UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SOUTHWEST PRECINCT PLAN JUNE 2012
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH 1. INTRODUCTION 4. ELEMENTS John McNary Scale and Space Jennifer Still 2. 2008 CAMPUS MASTER PLAN L a n d s c a p e Eric Browning H a r d s c a p e Bruce Gillars T h e V i s i o n
D i s c o v e r y Building Character
Lighting/Security VCBO ARCHITECTURE Growth Projections Peter Brunjes Plan Elements Site Furniture Sean Thompson Transformative projects W a y f i n d i n g Whitney Ward B r a n d i n g Kinley Puzey 3. ANALYSIS
G r o w t h 5. PROJECTS
Automobile Access Stadium Mixed Use Project i
P a r k i n g University Gateway
T r a n s i t Enhanced Pedestrian Paths
Service Access Chiller Plant
Pedestrian Access and Accessibility
Bicycle Access 6. APPENDIX
Infrastructure Precinct Transportation Study
O p e n S p a c e VCBO ARCHITECTURE ii UNIVERSITY OF UTAH JUNE 2012 PRECINCT PLAN THE UNIVERSITY OF UTAH CAMPUS MASTER PLAN
FEDERAL HEIGHTS DR.
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CIRCLE OF HOPE Preserve
MEDICAL DR. EAST
MARIO CAPECCHI DR. INTRODUCTION East Campus
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NORTH CAMPUS DR. CAMPUS NORTH North Campus FEDERAL WAY (NEW) CENTRAL CAMPUS DR.
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The University of Utah completed a campus wide Master Plan The South portion of the West Campus Precinct Master Plan Historic Fort Douglas / RED BUTTE CANYON RD in 2008. This Master Plan defines the vision for the campus is the first to be completed due to the number of improvement Central Campus Heritage Commons and addresses pedestrian access and experience, transit, projects either in process or slated to occur within the next
CONNOR RD automobile and parking access and configuration, as well as few years in this area of campus. This precinct plan has been
FORT DOUGLAS BLVD growth opportunities at an overview level. The Master Plan, created to more clearly define the projects and steps required
UNIVERSITY STREET UNIVERSITY although thorough, did not have the ability to address specific to bring the Master Plan vision to fruition, and ensure existing West Campus
HEMPSTEAD RD issues within distinct campus areas or create a clear road projects contribute to the betterment of the area. map for implementation. Through the exploration process of this plan a number of South Campus Fort Douglas 1 MARIO CAPECCHI DR. The University of Utah Campus has been divided into physical limitations have been identified that either hinder US Army Reserve
CAMPUS CENTER DR. neighborhoods and precincts. There are five neighborhoods the Master Plan vision in the precinct or preclude the SOUTH CAMPUS DR. and 11 precincts on campus. Each precinct and neighborhood implementation of a master plan element. This precinct CHIPETA WAY contributes to the campus community in a unique way and plan attempts to address these items, suggest alternate has varying and individual needs. As such, the University of approaches and more clearly define the implementation Utah is developing a Precinct Plan for each of these areas strategies for the projects within the precinct.
500 SOUTH to provide valuable guidance on development projects within these areas. Research Park Guardsman COLOROW WAY Way
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5 – 5 VCBO ARCHITECTURE 2 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH JUNE 2012 PRECINCT PLAN EXISTING MASTER PLAN
This section presents the vision and goals for the precinct as D ISCO VERY The 2008 Campus Master Plan undertook an extensive Master Plan. analysis process to assess existing building conditions, project future growth opportunities, explore plan elements THE V ISION analysis completed during the Master Planning process will be used as a base for this precinct plan. Plan. 3 • A lively campus; a magnet for student, faculty, staff and GROWTH P ROJE CTIONS public life. The 2008 Campus Master Plan established a four phase • State of the art facilities to support the University’s capital development plan for the entire campus. The new mission for teaching, research and public life. Law, Chemistry Expansion, Central Campus Chiller Plant, the • A setting to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and Universe Project, Stadium TRAX, Center for Cell and Genome interaction.
• Campus as a destination for the public. Since the Master Plan was completed; The Chemistry Expansion is under construction, the College of Law has • Functional and sustainable transportation systems. completed programming and is in the design phase. The • Capitalize on the natural landscape setting. planning for the Chiller plant has begun and the Universe project has transitioned into a the Stadium Mixed Use • Leaders in environmental stewardship. Development project.
These vision statements apply to all projects undertaken by the The extent and status of each of these expansion projects will University of Utah and all projects and planned improvements be clearly addressed in this Precinct Plan. to the precinct will work toward the achievement of these statements. VCBO ARCHITECTURE 4 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH JUNE 2012 PRECINCT PLAN Master Plan,andtheirrelationto thisprecinct. the in defined elements the illustrate pages following the on Each of these elements exist within this precinct. The images • • • • • • • • • • • including: S The 2008 Master Plan addresses a number T of plan elements N E M E L E N A L P
Sustainability Infrastructure Transit Parking Vehicular Circulation Bicycle Circulation Pedestrian Circulation Campus andCommunity Recreation andAthletics Open Space Land Use within theprecinct. Walk Science the along and Circle President’s at identified is path pedestrian secondary A Library. Marriott the to line TRAX Stadium the from identified is path pedestrian primary A PRIMARY PEDESTRIAN PATHS projects and growth projections from the plan. transformativerelatetothe areas These Plan. Master Campus 2008 the in defined also are walkways and corridors landscape Enhanced LANDSCAPE AND WALKWAY IMPROVEMENTS maintained inthemaster Plan. be to above. slated was access mapped service existing is The and exists precinct the within buildings the of each to access Service SERVICE ACCESS path. Circle isatertiary was identified as a path secondary and President’s Drive Campus South Street. University and South 500 are paths primary Master The Campus Plan. the in identified are automobile paths tertiary and secondary Primary AUTOMOBILE PATHS Lawn Plaza. upto Library been has identified at President’s Circle and along route Union bicycle primary A precinct. the within identified not were paths Bicycle BICYCLE PATHS this southwest edgeofcampus. President’s serve also lines bus UTA around of number A Circle. and Street University campus along Drive, Campus South down run three shuttles and Lot Stadium the of side west the on is stop TRAX campus primary A TRANSIT Lot and east or west of the Chemistry Building. structures Parking have been identified in the Stadium Fieldhouse. the of east the and School within Law the of east Lot, identified Stadium the in precinct is Parking Surface PARKING AREAS theory, takes the larger project and subdivides it into smaller TRANSFORMATIVE PROJECTS and more manageable pieces that can be absorbed within The 2008 Campus Master Plan defines three transformative individual projects. projects that occur within the Southwest precinct. These are: This approach requires individual projects to include additional • The Stadium TRAX Link, which identifies a pedestrian site work costs to achieve the Campus vision. This is not the corridor from the stadium TRAX stop to the Marriott ideal approach as departments want to spend their project Library. money on the facility that will benefit the program. In addition, Science Yard the improvements and routes were schematic in nature • The Universe Project, which has become the Stadium making implementation difficult and inevitably creating a Mixed Use project. disjointed pedestrian experience. In addition, the steep slope of the existing topography was not taken into consideration • The Science Yard, which is an enhanced pedestrian in the development of this vision. A more specific route that corridor from Pioneer Memorial Theater to the Marriott allows for safe pedestrian and TRAX interaction and an Library. achievable ADA accessible route needs to be defined. Each of these projects will be addressed and expanded on in This project will be addressed in more detail in the Projects the Projects section of this Precinct Plan. section of this Precinct Plan.
