Transportation Committee

TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Monday, August 6, 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: Brad Morrison, Eric DeMoura, Paul Lykins Also Present: Andrea Kozloski, Deputy Director of Operations and Support, BCDCOG; Sharon Hollis, Principle Planner BCDCOG Mayor Haynie called the meeting to order at 12:30 p.m. 1. Approval of Minutes from the June 4, 2018 meeting Mr. Cunnane moved for approval of the minutes; motion seconded by Mr. Brimmer. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Public Comments William Hamilton, 32 Sowell Street and Executive Director, Best Friends of Lowcountry Transit, thanked the Town for the attention given to the Charleston Area Regional Transportation Authority (CARTA) budget and that the Committee has been provided suggestions from Lowcountry Transit. Lowcountry Transit performed outreach on behalf of the Town during the bridge crisis and residents are interested in better transit. The bus shelters are a testimony to the Town’s commitment to better public transit. 3. Review of CARTA Budget Mr. DeMoura stated that two CARTA representatives were present to review the CARTA budget.  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 2 of 27 Andrea Kozloski, Deputy Director of Operations and Support, Berkeley – Charleston – Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG), referred to a presentation of an overview of the CARTA budget stating that included in the budget are farebox and pass revenue that are projections based on the current year activity. The Hospitality on Peninsula (HOP) lot parking fees are fees that are collected from the HOP parking service. The Federal line item includes the estimated 5307 urban funds, the drawdown and utilization of the lntermodal Center funds, and discretionary funds that were acquired through a competitive process for new buses. The State Mass Transit Funds reflects additional funds for vehicle replacements. The Charleston County sales tax line item reflects an increase in the County contribution from the first half- cent sales tax and second half-cent sales tax. The Charleston County lntermodal revenue is cash on hand and it is expected that all the funds will be expended in FY18 and the project is expected to have a grand opening in February 2019. The Capital Revenue line item is cash on hand restricted for bench construction and it is anticipated that CARTA will move forward with approximately forty (40) benches for installation throughout the system within the next fiscal year. Most of the changes in expenditures are reflected in the capital expenses related to the intermodal facility construction to include rolling stock and other capital items. Staff salaries and benefits reflect the increase in employer contributions for retirement and insurance benefits. The marketing decrease is due to a grant secured through Palmetto Pride for Adopt-a-Stop shelters. CARTA procured a new accounting auditing service that is reflected in a decrease in that line item. Office equipment rental reflects an increase mostly due to the HOP lot expenditures for a portable toilet rental. The office equipment maintenance reflects an increase to include software maintenance and additional software to manage route run times. The decrease in the rent line item is due to the termination of the Park and Ride agreement on Rivers Avenue. Professional Services was increased due to the security guard needed to patrol the HOP lot. Contract Services has decreased with the completion of the Melnick Property engineering for the park and ride lot. The Insurance Reserve Fund has projected increases from ten to fifteen percent (10%-15%). The Fixed Route line item increased by three percent (3%) with the renewal of the Transdev contract for an  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 3 of 27 additional year. The Paratransit (Tel-A-Ride service) line item increased by three percent (3%) based with the renewal of the Transdev contract. The lntermodal Infrastructure Construction line item increase reflects the completion of the lntermodal Center. Rolling Stock, which is the purchase of the fleet, reflects the amount of funds that were procured through the competitive grant that was awarded to purchase commuter buses to replace the aging fleet. The Bus Shelter Installation/Bench Install budget includes 5307 funds that are dedicated for CARTA. Sixty-two (62) new shelters for the system will be installed when they arrive and forty (40) benches will be installed in the next fiscal year. The Capital line item includes funds for facility maintenance, signage, and capital assets related to the operation of the system. Sharon Hollis, Principle Planner BCDCOG, stated that staff has been working with the Town of Mount Pleasant on a transit study to understand the public transit needs recognizing that every community has different transportation needs and what works in one community may not work in another. Ridership data was collected and a meeting a Public Transit Study Open House is scheduled for Tuesday, August 7, 2018 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Town of Mount Pleasant Municipal Complex Foyer. Additionally, an online survey is available, with approximately six hundred thirty (630) already received. It is anticipated that good input will be received from the community during the study. Referring to a graphic, Ms. Hollis stated that the overall CARTA total ridership on average the system carries approximately fifteen (15) riders per hour and costs CARTA approximately four dollars and forty-three cents ($4.43) per passenger noting that CARTA can recover approximately thirty percent (30%) of the cost in fare revenues. Within the past six (6) months CARTA has carried one million, five hundred thousand (1.5) passengers that includes the snow storm event and Wando bridge closure. There are three (3) routes that operate in Mount Pleasant, Route 40 operates on US 17 between downtown Charleston and Towne Center, Route 41 operates on Coleman Boulevard from downtown to the Wando Crossing Walmart shopping center and Route 42 circulates around north Mount Pleasant, Wando High School and SC 41 area of US 17. CARTA carried  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 4 of 27 approximately fifty-seven thousand (57,000) passengers the first six months of the year on those three (3) routes. The ridership performance graphic reflects the ridership performance measures based on the type of market that it serves. Systemwide, each passenger costs four dollars and forty-three cents ($4.43) and on Mount Pleasant routes, each passenger costs nine dollars and sixty-three cents ($9.63). One of the focuses of the transit study is to understand what the transit reflects in Mount Pleasant to decrease the cost. CARTA does recover some the cost through farebox and downtown has the highest farebox recovery at forty five percent (45%). The DASH trolley route is free for anyone to ride and subsidized by the City of Charleston. Revenues from College of Charleston also contribute to operate the system. In Mount Pleasant, the farebox recovery is approximately twelve percent (12). Mayor Haynie asked for clarification that the cost of nine dollars and sixty- three cents ($9.63) is for each leg that a passenger rides. Ms. Hollis answered in the affirmative stating that the cost is per each trip and a round trip would cost approximately eighteen to nineteen dollars ($18 - $19) and that anytime ridership is discussed, it is based on one trip per route and if a passenger were to transfer to another route, they would be counted on that route as well. Mr. DeMoura inquired if Mount Pleasant residents were captured on the express routes. Ms. Hollis replied in the affirmative explaining that express routes serve North Charleston, James Island, West Ashley and Mount Pleasant. The Mount Pleasant route is linked with the West Ashley route and it is