Transportation Committee

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Monday, April 2, 2018 Municipal Complex, Committee Meeting Room, 3rd Floor 100 Ann Edwards Lane Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 MINUTES Members Present: Mayor Will Haynie, Chair; Bob Brimmer, Joe Bustos, Kevin Cunnane Staff Present: Eric DeMoura, Brad Morrison, Paul Lykins, James Aton Mayor Haynie called the meeting to order at 12:03 p.m. 1. Approval of Minutes from the March 5, 2018 meeting Mr. Bustos moved for approval of the March 5, 2018, minutes; motion seconded by Mr. Brimmer. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Public Comments [None] 3. Budget Review FY 2019 a. Transportation Department operating expenditures Mr. DeMoura referred to the break-down of the Transportation budget and noted the increase in salaries of approximately eighty-two thousand dollars ($82,000) was for a full year of a Project Engineer and Signal Technician, a four percent (4%) wage increase and the mandatory State retirement match. The Contractual Services line item decreased since money in the current budget helped with the Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) and Comprehensive Plan. Two (2) vehicles are also budgeted to be replaced.  Transportation Committee Minutes April 2, 2018 Page 2 of 17 b. Transportation Department capital and maintenance expenditures Mr. DeMoura stated one million, five hundred thousand dollars ($1,500,000) has been programmed for pavement preservation for resurfacing of roadways within the Town of Mount Pleasant, four hundred twenty-one thousand dollars ($421,000) for project development items, and five hundred thousand dollars ($500,000) for the construction of new sidewalks. Other funding was noted for street sign replacement and Charleston Regional Transit Authority (CARTA) bus shelters. Mayor Haynie asked where the bus shelters will be constructed. Mr. Morrison replied that a shelter will be constructed on Houston Northcutt Boulevard as a complementary stop to the existing stop in front of Town Hall, with the intention to tie them together a high intensity pedestrian crossing. Mayor Haynie inquired if the location would be on the Harris Teeter side of Houston Northcutt Boulevard. Mr. Morrison replied in the affirmative. Mr. Brimmer stated that CARTA also budgets a lot of money for approximately seventy (70) bus shelters and asked if any of those funds are allocated for bus shelters in Mount Pleasant. Mr. Morrison answered in the affirmative, stating the Houston Northcutt shelter was identified because we knew the shelter needed to be installed regardless of CARTA’s budget. Staff will have the conversation with CARTA regarding their prioritized list for Mount Pleasant and plan accordingly to partner on additional shelters. He noted with the new passenger count system, CARTA is collecting data to make decisions on where the best place is to spend limited resources for CARTA bus stops.  Transportation Committee Minutes April 2, 2018 Page 3 of 17 Mr. Brimmer asked if it would be a matter of the Town being reimbursed by CARTA for expenses or only the additional bus shelters. Mr. Morrison stated it would depend on if CARTA manages the project with our assistance. CARTA tries to build shelters at the right of way where it does not require any easements, but that can be difficult to do in certain locations. Installations could be a cooperative effort if CARTA manages the project or it could be the Town could receive reimbursement if it takes the lead. Mr. Brimmer stated that he wanted to make sure we are not paying for a shelter that CARTA has already budgeted for and should pay for. Mr. Morrison replied in the affirmative. Mr. DeMoura stated that the larger road construction projects include Long Point Realignment and Extension and that the funds are built into the budget each year so that when the project is ready to be bid for construction, there will be a large allocation. The Billy Swails Boulevard project will have six hundred forty five thousand dollars ($645,000) added. The previous budget is approximately twelve million dollars ($12,000,000) and we feel ready and prepared with the budget to complete that project. Funding for All American Boulevard is available in the amount of one million, seven hundred fifty thousand dollars ($1,750,000). Additional money has been budgeted for the widening of Park West Boulevard and will add seven million, four hundred thousand dollars ($7,400,000). While we will not know until the design for Park West Boulevard and All America Boulevard are ready and the project is bid, we are optimistic we will be able to proceed and have enough funding to construct the project. Mayor Haynie asked if a general timeline has been determined on the Park West Boulevard project and if it can be completed before the SC-41 project begins.  