R2000-216 AUTHORIZING SUBMISSION OF GRANT APPLICATION

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Pedestrian Ur�derpass Feasibility Study June 17, 1997 East Marietta Street and East Condit Street EIevating the sidewaik and installing the protective fence will create a " confined space" between the fence and the south retaining wall that wil� present space problems between pedestflans and bicycles that might use the walk. This restriction may cause pedestrians to seek alternate routes. Alternate SB will also require the installation of fencing north of Condit Street as noted in Alternate SA to prevent pedestrians from crossing the railroad. Alternate SC-Advantages Raising the south sidewalk and constructi.ng it ten feet wide will meet both ADA criteria and bicycle width criteria. This will totally separate the two from vehicular traffic. Additional lighting and repairs to the bridge joints, as noted in SA, wiil also apply to this alternate. Alternate SC-Disadvantages: �idening of the sidewalk will require removal of the north sidewalk and shifting the centeriine of the street to the north. This will require a transition in driving lanes at both entrances to the underpass. The transition would require additional striping and si�nage warning motorists. Elimination of the north sidewalk will require new cross watks at Clinton Street and Calhoun Street directing pedestrians to cross to the south side for passage throu�h the underpass. Additional traffic signs may be warranted to warn motorists of the cross walks. • wdening the south sidewalk and movin�the street to the north will require reconstruction of the storm drainage system located in the low point of the underpass. It will also require reconstruction of the street surface between Clinton Street and Calhoun Street for roadway transitions. Funding Determination of funding sources for this project is not part of this report. �P COT�701'LZl'lOfZ PaDe - IZ