Initial Project Assessment DRAFT Technical Memorandum

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1 Initial Project Assessment DRAFT Technical Memorandum Anchorage Metropolitan Planning Area Prepared for: AMATS/MOA 4700 Elmore Road Anchorage, Alaska and PTS, Inc. 912 E 15th Avenue, Suite 200 Anchorage, Alaska Prepared by: CRW Engineering Group, LLC 3940 Arctic Boulevard, Suite 300 Anchorage, Alaska August 2015

2 Table of Contents Table of Contents... i References... ii List of Appendices... ii Acronyms... iii Executive Summary... 1 Introduction... 2 Project Purpose and Overview... 2 Project Evaluation & Prioritization Methods... 3 Evaluation Criteria... 3 Evaluation Results... 6 Initial Project Assessment... 6 MOA Projects... 6 DOT&PF Projects Planning Level Cost Estimates Estimate Breakdown Recommendations References Appendices... 1 AMATS Pedestrian Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page i August 2015

3 References List of Appendices A. Project Vicinity Maps B. Project Cost Estimates C. Project Scoring Evaluation Summary AMATS Pedestrian Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page ii August 2015

4 Acronyms ADA ADEC AMATS APP DOT&PF DCM DSR ICAP MOA MPA MPO PCC ROW SWPPP TCP Americans with Disabilities Act Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation Anchorage Metropolitan Area Transportation Solutions (or System) Anchorage Pedestrian Plan Alaska Department of Transportation & Public Facilities Design Criteria Manual Design Study Report Indirect Cost Allocation Plan Municipality of Anchorage Metropolitan Planning Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Portland Cement Concrete Right of Way Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan Temporary Construction Permit AMATS Pedestrian Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page iii August 2015

5 Executive Summary Executive Summary to be provided in final document. AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 1 October 2014

6 Introduction Project Purpose and Overview The Anchorage Metropolitan Area Transportation Solutions (AMATS) Pedestrian Plan Implementation project will design and construct pedestrian facility improvements as recommended in the Anchorage Pedestrian Plan (APP) (October 2007). The APP identifies a total of 319 potential pedestrian infrastructure projects throughout the AMATS Metropolitan Planning Area (MPA). This Initial Project Assessment Technical Memorandum was prepared to provide: 1) An overall assessment of the highest priority pedestrian improvements projects as identified in the APP, including updated crash history ( ) since the APP was published and correlation to the Bicycle Plan Implementation project; 2) A prioritized list for 22 projects (12 MOA & 10 DOT&PF owned roadways) based on the highest Community Benefit value as outlined in the APP; 3) Detailed evaluation for each of the selected MOA and DOT&PF projects; 4) Cost/benefit analysis for the selected projects to determine an overall Project Value; 5) Recommendations to move forward to the Design Study Report phase for two projects each for MOA and DOT&PF roadways. The primary focus of the APP was on pedestrian facilities adjacent to streets and roadways as well as walkways to connect adjacent subdivisions and schools. Pedestrian improvements range from providing facilities where none currently exist to upgrading existing infrastructure to provide an easier and safer route to walk along. Improvements also include curb ramps compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), removal of obstructions in walkways, connectivity to existing facilities and lighting to create a safer walking route. The projects selected for evaluation in this memorandum aim to meet these goals. AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 2 October 2014

7 Project Evaluation & Prioritization Methods Projects identified in the APP were further evaluated and scored based on updated crash data and current conditions in order to select potential projects to move forward with to the Design Study Report (DSR) phase. The following sections discuss the methodology used to evaluate and reprioritize the project list. Evaluation Criteria Community Benefit Score The APP established a project priority list according to the evaluation criteria and values shown below. The combined score, with a maximum point total of 14, established a priority ranking for 319 projects based on the highest community benefit. Evaluation Criteria Value Pedestrian Use Potential Index (0 4) Pedestrian vehicle crash history before 2007 (0 2) Within a major employment area (0 1) Within a Redevelopment or Mixed Use area (0 1) Within a Town Center (0 1) Proximity to transit corridors (0 1) Proximity to schools (0 2) Proximity to shopping areas (0 1) Proximity to parks, hospitals, or neighborhood (0 1) commercial centers Maximum Score 14 This Pedestrian Plan Implementation project added the following evaluation criteria and weighted values to account for the most recent pedestrian vehicle crash history available and correlation to the on going Bicycle Plan Project. Evaluation Criteria Value Pedestrian vehicle crash history 2007 to 2012 (0 2) Bicycle Plan Project correlation (0 2) Revised Maximum Score 18 The project scores from the APP and the added evaluation criteria shown above were combined for a maximum point total of 18. The project priority list was reorganized based on the revised total scores. AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 3 October 2014

8 Cost & Impact Factors In addition to the community benefit score; there are several factors that will influence the timing, cost and constructability of each project. Identified factors include: ROW Impacts Environmental Impacts Traffic Impacts Business Impacts Utility Impacts Project Extents Project Development Cost (design/construction) The applicability and approximate cost for each factor was developed based on initial investigations consisting of a review of concept level basemapping, primarily from GIS data. Additional Considerations and Project Filtering Since the APP was published in 2007, numerous projects that were identified have either been completed or are currently in the design or construction phase. These projects were removed from consideration. Approximately 70 of the projects identified in the APP called for some form of pedestrian crossing facility. The crossing improvements for these projects were typically located at signalized intersections or mid block. From a design and construction standpoint, crossing improvements can be complex and require additional traffic studies and a significant amount of roadway and intersection redesign to accommodate the crossing. Consequently, during the initial stages of project evaluation, it was determined that the crossing projects are more appropriate as part of a larger roadway design project and would be removed from consideration as separate projects constructed through the Pedestrian Plan Implementation project. Project Prioritizations To prioritize the projects that will move forward toward the DSR phase, a cost/benefit analysis was used. Total estimated project costs were divided by the revised total Community Benefit score and assigned a Project Rank (1 22) based on the lowest cost to benefit ratio. This analysis was performed on the 22 projects with the highest Community Benefit scores, 12 on MOA owned roadways, and 10 on DOT&PF owned roadways. Each of these projects is evaluated in the sections below. The project team also prepared GIS level base maps and concept level construction cost estimates for the selected projects, which can be found in the Appendix of this report. Results are summarized in the sections below along AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 4 October 2014

9 with recommendations for the top 2 projects each for MOA and DOT&PF owned roadways for design that will be moved forward to the DSR phase. AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 5 October 2014

10 Evaluation Results Initial Project Assessment This section below summarizes the results of the initial assessment of the twenty two highest priority pedestrian improvement projects (12 MOA & 10 DOT&PF) completed by the project team. Projects have been organized by facility owner; with a numbering system based the highest revised Community Benefits score. The original Community Benefit score published in the APP is also noted for ease of reference. The highest scoring projects for MOA and DOT&PF owned roadways are: MOA Projects 1_MOA: 13th Avenue C Street to Fairview Elementary School APP Priority No.: 21 Community Benefit Score: 11 Total Project Length: 1.0 miles Improvements Anticipated: New sidewalk, sidewalk upgrades, lighting, and ADA ramps Estimated Construction Cost: $2,460,000 Overall Project Rank (1 22): 12 The project scope for this area is to add a 5 foot wide Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) sidewalk with curb and gutter and lighting on the south side of 13 th Avenue from C Street to Cordova Street. This segment of roadway currently has sidewalk with curb and gutter on the north side of 13 th Avenue only. Pedestrian improvements also include upgrading the existing sidewalk from Hyder Street to Juneau Street from 4 feet wide to 5 feet to meet the standards in the MOA Design Criteria Manual (DCM). ADA accessible ramps are planned on both sides of 13 th Avenue from C Street to B Street, Cordova Street, Hyder Street to Ingra Street, and at Fairbanks Street. Refer to Figure 1 MOA in Appendix A for a project vicinity map. Numerous utility poles are located within the sidewalk east of Gambell Street that impedes pedestrian traffic. Utility poles will need to be relocated behind the sidewalk or the roadway will need to be narrowed and the sidewalks moved inward to avoid these conflicts. The latter option was not evaluated for this report since it would require a full road reconstruction. Easements on private property will likely be required to relocate utility poles behind the existing sidewalk due to the limited amount of ROW available. AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 6 October 2014