Science Yard The Universe Project Stadium TRAX Link The existing pedestrian corridor that extends from the Pioneer The Master Plan defined lot 1, the Stadium Lot, as a primary Theater Company to the Marriott Library Plaza is slated for candidate for new development on campus. enhancements as part of the Science Yard Transformative Project. The Universe project as defined in the Master Plan was slated to include a mix of student and community uses. The In order to implement this project, the existing parking lot plan proposed a minimum of 40,000 SF of building for the south of the bookstore will be replaced with landscaping and Department of Continuing Education and other University sidewalks. Administrative functions, 500 structured parking stalls and 5 The quad atmosphere that is presented in this section of the 150 town home or condominium units as well as 85,000 SF Master Plan is not in keeping with the organic lawn that exists of entertainment, restaurant and life-style retail on the site. in this area. However, the green space connecting the Library Since the Master Plan was completed, this project has Plaza to the Pioneer Memorial Theater would clearly enhance stepped back and is currently envisioned to be a mixed use this section of campus. development. The scale and scope of the project, however, As this vision becomes a reality, the parking and service has not been defined. needs of the bookstore and the service needs of buildings A list of alternative uses and site objectives are presented in along the yard should be considered. the Projects section of this document.
Stadium TRAX Link The Master Plan seeks to enhance the pedestrian connection from the Stadium TRAX stop to the center of campus and the Marriott Library.
According to the Master Plan, as improvement projects occur within the spaces adjacent to this route they should undertake the implementation of a segment of the connection. This, in
The Universe Project VCBO ARCHITECTURE 6 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH JUNE 2012 PRECINCT PLAN 18
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5 This section provides a more granular analysis of the attributes outlined in the Master Plan, exploring relationships 17 15 and interactions within the south portion of the West Precinct. 14 The components being analyzed and synthesized include:
3 4 • Growth
• Automobile Access
• Parking 7
• Transit Access
2 16 • Service Access
• Pedestrian Access and Accessibility
Building Legend • Bicycle Access 1 - Rice Eccles Stadium 2 - Carlson Hall • Infrastructure 3 - S.J. Quinney College of Law • Open Space 4 - S.J. Quinney Law Library 5 - Pioneer Theater Company Each element is presented in three parts; the Existing 6 - William Stewart 1 Conditions, the Master Plan Vision and, finally, the Precinct 7 - George Thomas Building Vision. The precinct vision serves as an intermediate step 8 - Alfred Emery between the master plan and the proposed design of any 9 - Life Sciences specific project. 10 - Biology 11 - Aline Wilmot Skaggs Biology 12 - Performing Arts Building 13 - University Campus Store 14 - Henry Eyring Building 15 - Alice Sheets Marriott Center for Dance 16 - Einar Nielsen Fieldhouse 17 - Marriott Library 18 - James Talmage VCBO ARCHITECTURE 8 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH JUNE 2012 PRECINCT PLAN lcs i i po pyia cniin Te ml spaces small The condition. physical poor in is Places, Historic for Register National the on although Hall, Carlson Hall. s Carlson of t demolition associated n and facility Law e of College m e v o r p Quinney S.J. the is m precinct this improvementfor priority The I y t i r o i r P are: These demolition. for slated been also have buildings Three can befound later inthissection. improvements these regarding information precinct More future build-out. show to diagram this on illustrated are lot parking and yellow in structures, parking proposed the and Additionally, the potential new chiller plant, shown in light blue, • • • 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Master Planshown inthediagramto thefar rightare: the from variations The updates. Plan distinct few Master a with the vision, with aligns n o generally i vision s precinct i The V t c n i c e r P Project andthenew CollegeofLaw building. Universe the Chemistry, to Addition Thatcher the as expandedwell as or new for locations facilities include undeveloped areas framing the science yard The precinct. the n within o i growth s facility new i defined V Plan Master Campus n 2008 The a l P r e t s a M H T W O R G
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Existing Conditions The priority improvement is maintaining and improving the parking lot north of the future law school. Current automobile access exists on President’s Circle, 500 South, South Campus Drive and University Street. This access A parking structure will also be needed within the precinct will be maintained as precinct improvements occur. and should be a priority improvement.
Master Plan Vision There was no modification to automobile access within the Master Plan.
Precinct Vision Through the precinct planning process, a number of options for automobile access to the parking lot between the S.J. Quinney College of Law and the Henry Eyring Building were reviewed. This analysis can be found in the appendix.
As improvements occur within the precinct, automobile access should be secondary to pedestrian, transit and bicycle access. This will demote drivers and promote alternative transit, working toward reduced parking requirements on campus while promoting a reduction of emissions and VEHICULAR ACCESS aligning with the American College and University President’s The master plan illustrates the existing automobile access ways Climate Commitment. at the precinct. These are not slated to change. 9 PARKING
Existing Conditions Currently, surface parking exists in the Stadium Lot, between the Law School and the Chemistry Building, and west of the Marriott library from South Campus Drive to the Campus Bookstore.
Master Plan Vision The Master Plan had both surface parking and structured parking outlined in this precinct. A parking structure was slated for the Stadium lot as well as a second parking structure north of South Campus Drive. Two locations for this second parking structure were defined on both the east and west sides of the Henry Eyring Building.
Precinct Vision The precinct vision is similar to the Master Plan vision, but the second parking structure has been rotated and relocated to the north side of the Fieldhouse and east of the Chemistry building. In addition, the parking structure at the stadium has PARKING been enlarged to accommodate additional vehicles. Parking was identified in two structures, one in the stadium parking lot and a second north of South Campus Drive. VCBO ARCHITECTURE 10 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH JUNE 2012 PRECINCT PLAN • • • • The and connectionsinthisprecinct: experience. pedestrian stops transit the to made be improvementsshould following accessible and more integrated safer, a create to re-located and be bus should stops the shuttle but remain, n should o lines i transit s existing i The V t c n i c e No r P remain. to slated are lines n improvements o to thisareawere identifiedintheMaster Plan transit i s i existing V n The a l P r e t s a M and TRAXaccesscreate aninformal transithubinthisarea. s UTAlines lines, shuttle campus existing n The campus. of oriented part o transit i and t connected well i very d a n is precinct o This C g n i t s i x E T I S N A R T
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E x i s t i n g Service access is provided to most buildings within the precinct, but service access has not been planned on a campus or precinct wide level. The image to the right illustrates the existing service access drives and service yards for precinct buildings.
Master Plan Vision The 2008 Campus Master Plan does not recommend changes to the service access in this precinct.
Precinct Vision
In an effort to reduce the quantity of service drives and improve the quality of service drives and yards, this plan recommends consolidating service access within the core of the area. The image to the far right illustrates the proposed service access.
In addition, a portion of the proposed service access is overlaid on a primary pedestrian path. This concept is used on campuses across the country and is a very effective method SERVICE ACCESS of managing service and pedestrian access in limited campus areas. This area is discussed in more detail in the Projects - The diagram above illustrates the existing campus service Enhanced Pedestrian Paths section of this document. access. This access was not modified in the 2008 Campus 11 Master Plan.
Priority Improvements Integrating the service drive to the existing law school with the drive for the new law school facility is a priority. It is important that the service drives be enhanced to create a pedestrian centered space, that allows service vehicles before and after hours. This is describe further in the Hardscape section of the Elements Chapter. VCBO ARCHITECTURE 12 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH JUNE 2012 PRECINCT PLAN enhanced pathways alongtheScienceYard. routes pedestrian and Circle President’s and improved Library Marriott the to TRAX from illustrates n o Plan i s Master i V The n a l P r e t s a M matter theapproach. no accessible, not are buildings These (NA). Accessible Not are or stall accessible coming from anearby building. nearby a in park you if accessible only are that buildings are These (LA). Accessibility Limited parking andcampus walkways. Accessible (AA). These buildings are accessible from adjacent categories: three into fall precinct the within buildings The addition, In 4. 3. 2. 1. looking for anaccessible route: precinct. The following series of challenges exist for someone The the buildings. within blocks accessibility primary illustrate precinct circles black most to stop TRAX the from route on the image to the immediate right delineates the accessible precinct the of perimeter the around lines dashed black The transit andfacilities withintheprecinct. parking, between route direct most the provide they do nor but do not meet Americans with Disabilities Act requirements, Y T s I n L These walk o ways I allow students to move around the precinct, i B t I i S d S n E o C A C series C of narrow A concrete sidewalks g exist within n D the Precinct. i N t A s i S x S E E C C A N A I R T S E D E P
they force into University pedestriantrafficoff Street. bus the for wait to stop people when sidewalk, narrow very a on located is Hall Carlson of west stop bus The the lower west sideoftheprecinct. requires one to go to the north of the Bookstore This to Fieldhouse. access the of east and bookstore the of west There is a non-accessible line that traverses the precinct traversing eastofthestadium. north, then and stadium the of side south the on east moving routeaccessible requirestocampusfromonly TRAX The accessible. not is Drive Campus South on stop bus bound east The PEDESTRIAN ACCESS shows thelack ofaccessiblepathsandthedifficulty ofmoving inand around thisprecinct. The diagram to the right illustrates the existing sidewalks as well as the accessibility, or inaccessibility of these paths. This diagram clearly Precinct Vision After a thorough study of the existing conditions, typical paths and routes and the precinct topography, the following improvements to pedestrian access in this area are recommended:
1. Enhance the pedestrian path from the TRAX stop, across South Campus Drive and along University Street.
2. Widen and enhance the sidewalk along University Street. This improvement will need to be coordinated with Salt Lake City.
