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Home My Public Portal About2023 Road Presentation FinalPublic Works Subcommittee Presentation November 11 2022 Road Program Updates Pavement Management Update 2023 Road Reconstruction Program Long Streets & Connector Program Recommendations Questions 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 Funding History 0 $2.5 million road program began in FY'13 and has remained constant 0 Budgeted increases to begin in FY'24 through FY'27 Starting in FY'21, an additional $1.5 million per year for long streets and connector program FY'21 money borrowed for Highland Ave. (increased to $2 million) FY'22 and FY'23 monies have not been borrowed yet Excerpts from FY 2023- FY 2027 CIP 2023 Construction Updates • Boylston Street (Fairfield Street to Porter Street) • Chester Street • Locke Street • Chapman Street —bid with Highland Ave. BIT PROP TREE DRIVE PROTECTION (TYP) I R&R , r — — j d _R1-1 If 1 4 RET 1 D3-1 CpNG OD L g',LPS BIT Gi?� ;5 STEPS (1929 CITY LAYOUT) — —� 1a 1 1 Is - ------ REM. EM RET RET RET i 213 1� —a - RET STEPS ►` 7 7PROP RET WALL AND FENCE W11 21929CITY E —AYOUT}W16-7pL I R&RLIMA DWY {TYP} �__......� RET WALL 1 B D. 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RET l YASS 11 PROPCEM CONC WALK{TYP)r�zG rays o i Morse Street & Fifth Ave. ' Project recommended in 2021 for 2023 construction ' Morse Street concept plan being finalized ' Additional evaluation and funding required for Fifth Ave. and Watertown Street Pavement Preservation Techniques Pavement deteriorates more quickly as it ages ' Use a variety of methods to prolong the useful life of road surfaces ' Cost-effective versus complete reconstruction Pavement Preservation I Missouri Petroleum Typical Management Techniques Provide a variety of maintenance treatments to prolong the useful life of less deteriorated roadways - Deferred Maintenance $ Crack Seal $$$ Mill &Overlay $$$$$ Reclamation Typical Management Techniques Deferred Md, $ Crack Seal � $$$ Mill &Overlay $$$$$ Reclamation — Typical Management Techniques - Deferred Maintenance M ameym !LT2310-11 $$$ Mill &Overlay $$$$$ Reclamation Typical Management Techniques - Deferred Maintenance $ Crack Seal $$$$$ Reclamation Typ ical Management Techniques Deferred Maintenance '`% - , '> kracK �eai $$$ Mill &Overlay $$$$$ Reula, i vatic A4 u 1 Pavement Management Index (PCI) ' Snapshot of road conditions throughout City ' Street survey performed in 2021, evaluates many factors that contribute to road deterioration Develop a "Pavement Condition Index" (PCI) for all streets Industry standard practice developed by Army Corps of Engineers, adopted by APWA Numerical measure (0-100) of roadway condition based on observed surface distresses (cracking, patching, potholes, utility cuts, etc.) Planning level repair recommendations and cost estimates BELMONT-: WALTHAIVIP/n fix'fl Abi�.k I CAMBRIDGE f al �,_ _ s. `� c�' ,�,� �^-1 � I Y +� i it �� , / .:.�'j' k LY? BOSTON NEWTON Pavement Management Index (PCI) 4V Between Lulb ana Luzl: Almost 1,700 excavation permits issued Over 750 municipal utility repairs About 11.5 miles of gas main installed Almost 3 miles of water main replaced Almost 3/4 mile of sewer main replaced Almost 1/3 mile of drain main replaced vs. ' 5.6 miles of road reclaimed 0 10 miles of road milled and overlaid Challenges Affecting PCI Increased road repair needs as utility improvements are completed National Grid gas main replacements Water and sewer main rehabilitation and replacements City-wide lead service replacement program ' Private development 0 Utility extensions/upgrades Severe weather conditions can lead to higher than expected levels of deterioration on streets Challenges Affecting Cost Contractor availability and bidding environment Materials cost escalations Roadway reconstruction includes curbing, sidewalks, and drainage improvements Full Road Reconstruction Costs Pavement Reconstruction Techniques Roadway reclamation Addresses the structural integrity of the roadway Fully replaces the pavement surface (4-inch thickness) Per City Ordinance, 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 City Council for review Developing a "Universe of Projects" It City staff evaluate roadway conditions each year Pavement Management Plan Field reconnaissance Status of utility work Work order/maintenance requests 10 Streets may be categorized for maintenance or reconstruction Developing the List Streets considered