Resolution 41-11RECORD OF RESOLUTIONS
Blank. Inc.. Form No, 30005
Resolution No. 41 -11
Passed
A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING THE LOWEST
AND BEST BID FOR THE HISTORIC DUBLIN
PEDESTRIAN ENHANCEMENTS AND INDIAN
RUN PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, formal advertising and competitive bidding procedures have been
conducted, pursuant to Section 8.04 of the Revised Charter and Chapter 37 of the
Dublin Codified Ordinances for the Historic Dublin Pedestrian Enhancements and
Indian Run Parking Lot Improvements project; and
WHEREAS, Council has determined that the bid submitted by Complete General
Construction Company constitutes the lowest and best bid; and
WHEREAS, Council has determined that there may be a legitimate need to declare
the relocation of the utilities in connection with the above - referenced project as a
"single source" procurement, for reason that the company owning the utilities in
question has the exclusive rights to relocate such utilities.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Dublin,
__4LL of its elected members concurring, that:
Section 1. The bid submitted by Complete General Construction Company in the
total amount of $784,724.50 is hereby accepted.
Section 2 . The City Manager is hereby authorized to enter into contracts with
Complete General Construction Company for performance and completion of the
Historic Dublin Pedestrian Enhancements and Indian Run Parking Lot Improvements
project, pursuant to the Advertisement, Proposal and Contract Documents for said
project on file in the office of the City Engineer.
Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect and be in force upon passage in
accordance with Section 4.04(a) of the Revised Charter.
Passed this _ 1,5l) i day of 2011.
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ATTEST:
Clerk of Council
CITY OF DUBLIN_
Office of the City Manager
5200 Emerald Parkway • Dublin, OH 43017 -1090
Phone: 614 -410 -4400 • Fax: 614 - 410 -4490
To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Marsha I. Grigsby, City Manager \
Date: July 28, 2011
Initiated By: Paul A. Hammersmith, P.E., Director of Engineering/City Engineer
Jean -Ellen Willis, P.E., Engineering Manager - Transportation
Memo
Re: Resolution 41 -11 - Historic Dublin Pedestrian Enhancements and Indian Run
Parking Lot Improvements Bid Acceptance
Background
On July 19, 2011, two (2) bids were received, publicly opened and read for the Historic Dublin
Pedestrian Enhancements and Indian Run Parking Lot Improvements project. The Engineer's estimate
was $800,000. The requested funding allocation for the project was $863,000. This funding allocation
was presented in previous memos to Dublin City Council (attached) for the following areas: Historic
Dublin Pedestrian Enhancements ($540,000), Indian Run Parking Lot Lighting and Improvements
($115,000), North Street Sidewalk and Lighting Improvements ($208,000). No funding is currently
programmed in the Capital Improvements Program (CIP) for these enhancements. There is, however,
$250,000 programmed as an allocation for improvements in the Historic District, as well as additional
funds available in the Capital Improvements Tax Fund.
The lighting improvements in the Indian Run Parking Lot, or a significant portion of the
improvements, will be reimbursed from the Historic Dublin Parking TIF Fund.
Complete General Construction Company submitted the lowest and best bid of $784,724.50.
Staff has thoroughly reviewed all bids and a summary of the bids is listed below.
This project consists of pedestrian safety enhancements including curb bulbs, stamped asphalt
crosswalks, decorative mast arms, internally illuminated crosswalk signs, pedestrian push buttons,
street lighting, parking lot lighting, replacement of existing paver sidewalks and installation of new
paver sidewalks and related storm sewer improvements.
Staff ordered the mast arms in advance of bidding the project to ensure installation yet this year. The
mast arms were ordered in late June and are expected to be delivered to Dublin by October. The cost
of the mast arms is $45,456 and is in addition to the lowest and best bid of $784,724.50, bringing the
Bid as Read
Bidder
Bid as Read
Over (t) or Under ( -)
Engineer's Estimate
Corrected Bid
Complete General Construction Co.
$785,444.50
-1.8%
$784,724.50
Columbus Asphalt Paving, Inc.
$866,053.15
8.3%
This project consists of pedestrian safety enhancements including curb bulbs, stamped asphalt
crosswalks, decorative mast arms, internally illuminated crosswalk signs, pedestrian push buttons,
street lighting, parking lot lighting, replacement of existing paver sidewalks and installation of new
paver sidewalks and related storm sewer improvements.
