Stadium Boulevard Road Reconstruction Public Meeting September 30, 2015
Agenda § Welcome and introductions (15 min.) § Presentation (20 min.) § Project overview and summary of process to date § Highlights of feedback received, and how reflected in final design § Construction plan, schedule, and traffic impacts § Discussion (50 min.) § Reactions, questions, suggestions? § Timeline and next steps (5 min.) Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project 2
Stadium Boulevard: Hutchins to Kipke STADIUM BOULEVARD RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT VICINITY DRAWING (File No. 2014-035) 30" Watermain work - may include roadway reconstuction Stadium Blvd Reconstruction feet 4000 km 1 Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project 3
Project Goals 1. Road reconstruction – Stadium Boulevard from Hutchins to Kipke – Potter and Prescott, as a result of utility work 2. Underground utility improvements – Water mains (clean drinking water) – Stormwater management 3. Consider inclusion of non-motorized amenities – Bike lanes in the roadway – Mid-block crossings – Sidewalk installation on south side of E. Stadium Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project 4
Summary of process to date § Data collection, preliminary engineering work § Stakeholder engagement – University of Michigan – Ann Arbor Public Schools – Ann Arbor Golf & Outing Club – AAATA – Local public safety/law enforcement organizations – Pedestrian Safety and Access Task Force – Washtenaw Biking and Walking Coalition – Adjacent residential and business communities – City of Ann Arbor Alternative Transportation Committee § Public meetings § December 2, 2014 and February 25, 2015 Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project 5
Highlights of feedback received 1. Support for improved pedestrian, cyclist safety - Affirmation of need for on-street bike lanes - Request for improved mid-block crossings, particularly near Pioneer High School - Appetite for sidewalk on south side of Stadium Boulevard; collaborative approach with AAGO 2. Desire to manage disruption to stakeholders - Adjacent residential, business communities - University of Michigan; Ann Arbor Public Schools; Ann Arbor Golf & Outing; AAATA Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project 6
Non-motorized design elements ü Inclusion of on-street bike lanes to provide continuity along East/West Stadium Boulevard ü Installation of sidewalks on south side of Stadium Boulevard ü Enhanced street lighting ü Improved mid-block crossings Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project 7
Bike lanes; sidewalk; lighting upgrades Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project 8
Midblock crossing at Edgewood (Pioneer High’s north entrance) Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project 9
Midblock crossing at Gate 2 (UM Stadium’s south entrance) Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project 10
Construction plan and schedule Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project 11
Construction plan and schedule § 2016: Construction will begin in April and conclude before the start of UM football season § 2017: Similar timing, with some work in winter § Traffic patterns will change every few weeks during construction (in stages) § Details available on handouts and project website § Biggest disruption post-school year, pre-Art Fair Recommend avoiding construction area as much as possible – use detour routes Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project 12
Traffic pattern: Stage 1 (Early April) STADIUM & MAIN CLOSINGS & OPEN LANES N. Main St. MICHIGAN STADIUM W. Stadium Blvd. E. Stadium Blvd. PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL S. Main St. ALLOWED TRAFFIC Northbound Southbound Eastbound Westbound Closed Lanes Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project 13 For more information, visit www.a2gov.org
Traffic pattern: Stage 2 (mid/late April) STADIUM & MAIN CLOSINGS & OPEN LANES N. Main St. MICHIGAN STADIUM W. Stadium Blvd. E. Stadium Blvd. PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL S. Main St. EASTBOUND STADIUM BLVD DETOUR ALLOWED TRAFFIC W. Stadium Blvd. Northbound Southbound 7 t Main St. h A Eastbound Westbound v e . Scio Church Rd. Closed Lanes Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project 14 For more information, visit www.a2gov.org
Traffic pattern: Stage 3 (Late April, mid-June) STADIUM & MAIN CLOSINGS & OPEN LANES N. Main St. MICHIGAN STADIUM W. Stadium Blvd. E. Stadium Blvd. PIONEER HIGH SCHOOL S. Main St. EASTBOUND STADIUM BLVD DETOUR ALLOWED TRAFFIC W. Stadium Blvd. Northbound Southbound 7 t Main St. h A Eastbound Westbound v e . Scio Church Rd. Closed Lanes Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project 15 For more information, visit www.a2gov.org
Detour route: Stage 2, 3 Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project 16
Detour routes: Stage 4 Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project 17
Detour route: Stage 5 Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project 18
Detour routes: Stage 6 Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project 19
Localized impacts to residents § Driveway access along Prescott, Potter, and Stadium will be limited during: - Water main construction (daytime only) - Concrete pouring and curing (approximately 3 days) - Road construction (daytime only) § Encourage replacement of Orangeburg sewer leads; much less expensive for residents to do so during construction - Please get in touch with Mike Nearing with questions Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project 20
Discussion Reactions, questions, suggestions? Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project 21
Proposed timeline § Stakeholder engagement: ongoing throughout § First public meeting: December 2, 2014 § Preliminary design drawings § Second public meeting: February 2015 - Share preliminary design; gather feedback § Final public meeting: September 2015 (tonight) - Share final design, construction plans, impacts § Complete final design § Engage in construction bidding process § Construction to begin April 2016 Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project 22
Thank you! Contact: Michael Nearing, Senior Project Manager (734) 794-6410, ext. 43635 mnearing@a2gov.org Project Website: www.a2gov.org Search on “Stadium Blvd. reconstruction” Stadium Boulevard Reconstruction Project
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