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Resolution: 174-21
File Number: 2021-0429
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION:
A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO
APPLY FOR FEDERAL AID FUNDS THROUGH THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS
REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000,000.00 FOR TWO
ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS, AND TO APPROVE A CITY MATCH OF $1,500,000.00
FOR THE PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville understands Federal -Aid Surface Transportation Block Grant
Program -Attributable funds are available at 80% federal participation and 20% local match to be used
for the Highway 62 Interchange Improvements Project and the College Avenue Corridor
Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville understands that Federal -Aid funds are available for this project
on a reimbursable basis, requiring work to be accomplished and proof of payment prior to actual
monetary reimbursement.
NOW, THEREFORE, 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 expresses its willingness to
participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in these projects, including maintenance of
these projects and providing local matching funds in the amount of $1,500,000.00.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Mayor to
execute all appropriate applications, agreements, and contracts necessary to expedite the construction
of the above stated projects.
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Resolution: 174-21
File Number. 2021-0429
Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full support and
hereby authorizes the City of Fayetteville to cooperate with the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning
Commission to initiate action to implement these projects.
PASSED and APPROVED on 6/15/2021
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File Number: 2021-0429
Agenda Date: 6/15/2021 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council Meetinq File Type: Resolution
Agenda Number: A.4
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION:
A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO APPLY
FOR FEDERAL AID FUNDS THROUGH THE NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING
COMMISSION IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,000,000.00 FOR TWO ROAD IMPROVEMENT
PROJECTS, AND TO APPROVE A CITY MATCH OF $1,500,000.00 FOR THE PROJECTS
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville understands Federal -Aid Surface Transportation Block Grant
Program -Attributable funds are available at 80% federal participation and 20% local match to be used for the
Highway 62 Interchange Improvements Project and the College Avenue Corridor Improvements Project; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville understands that Federal -Aid funds are available for this project on a
reimbursable basis, requiring work to be accomplished and proof of payment prior to actual monetary
reimbursement.
NOW, THEREFORE, 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 expresses its willingness to participate in
accordance with its designated responsibilities in these projects, including maintenance of these projects and
providing local matching funds in the amount of $1,500,000.00.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute
all appropriate applications, agreements, and contracts necessary to expedite the construction of the above
stated projects.
Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas pledges its full support and hereby
authorizes the City of Fayetteville to cooperate with the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission to
initiate action to implement these projects.
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City of Fayetteville Staff Review Form
2021-0429
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6/15/2021
City Council Meeting Date - Agenda Item Only
N/A for Non -Agenda Item
Chris Brown 5/26/2021 ENGINEERING (621)
Submitted By Submitted Date Division / Department
Action Recommendation:
A Resolution expressing the willingness of the City of Fayetteville to submit an application for IFFY 2022 STBGP-A
Federal -aid funds for two road improvements projects, to provide matching local funds, and to authorize the Mayor
to execute all appropriate agreements, contracts, and documents necessary to expedite the development and
construction of the projects.
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V20180321
Previous Ordinance or Resolution # 218-19, 298-20
Approval Date:
CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE
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MEETING OF JUNE 15, 2021
TO: Mayor and City Council
CITY COUNCIL MEMO
THRU: Susan Norton, Chief of Staff
Chris Brown, Public Works Director/City Engineer
FROM: Paul Libertini, Staff Enginee�pe
DATE: May 26, 2021
SUBJECT: A Resolution expressing the willingness of the City of Fayetteville to
submit an application for FFY 2022 Federal -aid funds for two road
improvements projects
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff requests approval of a resolution expressing the willingness of the City of Fayetteville to
apply for Federal -aid funds and allow staff to submit an application for an 80% federal / 20%
local matching grant through the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission - Surface
Transportation Block Grant Program — Attributable (STBGP-A) in the amount of $7.5 million for
Job 040846 — Hwy 62 Interchange Improvements project, and the College Ave Corridor
Improvements project.
