La Quinta Village Corridor
La Quinta, CA
OVERVIEW
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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