Building Bridges to Employment & Equity BrochureCopyrighted
July 15, 2024
City of Dubuque Consent Items # 06.
City Council Meeting
ITEM TITLE: Building Bridges to Employment & Equity Brochure
SUMMARY: City Manager providing a copy of the Building Bridges to Employment &
Equity (B2E2) brochure.
SUGGESTED Suggested Disposition: Receive and File
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
Description Type
Building Bridges to Employment & Equity Brochure Supporting Documentation
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In June 2024, the City of Dubuque was awarded a
$25 million Rebuilding American Infrastructure
with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE)
Infrastructure Implementation Grant from the
U.S. Department of Transportation for a major,
multi -phase infrastructure project in Dubuque.
The $25 million RAISE implementation grant will go toward construction of
the initial phases of the Building Bridges to Employment and Equity (B2E2)
project, a multimodal transportation project focused on connectivity and
safety for all users in designated transportation corridors.
B2E2 PROJECT GOAL
The goal is to better connect residents
and neighborhoods with economic
opportunities, recreational amenities,
and community resources in the
following areas:
• Kerper Boulevard Industrial Park,
• Chaplain Schmitt Island,
• Downtown Dubuque,
• Historic Millwork District, and
• the west side of the city via the
Intermodal Transportation Center.
Rendering 14TH ST. OVERPASS OF ELM ST.
AND THE AT -GRADE RAILROAD CROSSING
LEGEND
1. Bee Branch Bicycle &
Pedestrian Trail
2. Future Redevelopment
3. Bee Branch Creek
4. 16th St. Complete Street
5. 14th St. CPKC Railroad
Overpass
6. Connectivity to Chaplain
Schmitt Island & Kerper Blvd
7. Washington St.
Neighborhood Revitalization
8. Elm St. Complete Street
9. To the Intermodal
Transportation Center
10. Roundabouts
11. CPKC Railroad
MULTI -PHASED PROJECT
The $25 million RAISE implementation grant will go toward
construction of the initial phases of the B2E2 project including:
— A vehicular/pedestrian overpass at the 14th St. railroad crossing (#5)
— Roundabout at 16th St. and Sycamore St. (#10)
— Roundabout at 16th St. / Greyhound Park Rd. / Admiral Sheehy Dr. (#10)
— Elm St. corridor complete streets improvements (#8)
— 16th St. complete streets improvements including installing sidewalks and
enhanced crosswalks at the 16th St. and Kerper Blvd. intersection (#4)
— Bridge sidewalk modifications to the Peosta Channel Bridge, including a
pedestrian and bike shared -use path (#6)
PLANNING FOR INITIAL & FUTURE PHASES
In 2022, the City received a $2.3 million RAISE Planning Grant to assist with the
$4.4 million planning and design costs of the B2E2 project. The Dubuque Racing
Association (DRA) provided a $750,000 contribution as a local cash match to
make the planning grant a possibility. The City is currently working with a team of
consultants to plan and design the initial phases of the project as well as additional
safety, capacity, and mobility improvements along the designated corridors.
Rendering RECONSTRUCTION OF ELM ST. WITH COMPLETE
STREETS IMPROVEMENTS*
* While the City is planning for the reconstruction of Elm St. as the pre -conceptual rendering illustrates, the initial phases of
the B2E2 project will only include some complete streets improvements on Elm St.
LEGEND 1. Bike Lanes 3. Vehicular Travel Lanes 5. Street Trees and Green Infrastructure
2. Improved Sidewalks 4. Vehicular Parking 6. Streetscape Amenities and Lighting
SAFETY & MOBILITY
People, Goods, and Emergency Services
The 14th St. overpass represents the largest component of
the project. Due to the merger of the Canadian Pacific and
Kansas City Southern railroads, train traffic in Dubuque is
expected to increase from approximately 11 trains per day
currently to 18 trains per day by 2027. A recent count for
the B2E2 study found that on average trains block crossings
from 9th St. through 16th St. for almost 70 minutes per day.
The increase in train traffic will lead to even longer and
more frequent delays hindering the efficient movement of
people and goods and significantly impacting emergency
response and key employment centers. The proposed 14th
St. overpass will help avoid potential negative impacts to
safety and mobility in the downtown area.
STAY UPDATED!
Ways to Get Involved
Over the next year, public information meetings will be
held to provide residents the opportunity to learn more
about the proposed project and provide input.
EMAILAND/OR TEXT ALERTS
To receive email and/or text updates,
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scan the QR code or sign up at
www.cityofdubuque.org/B2E2.
132E2 OPEN HOUSE INFORMATION MEETING
Tuesday, Aug. 20, 5 - 7 p.m.
Save the date! A public information meeting about the
B2E2 project is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 20, from 5 - 7
p.m. at the Jule Operations & Training Center, 949 Kerper
Blvd. The project team will share information and answer
questions. Stop by to learn more and provide your input!
Funding
The total construction cost for
the initial phases of the B2E2
project is estimated to be
$38.7 million.
In addition to the $25 million
RAISE implementation grant,
Dubuque Metropolitan Area
Transportations Study (DMATS)
will contribute $9.2 million,
the City will contribute $3.6
million, and the Canadian
Pacific Kansas City railroad will
contribute $1 million. With the
$4.4 million dollars in planning
and engineering costs, the total
expenditure for the project will
exceed $43 million.
RAISE funds are provided through
the Infrastructure Investment
and Jobs Act of 2021, also known
as the Bipartisan Infrastructure
Law, which provides $1.5 billion
annually in fiscal years 2022-
2026 for capital investments
in surface transportation that
will have a significant local or
regional impact.
ESTIMATED
CONSTRUCTION TIMELINE
The initial phases of the B2E2
project are expected to be
constructed from 2027 to 2030.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Completion of this project is
expected to spur development
on Chaplain Schmitt Island
(already experiencing over $100
million in investment), Kerper Blvd,
16th St., and the Central Ave. and
White St. corridors.
PROJECT AREA
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Intermodal Transit Center
Proposed Roundabouts
0 14th Street Overpass and Street Improvements
0 16th Street Corridor
® Elm Street Corridor
o Peosta Channel Bridge Sidewalk Improvements
O Kerper Boulevard Trail
North End Neighborhood
Point Neighborhood
Washington Neighborhood
Chaplain Schmitt Island
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FOR QUESTIONS OR MORE INFORMATION:
Visit: www.cityofdubuque.org/B2E2
Email: B2E2@cityofdubuque.org
Call: Engineering Department: 563-589-4270
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