BACKGROUND:
Federal -aid Surface Transportation Block Grant Program -Attributable (STBGP-A) funds are now
available to Northwest Arkansas after the Census Bureau determined the urbanized population
to be over 200,000 and the FHWA designated Northwest Arkansas as a Transportation
Management Area (TMA). In becoming a TMA, the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning
Commission, of which Fayetteville is a member, will have STBGP-A discretionary funding
available at approximately $7M per year. Under current legislation, these STBGP-A funds can
be utilized for all permitted transportation projects at the discretion of the TMA Policy
Committee.
DISCUSSION:
The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC), serving as the NWA
Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), is accepting applications for FFY 2022 funding.
Both referenced projects have been in the project development phase over the last couple of
years.
Hwy 62 Interchange
The Hwy 62 Interchange improvements planned by ARDOT (Arkansas Department of
Transportation) include the design of a S.P.U.I. (Single Point Urban Interchange) which creates
access issues for adjacent businesses. To mitigate these conflicts, staff has developed a
modified design.
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Fayetteville, AR 72701
At the request of the City, the ARDOT revised the design of the Hwy 62 Interchange. City
Council approved Resolution 298-20 expressing their intent to partner with the ARDOT to
complete the interchange project with the addition of the 15th Street Overpass at an additional
estimated cost to the City of $1.4 million. ARDOT is reviewing the projected costs and has
indicated that the City share may increase due to various factors. Therefore, the City will be
requesting $3.0 million in federal funding.
College Avenue (North St. to Township St.)
City Council approved Resolution 218-19 which expresses the City's willingness to partner with
ARDOT for the Hwy 112 Improvements project and the Hwy 71 B Improvements project. The
ARDOT dedicated $1.5 million to the City for improvements along the College Avenue (North St.
to Township St.) corridor. Garver Engineers have completed a study of proposed improvements
to the College Avenue corridor and it is time to move into the design phase and then into
construction. Improvements from North Street to Township Street are estimated to cost $12.5
million. The amount of federal funding available to each City is limited by the Regional Planning
Commission policies. Therefore, staff will apply for a grant of $3.0 million for FFY 2022, but the
City will have the opportunity to apply for additional funds in future years.
At this time, a City Council resolution expressing the willingness of the City to utilize Federal -aid
funds, to provide matching local funds, and to authorize the Mayor to execute all appropriate
agreements is needed.
BUDGET/STAFF IMPACT:
If the grant is approved, based on the request of $7.5 million, the Federal -aid portion will be $6.0
million (80%), the City's portion will be $1.5 million (20%). These numbers are subject to
change as the project is developed and more detailed estimates are provided. The Federal
portion will be paid from the Surface Transportation Block Grant Program - Attributable
(STBGP-A) funds. City funds will be paid from the Transportation Bond Program.
Attachments:
Resolution 298-20
Resolution 218-19
Programming the Street — South School & College Avenue
JOB 040846 — Hwy 62 Interchange Concept Drawings
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Resolution: 298-20
Fife Number: 2020-0996
1-49 AND MILK PARTNERING WITH ARDOT:
A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF FAYETTEVILLE TO WORK WITH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION TO COMPLETE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE 1-49 AND MARTIN
LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVARD INTERCHANGE
WHEREAS, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) is currently planning an extensive
redesign of the 1-49 and Marlin Luther King Jr. Boulevard interchange; and
WHEREAS, City of Fayetteville Engineering Staff requested that ArDOT evaluate the option of
adding an overpass at 15th Street instead of extending Shiloh Drive to Cato Springs Road. and
WHEREAS, ArDOT agreed to consider including the overpass in the project, but requested the City
perform a conceptual design and traffic analysis to assess the operational feasibility; and
WHEREAS, the City engaged Garver to perform an operational analysis of the City's proposed
design along with a comparative cost estimate of the ArDOT design and the City concept. and
WHEREAS, Garver's report indicates that the City's concept will be operationally similar and will
provide similar levels of service to the ArDOT design at an estimated additional cost of S1.4 million.
NOW, THEREFORE, 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 intention to
work with the Arkansas Department of Transportation to complete improvements to the 149 and
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Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard interchange incorporating the City's proposed design changes.
