Approval of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) will adopt the Transportation and Public Works (TPW) Department's Street System Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for the current year and outline the plan for future years' capital improvements. The City's Street System provides the foundation for the movement of goods and people throughout the City and is a key element in the development of a sound economy - serving all modes of transportation - vehicles, pedestrians, bicycles and public transportation providers, creating a mobile community that stimulates economic growth, revitalizing existing development, developing City growth centers and building strong neighborhoods. Continued investment in the street infrastructure is critical to ensure that existing assets are functioning at their desired level and that new streets and facilities are added to serve the continued economic development and growth of the City and region. The 2017-2021 Street System Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) totals $503,554,620.00 and provides funding for the construction of new street infrastructure as well as the rehabilitation and reconstruction of existing assets. In addition to work efforts in this Five-Year CIP, a separate listing of additional needed street improvements are identified. These additional improvements are new capacity facilities that will require financial participation from 3rd party stakeholders – adjacent Cities, Counties, State and Federal governments and the private sector and total $183,500,000.00. Together, these needed improvements total over $687 million in capital projects. Funding for the Street System 2017-2021 Capital Improvement Plan is from 14 individual funds and comprise four categories – Pay as you Go - General Fund, City Debt Programs, Transportation Impact Fees, and Third Party Partnerships. The Five-Year Plan comprises 11 functional categories ranging from new infrastructure to various rehabilitation improvements: 1. Bicycle Facilities: Construct new bicycle lanes on existing roadway segments.
2. Bridges: Reconstruction and rehabilitation of existing bridge structures throughout the City.
3. Intersections: Safety and capacity improvements at existing intersections that include
roundabouts and various travel lane expansions – through lanes as well as exclusive right
and left turn lanes.
4. Pavement Markings: Rehabilitation of existing pavement markings throughout the
street system encompassing, lane lines, railroad crossings, bicycle lanes, cross walks,
and school zones.
5. Railroad Crossings: Various improvements at existing railroad crossings such as quiet
zones, rehabilitation of the existing crossing surface and specific safety improvements.
6. School & Neighborhood Safety: Establishment of new school zones; rehabilitation and
upgrading of existing school zones with new signage, pavement markings, flashing
beacons and neighborhood speed awareness/warning devices to better manage travel
speeds in residential areas.
7. Sidewalks: Installation of new sidewalk segments and removal of ADA impediments
along existing sidewalk sections to improve pedestrian circulation and access to transit
facilities.
8. Street Lighting: Installation of new street lighting in dark areas and rehabilitation of
existing lighting systems.
9. Streets: Encompasses the construction of added capacity on major thoroughfares – new
street segments and additional travel lanes on existing segments, reconstruction of failed
existing neighborhood streets, and application of various rehabilitation techniques to extend
the life cycle of the street such as joint/crack sealing, concrete panel/base failure repair,
asphalt sealing and resurfacing, and brick street rehabilitation.
10. Traffic Signals: Installation of new traffic signals, system and communication network
elements, and the rehabilitation of existing signals and system components.
11. Transportation Grant Matches: Funded from the 2014 Bond program, provides for matching
funds to leverage/partner for various transportation improvements with 3rd party stakeholders.
The projects included in this Five-Year CIP are located in ALL COUNCIL DISTRICTS. This M&C does not request approval of a contract with a business entity. |