11 Traffic impacts to construct these pedestrian facilities will likely require one lane closure. Temporary impacts to businesses near Fairbanks Street and Hyder Street are expected during construction of ADA ramps. No significant environmental impacts were identified along the project corridor. Traffic calming measures (neckdowns with patterned crosswalks) and ADA accessible ramps have been constructed at several intersections along the project corridor by previous improvement projects. These improvements are located at Denali Street, Eagle Street and from Juneau Street to Nelchina Street (Fairview Elementary School). 2_MOA: Lake Otis Boulevard 20 th Avenue to 24 th Avenue APP Priority No.: 22 Community Benefit Score: 10 Total Project Length: 0.2 miles Improvements Anticipated: New sidewalk, extend pedestrian tunnel, and ADA ramps Estimated Construction Cost: $1,340,000 Overall Project Rank (1 22): 18 (Removed from consideration) The project scope for this area consists of construction of a 5 foot wide PCC sidewalk on the west side of Lake Otis Boulevard from 20 th Avenue to 24 th Avenue. The new sidewalk would connect existing sidewalks on either side of these side streets, completing the missing pedestrian link. An ADA ramp would be constructed at 24 th Avenue. Refer to Figure 2 MOA in Appendix A for a project vicinity map. Due to limited ROW and steep side slopes along some sections of the roadway, slope easements, retaining walls and potential property acquisition may be required to construct the sidewalk. Another design challenge will be constructing the sidewalk over the existing multi use pathway tunnel for the Chester Creek Trail that crosses under Lake Otis Parkway. The multi use pathway tunnel would need to be extended on the west side of the road to provide sufficient room for the proposed sidewalk. The sidewalk will also cross the South Fork of Chester Creek just north of 24 th Avenue. The two existing stream culverts may need to be extended to construct the sidewalk, similar to the multi use tunnel. High value wetlands (Type A) and 100 year floodplains are located on the east and west side of the project improvement area. Traffic impacts to construct these pedestrian facilities will likely require one lane closure. There are no businesses located near the project improvements that will be impacted during construction. Based on the many design challenges and environmental impacts noted above, it was determined that a full road reconstruction would be best suited to accommodate the needed pedestrian facilities. AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 7 October 2014

12 3_MOA: 31 st Avenue Eide Street to Arctic Boulevard APP Priority No.: 28 Community Benefit Score: 9 Total Project Length: 0.3 miles Improvements Anticipated: New sidewalk with curb & gutter, and ADA ramps Estimated Construction Cost: $3,250,000 Overall Project Rank (1 22): 21 (Removed from consideration) The project scope for this area consists of construction of a 5 foot wide PCC sidewalk with curb & gutter on the south side of 31 st Avenue from Arctic Boulevard to Eide Street, which is currently strip paved and in poor condition. ADA ramps would be constructed at each intersection. Improvements would also include lighting along the project corridor. Refer to Figure 3 MOA in Appendix A for a project vicinity map. From Arctic Boulevard to Dawson Street, the ROW is 30 feet wide. The remaining ROW along 31 st Avenue is 60 feet. Property acquisition will be required to construct the proposed sidewalk and curb & gutter within the 30 foot ROW areas. Parking areas for properties adjacent to improvements would also be significantly decreased. The proposed improvements would be adjacent to the Arctic/Benson Park, a Section 4(f) property, located south of 31 st Avenue between Arctic Boulevard and Bering Street. Otherwise, there are no other environmental concerns anticipated along this corridor. Traffic impacts to construct these pedestrian facilities will likely require one lane closure within 60 foot ROW sections and a full road closure in 30 foot ROW sections. Connectivity to businesses located on the east end of the project near Eide Street would be temporarily impacted by project improvements during construction. Utility impacts to construct the pedestrian improvements include adjustments to existing storm drain inlets and relocation of two light poles. Due to the existing poor condition of the roadway and the work required to construct the pedestrian facilities, it was determined that this project will require full road reconstruction in order to construct pedestrian facilities and therefore removed from consideration. AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 8 October 2014

13 4_MOA: Wilson Street 40 th Avenue to Tudor Road APP Priority No.: 26 Community Benefit Score: 8 Total Project Length: 0.3 miles Improvements Anticipated: New sidewalk with curb & gutter, new pathway, and ADA ramps Estimated Construction Cost: $1,250,000 Overall Project Rank (1 22): 9 The project scope for this area includes construction of a 5 foot wide PCC sidewalk with curb & gutter on the west side of Wilson Street from 40 th Avenue (Wilson Street Park) to Tudor Road, which is currently strip paved. Pedestrian improvements also include extending an 8 foot AC pathway from the north end of Wilson Street into Wilson Street Park. ADA ramps would be constructed at each intersection. Improvements would also include lighting along the project corridor. In order to convey storm runoff from the street and sidewalk, a proposed storm drain will extend from 43 rd Avenue and connect into the existing system on 41 st Avenue. A retaining wall just south of 43 rd Avenue will be needed for the steep embankment alongside the proposed sidewalk. Refer to Figure 4 MOA in Appendix A for a project vicinity map. The proposed improvements extend through Wilson Street Park, a Section 4(f) property. Beyond the impacts to the park, there are no additional environmental concerns anticipated for this project. Traffic impacts to construct these pedestrian facilities will likely require one lane closure along the west side of Wilson Street. During construction, traffic can be detoured to the west along Harrison Street to minimize any conflicts. Wilson Street and the surrounding area is primarily residential, therefore no business related impacts are expected. Utility impacts to construct the pedestrian improvements are expected to be relatively minor, requiring only one light pole on west side of Wilson Street near Tudor Road to be relocated. 5_MOA: Coronado Street Old Glenn Hwy to Echo St to N. Eagle River Loop Rd APP Priority No.: 46 Community Benefit Score: 8 Total Project Length: 0.6 miles Improvements Anticipated: New sidewalk with curb & gutter, and ADA ramps Estimated Construction Cost: $2,350,000 Overall Project Rank (1 22): 14 The project scope for this area includes construction of a 5 foot wide PCC sidewalk with curb & gutter on the north side of Coronado Street from the Old Glenn Highway to Echo Street and continue north along AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 9 October 2014

14 Eagle River Loop Spur until it connects to North Eagle River Loop Road. This entire section of roadway is currently strip paved and does not have any pedestrian facilities on either side. ADA ramps would also be constructed at each side street intersection and lighting would be provided along the project corridor. Curb inlets would be installed on the uphill side of each side street to intercept storm runoff. Storm drain pipe would convey the runoff from the curb inlet to the existing drainage ditch on the opposite side of the roadway, which eventually ties into a piped system on Old Glenn Highway. Refer to Figure 5 MOA in Appendix A for a project vicinity map. Eagle River Loop Creek runs parallel to North Eagle River Loop Road, just north of the project limits. Similarly, a low value wetland (Type C) is located to the north of the project limits. The pedestrian improvements should not impact either the stream or the wetlands, but consideration should be given to the location of these environmental impacts during design. One lane closure is expected along the south side of Coronado Street to construct the improvements. During construction, traffic can be detoured to roadways to the north or south to minimize any conflicts. Approaches to several businesses on the west end of Coronado Street will be impacted during construction of the pedestrian facilities and storm drain system. No significant impacts to existing utilities are anticipated. Existing drainage ditches and culverts may be impacted depending on how storm drain system is configured. 6_MOA: Petersburg Street 56 th Avenue to 57 th Avenue APP Priority No.: 47 Community Benefit Score: 8 Total Project Length: 0.1 miles Improvements Anticipated: New pathway and lighting Estimated Construction Cost: $518,000 Overall Project Rank (1 22): 2 The project scope for this area consists of constructing an 8 foot wide AC pathway along Petersburg Street from 56 th Avenue to 57 th Avenue. This segment of Petersburg Street is currently undeveloped ROW. The new pathway will provide a north south neighborhood connection that is in close proximity to Tudor Elementary School. Improvements would also include lighting along the new pathway. Refer to Figure 6 MOA in Appendix A for a project vicinity map. There is a significant elevation drop from 57 th Avenue to 56 th Avenue. In order to meet ADA requirements for pathway grades, the proposed pathway may need to meander from one end to the other to increase its length and flatten the overall slope. The ROW along the project corridor is only 30 AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 10 October 2014