PASSED and APPROVED on 121112020
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Kara Paxton, City Clerk Treasurer: q
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File Number: 2020-0996
Agenda Date: 121l/2020 Version: 1 Status: Passed
In Control: City Council Meeting File Type: Resolution
Agenda Number: A.4
1-49 AND MLK PARTNERING WITH ARDOT:
A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE INTENTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
FAYETTEVILLE TO WORK WITH THE ARKANSAS ❑EPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TO
COMPLETE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE 1-49 AND MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BOULEVAR❑
INTERCHANGE
WHEREAS, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) is currently planning an extensive redesign
of the 149 and Martin Luther Icing Jr. Boulevard interchange: and
WHEREAS, City of Fayetteville Engineering Staff requested that ArDOT evaluate the option of adding an
overpass at 15th Street instead of extending Shiloh Drive to Cato Springs Road: and
WHEREAS, ArDOT agreed to consider itic Iuding the overpass in the project. but requested the City perform
a conceptual design and traffic analysis to assess the operational feasibility: and
WHEREAS, the City engaged Garver to perform an operational analysis of the City's proposed design along
with a comparative cost estimate of the ArDOT design and the City concept. and
WHEREAS, Garver's report indicates that the City's concept will be operationally similar and will provide
sitnitar levels of service to the ArDOT design at an estimated additional cost of $1.4 million.
NOW, THEREFORE, 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 intention to work
with the Arkansas Department of Transportation to complete improvements to the I49 and Martin Luther King
Jr. Boulevard interchange incorporating the City-s proposed design changes.
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Resolution: 218-19
File'Sumber: 2019-0-570
HIGHWAY 112 AND HIGHWAY 71B IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS:
A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO
PARTNER WITH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE HIGHWAY
112 - TRUCKERS DRIVE TO VAN ASCHE DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND THE
HIGHWAY 71B IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (Department) has established Job 040746 to
widen Highway 112 between Truckers Drive and Van Asche Drive in Fayetteville; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville (City) has requested that the Highway 112 widening project be
extended to Howard Nickell Road; and
WHEREAS, the Department has agreed to extend Job 040746 to Howard Nickell Road and will
construct intersection improvements at Howard Nickell Road in this project with consideration given to the
inclusion of a roundabout; and
WHEREAS, the Department will handle all phases of Job 040746 and provide all necessary funding
less the $350,000.00 committed by the City; and
WHEREAS, the Department has also agreed to accommodate bicycles and pedestrians per the City's
master plan along Highway 112 in accordance with the latest versions of AASHTO and FHWA
guidance; and
WHEREAS, the Department has committed to work with the municipalities along the Highway 112
Corridor to develop an access management plan to enhance safety and improve mobility; and
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WHEREAS, the Department previously agreed to undertake necessary pavement and bridge
preservation on Highway 71 B; and
WHEREAS, at the City's request, the Department has agreed to make the $1.5 million dedicated to
preservation improvements on Highway 71B available to the City for their use along the corridor in lieu
of a resurfacing project; and
WHEREAS, the Department has agreed to analyze the performance of the City's proposed improvements
to the Highway 71 B interchange with North Fulbright Expressway; and
WHEREAS, the City hereby agrees to commit $350,000 towards the extension of the Highway 112
widening and to accept ownership and responsibility for Highway 71 B from its junction with South
Fulbright Expressway to its junction with North Fulbright Expressway.
NOW THEREFORE, 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 authorizes the City of
Fayetteville to participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in the Highway 112 -
Truckers Drive to Van Asche Drive Improvements Project and the Highway 71 B Improvements Project.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Jordan
or his designated representative to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to
expedite the development and construction of the projects.
Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby indicates its willingness to
proceed with the projects and hereby proposes that the Department initiate action to implement these
improvements.
PASSED and APPROVED on 9/17/2019
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HIGHWAY 112 AND HIGHWAY 71B IMPROVEMENTS PROJECTS:.
A RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS THE WILLINGNESS OF THE CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE TO
PARTNER WITH THE ARKANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR THE HIGHWAY
112 - TRUCKERS ❑RIVE TO VAN ASCHE DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT AND THE
HIGHWAY 71S IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Arkansas Department of Transportation (Department) has established Job 040746 to widen
Highway 1 12 between Truckers Drive and Van Asche Drive in Fayetteville; and
WHEREAS, the City of Fayetteville (City) has requested that the Highway 112 widening project be extended
to Howard Nickell Road; and
WHEREAS, the Department has agreed to extend Job 040746 to Howard Nickell Road and will construct
intersection improvements at Howard Nickell Road in this project with consideration given to the inclusion of a
roundabout; and
WHEREAS, the Department will handle all phases of Job 040746 and provide all necessary funding less the
S350,000.00 committed by the City; and
WHEREAS, the Department has also agreed to accommodate bicycles and pedestrians per the City's master
plan along Highway 112 in accordance with the latest versions of AASHTO and FHWA guidance; and
WHEREAS, the Department has committed to work with the municipalities along the Highway 112 Corridor
to develop an access management plan to enhance safety and improve mobility; and
WHEREAS, the Department previously agreed to undertake necessary pavement and bridge preservation on
Highway 71 B; and
WHEREAS, at the City's request, the Department has agreed to make the $1.5 million dedicated to
preservation improvements on Highway 71 B available to the City for their use along the corridor in lieu of a
resurfacing project: and
WHEREAS, the Department has agreed to analyze the performance of the City's proposed improvements to
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the Highway 71 B interchange with North Fulbright Expressway; and
WHEREAS, the City hereby agrees to commit $350,000 towards the extension of the Highway 112 widening
and to accept ownership and responsibility for Highway 71 B from its junction with South Fulbright Expressway
to its junction with North Fulbright Expressway.
NOW THEREFORE, 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 authorizes the City of Fayetteville
to participate in accordance with its designated responsibilities in the Highway 112 - Truckers Drive to Van
Asche Drive Improvements Project and the Highway 71 B Improvements Project.
Section 2: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby authorizes Mayor Jordan or his
designated representative to execute all appropriate agreements and contracts necessary to expedite the
development and construction of the projects.
Section 3: That the City Council of the City of Fayetteville, Arkansas hereby indicates its willingness to proceed
with the projects and hereby proposes that the Department initiate action to implement these improvements.
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PLANNING • DESIGN
PROGRAMMING THE STREET: SOUTH SCHOOL & COLLEGE AVENUES
STAKEHOLDER MEETINGS
After meeting with City staff the RDG/Garver team conducted stakeholder
interviews with property owners along the corridor. The interviews included:
1. Review by the team of overarching concepts from the master planning phase
2. Introduction of the current project.
3. Consultation with stakeholders of potential program ideas for the streetscape
project. See list at the end of this document.
4. Addressing and receiving input on a variety of issues including shared
access, parking consolidation, amenities, outdoor dining spaces, and theming
opportunities.
Stakeholders also provided information on their current parking, access and other
issues presented by the current street configurations. In general, stakeholders
were positive about the project and supported improvements to the street and
sidewalk environments. Some key takeaways from the stakeholder meetings are
listed below:
COLLEGE AVENUE
• Walkability and micro -mobility should be the priority
• Currently College prevents pulling any bike/ped/scooter traffic from the east to
the Woodland Junior High School.
• Dr. Slocum of Fayetteville Public Schools would prefer a trail and bicycle access
on the south side of the track if possible to a Poplar alignment. School district is
interested in providing a trail easement over that part of its property.
• The new streetscape should provide a safer place for walking and add more public
transportation amenity
• Questions about location and overall use of medians
• Safety concerns for pedestrians crossing from the VA at Memorial Drive to Evelyn
Hills Shopping Center. Concerns over short pedestrian signal cycles and visibility
• General concerns regarding the timing of the light at E Memorial Drive and College
• Concerned about and general opposition to zoning changes
• Overarching issue of College Avenue infrastructure. Necessary repairs or
replacement of water lines should be coordinated with the streetscape project.
• Both interest and skepticism regarding branding that corridor of College
• The design should be flexible.
• Support for flexible outdoor seating, with special interest in one centralized larger
area. Could also be a series of outdoor spaces.