difficult to separate the data. CARTA will be examining stop level data and will provide more detail as the information is analyzed. Another issue to highlight with express ridership is that hours are over inflated. With a commuter route, there is a peak service into downtown and in the off-peak direction back a lot of agencies will go out of service or will deadhead back to the next destination. CARTA stays in service, so the hours are almost double for the  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 5 of 27 express service based on where the ridership demand is. Route 40 is the primary corridor route, operates on US 17 carries approximately ten (10) riders per hour and costs CARTA approximately six dollars and forty-three cents ($6.43) with an eighteen percent (18%) farebox recovery making Route 40 the most productive route in Mount Pleasant. Route 41 operates on Coleman Boulevard and the route carries approximately four (4) passengers per hour and costs approximately eighteen dollars ($18) to move each passenger with a six percent (6%) farebox recovery. Route 41 does use a smaller eighteen (18) seat vehicle. Route 42 operates the Wando circulator and has a similar demand as Route 41 that carries approximately four (4) riders per hour, costs approximately fifteen dollars and fifty cents ($15.50) with a farebox recovery of seven percent (7%). Mr. Brimmer asked for clarification that there are four (4) riders per hour on a thirty-six (36) seat bus. Ms. Hollis stated the route is designed for use of smaller vehicle. However, there currently is not a smaller vehicle available to operate the route and that as the fleet is replaced, the intent is to put a smaller vehicle on the route. Mr. Brimmer asked if the farebox recovery rate is increased due to use of a more expensive bus that uses more fuel. Ms. Hollis commented that there is a higher fuel rate but overall hourly cost to operate is the same noting that the desire is to have a more efficient vehicle on the route. One issue that will be examined in the study is demand response type services that could utilize a van, shuttle or a small car to improve some the services. Mr. Cunnane asked if the percentage of East Cooper CARTA riders was available. Ms. Hollis replied that percentage was not currently available, but that CARTA did have fifty-nine thousand (59,000) out of one million five hundred  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 6 of 27 thousand (1.5M) that rode the Mount Pleasant routes, indicating the number of riders using the services. Mr. Cunnane inquired the percentage of the budget spent designated to the Mount Pleasant area. Ms. Hollis stated that CARTA has designated approximately eight percent (8%) of their hours in the Mount Pleasant area. Mr. Cunnane asked how many benches and shelters were installed last year and how many benches and bus shelters would be installed in the Mount Pleasant area. Ms. Kozloski stated locations for the benches has not been established because they have not been ordered yet and that the shelters themselves will be constructed as funding becomes available noting that locations will be selected by ridership numbers. Mr. Cunnane stated that last year the Town did not approve the CARTA budget and asked if CARTA has made any efforts to improve service in the Town. Ms. Kozloski stated that CARTA has replaced rolling stock and is trying to make service improvements by working with the Town of Mount Pleasant on the transportation study to focus on streamlining the system and increasing productivity. Mr. Cunnane asked Ms. Kozloski if Mr. Hamilton had provided the handout from Best Friends of Lowcountry Transit. Ms. Kozloski replied in the negative.  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 7 of 27 Mr. Cunnane stated that Mr. Hamilton attends and speaks at Transportation Committee meetings relating to transit in Mount Pleasant and asked if input from Best Friends of Lowcountry Transit is taken into consideration. Ms. Hollis stated that CARTA is continually monitoring and implementing recommendations from the public. Every request is analyzed for feasibility and Mr. Hamilton has been invited and provided a table to distribute information at the public meeting on August 7, 2018. All public input is seriously considered and, although the input cannot always be implemented immediately, recommendations are kept on file. Mr. Cunnane asked for clarification that there no plans within the Town other than receiving public input. Ms. Hollis replied that the HOP route would be a great example of if there was a community need for a Park and Ride type of service and if it could be implemented. Mayor Haynie stated that Route 40 has higher ridership and asked if that was due to the larger big box stores employers. Ms. Hollis replied in the affirmative explaining that is due to the corridor that it serves and the density. There will be maps at the public meeting that will illustrate transit supportive densities that contribute to higher ridership along that corridor. Coleman Boulevard has them as well. Mayor Haynie commented that the difference between the ridership on the two routes noting that there are no big box stores in the Route 41 vicinity. Ms. Hollis noted that Route 40 is more frequent than Route 41. Mr. Cunnane asked if the two Walmart locations are served by the express route and if the businesses are allowing CARTA to use their parking lots as a  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 8 of 27 Park and Ride and if they are receiving corporate benefits to having employees come to Mount Pleasant to work. Ms. Hollis answered in the affirmative and stated that a Park and Ride will also bring customers to their store. A Park and Ride study is being conducted and two (2) locations have been identified that CARTA could acquire. CARTA is working with the Town to develop one site as permanent Park and Ride. If the stores change hands, CARTA may no longer be able to use the lot. Mr. Cunnane asked the percentage of the ten (10) riders per hour are their employees. Ms. Hollis stated that she did not know that percentage. Mr. Cunnane commented that the employers are receiving a benefit and what are they doing aside from letting the CARTA use a few parking spots. The stores are not going to want to raise their employee’s salaries to entice local people to work there and we are helping to fund a huge international retailer to be here. Mr. Haynie stated that if this is an average of operating hours per day, it is possible to see peak surge times and identify if riders are going to their place of employment or to shop. Mr. Brimmer stated that he is a member of the CARTA board, has heard a lot of the information and believes some of the concerns over the past year have been that the system does not do a good job. There are a lot of challenges with CARTA and staff has been working to get out of a hole and move forward. Some concern is the amount of attention that has been given to Mount Pleasant and the assumption residents do not need public transportation like the North Charleston or downtown Charleston areas. Businesses have expressed concern on how to get employees to Mount Pleasant daily for work. The issue may not be with the residents as a top concern, but it is with the workers that staff our hotels, restaurants and other businesses that do  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 9 of 27 not and cannot live here. An efficient bus service is critical if the Town is going to continue to grow from an economic development stand point. It is his understanding that there have not been any changes to the service in Mount Pleasant in the last year. Ms. Hollis replied in the affirmative. Mr. Brimmer asked Ms. Hollis if she could definitively say to the Committee today that will be a high probability of new services, new routes, more frequency and improvements in the Mount Pleasant system in the coming year. Ms. Hollis