Transportation Committee Minutes April 2, 2018 Page 4 of 17 Mr. Morrison replied in the affirmative stating that staff will address those details during the Project Updates under Agenda Item number 5. Mr. DeMoura concluded the budget presentation to Committee and asked for any questions or comments. Mayor Haynie asked if prior funded transportation projects shown in the budget reflect the current fiscal year and why those do not carry forward. Mr. DeMoura answered in the affirmative. Mr. Bustos stated Faison Road and US 17 is reflected in the budget and having previously discussed Faison Road and Park Avenue Boulevard, asked if Faison Road and Park Avenue Boulevard is anywhere in the queue. Mr. Morrison answered in the affirmative, stating that the intersection will be discussed during the project updates noting that staff is proceeding with a contract for professional services to revisit the warrant study for that location. Mr. Brimmer applauded the proposed Transportation budget, stating that it is nice that a lot of projects that have been out there for some time are getting to the point of construction. Growth management is often discussed regarding restricting growth and development, but the other half of that is ensuring that infrastructure is brought up to speed. This budget does a great job of transportation infrastructure and getting projects completed. In previous years, projects were more about accommodating future growth than dealing with current infrastructure and this list changes that focus to the residents that are already living here and helping them have a higher quality of life. Mr. Cunnane stated that the Transportation Department has a phenomenal staff and handles complaints very well, noting that when dealing with the residents at public hearings it can be difficult to make everyone happy and  Transportation Committee Minutes April 2, 2018 Page 5 of 17 what staff does is noticed. He then inquired about what organizations staff belongs to and what the benefits there are to the memberships. Mr. Morrison replied that almost all professional staff are members of a professional organizations and that memberships gain staff access to conferences where the state of the practice is a focus, reduced prices on reference materials, webinars and access to list serves where questions can be posted. He noted memberships include the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), which focuses more on design issues. Mr. Cunnane stated the memberships are beneficial and that he has seen the effects at the professional level. He asked if travel time readers track where drivers are coming into the Town and how long it takes traffic to move. Mr. Morrison answered in the affirmative. Mr. Cunnane asked if there had been any consideration on how to perform the tracking in-house because it is probably going to be an ongoing issue each year. Mr. Morrison stated that the time travel readers are technology that is linked to the Town’s InSync adaptive signal system and are radar-type units that collect information from Bluetooth signals. He explained that a Bluetooth signal has a unique ID that allows tracking a driver through the network. The travel time reader can calculate the speed and time between two points. After staff has developed an understanding of the equipment and how the data can be used, the intention is to feed travel time information back to drivers to provide a choice of alternative routes in the event of a breakdown or congestion. Mr. Cunnane asked for clarification that because the technology is new, the data collection should be contracted out.  Transportation Committee Minutes April 2, 2018 Page 6 of 17 Mr. Morrison replied in the affirmative, stating that this program is not within current capability of the Department. Mr. DeMoura stated that Agenda Item 3 had been summarized. Mayor Haynie asked if the summary covered both the Transportation Department operating expenditures and Transportation Department capital and maintenance expenditures. He asked if the Patriots Point Gateway Intersection project under the Capital Funds Summary is the intersection of Coleman Boulevard at Patriot’s Point Boulevard. Mr. DeMoura replied in the affirmative. Mayor Haynie inquired if three million, one hundred thousand dollars ($3,100,000) in FY18 is budgeted or if the funds were spent. Mr. DeMoura replied in the negative stating the money is used to increase the funding for when we are ready to begin construction. Mayor Haynie asked if the funds are for the total cost of the intersection or just a portion. Mr. DeMoura stated that it is his understanding that it is for FY18 noting that Marcy Cotov, Town of Mount Pleasant Chief Financial Officer was present. Ms. Cotov stated that the total is five million, four hundred thousand dollars ($5,400,000). Mayor Haynie asked if the funds were Tax Increment Funds (TIF). Ms. Cotov replied that funds are a combination of TIF and Hospitality and Accommodations tax.  