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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-02-16-I07 MPO TAP Application_School and Trail Crossing ImprovementsAGENDA ITEM: CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA CITY COUNCIL MEETING COMMUNICATION MEETING DATE: February 16, 2021 AGENDA ITEM:Consideration of approval of a resolution authorizing an application to the Des Moines Area Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) [School and Trail Crossing Improvements Project] FORMAT:Resolution SYNOPSIS INCLUDING PRO & CON: This resolution authorizes the City of Waukee to submit an application to the Des Moines Area MPO TAP program for the partial funding of the City of Waukee School and Trail Crossing Improvements project. This resolution commits the City to matching funds of 20% or more for the construction of the project. The Transportation Alternatives Program, also known as the Surface Transportation Block Grant Set- Aside Program, provides flexible funding that may be used by states and local jurisdictions for transportation projects. The program may be used to fund new construction or maintenance of on and off road bike facilities, pedestrian facilities, streetscapes, environmental mitigation/restoration relating to roadway impacts, historic preservation of transportation facilities, transit accommodations that improve pedestrian access and safe routes to school. The City has determined that the improvement of school and trail crossing throughout the City would help meet the Imagine Waukee 2040 Transportation & Mobility Goal 1: Work to integrate alternative transportation modes (transit, pedestrian, biking, others) into the existing and future transportation system. The improvements have been categorized by school walking route improvements at signalized intersections, school crosswalk improvements (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons), and trail user improvements along the Raccoon River Valley Trail along Hickman Road and the trail along Alice’s Road and Grand Prairie Parkway. FISCAL IMPACT INCLUDING COST/BENEFIT ANALYSIS: The total project cost is estimated at $315,360.00. The TAP grant application will request $210,240.00 to maximize the 80% allowable grant funds to be used for construction costs only. The local match is estimated to be $105,120.00. COMMISSION/BOARD/COMMITTEE COMMENT: STAFF REVIEW AND COMMENT: RECOMMENDATION: Approve the resolution. ATTACHMENTS: I. Resolution II. Waukee School/Trail Routes Improvement Project Memo PREPARED BY: Beth Richardson REVIEWED BY: Rudy Koester RK THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA RESOLUTION 2021- A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA, TO SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE DES MOINES AREA METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM FOR THE PARTIAL FUNDING OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE SCHOOL & TRAIL CROSSING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND FURTHER APPROVING THE APPLICATION WHICH OBLIGATES THE CITY TO MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF SAID PROJECT IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA WHEREAS, the Transportation Alternatives Program, also known as the Surface Transportation Block Grant Set-Aside Program, provides flexible funding that may be used by states and local jurisdictions for transportation projects; and WHEREAS, said program may be used to fund new construction or maintenance of on and off road bike facilities, pedestrian facilities, streetscapes, environmental mitigation/restoration relating to roadway impacts, historic preservation of transportation facilities, transit accommodations that improve pedestrian access and safe routes to school; and WHEREAS, the City of Waukee has determined that the improvement of school and trail crossings throughout the City would help meet the Imagine Waukee 2040 Transportation & Mobility Goal 1: Work to integrate alternative transportation modes (transit, pedestrian, biking, others) into the existing and future transportation system: NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WAUKEE, IOWA, THAT: 1.The City Council supports and approves the attached application for Transportation Alternatives Program funding. 