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Application for
Surface Transportation Block Grant
Program Funding
for the Iowa City Urbanized Area
Metropolitan Planning Organization of Johnson County
February 2025
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Schedule
February 3, 2025 Notice of Funding Opportunity emailed to all jurisdictions.
February 24, 2025 STBG applications due by 5:00 p.m., including all required
attachments.
March 4, 2025 Regional Trails and Bicycling Committee (RTBC) meeting to
review and discuss projects.
March 2025 Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) meeting to
review projects and provide a recommendation on funding
allocations to the Urbanized Area Policy Board (UAPB).
March/April 2025 UAPB meeting to review projects and approve funding allocations.
May 2025 TTAC and UAPB consider the Draft FY2026-2029 Transportation
Improvement Program.
July 2025 Final FY2026-2029 Transportation Improvement Program
presented to the UAPB for adoption.
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Application Instructions
This application form shall be used to submit a Surface Transportation Block Grant project
proposal.
1. Complete the attached Minority Impact Statement (Form 105101) for the proposed
project.
2. All information submitted as part of this application, as well as any additional information
requested by the MPOJC, will be used to evaluate the application.
3. Submit a digital copy of the completed application and any attachments by 5:00 p.m.
February 24, 2025 to:
Emily Bothell
410 East Washington Street
Iowa City, Iowa 52240
emily-bothell@iowa-city.org
Questions should be directed to Emily Bothell, Senior Associate Transportation Planner at
emily-bothell@iowa-city.org.
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Project Eligibility Requirements
1. Surface Transportation Block Grant (STBG) projects must occur within the adopted
MPOJC urbanized area planning boundary; be included in the MPOJC Long-Range
Transportation Plan, and be consistent with the MPOJC adopted Complete Streets
Policy.
Map A: MPOJC Urbanized Area Planning Boundary
MPOJC Long Range Transportation Plan:
https://www.icgov.org/government/departments-and-divisions/metropolitan-planning-
organization-of-johnson-county/resources/publications
MPOJC Complete Streets Policy:
https://www.icgov.org/home/showpublisheddocument/226/638104209428630000
2. STBG funds may be used for any mode of surface transportation: roadway, transit,
pedestrian, or bicycle.
3. STBG funding is for capital projects only.
4. Transit projects should maintain or expand the viability of public transportation as a
complementary or alternative transportation mode. A transit vehicle replacement project
should meet all standards for replacement vehicles stipulated by the state public transit
management system.
5. STBG projects must be proposed by a member of the MPOJC Transportation Technical
Advisory Committee (TTAC). The sponsoring entity must be one of the following
entities: Coralville, Iowa City, North Liberty, Tiffin, or University Heights, Johnson
County, or The University of Iowa. The entity awarded funds for a project must be able
to fund the local match and implement the project.
6. Projects will be scored by MPOJC staff and considered initially by the Transportation
Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC). The TTAC will make a recommendation to the
MPOJC Urbanized Area Policy Board (UAPB) for all projects unless the project is
withdrawn by its TTAC sponsor. All projects shall receive subsequent consideration by
the MPOJC UAPB.
7. Roadway projects must be structurally capable of handling all anticipated design
vehicles and should provide for volume/capacity less than or equal to 1.0 at level of
service E upon completion according to the adopted MPOJC Long Range Travel
Demand Model.
8. If funded, STBG projects must be started within three years of the original year the
project was programmed in the MPOJC Transportation Improvement Program (TIP).
9. Road and bridge projects must be on designated Federal Aid Routes as approved by the
Iowa DOT. The Federal Aid Route map is located at the following link:
https://iowadot.gov/maps/Digital-maps/pdfview/johnson
10. Projects must be in compliance with all Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) requirements
to be eligible for funding. Eligibility requirements can be found at the following link:
https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/specialfunding/stp/
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The following information must be provided for all Surface Transportation Block Grant project proposals
and will be provided to the MPOJC Transportation Technical Advisory Committee (TTAC) and Urbanized
Area Policy Board for evaluation. MPOJC staff may contact you if additional information is required. You
will have the opportunity to explain the project at a meeting of the MPO JC TTAC. MPOJC staff will score
the projects; the TTAC may modify scores.
