CCP 03-08-2004 - Laserfiche WebLink

Home Browse Search

I ~- I I I I I I I . I I I I I I I ,- I IV. Proposed Sidewalk Improvements The proposed improvements include the construction of a sidewalk along County Road E between the Connelly Avenue Signal and Old Highway 10. The sidewalk would be constructed within existing MnDOT and Ramsey County Right of Way along its entire length. Based upon our field review of the corridor, we propose that the walk be built on the south side of County Road E for the following reasons: . Grades on the south side are generally flatter than the north resulting in fewer walls, less excavation, etc. . Existing overhead utilities would complicate installation of a walk along the north side of the street. . A southern alignment provides direct connections to Freeway Park and Lindy's Park. . Greater Number of residents live south of County Road E (in the general vicinity of the bridge - not city wide) The following is a summary of the characteristics of two types of surface materials and two potential widths of the sidewalk. Surfacing . Bituminous surfacing provides a better facility for cyclists and rollerbladers (smoother finished surface) . Bituminous is generally less expensive than concrete (50% of concrete unit cost) . Concrete has more of an "urban feel" to it, generally more regular due to construction methods, ie edges are very straight and don't deteriorate. · Bituminous life expectancy is less than concrete . Existing walk east of Connelly Avenue is concrete Width . 6 foot width less expensive but also less attractive to bicyclists and rollerbladers . 6 foot width will have slightly less visual impact than 8 foot width . 6 foot width will have less extensive grading in front yards vs. 8 foot width . 8 foot width more easily maintained by City equipment (assuming City staff clear snow) At this time, we have not developed a recommended surface or width. The characteristics of these items should be considered by the Council and residents before a decision is made. We have prepared visualization drawings of each and cost estimates for each of the four options. Although it is possible to include bituminous and concrete in the project (ie. bituminous on the west end, concrete on the east) we recommend that the council select one surface type and width to be consistent throughout the project area. 13 URS