Staff ordered the mast arms in advance of bidding the project to ensure installation yet this year. The
mast arms were ordered in late June and are expected to be delivered to Dublin by October. The cost
of the mast arms is $45,456 and is in addition to the lowest and best bid of $784,724.50, bringing the
Resolution 41 -11 —Bid - HD Pedestrian Enhancements and Indian Run Parking Lot Improvements
July 28, 2011
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total construction costs to $830,180.50. The project has a scheduled completion date of November
30, 2011.
For reference and review, a reduced set of project construction drawings has been placed in the
Council Planning Room.
Previous experience with Complete General Construction Company has been favorable, including
these projects:
• SR 161/US 33 /Avery — Muirfield Drive Interchange - 98 -009 CIP (2000)
• Emerald Parkway, Phase 7 - 98 -007 CIP (200 1)
• Muirfield Drive /Brand Road Roundabout - 04 -003 CIP (2004)
Recommendation
Staff recommends approval of Resolution 41 -11, accepting the lowest and best bid of Complete
General Construction Company in the amount of $784,724.50, and authorizing the City Manager to
enter into a contract with Complete General Construction Company for this project.
Office of the City Manager
5200 Emerald Parkway • Dublin, OH 43017 -1090
CITY OF DUBLIN_ Phone: 614 - 410 -4400 • Fax: 614- 410 -4490 Memo
To: Dublin City Council
From: Marsha I. Grigsby, City Manager ��j1-
Date: May 5, 2011
Initiated By: Jeffrey Tyler, Director of Building Standards
Re: Historic Dublin Valet Parking Program
Summary
The purpose of this memo is to update City Council concerning the implementation of a valet
parking program within Historic Dublin. Consistent with the Historic Dublin Parking Study, it is
critical to maximize the use of all available parking spaces, particularly in the northwest quadrant of
the Historic District. Staff proposes that valet parking be managed in such a way as to designate
parking spaces for valet parking services. It is clear that the Indian Run parking lot is seriously
underutilized by both valet parking services and employees of the District. Therefore, implementing
certain improvements associated with the Indian Run parking lot and designating it as a primary
location for both valet and employee parking would help to maximize the availability of parking
closer to businesses in the District, especially in the northwest quadrant. In regard to valet parking,
staff recommends:
A. Designate the Indian Run parking lot for valet parking services in support of the
northwest quadrant.
B. Implement certain improvements to the Indian Run parking lot consistent with the
Historic Dublin Parking Study.
C. Seek to obtain voluntary compliance from businesses in the district providing valet
services to use these designated parking spaces. The City will monitor the extent of
voluntary compliance.
D. If voluntary compliance is not achieved, staff will propose regulatory standards for
Council's consideration that would require valet services to comply with the use of
designated parking spaces. This will require ongoing monitoring and enforcement.
Background
The Historic Dublin Parking Study recommendations, citing the need to address valet parking as a
priority, were presented to Council at the April 25, 2011 meeting. Staff has been meeting for quite
some time with the various restaurant owners and a representative of the Bridge and High
development to find what synergies can be gained in order to develop a comprehensive valet
parking program. Staff has researched and benchmarked off other communities that have used
innovative solutions for valet parking. Staff had extensive discussion with the City of Columbus
concerning the implementation of their valet parking program. Staff has learned that the success of
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any valet program relies on the provision of designated parking areas and the willingness of the City
to monitor and enforce the program.
Findings
Through various discussions, staff has concluded that the real issues that need to be addressed in
implementing a successful valet parking program in Historic Dublin lie in the northwest quadrant.
Therefore, this memo will focus on implementing a program focused on this quadrant.
The main issues in that quadrant that need to be addressed are as follows:
1. Improve the Indian Run parking lot as a viable parking alternative for both valet and
employee parking;
2. Establish a final valet parking agreement with the Bridge and High LTD prior to the opening
of Mezzo's Restaurant;
3. Provide monitoring/enforcement of valet parking and other special use parking within
Historic Dublin;
4. Provide awareness to both the businesses and the patrons of the businesses within the district
concerning the valet parking program.
