Challenge

The Franklin Boulevard corridor is an important connection for students, residents, businesses, and emergency services. The City of Eugene set out to rebuild this corridor to support safer travel, more reliable transit, and more comfortable walking and biking. Because the corridor serves many users, the project team needed an approach that considers the needs of freight operators, the transit agency, the university community, and people moving through the area on foot or by bike.

Solution

Kittelson led the traffic analysis and roundabout design efforts for this project. Our team prepared traffic simulation models to assess alternatives and to help the City of Eugene identify its preferred approach. The concepts included separated bus rapid transit lanes and improved bicycle and pedestrian facilities, both of which were supported by roundabout intersections. Throughout this process, Kittelson worked closely with City staff and partner agencies to understand how each idea affects the full range of travelers. The team will also conduct field testing of one proposed roundabout geometric design so that freight operators, emergency response teams, and the local transit provider can test drive the design and share feedback.