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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH GPD GROUP FOR FINAL ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR THE STATE ROUTE 91 SOUTH SAFETY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (PID 106445); AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Brief Description: The SR 91 South Safety Improvement Project design limits are on SR 91 (S. Main Street) from Barlow Road to the Stoney Hill Drive intersection. SR 91 will be widened to accommodate a center two-way left turn lane and resurfaced throughout the project length. In addition, 5-foot wide bike lanes and sidewalks will be constructed on both, the east and west sides of SR 91. Other project improvements include traffic signal upgrades, storm sewer improvements, and repair to heaving shoulders.
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Legislative History
16-0123 - Discussion regarding S. Main Street Safety Study; 11/22/2016
17-105 - Affirming Submission of an Application for CMAQ Funds; 7/18/2017
18-0101 - Discussion and Update regarding the Preliminary Design; 10/9/2018
18-97 -Contract with GPD for Preliminary Design and Study Services; 7/24/2018
Purpose & Explanation
The original project scope for the road widening improvements has been reduced and the revised project limits are on SR 91 (S. Main Street) from Barlow Road to the Stoney Hill Drive intersection. The original four countermeasures outlined in the State Route 91 Safety Study submitted and approved by ODOT in 2016 are as follows:
1. Widen SR 91 to accommodate a center two-way left turn lane throughout the project area.
2. Resurface the SR 91 corridor throughout the length of the project limits.
3. Construct 5' bike lanes on the east and west side of SR 91.
4. Construct sidewalks on the east and west side of SR 91.
To retain the federal and state funding secured for the project, the final design must incorporate these four countermeasures. The new roadway section will consist of three - 11 ft. wide lanes (2 thru lanes and one center turn lane), 5-foot on-street bike lanes on each side, along with a minim...
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