Project Sponsor: _____________________________________________________________________
Contact Person (Name and Title): _______________________________________________________
Street Address: ______________________________________________________________________
City: _____________________________________State: _______ ZIP Code:_____________________
Phone Number: ________________________ Email Address: _______________________________
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): __________________________________________________________
(To verify existing UEI or to register, go to System for Award Management at https://SAM.gov. The entity
name associated with the UEI must match the entity listed on this application as the project sponsor.)
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO):_______________________________________________
If more than one Agency or Organization is involved in this project, please state the agency or
organization, contact person, mailing address, and telephone number of the second agency. (Attach an
additional page if more than two agencies are involved.)
Agency or Organization:_______________________________________________________________
Contact Person (Name and Title): _______________________________________________________
Street Address:______________________________________________________________________
City:________________________________ State:___________ ZIP Code:______________________
Phone Number: ___________________________ Email Address: ____________________________
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI):___________________________________________________________
Project Title: ________________________________________________________________________
Project Description: (Provide summary details of only the project scope that is the subject of the funding
request. i.e. number of proposed through lanes, turn lanes, and other critical features.)
If this project includes land acquisition, how many acres? ______________
PROJECT SPONSOR INFORMATION
PROJECT INFORMATION
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Check all boxes that apply to indicate the categories that best describe your project.
Trails and Bicycles Roadways and Bridges
Facilities for pedestrians and bicycles including
safe routes for non-drivers
Construction, rehabilitation, preservation, or
operational improvements of street facilities
Conversion and use of abandoned railway
corridors
Bridge improvements including construction,
rehabilitation, or preservation
Scenic Historic Environmental
Construction of turnouts, overlooks, and viewing
areas
Vegetation management practices in
transportation rights-of-way
Inventory, control, or removal of outdoor
advertising
Highway related stormwater management
Historic preservation and rehabilitation of historic
transportation facilities
Reduction of vehicle-caused wildlife mortality or
restoration of habitat connectivity
Archaeological activities relating to impacts from
another eligible activity
Other
Does the project comply with the adopted MPOJC Complete Streets Policy? Yes No
Which of the following facilities are included in the proposal?
Turn Lanes Separated trail or wide sidewalk (8’ or wider)
ITS/Signalization Improvements Marked on-street bike facility
Geometric Improvements Facilities to reduce modal conflict
Is the focus of the project to address a safety concern at an intersection or midblock location, or
improve safety at a location with a collision history involving bicyclists or pedestrians (refer to
pages 22-25)?
Yes No
Upon completion, will the project be open to the public?
Yes No
Do you intend to charge a fee to users?
Yes No If yes, how much will the fee be and how will the revenu e be used?___________
PROJECT CATEGORY
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Project Costs: Complete the table below by identifying the estimated project costs. Costs should reflect
estimated costs in the execution year when funds are anticipated to be programmed and the project is
ready to proceed. COLUMN 1 is the total project cost to the project sponsor and will include all costs
whether STBG reimbursement is intended or the costs will be paid entirely with local or other funds. Most
project sponsors do not intend to request reimbursement toward all project costs. The amount listed in
COLUMN 1 for each type of cost should also be placed in either COLUMN 2 or COLUMN 3. The costs
listed in COLUMN 2 are those that are not intended to be claimed for STBG reimbursement. Costs listed
in COLUMN 3 are costs the project sponsor does intend to claim for reimbursement. No row should have
costs in all three columns and the total of COLUMN 2 plus the total of COLUMN 3 should equal the total
of COLUMN 1.
COLUMN 1
Total Estimated
Project Cost to
Project Sponsor
COLUMN 2
No STBG
Reimbursement
Planned
COLUMN 3
Intend to Claim
STBG
Reimbursement
Right-of-way Acquisition: $ $ $
Preliminary Design/Engineering: $ $ $
Construction: $ $ $
Construction Engineering: $ $ $
Other (please identify) : $ $ $
Other (please identify) : $ $ $
Total: $ $ $
LINE A: Total to be Claimed for Reimbursement (Total COLUMN 3) $
LINE B: Surface Transportation Block Grant Funding Request (Maximum 80% of Total COLUMN 3) $
LINE C: Required Local Match (Difference LINE A – LINE B; Minimum 20% of Total COLUMN 3) $
LINE D: Total Cost to Project Sponsor* (LINE C + Total COLUMN 2) $
* The Project Sponsor is also responsible for all cost overruns
Funding Gap: After completing the Matching Funds section below, return to this section to show your calculation of
the existing funding gap that exists on your project.
