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Home My WebLink AboutN Gilbert Public Meeting No.1 - Presentation Slides_SMN. Gilbert Street Reconstruction Project Public Meeting No. 1 November 16, 2022 Introduction Josh Straka, P.E. –Strand Associates Consultant Engineer hired by City for Design Services Tyler Olson, P.E. –Iowa City Engineer from City –Project Manager 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Office: (319) 356-5416 tolson@iowa-city.org The Story N Gilbert Street requires Full Reconstruction due to: •Street pavement condition •No storm sewer for most of the street section •Aging sanitary sewer This Reconstructed Street should implement City’s Complete Streets Policy as much as possible •In Summary: The Vision of the Complete Street policy is to realize long-term cost-savings and, among other things, to have walkable neighborhoods, create a sense of community pride, and improve quality-of-life •Complete Street is defined as a street that accommodates convenient and safe use by everyone, regardless of age, ability, or mode of travel. What is proposed for Construction? Project is still in the early phase and may revise improvement item inclusion with the project as the project progresses. Pri ority items for improvements include (in no particular order): Undergrounding Existing Aerial Utilities Overhead wires and some utility poles would be removed. Existing utility poles with lights to remain. Will require addition of pedestals and/or other utility infrastructure. Repaving North Gilbert Street with New Concrete Intersection of North Gilbert Street and Brown Street would be reconstructed with original brick as much as possible Repaving Existing Driveway Approaches with New Concrete Done as needed to tie back into newly paved street. Replacing Sanitary Sewer Mains and Manholes Extending Storm Sewer Adding new storm sewer pipes and street intakes to connect to existing intakes Replacing and Extending Sidewalks For the entire length of project corridor What are the Benefits? Project is still in the early phase and may revise improvement item inclusion with the project as the project progresses. Gen erally, benefits for improvements include (in no particular order): Buried Utilities Improves aesthetic look and provides better protection from severe weather New Concrete Street Provides safer travel surface for vehicles New Reconstructed Brick Street Intersection Preserves historic character of Brown Street with original bricks to be reused with new concrete curb and gutter New Sanitary Sewer Includes new mains and manholes will be installed to replacing the aging system below the street New Expanded Storm Water Management New Street Curb and Gutter and New Street Intakes help convey storm water runoff and reduce stormwater overwhelming the traffic paths New Concrete Sidewalks Provides ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliant pedestrian pathways with connections to other sidewalks along the adjoining streets What is the Overall Project Schedule? 2022 Revised Construction Year Existing Field Survey (End of Fall) Alternatives Research and Concept Review (End of Fall) Public Meeting No. 1 (End of Year) Preliminary Concept Selected (End of Year) 2023 If needed, any Property Acquisition and/or Easement Agreements Completed (2024) Private Utility Undergrounding (Summer 2023 thru Fall 2024) Preliminary Design Plan (End of Summer) Public Meeting No. 2 (End of Fall) Final Design (End of Year) Contractor Bidding (2024) 2025 Pre-construction Public Meeting (Late Winter / Early Spring) Begin Construction (Spring) Complete Major Construction Activity (End of Fall) As-Built Field Survey (End of Fall) Complete Seeding and Planting Restoration Work (End of Fall 2025 and if needed, may extend into Spring of 2026) Please note this schedule is an estimated timeline. It may change as the project develops. What are some Conflicts Existing Width of Public Right-of-Way Public Right-of-Way: Property dedicated to the public use and intended for the movement of the public, including utilities. Need space for: •Street •Parkway •Sidewalks •Utility Access Existing Condition Challenges Existing Items: •Retaining Walls •Trees •Sidewalks •Fences •Steep Roadway Grades •Steep Driveways vs. Flat Driveways on Opposite Sides of the Roadway 80’ Northern Section Southern Section Example of Potential Conflicts Concept Alternatives Alternative 1 •Utilizes existing public right-of-way •22-feet wide concrete street with curbs •4-feet wide sidewalks on both sides of the street with passing area to meet ADA requirements •No on-street parking •Relatively limited conflicts with existing plantings, walls, and fences. Alternative 2 •Utilizes existing public right-of-way •26-feet wide concrete street with curbs •4-feet wide sidewalks on both sides of the street with passing area to meet ADA requirements •Allows alternating ODD or EVEN day on-street parking •Likely more conflicts than Alternatives 1 for existing plantings, walls, and fences. Questions? If you later have any questions, please reach out to: Tyler Olson, P.E. –Iowa City Engineer from City –Project Manager 410 E. Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Office: (319) 356-5416 tolson@iowa-city.org If you have not already, please fill out the attendance sheet before you leave. Thank you!