La Quinta Village Corridor
La Quinta, CA
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BACKGROUND
The Village of La Quinta launched a Complete Streets project that included a series of 5 roundabouts.
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SUMMARY
Working with partner firm Omni-Means/GHD, MTJ provided roundabout horizontal design optimization/ peer review support that included:
-Rodel operational analysis
-Developing final horizontal designs
-Documentation of designs and modifications
-Application of appropriate traffic and roadway design principles (system considerations)
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MTJ’s design optimization/peer review approach ensured:
-Adherence to roadway and roundabout design safety principles
-State-of-the-practice roundabout design techniques
-Safety: Ensure safety for all modes – pedestrians, bicyclists, vehicles
-Application of best practices to conform to NCHRP Report 834, Crossing Solutions at Roundabouts and Channelized Turn Lanes, and PROWAG, Public Rights- of-Way Accessibility Guidelines.
Highlights
Highly constrained urban context
Complete Streets/multi-modal
Avoids adverse ROW impacts
Series of 5 roundabouts
Ensures business access/circulation
Maximizes ped/bike comfort/safety
Minimizes roadway construction/costs
Large truck/emergency response vehicle accommodation
“Reshaping La Quinta Village for Equitable Transportation Through Road Diet,” APWA, 2021
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