clarified that an additional stop was implemented on Route 40 to serve the hospital early morning and evening shifts for janitorial staff after the staff reached out and expressed the need for the additional service. Regarding future service changes, the outcome from the Mount Pleasant transit study will provide a path forward on that issue. The Regional Transit Framework Plan will be complete this month and will identify high capacity bus rapid transit services for the region. In Mount Pleasant, the US 17 corridor is identified, and it will be critical that to have transit service that will feed riders into that system for it to be a success. It is difficult to establish a timeline until the plan is complete. Pilot type programs are being considered to think more creatively about how riders can be moved through the corridors and Mount Pleasant would be a great area to implement and test the pilots to increase performance measures. Mr. Brimmer stated that typically in an area like North Charleston or downtown Charleston, the objective is to move people around that area and the bigger challenge in Mount Pleasant is getting people to Mount Pleasant and home again creating a different challenge which may require a different model than the rest of the system. The issue is not about CARTA creating the model but to engage the hospitality and business community to also contribute financially because this is not a system that is going to fund itself and make a profit. The system needs partners and we need to be sending a  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 10 of 27 message that we need to bring other parties together to have a functional transportation system. Mayor Haynie asked if there is anything required of Council or if this is presented for informational purposes. Mr. DeMoura stated that the budget would have to go to Council for a vote and that the Committee can either recommend approval or denial or simply pass it on to Council for review at the next Council meeting. Mayor Haynie asked for clarification if Mr. DeMoura was referring to the August or September Council meeting. Mr. DeMoura replied that the budget would be voted on at the August Council meeting. Mr. Bustos inquired if the Medical University (MUSC) and College of Charleston still incentivize employees to take the bus. Ms. Kozloski replied in the affirmative Mr. Bustos asked if Ms. Kozloski knew how many passengers use the service. Ms. Kozloski replied most of the riders on the express route are from MUSC and College of Charleston. Mr. Bustos asked if MUSC and College of Charleston subsidize the service. Ms. Kozloski stated that the agencies subsidize the service and riders show their badge and a tally is kept. Mr. Cunnane moved to forward the CARTA budget to full Council with no recommendation.  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 11 of 27 Mr. Brimmer asked if there was a recommendation from the Finance Committee. Mayor Haynie asked if the budget was discussed in the Finance Committee. Mr. DeMoura replied in the affirmative and stated that the budget was discussed in the July Finance Committee and it was asked that it be reviewed by the Transportation Committee. Mr. Bustos commented that he does not believe there are enough services provided to the Town for what the residents have paid for them and suggested that it is almost time for Mount Pleasant to have their own transit system. He feels the Committee should recommend disapproval and he does not think disapproval has any effect on what money is given to CARTA on behalf of Mount Pleasant through the half cent sales tax. Mr. Brimmer stated CARTA is not asking for any additional resources from the Town and what is being asked for is a vote of support, acknowledging CARTA staff is trying to move the system forward and as a Board member, he feels that that is true. The needs of Mount Pleasant need to be examined over the next year to find solutions that may be different than what has traditionally been done. He is familiar with the challenges that the CARTA staff has been dealing with to best move the system forward and this budget does that and as a Board member, he will continue to push CARTA staff to keep Mount Pleasant in the forefront and looking for Mount Pleasant to move forward on Park and Ride in the coming year. Mount Pleasant is a growing community that deserves a system that is more responsive to what is being heard in terms of needs. He can support this budget, but would not support any more allocation from the Town until there is some progress. He feels that the way the money is currently being used is the best that can be expected at this point. If we continue to support CARTA from both County and Town level, the system can move forward with the good things in the study that are being proposed. Whether it goes to full Council with a recommendation or not, we  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 12 of 27 are going to have to take a position, but he would like to be partners with CARTA and continue to support their efforts to move forward. Mr. Cunnane stated that Mount Pleasant having its own transit comes up all the time and asked if it is possible to task staff to investigate if it is possible to sever ties with CARTA and use the tax money that they are currently receiving as seed money into our own system. It may not be feasible, but we need to find out if it is. Mr. DeMoura stated that there is nothing that can be done about the referendum and the sales tax contributions would still be going to CARTA. Mr. Cunnane asked if there is a new referendum every five years. Mr. DeMoura stated it is a very expensive proposition to get into the transit business and what saves transit agencies is the Federal contribution. We have a regional provider in CARTA which receives the Federal contribution. The concept can be explored, but he does not think the Town would be eligible for any Federal contribution if CARTA is in existence. That would make any recovery on that large capital outlay for the Town a big hurdle. Perhaps if we did not want to go that route, staff could continue to encourage CARTA to identify different services for the Town. Mr. Cunnane stated that some people think this is a self-fulfilling prophecy in that the routes are not structured in a way to create ridership, so the budget is then structured around low ridership. Mr. DeMoura stated that the express routes work and have solid ridership. Mr. Cunnane questioned if ten (10) riders per hour is solid ridership. Mr. DeMoura stated the express route seems to work and the others not as well, noting that CARTA may be feeling a sense of frustration to do more, but few riders are using the system.  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 13 of 27 Mr. Morrison stated that staff has been working closely with CARTA over the past few months as part of a continuation the Long-Range Transportation Plan and Comprehensive Plan process, incorporating those efforts into the transit study. Ms. Hollis has indicated that approximately six hundred (600) responses have already been received for the online survey and that most are not transit riders, which are the residents we are trying to reach. Mr. Mitchum states in a memo on this issue that it must be the right service at the right time to make transit as successful as it can be. Mr. Brimmer eluded to that statement in that we must constantly change and react to what the needs of the citizens are, and while traditional services may work in North Charleston and Charleston, it may not work in Mount Pleasant. It is probably best for services to concentrate on commuters and workforce travel and limited resources need to be spent on the services that produce the greatest benefits. There are municipalities that are subsidizing the transit system through demand response services like Uber, Lyft or other similar services and the study is going to point Mount