HomeMy WebLinkAbout221-13 RESOLUTIONRESOLUTION NO.221-13
A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO
FUND A TRANSPORATION PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000.00 TO
$500,000.00
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section 1: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby expresses
its intent to fund a Transportation Plan in the amount of $250,000.00 to $500,000.00.
PASSED and APPROVED this 5�h day of November 2013.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA MEMO
To: Mayor Lioneld Jordan
Thru: Don Marr, Chief of Staff
CC: Jeremy Pate, Development Services Director
Chris Brown, City Engineer GO
Paul Becker, Finance Director P 6
From: Peter Nierengarten, Sustainability & Strategic Planning Director \ V v
Date: October 18, 2013
Subject: Fayetteville Transportation Plan
PURPOSE
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE
The purpose of this resolution is to express intent to fund a Transportation Plan for Fayetteville in the amount of
approximately $250,000 — $500,000. This plan would be developed in partnership with the University of Arkansas.
BACKGROUND
In 2003 the City of Fayetteville contracted with Bucher, Willis & Ratliff (BWR) in the amount of $222,382 to conduct a
Citywide Traffic and Transportation Study. This study included the development of master street plan cross -sections,
multi -modal transportation policies, a traffic calming policy, an access management policy, a development assessment
policy, a smart growth policy, traffic analysis and project costs and prioritization. Recommendations from this study have
helped guide three phases of transportation bonds for street improvements in Fayetteville. The third phase of the
transportation bonds are planned to be issued in the fourth quarter of 2013.
In 2005 the University of Arkansas contracted with Martin, Alexiou & Bryson in the amount of $520,000 to develop a
Campus Transportation Plan. The University's Plan included a parking plan, a travel demand management plan,
recommendations for all modes of transportation (transit, walking, biking and automobiles) and recommended
improvements to streets. The University of Arkansas is currently developing a Request for Qualifications for a consultant
to update their 2005 Campus Transportation Plan, develop and implement transportation policies, analyze parking fees,
site their next parking garage and recommend locations for park and ride facilities.
Recognizing the impact that the University of Arkansas has on transportation within Fayetteville, there would be benefits
and efficiencies if the University and City Transportation plans were well coordinated. Consulting services should
address similar scope items and require coordinating and collaboration on items such as transit, data collection and
parking. This arrangement would be spelled in each organization's respective consultant contract.
Considering the direct link between transportation and land use in cities, a new or updated Transportation Plan for the
City of Fayetteville should serve the land use goals in City Plan 2030. A plan with an emphasis on transit and active
transportation (walking and bicycling) would empower the City to realize the six goals of City Plan 2030. In addition this
plan could serve as a blue print for future transportation bond funding.
THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS
RECOMMENDATION
Approve a resolution of intent to fund a $250,000 — 500,000 Fayetteville Transportation Plan. The scope for the City's
Transportation Plan could include:
• An update of the 2003 BWR Traffic and Transportation Study
• Review of Pedestrian/Bicycle Limitations and Recommendations for Safety Improvements
• Public Participation
• Transit Route Recommendations
• Recommendations for Transit Center Locations
• Identification and prioritization of Transit Oriented Development (TOD) Opportunities
• Identification and prioritization of Redevelopment Opportunities Thoroughfares
• The development of a Complete Streets Policy
• A review of Minimum Street Standards and Master Street Plan Cross Sections and Traffic Calming Policy
• The develop of congestion management strategies/policies and Bond Funding Prioritization
The detailed scope and budget for the project would be negotiated with the selected consultant and the completion of the
RFP process.
BUDGET IMPACT
Approximately $250,000 of leftover funds from recently completed street projects is currently available in the
Sales Tax Capital Fund. If the cost of the project exceeds $250,000, additional funding could be provided from
the Street Right of Way/Intersection/Cost Sharing project within the Sales Tax fund or from other sources.
RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE INTENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL TO
FUND A TRANSPORATION PLAN IN THE AMOUNT OF $250,000.00 TO
$500,000.00
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS:
Section l: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby expresses
its intent to fund a Transportation Plan in the amount of $250,000.00 to $500,000.00.
PASSED and APPROVED this 51" day of November 2013.
APPROVED: ATTEST:
By: By:
LIONELD JORDAN, Mayor SONDRA E. SMITH, City Clerk/Treasurer