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8.5 KDOT Grant Brdwy/Hageman CITY OF SALINA REQUEST FOR CITY COMMISSION ACTION DATE OS/23/05 TIME 4:00 P.M. AGENDA SECTION ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT: APPROVED FOR NO: 8 AGENDA: PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ITEM NO. 5 BY: Brad Johnson BY: Page 1 ITEM: Acceptance of the KDOT grant for improvements to the Broadway/Hageman Intersection. BACKGROUND: In March 2004, the City of Salina submitted an application to the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) for federal-aid STP (HES) safety funding for fiscal years 2006 and 2007 for three intersections that had high crash volumes and severity ratings either at the intersections or near proximity to the intersections. These funds are offered 900/0 federal/100/0 city split in funding for construction and construction engineering only. The intersections in the application for funding were Ninth Street/Cloud Street, Broadway Boulevard/Hageman Avenue, and 1-135 Ramps with Crawford Street. In April, 2005, city staff received a letter from the KDOT indicating that one of the three locations was selected for the safety funding of up to $500,000 for the construction of geometric improvements to the Broadway/Hageman Intersection. The attached letter from KDOT outlines the project scope that would be eligible for grant funds. The only portion of the requested project that would not be eligible for grant funds would be the removal of the existing pedestrian walkway over Broadway Boulevard, and the City of Salina would be responsible for 1000/0 of the costs associated with its removal. FISCAL NOTE: The City of Salina would be responsible for all design engineering costs, necessary utility relocations, and property acquisition costs as well as all construction and construction engineering costs exceeding $500,000. Staff is also requesting permission to solicit traffic engineering design consultants for the survey and design of the intersection improvements to meet the KDOT requirements and schedule. The engineering design contract will be presented for city commission approval at a later date. RECOMMENDED ACTION: . Accept the KDOT (90/10) grant for up to $500,000 for the Broadway/Hageman Intersection improvements. . Authorize staff to hire a design consultant for survey and design of the Broadway/Hageman intersection improvements. . ' ,. - KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION DEB MILLER, SECRETARY DAVID A. CHURCH, P. E., CHIEF KATHLEEN SEBELIUS,GOVER~ April 29, 2005 Federal-Aid Safety Program Fiscal Years 2006-2007 Mr. Bradl ey Johnson, P.E. Ci ty Engineer City of Salina PO Box 736 Salina, KS 67402-0736 Dear Mr. Johnson: The Bureau of Traffic Engineering has considered the following location eligible for federal-aid STP-safety funding for fiscal years 2006 and 2007 (October 2005 through September 2007). The table below lists what project is being offered to the City and an estimated cost for construction. SCOPE Cul-de-sac the north leg of the intersection, pursue closing access to Smith from Broadway, improve geometry of the skewed intersection, and remove existing pedestrian walkway *The project is offered as a capped project with Federal funds not to exceed $500,000. Any costs above this amount shall be 100% city funds. All costs associated with the removal of the pedestrian walkway shall be considered non-participating. INTERSECTION Hageman & Broadway COST $500,000* The project offered will be funded utilizing federal-aid STP safety funds, with a 900/0 federaVlO% city split in funding. These funds will cover the costs of construction and construction engineering (inspection). Anything beyond the project scope will be non- participating. TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER STATE OFFICE BUlLDING 700 S.W. HARRISON STREET, TOPEKA, KS 66603-3754 PUBLIC ACCESS AT NORTH ENTRANCE OF BUILDING VOICE 785-296-3618 TTY 785-296-3585 FAX 785-296-3619 http://www.ksdotorg Mr. Johnson Page Two April 29, 2005 In addition to 10% of these costs, the city will be responsible for the following: . Acquiring all necessary right-of-way in accordance with federal-aid procedures. Initiating all utility adjustments, both for the facilitation of construction and for the benefit of traffic safety. Preparing the project plans in accordance with KDOT standard specifications in English units. 1000/0 of the cost of non-participating items. . . . Please infonn me of the city's decision to accept or not accept the project being offered by June 10, 2005. If the city accepts the proj ect, an engineer from this bureau will be assigned the project and will contact you to discuss project scheduling. Projects are not being offered at this time for the following intersections: . 9th and Cloud Crawford & 1-135 SB ramps Crawford & I -135 NB ramps . . Locations for the fiscal year 2008/2009 program will be solicited in May 2006. That program will be based on crash history of calendar years 2004/2005. Thank you for your interest in this program. If there are any questions or comments, please call me at 785-296-3618. Sincerely, .......~ ---....) "" . ~~-' 6¿!~:' Alisa Babler, P.E. Senior Traffic Engineer --.., AAB:kk TRAFFIC ENGINEERING DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER STATE OFFICE BUILDING 700 S.W. HARRISON STREET, TOPEKA, KS 66603-3754 PUBLIC ACCESS AT NORTH ENTRANCE OF BUILDING VOICE 785-296-3618 TTY 785-296-3585 FAX 785-296-3619 http://www.ksdotorg CITY OF SALINA BUREAU OF TRAFFIC ENGINEERING KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF -rRANSPORTA1-ION THACHER BUilDING, 217 SE FOL'RTH STREET, FOURTH FLOOR TOPEKA, KANSAS 66603-3504 PRIORITY NUMBER 2 INTERSECTION OF BROADWAY BOULEVARD AND HAGEMAN AVENUE EXISTING CONDITIONS Broadway Boulevard is a major arterial. At the intersection with Hageman Avenue, there is an average daily entering volume of 6,100 vehicles from the northwest and 4,800 vehicles from the southeast. Broadway Boulevard is a four lane divided road with a center raised median. There are separate left turn lanes at the intersection with Hageman Avenue. Hageman Avenue is a two lane local street. At the intersection with Broadway Bou'evard, the average daily entering volume from the south is 1,700 vehicles and the average daily entering volume from the north is 550 vehicles. The existing traffic control consists of a two-way stop with Broadway Boulevard as the uncontrolled street. The two streets are skewed at a forty-five degree angle. Hageman Avenue runs directly north and south. Broadway Boulevard runs northwest and southeast. There is an existing pedestrian bridge which crosses the southeast leg of Broadway. EXISTING PROBLEMS 1) This intersection suffers from sight distance problems. The skew angle of the streets causes drivers on Hageman Avenue difficulty in seeing an approaching vehicle on Broadway Boulevard. The existing pedestrian bridge also creates a sijght obstruction which can not be easily moved. The combination of factors causes numerous right-angle collisions. PROPOSED POSSIBLE SOLUTIONS 1 ) The intersection is approximately 600' southeast of an existing signalized intersection at Cloud Street and Broadway Boulevard. Due to the close vicinity, Broadway Boulevard and Hageman Avenue should not be signalized. Geometric changes are the only real possibility. 2) Build a raised median and prohibit left turns in all directions. 3) Create a cul-de-sac on either one or both legs of Hageman Avenue and eliminate access to Broadway Boulevard all together. 4) Remove the existing pedestrian bridge over the south leg of Broadway Boulevard. 5) Redesign the intersection geometry so that the south leg of Hageman Avenue intersects with Broadway Boulevard at a right angle. REQUESTED IMPROVEMENTS 1 ) Close the north leg of Hageman Avenue and create a cul-de-sac. 2) Remove the existing pedestrian bridge over Broadway Boulevard. 3) Adjust the horizontal geometry of the south leg of Hageman Avenue so it intersects at a right angle with Broadway Boulevard. Move the median break on Broadway Boulevard to correspond with the new alignment. OUf Mission is to Build and Maintain a Clean, Safe Community