Pleasant in the best direction with the new technology is available. Mr. DeMoura asked when the study is expected to be complete. Mr. Morrison replied that the first phase is data collection, which will conclude after the public information meeting. Ms. Hollis stated that the first phase is estimated to be complete in September 2018. Mr. DeMoura stated that when the information is ready, it could be analyzed in Committee to identify next steps. Mayor Haynie agreed, stating to Mr. Cunnane that from riding the bus, he is cognizant of people who live in West Ashley were commuting to the Oakland Market Walmart to work and for the Economic Development Committee, this is a workforce mobility issue. When serving on the CARTA board two (2) years  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 14 of 27 ago, the cycle time for the 41 Route on Coleman Boulevard was approximately ninety (90) minutes and that may be one reason the ridership is low. Ridership is low because of the way the buses are being scheduled and he agrees that CARTA is moving in the right direction. Mr. Brimmer stated the message is we cannot continue to do what have always done with the same thinking and same models. Moving forward, we need to focus on different approaches to address the service needs to see improvement and to build the system. Mayor Haynie stated that without any other motion, by default, this item goes to Council without a recommendation. Mr. DeMoura replied in the affirmative asking if CARTA would need to return to the Council meeting to provide a presentation or if the presentation can be provided to the Council members, noting that between the Finance Committee and the Transportation Committee, most of Council has heard the presentation. Mayor Haynie asked if the presentation could be emailed to the Council members, noting that there may be some Council members who have not had the opportunity to review the presentation and suggested that if other members of Council have questions, CARTA can attend the meeting, if needed. 4. Discussion of Long Point Road extension and intersection with Rifle Range Road Mr. Morrison stated that the Long Point Road Extension project has been renamed to reflect the removal of the realignment portion of the project, noting that the website has also been updated to reflect the change of scope. The focus now is on the portion of the extension from US 17 to Rifle Range Road, specifically between Billy Swails Boulevard and Rifle Range Road. At the June 4, 2018, Committee meeting, there was a vote of Council to  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 15 of 27 eliminate the realignment portion and to evaluate options for the extension between US 17 to Billy Swails Boulevard to Rifle Range Road. A public information meeting was conducted on February 22, 2018, at Christ Church and the pubic was presented options to typical sections and an alignment through the park. Typical Section 1 has an eight (8) foot multi-use shared path on both sides of the roadway with enough space to widen each path to ten (10) feet. The difference between Typical Section 1 and Typical Section 2 is eighteen (18) feet of additional right-of-way. The anticipated design speed of the road is 35 miles per hour (mph), and it will most likely be posted at thirty (30) mph. There was a slight preference for Typical Section 1 based on public comments and that is expected given the facility’s location. If a person does not have to cross a road to get to a multi-use path, it is best to have a path on both sides, so Typical Section 1 is recommended by staff. The cost will not be much greater to go ahead proceed with a path on each side. The alignment from Billy Swails Boulevard to Rifle Range Road should be familiar to the Committee because this represents the master plan for the park. Alternative 1 is consistent with the master plan, as compared to the Alternative 2 due which has additional wetlands impact. The negative aspect is there is a new intersection on Rifle Range Road that will have impacts on the adjacent properties. Alternative 2 eliminates most of the Alternative 1 route and ties the extension roadway directly into the roundabout. One benefit of this option is that it consolidates intersections. The option does have negative impacts in that it drastically changes the recreation master plan and has additional wetland impacts. Another potential negative aspect is the roundabout is already designed and permitted, so it would need to be reevaluated and possible re-designed to ensure it would work operationally. Alternative 3 is a compromise between the two that retains the master plan alignment of the major roadway and provides a tie into the Town’s side of the park area, which provides additional capacity with two (2) points of ingress and egress. The small roadway portion can be constructed as a part of the park and the design would need to be context sensitive in that there will be a lot of people in the park, so design would need to deter any through movement traffic to the main extension roadway. That can be accomplished through the design of the intersection of the main road at Rifle Range Road  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 16 of 27 and the design of the connection within the park. With Alternative 3, there would still be additional wetlands impacts and a new intersection on Rifle Range Road. Staff is also reviewing the park access intersections and the intersection of the roadway with Billy Swails Boulevard. Roundabouts are more practical and safer when significant pedestrian volumes exist and staff will be evaluating the differences in cost between standard turn lanes and roundabouts. Staff is seeking guidance from the Committee on the Typical Section and the alignment between Billy Swails Boulevard and Rifle Range Road so the design engineer can proceed with design. Staff recommends Typical Section 1 and the Alternate 3 alignment, which preserves the ability for a fourth leg of the roundabout into the park and retains the main line as reflected in the park master plan. As the project progresses, staff will come back to the committee for feedback on the intersection designs. Mayor Haynie asked for clarification that, due to the scale of the project, Typical Section 1 with eight (8) foot multi-use paths on both sides of the road is not significantly more expensive. Mr. Morrison stated that he did know the additional cost, but when building a large project, the additional two thousand (2000) feet of that path at the time of construction would be much less than adding it later. Mayor Haynie stated it would be less expensive to incorporate the path at the time of construction given the nature of the area and what we are trying to accomplish with this park. Mr. DeMoura stated that the vote typically rests with the Committee and how the Committee votes is how staff will proceed with the design. Mr. Cunnane moved to approve Typical Section 1 with the multi-use path on each side of the roadway; motion seconded by Mr. Brimmer. Motion approved unanimously. Mayor Haynie stated discussion of the next portion of the project would encompass the alignment of the road, and that there was a public meeting at Laing Middle School to discuss the master plan for the park and a lot of thought and input went into the design to maximize the use of the park. Mayor Haynie asked Steve Gergick, Director, Town of Mount Pleasant  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 17 of 27 Recreation Department, if any changes to the original roadway alignment would affect the master plan of the park. Mr. Gergick replied in the affirmative, stating there would be a need to reevaluate the entire master plan. Mayor Haynie stated that there were two (2) years of thought and public input put into the Town and County parks and that the division of space was based on the road design. Mr. Morrison replied in the affirmative, stating the original alignment equally divides acreage between the County and the Town. The issue would need to be revisited if the alignment moved. Mayor Haynie commented that moving the alignment would adversely affect the Town’s portion of the park. Mr. Cunnane asked if options had been examined on how to mitigate the effects of the resident’s homes where the road terminates on Rifle Range Road. Mr. Morrison answered in the affirmative, stating that staff heard residents’ comments and will consider whether the roadway can be designed away from any driveways. He noted geometric design requirements must be met, but they will try to accommodate those comments related to the proximity of existing driveways. Mr. Cunnane stated that he travels the length of Rifle Range Road frequently, and the roundabouts are the way to go, asking if a roundabout option been explored. Mr. Morrison stated staff had preliminarily reviewed a roundabout option at Rifle Range, but is unsure it would perform as well as the turn lanes. A roundabout would also have more significant impacts on the adjacent properties. Mr. Cunnane stated that the Town owns half the land.  