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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
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
Review Project Goals Review Public Comments Received to Date Review Purpose and Need Statement 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 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 Written public comments were received after the meeting 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 not get used The sidewalk will provide separation for pedestrians from traffic but may not serve to get traffic to slow down 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 sidewalk facilities in the Plainfield Lower Village. The project is needed because of the lack of pedestrian facilities in the densely developed Lower Village. The project should seek to:
cohesive;
Notes: 1. No archeological resources identified in the project area.
Street Sidewalks Roadway Characteristics Paved Width ROW Width Speed Limit (mph) Creamery Street Single 4' wide on North Side for approximately 120' 2 lane - no lane or shoulder markings Width varies from 25' wide at south end to 32' wide at north end Laid out as 3 rods wide (49.5 ft.) on June 8, 1868 as recorded in Town Records 25 Brook Road None 2 lane - no lane or shoulder markings 22' Laid out as 3 rods wide (49.5 ft.) on December 21, 1822 as recorded in Town Records 25 Mill Street Both sides from Main Street for approximately 230 feet then single on South side 2 lane - 11' wide lanes, no shoulder markings 20‘ at bridge to approximately 28’ near Brook Road intersection Laid out as 4 rods wide (66.0 ft.) on May 30, 1812 as recorded in Town Records 25 Main Street Both Sides from Mill Street to Creamery Street then Single 4' wide on North Side from Creamery Street to Park and Ride 2 lane - 12' wide lanes, no shoulder markings 25' No record layout observed. An assumed width of 3 rods (49.5 ft) is shown on two (2) record surveys 25
Two Approaches for Lower Village sidewalks: 1) 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk with granite curbing 2) 5-foot-wide concrete sidewalk with a Green Strip* and 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 Add approximately 90 feet of new 5-foot-wide sidewalk Cost
$72,000
Inner Loop (North side of Brook Road, West side of Creamery Street)
Alternative 1 – Sidewalk on Concrete sidewalk with granite curb and green strip Alternative 2 – Concrete sidewalk with granite curb
Outer Loop (South side of Brook Road, East side of Creamery Street)
Alternative 3 – Concrete sidewalk with granite curb and green strip Alterative 4 – Concrete sidewalk with granite curb
No alternatives provide bicycle facilities
Notes: 1. Drawings Not to Scale
Alternatives 1&3 Alternatives 2&4
Alternative 1 – Concrete sidewalk with granite curb and green strip
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 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 Steep bank and wetland near historic barn
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
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 Potential wetland conflict Sidewalk adjacent to historic barn Possible widening of road near historic barn Steep bank and wetland near historic barn
Benefits
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
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 Sidewalks closer to resident’s houses than non-Green Strip options More road crossings required than the Inner Loop Alternatives
Benefits
Improved pedestrian facilities 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
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 Potential wetland conflict More road crossings required than the Inner Loop Alternatives
Benefits
Improved pedestrian and bicycle facilities Reduced area of construction Sidewalks less intrusive on residents properties Avoids conflict with historic barn Improved storm drainage
Cost
$548,000
engineering, administration , right of way or construction inspection.
Location Alternative 1 Alternative 2 Alternative 3 Alternative 4 Mill St. $72,000.00 $72,000.00 $72,000.00 $72,000.00 Brook Rd. $201,000.00 $204,000.00 $218,000.00 $218,000.00 Creamery St. $321,000.00 $321,000.00 $327,000.00 $330,000.00 Total $594,000.00 $597,000.00 $617,000.00 $620,000.00 Estimated Local Share for construction cost $118,800.00 $119,400.00 $123,400.00 $124,000.00
Main Street Railing Installation
Steep drop off is dangerous to pedestrians Options for material and installations
Relocation of utility pole on Main Street
Pole at edge of roadway Options for relocation from onsite meeting with GMP
Technical Considerations & Limitations
Recommend approximately 225 feet of railing Existing sidewalk is 4 feet wide Less than one foot of shoulder behind sidewalk
Option for mounting
Surface Mounted Core-Drilled
Options for material
Powder Coated Aluminum Galvanized Stainless Steel
Options for railing type
Triple-rail, Double-rail Picket Guardrail
Material Style Cost Aluminum Double-Rail $19,500 Aluminum Triple-Rail $27,000 Aluminum Double-Bar Picket $32,000 Aluminum Triple-Bar Picket $35,500 Bronze w/ Aluminum Picket $12,000 Galvanized Double-Rail $9,500 Galvanized Triple-Rail $11,000 Stainless Steel Triple-Rail $86,000 Note: Prices shown include freight, but does not include installation
Cost Examples
Cost for replacing the sidewalk estimated at $240 per foot for 10 feet No cost for pole relocation Easement will need to be obtained for guy wire on relocated pole Estimated cost
Sidewalk
$240/ft, 10 feet = $2,400
Railing
Average installed cost $100/ft, 225 feet = $22,500
Easement cost unknown Approximate total
$25,000 + easement costs
The Town may want to complete this project without VTrans
portion of the project.
Which alternatives do you prefer? Is there a different alternative you would prefer that wasn’t discussed tonight? Alternatives can be mixed and matched! Other concerns?
Prepare a more detailed construction cost estimate for the preferred alternatives Prepare a report outlining the alternatives considered, impacts to environmental and historical features and describe the preferred alternative with a more in-depth preliminary layout Next public meeting, presentation of the draft report