15 feet, so additional property acquisition to the east would likely be required to achieve a 5% maximum pathway grade as specified by ADA. Grading, retaining walls and railing will likely be required to complete the improvements and provide a safe pedestrian route. Minimal traffic impacts are anticipated to construct the pathway and lighting. Minor impacts at 56 th Avenue and 57 th Avenue can be expected during construction in these areas. The project area is residential; therefore no impacts to businesses are anticipated. The fire hydrant located within ROW on 57 th Avenue may need to be relocated for pathway or lighting construction, but likely can be avoided. 7_MOA: 20 th Avenue Bragaw Street to Tikishla Park APP Priority No.: 49 Community Benefit Score: 8 Total Project Length: 0.4 miles Improvements Anticipated: New sidewalk and ADA ramps Estimated Construction Cost: $1,790,000 Overall Project Rank (1 22): 19 The project scope for this area is to construct a 5 foot wide PCC sidewalk with curb and gutter on the south side of 20 th Avenue from Bragaw Street to Tikishla Park trail. The improvements also includes 5 foot wide PCC sidewalks with curb and gutter on the north and south sides of 20 th Avenue from Suise Drive to Tikishla Park. ADA ramps would be constructed at each intersection. A retaining wall west of Nichols Street may be needed for the embankment alongside the proposed sidewalk. Refer to Figure 7 MOA in Appendix A for a project vicinity map. The proposed improvements connect to Tikishla Park, a Section 4(f) property, located between Suise Drive and Rosemary Street. The Middle Fork of Chester Creek intersects with Bragaw just south of intersection of Bragaw and 20 th Avenue. The pedestrian improvements should not impact the stream, but consideration should be given to the location of these environmental impacts during design. The ROW on 20 th Avenue east of Wintergreen Place is 60 feet wide, but decreases to 30 feet to the west. In order to construct the proposed sidewalk with curb and gutter, property acquisition may be required along the south side of the roadway from Wintergreen Place to Rosemary Street. One lane closure is expected along the south side of 20 th Avenue to construct the improvements. Approaches to several businesses on the south side of 20 th Avenue will be impacted during construction of the pedestrian facilities. Careful consideration will be required for traffic control during construction. AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 11 October 2014

16 Utility impacts to construct the pedestrian improvements are relatively minor. One fire hydrant east of Nichols Street will need to be relocated, as will the light pole west of Nichols Street. This project team was notified that a separate project is in the works to upgrade the pedestrian facilities in this area and therefore this project was removed from consideration as an Anchorage Pedestrian Plan Implementation project. 8_MOA: West 36 th Avenue Woodland Drive to Iowa Street/Woodland Park APP Priority No.: 68 Community Benefit Score: 8 Total Project Length: 0.2 miles Improvements Anticipated: New sidewalk with curb and gutter, and ADA ramps Estimated Construction Cost: $863,000 Overall Project Rank (1 22): 5 The project scope for this area includes construction of a 5 foot wide PCC sidewalk with curb and gutter on the south side of 36 th Avenue from Woodland Drive to Iowa Street (Woodland Park entrance). ADA ramps would be constructed at each intersection and major approach. In order to convey storm runoff from the street and sidewalk, a proposed storm drain will extend from Woodland Drive and likely discharge into the existing drainage ditch on the south side of the park near the parking lot. The drainage ditch drains through a series of culverts that eventually discharges into the wetlands to the west. Refer to Figure 8 MOA in Appendix A for a project vicinity map. The proposed improvements connect to Woodland Park, a Section 4(f) property. The new sidewalk also runs adjacent to the Boys and Girls Club, which may also be a 4(f) property. Other environmental impacts include the potential of discharging storm water to the wetlands, as noted above. The ROW on 36 th Avenue east of Northwood Drive is 60 feet wide, but decreases to 30 feet to the west. In order to construct the proposed sidewalk with curb and gutter, property acquisition may be required along the south side of the roadway from Northwood Drive to Woodland Park. One lane closure is anticipated along the south side of 36 th Avenue to construct the improvements. Approaches and parking for the Boys and Girls Club will be impacted during construction of the pedestrian facilities. No significant utility impacts are expected for the pedestrian upgrades. To accommodate the proposed sidewalk and ADA ramps at the north end of the Boys and Girls Club building, the striping for the parking spots in this location will need to be repainted. Currently, the AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 12 October 2014

17 parking angle is striped at approximately 60 degrees with the sidewalk. The proposed parking angle will be changed to 45 degrees to provide sufficient room for a one way traffic lane between the parking spots and the proposed sidewalk with curb and gutter. 9_MOA: Crescent Circle at East 37 th Avenue APP Priority No.: 69 Community Benefit Score: 7 Total Project Length: 100 feet Improvements Anticipated: New sidewalk and ADA ramps Estimated Construction Cost: $529,000 Overall Project Rank (1 22): 17 (Removed from Consideration) This project would construct a 5 foot wide PCC sidewalk between 37 th Avenue and Crescent Circle to provide the missing link between them. ADA ramps would be constructed at each end of the sidewalk. Improvements would also include 2 covered stairways with railing. Refer to Figure 9 MOA in Appendix A for a project vicinity map. There s a narrow ROW corridor (approximately feet wide) that extends between 37 th Avenue and Crescent Circle. The existing grades between the two roadways are relatively steep (approximately 20% grade). In order to construct the sidewalk and covered stairways, TCP s would be required on both sides of the ROW to construct the improvements. Minimal traffic impacts are anticipated to construct the proposed sidewalks and ramps. Minor impacts at Crescent Circle and 37 th Avenue can be expected during construction in these areas. The project area is residential; therefore no impacts to businesses are anticipated. Utility impacts include relocating an existing light pole on Crescent Circle to construct the new sidewalk. Because this project cannot be constructed to ADA standards without significant ROW acquisition, it was removed from consideration. Furthermore, the pedestrian improvements described above do not provide a substantial upgrade to the existing pedestrian facilities. AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 13 October 2014

18 10_MOA: Patterson Street Debarr Road to Chester Court APP Priority No.: 96 Community Benefit Score: 7 Total Project Length: 0.2 miles Improvements Anticipated: New sidewalk with curb and gutter, and ADA ramps Estimated Construction Cost: $578,000 Overall Project Rank (1 22): 4 The project scope for this area is to construct a 5 foot wide PCC sidewalk with curb and gutter on the east side of Patterson Street from Debarr Road to Chester Court. ADA ramps would be constructed at each intersection. A retaining wall may be required north of Chester Court to minimize on property impacts. Refer to Figure 10 MOA in Appendix A for a project vicinity map. There are no environmental or ROW impacts anticipated with this project. One lane closure is anticipated along the east side of Patterson Street to construct the improvements. The improvements are located within a residential area; therefore no impacts to businesses are anticipated. No utility impacts are expected for the pedestrian upgrades. The MOA Capital Improvement Project (CIP) list includes a proposed surface rehabilitation project on Patterson Street from Debarr Road to 20 th Avenue which overlaps the pedestrian project limits. If the Pedestrian Plan project moves forward it should be coordinated with the surface rehabilitation project. 11_MOA: Lois Drive Northern Lights Boulevard to 36 th Avenue APP Priority No.: 94 Community Benefit Score: 7 Total Project Length: 0.4 miles Improvements Anticipated: New sidewalk with curb and gutter, and ADA ramps Estimated Construction Cost: $2,340,000 Overall Project Rank (1 22): 20 (Removed from Consideration) The project scope for this area is to construct a 5 foot wide PCC sidewalk with curb and gutter on the east side of Lois Drive from Northern Lights Boulevard to 36 th Avenue. ADA ramps would be constructed at each intersection. A proposed storm drain system would be required from 32 nd Avenue to 36 th Avenue to collect runoff from the roadway and new sidewalk. The proposed storm drain would connect to the existing system on either 33 rd Avenue or 36 th Avenue. Refer to Figure 11 MOA in Appendix A for a project vicinity map. AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 14 October 2014

