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Home My WebLink About2012-07-18 - Agendas - FinalParks & Recreation Staff Connie Edmonston, Director Chase Gipson, Recreation Superintendent Byron Humphry, Maintenance Superintendent Alison Jumper, Park Planning Superintendent Carole Jones, Park Planner Melanie Thomas, Senior Secretary Parks & Recreation Advisory Board Steve Meldrum - Chair Phillip Watson— Vice Chair Teny Lawson Jonathan Leonard Phillip McKnight John M. Paul David Proffitt Bill Waite, Jr. Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Meeting Special Meeting July 18, 2012 at 12:00 p.m. Lake Fayetteville Marina Porch 1330 East Lake Fayetteville Road Fayetteville, AR Please note: The meeting will be held at Marina at Lake Fayetteville Park. AGENDA: 1. Extension of Frisco Trail Project: Matt Mihalevich, Trails Coordinator. Matt will be presenting to PRAB with three options to cross Martin Luther King Boulevard in extending Frisco Trail. On July 11th, the Active Transportation Advisory Committee voted to utilize the tunnel option (4-0-1 abstaining). PRAB is requested to make a recommendation prior to going before the Street Committee. Attached is information referring to this request for your review prior to meeting. PRAB Motion: 2. Adjournment Attachments: 1. MLK 3 Crossing Options 2. Project Consultant, Garver Engineering's Recommendation 3. MLK Trail Option Process June 29, 2012 PRAB Agenda 1 Three Options: -Above Grade (Bridge) Option -Cost: $1,615,088 -At Grade (Crosswalk) Option -Cost: $960,726 -Below Grade (Tunnel) Option -Cost: $1,339,397 Wttv!lle Above Grade (Bridge) Option - Cost: $1,615,088 - Minimum 20 ft clearance required by AHTD - Large scale may not be appropriate for the surrounding neighborhood. - Would require 360 degree fencing to prevent objects from being thrown into traffic on MLK - Eliminates conflicts between bicyclists and motorized traffic - Long approach ramps (310') avltville ARKANSAS www.accessfayetteville.org At Grade (Crosswalk) Option - Cost: $960,726 - MUTCD warrants are required for the consideration of a signalized intersection - A very aesthetically pleasing design was submitted by Robert Sharp, but certain elements such as bollards and raised pavement, would not be allowed. The streetscape improvements could be a separate project in the future. lattrville ARKANSAS www.accessfayetteville.org Below Grade (Tunnel) Option - Cost: $1,339,397 - Perceived as unsafe and prone to graffiti - Eliminates conflicts between bicyclists and motorized traffic - Shorter approach ramp (255') than bridge option - Minimal visual impact on the surrounding neighborhood - 4 tunnels already exist on Fayetteville's trail system with overall success va"F�Ie eville Prairie ST.- wry 62,E Conceptual Trail Crossing Location eft 41 -} m, rf z 10- 0 \ CO \\a ARKANSAS www.accessfayetteville.org 2049 E. Joyce Blvd. Suite 400 Fayetteville, AR 72703 TEL 479.527.9100 FAX 479.527.9101 www.GaiverUSA.com July 10, 2012 Chris Brown, PE City of Fayetteville 113 W Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 Re: Frisco Trail Recommendation Dear Mr. Brown: On March 20, 2012, Garver was hired to provide professional engineering services for the Frisco Trail Extension between the existing terminus of the Frisco Trail at Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK) Boulevard and Walker Park. Our services included performing an alignment study that examines the various options for crossing MLK Boulevard and attending public input sessions. Below is a summary of those activities to date: April 30, 2012 — Public Input Session held on project site. May 17, 2012 — Alignment Study submitted to City of Fayetteville. June 7, 2012 — Public Input Session held at Senior Center. June 26, 2012 — Reviewed alternatives with Arkansas State Highway and Transportation Department (AHTD) District Engineer. Three crossings were analyzed at MLK Boulevard: an above -grade crossing (bridge option), an at - grade crossing (crosswalk option), and a below -grade crossing (tunnel option). The alignments follow Tanglewood Branch in order to utilize the section of trail at Grove Apartments (former Sale Barn) and to provide a connection with the future Tsa La Gi Trail. Exhibits for these options are included as an attachment. Above -Grade Crossing (Bridge Option) The above -grade crossing is the Frisco Trail alignment that crosses MLK Boulevard with a bridge. The