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Central Avenue / White Street Truck Route Amend Commercial Motor Vehicle OrdinanceCity of Dubuque City Council Meeting Action Items # 03. Copyrighted December 18, 2023 ITEM TITLE: Central Avenue / White Street Truck Route Amend Commercial Motor Vehicles Ordinance SUMMARY: City Manager recommending City Council approval of an ordinance restricting Central Avenue and White Street truck traffic that does not originate in Dubuque County or have a Dubuque County destination. SUGGESTED DISPOSITION: ATTACHMENTS: Description MVM Memo ORDINANCE Amending City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances Title 9 Motor Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 16 Miscellaneous City Provisions, Division 2 Trucks and/or Machinery, Section 9-16-321.901 Motor Truck Routes Suggested Disposition: Receive and File; Motion B; Motion A Ordinance Central Ave Corridor Work Session Dec 2022 Dec 2022 Work Session Presentation Central Avenue Streetscape Master Plan - Adoption Budget funding Study 1-Way to 2-Way conversion Budget funding Design 1-Way to 2-Way Budget Plan Implementation NW Arterial SOGR IA DOT Central Ave White St Truck Route IA DOT Public Input Type City Manager Memo Ordinance Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation Supporting Documentation THE CITY OF Dubuque DUB TEE1. All -America City Masterpiece on the Mississippi � pp zoo�•*o 13 zoi720zoi9 TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager SUBJECT: Central Avenue / White Street Truck Route Amend Commercial Motor Vehicles Ordinance DATE: December 13, 2023 As part of the construction of the S.W. Arterial by the Iowa Department of Transportation it was agreed that the N.W. Arterial would no longer be a state highway and that Central Avenue and White Street would no longer be a state highway. One of the benefits of this was that the downtown streets of Central Avenue and White Street would no longer require designation by the State of Iowa as a truck route 24 hours a day 7 days a week. In November 2016, an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation was approved by City Council which documented this transfer of jurisdiction. Not only did this lead to the construction of the S.W. Arterial but it was seen as an opportunity to make Central Avenue and White Street more pedestrian friendly and create a greater opportunity for improvement and redevelopment of this corridor. Air quality would also be improved. The S.W. Arterial was completed in August, 2020. The creation of restrictions of trucks traveling on Central Avenue and White Streets was delayed because restrictions would increase traffic on the N.W. Arterial during the 2022 and 2023 rehabilitation and reconstruction of the N.W. Arterial by the City which was completed in August 2023. The City did not want to push Central Avenue traffic into a construction zone, compromising safety and creating traffic and congestion delays. In late 2022 the City completed a Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan after a 4 year process interrupted and delayed by COVID-19. The Mayor and City Council has made the Central Avenue Corridor a consistent priority. The City budget includes $407,117 for Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan implementation. The City budget includes $265,000 to complete a traffic study in this corridor and on December 4, 2023, the City Council approved a Request For Proposal to identify a consulting firm to do this study, which is anticipated to be completed later in 2024. Also, $400,000 is budgeted to begin design implementation of this potential project that might include conversion of these one-way streets to two-way streets that could cost in excess of $12 million, depending on what is decided. In addition, the City has budgeted to reconstruct three alleys as pervious pavers alleys in the Central Avenue corridor in 2024. When the City Council adopted an ordinance that allowed all trucks to continue to use Central Avenue and White Street during the N.W. Arterial reconstruction, it was clear that upon completion of the N.W. Arterial construction project that decision would be revisited. In preparation for making this recommendation I have conducted meetings with affected parties. This included meetings with neighborhood associations and the Central Avenue business owners group, the latter conducted in July, 2023. The Greater Dubuque Development Corporation also began meeting with businesses potentially impacted by truck traffic restrictions on Central Avenue and White Street. Beginning in June, 2020 1 began meeting with potentially impacted businesses including trucking companies serving multiple businesses. The Greater Dubuque Development Corporation arranged the meetings and also attended. City staff attended some of the meetings with me. Over the last 3 years I met with: John Deere Prairie Farms Dubuque Stamping and Manufacturing Hodge Companies Klauer Manufacturing Viterra (formerly Gavilon Grain) Standard Forwarding Trucking Tucker Freight Lines Some businesses I met with more than once. The Greater Dubuque Development Corporation also provided me information from separate meetings they had with: Anderson Windows Lime Rock Springs/Pepsi Paisley Trucking Hirschbach Trucking I failed to identify a clear path to a recommendation that would satisfy all the needs of the businesses and the expectations of the Central Avenue and White Street property owners, small business proprietors, and residents. Property owners, small business proprietors, and residents were concerned about noise, safety, and the general idea that this corridor needed to be more pedestrian friendly to spur more pedestrian activity, growth, and investment. The business owners and trucking companies were concerned with the extra costs to drive longer distances. The extra time could cause drivers to exceed their number of hours the U.S. Department of Transportation allows them to drive per day causing some 2 one -day trips to become two-day trips. They were also concerned with the impact of any restrictions of businesses with multiple locations in the City limits or businesses that took deliveries from the riverfront or local warehouses. One concern expressed multiple times is that vehicles travelling in this corridor are speeding. This has been identified as one of the corridors that will have Automated Speed Enforcement beginning in 2024. This is all compounded by the fact that Central Avenue and White Street has been a truck route for a very long time and some businesses might have made location and expansion decisions based on the convenient route. After receiving all of this input, the ordinance being submitted has the intended impact of restricting truck traffic that does not originate in Dubuque County or have a Dubuque County destination. In 2024, the City of Dubuque will be doing a traffic study on Central Avenue and White Street. This study will provide valuable insights into how the new ordinance has influenced truck traffic patterns on Central Avenue and White Street. The findings will be instrumental in assessing the effectiveness of the current restrictions and will serve as a foundation for any potential future adjustments. It is crucial to note that any considerations for further tightening of restrictions must be mindful of the concurrent infrastructure changes. In 2025, the Iowa Department of Transportation is set to reconstruct the U.S. 20 Westbound bridge over Catfish Creek. This impending project is expected to bring about significant traffic disruptions, necessitating careful coordination and awareness to minimize overall impact on the transportation network in the area. I respectfully recommend Mayor and City Council approval of the ordinance. Mic ael C. Van Milligen MCVM:sv Attachment cc: Crenna Brumwell, City Attorney Cori Burbach, Assistant City Manager Jill Connors, Economic Development Director Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer Anderson Sainci, Director Office of Shared Prosperity and Neighborhood Support Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Director Alexis Steger, Housing & Community Development Director Jeremy Jensen, Chief of Police Rick Dickinson, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation President & CEO 3 Jason White, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Vice President of Business Services Dan McDonald, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Director of Existing Business Dave Lyons, Greater Dubuque Development Corporation Strategic Initiative Consultant 12 Prepared by: Crenna M. Brurnwell, Esq. 300 Main Street Suite 330 Dubuque IA 52001 563 589-4381 ORDINANCE NO. 55 - 23 AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 9 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 16 MISCELLANEOUS CITY PROVISIONS, DIVISION 2 TRUCKS AND/OR MACHINERY, SECTION 9-16-321.901 MOTOR TRUCK ROUTES NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. Section 9-16-321.901 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is amended to read as follows: 9-16-321.901: MOTOR TRUCK ROUTES: A. For purposes of this section a "marked highway" shall mean: Highway 20, Highway 151, Highway 61, the Northwest Arterial, the Southwest Arterial, Kerper Boulevard, Seippel Road, and Chavenelle Road. B. Motor trucks registered for a gross weight limit exceeding ten thousand (10,000) pounds (5 tons) must travel over marked highways when operating in the city and may not depart from such marked highways, except that any motor truck whose destination is in the city may depart from such highway at that point on the highway nearest to its destination and then proceed directly to such destination. C. Motor trucks whose trips originate within the city must travel by the most direct route to that point on a marked highway nearest to such point of origin. D. Motor trucks entering the city on an unmarked highway must proceed to the nearest marked highway by the most direct route and then proceed to their destination. E. Motor trucks registered for a gross weight limit exceeding ten thousand (10,000) pounds (5 tons) must not travel over the following streets: Ice Harbor Drive, from 1 st Street to the 3rd Street Overpass. Main Street, from 5th Street to 9th Street. F. Motor trucks originating in Dubuque County or with a destination located in Dubuque County shall be authorized to drive on Central Avenue and White Street. G. The city manager is authorized to designate and establish by appropriate signs alternate motortruck routes and to post signs limiting motor trucks registered with a gross weight limit exceeding ten thousand (10,000) pounds (5 tons) from operating on nonhighway streets and the streets designated in subsection D of this section. H. The provisions of this section governing the travel of motor trucks on residential streets do not apply to public or private carriers of passengers on tour, fixed demand response, or dial -a- ride routes or school or church buses. The scheduled fine for a violation of this section is fifty dollars ($50.00). Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication. Passed, approved, and adopted this 18th day of December, 2023. rad Cavan ayor Attest: Adrienne Breitfelder, City Clerk EFFECT OF AMENDMENT 9-16-321.901: MOTOR TRUCK ROUTES: A. For purposes of this section a "marked highway" shall mean: Highway 20, Highway 151, Highway 61, the Northwest Arterial, the Southwest Arterial, Kerper Boulevard, Seippel Road, and Chavenelle Road. B. Motor trucks registered for a gross weight limit exceeding ten thousand (10,000) pounds (5 tons) must travel over marked highways when operating in the city and may not depart from such marked highways, except that any motor truck whose destination is in the city may depart from such highway at that point on the highway nearest to its destination and then proceed directly to such destination. C. Motor trucks whose trips originate within the city must travel by the most direct route to that point on a marked highway nearest to such point of origin. D. Motor trucks entering the city on an unmarked highway must proceed to the nearest marked highway by the most direct route and then proceed to their destination. E. Motor trucks registered for a gross weight limit exceeding ten thousand (10,000) pounds (5 tons) must not travel over the following streets: Ice Harbor Drive, from 1 st Street to the 3rd Street Overpass. Main Street, from 5th Street to 9th Street. F. Motor trucks originating in Dubuque County or with a destination located in Dubuque County shall be authorized to drive on Central Avenue and White Street. G. The city manager is authorized to designate and establish by appropriate signs alternate motor truck routes and to post signs limiting motor trucks registered with a gross weight limit exceeding ten thousand (10,000) pounds (5 tons) from operating on nonhighway streets and the streets designated in subsection D of this section. H. The provisions of this section governing the travel of motor trucks on residential streets do not apply to public or private carriers of passengers on tour, fixed demand response, or dial -a- ride routes or school or church buses. The scheduled fine for a violation of this section is fifty dollars ($50.00). Dubuque THE CITY OF All-Amerin City hhlKnAl iTZ'f.liI'' DUB E ' I I�' 2007-2012.2013 Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2017*2019 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Jill M. Connors, Economic Development Director Economic Development Department 1300 Main Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4763 Office (563) 589-4393 TTY (563) 690-6678 http://www.cityofdubuque.org SUBJECT: Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan Work Session DATE: December 12, 2022 INTRODUCTION This memorandum presents information regarding a work session presentation from consultant RDG Planning & Design on the Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan developed with community input and direction from technical and steering committees. This project will help to implement a High Priority of the City Council's 2022-2024 Policy Agenda -- Central Avenue Revitalization Plan: Adoption, Direction, and City Actions. The Council presentation and the draft Master Plan are enclosed. This work session provides information for newer City Council members and serves as a refresher of the details for those who received this information at May 2019, February 2020, and December 2021 work sessions. BACKGROUND In 2016, the City of Dubuque asked Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development for assistance in assessing opportunities for economic redevelopment and improvement in the quality of life for residents along the Central Avenue Corridor, which abuts Dubuque's historic and diverse Washington Neighborhood, a focus of redevelopment since 2005. This corridor connects Dubuque's central downtown and Historic Millwork District to the city's North End. It features a wide variety of historic buildings offering commercial and retail opportunities on the ground floor and residential spaces on upper floors. The goal of this initiative is the economic revitalization of the Central Avenue Corridor through community engagement, educational outreach, and community -informed storefront and streetscape design. Central Avenue Corridor stakeholders include business owners, employees, patrons, residents, landlords, social service agencies, community leaders, the City of Dubuque, and partner agencies. In May 2018, the Economic Development Department released a Request for Proposals for a consultant to develop a Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan for the area between 11 t" and 22nd Streets. In July 2018, a Master Plan consultant contract was signed with RDG Planning & Design (with WHKS Engineers sub consulting to provide information on the feasibility of two-way traffic along the corridor). RDG has worked with a variety of stakeholders, as more fully described in the draft Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan. The Steering Committee membership was as follows: • Jill Connors, Planning Services Department • Jon Dienst, Engineering Department • Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Department • Gina Bell, Sustainable Community Coordinator • Jason Neises, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque • Marie Ware, Leisure Services Department • Paul Davis, Public Works Department • Dave Lyons, Greater Dubuque Development Project Objectives The creation of the Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan between 11t" and 22nd Streets in the Washington Neighborhood is being directed by the Economic Development Department in partnership with other organizations working in the corridor, with assistance from the Planning Services Department. Once the consultant was selected, we engaged representatives from key City departments, key community partners, and Central Avenue Corridor stakeholders. Project objectives include: 1. Address the Corridor's current state of aesthetics as well as provide guidelines for future improvements, and redevelopment of public infrastructure elements within the Corridor. 2. Provide design guidelines for linking complimentary uses, preserving the history and identity of the neighborhood, and improving walkability as well as recommending options for streetscape furnishings and landscaping. 3. Address conditions and opportunities for the Corridor's future transition from its recent status as a one-way State highway to a pedestrian -friendly two-way city street such as traffic calming and Complete Street strategies. 2 4. Outline simple, cost-effective strategies that can be reasonably achieved in a short period of time as well as more complex, long-term strategies that will require greater coordination and expense. DISCUSSION The following will be considered as the Plan moves from adoption to implementation. Guidelines for Future Improvements During public engagement, stakeholders indicated that childcare, restaurants, lighting, and small business were at the top of the list of their desired additions to the Corridor. This provides excellent direction for moving forward. Design Guidelines The plan recommends preserving the Corridor's architecture; the addition of more landscaping, trees, and plantings; a focus on economic development while preventing gentrification; addressing perceived or real safety issues; and integrating art into all the design elements and improvements. These will all be considered when implementing the plan. Traffic Patterns A planning -level capacity analysis has been undertaken by WHKS to analyze the feasibility of converting Central Avenue to two-way traffic. It should be noted that a complete traffic study will be needed to determine the full impact and modifications needed to convert the Central Avenue Corridor to two-way traffic, if such a determination is made. This is not a forgone conclusion. In support of the City Council's having identified the revitalization of the Central Avenue Corridor as a High Priority, and as part of the FY2020 5-year recommended budget, the City Council had approved $240,000 over three years for implementation of the Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan. The approved FY2023 5-year CIP budget request included $150,000 in FY2023 and $25,000 in FY2024 for implementation of some of the beautification recommendations. Also included in the Engineering Department's FY2023 5- year CIP budget is $400,000 for the design of streetscape/traffic improvements and $265,000 for a 2-Way Conversion Study for Central Avenue and White Street. This includes funding for a complete traffic study that will evaluate signalized intersections in the Corridor; identify improvements or modifications to support traffic demands; and to consider transit needs, bike and pedestrian needs, and sustainability. 3 During the work session presentation, City staff along with staff from RDG and the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation will describe steps to date, details of the plan as informed by additional public input sessions and solicit input from City Council. Short-term and Long-term Strategies These will be identified as City staff work with stakeholders and partners to develop specific implementation. RECOMMENDATION/ ACTION STEP We recommend the City Council review and comment on the presentation and the draft Master Plan, and then provide direction for City staff to move forward with submittal of a final version of the Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan for adoption at a subsequent meeting. Enclosures cc: Steering Committee members, including successors Ryan Peterson, RDG Planning & Design 4 THE CENTRAL AVENUE CORRIDOR STREETSCAPE MASTER PLAN Mayor, City Council, Steering Committee Consultant Team Administration Mayor Brad M. Cavanagh Jill Connors, Economic Development Department Jon Dienst, Engineering Department Ric W. Jones Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Department David T. Resnick Gina Bell, Sustainable Community Coordinator Susan R. Farber Jason Neises, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque Laura J. Roussell Marie Ware, Leisure Services Department Danny C. Sprank Paul Davis, Public Works Department Katy A. WethaI Dave Lyons, Greater Dubuque Development Michael C. Van MiIIigen, City Manager Additional Participation from: Washington Neighborhood Dubuque Main Street City of Dubuque Transportation Department RDG Planning & Design Dubuque I Des Moines I Omaha I St. Louis www.rdgusa.com WHKS Engineers + Planners + Land Surveyors www.whks.com 000 THE CITY OF Masterpiece on the Mississippi RD904 PLANNING 0 DESIGN WASHI'*NGTON NEIGHBORHOOD whks- --Owwmo� engineers + planners + land surveyors 000 Agenda ••• 1. Background 2. Public Engagement 3. Engagement Themes 4. Analysis 5. Streetscape Vision 6. Discussion & Next Steps 011 Background ••• Background: Project Purpose & Master Plan Objectives • Significant resources have been invested in improving Dubuque's North End, including the Washington Neighborhood. • The project is a City Council priority, with a strong desire to create a Vision for the streetscape that is for the City of Dubuque and the Washington Neighborhood. • The Plan should be highly illustrative with conceptual renderings of streetscape improvements. Background: Project Purpose & Master Plan Objectives • Provide guidelines for the corridor's future pedestrian friendly City Street. • Provide guidelines for linking complimentary uses, preserving the history and identify of the neighborhood and improving walkability. • Recommend streetscape amenities, lighting, art, etc. • Promote creative, innovative and sustainable opportunities to beautify the corridor. • Recommend landscaping such as street trees, planters, beds • Outline cost effective strategies that can be achieved in a short timeframe, as well as long term complex changes that require greater coordination and expense. Background: Historic Timeline 2009-2018 Project Timeline The following items summarize the efforts leading up and contributing to the Central Avenue Corridor Master Plan. Historic Timeline •2009: Community Assessment and Revitalization Strategies Plan for the Washington Neighborhood •2013: Market Analysis update for the Washington Neighborhood •2015: City Managers' Design Academy Case Study: Central Avenue Corridor -2016: Central Avenue Corridor Building Inventory Report by Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach •2017: Top Priority of the City Council's 2017-2019 Policy Agenda -Central Avenue Revitalization: Streetscape and Business Development -2017: Seeing, Making, Doing: Art and Design of Social Capital Report by ISU College of Design students & faculty •May 2018: Request for Proposals posted for Central Avenue CorridorStreetscape Master Plan •July 201 & Master Plan consultant contract signed with RDG Planning & Design (subconsultant WHKS Engineers) Project Timeline •August 2018: Project Kick -Off to develop an overall vision and master plan for Central Avenue Meeting with Steering and Technical Committees Historical research and site analysis of the Corridor Interviews with key stakeholders, business owners, and community Begin development of base map and 3D model of the Corridor Promotional Campaign Begins for Public Engagement •September 11-14, 2018: The Central Event Design Workshop at 18th Street and Central Avenue hosted by the Washington Neighborhood and City of Dubuque •Sept. 11: Neighborhood Visioning - Share Your Ideas & Central Avenue Celebration •Sept. 12: Design Team Work Session & Public Collaboration: "Guide the Pencil" •Sept. 13: Design Team Work Session & Technical Feedback •Sept. 14: Open House on Draft Vision - public feedback on proposed enhancements and amenities •September 15-22, 2018: Build a Better Block event hosted by Dubuque Main Street at 18th Street and Central Avenue and throughout the Corridor •October - December 2018: Recap of Design Workshop public and technical input "Fine-tune" preferred vision with input from Steering and Technical Committees Background: Proiect Timeline 2018-2022 Analyze impact on vehicle and truck traffic, public transit, parking, accessibility, and streetscape design of one-way to two-way conversion on Central Avenue and White Street Evaluate opportunities to create a more pedestrian -friendly street, improve safety, and create a future vision to serve as a creative corridor for the Washington Neighborhood and the community Develop a preliminary report and corridor design map Develop"planning level" cost estimates and phasing plan for short-term and long-term strategies for buildout. •January - February 2019: Review preliminary report, corridor design map, cost estimates, and phasing plan with Steering Committee Interviews with key stakeholders, business owners, and community •March 2019: Plan and promote public engagement for The Spring Fling on Central •April 2, 2019: The Spring Fling on Central Business Roundtable discussion at 1732 Central Avenue from 1:00-2:30 PM Open douse at 1 101 Central Avenue (former Colts Building) from 5:00-7:00 PM •April - May 2019: Prepare final report, corridor design map, cost estimates and phasing plan, and review with Steering and Technical Committees ❑raft Plan Presentation to City CaundI •Spring 2020: COVID-19 Pandemic impacts timeline •inlay 2022: Meetings with building owners and stakeholders from the 1700 - 1900 block to address parking, lighting and corridor infrastructure •June 2022: Design Workshop, including meetings with building owners and a presentation on two design concepts for the"Curve" •*• 02 Public Input ••• Public Input: Engagement Strate 2019/20 Engagement 1. Canvasing of the Washington Neighborhood 2. Face to Face, Door to Door 3. Press Releases 4. News paper ads 5. Sponsored Facebook Notifications 6. Vehicular banners 7. A -frames with "tweet boxes" for public input We made sure people knew. ' 0 • • fliers distributed 600 throughout the +� Washington L N �M Neighborhood. M.L 31495 . Front people reached on Facebook. page article in the telegraph , { herald with 59,741 daily subscribers. r- Roadside advertisements for -..yam -- - - - _- _-.-_ •i` - -.i. - .'+_. _-.: 3 weeks. L :.r I ■ Visual prompts got people talking about what they would like to see happen. ■ Survey takers contributed their thoughts. ■ Pcoplc of all agesof{ered up theirperspedi+res. 000 Public Input: The Spring Fling on Central 1. April 2nd, 2019 public feedback event 2. Business roundtable discussion. -i . Two-way Conversion 2. Parking 3. Truck Traffic 4. Costs Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan Respondent Priorities tA _0 Covered 4--0 Covered 0 Transit Stops C: Transit Stops 0 Qj Integrated Art and C: Integrated Arta nd 0 Site Furrxishing5 0 Site Furnishings f improved Lighting Improved Lighting and Cameras U andCameras MEL 7 0 Decoratl ae DecoratIve -0 Plaving CL Paving i 4 LA LA 0 Trees and Trees and M Landscaping (V Landscaping N- 0 1 2 Surrey results from Washington Neighborhood respondents (left) compared with all respondents (right). Both groups prioritize trees and landscaping and do not prioritize decorative paving. 18t" Street Engaciement 2022 Engagement Plan 1. Small group meetings with adjacent property and business owners 2. Phone Conversations 3. Zoom Meetings 4. Walking Tours 5. Design Workshop "we need to add more parking" "Keep it flexible" "Want to see murals on the wall — flowers, landscape, benches — greenery" "You have to center the conversations around those that are most vulnerable — if it's accessible to them we will keep them at the center of what we do" "I'd like to not see so many vacant buildings" "I'd like more trees, a softer — thoroughfare" "green it up....sidewalks — proper lighting... like Grandview — nice lighting... benches... plantings.... narrow the street....not sure if we can... make it nice" 2022 "Parking, Parking, Parking" "I would like to see — all the businesses with those storefronts in them. We've been leasing the building for four years — we are waiting to see what the City does" "Trash cans and benches at transit stops, Greening up — more green and trees" "Food truck Friday" "Make it accessible, ADA compliance — accessibility is a big thing for us" `I'm Concerned about what happens during construction — I've spent a lot of money and would like to be here long term" 2022 "The plaza you had love it — hope that's still in the cards. ADA access into the buildings — I would like to avoid ramps - I like the original plan" "Parking is still accessible" "Key City — Virtually everything that get's worked on — access to that door on Central is key" "New street lights — sidewalks, cleaning it up — some more of a flexible area vs a stage" "Great place for art — could be multiple pieces" 2022 "Not green enough" "Parking is the biggest struggle — where are they going to park — if we want to draw attraction — don't want to park — "Parking needs to be "in" the neighborhood." Would like to see - Cafe seating — like the stage — artistic — flexible — outside, big screen" "Parking....a Block or two away is not unreasonable...." 2022 03 1 Engagement Themes ••• (n Embrace the Washington Neighborhood QJ This sentiment came up often during conversations. Most of the committee members believe that the citizens and businesses currently residing in the neighborhood are the target audience for the projects proposed improvements. Getting their feedback early and often will be key as the project moves Eforward. When speaking to "where the project could go wrong,"several members identified gentrification of the neighborhood as a concern. The streets should be complete! Pedestrians are number one. When speaking to the objectives for the master plan, most of the respondents agreed that pedestrian -friendly streets and safety area primary project element. Respondents also spoke to creating streets that welcomed bus, bike and car traffic in a safe and friendly manner. The street should be designed for two-way traffic. When discussing vehicular circulation and the streer' future traffic patterns, the committeeconfirmed that the City anticipates transitioning from one-way to two-way traffic after the completion of the SouthwestArterial project. The design team was advised that the street will be overlaid with asphalt in 2019 os part of the transition ofjunsdiction from the Iowa DOT to the City of Dubuque. Tt1 Integrate arts and culture, create a sense of place. Manyindividuals spoke about creating a streetscope that is equitable and inclusive. The improvements planned should embrace the multiple cultures, families and individuals who live, work and play within the corridor and adjacent neighborhoods. When discussing the physical extent of the project respondents confirmed that the corridor will be its awn district unique to the Washington Neighborhood. E W 2019 The Corridor's architecture is unmatched. Historically speaking the CentrafAvenue Corridor is rich. Several properties are listed on the national register. The plan must be sensitive to this and embrace the past. Create a "greener" experience. 5evemi of the committee members spoke to the limited amount ofgreen / open space within the corridor. Respondents identified several areas where landscaping, trees and plantings could be integrated. Maintenance matters. The design should take into consideration opportunities to reduce long-term maintenance. The design team was encouraged to work with the multiple city departments (leisure services, public works, etc.) who will regularly have to maintain the corridor. rM Economic vitality. This phrase was shared several times when the committee was asked to define what theproject's impact should be. Members were careful to state that development should not gentrify the neighborhood, but rather support their needs. Safety Y is key. The committee spoke to this in multiple ways. There is a perception in the community that this area is unsafe, yet those people who live here do not believe It Wto be a problem. The plan must considerprovisions for improving the safety —perceived and real. 2019 04 � Analysis ••• I I th st o iiiiiiiii� Bluff Connection I Port of Dubuque Connection t SteepleSquare - --- ----- --� + LorasCollegeJ# �- - yt,...Grant Park uture redevelopment ■ - gt�+ t-------- ■ Jackson Park Chaplain Schmitt{ • - - - - - - - Madison Park Island Connection Y �+ - - - - - - - Orange Park Crecent Cmmuni oty yam. �$+-- Health Center -- EagleCountryMarket� Bee Branch Creek Connection ` go Regional 2nd St. Opportuni 'es Diagra y 000 1 Map showing concentrations of car free houSehoidsinDubuque j + - AM a p showing concentrations of youth in Dubuque 000 A Map showing concentrations of seniors in Dubuque • Map showing concentrations of disabled people in Dubuque Public Transportation Boarding by Fare Type (Feb - Aug 2018) 0 ri 24h & Central to 2,772 Users '& -I I I#'' SI N MPdN ST 22nd & Central 1,830 Users 19th & Central VA 1,447 Users m WHITE ST �I CENTRAL AVE am �I 17th & Central 0 1,156 Users DID YOU KNOW: There is a —70% increase in ridership on stops where a shelter is provided. 15th & Central 1,834 Users 13th & Central J1 2,536 Users Youth (K-12 Students) Adult (18-64) - 65+&Disabled D 05 Streetscape Vision 000 Inspirational Images i '1 .�• 9 .'t,K ..'� � � �,�' �I, rye. � � 1 ++ ay31 40 S, r /II ♦� 400 \ N*S, A Cast Iron details reference natvralforms Ah 1 lntrrcate brlek work decorates die iops of bulldlnys. -Mb-I%� .. l Decormrve fast Iron moldings decorate the facades of buds 13J-fyll XTR Pavers 8' -D" 1. 11'-D" Pa rk Drlv2 The proposed typical streetscape section for Central Avenue, Drive 8J-or? 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PROS: Vehicle connection to Central Some outdoor seating Wider walks along 18th CONS Increased pedestrian -vehicle conflicts Smaller plaza More alley traffic One-way traffic from Central u I■0 MEMO BI■ Option A Option B 000 06 1 Next Steps 000 Next Steps Multiple implementation measures are currently underway within the corridor. They are as follows: •The City of Dubuque has obligated capital improvement dollars toward the implementation of a green alley between the 1800 and 1700 black, near the Curve. •Upon adoption of this master plan, the City will be able to apply capital improvement dollars towards updating the site furnishings, landscaping and other amenities. -Adoption of the master plan will allow the City to begin allocating monies towards a 2024 CIP request that will help with the plaza and other portions of the streetscape concept. ••• Dubuque THE CITY OF All -America My nni K xvni , nz: a:u�ir, DUB E 2007-2012.2013 Masterpiece on the Mississippi 2017*2019 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Jill M. Connors, Economic Development Director SUBJECT: Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan — Adoption DATE: December 20, 2022 Economic Development Department 1300 Main Street Dubuque, Iowa 52001-4763 Office (563) 589-4393 TTY (563) 690-6678 http://www.cityofdubuque.org INTRODUCTION This memorandum requests adoption of the Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan. This project will help to implement a High Priority of the City Council's 2022-2024 Policy Agenda -- Central Avenue Revitalization Plan: Adoption, Direction, and City Actions. BACKGROUND In 2016, the City of Dubuque asked Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Community and Economic Development for assistance in assessing opportunities for economic redevelopment and improvement in the quality of life for residents along the Central Avenue Corridor, which abuts Dubuque's historic and diverse Washington Neighborhood, a focus of redevelopment since 2005. This corridor connects Dubuque's central downtown and Historic Millwork District to the city's North End. It features a wide variety of historic buildings offering commercial and retail opportunities on the ground floor and residential spaces on upper floors. The goal of this initiative is the economic revitalization of the Central Avenue Corridor through community engagement, educational outreach, and