Alternative B:
Public Angle Parking and Downhill Bike Lane
Overview
Alternative B constructs a three-lane Kitsap Way with a single lane in each direction of travel and a center left turn lane. Pedestrian and bicycle facilities include a wide shared use path on the north/east side of Kitsap Way and a raised downhill bike lane and pedestrian walkway on the other side. In Kitsap Junction, a parking aisle provides access to public angle parking on the south side, and existing private parking on the north side. At intersections, some lanes and roadways are realigned to improve safety and operations, and a mix of different traffic controls are installed.
Map of Kitsap Way Planning Study Alternative B
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Legend—Alternative B
New traffic signal
New stop sign
Intersection realignment
Kitsap Junction Improvements Public angle parking, shared use pathways, and landscaping to improve non-motorized access
Kitsap Way Improvements Shared use path and bike lane hybrid on both sides of the roadway
Key Features: Alternative B
Public Angle Parking
A parking aisle serves new south-side public angle parking. The shared use pathway on the south side avoids conflict with vehicles entering and exiting the parking area. The north-side parking aisle continues to serve existing parking. Crossing treatments, landscaping and frequent turning vehicles encourage slower speeds on Kitsap Way.
Cross section for Alternative B, highlighting public angle-parking at Kitsap Junction.
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Key
Building frontage (width varies)
Shared use path
Public parking
Access lane
Lighting / landscaping
Eastbound drive lane
Center turn lane
Westbound drive lane
Private parking (width varies)
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Key
Aisle accesses private parking
Right of way
Public parking
Paths and Bike Lane Hybrid
A raised bicycle lane in the downhill direction separates quick-moving cyclists from pedestrians. A wide shared use path on the opposite side allows pedestrians and bicyclists to travel in both directions, reducing the need to cross Kitsap Way.
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Key
Walkway
Buffer
Downhill bike lane
Lighting / landscaping
Southbound drive lane
Center turn lane
Northbound drive lane
Shared use path
Intersections
New Chicane and Stop Sign at Chico Way/Northlake Way
- Northlake Way is realigned to create a ‘T’ intersection and a chicane (an artificial narrowing or turn on a road) is installed on Chico Way to slow vehicles.
- Vehicles from Northlake Way are required to stop, and vehicles turning onto Northlake Way are required to yield.
- This design is expected to create only minor property impacts, deliver efficient vehicle operations and produce minimal queues.
Alternative B includes a new chicane and stop sign at Chico Way and Northlake Way.
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Realigned Lyle Avenue and New Traffic Signal at Austin Drive/Lyle Avenue
- Lyle Avenue is realigned to form the south leg of the intersection.
- A new signal is installed with left turn lanes and a southbound right turn lane on Austin Drive.
- The intersection provides better vehicle operations and less confusing travel paths than the existing offset intersection, but it has higher costs and property impacts.
- Pedestrian crossings are provided on all streets.
Alternative B includes a realigned Lyle Avenue and new traffic signal at Austin Drive and Lyle Avenue.
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Lane Reconfiguration and Signal Timing Improvements at Kitsap Way/Southbound SR 3 Off-Ramp
- The southbound SR 3 off-ramp lanes are reconfigured to provide two left turn lanes and one thru/right lane.
- The underutilized off-ramp right turn slip lane is removed.
- This change allows signal phasing improvements that provide significantly better vehicle operations without expanding the intersection.
- The change also helps vehicles making an eastbound right turn better identify which southbound vehicles are traveling straight.
Alternative B includes lane reconfiguration and signal timing improvements at Kitsap Way and SR 3 southbound ramp.
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