Transportation Committee Minutes April 2, 2018 Page 7 of 17 Mayor Haynie asked for any other questions relating to the budget review. Mr. Brimmer moved to recommend the budget as presented by staff to the Budget Committee; motion seconded by Mr. Bustos. Motion carried unanimously. 4. Review of letter from Stantec regarding the medians associated with the Coleman Boulevard project Mayor Haynie stated he received a memo the prior week from TranSystems Engineering, noting an error in the agenda stating Stantec as the design firm for the Coleman Boulevard Revitalization project and clarifying TranSystems as the design firm. The memo was not requested by the Committee, but it was a nice gesture from TranSystems after meeting with several Council members to address questions regarding the project. He was not sure what to do with the memo because Committee is not debating the issue and is looking for direction from the Committee. He wasn’t sure if members had the opportunity to review the memo and indicated he had not studied it in detail. His suggestion would be that Committee review the memo to ascertain what questions it answers and if it answers all the questions. He indicated an email was sent to Council from a Council member that attended the meeting, stating that the memo does not answer the questions that were intended, but he was not familiar enough to know what was intended by the memo. Mr. Bustos stated that to his surprise, during the March Committee meeting, a representative from TranSystems stated he was working on the memo. Obviously, a great deal of effort went into producing the memo and asked if the Committee will be acting on it or is that what the Committee is trying to figure out right now. Mayor Haynie stated that Committee is not at a point to vote on any issues, but would refer this to members of the Committee, noting this is not a contractual issue or it would have been in Executive Session, so our attorney deemed it not a privileged document. He would like to see if there is a consensus of the will of the Committee to see what the memo answers, what  Transportation Committee Minutes April 2, 2018 Page 8 of 17 the discussion is and then reply to Councilmember Whitley, who sent an email explaining what this is a result of, to understand the intent of the memo. Mr. Cunnane stated that the memo is a nine (9) page document that was sent 7:38 a.m. this morning and that he had not had a chance to review it and would not be comfortable voting on it. Mr. Haynie stated that there was no intention to vote on it, suggesting that the issue be deferred after Committee has had the opportunity study the memo and then make any recommendations. Mr. Brimmer stated that this is a document that was not requested by Council or the Transportation Committee, commenting that there is no point of this Committee taking up time to discuss the document and he will probably not read it because it not relevant to anything that Council has voted on to this point. It has answered some questions from Councilmembers, but he is not sure if the Committee needs to spend time discussing the findings. Mr. Bustos stated that this was a discussed topic with the median and the median removal, commenting he wanted to see the medians removed, and that with this falling into the committee’s hands out of the sky, perhaps Ms. Whitley can answer the question why it even exists or why it was requested. Mr. Bustos moved to defer any discussion of the memo until next month’s Transportation Committee meeting so that the committee can have time to read it and talk to Ms. Whitley to find out exactly what its purpose was, as TranSystems did do a lot of work to produce it. Motion seconded by Mr. Cunnane; Mayor Haynie, Mr. Bustos and Mr. Cunnane were in favor and Mr. Brimmer was opposed. Motion carries 3-1. 5. Update – ongoing projects Mr. Morrison stated that staff has not had a recent opportunity to provide the Committee with a comprehensive update of ongoing projects, so updates have been provided and any questions regarding the Capital Improvement Projects (CIP) and other projects will be addressed by staff members. Referring to graphics, Mr. Lykins stated that the Coleman Boulevard Revitalization project continues to be in traffic control stage one, with  Transportation Committee Minutes April 2, 2018 Page 9 of 17 construction on the westbound lanes on schedule to switch to stage two in May. There is still a significant amount of work remaining on Simmons Street and staff is proceeding, as authorized by Council, with plans to remove on- street parking on Coleman Boulevard, noting that at the intersection of Coleman Boulevard and Simmons Street, where the bus pull-off ends, a parking space may remain for authorized vehicles or police vehicles during special events. The preliminary, conceptual plan sheets were developed and submitted to