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HomeMy WebLinkAbout8.2 Village Parkway Reconstruction – Conceptual Plan and Additional Improvement ItemsAgenda Item 8.2 DUBLIN CALIFORNIA STAFF REPORT CITY COUNCIL DATE: February 20, 2024 TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers FROM: Linda Smith, City Manager SU B.ECT: Village Parkway Reconstruction - Conceptual Plan and Additional Improvement Items Prepared by: Laurie Sucgang, City Engineer EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: The City Council will consider approval of the conceptual plan for the Village Parkway Reconstruction Project as well as additional improvement items to include as part of the design and construction of the project. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Receive the presentation and approve the conceptual plan for the Village Parkway Reconstruction Project including the additional improvement item related to the wall replacement. FINANCIAL IMPACT: As approved in the 2022-2027 Capital Improvement Program (CIP), the total budget for the Village Parkway Reconstruction Project (CIP No. ST0323) is $18 million. However, construction of the project is now estimated to range between $24 to $40 million, with total project costs between $30.0 and $50.0 million. Existing funding sources include General Fund Reserves ($10.0 million), State Gas Tax ($400,000), and the Measure BB Local Streets Fund ($450,000). In October 2023, the City Council approved a grant application for funding from the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) in the amount of $9,150,000 to assist in closing the funding gap (Resolution No. 109-23). STIP funding for construction is anticipated to be available in Fiscal Year 2027-28. This brings the total identified funding sources to $20 million. Additional funding will be required before the project can be bid for construction. Page 1 of 9 1 DESCRIPTION: Village Parkway was built and widened in the 1960's and reconstructed in the early 1990's. In recent years, Village Parkway has experienced significant pavement distress and settlement, resulting in an uneven pavement surface, uplifted sidewalks, and damaged curb, gutter, and median improvements. In 2020, the City Council established a future Capital Improvement Program (CIP) project and a General Fund Assigned Reserve to begin accumulating funding for the extensive work required on the road. Reconstruction of Village Parkway presents an opportunity to reimagine the streetscape, upgrade it to meet the current and future needs of its users, accommodate all modes of travel, and incorporate complete streets improvements. The 2022-2027 CIP includes the Village Parkway Reconstruction project (CIP No. ST0323) for the planning, design, and construction to replace the existing pavement and streetscape elements from Amador Valley Boulevard to the northern City limits and transform the segment into a pedestrian- and bike -friendly roadway. In fall 2022, Staff and consultants began the planning and preliminary engineering phase of the project, which includes developing a conceptual plan, meeting with various stakeholders, gathering traffic, pavement, and soil data, and seeking grant funding. Stakeholder Engagement Staff presented the project to the Alameda Countywide Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (BPAC) on July 21, 2022, September 2, 2023, and November 2, 2023. Other stakeholder meetings were held with Dublin High School, Livermore Amador Valley Transit Authority (LAVTA), Dublin -San Ramon Services District (DSRSD), PG&E, the Community Development Department, and the Alameda County Fire Department. Feedback from all stakeholders was considered and changes were incorporated into the conceptual plan. A summary of key stakeholder input is provided below. • Improve the rideability of the pavement. • Improve the narrow sidewalks and potential tripping hazards caused by tree roots uplifting sidewalks. • Consider that this route is 75% of LAVTA's ridership. Improve bus interaction with students and bikes at the bus stop adjacent to Dublin High School. • Support for separation of bikes from vehicular traffic and improving pedestrian circulation near Dublin High School. • Improve corner sight distance at intersections where shrubs and walls are located. • Consider Fire Department requirements for ladder access to future buildings and Zoning Code requirements for setbacks from the property line in the commercial zone/Downtown Dublin Specific Plan area. • Provide breaks in bike buffer islands for access to fire