3. Create a pedestrian gateway at the northeast corner of South Campus Drive and University Street.
4. Provide an accessible pedestrian path from University Street to the Marriott Library on the north side of South 7 Campus Drive
5. Create an accessible, enhanced and defined pedestrian path from the TRAX stop to the tunnel at the stadium as part of the Stadium Mixed Use project development.
6. Create a primary accessible pedestrian path from the tunnel north to President’s Circle. 6 7. Complete the pedestrian connection at the Science Yard, south of the bookstore. 13 2 4 Priority Improvements The priority improvements include:
• Enhance the pedestrian connection from TRAX to the 3 gateway at University Street and South Campus Drive.
• Improve ADA Access through the addition of ADA 1 accessible ramps and sidewalk improvements throughout 5 the precinct.
• Create a pedestrian Boulevard from President’s Circle to the pedestrian routes north of South Campus Drive.
In order to maintain a continuity of experience along each pedestrian path, specific placemaking elements and design features for various types pedestrian paths are defined in the Elements and Projects sections of this document. VCBO ARCHITECTURE 14 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH JUNE 2012 PRECINCT PLAN document. this of sections Projects and Elements the in found be can paths bicycle and pedestrian the on information Additional • • the within precinct. created be should routes bicycle following The paths these on would bedangerous. traffic bicycle and pedestrian combining and paths sloped generally are paths pedestrian These west. to fromeast running separate be should paths Bicycle bicycle interaction. not have a do large amount of paths slope and are These safer for south. pedestrian and to north run that paths primary along paths pedestrian with co-located be can paths Bicycle avoid bicycle andpedestrianconflicts. and transportation bicycle encourage to identified precinct the physicallywithin and created be should specific routes Plan, bicycle Master Bicycle n Campus o the i with s keeping i In V t c n i c e r P n just ofthestudyareaatPresident’sCircle. north o route i bicycle s enhanced i an V identified Plan Master n The a l P r e t s a M s n this precinct. o i t i d in paths n bicycle dedicated or defined o no are there Currently, C g n i t s i x E S S E C C A E L C Y C I B
to theMarriott Library. Drive Campus South along line, TRAX Stadium Fromthe From President’sCircle to theStadiumTRAXline. at President’sCircleandalongUnion Lawn Plaza. upto Library inthe precinct the bicyclerouteidentified been has Masterprimary original A Plan. within identified not were paths Bicycle BICYCLE PATHS INFRASTRUCTURE
Existing Conditions Utilities that serve the precinct buildings as well as campus waste piping run throughout the precinct. The image in the center illustrates the various utility locations within the Precinct, as understood by the University of Utah.
The utility locations need to be defined for each specific project due to the complexity of infrastructure located in this precinct.
Master Plan Vision The Master Plan stated a need for a new chilled water plant within the precinct as well as a more sustainable storm water infrastructure within the area.
In addition, the University of Utah is striving to achieve a net zero water campus. This goal requires the integration of stormwater recharge areas and stormwater retention areas. This precinct was slated for stormwater capture, but the exact holding areas were not outlined in the Master Plan.
Precinct Plan Vision While analyzing the infrastructure improvements, and the general precinct access improvements, the original location 15 of the chiller plant was no longer a feasible or beneficial improvement to the precinct. The image to the right illustrates the proposed chiller plant location and scale. This location, at the east side of the Fieldhouse was chosen for the convenient access to the precinct facilities as well as a back yard location that would not negatively impact the precinct access or aesthetic vision.
The image to the right also shows areas for stormwater retention and re-use. These areas are located under paved surfaces such as parking and pedestrian boulevards. The water that is stored could be re-used for landscape irrigation in the precinct, and slowly recharged into the aquifer. UTILITY LOCATIONS All of the grass areas are inherently storm water re-charge areas. As improvements occur within the precinct, these The diagram above illustrates the existing utility locations as should be graded for detention and re-charge. known by the University of Utah. This diagram shows the quantity and complexity of the existing utility infrastructure within the Priority Improvements precinct. The chiller plant is a primary priority improvement for this area. The planning for this facility has already begun, and will continue to progress over the next number of years. The chiller line has been identified to coincide with the pedestrian access improvements to allow for these to occur simultaneously. VCBO ARCHITECTURE 16 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH JUNE 2012 PRECINCT PLAN • • • • • ofthisprecinctplaninclude: part as identified been have that improvements landscape Other plazas. to thecampus andlibrary be Bookstore should to create a continuous green from yardUniversity Street the of south science lot parking existing the the removing by enhanced states, plan master the As school isdemolished. law existing the when south the to extended be should lawn the addition, In preserved. be should and precinct areas the within landscaped cherished and the historic and three are Arboretum hollow the Street, n University o i along s lawn i The V t c n i c e r P preserved. be to Circle President’s to school law the of north n lawn the o i s i V and arboretum historic the identified Plan n Master 2008 The a l P r e t s a M informal pedestrian walkways crisscrossing from with buildingto building. area lawn traditional the a within is area area This space precinct. open another is Yard Science The campus and houses the original University of Utah Arboretum. s n lawnThe historicprecinct. a westthe is of feature side o the of i t i the d on exist greens n iconic and o landscapes mature Beautiful C g n i t s i x E E C A P S N E P O
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SCALE AND SPACE Most elements that can be measured by the inch or foot are considered to have a human dimension. Sometimes elements One of the primary elements a person understands when measured by the yard can also apply. moving within or between spaces is scale. The height of an adjacent building in relation to a walkway width, the width An example of a human scale element is brick. This is an and density of landscape next to a sidewalk and the amount element that cannot be distinguished from afar, but as it is of open space surrounding a building all contribute to this approached breaks down into recognizable and relatable sense of scale. smaller elements. 17 The key to creating comfortable spaces is understanding A door is another architectural element that reflects a human the human scale and how building and landscape can affect scale. The opening of a door is always viewed in relation to each person and his or her perception of the elements around the person who walks through it. them. Most landscape material reflects a human scale through As the recommended projects highlighted in this plan are the natural break down of scale and natural proportion of undertaken, they should be designed and constructed with elements in all plants. the following spacial considerations in mind. Reduce the Scale at the Entry Make a Statement As a person approaches an element, such as a building, it Large buildings or landscape elements are visually appealing becomes even more important to reflect the human scale. from distances. These elements are often used as visual A common technique is to change the scale of building landmarks for wayfinding as well as help create a sense of materials and elements at the front entry. This reduction in identity for a place. scale makes people feel comfortable as they enter a facility by reflecting the scale of the individual or group rather than It is important, however, that these large elements are broken the building as seen from afar. into smaller pieces through articulation of a facade in the case of a building or layering of plants in a landscape. This also creates a more comfortable transition from larger outdoor spaces to smaller indoor spaces. This articulation and layering helps reduce the perceived scale of an element as a person approaches it. Proportions Help Establish Dimensions