the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT or DOT) for approval and staff is now proceeding with the design of the grades, curb and gutter, drainage, pavement markings and other elements of the project. Mr. Morrison stated the approval from the DOT on the conceptual design was important for the contractor to continue to work without interrupting his schedule because the drainage elevations were not going to change. Mr. Lykins stated work has been continuing on Simmons Street for approximately six (6) months to relocate sewer lines, water mains, force mains, electrical lines and preparing for the installation of the major drainage facility (Defender water quality device) located on Simmons Street. The Defender is a very large device that will clean twenty-five (25) acres of stormwater routed to this location. It is a significant construction element that has closed Simmons Street due the construction complexity and noted the excavation is approximately twenty-five by fifty (25x50) feet (ft.) in area and approximately twenty-five feet (25 ft.) deep. Mayor Haynie asked how long Simmons Street is expected to remain closed. Mr. Lykins stated that Simmons Street will be re-open to one-way traffic on Wednesday night, April 4, 2018, and the contractor will finish installing the drainage and in approximately four (4) weeks, after which the roadway will be paved and re-opened. The coordination effort for traffic control associated with the Cooper River Bridge Run (CRBR) scheduled for Saturday, April 7, 2018, will commence on Wednesday, April 4, 2018. He also noted the contractor will be milling the raised asphalt patch on Coleman Boulevard near Mill Street prior to the race.  Transportation Committee Minutes April 2, 2018 Page 10 of 17 Mayor Haynie asked if it was the intention for the patch to result in a bump. Mr. Lykins answered in the negative, stating the patch where the storm drain pipe was installed was in a low area that was approximately four to five (4-5) feet wide, which created a bump in the east bound lane and the contractor will trim the bump Wednesday night. Mr. Morrison stated typically temporary patches are expected to settle slightly, so the patch was left slightly elevated in anticipation that traffic would compress it, but that did not happen in this instance. Mayor Haynie inquired if the patch would be smooth by the Bridge Run. Mr. Lykins answered in the affirmative, clarifying that the area will not be repaved but will be milled off and smoothed out. Mayor Haynie stated that he had received a call from Julian Smith, Director of the Bridge Run and Mr. Smith expressed that organizers are having to deal with things relating to the construction at a cost of approximately twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) and he is looking to the Town for assistance with those costs. Mr. Lykins commented that the organizers will be receiving a significant amount of assistance from Town staff and the contractor. On Thursday, April 5, 2018, all heavy equipment will be removed from Coleman Boulevard and the road will be cleaned, noting that currently curb and gutter is being installed in front of Moultrie Plaza that will help channel participants. Mayor Haynie asked for clarification that the contractor was aware of the Bridge Run event at the time the contract. Mr. Lykins answered in the affirmative, stating that a special provision was included in the contract relating to the special events of the Bridge Run, the Farmers Market and the Christmas Parade, which requires the contractor to perform most of the coordination for special events. Most of the equipment on site will be relocated to the end of Simmons Street near the boat landing. Referring to the typical section graphic of Coleman Boulevard, Mr. Lykins explained that on Friday morning, April 6, 2018, Bridge Run contractors will set up the temporary fencing and the roadway contractor will have barrels  Transportation Committee Minutes April 2, 2018 Page 11 of 17 set up along the fencing to maintain traffic control for the ongoing traffic. Then, beginning at 3:00 a.m. on Saturday morning, the Mount Pleasant Police Department (MPPD) will block off the corral zone on Coleman Boulevard from Hibben Street to Fairmont Street so that the barrels can be removed, and the second row of fencing can be installed. Mayor Haynie asked if this information is being disseminated to the media and the public. Mr. Lykins replied in the affirmative stating that a second row of fencing will help channel organizers and participants through the construction zone into the corrals. Mr. Lykins stated the Long Point Realignment and Extension project was on- going and staff conducted a public meeting in February 2018. He indicated the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process is ongoing. At the May Transportation Committee meeting, staff intends to discuss different alignments and