LINE E: Total SECURED matching funds (Sum of all match sources listed as secured below) $
LINE F: Existing funding gap (Difference LINE D – LINE E) $
Matching Funds: Please list each funding source separately (including your own local funds
secured for the project) and provide all of the following information:
•Amount: List the funding amount secured or anticipated from each funding source.
•Source: Identify the funding source.
•Funds are secured or anticipated: A grant amount that has been confirmed by a funder in
writing is a secured funding source. In identifying the applicant’s own contribution, the
amount must be identified as a line item in an internal budget document or some other
documentation must be able to be provided for the funding to be considered secured versus
anticipated. Identifying funds under the presumption that a board or council will commit a
certain amount through a future action would be considered an anticipated funding source. If
you intend to apply for or have not yet received written confirmation of an award, these are
considered anticipated. Only funding sources marked as secured should be included
when calculating the total matching funds identified in LINE E above. All funding
sources listed as secured will be required to provide proof that the award has been made or
funds have otherwise been secured for your project. If you check secured and do not
provide documentation, adjustments will be made to accurately reflect only secured and
ESTIMATED PROEJCT COSTS, FUNDING GAP, AND MATCHING FUNDS
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documented funding sources in scoring your application.
•Funding type: Identify if funds are from a federal, state, local, or private source.
•Intended use of these funds: In many cases, the intended use will be the same as this
application; however, if the funds are for a particular item then indicate the funder’s intent.
•Conditions on the use of funds: If the funder has any conditions on the funding, plea se list
these. A common condition may be a date funds need to be spent by or a date the project
must be completed by.
Amount: Source:
Funds are: Secured ☐ Anticipated: ☐ Funds are: Federal: ☐ State: ☐ Local: ☐ Private: ☐
Intended use of these funds:
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Please provide a timeline of your project milestones below. For a construction project (or as
applicable), estimated dates should be identified for major milestones such as: submittal of a concept
statement, anticipated NEPA clearance, initiation of preliminary design, acquisition of right -of-way,
completion of final design, planned project letting date, start of construction, estimated construction
completion date, completion of a final construction audit, and when final closure of the project is
expected. Add any additional milestones as appropriate for your project. Upon award and execution of a
project funding agreement, projects that fail to make satisfactory progress may be terminated by Iowa
DOT.
DATE PROJECT MILESTONE
Has any part of this project been started? Yes No
If yes, please explain:
ESTIMATED PROJECT DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE
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The following documents and narratives must be submitted with this application. In the upper right
corner of each document or narrative write the corresponding letter shown below.
A.
A NARRATIVE assessing existing conditions, outlining the concept of the proposed project, and
providing adequate project justification. Assess your project in regard to the transportation
system relative to its functional relationship, proximity, or impact to an existing or planned
transportation facility. If a regional project, assess the value of this project from a regional
perspective and how it will be a functional addition to the transportation system and the region as
a whole if no additional development funds are received. If a statewide or multi -regional project,
assess the value of this project from a statewide or multi-regional perspective.
B.
A DETAILED MAP identifying the location of the project and any known environmentally
sensitive areas/features.
C.
A SKETCH-PLAN of the project; including a typical cross-section of transportation facilities.
D.
An ITEMIZED BREAKDOWN of the total project costs. This documentation does not need to be
a detailed, line-item type of estimate. However, it must accomplish two objectives: first, it must
show the method by which the cost estimate was prepared; and second, it must enable a
reviewer to determine if the cost estimate is reasonable. The manner in which these objectives
are achieved may vary widely depending on the type, scope and complexity of the project.
Absent a fully itemized list of costs, some general guidelines for possible methods of estimating
each type of project cost are provided in Attachment A (page 13).
E.
An anticipated TIME SCHEDULE for the total project development. Funding for projects which
fail to make satisfactory progress may be rescheduled or removed from the program by the Iowa
Department of Transportation.
F.
An OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENT of the project from the authority to be responsible for its
maintenance and operation. The authority must provide written assurance that it will adequately
maintain the completed project for its intended public use for a minimum of 20 years following
project completion.
G.
