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Home My Public Portal About2022 Road Presentation 101821� 2 � 0 Public Works Subcommittee Presentation October 181 2021 Road Program Updates Pavement Management Goals 2022 Road Reconstruction List Long Streets & Collector Program Recommendations Questions 2020/2021 Construction Updates • Nichols Ave. (Boylston Street to Quimby Street) • Wheeler Lane • Alden Road • Sheldon Road • Hazel Street (Quimby Street to Dexter Ave.) • Gertrude Street • Goldie Street • Elmwood Ave. Grandview Ave. (Chapman St. to Copeland St.) Complete Streets/Green Streets ^^iT� Raised intersections Curb extensions ADA compliance qW Completing the sidewalk network Complete Streets/Green Streets 7 drywells 0 13 stormwater tree trenches 9 4.75 Ibs/year of phosphorus treated Waverley Ave. Maintenance, Repair & Reconstruction Use a variety of preservation treatments to prolong the useful life of our roadways Coordinate road repairs and reconstruction activities with capital planning and utility work Take a "Complete Streets" approach to roadway reconstruction to improve pedestrian and bicycle facilities, connectivity, and streetscape Seek alternative funding sources for large-scale projects Pavement Management Techniques " Pavement Preservation Techniques • Limited mill and overlay repairs • Full depth patch • Crack sealing ` Road Reconstruction Techniques Road reclamation (reconstruction) Pavement Preservation Techniques Prolong the useful life of road surfaces Cost-effective overtime versus complete reconstruction 10 Does not address other needs or desires, such as sidewalks and curbing ,z Y ' Pavement Reconstruction Techniques 40 Roadway reclamation Addresses the structural integrity of the roadway Fully replaces the pavement surface (4-inch thickness) Scope of work also includes: Installation of granite curbing, concrete sidewalks, driveway aprons and handicap ramps • Rehabilitation or addition of a planting strip • Review of driveway openings for compliance with Zoning • Drainage and stormwater management improvements 41 Tree plantings Streets proposed for road reconstruction are submitted to Town Council for review Pavement Management Metrics ' PCI —Pavement Condition Index ' Scaled from 0 to 100 based on level of distress of the road surface 100 — perfect, no repairs necessary 0—roadway failure Based on field surveys of all streets in Town 2016 Town -Wide Pavement Condition Index: 65 (2012 — 59) ' 2016 Total Work Backlog: $88 million (2012 - $92 million) 2020 Pavement Management Study underwa J r I RCi -0-20 - 20-40 40.60 60-80 -84-100 Streetscan " Uses three dimensional video recording and GPS to survey street and sidewalks ` Computerized algorithms develop PCI map ` Maps roadway conditions, such as patches, cracking, bumps, etc. Streetscan " Other useful information also collected Street trees, manhole covers, sign locations ` Similar process used to develop a sidewalk condition index 9 Bumps and settlement, uplifting due to trees U Data from 3D camera Alligator cracks Longitudinal and transverse cracks Block cracks Crack seal Bumps and surface distortions Potholes Patches PCI 0-100 ed, 100 = Excellent 0 WATERTOWN Oepnrlmem of PUMC IWAS Status " All field work complete ` Draft mapping being reviewed ` Updating for recent mill/overlay work ` Expect PCI to be similar or lower than 2016 YII 7 Miles of Roadway Reconstructed Since 2017 Roadway Rehabilitation, 2017-2021 - - FundingSource Roadways Chapter 90.' Local Funds MassDOT Complete Streets Mitigation Sate Routes to School * MassDOT Complete Streets * Mitigation Developing a "Universe of Projects" It 2012 & 2016 Pavement Management Inventory ' Windshield surveys 10 Maintenance records Capital projects (proposed and completed) Resident input (work orders) Developing the List Prioritize streets in greatest state of disrepair Consider project readiness Develop a program that fits within funding constraints • Continue ongoing preventative maintenance • Consider alternative funding sources • Consider geographic equity Utility Coordination & Capital Planning 9 Water main replacement program (1,500 feet) Bromfield Street Highland Ave. (Olney St. to Lexington St.) Sewer and drain