinating with Collin County on possible partnerships in future county bond initiatives. Public Improvement District A Public Improvement District (PID) is a special assessment area created so that property owners finance specific types of maintenance or improvements. A PID can fund supplemental improvements (including infrastructure, landscaping, and design elements) that would not otherwise be constructed. In general, a PID should serve a very specific purpose, and needs to be self-sufficient so it does not impact the standard services that are provided by the City. PIDs should only be implemented in targeted areas of a community. The creation of a PID around Downtown Wylie would help fund the infrastructure improvements and help the area achieve unique aesthetic, design, and character -making goals. A PID would be most likely to succeed if the business owners, landowners, and other stakeholders agreed that its creation would spur positive change along the corridor and to their properties. Tax Increment Financing District A Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District is a special area where the increment in tax revenue is used within the district for capital improvement projects. As new development results in higher property values, the value of the resulting tax increase is paid into the TIF fund, which is used to finance improvements such as landscaping, lighting, renovations, demolitions, etc. The goal V-64 of a TIF is to leverage existing public and private investment to fund additional public improvements in the designated area. TIFs are a creative a way for a community to invigorate a specific area without drawing funds from other municipality coffers. Transportation Alternatives Set -Aside Program The Federal Highway Administration funds the Transportation Alternatives Set -Aside (TA Set - Aside) Program, a set -aside of the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program. General types of eligible projects include on- and off -road pedestrian and bicycle facilities, shared -use paths, Safe Routes to School projects, and related pedestrian and bicycle safety countermeasures. Specific project eligibility is determined with each TA Set -Aside Call for Projects. Funding was awarded for the last TA Set -Aside Call for Projects in 2020. Calls are generally anticipated to take place approximately every two years, but their timing and scope is dependent on future federal funding levels. The addition of shared -use paths, pedestrian amenities, and the completion of a connected sidewalk network could make the project a candidate for submission for a TA Set -Aside grant. Zoning Staff recommends the City complete further study of the feasibility of implementing form -based codes in Downtown Wylie. To be successful, this would require extensive public outreach and education regarding what is being proposed, the goals, and the benefits and impacts. Implementation of a form -based code could happen anywhere from short -long term, depending on the scale of what is implemented and the degree of public acceptance of the change. LONG-TERM PROJECT COMPONENTS Roadway Reconfiguration The roadway reconfiguration concepts provided in Section IV should be further studied by the City for community input on alternatives, funding, feasibility, and cost. Also, further study will be needed to assess the feasibility of a one-way versus two-way option, including public outreach, cost estimates, and preliminary engineering. If either is implemented, it will likely be years before the roadway begins construction and the City needs to assess the subsequent impacts on V-65 Downtown. This project component is long-term and high -cost due to the nature of construction project timelines and funding requirements. V-66 VI.APPENDIX APPENDIX A: WALK AUDIT COMMENT SHEETS AND MAPS What to Look For Pleasantness of Walk: • Is the area pleasant for walking with buffers from the street? • Are there sidewalks on both sides of the street? Are the sidewalks wide or narrow? • Is the sidewalk shaded by trees? • Are there resting places for pedest rians? Maintenance and Obstructions: • Are sidewalks generally clear of obstructions? • Is the sidewalk smooth or are there cracks or uneven surfaces? Wayfinding: • Are there signs to help pedestrians find important destinations? • Are street names clearly visible? • Do signs display a simple and clear message? As you take part in the wall( audit within the area indicated in red to the left, please take descriptive notes and write the specific number at the location on the map. Notes: CNe lid- a-6t-owr\ it Di) W4- riNci, -10-\'‘f\. raGS 1-0Q-e-aS 10. Street Crossings & Intersections: • Is it easy / safe to cross the street? 11. • Is there a crosswalk? Are the lines well painted and in good condition? 12. • Are crosswalks located where people 13. want to cross? • At traffic signals, are there pedestrian 14 push buttons? Do they give enough tirnc to cross? 15. • Are there curb ramps for wheelchairs, strollers, etc.? 16. Please Note Driver Behavior: • Speeding • Not yielding to pedestrians • Excessive pollution / exhaust Safety / Security: • Do you feel exposed to traffic? • Do you feel safe walking in the area? • Why or why not? 17. 18. 19. 20. Numbers continued on back V I -68 What to Look For Pleasantness of Walk: • Is the area pleasant for walking with buffers from the street? • Are there sidewalks on both sides of the street? Are the sidewalks wide or narrow? • Is the sidewalk shaded by trees? • Are there resting places for pedestrians? Maintenance and Obstructions: • Are sidewalks generally clear of obstructions? • Is the sidewalk smooth or are there cracks or uneven surfaces? Wayfinding: • Are there signs to help pedestrians find important destinations? • Are street names clearly visible? • Do signs display a simple and clear message? Street Crossings & Intersections: • Is it easy t safe to cross the street? . Is there a crosswalk? Are the lines well painted and in good condition? • Are crosswalks located where people want to cross? • At traffic signals, are there pedestrian push buttons? Do they give enough time to cross? • Arc there curb ramps for wheelchairs, strollers, etc.? Please Note Driver Behavior: • Speeding • Not yielding to pedestrians • Excessive pollution / exhaust Safety / Security: • Do you feel exposed to traffic? • Do you fed safe walking in the area? . Why or why not? As you take part in the walk audit within the area indicated in red to the left, please take descriptive notes and write the specific number at the location on the map. Notes: 1. rfrol 70 (cm, 5 oil ir/�57 z. 1 ()re,k 3. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Numbers continued on back V I -69 What to Look For Pleasantness of Walk: • 1s the area pleasant for walking with buffers from the street? • Are there sidewalks on both sides of the street? Are the sidewalks wide or narrow? • Is the sidewalk shaded by trees? Are there resting places for pedestrians? Maintenance and Obstructions: • Are sidewalks generally clear of obstructions? • Is the sidewalk smooth or are there cracks or uneven surfaces? Wayfinding: • Are there signs to help pedestrians find important destinations? • Arc street names clearly visible? • Do signs display a simple and clear message? Street Crossings & Intersections: • Is it easy 1 safe to cross the street? • Is there a crosswalk? Arc the lines well painted and in good condition? • Are crosswalks located where people want to cross? • At traffic signals, are there pedestrian push buttons? Do they give enough time to cross? • Arc there curb ramps for wheelchairs, strollers, etc.? Please Note Driver Behavior: • Speeding • Not yielding to pedestrians • Excessive pollution f exhaust Safety / Security: • Do you feel exposed to traffic? • Do you feel safe walking in the area? • Why or why not? As you take part in the walk audit within the area indicated in red to the left, please take descriptive notes and write the specific number at the location on the map. Notes: 13. f f� �tft�f!TG�Cs( 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Numbers continued on back V I -70 c )Manic si. @ak S. What to Look For Pleasantness of Walk: Street Crossings & Intersections: • is the area pleasant for walking with • Is it easy / safe to cross the street? buffers from the street? • Is there a crosswalk? Are the lines well • Are there sidewalks on both sides of painted and in good condition? the street? Are the sidewalks wide or . Arc crosswalks located where people narrow? • Is the sidewalk shaded by trees? . Are there resting places for pedestrians? Maintenance and Obstructions: . Are sidewalks generally clear of obstructions? • Is the sidewalk smooth or are there cracks or uneven surfaces? Wayfinding: . Are there signs to help pedestrians find important destinations? • Are street names clearly visible? • Do signs display a simple and clear message? want to cross? • At traffic signals, are there pedestrian push buttons? Do they give enough time to cross? • Are there curb ramps for wheelchairs, strollers, etc.? Please Note Driver Behavior: • Speeding • Not yielding to pedestrians • Excessive pollution / exhaust Safety / Security: • Do you feel exposed to traffic? . Do you feel safe walking in the area? • Why or why not? As you take part in the walk audit within the area indicated in red to the left, please take descriptive notes and write the specific number at the location on the map. Notes: 1. Oyes-ar if 2. S.r y Ofi tkr% (di -tfk. er1-1 iA4'ei A t6tl) +-roSP,� 3. ,J4!( 4-1 CJsx› f\\ 4. Ce0-0- t11-tiEe or) /J 5. de,brie , ke a.�`�.•, 6. 1 7.! 8 9.� 10. 11. 12. 13. ,NA) rr,kar see) rC-rrre'e ro.5h t rrl� t n HA s �. °/16Y Sii1c- wvi� o� �J1t�� 14. I pJ- TDPN 15. I �� Sf4 v04, % tC r,.. m re nn, 16. R141 lbirn 6r, Sih' ' lijf c 1-'irmmi�,>�� 17. J 18. 19. 20. Numbers continued on hock VI-71 What to Look For Pleasantness of Walk: • Is the area pleasant for walking with buffers from the street? • Are there sidewalks on both sides of the street? Are the sidewalks wide or narrow? • Is the sidewalk shaded by trees? • Are there resting places for pedestrians? Maintenance and Obstructions: • Are sidewalks generally clear of obstructions? • Is the sidewalk smooth or are there cracks or uneven surfaces? Wayfinding: . Are there signs to help pedestrians find important destinations? • Arc street names clearly visible? • Do signs display a simple and clear message? As you take part in the walk audit within the area indicated in red to the left, please take descriptive notes and write the specific number at the location on the map. Notes: �ck5©miell 19" lll1 ate; ry �.�n cl/v S:Ce 5. f4 © ha,•� c,r.2. cm- A40„,- -ref_ J b Street Crossings & Intersections: • Is it easy / safe to cross the street? . Is there a crosswalk? Are the lines well painted and in good condition? • Are crosswalks located where people want to cross? • At traffic signals, are there pedestrian push buttons? Do they give enough time to cross? • Are there curb ramps for wheelchairs, strollers, etc.? Please Note Driver Behavior: 17. • Speeding • Not yielding to pedestrians • Excessive pollution / exhaust Safety / Security; • Do you feel exposed to traffic? • Do you feel safe walking in the area? • Why or why not? r�n�n f,o.zareV ✓ Gfi4t^ar� uec� J 7. ©vr r24.5e kt'/14nce. g'co 0-7 J o - Qc...s,7erg hu 1 K plt_k on i a - I:M65 nr 5 -ico be- heel\ 'J/ rn t,.c}L/l:e.1 9. 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Are the sidewalks wide or • Are crosswalks located where people narrow? . Is the sidewalk shaded by trees? • Are there resting places for pedestrians? Maintenance and Obstructions: • Arc sidewalks generally clear of obstructions? • Is the sidewalk smooth or are there cracks or uneven surfaces? Wayfinding: • Are there signs to help pedestrians find important destinations? • Are street names clearly visible? • Do signs display a simple and clear message? want to cross? • At traffic signals, are there pedestrian push buttons? Do they give enough time to cross? • Are there curb ramps for wheelchairs, strollers, etc.? Please Note Driver Behavior: • Speeding • Not yielding to pedestrians • Excessive pollution / exhaust Safety / Security: . Do you feel exposed to traffic? . Do you feel safe walking in the area? • Why or why not? As you take part in the walk audit within the area indicated in red to the left, please take descriptive notes and write the specific number at the location on the map. 2. 7►,s� •,1 s�r�•� SV,PV �,,r. �t,gn 5,11 rxt65 c\\ G,JY„r d' l�r YY1�r111r c.•-f\ A�,�i•„�+ 4. Jcckon. GhrI 1t�y 7� C�ro5s L)C IICc cro s �wu 77 5. S�[IP Loy r<,e5 n:r� q o �Jti chest-) 3est -) t / 6. e 4{ ado abis c3 i� fA G.. r�©;-+n &/ rg' /AilednIC/�9 �J lrt-�sr 7. S Pe l.J /1A; a1,1 -61-v n '`llar�, 5 �1 c1C ///�G 14 . 4,�'Cf7s IRj?s// �,rf� �.JS/� )CGm /fGdid r � dit.,h TD 9. y / J A-4 4 yu��cp 4 �� 10. in, �iy^q� �rr✓}atr / '524 4x,/X 11. 12. 13. .......a.� 14. 15. .................................................... 16. .._.� �...,. 17. 18, 19. 20. Numbers conlrnned on back V I -73 What to Look For Pleasantness of Walk: • Is the area pleasant for walking with buffers from the street? • Are there sidewalks on both sides of the street? Are the sidewalks wide or narrow? • Is the sidewalk shaded by trees? • Are there resting places for pedestrians? Maintenance and Obstructions: • Are sidewalks generally dear of obstructions? • Is the sidewalk smooth or are there cracks or uneven surfaces? Wayfinding: • Are there signs to help pedestrians find important destinations? • Are street names clearly visible? • Do signs display a simple and clear message? Street Crossings & Intersections: • is it easy :l safe to cross the street? • is there a crosswalk? Are the lines well painted and in good condition? • Are crosswalks located where people want to cross? • At traffic signals, are there pedestrian push buttons? Do they give enough time to cross? • Are there curb ramps for wheelchairs, strollers, etc.? Please Note Driver Behavior: • Speeding • Not yielding to pedestrians • Excessive pollution / exhaust Safety / Security: • Do you fee! exposed to traffic? • Do you feel safe walking in the area? • Why or why not? As you take part in the walk audit within the area indicated in red to the left, please take descriptive notes and write the specific number at the location on the map. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. p S r 'Slope / Ro. vvy �fehtcIe 5rcec © tni e 1,'/2—wti 4 Q` !lilt `'4, f ra ',to —co RJ4 °C',6rn14k. or g„:wt 0, J�f� lnlC� f .of WC, -G{`&P ,Jaz,,./a/fc . rA ec'• S• 5 r, +ids 5 c3u " g, tAJG�t d 5; J ( Cover 6d3 s . >p_ 5: & flA s 3ee, J' Numbers cunlrnued an back V I -74 What to Look For Pleasantness of Walk: • Is the area pleasant for walking with buffers from the street? • Are there sidewalks on both sides of the street? Are the sidewalks wide or narrow? • Is the sidewalk shaded by trees? • Are there resting places for pedestrians? Maintenance and Obstructions: • Are sidewalks generally clear of obstructions? • Is the sidewalk smooth or are there cracks or uneven surfaces? Wayfinding: • Are there signs to help pedestrians find important destinations? • Are street names clearly visible? • Do signs display a simple and clear message? Street Crossings & Intersections: • Is it easy on safe to cross the street? • Is there a crosswalk? Are the lines well painted and in good condition? • Are crosswalks located where people want to cross? • At traffic signals, are there pedestrian push buttons? Do they give enough lime to cross? • Arc there curb ramps for wheelchairs, strollers, etc.? Please Note Driver Behavior: • Speeding • Not yielding to pedestrians • Excessive pollution / exhaust Safety / Security: • Do you feel exposed to traffic? • Do you feel safe walking in the area? • Why or why not? As you take part in the walk audit within the area indicated hi red to the left, please take descriptive notes and write the specific number at the location on the map. Notes: r� Az7 mg)i4) 2. _- [k a ticLu KAP6i/t1 - 9, 10. 11. 