for full reconstruction based on a variety of factors: Only streets with upgraded utilities will be completely reconstructed Priority to streets in greatest state of disrepair 41 Program must fit within funding constraints ' FY'23 CIP is level funded at $2.5 Million Secondary considerations include traffic volumes, the pedestrian network and geographic equity Utility Coordination & Capital Planning ' Water main replacement program Highland Ave. (Emerson Rd. to Partridge St.) • Sewer and drain repairs and replacements ' Substandard water service replacements-110 locations National Grid gas main replacements Proposed Streets Bates Road Bates Road East Essex Street • Nash Street ' Francis Street • Bradshaw Street • Gas main replacement in 2016 • Water main replacement in 2013 • Sewer replacements in 2020 • Alligator cracking, trench patches WATERTOWN Oepnrlmem of PUMC IWAS IE Gas main replacement in 2021 Water and sewer main replacement in 2020 Alligator cracking, trench repairs Asphalt sidewalks in poor condition Portions lack curb, no complete sidewalk WATERTOWN OeNamem of ftblic works Nash Street w ., t f • Gas main replacement in 2021 • Potholes, trenches • Concrete sidewalks with asphalt berm WATERTOWN Oeporlmem of Pa5lic IWAS Francis Street Evaluated as part of Watertown Green Streets program Residents reported street flooding during high intensity rain events ,Ut Resilient Watertown (watertown-ma.ov) }29 7 jF2P123 �7 P2124 ' ' '.� PROP.d'CONCRETE SIDEAMI-K REPLACEUENT iTYP i }pfjr9 c PROP. OCN4'ER3 OV OF EliI5TING '{FIB • PROP05ED TREE TRENCH (FR-TR-2.i CATCH'EAZIN -O CEEB-54.MP .. SEE DETAIL. CATCH EASIN _ i ' I PROP. 3TR='-T TRs TR-6 5EE-uLNTIh 2 W ED4AP. I � I �i PROP D5Eb TREE TRESIGI (FR-TRH} i SEE DETAIL. r' i i PROPOGED STREE- T%EE -R--- BEE PLANTING SCHEDULE. i s I ' I PNOP05E135TREETTREET11$ a== PLAh71NG 5CHEDLIE. w WATERTOWN NN'r—r oj, Olic works • Gas main replacement in 2021 • Alligator cracking, cross trenching • Concrete and asphalt sidewalks • Sections with no curb, concrete curb, or granite curb WATERTOWN OeNamem of ftblic works 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 January bid Description $1.5 million supplemental funding longer streets & connectors Short list streets Forest Street (Springfield Street to Path) & Springfield Street (Fitchburg St. to Forest St.) Riverside Ave. Considerations • Future utility needs • Traffic volumes • Connection to existing bike and pedestrian facilities, and important destinations ME TRIP WIN IRW"I AY 1 1 I ea mac_ • Gas main replacement in 2015 and 2020 • Water main replacement in 2016 • Alligator cracking, cross trenching • Concrete and asphalt sidewalks with some gaps • Sections with no curb, concrete curb, or granite curb Forest Street & Springfield Street ' Corridor included in City's Complete Streets Prioritization Plan (#20) 41 Install granite curbing, install and/or replace sidewalks 41 Provide ADA compliant accessible ramps at intersections 0 Stripe crosswalks http://www.watertownd pw.org/Docu mentCe nter/View/303/ovate rtown-Co m pl ete- Streetes-Plan-Final Forest Street & Springfield Street 40 Next steps 41 Design during 2023 41 Complete Streets review Develop concept plans Bid for 2024 construction season f Brad sh aw St. Highland Ave_ , ,-1 �;- Nash St, & Essex St_ reet Morse St_ & Fifth Ave_ Corridor Forest St_ & Springfield St_ Corridor Mt. Auburn St. Bates Rd_ & Bates Rd_ East Ar +�a 2023 Road Program Long Streets/Collector ARE Mitigation Mt. Auburn TIP Project Francis St_ ?�v V WATERTOWN OeNamem of ftblic works Proposed Streets 9 2023 Road Program Streets • Bates Road • Bates Road East • Essex Street • Nash Street • Francis Street • Bradshaw Street Long Streets/Collector Program 41 Forest Street —Springfield Street to Linear Path & Springfield Street —Fitchburg Street to Forest Street For Further Consideration Fund Fifth Ave. and Watertown St. road reconstruction through FY'23 long streets/connectors program Accelerate planned increases in CIP funding Increase long streets/connectors allocation to $2 million Accelerate mill and overlay program to prolong roadway life Excerpts from FY 2023- FY 2027 CIP 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 VARIES 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. SIt1EWALK 1:10 ° MAX y1.51* TYP 4` LOAM & SEED (TYP.) EXIST GROUND -.{.. 4" CEM. CONC. WALK SURFACE - 4' LOAM do SEED GRAN. CURS - TYPE VA-4 ON TOLERANCE 10,5% B WATERTOWN li¢pn,l,n¢rrr of.,6lil vW4.