09-117CIR`Y OF ST. PAUI,
PRLLIMINARY ORDER
COUNCIL FILE NO. � ��
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File No. COMO BIKE LN
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In the Matter of re-constructing Como Avenue between Raymond Avenue and the
west City Limits by adding on-street bicycle lanes. Bump-outs will be
installed at Como & Scudder as well as 180 feet east of Eustis on Como,
countdown pedestrian timers will installed at various intersections and
bike racks installed in the Como & Carter and Como & Doswell commercial
areas.
The Council of the City of Saint Paul having received the report of the
Mayor upon the above improvement, and having considered said report, hereby
resolves:
1. That the said report. and the same is hereby approved with no
alternatives, and that the estimated cost thereof is $418,800.00 is to be
financed by the TLC Non-motorized Transportation Pilot Program.
2. That a public hearing be had on said improvement on the 18th day of
February, 2009, at 5:30 �'��� p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City
Ha11 and Court House Building in the City of Saint Pau1.
3. That notice of said public hearing be given to the persons and in the
manner provided by the Charter, stating the time and place of hearing, the
nature of the improvement and the total cost thereof as estimated.
Yeas Nays Absent
Bostrom ✓
Carter ,/
Harris ,/
Helgen ✓
Lant�y ✓
Stark ✓
Thune ✓
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Adopted by the Council: Date: � 9
Certified Passed by the Counc3l Secretary
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Action Requested:
Set Public Hearing date to consider the re-consuuction of Como Avenue from Raymond, west to the City Limits, with bike lanes and
other bike/trafficlpedestrian conuol improvements.
Recommendations: Approve (A) or Rejea (R):
Plannin9 Commission
CIB Committee
Civil Service Commission
Personal Servlce Contracts Must Answer the Following Questions:
�. Has this person/firm ever worked under a contract for this department?
Yes No
2. Has this personlfirtn ever been a city employee?
Yes P7o
3. Does this persoNfirtn possess a skill not nortnally possessed by any �
current city empioyee?
Yes No
Explain all yes answers on separate sheet and attach to green sheet.
Initiating Problem, lssues, Opportunity �Who, What, When, Where, Why):
Bike lanes currently exist on the Minneapolis side of Como Avenue as well as east of Raymond Avenue. The existing road width will
accomodate the proposed improvements.
Advantages If Approved:
Continuity in the regional bike network will be increased by filling in this gap along Como Avenue. There will be improved bike,
traffic and pedestriau azninenities adailable.
DisadvantageslfApproved:
General construction disruptions, which include, but may not necesasarily be limited to, noise, dust and general disruptions to traffic.
Disadvantages !f Not Approved: •
Improved bike, vehiculaz and pedestrian ammenities will not be available immediately to this azea.
Total Amount of
Transaction: $418,80Q.OQ CostlRevenue Budgeted: Y
Funding source: TLC Nonmotorized Transportaion p�ivky Number:
Pilot Program
Financial lnformation:
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SUMMARY OF: ENGWEERWG RECOMMENDATiONS
Como Avenue Bike lanes
, City Project Na. 08-P-1339
Report Prepared — 1/5i09
Pub{ic Hearing — -+/09
PROJECT
The purpose of tiiis project is to provide safie bicycle and pedestrian facilities that
encourage biking and waiking. Additionaliy, there is a strong desire by the bicycling
community, the City of Minneapolis, the City of St. Paul and Transit for Livable
Communities (TLC) to provide safe bicycle specific facilities that connect the two cities
and connect to o#her regional attractions. The project as referenced in this Summary of
Engineering Recommendations form provides such facilities.
EXISTING CONDITIONS
Bike lanes currently exist on Como Avenue +n Minneapolis as well as on Como Avenue
east of Raymond Avenue is St. Paut. The existing roadway width, 46', will
accomni6date the desired improvements without disturbing the existing roadway.
PROPOSEDIMPROVEMENTS
This project will restripe Como Avenue between Raymond Avenue and the avest limits
of the City such that on-street bicycle lanes are provided. Pedsetrian safety elements
(bump-outs) will be installed at the intersection of Como/Scudder as well as
approximately 180 feet east of Eustis Street on Como Avenue. Countdown pedestrian
timers wi{I be instaUed at the intersections of ComolRaymond, Coma/Carter,
ComolQoswell and ComofEustis. Bike racks will be installed at the ComolCarter and
Como/Doswell commercial areas.
ALTERNATES
Siace the project has been awarded a grant by TLC to implement the facilities on Como
Avenue, there are no other alternatives to the one presented in this form.