12 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Numbers continued on back V I -75 What to Look For Pleasantness of Walk: • Is the area pleasant for walking with buffers from the street? • Are there sidewalks on both sides of the street? Are the sidewalks wide or narrow? • Is the sidewalk shaded by trees? • Are there resting places for pedestrians? Maintenance and Obstructions: • Are sidewalks generally clear of obstructions? • Is the sidewalk smooth or arc ;there cracks or uneven surfaces? Wayfinding: • Are there signs to help pedestrians find important destinations? • Are street names clearly visible? • Do signs display a simple and clear message? Street Crossings & Intersections: • Is it easy safe to cross the street? • Is there a crosswalk? Are the lines well painted and in good condition? • Are crosswalks located where people want to cross? + At traffic signals, are there pedestrian push buttons? Do they give enough time to cross? 15. • Arc there curb ramps for wheelchairs, strollers, etc.? 16. 4 fj 17. lL As you take part in the walk audit within the area indicated in red to the left, please take descriptive notes and write the specific number at the location on the map. Notes: Please Note Driver Behavior: • Speeding • Not yielding to pedestrians • Excessive pollution ! exhaust Safety / Security: • Do you feel exposed to traffic? • Do you feel safe walking in the area? • Why or why not? 18. 19. 20. Numbers continued on back V I -76 What to Look For Pleasantness of Walk: • Is the area pleasant for walking with buffers from the street? • Are there sidewalks on both sides of the street? Are the sidewalks wide or narrow? • Is the sidewalk shaded by trees? • Are there resting places for pedestrians? Maintenance and Obstructions: • Are sidewalks generally clear of obstructions? • Is the sidewalk smooth or are there cracks or uneven surfaces? Wayfinding: • Are there signs to help pedestrians find important destinations? . Are street names clearly visible? • Do signs display a simple and clear message? Street Crossings & Intersections: • is it easy / safe to cross the street? • Is there a crosswalk? Are the lines well painted and in good condition? • Are crosswalks located where people want to cross? • At traffic signals, are there pedestrian push buttons? Do they give enough time to cross? • Are there curb ramps for wheelchairs, strollers, etc.? Please Note Driver Behavior: • Speeding • Not yielding to pedestrians • Excessive pollution 1 exhaust Safety / Security: • Do you feel exposed to traffic? • Do you feel safe walking in the area? • Why or why not? As you take part in the walk audit within the area indicated in red to the left, please take descriptive notes and write the specific number at the location on the map. Notes: t. 1. r ld( / -311;4f s' .Coll Af �. 5.1M(F f 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Numbers continued un back V I -77 What to Look For Pleasantness of Walk: • Is the area pleasant for walking, with buffers from the street? • Are there sidewalks on both sides of the street? Are the sidewalks wide or narrow? • Is the sidewalk shaded by trees? • Are there resting places for pedestrians? Maintenance and Obstructions: • Are sidewalks generally clear of obstructions? • Is the sidewalk smooth or arc there cracks or uneven surfaces? Wayfinding: • Are there signs to help pedestrians find important destinations? • Arc street names clearly visible? • Do signs display a simple and clear message? As you take part in the walk audit within the area indicated in red to the left, please ake descriptive notes and write the specific number at the location on the map. Notes: 1. 1e,"-5, 2. I r ✓` e c 1 or G I cl 5 I- -�—�-e f//t ('ecd 3. , J"r4C - O K 0{0 w /} c. K - 014, PA (ct r. p c�4- Ja c ti sd n/ J e P/ 5 c)r) 4 IN"e- 6 (\ 6 ..0 c_(v r (K WP S t cif U-)9 6, r7 i-e 6 *- 9x'd f Gtf ki., @,,. S 0-Cr I r 7. S1'�-c Wafik e'lc!5 ( hc1© '� it (' rr 5+bor-Ci ( 8. Al �,��c e ..r 1 Fire/ je- l erSc 9, 10. Street Crossings & Intersections: • Is it easy / safe to cross the street? 11. • Is there a crosswalk? Are the lines well painted and in good condition? 12. • Are crosswalks located where people want to cross? • At traffic signals, are there pedestrian 14 push buttons? Do they give enough time to cross? 15. • Arc there curb ramps for wheelchairs, strollers, etc.? 16. Please Note Driver Behavior: • Speeding • Not yielding to pedestrians • Excessive pollution / exhaust Safety / Security: • Do you feel exposed to traffic? • Do you feel safe walking in the area? • Why or why not? 13. 17. 18. 19. 20. Numbers continued on back VI-78 What to Look For Pleasantness of Walls: Street Crossings & Intersections: • Is the area pleasant for walking with • Is it easy safe to cross the street? buffers from the street? • Is there a crosswalk? Arc the lines well • Are there sidewalks on both sides of painted and in good condition? the street? Are the sidewalks wide or . Are crosswalks located where people narrow? • Is the sidewalk shaded by trees? • Are there resting places for pedestrians? Maintenance and Obstructions: • Are sidewalks generally clear of obstructions? • Is the sidewalk smooth or are there cracks or uneven surfaces? Wayfinding: • Are there signs to help pedestrians find important destinations? • Are street names clearly visible? • Do signs display a simple and clear message? want to cross? • At traffic signals, are there pedestrian push buttons? Do they give enough time to cross? • Arc there curb ramps for wheelchairs, strollers, etc.? Please Note Driver Behavior: • Speeding • Not yielding to pedestrians • Excessive pollution t exhaust Safety / Security • Do you feel exposed to traffic? • Do you feel safe walking in the area? • Why or why not? As you take part in the walk audit within the area indicated in red to the left, please take descriptive notes and write the specific number at the location on the map. 9. 10. v Vi- 11. 12, 13. 14, 15. 16. 17 • 18. 19. 20. Numbers continued on back V I -79 • What to Look For Pleasantness of Walk: • Is the area pleasant for walking with butlers from the street? • Arc there sidewalks on both sides of the street? Arc the sidewalks wide or narrow? • Is the sidewalk shaded by trees? • Are there resting places for pedestrians? Maintenance and Obstructions: • Arc sidewalks generally clear of obstructions? • Is the sidewalk smooth or arc there cracks or uneven surfaces? Wayfinding: • Are there signs to help pedestrians find important destinations? • Are street names clearly visible? • Do signs display a simple and clear message? Street Crossings & Intersections: • Is it easy 1 safe to cross the street? • Is there a crosswalk? Are ►he lines well painted and in good condition? • Are crosswalks located where people want to cross? • At traffic signals, are there pedestrian push buttons? Do they give enough time to cross? 15. • Are there curb ramps for wheelchairs, strollers, etc.? Please Note Driver Behavior: • Speeding • Not yielding to pedestrians • Excessive pollution / exhaust Safety / Security: • Do you feel exposed to traffic? • Do you feel safe walking; in the arca? • Why or why not? As you take part in the walk audit within the area indicated in red to the left, please ake descriptive notes and write the specific number at the location on the map. Notes: 12L, .40 •�Y 'Xj'L 10. 11. ...... 12. 13. 14. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Numbers continued on back V I -80 What to Look For Pleasantness of Wa1k� • Is the area pleasant for wa buffers from the street? • Are there sidewalks on both sides of the street? Are the sidewalks wide or narrow? • Is the sidewalk shaded by trees? • Are there resting places for pedestrians? Street Crossings & Intersections: • Is it easy safe to cross the street? • Is there a crosswalk? Are the lines well painted and in good condition? • Are crosswalks located where people want to cross? • At traffic signals, are there pedestrian push buttons? Do they give enough time to cross? Maintenance and Obstructions: • Arc there curb ramps for wheelchairs, • Are sidewalks generally clear of strollers, etc.? obstructions? • Is the sidewalk smooth or are there Please Note Driver Behavior: cracks or uneven surfaces? Wayfinding: • Are there signs to help pedestrians find important destinations? • Are street names clearly visible? • Do signs display a simple and clear message? • Speeding • Not yielding to pedestrians • Excessive pollution / exhaust Safety / Security: . Do you feel exposed to traffic? • Do you feel safe walking in the area? • Why or why not? tPIL-t- Pa -SD 5140� 75 • W.- l ��r cS t,DCP -L_1 mot- t9r-Z 443 5 c) -c 5 fore W • tittit t 'l -x-va -ta 13 7C)t. t..1-rc,.3 As you take part in the walk audit within the area indicated in red to the left, please ake descriptive notes and write the specific number at the location on the map. cif F� Tarr C, b '� C-) t9 c,ArC.�S cr►� Notes: 1 5a.1) r 2:!.IV T 306- 2. T1 6VA CA1-LS Scpirr612. evgyWf L.. 4. L. SCAN347t I 5. e '%1 .9Ca+- 44Lt.,-3 r�►t�-Y�C� ,.t xt� l 7. \ kV Leo G tzsa— so ©n c1t - 8.0069 c gCr-i,t, ,-"1-I- 9. Pt M CA, f cc tT Fi✓ 1-6- -rip 2 10. W,o1-c j1� f tom' ` © f �•L-C.bQ > ILI"� kC)IJF- ( *- err 12. v S OCAL'i f � 'l "rt( 14. Li WA Tt tJtsl. o . t 5 8A;), ERAtJ i Ci Ut ra1, FD-e- ix S 15. 16. 50t-'l is t9NTA-Vgp PrLL lfij�7 i 1� A�-131�t' 17. tit-R:3 vt.)T dAV---ir Pic-c-(A0-9 18. COO t-D t74 t --(1 19. '�`1T� .� ..... C _ 'l)3'S'L c 5�, f.s 415 rl v c- .r 131-C)69- 0 5 (5'C) ZotZ �1--c©V6cz- 15.0W��sY 063i — Dg ---cij eP 11/AL1 1i'0L1 lit 'rsz1, rR-S1 20. Numbers continued on back VI-81 What to Look For Pleasantness of Walk: • Is the area pleasant for walking with buffers from the street? • Are there sidewalks on both sides of the street? Are the sidewalks wide or narrow? • Is the sidewalk shaded by trees? • Are there resting places for pedestrians? Maintenance and Obstructions: • Are sidewalks generally clear of obstructions? • Is the sidewalk smooth or are there cracks or uneven surfaces? Wayfinding: • Are there signs to help pedestrians find important destinations? • Arc street naives clearly visible? • Do signs display a simple and clear message? Street Crossings & Intersections: • Is it easy / safe to cross the street? • Is there a crosswalk? Are the lines well painted and in good condition? • Are crosswalks located where people want to cross? • At traffic signals, are there pedestrian push buttons? Do they give enough time to cross? • Are there curb ramps for wheelchairs, strollers, etc.? Please Note Driver Behavior: • Speeding • Not yielding to pedestrians • Excessive pollution / exhaust Safety / Security: • Do you feel exposed to traffic? • Do you feel safe walking in the area? • Why or why not? As you take part in the walk audit within the area indicated in red to the left, please take descriptive notes and write the specific number at the location on the map. Notes: Q 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. rncc.`bl ,ne Lip cjo' c e ear b re- c 20. Numbers continued on back VI-82 What to Look For Pleasantness of Walk: Street Crossings & Intersections: • Is the area pleasant for walking with • is it easy / safe to cross the street? buffers from the street? • Is there a crosswalk? Are the lines well • Are there sidewalks on both sides of painted and in good condition? the street? Are the sidewalks wide or • Are crosswalks located where people narrow? • Is the sidewalk shaded by trees? • Are there resting places for pedestrians? Maintenance and Obstructions: • Are sidewalks generally clear of obstructions? • Is the sidewalk smooth or are there cracks or uneven surfaces? Wayfinding: • Are there signs to help pedestrians find important destinations? • Are street names clearly visible? • Do signs display a simple and clear message? want to cross? . At traffic signals, are there pedestrian push buttons? Do they give enough time to cross? 15. • Arc there curb ramps for wheelchairs, strollers, etc.? 16. As you take part in the walk audit within the area indicated in red to the left, please ake descriptive notes and write the specific number at the location on the map. Notes: 5, 7. 10. 11. 12 13. Please Note Driver Behavior: • Speeding • Not yielding to pedestrians • Excessive pollution / exhaust Safety / Security: • Do you feel exposed to traffic? • Do you feel safe walking in the area? • Why or why not? 14. 17. 18. 19. 20. Numbers continued on back V I -83 What to Look For Pleasantness of Walk: • Is the area pleasant for walking with buffers from the street? • Are there sidewalks on both sides of the street? Are the sidewalks wide or narrow? • Is the sidewalk shaded by trees? • Arc there resting places for pedestrians? Maintenance and Obstructions: • Are sidewalks generally clear of obstructions? • Is the sidewalk smooth or are there cracks or uneven surfaces? Way -finding: • Arc there signs to help pedestrians find important destinations? • Are street names clearly visible? • Do signs display a simple and clear message? Street Crossings & Intersections: • Is it easy safe to cross the street? • is there a crosswalk? Are the lines well painted and in good condition? • Are crosswalks located where people want to cross? • At traffic signals, are there pedestrian push buttons? Do they give enough time to cross? • Are there curb ramps for wheelchairs, strollers, etc.? Please Note Driver Behavior: • Speeding • Not yielding to pedestrians • Excessive pollution if exhaust Safety / Security: • Do you feel exposed to traffic? • Do you feel safe walking in the area? • Why or why not? As you take part in the walk audit within the area indicated in red to the left, please ake descriptive notes and write the specific number at the location on the map. Notes: 5;141—.0-1k tbol, arr►u% L, cirtti�s,_,,•S lr 1 v-.-i- 4. ��i Q �,.a► �1 LYS / 1 wlwl.G / I . i b, {•t 6. �3 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Numbers continued on back V I -84 'Marble 'St What to Look For Pleasantness of Walk: • Is the area pleasant for walking with buffers from the street? • Are there sidewalks on both sides of the street? Are the sidewalks wide or narrow? • Is the sidewalk shaded by trees? • Arc there resting places for pedestrians? Maintenance and Obstructions: • Arc sidewalks generally clear of obstructions? • Is the sidewalk smooth or arc there cracks or uneven surfaces? Wayfinding: • Are there signs to help pedestrians find important destinations? • Are street names clearly visible? • Do signs display a simple and clear message? Street Crossings & Intersections: • Is it easy r' safe to cross the street? • Is there a crosswalk? Are the lines well painted and in good condition? • Are crosswalks located where people want to cross? • At traffic signals, are there pedestrian push buttons? Do they give enough time to cross? • Are there curb ramps for wheelchairs, strollers, etc.? Please Note Driver Behavior: • Speeding • Not yielding to pedestrians • Excessive pollution i exhaust Safety / Security: • Do you feel exposed to traffic? • Do you feel safe walking in the area? • Why or why not? As you take part in the walk audit within the area indicated in red to the left, please take descriptive notes and write the specific number at the location on the map. Notes: 9. 10. 11, 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. Numbers continued on back V I -85 What to Look For Pleasantness of Walk: • Is the area pleasant for walking with buffers from the street?' • Are there sidewalks on both sides of the street? Are the sidewalks wide or narrow? • Is the sidewalk shaded by trees? . Are there resting places for pedestrians? Maintenance and Obstructions: • Are sidewalks generally clear of obstructions? • Is the sidewalk smooth or arc there cracks or uneven surfaces? Wayfinding: . Are there signs to help pedestrians find important destinations? • Are street names clearly visible? • Do signs display a simple and clear message? Street Crossings & Intersections: • Is it easy 1 safe to cross the street? • is there a crosswalk? Arc the lines well painted and in good condition? • Arc crosswalks located where people want to cross? • At traffic signals, arc there pedestrian push buttons? Do they give enough time to cross? • Arc there curb ramps for wheelchairs, strollers, etc.? Please Note Driver Behavior: • Speeding • Not yielding to pedestrians • Excessive pollution / exhaust Safety / Security: . Do you feel exposed to traffic? • Do you feel safe walking in the area? • Why or why not? As you take part in the walk audit within the area indicated in red to the left, please take descriptive notes and write the specific number at the location on the map. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16, 17. 18. 19. 