Indian Run Parking Lot Improvements
The following provides a series of improvement options and costs associated with the Indian Run
parking lot improvements (see attachment):
Crosswalk
To be consistent with how crosswalks are identified in the Historic District, the proposed crosswalk
to the Darby Street parking lot will be treated with the Street Print colored and stamped asphalt
system. An additional decorative light will be added at the landing on the Darby Street parking lot
side. The cost estimate of this improvement is $9,300.
Parking Lot Lighting
In order to provide adequate lighting for safety and security, the existing lights in the lot will be
removed and replaced with the City's standard LED lights. For maintenance and safety purposes, an
electric service disconnect will be installed near the school's garage. The new LED lights on the
perimeter of the parking will provide better, more even lighting. The light coverage on the ground
will be more uniform than the present layout provides, however there will be darker areas toward
the center of the parking lot. This layout may not adequately address concerns of the businesses
regarding this lot being too dark. Therefore, three additional lights in the center medians of the
parking lot will be added. By providing more lighting, the parking lot will have a more uniform
light cover on the ground.
The conduit for the lights in the medians of the parking lot will be open cut and the pavement will
be patched. Open cutting the conduit for the lighting is a more economical solution versus jacking
and boring. The cost estimate for re- lamping and installing new lights is $106,000. The funds for
these lights can be allocated from the Historic Dublin Parking TIE Fund.
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We discussed with the Dublin Schools District the potential improvements that may be
implemented.
Parking Lot Repaving
The pavement in the parking lot is in poor condition. Staff proposes repaving the parking lot next
year with funds from the annual parking lot maintenance in the Capital Improvements Program. The
cost estimate to pave Indian Run parking lot is $34,000.
Sidewalk Improvement to North High Street
In order to provide safe access to the Indian Run parking lot from North High Street, a sidewalk will
be installed adjacent to the Library parking lot. The sidewalk will be constructed of brick pavers,
consistent with sidewalks throughout the District. Lighting will also be added in order to address
safety concerns in the evening. It is anticipated that the City will have to relocate utilities and
landscaping in order to install the sidewalk We have discussed with the Library the potential
installation of the sidewalk improvement and they are supportive of the project. The cost estimate
for the sidewalk installation, including lighting, is $208,000. We will work with the Library on the
dedication of the needed right -of -way.
Valet Parking Agreement with Bridge and High LTD
A permanent Letter of Agreement will be executed between the City of Dublin and Bridge and High
LTD. The valet parking component focuses on the following four areas:
a. Hours of operation
Bridge and High LTD will provide valet parking, at a minimum, on Wednesday, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday evenings from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. If Bridge and High LTD uses
the restaurant located at 8 West Bridge Street (Mezzo's) for lunchtime service, Bridge and
High LTD will provide valet parking on weekdays from 11:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Bridge
and High LTD may provide valet parking on other days and at other times, at its discretion.
b. Parking
Valets must park the vehicles at the Indian Run parking lot or other spaces as designated by
the City.
c. Valet Shed
A valet shed may only be used during the hours of operation noted in Section (a) above. The
storage of valet sandwich board and other small items are at Bridge and High LTD's risk
and must be hidden from public view when not in use.
d. Destinations
The valet must accept any vehicles presented for parking, regardless of the driver's
destination in the Historic District.
Once this agreement is in place, the City will work with Bridge and High LTD and the other
restaurants in the northwest quadrant to facilitate a cooperative agreement on how to best share the
valet operations. Currently, the other restaurants are using the same valet operator. This fact makes
it easier to develop a shared agreement among the principle parties.
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Monitoring/Enforcement
Currently, parking enforcement in Historic Dublin is handled by Code Enforcement. The
enforcement is limited, due to the staff resources that are allocated to the task. To assist in
providing the additional resources to accomplish a more comprehensive monitoring/enforcement of
both time - limited parking and valet parking, Building Standards inspectors will be utilized in this
effort and have been "commissioned" as Code Enforcement officers. The building inspector
involvement will be on a temporary basis. The valet parking will be monitored with periodic
feedback given to City Council on the effectiveness of the comprehensive approach that is outlined
in this memo. Time - limited parking will be enforced through ticket writing, and reports will be
compiled on a monthly basis. The information compiled will help to determine whether a full -time
Code Enforcement position is necessary for this function.
