Explanation
Background: This is consent legislation with the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) for a bridge rehabilitation project which proposes to repaint and replace the bridge deck on the North Fourth Street over Norfolk Southern Railroad and Convention Center Connectors structure. (FRA-23-12.11 PID 77565)
This project will improve pedestrian access by widening existing sidewalk crossing the bridge. The review of pedestrian bikeway facilities was initiated by ODOT according to their Routine Accomodation Policy -20-004(P) and the Public Services 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 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 Spring 2011 and conclude in the summer of 2012. The estimated construction cost is $3,100,000.00. This legislation also authorizes the Public Service Director to enter into the necessary agreements to complete this project.
Fiscal Impact: The estimated construction cost is $3,100,000.00, which will be funded by the Ohio Department of Transportation. There is no cost to the City of Columbus at this time.
Title
To authorize the Public Service Director to enter into an agreement with the Director of the Ohio Department of Transportation and to grant consent and propose cooperation with the State of Ohio for a bridge painting and deck replacement project on the North Fourth Street over Norfolk Southern Railroad ...
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