DATE: October 25, 2016
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
Paul Holzen, City Engineer/Director of Engineering
Jonathan Marston, Assistant Director of Engineering
William Banks, Staff Engineer
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Presentation on Transportation Access Management Strategies and Techniques
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Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) concerning a presentation on general access management strategies and techniques.
Background
On February 9, 2016, the BOMA approved a Professional Services Agreement (PSA) (COF Contract No. 2016-0015) with Barge Waggoner Sumner & Cannon, Inc. (BWSC) for the Preliminary Engineering Phase (Environmental Only) for the Columbia Avenue Widening Project. The decision to enter into this PSA with BWSC came after a lengthy Request for Qualifications (RFQ) and interview process. One of the primary reasons staff chose the BWSC team for this high profile project is their knowledge and understanding of access management, and how it can drastically affect the operations of a corridor.
In recent months, the BOMA has expressed some concern with the use and implementation of median divided roadways throughout the City of Franklin. Medians, from the Engineering Department’s standpoint, are primarily used to enhance safety and control access, which provides operational benefits to the corridor.
Because BWSC and their specialized sub-consultants are already under contract with the City, staff believes a presentation on access management would prove very beneficial to the BOMA and to the general public.
Financial Impact
There is no financial impact at this time.
Recommendation
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Staff appreciates the opportunity to present this valuable information to the BOMA.