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 18 of 27 Mr. Morrison stated that there will be impacts either way. It would be a strip take for turn lanes versus getting further into someone’s property with a roundabout. Mr. Cunnane asked when we get to that point, will the Town offer property owners the two (2) options, suggesting that the property owners could be compensated for the land. Mr. DeMoura stated that the design that maximizes the public use of the land would be the best option. The Town does not want to take anyone’s property, but that does not mean that the residents’ interest would not be explored. For a roundabout to work best, four (4) legs are typically needed and this does not have that. It is expected that that when the study is complete, the turn lane will provide the maximum public benefit. Staff will do what we can with the nearby property owners to minimize impacts, but we will fall on the side of the maximum benefit of public use. Mr. Cunnane asked if the residents would be kept informed of the project. Mr. DeMoura stated that he thought Mr. Cunnane’s question was if the property owners were going to be allowed to choose and my response was probably not. Mr. Cunnane clarified that Mr. DeMoura indicated that residents were not going to have a choice in the design, but would be notified with plenty of time. Mr. DeMoura answered in the affirmative, stating that staff will work with them through the design. Mr. Brimmer stated that he supports Alternative 3, to include ways to discourage through traffic, noting that Palmetto Fort and Oyster Point residents will be looking for access to Rifle Range Road and Billy Swails Boulevard. Mr. Morrison stated that staff will do that. Alternative 3 with turn lanes at the park entrance may be the best option to address the through traffic issue because a driver coming from the roundabout through the Town’s park section, would be forced to take a left-turn on the main extension road, which  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 19 of 27 would be stop-controlled. Staff will evaluate design methods that keep the through movement out of the park. Mayor Haynie asked if there was a horizon for getting anything built in this park. Mr. DeMoura replied that there is very little funding. Mayor Haynie stated he remembers a timeframe of approximately ten to fifteen (10-15) years out. Mr. DeMoura stated that unless a change occurs, and more money becomes available, it will be a minimum of five (5) years. Mayor Haynie asked if Option 3 will automatically put the spur from the roundabout up to the park road, asking if that is another set of eminent domain and acquisitions of rights-of-way. Mr. DeMoura stated it is the same amount, asking for clarification that Mayor Haynie was referring to both roadway pieces. Mayor Haynie replied in the affirmative asking that if the Committee were to vote for Option 3, the spur would be automatically put in the design of the roundabout. Mr. DeMoura answered in the affirmative. Mayor Haynie asked what the other options were. Mr. Morrison stated that Alternative 2 was a complete realignment and Alternative 1 is the master alignment without the spur connection as the fourth leg to the roundabout. Mr. Brimmer asked if the leg could be added later. Mr. Morrison answered in the affirmative. Mr. Cunnane commented that it was previously stated that 3-legged roundabouts do not work. Mayor Haynie stated there is one on Long Point Road. Mr. Morrison answered in the affirmative and stated 3-legged roundabouts do not work as well because each leg creates gaps for the other legs.  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 20 of 27 Mr. DeMoura stated that the 3-legged roundabout that shown is not the first recommendation, because it did not have the forth leg, but it was the preferred choice of the neighborhoods. The advantage is that once the park opens, the fourth leg can be constructed, and it would operate at a better efficiency. Mayor Haynie asked if residents would cut from Oyster Point or Palmetto Fort and use the small park road that would take them from Rifle Range into the park. If the spur is built, they wouldn’t use the major thoroughfare, but would take that spur into the park with people dropping their kids off to play soccer and then get on the Long Point Road Extension. Mr. Morrison replied in the affirmative stating that is what staff is trying to discourage. If a resident had a destination within the park that would be okay. The design would create enough delay and so that drivers would not want to use it for that purpose. The road system could be designed with raised cross walks or stop signs. Mr. Cunnane stated that roundabout is being built and we will have drivers that will have to deal with left turning traffic on Rifle Range Road. Mr. Morrison stated that the roundabout is not being built by the Town, explaining that it is a developer installed roundabout, and that a fourth leg can be tied into it. If the Committee does not want the fourth leg, Alternative 1 could be chosen. Mr. Cunnane stated that he wanted the roundabout because they work on Rifle Range Road and turn lanes eventually require a traffic signal. Mayor Haynie expressed favor for Alternative 1 stating that it is in keeping with the master plan. Mr. Brimmer stated that that Alternative 1 and Alternative 3 are similar with the spur being the only difference. Because it does provide another option for the park in the event there is a problem on Rifle Range Road. Mr. Cunnane agreed with Mr. Brimmer. Mr. Brimmer moved for approval of Alternative 3; Mr. Cunnane seconded.  