Explanation
1. BACKGROUND
The City of Columbus ("Columbus") and the City of Dublin ("Dublin") have identified the need for widening and improving Emerald Parkway from Rings Road to Tuttle Crossing Boulevard. The City of Dublin has been the lead agency during the design phase of this project. Initially Dublin was to assume the lead in right-of-way acquisition; however, after further plan development it became apparent that Columbus' interests would be better served if the City Attorney's Real Estate Division provides right-of-way acquisition services for those parcels within the Columbus corporate boundaries. Columbus met with Dublin to discuss this matter and Dublin concurred with the conclusion reached by Columbus.
The improvements contemplated by this project shall include widening Emerald Parkway to 5 lanes at intersections with 4 lanes and a median between intersections, curb and gutter, sidewalks, shared use paths, traffic signals, street lighting, regulatory road signage, pavement markings, storm drainage, utility relocation, and landscaping, all in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) criteria.
This project complies with the recommendation of the Pedestrian Thoroughfare Plan by maximizing sidewalk width and lateral separation from traffic within the constraints of the right-of-way limits. Pedestrian generators and destinations affecting the proposed project include Sterling Software and numerous apartment buildings. Pedestrian Quality of Service analyses show a marked improvement in the score by providing passable sidewalks for all users. Environmental "Green" materials or processes associated with this project include the encouragement of pedestrian and bicycle travel with the installation of sidewalks, curb ramps and shared-use path.
Based upon review of the plans and previous right-of-way acquisitions in the immediate vicinity acquisition expenses relative to this project are estimated to be $575,000.00. The fo...
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