Securitv
As part of the efforts to make the Indian Run parking lot a more viable option for both valet parking
and employee parking, the Police Department has agreed to increase patrolling of that lot, once the
use of the lot increases. Staff will also explore the option of installing a security cameras) in the lot
to provide an extra layer of monitoring and security in the future.
Public Awareness
A communications /marketing strategy is being developed for business owners to create awareness
of the recommendations and changes to parking in the Historic District, including valet, changing
parking time limits in certain locations from two hours to three hours, encouraging designated
employee parking in "non -prime lots /spaces" and promoting the use of the Indian Run parking lot
for employees and valet.
Valet parking is the first priority for key stakeholders — especially with additional dining in BriHi
Square scheduled to open in May. Therefore, meetings with key Historic Dublin business owners to
discuss /design changes to the valet parking and valet parking areas have occurred and will continue
in order to refine those changes.
As part of the communications /marketing strategy, staff will encourage business owners to work
together and through the HDBA on implementation of the various parking solutions to include valet
parking. The strategy will also strongly encourage employees to park in employee - designated
parking, such as the Indian Run parking lot. Employees parking in the prime spaces within the
Darby Street parking lot that could be used for potential patrons tends to exacerbate the problems
with valet parking.
The communications /marketing strategy will also discuss the implementation of the increased
monitoring and enforcement within the district. The strategy will rely on the business owners to
inform employees and staff members that the enforcement will be heightened.
Some of the tactics that will be employed are:
• Grassroots approach — meetings with business owners, HDBA etc.
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• Host a parking solutions meeting -- similar to the parking demand studies meetings held at
the Dublin Community Church -- to roll out the recommendations, action steps and updated
Historic District map with areas identified by parking sections, including suggested areas for
employee parking.
• Continued communication and collaboration with HDBA.
Recommendations
Staff recommends the implementation of the valet parking in the northwest quadrant as outlined in
this memo, and requests that City Council approve the funding of the Indian Run parking lot
improvements in the amount of $357,300. Of the total, $217,300 would be funded from the Capital
Improvements Tax Fund in 2011 and $34,000 in 2012, and $106,000 funded from the Historic
Dublin Parking TIF Fund. Please address your questions to Jeff Tyler.
Office of the City Manager
5200 Emerald Parkway • Dublin, OH 43017 -1090
CITY OF DUBLIN_ Phone: 614 - 410 -4400 • Fax: 614 - 410 -4490 Memo
To: Members of Dublin City Council
From: Marshal. Grigsby, City ManagerVIC
Date: March 24, 2011
Initiated By: Paul A. Hammersmith, P.E., Director of Engineering/City Engineer
Jean -Ellen M. Willis, P.E., Engineering Manager — Transportation
Heinz von Eckartsberg, Interim Chief of Police
Re: Historic District Crosswalk Summary with Cost Estimates
Overview
In the March 10, 2011 staff report to City Council, several pedestrian enhancements were presented for
consideration in the Historic District. This report includes additional details and estimated costs for
these enhancements.
Summary
Proposed Treatments at Crosswalks
Curb Bulbs
As previously discussed, consideration could be given to installing a curb bulb at the North High Street
crosswalk. There is currently six (6) feet of additional pavement on the east side of North High Street
where parking is prohibited. This pavement could be removed and replaced with grass and sidewalk, as
shown in Figure 1, Page 2. This would move the curb line, providing a shorter crossing distance for
pedestrians, and therefore, reduce the pedestrian/vehicle conflict area, enhance pedestrian visibility, and
provide a traffic- calming measure. The estimate for this enhancement is approximately $20,000.
This idea could also be expanded to include curb bulbs on the west side of North High Street.
Consideration could then be given to providing on- street parking on the west side of North High Street
in front of the library. These enhancements would require changing the centerline pavement markings,
revising the drainage, and repaving the intersection area, as detailed in Figure 2, Page 2. The estimate
for providing these enhancements in conjunction with a curb bulb on the east side of North High Street
is a total of approximately $90,000.
The addition of curb bulbs to the west side of North High Street will result in a slight reduction in
storage area for southbound vehicles. During peak hours, vehicles back up from the Bridge Street and
High Street intersection through the proposed curb bulb location. The heaviest movement for the
southbound vehicles throughout the day is turning right (heading west) onto Bridge Street. The longest
backups are typically in the morning peak hour. However, since the left turning volume is low, the
queue is typically a single file line in the right lane. Therefore, the addition of curb bulbs on the west
side would not significantly change traffic operations.
