9660RESOLUTION NO. -q r, r, n
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 1997
TRANSPORTATION IMPROVEMENT
PROGRAM (TIP).
WHEREAS, the recommended 1997 TIP Submittal was prepared and prioritized by the
Department of Public Works; and
WHEREAS, four projects are included in this year's submission; and
WHEREAS the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) Funding process
requires a competitive analysis of all projects submitted within the identified urbanized boundaries;
WHEREAS, the projects area being submitted for rating by Metroplan for inclusion in the
1997 TIP; and
WHEREAS, a total of approximately $4,200,000 of projects will be selected during this
process; and
WHEREAS, if Little Rock is successful in competing for 50% of the available funds a total
match of $420,000 will be required.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
CITY OF LITTLE ROCK, ARKANSAS:
SECTION 1. The City Manager is authorized to approve the 1997 Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP) for the recommended projects.
ADOPTED: April 2, 1996
ATTEST:
ROBBIE HANC CK
CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
THOMAS M. CARPE ER
CITY ATTORNEY
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UNIVERSITY AVENUE (28th ST. TO ASHER AVENUE)
LMLE ROCK. ARKANSAS (Priority 1)
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
University Avenue is the major north/south arterial
connecting Arkansas Highway 10 on the north to I -30
on the south. The proposed section for improvement is
approximately 2.1 miles in length. University is the
major access for two area hospitals, two regional
shopping malls, and a major University. CAT has two
bus routes that serves this area. The ADT on this
section of roadway ranges from 33,860 to 42,020
vehicles per day based on 1992 volume counts. Based
on the growth of traffic in the past 12 years in this
corridoor, a growth rate of 2% per year was calculated.
The 2010 traffic projection based on this calculation is
approximately 45,366 to 56,300 vehicles per day.
During peak hours, many sections of this roadway
operate at a level of service F. This is due to the fact
that the facility is only 4 lanes wide with the exception
of some areas where widening has already occurred.
Accident studies were completed for two different
sections of University and are enumerated below:
1) Markham to 19th with an accident rate of
17.53 per million vehicle miles.
2) 19th to Asher with an accident rate of 12.06
per million vehicle miles.
A project was recently completed in 1990 that
improved the intersections and signals from Park Plaza
Drive to Asher Avenue. As recently as 1991, a closed
loop signal system was installed to further increase the
capacity of this facility.
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Engineering and Construction - Phase IV
Phase IV of the University
Avenue Project extends
south from 28th Street to
Asher Avenue. Phase IV
project length is
approximately 3,500 feet.
This segment of
improvement will require the
addition of a traffic lane for
only the northbound
movement. Improvements
will also require the
relocation of UALR's fence.
This section of roadway will
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high mast lighting fixtures and require the resignalization of 32nd and University. The
estimated project cost for this roadway segment is $1,100,000.
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RODNEY PARHAM (WOODLAND HEIGHTS DRIVE TO HINSON ROAD)
EXISTING CONDUION:
The proposed area of
improvements extends from
Hinson Road 1.1 miles north to
Woodland Heights Drive. The
roadway is unimproved and the
pavement width is approximately
22', with side ditches, no shoulders
or no sidewalks. The Master
Street Plan designates this
roadway as a minor arterial street.
This route carries approximately
13,300 vehicles per day and is
designated as a CATA bus route.
It is projected that volume will
increase to approximately 15,600
vehicles per day by the year 2010
based on a 1% annual growth rate.
The accident rate for this section
of roadway is 5.54 per million
vehicles miles.
RODNEY PARHAM ROAD LOOKING
SOUTH FROM WOODLAND HEIGHTS
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS:
The project will upgrade Rodney Parham Road to minor arterial street standards.
Proposed improvements include widening the existing street to a four and five lane cross -
section with sidewalks on both sides. Roadside ditches will be eliminated with the
construction of an underground storm drainage system. This project will also include turn
lanes at major collector streets intersections. Street lighting is proposed for this route in
order to provide a safe, well lit environment for pedestrians and to promote traffic safety.
PROJECT SCOPE:
The engineering design, rights -of -way
appraisals and acquisitions will be done
by the Arkansas Highway and
Transportation Department or contracted
to an outside consultant by the
Department. It is estimated that total
project cost including right -of -way
procurement will be approximately
$1,100,000. The City matching portion
of $220,000 will be funded by a Special
Appropriation.
RODNEY PARHAM ROAD LOOKING SOUTH
FROM VALLEY CLUB CIRCLE
RODNEY PARHAM ROAD LOOKING
SOUTH TOWARDS GREEN MTN. DR.
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NAPA VALLEY AND MARA LYNN (HINSON ROAD TO BOWMAN ROAD)
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
1. Nana Valley between Hinson
Road and Rainwood Road: This
section of the road provides access to
two churches on the west side and
new public library on the east.
Deficient vertical curves in this area
causes sight distance problems. The
sudden narrowing of pavement at
Rainwood Road is an obvious traffic
hazard for northbound traffic. This
street segment is 1,365 feet long.
2. Nana Valley north of inter-
section with St. Charles Blvd.:
Only limited sight distance is available
on Napa Valley at this location.
Short vertical curves with steep
grades cause sight distance problems
MARA LYNN LOOKING
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for people turning left from St. Charles onto Napa Valley Road. The proposed
area of improvement is 1,900 feet long.
3. Mara Lynn from Napa Valley to Bowman Road. The section of Mara Lynn
adjacent to Napa Valley Apartments is unimproved and provides inadequate
vertical and horizontal sight distance for residents entering the roadway. The
proposed area of construction is 1,000 feet in length.
The Master Street Plan designates this road as a minor arterial street. The route currently
carries approximately 9,100 vehicles per day and is projected to carry 17,692 vehicles per
day by the year 2010. The accident rate for this section of roadway is 4.27 per million
vehicle miles.
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS:
This project will correct the vertical alignment problems identified above. Mara Lynn
between Bowman Road and Napa Valley Drive will be widened to a five lane minor
arterial standard with sidewalks on both sides. These safety improvements will greatly
enhance access to the two churches, public library, many residential subdivisions, a large
private school and multi - family apartment complexes.
PROJECT SCOPE:
The engineering design will be done by the Arkansas Highway and Transportation
Department or contracted to an outside consultant by the Highway Department. Right -of-
way will be acquired by AHTD. It is estimated the total project cost including
engineering, construction and right -of -way procurement will be approximately
$ 1,800,000. The City matching portion is $360,000 and will be funded by special
appropriation.
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CHICOT RD. SIDEWALKS (MABELVALE C.O. TO YARBERRY LANE)
EXISTING CONDITIONS:
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS:
This project will construct a 6 foot wide sidewalk adjacent to the proposed east right -of-
way line of Chicot Road from Mabelvale Cutoff to Yarberry Lane and purchase right -of-
way based on 45 feet from the existing centerline of Chicot Road.
PROJECT SCOPE:
The project engineering will be done by the Arkansas Highway and Transportation
Department or contracted to their chosen outside consultant. Right -of -way documents
will be prepared by the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department and
subsequently acquired. It is estimated the total project cost including engineering, right -of
way procurement and construction will be approximately $200,000. The City's match
portion will be $40,000. The City will fund this project through a Special Appropriation.
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