• Considerable sign pollution
• Relocate overhead wires as feasible
• Need to develop ideas to encourage easy pedestrian access between businesses
• Dickson Street and entertainment district have traditionally been the focus of
branding. It would be wonderful to have some focus on branding/beautification
in this part of town. The area has been called Midtown in the past- not sure if
that is a good branding or not. Would be great to have nice lights and decorative
street banners as well as larger investment/draw to the area
• This area is an emerging district
• Maintaining accessibility during construction is very important
• Connect a drive from Green Acres to College Avenue along Colt Drive
or north of Mermaids
• Desire for an area for community style outdoor seating
• Fewer driveways/curb cuts would improve trafficflow and safety
• Enhance lighting along College Avenue
SOUTH SCHOOL AVENUE
• Do not change access
• The apartments planned for South Yard anticipates future on -street parking
• Poor lighting is an issue on this street
• Intersection of 11th and South School is crash -prone
• Cars run into the tree at the Farmer's Table with some frequency
• Look for opportunities for interfaces between bike/micro mobility network.
• ORT is not married to specific bus stop locations. Open to shifting things - but
major boarding points are Seven Hills, the Research Park, and major intersections.
A transit center with turnaround loop is desirable.
• Ozark Regional Transit would determine bus stop design. Far side installation is
safest
• Build in flexibility for evolution to BRT. Eugene, OR is an example of such an
evolution
• South School Corridor -specific
• Any on -street bike facility should be carefully coordinated for safe operation with
buses
• Preference for a multi -use a side path if possible - but open to the idea of either
protected directional bike lanes or two-way cycle track on one side
• This could be the beginning of a more regional vision that extends the bike
infrastructure to West Fork and Greenland
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PROGRAM
SOUTH SCHOOL
Roadway
• Reallocation of right of way in certain locations
• Road section: Three 11-12' travel lanes with two-way cycle
track on west side
• On -street parking: located as needed along South School
• Access management - driveway containment, identify
parking areas for modification and general approach
Pedestrian refuge medians at high demand crossings
Possible enhancement or higher visibility of entrance to
Reserach Park
Active Transportation
• Bicycle facility: Two-way separated bicycle track on west side
• Sidewalks: Five 6' sidewalk behind the curb separated by
pavers or a minimum of six feet distance away from curb to
allow for tree plantings. Back of curb sidewalks without edge
buffer are acceptable adjacent to cycle track.
• Colored concrete crosswalks at pedestrian crossings
• 11th Street and South School - Modify alignment of 11th
Street and South School and modify parking to allow for safer
vehicular traffic, pedestrian and bicycle mobility.
• Redesign of 11th Street strip center parking lot for improved
safety and sidewalk continuity
• Transit- Locate bus shelters where appropriate.
Environment
• Stormwater management - Locate stormwater management
BMP's where appropriate
• Use long lasting materials and LED lighting along South
School
• Plant native and adaptive species of street trees
Enhancements
• Denote districts along South School with integrated art
• Integrate art to denote bicycle and pedestrian crossings.
• New lighting and poles
• Provide new street trees and landscaping along the corridor
where space allows.
Provide decorative fencing where there is no buffer between
sidewalk and parking lots.
NORTH COLLEGE
Roadway
• Road section: Five 11' travel lanes with 6' tree lawn
and 6' sidewalk. In constrained area between North
to Memorial, 5' concrete sidewalk and 1.5' paver
edge adjacent to the curb to help separate cars from
pedestrians.
• Access management - driveway containment, identify
parking areas for modification and general approach.
• Medians in locations where they do not impede turns into
businesses
• Intersection realignment at Green Acres Drive to create
90 degree intersection and green space; Colt Drive
connection between Green Acres and College
• Intersection redesign - Poplar and College
• Utilities: Bury or move above ground utilities to reduce
visual clutter
Active Transportation
• Sidewalks: Five 6' sidewalk behind the curb separated by
pavers or a minimum of six feet of distance away from
curb to allow for tree plantings.
• Connection of Poplar Bikeway and future Sublett Creek Trail
• Colored concrete crosswalks at pedestrian crossings
Environment/Sustainability
• Green Acres greenspace - reuse of vacated
right-of-way for stormwater BMP's and open space
• Daylight Sublett Creek east of College and Poplar
to allow for stormwater management.