intersection treatments for the Long Point Road extension as well as the potential for a connection to the proposed Liberty Hill roundabout. Mr. Morrison stated that staff wanted to discuss the pros and cons of the current roadway alignment versus the roadway alignment connecting directly to the roundabout, which may have severe implications on the park master plan. Staff also wants to review the potential for a secondary roadway from the Liberty Hill roundabout to primarily serve as an entry into the park and having a less direct connection to the Long Point Road extension. Mr. Lykins noted that the same map was used at the public meeting map to show the extension and realignment. Mr. Bustos asked what will happen to the part of Long Point Road from US 17 to where it branches and goes to the east. Mr. Lykins replied that is still to be determined, stating that a portion of the right turn lane may be removed, and the old road will be a cul-de-sac near Garden Way. The old roadway will probably remain to provide access for the outparcel that will be created.  Transportation Committee Minutes April 2, 2018 Page 12 of 17 Mr. Bustos asked if the residents that live on that corner of Snee Farm will need to go to the extension to access US 17. Mr. Lykins replied that residents will exit Garden Way and access Long Point Road as they do now, but with a longer entrance road and divided median like what is currently in place. Mayor Haynie asked if the newly subdivided parcel will be in the County because it is part of Boone Hall. Mr. Lykins answered in the affirmative. Mr. Bustos asked if the intersection will be signalized. Mr. Lykins answered in the affirmative. Mayor Haynie asked if the parcel would be zoned agricultural in the County. Mr. DeMoura answered in the affirmative. Mr. Bustos stated that he was speaking of where Garden Way goes to the new portion of Long Point Road and will that intersection be signalized. Mr. Lykins answered in the negative and stated that the intersection will be stop-controlled. Mr. Bustos commented that intersection is currently difficult to navigate. Mr. Lykins stated that the reason the intersection is difficult to navigate is due to the adjacent curve. The new design removes the curve, making the intersection much safer. Mr. Morrison stated that the project will provide better sight distance and that the signalization issue can be reviewed with the DOT when the plans are submitted. Mr. Lykins stated staff is continuing to work with the DOT reviewing the concept plans and developing the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for the Patriot’s Point Gateway Intersection Improvements project. The improvements include dual left turn lanes from Coleman Boulevard onto Patriot’s Point Road and dual right turn lanes from Patriot’s Point Road onto  Transportation Committee Minutes April 2, 2018 Page 13 of 17 Coleman Boulevard. The Billy Swails Boulevard 4B project is progressing through the NEPA process and an alignment has not been selected. Mr. Aton stated that the Shem Creek Bike Lane project is currently at thirty percent (30%) design plans and staff is awaiting DOT approval for the participation agreement and a design exception for eleven (11) foot travel lanes. This is the same lane width for the Coleman Boulevard Revitalization project, which will tie into this project. The intention is to have the design complete to coincide with the paving of Coleman Boulevard. The project will hold the existing curb line with minor shifts on the Mill Street side of the project and will include the installation of four to five (4-5) foot bike lanes, from the intersection of Shrimp Boat Lane/Pelzer Drive to Mill Street to fill the existing gap between the Coleman Boulevard project and the existing bike lanes on west side of Shem Creek. Mr. Bustos stated that there is a protected left turn lane from Coleman Boulevard onto Shrimp Boat lane and inquired if there has been any thought on adding a protected arrow traveling west in the same direction at Mill Street. Mr. Morrison answered in the affirmative, stating that is included in the new signal system for the Coleman Boulevard project and all the intersections will have protected left turns. Mr. Lykins stated that geotechnical soil work is being performed on the Park West Boulevard widening project to include designing the pavements and reviewing options for the Queensgate Way roundabout. Staff should have an analysis of the roundabout and how we propose to address that element at the May Committee meeting. Mr. Brimmer commented that any improvement will be greatly appreciated. Mr. Morrison stated that to re-construct the entire roundabout would cost more than to use what is currently in place to try and meet the current standards and tie it into the four (4) lanes. The engineer asked if the Town wanted to rebuild the roundabout, but staff did not feel that was a feasible option due to costs.  