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Home My Public Portal About2016-10-27 Subcommittee Meeting - 2017 Roads Public Works Subcommittee Presentation October 27, 2016 ' Road Program Goals ' 2016 Road Reconstruction Update ' Pavement Management Update ' 2017 Road Reconstruction List ' Capital Projects and Planning ' Planning, Design & Construction ' Summary Key Road Features IV 73 +/- miles of road IV 144 miles of sidewalk ' 3,200 catch basins ' 1,000 fire hydrants 55 miles of residential roads ' Average width of residential roads is 25 feet Town -Wide Pavement Condition Index: 65 (2012 — 59) Total Work Backlog: $88 million (2012 - $92 million) • 6.8 miles of roadway repaved since 2012 Town - 1 Development Mitigation Work Planned and Completed 2015 Road project carryovers substantially complete • Fifield Street ' Lowell Avenue • Raised tables on Church Street ' Raised tables on Evans Street ' 2016 Road projects substantially complete ' Hillside Road • Hillcrest Circle ' Purvis Street • Merrill Road ' Grenville Road ' 2016 Road projects scheduled for Spring 2017 ' Edenfield Avenue (Green Street Grant) - 1 J @ p V I I it kz' =Y } Hillcrest Circle—After` t1 �' _ -`- _- � �'•i -f},� 'S Y � ply _ - -„ Hillside Road—Before -Hi I It]de Road—After OY Q � _�__ _ Purvis tr.et-Before - Purvis Street—After it Merrill Road—Before Merrill Road—Under construction 3...r••_,C. f <9 ;-me,M- .. 14 741 Grenville Road—Before Grenville Road—Under construction JOE, :..E3 rq r rJt P K r '7� d Fayette Street—B m Fayette Street—After Complete Streets Elements T r u .. _ . iu rmrcomw Nichols Ave. Fifield Street Palfrey Street/Church Street Lowell Ave./York Ave. Capital Planning Tool aintenance and Repair Mill and overlay repairs Full depth patch Crack sealing Sidewalk reconstruction Road Reconstruction ' Road reclamation ' Mill and overlay Maintenance, Repair & Reconstruction ' Provide a variety of maintenance treatments to prolong the useful life of less deteriorated roadways ' Coordinate road reconstruction activities with capital planning and utility work ' Seek long term planning and alternative funding for large-scale projects ' Improve accessibility and safety for all users by using "Complete Streets" principles Typical Techniques Management Provide a variety of maintenance treatments to prolong the useful life of less deteriorated roadways GExcellent , F Deferred Maintenance Deferred Maintenance *� Good � F Crack Seal $ Crack � F Microseal Seal $$ F Mill & Overlay • ' •$$$ Mill F Reclamation & � Very near Overlay $$$$ a Reclamation e • D 5 14 15 24 25 Time �Years� Eh1GIhFEERiM�r P111111� �1'kS ut�.e�ree�r rnRsmwn.- Typical ManagementTechniques Deferred Maintenance $ Crack Seal $$ w M i c ro s e a $$$ Mill & Overlay $$$$ Reclamation Union Street r , r Typical ManagementTechniques - Deferred Maintenance �1 Y Crack Seal - - - - - $$ M i i crosea l f r r $$$ Mill & Overlay a :a $$$$ Reclamation i Dexter Ave. E r , r Typical ManagementTechniques - Deferred Maintenance $ Crack Seal $$ M icrosea I , r . $$$ Mill & Overlay $$$$ Reclamation V- M, hw ' r , r Typical ManagementTechniques Orpn - Deferred Maintenance $ Crack Seal $$ M icrosea Mill & OvPrla $$$$ Reclamation - Spruce Street r , r Typical ManagementTechniques - Deferred Maintenance e $ Crack Seal $$ Microseal $$$ Mill & Overlay $$$$ Kecla mation r Evans Street/Buick Street ► r Plan Development Windshield survey of all streets is Identify curb type & reveal, general sidewalk conditions, number of castings ' 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. ) Inspection Form Street Data Acceptance: Accepted J Segment Length(FT} 319 ObjectlDr 423 Functional Class: Local J Width AFT); 75 Street: DERBY ROAD Manholes: 2 - Hydrants; �� Right of Way(FT): I qD Segment Name: IDERRY Catch l;asins: � Pullbvzes: �� From Street: lACK50N ROAD � Water Gates: � Driveways; �� To Street; WATERTOWNSTREET J Gas Gates: lV �OtherlJtilities: Inspection 6ata� Curb 6ata Curti(Odd Side) (None Inspector: REi �' � Avg.Reveal(IN): �� Pavement MateriaV: IgC J i inspection bate: 9�30�201fi Curti(Even Side) (None Avg.Reveal(IN): �� D'tstreas Data Sidewalk 6ata Field Inspections Dccurerroe Extern{ Random Cracks: (ModerateElm Sidewalk(Odd Side) (Concrete J Transverse�Lvngitudinal Cracks: (Moderate J 20J Avg.Width iFT); r� AlligatarCracking; (Moderate J SOJ Condition (Good Potholes: (Moderate J 1AJ Sidewalk(Even Side) Co-ncrete J Raveling: None J J Avg.Width(FT). �� Rutting,CarrugatiansarPushing; +Moderate J 25J Condition +Good J Cross Trenches,lJtility Cuts,Other Patches: H'� J SOJ Main Line Trenches: None J J Striping 6ata General Notes: I CenterlineNone Edgeline iOdd Side) J Acceptance Nates; I i Edgeline(Even Side) Sharrvws � Field Inspections ............ b E - _ � -- ; 1 Field Inspections J=-y No surface distresses Union Street — PCI 100 Field Inspections Low to moderate cracking over 30% of surface x M oderate cross trenches utility patches Walnut Street — PCI 73 Field Inspections — J - Moderate cracking over € e i 50% of surface Moderate cross trenches L & utility patches Low rutting/depressions Hosmer Street — PCI 52 Field Inspections Severe cracking over 75% q of surface 1 47, Severe cross trenches, mainline trenches, utility ....... ....... . ............... . . ................... patches Moderate rutting/ depressions over 50% of surface Severe potholes Capital Planning Tool bills MOR pall Next Steps ' Integrate/coordinate available utility data & capital plans is Gas, Water, Sewer, Electric ' Identify preventive maintenance is Crack Seal 41 Mill & Overlay repair sections Sidewalk Repair Program Activities ` Maintenance and Repair Mill and overlay repairs Is Full depth patch Crack sealing Sidewalk reconstruction � Road Reconstruction Road reclamation 2017 Road Program Mill and overlay Developing a "Universe of Projects" ' 2012 & 2016 Pavement Management Inventory ' Windshield surveys ' Maintenance records ' Capital projects ( proposed and completed ) ' Resident input Developing the List Prepare detailed cost estimates of high priority streets ' Develop a program that fits within funding constraints ' Prioritize streets in greatest state of disrepair ' Continue ongoing preventative maintenance ' Consider alternative funding sources ' Consider geographic equity Utility Coordination & Capital Planning Hovey Street water main replacement Springfield, Forest, Malden, Everett water main replacements Chandler, Burnham', Bridgham water main replacements ' Webster water main replacement ' National Grid will complete about 3 .4 miles of gas main replacement in CY 2016 Proposed Streets ' Hovey Street ' Cushman Street Waltham Street ( Rosedale Road to Bridge Street) ' Knowles Road, including Holly Street and Whitcomb Avenue ' Irma Avenue Hovey • Sewer and drain replaced in 2013 '\ Street Gas main replaced in 2014 G. • Water main replaced in 2016 _ • No curb • Sidewalks in poor condition ` N • Multiple trenches • Heavy cross trenching • Alligator cracking 00 feet long - 24 feet wide is Watertown MCIF TP ut�.e�r�ee�r rnRsmwn.