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University Drive Improvement ProjectsUniversity Drive Improvements Phases I and II Presented to the City Council By the Transportation and Public Works Department June 8, 2021 Purpose Provide an update on corridor improvements along University Drive Phase I –West Rosedale Street to Riverfront Drive •Scope •Budget •Schedule Phase II –Trail Drive to West Rosedale Street •Scope •Budget •Schedule 2 University Drive Corridor 4 Trail Drive to Cantey Street PHASE IUniversity Dr S University DrPHASE II FUTURE PHASE Cantey StNorth Project Need •Traffic/pedestrian safety decline over years •Car-centric facility –Improvements needed to enhance alternative mobility •Aesthetically not representative of gateway to cultural landmarks •Inadequate signage to attractions, trails and other amenities 5 Phases I and II •Projects have similar scopes •Focus is on improving safety, enhancing alternative modes of transportation, signage and aesthetics •Neither phase intends to reconstruct or widen the existing pavement Phase I –2018 Bond funds................$4 million Phase II –Federal Funds...................$10.1 million 6 Phase I Limits 7 S. University Drive –W. Rosedale Street to Riverfront Drive S UNIVERSITY DRIVE North S. University Drive –Phase I Existing Conditions 8 UNIVERSITY DRIVE North Phase I Scope Improve pedestrian safety by adding/ removing crosswalks at intersections and provide traffic signal at Collinsworth St. 9 Improve traffic safety by adding medians Incorporate aesthetic improvements in median and at crosswalks S UNIVERSITY COLLINSWORTH North NorthStreet Lights Phase I Scope -continued 10 •Improve bike/pedestrian connections to Trinity River trail system and provide safer crossing on Old University Drive •Add parking and bike lanes along Old University Drive connecting to Trinity Trails •Extend sidewalks to fill existing gaps to connect to Trinity trails •Reroute pedestrians to safer Old University connections by signing sidewalk closures at Rosedale overpass North Improve bus stop facilities to make ADA compliant and to facilitate installation of shelters by Trinity Metro 11 Phase I Scope -continued Add roadway directional and wayfinding signage S. University Drive –Phase I Proposed Improvements Concept Plan 12 S UNIVERSITY DR COLLINSWORTHNorth S. University Drive –Phase I Proposed Improvements south of W Rosedale 13 North S. University Drive –Phase I Proposed Improvements at Old University Drive 14 University Park VillageNorth S. University Drive –Phase I Interim Improvements south of Old University Drive 15 North Former Residence Inn Site Westbend S. University Drive –Phase I Ultimate Improvements south of Old University Drive 16 COLLINSWORTH North Former Residence Inn site S. University Drive –Phase I Proposed Improvements northeast end of Old University Drive 17 North S. University Drive –Phase I Proposed Landscape Improvements 18 W RosedaleOld UniversityCollinsworthCollinsworth University Drive Plant MaterialsProposed Evergreen Perennials & Ornamental GrassesPink Skullcap (2 -4 feet x 1 –2 feet ht. ) at North Nose of Medians Four Nerve Daisy (8 –12 inches width/ht.) at South Nose of Medians Rosemary Sideoats Grama (2 feet x 2 –4 feet ht.) Intermediate Plant at Medians Little Bluestem (Spring/Summer, Fall, and Winter) (3 feet + ht.) Intermediate Plant at Medians Desert Flamenco Hesperaloe (30 inches x 30 inches) Central Plant at Medians Project Cost * 20 Construction Budget……………………………………………$2.4 million Funding -2018 Bond Program…………………………………..$4 million * Funding in excess of construction budget is for right-of-way/easement acquisition, engineering, permitting, etc. S. UNIVERSITY DRIVE –PHASE I Phase I Project Schedule •Final Design …………………………………………………..Submitted May 2021 •Right of Way Acquisition……………………………………...Fall 2020 –Dec 2021 •Utility Clearance……………………………………………….January 2021-Dec 2021 •Construction*…………..………………………………………Spring 2022-Spring 2023 * To minimize impact all major events to be taken into account when scheduling construction •Three public meetings, including one dedicated to business/organization stakeholders only •Outreach area from Rosedale to Park Hill Dr. south of Colonial Parkway •Presentation given to Fort Worth Zoo staff at 60% milestone 21 Phase I Public Outreach University Dr Phase II – Trail Dr to W. Rosedale St 22 University Drive –Phase II Proposed Improvements Schematic 23 Phase II Scope 24 5’ wide sidewalk along the westside of University Drive, Trail Drive to Rock Springs Road Incorporate aesthetic improvements in median and at crosswalks Streetlights under the three bridges associated with the IH30 and Chisholm Trail interchanges Improve bus stop facilities to make ADA compliant and facilitate installation of shelters by Trinity Metro from Trail Dr to Rock Springs Rd University Dr 25 Phase II Scope -continued Add roadway directional and wayfinding signageLandscape and irrigation improvements between Rock Springs Road and •IH30 University Dr Crosswalk improvements at the intersection of Trail Dr. Signal and cross walks at Botanic Garden Boulevard and Rock Springs Road Project Cost * 26 Construction Budget……………………………………………$7 million Total Funding –TXDOT………………………………………..$10.1 million * Funding in excess of construction budget is for right-of-way/easement acquisition, engineering, permitting, etc. UNIVERSITY DRIVE –PHASE II Phase II Project Schedule •AFA Execution…………………………………………………… Mar 2021 –Jul 2021 •M&C 21-0403 on June 8, 2021 Council Agenda •Selection of Design Consultant ……………………………….. Jul 2021 –Feb 2022 •Design…………………………………………………………….. Mar 2022 –Jan 2024 •Bid and award……………………………………………………. Nov 2024 –Oct 2025 •Construction…………..………………………………………….. Nov 2025 27 QUESTIONS 28