community -informed storefront and streetscape design. Central Avenue Corridor stakeholders include business owners, employees, patrons, residents, landlords, social service agencies, community leaders, the City of Dubuque, and partner agencies. In May 2018, the Economic Development Department released a Request for Proposals for a consultant to develop a Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan for the area between 11th and 22nd Streets. In July 2018, a Master Plan consultant contract was signed with RDG Planning & Design (with WHKS Engineers sub consulting to provide information on the feasibility of two-way traffic along the corridor). RDG has worked with a variety of stakeholders, as more fully described in the draft Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan. The Steering Committee membership was as follows: • Jill Connors, Planning Services Department • Jon Dienst, Engineering Department • Wally Wernimont, Planning Services Department • Gina Bell, Sustainable Community Coordinator • Jason Neises, Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque • Marie Ware, Leisure Services Department • Paul Davis, Public Works Department • Dave Lyons, Greater Dubuque Development Project Objectives The creation of the Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan between 11 th and 22nd Streets in the Washington Neighborhood is being directed by the Economic Development Department in partnership with other organizations working in the corridor, and with assistance from the Planning Services Department. Once the consultant was selected, we engaged representatives from key City departments, key community partners, and Central Avenue Corridor stakeholders. Project objectives include: 1. Address the Corridor's current state of aesthetics as well as provide guidelines for future improvements, and redevelopment of public infrastructure elements within the Corridor. 2. Provide design guidelines for linking complimentary uses, preserving the history and identity of the neighborhood, and improving walkability as well as recommending options for streetscape furnishings and landscaping. 3. Address conditions and opportunities for the Corridor's future transition from its recent status as a one-way State highway to a pedestrian -friendly one-way or two-way city street such as traffic calming and Complete Street strategies. 4. Outline simple, cost-effective strategies that can be reasonably achieved in a short period of time as well as more complex, long-term strategies that will require greater coordination and expense. 2 Work sessions were held with the City Council in May 2019, March 2020, December 2021, and December 2022. These sessions included a presentation to the City Council on themes and streetscape design options derived from public engagement efforts, as well as the results of a planning -level traffic study. DISCUSSION The following will be considered as the Plan moves from adoption to implementation. Guidelines for Future Improvements During public engagement, stakeholders indicated that childcare, restaurants, lighting, and small business were at the top of the list of their desired additions to the Corridor. This provides excellent direction for moving forward. Desian Guidelines The plan recommends preserving the Corridor's architecture; the addition of more landscaping, trees, and plantings; a focus on economic development while preventing gentrification; addressing perceived or real safety issues; and integrating art into all the design elements and improvements. These will all be considered when implementing the plan. Traffic Patterns A planning -level capacity analysis has been undertaken by WHKS to analyze the feasibility of converting Central Avenue to two-way traffic. It should be noted that a complete traffic study will be needed to determine the full impact and modifications needed to convert the Central Avenue Corridor to two-way traffic, if such a determination is made. This is not a forgone conclusion. More will be learned with future traffic study. In support of the City Council's having identified the revitalization of the Central Avenue Corridor as a High Priority, and as part of the FY2020 5-year recommended budget, the City Council had approved $240,000 over three years for implementation of the Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master Plan. The approved FY2023 5-year CIP budget request included $150,000 in FY2023 and $25,000 in FY2024 for implementation of some of the beautification recommendations. Also included in the Engineering Department's FY2023 5- year CIP budget is $400,000 for the design of streetscape/traffic improvements and $265,000 for a 2-Way Conversion Study for Central Avenue and White Street. This includes funding for a complete traffic study that will evaluate signalized intersections in the Corridor; identify 3 improvements or modifications to support traffic demands; and to consider transit needs, bike and pedestrian needs, and sustainability. Short-term and Long-term Strategies These will be identified as City staff work with stakeholders and partners to develop specific implementation. As has been done with other adopted plans, specific implementation recommendations will be brought to City Council for review and approval. RECOMMENDATION/ ACTION STEP I respectfully recommend the City Council review and adopt the proposed Central Avenue Streetscape Master Plan. cc: Steering Committee members Ryan Peterson, RDG Planning & Design 4 Enter Blue Cells Only PROJECT START DATE: DEPARTMENT: STATE PROGRAM: PROJECT TITLE: YEAR FIRST SUBMITTED: FY 2022 TOTAL PROJECT 2C - Public Works Central Avenue / White Street Traffic Study 55 - Engineering / Street for 1-Way to 2-Way Conversion PROJECT NO: 300 - 2914 COST NEW CODE 5524000038 $265,000 2022 2023 PROJECT BUDGET 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 A. EXPENDITURE ITEMS $ - $ - Construction $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 20,000 $ - Engineering Services $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 245,000 $ - Consultant Services $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 265,000 $ - TOTAL $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - B. PROJECT FINANCING $ - $ - Greater Downtown TIF $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 265,000 $ - Sales Tax Fund (30%) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 265,000 $ - TOTAL $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - C: IMPACT -OPERATIONS Operating Cost (Savings) $ 2,000 $ 3,000 $ 4,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Operating Revenue $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Enter Blue Cells Only PROJECT START DATE: DEPARTMENT: STATE PROGRAM: PROJECT TITLE: YEAR FIRST SUBMITTED: FY 2023 TOTAL PROJECT 2C - Public Works Central Avenue Streetscape Design 1-Way PROJECT NO: 360 - 2796 55 - Engineering / Street to 2-Way COST NEW CODE 5521000017 $400,000 2022 2023 PROJECT BUDGET 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 A. EXPENDITURE ITEMS $ - Construction $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 200,000 Engineering Services $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 200,000 Consultant Services $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 400,000 TOTAL $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - B. PROJECT FINANCING $ 400,000 Greater Downtown TIF $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Sales Tax Fund (30%) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 400,000 TOTAL $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - C: IMPACT -OPERATIONS Operating Cost (Savings) $ 2,000 $ 3,000 $ 4,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Operating Revenue $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - Enter Blue Cells Only PROJECT START DATE: DEPARTMENT: STATE PROGRAM: PROJECT TITLE: YEAR FIRST SUBMITTED: FY 2018 TOTAL PROJECT 5C - Community & Economic 60 -Economic Development Development Central Avenue Corridor Streetscape Master COST PROJECT NO: 360 - 2561 Plan Implementation NEW CODE 6051000001 $264,000 2022 2023 PROJECT BUDGET 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 A. EXPENDITURE ITEMS $ 89,000 $ 150,000 Construction $ 25,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 89,000 $ 150,000 TOTAL $ 25,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - B. PROJECT FINANCING $ 89,000 $ 150,000 Greater Downtown TIF $ 25,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ 89,000 $ 150,000 TOTAL $ 25,000 $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - C: IMPACT -OPERATIONS Operating Cost (Savings) $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 Operating Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 THE CITY OF DUB- E Masterpiece on the Mississippi TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer FROM: Robert Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer DATE: March 31, 2022 SUBJECT: Northwest Arterial - State of Good Repair Project US Highway 20 to John F. Kennedy Road Iowa DOT Project No. STBG-SWAP-2100 (702)--SG-31 INTRODUCTION Dubuque All -America M4 2007.2012.2013 2017*2019 The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information regarding the Northwest Arterial - State of Good Repair Project from US20 to John F. Kennedy Road, Iowa DOT Project No. STBG-SWAP-2100 (702)--SG-31 and request concurrence to initiate the public bidding procedure and establish the date for the public hearing. BACKGROUND Dubuque County was awarded a BUILD Grant to make capacity and safety improvements to John Deere Road. The Northwest Arterial - State of Good Repair Project was added to the BUILD grant project because it is a critical freight route that connects to South John Deere Road. The Northwest Arterial - State of Good Repair Project will provide the non- federal local match to the Dubuque County BUILD Grant. The Northwest Arterial project was originally anticipated to be completed by the Iowa DOT, however as part of the executed Transfer of Jurisdiction Agreement (TOJ), the City agreed to be the lead local agency responsible for completing the Northwest Arterial - State of Good Repair improvements. Effective January 29, 2021, the TOJ of the Northwest Arterial was completed from the State of Iowa to the City as part of the Southwest Arterial project. As part of the roadway transfer, the Iowa DOT has issued a state of good repair payment to the City in the amount of $5,672,000 to complete pavement rehabilitation and reconstruction of the Northwest Arterial from US20 to Central Ave / IA3. DISCUSSION The project work limits for the Northwest Arterial - State of Good Repair will be from US20 to John F. Kennedy Road, and will include pavement rehabilitation of the southbound lanes, reconstruction of the northbound lanes, and the reconstruction of both the Pennsylvania Ave. and Asbury Rd. intersections. The work on the southbound lanes will include 4 ft. wide asphalt shoulders and 1.5-inch milling and resurfacing with an asphalt overlay. The work on the northbound lanes will include the removal of the existing concrete pavement, excavation for new stone base, installation of pavement subdrains, new 12-inch stone base and new 13.5-inch asphalt pavement. The Pennsylvania Ave. intersection will be fully reconstructed with asphalt pavement and the east half of the Asbury Rd. intersection will be reconstructed with asphalt pavement. In August 2019, the City was awarded an Iowa DOT Traffic Safety Improvement Program (TSIP) Grant (Iowa DOT Project No. CS-TSF-2100 (700)--85-31) to assist with the construction to extend the existing eastbound left -turn lane on Northwest Arterial at John F. Kennedy Road. Northwest Arterial — State of Good Repair Project will include this left turn lane improvement that will extend the existing eastbound Northwest Arterial dedicated left turn lane onto JFK Road to an approximate 400' storage length. The Northwest Arterial — State of Good Repair Project will be packaged and bid as part of Dubuque County's John Deere Road Build project, which is scheduled for letting on April 19, 2022, through the Iowa DOT in Ames. The City and County projects were moved by the Iowa DOT from the March 2022 letting due to the large number of projects submitted state-wide for the March 2022 bid letting. PROJECT SCHEDULE The project development schedule for the Northwest Arterial - State of Good Repair Project from US20 to JF Kennedy Road is as follows: Iowa DOT Advertisement for Bids March 16, 2022 City Initiate Concurrence in Public Bidding Process April 4, 2022 City Publish Public Hearing Notice on Plans &Specifications April 8, 2022 City Public Hearing on Plans & Specifications April 18, 2022 Iowa DOT Receipt of Bid Proposals (Bid -Letting) April 19, 2022 City Award Construction Contract (Subject to Iowa DOT Approval) May 2, 2022 Project Intermediate Completion Date Completion of Pennsylvania & Asbury Intersections August 22, 2022 2022 Construction Season End Date (Approx.) November 15, 2022 2023 Construction Season Start Date (Approx.) April 15, 2023 Project Final Completion Date August 18, 2023 The project construction schedule has been developed in a manner which allows for the safety of the traveling public and contractor as well as provides multiple construction phases to reduce traffic delay and minimize impact to schools and businesses through the corridor. The first phase of the project will require the contractor to complete the Pennsylvania and Asbury intersection reconstruction work before school starts in August of 2022. The pavement rehabilitation of the southbound lanes requires the contractor to work at night between 7 pm and 7 am. Due to the magnitude and scope of the work, and the multiple construction sequencing stages required to maintain traffic flow through the NW Arterial corridor, the project will not be to be fully completed this construction season. The contract specified completion date is August 18, 2023. CENTRAL AVENUE / WHITE STREET TRUCK ROUTE Prior to the TOJ of the Northwest Arterial from the State of Iowa to the City and the re - designation and rerouting of US52, the city ordinance regulating commercial motor vehicles was amended to allow motor trucks to continue to use the Central Avenue and White Street corridor as an authorized truck route through December 31, 2022. This date was established prior to the full scope of work was known for the Northwest Arterial - State of Good Repair Project, which now has a completion date of August 2023. City staff will be meeting to discuss the Central Avenue and White Street corridor and if the city ordinance regulating commercial motor vehicles will need to be amended to accommodate the Northwest Arterial project extending into 2023. RECOMMENDATION I recommend City Council concurrence with initiating the public bidding procedure through the Iowa DOT and set April 18, 2022, as the date for a public hearing on the Northwest Arterial - State of Good Repair Project. BUDGETIMPACT The estimate of probable cost for the Northwest Arterial - State of Good Repair Project is as follows: Description Estimate Construction Contract $ 8,172,000 Contingency 200,000 Engineering Design / NEPA Environmental Clearance 250,000 Contract Admin / Construction Engineering 230,000 Total Project Cost $ 8,852,000 The anticipated project funding is summarized as follows: CIP No. Fund Description Fund Amount DMATS STBG SWAP Funds $ 4,431,420 3002876 Local - NWA TOJ Rehab Reconstruction 4,240,580 TSIP Grant 105,000 3002850 FLocal - NW Arterial JFK Left Turn 75,000 Total Project Funding $ 8,852,000 ** The local funding portion comes from the Iowa DOT state of good repair payment to the City for the Northwest Arterial segment from US20 to John F. Kennedy Road which will be used as the non-federal local match to the Dubuque County BUILD Grant. ACTION TO BE TAKEN The City Council is requested to concur with initiating the public bidding procedure through the Iowa DOT and set the date for a public hearing on the Northwest Arterial - State of Good Repair Project from US20 to John F. Kennedy Road through adoption of the enclosed resolution. Prepared by Nathan Steffen, P.E., Civil Engineer cc: Jenny Larson, Director of Finance and Budget Kent Ellis, P.E., Iowa DOT F:\PROJECTS\NW Arterial - State of Good Repair - US 20 to JFK\Council & Staff Documents Dubuque THE CITY OF DUB Et AII•Ameft City Masterpiece on the Mississippi � pp z°°�.z°iZxz° 13 2017*2019 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager FROM: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer Robert Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer DATE: July 23, 2020 RE: Central Avenue / White Street Truck Route BACKGROUND The Southwest Arterial (US52) is anticipated to open the first week of August. As part of the completion and opening of the Southwest Arterial, the new highway will be officially designated as US Highway 52. With the re -designation and rerouting of US52 there will be changes implemented to the State of Iowa designated highways through Dubuque. These changes include: US Highway 52 will be re -designation and rerouting from Luxemburg to New Vienna along highway 136 to Dyersville; and then easterly along US20 to the Southwest Arterial (US52) to US Highway 61-151. • The US52 highway designation on Central Avenue and White Street through Dubuque will be removed. The Iowa DOT and City, in joint cooperation will transfer the jurisdiction of the Southwest Arterial from the City to the State of Iowa in exchange for the Transfer of Jurisdiction of the Northwest Arterial (Iowa 32), and portions of existing U.S. 52/Iowa 3 from the Iowa 32/John Deere Road intersection to the intersection of U.S. 61 in downtown Dubuque, from the State to the City. With the removal of the US52 highway designation on Central Avenue and White Street through Dubuque, commercial vehicles will no longer be permitted to use those corridors unless changes are adopted to current City Code. Currently, with Central Avenue and White Street as State of Iowa designated highway routes for commercial motor vehicles, approximately 700 trucks travel through the Central Avenue and White Street corridors daily. The removal of the US52 highway designation on Central Avenue and White Street through Dubuque will not occur immediately on day 1 when the Southwest Arterial opens because it will take approximately 2-3 weeks to remove and change all the existing highway directional signage to reroute US52 through Dubuque and Dubuque County. Based on current City Code and the re -designation and rerouting of US52, the effects to commercial motor vehicle traffic on Central Avenue and White Street would be as follows. STATE CODE The state code language on the City's authority related to the regulation of commercial/truck traffic: 321.473 Limitations on trucks by local authorities. 1. Local authorities with respect to highways under their jurisdiction may also, by ordinance or resolution, prohibit the operation of trucks or other commercial vehicles, or may impose limitations as to the weight thereof, on designated highways, which prohibitions and limitations shall be designated by appropriate signs placed on such highways. 2. Local authorities may issue special permits, during periods such restrictions are in effect, to permit limited operation of vehicles upon specified routes with loads in excess of any restrictions imposed under this section, but not in excess of load restrictions imposed by any other provision of this chapter, and such authorities shall issue such permits upon a showing that there is a need to move to market farm produce or to move to any farm, feeds or fuel for home heating purposes. 3. a. A person who violates the provisions of an ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to subsection 1 shall, upon conviction or a plea of guilty, be subject to a fine determined by dividing the difference between the actual weight and the maximum weight established by the ordinance or resolution by one hundred, and multiplying the quotient by two dollars. b. The fine for violation of a special permit issued pursuant to subsection 2 shall be based upon the difference between the actual weight of the vehicle and load and the maximum weight allowed by the permit in accordance with section 321.463. CITY ORDINANCE The City of Dubuque has adopted an ordinance as authorized by Iowa Code §321.473 regulating motor trucks. The current City of Dubuque ordinance reads as follows: 9-16-321.901: MOTOR TRUCK ROUTES: A. Motor trucks registered for a gross weight limit exceeding ten thousand (10,000) pounds (5 tons) must travel over marked highways when operating in the City and may not depart from such marked highways, except that any motor truck whose destination is in the City may depart from such highway at that point on the highway nearest to its destination and then proceed directly to such destination. B. Motor trucks whose trips originate within the City must travel by the most direct route to that point on a marked highway nearest to such point of origin. C. Motor trucks entering the city on an unmarked highway must proceed to the nearest marked highway by the most direct route and then proceed to their destination, except when the destination lies between the point of entry into the city and the marked highway. D. Motor trucks registered for a gross weight limit exceeding ten thousand (10,000) pounds (5 tons) must not travel over the following streets: • Ice Harbor Drive, from 1 st Street to the 3rd Street Overpass • Main Street, from 5th Street to 9th Street. E. The city manager is authorized to designate and establish by appropriate signs alternate motor truck routes and to post signs limiting motor trucks registered with a gross weight limit exceeding ten thousand (10,000) pounds (5 tons) from operating on nonhighway streets and the streets designated in subsection D of this section. F. The provisions of this section governing the travel of motor trucks on residential streets do not apply to public or private carriers of passengers on tour, fixed demand response, or dial -a -ride routes or school or church buses. G. The scheduled fine for a violation of this section is fifty dollars ($50.00). DISCUSSION With the removal of the US52 highway designation on Central Avenue and White Street through Dubuque, and based on current city ordinance, commercial motor truck traffic will be required to use marked highways within city limits, which include the Northwest Arterial, Southwest Arterial and Highway 20. There will be limited exceptions to the ordinance with the only authorized commercial motor truck traffic on Central Avenue and White Street being: • Motor trucks making a local delivery • Motor trucks whose trips originate within the city. The trucks must travel by the most direct route to that point on a marked highway nearest to such point of origin City staff and Greater Dubuque Development Company (GDDC) have meet with several businesses that regularly use the North/South routes of Central Avenue and White Street to conduct their daily business. The conclusion from these interviews is that changing and preventing these businesses from using Central Avenue and White Street would cause a severe impact on their current business model. In some cases, it was stated that the business model might not be able to survive if this change was made without ample planning for this change. The fact that the Iowa DOT and the City are working on the Northwest Arterial Rehabilitation - State of Good Repair Project and how it will impact the flow of traffic throughout the corridor during the 2022 construction season needs to be considered. Also, as the Southwest Arterial (US52) opens, driver behavior and local travel patterns will change, and this will be adapted into the STREETS project to improve efficiency and traffic flow. UPCOMING PROJECTS Northwest Arterial Rehabilitation - State of Good Repair Prior to the Transfer of Jurisdiction and pursuant to Iowa Administrative Code Section 306.8, the Iowa DOT, at its cost, shall bring the Northwest Arterial to be transferred to the City up to a good state of repair. The scope of those improvements is currently being negotiated and will be further defined and mutually agreed upon prior to transfer. It is anticipated that the roadway rehabilitation and reconstruction work will occur during the 2022 construction season, completed by December 2022. STREETS Project The Smart Traffic Routing with Efficient and Effective Traffic System (STREETS) will use advanced traffic control strategies to enable dynamic traffic routing to maximize the use of existing roadway capacities in the Dubuque metropolitan area. The initial deployment of STREETS covers 33 signalized intersections within