Explanation
Background: This is consent legislation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for a bridge rehabilitation or bridge replacement project for the Broad Street Structure over Mason Run. Work will consist of one of 2 options; 1.) rehabilitation, which will line the existing single span slab bridge with a smaller culvert or 2.) replacement of the structure. (FRA-16-9.65 PID 83891)
Sidewalks are not planned as part of this ODOT project on the Broad Street structure over Mason Run, but are planned as part of future Broad Street projects by the City in this area.
The review of pedestrian and bikeway facilities was initiated by ODOT according to their Routine Accomodation Policy-20-004(P) and the Public Service Department made recommendations based on the recently adopted Bicentennial Bikeways Plan, as well as the Pedestrian Thoroughfare Plan study completed by MORPC in 2007 on behalf of the city of Columbus. It is the intent of Columbus to design, operate and maintain Columbus streets to promote safe and convenient access and travel for all users; pedestrians, bicyclists, transit riders, and disabled users, as well as cars and trucks.
Since a portion of this project lies within the City of Columbus, this consent ordinance is necessary. The Ohio Department of Transportation will be responsible for preliminary engineering, right-of-way and construction funding. Construction is estimated to begin in the Spring of 2011 and conclude in the Fall of 2011. The estimated construction cost of rehabilitation of this structure is $400,000.00. This legislation also authorizes the Public Service Director to enter into the necessary agreements to complete this project.
Fiscal Impact: The estimated total cost of this project is $400,000.00, which will be funded by the Ohio Department of Transportation. There is no cost to the City of Columbus at this time.
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To authorize the Public Service Director to enter into an agreement wi...
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