19 Fish Creek crosses the intersection of 36 th Avenue and Lois Drive. The creek at this location is conveyed by storm water pipe and re enters the main stem of Fish Creek at Willow Street. Additional consideration and research will be required if the project team decides to utilize the creek for the storm drain system outfall location. The ROW on Lois Avenue north of 32 Avenue is 60 feet wide, but decreases to 30 feet to the south. In order to construct the proposed sidewalk with curb and gutter, property acquisition may be required along the east side of the roadway from 32 nd Avenue to 36 th Avenue due to the limited ROW. The installation of curb and gutter will decrease on street parking and potentially decrease existing driveway lengths. One lane closure is anticipated along the east side of Lois Drive to construct the proposed pedestrian improvements. The project area is primarily residential; therefore no business impacts are expected. Numerous light poles (12 total) and a several electrical pedestals will likely need to be relocated to construct the proposed side walk and curb ramps. Additionally, four existing storm drain inlets on the east side of the roadway will need to be adjusted to fit the new curb and gutter. Due to the extensive work required to construct the pedestrian facilities, it was determined that a full roadway reconstruction is appropriate. Therefore this project was removed from consideration. 12_MOA: Lake Otis Boulevard 36 th Avenue to Duke Drive APP Priority No.: 147 Community Benefit Score: 6 Total Project Length: 0.1 miles Improvements Anticipated: Upgrade existing pathway Estimated Construction Cost: $210,000 Overall Project Rank (1 22): 16 (Removed from Consideration) The project scope for this area is to reconstruct an 8 foot wide AC pathway on the west side of Lake Otis Boulevard from 36 th Avenue to Duke Drive. Refer to Figure 12 MOA in Appendix A for a project vicinity map. There are no environmental or ROW impacts anticipated with this project. One lane closure is anticipated along the west side of Lake Otis Boulevard to construct the proposed pedestrian improvements. improvements. No major impacts to existing businesses are expected due to the AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 15 October 2014

20 To construct the pedestrian improvements, the traffic junction boxes in the existing pathway will need to be adjusted or replaced to match the proposed pathway. The proposed improvements abut an existing fence and retaining wall along the length of the project. Fence and retaining wall need to be protected in place or replaced if damaged during construction. The proposed improvements were determined to be a low priority relative to other projects since an existing pathway is in place and likely needs maintenance and clearing prior to a full upgrade. This project was removed from consideration from the list of priority projects to move forward into the DSR phase. DOT&PF Projects 1_DOT: A Street 23 rd Avenue to Chester Creek APP Priority No.: 3 Community Benefit Ranking: 10 Total Project Length: 0.2 miles Improvements Anticipated: New pathway Estimated Construction Cost: $678,000 Overall Project Rank (1 22): 3 The project scope for this area is to construct an 8 foot wide AC pathway on the east side of A Street from 23 rd Avenue to the Chester Creek Trail south of 16 th Avenue. The proposed pathway would connect to the existing trail north of 23 rd Avenue and run adjacent to A Street. The pathway would then extend to the east to connect with the Chester Creek Trail on the south side of the creek to utilize the existing pedestrian bridge. Additional signs directing pedestrians to the appropriate route along the roadway would also be installed. There is currently no pedestrian facility along A Street in the project area. However, a dirt path alongside the road is clearly used by pedestrians on a regular basis. Refer to Figure 1 DOT in Appendix A for a project vicinity map. There are a number of environmental conditions that will need to be considered for this project. The proposed pathway extends through or is near vicinity of several Section 4(f) properties: Charles W. Smith Memorial Park, Chester Creek Sports Complex and the Chester Creek greenbelt property. Additionally, the project terminates near Chester Creek where a low value (Type C) and high value (Type A) wetlands are within near proximity to the pathway alignment. The proposed improvements can be constructed for the most part within existing ROW. The north and south ends of the pathway, however, are routed through the 4(f) properties described above. AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 16 October 2014

21 Coordination with MOA and Parks & Recreation will be required to construct the pedestrian improvements. The large shoulder along the east side of A Street may provide sufficient room to construct the proposed pathway. If not, the eastern most lane will need to be closed to complete the work. No businesses are located along the pathway improvements, therefore no impacts are expected. Four light poles, three junction boxes and one utility pedestal will likely need to be relocated to construct the proposed pathway. Three existing storm drain inlets located in the curb line may need to be adjusted or replaced if the curb and gutter requires replacement during construction. A significant increase in fill will be required to construct the pathway along A Street if a separated pathway is preferred over an attached pathway. The existing side slopes along the proposed pathway alignment drop off significantly beyond the 8 to 10 foot flat, grass buffer. To minimize the fill required for a separated pathway, the pathway could be constructed lower down on the slope. 2_DOT: Boniface Parkway Debarr Road to Carrs Safeway Approach APP Priority No.: 67 Community Benefit Score: 9 Total Project Length: 0.1 miles Improvements Anticipated: New sidewalk and ADA ramps Estimated Construction Cost: $251,000 Overall Project Rank (1 22): 1 Pedestrian improvements for this project include construction of a 5 foot wide PCC sidewalk on the east side of Boniface Parkway from Debarr Road to the southernmost approach to Carrs grocery store. ADA ramps would also be constructed at each approach to Carrs. There are currently no pedestrian facilities along this segment of Boniface Parkway and the project would provide continuous pedestrian routes if constructed. Refer to Figure 2 DOT in Appendix A for a project vicinity map. The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation s (ADEC) contaminated sites program database identifies a previously contaminated site located at the southeast corner of the Debarr Road and Boniface Parkway intersection. Based on the available online report for this contaminated site, the contaminated soils and leaking tanks at the gas station have been removed and the cleanup is complete. There are no additional environmental impacts expected for the planned pedestrian improvements. No property acquisition or significant utility impacts are anticipated for this project. AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 17 October 2014

22 One lane closure is anticipated on the east side of Boniface Parkway to construct the proposed pedestrian improvements. Carrs Safeway and other businesses located southeast of Boniface Parkway and Debarr Road will experience some disruption during construction of the sidewalks and ADA ramps. These businesses have alternative access along Debarr Road to alleviate any impacts. 3_DOT: Abbott Road Service High School to Birch Road APP Priority No.: 53 Community Benefit Score: 9 Total Project Length: 0.4 miles Improvements Anticipated: New pathway and ADA ramps Estimated Construction Cost: $1,450,000 Overall Project Rank (1 22): 10 The project scope for this area is to construct an 8 foot wide AC pathway on the north side of Abbott Road from Service High School to Birch Road. The proposed pathway would connect to the existing pathway near Anchorage Water & Wastewater s (AWWU) water storage tank, west of Service High School, where it extends to the north towards Trailside Elementary School. The proposed pathway would be located along Abbott Road in front of Service High School, and connect on the eastern end to an existing pathway on the north side of the Birch Road intersection. A pedestrian overpass is also located at this intersection. There is currently no pedestrian facility along this section of roadway. A proposed roadway rehabilitation project on this segment of Abbott Road does not include the addition this trail segment. Refer to Figure 3 DOT in Appendix A for a project vicinity map. Hillside Park, a Section 4(f) property, is located northwest of the intersection of Abbott Road and Birch Road. Additionally, two wetlands (moderate and high value) are located south of Abbott Road. Neither the park nor wetlands are expected to be impacted based on the location of the proposed improvements. In order to connect to the existing pathways on both ends of the project, coordination will be required to extend the proposed improvements onto MOA (ASD) property. One lane closure is anticipated on the west bound lane of Abbott Road to construct the new pathway and ADA ramps. No businesses are located within the project area, but the approaches to Service High School and Trailside Elementary School will be impacted during the construction of the pedestrian improvements. Reconstruction of the drainage ditches and culverts located south of Service High School may be required to construct the new pathway. In addition, several utility poles will need to be relocated. AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 18 October 2014