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 21 of 27 Mayor Haynie stated that he prefers Alternative 1. Mr. DeMoura stated that spur could be restricted until the development of the park. Mayor Haynie stated that currently the motion is Alternative 3. Mr. Cunnane stated there would not be a need to build the spur road if there is not a park to go to and that is what Option 3 would do. Mr. Brimmer stated that his understanding is that Alternative 3 would set aside the right of way for a future road. Mr. DeMoura stated that it would be nice to be able proceed with the design to get the project permitted. Mr. Bustos asked if there were wetlands impact associated with Alternative 3. Mr. DeMoura stated that there is an impact with the leg that does not exist with Alternative 1. Mr. Lykins stated that there is a small pocket of wetlands in the area. Mayor Haynie stated that there are homeowners where the spur would come in on Alternative 3 and would we be dealing with more people’s private property. Mr. Lykins state that is being handled by the developer. Mr. DeMoura stated there is the potential for a lot of residents to use that spur and not have to use Rifle Range Road to the larger intersection. Mr. Brimmer asked if the recommendation will go to full Council. Mr. DeMoura replied in the negative. Mayor Haynie stated that what the public saw at the public meeting and is expecting to be delivered is Alternative 1. Now this is a roundabout that is a developer funded roundabout and traffic is going to go into our park and I am not in favor of sending traffic into a park setting. George Freeman, 1450 Bowman Road, stated that circle was planned before the park plan came about. When the US 17 Task Force study occurred,  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 22 of 27 different connections in that area were discussed. When the park came about, the initial connection was supposed to be a roundabout in that location. After a study for the park, the other location turned out to be a better connection to Rifle Range Road. When the Liberty Hill project came along, the community worked with the developer and one thing that was decided is that that connection should be built. The traffic that is being discussed would be coming back to the Six Mile Community to include Oyster Point and Liberty Hill traffic coming back into the Six Mile community. Mr. Brimmer stated that the reason he thinks that spur should be built is if people are coming off the roundabout and taking a right to enter the park, it creates another necessity for a left hand turn and given the volume of traffic on Rifle Range Road, someone waiting to make a left hand turn during peak hours creates another back up of traffic. The roundabout does allow for traffic to move into the park without that back up. Mayor Haynie stated that a motion had been made and seconded and asked if the Committee was prepared to vote. Mr. Bustos asked if a second had been made. Mayor Haynie replied in the affirmative stating that the motion was to accept Alternative 3 which includes authorizing the spur. Mr. Brimmer amended the motion that the road not be built until the park is under construction; Mr. Cunnane seconded. Mayor Haynie asked for clarification that since part of the park is County and part is Town, if it was the Town’s portion of the park being specifically referenced because there is no guarantee that will happen at the same time. The County could get funding and go ahead with their part on the other side. Mr. Brimmer replied in the affirmative clarifying that he was referring to the Town’s portion. Mayor Haynie asked if the timeframe was a decade or longer. Mr. DeMoura replied in the affirmative stating that Council has given a small amount of money towards this project with the idea to open some of the existing trails so there would be less vandalism with people using the trails.  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 23 of 27 Should that come to fruition, that would not count as authorization to proceed with building the fourth leg, it would have to be the full development of the Town park. Mayor Haynie asked that if a car comes off Rifle Range Road and uses the spur to enter park road and go up to Billy Swails Boulevard or beyond, how would they get on there. Mr. Morrison stated they would need to take a left onto the extension. Mayor Haynie asked if it would be a regular lighted left turn out of the park. Mr. Morrison stated that the location would most likely not warrant a traffic signal and would be very similar to Park West Boulevard. Drivers would have to stop at a stop sign, wait for an appropriate gap then make a left turn, which is probably a deterrent to cut through traffic Mr. Cunnane asked that with the public access trail, if it would make sense to have a place for people to pull their car off the road. Once the roundabout is built, there is no problem with the spur if it is going to facilitate people using those trails during the time it takes to build the park. Mr. DeMoura stated that can be done and the suggestion was an offer to facilitate a decision so that staff could continue with design. Mayor Haynie asked if the vote were to fail for Alternative 3, the design would default to Alternative 1, which has been in the master plan all along. Mr. DeMoura replied in the affirmative. Mayor Haynie stated there has been a master plan for two (2) years and now there is a motion to change the master plan. Mr. DeMoura asked if Mayor Haynie was referring to the addition of the fourth leg. Mayor Haynie replied in the affirmative. Mr. DeMoura stated that he could not recall if the leg was included in the master plan.  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 24 of 27 Mayor Haynie commented that he did not remember seeing the stub for the developer funded roundabout. Mr. Cunnane and Mr. Brimmer were in favor; Mayor Haynie and Mr. Bustos were opposed. Motion fails on a 2:2 vote. Mayor Haynie stated that the directive for staff is to proceed with the master plan design. Mr. DeMoura replied in the affirmative stating that staff would proceed with Alternative 1. 5. Request to the South Carolina Department of Transportation for the Town to accept ownership and maintenance of a portion of Pitt Street extending from its intersection with Venning Street to its intersection with Morrison Street Mayor Haynie stated that discussion has occurred relating to the undergrounding of utilities and that Mount Pleasant Waterworks (MPW) needs to perform necessary work in the area. Undergrounding the utilities is optional and provides benefits relating to tree trimming and storm damage, but MPW desperately needs to replace existing infrastructure. The project was presented with obstacles from the State, noting that approximately seventy five percent (75%) of the roads on the older southern side of the Town are owned by the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) and the existing infrastructure has not maintained or invested in. To meet current SCDOT design standards, it was determined that some parking spaces would be lost and the segment of roadway would have to be converted into a one-way street. The Town was looking to identify a solution to keep the historic main street as a two-way street and retain the current parking and the suggestion was made to take ownership of that portion of the roadway. Mr. DeMoura explained SCDOT regulations for rebuilding the road would necessitate that section of the street to become one-way and it cannot be maintained with the current configuration. Staff would need a formal action of Committee and Council to request this portion of road be taken into the Town’s maintenance.  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 25 of 27 Mayor Haynie stated that this block is known as the Pitt Street business district. Mr. DeMoura stated that to maintain the road, the Town must take over responsibility through the ownership and long-term maintenance of the roadway. Mayor Haynie asked if the anticipated cost to the Town to maintain one block of street is not significant. Mr. DeMoura replied in the affirmative. Mr. Bustos moved to recommend to full Council to accept ownership and maintenance of a portion of Pitt Street extending from its intersection with Venning Street to its intersection with Morrison Street; motion seconded by Mr. Brimmer. Mr. Brimmer asked if there was some legislation at the State level regarding municipalities taking over State roads and there being some expense attached to that. Mr. DeMoura clarified that there was some discussion by the legislature on this topic, but no law was passed. John Wright, 145 Rose Lane, inquired if cars would still be allowed to park on that block of Pitt Street. Mr. DeMoura explained that with the Town taking ownership, it would be reconstructed like it is today. Kim Richardson, Owner, Pitt Street Pharmacy and resident at 110 Pitt Street, stated that on behalf of the business owners and some residents, he appreciates the attention the Town has given this project. He realizes the importance of the storm drainage and the water issues. MPW was nice enough to postpone the project for year so that the business owners and residents could prepare to lose as little business as possible and have less impact on the businesses. The important thing from the business standpoint is to keep as much parking as possible on Pitt Street.  