the City of Dubuque. The STREETS project seeks to employ Active Transportation and Demand Management (ATDM) strategies which will require a suite of modeling tools and methods that will enable the City of Dubuque to evaluate the potential benefits of implementing ATDM strategies in a dynamic and proactive fashion using both real-time and historic data. The benefits from implementation of STREETS include, but are not limited to: • Reduced wear and tear on major corridors • Reduced congestion • Improved travel times • Improved safety • Reduced emissions • Enhanced system monitoring capabilities The eight (8) signalization intersections along the Northwest Arterial will be greatly improved by this STREETS project. This project will greatly improve traffic movement through the Northwest Arterial and along the US20 corridor; minimizing congestion and traffic wait times. The STREETS project should be nearing completion at the end of 2022 or Spring of 2023. US 20 and Northwest Arterial Intersection Capacity Improvements The Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) is in the process of reviewing the intersection of Highway 20 and the Northwest Arterial. This intersection experiences traffic delays and congestion during certain hours of the day and improvements are necessary to maintain the efficiency of this intersection. In working with the Iowa DOT, it is our hope that in the next few years, a comprehensive plan is developed to implement capacity improvements to the intersection. East-West Corridor Study: Implementation The US Highway 20 corridor is the primary east -west route in the City of Dubuque and future traffic volume projections indicate US Highway 20 alone will not provide sufficient capacity for east -west travel in the City. Capacity along alternate east -west corridors will need to be improved to provide connectivity between the western growth areas and the downtown urban core. The City Council listed the East - West Corridor Capacity Improvement Implementation as a "Top -Priority" in its 2017-2019 Goals and Priorities and directed City staff to begin implementation plans. In the effort to advance this top priority, the City has already completed 2 roundabouts (Grandview / Delhi and Grandview / University) of the 5 planned roundabout intersections; reconstructed the Loras / Grandview signalized intersection; and completed the advanced protective purchase of a vacant parcel of property at the corner of University and Asbury Road. Cost of improvements to -date $3.25 million. The section of University Avenue, from Pennsylvania Avenue to Loras Boulevard, referred to as the "Overlap Section" was recommended for converting the three intersections along University Avenue to roundabouts. The next steps in the design development process is to begin the preliminary engineering and environmental (NEPA) study phase for intersection capacity improvements along the University Avenue, Loras Boulevard to Pennsylvania Avenue "Overlap Section". The preliminary engineering phase is anticipated to take approx. 12 months to complete. Once the preliminary engineering and environmental (NEPA) study are completed, corridor impacts will be identified, and property acquisition could begin which is anticipated to take approximately 2 years to complete. Construction of the intersection capacity improvements could begin in 2023- 24. CONCLUSION As a result of the discussions with local businesses on the impact that a sudden change to the Central Avenue and White Street corridor travel patterns would have on their business and the fact that the upcoming Northwest Arterial Rehabilitation - State of Good Repair Project will impact traffic flow; along with the positive impact that the future STREETS project will have on the Northwest Arterial and along the US20 corridor; staff believes that an immediate change to the present Central Avenue and White Street corridor truck route through the City should be reconsidered. RECOMMENDATION Staff is recommending that the current city ordinance regulating commercial motor vehicles be amended to allow motor trucks to continue to use the Central Avenue and White Street corridor as an authorized truck route through December 31, 2022. This time extension will allow work on the Northwest Arterial to be completed in addition to implementing the STREETS traffic improvements. This additional time will also allow for the City, GDDC, and local impacted businesses to work together and collaborate on alternate solutions for commercial motor vehicles travel through and around the City. Ace lin I IAIA- 0 T www.iowadot.gov SMARTER I SIMPLER I COSTC1MER [RIVEN District 6 Office I Highway Division 5455 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Phone: (319) 364-0235 1 Fax (319) 364-9614 1 Email: jim.schnoebelen@dot.iowa.gov January 27, 2017 The Honorable Roy D. Buol Mayor - City of Dubuque City Hall - 50 West 13a' St. Dubuque, IA 52001 REF: TJ-052-2(133)--2M-31 TJ-032-1(33)--2M-31 TJ-052-2(13 5)--2M-31 Dubuque County City of Dubuque Agreement #: 2014-TJ-008 Commission Order No. H-2017-21 SUBJECT: Agreement 2014-TJ-008 FULLY EXECUTED (Transfer jurisdiction of public road segment(s), including structures and right-of-way to the LPA) Dear Mayor Buol: Attached is your original of the fully executed Agreement 2014-TJ-008 between the city of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Transportation for the above referenced project. The project involves: Transfer jurisdiction of public road segment(s), including structures and right-of-way to the LPA. Thank you for your cooperation in the processing of this agreement. Sincerely, gava-4 Rim James. R. Schnoebelen, P. E. District 6 Engineer JRS/hmb Enclosure: 2014-TJ-008 Cc: Deanne Popp, Local Systems - Ames Daryl Hart, Finance - Ames August 2013 IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Agreement for Transfer of Public Road Jurisdiction County Dubuque City Dubuque Project No. TJ-052-2(133)-2M-31 TJ-032-1(33)--2M-31 TJ-052-2(135)--2M-31 _ Iowa DOT Agreement No. 2014-TJ-008 Commission Order No. H-2017-21 This Agreement entered into by and between the Iowa Department of Transportation, hereinafter designated the "STATE", and the City of Dubuque, Iowa, a Local Public Agency, hereinafter designated the "LPA"; and in consideration of these premises and the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth; and The DOT and the LPA previously entered into Agreement No. 94-TJ-003 for the co jurisdiction of the Northwest Arterial executed by the DOT and LPA on September 20, 1995 and February 6, 1995 respectively; and The DOT and the LPA previously entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Agreement No. 2013-16-262, involving jurisdictional transfers of road and road segments executed on August 9, 2013. Therefore, it is hereby agreed as follows: WITNESSETH, that 1. The LPA and the STATE propose to construct a new Southwest Arterial connecting to U.S. 20 on the west and U.S. 61/151 on the east. 2. In accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code Sections 313.2 and / or 306.42 and the MOU, the STATE, contingent upon Iowa Highway Commission approval agrees to transfer jurisdiction of the following public road segment(s), including all structures and right-of-way, to the LPA: That portion of U.S. 52/lowa 3 north from the intersection of U.S. 61 in downtown Dubuque to the northern corporation limits of Dubuque, a length of approximately 3.91 miles (including the one-way pairs), as shown on Exhibit A attached. All portions of Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) that are within the corporation limits of Dubuque, a length of approximately 4.43 miles, as shown on Exhibit A attached. a. The LPA agrees to accept the road segment(s) described in this Agreement into their road system and maintain them in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations and administrative rules. b. This transfer includes the following bridge(s): FHWA No.(s) 503675, 601940, 607775, and 607770. When this transfer becomes effective, the LPA shall be responsible for inspecting the bridge(s) in accordance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and also for the continued maintenance, rehabilitation and eventual replacement of the bridge. c. The LPA and the STATE have examined the physical condition of the public road segment(s) described in this Agreement and have agreed that: 2014-TJ-908 Dubuque_09302016 August 2013 i. The STATE, at its cost, shall perform any routine maintenance or determine the extent and cost of any needed repairs necessary to bring the portions of U.S. 52 and Iowa 32 to be transferred to the LPA up to a good state of repair. Funds may be transferred from the STATE to the LPA in lieu of performing routine maintenance or making repairs. d. The transfer of jurisdiction of the public road segment(s) described in this Agreement shall take place following the execution of this agreement by both the LPA and the STATE and once the Southwest Arterial is open to traffic as follows: The LPA shall assume jurisdiction of the public road segment(s) described in this Agreement upon the completion of the routine maintenance and/or repairs, or transfer of funds to the LPA specified in this Agreement, and upon notification to the LPA of the time and date of the STATE's intention to transfer and after the Southwest Arterial is open to traffic. ii. The LPA shall, in accordance with the MOU, complete design engineering, construction contract documents, right of way acquisition, utility relocation, and construction of LPA lead projects of the Southwest Arterial; and at its cost shall remove or cause to be removed all utility poles and trees within the clear zone distance from the edge of the pavement, remove any and all trees from the roadway ditches. 3. The LPA has inspected the public road segment(s) described in this Agreement and agrees to accept the road segments subject to the conditions set forth herein. In accordance with Iowa Code Section 306.42(6), neither the LPA nor the STATE shall be held liable for any claim for damage for any act or omission relating to the design, construction, or maintenance of the public road segment(s) described this Agreement that occurred prior to the effective date of the transfer. 4. The STATE shall transfer to the LPA by quit -claim deed all its legal or equitable title or interest in the right-of-way, except as noted in Section 4 following, of the public road segment(s) described in this Agreement. The LPA shall accept said deed, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 306.42. 5. If the STATE has acquired access rights by warranty deed or as agreed to in Agreement 94-TJ-003 for the U.S. 52 and Iowa 32 public road segment(s) described in this Agreement, the LPA shall not, within the distances prescribed below, either after those rights or allow any new access. • U.S. 20/Iowa 32/Northwest Arterial intersection - for a distance of 1000 feet along the Northwest Arterial/existing Iowa 32. • U.S. 61 interchange at 9th Street/11th Street - maintain/preserve existing access rights • Proposed Southwest Arterial interchanges - access rights will be acquired as part of a future LPA project and shall be maintained as acquired. 6. Once the transfers of jurisdiction are complete, the LPA shall be responsible for signing the road segment to be transferred to the LPA. Procedures to modify the secondary route numbering system are outlined in Instructional Memorandum (IM) 4.01. The LPA shall also be responsible for any requests to modify the Farm to Market (FM) road system as outlined in I 4.210 and 4.220. 7. If any section, provision, or part of this Agreement is found to be invalid or unconstitutional, such finding shall not affect the validity of the Agreement as a whole or any section, provision, or part thereof not found to be invalid or unconstitutional. 8. This Agreement shall be executed in two counterparts, each of which shall constitute but one and the same instrument. 