23 A significant amount of fill and a retaining wall will be required to construct the pathway alongside Abbott Road just west of Birch Road. Guardrail currently separates the roadway from a steep embankment on the north side of the road, which would likely need to be removed and replaced to construct the pedestrian improvements. 4 DOT: A Street Fireweed Lane to Benson Boulevard APP Priority No.: 70 Community Benefit Score: 7 Total Project Length: 0.3 miles Improvements Anticipated: New sidewalk and ADA ramps Estimated Construction Cost: $1,000,000 Overall Project Rank (1 22): 8 The project scope for this area is to construct a 5 foot wide PCC sidewalk on the west side of A Street from Fireweed Lane to Benson Boulevard. ADA ramps would be constructed at each intersection and major approach. Refer to Figure 4 DOT in Appendix A for a project vicinity map. There are no environmental impacts anticipated with this project. In regards to ROW impacts, TCP s could be utilized on the west side of A Street to construct the majority of the new sidewalk and ramps. The TCP s would allow the contractor to install the improvements from the adjacent business parking lots to the west and would minimize traffic impacts. Based on DOT&PF design drawings for resurfacing A Street, there s approximately 6 feet of ROW between back of curb and ROW along most of the project corridor to construct the proposed attached sidewalk. A small portion of the lot north of Benson Boulevard will likely require property acquisition to construct the new sidewalk. One lane closure is anticipated along the west side of A Street to construct the proposed pedestrian improvements. Businesses located on the west side of A Street will experience some disruption during construction of the sidewalks and ADA ramps. These businesses generally have alternative access from Fireweed Drive, Northern Lights Boulevard and Benson Boulevard to help alleviate any impacts during construction. Utility impacts related to these improvements may require the relocation of the traffic/utility cabinet located just south of Fireweed Lane and the light pole north of Northern Lights Boulevard. The fire hydrant directly across from 26 th Avenue should be avoidable if the sidewalk is attached to the back of curb. AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 19 October 2014

24 The landscaping planters located on the west side of A Street between Northern Lights Boulevard and Benson Boulevard at the entrance/exit to Key Bank appears to be within ROW. These planters along with any associated landscaping will need to be reconstructed on property to accommodate sidewalk improvements and ramps at this approach. 5 DOT: A Street Benson Boulevard to 36 th Avenue APP Priority No.: 71 Community Benefit Score: 7 Total Project Length: 0.4 miles Improvements Anticipated: New sidewalk and ADA ramps Estimated Construction Cost: $888,000 Overall Project Rank (1 22): 7 The project scope for this area is to construct a 5 foot wide PCC sidewalk on the west side of A Street from Benson Boulevard to 36 th Avenue. ADA ramps would be constructed at each intersection and major approach. Refer to Figure 5 DOT in Appendix A for a project vicinity map. This project is similar in most aspects to the A Street improvements project (4 DOT, see above) from Fireweed to Benson Boulevard. Environmental, ROW, traffic and business impacts are similar in scope. TCP s will be required to construct the pedestrian facilities; however, no ROW acquisition is expected for this project Utility impacts along A Street include relocation of three light poles, one junction box, and two utility pedestals. The utility pedestal located at the southwest corner of 32 nd Avenue will need to be relocated to construct the ADA ramp. The utility pedestal at the southwest corner of 31 st Avenue will need to be relocated to the west to construct the sidewalk and ADA ramp. Additionally, the utility vault west of this utility pedestal will need to be protected in place during construction. Two storm drain field inlets and one storm drain manhole will need to be adjusted to construct the proposed pedestrian improvements. 6 DOT: Fireweed Lane Spenard Road to New Seward Highway APP Priority No.: 91 Community Benefit Score: 6 Total Project Length: 1.2 miles Improvements Anticipated: New sidewalk and ADA ramps Estimated Construction Cost: $6,540,000 Overall Project Rank (1 22): 22 (Removed from consideration) The project scope for this area includes upgrading the existing sidewalk from a 4 foot wide sidewalk to a 5 foot wide PCC sidewalk on the north and south sides of Fireweed Lane from Spenard Road to New AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 20 October 2014

25 Seward Highway. New ADA ramps would be constructed at each intersection and major approach. Several intersections have been upgraded by other previous projects; those ramps would remain in place. Refer to Figure 6 DOT in Appendix A for a project vicinity map. There are no environmental impacts anticipated with this project. ROW impacts for this project are anticipated to be extensive due to the high density of adjacent businesses and parking lots that abut the pedestrian upgrades throughout the project corridor. In order to construct the upgraded sidewalks to ADA standards (maximum cross slope of 2%), the improvements will significantly impact private property. This includes reconstruction of parking lots, landscaping, drainage and utilities. Additionally, property acquisition will likely be required in many areas due to limited ROW. TCP s would also be required throughout the project to enable the contractor to work on private property. One lane closure is anticipated on both the north and south side of Fireweed Lane to construct the proposed pedestrian improvements. As noted above, businesses front Fireweed Avenue from one end of the project limits to the other. These businesses will experience disruption during construction of the sidewalks and ADA ramps. Utility impacts related to these improvements will require relocating the fire hydrant situated in the sidewalk at the southeast corner of Arctic Boulevard intersection. The utility pole located at the southeast corner of Blueberry Road will also need to be relocated for ramp construction. Numerous other utility impacts are anticipated due to increasing the width of the sidewalk from 4 feet to 5 feet along the project corridor, including relocation of 14 utility poles, 15 light poles, 3 additional fire hydrants and 1 utility cabinet. Due to the overall complexity of this project and the associated private property impacts, the project team determined the improvements necessary to construct the pedestrian facilities are a better fit for a roadway reconstruction project and was not a good candidate for an AMATS Pedestrian Plan Implementation project. AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 21 October 2014

26 7_DOT: Jewel Lake Road 73 rd Avenue to Weimer Drive APP Priority No.: 135 Community Benefit Score: 5 Total Project Length: 0.1 miles Improvements Anticipated: New pathway and ADA ramps Estimated Construction Cost: $612,000 Overall Project Rank (1 22): 6 The project scope for this area includes construction of an 8 foot wide AC pathway on the east side of Jewel Lake Road from 73 rd Avenue to Weimer Drive. The proposed pathway would provide a missing link where there currently are no pedestrian facilities. Refer to Figure 7 DOT in Appendix A for a project vicinity map. A small, undesignated wetlands is located on the east side of Jewel Lake Road directly across from Caravelle Road. A pathway attached to the roadway could have minimal impact to the existing wetlands, however, if a separated pathway is constructed it will likely be necessary to fill into the wetland area and/or construct a retaining wall. A small portion of the lot north of 74 th Avenue will likely require property acquisition to construct the new pathway. ROW decreases from 100 feet to 80 feet along this segment of Jewel Lake Road. Traffic impacts include closing the north bound lane to construct the new pedestrian facilities. Approaches to several businesses near Weimer Drive will be impacted during construction. Reconstruction of the drainage ditches and culverts located south of Weimer Drive will be required to construct the new pathway. In addition, four light poles will need to be relocated. AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 22 October 2014

27 8_DOT: Airport Heights Drive AFD Station 3 to Debarr Road APP Priority No.: 190 Community Benefit Score: 5 Total Project Length: 0.2 miles Improvements Anticipated: New pathway and ADA ramps Estimated Construction Cost: $1,030,000 Overall Project Rank (1 22): 11 This project will construct an 8 foot wide AC pathway on the west side of Airport Heights Drive from Anchorage Fire Department (AFD) Station 3 to Debarr Road. The proposed pathway would connect to the existing pathway that terminates north of the fire station and extend to existing sidewalk that ends at the traffic light at Debarr Road. The preferred location for the proposed pathway is to the west of the utility poles that run parallel to Airport Heights Drive. Refer to Figure 8 DOT in Appendix A for a project vicinity map. There are no environmental impacts anticipated with this project. In order to construct the new pathway on the west side of the existing utility poles, ROW may be required for the Alaska Regional Hospital property. Coordination with MOA will be required to construct the remainder of pathway to the north as they own the property along this section of the improvements. One lane closure is anticipated on the west side of Airport Heights Drive to construct the new sidewalk. Alaska Regional Hospital, AFD Station 3 and other MOA facilities will experience disruption during construction of the pathway and ADA ramps. Utility impacts related to the construction of the new pedestrian facilities include relocation of the existing traffic control cabinet north of AFD Station 3 and two fire hydrants. These impacts assume the new pathway would be installed in the preferred location, west of the utility poles. Utility impacts would be more significant if the pathway is installed closer to the roadway. The new pathway will likely impact a significant amount of mature landscaping in front of Alaska Regional Hospital. Landscaping improvements to replace the impacted areas should be anticipated. AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 23 October 2014

