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Community Work Session #1Ketchikan Upland Planning to Support Expanded

Marine Facilities and Larger Cruise VesselsSep 20, 2017

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Objectives of Community Work Session One• Inform the community on the uplands planning process and effort• Present and discuss our ongoing work to develop a clear

understanding of site issues and opportunities• Present initial planning alternatives• Discuss project next steps• Listen, learn and encourage continued dialog

Sources: CIN, CLIA and LandDesign, 2016

Project Overview1.

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Project Objectives• Assess alternatives and formulate recommendations to expand

and/or improve upland facilities needed to support greater passenger numbers, larger ships, and ground transportation services

• Ensure continued delivery of a high quality, safe guest experience• Safeguard the quality and integrity of Ketchikan’s waterfront• Grow economic and social benefit associated with cruise activities


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Project Objectives


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Project ScheduleMAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN

Project Kick-Off and Data Collection / RefinementAssessment of Current and Future Operational Flows

Initial Upland Alternatives

Refined Upland Alternatives

Refined Draft and Final Port Upland Improvements Plan

Public Meetings in Ketchikan9/20 ◦ 11/15 ◦ 1/18

The Planning and Design of Port Improvements: Conclusions

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Planning and Design of Port Improvements (2016)• Effort identified incremental improvements to port facilities intended

to prepare Ketchikan for continued Alaskan cruise market expansion• Identified current and anticipated cruise ship sizes and capabilities• Recommended short- and long-range port improvements • Completed at the end of 2016 and adopted by the Ketchikan City

Council


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Current Berth Configuration: Ketchikan Waterfront

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Design Vessel Considerations for Alaska

DESIGN VESSEL DLOA 1050’ – 1100’

Example: NCL Breakaway-class

DESIGN VESSEL ELOA 1100’ – 1150’

Example: RCCL Quantum-class

DESIGN VESSEL BLOA 960’ – 1000’

Example: NCL Disney Magic

DESIGN VESSEL CLOA 1000’ – 1050’

Example: Celebrity Solstice-class

DESIGN VESSEL ALOA Up to 960’

Example: Princess Grand-class

Sources: CIN, CLIA, CLAA, Cruise Lines Meetings and Moffatt & Nichol, 2017

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DESIGN VESSEL DLOA 1050’ – 1100’

Example: NCL Breakaway-class

DESIGN VESSEL ELOA 1100’ – 1150’

Example: RCCL Quantum-class

DESIGN VESSEL BLOA 960’ – 1000’

Example: NCL Disney Magic

DESIGN VESSEL CLOA 1000’ – 1050’

Example: Celebrity Solstice-class

DESIGN VESSEL ALOA Up to 960’

Example: Princess Grand-class

TIME

Small ships by Leading Operators

Disappearing

Mainstay of Alaska Today

Few vessels constructed in this

category given previous Panama

Canal Limits

Anticipated Mainstay of Alaska within the Next 5 to 10 years

Some vessels likely present provided

homeports and ports-of-call able to receive

?

?

Design Vessel Considerations for Alaska

BERTH 1Type A / Up to 960’

BERTH 2Type B / 960-1000’

BERTH 3Type B/C 960’-1,050’


TODAY NEAR-TERM 2017-2019



BERTH 3Type D / 1050-1100’


MID-TERM 2020-2023


BERTH 3Type D / 1050-1100’

BERTH 4Type E / 1100-1150’

LONG-TERM 2024 & BEYOND

BERTH 3Type D / 1050-1100’

BERTH 4Type E / 1100-1150’

As Market Conditions Warrant


BERTH 1 (Float)Type E / 1100-1150’

BERTH 2 (Float)Type B / 960-1000’

Incremental Berth Improvements


Future Berth Configuration: Ketchikan Waterfront


Berth 1 Berth 2

Berth 3 Berth 4


Berth 1 Berth 2

Berth 3 Berth 4

Today: Ruby PrincessPAX Disembarkation = 3,185*

Future: Type E VesselPAX Disembarkation = 4,230*

Change: + 1,045 PAX / 32% Increase

Today: SolsticePAX Disembarkation = 2,950*

Future: Type D VesselPAX Disembarkation = 4,135*


Today: Nieuw Amsterdam PAX Disembarkation = 2,180*

Future: Type A VesselPAX Disembarkation = 2,180*

Change: + 0 PAX / 0% Increase

Today: Golden PrincessPAX Disembarkation = 2,690*

Future: Type E VesselPAX Disembarkation = 4,230*


*All figures assume lower berth total * 115% capacity * 90% disembarkation rate. Figures exclude crew totals..

