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Pedestrian Underpass Feasibility Study June 17, 1997 <br /> East Marietta Street and East Condit S[reet <br /> Wall Murals <br /> At present, the Decatur Housing Authority has provided an incentive for children of the area to <br /> pa.int murals on the concrete wall adjacent to the park and the housing area. They intend to <br /> continue the practice of painting murais on the concrete wall once the wall is completed by the , <br /> Illinois Central Ra.ilroad. This idea presents a pleasing appearance to the wall and also helps , <br /> prevent vandalism of the wali. I, <br /> It is su ested that if the decision is made to construct a pedestrian underpass, or overpass, that I' <br /> gg <br /> the mural theme be continued to walls of the subway structure, or the walls of the ramps leading I <br /> to the overhead bridge_ This would provide an incentive against vandalism and present a pleasing �, <br /> appearance to the vast expanse of concrete. <br /> If barrier walls are installed as part of the Condit Street improvement this same theme could be <br /> used at that location_ <br /> Proiect� Costs by Illinois Central Railroad. <br /> The Illinois Central Railroad charges $380.00 per eight hour day for flagging. We have estimated <br /> construction ti.me for each atternate and an estunate of ti.me required for flagging duri.ng a <br /> contractor's operations. <br /> This report has estimated the cost for services by bridge and building crews and maintenance of <br /> . way crews involved in bridge and track construction during the removal and replacement of track <br /> under Alternate 1. A final estimate of these costs could be determined once the altemate is <br /> chosen and a design is presented to the railroad for detailed estimating purposes. <br /> An estimate of cost has been shown for repairs at the Illinois Central Railroad bridge. This cost <br /> could rise depending upon actual work required after investigation is completed of the leaking <br /> joint area. <br /> Re�orrLmended �lternates <br /> Due to the high cost of construction and the lack of adequate funding sources, Alternates 2, 3 and <br /> 4 are deemed not feasible. If a funding source is identified, Alternate 4 should be evaluated <br /> further. <br /> WVP Corporation Page - 14 <br />