20, Numbers continued on back V I -86 What to Look For Pleasantness of Walk: • Is the area pleasant for walking with buffers from the street? • Are there sidewalks on both sides of the street? Are the sidewalks wide or narrow? • Is the sidewalk shaded by trees? • Are there resting places for pedestrians? Maintenance and Obstructions: • Arc sidewalks generally clear of obstructions? • Is the sidewalk smooth or arc there cracks or uneven surfaces? Wayfinding: • Are there signs to help pedestrians find important destinations? • Are street names clearly visible? • Do signs display a simple and clear message? Street Crossings & Intersections: • Is 1t easy / safe to cross the street? • is there a crosswalk? Are the lines well painted and in good condition? • Are crosswalks located where people want to cross? • At traffic signals, arc there pedestrian push buttons? Do they give enough time to cross? • Are there curb ramps for wheelchairs•, strollers, etc.? Please Note Driver Behavior: • Speeding • Not yielding to pedestrians • Excessive pollution 1 exhaust Safety / Security: • Do you feel exposed to traffic? • Do you feel safe walking in the area? • Why or why not? As you take part in the walk audit within the area indicated in red to the left, please take descriptive notes and write the specific number at the location on the map. Notes: Sikh �s i %'esrc n`t�.3 oru 7�1 eukt 7a M t, ire 54 N4 -tnr re-\ tat_ Se MC_ Co f Ttu. YtYi OLVY t [J J 7. /,n4 /10 / Sc .rJ 710 %,1e 9. Adel rF�i ie.z4 1t3. .f 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 20. Numbers continued on back VI-87 c4 APPENDIX B: DOWNTOWN WYLIE PARKING REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS VI-88 NCTCOG PARKING GARAGE AND TRANSPORTATION FACILITY INTERFACE STUDY DELIVERABLE: DOWNTOWN WYLIE PARKING REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS NOVEMBER 1, 2019 The City of Wylie is located largely within Collins County and has a population of approximately 50,000 people. Its historic Downtown Wylie area is located north of Texas Highway 78 on and around Ballard Avenue, and is home to several churches including the First Baptist Church of Wylie, St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Citipointe Church and the Wylie Bible Church. Parking availability on weekdays during lunchtime and on weekends during Church services and special events Downtown have been identified as an issue by Wylie officials and stakeholders. The purpose of this deliverable is two -fold: • To provide Wylie and NCTCOG with a preliminary assessment of existing parking conditions during the weekday lunchtime period on Ballard Avenue, in public off-street parking lots, and in the First Baptist Church's parking lots. • Provide recommendations for further data collection and analysis, preliminary ideas for managing event parking demand, and a list of potential issues. PACKING FOCUS AREA The study area for this effort incudes Ballard Avenue between Jefferson Street and Texas Highway 78, Jefferson Street, Marble Street and Oak Street between Jackson Avenue and 1st Street, striped on -street parking on Jackson Avenue between Jefferson Street and Texas Highway 78 and select off-street parking facilities. Figure 1 shows the study area and the facilities included in the data collection effort. The delineation of study area blocks was developed as a way to gather information on a more granular level than a full study -area wide analysis would allow. Certain blocks were extended and/or are larger, such as Block 4, to incorporate the entirety of First Baptist Church's off-street parking supply. NCTCOG's overall study area extends from Brown Street to the north, 2nd Street to the east, Texas Highway 78 to the south and Birmingham Street to the west. The parking focus area boundaries include Jefferson Avenue to the north, 2nd Street to the east Texas Highway 78 to the south and Jackson Avenue to the west. While the City has identified Brown Street as the northern boundary of Downtown Wylie, a smaller parking focus area was selected for data collection as there was little parking activity on the excluded streets during the peak weekday lunchtime timeframe. VI-89 1 NCTCOG PARKING GARAGE AND TRANSPORTATION FACILITY INTERFACE STUDY DELIVERABLE: DOWNTOWN WYLIE PARKING REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS NOVEMBER 1, 2019 Figure 1: Downtown WyVie Parking Study Area Public Off -Street Perking Vat First Baptist Of -Street Parking fats Walker staff visited the study area on Thursday April 4, 2019 to compile an inventory of the on -street parking in the study area as well as publicly-available/First Baptist Church off-street parking within the study area. Additionally, Walker collected an occupancy count during the lunchtime hour. According to stakeholders, the lunch hour is one of the most challenging time periods for parking and mobility and occurs on a daily basis during the week. Other challenging times identified during the week include days when events are held and during times that the First Baptist Church has services. EXISTING PARKING INVENTORY One of the challenges identified in the kick-off/stakeholder meeting was that infrequent patrons may not know that certain lots are publicly available due to a lack of clear signage. For example, the First Baptist Church's parking lots have availability on weekdays, and the Church has historically allowed employees and patrons of nearby businesses using their parking facilities during non -peak Church times. Additionally, the City parking lots, on the Northwest corner of the Jackson Avenue/Oak Street intersection, and on the east side of Jackson Avenue VI-90 12 NCTCOG PARKING GARAGE AND TRANSPORTATION FACILITY INTERFACE STUDY DELIVERABLE: DOWNTOWN WYLIE PARKING REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS NOVEMBER 1, 2019 between Marble Street and Oak Street, are not signed in a manner that alerts patrons that they are publicly - available parking facilities. Figure 2: Study Area Parking Inventory (Number of Parking Spaces LEGEND Study Area Bkxks kxk Number DKr Street Pankiri Sew Source: Walker Consultants, 2019 Overall within the study area, there are 209 striped on -street parking spaces, 85 of which are on Ballard Avenue, and 593 off-street parking spaces. 502 of the spaces belong to First Baptist Church and the remaining 91 are publicly owned. It should be noted that the 54 off-street parking spaces in Block 2 will be displaced by a planned development project in the near future. VI-91 I3 NCTCOG PARKING GARAGE AND TRANSPORTATION FACILITY INTERFACE STUDY DELIVERABLE: DOWNTOWN WYLIE PARKING REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS NOVEMBER 1, 2019 EXISTING PARKING OCCUPANCY AND PARKING CONDITIONS Walker staff recorded parking occupancy in the study area at 12:30 PM on Thursday, April 4, 2019 to capture typical lunchtime conditions in the Downtown. Figure 3 summarizes the overall level of occupancy observed by space type, while Figure 4 shows observed occupancy ranges by parking lot/block face. Figure Ove Y Study Area Parl°ing Occupancy by Space Type, Thursday April 4, 2019 On -Street Total Off -Street Total First Baptist Lots 'Public' Lots Source: Walker Consultants, 2019 209 593 502 91 104 100 85 15 50% 17% 17% 16% While on -street parking along the core of Ballard Avenue (between Oak and Marble Streets) and Marble Street east of Ballard Avenue are at or approaching full capacity, other on -street parking in the study area was less than 70% full on a block face by block face basis, with the majority of the block faces not on or adjacent to Ballard Avenue having occupancies in the 0-25% range. Off-street parking in the study area was also lightly utilized, with public parking lots under 20% utilized, and the First Baptist Church lots also under 20% utilized except for the lot adjacent to the First Baptist Wylie Event Center which was 46% utilized. Occupancy totals are depicted in the figure below (Figure 4). VI-92 4 NCTCOG PARKING GARAGE AND TRANSPORTATION FACILITY INTERFACE STUDY DELIVERABLE: DOWNTOWN WYLIE PARKING REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS Figure 4: 12:30 PM Parking Occupancy Study Area Blocks Block Numbers On —Street Parked Cars Source: Walker Consultants, 2019 NOVEMBER 1, 2019 Appendix A contains a complete list of the on -street block faces and off-street parking lots at which parking inventory and occupancy data was collected as part of this analysis. In addition to the parking occupancy counts, Walker staff made the following observations related to parking: • During the time Walker was in the study area, the parking spaces on Ballard Avenue appeared to turn over indicating that employees of the adjacent businesses are generally parking elsewhere, leaving the closest spaces available for customers. • There is a lack of public parking signage denoting where public parking is allowed. VI-93 �5 NCTCOG PARKING GARAGE AND TRANSPORTATION FACILITY INTERFACE STUDY DELIVERABLE: DOWNTOWN WYLIE PARKING REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS NOVEMBER 1, 2019 • Once off Ballard Avenue, the pedestrian environment becomes more difficult to navigate in some cases; sidewalks are missing in some areas and narrow in others. This challenging pedestrian environment makes parking in underused areas a less attractive option for patrons. CONCLUSIONS, RECOP aII" °IENIDATIONS, AND ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION Overall, there is adequate parking supply in the Downtown area to accommodate the existing lunchtime (typical peak weekday) parking demand generated by the retail and dining uses along Ballard Avenue and adjacent/parallel streets. However, the most convenient spaces — on -street parking on Ballard Avenue between Marble and Oak — are generally full at lunchtime, while spaces a block or two away sit empty. Walker reviewed available automated pedestrian counter data collected on Ballard Avenue in Downtown Wylie in June/July 2019. Pedestrian volumes on Saturdays is approximately two times higher than on weekdays, and pedestrian volumes on June 29`h, 2019 during the Wylie Bluegrass on Ballard Car and Motorcycle show was approximately 4.5 times higher than the average Saturday. Walker offers the following recommendations for consideration with respect to areas for additional study, policy, outreach and event management: • Conduct additional data collection, including collection of parking inventory and occupancy data in Downtown on both a Saturday and a Sunday and during both a City event in the Downtown and a First Baptist Church of Wylie event, as well as parking turnover analysis along Ballard Avenue on a typical weekday and Saturday. o Key information to obtain include the extent to which the churches in the study area rely on on - street and public parking facilities for parking during their largest weekend services, and to what extent local events rely on the churches making their parking available to the public during the event. • Improve signage at and wayfinding to public parking facilities. o As unfamiliar users, it was unclear to the Walker team which off-street parking lots are considered public parking. Signage should be provided at each location where public parking is allowed and could even be as simple as a blue "P" parking symbol on the approaches to public facilities. Additionally, wayfinding signs should be placed in strategic locations approaching the Downtown to direct patrons to these facilities. Figures 5 and 6 show two examples of simple, clear parking signage. o Signage and wayfinding could also serve as an opportunity to further branding efforts by integrating parking signage packages with a general wayfinding package sharing information about Downtown with visitors. VI-94 I6 NCTCOG PARKING GARAGE AND TRANSPORTATION FACILITY INTERFACE STUDY Figure 5: Parking Signage Example Source: Walker Consultants, 2019 DELIVERABLE: DOWNTOWN WYLIE PARKING REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS NOVEMBER 1, 2019 4,4144:4k. VI-95 17 NCTCOG PARKING GARAGE AND TRANSPORTATION FACILITY INTERFACE STUDY DELIVERABLE: DOWNTOWN WYLIE PARKING REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS NOVEMBER 1, 2019 Figure 6: Parking Signage Example #2 Source: Walker Consultants, 2019 • Work with private entities, such as the First Baptist Church of Wylie and St. Anthony's Catholic Church to formalize the allowance of public parking on weekdays. o Church uses are predominately weekend uses and they may be amenable to formalizing the allowance of public parking or employee parking in their parking lot during weekdays. Based on discussions during the stakeholder kick-off meeting, this already occurs on an ad -hoc basis with the First Baptist Church of Wylie's parking lots. o A formal agreement would also help alleviate concerns Church representatives expressed about allowing regular public parking on their property, including liability concerns and insurance, lot maintenance, and hours of public availability. • Work with the First Baptist Church of Wylie, St. Anthony's Catholic Church, and other interested participants to develop an event parking plan and event tracking system for Downtown, to be coordinated and maintained by a designated City staff person. Among the goals would be reduced occurrences of conflicting events, and a clear set of procedures, policies and terms for parking use and management during events. VI-96 I8 NCTCOG PARKING GARAGE AND TRANSPORTATION FACILITY INTERFACE STUDY DELIVERABLE: DOWNTOWN WYLIE PARKING REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS NOVEMBER 1, 2019 o Event could be grouped into categories depending on size (small, medium, large), with a different protocol for each category o For small events, the City might elect to have the event host fill out a form identifying the date and time of the event and the expected number of attendees/vehicles associated with the event. The event would remit a small administrative fee based on the number of vehicles anticipated. o For medium-sized events, the City could again require the completion of a form, along with additional stipulation such as dictating where event flyers/information should direct attendees to parking, and collection of a per vehicle parking fee (surcharge) to help the City cover potential increased costs related to parking lot maintenance, police enforcement and waste removal. o For large events the City should consider all of the above, and additionally, the event would need to work with the City and, likely, First Baptist Church (assuming the event is not being held by the Church) to identify where event patrons should be directed to park, and if necessary, the assessment and implementation of a shuttle system from remote parking to the event. CONCEPTUAL ALTERNATIVE PARKING CONFIGURATIONS ON IBALLARD (JEFFERSON TO OAK) The pedestrian environment in Downtown is challenging, both on side -streets which have narrow, discontinuous, and/or missing sidewalks and on Ballard Avenue which has wider sidewalks that are encroached upon by overhanging vehicles as well as sidewalk clutter. This makes surface parking lots, such as the one on the northwest corner of the Oak Street/Jackson Street intersection unappealing and underutilized. A discussion of the current configuration and alternatives is provided below. CURRENT CONFIGURATION: FRONT--IIN ANGLED PARING • Pros: o Angled parking maximizes on -street parking inventory, o Angled parking is easier to pull into/out of than parallel parking. o Leaving the configuration at the status quo is the lowest cost option. • Cons: o Vehicles overhang the curb on Ballard Avenue reducing the functional width of the sidewalk. o Angled spaces are typically 18 feet deep (parallel spaces are typically 8 feet wide) consuming a larger portion of the roadway cross-section. o Front -in angled parking is generally considered the least complementary option for alternative modes and has the highest potential for vehicle to vehicle conflict, given the width needed to accommodate it and the need for vehicles exiting to back into the travel lane. ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATION: PARALLEL PARKING ON BOT[? SIDES OF STREET • Pros: o Parallel parking on both sides of the street could potentially reduce the curb to curb cross section by up to 20 feet (10 feet on each side). This space could be used to widen sidewalks and/or to provide a protected bicycle lane on each side of the street. o Vehicles cannot overhang the curb when parked in a parallel configuration. o Pedestrian conditions on this segment of Oak Street could be improved, providing a better linkage between the parking lot on the northwest corner of the Oak Street/Jackson Street intersection and Ballard Avenue. o Parallel parking maximizes speed reduction on the roadway, if that is a goal VI-97 I9 NCTCOG PARKING GARAGE AND TRANSPORTATION FACILITY INTERFACE STUDY DELIVERABLE: DOWNTOWN WYLIE PARKING REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS NOVEMBER 1, 2019 • Cons: o Conversion to parallel parking would reduce on -street parking inventory. Ballard Avenue between Jefferson Street and Oak Street currently has 50 angled spaces. Based on preliminary review, assuming a 22-foot stall length, if converted to parallel parking there would be room for approximately 28 parking spaces, a reduction of 22 spaces. Based on the fieldwork Walker performed, the loss of on -street parking could easily be accommodated on side streets and on off-street parking facilities that are currently underutilized. o Parallel parking spaces can be more difficult to enter and exit particularly on a busy street. Need to determine corridor priorities. ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATION: PARALLEL PARKING ON ONE SIDE WITH FRONT -IN ANGLED PARKING ON OTHER • Pros: o Parallel parking on side of the street could potentially reduce the curb to curb cross section by up to 10 feet. This space could be used to widen sidewalks on one or both side of the street. o Splits the difference in terms of the amount of parking inventory lost versus parallel on both sides. o Creates a chicane effect (traffic calming measure). • Cons: o Loss of parking spaces where angled parking is converted to parallel parking. Based on the fieldwork Walker performed, the loss of on -street parking could easily be accommodated on side streets and on off-street parking facilities that are currently underutilized. o Potential arguments over which side of the street to convert to parallel parking. It should be noted there are examples of communities where the parking 'jogs' in that on one block, for example, the east side will be angled and the west side parallel, and then on the next block the east side will be parallel, and the west side angled. o Parallel parking spaces can be more difficult to enter and exit particularly on a busy street. Need to determine corridor priorities. ALTERNATIVE CONFIGURATION: ONE-WAY COVERSION Note that this option would require further traffic analysis and determination of the appropriate parallel street to convert to one-way in the other direction to complete the couplet. The discussion below assumes Ballard would have only a single travel lane. • Pros: o Could maintain angled parking on both sides of the street No reduction in available parking supply. o Reduction to one travel lane would provide 8-10 feet of roadway width that could instead be used for wider sidewalks on both sides of the street, o Would slow traffic through the downtown core. • Cons: o Additional traffic on parallel streets, including the potential for a street to become a by-pass for vehicles trying to avoid Ballard Avenue altogether. o Reduced roadway capacity — which is not necessarily a con depending on the goals of the community. VI-98 10 NCTCOG PARKING GARAGE AND TRANSPORTATION FACILITY INTERFACE STUDY DELIVERABLE: DOWNTOWN WYLIE PARKING REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS NOVEMBER 1, 2019 ADDING INVENTORY THROUGH A OVE-GRADE PARKING STRUCTURE Another option for increasing parking capacity in Downtown would be to construct an at -grade parking garage. Given Walker's observations related to parking occupancy in the study area, the addition of a parking structure to Downtown would not necessarily be highly utilized nor address the core behavioral issue related to parking, which would be best addressed through management of existing parking spaces. However, given there is a level of interest in understanding the general costs, benefits and tradeoffs of a parking structure, Walker has provided the following commentary: STRUCTURE COSTS A basic (limited architectural elements and facade) above -grade parking structure would cost around $16,000 per space, excluding land acquisition costs, for an efficient long -span parking structure. The minimum footprint required for an efficient structure of this type is typically 120-125 feet wide by 160 feet long for a two -bay garage. A smaller structure would be less efficient, and therefore cost more per space since more of the area would be devoted to ramping and turns. Based on Walker's field review of the area, the most likely sites for an efficient structure would be the following: • West half of the block bounded by Marble Street, Ballard Avenue, Oak Street and Jackson Avenue (Block 2 in the figures). o This area is already slated for a future development, which would inhibit the selection of this site. • On the surface parking lot behind the First Baptist Wylie Event Center. o This would require a public -private partnership between the City and the Church as well as execution of a use agreement. It should be noted that since both options would eliminate existing surface parking, the cost per net new space would be higher than $16,000. The benefits of a parking structure would be the additional capacity it would provide during events and on Sundays. However, it would likely sit empty throughout the day and evening on weekdays and would not be the first choice of patrons of Downtown businesses. There would still be a tendency for patrons to fill put the most convenient on -street parking first, and the perception of inadequate parking may still remain even with the construction of a structure. A parking structure may also be out of place/out of character with the rest of Downtown Wylie, although this could be ameliorated through architectural elements. VI-99 NCTCOG PARKING GARAGE AND TRANSPORTATION FACILITY INTERFACE STUDY DELIVERABLE: DOWNTOWN WYLIE PARKING REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS NOVEMBER 1, 2019 APPENDIX A •- LIST OF ON AND OFF-STIR°,EET PARKING FACILITY IhN VENTORY AN OCCUPANCY COUNTS On -Street Parking Facilities 1 On -Street: Jefferson Unrestricted 10 7 1 On -Street: Ballard Unrestricted 12 8 1 On -Street: Marble Unrestricted 4 1 1 On -Street: Marble ADA 1 0 1 On -Street: Jackson Unrestricted 22 4 1 On -Street: Jackson ADA 1 0 2 On -Street: Ballard Unrestricted 22 20 2 On -Street: Ballard ADA 2 0 2 On -Street: Oak Unrestricted 11 4 3 On -Street: Oak Unrestricted 15 4 3 On -Street: Ballard Unrestricted 2 0 3 On -Street: Jackson Unrestricted 12 3 3 On -Street: Jackson ADA 2 0 4 On -Street: Jefferson Unrestricted 12 2 4 On -Street: Ballard Unrestricted 18 9 5 On -Street: Marble Unrestricted 9 9 5 On -Street: Oak Unrestricted 11 6 5 On -Street: Ballard Unrestricted 24 21 5 On -Street: Ballard ADA 2 0 6 On -Street: Oak Unrestricted 14 5 6 On -Street: Ballard Unrestricted 3 1 Off -Street Parking Facilities 4 First Baptist Lot 4 First Baptist Lot 5 First Baptist Lot 6 First Baptist Lot 2 Gravel Lot 2 Paved Lot 3 Park Lot NEC Oak/Jackson E Off -Street F Off -Street G Off -Street H Off -Street B Off -Street C Off -Street D Off -Street A Off -Street 103 183 75 141 22 32 16 21 70% 67% 25% 0% 18% 0% 91% 0% 36% 27% 0% 25% 0% 17% 50% 100% 55% 88% 0% 36% 33% 47 20 10 8 2 7 6 0 46% 11% 13% 6% 9% 22% 38% 0% VI-100 12 APPENDIX C: SUMMARY FLYER AND COMPLETE SURVEY RESULTS VI-101 North C ITexas Council of Governments Thank you for choosing to participate in this survey about powntown ylie! This survey will support develop ent of the owntown ylie Vision Plan. The survey will take approxi ately 5 inutes to co plete. All questions are optional. For the purposes of this survey, please consider owntown ylie" as the area outlined in the ap below. VI-102 Downtown Wylie VAAr"ki‘'' AVT,14%4A, rbi,A4 4 14AAVAV 'wet :r1k4,1,1, , 'AO -11;"' 7,u "4k Ata Oak St. " teighlti44%**A146ft '411:',01111kInt2rn Pr)* A;%4460R, r"1* " itV"tA \NPRPkir:AISZ1 V4404;e1Of 4440NR4 g 01,10a 413.4.! AikiikA:MisrAt",%.**,az ‘04, sAt's's% Al 1,t,‘Caikt.4 "*. North Central Texas Council of Governments 0 250 500 Feet VI-103 2 1. Please select all that apply: 1 live in Wylie I work in Wylie I shop in Wylie I visit Wylie ow often do you visi Daily Weekly At least once a month A few times a year Never o no n ylie? hen do you typically visit owntown ylie? (Select all that apply) eekday morning or afternoon Weekday evening Friday morning or afternoon Friday evening Saturday morning or afternoon Saturday evening Sunday morning or afternoon Sunday evening Only during special events Never VI-104 3 4. When visiting Downtown Wylie, what is typically the purpose of your visit? (Select all that apply) Dining Shopping Work Attending church/religious service Special events Other (please specify) 5. When visiting Downtown Wylie, how often do you visit destinations that are located on streets other than Ballard Avenue? (See map above for reference) Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never VI-105 4 ow do you typically get to alk Ride bicycle Drive Uber / Lyft / taxi Other (please specify) 1 owntown ylie? ow often do you attend events in owntown ylie? Always (I attend all events in Downtown Wylie) Usually (I attend almost all events in Downtown ylie) Sometimes (I attend about half of the events in Downtown Wylie) Rarely (I do not attend events in Downtown Wylie very often) Never (1 generally do not attend events in Downtown Wylie) Council of Governments VI-106 5 8. If you answered "rarely" or "never" to the previous question, please indicate why. (Select all that apply) Parking downtown is too difficult The events do not interest me I am too busy to attend the events j I am not aware of the events Other (please specify) 9. What is your opinion of the amount of public outdoor seating in Downtown Wylie? ou d Like to see more public outdoor seating I would like to see less public outdoor seating I am satisfied with the current amount of public outdoor seating VI-107 6 10. hen driving o destination? • owntown y ie, how far are you willing to park fro your Adjacent / in front of destination Less than 1 block from destination No further than 2 blocks from destination As far as necessary to find a parking spot I do not typically drive to Downtown Wylie \ Other (please specify) 11. hen crossing crosswalk? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never I'm not sure a lard Avenue in • owntown ylie, how often do you use a VI-108 7 12. Do you feel safe crossing streets in Downtown Wylie? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never I m not sure 13. Please provide a description of any experience you have had where you felt unsafe due to vehicles or traffic in Downtown Wylie. 14. What is your opinion of the directional signage in Downtown Wylie? (Select all that apply) There is plenty of signage downtown I don't believe there is enough signage downtown Signage is clear and helpful Signage is confusing I am unaware of any signage in downtown 15. Do you travel through Downtown Wylie during rush hour? (7 - 9 a.m. or 4 - 6 p.m.) Yes No, I do not need to travel through the area during rush hour No, I choose to bypass downtown during rush hour VI-109 8 16. What do you like most about Downtown Wylie? (Select all that apply) Charm / character Historic buildings Special events Local businesses Other (please specify) 17. What do you think could be improved about Downtown Wylie that would encourage you to visit more? (Select all that apply) Greater diversity of businesses Making it more enjoyable to walk around Appearance of the buildings Parking Feeling of personal safety ' More restaurant options Other (please specify) VI-110 9 18. Please indicate your age range. Under 18 18 - 34 35 65 55+ 19. Please provide the zip code of where you live. (•ptional) 20. Please provide the zip code of where you work. ptional) 21. Please provide your e ail address if you would like to be infor ed about activities related to the develop ent of the 'owntown ylie Vision Plan. ptional) VI-111 10 Downtown Wylie Survey Q1 Please select all that apply: I live in Wylie I work in Wylie I visit Wylie , 0°/0 10% ANSWER CHOICES I live in Wylie I work in Wylie I shop in Wylie I visit Wylie Total Respondents: 558 20% Answered: 558 Skipped: 2 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% RESPONSES 89.61% 24.55°/0 62.72% 18.46% 90% 100% 500 137 350 103 VI-112 1 / 1 Downtown Wylie Survey Q2 How often do you visit Downtown Wylie? Daily Weekly Answered: 558 Skipped: 2 A few times a kw* year Rtt Neve ANSWER CHOICES Daily Weekly At least once a month A few times a year Never TOTAL 5 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% RESPONSES 13.44% 75 31 .54`)/0 176 32.80% 183 20.61% 115 1.61% 9 558 VI-113 1 / 1 Downtown Wylie Survey Q3 When do you typically visit Downtown Wylie? (Select all that apply) Weekday morning or... Weekday evening Friday morning or afternoon Friday evening Saturday morning or... Saturday evening Sunday morning or afternoon 4 "lb JPW6V44,010400 Sunday evening Only during special events I live downtown Never ANSWER CHOICES Weekday morning or afternoon Weekday evening Friday morning or afternoon Friday evening Saturday morning or afternoon Saturday evening Sunday morning or afternoon Sunday evening Only during special events I live downtown Answered: 558 Skipped: 2 0 % 1 0 °/o 2 0 % 3 0 % 4 0 % 5 0 % 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% RESPONSES 42.65% 238 31.72(Y. 177 13.44% 75 20.43% 114 49.64% 277 30.82% 172 33.15% 185 12.90% 72 20.79% 116 0 00% 0 VI-114 1 / 2 Downtown Wylie Survey Never Total Respondents: 558 2/2 Downtown Wylie Survey Q4 When visiting Downtown Wylie, what is typically the purpose of your visit? (Select all that apply) Answered: 557 Skipped: 3 Dining Shopping Work Attending No4itti, church/relig WPAgrifekaq Special events I live Downtown Other (please specify below) I don't visit downtown Wylie Other (please specify) 0% 10°/0 ANSWER CHOICES Dining Shopping Work Attending church/religious service Special events I live Downtown Other (please specify below) I don't visit downtown Wylie Other (please specify) Total Respondents: 557 1 20% 30% 40% OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) Special events at 1st Baptist properties. School and WAG 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% RESPONSES 77.20% 50.27% 7.72% 14.00% 56.91`)/0 0.00°/0 0.00% 0.00% 17.77% DATE 10/16/2019 8:45 AM 430 280 43 78 317 0 0 0 99 VI-116 1/4 Downtown Wylie Survey 2 I own and conduct business along this area. 10/6/2019 11:43 AM 3 Landon 10/2/2019 1:02 PM 4 just walking around, loitering, other shenanigans... 10/2/2019 12:53 PM 5 Take the kids to play at the park 10/2/2019 10:56 AM 6 Hair cut 9/27/2019 8:47 AM 7 Take my kids to the park. 9/25/2019 11:04 AM 8 Park 9/22/2019 6:04 PM 9 Wylie Opry music venue . Every saturday night. 9/22/2019 3:07 PM 10 Conversations 9/22/2019 9:26 AM 11 Dr. appt. 9/22/2019 7:21 AM 12 Guitar lessons 9/22/2019 7:16 AM 13 Passing through 9/22/2019 6:15 AM 14 Park 9/22/2019 6:13 AM 15 Daycare 9/21/2019 11:50 PM 16 Eye Doctor 9/21/2019 10:08 PM 17 Playground 9/21/2019 10:06 PM 18 Park, walking, kids pokemon 9/21/2019 9:33 PM 19 Chiropractor 9/21/2019 8:05 PM 20 eye care 9/21/2019 6:27 PM 21 Haircuts 9/21/2019 4:47 PM 22 Hair salon 9/21/2019 4:30 PM 23 Family & church 9/21/2019 4:29 PM 24 Haircut 9/21/2019 3:56 PM 25 Banking 9/21/2019 2:22 PM 26 Picking up my son from day care 9/21/2019 12:42 PM 27 I rarely go to downtown 9/21/2019 12:15 PM 28 Kid activities 9/21/2019 12:13 PM 29 Play Ground 9/21/2019 11:57 AM 30 Also driving through it daily to get to where we need to go. 9/21/2019 11:51 AM 31 Chiropractor 9/21/2019 11:08 AM 32 Services - hair 9/21/2019 10:42 AM 33 Barber 9/21/2019 10:31 AM 34 Show out of town visitors 9/21/2019 10:28 AM 35 Hair appointment 9/21/2019 9:52 AM 36 Dr appt 9/21/2019 9:19 AM 37 Meeting with friends 9/21/2019 9:03 AM 38 Hairdresser 9/21/2019 8:38 AM 39 Drive through 9/21/2019 8:09 AM 40 walking 9/21/2019 8:05 AM 41 Playground 9/21/2019 8:03 AM 42 Salon 9/21/2019 8:01 AM VI-117 2/4 Downtown Wylie Survey 43 Winery 9/21/2019 7:56 AM 44 Preschool 9/21/2019 7:55 AM 45 Hair salon 9/21/2019 7:55 AM 46 Eye Dr appointments 9/21/2019 7:50 AM 47 Playground 9/21/2019 7:37 AM 48 Pokemon go and dining 9/21/2019 7:19 AM 49 Eye Dr. Appointments 9/21/2019 7:14 AM 50 Parades 9/20/2019 11:43 PM 51 Bored 9/20/2019 11:12 PM 52 Pokemon 9/20/2019 11:05 PM 53 Park 9/20/2019 10:27 PM 54 Hair appointment 9/20/2019 10:21 PM 55 Walk 9/20/2019 10:13 PM 56 Landon Winery or Ice Cream 9/20/2019 9:38 PM 57 coffee, desserts 9/20/2019 9:05 PM 58 Attend Wylie High school events, kids attend WISD 9/20/2019 8:56 PM 59 Doctor appointments 9/20/2019 8:10 PM 60 Hair cur 9/20/2019 8:01 PM 61 Hair salon 9/20/2019 7:10 PM 62 Landon Winery 9/20/2019 6:55 PM 63 Gym and coffee 9/20/2019 6:52 PM 64 Meeting friends 9/20/2019 6:28 PM 65 Park and maybe a coffee 9/20/2019 5:20 PM 66 Doctors appointment 9/20/2019 5:12 PM 67 Camp Gladiator 9/20/2019 4:52 PM 68 I don't. Nothing worth going downtown for. 9/20/2019 4:41 PM 69 Holiday events 9/20/2019 4:33 PM 70 Coffee 9/20/2019 4:29 PM 71 Hair/Nail salon 9/20/2019 4:13 PM 72 Dr 9/20/2019 3:48 PM 73 Dr 9/20/2019 3:46 PM 74 Winery 9/20/2019 3:31 PM 75 Wylie Acting Group rehearsals and performances 9/20/2019 3:31 PM 76 Coffee at Shoemaker & Hardt 9/20/2019 3:17 PM 77 Dining 9/20/2019 3:17 PM 78 Treats donut, ice cream, etc 9/20/2019 3:02 PM 79 Coffee 9/20/2019 2:04 PM 80 Meeting with people. 