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Underneath Bijou Street Bridge/North Side
Underneath Bijou Street Bridge/South Side
Constitution
Ave./Chelton Rd. Improvements
The proposed improvements include installing pole-mounted
signals for all approaches to assure appropriate alignment with
traffic lanes. Signals will be upgraded to 12-inch lenses for
improved visibility. ADA ramps and trail improvements will also
be implemented. Estimated project cost: $40,000. Estimated
project schedule: In-house Preliminary/Final Design – 4 months;
Materials Purchase (signal posts) – 3 months; Construction – 2
months.
Congestion/Incident Mgmt. Signal Improvement
This capital program funds traffic signal system
improvements that will improve traffic safety and reduce
motorist delays. Identified projects include intersection
improvements to install left-turn signal heads, add new traffic
signal poles, and completely furbish installations with new
equipment as well as modifying traffic signal timing plans.
Project priorities include highly cost-effective improvements
needed to address existing safety and congestion conditions.
Total estimated project cost: $2,000,000 (2005 = $400,000;
2007/2009 = $200,000/yr.).
Roadway Safety
and Traffic Operations
This capital program includes intersection and corridor “spot”
improvements to mitigate existing safety and traffic flow
deficiencies. Proposed projects of this type will include the
construction of traffic signals, roundabouts, auxiliary traffic
lanes, and other lower-cost geometric improvements. Project
objectives include funding improvements that have the greatest
cost/benefit impact to the traveling public. Projects
identified typically fall into one of the following categories:
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Major arterial street intersection/corridor traffic congestion
and safety improvements
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Pedestrian, bicycle, and school crossing safety
improvements
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Neighborhood traffic calming projects
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Traffic improvements
with matching federal/state/other
grant funding
Powers Blvd.
Right-of-Way (ROW) Protection/Acquisition
These funds will be used if opportunities arise to protect and
acquire right-of-way along Powers Blvd. to ensure that future
Powers Blvd. construction options are not eliminated due to
continued development. Total estimated program cost: $5,000,000
(2005 = $2,500,000; 2007 = $2,500,000). Estimated project
schedule: Timing of any acquisition will be dependent on the
availability of land and potential development.
Constitution and Circle
Transportation Systems Management (TSM) type improvements are
proposed for this intersection to address intersection
congestion, safety and alternate travel modes (bikes and
pedestrians). The proposed project improvements listed below
will (1) improve intersection efficiency and reduce traffic
delays and existing potential for rear-end collisions; (2)
decrease total vehicle emissions by an estimated 1.8%; and (3)
improve the overall Rock Island Trail crossing conditions and
pedestrian circulation through the intersection.
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widening both Constitution Avenue and Circle Drive
approaches and through the intersection to provide standard
width lanes;
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extend westbound, eastbound and southbound right-turn
lanes to provide additional lane capacity;
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improve southeast corner curb radii;
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replace traffic signal and retime phases;
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install sidewalk and ADA handicap ramps at all four
corners;
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improve trail crossing condition; and
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improve north side drainage to minimize dip in the
roadway.
Estimated Project cost: $1.8M
Schedule: final design/ROW/Bid - 2/2006-12/2006
Construction - 3/2007-8/2007
Status:
The Final Office Review (90% plans sets) meeting was held on
10/12/06, currently reviewing measures to save costs.
City
Contacts:
Proposed PPRTA
2006 Budget
Appendix A - Capital Program
Appendix A - Exhibit A
Appendix A - Exhibit B
Appendix A - Exhibit C
Appendix B - Maintenance Programs
Appendix C - Roadway Maintenance
Appendix D - Transit
Appendix D -
Exhibit A