hydrants. • Consider improvements to the pedestrian crossing at the intersection of Village Parkway and Brighton Drive. • Evaluate the safety lighting along the corridor and improve where necessary, including pedestrian -level lighting. • Consider wayfinding signage to key destinations, such as Civic Center, Dublin Library, and Page 2 of 9 2 the BART stations. • Ensure that roots from new trees will not interfere with existing sewer line. • Look for opportunities to partner with DSRSD on their proposed water line replacement project. Feedback from stakeholders also included encouraging the project to pursue a Class IV bikeway and enhanced improvements for pedestrians and mass transit. By incorporating bikeway, sidewalk, and mass transit improvements that benefit pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users, the project will comply with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's (MTC) Complete Streets Policy (MTC Resolution No. 4493), as well as the Dublin Complete Streets Policy (Resolution No. 199-12). The conceptual plan includes protected bike lanes, bus turnouts, pedestrian -friendly sidewalks, and other complete streets elements such as median and buffer islands, high -visibility crosswalks, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) upgrades. Additionally, by complying with MTC's Complete Streets Policy, the project is better suited to compete for several funding programs, such as the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP), and the project will be consistent with the Alameda County Transportation Commission (ACTC) All Ages and Abilities Policy for the Countywide Bikeways Network to address equity, improve connectivity, improve safety, connect activity centers, and close gaps and barriers in the network (ACTC Resolution No. 22-108). The Dublin Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan includes a recommended project to study Village Parkway between Amador Valley Boulevard and the northern city limit to determine whether a Class I bikeway (multi -use path) or a Class IV bikeway (separated bike lane, protected bike lane) is appropriate and feasible. The Plan also identifies Village Parkway as a High Injury Street for both pedestrians and bicycles. The proposed conceptual plan is consistent with the goals of the Plan to enhance safety, increase walking and biking, improve connectivity, and to enhance accessibility. In October 2023, Staff submitted a grant application for $9,150,000 from the State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The STIP is a multi -year capital improvement program of transportation projects on and off the State Highway System, funded with revenues from the State Highway Account and other funding sources administered by the California Transportation Commission (CTC), including Senate Bill 1. STIP funding for construction is anticipated to be available in Fiscal Year 2027-28. Project Obiectives and Concept Plan Based on the CIP project description, feedback from stakeholders, and guidance provided from the Dublin Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, Downtown Dublin Specific Plan, Downtown Dublin Streetscape Plan, and Streetscape Master Plan, a conceptual plan was developed to meet the following project objectives: • Improve the pavement. • Improve safety for all users. • Improve school access. • Support the Downtown Dublin Specific Plan. Page 3 of 9 3 The proposed conceptual plan includes the following major elements, which are depicted in the figures that follow. • New pavement, with two vehicle lanes in each direction. • Wider sidewalks on both sides. • High -visibility crosswalks. • ADA accessibility upgrades. • Class IV Bike Lanes (i.e. separated bike lanes that provide vertical separation from motorists on roadways). • A landscaped median and buffer islands for the Class IV Bike Lanes. • Protected intersections. • Enhanced transit facilities. • Removal of trees that conflict with the existing overhead utility lines. • Replacement of overgrown and aged -out trees and shrubs with low-water use vegetation and replacement of the associated irrigation system. Page 4 of 9 4 Figure 1: Proposed Concept Plan - Typical Cross -Section ■ VILLAGE PARKWAY RECOMMENDED STREETSCAPE LOOKING NORTH EXISTING OVERHEAD LINES ISTING JALUFENCE 'h 9' 7' WEST BIKE SIDEWALK LANE T BUFFER 11' TRAVEL LANE 100' RIGHT OF WA 11' TRAVEL LANE 10' MEDIAN • 11' TRAVEL LANE EXISTING WALL/FENCE 3' BUFFER 11' TRAVEL LANE 13' EAST SIDEWALK Figure 2: Proposed Concept Plan - Rendering of Cross -Section Page 5 of 9 5 Figure 3: Proposed Concept