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Study Schedule
A conceptual schedule for the study that is currently ongoing is provided below. The study is expected to complete in late October, following Council approval.
A conceptual schedule for the study that is currently ongoing is provided below. The study is expected to complete in late October, following Council approval.
Phased Study Approach
The study is being conducted in two phases. As part of the first phase, a series of alternatives were considered and an initial concept was selected. A Preliminary Engineering Report documenting the costs and impacts associated with the improvements along Alfred Street was also developed. In the spring of 2007, a second phase was started to take a closer look at the project and consider additional alternatives such as a three lane throughout the project limits and a one-way pair within the downtown section. The objective for this second phase of study is to conduct the additional evaluation and approve a final concept to be carried forward into the design process.
The study is being conducted in two phases. As part of the first phase, a series of alternatives were considered and an initial concept was selected. A Preliminary Engineering Report documenting the costs and impacts associated with the improvements along Alfred Street was also developed. In the spring of 2007, a second phase was started to take a closer look at the project and consider additional alternatives such as a three lane throughout the project limits and a one-way pair within the downtown section. The objective for this second phase of study is to conduct the additional evaluation and approve a final concept to be carried forward into the design process.
The Project Production Process
The graphic below provides an overview of the process for developing and producing a transportation improvement project. If funding is available, the improvements to Alfred Street will not likely begin construction for at least another four years, as there are several steps that follow the concept study.
This study is just the first step in which the improvement to be designed and constructed is identified. The Preliminary Engineering Report that is produced as part of this study will develop the concept in sufficient detail to determine the approximate cost and impacts associated with the project.
Following the study, the concept will be carried forward into design. This is the stage where detailed survey and utility information is collected and a set of contract design plans is produced. The once a sufficient level of design has been completed, the Right-of-Way acquisition and permitting process can begin. Any land that is needed by the project that is not currently in public ownership must be acquired.
Once all of the land required to build the project is acquired in the Right-of-Way stage, the plans can be put out for bid by contractors. Once a contractor is selected and all permits are obtained, the project can begin construction. During construction, traffic along the existing roadway will be maintained to the extent possible. Once the construction is complete, the project can be opened to traffic.
The graphic below provides an overview of the process for developing and producing a transportation improvement project. If funding is available, the improvements to Alfred Street will not likely begin construction for at least another four years, as there are several steps that follow the concept study.
This study is just the first step in which the improvement to be designed and constructed is identified. The Preliminary Engineering Report that is produced as part of this study will develop the concept in sufficient detail to determine the approximate cost and impacts associated with the project.
Following the study, the concept will be carried forward into design. This is the stage where detailed survey and utility information is collected and a set of contract design plans is produced. The once a sufficient level of design has been completed, the Right-of-Way acquisition and permitting process can begin. Any land that is needed by the project that is not currently in public ownership must be acquired.
Once all of the land required to build the project is acquired in the Right-of-Way stage, the plans can be put out for bid by contractors. Once a contractor is selected and all permits are obtained, the project can begin construction. During construction, traffic along the existing roadway will be maintained to the extent possible. Once the construction is complete, the project can be opened to traffic.