9. This Agreement including referenced exhibits, constitutes the entire Agreement between the LPA and the STATE concerning these transfers of jurisdiction. Representations made before the signing of this Agreement are not binding, and neither party has relied upon conflicting representations in entering into this Agreement. Any change or alteration to the terms of this Agreement must be in the form of 2014-TJ-008 Dubuque_09302016 August 2013 an addendum to this Agreement. Said addendum shall become effective only upon written approval of the STATE and the LPA. IN WITNESS THEREOF, each of the parties hereto has executed agreement No. 2014-TJ-008 as of the date shown opposite its signature hereafter. CITY OF 7QUE: By. t' t Title: Mayor 1 Kevin S. Firnstahl Rov D. Buol November 7 , 2016. certify that I am the Clerk of the City, and that who signed said Agreement for and on behalf of the City was duly authorized to execute the same by virtue of a formal motion passed and adopted by the CITY on the 7 t h day of November 20 7.6 Signed: City C16rK of Dubuq e, I IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION: By: fames R.�Schoebeterr- District Engineer District 6 M 2014-TJ-008 Dubuque_09302016 3 it/ 20Aj,g. UAL Transfer of Jurisdiction EXHIBIT A q Iowa DOT to Cityof Dubuque N W�E TOJ SEGMENT OF ROADWAY s IOWA DOT TO CITY OF DUBUQUE 2014-TJ-008_Dubuque THE CJE F Dubuque A�AmericaCiDIU6--B 11111. F Masterpiece on the Mississippi ZU07.2012 • 2013 TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer FROM: Robert Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer DATE: October 31, 2016 SUBJECT: Southwest Arterial Project Iowa Department of Transportation Transfer of Jurisdiction Agreement Iowa DOT Project No. TJ-052-2 (133)--2M-31 Iowa DOT Project No. TJ-052-2 (33)--2M-31 Iowa DOT Project No. TJ-052-2 (135)--2M-31 Iowa DOT Agreement No. 2014-TJ-008 INTRODUCTION The purpose of this memo is to request authorization for the Mayor to execute the Transfer of Public Road Jurisdiction (TOJ) Agreement between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) through the adoption of the enclosed resolution. BACKGROUND A significant accomplishment for the continued development and advancement of the Southwest Arterial project was the execution of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on August 9, 2013, between the Iowa DOT and the City. This historic achievement would not have occurred without the collaborative partnership between the Iowa DOT staff, the City and its partners, including Dubuque County and the City of Sageville. The following is a brief summary of the overall intent and principle objectives as set forth when developing the MOU and the TOJ Agreements: • The Iowa DOT proposes to re-route a portion of U.S. 52 in Dubuque County; and • The City is developing the Southwest Arterial which will connect U.S. 20 to U.S 61/151; and • The Iowa DOT proposes to utilize the Southwest Arterial to carry a portion of the re- routed U.S. 52 traffic; and • The Iowa DOT and City, in joint cooperation propose to transfer the jurisdiction of the Southwest Arterial from the City to the State of Iowa in exchange for the Transfer of Jurisdiction of the Northwest Arterial (Iowa 32), and portions of existing U.S. 52/Iowa 3 from the Iowa 32/John Deere Road intersection to the intersection of U.S. 61 in downtown Dubuque, from the State to the City, after the Southwest Arterial is completed and open to traffic. 1 In 1989, the City and Dubuque County agreed to indemnify and hold the City of Sageville harmless with respect to the construction of the Northwest Arterial Project from John F. Kennedy Road to U.S. Highway 52/U.S. Highway 3, for the short roadway segment of the Northwest Arterial located within the City of Sageville corporate limits. DISCUSSION In accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code Sections 313.2 and / or 306.42 and the MOU, attached is a copy of the TOJ Agreement between the City and the Iowa DOT. This TOJ Agreement details the transfer of jurisdiction for the following public road segment(s), including all structures and right-of-way, to each other as described as follows and shown on the attached Exhibit A: • That portion of US 52/Iowa 3 north from the intersection of US 61 in downtown Dubuque to the northern corporation limits of Dubuque, of approximately 3.91 miles. • All portions of Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) that are within the corporation limits of Dubuque, of approximately 4.43 miles. In order to facilitate the Transfer of Public Road Jurisdiction, the City of Sageville has executed their TOJ Agreement for the short roadway segment of the Northwest Arterial located within the Sageville corporate limits. Additionally, the City and Dubuque County executed a Supplemental Agreement with Sageville on August 1, 2016, which reaffirms the indemnification and hold harmless obligations as set forth in the original 1989 Agreement. The transfer of jurisdiction of the public road segment(s) described in this Agreement shall take place following the execution of this agreement by both the LPA and the STATE and once the Southwest Arterial is open to traffic as follows: • The Iowa DOT, at its cost, shall perform any routine maintenance or determine the extent and cost of any needed repairs necessary to bring the portions of U.S. 52 and Iowa 32 to be transferred to the City up to a state of good repair. Alternately, funds may be transferred from the Iowa DOT to the City in lieu of performing routine maintenance or making repairs. • The City shall assume jurisdiction of the public road segment(s) described in this Agreement upon the completion of the routine maintenance and/or repairs, or transfer of funds to the City specified in this Agreement. • The City shall, in accordance with the MOU, complete final design engineering, construction contract documents, right of way property acquisition, utility relocation, and construction of City lead projects for the Southwest Arterial. • The City shall assume jurisdiction of the following bridge(s): FHWA No.(s) 503675, 601940, 607775, and 607770 and the continued maintenance, rehabilitation and eventual replacement of the bridge. • The Iowa DOT shall, in accordance with the MOU, completely fund and construct the Iowa DOT lead projects for the complete 4-lane freeway, including interchanges between U.S. 20 to U.S 61/151. 2 REQUESTED ACTION The City Council is requested to adopt the resolution and authorize the Mayor to execute the Transfer of Public Road Jurisdiction (Agreement 2014-TJ-008) between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Transportation. Prepared by Robert Schiesl, Assistant City Engineer cc: John Klostermann, Public Works Director Teri Goodmann, Assistant City Manager Jim Schnoebelen, District 6 Engineer, Iowa DOT Dubuque County Board of Supervisors Anthony Bardgett, Dubuque County Engineer 3 RESOLUTION NO. 386-16 RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF PUBLIC ROAD JURISDICTION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WHEREAS, the Dubuque City Council, the Dubuque County Board of Supervisors, the Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study (DMATS), the Dubuque Area Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Dubuque Development Corporation have all identified the completion of the Southwest Arterial Project as the No. 1 surface transportation priority in the Dubuque area; and WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque (City) and Iowa Department of Transportation (Iowa DOT) desire to maintain and increase transportation infrastructure while improving safety for the motorist within the City of Dubuque and Dubuque County and acknowledge the mutual benefit to partner on the Southwest Arterial Project; and WHEREAS, the City and the Iowa DOT executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the completion of the Southwest Arterial project; and WHEREAS, the Iowa DOT and City, in joint cooperation propose to Transfer the Jurisdiction of the Southwest Arterial from the City to the Iowa DOT in exchange for the Transfer of Jurisdiction of the Northwest Arterial (Iowa 32), and portions of existing U.S. 52/Iowa 3 from the Iowa 32/John Deere Road intersection to the intersection of U.S. 61 in downtown Dubuque, from the State to the City, after the Southwest Arterial is completed and open to traffic; and WHEREAS, in accordance with the provisions of Iowa Code Sections 313.2 and / or 306.42 and the MOU, the Transfer of Public Road Jurisdiction (TOJ) Agreement between the City and the Iowa DOT details the transfer of jurisdiction for the following public road segment(s), including all structures and right-of-way, to each other as described as follows: • That portion of US 52/Iowa 3 north from the intersection of US 61 in downtown Dubuque to the northern corporation limits of Dubuque, of approximately 3.91 miles. • All portions of Iowa 32 (Northwest Arterial) that are within the corporation limits of Dubuque, of approximately 4.43 miles; and WHEREAS, the transfer of jurisdiction of the public road segment(s) described in this Agreement shall take place following the execution of this agreement by both the LPA and the STATE and once the Southwest Arterial is open to traffic as follows: • The Iowa DOT, at its cost, shall perform any routine maintenance or determine the extent and cost of any needed repairs necessary to bring the portions of U.S. 52 and Iowa 32 to be transferred to the City up to a state of good repair. Alternately, funds may be transferred from the Iowa DOT to the City in lieu of performing routine maintenance or making repairs. • The City shall assume jurisdiction of the public road segment(s) described in this Agreement upon the completion of the routine maintenance and/or repairs, or transfer of funds to the City specified in this Agreement. • The City shall, in accordance with the MOU, complete final design engineering, construction contract documents, right of way property acquisition, utility relocation, and construction of City lead projects for the Southwest Arterial. • The City shall assume jurisdiction of the following bridge(s): FHWA No.(s) 503675, 601940, 607775, and 607770 and the continued maintenance, rehabilitation and eventual replacement of the bridge. • The Iowa DOT shall, in accordance with the MOU, completely fund and construct the Iowa DOT lead projects for the complete 4-lane freeway, including interchanges between U.S. 20 to U.S 61/151. NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE PARTIES AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Transportation hereby agree to partner on the Southwest Arterial Project. SECTION 2. Whereas, the Iowa DOT and City, in joint cooperation propose to Transfer the Jurisdiction of the Southwest Arterial from the City to the Iowa DOT in exchange for the Transfer of Jurisdiction of the Northwest Arterial (Iowa 32), and portions of existing U.S. 52/Iowa 3 from the Iowa 32/John Deere Road intersection to the intersection of U.S. 61 in downtown Dubuque, from the State to the City, after the Southwest Arterial is completed and open to traffic. SECTION 3. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the Transfer of Public Road Jurisdiction Agreement between the City of Dubuque and the Iowa Department of Transportation which will allow for the Transfer the Jurisdiction of the Southwest Arterial from the City to the Iowa DOT in exchange for the Transfer of Jurisdiction of the Northwest Arterial (Iowa 32), and portions of existing U.S. 52/Iowa 3 from the Iowa 32/John Deere Road intersection to the intersection of U.S. 61 in downtown Dubuque, from the State to the City, after the Southwest Arterial is completed and open to traffic. Passed, approved and adopted this 7th day of November, 201 g P `Roy D. Buol, Mayor Attest: Kevin S. Firnstahl,`tity*'Ierk FAPROJECTS\SOUTHWEST ARTERIAL\Transfer of Jurisdiction - MOU CERTIFICATE of the CITY CLERK STATE OF IOWA ) SS: COUNTY OF DUBUQUE ) I, Kevin S. Firnstahl, do hereby certify that I am the duly appointed, qualified, City Clerk of the City of Dubuque, Iowa, in the County aforesaid, and as such City Clerk, I have in my possession or have access to the records of the proceedings of the City Council. I do further state that the hereto attached Resolution No. 386-16 is a true and correct copy of the original. In Testimony Whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal of the City of Dubuque, Iowa. Dated at Dubuque, Iowa, on this 8th day of November, 2016. (SEAL) Date: December 14, 2023 To: Dubuque City Council Members, Dubuque City Mayor, Dubuque City Manager, and Residents From: Jordan Pape, Chief Sustainability Officer, VP, Assets Subject: Combination Truck -Trailer Travel on White St and Central Ave This document aims to highlight the case for continuing to allow combination tractor -trailers to use White Street and Central Avenue (Byways) as described in the proposed ordinance, specified in Section 1(F), on December 4, 2023. For practical purposes, the document will remain focused on combination tractor -trailers, as it is already assumed that there will be an exemption for single -unit trucks. The subject Byways have long served as vital arteries to commerce in Dubuque. Since the reassignment of US-52, the importance of these critical Accesses to Dubuque's North End have been taken for granted. Passing the proposed ordinance which continues to allow combination tractor -trailers to use the subject Byways as described in Section 1(F) is in the City's best interests. Adoption of such an ordinance would have the following benefits: • Keeping open an existing and vital transportation corridor to serve local businesses. o Combination trucks are the most efficient means of moving higher volumes of freight with fewer units. The nature of cargo being shipped/received by Employers on the North End require combination trucks due to size, weight, and volume of cargo per shipment. o Tractor -trailer traffic volumes would continue to be distributed between, not concentrated on US-20 or the Arterials. o Slower speeds on the Byways are conducive to tractor -trailer traffic, promoting smoother traffic flow and increased levels of public safety. • Redirecting thru-truck traffic (in accordance with the proposed ordinance) onto the Highway system decreases truck volumes on the subject Byways and is a "win -win" solution which does not negatively affect local trucking companies or local shippers/receivers. • Allowing combination trucks to run the shortest distance between points minimizes the environmental impact of supporting local commerce. Restricting combination tractor -trailer access to the subject Byways would have the following negative impacts on Dubuque, its residents, and its local businesses. • Restricting access to these Byways most negatively impacts local trucking companies and local shippers/receivers conducting business and supporting the local economy. o Restricting access puts local Employers at a competitive disadvantage by increasing complexity, time, and expenses associated with conducting business. o Impacts of restricted access are only quantified by local businesses whom the restriction directly affects. Recouping the additional costs caused by restricted access will be unlikely as we (Dubuque based businesses) compete in global markets. o This "tax" on local business creates an uneven playing field and will negatively impact Dubuque's labor force. When local businesses can't recover the expenses caused by regulations, their abilities to reinvest in the local workforce is limited. Consequently, opportunities to invest in other, less restrictive communities become more attractive. • Concentrates tractor -trailer traffic on Highways that are already congested. Refer to Exhibit 1, which displays traffic data collected from the Iowa DOT, collected in 2022. o Negative impact to residents and businesses utilizing US-20 resulting from increased congestion. To this point, they have been overlooked as stakeholders in prior discussions. Their interests need to be considered before making a change to traffic flows which will impact them. o If access is restricted (by not extending the existing ordinance or adopting the proposed ordinance), 100% of redirected truck traffic will hit US-20 at the junction of the Northwest Arterial, which is the second busiest intersection in Dubuque. o Without extensive rework to intersections, additional truck traffic on US-20 and the Arterials worsens existing "bottlenecks". ■ Existing "bottlenecks" • Northwest Arterial, lefthand turn onto US-20 eastbound. • Northwest Arterial, righthand turn onto US-20 westbound. • US-20 eastbound, lefthand turn onto Northwest Arterial. Refer to Image 2. • US-20 westbound, righthand turn onto Northwest Arterial. • US-20 eastbound, lefthand turn onto SR-946 at Julien Dubuque Bridge and Locust. Current backups cause a serious public safety concern here and this is the highest volume intersection in Dubuque. Reference Image 1. • SR-946 bi-directional. Short and busy highway restricted by 3 stoplights. Extended stop -light cycles for turning traffic will be necessary and will result in lower throughput. • Bridge reconstruction on US-20 over Catfish Creek is slated to begin in 2024, restricting the highway to one lane in each direction. Significant delays are expected. • Hilly terrain and stoplights on US-20 and the Northwest Arterial will impede combination trucks' abilities to move with the flow of traffic. o Reduced safety will result from increasing truck traffic on US-20 and the Northwest Arterial. ■ Trucks' ability to start -out and accelerate into a grade is limited. Backups and aggressive driving habits will worsen with more truck traffic on the Highways. • Trucks cannot maintain the speed of traffic climbing the hill on US-20 westbound between the Julien Dubuque Bridge and Grandview exit. • On the Northwest Arterial at the junction of US-20, trucks will back up and be forced to stop on the hill coming up to the stoplight (rather than on the flat ground at the top of the hill) further reducing the throughput of the intersection. ■ Aggressive maneuvers from motorists to overtake trucks will increase. • Motorists continually swerve into the left lane to avoid getting stuck behind a truck going up hills or approaching stoplights. • Our on -board safety recorders trigger hard defensive maneuvers (taken by our truck drivers) on US-20 at a rate 5-times higher than on the subject Byways. • Sideswipes and rear -end collisions may increase due to aggressive driving habits. • Restricting combination -truck traffic from the Byways worsens air and noise pollution in Dubuque. ■ Using the Arterials to access the North -End increases the distance traveled by 46%. ■ Trucks originating or destined for downtown points or state -lines into/from Illinois or Wisconsin, travel distance via US-20 and the Northwest Arterial is 138% higher. ■ Terrain and acceleration cycles (accelerating from 0-45 MPH on US-20 compared to 0-25 MPH on the Byways) results in 31% lower fuel economy. Our trucks achieve —6.5 MPH accessing the North -End via the Byways compared to —4.5 MPG on the Arterials and US-20 to the North -End. ■ Running additional miles at lower fuel efficiencies increases emissions of hydrocarbons, nitrogen -oxide, and particulate matter. • If Tucker Freight Lines trucks could not use the Byways to access our North -End customers, additional fuel consumption could total "32,800 gallons of fuel per year running the additional miles on US-20 and the Arterials. That equates to: o 5 tanker loads of diesel fuel. o 739,300 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions. ■ Noise pollution from accelerating trucks and using engine brakes will increase. Exhibit 1: A B C D E F Line Route One -Way Two -Way Straight Trucks % of all traffic Semi- Trucks % of all traffic 1 Southbound Central Ramp onto 151/61 One -Way 103 2.16 139 2.92 2 151/61 northbound onto White St Exit One -Way 100 2.49 131 3.26 3 151/61 northbound onto 9th St Exit One -Way 50 2.86 50 2.86 4 9th St Ramp onto 151/61 southbound One -Way 51 2.22 90 3.91 5 151/61 southbound onto11th St Exit One -Way 50 3.97 86 6.83 6 11th St Ramp onto 151/61 northbound One -Way 50 4.07 100 8.13 7 Julien Dubuque Bridge- NW Arterial Two -Way 992 3.47 1260 4.5-5.7 8 SR946 Interconnection for 151/61 and 20 Two -Way 598 3.13 1036 5.42 9 SR 3 NB @ Jct NWA & JD Rd Two -Way 188 3.69 73 1.43 https://iowadot.maps.arcgis.com/apps/MapSeries/index.html?appid=Occe99afb78e4d3b9b24f8263717f910 ■ Summary for total traffic counts shown above: 0 1260 combination trucks traverse US-20 daily between the Julien Dubuque Bridge and the NW Arterial (reference cell E7). o The sum of cells E1 and E2 yield 270 combination trucks per day directly accessing the Byways. o Some proportion of the volume in cells E3:E6 (326 daily combination trucks) also use the Byways for access to the North -End. ■ Viterra averages 50-60 combination trucks/day at each location (71" Street and Dove Harbor). ■ Tucker Freight Lines averages 52 trucks/day through our yard and 48% of those trucks go straight to John Deere Dubuque works via the Byways ■ We estimate 155-175 combination trucks/day use 91" and 11t" Street exits/ramps to access the North -End via the Byways. o Based on estimations, 350+ combination trucks/day that are originating/delivering within Dubuque County could be rerouted. This represents a significant increase in the percentage of combination trucks on the Highway system. A � `i pwprteda + P -i ZfIWID� �� RE - I �d a n STATE OF IOWA SS: DUBUQUE COUNTY CERTIFICATE OF PUBLICATION I, Kathy Goetzinger, a Billing Clerk for Woodward Communications, Inc., an Iowa corporation, publisher of the Telegraph Herald, a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Dubuque, County of Dubuque and State of Iowa; hereby certify that the attached notice was published in said newspaper on the following dates: 12/22/2023 and for which the charge is 40.16 d;(: Subscribed to before me, a Notary Public in and for Dubuque County, Iowa, this 26th day of December, 2023 Aat-- 'k OW -- Notary ' . c in and for Dubuque County, Iowa. rp At JANET K. PAPE 7 Commission Number 199859 • My Commission Expires 12/11/2025 Ad text : CITY OF DUBUQUE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION ORDINANCE NO. 55 - 23 AMENDING CITY OF DUBUQUE CODE OF ORDINANCES TITLE 9 MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, CHAPTER 16 MISCELLANEOUS CITY PROVISIONS, DIVISION 2 TRUCKS AND/OR MACHINERY, SECTION 9-16-321.901 MOTOR TRUCK ROUTES NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA: Section 1. Section 9-16-321.901 of the City of Dubuque Code of Ordinances is amended to read as follows: 9-16-321.901: MOTOR TRUCK ROUTES: A. "For purposes of this section a marked highway shall mean: Highway 20, Highway 151, Highway 61, the Northwest Arterial, the Southwest Arterial, Kerper Boulevard, Seippel Road, and Chavenelle Road. B. "Motor trucks registered for a gross weight limit exceeding ten thousand (10,000) pounds (5 tons) must travel over marked highways when operating in the city and may not depart from such marked highways, except that any motor truck whose destination is in the city may depart from such highway at that point on the highway nearest to its destination and then proceed directly to such destination. C. "Motor trucks whose trips originate within the city must travel by the most direct route to that point on a marked highway nearest to such point of origin. D. "Motor trucks entering the city on an unmarked highway must proceed to the nearest marked highway by the most direct route and then proceed to their destination. E. "Motor trucks registered for a gross weight limit exceeding ten thousand (10,000) pounds (5 tons) must not travel over the following streets: Ice Harbor Drive, from 1st Street to the 3rd Street Overpass. Main Street, from 5th Street to 9th Street. F. "Motor trucks originating in Dubuque County or with a destination located in Dubuque County shall be authorized to drive on Central Avenue and White Street. G. "The city manager is authorized to designate and establish by appropriate signs alternate motor truck routes and to post signs limiting motor trucks registered with a gross weight limit exceeding ten thousand (10,000) pounds (5 tons) from operating on nonhighway streets and the streets designated in subsection D of this section. H. "The provisions of this section governing the travel of motor trucks on residential streets do not apply to public or private carriers of passengers on tour, fixed demand response, or dial -a- ride routes or school or church buses. I. "The scheduled fine for a violation of this section is fifty dollars ($50.00) . Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon publication. Passed, approved, and adopted this 18th day of December, 2023. /s/Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor Attest: /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, City Clerk Published officially in the Telegraph Herald newspaper on the 22nd day of December, 2023. /s/Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk 1 t 12/22