The benefit with curb bulbs on both sides is that the pedestrian crossing distance is significantly less at
approximately 25 -feet, versus 32 -feet with one curb bulb or 42 -feet in the existing condition.
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Figure 1: Curb bulb option on east side of North High Street
Figure 2: Curb bulb option on both sides ofNorth High Street
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Curb bulbs would also be a possible modification atthe South High Street at Spring Hill location. As
shown below in Figure 3, curb bulbs could be placed on both the east and west sides of South High
Street. Parking is currently pennittedin the vicinity surrounding this crosswalk. There is about seven
feet of additional pavement on both the east and west sides of South High Street in this area. This
pavement, which is used for on -street parking, could be removed and replaced with grass and sidewalk.
This would move the curb line, providing a shorter crossing distance for pedeshlans, and therefore
reducing the pedeshian/velucle conflict area. This modification requires adjustments to the drainage
system at the intersection. The estimate for this enhancement is approximately $34,000.
Vertical features, such as landscaping, decorative bollards or the mast anti for the overhead lighting and
signs should be used at any curb bulb location to highlight the change in curb location. lbiswill be
important for drivers during the dark evening hours and snow removal.
The option of using curb bulbs was discussed with Nelson/Nygaard, our transportation consultant for the
Bridge Street Corridor. This treatment is consi stmt with solutions they use to create pedestrian- fderdly
environments.
Fgure 3: Club bulb option for Sown Agh 2reet at Spring All
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Overhead Lighting and Signs
Additional lighting and signs for the Bridge Street crosswalk at Darby Street have been reviewed.
Overhead signs similar to the North High Street crosswalk could be installed through the use of
small, decorative mast arms supported on each side of Bridge Street. The arms could also support
additional lighting for the crosswalk, making pedestrians more visible to motorists at right. Figure
4 illustrates one possible configuration
A pushbutton system is recommended for pedestrian activation. The pushbuttons would activate
yellow flashing warning lights for the drivers. The flashing lights could be overhead, on the
upright, and/or in- pavement, if possible. Visibility of the overhead sign, specifically traveling
eastbound, may result in the need to trim trees in the area. The cost estimate for this enhancement is
$160,000.
For consistency, this lighting and sign treatment could also be added to the South High Street crosswalk
at Spring Hill either in combination with curb bulbs or independently. Figure 5 illustrates a possible
configuration. The cost estimate for this enhancement is $148,000.
Optional curb bulb Optional curb bulb
Figure 5: Potential Lighting and Sign Configuration for South High Street
Figure 4: Potential Lighting and Sign Configuration for Bridge Street
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Another potential solution for the South High Street location is to use one slightly longer mast arm than
shown in Figure 5, similar to the North High Street crosswalk location, and a decorative street fight on
the opposite side of the street for illumination. This solution is shown below in Figure 6 with the mast
arm located in the curb bulb. This would provide a vertical feature in the curb bulb as suggested earlier.
The cost estimate for this enhancement is $119,000.
Once a determination is made on South High Street as to whether a single or double mast arm is the
preferred solution, the same treatment should be applied at the North High Street crosswalk for
consistency.
If the two mast arm option is desirable at South High Street; a similar treatment should be pursued at
North High Street. The cost estimate for this enhancementis $100,000.
Figure 6: Potential Lighting and Sign Configuration for South High Street
Figure 7 : Existing Crosswalk on North High Street w North Street
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In- Pavement Lighting
Engineering staff has contacted two agencies that have installed in- pavement lighting in Ohio. The
Village of Granville installed a system several years ago and was unhappy with the results. They
experienced maintenance issues and plow damage and have since abandoned the system in place.
Cleveland RTA has two installations at railroad crossings and is happy with the system. They have not
experienced any damage from plow blades, but have struggled with poor wiring installation at their first
location. They recommend having the manufacturer on site during installation, as they did on their
second installation with positive results.
More research and investigation is needed on the in- pavement lighting systems. A field review would
also be beneficial.