9/20/2019 1:14 PM 81 Eye doctor 9/20/2019 12:54 PM 82 Bluegrass festival and December craft fair 9/20/2019 12:49 PM 83 I don't because of lack of parking and lack of safe sidewalks 9/20/2019 12:48 PM VI-118 3/4 Downtown Wylie Survey 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 Eye doctor & dental appointments Pokemon Leisure Eye doctor Just getting out. Playground, picnic Using medical provider Eye doctor visit. Haircut Pokemon go Birthday cake Appointments Pass through Playground Visit the city park test test om Say it with Sugar 9/20/2019 12:45 PM 9/20/2019 12:39 PM 9/20/2019 12:03 PM 9/20/2019 12:01 PM 9/20/2019 11:27 AM 9/20/2019 11:25 AM 9/20/2019 11:23 AM 9/20/2019 11:16 AM 9/20/2019 10:59 AM 9/20/2019 10:57 AM 9/20/2019 10:50 AM 9/20/2019 10:45 AM 9/20/2019 10:38 AM 9/20/2019 10:35 AM 9/20/2019 10:32 AM 9/6/2019 6:01 PM VI-119 4/4 Downtown Wylie Survey Q5 When visiting Downtown Wylie, how often do you visit destinations that are located on streets other than Ballard Avenue? (See map above for reference) Always Usually Sometimes Answered: 557 Skipped L 3 Rare LI, ,41.4141-4411.,Illi,140,411,111:111 Neve I don't visit Downtown Wylie Other (please specify) ANSWER CHOICES Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never I don't visit Downtown Wylie Other (please specify) TOTAL 0% 10°/0 20% 30% 40% 50% 60°A, 70% 80% 90% 100% RESPONSES 6.46% 36 11.85% 66 33.75% 188 37.70% 210 10.05% 56 0.00% 0 0.18% 1 557 OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE 1 Scooters would be awesome! 8/27/2019 5:16 PM VI-120 1 / 1 Downtown Wylie Survey Q6 How d you typically e+ to Downtown Wylie? oue,/Lyft/ taxi Other (pmao specify) ANSWER CHOICES VVm|k Ride bicycle Drive Uber/Lyft/taxi Other (please specify) TOTAL �� Annwnred:54V Skippvn�12 RESPONSES 3.65% 20 036% 2 95.02% 524 0.18% 1 018% 1 OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) DATE If went, | would dhve, but parking is an issue and pick uptrucks and large vehicles shouldn't be 9/2020194:41 PM parking onthe main street. 548 1/1 Downtown Wylie Survey �� ,��'�K��/�+�m/��/U'�� _—' .._'' _''_ _ �_ attend -_ . Downtown Wylie? Always (/ attend all... Usually (I attend amnoo— Sometimes U attend about... ��"oo"�� a wovn ( generally do... M If you answered 0\9 " Answered: 560 Skippod:0 ANSWER CHOICES Always (| attend all events inDowntown Wylie) Usually (I attend almost all events in Downtown VVy|io) Sometimes (| attend about half ofthe events in Downtown Wylie) Rarely (|donot attend events inDowntown Wylie very often) Never (| generally donot attend events inDowntown Wylie) Ifyou answered TOTAL RESPONSES 4�82% 27 24.04"& 130 40.89% 228 23.57% 132 6.07% 34 0.00% 0 560 IF YOU ANSWERED DATE There are nnresponses. 1/1 Downtown Wylie Survey Q8 If you answered urare|yll or "never" to the previous question, please indicate �� (Select �� |K +|�r��apply) �� ^"� � � � ^°«pw� why. \�� " �� m that Answered: 155 SNpped:4O5 mmm downtown is ... The events do not interest me I am too busy to attend th— |amnot aware _�^_�� other (please �1 ANSWER CHOICES Parking downtown intoo difficult The events donot interest me |amtoo busy 10attend the events |amnot aware nfthe events Other (please specify Total Respondents: 155 1 2 J 4 5 6 7 0 9 IN" � � RESPONSES 57.42% OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) During mywork hours. My work hours are not conducive to attending most of the time. I also have difficulty with crowds. Need more focus nnadults. | have disabilities walking more than ablock. Finding parking, then walking through the event is too much for me. | tend tofind that the events are super crowded and the lack nfstructure k,the event makes ithard wget around. Boo on Ballard is a prime example. Growing up the line had a structure. 8mnod in one place and ended in another. I also miss the July jubilee like it used to be, a full week of activities including acarnival, There's not enough space for the amount nfpeople who show up. Parking and alot ofthe events are held during the hot months nfthe year. Senior citizen living alone Most are "family friendly" (young families). My household consists of retired people. The holiday craft fair is the one event | attend regularly. DATE 9/25/201811:00AN 9/22/20196:32PN 9/22/20194:01RN 9/22/20197:00AM 9/22/20196:20AM 9/21/201911:52PM 9/21/20190:22Pw 89 58 42 28 27 1/2 Downtown Wylie Survey 10 _ 17 _ 18 _ 19 _ 20 21 _ 22 _ 23 _ 34 _ 25 I live close enough to walk yet no safe way to get there Don't like crowds Too crowded. Hard to enjoy anything when you can't move. Boo on Ballard especially. Wish there was a way to keep this for Wylie residents only. 13 It's too hot inthe summer to enjoy the events 14 Events are too crowded now. The small town feeling isgone. 15 Usually everything & every one are crammed onto Ballard & it's just too crowded. For example, Boo onBallard iebpdy-tobody! Most of the events are geared to families with small kids. We don't have small kid anymore. Things like boo onBallard are too crowded The summer ones are just too hot Not usually good for mykids Too many people |amdisabled & rarely gnwhere crowds are. VVeare inour 7O'eand crowds are not always easy tadeal with. Too crowded Too crowded These events are fun for families or groups with typically functioning individuals. People and children with special needs (like autism) can be overwhelmed and uncomfortable by too many things going on. too many people, loud sounds, bright lights, nct.VVehave decided mnot participate because our special needs child would not enjoy the environment. 20 Too crowded. 27 | answered 'someUmeo' 9/21/20192:41PN 9/21/201910:30AN 9/21/201910:07AM 9/21/20193:05AM 9/21/2019016AM 9/20/2019015PIN 9/20/20198:04PM 9/20/20194:40PIN 9/20/20183:24PM 9/20/20132:40PN 9/2020181:40PM 9/20/20131:37PM 9/20/201912:06PN 8/20/20191115AM 9/20/20181110AN 9/20/201810:50AN 9/20/201810:31AN 8/27/20184:30PM 2/2 Downtown Wylie Survey Q9 What is your opinion of the amount of public outdoor seating in Downtown Wylie? Answered: 517 Skipped: 43 I would like to see more... I would like to see less... I am satisfied with the... No more outdoor seat... 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 5 O'Vo 6 0% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES I would like to see more public outdoor seating I would like to see less public outdoor seating I am satisfied with the current amount of public outdoor seating No more outdoor seating is needed TOTAL RESPONSES 62.67% 324 0.77% 4 36.36% 188 0.19% 1 517 VI-125 1 / 1 Downtown Wylie Survey Q10 When driving to Downtown Wylie, how far are you willing to park from your destination? Answered: 519 Skipped: 41 Adjacent / in front of... Less than 1 block from... No further than 2 block... As far as 144.4q, kkitito04' necessary to... 040.A" I do not 1 typically dr... Other (please specify) 0% 10°/0 ANSWER CHOICES Adjacent / in front of destination Less than 1 block from destination No further than 2 blocks from destination As far as necessary to find a parking spot I do not typically drive to Downtown Wylie Other (please specify) TOTAL 2 4 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% RESPONSES 4.62% 28.90% 49.90% 14.45% 1.16% 0 9 6 % OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) It depends on whether it is a visit to eat or shop or if it is for an event. I will park further for an event. Depends if it is Summer or Winter. Winter I will walk blocks, if it is Summer, within a block or two at the most. I drive through and don't park. Parking is a hazard. People pulling out and unable to see. People walking I am willing to park where I need to park, but if the weather is nice, I walk to avoid the parking issue. DATE 10/6/2019 12:17 PM 9/22/2019 6:32 PM 9/21/2019 2:41 PM 9/21/2019 11:10 AM 24 150 259 75 6 5 519 VI-126 1 / 2 Downtown Wylie Survey 5 4nfar asnecessary to find nparking spot, but a parking structure would greatly reduce this issue. From a development standpoint, parking doesn't generate taxable value. Not to mention most parking lots are empty across the county unless it's a special event or holiday. Structured parking would be a huge solution now, but it would greatly reduce the "parking burden" for future developments, Please maximize the limited space downtown, 0/27/2019510RN 2/2 Downtown Wylie Survey Q11 When crossing Ballard Avenue in Downtown Wylie, how often do you use a crosswalk? Answered: 519 Skipped: 41 Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Neve I'm not sure ANSWER CHOICES Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never I'm not sure TOTAL 0% 1 0 % 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% RESPONSES 32.18% 167 26.59% 138 19.85% 103 14.45% 75 5.39% 28 1.54% 8 519 VI-128 1/1 Downtown Wylie Survey Q12 Do you feel safe crossing streets in Downtown Wylie? Always Usually Sometimes Rarely ,,,k4..L7ii 11 Never 11 I'm not sure ANSWER CHOICES Always Usually Sometimes Rarely Never I'm not sure TOTAL Answered: 510 Skipped: 50 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% RESPONSES 16.47% 84 50.39% 257 23.14°A 118 5.10% 26 3.14°/0 16 1.76% 9 510 VI-129 1 / 1 Downtown Wylie Survey ��1� C�U '� description �� ' have � � � ^�/�^ n��O��e/��//�u\�//ere �� !+ �� '�� r�� '� ��/�+�m/� ��^U'��~ �_ ._.- ._ _ -_ vehicles __-..' . Downtown ''�— Answumd�327 Skipped: %J3 # 1 2 3 4 5 0 T 8 S 10 11 12 13 14 RESPONSES Its good None Traffic slows considerably and becomes more threatening when vehicles are attempting to pull out from parking spaces, especially when big trucks block the view of the driver pulling out. Anything longer than a normal sized pickup truck has no business parking along the historical street. I often see dually trucks which should heprohibited from parking downtown. Only twice once on the street near the eye doctor going towards 78Baptist church had the road completely blocked with vehicles.. The other time was going to parking lot behind flower shop |igUUngdem Today: | couldn't se around the parked oars as | entered the Cross walk and had mvery timid. The oncoming traffic cannot see me and | could not see them. Also When driving the parking situation + the oncoming traffic + people backing up and the amount of room on the street make navigating very difficult and dangerous, Even when crossing IN the crosswalk, vehicles frequently fail tnyield m pedestrians. This happens a,least once a week ormore, and | see it all the time from my place ofbusiness. Hard oosee oncoming traffic ineither direction the only times I've felt uneasy is when a butthole driver is speeding or long/big trucks are parked sticking out too far r/a When people don't stop for crosswalk Large trucks The cross streets don't have very good sight paths if there are any cars parked. It's often very hard tnsee iftraffic iscoming onBallard. 15 |uuua|ly cross at crosswalks and this happened in a cross walk just before the signs went up a NTMVVD pick vptruck almost hit me. He missed me by less than a foot. My best guess is he was distracted maUoseemed mbeaoshocked ^zsee mo(when he finally noticed) aa|was mbo almost hit. The signs have made a huge difference, although you still have some drivers speed up totry and beat the pedestrian inthe crosswalk. 16 none 17 It is VERY hard to see around several of the larger trucks when they are parked in spots close to the corners. They should not beallowed mpark incertain areas. 10 1 think the lights in the street that can light up like the ones in front of Wylie HS would be a good addition 19 20 21 zz 23 When drivers don't stop for the crosswalk. When large trucks travel downtown. None Traffic doesn't always yield ozcrosswalks. Speeding motorists not watching the road. None DATE 10/16/20194:25PM 10/6/20198:54PN 10/6/20191217PN 10/4/201811:42AM 10/3/20183:00PN 10/3/2013110PM 10/3/201812:40PN 10/3/20180:04AM 10/2/2019112PN 10/2/20191:04PN 10/2/201912:48PM 10/2/201912:28PM 10/2/201911:87AM 10/2/201911:35NN 10/2/201911:30AM 10/2/20191114AM 10/2/201911:01AN 10/2/201910:59AM 10/2/201810:52AM 9/29/20188:57PN 9/29/20199:50AM 3/25/20192:51PN 8/25/201911:08AM mzm Downtown Wylie Survey 24 When parked on Ballard it's hard to back out if there are large vehicles parked next toyou and you can't see oncoming traffic. Cars drive too fast Visibility can belimited sometimes due toparked cars Speeding cars None | have never felt unsafe 25 20 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Na Pulling out ofaparking space nnBallard is frightfu|——enpecio|ly ifyou are parked byabig truck. Would it be possible to designate spaces for cars only? During heavy traffic hours, it's almost impossible to cross the street without feeling unsafe. Anytime I am in the downtown area and have mcontend with en 18+vhee|er. | feel unsafe, Backing out can bedifficult don't recall Speeding vehicles, *m|amunsure will stop to let me cross. Hard mback out nfaparking space, visibility poor. 35 When big trucks gothrough there because they mwide mstay onone side o[the road 35 Because of the cars parked in front of the stores, you have to walk a bit into the street to check for oncoming traffic. The parked cars block the view nrtraffic. 37 Hard mback out nfparking spaces with oncoming traffic, 30 Never. People are friendly and let you cross the street. 39 Just folks not paying attention 40 1 stopped in my car to allow a pedestrian to cross on the crosswalk. Oncoming traffic didn't even slow down for her. 41 | Haven't had this problem. 42 baking upfrom downtown parking; cars gntoo fast through there; why are over sized vehicles allowed onthat narrow street? Weekend nights you need ooUeextra careful People not paying attention and dnnot yield mpedestrians! Sometimes people just don't look where they are driving 43 44 45 40 NA 47 Any time | park on Ballard and am pulling out, it's an awful situation and very unsafe for Parker's and drivers. That block should be shut off to traffic and made into a green space/park/outdoor area instead it'd befunctional and aesthetically pleasing 48 When there inalot going on 49 Big trucks parked along BaUavd, hard to see other cars backing out. Speed limit oUov|d be lowered on Ballard. 50 NA 51 The current speed limit is too fast. I only drive 15mph down Ballard to watch for people and cars, 52 Blind spots near the crosswalk near Wylie Eye. 53 Cars don't want tnstop unlet people cross authe cross walks. You have Wwalk partially out inthe street to see around the cars parked and it can create issues for drivers and pedestrians 54 The more cars parked inBallard the harder itiomsee ifcars are ozmming. 55 Sometimes walking across the street near the winery and omg ice cream feels unsafe because the vehicles parked by the winery block the driving vehicles view of anyone crossing, at night one time there were people speeding at this point and myhusband and | were worried about crossing. v/'13z 9/25/20199:25AN 8/24/20187:04AM 9/23/201911:83PN 9/23/20198:31 PM 9/23/20198:24MM 9/23/20198:34PN 9/23/20191:45PN 9/23/20196:07AM 9/22/20199:04PM 9/22/2018819PN 9/22/20197:02PN 9/22/20180:24PM 8/22/20195:28 PM 9/22/20194:01PM 9/22/20192:05RN 9/22/20191:34R@ 9/22/201912:41PN 9/22/201911:37AM 9/22/201810:50AN 9/22/20189:58AM 9/22/20198:28AN 9/22/20198:01AM 9/22/20180:33AN 9/22/20190:25AM 8/22/20198:24AM 9/22/2019014AM 9/22/20197I5AM 9/22/20197:20AM 9/22/20197:08AN 9/22120186:52AM 9/22/20195:20AM Downtown Wylie Survey 50 57 58 59 00 61 «2 63 Walking behind vehicle to load trunk mcross in pretty unsafe feeling. | usually peak my head out past parked vehicle to make sure | won't get hit. The cars are usually going pretty slow but still tight roads make hooit's hard k`see who's going where. Never truly safe not using acrosswalk. Dont stop for pedestrians People aren't always aware of what's going nnaround /infront o[them. When walking on the crosswalk sometimes the drivers do not yield or stop so you have to by hyper vigilant. Especially on weekend mornings when everyone is downtown. 