Plan - Typical Plan View of Intersection _-' III 11111I\ -1111 VILLAGE PARKWAY f liik I= \IuI1111111Y// i Figure 4: Proposed Concept Plan - Protected Intersection Additional Improvement Items - Walls and Overhead Utilities 3 5 i VILLAGE PARKWAY Y • OMotorist Yield Zone 4O Pedestrian Crossing Island ©Pedestrian Crossing of separated Bike Lane • Page 6 of 9 6 hborhood Wall In addition to the pavement, pedestrian, bicycle, and complete streets improvements, Staff evaluated two other potential improvements to enhance the overall streetscape: the replacement or modification of bordering concrete walls and the undergrounding of overhead utilities. Concrete Walls Staff evaluated the repair, modification, or replacement of existing residential, rear yard, precast concrete walls that border a significant portion of the project, on both the east and west sides of Village Parkway (shown in Photo 1). Work on these walls will require extensive outreach and coordination with each property owner, as well as a potential need to acquire easements or rights - of -entry from each owner. Photo 1: Existing Nei Options considered by Staff include installing a decorative top on the existing wall ($1.7 million), replacing the wall with a pre -cast concrete wall ($2 million), and adding "green screen" vegetation along the wall in addition to making repairs ($3.7 million). Staff recommends a full replacement of the existing wall with a pre -cast, eight -foot concrete wall, as shown in Photos 2 and 3 below. This option has fewer unknowns and less risk when working with existing walls with varying degrees of age, condition, and need for repair or reinforcement. Page 7 of 9 7 Photo 2: Pre -Cast Wall Exam ele Photo 3: Pre -Cast Wall Example Overhead Utilities Another potential additional improvement item Staff evaluated is removal of existing overhead utility lines. Running along and above the west side of the roadway, these lines provide electricity and communications services to the adjacent neighborhoods. Many of the existing street tree canopies conflict with these utility lines, as shown in Photo 4. Photo 4: Existing Overhead Utility Lines Staff evaluated relocating the existing overhead utility lines into underground conduits. The undergrounding work must occur in advance of the construction of the new pavement and sidewalks, and would require significant coordination with PG&E, AT&T, Comcast, and adjacent property owners. There would be new utility poles installed on side streets and elsewhere to bring the underground utilities back up to maintain service to homes and buildings that retain overhead utility services. There would also need to be new aboveground utility cabinets for transformers and certain telecommunications equipment. This work would likely take between 12 and 18 months in advance of any construction on the roadway. The estimated cost to relocate utility lines underground ranges from $9 to $12 million. Design, engineering, Staff, and other soft costs could equate to 25% of the construction cost, for a total estimated undergrounding cost up to $15 million. Because of the significant cost of this work and Page 8 of 9 8 the complications related to the overall project, Staff does not recommend including it as part of the Village Parkway Reconstruction. Next Steps Based on City Council direction, Staff will finalize the project scope of work and begin the design and environmental assessment phase. The revised project budget and scope will be included in the City's upcoming CIP update to adopted before July 1, 2024. Construction is anticipated to begin in 2027. STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVE: None. NOTICING REQUIREMENTS/PUBLIC OUTREACH: The City Council Agenda was posted. ATTACHMENTS: 1) CIP No. ST0323 2) Conceptual Plan Page 9 of 9 9 Attachment I Number ST0323 V PARKWAY RECONSTRUCTION Program GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION This project provides for the planning, design, and construction of the replacement of the existing streetscape elements on Village Parkway between Amador Valley Boulevard and the northern city limit (approximately 6,000 linear feet). The project will transform the segment of Village Parkway between Amador Valley Boulevard and Kimball Avenue to a pedestrian and bicycle friendly roadway, which will incorporate complete streets elements such as median islands, bulbouts, decorative or high visibility crosswalks, and street furniture. The work may include the reconstruction of the median island; reconstruction of the roadway base immediately adjacent to