2.The City Council hereby commits to the City matching monies as required by Transportation Alternatives Program. 3.The City Council hereby commits to accepting and maintaining these improvements. 4.The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the application on behalf of the City. PASSED AND APPROVED this 16th day of February, 2021. ____________________________ Courtney Clarke, Mayor Attest: ___________________________________ Rebecca D. Schuett, City Clerk RESULTS OF VOTE: AYE NAY ABSENT ABSTAIN Anna Bergman R. Charles Bottenberg Chris Crone Larry R. Lyon Ben Sinclair 2727 SW SNYDER BOULEVARD | P.O. BOX 1159 | ANKENY, IA 50023-0974 P: 515-964-2020 l F: 515-964-7938 l SNYDER-ASSOCIATES.COM V:\Projects\2020\120.0667.01\StudiesReports\Mem_SchoolTrailRoutesProject_2020-10-29.docm Memorandum To: Rudy Koester, PE Date: October 29, 2020 From: Brian Willham, PE, PTOE CC: RE: Waukee School / Trail Routes Improvements Project This memorandum includes a description of improvements that could be considered as a part of a city-wide Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) project to help improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety and operations at various locations throughout Waukee. These improvements would be consistent with the Transportation goals and action items in the Imagine Waukee 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Although projects awarded through the Des Moines MPO are typically several years out, TAP projects can often be advanced several years to be accomplished sooner. Please refer to the attached map for proposed improvement locations throughout Waukee. The improvements have been categorized by school walking route improvements at signalized intersections, school crosswalk improvements (Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons), and trail user improvements along the Raccoon River Valley Trail along Hickman Road and the trail along Alices’s Road / Grand Prairie Parkway. The following improvements are proposed: Leading Pedestrian Interval A leading pedestrian interval give pedestrians a head start into the crosswalk before vehicular traffic is given the green light by activating the WALK sign several seconds before the green light is activated for vehicles. Accessible Pedestrian Signal (APS) Pushbuttons APS Pushbuttons verbally announce when the pedestrian signals change to help visually impaired pedestrians better understand when it is safe to cross a street. APS pushbuttons are important to include when implementing a Leading Pedestrian Interval due to the difference between the beginning of the WALK sign and the beginning of the adjacent green light (many visually impaired pedestrians rely on the noise they hear from adjacent vehicles to know that the WALK sign is on) Waukee School / Trail Routes Improvements Project October 29, 2020 Page 2 of 5 V:\Projects\2020\120.0667.01\StudiesReports\Mem_SchoolTrailRoutesProject_2020-10-29.docm Countdown Pedestrian Signals Countdown pedestrian signals include a numerical countdown concurrent with the Flashing Don’t Walk clearance phase for pedestrian signals, helping crossing pedestrians understand how much time is available to complete their crossing. Flashing Yellow Arrow (FYA) Signals Flashing Yellow Arrow signals for left turn lanes and right turn lanes can be used instead of traditional solid green ball signals for permissive turn. The use of a Flashing Yellow Arrow signal helps to remind motorists that they need to yield to on-coming traffic and crosswalk users. Pedestrian Recall Phasing for Trail Crossings Activating pedestrian recall phasing for the