Alternatives Meeting Plainfield Sidewalk Scoping Study STP BP 15(16) December 12, 2016
Approval of Purpose and Need Statement Review Sidewalk Alternatives and options for utility pole relocation on Main Street Obtain public input to determine the preferred sidewalk alternatives Meeting Purpose
Review Project Goals Review Public Comments Received to Date Review Purpose and Need Statement Agenda Review Historic Resources and Environmental Constraints Review Alternatives Receive Public Comments
Complete and improve upon the sidewalk network in the Town of Plainfield. Provide safe walkway for pedestrians travelling Project Goals to and from the Park & Ride on Main Street . Improve the bicycle and pedestrian friendly image of Plainfield.
A Local Concerns Meeting was held on June 13, 2016 Several comments were received at the meeting Public Written public comments were received after the Comment meeting Process Comments were also received on Plainfield People
Need to coordinate Brook Road sidewalk with Bridge project Need to improve stormwater management on Creamery Street and Brook Road May be difficult to incorporate bicycle facilities and they may Public not get used Comment The sidewalk will provide separation for pedestrians from traffic but may not serve to get traffic to slow down Summary Sidewalk needed to connect existing sidewalks in Lower Village Limited room for improvements
The purpose of the project is to develop and identify preferred alternatives and their associated costs to improve the connection for pedestrians to the Park and Ride on Main Street and provide connections for residents and visitors on Creamery Street, Brook Road and Mill Street to existing Purpose and sidewalk facilities in the Plainfield Lower Village. The project is needed Need because of the lack of pedestrian facilities in the densely developed Lower Village. Statement The project should seek to: • Provide safe pedestrian movement throughout the Lower Village; • Improve the connection to the park and ride for pedestrians; • Make the appearance of the Lower Village more attractive and cohesive;
Study Area
Historic Resources & Environmental Constraints Notes: 1. No archeological resources identified in the project area. 2. No endangered species area were identified in the project area. 3. Potential wetlands were identified; no formal delineation was performed as part of this project.
Street Sidewalks Roadway Characteristics Paved Width ROW Width Speed Limit (mph) Width varies from 25' wide Laid out as 3 rods wide (49.5 Creamery Street Single 4' wide on North Side 2 lane - no lane or at south end to 32' wide at ft.) on June 8, 1868 for approximately 120' shoulder markings north end as recorded in Town Records 25 Existing Laid out as 3 rods wide (49.5 ft.) on December 21, Brook Road 2 lane - no lane or 1822 as recorded in Town Roadway None shoulder markings 22' Records 25 Both sides from Main Street 20‘ at bridge to Laid out as 4 rods wide (66.0 Characteristics Mill Street for approximately 230 feet 2 lane - 11' wide lanes, no approximately 28’ near ft.) on May 30, 1812 then single on South side shoulder markings Brook Road intersection as recorded in Town Records 25 Both Sides from Mill Street to Creamery Street then No record layout observed. An Main Street Single 4' wide on North Side assumed width of 3 from Creamery Street to 2 lane - 12' wide lanes, no rods (49.5 ft) is shown on two Park and Ride shoulder markings 25' (2) record surveys 25
Two Approaches for Lower Village sidewalks: Alternatives 1) 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk with granite curbing 2) 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk with a Green Strip* and Overview granite curbing *Green Strips installed to contain existing hydrants, utility poles, and mailboxes.
Connect to existing 5-foot-wide curbed sidewalk Replace approximately 160 feet of deteriorated 4-foot-wide sidewalk with 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk with granite curbing Mill Street Add approximately 90 feet of new 5-foot-wide sidewalk Cost $72,000
Inner Loop ( North side of Brook Road, West side of Creamery Alternatives Street ) Alternative 1 – Sidewalk on Concrete sidewalk with granite Overview curb and green strip Alternative 2 – Concrete sidewalk with granite curb Brook Rd. & Outer Loop ( South side of Brook Road, East side of Creamery Street ) Creamery St. Alternative 3 – Concrete sidewalk with granite curb and green strip Alterative 4 – Concrete sidewalk with granite curb No alternatives provide bicycle facilities
Alternatives 1&3 Typical Cross-Sections Alternatives 2&4 Notes: 1. Drawings Not to Scale 2. 66.0 Foot R.O.W. on Mill Street
Alternative 1 – Concrete sidewalk with granite curb and green strip Inner Loop Brook Rd. and Creamery St.