Maintain a Human Scale The golden mean if 1:1.6 is often used to create spaces that are generally perceived as comfortable. This ratio can be People are always most comfortable in spaces that contain used in a height to width ratio with the building height being 1 elements that they can relate to. A human scale is a scale to a 1.618 open space width. that can be compared to a single or group of bodily features. VCBO ARCHITECTURE 18 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH JUNE 2012 PRECINCT PLAN define edges,orcreate spaces. traffic, direct to planting mass in focused be should shrubs used for spatial definition, but are not required. When utilized, definefor the kitthis oflandscape parts type. Shrubs may be placement formal with trees large and lawn Green campus setting. Utah’s of University the of component integral is an and campus, of part traditional a is lawn” “campus The long- term careandreplacementofsaidtrees. the address to established) already not (if plan term long- a develop should Management Facilities Universitylife. their of end the the approaching anticipating be may area, trees mature the existing to added be should trees New well-preserved. and maintained be should area landscaped historic and beautiful This 1961. in established Arboretum State historic the of portion a encompass to Law of College Quinney S.J. the to south Circle President’s from campus of in the center of President’s Circle, as well as on the west side n w a L The s West Campus u Lawn is p a historic m campus feature a that C exists e h T • • • • • r e t • c a r a h C d this n in A proposed precinct. Theseare: y or t existing i are l a types u landscape Q Several e p a c s d n a L E P A C S D N A L
Bike Paths Walks Secondary Pedestrian Boulevards (may also provide service access) Plazas Water LandscapeAreas Conserving The West Campus Lawn uue rcnt an ra sal e eind o et the meet following needs: to designed be shall areas lawn precinct Future by theFacilities group. Management Grounds Department approved be should materials mulch and design, landscape shrubs for hedges and consider foundation plantings. Specific species, should Designers implementing ornamental grasses and other drought-tolerant types. plant climate-friendly Utah more with created be can elements landscape similar species, not conserving water have with developed elements been historically traditional these While Hill”. “Capitol – gardens “Avenues”and and the as such neighborhoods historic plantings, consider foundation hedges, formal as such elements include landscapes City Lake Salt Historical following: the include e landscape conserving water p a of a Characteristics c s conservation. be water d to likelythemselves n lend a and will size L in lawn smaller campus g n the i outside v r areas e Landscape s n o C r e t a W retention, bio-swales, etc. charge the aquifer. This may be accomplished through on-site directedtore- be rather but stormdrain, directed toa be not will lawn the irrigation to utilized water that plans drainage and grading the with care take should Designers landscape. water-neutrala achieve campus the help toimplemented be should controls some typology, landscape conserving water most the be not will lawn campus the anticipated is it While • • • • • • • •
sn mlh ete br o rc – o ep maintain proper soilmoisture. help to – rock or bark either – mulch Using to thrivethe bestopportunity intheirlocation Considering sun, shade and wind exposure to give plants to minimizewater consumption Grouping plants with similar water requirements together, local Utahvernacular landscape well-adaptedthe or tonative is materialthat plant Using area ofcampus. informal forparticipants (e.g. relaxing on the lawn, frisbee) within this space recreation passive/active Provide Accommodate group events, suchasgraduationgalas, Provide thebuildinginfrastructure openspaceto offset character of the President’s Circle and historic arboretum Create a ceremonial space, formal in nature to reflect the from theearlydays oftheUniversity. This historic post card shows the prominence of the lawn features and the traditional and formal landscape the to campus standards, according available from the selected Facilities Management. be should equipment Irrigation incorporation ofbio-swales. the and precinct) overall the within or project on-site (by include retention may This aquifer. local the recharges end, the in that, system a to directed be should water irrigation all such, As system. “water-neutral” a of bounds the within water, well which byis piped to the area. This is a sustainable supplied water source is precinct this for water Irrigation LEED the per credit requirements. reduction, water 50% of standard a toward working mind, in sustainability with design and planning its goal, this achieve each individual project to within the precinct needs to approach able be to University the for order In on average, annually. precipitation, from receives it than operation for water more require not does it means which campus, “water-neutral” a toward working currently is Utah of the University The maintain facilities. to necessary water of amount the is reduce system to irrigation and landscape the of goal overall The n o i t a g i r r I h eitn cmu lw aes r a euiu ad historic and component beautiful ofthelower campus andtheUniversity ofUtah. a are areas lawn campus existing The HARDSCAPE to accommodate a large volume of users while making the The incorporation of plazas can contribute to a pedestrian- pedestrian feel comfortable when he/she may be the only friendly campus by providing space for casual interactions, immediate user. Trees spaced at regular intervals, seating at idea-exchange, sitting, studying, and so on. Not all projects edges, scoring patterns, and safety lighting are all methods to within the precinct will require plaza spaces. However, the create this scale. designer should consider the incorporation of a plaza at The pavement should follow the University standard of the intersection of key access routes. For example, the thickened-edge concrete, scored at regular intervals. The convergence of pedestrian boulevards would be a natural scoring pattern shall break down the overall width of the walk location for a plaza space that provides an icon or landmark into a more pedestrian friendly scale, such as three 4’-8” for the precinct. Areas adjacent to building main entrances squares, across the walk. Scoring patterns shall coordinate also lend themselves to plaza spaces to provide a type of with edges of intersecting walks. “front porch” interaction.
Key elements of plaza space include seating, a variety of sun Secondary Walks exposure (sun vs. shade for various conditions throughout Secondary walks are not major connector walks, nor do they the year), places for interaction between faculty/staff and need to accommodate the same volume of pedestrian traffic students, bike parking, etc. Most importantly, a pedestrian as a boulevard. These walks are utilized for frequently-traveled scale within the plaza must be maintained in order for the paths of circulation, but not the precinct main through-traffic. plaza to be comfortable for users. For instance, a secondary walk may connect a building Landscape materials, planters and softscape areas should entrance to the pedestrian boulevards. Note, all walks shall be incorporated into the design of plazas to soften the space comply with ingress/egress requirements per local code. and make it more welcoming and comfortable. These walks are not necessarily tree-lined, but the adjacent landscape should relate to the use of the specific walk. The PATHS designer should carefully consider a friendly, pedestrian A pedestrian plaza at Westminster College has landscaped areas and furnishings to soften the space and make it more comfortable. Because pedestrian paths into and around the precinct are scale for all secondary walks, to help ensure a safe campus 19 experienced by all visitors to the precinct, it is important that environment. the pedestrian paths be both high quality and comfortable. Some secondary walks will receive more traffic than others, All pedestrian walkways, or sidewalks defined as primary depending on location. Secondary walks will be between ten pedestrian paths in the Analysis section of this document and twelve feet wide. The width of a secondary walk should shall be ADA accessible, at a minimum with universal design be determined based on the location and projected usage for more desirable. the specific area. For example, the area at a main building entrance needs to be wide enough to easily accommodate For visual continuity and access, all pedestrian paths shall be the volume of pedestrians at class break, which would likely natural concrete. be wider than a circulation only walkway.