- Cushman Street A! z t4 1 4-,I bj L Cushman0 Gas main replaced in 2015 Street0 No curb, no sidewalks 0 Alligator cracking 0 Raveling, Rutting 0 Potholes 350 feet long — 21 feet wide , ' r Waltham Street f Nk Waltham • Gas main replaced in 2015 Street • Granite curbing • Mainly asphalt sidewalks in poor condition - • Alligator cracking • Cross trenches • Rutting • Collector road Watertown 1.350 feet long — 28 feet wide Publisarks ut .eree�r rnRsmwn.- Knowles Road, Holly Street & Whitcomb Street .r ,r o- I Knowles Road, - • - • • Holly Street & - • . ' • . • Whitcomb • Street • 1,225 feet long (total) — 23 feet wide r _ 11 x • Water main replaced in 2014 • Gas main replaced in 2015 • Some curbing, mostly paved borders • Mostly concrete sidewalks, poor condition • Multiple trenches Watertown x�m a • Alligator cracking Pllllllso►'ks ut .eree�r rnRsmwn.- Irma Avenue Construction Concerns " - U U ,t 10 : . n -yA/ '- ifs ,� w.et .✓:- - - • � r j, a Walls, trees, and parking Typical Elements of 2017 Road Reconstruction • . • reclamation and • . • • repairs - 77 • CurbingqP ,a• ,�• \ ConcreteOk sidewalks T rr, Handicap 1 • Grass borders and street trees TOWN LAYDLIT _ E1pSi ROADWAY PROP. PROP. 9DEWAL1c PROP.ROADWAY SIDEWALK 5'-C" (MIN.) (MIN} VARIES MATCH E%IST. (��) 5'-O" (LIIN.JI 1"LOAM&SEE , .4"LOAM h SEED E>Q5i CROUN�� J _ MAX 2.0% TfP.) 2-D%(TYP� _ +A% 1.5�%^i`IP -- rEfGST.GROUND 4"CEM. C9NC. WALK SURFACE FULL❑EPTH PAVEMENT RECLAMATION 8" GRAYEL HDRRDW, TYPE B d"CEM.CONC WHERE REQUIRED/DIRECTED EIY GRAN.CURB-TYPE VA-4 WALK SURFACE DPW SUPERINTENDENT (TVPJ 4"LOAM do SEED -4"LOAM k SEED A�+tely�DrWA►1 Droxfistd TYPICAL SECTION CRAN, CI1RB-TYPE VA-4 1��D7�`_ arks FULL DEPTH PAVEMENT RECLAMATION ■■■ 7 Y NaT ro scALE ��+ee�r rnRs mwn.^ •CON STR 11CT10N TT7LERANCE t0.5% Common Street 0 Public Works Sub-committee meeting on April 20, 2016 Development of bid documents for construction � tf 7 �a�Z CON N37RFFT ' I - E ' r r Mt. Auburn Street ` Project ranked 3rd among 55 projects in the MPO DPW spoke in support of project at MPO Phased gas main replacement has begun Update meeting to be scheduled late fall Provide Preliminary Design to MassDOT in spring Planning, Design & Construction ' MassDOT Arsenal Street ' Arsenal Street mitigation corridor study projects Hanover project Fresh Pond Parkway corridor Greystar project study 480 Arsenal Street ' Watertown Greenway Athena Health extension Arsenal Mall ' Hosmer Safe Routes to School Coolidge Square neighborhood Implementation 480 Arsenal Street 65 Grove Street ' Watertown Square ' Pleasant Street corridor ' Community Path study 330 Pleasant Street Challenges Limited number of vendors bidding on work • Reflected in bid prices • Affects schedule Weather • Severe weather conditions can lead to higher than expected levels of deterioration on streets • Future street conditions are always subject to uncertainty and change IV Planned and unplanned utility work Reduces road PCI and increases maintenance or reconstruction needs ` Private development Usually addressed through mitigation projects Enhance areas adjacent to new development ` Impact of enhanced scope of projects on budget ` Providing adequate staff supervision of contractors 2017 Road Reconstruction List ' Hovey Street ' Cushman Street Waltham Street ( Rosedale Road to Bridge Street) ' Knowles Road, including Holly Street and Whitcomb Avenue ' Irma Avenue WR T F4 Watertown T Publisarks ut�.e�r�ee�r rnRsmwn.-