If applicable, a LETTER OF SUPPORT for the project from the scenic or historic byway board.
The board’s letter should also address the project’s relationship to the byway’s intrinsic qualities,
how the project will have a statewide or multi-regional impact, and whether the project is included
in the byway’s current corridor management plan.
H.
A NARRATIVE discussing the public input process that was followed and the extent to which
adjacent property owners and others have been informed of the proposed project and an
assessment of their acceptance.
I.
A MINORITY IMPACT STATEMENT for the project.
The undersigned is an official authorized to represent the applying organization. The person signin g this
document must have the authority to contractually bind the organization.
Certification
I certify that all proposed activities will be carried out; that all grant money received will be utilized solely
for the purposes for which it is intended; that records documenting the planning process and
implementation will be maintained and submitted when requested, and the Iowa DOT is hereby granted
access to inspect project sites and/or records.
To the best of my knowledge and belief, all information included in this application is true and accurate,
including the commitment of all physical and financial resources. This application has been duly
authorized by the applying organization. I understand that the attached official endorsement(s) binds the
participating authority to assume responsibility for adequate maintenance of any new or improved
facilities.
DOCUMENTATION AND NARRATIVE INFORAMTION
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Minority Impact Statement Form 105101 (02-20)
Pursuant to 2008 Iowa Acts, HF 2393, Iowa Code 8.11, all grant applications submitted to the State of
Iowa that are due beginning Jan. 1, 2009, shall include a Minority Impact Statement. This is the state's
mechanism for requiring grant applications to consider the potential impact of the grant project's
proposed programs or policies on minority groups.
Please choose the statement(s) that pertains to this grant application. Complete all the
information requested for the chosen statement(s). Submit additional pages as necessary.
The proposed grant project programs or policies could have a disproportionate or unique
positive impact on minority persons.
Describe the positive impact expected from this project:
Indicate which groups are impacted:
Women Persons with a disability Blacks Latinos Asians
Pacific Islanders American Indians Alaskan Native Americans Other__________
The proposed grant project programs or policies could have a disproportionate or unique
negative impact on minority persons.
Describe the negative impact expected from this project:
Present the rationale for the existence of the proposed program or policy :
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Provide evidence of consultation with representatives of the minority groups impacted :
Indicate which groups are impacted:
Women Persons with a disability Blacks Latinos Asians
Pacific Islanders American Indians Alaskan Native Americans Other__________
The proposed grant project programs or policies are not expected to have a disproportionate or
unique impact on minority persons.
Present the rationale for determining no impact:
I hereby certify that the information on this form is complete and accurate, to the best of my knowledge.
Name
Title
Definitions
"Minority Persons,” as defined in Iowa Code 8.11, means individuals who are women, persons with a
disability, Blacks, Latinos, Asians or Pacific Islanders, American Indians, and Alaskan Native Americans.
“Disability,” as defined in Iowa Code 15.102, subsection 7, paragraph “b,” subparagraph (1):
b.As used in this subsection:
(1)"Disability" means, with respect to an individual, a physical or mental impairment that
substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual, a record of physical
or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the
individual, or being regarded as an individual with a physical or mental impairment that
substantially limits one or more of the major life activities of the individual.
"Disability" does not include any of the following:
(a)Homosexuality or bisexuality.
(b)Transvestism, transsexualism, pedophilia, exhibitionism, voyeurism, gender identity
disorders not resulting from physical impairments or other sexual behavior disorders.
(c)Compulsive gambling, kleptomania, or pyromania.
(d)Psychoactive substance abuse disorders resulting from current illegal use of drugs.
“State Agency,” as defined in Iowa Code 8.11, means a department, board, bureau, commission,
or other agency or authority of the State of Iowa.
Additional Involved Agency
Applicant Agency: Iowa Department of Transportation
Contact Person: Jim Schnoebelen, P.E.