Primary pedestrian paths shall be a minimum of eight feet The pavement should follow the University standard of wide and have control joints to create a square pattern in the thickened-edge concrete, scored at regular intervals. The sidewalk. scoring pattern shall break down the overall width of the walk into a more pedestrian friendly scale, such as a four foot grid. Pedestrian Boulevards General Sidewalks Main routes of pedestrian circulation should take their cues from the precedent set by the formal nature of President’s These walks provide access to areas that are less traveled, Circle. Formal tree-lined boulevard-style walks will define such as secondary building entrances that will obviously not the main pedestrian boulevards. Typically 14 feet wide, require the same width as main entrances. Minimum width these enhanced walks will accommodate a large volume of sidewalks is eight feet, to accommodate campus snow of pedestrian traffic in addition to bike traffic and service removal equipment. Most sidewalks will follow the University access. These shall all be fully ADA accessible as well. standard of thickened-edge concrete, scored at regular intervals. The scoring pattern shall break down the overall The landscape elements used in conjunction with the width of the walk into a more pedestrian friendly scale, such pedestrian boulevard walk should carefully consider the scale as a four foot grid. A pedestrian boulevard should be wide enough for large quantities of people to move and have soft elements such as landscape and of the pedestrian, in order to provide a path wide enough seating areas around the edges. VCBO ARCHITECTURE 20 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH JUNE 2012 PRECINCT PLAN the precinct. towithin appropriate be may sandstone that granite red Utah of hues the various from stone of range a also is There thatmaycolors beusedoncampus. brick face three identify currently standards design campus The hues. various of stones to brick tan or red from precinct the in options of range wide a is There vary. mayhowever, e h t o t continued with new construction. n The masonry type and i color, s precinct be l should This material.exterior the primary a a as within masonry have i facilities r core e e and t d academic a a the m c of a All y f r g n n o i s d a l m i u e t b a r g e t n I smaller buildings. a reflect to near Specifically scale. residential facades smaller and scale human of articulation and street University This can be achieved through stepping down the mass toward smaller scaleresidentialneighborhood. existing building on campus, while respecting the surrounding the of scale the reflect should accommodatebuildings New population. this to scale s in larger u are p buildings m campus a the c e such, As h Utah. of State t the for university flagship the f is and o e l a c s The University of Utah is home to more than 30,000 students e h t t c e l f e R as incorporate thefollowing features: be constructed to meet the campus design standards as well theyprecinct, constructednewshould are the As buildings in surrounding and campus the buildings. of themes common architectural the respecting while constructed are they which in time the reflect should buildings New precinct. the within exist characters building and styles architectural of variety A buildings. the of scale and material the with comes that permanence achieved of sense a campusand the areas landscaped within building been has This University. throughconstruction and finishes,masonry the setting of the the were reflect at them buildings setting of all 18 their most and over precinct, the period, in constructed time this Throughout Eyring Building. the current construction of the Thatcher Addition to the Henry 1901,through in constructed Building Emery Alfred the with of variety buildings a The century, last over has constructedthe have been area this within elements. Precinct building West and styles the architectural of R E side T C south A R The A H C G N I D L I U B themes ofthecampus andsurrounding buildings. theyconstructedare architecturalcommon the respecting while exist within characters the precinct. New building buildings should reflect and the time in styles which architectural of variety A campus. on systems irrigation and landscape of implementation the and using water consideration in more efficiently is a primary water less Using the mind. in neutrality with water for vision campus designed be should landscaping the addition, In the campus community. for spaces outdoor usable providing while architecture the as well as g decorative gardens. The n landscape should highlight i areas d turf usable l both with landscaped i be should u buildings b d n a All campus. on building the of success the to vital is e building p a c s d n the and landscape the of physicalconnection and visual The a l f o n g n i o s i e t d a r g e t n I with familiar not are who campus. those and visitors for building the to entryway articulated architecturally y and primary, r a t is n there that however, e important, is g It needed. n be i may points d l i u entry b multiple corridors, campus multiple or t street adjacent n an to e front to n need will i precinct the m within o buildings r all As p a e t a e r C Local masonry materials should be used to the extent feasible. LIGHTING/SECURITY SITE FURNITURE Site furnishings for this precinct should follow the University The lighting within the Precinct shall be installed and standards to add to an overall sense of campus unity. University maintained to ensure safety and a sense of wellbeing to all standards are available via the Facilities Management division who travel through and within the area at night. of campus, and address benches, tables, waste receptacles, tree grates, urns, bicycle racks, and site furnishing anchors. Pedestrian walkways need to be especially well lit at the walking level to ensure a safe and comfortable experience Standard campus furnishings shall meet the following finish for pedestrians and bicyclists. and performance requirements: • Be perforated or grate metal to minimize standing water Various lighting levels and schemes may exist within the and degradation from weather. precinct. These include: • Lower pedestrian oriented walkway lighting • Be designed to be easily and firmly anchored to the concrete or landscape in which it sits. • Taller space lighting at plazas and parking areas • Be durable enough to withstand the Salt Lake City • Building and landscape accent lighting Climate and wear and tear of users.
All lighting should be scaled to the space and purpose it is • Be a stainless steel or natural metal hue. meant to serve. The lighting systems should be efficiently designed to maximize light where needed and reduce the Generally, furniture should be located at outdoor gathering energy consumption in the area. In addition, all lighting places such as plazas and building entries. Furnishings shall meet the dark sky requirements and have integrated should also be located along the edges of pedestrian photocell sensors. boulevards to encourage sitting and congregation at key precinct intersections.
In addition to lighting for safety, emergency call boxes shall In addition to furnishings, tree grates shall be specified for 21 be located at regular intervals and clearly marked along the trees located in paved areas. The grates shall be removable primary and secondary pedestrian paths. for University maintenance and the inner rings shall be removed as the tree grows. They should match the general Both the lighting and security call boxes shall meet the aesthetic and material of the adjacent furnishings. University of Utah campus standards for design, energy consumption and location.
Various furniture systems may be used, but a specific color palette and style should be defined for the precinct. Landscape Form furniture systems are shown above and to the right. VCBO ARCHITECTURE 22 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH JUNE 2012 PRECINCT PLAN that shallbeusedwithinthePrecinct signage campus for standard a has Utah of University The commonly usedbuildingentries. at located be should signage building individual finally, And paths. pedestrian primary the along located be to need then gateway and primary parking the campus areas. Secondary wayfinding at will belocated also shall wayfinding Directional ofthegatewaythe importance campus entry. asaprimary reflect still but Circle, President’s of front in sign monument the to secondary be should sign This gateway. campus the providedbe should at sign monument iconic An precinct. the other landscape and walkway improvements the that occur with within incorporated be wayfinding effective that vital is It G N I D N I F Y A W throughout theprecinct. used be should above shown that to similar signage, Standard engage withthosepassingby. to building the forwardfromwithin efforts branding the bring to precinct the within buildings and departments various the on information additional provide can that signage campus typical the on variation a represents right the to image The experiences within thePrecinct. and programs of people, presentation the about information engaging yet consistent, this provide considered to be could installation art or signage common A precinct. the throughout paths pedestrian and signage the University of Utah and the precinct should be incorporated into the of character and quality the of representation physical A G N I D N A R B programs withinanearby facilityto engagethepasserby. useand the reflect to modified be may signage standard The PROJECTS
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Through the course of this study, the following projects have emerged as priority projects within the precinct.
1. University Gateway
2. Enhanced Pedestrian Paths
3. Stadium Mixed Use Project
4. South West Chiller Plant 23
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North-South Pedestrian Boulevard – From President’s Circle to Stadium A. This project should be developed as a pedestrian boulevard with the formal landscape of the President’s Circle. A 1 Designers should pay particular attention to the creating a pedestrian-scale for this walk, including boulevard trees, seating, trash receptacles, lighting, etc.
A.1 The north end of the walk should intersect with President’s Circle in a formal nature, possibly with a plaza space that welcomes the pedestrian from President’s Circle to this part of the precinct, and vice versa.
A.2 The east-west boulevard will intersect with the north-south pedestrian boulevard, likely in conjunction with the access to the pedestrian tunnel, providing an opportunity for a significant node of interest, such as an iconic plaza space with a focal point (a branding opportunity). Opening up this area of convergence will create a gateway to this area A of campus, provide a landing zone for the tunnel, and add a perceived level of safety for the pedestrians in the tunnel. Because grades and accessibility will be an issue to address, a plaza space that steps down with the grades may be Looking north toward Pioneer Theater Company from just north of the Tunnel. created, with a series of walls to provide ADA access. 25 A.3 The south end of the walk needs to provide an ADA accessible route to the pedestrian tunnel, which will require renovating the existing walkways and ramps. A 2
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Bicycle Landscaped Campus Standard Pedestrian Path and Deciduous Path buffer Furnishing and Lighting Potential Service Access Trees VCBO ARCHITECTURE 26 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH JUNE 2012 PRECINCT PLAN Pedestrian Oriented Parking Access Tunnel Access Improved Improved Landscaping ADA Accessible Ramp Marriot Library Improved Access to East-West Pedestrian Boulevard – From the Stadium Tunnel to the Marriot Library
B. Also a pedestrian boulevard, this main walk through campus should provide a pedestrian connection from the Stadium tunnel to the Marriott Library area. This will address the missing pedestrian link through the parking lot south of the Marriott Center for Dance. Like the north-south boulevard, this boulevard should address the pedestrian scale, with trees, lights, and appropriate placement of street furnishings. This primary pedestrian walk will add a sense of cohesiveness and legibility to the precinct and campus.
