SRTS IMPLEMENTATION COSTS

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1 SRTS IMPLEMENTATION COSTS What Is a Estimate? A cost estimate establishes the anticipated budget required to implement the actions (the improvement projects and programs) identified in your School Travel Plan. A cost estimate can be completed for individual projects or programs or for your entire School Travel Plan. However, the NJDOT SRTS program requests that applicants provide a total cost estimate as well as a breakdown of costs for project or program activity. CHECKLIST: Project/Program Implementation Estimate Identify a Project, which will be implemented to produce an identifiable and usable facility or activity If project includes infrastructure improvements: Work with an Engineer to define specific limits of the project and begin preliminary cost estimates Work with County or local Municipality to identify mutual opportunities If project includes noninfrastructure improvements: Work with community stakeholders to identify costs from similar efforts elsewhere or develop estimates for anticipated costs of programs and events What is included in a cost estimate? A cost estimate should include all necessary pay items, including details, associated with completing a project or program. This estimate typically includes a line item for all materials used, along with an estimated quantity and unit price for. Preliminary cost estimates for infrastructure projects should include soft costs, such as planning, environmental documentation, right-ofway and easement acquisitions, necessary permits and final design. estimates for non-infrastructure related projects should consider all anticipated pay items and expenses related to the activity. Why Have a Estimate? Developing a cost estimate will assist in: Identifying the necessary funding required to implement your SRTS program(s) and the amount to be requested under the NJDOT SRTS program Setting project limits by defining a complete, identifiable and usable facility or activity Fulfilling a requirement for securing federal funds from the NJDOT SRTS Program Identifying all associated costs including soft costs such as environmental documentation, permits, planning and design activities

2 Who completes a Estimate? When applying for funding for infrastructure (physical) improvements, a professional engineer should complete the cost estimate in accordance with Federal guidelines. The assistance of an engineer is vital given the numerous factors, such as impacts to utilities and drainage, that can greatly influence the cost of a project. The assistance of an engineer will also ensure that your project is developed in accordance with the current standards of AASHTO, MUTCD, ADA, and other professional design standards. This is a requirement to securing funding from the NJDOT Safe Routes to School Program. It is important to discuss the goals and actions outlined in your SRTS Plan with your County or Municipal Engineer. You may find a partner with mutual goals, or an opportunity to integrate the actions outlined in your SRTS Plan within a current or future project of the County or Municipality. The engineer may also serve as a resource to assist in developing cost estimates. When applying for funds for non-infrastructure (programmatic) improvements, you may r out to others to research costs based on similar programs elsewhere or develop a rough estimate based on the labor hours and related expenses required to complete the program. What types of projects should a cost estimate be prepared for? A cost estimate should be prepared collectively and individually for all action items (projects and program activities) outlined as part of the SRTS Plan for which funding is being requested. It should be noted that infrastructure projects, education and enforcement activities must be located within two miles of a primary or middle school (grades K-8) to be eligible to receive federal funding under the NJDOT SRTS Program. Encouragement activities do not have a location restriction. It may be advantageous to develop separate cost estimates for those projects and activities that fall within the two-mile limit, and those that are outside. What types of costs are eligible to be reimbursed by the NJDOT SRTS Program? All costs associated with the preparation and implementation of projects carried out in fulfillment of a SRTS Travel Plan or which serve the general purposes of this program are eligible for funding under this program including: Infrastructure Improvements Construction* Design Planning Right-of-way acquisition Permitting costs Non-infrastructure Programs & Activities** Education Encouragement Enforcement Evaluation

3 *Projects that are construction ready will receive additional consideration. **Non-infrastructure programs & activities should be carried out in fulfillment of a SRTS Travel Plan and/or to advance the SRTS program. What types of costs are NOT eligible to be reimbursed by the NJDOT SRTS Program? Preparation of SRTS Travel Plans and applications for funding s incurred prior to receiving FHWA project authorization Construction, capital improvement projects and traffic education and enforcement activities which are implemented more than two miles from a primary or middle school (grades K-8) The NJDOT SRTS Program is a reimbursement program for costs incurred after they have been authorized by FHWA. Matching funds are not required. What do typical improvements associated with SRTS Plans cost? The following listing of typical improvements and related costs associated with SRTS Plans is provided to familiarize you with current costs (as of 2012). This listing is to be used to provide general guidance as to what level of costs might be anticipated. Also, since the goals and actions of SRTS Plan will vary greatly, the listing of sample improvements should not be considered a definitive or exhaustive list. You may find that the costs vary given the regional differences in the cost of construction materials. TABLE 1 Infrastructure/Engineering Type of Designing for Pedestrians Pavement Markings - Words or Symbols ("School XING", "ONLY" or 2 arrows) Material = Paint 20 SF $60 ($3/SF) $100 Material = Long life, thermoplastic 20 SF $130 ($6.50/SF) $200 Crosswalks Ladder style