Transportation Committee Minutes April 2, 2018 Page 14 of 17 Mr. Lykins stated that the Bids and Purchases Committee approved design contract for the extension All American Boulevard and the scope of work that was developed only shows the extension tying into the Publix parking lot. Staff will need to develop additional designs to tie into the existing roundabout. Staff will continue to coordinate with the Medal of Honor Museum management team on the Patriot’s Point Road Realignment project, with construction estimated to begin Spring 2018. Mayor Bustos asked if the agreement has been signed. Mr. DeMoura answered in the negative. Mr. Bustos asked if there was an anticipated date would happen. Mr. DeMoura stated that there are five (5) parties and the process will take some time, noting that there may be some alterations to the agreement that the Town may wish to consider and possibly create a delay in the signing of the agreement. Mr. Cunnane stated that as an update to the SC-41 areas of refuge discussion, a meeting was conducted where Mr. Aton provided a set-up for signage on clearing cars from the roadway and training Police and Fire on where safe places exist to clear cars off the roadway quicker. The idea of trying to replicate the signage concept on US 17 was also discussed. The idea is progressing, and he wanted to thank the staff again, particularly, Mr. Aton for their efforts. Mr. Morrison stated that the SC-41 widening project is a Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax (TST) project with over one hundred thirty-one million dollars ($130,000,000) budgeted and HDR as the primary designer. The NEPA process is expected to be completed in December 2019, with a design-build delivery method anticipated to begin in 2020. Staff is continuing to explore options for delivering an interim improvement, but if that is not possible, the design-build contract will be structured in a manner that will require phase 1, from US-17 to Joe Rouse Road, to be completed prior to the rest of the project. Since the public meeting last fall, the Corps of Engineers has been established as the lead agency for the project. Typically, the lead agency is the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). Unfortunately, public  Transportation Committee Minutes April 2, 2018 Page 15 of 17 meetings were delayed until the lead agency was determined and meetings are now being scheduled for May 2018. A Purpose and Need workshop will be held next week and stakeholder meetings are scheduled for April, to include the Phillips Community and HOAs like Rivertowne and Park West/Dunes West. The project is currently collecting data on the wetlands and traditional cultural properties, such as the Phillips Community, in addition to noise data to determine if noise abatement will be warranted. Discussion has occurred relating to the growth in the Cainhoy area and how that traffic could potentially affect this project over the next twenty to forty (20-40) years. Cainhoy Plantation originally planned for approximately eighteen thousand (18,000) residential units and that would have a tremendous effect on traffic in Mount Pleasant. However, it is currently the understanding that the maximum dwelling units will range from nine thousand to twelve thousand (9,000 - 12,000). Mayor Haynie asked if Mr. Morrison was referring to the recent announcement that Cainhoy Plantation would be placing half of the land in conservation. Mr. Morrison answered in the affirmative, stating that it was always the intention for the design team to meet with the developer to get a better idea of the durations and intensity of the development. He also noted that, based on website and comment feedback, the top project issues are traffic and the schedule. Mr. Cunnane inquired if the developer is placing the land in conservation, were any building permits surrendered or if the wet portions were going to be preserved. Mr. Morrison stated that he is unsure, but it is his understanding that if the land goes into a conservation easement, it will become part of the approved Planned Development and that will be in perpetuity. Mayor Haynie stated that still remains to be seen. Mr. Morrison stated that staff is working with CDM Smith to develop the scope and fee to start conceptual designs for Wando Park Boulevard and  Transportation Committee Minutes April 2, 2018 Page 16 of 17 Shipping Lane intersections on Long Point Road as a part of the Maritime Port District improvements. Mr. Aton stated that the Belle Hall Elementary Queue Lane project is currently under construction and, weather permitting, paving will take place Friday, April 6, 2018. The project is to alleviate queuing that develops on Paul Foster Road in front of the Fire Station and ultimately benefit the Jones Recreation Center by providing additional parking during events. The project should be completed