Alternative 1 – Concrete sidewalk with granite curb and green strip (1,525 feet sidewalk, 170 ft. road widening, 7 catch basins, 1150 feet of 18” storm drain) Challenges Interface sidewalk with proposed bridge replacement Potential wetland conflict Inner Loop Sidewalk adjacent to historic barn Realignment of short road section near historic barn and one associated pole relocation Sidewalks and road realignment close to residents houses Brook Rd. and Steep bank and wetland near historic barn Creamery St. Benefits Green strip to contain hydrant and poles Improved pedestrian facilities Minimal relocation of utilities Complete the sidewalk loop in the Lower Village Fewer road crossings than Outer Loop Alternatives Improved storm drainage Cost $522,000
Alternative 2 – Concrete sidewalk with granite curb with NO green strip Inner Loop Brook Rd. and Creamery St.
Alternative 2 – Concrete sidewalk with granite curb and NO green strip (1,525 feet sidewalk, 160 ft. road widening, 7 catch basins, 1150 feet of 18” storm drain ) Challenges More significant relocation of utilities (7 poles, 1 hydrant) Interface sidewalk with proposed bridge replacement Inner Loop Potential wetland conflict Sidewalk adjacent to historic barn Possible widening of road near historic barn Brook Rd. and Steep bank and wetland near historic barn Benefits Creamery St. Improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities Reduced area of construction Sidewalks less intrusive on resident’s properties Fewer road crossings than Outer Loop Alternatives Improved storm drainage Cost $525,000
Alternative 3 – Concrete sidewalk with granite curb with green strip Outer Loop Brook Rd. and Creamery St.
Alternative 3 – Concrete sidewalk with granite curb with green strip (1,610 feet sidewalk, 7 catch basins, 1150 feet of 18” storm drain) Challenges Interface sidewalk with proposed bridge replacement Potential wetland conflict Outer Loop Sidewalks closer to resident’s houses than non -Green Strip options More road crossings required than the Inner Loop Alternatives Brook Rd. and Benefits Improved pedestrian facilities Creamery St. Design green strip to contain 2 hydrants, 5 poles, and 15 mailboxes Complete the sidewalk loop in the Lower Village Avoids conflict with historic barn Improved storm drainage Cost $545,000
Alternative 4 – Concrete sidewalk with granite curb with NO green strip Outer Loop Brook Rd. and Creamery St.
Alternative 4 – Concrete sidewalk with granite curb and NO green strip (1,610 feet sidewalk, 7 catch basins, 1150 feet of 18” storm drain) Challenges Relocation of utilities (2 hydrants, 5 poles, 15 mailboxes) Interface sidewalk with proposed bridge replacement Outer Loop Potential wetland conflict More road crossings required than the Inner Loop Alternatives Benefits Brook Rd. and Improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities Creamery St. Reduced area of construction Sidewalks less intrusive on residents properties Avoids conflict with historic barn Improved storm drainage Cost $548,000
Location Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3 Alternative 4 Mill St. $72,000.00 $72,000.00 $72,000.00 $72,000.00 Alternatives Brook Rd. $201,000.00 $204,000.00 $218,000.00 $218,000.00 Construction Creamery St. $321,000.00 $321,000.00 $327,000.00 $330,000.00 Cost Summary Total $594,000.00 $597,000.00 $617,000.00 $620,000.00 Estimated Local Share for by Street construction cost $118,800.00 $119,400.00 $123,400.00 $124,000.00 • Costs are construction cost estimates only and do not include other costs such as engineering, administration , right of way or construction inspection. • Current VTrans funding requires 20% local match
Main Street Railing Installation Steep drop off is dangerous to pedestrians Options for material and installations Main Street Relocation of utility pole on Main Street Pole at edge of roadway Options for relocation from onsite meeting with GMP
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