28 9_DOT: Elmore Road Huffman Road to O Malley Road APP Priority No.: 219 Community Benefit Score: 5 Total Project Length: 1.0 miles Improvements Anticipated: new pathway Estimated Construction Cost: $1,320,000 Overall Project Rank (1 22): 13 The project scope for this area is to construct an 8 foot wide separated AC pathway on the west side of Elmore Road from Huffman Road to O Malley Road. This project was added to this evaluation to compliment a proposed project in the Anchorage Bicycle Plan. There are currently no pedestrian improvements on either side of Elmore Road. Refer to Figure 9 DOT in Appendix A for a project vicinity map. The proposed pathway runs adjacent to Huffman Park, which is a Section 4(f) property, located west of Elmore Road between Huffman Road and Frontier Lane. A small, undesignated wetland is located west of Elmore Road between Cleo Avenue and Klatt Road, but should be outside of the project limits. A steep embankment with existing guardrail on the west side of Elmore Road just south of O Malley Road may require a slope easement or property acquisition to construct the pathway along this section of roadway. The guardrail will need to be removed and replaced. There are several other locations along the east side of the road that may require additional embankment and slope easements to construct the pathway due to the steep topography. There are no other ROW impacts anticipated to construct the pedestrian improvements. One lane closure is anticipated on the west side of Elmore Road to construct the new pathway. The improvements are within a residential area; therefore no impacts to businesses are expected. The only utility impact expected is the relocation of the fire hydrant on the west side of Elmore Road, south of O Malley Road. AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 24 October 2014

29 10_DOT: Old Seward Highway Brandon Street to Clements Drive APP Priority No.: 314 Community Benefit Score: 2 Total Project Length: 1.0 miles Improvements Anticipated: New pathway with curb and gutter, and ADA ramps Estimated Construction Cost: $2,190,000 Overall Project Rank (1 22): 15 The scope for this project includes construction of an 8 foot wide AC pathway on the east side of Old Seward Highway from Brandon Street to Clements Drive. This project was added to this evaluation to compliment a proposed project in the Anchorage Bicycle Plan. The proposed pathway will connect to an existing pathway that terminates south of Brandon Street and will extend to Clements Drive, where an existing pathway runs along the west side of the road near Turnagain Bluff Way. New ADA ramps will be necessary at each intersection and major approach. There is existing curb and gutter along portions of this segment of roadway that will remain. New curb and gutter may be necessary for portions of the remaining segments to direct storm water to existing curb inlets. Existing drainage ditches and culverts impacted by the construction of the pedestrian improvements will need to be reconstructed. A retaining wall may be required from Karen Drive to Jarvis Drive due to the steep embankment on the east side of the roadway. Refer to Figure 10 DOT in Appendix A for a project vicinity map. Seward Highway Buffer Park, a Section 4(f) property, is located east of Old Seward Highway between Helen Drive and Hamilton Drive. The improvements should not impact the park, but will be constructed adjacent to it. No additional environmental or ROW impacts are anticipated. One lane closure is anticipated on the east side of Old Seward Highway to construct the new pathway and ADA ramps. A couple businesses and a church located between Oceanview Drive and Jarvis Drive will be impacted during construction of the pedestrian improvements. Utility impacts related to the construction of the new pedestrian facilities include relocation of the light pole across from Oceanview Drive and a utility pole near Clements Drive. AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 25 October 2014

30 Planning Level Cost Estimates Estimate Breakdown Planning level construction cost estimates were developed for each of the 22 selected MOA and DOT&PF projects. Construction cost estimate breakdowns for each project can be found in Appendix B. Estimates were tailored to the recommended pedestrian facilities along each project corridor and included the following cost and impact factors: 1) Pedestrian Facility Type (Sidewalk or Pathway) 2) Additional Pay Items associated with the Pedestrian Improvements a. ADA Ramps b. Retaining Walls c. Curb & Gutter d. Storm Drain Improvements (ditches, culverts, pipe system & manholes) e. Landscaping 3) Additional Costs & Impacts associated with the Pedestrian Improvements a. ROW Impacts b. Environmental Impacts c. Traffic Impacts d. Business Impacts e. Utility Impacts 4) Subtotal of above items 5) Contingency for Mobilization/Traffic Maintenance/Traffic Control/SWPPP/etc. (65% of No. 4 subtotal) 6) Construction Contingency (25% of No. 5 subtotal) 7) Subtotal of No. s 4, 5, & 6 above. 8) Field Office 9) Construction Engineering Contingency (Field inspection, etc.) 20% of No. 7 subtotal 10) Indirect Cost Allocation Plan (ICAP) 4.65% of No. 7 subtotal 11) Total of No. s 7, 8, 9 & 10 above. AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 26 October 2014

31 Recommendations The primary goal of the initial assessment is to provide recommendations on the pedestrian improvement projects that should be moved forward to the DSR phase. To prioritize the recommended projects a cost/benefit analysis was used. Total estimated Project Cost was divided by the total Community Benefit Score, resulting in the Cost to Benefit Ratio. The projects are ranked based on the lowest Cost to Benefit Ratio, both by Overall Project Rank (1 22) and by MOA (1 12) and DOT (1 10) owned roadway. The top two MOA and DOT&PF projects with the highest Project Ranks were selected as the recommended projects and are highlighted in blue in the tables below. The projects highlighted in red are improvements that the project team removed from consideration for various reasons as noted in the Initial Project Assessment section. Table 1 MOA Project Summary - Recommendations Overall MOA Community Cost to Project Project Project Project Benefit Benefit Rank Rank No. Project Location Cost Score Ratio MOA Petersburg St - 56th Ave to 57th Ave $518,000 8 $64, MOA Patterson St - Debarr Rd to Chester Cr $578,000 7 $82, MOA W. 36th Ave - Woodland Dr to Iowa St $863,000 8 $107, MOA Wilson St - 40th Ave to Tudor Rd $1,250,000 8 $156, MOA 13th Ave - C St to Fairview Elementary School $2,460, $223, MOA Coronado St - Old Glenn Hwy to N. Eagle River Rd $2,350,000 8 $293, MOA Lake Otis Blvd - 36th Ave to Duke Dr $210,000 6 $35, MOA Crescent Cir at E. 37th Ave $529,000 7 $75, MOA Lake Otis Blvd - 20th Ave to 24th Ave $1,340, $134, MOA 20th Ave - Bragaw St to Tikishla Park $1,790,000 8 $223, MOA Lois Dr - Northern Lights Blvd to 36th Ave $2,340,000 7 $334, MOA 31st Ave - Eide St to Arctic Blvd $3,250,000 9 $361,111 AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 27 October 2014

32 Table 2 DOT Project Summary - Recommendations Overall DOT Community Cost to Project Project Project Project Benefit Benefit Rank Rank No. Project Location Cost Score Ratio DOT Boniface Pkwy - Debarr Rd to Carrs-Safeway $251,000 9 $27, DOT A Street - 23rd Ave to Chester Creek $678, $67, DOT Jewel Lake Rd - 73rd Ave to Weimer Dr $612,000 5 $122, DOT A Street - Benson Blvd to 36th Ave $888,000 7 $126, DOT A Street - Fireweed Ln to Benson Blvd $1,000,000 7 $142, DOT Abbott Rd - Service High School to Birch Rd $1,450,000 9 $161, DOT Airport Heights Dr - AFD Station 3 to Debarr Rd $1,030,000 5 $206, DOT Elmore Rd - Huffman Rd to O'Malley Rd $1,320,000 5 $264, DOT Old Seward Hwy - Brandon St to Clements Dr $2,190,000 2 $1,095, DOT Fireweed Lane - Spenard Rd to New Seward Hwy $6,540,000 6 $1,090,000 AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 28 October 2014

33 References 1) MOA Design Criteria Manual (January 2007) 2) Anchorage Pedestrian Plan (October 2007) AMATS Bike Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No Page 29 October 2014

