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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH HUDSON CITY SCHOOLS FOR COOPERATION AND COST SHARING FOR THE STOW ROAD, HUDSON-AURORA ROAD, HIGH SCHOOL SAFETY STUDY.
Brief Description: This project involves a traffic study being performed along Stow Road and Aurora Street near the High School. The schools would reimburse the City for a portion of the traffic study cost in the amount of $36,850.
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Legislative History
None.
Purpose & Explanation
Last year, Hudson City Schools contacted City staff to explore the possibility of installing traffic signals or other traffic safety enhancements at the main entrances and exits of Hudson High School on Stow Road. Furthermore, City staff has received separate inquiries from residents on Herrick Park Drive and Hudson Park Drive who are concerned about traffic congestion on Hudson Aurora Road during peak hours, particularly during school drop-off and pick-up times.
In response to these concerns, staff has developed a scope of work and associated fee for a comprehensive traffic and circulation study at Hudson High School. This study would involve an evaluation of the high school's arrival and dismissal traffic patterns, an assessment of the potential for traffic signals on Stow Road to improve traffic safety and alleviate congestion at the two main entrances and exits, a review of the "ballfield" auxiliary parking lot entrance and exit to reduce traffic incidents, and an analysis of congestion along Hudson Aurora Road at the high school's main access points.
The consultant selected for this evaluation possesses familiarity with both the City's and the School's traffic conditions and requirements. The proposed scope and fee for this evaluation amount to $33,500. Staff will request a 10% contingency for the study, bringing the total proposed fee to $36,850 ($33,500 + $3,350 = $36,850). If approved by both the City and the Schools, the cost of the study would be shared equally, with the Sc...
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