Pedestrian Boulevard from TRAX to Stadium Tunnel C. While this alignment of this boulevard is not scripted, the University needs to carefully consider the path of the pedestrian arriving via TRAX. The boulevard connection from TRAX needs to be a comfortable, safe experience from the time the pedestrian leaves the TRAX platform until he/ she reaches the stadium, the tunnel, or the intersection of University Street and South Campus Drive.
Great opportunities exist to create a ceremonial approach from TRAX to the stadium, for those arriving for games or other stadium events. This same ceremonial approach could extend from the stadium to the tunnel, providing pedestrians 27 with an amazing experience along the way. Adjacent café B space, or store frontage from the commercial space could create continuity and infuse this boulevard with energy and interest.
C VCBO ARCHITECTURE 28 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH JUNE 2012 PRECINCT PLAN Looking east toward alongtheScienceYard. Marriot Library Separate Bicycle Route Concrete Stair ADA Accessible Ramp Furnishing andLighting Campus Standard with Trees Planter Boxes Lighting Pedestrian Oriented Furnishings Benches and STADIUM MIXED USE PROJECT TRAX Stop Improvement The stadium mixed use project is one of the largest The TRAX stop should be enhanced with a covered waiting development opportunities on the lower campus. The area, accessible access to South Campus Drive and the existing parking lot can accommodate a large amount of new Stadium as well as a direct connection to parking and site development as well as up to 900 additional parking stalls for buildings. this area of campus. Primary Pedestrian Paths The precinct planning team has identified key pedestrian corridors that need to be preserved and ideal development The TRAX stop, parking and development should be designed locations for this site. around the primary pedestrian circulation in the area. An accessible and comfortable pedestrian path should be Campus Arrival and Experience created from the TRAX stop to the stadium and from the TRAX stop to the tunnel to enhance connections to the rest The Stadium Mixed Use Project will be a visually and physically of campus. dominant element on campus and should be treated with the care and attention of a primary campus gateway. Development Opportunities The scale of the development should be primarily oriented Site development opportunities include, but are not limited toward the pedestrian as most visitors will arrive on TRAX or to: walk to the area from other campus spaces. The pedestrian experience is vital to the success of the project. Primarily, the • Student housing pedestrian experience from the TRAX stop to the campus and stadium. • Faculty/Staff housing
Secondarily, the project should frame the Stadium and • Academic support services and offices surrounding valley and mountain views. A large scale of • Campus supported retail building is appropriate in this area as it is adjacent to the large stadium structure. • Hotel and conference facilities 29 Pedestrian access shall be maintained and enhanced from the TRAX stop to the stadium, tunnel and campus gateway. All pedestrian The design of the site and outdoor spaces should access shall be ADA accessible on this site. accommodate a variety of uses from large game-day events to cafe seating outside a coffee shop. The experience and outdoor space should be comfortable, inviting and diverse.
Parking Structure Due to the scale and location of the stadium parking lot, this is an ideal location for campus parking. The perimeter location makes it easy to access while the scale allows for all of the parking at the interior of the precinct to be accommodated on a single level of the stadium lot. This would also enhance parking and access for the stadium during events.
A two to three level parking structure at the base of any new development is recommended for this site. This large area of parking could provide all of the necessary stalls for the precinct and development while creating a level base at the entry of the stadium. VCBO ARCHITECTURE 30 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH JUNE 2012 PRECINCT PLAN campus communityinafunandunique way. the engage building and systems the promotedesign with interaction and transparency The campuses. on been haveconstructed that recent facilities plant of chiller couple beautiful a and visible demonstrate right the to images The as aniconofpower for andservice thecampus. three stories in height and should be displayed to the campus to up and stories, two of minimum a be will plant chiller This for Dance. T the Eyring Building Chemistry and south of the Marriot N Center A L to P is plant R locateequipmentthe proposed a in E of parking structureeast chiller L southwest L the I for H direction C current The T S E W H T U O S nvriy f hcg Suh aps hle Pat y MurphyJahn by PLant Chiller Campus South Chicago of University Rendering ofOSUChillerPlantby Ross Barney Architects.
University of Utah Precinct Plan Transportation Study
TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM APPENDIX To: VCBO Date: April 24,2012 2012 From: Preston Stinger and Julie Bjornstad, AICP Fehr & Peers Subject: University of Utah Precinct Transportation Study – Law School UT12-927
The University of Utah (U of U) is completing a Precinct Plan for the southwest portion of the Campus. As part of this plan, the College of Law will be expanded and will impact the current parking lot to the east of the existing College of Law, changing the parking configuration and access and reducing parking capacity. Access to the reconfigured parking lot is undetermined and is the subject of this analysis.
The purpose of this technical memorandum is to document the findings and recommendations regarding proposed access locations for the modified College of Law parking lot. The three access locations analyzed are:
Option A – access onto South Campus Drive, just east of the underground pedestrian tunnel 31 Option B – access onto University Street, just south of the existing College of Law building Option C – access onto Presidents Circle at 1400 East Option D – one-way entrance from Presidents Circle (Option C), with exit access on South Campus Drive (Option A) or University Street, just south of the existing College of Law building (Option B)
The proposed access locations are shown in Figure 1.
Discovery
Traffic Counts L2 Data Collection recorded AM and PM peak period traffic counts for Fehr & Peers from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at the following intersections:
South Campus Drive / Existing Parking Access (approximately 1400 East) President’s Circle / University Street President’s Circle / Existing Parking Access (approximately 1400 East)
Traffic counts for South Campus Drive / University Street were taken from the U of U Master Plan, prepared in 2007.