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Potential Impacts to Landside Operations• Expansion of berths over the long term could result in increases

during peak (AM) operations of an estimated 3,770 additional passengers

• Total passengers approach 15,000 during the AM peak period • Estimated 340 additional crew at AM peak• Above is peak hour and peak day operations; average day will be lower than

this level

• Increase could expand demand for tours and ground transportation operation 4 to 10 vehicles during peak operations

• Increases are manageable, but… • Ensure continued delivery of a high quality, safe guest experience• Safeguard the quality and integrity of Ketchikan’s waterfront• Grow economic and social benefit associated with cruise activities


Assessing Current Issues and Opportunities at Berths and Docks

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Multistep Process • Observe and measure the current network—docks, sidewalks,

pedestrian ways, streets, furnishings and other elements in the public realm

• Model and measure opportunities to:• Broaden the network• Add capacity to the network • Use the network more efficiently

• Identify areas of congestion, broken or underutilized connections and other elements that allow for a broader, more robust and efficient network to be employed to address growing guest and vehicle volumes


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Observe and Measure the Current Network


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Scheduled Improvements to Front and Mill Streets

(Alaska DOT)

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(Alaska DOT)

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(Alaska DOT)

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Observe and Measure the Current Network• Members of the M&N Team traveled to Ketchikan on

June 19 – 23 to conduct field observations on the movement of passengers and vehicles associated with cruise vessel activities.

• Focused on peak operational times

• Observations were taken for:

Sources: CLAA, Cruise Lines Meetings, Port Discussions, and LandDesign, 2016

• Emerald Princess• Grand Princess• Noordam• Silver Shadow• Crystal Serenity• Norwegian Sun• Amsterdam

• Millennium• Eurodam• Ruby Princess• Seabourn Sojourn• Coral Princess• Nieuw Amsterdam• and others

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Berth 1 Observations• While the berth with the

largest shift in vessel size (Type A to E), network in an around Berth 1 offers fairly robust and varied links to City

• Use of multiple ship doors for will make AM Peak flows greater

• Facilities really needed at this location

• Weather protection • Information• Ketchikan

furnishings• Restrooms

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Berth 1 Observations• While the berth with the

largest shift in vessel size (Type A to E), network in an around Berth 1 offers fairly robust and varied links to City



• Weather protection • Information• Ketchikan

furnishings• Restrooms

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Berth 2 Observations• Greatest change will be

to shift from one to two vessel door disembarkation points

• Shifts flow from the center line of the information center to flanking either side


• More room for GTA operations make available through removal of fixed gangway

• Increased coordination of passenger crossing points

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Berth 2 Observations• Greatest change will be

to shift from one to two vessel door disembarkation points

• Shifts flow from the center line of the information center to flanking either side


• More room for GTA operations make available through removal of fixed gangway

• Increased coordination of passenger crossing points

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Berth 3 Observations• The greatest point of

current and long-term congestion is the arrival area of Berth 3

• Conflict arises between passengers exiting the gangway/drive down ramp, pedestrians entering from the waterfront promenade (linked to Berth 4), turning movements into Berth 2, and crossing pedestrians moving from the waterfront to Front Street

• Limited connections to City

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Berth 3 Observations• The greatest point of

current and long-term congestion is the arrival area of Berth 3

• Conflict arises between passengers exiting the gangway/drive down ramp, pedestrians entering from the waterfront promenade (linked to Berth 4), turning movements into Berth 2, and crossing pedestrians moving from the waterfront to Front Street

• Limited connections to City

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Berth 4 Observations• Larger flow rates will

create greater congestion levels at the location immediately off of the gangway bridge

• Need to expand arrival area

• Pathways very limited; flows primarily along the harborwalk

• Opportunity to create secondary pathways along renewed Water Street shops and retail


• Information• Ketchikan

furnishings

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Berth 4 Observations• Larger flow rates will

create greater congestion levels at the location immediately off of the gangway bridge

• Need to expand arrival area

• Pathways very limited; flows primarily along the harborwalk

• Opportunity to create secondary pathways along renewed Water Street shops and retail


• Information• Ketchikan

furnishings

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Overall Observations • Few opportunities to broaden the network and add capacity; next

round of detail will be to seek greater efficiencies• Opportunities for greater automation and signalization for pedestrian

movements are available, especially for crossing points along Front Street. Crossing guards, however, are effective and present a point of employment through the summer months.

• The intersection of Water, Grant and Front Streets—generally unsafe for crossing guard deployment—may need some form of automated crossing.

• Arrival experiences at Berths 1 and 4 should be upgraded; tell the Ketchikan Story

• Signage and wayfinding upgrade will be an important initiative• Weather protection remains a key investment for the waterfront

• Weather protection options are being explored that have a modest profile along the waterfront (to reduce impact to views) and/or the potential to be mobile.


Question: What other major existing conditions and issues should we know about at each berth location?

Initial Improvement Options Along Berths and Docks4.


Berth 1 Berth 2

Berth 3 Berth 4

Question: What things do we like about presented options? Dislike? What other things do guests and residents need on the waterfront ?

Next Steps5.

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NEXT STEPS• Assemble feedback from Community Work Session One and other

ongoing stakeholder meetings and discussions • Prepare a revised set of detailed conceptual alternatives at a much

finer grain• Improvements• Berth and dock area “kit of parts”

• Tweak and re-run models of traffic and pedestrian activities • Prepare opinion of probable costs for improvements• Hold Community Work Session Two on November 15

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Project ScheduleMAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN

Project Kick-Off and Data Collection / RefinementAssessment of Current and Future Operational Flows

Initial Upland Alternatives

Refined Upland Alternatives

Refined Draft and Final Port Upland Improvements Plan

Public Meetings in Ketchikan9/20 ◦ 11/15 ◦ 1/18

Community Work Session #1Ketchikan Upland Planning to Support Expanded

Marine Facilities and Larger Cruise VesselsSep 20, 2017

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