Alachua County Board of County Commissioners NW 16 th AVENUE / NW 23 rd AVENUE FROM NW 57 th Terrace to NW 13 th Street
Feb 22, 2016
Alachua CountyBoard of County Commissioners
NW 16th AVENUE / NW 23rd AVENUEFROM NW 57th Terrace to NW 13th Street
PROJECT LOCATIONNW 16th Avenue / NW 23rd Avenue
(From NW 57th Terrace to NW 13th Street)
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NW 16th Avenue / NW 23rd Avenue
PRESENTATION OUTLINE
NW 16th Avenue / NW 23rd Avenue
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Present 60% Plans Next steps Questions & Comments
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NW 16th Avenue / NW 23rd Avenue
October 27, 2009 Board of County Commissioners
November 16, 2009 Public Meeting
December 1, 2009 Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Board
February 23, 2010 Board of County Commissioners
June 7, 2010 BPAB & Gainesville Cycle Club
October 12, 2010 Board of County Commissioners
December 15, 2010 Joint City & County Workshop
January 11, 2011 Board of County Commissioners
January 25, 2011 Board of County Commissioners
March 17, 2011 City of Gainesville Commission
July 12, 2011 Board of County Commissioners
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT TO DATE
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NW 16th Avenue / NW 23rd Avenue
July 12, 2011 BOCC Meeting
1. Approve proposed typical section
2. Direct staff to proceed with the development of 60% plans in regards to the NW 16th Ave./NW 23rd Ave. resurfacing project
3. Infill sidewalk to the curb, expand to 10 feet where practical and cost effective, ensuring a stable, smooth, and level surface the length of the corridor
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NW 16th Avenue / NW 23rd Avenue
PROJECT ELEMENTS1. Rehabilitate the existing asphalt pavement by milling to the limerock base and
resurfacing with 3 inches of new asphalt.
2. Upgrade all existing pedestrian components to satisfy ADA requirements as required by Federal Law.
3. Improve existing pedestrian accommodation by widening existing sidewalks as much as practical and feasible.
4. Improve pedestrian and bicycle accommodation by widening existing sidewalks and remarking the roadway on NW 16th Boulevard and NW 16th Avenue to provide a wider outside lane and designating the lane as a shared lane for both bicycles and vehicles.
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NW 16th Avenue / NW 23rd Avenue
PROJECT ELEMENTS
4. Improve safety by extending the existing 5 lane section from NW 55th St. west to NW 57th Terrace, closing two existing median openings and converting one existing median opening to a directional opening.
5. Reconfigure the north and south legs of the NW 55th St. intersection to provide a dedicated left turn lane and a through lane in each direction to improve capacity and safety.
6. Rehabilitate two sections of leaning retaining wall on NW 16th Avenue by lowering the wall height and placing a new layer of concrete on the wall face.
Total Estimated Project Cost = $7,136,200*
*Includes 10% contingency
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NW 16th Avenue / NW 23rd Avenue
PROPOSED TYPICAL SECTION
NW 23rd Avenue
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NW 16th Avenue / NW 23rd Avenue
PROPOSED TYPICAL SECTION
NW 16th Blvd.
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NW 16th Avenue / NW 23rd Avenue
PROPOSED TYPICAL SECTION
NW 16th Ave.
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NW 16th Avenue / NW 23rd Avenue
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTSInfill sidewalk to the curb
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NW 16th Avenue / NW 23rd Avenue
SIDEWALK IMPROVEMENTSExpand to 10 feet where practical and cost effective
10 ‘ Wide Sidewalk
10 ‘ Wide Sidewalk
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NW 16th Avenue / NW 23rd Avenue
SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS
1. Extend 5 lane section on NW 23rd Ave. from NW 55th St. to NW 57th Terrace
2. Close existing median opening just east of NW 43rd
St. and convert existing opening at the Publix/Fresh Market driveways to a directional opening permitting only left turns to the driveways
3. Close existing median opening just west of NW 13th St.
4. Reconfigure the NW 55th St. intersection to improve capacity and safety.
LOOKING AHEAD
NW 16th Avenue / NW 23rd Avenue
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Finalize Plans for Bidding – February 2013
RECOMMENDATIONS
NW 16th Avenue / NW 23rd Avenue
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Approve 60% Plans
Direct staff to proceed with development of 100% plans and advertise project for bids
Alachua CountyBoard of County Commissioners
THANK YOUAny Questions?
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NW 58th Blvd
NW 57th Terrace
NW 55th St
NW 55th Terrace
Northwest Baptist Church
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NW 13th St
CitgoGeorgetown Apts.
Starbucks
Georgetown Apts.Villa Ravine Apts.
Jodi MesslerSchool of Dance
Holy TrinityGesalt Center
Close Opening
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NW 55th St
NW 55th Terrace
Northwest Baptist Church
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Sidewalk Improvements1. The existing 2.5 foot wide grass strip between the curb and the existing
sidewalk will be filled with new concrete sidewalk for a total concrete width of 7.5 feet. The outer 6 inches will be beveled to the top of the existing curb to provide a smooth connection resulting in a minimum useable sidewalk width of 7 feet.
2. Existing sidewalk that is badly cracked or broken will be completely replaced.
3. A 10 foot wide sidewalk (9.5 feet useable width) will be provided on the north side of NW 23rd Avenue from NW 57th Terrace to NW 43rd Street.
4. A 10 foot wide sidewalk (9.5 feet useable width) will be provided on the south side of NW 16th Boulevard from NW 43rd Street to NW 34th Street.