34 Appendices A. Project Vicinity Maps B. Project Cost Estimates C. Project Scoring Evaluation Summary AMATS Pedestrian Plan Implementation CRW Engineering Group, LLC Initial Project Assessment (Draft) CRW Job No August 2015

35 Appendix A Project Figures

36 15th Fairbanks Juneau B Gambell Ingra Juneau Barrow Juneau Latouche Denali Nelchina Legend Proposed ADA Ramps at Intersection Upgrade Sidewalk Proposed Sidewalk Eagle PROJECT LOCATION East 5th Avenue G Medfra Orca ³ West Project 6th Avenue Area C Street 8th B B 7th 12th A Street Barrow Barrow Cordova Denali 10th Eagle 11th East 6th Avenue Fairbanks 12th 9th Gambell Street 7th Hyder Ingra Street 8th Juneau 10th Karluk Latouche 12th Medfra 11th 10th Nelchina Orca 14th Bridgeway Eagle 14th 14th 13th Latouche Medfra West 15th Avenue East 15th Avenue Tyonek Orca Project Vicinity Map 13th Avenue - C Street to Fairview Elementary School Project Priority 1-MOA (No. 21) ,200 Feet Figure 1-MOA

37 Cli fside North rup Porter LakeOtis Parkw ay Talkeetn a Lovejoy Toklat Aleutian Kuskokw im Alder Legen d Proposed ADA Ramps at Intersection Proposed Sidewalk Project Area Morn in gtide PROJECTLOCATION 16th G Kobuk ³ Sun burst 17th 17th Parkside Parkview Eastridge Daybreak Logan 18th 20th Kn ol Oak An ch or Park Aspen Grove Alder HILLSTRANDPOND 24th SOUTHFORK CHESTERCREEK MIDDLEFORKCHESTERCREEK Maple Sorbus Sh eph erdia Kelsan Crataegus ProjectV icin ity Map LakeOtis Parkw ay 20th Aven ueto24th Aven ue ProjectPriority 2-MOA(No.22) Feet Figure 2-MOA

38 Indiana Cope Daw son Bering Ch eech ako Eureka Eureka Eide Eide D Denali Eag le Eide CStreet Barrow Cordova Barrow Leg end Proposed ADA Ramps at Intersection Proposed 25th Sidewalk and Curb & Gutter Project Area 26th G 26th Blueberry 25th West Firew eedlane Clover 26th Marg ies Miller 24th Sm ith PROJECT LOCAT ION AStreet 26th G Cordova East Firew eedlane ³ Cope Ph oto 29th 30th ArcticBoulevard 27th ParkEstates T railer West North ernlig h ts Boulevard 30th West BensonBoulevard 30th Park East North ernlig h ts Boulevard East BensonBoulevard North Star 31st 32nd 32nd 32nd 34th Montclaire Montpelier Com m ons Monticello 33rd Midtow n Calais 33rd 34th 34th Project Vicinity Map 31st Avenue EideStreet to ArcticBoulevard Project Priority 3-MOA(No.28) ,000 Feet Figure 3-MOA

39 Garfield Harrison W ilson Gilm ore W ilson Cam bridge Cope North Star Legen d Proposed Sidewalk and Curb & Gutter Pathway Project Area FISHCREEK 38th Ch ugach PROJECTLOCATION G ³ 39th In dian a 39th W ilson Park 40th 40th 41st 42n d Ch ateau Trailer Cope IdleW h eels Trailer 43rd Pen guin 44th W est Tudor Road Project Vicin ity Map W ilson Street 40th Aven uetotudor Road Project Priority 4-MOA(No.26) Feet Figure 4-MOA

40 WinterPark Tandy End Center Lak e Low ersunny Borealis Lazy Celestial Daw n Ec ho Legend Davis Farm Regenc y Iris Sc hroeder Proposed ADA Ramps at Intersection Proposed Sidewalk and Curb & Gutter and Lighting Project Area Tow npark Gallow ay BusinessBoulevard OldGlennHighw ay Horseshoe Tool Lazy Hanson Easy Park Plac e SantaMaria Bow en VistaRidge Princ eofpeac e Charity Curtis EAGLERIVERLOOPCREEK PROJECTLOCATION Sp ringbrook Dee Lugene Laurie Birc hhills DevilsEnd Broadw ater Coronado Hebron G ³ Regenc y NorthEagleRiverLoop Road Heritage Home Centerfield Mark et GrandCanyon Conq uistador Up p ersunny Aurora Celestial Adams Projec tvic inity Map CoronadoStreet OldGlennHighw ay toec hostreettonortheagleriverloop Road Projec tpriority 5-MOA(No.45) Fireball Adams Lac ey Terrac ehills Tedrow ,200 Feet Figure 5-MOA

41 Ro w an Do w Petersb urg Trena Lark sp ur Windflo w er LitleTree Tudo rhils Tudo rto p Legend Proposed Pathway & Lighting Project Area PROJECTLOCATION Waldro n Ro ger ³ Alp enho rn 53rd G 53rd Cindylee 54th 56th 56th Mo untainman Hardw o o d 57th Rierie Wo o dcuter Wo o dro e 58th Fyfe 59th EastDo w lingro ad Pro jectvicinity Map Petersb urgstreet 56thAvenueto 57th Avenue Pro jectprio rity 6-MOA(No.47) Feet Figure 6-MOA

42 G Go o selake Thun derbird Ro semary Birchw Nicho ls Bragaw Street No ren e Legen d Proposed ADA Ramps at Intersection Proposed Sidewalk Project Area 17th Valarian PROJECTLOCATION 16th G Katrin a ³ 18th 18th Reka 18th Sun rise 19th Cassius Co lumbin e Alexan der 19th Primro se Bragaw Square 2 pen Gro ve rk Arca Alder Co mmun ity Park EastNo rthern Lights Bo ulevard Pro jectvicin ity Map 20thAven ue Bragaw Streetto TikishlaPark Pro jectprio rity 7-MOA(No.49) Feet Figure 7-MOA

43 WoodlandPark Willow Willow Lois Oregon Doris ISHCR Legend 34th Iowa Proposed ADA Ramps at Intersection Proposed Sidewalk and Curb & Gutter Project Area Northwood 34th Willow PROJECTLOCATION Outta 34th G 33rd ³ Iowa Woodland Park Kirb y Alas k arail Road 36th Ark ans as TophandTrailer Woodland Oregon 37th Lois Ark ans as Iowa McRae SpenardRoad Project Vicinity Map Wes t 36thAvenue WoodlandDrivetoIowaStreet/WoodlandPark Project Priority 8-MOA(No.68) Feet Figure 8-MOA

44 Homalo MacInnes Seaforth Scott Williams Young Randolph Legend Proposed Sidewalk Project Area PROJECT LOCATION Fordham Stanford G Vanderbilt ³ East 36th Avenue 37th Crescent Bowdoin Mildred 38th Stratford Winterset Project Vicinity Map Crescent Circle at East 37th Avenue Project Priority 9-MOA (No. 69) Feet Figure 9-MOA

45 Er mine Patterson Er mine Legend 10th Proposed ADA Ramps at Intersection Proposed Sidewalk PROJECTLOCATION G ³ Project Area 11th 12th DeBar r Road Mink Creek sidecenter Gr asscr eek Chester SOUTHFORK CHESTERCREEK 16th Potomac 17th Diomede Kodiak Pr oject V icinity Map Patter sonstr eet DeBar r RoadtoChester Cour t Pr oject Pr ior ity 10-MOA(No.96) Feet Figure 10-MOA

46 Willow Lois Doris Oregon Willow Doris Wyoming Greenland Minnesota Drive Arlington Legend Saratoga Proposed ADA Ramps at Intersection Proposed Sidewalk and Curb & Gutter Project Area Churchill PROJECT LOCATION G 27th ³ West Northern Lights Boulevard 29th FISH CREEK Minnesota Drive 29th West Benson Boulevard Lois 31st 31st 31st 32nd Muriel 32nd Outta 33rd 34th Willow 34th 34th Kirby 35th 36th Project Vicinity Map Lois Drive - Northern Lights Boulevard to 36th Avenue Project Priority 11-MOA (No. 94) Lois Lois Oregon 36th Feet Figure 11-MOA

