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TO: Mayor Thomas J. Weisner
FROM: Dan Feltman, P.E., Engineering Division - New Development Coordinator
DATE: May 24, 2016
SUBJECT:
Resolution Authorizing the City to Execute a Contract for Professional Engineering Services with WBK Engineering LLC and Santacruz Land Acquisitions for the Aurora Transportation Center (ATC) and Regional Enhancement Project.
PURPOSE:
To obtain authorization to execute a contract with WBK Engineering LLC and Santacruz Land Acquisitions for Phase II engineering services for the proposed Aurora Transportation Center and Regional Enhancement Project.
BACKGROUND:
The Aurora Transportation Center (ATC) and the Regional Enhancement Project extends along Illinois Route 25 from Spring Street to the ATC north entrance and includes the ATC parking lot, Pace Pulse Point, a new pedestrian bridge and parking lot on the west side of the River. Refer to Exhibit A for project location and Exhibit B for preliminary improvements plan.
The proposed project shall consist of:
- Relocation of Pace Bus staging area to the east side of the ATC commuter parking lot to improve safety and reduce bus delay into and out of transit center.
-Construction of a multi-use pedestrian and bicyclist bridge over the Fox River to provide direct access to the ATC Train Station from the existing under-utilized parking lots on the west side of the River, connecting surrounding neighborhoods and existing regional Fox River bike trail.
-Construction of a parking lot within the existing Pace Pulse point which will add additional commuter parking stalls, a new drive isle, sidewalk, and taxi and drop-off areas.
-Installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of N. Broadway (IL. Rte. 25) and the south ATC driveway along with intersection improvements at the entrance of Roundhouse/Holiday Inn Express to improve access capacity and safety.
-Intersection improvements at Broadway Ave. and Spring Street to provide better access to the prope...
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