the median island; reconstruction necessary for sidewalks improvements, ADA upgrades to curb ramps, curb, and gutter, necessary utility work; landscaping; stormwater improvements; and new pavement for the roadway. The first item of work, which began in Fall 2022, consists of preliminary level planning and environmental assessment and the evaluation of potential outside funding sources to provide for the current funding shortfall. ANNUAL OPERATING IMPACT: TBD MANAGING DEPARTMENT: Public Works 2022-2027 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ESTIMATED COSTS PRIOR YEARS 2022-2023 BUDGET 2023-2024 2024-2025 2025-2026 2026-2027 FUTURE YEARS TOTALS 9100 9200 9400 9500 Salaries & Benefits Contract Services Improvements Miscellaneous $45,032r $254,968 $49,920 $250,000 $1,000,080 $64,480 $1,000,000 $10,000,000 $85,520 $89,440 $510,560 $5,000,000 $248,872, $3,015,6081 $15,000,0001 $85,5201 $300,000 $250,000 $1,050,000 $11,150,000 $5,600,000 FUNDING SOURCE PRIOR YEARS 2022-2023 BUDGET FUTURE YEARS TOTALS General Fund 1101 Designation 2201 State Gas Tax Measure BB Sales Tax - 2214 Local Streets Fund 9998 Unidentified TOTAL $300,000 $250,000 $1,000,000 $8,450,000 $50,000 $250,000 $100,000 $250,000 $250,000 $2,200,000 $1,050,000 $11,150,000 $10,000,0001 $400,000 $200,000 $450,000 $5,300,000 $7,500,000 $5,6� $18,350,000 ANNUAL OPERATING IMPACT Attachment 2 -�` 74117 ' ' I Wit aa\rani - — — z DUBLIN HIGH 0 CHQ,QL • - (T9 46-A. e .\\ - 0) U 2 d 0 0 0 0 0 VILLAGE PARKWAY COMPLETE STREETS OVERALL SITE PLAN cz DATE: 02/07/24 SCALE: 1 " = 400' o 0 a, m VS VS CSW STrz U m a) CSW/$t■lsr-Strssl E■EI■ssrI.g (km, In. 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ALAMEDA County Transpoiortantion Commiss DUBLIN CALIFORNIA DUBLIN CAI 1[ 0 R N A 20 Project Objectives 1-Improve Pavement Rideability and Walkabilitv 2-Improve Safety for All Users Pedestrian High Injury Network urton St Regional St Hacienda Dr Bicycle High Injury Network 41, Ainedor Valley Blvd 3-Improve School Access Dublin High School Dublin High San Rd.lt. un- School Irn.upronunent • • Tr:Zor " " Transit Enhancements Dublin Blvd 4-Support Downtown Specific Plan Village Parkway District Complete Streets Complete Streets Elements: • Wider sidewalks & ADA Upgrades • High -visibility crosswalks • Class IV Bike Lanes (separated, vertical buffer) • Landscaped Medians and Buffer Islands • Protected intersections • Enhanced Transit Facilities Consistency with: • MTC's Complete Streets Policy (Resolution No. 4493) • Alameda CTC All Ages and Abilities Policy for Countywide Bikeways Network (Resolution No. 22-108) • Dublin's Complete Streets Policy (Resolution No. 199- 12) Proposed Streetscape Proposed Streetscape BIKE • ISLAND a ti 111111111 IHO I1I1I1 VILLAGE PARKWAY t VILLAGE PARKWAY RECOMMENDED STREETSCAPE LOOKING NORTH 9' WEST SIDEWALK 100' RIGHT OF WAY EXISTING OVERHEAD LINES 7' 11' 11' BIKE BUFFER TRAVEL LANE TRAVEL LANE LANE 10' MEDIAN EXISTING WALL/FENCE 3' SUFFER • • r • 11' 11' TRAVEL LANE TRAVEL LANE • 7' 13' BIKE EAST LANE SIDEWALK Proposed Bus Stop at High School BRIGHTON DR !Himllf�= - mMc EA&K O%ISTiNG BUS SHEL T E R RAMP UP, BICYCLES YIELr 70 PEI35StR•ANS 101-0611 11 DUBLIN CALIFORNIA Streetscape Amenities Monument Sign at Dougherty Road Trash Receptacles High Visibility Crosswalk Median & Pedestrian Lighting 26 Additional Improvement Items Existing Wall Pre -cast Wall Examples - Full Replacement 8' Height ($2.0M) Undergrounding Overhead Utilities • Cost Estimate: $9.OM - $ 1 2.OM • Add'I 25% Design, Eng, etc. • TOTAL = $ 15M • Add] 12- 18 months • Coordination: — PG&E — AT&T — Comcast Will require new riser poles on side streets and adjacent properties Aboveground transformers, cabinets, etc. Preliminary Costs Recommended Improvements stimate . ost Pavement Rehab w/ Complete Streets Elements $24,000,000 Wall Replacement - Recommended $2,000,000 TOTAL $26,000,000 Recommended Streetscape • Full Depth Reclamation • Class IV Bike lanes • Replacement of Sidewalks • New landscaping & street lighting Estimated Project Cost: $24,000,000 Assumptions • Construction costs based on 2024 values • Contingency varies from 10%-30% • Includes both hard and soft costs Funding Fund Source General Fund Reserves $10,000,000 State Gas Tax Measure BB -Local Streets STIP $400, 000 $450,000 $9,150,000 TOTAL $20,000,000 Funding Gap $6,000,000 30 Next Steps • Finalize Concept Plan • Propose Budget/Funding in CIP • Begin Env Phase - CEQAAssessment, NEPA • Begin Design Phase • Construction Anticipated in 2027 31 Staff Recommendation • Approve Concept Plan • Include Wall Replacement