by the end of April 2018. Mr. Morrison stated as a follow up to the March Committee meeting discussion of an Old Village traffic study, Mr. Aton prepared a graphic indicating where existing data will be collected for a comprehensive data analysis. Staff will collect most of the data in-house utilizing the traffic analyzers and radar feedback signs and will correlate with data from SCDOT’s count stations located within the Old Village. Count data from all the entry and exit points of the Old Village will also be collected. Staff will try to coincide the data with any shifts in the construction effort that is occurring on Coleman Boulevard to identify any cause and effect. Mr. Aton stated that a signal will be installed at the intersection of Ben Sawyer Boulevard at Center Street/Center Street Extension. The scope and specs are being developed and the project is expected to go to Bids and Purchasing in May, with an anticipated installation by the end of 2018. The signal at the intersection of US-17 at Faison Road/National Drive is part of the Costco construction and the contractor is responsible for the installation of the signal. A projected warrant analysis for a signal at Faison Road and Park Avenue Boulevard will be performed by Stantec. When the analysis is complete, staff will have a better idea if and when a signal is warranted. At SC 41 and Harper’s Ferry Way, the Dunes West Homeowners Association and their contractor are finalizing a contract and construction should begin in April. Mr. Brimmer stated the signals are necessary and will be a huge benefit for the public safety on the corridors on the north end of the Town.  Transportation Committee Minutes April 2, 2018 Page 17 of 17 Mayor Haynie commented that if the residents can get through the construction period they will be very happy with the outcome. Mr. Cunnane commented that the problem occurs when you start to take the totality of the signal, everybody wants a signal outside their intersection but when you take twenty (20) of them, it adds commute time. The Dunes West back gate property owners have expressed concerns about interactions with the contractors and have asked how issues are being addressed. Mr. Aton stated because it is a private roadway that intersects with a DOT roadway, the HOA is responsible for the cost of installation. Some funds were required of a nearby developer for the signal installation and the Town is managing the project and performing all inspections. All signals will be implemented within the Town’s adaptive signal control system. The Wando Park Boulevard sidewalk installation is currently under construction and has an anticipated completion date of April 2018. The sidewalk addresses gaps in the existing system along Wando Park Boulevard and will tie into existing sidewalks on Long Point Road. Additional projects include the Park West Boulevard sidewalk from the intersection of Stockdale Street to the recreation complex, which is almost complete. The Anna Knapp Boulevard sidewalk project will encompass the sidewalk portion from Johnnie Dodds Boulevard to Hibben Ferry and is currently being prepared for bid and permitting by SCDOT. The Pelzer Drive sidewalk project was designed and bid. However, the County did not receive adequate bids, so the project will be re-bid as part of a larger package in approximately two weeks. The Lansing Drive Sidewalk project design is complete, and the Seacoast Parkway sidewalk project design is complete, with staff confirming right-of-way. Mayor Haynie thanked staff for the comprehensive update and asked if there were any further comments from the public or Councilmembers. 6. Adjourn There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 12:56 p.m. Respectfully submitted by: Cathy Godsey April 5, 2018 Transportation Project Updates April, 2018  2018 CIP Projects • Long Point Road Realignment and Extension • Coleman Boulevard and Patriot’s Point Intersection Improvements • Billy Swails Boulevard Phase 4B • Shem Creek Bridge Bike Lanes • Park West Boulevard Widening • All American Boulevard Extension • Patriot's Point Road Realignment • SC 41 Widening • Maritime Port District Improvements • Belle Hall Elementary Queue Lane  Coleman Boulevard Revitalization Contractor: Blythe Development Start Date: September 11, 2017 Completion Date: August 31, 2019 Status: TC Stage 1 – Westbound • TC Stage 2 Eastbound starts late May. • On-street parking redesign has begun. Plan submittal to SCDOT next week. • Simmons Street Water Quality Device installation almost complete  Long Point Road Realignment and Extension Project Cost Estimate: • $16,810,000 Fully funded via adoption of 2019-2023 CIP Designer: JMT Completion Date: • Design: September 2019 • Construction: September 2022 Status: NEPA process ongoing. Next month review Rifle Range Road intersection location options. Coordinating with Recreation Department.  