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 26 of 27 Mayor Haynie asked if the Pitt Street merchants support the Town taking ownership of the roadway. Mr. Richardson replied in the affirmative. Mayor Haynie asked if taking ownership would impact the undergrounding of the utilities. Mr. DeMoura answered in the negative and stated that once the Town owns the road, we can give the project the easements that may be required instead of us have to go to another entity. If anything, it could expedite things. Mayor Haynie asked the expected timeframe of getting the title. Mr. DeMoura replied that it could be approximately sixty (60) days. Mike Tanky, 208 Venning Street, congratulated the Town for looking into this and understanding that this is the critical heart of the Town, noting that one of the benefits of the Town owning the road will allow for coordinating with the different entities and to help avoid unintended consequences. Mr. Cunnane stated that he supports taking ownership of this one block, but it opens a bigger discussion of State roads being ignored elsewhere in the Town. This sounds like there is not going to be much cost factor since it is a small piece of road and we have two examples of Long Point Road with degrading marsh crossings and SC 41. Both roads are ripe for taking over and dollar for dollar, you are helping more people. He felt if this is a possibility, it should be considered when the State abandons our roads and our citizens are not getting what is fair. Motions passes unanimously. 6. Update – Ongoing Projects Mr. Lykins stated that the Coleman Boulevard project is approaching the traffic shift next month. The project is slightly behind schedule due to the rain and, referring to a graphic, explained items that have been installed as of the end of June. He noted an email was sent to the Committee related to the roundabout in Park West Boulevard and staff’s efforts to work with the Foxmoor HOA.  Transportation Committee Minutes August 6, 2018 Page 27 of 27 Mr. Cunnane asked if it would have a bypass right-turn. Mr. Lykins answered in the affirmative. Mr. Brimmer stated that the improved design is better and does seem to control speed better, which was a concern of Foxmoor. Mr. Bustos asked the status of All American Boulevard. Mr. Lykins stated that staff is in the process of gathering information for the wetland permits and asking the Corps to sign off on the areas that staff has delineated as wetlands. Once that is complete, staff can begin on an alignment that minimizes impacts to the wetlands. Mr. Bustos asked how long that would take. Mr. Lykins responded that construction could begin in approximately one (1) year. 7. Adjourn There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 2:01 p.m. Respectfully submitted by, Cathy Godsey August 9, 2018 CARTA Preliminary Budget Presentation August 6, 2018  Revenues • Farebox and Passes Revenue include projections based on current year activity. • HOP Lot Parking Fees are the parking fees received at the HOP lot. • Federal -This includes estimated 5307 Urban funds, the drawdown and utilization of the lntermodal Center funds, and discretionary funds to purchase new commuter buses.  Revenues • State Mass Transit Funds -This increase reflects additional funds for vehicle replacements. • Sales Tax-Charleston County-The increase in this line item reflects the actual County contribution from the 1st half-cent sales tax and 2nd half-cent sales tax.  Revenues • Charleston County-lntermodal revenue is the cash on hand. We projected to expend these funds in FY18. • Capital Revenue -Cash on hand restricted for Bench construction.  Expenditures The majority of the changes in expenditures are reflected in the capital expenses related to the intermodal facility construction, rolling stock and other capital items. • Staff salaries and benefits -The increase reflects the increase in employer contributions for retirement, FICA, and insurance benefits. • Marketing -The decrease is due to Palmetto Pride funds received and projected to be expended in FY18. • Accounting (Auditing) -The decrease is the change in audit service providers.  Expenditures • Office equipment rental -The increase is mostly due to the HOP lot expenditures for a portable toilet rental. • Office equipment maintenance -The increase includes software maintenance. The increase includes additional software to manage route run times. • Rent -The decrease is from the termination of the Park & Ride on Rivers Ave. • Professional Services -This line was increased for projections to include the HOP lot security guard.  Expenditures • Contract Services -This line decreased with the completion of the Melnick Property Engineering. • Insurance -The Insurance Reserve Fund has projected increases from 10%-15% across their services provided. • Fixed Route -This line item increased by 3% based with the renewal of the Transdev contract for an additional year.  Expenditures • Paratransit -This line item increased by 3% based with the renewal of the Transdev contract for an additional year. • lntermodal Infrastructure Construction - The increase reflects the completion of the lntermodal center. • Rolling Stock -This line item reflects the amount of funds we have available for the acquisition of commuter buses and vehicle replacement funds through SCDOT.  Expenditures • Bus Shelter Installation/Bench Install -The budget includes estimated 5307 funds for Safety and Security in addition to previously awarded 5307 funds. • Capital -This line item includes funds for Facility Maintenance, signage, and other capital assets related to the operation of the transit system.  CARTA Total Ridership 272,089 264,700 265,260 263,244 251,061 213,941 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 In 2018, January – June, CARTA has carried 1.5 Million passengers on its System Performance fixed route service. This includes lost • Riders per Hour: 15 service time and ridership due to Snow • Cost per Rider: $4.43 Storm & Wando Bridge Closure • Farebox Recovery: 30%  MOUNT PLEASANT ROUTES 40 Mt. Pleasant 41 Coleman Boulevard 42 Wando Circulator 1,699 1,971 1,410 1,494 1,621 1,550 1,253 1,613 1,361 1,495 1,155 1,167 7,365 6,790 6,606 6,489 6,272 6,273 J AN-1 8 FEB-1 8 MAR-1 8 AP R-1 8 MAY-1 8 J UN-1 8 January – June 2018 Mount Pleasant Routes have carried 57,584 Passengers. • Route 40 – Mount Pleasant (Hwy 17 to Town Center) • Route 41-Coleman Boulevard • Route 42 – Wando (Hwy 17 to Wando High School)  Systemwide Performance Riders per Hour Service Hours 8% Riders per Hour (January - June 2018) 14% Mount Pleasant North Charleston 15% Downtown 40% West Ashley 23% Express 15 11 12 1 21 Riders 15 4% 10% 7 Mount Pleasant 13% North Charleston 41% Downtown 0 5 10 15 20 25 West Ashley 32% Express Systemwide Express West Ashley Downtown North Charleston Mt Pleasant Systemwide, CARTA carries 15 passengers per hour of service. Routes in Mount Pleasant carry 7 passengers per hour of service.  Cost per Rider (January - June 2018) Systemwide $4.43 Performance $5.97 Systemwide Express Cost per Rider $5.33 1 West Ashley Systemwide, each passenger $3.13 Downtown costs $4.43; on Mount $4.31 North Charleston Pleasant routes, each Mt Pleasant passenger costs $9.63. $9.63 The fixed route fare is $2.00 $- $2.00 $4.00 $6.00 $8.00 $10.00 $12.00 per person; on Express Routes the fare is $3.50 per person Farebox Recovery (January - June 2018) Systemwide Express West Ashley Downtown North Charleston Mt Pleasant Farebox Recovery CARTA recovers 30% of the 30% cost to operate the service 28% from fare revenues 21% systemwide; in Mount Pleasant, the recovery rate is 45% only 12%. 