DATE: April 1, 2015
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
David Parker, P.E., CIP Executive
Paul Holzen, P.E., Director of Engineering
SUBJECT:
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Discussion of the Sidewalk Project on the North Side of Hwy 96 East
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Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide the Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) with information to consider funding for a sidewalk on the north side of Hwy 96 East.
Background
As part of Resolution 2014-13, A Resolution to Adopt the Funding Plan for the FYI 2014-2018 CIP (Capital Investment Program) the Board approved $550,300 for a sidewalk project from Pinkerton Park to Mack Hatcher Parkway along HWY 96 E. On 2/19/2015 and 3/4/2015 a public hearing was held to obtain feedback from the local residents and the general public. The project was well supported by the residents with the majority of people in favor of the project. The residents have requested consideration of the following items:
1) Replace the sidewalk with a multi-use trail to accommodate pedestrians and bicycles.
2) Add bike lanes to both sides of the roadway.
3) Add streetscape elements to the project.
The cost associated with adding bike lanes and streetscape elements into the project would significantly increase the scope and cost associated with this project. Staff does not support these requests due to the financial impact it would have on the project.
In addition to the items above, staff needs to obtain direction from the Board of Mayor and Aldermen to determine the final typical section and sidewalk alignment.
Sidewalk Typical Section Options:
Option 1: Curb and gutter section with a 6' grass strip and a 5' sidewalk along the frontage of HWY 96 East. This would require the relocation of approximately 12 MTEMC utility poles and significantly complicate the project. (See Exhibit A)
Option 2: Curb and gutter section with a 6' grass strip and a 10' multi-use tr...
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