Phone Number: (319)364-0235
E-mail: jim.schnoebelen@iowadot.us
Address: 5455 Kirkwood Blvd. S.W.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
A. Project Description Narrative
Situated in downtown Iowa City, the Burlington Street Bridge - Building Better Connections Project will
address a variety of challenges as a part of this regionally important corridor. At the center of the
project is the City of Iowa City’s Burlington Street bridge. The bridge is nearing the end of its useful life
and is currently listed in poor condition in the National Bridge Inventory. The Burlington Street bridge
services a joint-jurisdiction roadway (City of Iowa City and Iowa Department of Transportation),
providing a crossing for eastbound Burlington Street and northbound State Highway 1 over the Iowa
River. In addition, the City-owned bridge operates in partnership with a second bridge for westbound
Burlington Street/southbound State Highway 1, which is owned and maintained by the Iowa
Department of Transportation (IDOT). The proposed project will replace both of the existing bridges
with a single structure, which will allow for significant improvements for the traveling public and a
reduction in future maintenance efforts. The proposed structure would also provide for critical utility
crossings of the Iowa River without having to install them deep below the riverbed.
One benefit to the removal of both existing bridges and construction of a single bridge is the ability to
change the alignment of the roadway and make geometric improvements to the intersection of
Burlington Street/State Highway 1/Grand Avenue and Riverside Drive/State Highway 6. The existing
intersection includes a number of challenges, including spacing constraints due to its location between
the Iowa River and existing bluffs just west of Riverside Drive and roadways entering the intersection at
undesirable angles that negatively impact intersection safety.
In addition, buffered bicycle lanes were recently added on Burlington Street/State Highway 1 over the
Iowa River. However, challenges at the intersection of Burlington Street/State Highway 1/Grand Avenue
and Riverside Drive/State Highway 6 prohibited extending the bicycle lanes to the west without
significant (and costly) changes to the intersection. This project provides an opportunity to not only
extend bicycle lanes through the intersection, but also reconstruct a portion of Grand Avenue and
Byington Road to continue bicycle lanes to Melrose Avenue. The portions of Byington Road and Melrose
Avenue within the study area are currently one-way traffic, but it is anticipated they would be converted
to two-way traffic. This will result in continuous bike lanes from Melrose Avenue to downtown Iowa
City, addressing one of the main barriers identified by the bicycle community in Iowa City. Given the
proximity of these improvements to the University of Iowa and the University of Iowa Hospitals and
Clinics (UIHC), it will also be critical for the corridor to accommodate not only pedestrians and transit,
but also emergency vehicle and delivery access as well.
The bridge replacement project will include several other components to address current challenges in
the surrounding transportation network. On the west end of the north bridge, a circular ramp provides a
connection for pedestrians and bicyclists to a grade-separated crossing of Riverside Drive/State Highway
6. This facility provides an essential route for users to access both the east and west campuses of the
University of Iowa, as well as commuters to UIHC and downtown Iowa City. While the existing facility
provides a safe crossing for more than 1,600 pedestrians every day, the existing circular ramp does not
meet current Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. The project will look to address the
situation by providing ADA access while maintaining the grade-separated crossing of this busy roadway.
With the anticipated scope and magnitude of this project, not often seen in Iowa City, the Burlington
Street Bridge - Building Better Connections Project has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to make
significant improvements for all modes of the traveling public. In addition to ongoing collaboration
with the other project partners (University of Iowa and IDOT), we anticipate a robust and extensive
public outreach campaign throughout project planning, design and construction. Some of this has
already begun as a part of the study phase that is currently underway, including ongoing stakeholder
coordination and the first public meeting.
Following an initial study phase, the project is expected to proceed with design and construction of
the selected improvements. More specific information about the project components can be found
below:
1) Demolition of the two existing bridges (one City-owned and one IDOT-owned), each carrying one-
way traffic for Burlington Street/State Highway 1, and construction of one new bridge to carry two-
way multi-modal traffic over the Iowa River in Iowa City. This is expected to include pedestrian and
dedicated bicycle accommodations. On average, approximately 26,000 vehicles and nearly 1,500
pedestrians per day utilize the existing bridges, based on most recent counts.
a) City-Owned Bridge – Replacement of the existing City-owned bridge for eastbound/northbound
traffic over the Iowa River. The structure was originally built in 1915, and partially reconstructed
in 1986. The City also completed a scour repair project in 2017. It carries one-way traffic with
two travel lanes and a buffered bike lane. The bridge is currently listed in poor condition as of
the most recent inspection report completed in 2023.
b) IDOT-Owned Bridge – Replacement of the existing IDOT-owned bridge for
westbound/southbound traffic over the Iowa River. The structure was originally built in 1969
and the deck was overlaid in 2010. It carries one-way traffic with four travel lanes and a
buffered bike lane.