• Use long lasting materials and LED lighting along
South School
• Plant native and adaptive species of street trees
Districts
• Restaurant District: district organization with shared
access, interconnected parking and pedestrian access,
branding, graphics, amenities, outdoor eating
Enhancements
• Public Spaces: Green Acres, Sublett Drainage, Poplar Trailhead
• Provide opportunities for art in public spaces
• Denote restaurant district along College Avenue with
integrated art and branding. Parking lot interconnection
where possible
• New Lighting and Poles
• Provide new street trees and landscaping along the
corridor where space allows.
• Provide decorative fencing where there is no buffer
between sidewalk and parking lots.
COLORED CONCRETE SIDEWALKS
EXISTING OVERHEAD UTILITY LINES
STREET TREES
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DECORATIVE FENCING
LIGHTING
RETAINING WALLS
DISTRICT BRANDING
PROGRAMMING THE STREET: SOUTH SCHOOL & COLLEGE AVENUES
INTEGRATING ART ALONG THE CORRIDOR
The 71B corridor master plan discussed the proven role that public art can play in
creating meaningful places along the street. Consequently, it should be a major
part of the 71B development program. Potential art installations along the South
School and College Avenue streetscapes include:
• District gateways. These define the edges and themes of identifiable districts
along the street, such as the University of Arkansas research campus and the
emerging Mill District along South School and the Restaurant District along
College north of Township. Integrated public art could be used to reflect local
history, bring attention to specific sites and highlight local artists.
Bus shelters. At special intersections such as transit stops, art and function can
be combined with thematically designed shelters.
• Pedestrian and Trail crossings. Major pedestrian intersections such as
the Greenway and Town Branch Trail crossings can be marked by placemaking
elements that also increase safety and visibility. Similar treatments can be used to
enhance safety at defined pedestrian crossings away from street intersections.
• Open spaces such as those envisioned with a redesign of the Green Acres
drive intersection, the gathering space at Poplar and College Avenue provide
possibilities for major art installations.
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PROGRAMMING THE STREET: SOUTH SCHOOL & COLLEGE AVENUES
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BMP'S
There will be opportunities along the corridors to incorporate stormwater management best management practices (BMP's).
BMPS are structural, vegetative or managerial practices used to treat, prevent or reduce water pollution. This adds another
layer of sustainability to the corridor. Some of the BMP's would include bioretention gardens, raingardens, porous pavements
or water quality inlets.
GATHERING SPACES AND TRAILHEADS
There may be an opportunity to create gathering spaces and a trail head at the Poplar and College Avenue intersection. The
gathering space could serve as an area for people to bring there take out meals from the restaurant district or serve as a space
for community or district events. The trailhead would be associated with the proposed Sublett creek trail. This would include
a parking lot and open space with picnic tables, benches and other amenities. The gathering space and trail head would also
be areas to incorporate public art.
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SOUTH SCHOOL AVENUE - PARKING
The illustration above shows the buffer modified to provide on -street parking. This section pertains to areas with
demonstrated demand for on -street parking. The wider buffer can be modified over time to provide on -street parking
that supports future rredevelopment projects.
SOUTH SCHOOL AVENUE - TYPICAL SECTION
The desirable typical section provides a three -lane section with two-way protected cycle track on the west side, separated
by a buffer delineated with surface mounted rumble strips and raised pavement markers, consistemnt with the treatment
planned for Archibald Yell. The buffer ranges from 4' to 14' with the ability to accommodate on -street parking where the
demand exists. Sidewalk with is 5' minimum (6' preferred), set back 5 to 6' from the back of curb.
SOUTH SCHOOL AVENUE - CONSTRAINED SECTION
In some sections, a constrained right of way or topography makes a sidewalk setback difficult. In these situations, a back of
curb sidewalk is most acceptable adjacent to the cycle track. Other options include adjustment of the curb line with reduction
of the buffer between the cycletrack and travel lanes; or acquisition of a strip of right of way to permit a sidewalk setback.