4 Type of (10' wide, 40' long, 1' lines every 2') Material = Paint 200 SF $600 ($3/SF) $1,000 Material = Long life, thermoplastic 200 SF $1,400 ($7/SF) $2,000 Imprinted Crosswalks (assume 10' wide, 40' long) 400 SF/ 44 SY $8,800 ($200/SY) $15,000 Signs Regulatory and Warning Signs (ex. "Stop for Pedestrian", "End School Zone") 3-9 SF (18" x 24") - (3'x3') $90 - $270 ($30/SF) $150 - $500 Driver Speed Feedback Sign (also called a Radar Speed Sign) Variable Speed Display Signs (fixed on pole, display can change for school hours) Portable Solar Powered Traffic Speed Trailer Dynamic Message Sign - portable Signals (2' x 3') (2' x 3') (trailer) (4' x 8') $6,000-$8,000 $10,000 - $12,000 $3,000-$4,000 $5,000-$6,000 $12,000 $15,000 $12,000 $15,000 Adding Pedestrian Signal Heads and push buttons to an existing Traffic Signal 8 signal heads and 8 push buttons $14,000 ($900 ) $20,000

5 Type of New Traffic Signal with Countdown Pedestrian Signal Heads Intersection of two roads, with one lane in direction $150,000 $200,000 Pedestrian Activated Facilities Flashing Beacon/Enhanced Warning Sign 2 signs, one posted in direction $2,000 $3,000 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) 2 signs, one posted in direction $20,000 - $30,000 ($10,000 - $15,000) $30,000 - $40,000 Pedestrian Crossing Illumination System HAWK Signal Shorter Crossing & Refuge Areas Curb Extensions (simple no drainage modification required) Curb Extensions (complex assume drainage modifications required) Paths - Shared Use Path (10' wide) Equipment includes fixtures, 4 lamps/lane for a 3 lane crosswalk, controller, pole, and push button activator. Mid-block, 4 lane roadway, are on side of the road 6' wide, 20 feet long 6' wide, 20 feet long $25,000-35,000 $30,000 - $50,000 $60-100,000 $90,000 - $150,000 $5,000-$10,000 $7,500-$15,000 $25,000-$50,000 $35,000-$75,000 Material = Asphalt 1 mile $1,300,000 ($250/foot) $2,000,000

6 Type of Material = Crushed Stone (will have higher maintenance costs) 1 mile $800,000 ($150/foot) $1,200,000 Sidewalks & Accessibility Sidewalks concrete (5 wide) 100' $4,000 ($40/foot) $6,000 Detectable Warning Surface (assumes curb ramp already in place) 2'x4' $200 ($225 square yard) $400 Curb Ramps new curb and concrete 5' deep 15' wide $5,000 $7,500 Bollards on sidewalk (typical grouping of at least 4 bollards) 4' high, steel or concrete $3,000 - $4,000 ($750-$1,000 ) $4,500 - $6,000 Designing for Bicyclists "Bicycle-safe" stormwater drainage grates Loop Detectors (installed in pairs) Parking (2' x 3') Detector and stencil $300 $450 $1,500 $2,000 Bicycle Racks (parking for two bicycles) Lockers ( holds 2 bikes) $ $250 - $450 $1,500 - $2,500 $2,000 - $3,500