trail crossings along Hickman Road and Alice’s Road / Grand Prairie Parkway will automatically initiate the WALK sign for the trail crossings, eliminating the need for bicyclists and pedestrians to push the pedestrian pushbutton every time they approach the intersections. Improve Pedestrian Pushbutton Locations For some of the older intersections along Hickman Road, the pedestrian pushbuttons are currently difficult to access for bicyclists utilizing the Raccoon River Valley Trail. This is typically accomplished with the addition of a pushbutton post adjacent to the trail / sidewalk for ease of access. Rectangular Rapid Flash Beacons (RRFB) Pedestrian Crossing Enhancements To provide more visibility and improved motorist yielding rates at crosswalks that are used by students accessing various schools throughout Waukee, the existing pedestrian crosswalk signage could be replaced with RRFB pedestrian crossing assemblies, similar to what is in place at the High School crossing on Ashworth Drive, north of SE University Avenue. The following include a list of the proposed improvements per category and intersection: School Route Intersections (at signalized intersections) NW 10th Street & NW Sunrise Drive (future signal) • Add Leading Pedestrian Interval • Add APS pushbuttons SE University Avenue & SE LA Grant Parkway • Replace Pedestrian Signals with Countdown Pedestrian Signals • Add Leading Pedestrian Interval • Replace NB, EB, SB, and WB left turn signals with FYA left signals • Replace pushbuttons with APS pushbuttons Waukee School / Trail Routes Improvements Project October 29, 2020 Page 3 of 5 V:\Projects\2020\120.0667.01\StudiesReports\Mem_SchoolTrailRoutesProject_2020-10-29.docm SE University Avenue & SE Florence Drive • Replace Pedestrian Signals with Countdown Pedestrian Signals • Add Leading Pedestrian Interval • Replace SB and WB left turn signals with FYA left signals • Replace pushbuttons with APS pushbuttons SE University Avenue & Grand Prairie Parkway • Add Leading Pedestrian Interval • Replace SB, EB, and WB right turn signals with FYA right signals • Replace pushbuttons with APS pushbuttons SE Westown Parkway & SE LA Grant Parkway • Add Leading Pedestrian Interval School Crosswalk Improvements (RRFB) 6th Street & Bel Aire Drive • Replace existing signage with RRFB assemblies 6th Street & Waukee Ave • Replace existing signage with RRFB assemblies SE LA Grant Parkway & SE Telby Lane • Replace existing signage with RRFB assemblies SE LA Grant Parkway & SE Esker Ridge Drive / Timberline South Entrance • Replace existing signage with RRFB assemblies Trail Route Intersections Hickman Road & NW 10th Street • Improve push button locations • Add WB FYA right turn signal to mast arm • Add pedestrian recall phase for trail crossing Hickman Road & NW 6th Street • Improve push button locations • Add WB FYA right turn signal to mast arm • Add pedestrian recall phase for trail crossing Waukee School / Trail Routes Improvements Project October 29, 2020 Page 4 of 5 V:\Projects\2020\120.0667.01\StudiesReports\Mem_SchoolTrailRoutesProject_2020-10-29.docm Hickman Road & 2nd Street (future signal) • Add WB FYA right turn signal to mast arm • Add pedestrian recall phase for trail crossing Hickman Road & N Warrior Lane • Improve push button locations • Add WB FYA right turn signal to mast arm • Add pedestrian recall phase for trail crossing Hickman Road & NE Dartmoor Drive • Replace WB right turn signal with FYA right signal • Add pedestrian recall phase for trail crossing Hickman Road & NE Westgate Drive • Replace WB right turn signal with FYA right signal • Add pedestrian recall phase for trail crossing Hickman Road & Autozone Entrance • Replace WB right turn signal with FYA right signal • Add pedestrian recall phase for trail crossing Alice’s Road & Hy-Vee Entrance • Add Pedestrian recall phase for trail crossing Alice’s Road & Hickman Road • Replace NB, WB, SB, and EB right turn signals with FYA right signals • Add Pedestrian recall phase for trail crossings (if possible) Alice’s Road & SE Laurel Street • Add Pedestrian recall phase for trail crossing Alice’s Road & SE Olson Drive • Replace NB, WB, SB, and EB right turn signals with FYA right signals • Add Pedestrian recall phase for trail crossing Alice’s Road & Gilcrest Entrance • Add Pedestrian recall phase for trail crossing Grand Prairie Parkway & SE Westown Parkway • Replace SB right turn signal with FYA right turn signal • Add Pedestrian recall phase for trail crossing Waukee School / Trail Routes Improvements Project October 29, 2020 Page 5 of 5 V:\Projects\2020\120.0667.01\StudiesReports\Mem_SchoolTrailRoutesProject_2020-10-29.docm Grand Prairie Parkway & SE Esker Ridge Drive • Add Pedestrian recall phase for trail crossing Concept level construction costs are anticipated to be approximately $265,000. A detailed cost opinion is attached for reference. If successful, TAP funds could be used for approximately 80% of the costs. Please contact us if you have any questions or need any additional information. I 80R-226th StHighway 6 Ashworth RdT AveUte AveNW 10th St340th Tr U PlE Hickman Rd Meredith Dr 300th St 310th St SE University Ave U LnSE Olson DrNE Alice's Rd4th StWendover RdAshw o r t h D r U AveN Warrior Ln270th St 156th St92nd StV Ct142nd St88th StW Hickman Rd Berkshire PkwyS Warrior Ln335th St SE La Grant PkwySE Waco PlSE Brick DrChalk St 280th St Bishop DrSE Alice's Rd3rd St90th StHawthorn Dr NE Venture Dr 8th St10th StSE Westown Pkwy Spruce St NE Westgate DrBoston Pkwy NE Dartmoor Dr2nd StIndian Ridge Dr 160th StSE Waddell Way312th Pl SE Parkview Crossing DrDaybreak Dr 328th Pl Wendover LnWildwood Dr SE Waco Pl/ 98th StSE Westgate Dr1st StSE Laurel St 9th StNE Douglas Pkwy 161st StLakeview Dr Park Rd NW 164th StCollins Dr338th Ct Gray Ave Interstate Pkwy11th StSE Crabapple DrCottonwood Dr Ch R30 170th StNW Sunrise Dr SE Oxford DrCody Dr NE Fox Run Trl Brodie StUniversity Ave Wilson St SE Pleasant View Dr 330th WayAidan St SE Brentwood DrWindfield Pk w y NW 159th StAbigail LnHunter Hollow RdNE Badger LnX AveJordan Creek PkwyRoman Rd SE Bell Dr SE Boone DrNW Stratford Dr Greenspire Dr Nin e I r o n D r SE Prairie Park Ln S E W e s t w o o d s D r5th StNW 6th StAurora Ave Silverleaf Ln NW 167th StSE Booth Ave EP True PkwyKaylin DrNE Addison DrNE Wilden DrCedarwood Dr Paint e d W o o d s D r Celtic DrSE Jonas CirChristie LnBaxter DrWhistling Ct SE Madrone LnR-222nd StUte AveNW S u n r i s e D rN Warrior LnS Warrior Ln3rd StT AveFILE PATH: V:\Projects\2020\120.0667.01\GIS\Waukee_TAP_Portrait.mxd SOURCES: Source: Esri, DigitalGlobe, GeoEye, Earthstar Geographics, CNES/Airbus DS, USDA, USGS, AeroGRID, IGN, and the GIS User Community Legend Trail Route Intersection School Route Intersection RRFB Installations School Buildings Waukee City Boundaries PRELIMINARYDate: 10/29/2020 Exhibit 1 - TAP Project Locations Transportation Alternative Project | Waukee, IA | 10/29/2020 0 10.5 Miles OPINION OF CONCEPTUAL CONSTRUCTION COSTS ITEM #DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE 1 RRFB Assembly (1)4 EA 18,000.00$ 72,000.00$ 2 Right Turn Flashing Yellow Arrow (2)23 EA 2,000.00$ 46,000.00$ 3 Left Turn Flashing Yellow Arrow (3)6 EA 2,000.00$ 12,000.00$ 4 Pushbutton Post (4)4 EA 4,500.00$ 18,000.00$ 5 APS Pushbuttons (5)22 EA 2,000.00$ 44,000.00$ 6 Pedestrian Signals - Countdown 18 EA 1,500.00$ 27,000.00$ Subtotal 219,000.00$ 20% contingency 43,800.00$ TOTAL 262,800.00$ Notes (1) (2) (3) (4)Includes Pushbutton post and footing (5)Includes APS Pedestrian Buttons and controller mods (per intersection) Includes new FYA left signal head, wiring, and controller modifications (per approach) Includes new FYA right signal head, wiring, and controller modifications (per approach) Waukee School / Trail Routes Improvement Project Waukee, Iowa Prepared: October 29, 2020 RRFB Assembly includes post, signs, solar power unit, footing, and RRFB unit (both sides).