Alternative A:
Parking Aisles and Shared Use Paths
Overview
Alternative A constructs a three-lane Kitsap Way that features a single lane in each direction of travel and a center left turn lane. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities include wide shared use paths on both sides of the street. In Kitsap Junction, parking lanes on the north and south sides allow access to existing business driveways and parking. At intersections, left turn lanes are constructed on Kitsap Way with traffic signals to improve operations and safety.
Map of planning study Alternative A
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Legend—Alternative A
New traffic signal
Kitsap Junction improvements: Parking aisles, shared use pathways, and landscaping to improve non-motorized access
Kitsap Way improvements: Shared use path on both sides of the roadway
Key Features: Alternative A
Parking Aisles
Parking aisles (highlighted below) are new one-way lanes in Kitsap Junction that provide access to existing parking and driveways on both the north and south sides of Kitsap Way. Within the business district, shared use pathways on both sides of Kitsap Way and landscaping improve non-motorized comfort and access.
Cross section of Alternative A, highlighting the parking aisles in Kitsap Junction.
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Key
Private parking (width varies)
Access lane
Shared use path
Lighting / landscaping
Eastbound drive lane
Center turn lane
Westbound drive lane
Aerial plan view of Kitsap Junction Alternative A, illustrating parking aisle concept.
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Key
Aisle accesses private parking
Right of way
Shared Use Pathways
Between Harlow Drive and Wilmont Street wide shared use pathways (highlighted below) mix people walking, rolling and bicycling. Bicycles are allowed to travel in both directions on both sides, reducing the need to cross Kitsap Way.
Cross section of Alternative A, highlighting the shared use pathways on Kitsap Way.
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Key
Shared use path
Lighting / landscaping
Southbound drive lane
Center turn lane
Northbound drive lane
Intersections
New Traffic Signal at Chico Way and Northlake Way
- Improves safety of intersection.
- Includes pedestrian crossing.
- May create vehicle queues that could block nearby driveways.
Alternative A includes a new traffic signal at Chico Way and Northlake Way.
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New Traffic Signal at Austin Drive and Lyle Avenue
- Improves traffic operations and safety at intersection.
- Includes pedestrian crossing.
- Low impacts to nearby properties.
- Offset of Lyle and Austin creates traffic operations challenges.
Alternative A includes a new traffic signal at Austin Drive and Lyle Avenue.
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