This option could be pursued in conjunction with other options or alone. If the in- pavement lighting is
used with overhead lighting, the pushbutton and mounting poles can be shared. The cost estimates for
the in- pavement lighting also depend on the width of the roadway. If curb bulbs are installed to narrow
High Street at either the North or South High Street crosswalk, the cost of the in- pavement lighting
system is approximately $29,000 for each location. The Bridge Street crossing would cost
approximately $43,000. These estimates assume the installation of overhead lighting in combination
with in- pavement lighting. If in- pavement lighting is chosen independently of an overhead lighting
solution, the cost will be significantly higher. Replacement in- pavement lights are about $1,500 each.
Street Print
In reviewing and evaluating the crosswalks in the Historic District, more consistency in how the
crosswalks are identified would be beneficial to pedestrians and drivers. Specifically, applying a
colored and stamped asphalt treatment to the crosswalk at the signalized intersections and more heavily
traveled streets, such as North Street, would be beneficial. Street Print is the name of the system used to
color and stamp the asphalt in the crosswalks. This treatment could be applied to the crosswalks at
Bridge Street and High School Road and also at Bridge Street and High Street. Treating all crosswalks
at these two intersections would cost approximately $50,000. Adding color and texture to the
crosswalks on North Street at North High Street would cost approximately $8,000.
The north -south crosswalks on the alleys at all of the intersections with South High Street will also be
evaluated for colored and textured pavement.
Pedestrian Flags
A system could also be considered to allow pedestrians to carry a flag across the crosswalk. A similar
system is used in Worthington (see Figure 8). The cost would be approximately $500 per crosswalk.
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Other Information
North High Street Loading Zone
In 2008 -2009, staff investigated the delivery practices for businesses along North High Street.
Currently, deliveries for the Brazenhead occur directly in front of the business, located at 56 North High
Street. At the time, several alternative locations were studied to determine if another location for
deliveries would better serve the area.
North Street, on both the east and west sides of North High Street, North High Street adjacent to
Oscar's, and the Darby Street parking lot were considered. Due to thewidth of North Street onthe east
side of North High Street; and the difficulty turning large trucks around, this area was determined to not
be a practical location for deliveries. All three of the remaining locations, the Darby Street parking lot,
North Street in front of the library, and North High Street adjacent to Oscar's, were removed as potential
loading zone locations because of the distance to delivery location and likely lack of compliance. The
Darby Street lot also has an already crowded parking situation, especially during the lunch time hours,
when many deliveries occur. It was thought best not to remove parking spaces for a designated loading
zone in this lot.
Based on the above, the existing condition was determined to operate better than the options considered.
The placement of a curb bulb on the east side of North High Street will help to improve the loss of sight
distance at the crosswalk created by a parked truck. The curb bulb would extend 6 feet into the
roadway, allowing the pedestrian to see much better around the parked truck before entering the
roadway.
Traffic Speeds
Traffic speed has been expressed as a general concern in the Historic District Several Stealth Scats have
been conducted, capturing the driving speeds in the area within the past year The results are attached,
Figure 8: Pedestrian Flags
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showing speeds within reason at the locations surveyed. The Bridge Street unit at Franklin Street was
pointed at the 35 mph zone immediately west of the 25 mph zone.
Driver Feedback Signs
A driver feedback sign, such as those used in select school zones, could also be considered near Historic
Dublin. A unit could be placed for southbound traffic on North High Street prior to entering Historic
Dublin. The sign displays the driver's speed as they approach the sign; if the driver's speed is too fast,
the sign will display a "Slow Down" message. The estimate for adding a driver feedback sign for
southbound traffic on North High Street north of Historic Dublin is about $14,000.
Pedestrian Behavior
Another general concern that has been expressed is pedestrian behavior. In particular, students have
been observed jaywalking after school, most frequently on Fridays. The school resource officer
assigned to Sells Middle School has, for over a year, been working to educate the students at Indian Run
Elementary and Sells Middle School about safely crossing the street after school. The complaints are
mostly focused on Friday afternoons when large groups of children go to the shops in Historic Dublin
after school. The school resource officer has made it a part of her regular duties to park her cruiser in
Historic Dublin on Friday afternoons and walk the area trying to ensure that the children are crossing
safely and behaving in the shops (Starbucks, Jeni's, and MJ's Candy Store).
Cost Estimate Summary
* A single curb bulb on the east side of North High St. would be approximately $20,000
** The single mast arm option would be approximately $119,000.
North
South
Bridge St. @
Enhancement
High St.