7 Type of Shelter/Covered ( holds 8-12 bikes) $2,500 - $10,000 $3,500 - $15,000 Signs Share the Road Sign* 9 SF (3' x 3') $270 ($30/SF) $500 Bike Route (signing per mile) 20 signs per mile $2,000 $3,000 Pavement Markings Shared lane markings Sharrows $200 $300 Bike Symbol (Words or Arrows, assume thermoplastic) 20 SF $130 ($6.50/SF) $200 Bike lane striping (adding 4 white thermoplastic striping) 1 mile $11,000 - $22,000 ($2-$4/LF) $16,500 - $33,000 Colored Bike Lane (Green thermoplastic 4' wide and 50' long) 200 SF $3,000 ($15/SF) $4,500 Traffic Calming Speed Controls - Passive Streetscaping Street trees $600 $6,000 Pedestrian Scale Lighting (12' tall, installed every 50 ') $1,500 - $2,500 $2,250 - $4,000 Rumble Strips 40' $120 ($3/LF) $200

8 Type of Textured/colorized pavement Tinted Concrete Sidewalk, 4" Thick 100' Brick Sidewalk 100' Volume Control Physical Diverters $4,000 ($72/SY) $7,500 ($135/SY) $6,000 $11,000 Full street closure $150,000 $225,000 Partial street closure $50,000 $75,000 Diagonal diverter $100,000 $150,000 Median barrier $10,000-$20,000 $15,000-$30,000 Forced turn island $10,000-$15,000 $15,000-$25,000 Vertical Deflection Speed Humps (Speed Tables) $2,000-$3,000 $3,000-$4,500 Raised crosswalk $20,000-$50,000 $30,000-$75,000 Raised intersection (includes paving, drainage, signs and striping) $80,000-$100,000 $120,000-$150,000 Volume Control Horizontal Deflection Chicane $16,000 $25,000 Mini roundabout (traversable islands that is small enough to stay within the existing ROW) $20,000 $30,000

9 Type of Neighborhood Traffic Circle (do not include raised channelization) $10,000-$50,000 $15,000-$75,000 Constrictions Curb Extensions (high end assume drainage modification required) (could have 4 per intersection) $26,000-$50,000 $40,000-$75,000 Neckdowns (assume no drainage modifications required) $5,000-$20,000 $7,500-$30,000 Pedestrian refuge island* Assume a minimum of 6 wide and 10 long $5,000-$20,000 $7,500-$30,000 * is provided for materials only. Installed costs vary considerably depending on numerous factors such as quantity to be installed, construction restrictions, size of type of contract (bid vs. DPW) project, location, etc. TABLE 2 Non-Infrastructure s -- Enforcement, Education, Encouragement and Evaluation 2) ENFORCEMENT: School Safety Zones $2,500-4,000 Neighborhood Watch Programs $250 Law Enforcement Presence $5,000 Sidewalk, Building and Property Maintenance Laws $0 Pedestrian Sting Operations $2,500-4,000 Speed Trailers $2,500-4,000 Photo Enforcement (Red Light Camera) $2,500-4,000 Keep Kids Alive Drive 25 Campaign $500-1,500 3) EDUCATION: Neighborhood Working Groups $250 Walk or Bike Across America $0 Walking Math $0 Assemblies/Guest Speakers $0-250 Walking Education Programs $250-2,500 Walkability/Bikeability Assessments $0 Classroom Activities $0 Campus Walks $250

10 4) ENCOURAGEMENT: School Newsletters Board of Education / School District Newsletters Local Newspaper (opinion-editorials) Walk and Roll Days/Walking Wednesdays/Fridays on Foot $250 (initially) Frequent Walker Cards/Frequent Rider Miles $300 Golden Sneaker Awards $0 Family Picnic Activity $250 Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Quiz Show $250 Walk to School Days/I-Walk $0 Media Campaign $600 Walking School Bus or Cycle Train $0 Pace Cars/Bumper Sticker Program $300 Proclamations/Resolutions $0 5) EVALUATION*: Walkability/Bikeability Assessments $0 Traffic Counts of all types (Speed, Volume & Classification) Existing Conditions Inventory Crash Data Summary Time Radius Map User Survey (Parents & Students) Documentation of SRTS Volunteers & Participants * In order to track results of your SRTS Program, a pre- and post- improvement and/or activity assessment, should be completed. The costs for these assessments should be accounted for in your cost estimates. It should be noted that zero costs outlined assume programs are often organized and completed with volunteer or internal staff and resources. Next Steps For assistance in completing the Estimate for your project, contact your Regional Coordinator at saferoutesnj.org/about/regional-coordinator-tmas/. Funding for SRTS activities is available through New Jersey s Safe Routes to School Program. Preference is given to schools that have prepared SRTS Travel Plans. Information on how to apply is available at