Title
Discussion Regarding Barlow Road Path/Walk Improvements
Executive Summary: Staff would like to update Council on the design of the Barlow Road Path/Walk Improvements.
Body
Legislative History
15-68 - Enter into a design contract with GPD Group
15-0010 - Discussion regarding design options was held on January 27, 2015.
16-0020 - Discussion regarding Barlow Road Improvements and Barlow/Terex Road Intersection
16-68 - Permission to Advertise, Bid and Award the Barlow Road Widening Project, Phase I
16-117 - Acquisition of Land at 1170 Barlow Road
16-135 - Permission to Advertise, Bid and Award the Barlow Road Railroad Profile Grade Change, Phase II
16-154 - Permission to Advertise, Bid and Award the Barlow Road / Terex Road Intersection Improvements, Phase III
Purpose & Explanation
Below is the outline for discussion:
• Existing conditions - roadside ditches, drives, 60’ R/W (30’ per side), 23’ pavement (11.5’ per side) leaving 18’ for path/walk and ditch, trees
• Proposed Project:
o Metro Parks Hike & Bike Path to Terex Road, 10’ path connecting to hike and bike path at south west quadrant of Terex and Barlow Road
§ Signalized Ped Crossing at Terex Road
§ Asphalt Surface
o Terex Road to East side of old Flood Company Parcels, 7’ Path
§ Crosses Reserve Lane, Williamsburg Circle, Nicholson Drive
§ Portion of curb added along Hole #9
§ Asphalt Surface
o East side of old Flood Company Parcels to SR 91, 5’ Path
§ Crosses Holland Drive
§ Concrete Surface
Additional Considerations:
• Public Meeting
• Right-of-way impacts 32 work agreements
• Tree impacts 95+/-; proposed landscaping
• Drive impacts 30+/-
• Drainage/Swales
• Bike use = “sharrows” and path
• ODNR Grant
• Connection to Veterans Trail Phase 3
• Budget
• Schedule
Timing Considerations
A public open house will be held in the coming months with construction anticipated for 2018.
Fiscal Impact
Currently Budgeted
Supplemental Appropriation Required
Appropriation Not Required.
Recommendation
Suggested Action
Staff recommends Council discussion.
Submitted by,
Jane Howington, City Manager
Thomas J. Sheridan, PE, PS, Assistant City Manager-City Engineer
Christopher J. Papp, PE, Assistant City Engineer