04 Drivers not yielding mpedestrians 65 Other than a couple of times where I saw cars pulling up from a parking spot on Ballard nearly getting hit hyoncoming traffic, | donot recall other issues. Fast drivers sometimes | haven't felt unsafe. None Speed of cars Large pickups driving fast. Na 00 07 68 09 70 71 72 73 74 75 70 77 0 79 80 longer vehicles that stick more into the roadway from the parking spaces drive mvcrazy. | have tn stop if a car is other direction or go into other lane. I don't like people darting out between cars to cross the street. Should enforce using the crosswalks Anytime Saturday mornings When | cross | always feel like cars will not see me. People not paying attention totheir surroundings None Na You cannot see |ocross over and people donot like tohelp you out. Can't really see cars coming unless you step out a bit to look due \othe parked oars in Ballard, On unsafe and annoying 81 When trying mback out of parking spaces acan bedifficult tosee. 82 Drivers are going too fast 83 X 04 People not paying attention. Playing that dumb Pok6mnn game, 05 None 00 N/o 07 Na 80 Never 09 Blind spots for traffic. Needs more lighting inevening. 90 Walking really isn't an issue. Backing upout pfparking spaces can hedifficult attimes because of blind spots. 9/22/20195:57AN 9/22/20195:50AM 9/22/20195:80AM 9/22/20185:30AM 9/22/20182:05AM 9/21/201911x44MN 9/21/201910:57PM 9/21/20191017PM 9/21/20191015PW 9/21/201810:00PM 9/21/20199:40PN 9/21/20198:00PM 9/21%0190:52PN 9/21/20198:22RN 9/21/20187:01 PM 9/21/20196:32PN 9/21/20196:28 PM 9/21/2018016MN 9/21/20185:20PN 9/21/2019 4:38 PM 9/21/20194:22PN 9/21/2019417PN 9/21/20193:21PN 9/21/2019213P@ 9/21/2019211PN 9/21/20191:45RM 9/21/20191:32PM 9/21/201912:58PN 9/21/201912:50PN 9/21/201912:44PN 9/21/2019 1216PM 9/21/20191215PM 9/21/201911:54AN Downtown Wylie Survey 81 | was inShoemaker when atruck crashed into the building next door several years ago, but other than that | have never felt unsafe. 92 Lack ofsight from vehicles pulling out ofparking spots 93 | have witness someone almost get hit by car inthe crosswalk 94 Backing out of a parking spot an Ballard is scary when people are speeding. They won't slow down, but you're backing out blindly ifyou're next mbigger cars. None Don't have mnunsafe story. Drivers failing myield Na pedestrian in m crosswalk. Drivers driving too fast on Ballard S1. 85 gn 87 98 99 Even with reduced speed limit, cars still go to fast. Also, the extended bed trucks make it so hard tosee around them for both pedestrians and oncoming traffic. 100 Crossing the streets are interesting when there are a|cupfcars parked (using crosswalks) 181 None. Most people are aware ofpedestrians and are very accommodating 102 N/a 103 none 104 Was starting 0nwalk in a cmsswa|h, and two cam didn't slow down for uotn cross. 105 N/A 100 None that |recall. 107 None 108 Na 109 People fly down Ballard 110 Around |unchhmo, the volume of cars driving V,mvgh BnUanj is much heavier. Most people speed through. 111 they are going too fast 112 Have not had one 113 Never 114 It's usually when trying toback out ofmyparking spot, But also when mykids are getting into the nmcsome cars just drive too fast down Ballard. 115 None 110 Noe 117 When trucks park in front of businesses, they stick out into traffic, making it difficult to pass safely while staying inmyown lane. 110 It's hard k`cross sometimes with how fast cars drive through 118 Sometimes traffic cones are onBallard close mcross walks mreinforce drivers mslow down. If they are not there bcan bodicey. 120 Always use crosswalk atBallard. Never confident anyone will stop nrioeven paying attention. 121 Backing out of parking spaces is always a risk because you can't see traffic coming. 122 Pulling out of a parking spot it's hard to see. Cars like to speed so it's difficult backing up at times. 123 Can't see cars coming due tnthe cars parked onthe roads Too many blind spots 124 People driving mfast 125 Depending nnwhere cars are parked it's hard k`see the oncoming traffic 120 Not really ever, as | pay attention. The only time | get anxious is when | have my kidn, cause they dontpay asmuch attention and they are smaller and harder msee v/'10 4/11 9/21/20191110AN 9/21C01911:04AN 9/21/201810:59AM 9/21/201910:28AM 9/21/201910:23AN 9/21/201910:22AM 9/21/20191018AN 9/21/201910:07AN 9/21/201910:04AM 9/21C0198:50AM 9/21/20199:54AN 9/21/2019945AM 9/21/20199:32AM 9/21/20199:27AM 9/21/2019919AM 9/21C019917AN 9/21/2019317AM 9/21/20198:00AM 9/21/20199:05AN 9/21/20188:04AM 9/21/20198:43AM 9/21/20198:40AM 9/21/20180:39AN 9/21/20198:37AM 9/21/20190:27AN 9/21/20199:27AM 9/21/20198:26AM 9/21/2019819AN 9/21/2019814AM 9/21/2019014AN 9/21/2019811AM 9/21/20198:07AN 9/21/20190:07AM 9/21/20198:04AN Downtown Wylie Survey 127 Never 9/21/20198:03AN 128 Every time | try toback out ofparking. The oncoming vehicles don't slow down. 9/21/20198:03AM 129 Vehicles often ignore crosswalk 9/21/20198:02AM 130 Fast driver flying by 9/21/20187:50AN 131 None 9/21/20197:58AM 132 NA 9/21/20187:50AM 133 Many cars still drive too fast. You have to be half way into the cross walk Nbe seen around E/21/20197:57AM parked cars 184 The street istoo narrow and there istwo way traffic. 9/21/20187:56AN 135 Speeders 8/21/20197:54AM 135 Not all the car yield topedestrians 8/21/20197:53AM 137 Cars parked infront nfshops are tightly packed and difficult 000eobstruction 9/21/20197:53AM 138 N/m 8/21/2019 7:52AM 138 Sometimes people drive too fast going down Ballard . Also, you can beout ofline ofsight for 9/21/20187:48AM drivers going down Ballard due Nshallow parking spots 141 Non8 9/21/20187:27AN 143 The street lined parking, which |like for convenience, makes for Nindspom—.which ismyfault for 9/21/2019719AM not wanting N use the crosswalk. 144 None 9C21/20197:19AM 145 N/A 9/21/20136:54AM 140 Cant see cars backing out 9/21/20190:42AN 147 Sometimes cars drive too fast. 9/21/20190:20AM 148 NA 9/21/2019 4:51 AM 148 Traffic cannot see you 9/21/20193:21 AM 150 | always feel unsafe when backing car out nfparking space onto the street. 9/21/20192:42AM 151 During busy traffic times pmts add in cars backing out, makes for dangerous crossing 9/21/20182:30AM 152 Heavy traffic times 8/21/20191:46AM 153 Longer trucks stick out into the street. Have to drive slow and share the street with on coming 9/21/2019 12:49 AM traff ic 154 | was using the crosswalk and cars wouldn't slow down orwould get impatient 8/21/201912:42AM 155 Lunch or dinner times 9/21/2019 12:12 AM 156 There has been alot of school Nninvolved inaccidents mwmneed to come upwith better E/21/201812:03fM security measures mocity level 158 N/a 9/20/201911:50PN 158 A 9/20/201911:45PM 160 Occasional speeder 9/20/201911:28PN 101 Almost every day because |work indowntown Wylie people drive way too fast, | cant tell you how 9/20201911:22PM many times I have been almost rear ended or ran over because of people driving too fast. Also I really wish there was a different way that the city could do something about the parking in downtown Wylie it's not safe | hear people complain every single day about it. 102 Cars going tofast and nnwalk ways inthe middle 9/20201911:15PM v/'1:4 Downtown Wylie Survey 103 Only when there are speeders present 9/20/201911:09PN 164 None 9/20201811:00PIVI 105 Crossing the street n8oak &Ballard 9/20/201910:36PN 100 Traffic was heavy 9/20201910:35PM 108 The cross walk mBallard and oak street issometimes scary mcross. Especially ifpeople are 9/20/201810:30PN driving fast from7O. 189 Backing out o[spaces nnBallard can bestressful 9/20201310:28PM 170 | have nounderstanding ofwhy drive right through the cross walks when they are snclearly 9/20/201910:10PM marked. Maybe just one day nfstreet dressed officer standing off, reporting cars inviolation when people are attempting ^ocross. 171 Traffic moves fast thmdowntown and people don't pay attention. 9/20281910:00PM 172 Cars backing out nfparking spots often cannot see when avehicle ioapproaching. I've seen this 9/20/201910:00PM from personal experience and watching other cars. 173 None really 8/20201810:04PM 174 Speed nfcars not obeying limits 8/20/201910:02PM 175 Crossing for restaurants 9/2020198:59 PM 175 Cars driving too fast. Noone pays attention k`the cross walk. Nnpolice 1nmonitor the "race track" 9/2020198:50PM down Ballard ave. 177 Backing out of parking spaces nnBallard can be tricky at times. It's difficult to see oncoming 9/2020189:37FM traffic._ 170 It's hard toget across and not convenient ¢/ walk toocrosswalk. You're going inbetween cars. 9/20/20199:23PN 179 Hard <osee around parked cars 9/2020199:15PM 180 Sometimes cars don't see people coming from inbetween parked cars 9/2020199:00PM 181 non* 9/20/20198:07PM 102 Trying mback ocar out nnBallard can bodangerous 8/2020189:07PM 183 None 9/20/2019844PM 184 20-25mph|ooks very fast onBallard. Parked cars block view when crossing street, you often have 9/20/20190:25RN step afew feet into the street mcheck that it's clear. Blocked view and vehicle speed can make it abit scary, especially with kids. 185 Needs more pedestrian spaces 9/202019019PM 105 It's hard to be certain that drivers will actually stop when you're in the crosswalk, 9/20/2018015PM 187 Never felt unsafe. 9/20/2019 8:08 PM 108 Never 8/20/20198:04PM 109 N/a 9/20/20198:02PN 190 The cars drive so fast and it's hard to see around, back up. The road is also so narrow and long 9/20/20197:42PM trucks park and come very close mhitting their tow hitch 191 People not paying attention 9/2020137:36PM 192 Backing out ofoparking spot into oncoming traffic 9/202019715FM 133 Corners are blind spots for drivers and they don't stop nrslow down because they can't see 9/20/20190:55PM pedestrians. 184 Sometimes visibility indifficult during certain times ofthe day. 8/2020190:54PM 185 Always drivers usually are very nice. 9/2020196:40PM 190 Trying mpark during mnevent. Trying mback out onBallard when super busy. 9/20/20190:30PM v/'13s 6/11 Downtown Wylie Survey 197 None 9/20/20196:27RN 198 Parking isncross the shopping area (so wehave tocross 10the nUop.) 9/20/20185:57PM 198 The cars goway tofast down Ballard 9/20/20195:43PM 200 1 can't see whether cars are coming past the parked cars. Also, only half the cars stop for people at 9/202019523PM ornnnwa|kn 201 | avoid driving downtown because it's ancrowded with cars backing out. 8/20/20195:18PM 202 Most vehicles don't stop despite driving slow. Those yield signs does nothing to prevent speed. 9/2020195:10PM Also when cars back out ofparking spaces, it's unsafe. 203 Drivers not paying attention 9/20/20195:14PM 204 Parking onballad ioamajor concern aoyou cannot see backing into traffic 9/20/20195:10PM 205 When vehicles are speeding ornot paying attention tupedestrians. 9/2020194:55PM 206 Non 9/20/20184:54PN 207 None 9/2020184:48PM 200 Most people drive too fast downtown and backing out is really hard with line of sight issues. 9/20/20194:46PM 209 Only once someone wasn't paying attention. 9/2020194:44PM 210 Cant see around the SUVs and trucks and usually there is someone speeding down the street. 9/20/20194:43PM 211 Limited visibility 9/2020184:35PM 212 Na 9/2020194:31 PM 213 Speed 9/20/20194:50PM 214 The two way traffic Ndparking nnboth sides makes hhard u/get clear line cdsight when backing 9/2020194:20PM out ofparking spots 215 n/e 9/2020194:27PM 210 Vehicle parking spaces and width o[roadway make hdifficult oosee past mid Vnfill size vehicles. 9/20/20194:16PM 217 People are not always watching. VVohave too many people looking mt their phones and not paying 9/2020194:14PM attention, Orthey are just too impatient mgive right ofway mcrosswalk 210 Driving faster than posted speed 9/20/20184:11 PM 219 Na 8/2020194:03PM 220 People don't pay attention 8/2020184:01 PM 221 Sometimes when cars are backing out ofoparking space onBallard Street. 8/2020194:01 PM 222 NA 9/2020193:50PM 223 None 9/20/2019 3:57 PM 224 Often when trying mpull out o[nBallard Street parking place. Vehicle sometimes speed and do 9/2020198:57PM not pay attention. There are also very many huge pick-up trucks which can be a challenge when attempting Npull out ofaspace next toalarge truck. 225 Speed and hard msee 9/20/20193:52PM 225 Na 9/20/20183:49PM 227 Vehicles don't stop for pedestrians 9/20/20193:44PM 220 Sometimes the sight lines are problematic 9/20/20193:32PM 229 None 9/2020193:27PM 280 People ignore you trying 10cross. Needs estoplight mprotect walkers 8/20/20183:27PM 251 None 9/202019327PM 232 sometimes there is not much of a break in traffic to wait for and it is hard to find an open space to 9/20/2019324pM cross m13s 7/11 Downtown Wylie Survey 233 There is low visibility for oncoming cars and their speed tends tobeolittle high. 234 Some people drive too fast and aren't paying attention, nnyou have Nbvaware when trying \n cross. 255 Cars not stopping for pedestrians 236 People drive WAY to fast down Ballard Street and aren't looking for folks/kids coming out from between cars None Speeders atBallard near 0M6 K/a | feel okay crossing indowntown but not from 7Dwdowntown When drivers fail myield at the crosswalk 237 238 239 240 241 242 243 244 245 Sometimes cars are inarush. None Visibility with cars sometimes is hard The parking on Ballard needs to be fixed, can't see around cars and hard for cars vaexit parking spaces 240 Drivers not seeing mn 247 1 was trying to cross the street from Mr. Jim's and someone was speeding and if I wasn't paying attention they would have hit me. 248 Never 249 Anytime itis. Use, too many people just sit, Pay attention while driving 250 Because of the street parking, it creates a blind spot for when you want to cross the road. Cars can't see you, and you can't see cars. 251 Speeding 252 Sometimes it is hard to see to back out of parking spaces on Ballard. Vehicles don't always drive the speed limit. 253 MyGirl Scouts & | were trying k`cross the street in crosswalk hythe Pawn shop, walking towards tkaTCBY. | had mstep all the way out into the crosswalk because m large dually truck was parkin the corner parking spot & I could not see around w/out putting myself in the street. No one was slowing down for uotq cmao until another parent saw this & both she & | stood inthe walk, anno extended to stop traffic going North & South. That corner parking spot should be rounded or taken out so a line of sight can be used to look N & S w/out putting ourselves in harms way. Also people cut across the main street all the time almost getting hit because they are not using crosswalk. 254 It's really congested between traffic & vehicles pulling out ofparking spots, pedestrians and all ak the same time. The road istoo narrow \oncromodm*parking &through traffic. 255 With the high traffic for the local high school homecoming parades, it makes it difficult to cross streets with all the cars and foot traffic. Crossing Ballard can be tricky. Distracted drivers, Sometimes when large vehicles park next to the crosswalk. It's hard to see and be seen. None 256 257 258 259 260 Ballard is extremely narrow through downtown and with the current parking setup creates visual obstructions for both drivers and pedestrians. As a pedestrian, you have to walk out past vehicles parked inorder msee oncoming traffic which means you're almost standing out mthe street. Ano driver, many times pedestrians have just walked out into traffic (typically not inthe crosswalks) 261 Driver driving too fast 9/20/20195:24RN 9/20/20183:23PM 9/20/2018319PN 8/20/2019319PN 9/20/2019315PM 9/20/2018315 PM 9/20/2019313R0 9/20/2019313PN 8/20/20183:09PN 9/20/20193:00PN 9/20/20183:06PN 9/20/20193:06RN 9/20/20192:57PN 9/20/20192:50PM 8/20120192:44RN 9/202019219PM 9/20/20192:08PM 9/20/20191:44PN 9/20/20191:38PN 9/20/20191:37PN 9/20/2019110PN 9/20/2019116PN 9/20/2018111PN 9/20/201912:57PN 9/20/201912:53PN 9/20/201912:45PN 9/20/201912:41PM Downtown Wylie Survey 263 It's a bit hard to take a left on to Ballard from side roads with construction 204 Not proh|en, look both ways before crossing. Don't like to park on 8m|lard, backing into traffic is unsafe. 