POStTIVE BENEFITS
As it relates to adding bicycle infrastructure to the City, the project referenced in this
form will fill the gap that exists on Como Avenue beiween Raymond Avenue and
Minneapofis. As a result, system continuity in the regional bicycle network wil! be
increased. It is anticipated that implementing the facility referenced in this form wilf
encourage mode shifit and will enhance and add quality to the neighborhood. Bump-
outs wiff provide better visibility of pedestrians wanting to cross the street and at the
same time help to calm vehicle traffic. Countdown pedestrian timers wilt provide
information to both pedestrians and vehicles enabling both users to make informed
decisions. Providing bicycle parking will provide a much needed amenity to the bicycle
system and will help to increase the mode share.
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ADVEI2SE EFFECTS
Normal issues relative to impfementing infrasfrucfure improvement projects will be
present. Those issues inciude, but may not necessarily be limited to, noise, dust and
general disruption to vehicie traffic.
EFFECTS ON TREES
There wiil be no impacts to trees. _
TIME SCHEDULE
{t is anticipated that project construction wili begin midsummer of 2009 and will be
complefed by the fall of 2009. .
COST ESTIMATE
Construction
Engineering
PROJECT 70TAL
ESTlMATED FINANCING
TLC Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot program
PROJECT TOTAL
$ 354,80Q
$ 64,Q00
$ 418,800
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SOURCE OF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION �
For additional information please cantact David Kuebier at 266-6217. David is the
Pro}ect Engineer/Manager:
SUMMARY AND REGOMMENDATION
The Department of Public Works befieves the project submitted in this form to be
necessary and feasible. The DepartmenYs Engineering Recommendation is for
approval of the project inclusive of financing. � -
Respectful�y submitted,
David Kuebler, P.E.
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CITY OF SAINT PAUL
Christopher B- Coteman, Mayo.
3anuary 21, 2009
Dear Como Avenue Resident or Business pwner.
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Bruce Beese, Directar
PauT St Martin, T�aJfic Engineer
800 Ciry H¢11 Annex
25 West Foutth Street
Saint Pau1, MN 55102
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In 2009, the Como Bike Lane pro}ect is scheduled for conshuction. As such and in cooperation
with the Saint Antkony Park District Council, a neighborhood meeting will be held to present the
project and answer auy questions that may arise. The meeting will be an item on the agenda of
the Environment Committee meeting. The date and time of that meeting aze as follows:
7:t30 pm, Wednesday, 3anuary 28
Sont}i Sain��Anthbri� Paik Re`e:' �enfer
890 Gromwell Avenue
Project Tnformation
Purpose
The purpose of this project is to provide safe bicycle and pedestrian facilities that encaurage
biking and walking in St Paul. Additionally, there is a strong desire by the bicycling
community, the City of Minneapolis, the City of St. Paul and Transit for Livable
Communities (TLC) to provide safe bicycle and pedestrian specific facilities that connect
the two cities and connect to other regionai attractions. The proposed project provides such
faciliries.
Note that bike Iaues currenfly exist on Como Avenue in Minueapolis as well as on Como
Avenue east of Raymond Avenue is St. Paul. The project referenced in this letter will fill the
gap that �ists on Como Avenue between Raymond Avenue and Muuieapolis thereby
increasing system continuity in the regional bicycle network.
Route
On Camo Avenue from I2ayinond Avenue to the west limits of tke City of Saint Paut. Note
that the geographic orientation of Como Avenne is northwestJsoutheast. Please see attached
map.
Scope
This pmjecY will restripe Como Aveuue such that on-street bicycle Ianes are provided that
connect existing hike lanes in St. Paul to existing bike lanes in Minneapolis. Roadway work
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Bruce Beese, Director
CTTY OF SAIN7` PAUL
Christopher B. Coleman, Mayor
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will l�e limited to the installation o£pedestxian safety elements (62anp-outs) at the
intersee$on of Como and Scudder as well as approaixnately 180 feeY east of Eustis Street
Cowrtdown pedestrian timers will be installed at the intersections of ComolRaymond,
Como/Carter, Como/Doswell and Como/Eustis. Additionatly, bicycle racks wiIl be instailed
at comruercial nodes.
Fynancing and Cost
The pmject is entirely funded bq a graiet from TT.C. The estiinated eost of the project is
$418,800. .
Please contact me at 651-266-6217 or at david.kuebler�u,c�.stpaul.mn.us if you have any
questions or comments.
s�iy,
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David Kneb2er, P.E
1'rojecY 114aaager
City of St. Paul Bike%Ped Coordinator
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