Pennsylvania Ave. Traffic Safety GrantTHE CITY OF DUBUQUE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Dubuque
All-American City
2007
TO: The Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
FROM: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manager
SUBJECT: Grant Application Authorization for Traffic Safety Improvement Funding
Program of the Pennsylvania Avenue Improvements
(IA 32 to Vizaleea Drive)
DATE: May 28, 2008
City Engineer Gus Psihoyos is recommending that the City submit a $500,000 grant
application for Traffic Safety Improvement Program funding for the $508,000
Pennsylvania Avenue Improvements Project.
The overall proposed improvements to be funded by this grant include:
• Pavement marking changes from 4-lane to 3-lane.
• School zone flashers to reduce the speed to 25 mph when needed.
• Geometric improvements at the school bus exit point.
• Addition of a right-turn lane at the intersection of Pennsylvania and Hempstead
for the westbound approach.
• Addition of signalized pedestrian crosswalk near the west side of Hempstead
School property.
• Improvements to the existing signal located at Hempstead and Pennsylvania.
• Addition of fence near Hempstead's west property line to direct students to
crosswalk.
• Fiber optics interconnect between existing signal, new crosswalk and IA 32 for
remote management.
I concur with the recommendation and respectfully request Mayor and City Council
approval.
Michael C. Van Milligen
MCVM/jh
Attachment
cc: Barry Lindahl, City Attorney
Cindy Steinhauser, Assistant City Manager
Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
THE CITY OF DUBUQUE
Masterpiece on the Mississippi
Dubuque
All-American City 2007
TO: Michael C. Van Milligen, City Manage
FROM: Gus Psihoyos, City Engineer
SUBJECT: Grant Application Authorization for Traffic Safety Improvement
Funding Program of the Pennsylvania Avenue Improvements
(IA 32 to Vizaleea Drive)
DATE: May 22, 2008
INTRODUCTION
The attached resolution provides the authorization
grant application for
safety improvements
Vizaleea Drive.
BACKGROUND
the Traffic Safety
at Pennsylvania
for the City of Dubuque to submit a
Improvement Program funding for school zone
Avenue between IA 32 (Northwest Arterial) and
Pennsylvania Avenue is a 4-lane undivided collector with a 35 mph speed limit from IA
32 (Northwest Arterial) to Vizaleea. The Engineering Department has been working
with officials of the Dubuque Community School District, Legal Services, Police
Department, and a traffic engineering consultant to find ways to enhance this section of
roadway.
DISCUSSION
This section of roadway was recently re-striped from 4-lane to 3-lane. School zone
flashers were also added to reduce the speed to 25 mph during school ingress/egress.
The vehicle detection at Stephen Hempstead High School and Pennsylvania Avenue
was also improved to accommodate the new turn lane location.
The overall proposed improvements to be funded by this grant include:
Pavement marking changes from 4-lane to 3-lane.
School zone flashers to reduce the speed to 25 mph when needed.
• Geometric improvements at the school bus exit point.
• Addition of a right-turn lane at the intersection of Pennsylvania and Hempstead
for the westbound approach.
• Addition of signalized pedestrian crosswalk near the west side of Hempstead
School property.
• Improvements to the existing signal located at Hempstead and Pennsylvania.
• Addition of fence near Hempstead's west property line to direct students to
crosswalk.
• Fiber optics interconnect between existing signal, new crosswalk and IA 32 for
remote management.
RECOMMENDATION
I recommend that the City submit a grant application for Traffic Safety Improvement
Program funding for the Pennsylvania Avenue Improvements (IA 32 to Vizaleea Drive).
BUDGET IMPACT
A summary of the estimated project cost follows:
Durable Lane Striping $ 15,000
Geometric Improvements for Bus Egress 19,000
Signalized Pedestrian Crosswalk 110,000
Improvements to Existing Signal 40,000
Addition of Right-Turn Lane 145,000
Fencing 5,500
School Zone Flashers 16,000
Fiber Optics Interconnect 90,000
Remote Access to Flashers 20,000
Sidewalk to Amy Court 11,500
Sidewalk Improvements Along Hempstead 36,000
Total Project Cost
The City has received approval to "pre-spend" for the improvements made to date. If
the grant is approved, the City will be reimbursed for these improvements.
The City is seeking $500,000 (98.4%) from the Traffic Safety Improvement Program
grant. The remaining $8,000 balance will come from CIP 2501011 (Traffic
Signalization). With secured funding, it is anticipated that the construction could begin
in April, 2009, with completion in August, 2009.
There is no other fee associated with the application process since the City is utilizing
the services of East Central Intergovernmental Association (ECIA).
ACTION TO BE TAKEN
The City Council is requested to adopt the attached resolution authorizing the filing of
a grant application for Traffic Safety Improvement Program funding for the
Pennsylvania Avenue Improvements (IA 32 to Vizaleea Drive).
cc: Dubuque Metropolitan Area Transportation Study
Ken Yanna, PE -Iowa Department of Transportation
Jenny Larson, Budget Director
Kim Wadding, Police Chief
Don Vogt, Public Works Director
David Ness, PE
Bill Schlickman, Traffic Engineering Assistant
RESOLUTION NO. 175-08
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT
APPLICATION FOR TRAFFIC SAFETY IMPROVEMENT FUNDING FOR THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS (IA 32 TO
VIZALEEA DRIVE)
Whereas, the increasing growth of traffic volumes, along with operational
and safety concerns, at Pennsylvania Avenue from IA 32 (Northwest Arterial) to
Vizaleea Drive in the City of Dubuque could be improved by roadway, sidewalk,
and traffic signal improvements; and
Whereas, the City of Dubuque is seeking the necessary funding for project
implementation, and upon completion be responsible for adequately maintaining
and operating the project for public use during the project's useful life.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, THAT:
Section 1. The City submit a grant application to the Traffic Safety
Improvement Program to fund the Pennsylvania Avenue improvements from IA
32 (Northwest Arterial) to Vizaleea Drive.
Passed, approved and adopted this 2nd day of June, 2008
Roy D. Buol, Mayor
Attest:
Jeanne F. Schneider, CMC, City Clerk