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Highway 76 Complete Streets Project

Highway 76 Complete Streets Project. Study Session February 7, 2013. Agenda. Clarification & Discussion of Project Elements Project Scope Project Goals Project Objectives ACTION ITEM: Affirm Scope, Goals and Objectives Utility Coordination Update Project Progress Items

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Highway 76 Complete Streets Project

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  1. Highway 76 Complete Streets Project

    Study Session February 7, 2013
  2. Agenda Clarification & Discussion of Project Elements Project Scope Project Goals Project Objectives ACTION ITEM: Affirm Scope, Goals and Objectives Utility Coordination Update Project Progress Items Schedule Update/Next Milestones Next Study Session/Meeting
  3. Clarification & Discussion of Project Elements Project Scope Develop a conceptual design plan and funding strategy that will transform 76 Country Boulevard into a “Complete Street”whereby the roadway corridor is redesigned and reconfigured to enable safe, attractive, and comfortable access and travel for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and public transport users of all ages and abilities.
  4. Clarification & Discussion of Project Elements Project Goals Provide Sight-line Enhancements through buried Utilities and unique Streetscape beautification Create a safe and efficient interplay of vehicles, mass transit, pedestrians and cyclists Build an attractive Promenade to boost Visitor numbers and “Stay-time” in the corridor, thus growing the shopping and business opportunities Establish the funding mechanism for completion of the entire corridor transformation
  5. Project Objectives Provide Sight-line Enhancements through buried Utilities and unique Streetscape beautification Relocate all overhead utilities from 76 Country Boulevard Empire Electric, White River Electric, CenturyLink, Suddenlink Design duct bank system to accommodate all utilities Develop theming for the identified “Activity Centers” within the corridor Branson, Ozark charm Unique, Distinctive Points of Interest, Character
  6. Project Objectives Create a safe and efficient interplay of vehicles, mass transit, pedestrians and cyclists Roadway Modifications Pedestrian Promenade, Pocket Parks Pedestrian Crossings Trolley Stops, Public Parking Bicycle Lanes
  7. Project Objectives Build an attractive Promenade to boost Visitor numbers and “Stay-time” in the corridor, thus growing the shopping and business opportunities Promenade, initially, on one side of the road Pedestrian Crossings strategically placed creatively blending safety, mobility and tourist-shopper mentality Inspire and gain commitment of private businesses to partner with City on improvements
  8. Project Objectives Establish the funding mechanism for completion of the entire corridor transformation – “What can we Afford?” Identify City funding/sources for project Existing $15 Million, on-going Tourism Tax, etc. Identify outside sources of funding to Leverage project MoDOT Cost Share; Economic Development funds, MTFC Transportation Development District (TDD) Community Improvement District (CID) Grants, Incentives, other taxing authority Calculate revenue projections and include in scenarios
  9. Utility Coordination Update Empire District Electric Company Met with on January 17, 2013, Joplin Office Reviewed Relocation Options, Stanley to Fall Creek South Route Main, North Route Local Wood Poles  $1,610 K South Route Main, North Route Local Steel Poles   $1,932 K Agreed on Relocation S/O 76 Empire to Update Design, Meet with our Team Travel to Gatlinburg March 13 Meet with Sevier County Electric
  10. Utility Coordination Update White River Valley Electric Cooperative Met with on January 24, 2013 Provided them of the 76 Complete Streets Project Discussed their facilities along the corridor Primary and secondary power lines Street Lights WRVE to provide existing mapping of facilities next week Interested in Travel to Gatlinburg
  11. TEAM 76 COUNTRY BOULEVARD Mayor Raeanne Presley Alderman Mike Booth Alderman Bob Simmons Alderman CrisBohinc Alderman Patrick Parnell Alderman Rick Davis Alderman Rick Todd City Administrator Dean Kruithof MoDOT Area Engineer Beth Schaller BUSINESS/PROPERTY OWNERS ACTIVITY CENTER 3 STAKEHOLDER WORK GROUPS BUSINESS/PROPERTY OWNERS ACTIVITY CENTER 1 BUSINESS/PROPERTY OWNERS ACTIVITY CENTER 2 BUSINESS/PROPERTY OWNERS ACTIVITY CENTER 4 GENERAL PUBLIC/ VISITORS BUSINESS/PROPERTY OWNERS ACTIVITY CENTER 5
  12. Schedule Dec ’12 Jan ‘13 Feb ‘13 Mar Apr ’13 May Jun ‘13 Jul ‘13 Aug ‘13 Sep ‘13 Oct ‘13 Nov ‘13 KICKOFF DISCOVERY PRE-CONCEPT (VISIONING) ANALYSIS & CONCEPTUAL DESIGN DEVELOPMENT OF PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE FINALIZE CONCEPTS PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT MILESTONES Stakeholder Meeting #1 (Apr 2013): Confirm baseline conditions & vision; Respond to conceptual framework and themes Stakeholder Meeting #2 (Jul 2013): Review corridor & theme alternatives Public Meeting #1 (Jul 2013): Review corridor & theme alternatives; Set priorities between potential conflicts Stakeholder Meeting #3 (Oct 2013): Review them and material options TEAM WORKSHOP STEERING COMMITTEE STAKEHOLDER INTERVIEWS STAKEHOLDER MEETING PUBLIC MEETING NEW ONLINE TOPICS MATERIALS GALLERY
  13. Next Meetings Stakeholder Discussions and Groups February 2013 Meeting with BOA March 7, 2013
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