Patriot’s Point Gateway Intersection Improvements Project Cost Estimate: • $6,765,800 Fully funded via adoption of 2019-2023 CIP Designer: STV Incorporated Completion Date: • Design: February 2019 • Construction: December 2020 Status: Concept designs are complete. SCDOT is reviewing improvement concept plan so cost estimates can be developed. SCDOT is developing IGA.  Billy Swails Boulevard 4B Project Cost Estimate: • $12,568,497 ($2,568,497 Town and $10,000,000 Fed) Designer: Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. Completion Date: • Design: August 2020 • Construction: August 2022 Status: Preliminary engineering began in August 2017. Public Information Meeting held February 27, 2018. Traffic analysis and modeling is ongoing. NEPA process is ongoing.  Shem Creek Bridge Bike Lanes Project Cost Estimate: • $791,000 ($158,000 TOMP and $633,000 Federal) Designer: CDM Smith/Toole Design Group Completion Date: • Design: June 2018 • Construction: December 2019 Status: Held public information meeting. Currently developing preliminary plans and awaiting SCDOT approval of Project Planning Report and design exception.  Park West Boulevard Widening Project Cost Estimate: • $8,517,445 – Fully funded via adoption of 2019-2023 CIP Designer: Mead and Hunt Completion Date: • Design: December 2018 • Construction: June 2021 Status: Geotechnical investigation field work is complete and subsurface utility exploration field work has started. Reviewing design options for the Queensgate roundabout.  All American Boulevard Extension Project Cost Estimate: • $5,171,000 – Fully funded via adoption of 2019-2023 CIP Designer: Mead and Hunt Completion Date: • Design: April 2018 – January 2020 • Construction: March 2020 – December 2021 Status: Design contract for consideration at Bids and Purchase Committee this month. All American Blvd.  Patriot’s Point Realignment Project Cost Estimate: • $1.5M Total Commitment for Town funding Designer: CDM Smith • Design: Complete • Construction: Estimated start in 2018  SC 41 Widening (Charleston County) Project Cost Estimate: • $131,000,000 – Fully funded via Charleston County TST Designer: HDR, Inc. • Design: March 2018 - December 2019 • Construction: Design Build start March 2020 Status: • Coordinated with SCDOT and USACE regarding the Lead Federal Agency Changeover • Completed wetland and critical area delineation • Submitted biological assessments to USFWS and NOAA – National Marine Fisheries • Completed Community Characterization Report • Continued work on Traditional Cultural Property Report • Preparation of Noise Data Collection Report • Continued traffic and alternatives analysis including discussions with the Cainhoy Plantation developer  SC 41 Widening (Charleston County) Upcoming Tasks: • Purpose and Need workshop. The project purpose and need drives the process for alternatives consideration, in-depth analysis, and ultimate selection of the preferred alternatives • Community leadership meetings • Stakeholder meeting (April) • Public information meeting (May) • Coordination with USACE and OCRM on wetlands delineation • Continued alternatives analysis  Maritime Port District Improvements Project Cost Estimate: • $1,500,000 Designer: CDM Smith • Design: May 2018 - December 2019 • Construction: Undetermined Status: Developing scope and fee for concept design for consideration at June B&P. Scope focuses on improvements at Wando Park and Shipping Lane, streetscape potential and Wando Park Boulevard to Shipping Lane connector feasibility analysis.  Belle Hall Elementary Queue Lane Project Cost Estimate: • $222,200 Designer: Mead and Hunt Construction Completion in April 2018 Status: Project is currently under construction. New traffic pattern will be implemented during the 2018 Fall Semester.  Signals Ben Sawyer Blvd at Center St/Center St Ext: • Project is going to B&P in May US 17 at Faison Rd/National Dr: • Currently under construction with anticipated completion date of late July SC 41 at Harpers Ferry Way: • HOA and contractor finalizing contract. Construction set to begin in late April.  Wando Park Sidewalk Project Cost Estimate: $166,260 Contractor: Wildwood Contracting Construction Completion in April 2018  Transportation Sales Tax (TST) Projects • Park West Boulevard sidewalk from Stockdale Street to the recreation complex is complete and working towards close out and final invoice. • Anna Knapp Boulevard sidewalk from Johnnie Dodds Boulevard to Hibben Ferry design and permitting is complete. Preparing construction bid package. Charleston Transportation Committee (CTC) Projects • Pelzer Drive sidewalk bids have exceeded the budget and the County is to re-bid as part of a larger package in 2 weeks. • Lansing Drive sidewalk project design is complete. DHEC permit has been approved and currently responding to SCDOT comments. • Seacoast Parkway sidewalk project design is complete. Working to verify available right-of-way.