47 Ra n do lph Yo un g La urel Ya le La keotis Pa rkwa y Ca mpus Legen d Emo ry Upgrade Pathway Project Area Sheldo n Ja ckso n PROJECTLOCATION G Ca reercen ter Ma la rd ³ Co rn el LAKEOTIS Duke Sea wo lf Fo rdha m Sta n fo rd Va n derbilt Ea st 36thAven ue 37th Mildred Pro viden cedrive 38th Pro ject Vicin ity Ma p La keotis Bo uleva rd 36thAven ueto DukeDrive Pro ject Prio rity 12-MOA(No.147) Feet Figure 12-MOA

48 Barrow Eagle Legend Proposed Pathway Project Area PROJECT LOCATION G ³ 20th CHESTER CREEK Clover Hollow Salmonberry 21st 22nd 22nd 23rd 23rd Miller 24th 24th Glenview West Fireweed Lane A Street 24th Smith Cordova East Fireweed Lane Cordova 24th 24th 25th Project Vicinity Map A Street - 23rd Avenue to Chester Creek Project Priority 1-DOT (No. 3) Feet Figure 1-DOT

49 BonifaceParkw ay Buckner Leg end Proposed ADA Ramps at Intersection Proposed Sidewalk PROJECTLOCATION G ³ Project Area DeBarr Road Kely Miley Tw ining Perry ProjectVicinity Map BonifaceParkw ay Debarr RoadtoCarrs-Safew ay Ap p roach ProjectPriority 2-DOT(No.67) Feet Figure 2-DOT

50 Nickel Strutz Legend Proposed ADA Ramps at Intersection Proposed Sidewalk Project Area PROJECTLOCATION ³ G AbbotRoad Birch Road Ch is ana Yukon Slana ProjectVicinity Map AbbotRoad ServiceHigh Sch ooltobirch Road ProjectPriority 3-DOT(No.53) Feet Figure 3-DOT

51 Eide D Denali Eide Glenview Barrow Cordova Barrow Legend Proposed ADA Ramps at Intersection 22nd Proposed Sidewalk Project Area 23rd PROJECTLOCATION G 23rd ³ 24th Miller 24th 24th Sm ith 24th Margies 26th Park Cordova CStreet Wes tfirew eedlane AStreet Eas tfirew eedlane Cordova Wes tnorthernlights Boulevard Eas tnorthernlights Boulevard Wes tbens onboulevard Eas tbens onboulevard 30th Projec tvic inity Map AStreet Firew eedlanetobens onboulevard Projec tpriority 4-DOT(No.70) Feet Figure 4-DOT

52 Eide Denali Eagle Eide Barrow Cordova Eagle Eide CStreet Barrow Legend Margies Proposed ADA Ramps at Intersection Proposed Sidewalk Project Area AStreet PROJECTLOCATION 26th G ³ 27th Blueb erry Wes tnorthernlights Boulevard Eas tnorthernlights Boulevard Wes tbens onboulevard Park Eas tbens onboulevard 30th 31s t 32nd 32nd 33rd Calais 33rd Midtow n 34th 34th Wes t36thavenue Eas t36thavenue ProjectVicinity Map AStreet Bens onboulevardto36thavenue ProjectPriority 5-DOT(No.71) Feet Figure 5-DOT

53 K H D De nali Barrow Eid e Ingra Eagle Bunk e r L B M Eure k a Solstice Che e chak o Cord ova Fairbank s Inle t Gam be l Tonsina L Potlatch F Eure k a IStre e t B AStre e t ArcticBoule vard CStre e t Barrow June au June au Fairbank s Cord ova Eagle Se w ard Highw ay Karluk Le ge nd 15th We st 15thAve nue Proposed ADA Ramps at Intersection N WESTCHESTER LAGOON Hilcre st 23rd 29th M Upgrade Sidewalk Project Area Minne sotadrive Anton 25th 26th Minne sotadrive Dahl Dorbrand t 19th Cope CHESTER CR EEK 24th 25th Spe nard R oad 16th K 26th 27th Photo NorthStar 29th 18th NorthStar Clay 23rd 20th 16th G 18th 21st 22nd Be ring F We st 17thAve nue G 26th 21st Blue be rry Daw son 30th EStre e t Bore alis 24th 15th Clove r D Aurora Eid e 30th Margie s Park 20th Clove r Ho low 22nd 23rd 24th Gle nvie w 26th 15th 16th Cord ova Sm ith PR OJECTLOCATION 21st 23rd 24th 15th 22nd 24th 25th East 15thAve nue G Gam be lstre e t Gam be l Hyd e r IngraStre e t June au East Be nson Boule vard Tyone k 17th 20th East Northe rn Lights Boule vard June au 26th 27th 28th ³ Proje ct VicinityMap Fire w e e d Lane Spe nard R oad to Ne w Se w ard Highw ay Proje ct Priority6-DOT(No.91) ,600 Feet Figure 6-DOT

54 Jill T hiel Linden Windsor Black berry Jewel Lak eroad Royal Warfield Leg end DELONG LAKE Proposed ADA Ramps at Intersection McGill Proposed Separated Pathway Project Area Lak eway T hurman 67th PROJECT LOCAT ION Bridg et Chevig ny 67th Black berry Imlach ³ Cutty Sark Country Lak e G Raspberry Road T ownandcountry Dunk irk T ree Fountain T errace Weimer T erry Cutty Sark Service Casper 69th 72nd Dawn 72nd Marcy Caravelle 73rd 74th SANDLAKE Huck leberry Strawberry Brentwood Big Spru ce Project Vicinity Map Jewel Lak eroad 73rdAvenueto Weimer Drive Project Priority 7-DOT (No.135) Feet Figure 7-DOT

55 wo o d innick green Legend Proposed ADA Ramps at Intersection Proposed Pathway PROJECTLOCATION G Ba bs ³ Project Area Sto dda rd MerrilField Airp o rt Heights Drive Ro bin Penla nd Pa ulla lo ne Kids Glen Hey Ja mes AFD Sta tio n3 Ka ren Jea nnie Krista DeBa rrro a d Co lumbine Pro ject VicinityMa p Airp o rt Heights Drive AFDSta tio n3to DeBa rro a d Pro ject Prio rity8-dot(no.190) Feet Figure 8-DOT

56 Wilde rne ss Je rom e Lipscom b Patro Bainbridg e Gam ache Ze lm a Lorraine Shiloh Be arpaw Elm ore Road Whim bre l Tahne e ta Pace r Tracy Clare Latta Le g e nd Proposed Pathway Project Area PROJECTLOCATION ³ Our Jane t Le e O'Malle yroad G Shady 112th WildIris 112th De e Trapline 113th 113th 114th 115th 115th 115th Klatt Passag e Sunstone Firnline Snowcup Outcrop Jum ar Om e g a Alpha Wrang le rs Pinto Frontie r Talus Cle o Trave rse 121st Lilac She nandoah Huffm anroad He ritag e He ig hts 131st Proje ct V icinitymap Elm ore Road Huffm anroadtoo'malle yroad Proje ct Priority9-DOT(No.219) ,400 Feet Figure 9-DOT

57 Back Cara Summer Brandon Troy Hace Landmark Scottie Innes Silver Spruce Specking Evelyn Brandon Hace Lake Otis Parkway use Legend Joham Silver Fox Proposed ADA Ramps at Intersection Proposed Pathway Project Area Kruge Tanada Tammy Riffle Rivulet Brayton Tributary Brandy Loren ³ ro ounty Maho Old Seward Highway Majella Harriet Helen Gail Bates Seward Highway Chapel Steeple Sher Nancy Bay Cross Road Hamilton Stephenson Seward Highway PROJECT LOCATION G Sue's Legacy Sean Coral Reef Cove Oceanview Venus Neptune Gwenn Brant Jarvis Dare Sunset View Diggins Jarvis Karen Vern Tradewind Seward NB on De Armoun Ramp George Bell Hannah's Specking Jarvi Hancock Snowdrift Sunview Dennis Clements Project Vicinity Map Old Seward Highway - Brandon Street to Clements Drive Project Priority 10-DOT (No. 314) ,400 Feet Figure 10-DOT