2180 South, 1300 East, Suite 220 Salt Lake City, Utah 84106 (801) 463-7600 Fax (801) 486-4638 www.fehrandpeers.com VCBO ARCHITECTURE 32 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH JUNE 2012 PRECINCT PLAN for evaluations quantitative different has methodology This standards. professional of-the-practice” “state- with consistent remain to study this in used was methodology 2000) (HCM 2000 Manual Capacity best the representing Highway A The intersections. unsignalized and signalized with both for vehicle per delay F, average accompanying to an and A designation letter LOS each from of description brief scalea provides 1 Table a worst. the F and on performance reported and quantitatively measured is LOS roadway. or intersection an of performance operating the describes that term a is (LOS) service of Level Analysis Methodology TrafficAnalysis Bicycle campus. through paths pedestrian and sidewalks use also connections Figurein shown are 2. Bicyclists Plaza. Library to Lawn exists lane bicycle A campus. entering bicyclists for gateway major a is campus of precinct southwest The Bicycle System servethis section of campus. These transit connections areshown inFigure 2. tunnel a lines bus (UTA) Authority Transitand Utah of number a addition, In East. 1400 near Drive Campus Street South under University / Drive Campus South at crosswalk a by College the to connected is and College the of south just is station TRAX Stadium The Drive. Campus University South and along Circle, Presidentsstop Street, shuttles campus Three options. transit several near located is Law of College The Transit System in a shown are paths 2. Figure as pedestrian major PrecinctThese are Walk. paths Science the the pedestrian along Secondaryand through Circle Library. President’s at path Marriott identified the pedestrian and line primary TRAX Stadium the the identifies between connection Plan Precinct Campus West The Pedestrian System a provided and structures parking proposed the futurebackground scenario. to applied was then was rate rate trip trip parking parking calculated The a structures, parking above. described these as project, this for collected counts to traffic and capacity parking current using calculated attributed volumes traffic future determine To Collegeof Law parking lot will250 have parkingstalls. modified The stalls). (900 lot pay Library the at structure parking a and stalls) (1,125 Stadium Rice-Eccles the at structure parking a Law: of College the near intersections impact may that proposed are structures parking other two lot, parking Law of College modified and expansion Law of College the to addition In Parking Transportation(UDOT). adjustments werebased daily on and monthlyadjustment factors publishedby Department Utah of adjustedwere counts Traffic to representvolumes for anaverage day of theyear. Traffic volume April 2012 Plan Transportation Study University of Utah Precinct n nvriy tet A rmr bcce ot hs en dniid t rsdn’ Crl ad ln Union along and Circle President’s at identified been has route bicycle primary A Street. University on 2 of 8 2 of 8 T297 UT12-927 on based Descriptions, Peers & Fehr Source: values. ratio, average (v/c) capacity to 3. Volume only. (seconds/vehicle) delay and LOS approach Worst 2. approaches. all for (seconds/vehicle) delay and average LOS intersection Overall 1. reported is LOS intersections, unsignalized For delays). approach all of average (weighted intersection overall the for provided is LOS the intersections, signalized For intersections. unsignalized and signalized April 2012 Plan Transportation Study University of Utah Precinct proposedCollege ofLawparking lotaccesses. three the of any, if impacts, determine to used be can which condition, baseline a provides analysis This 3. Figure in shown are and above described as calculated were volumes traffic future The lot. pay Library the and Stadium Rice-Eccles structures: parking planned two the included analysis background future The Future scenarios: – C four Option and for Access, St. operations University – B traffic Option President’sAccess.Circle Access, the Dr. Campus analyzed South – A study Option Background, This locations. and access intersections study the for proposed computed was LOS hour peak PM and AM the software Synchro Using Level of Service Analysis software modeling traffic common is Synchro basedon procedures outlined in theHCM 2000. study. this for used was Synchro package software The basedon the approachwith the worstmovement. LOS D A A C C B E E F
by interactions with others in the traffic stream. with others in the by interactions TheFair operation progression. of individualusers is affected Stable Delays Operations / Acceptable Poor progression. Operating conditionsPoor progression. Operating at areorcapacity. near Unstable/ Significant Operations DelaysOccur Can more constrained. more constrained. progression. OperatingMarginal conditions are noticeably Approaching Tolerable Unstable Flows / Delays progression with forced or breakdownprogression with of operating conditions. Flows/Forced, ExcessiveUnpredictable Delays stream becomes noticeable. Good progression. The presence of other users in the traffic / Minimum Delays Stable Operations unaffectedby others in the traffic stream. Extremely Individualprogression. favorable are users virtually Free /Flow Insignificant Delay Description ofDescription Traffic Conditions Highway Capacity Manual, Manual, Capacity Highway LEVEL OF SERVICELEVEL DESCRIPTIONS TABLE 1 TABLE Unacceptable 3 of 8 3 of 8 2000 Methodology (Transportation Research Board). Board). Research (Transportation Methodology 2000 Intersections Avg. Delay Signalized > 20 to 35 > 15 to 25 to > 15 35 to > 20 > 55 to 80 > 35 to 50 to > 35 80 to > 55 > 35 to 55 > 25 to 35 to > 25 55 to > 35 > 10 to 20 > 10 to 15 to > 10 20 to > 10 (sec/veh) (sec/veh) 0 to 100 to 80 80 1 Intersections Unsignalized Unsignalized (sec/veh) (sec/veh) 0 to 100 to Delay > > 50 T297 UT12-927 2 University of Utah Precinct Plan Transportation Study University of Utah Precinct Plan Transportation Study April 2012 April 2012
To analyze Option A, Option B, and Option C, future background traffic volumes were routed through the study intersections based on the location of the proposed access. The resulting traffic volumes for Option A, Option B, and Option C are shown in Figures 4 to 6, respectively. TABLE 2 PM PEAK HOUR LEVEL OF SERVICE SUMMARY5
During the AM and PM peak hours, the three proposed access locations all operate adequately based on LOS standards except for the Option A access, which operates at a LOS E during the PM peak hour. This is due to the heavy pedestrian activity (approximately 300 pedestrians during the PM peak hour) on South Intersection Future Campus Drive. The three proposed access locations all add minimal delay, if any, to the South Campus Dr. Access Access Option C– Option Option B – B Option Option A– Option President’s Background Background / University St. and Presidents Circle / University St. intersections. In some cases, the delay is reduced at Circle Access South Campus South University Ave these two intersections, due to the rerouting of traffic to the new proposed access locations. LOS & LOS & LOS & LOS & ID Location Sec/Veh1 Sec/Veh1 Sec/Veh1 Sec/Veh1 B B B B TABLE 1 1 Presidents Circle / University St. AM PEAK HOUR LEVEL OF SERVICE SUMMARY5 10.9 10.6 10.9 10.8 Presidents Circle / Existing Parking Access B B B B 2 (Option C) 10.3 10.3 10.3 12.5 B B B B 3 South Campus Dr. / University St. 12.3 11.9 11.6 11.6 Intersection South Campus Dr. / Existing Parking B 2 2 2 Future Access Access 4 N/A N/A N/A Access Entrance 10.9 Option C– Option Option B – B Option Option A– Option President’s Background Background Circle Access South Campus South University Ave South Campus Dr. / Existing Parking D 5 N/A2 N/A2 N/A2 Access Exit 26.9 33 LOS & LOS & LOS & LOS & ID Location 3 E 3 3 Sec/Veh1 Sec/Veh1 Sec/Veh1 Sec/Veh1 A South Campus Dr. / Option A Access N/A N/A N/A 47.0 A A A B C 1 Presidents Circle / University St. B Option B Access / University St. N/A4 N/A4 N/A4 9.8 9.5 9.8 10.8 15.0 Presidents Circle / Existing Parking Access B B B B 2 1. Overall intersection LOS and average delay (seconds/vehicle) for the signalized intersections and worst movement LOS and (Option C) 10.1 10.1 10.1 10.8 average delay for the unsignalized intersections. A A A A 2. This intersection only exists during the future background scenario. 3 South Campus Dr. / University St. 8.8 8.1 8.2 8.2 3. This intersection does not exist during the Option A analysis. 4. This intersection does not exist during the Option B analysis. South Campus Dr. / Existing Parking A 4 N/A2 N/A2 N/A2 5. Option D was not analyzed for traffic operations due to the similar, and likely better, results that would occur compared to the Access Entrance 8.3 other evaluated options. South Campus Dr. / Existing Parking B 2 2 2 Source: Fehr & Peers, April 2012. 5 N/A N/A N/A Access Exit 11.3 B A South Campus Dr. / Option A Access N/A3 N/A3 N/A3 Conclusions and Recommendations 10.7
B B Option B Access / University St. N/A4 N/A4 N/A4 12.0 The criteria used to compare the three parking access options included impacts to traffic, pedestrians, 1. Overall intersection LOS and average delay (seconds/vehicle) for the signalized intersections and worst movement LOS and bicyclists, and transit. Table 3 illustrates the advantages (identified by a + sign) and disadvantages average delay for the unsignalized intersections. (identified by – sign) of each site for each analysis criteria. 2. This intersection only exists during the future background scenario. 3. This intersection does not exist during the Option A analysis. 4. This intersection does not exist during the Option B analysis. 5. Option D was not analyzed for traffic operations due to the similar, and likely better, results that would occur compared to the other evaluated options. Source: Fehr & Peers, April 2012.
