La Quinta Village Corridor

La Quinta, CA

  • BACKGROUND

    The Village of La Quinta launched a Complete Streets project that included a series of 5 roundabouts.

  • 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)

  • 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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