2) Geometric improvements to the Burlington Street/State Highway 1/Grand Avenue and Riverside
Drive/State Highway 6 intersection, including the realignment of Burlington Street/State Highway 1
and Grand Avenue in coordination with the bridge replacement work to improve the intersection
entrance angles of the roadways at the intersection with Riverside Drive. In addition, a traffic
analysis will evaluate current and future traffic needs to determine the number of travel lanes,
including bike lanes, for the project. Pedestrian access accommodations at the intersection will also
be evaluated. Approximately 47,000 vehicles per day enter this intersection, making it one of the
most heavily utilized within the Iowa City metro area. The anticipated realignment and geometric
improvements will also help reduce collisions at this location. According to a recent study, out of
247 intersections ranked with a high number of collisions in the Iowa City metro area, this location
ranks 14th worst.
3) The existing spiral pedestrian ramp and overpass over Riverside Drive/State Highway 6 will be
evaluated as a part of the study phase. The existing circular ramp is located at the northwest corner
of, and connects to, the north Burlington Street/State Highway 1 bridge and does not meet current
ADA requirements. It is anticipated the existing spiral ramp will need to be removed and replaced
with an ADA-compliant solution (to be identified as a part of the study phase). The selected option is
expected to tie into or replace the pedestrian overpasses over Riverside Drive/Highway 6 and Grand
Avenue as a part of the construction project.
4) The roadway corridor of Grand Avenue, Byington Road and Melrose Avenue from Riverside
Drive/State Highway 1/State Highway 6 to S. Grand Avenue will be studied to determine
improvements needed to improve traffic safety and flow for all travel modes. This will include an
analysis of bicycle accommodations to connect existing bicycle lanes on Melrose Avenue and
Burlington Street/State Highway 1, as well as transit operations and pedestrian accommodations
related to the University of Iowa’s Cambus routes and nearby University population centers,
including dorms and the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics (including emergency vehicle access
routes). Within the study area, Melrose Avenue and Byington Road are currently one-way roadways,
but the project is expected to analyze and pursue converting them to two-way traffic.
C. Sketch-Plan
While design of the project has not yet begun and a final layout has not been determined, a layout has
been included from a recent study to explore some preliminary options for the Grand Avenue/Byington
Road/Melrose Avenue corridor.
E. Time Schedule
At this time, the schedule for the Burlington Street Bridge - Building Better Connections Project is
anticipated to be:
Study Phase and NEPA Clearance: Ongoing – Spring/Summer 2026
Design: Summer 2026 – Fall 2028
Bidding: Fall/Winter 2028
Construction: Spring 2029 – Spring 2031
H. Public Input Narrative
The study phase of the Burlington Street Bridge - Building Better Connections Project is currently
underway and includes a variety of public input efforts. These include ongoing stakeholder coordination,
a public survey, public information meetings and more. To date, stakeholder coordination has begun
and continues through meetings and correspondence, the public survey has been made available to the
public and remains open through the end of this month (February), and the first public information
meeting was held in January. It is anticipated that additional meetings will be held as the project
continues through the study phase though the end of 2025.
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ITEM NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT UNIT PRICE QUANTITY TOTAL
1 BRIDGE RECONSTRUCTION LS 24,000,000 1 $24,000,000
2 PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS RECONSTRUCTION LS 5,400,000 1 $5,400,000
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GRAND AVE., BYINGTON RD., MELROSE AVE. RECONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING BURLINGTON ST./HIGHWAY
1/GRAND AVE./RIVERSIDE DR./HIGHWAY 6 INTERSECTION LS 22,600,000 1 $22,600,000
$52,000,000
CONTINGENCIES (APPROXIMATELY 10%) $5,000,000
DESIGN AND ADMINISTRATION (APPROXIMATELY 25%) $13,000,000
TOTAL OPINION OF PROBABLE CONSTRUCTION COST $70,000,000
2/24/2025
CONSTRUCTION SUBTOTAL
ESTIMATED BREAKDOWN OF TOTAL PROJECT COSTS
CITY OF IOWA CITY
BURLINGTON STREET BRIDGE - BUILDING BETTER CONNECTIONS PROJECT
STBG APPLICATION