repairs and replacements Robbins Road Extension Howard Street (200 feet) • Substandard water service replacements-90 locations • National Grid gas main replacements (3 miles) Proposed Streets 9 Boylston Street (Fairfield Street to Porter Street) Chester Street Locke Street 40 Chapman Street (Main Street to Highland Ave.) • Gas main replacement in 2017 • Sewer replacement in 2012 • Alligator cracking, trench patches • Concrete sidewalks in poor condition • No curb WATERTOWN Oeponmem ojN�6lic works ioad Reconstruct -IC J Q Porter St to Mount Auburn St (included in Mount Auburn St project) Fairfield St to Porter St 2022 MOUNT AUBURN STREET Assisted/Senior Housin i Hosmer SchooTl Hancock St to Fairfield St 2018 (Hosmer Safe Routes to School Project) m r O G 10�0 Z C m ■ ■ Assisted/Senior Housing V WATERTOWN NN'r—r of,101ic w.A. 2022 Road Reconstruction List Boylston Street— Fairfield Street to Porter Street a, t� 4 = Potential location for bioretention ,� Green Infrastructure Planning Grant Chester Street `�� Y� k _ JW�I F r•- 1 -a. 'Aj,' n Locke Street A al- " z t 6 'tt:' �� i* x srzxoisi 'Si11 m Next Steps • Review driveways with DCDP • Review street trees with Tree Warden • Review water services and fire hydrants 0 Green infrastructure review • Finalize concepts, where applicable • Complete Streets working group review • Supplemental survey, where necessary • Notify residents of future work • Maintain schedule for December bid Description $1.5 million supplemental funding from Town Council for longer streets & collectors Short list streets: Waverley Ave. Under construction Highland Ave. Morse Street Considerations 41 Future utility needs Traffic volumes Connection to existing bike and pedestrian facilities, and important destinations Highland Ave. Included in Town's Complete Streets Prioritization Plan (#11) for pedestrian safety improvements • Pedestrian facility and complete streets priority area in Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan • Key walking route to Cunniff School & Middle School 0 Preparation for temporary Watertown High School at Moxley Field http://www.watertowndpw.org/DocumentCenter/View/303/Watertown-Complete- Streetes-Plan-Final M Highland Ave. "' 2016 gas main replacement ' 2021 water main replacement— Lexington to Olney 10 2021 water service repairs 11 3 r Highland Ave. 40 Next steps 41 Survey 41 Complete Streets review Develop concept plans Consider bidding with Chapman Street for work in 2022 construction season Morse Street 2014 gas main replacement ' 2020 improvements at Watertown St. ' 2021 sewer repairs (planned) 10 2021 water service replacements (planned) Lhar/., s . 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Morse Street & Fifth Ave. ' Wide width on Fifth Ave. provides opportunities for improved bike/ped accommodations s�: m P Morse Street & Fifth Ave. 0 Next steps 41 Gas main replacement on Fifth Ave. 41 Complete sewer repairs Sub -standard water service replacements Complete Streets review Develop concept plans Bid for 2023 construction season ?�v V WATERTOWN DoNamem of Public works Proposed Streets 9 2022 Road Program Streets 41 Boylston Street (Fairfield Street to Porter Street) 41 Chester Street Locke Street Chapman Street (Main Street to Highland Ave.) ' Long Streets/Collector Program • Highland Ave.--2022 • Morse St. &Fifth Ave.--2023 For Further Consideration 9 Accelerate street and sidewalk repairs Account for price escalations in capital planning Dedicate funding for drainage/stormwater repairs Increase mill/overlays as a pavement preservation technique Review bidding processes and requirements to complete more work per year PROP. SIDEWALK 4` LOA1A do SEED 4 EAST. GROUND , 1_5v (TYP.) MAX, 1 �2,4A(TYP.) a— 4 CEW CONC- / WALK SURFACE` 8- GRAVEL BORROW, TYPE B WHERE REQUIRED/DIRECTED BY DPW SUPERINTENDENT (Typ) EAST, ROADWAY PROP. ROADWAY VARES MATCH E76ST. ?.Ox [TYP L FVLL DEPTH PAVEMENT RECLAvATION "—GRAN. CURB - TYPE VA-4 4' LOAM do SEED 11' I to Z 31' I. Mr-AlyJ30MOM14.. ■ PROP. 31"ALK 1:10 ° MAX y1.51* TYP 4` LOAM dt S1@ED (TYP.) EXIST WOUND -.{.. 4" CEM. CONC. WALK SURFACE - 4' LOAM do SEED GRAN. CURS - TYPE VA-4 *CONSTRUCTION TOLERANCE 10,5% B WATERTOWN ii¢pn,�,n¢rrr oJN�,61¢ works