30% 12% 0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%  40 Mt. Pleasant 7,365 6,790 6,606 6,489 6,272 6,273 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 January-June 2018 Route Performance Statistics: • Riders per Hour: 10 Cost to Operate: $255,711 Revenue: $46,545 • Cost per Rider: $6.43 Ridership: 39,795 • Farebox Recovery: 18% Vehicle Capacity: Seats per Vehicle: 36 Standing Load (1.5): 54  41 Coleman Boulevard 1,550 1,613 1,495 1,361 1,155 1,167 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 January-June 2018 Statistics: Route Performance Cost to Operate: $152,415 • Riders per Hour: 4 Revenue: $9,754 Ridership: 8,341 • Cost per Rider: $18.27 • Farebox Recovery: 6% Vehicle Capacity: Seats per Vehicle: 18 Standing Load: Not Recommended  42 Wando Circulator 1,971 1,699 1,621 1,410 1,494 1,253 Jan-18 Feb-18 Mar-18 Apr-18 May-18 Jun-18 Route Performance January-June 2018 Statistics: • Riders per Hour: 4 Cost to Operate: $146,410 Revenue: $10,150 • Cost per Rider: $15.50 Ridership: 9,448 • Farebox Recovery: 7% Vehicle Capacity: Seats per Vehicle: 36 Standing Load (1.5): 54 Questions? Long Point Road Extension Project Review and Alignment Discussion  Project Overview ▪ Per Council direction, staff is to evaluate alignment options for the Long Point Extension between US 17 and Rifle Range Road. The alignment from Billy Swails Boulevard to Rifle Range Road has been evaluated and is presented herein. ▪ Typical sections have been evaluated and are presented herein. ▪ Billy Swails Boulevard, Rifle Range Road and park access intersection types are being evaluated at this time. Typical Sections ▪ Typical Section 1 – Shared- Use on both sides ▪ Typical Section 2 – Shared- Use on west (Town) side only ▪ 65’ vs 83’ ROW ▪ Posted speed limit of 30-35 mph anticipated ▪ Public Meeting discussions favored Typical Section 1  Alignment Alternate 1 – Location Consistent with Park Master Plan + Consistent with existing master plan for joint park property + No additional wetland impacts - New intersection on Rifle Range Road has impacts on adjacent properties  Alignment Alternate 2 – Realignment to Liberty Hill Roundabout + Consolidates intersections on Rifle Range Road for less impacts to adjacent properties on Rifle Range Road - Impacts existing park master plan - Additional wetland impacts - Potential operational and design impacts to already designed roundabout  Alignment Alternate 3 – Park Master Plan with Secondary Entrance at Liberty Hill Roundabout + Consistent with existing master plan for joint park property + Provides additional capacity during peak park use through connection to roundabout + Constructed with park and context sensitive design deterring cut- through - Additional wetland impacts - New intersection on Rifle Range Road has impacts on adjacent properties  Intersections ▪ Roundabout vs traditional turn lanes being evaluated ▪ Roundabout speeds lower for anticipated pedestrian activity ▪ Cost differences and operational impacts to be determined  Guidance ▪ Typical Section 1 ▪ Alignment Alternate 3 ▪ Consideration of roundabouts  Long Point Road Realignment • Long Point Road Realignment (LPR) and Long Point Road Extension (LPE) were included in 2011 CHATS LRTP • Design and permitting for LPR began in 2011 and was completed in 2015 • Public meeting was held in 2012 • ROW and construction funding included in FY 2013 - 2017 CIPs • LPR and LPE identified in 2013 Stantec study as highest priority behind completion of Billy Swails Boulevard • Remaining items being completed within LPE project: • Address any additional SCDOT comments • Finalize SUE plans and coordination • Update traffic signal plans • Develop landscaping and lighting plan for Garden Way extension and LPR • Right-of-Way acquisition  Long Point Road Realignment and Extension ▪ LPR and LPE combined into one project ▪ Primary benefit of the project is to in FY 2018 CIP, with funding identified for provide better connection between design, ROW and construction existing and planned arterial network and dispersing traffic ▪ A public information meeting was held for both projects in February 2018 ▪ Increased connectivity decreases trip lengths and disperses traffic to more ▪ Scope of work follows the federal NEPA intersections, versus concentrating it at process, enabling opportunity for federal fewer funding ▪ Protects integrity of US 17 by providing ▪ NEPA document approval anticipated in users of Long Point, mostly from northern 2019 Mount Pleasant, an alternative route to US 17. Transportation CIP Project Updates August, 2018 Ongoing CIP Construction • Coleman Boulevard Revitalization New 2018 CIP Design • Long Point Road 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  Coleman Boulevard Revitalization Contractor: Blythe Development Start Date: September 11, 2017 Completion Date: October 31, 2019 Status: TC Stage 1 – Westbound • TC Stage 2 Eastbound starts late September. • Simmons Street – Complete • Mainline Coleman – Drainage and utility work progressing to Fairmont Ave.  Coleman Boulevard Revitalization Project Progress as of June 30, 2018 • 3,375 Feet of Storm Drain • 2000 Feet of Lighting and Irrigation Conduits • 36 Drainage Structures • Simmons Street Force Main Relocation • 3 Water Quality Treatment Devices • Simmons Street Gravity Sewer Relocation • 1900 Feet of Curb and Gutter • Simmons Street Gravity Sewer Repair • 1800 Feet of Sidewalk • 2000 Feet of New Waterline on Coleman Long Point Road 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. Project survey begins in May. Currently analyzing intersection location options on Rifle Range Road. Boone Hall Plantation Christ Church Patriot’s Point Gateway Intersection Improvements Project Cost Estimate: • $6,765,800 Fully funded via adoption of 2019-2023 CIP Consultant: STV Incorporated Completion Date: • Design and Permitting: February 2019 • Construction: December 2020 Status: Concept designs are complete. Get SCDOT buy-in of improvement concept plan so cost estimates can be developed. Billy Swails Boulevard 4B Project Cost Estimate: • $12,568,497 ($2,568,497 TOMP and $10,000,000 Federal) Designer: Stantec Consulting Services, Inc. Completion Date: • Design: August 2020 • Construction: August 2022 Status: Preliminary engineering began in August 2017. PIM February 27, 2018. Traffic analysis and modeling is ongoing. Shem Creek Bridge Bike Lanes Project Cost Estimate: • $791,000 ($158,000 TOMP and $633,000 Federal) Consultant: CDM Smith 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 Consultant: Mead and Hunt Completion Date: • Design: December 2018 – Construction: June 2021 Status: Design contract awarded and notice to proceed issued in August 2017. • Public meeting was held on October 26, 2017 • Typical section with bike lanes approved and plan development is under way. All American Boulevard Extension Project Cost Estimate: • $5,171,000 – Fully funded via adoption of 2019-2023 CIP Consultant: Mead and Hunt Design: March 2018 - December 2019 Construction: March 2020 – December 2021 Status: Design to begin in May. All American Blvd.  Transportation Sales Tax (TST) Projects • Park West Boulevard sidewalk from Stockdale Street to the recreation complex is under construction – Substantially complete. • Anna Knapp Boulevard sidewalk from Johnnie Dodds Boulevard to Hibben Ferry is expected to begin the design process next year. Charleston Transportation Committee (CTC) Projects • Pelzer Drive sidewalk bid has been re-advertised with bid opening May 15. • Lansing Drive sidewalk project is currently under design. • Seacoast Parkway sidewalk project is funded in 2018 and design is expected to begin in 2019.  Other Projects • SC 41 Widening • Patriot’s Point Realignment • Maritime Port District – Approve contract at May B&P. • Belle Hall Queue Lane – Substantially complete. • Wando Park S/W – Substantially complete. • OV Traffic Study – Ongoing. • Signals – B.S./Center, US17/Faison, SC41/H.F., Faison/PAB