4 of 8 UT12-927 5 of 8 UT12-927 VCBO ARCHITECTURE 34 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH JUNE 2012 PRECINCT PLAN April 2012 Plan Transportation Study University of Utah Precinct Pedestrian Vehicular Impact tunnel sidewalk entering the conflicts at the pedestrian/automobile willincrease pedestrian tunnel, so of underground is east- Parking access permit UDOT from acquireaccess a new - Would need to Campus Dr. South tunnel to traverse pedestrians accessing conflict points from pedestrian/automobile - May increase travel for vehicles create out-of-direction - RIRO access may between vehicles of conflict points reducing the number (RIRO) access, as a right-in right-out access would operate this Campus Dr. South configuration on + With the geometric South Campus Option A Access existing Law plaza South Campus to the from access pedestrian - Would disrupt users especially transit Street, University eastern on sidewalk with pedestrians along - Possible conflicts pedestrian routes + Avoids major access entering theexiting or blocking vehicles from B access, potentially queue to Optionback University Ave. may South Campus Dr. / turning at vehicles - Southbound left- crashes increase rear-end could potentially movement, which shared through turning movement is a - The southbound left- egress) and (ingress access full + Would operate as a ALTERNATIVE COMPARISON University Street Option B Access TABLE 3 TABLE 6 of 8 6 of 8 President’s Circle President’s Circle locations throughout multiple crosswalk conflicts due to pedestrian/automobile increase pedestrian Will area. Circle, a high conflicts at Presidents pedestrian/vehicle - Possible in increase East1400 + Sidewalk next to President’s Circle locations throughout multiple crosswalk conflicts due to pedestrian/automobile -increase Will Circle traffic on President’s - Would increase and Option B compared to Option A entrance lot to parking access distance from further driving - Would require between vehicles conflict points RIRO access, reducing wouldas aoperate streetaccess this one-way a Circlebeing + With President’s Presidents Circle Option C Access University Street, Street, University eastern on sidewalk pedestrians along conflicts with wouldpossible have - An exit on University tunnel sidewalk entering the conflicts at the pedestrian/automobile increasing tunnel, pedestrian underground be east of Campus wouldDrive - An exit on South East 1400 + Sidewalk next to UDOT access permit from need toa new acquire Campus wouldDrive - An exit on South and Option B compared to Option A parking lot entrance drivingdistance to would further require Presidents Circle - Entrance from between vehicles of conflict points reducing the number right-out access, need as toa operate Campus wouldDrive Southon exit + An Hybrid Option Option D T297 UT12-927 April 2012 Plan Transportation Study University of Utah Precinct Transit Bicycle with transit there are no conflicts + With a RIRO access bicyclists distance issuesfor –sight may present closer to incurve road is - Parking access conflicts bike/automobile may increase pedestrian tunnel, so of underground is east- Parking access conflicts conflicts the above mentioned the north to reduce relocated further to potentially be - Bus stop could be Street University vehicles to turn onto necessary for gaps stop may provide + However, at buses visibility buses and decreased stopping/starting conflicts with bus stop, possible - Access is near transit Street northbound University with bicyclists on - Possible conflicts ALTERNATIVE COMPARISON TABLE 3 TABLE 7 of 8 7 of 8 transit vehicles forincreasing delay Circle, possibly along Presidents automobile traffic - Would increase access road runs along existing - Primary route bicycle University Street University vehicles to turn onto for necessary gaps stop may provide + However, at buses visibility buses and decreased stopping/starting conflicts with result in possible bus stop and may Street is near transit - An exit on University conflicts with transit Campus, arethere no access on South + With a right-out existing Law plaza South Campus to the from access pedestrian as well as disrupting users, especially transit northbound bicyclists with possible conflicts Street may have - An exit on University issues for bicyclists present sight distance curve in may road and Campus is closer to - An exit on South pedestrian tunnel east of underground conflicts as is access bike/automobile Campus may increase - An exit on South runs along 1400 East - Primary route bicycle T297 UT12-927 University of Utah Precinct Plan Transportation Study April 2012 Presidents Circle
Park Based on the multi-modal transportation alternatives analysis and comparison, the advantages and 200 South Building Union disadvantages of each option were weighed. Option C is the least preferred based on the added traffic and pedestrian conflicts on Presidents Circle. Options A, B, and D are similar in the amount of impacts to vehicles; however, Options B and D allow for greater vehicular access and less impacts to pedestrian facilities and movements.
University 1300 East C N O I T P O
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UNIVERSITY OF UTAH PRECINCT STUDY Project Overview 8 of 8 UT12-927 FIGURE 1 VCBO ARCHITECTURE 36 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH JUNE 2012
PRECINCT PLAN 1300 East 1300
500 South 500 South 400 South 300 South 200 South
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C N O I T P O A N O I T P O South CampusDrive ot apsDrive Campus South Rice-Eccles Stadium Stadium Building Building UNIVERSITY OF UTAHUNIVERSITY PRECINCTSTUDY Park Park LEGEND Transit Route BicycleRoute Primary Pedestrian Route Primary Connections Union Union Marriott Marriott Library Library FIGURE 2 1 5 (576) 645
7 (7) University /Presidents Circle Exit Access/SouthCampus
299 (347) 11 (81) East 1300
78 (94) 6 (8) (6) 5 400 South 300 South 200 South (245) 151 (92) 73 245 (631) 2 (142) 109
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Access /Presidents Circle University 1 3 Presidents Circle
(20) 20 5 Background Future Weekday AMandPMPeak HourConditions 3 (247) 364 (80) 105 4 University /400South (5) 6 39 (108)
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281 (325) 2 2 (34) 101 (410) 153 (268) South CampusDrive 4 (509) 485 Rice-Eccles (30) 81 (45) 85 Access /SouthCampus Stadium Stadium Building Building
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(61) 35 32 (35) 245 (631) 44 (38) XX (XX) LEGEND AM # PM Proposed Parking Structures New Collegeof LawBuilding Stop Control Traffic Signal AM (PM)Peak HourVolumes F E D C B A Level of Service Intersection Union Union Marriott Marriott Library Library FIGURE 3 Presidents Circle Presidents Circle
Park Park 200 South Union 200 South Building Union Building
1 1 2 2 University 1300 East University 1300 East
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LEGEND LEGEND Rice-Eccles Rice-Eccles Intersection Stadium # Intersection Stadium # PM AM Level of Service PM AM Level of Service A A B B C C D D 1 University / Presidents Circle 2 Access / Presidents Circle 3 University / 400 South A Option A / South Campus 1 University / Presidents Circle 2 Access / Presidents Circle 3 University / 400 South B University / Option B E E F
F 190 (276)
153 (268)
309 (427) 37 (25)
17 (89) 97 (363) 7 (30) 7 (7) 299 (347) 78 (94) 43 (155) 26 (23) 250 (308) 107 (418) XX (XX) 7 (7) 262 (321) 78 (94) 39 (108) 26 (19) 244 (299) 129 (83) AM (PM) Peak Hour Volumes XX (XX) AM (PM) Peak Hour Volumes 2 (30) 10 (59) 2 (34) 277 (666) Traffic Signal Traffic Signal Stop Control (142) 109 (99) 153 (142) 109 (80) 105 Stop Control (562) 514 (35) 36 (228) 316 (35) 36 (228) 316 New College of Law Building New College of Law Building (6) 5 (6) 5 (5) 6 (5) 6 (92) 73 (57) 92 (92) 73 (20) 20 Proposed Parking Structures (20) 20 (245) 151 (319) 252
(245) 151 Proposed Parking Structures
UNIVERSITY OF UTAH PRECINCT STUDY UNIVERSITY OF UTAH PRECINCT STUDY Option A Weekday AM and PM Peak Hour Conditions Option B Weekday AM and PM Peak Hour Conditions FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5 VCBO ARCHITECTURE 38 UNIVERSITY OF UTAH JUNE 2012 PRECINCT PLAN 1
7 (7) University /Presidents Circle 272 (381) East 1300 115 (119)
(6) 5 400 South 300 South 200 South (215) 144 (149) 165 2 (117) 165 (142) 109
Access /Presidents Circle University 1 3 College College of Law of Law Presidents Circle
(109) 37 3 (228) 316 (99) 153 University /400South
(5) 6 43 (155)
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250 (308) C N O I T P O 2 Option CWeekday AMandPMPeak HourConditions 2 (30) 97 (363) 190 (276) South CampusDrive Rice-Eccles Stadium Stadium Building Building UNIVERSITY OF UTAHUNIVERSITY PRECINCTSTUDY Park Park XX (XX) LEGEND AM # PM Proposed Parking Structures New Collegeof LawBuilding Stop Control Traffic Signal AM (PM)Peak HourVolumes F E D C B A Level of Service Intersection Union Union Marriott Marriott
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Park 200 South Building Union University 1300 East 2 . D N O I T P O
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UNIVERSITY OF UTAH PRECINCT STUDY Option D.2 Weekday AM and PM Peak Hour Conditions FIGURE 8