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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Eric J. Gallt, City Traffic Engineer
DATE: July 21, 2015
SUBJECT:
A Resolution awarding a Professional Engineering Services Agreement (Phase II) to Engineering Enterprises, Inc. for Montgomery Road Multi-Use Path Improvements.
PURPOSE:
To seek approval to award Engineering Enterprises, Inc. with Phase II engineering to construct multi-use path improvements for Montgomery road from Waubonsee Creek Trail to Middlebury Drive.
BACKGROUND:
This projects looks at constructing a 10ft wide multi-use path from an existing Waubonsee Creek Trail to Middlebury Drive. The proposed path will allow for east-west connection to provide access to existing bike path on Kautz road and will aid in connecting users via north-south thru Eola Road multi-use path that is currently under design and is planned to undergo construction in year 2016 enhancing overall connectivity between existing and proposed facilities.
We are seeking a CMAQ/TAP grant for the project, so far the project has been recommended for the grant and a final decision will be out by the end of year 2015. As part of the grant application a Project development report and Environmental survey report has already been submitted to IDOT
DISCUSSION:
The City intends to be a bike friendly community and this could be achieved by providing better connectivity to the existing trail system and recognizing areas that are most suitable for bikeways (both On & Off Street) to major destination areas (like Downtown, ATC, Parks, Schools and other businesses). New bike paths and better connectivity will encourage public to use the system that promotes alternative transportation and in a long run it will help reduce congestion, queuing, lessen environmental impacts and improve public health over a period of time.
The Phase II Engineering Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee not to exceed a price of $55,000.00
The following funds will be utilized:
GB119 Bike & Ped Enhancements 340 446...
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