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COLLEGE AVENUE - NORTH TO MEMORIAL DRIVE
College Avenue travel lanes are reduced to 11 feet, providing extra width between curb and property line. Topographic
limitations require back of curb sidewalks, with a 1.5' paver buffer and 5.5' sidewalk width. Medians can be prov ided in some
locations along this segment.
COLLEGE AVENUE - MEMORIAL DRIVE TO TOWNSHIP
Typical College Avenue section provides 511' lanes, with a desirable 6' sidewalk setback (4' minimum for short distances) and
6' to 6.5' sidewalk width. Wider sidewalk setback provides adequate space for street trees.
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Streetscape - Within ROW
Utilities - Bury or Relocate Utility Lines
$5,068,210 or $1,900,562
Lighting
$648,000
Roadway - including removals
$6,388,000
Hardscape - sidewalks, pavers behind curbs, retaining walls, color concrete crosswalks
$707,000
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$435,500
Site Amenities - Bus Shelters, Benches, Trash Receptacles, Bike Racks
$453,000
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$3,935,964
STREETSCAPE WITHIN ROW TOTAL:
$12,567,464 Utility burial or relocation costs not included
Streetscape - Outside of ROW
Parking Lot Improvements $2,462,300
E Colt Dr. Extension $805,700
Public Spaces at Poplar and College $642,700
Integrated Art $500,000
10% General Conditions, 20% Contingency, and Design $2,261,043
STREETSCAPE - OUTSIDE OF ROW TOTAL: $6,671,743
Streetscape - Within ROW
Utilities - Bury or Relocate Utility Lines
$4,010,723 or $1,455,961
Lighting
$544,000
Roadway - including removals
$1,817,000
Hardscape - sidewalks, pavers behind curbs, retaining walls, color concrete crosswalks
$413,800
Landscaping
$131,800
Site Amenities - Bus Shelters, Benches, Trash Receptacles, Bike Racks
$390,200
General Conditions, Contingency, and Design
$1,503,341
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Fayetteville, AR 15t" Street Overpass
Traffic Report
southern limits are at Cato Springs Road. Many routes within the study area were analyzed. MILK Jr
Boulevard serves as a major commuter corridor with many low -density commercial businesses and mixed
low and high density residential nearby.
The University of Arkansas is a major traffic generator in the area, with multiple sports venues in the
region which attract a large number of attendees. There is a quantifiable student population in the area,
as well as many University driven employers. The area near the proposed overpass is experiencing rapid
development. The study area is shown in Figure 3.
2.0 Traffic Field Observations
Field observations were conducted to verify driver behavior and identify operational deficiencies and/or
safety concerns that should be considered when developing build alternatives. Traffic in the area is
directional, with the prevailing movements during the morning peak hour being eastbound along MILK Jr
Boulevard and the eastbound left turn onto 1-49 from MILK Jr Boulevard. The evening peak hour is the
opposite major movements, with westbound MLK Jr Boulevard and southbound right turn from Shiloh
Drive onto MILK Jr Boulevard being the prevailing movements.
During the AM peak hour, the most significant queueing was observed traveling eastbound into
Fayetteville on Hwy 62. Queueing is most noticeable entering the system at the intersection of Finger
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1.0 Introduction
151 Street Overpass
Preliminary Engineering Report
The purpose of this preliminary engineering report is to evaluate potential revisions to the Highway 62
Interchange as proposed by ARDOT (referenced as the ARDOT Option in this report). ARDOT proposes
to convert the existing Highway 62 Interchange from a conventional diamond interchange to a Single
Point Urban Interchange (SPUI). Along with the SPUI design, ARDOT proposes improvements to the
Northbound exit ramp onto Futrall Drive with a proposed roundabout near 15th street, the southbound on -
ramp from Shiloh Drive, and improvements south at the Cato Springs Exit including a roundabout.
The City of Fayetteville proposes to modify ARDOT's planned improvements (referenced in this report as
ARDOT + City Option) by adding a connection from the east roundabout to 15th Street, adding an
overpass over Interstate 49 to a roundabout on the western side of Interstate 49, and removing the
proposed improvements at Cato Springs Road. See Figure 1 below.
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