265 266 267 268 Just cautious that oncoming traffic is seeing me, no actual incidents thankfully Hard msee around parked cars mlook for oncoming cam It is sometimes hard to see cars coming due to the parked cars in the way. So crossing halfway into the street mheable ousee cars coming innot safe 269 When parking mtrying tompark it's hard Nsee around the other parked cars mknow if its safe to proceed. 270 Cars drive way too fast going through downtown. You take your life in your hands when attempting to cross the street and especially trying orback out ofaparking spot 271 272 diagonal street parking often makes seeing oncoming traffic difficult since everyone insists on owning large trucks and GUVn, because of the way cars park, you have to step into road and lean out to see if cars are coming in order mcross street. Some cars are driving very fast Also ifipark nnBallard, backing upmleave is a crap shoot! you just have to slowly start backing up and pray no one is coming or they see you and slow down/smp. 273 Just make Ballard walking only and bring in street car vendors (food and mmchandiso).Think German village downtown. Also more sidewalks <oget around Wylie. VVeonly drive from Wylie Lakes cause there is no sidewalk down 78 or any other path. 274 NA 275 N/A 276 Big trucks can obstruct view ofoncoming traffic when parked onbal|md 277 drivers seem 0abecourteous toward pedestrians 278 Due »oangles ofthe parking spaces it's difficult tnsee traffic and pedestrians. 279 People not using cmoowm|kx. Just stepping out into traffic. 200 Cars donot slow down orstop at crosswalks 281 While crossing cars sometimes dont see me because of parking to close to cross walks 282 Myson was almost hit byndriver speeding through downtown nnBallard. 283 It can be difficult to back out of parking spaces bc people drive too fast down Ballard. When I'm driving thru downtown on Ballard, I always slow WAY down, like literally 10 mph, bc people can't see, don't pay attention, and walk out orback their car ohhinto traffic. 204 People drive 10fast and distracted. Most ofthe time even i[inthe crosswalk people keep ondriving orgofaster mget through. Speeding cars Cars onba|lard backing out of parking spots mpp|darting from btwn cars to cross Ballard None 285 286 287 288 some drivers don't look like they are placing close attention to the road and so I don't want to walk out inbetween cars and behit hyone. 289 Drivers don't always slow down, even onthe crosswalk 230 People don't yield 291 Speeding cars and the inability to see ncoming traffic around parked cars when crossing. 292 |tiomlittle congested. 293 Hard for cars to see you when backing out 3/20/201912:36PN 9/20/201812:85PN 9/20/201912:34PN 9/20/201912:26PM 9/20/201912:24PM 9/20/201912:23PN 9/20/201912:21PN 8/20/20191221PM 9/20/20191211PN 9/20/20181210PM 3/20/201912:08PM 9/20/201912:00PN 9/20/201911:58AN 9/20/201911:52AM 9/20/201811:49AN 9/20/201911:47AN 9/20/201911:40AM 9/20/201911:89AM 9/20/201911:30AN 9/20/201911:38AM 9/20/201911:33AM 9/20/201911:33WN 8/20/201811:33AM 9/20/201811:28AN 8/20/201911:27AM 9/20/20191126AN 9/20/201911:24AN 8/20/201911:21AN 9/20/201911:20AM 8/20/20191117AN 9/20/201911:17AM Downtown Wylie Survey 294 1 have almost been hit by vehicles speeding through the aare and not yielding to pedestrians in the 9/20/20191117AN crosswalks. 295 Peop|oamnt typically paying attention vopedestrians 8/20201911:15AM 230 Cars backing out ofspaces 9/20201811:15AM 287 Backing out nfparking spots onBallard can bestressful sometimes. 9/20201911:14AM 288 ne 9/2020191113AM 299 Pulling out of parking spaces is dangerous. Pulling out if cross streets is dangerous. 9/20201911:08AN 300 Due to how the parking is laid out on each side of Ballard, I don't feel like passing traffic can easily 9/20/201311:07AM see pedestrians. 501 They have the signs k`yield o,stop and driver's donot abide 9/20/201811:03AM 302 There's a lot of traffic, and there's not adequate parking for the business on Ballard. The on -street 9/20/201911:02AM parking looks terrible, and makes it unsafe. Lots ofpeople running across the street. |Cn unsafe to drive nnBallard, and Nwalk across 303 People don't always stop for people inthe cross walk. 9/20/201911:01AM 304 All good! 9/20/201811:00AM 305 Wylie has serious issues with distracted drivers, speeding and uncourteous individuals as seen by 9/20/201910:50AN the recent school zone incidents inour city. | would feel more comfortable if Ballard was more pedestrian and less vehicular. 306 None 9/20201910:52AM 307 NA 9/20/201810:52AN 500 ithink they dnagood job keeping itsafe 9/20/201810:50AN 309 The speed nuwhich some folks drive 9/20201910:48AM 310 None 9/20201910:47AM 311 It's tough Voback out of the angled parking spaces onBallard when traffic comes bysnfast and 9/20/201910:47AN vision inblocked byother cars. 312 Sometimes traffic won't stop 9/20/2019 10:45 AM 314 Can't see when cars are backing out. Pedestrians not crossing properly. Bicycles and pedestrians 9/20201910:43AM rarely can cross safely anywhere. Cars driving too fast through there. Cars can't see to cross the street. Cars too fast past park. Too dark to walk during events. Too many people downtown during special events. Not safe with that many people. Parking aomoa7O and can't cross 78 safely at anytime. 315 Occasional speeder 9/20201810:88AM 315 The slanted parking spots and the width of the street makes it ripe for backing out wrecks. Also, 9/20201910:38AM people tend tonot use cross walks and dart out from behind cars. Again too close mtraffic. The street isjust not wide enough mbesafe, 317 noverhepponed 9/20/201810:374M 318 Traffic going 0ofast sometimes 9/20201810:354M 319 None 9/20201910:32AM 320 With such tight lashes and parking, it's hard msee cars/pedestrians 9/202019 10:31 NN 321 None 9/20/201910:26AM 322 Speed and congestion onBallard 9/20/201910:22AM 323 Driving too fast 8/3020199:48AM 324 Backing out of the front -in parking is always difficult. Front -in parking reduces visibility (upon 0/2020190:21 AM departure) which is further complicated if you are parked next to a big Texas truck. Additionally, people drive very fast through there, treating itmore like ahighway than downtown pedestrian area. Downtown Wylie Survey 325 326 327 NA Backing into traffic from a diagonal parking spot on Ballard is dangerous. test 0/27/2019510RN 8/27/20194:30PN 8/27/20181017AN Downtown Wylie Survey Q14 What is your opinion of the directional signage in Downtown Wylie? (Select all that apply) Answered: 511 Skipped: 49 There is plenty of... I don't believe ther... Signage is to. confusing gj I am unaware of any signa... 0 °/0 1 0 % 2 0 % 3 0 °A) 4 0 % 5 0 % 6 0 % 7 0 % 8 0 r'/0 9 0 % 1 0 0 % ANSWER CHOICES There is plenty of signage downtown I don't believe there is enough signage downtown Signage is clear and helpful Signage is confusing I am unaware of any signage in downtown Total Respondents: 511 RESPONSES 29.75`)/0 152 15.85% 81 28.57`)/0 146 2.35°/0 12 29.16`)/0 149 VI-141 1 / 1 Downtown Wylie Survey Q15 Do you travel through Downtown Wylie during rush hour? (7 — 9 a.m. or 4 6 p.m.) Answered: 517 Skipped: 43 Yes No, I do not need to tram_ No, I choose to bypass... 0°/0 10% 20% 30 % 40% 5 0 °A 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% ANSWER CHOICES Yes No, I do not need to travel through the area during rush hour No, I choose to bypass downtown during rush hour TOTAL RESPONSES 35.59% 184 47.97% 248 16.44% 85 517 VI-142 1 / 1 oyouli e ost a ut D busiriesses Sr1"13 'tov‘iri feel Downtown Wylie Survey Q16 What d you like most about Downtown Wylie? (Select all that apply) Cxann/ onamote, Historic buildings Special events Annwored:51x Skipped�4Z businesses � Other (please specify) ANSWER CHOICES Charm /character Historic buildings Special events Local businesses Other (please specify) Total Respondents:510 ° # OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) RESPONSES 82.63% 77�22% 53.86% 70.66% 5.50% 1 1 enjoy and take advantage of the small town feel and the convenience to my personal residence for eating, shopping, eye doctor, meeting with friends, events, and classes. 2 it's Wylie 3 0|deCity Park 4 Park 5 the people 0 8chumaker& Handt.Wylie Flower Shop, Hair Salon, La F|or 7 Mom and Pop shops 0 Small town feel, but growing businesses. Coffee, lunch, dinner and drinks. I will like it even more when I can live and work downtown. Make it a destination. 9 Restaurants and Wylie Opry. 10 appreciate the businesses that attempt to restore existing buildings to keep downtown thriving 11 Music 12 More Restaurants DATE 10/6/20191217PM 10/2/2019112MN 10/2/201911:30AM 10/2/201911:01 AM 9/23/20196:07AM 8/22/20199:04PN 9/22/20190:32MN 8/22/20184:01PN 9/22/20193:07PN 9/22/201911:57AN 8/22/2019720AM 428 400 279 366 29 mz44 1/2 Downtown Wylie Survey N/a | like that they haven't tried Vomodernize all ofthe old buildings downtown, Playground None Small town feel, feeling ofcommunity Wish there would beabit more modernization. Needs parking garage and afew more restaurants like garland. Make it fun for the residents. Maybe a nice bar. 19 | love mmeet friends at Landon'o.|like Ricks, Ballard'ocafe and the florist. 20 Restu ramn 21 | love all oyit! The old buildings, the food the charm ofosmall town. 22 | like seeing new restaurants come inoagive more reason vzgo. 23 I'm proud ,obring people vndowntown Wylie! 24 Park, gazebo 25 Playground, Needs mlocal bar 20 |1iskept very clean! 27 sorry, but not much. Maybe ifthere were more open public spaces for people towalk around and enjoy anight, that would benice. Like the open plazas they have inMexico, 28 Only very specific businesses... Doughnuts, BBQ and Ice Cream. 29 There ieagood mix, but woneed more office and residential, 9/21/20197:34RN 9/21/201910:22AN 9/21/2019814AM 9/21/2018012AM 9/21/20198:09AM 9/21/20180:04AM 9/21/20198:03AM 9/20/201811:08PM 9/20/20195:43 PM 9/2020194:20PM 9/20/2019 3:57 PM 9/20/2019 12:53PM 9/20/201912:41PN 9/20/2019 1210PM 9/20/201911:26A0 9/20/201910:30AN 8/27/2019510PN 2/2 Downtown Wylie Survey Q17 What do you think could be improved about Downtown Wylie that would encourage you to visit more? (Select all that apply) Answered: 511 Skipped: 49 Greater diversity of... Making it more enjoyable to... Appearance of gligiatitv. the buildings Magilitagqii0 nicomigsomm Parking 41 6000000041.1""Zi,„ StWeelitiON4Votittoro Feeling o personal safety More restaurant... Other (please specify) to, 111*##Mlottt ypa -t4f,-7,004.0041#4 0 % 1 0 °/o 2 0 % 3 0 % 4 0 % 5 0 % 6 0 `Ye 7 0 % 8 0 °A 9 0 % 1 0 0 % ANSWER CHOICES Greater diversity of businesses Making it more enjoyable to walk around Appearance of the buildings Parking Feeling of personal safety More restaurant options Other (please specify) Total Respondents: 511 1 2 RESPONSES 54.99% 40.12% 13.50% 49.90% 6.85% 68.69% 17.22°/0 OTHER (PLEASE SPECIFY) I would like to see more inclusiveness of the additional blocks to the north, south, and west of what seems to be the main downtown area. Whether by adding more seating, flowers, visible signs, or other objects of charm, it would be pleasant to be invited beyond the few blocks between Oak and Marble....things that might draw the eye of a visitor to walk further north, south, or west of those two blocks. Perhaps another inviting mural or a beautiful, wrought iron over -street bridge to the main entrance and exit at the end of the designated, historical district... or something to pull a visitor toward Jackson besides a street. Things provided such as lights and flowers and charm are confined to a two block area although the entire historical district could be highlighted and an asset. Even a piece of sculpture such as those the city has installed throughout Wylie could find a perfect home near Wylie's only art gallery. PLEEEEEASE more/better restaurant options. DATE 10/6/2019 12:17 PM 10/2/2019 1:04 PM 281 205 69 255 35 351 88 VI-146 1/5 Downtown Wylie Survey 3 Better upkeep of buildings (specifically the building on Oak St adjacent to chiropractor) 10/2/201912:48PM 4 Some ofthe events are attracting out ofcity visitors and they are not always the best looking for 10/2/201911:01AM making folks feel safe. City ordinance wban sagging pants maybe? 5 Restaurants that serve alcohol. Also a map so I know what if any shops are on the side streets. 9/29/20180:57PM 0 Encourage spread to adjacent streets. Less low -volume retail, more night life. Open alcohol 9/24/201912:544M containers like downtown Rockwall. Find a way to move the church even center away from Ballard. That's 1/4nfthe main section totally dead. 7 Businesses open in the evenings — and perhaps a freshening up of The Wylie Opry! 9/23/2019127PM 8 outdoor seating or rooftop at the restaurants or coffee shops would be fun. That is what is missing 9/22/20199:04PM most nfall. 9 More antique o,one nfakind shops vs. eye care nrinsurance. 9/22/20186:32PM 10 Make bodestination, adult friendly events, live downtown, work downtown. 9/22/20194:01 PM 11 Extended pick uptruck parking should berestricted. Difficult tosee around. 9/22/20183:07PM 12 More festivals orcraft shows. Farmers market 9/22/20192:05PM 13 Eliminate all parking on street, buy up land behind buildings to convert to parking, make thatone 8/22/20198:33AN block area cxBallard Street mpark/green space 14 Making sure residence know what businesses are there and what they have moffer. 9/22/20137:08AM 15 Abar mtwo 9/22/2019010AM 18 Outdoor seating eurestaurants, newer buildings changed onlook like the older styles 8/22/20185:30AM 17 More parking for large events 9/21/20191117PM 18 None 9/21/201910:57PN 19 Alcohol sales permitted 9/21/201810:08PM 20 More small quaint shops and restaurants, and less business type, i.e. vision care, tile stores. 9/21/20180:22PM 21 N/m 9/21/2019 7:34 PM 22 Everything seems mclose by the evening. |'d love msee more businesses stay open later. 9/21/2019 016 PM 23 Make adjacent blocks as charming as the main blocks on Ballard. Bring in new businesses in new 9/21/20194:30PM buildings that look like Ballard street; get rid of the aluminum and glass, move the gas company to make room for retail/restaurants. Encourage offices to relocate or move upstairs so that first floom, facing the streets, are retail. Block out one parking spot in the middle of each block as a "drop off point" make it easier for the handicapped and older folks to not walk so far to a restaurant or shop. (My mom is 97 - and no drop points is why we didn't frequent restaurants in downtown Piano before wemoved out hop*l 24 Take away the parking and make it more walker friendly. Ballard doesn't need to have such 9/21C0192:25FM dangerous parking and fast driving through without regard of those trying to back out or walk 25 I've always said anold time swinging door saloon. But now | don't drink. 9/21/201912:58PM 26 More events 9/21/2018 1214PM 27 The area down bythe gas station could improve it's appearance mmatch the rest of Ballard. 9/21/201310:47AM Some stores like the tanning place make it harder to walk around and spend time shopping there. I'd rather have more of a quaint downtown feel than places you don't visit regularly. 28 Can't think ofanything 9/21/2019 9:56 AM 29 Splash park a\the park downtown 9/21/20198:54AM JO More custom boutique shops 9/21/20190:39AM 31 It's great 9/21/20188:27AM 32 More bar and drinking options. A brewery or tap house would be nice 9/21/2019 8:22 AM 2/5 Downtown Wylie Survey 33 At least 1 chain sort nfrestaurant. There are enough local restaurants there if there was etleast 1chain restaurant kwould draw more folks inVothe area. Something like aG|nha's/MiCmcina. As an example, look at the Gloria's on lower Greenville ave in Dallas - it's location is in a similar setting 34 Streets need 1oboconverted mone way. Between oak and brown, Ballard going north, Jackson going south 35 More buianassssopen especially onsundaya 30 None 37 Bar! Parking garage. More things todo. 38 Turn protection from Ballard mBrown 39 It would be great if it were one way. This would also open the other one way to have more traffic for shops. 40 41 Abar with outdoor seating nnthe rooftop nrground level would be awesome, Not mfranchise but a locally owned would be preferable. 42 Our free time islimited so it's not usually adestination for us regardless of offerings. 43 Most of the businesses are dated. Lots of opportunity to make our downtown great with good food and culture. 44 Sunday afternoon hours. Most stores are closed onSunday. Weget brunch after church and then want towLkaround and shop, 45 added night life activities /options 46 My personal opinion on the businesses that are going in should be either boutiques or restaurants or something like that instead of insurance agencies and such too me that doesnt bring people to the downtown are they want odifferent variety ofshops. 