crossing would include an approximately 153' bridge span with 310' ramps and necessitate the closing of Gregg Avenue between MLK Boulevard and Prairie Street. The option is estimated to cost $1,615,088 for all improvements. At -Grade Crossing (Crosswalk Option) The at -grade crossing is the Frisco Trail alignment that crosses MLK Boulevard with a crosswalk. The crossing would be along Government Avenue and would necessitate a traffic signal at MLK Boulevard and Government Avenue. The option is estimated to cost $960,726 for all improvements. Below -Grade Crossing (Tunnel Option) The below -grade crossing is the Frisco Trail alignment that crosses MLK Boulevard with a tunnel. The crossing would include an approximately 126' tunnel with 225' ramps. The option is estimated to cost $1,339,397 for all improvements. Mr. Brown July 10, 2012 Page 2 of 2 Based upon our findings from our alignment study and the public input sessions, Garver recommends the below -grade crossing (tunnel option) with an at -grade pedestrian bypass for the crossing at MLK Boulevard. A summary of those findings include: • Public input indicated that the below -grade crossing was generally preferred. • An at -grade pedestrian bypass crossing at the intersection of School Avenue provides trail users an alternative option and addresses some public input concerns about tunnel safety. • Per meeting with AHTD on June 261h, the State will not allow a traffic signal for an at -grade crossing at Government Avenue without MUTCD warrants. Analysis shows the intersection of Government Avenue and MLK Boulevard will not meet MUTCD signal warrants. • Grade separation is safer for trail users and motorists. • A below -grade crossing allows the most value for the money provided to the City. Please call me if you have any questions. GARVER, LLC fess Nathan Becknell, PE, PTOE Project Manager Attachments: Alignment exhibits from June 7, 2012 Public Input Session (4 sheets) X:\2011\11047140 -Fayetteville Frisco Multi -Use Trail\Correspondence\Outgoing\Brown 2012-07-10 Frisco Trail Recommendation.doc N N 0 N 0 N 0 0 '-0 m 2r- 0.4- 00 W 0_ n YO 0 CC N O� Fa etteville Frisco Multi—Use Trail Drawin•s FFT_C002_PS.d• L• — — CUP any Ian Ela kdrir-r- : I. 1I'lR — — I • PROPOt MULTINLISeat TRAILPPROX)ATEL _ y ' 3 1 ' RAMPS& 1531 PROPeltaRIDdE [ r SAW WILK JR BLVD ./ LL -1 knot • i MIANDOPIED 'RAILROAD - r. ` gr APT - 1 i. GOVERNMENT AVENUE r �. i =r r •r . • L y 1} 'Ja vs: miL } •r ,4 -p II Y G r• `tea .4 4 W STREAMSIDE PROTECTIONAONE, :. t ' PRIRJ STREET 4 .. EXISTING TRAIL IINII PI L ARY frR IL AqpiMENT S.1 xra ssr 4 SP IL 1 GNAL, TRAIL NIENT PtitiPOSED MULTIAIISE TRAIL WITH APPRO IMASLI3-4111. = RAMP Y = ..iiry, .- N. 115 ,,.-�• 114 ' IPM -Ir Aa ‘XISTING ILRO TAE ' TO EIAIN� IN CIAO Y. 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STREET 411'111 FF - ,.r a1 i 12 .44 Mph i —1 BY 7•OTHERS �:�A Pip a :Jr• ' la• t� : Tarte THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS ENGINEERING DIVISION 125 West Mountain Fayetteville, AR 72701 Phone (9791944-3943 ARKANSAS www.accessfayetteville.org Frisco Trail Southern Extension Public Input Process & Schedule Process Information Shared Event Date Garver Notice to Proceed Contract signed and purchase order issued Apr 1st 2012 Farmer's CoOp Meeting Conceptual trail map and alignment discussion Feb 24th 2012 Public Meeting #1 - 35 Attendees Conceptual trail alignment presented along with a board of images of at -grade signalized crosswalks and tunnel crossings. A trail walk of the proposed trail alignment followed. Apr 30th 2012 Public Meeting #2 - 40 Attendees Display the three conceptual crossing options for MLK with pros and cons and cost estimates by Garver using AHTD style meeting format. In addition images will be presented with each type of crossing illustrated. June 7th 2012 Comment period June 7th to 22nd - 73 Comments AHTD correspondence Meet with AHTD to discuss the feasibility of the options. June 26 Active Transportation Advisory Committee Present the recommended crossing and trail alignment based on Garver's recommendation.. July 1 lth Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Present the recommended crossing and trail alignment based on Garver's recommendation. July 18th Special Meeting Street Committee Present recommendations — request approval. July 31st Telecommunications Device for the Deaf TDD(479) 521-1316 113 West Mountain - Fayetteville, AR 72701