Bridge St.
High St.
High St. and
Total
School
Curb Bulbs
$90,000*
- --
$34,000
- --
$124,000
Overhead Lights and
$100,000
$160,000
$148,000 **
Signalized
$408,000
Signs
intersections
In- Pavement Lighting
$29,000
$43,000
$29,000
- --
$101,000
Street Print
$8,000
Existing
Existing
$50,000
$58,000
Pedestrian Flags
$500
$500
$500
- --
$1,500
Driver Feedback Sign
$14,000
- --
- --
- --
$14,000
* A single curb bulb on the east side of North High St. would be approximately $20,000
** The single mast arm option would be approximately $119,000.
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Funding and Timeframes
No funding is currently programmed in the CIP for Historic District pedestrian enhancements. There is,
however, $250,000 that was programmed as an allocation for improvements in the Historic District, as
well as additional funds available in the Capital Improvements Tax Fund.
The timeframe for completing the projects involving construction would depend on the number of
locations and the level of enhancements desired. To estimate, in general, it would take approximately 8-
10 weeks for detailed design and review; 4 -8 weeks to advertise, bid and award a contract; 6 -8 weeks to
manufacture light poles and other specialized infrastructure; and 4 weeks to complete the installations.
That adds up to roughly 7 months. If Council chooses to waive the competitive bidding process for the
construction, about 6 -10 weeks of the schedule could be eliminated, resulting in a complete installation
in roughly 5 months.
Recommendation
Based on the review of the modifications discussed, and our desire to provide more consistency at the
crosswalks, the administration recommends the following:
• North High Street at North Street (see Figure 9 on the next page)
• Curb bulbs on both the west and east side of North High Street ($90, 000)
• Consistent overhead lighting and signage ($100, 000- assumes two mast arm option)
• Street print for the three crosswalks ($8, 000)
• Total estimated cost for North High Street at North Street is $198,000
• The need for a driver feedback sign will be evaluated once these improvements are
installed
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Figure 9: Recommended solution forNorth High Street at North Street
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Recommendation (continued)
• South High Street at Spring Hill (see Figure 3 on Page 3)
o Curb bulbs on both the west and east side of South High Street ($34,000)
• Overhead lighting and signage (review of visibility will need to be completed to
determine whether single mast arm or double mast arms is the preferred option; cost
range is $119,000 - $148, 000)
• Total estimated cost for South High Street at Spring Hill is $153,000 - $182,000
• Bridge Street at Darby Street (see Figure 4 on Page 4)
• Overhead lighting and signage ($160,000)
• Total estimated cost for Bridge Street at Darby Street is $160,000
• Bridge Street at High Street and High School Drive
As part of the 2011 Street Maintenance Program, we recommend installing Street
Print at these intersections
• Total estimated cost for all recommended improvements is $511,000 - $540,000
Memo re. Historic District Crosswalk Summary with Cost Estimates
March 24, 2011
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Stealth Stat Analysis Summary
Location Bridge St at Franklin St
Posted Speed 35 mph (25 mph to the east)
Survey Dates 3/15/2011 through 3/17/2011
Bridge Street Summary
Greatest
Ratio of
Average
Direction of Travel
85th %
Recorded
Excessive
Speed
S eed
Seeds
Eastbound
22.73
29.00
48
0.000
Westbound
25.66
32.00
67
0.002
Both Directions
24.19
30.50
67
0.001
Location N. High St at North St
Posted Speed 25 mph
Survey Dates 1/18/2011 through 1/20/2011
N. High Street Summary
Greatest
Ratio of
Average
Direction of Travel
85th %
Recorded
Excessive
Speed
S eed
Seeds
Northbound
19.64
24.67
42
0.000
Southbound
19.49
25.00
41
0.000
Both Directions
19.57
24.83
42
0.000
Location Darby St at Wing Hill
Posted Speed 15 mph
Survey Dates 6/22/2010 through 6/24/2010
Darby Street Summary
Greatest
Ratio of
Average
Direction of Travel
85th %
Recorded
Excessive
Speed
S eed
Seeds
Northbound
14.39
18.00
28
0.000
Southbound
15.25
19.33
35
0.004
Both Directions
14.82
18.67
35
0.002