47 Museums for early Wylie 48 Downtown Wylie really needs a Brewery/restaurant. One that has a space with outdoor seating and nice lighting for the evenings and live music. I really do believe it would bring in a whole new wave nfpeople and the locals would visit mlot more often. Maybe something similar toIntrinsic in Downtown Garland. Also, we need games for adults and kids near the playg rou nd--com hole, giant connect four etc. 49 Make traffic one wayon Ballard 50 More options 51 Opening nTrader's Joe near downtown would make mogoevery week there! 1 52 More LGBTfriendly 53 Downtown needs to be more for retail/dining. The financial planning and random business don't really feel like they belong. 54 More adult events. 55 58 More restaurants mapub would bogreat! Better quality restaurants, more retai|, rooftop podn, and eventspaces...building u pdates/re n ovations for both structural and appearance to increase the charm and restore Wylie's history 57 | enjoy the old town feel. 58 | wish there were more spots n,eat outside onanice day 59 Aclassy/romantic place oognduring the evening 50 Formers market on weekends. Close Ballard down and put vendors there or a few streets over (like Rockwall's). Also Music and/or entertainment options perhaps similar to backyard on 5th 61 1 like it the way it is! 9/21/2019821AN 9/21/2018014AM 9/21/2019814AM 9/21/2019812AM 9/21/20198:04AM 9/21/20198:03AN 9/21/20198:03AM 9/21/20187:59AN 9/21/20197:58AN 9/21/20197:47AN 9/21/20192:50AM 9/21/20191212AN 9/20/201911:22PN 9/20/201810:36PN 9/20/201910:06MN 9/20/201910:04PN 9/20/20199:00PN 8/20/20198:44PN 9/202019019PM 9/20/20198:02PN 9/20/2019715PM 3/20/20196:57PN 9/20/20196:54PM 9/20/28190:40PM 912020195:43PM 9/2020134:58PM 9/2020184:20PM 3/5 Downtown Wylie Survey 02 Outdoor dining 03 I'm happy as is, If I had a magic wand, Ballard Street would not be a (somewhat) major thoroughfare for so many drivers. I don't know what can be done about that though. 64 longer hours for shops. most close around 0pmduring #hweek 85 Parking for events. |Yo really great place k` shop and eat! Thank you! 65 I've counseled Wylie City government before about needing to create more entertainment, nhopping, evont, restaurant draws downtown. They chose 0atake the few ideas and immediately implement them which definitely helped but I haven't seen them do anything since I've been impressed with. I'm irritated mt the level businesses they're bringing mWylie especially inthe downtown area. Whoever is making these decisions is way out of their depths for offering true economic growth for downtown. |'m always available to help. Martha Brown 9726320461 67 Better shopping. Other than a few restaurants, it's all limited selection overpriced boutiques. Livelier businesses are needed (like the ice cream store) and better signage for the ones that are off Ballard so they can be seen, I would love to see a higher end steakhouse and bar come in. Make it a destination that people from other towns come to wylie for. We need more ways to attract those from outside ofWylie. 68 OS 0 71 72 Nothing. Leave hthe way his. | would have to live within walking distance! Outdoor Cmfo'xand mingling points Just make Ballard walking only and bring in street car vendors (food and merchandise).Think German village downtown. Also more sidewalks to get around Wylie. We only drive from Wylie Lakes cause there is no sidewalk down 78 or any other path. 73 | think kis fine the way kis- keeps that 'small town feel 74 More night life options. 75 diverse offerings 76 Block Ballard off and make itwalking only. 77 More awareness ofwhat's there 70 The entire city of Wylie needs more sit-down, family style restaurants. No more chicken and no more fast food! 73 Pubs/restaurants that serve alcohol and have live music. 80 81 More businesses tointeract with and that stay open after the average resident bhome. I know that we like to say that Downtown Wylie is "historic" and "charming". It's not. It's old, sure. But it's boring and ugly. No trees. No vegetation. There's no "square", it's just a block of older buildings, and awhole bunch nfchurch. Wylie ingeneral innot apretty are aNlook at. Take a drive around any nfthe nicer towns. Medians and roadways have vegetation landscaping and trees. Most of Wylie's medians are flat, empty and full of weeds. Ever. The trees that we have are crepe myrt|es'a glorified bush. Downtown suffers from this aowell. | love Wylie. But itneeds todn better. GVnp letting the church take over downtown, plant some trees, build some neat looking buildings and we'd beunthe right track. 02 More retail shops (antique with vendor booths) 03 Downtown Wylie is nothing spectacular. It's a row of old buildings with terrible traffic and parking. It needs to be completely revitalized. First Baptist Wylie monopolizes all of the Events on Ballard, and there needs to be greater separation of Church and State with regards to the relationship between the church and the city government. 84 The stores in downtown seem to cater to an older demographic. Different restaurants, a bar, clubs, shops that would bring in the younger people would help drive more visitors. We aren't all 50+old ladies give usalcohol! 85 Outdoor restaurant seating, more clothing stores, card shop 9/20/2019411PN 9/20/20185:57RN 9/20/2018318PN 9/20/2019315PN 9/20/201912:57PM 9/20/201912:54PW 9/20/201912:39P* 9/20/201812:28PN 9/20/201912:06 PM 9/20/201912:00PN 9/20/201911:58AN 9/20/201811:49AM 9/20/201911:29AM 9/20/201911:27AN 9/20/201911:24AN 8/20/20181120AM 9/20/20191117AM 3/20/20191115AM 9/20/20181113AN 8/20/201811:02AN 9/20/201910:56AM 4/5 Downtown Wylie Survey 80 _ 87 _ 08 Replace the pastor akadowntown church who thinks he controls the city, Shameful. Mealone give Wylie abad taste inmymouth. The addition of office product, event/meeting space, collaborative space, rooftops, reduced street width with front patios on Ballard (think lower Greenville) Close Ballard to traffic and make it a courtyard. 9/20/201910:30AN 8/27/2018516RN 8/27/20194:30PN 5/5 rovi e the z code of Downtown Wylie Survey Under 18 18-34 35-6 65+ ANSWER CHOICES Under 18 18-34 35 - 65 65+ TOTAL Q18 Please indicate your age range. Answered: 521 Skipped: 39 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% RESPONSES 0.38% 2 18.81 % 98 72.17% 376 8.64% 45 521 VI-152 1/1 Downtown Wylie Survey Q1 9 Please provide the zip rod of wherelive.you (Optional) Answered: 47t Skippod:O5 # RESPONSES DATE 1 75098 1016/2019425PM 2 75098 10/16/20190:48AM J 75098 1016/20199:54PM 4 75090 10/6/20191217PM 5 75080 10/4/201911:424M 6 75098 10/3/20194:24PN 7 75038 10/3/20198:80PM 8 75165 10/3/2019110PM 9 75090 10/3/2019 12:48MW 18 75088 10/3/20191010AN 11 75080 10/3/20190:04AN 12 75044 10/2/20181:34MM 13 75090 10/2/2019112PN 14 75080 10/2/2019 1:04PM 15 75098 10/2/201812:40PN 16 75098 10/2/201911:37AM 17 75098 10/2/201911:30AM 10 75098 10/2/201911:32AN 19 75098 10/2/201911:30AM 28 75082 10/2/20191114AM 21 75088 10/2/201911:01 AM 22 75098 10/2/201910:59AM 23 75442 10/2/201810:52AN 24 75040 10Y1/2019310AM 25 75090 9/29/20198:57PM 20 75098 9/29/2019 9:50 AM 27 75098 9/27/20198:49AM 20 75088 9/20/20192:51 PM 29 75098 9/25/201911:08AM 30 75098 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PM 9/20/2019 4:46 PM VI-171 6/9 Downtown Wylie Survey 241 75098 242 75074 243 75098 244 75013 245 75098 246 70302 247 75098 248 75098 249 75098 250 75019 251 75240 252 75074 253 None 254 75098 255 75098 258 75094 257 75810 250 75088 253 75000 250 75247 261 N/a 262 75088 203 75098 264 75001 255 75081 208 75098 267 75006 268 75098 209 75244 270 75240 271 78081 272 75098 273 None 274 75098 275 75240 276 75098 277 75189 278 75098 279 75098 280 75230 201 75247 9/20/20194:44RN 9/2020184:43PM 9/20/20194:39PM 9/2020194:31 PM 9/20/20194:30PN 9/20/2019420PN 9/20/20194:27PM 9/20/2019410PM 9/20/2019414PM 9/20/20194:07RN 9/20/20184:05PN 9/20/20194:01PN 9/20/20193:57PM 8/20/20195:57PM 9/20/2019 3:52 PM 9/20/20193:49PM 9/20/20193:44PM 9/2020183:38PM 9/20/2019 3:34 PM 9/2020193:32PM 9/202018 3:29 PM 9/20/2019 3:27 PM 9/20/20198:27 PM 9/20/2018 3:24 PM 9/20/2019 3:24 PM 9/202019 3:23 PM 9/20/2019 5:18 PM 9/202019515PM 9/20/2018315PM 9/20/2018313PM 9/20/2018318PM 9/20/2018 3:08 RN 9/20/2019 8:00 PM 9/20/2018 3:08 PM 9/2020193:00PM 9/20/2018 2:56 PM 9/20/20192:44PN 9/2020192:44PM 9/20/2018 227 PM 9/20/2019219 PM 7/9 Downtown Wylie Survey 282 75098 9/20/2019 1:40 PM 283 75094 9/20/2019 1:38 PM 284 Retired 9/20/2019 1:37 PM 285 75098 9/20/2019 1:34 PM 286 75098 9/20/2019 12:57 PM 287 75082 9/20/2019 12:54 PM 288 75082 9/20/2019 12:53 PM 289 75098 9/20/2019 12:46 PM 290 75098 9/20/2019 12:41 PM 291 75098 9/20/2019 12:39 PM 292 xxxx 9/20/2019 12:36 PM 293 75013 9/20/2019 12:32 PM 294 75082 9/20/2019 12:26 PM 295 75048 9/20/2019 12:24 PM 296 75201 9/20/2019 12:23 PM 297 75082 9/20/2019 12:21 PM 298 75701 9/20/2019 12:21 PM 299 75098 9/20/2019 12:11 PM 300 75048 9/20/2019 12:07 PM 301 75081 9/20/2019 12:06 PM 302 75080 9/20/2019 12:05 PM 303 75098 9/20/2019 12:00 PM 304 75237 9/20/2019 11:58 AM 305 75082 9/20/2019 11:52 AM 306 75098 9/20/2019 11:39 AM 307 75042 9/20/2019 11:38 AM 308 75098 9/20/2019 11:38 AM 309 75041 9/20/2019 11:35 AM 310 75040 9/20/2019 11:33 AM 311 75033 Frisco 9/20/2019 11:33 AM 312 75230 9/20/2019 11:33 AM 313 Retired 9/20/2019 11:29 AM 314 75074 9/20/2019 11:28 AM 315 75244 9/20/2019 11:26 AM 316 75251 9/20/2019 11:25 AM 317 75082 9/20/2019 11:24 AM 318 75238 9/20/2019 11:20 AM 319 75098 9/20/2019 11:17 AM 320 78251 9/20/2019 11:17 AM 321 75098 9/20/2019 11:15 AM 322 75075 9/20/2019 11:14 AM VI-173 8/9 Downtown Wylie Survey 323 75006 324 75025 325 75098 326 75024 327 75098 328 75024 329 75098 330 75098 331 75098 332 76010 333 75098 334 75244 335 75098 336 75150 337 75080 338 75081 339 75074 340 75023 341 75098 342 77068 343 75069 344 75024 345 75098 346 75098 347 75081 348 75081 349 75080 350 75098 351 75098 352 75098 353 75098 9/20/2019 11:13 AM 9/20/2019 11:12 AM 9/20/2019 11:10 AM 9/20/2019 11:08 AM 9/20/2019 11:07 AM 9/20/2019 11:06 AM 9/20/2019 11:05 AM 9/20/2019 11:03 AM 9/20/2019 11:01 AM 9/20/2019 11:00 AM 9/20/2019 10:58 AM 9/20/2019 10:58 AM 9/20/2019 10:56 AM 9/20/2019 10:52 AM 9/20/2019 10:50 AM 9/20/2019 10:50 AM 9/20/2019 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There was a total of 586 complete survey responses from Wylie residents, visitors, business owners and employees. The following is a summary of select responses for various survey questions. When visiting Downtown Wylie, what is typically the purpose of your visit? Dining ' Special events Shopping M// Other Attending church/religious service Work Other reasons for visiting downtown include entertainment such as the Dpry, recreational activity like walking and visiting the park, and services such as a salon/spa, doctor, and daycare. If you "rarely" or "never" attend events in Downtown Wylie, please indicate why. Parking Downtown btoo difficult The events do not interest me |amtoo busy toattend events |apnot aware nfthe events cxhc, Survey participants mentioned difficulty maneuvering through events on foot and limited ADA access as a reason for not attending events. When driving to Downtown Wylie, how far are you willing to park from your destination? Less than 7blocks from destination Less than I block from destination fufar a,necessary mfind parking |nfront ofdestination What do you like most about Downtown Wylie? Charm/Character Historic Buildings Local Businesses Special Events Other Survey participants also mentioned they like the Olde City Park. What dOyou think could be improved about Downtown Wylie that would encourage you tOvisit more? More restaurant options Greater diversity ofbusinesses Parking Making i,more enjoyable mwalk around Other (please specify) Appearance ofthe buildings Usually Sometimes Always na,c|v mc,,r I'm not sure Do you feel safe crossing streets in Downtown Wylie? Open Ended Survey Question: Please provide a description ofany experience you have had where you felt unsafe due to vehicles or traffic in Downtown Wylie. Survey participants indicated dangerous driver behavior such as high speed, failing to stop or yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk, driver inattention, and the hazard of backing out of parking spaces contributed to the feeling of an unsafe experience due to motor vehicles. Similarly, participants also mentioned the built environment negatively impacts driver and pedestrian visibility due to large vehicles, lighting, and parking configuration. APPENDIX D: FHWA CURB RAMP DESIGN Rationale 13 al = O. -4-• 6 2 Zi ,E a • E Ea — r ra o . c • 13 c ..-• o o c 2 at a, 2 vs E as • O. Ca 6- in .-• 0 V W C e . - O 0 .0 a, a) 5 Vr ▪ E >, r.. di • 0 Design ramp grades that are perpendicular to the curb. Place the curb ramp within the marked crosswalk area. 0 c ai a, 13. • : c ar v E E ca "Et on cao 3 .... a) 0 0 c = o 0 .— pa c c c di. a• ,.., — a, in a) t c .., . 0 ,-• co 2 E' •-•E•co°•,-••••• c = c o O 1 RP I- I I _ W ▪ C 2 ii • •,-) . a •,•••0 0-0n Eco = a 61 ._ 4.. (0 cs E ._ 2 001 C0 13 0 .0 C11 n_ 0 a o c ✓ s 0. —oEv c a L ..... E E e.. 0 " = •C 0 • /2 c :0 •c 2 .c a) cr o 0 0 > !A tik 7.4.4 41 c 2= .0 c a. a 2•. .0, ;-, :0 .0, a. P X c 11 rn 5 E 0 o 21- 0 CL 0 w C 0 VI-177 ▪ 6. In 5 71 ta — 61 CEO o 1/1 • E 0 tit 0. 2 u a 5 0 71)" CL > >, E 6/ ▪ X .„ ,0 0 11 " 0 O 16 c•••••• 2 cic 7, .4 0 APPENDIX E: SMART GROWTH BEST PRACTICES PARKING STRATEGIES , ..1 : 613 t - Z FE w titi 4, 0 lel e' 0 l' Il kJ' 10 al. 4.0 e: 91 12 59 6 L.. el t 4 '`''' di v e1 N X X di 71 i...4 17. j' 4, .0 -N Li Yet 0 4. t4 09 e' 0, ..! di ,w =.•. -6 .. Y., . ",..,1 .4,.. ..e, ...e. :','..e ":,..‹: .tx: 6 0 to :-AP el u 5 1, 1'71 0 CA '31 2 0 0 cv U Di 44' 6 h 44, idd -.4 44 El, LI i - 44 ... VI-178 APPENDIX F: REFERENCES Planning and Design Guidance and Standards Resources Guide for the Planning, Design, and Operation of Pedestrian Facilities. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. 2004. Retrieved from: https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/docs/designsafety.pdf Highway Safety Manual. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. 2010. Roadway Lighting Design Guide. American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials. October 2018. Retrieved from: https://store.transportation.org/Common/DownloadContentFiles?id=1787 Accommodating Bicycle and Pedestrian Travel: A Recommended Approach. Federal Highway Administration. Retrieved from: https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/bicycle_pedestrian/guidance/design.cfm#d2 Zegeer, C., Seiderman, C., Lagerway, P., Cynecki, M., Ronkin, M., and Schneider, R. FHWA Pedestrian Facilities Users Guide — Providing Safety and Mobility. Federal Highway Administration. 2002. Proven Safety Countermeasures. Federal Highway Administration. 2017. Retrieved from: https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/provencountermeasures/ Alta Planning and Design, Small Urban and Rural Livability Center, and National Association of Counties. Small Town and Rural Multimodal Networks. Federal Highway Administration. December 2016. FBCI Codes for Communities. Form -Based Codes Institute/Smart Growth America. Retrieved from: https://formbasedcodes.org/codes-for-communities/ Zegeer, C. and Traffic Engineering Council Committee TENC-5A-5. Design and Safety of Pedestrian Facilities. Institute of Transportation Engineers. March 1998. Retrieved from: https://safety.fhwa.dot.gov/ped_bike/docs/designsafety.pdf Urban Street Design Guide. National Association of City Transportation Officials. September 2013. Retrieved from: https://nacto.org/publication/urban-street-design-guide/ Harkey, D., Carter, D., Bentzen, B., and Barlow, J. Accessible Pedestrian Signals: A Guide to Best Practices. Transportation Research Board - National Cooperative Highway Research Program. November 2009. Retrieved from: http://www.trb.org/Publications/Blurbs/164696.aspx Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways. Federal Highway Administration. 2009. Retrieved from: 2009 Edition with Revisions No. 1 and 2 Incorporated, dated May 2012 (PDF) - FHWA MUTCD (dot.gov) VI-179 Planning Advisory Service. PAS Essential Info Packet: Parking Solutions. American Planning Association. September 2009. Retrieved from: https://planning-org-uploaded- media.s3.amazonaws.com/document/product_EIP_E_I P24.pdf VI-180