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Home My Public Portal About2018-12-18 PW Roads Program - 2019_201902041105336148 z83. Watertown Town Council Administration Building 149 Main Street Watertown, MA 02472 ELECTED Phone: 617-972-6470 OFFICIALS: Committee on Public Works Mark S.Sideris, Meeting: December 18, 2018 Council President Report: January 8, 2019 Vincent J.Piccirilli,Jr., The Public Works Committee convened at 7:00m on Tuesday December 18, 2018 in the Vice President& p �' District C Councilor Richard E. Mastrangelo Council Chambers. Present were members Vincent Piccirilli, chair; Anthony Palomba,vice chair; and Kenneth Woodland, secretary. Staff present were DPW Caroline Bays Councilor At Large Superintendent Gerald Mee, Town Engineer Matthew Shuman, and DPW Director of Administration and Finance Dennis Sheehan. Also present were Councilors Anthony Anthony J.Donato, Donato, Caroline Bays, and Lisa Feltner; Chairman of the Stormwater Advisory Committee Councilor At Large David Stokes; and Watertown News. Susan G.Falkoff, Councilor At Large The purpose of the meeting was to review the 2019 local road construction program and make a recommendation to the full Town Council. Mr. Shuman made a presentation to the Anthony Palomba, Committee concerning the various methods of road reconstruction and the specific roads for Councilor At Large consideration(see Attachment). Angeline B.Kounelis, District A Councilor Highlights from the presentation included a review of the road program goals and reviewing Lisa J.Feltner, the various elements of road reconstruction such as planning,notifications, curbs, sidewalks, District B Councilor and accessibility. The presentation also included updates on the 2018 road program. Kenneth M.woodland, The proposed list of streets for 2019 consideration included: Bellevue Rd(Channing Rd to District D Councilor Common St),Avon Rd, Chandler St, Burnham St, Bridgham Ave, Nichols Ave (Dexter Ave to Boylston St), and Bartlett St along with the unfinished portion of Everett Ave. 4 ACTION ITEM: Councilor Woodland made a motion, seconded by Councilor Palomba, that the full Town Council approves proceeding with the 2019 Road Program as presented. Voted 3-0. Next, Councilor Piccirilli asked for additional discussion on the bullet point in the summary about funding collector roads and longer streets. The consensus was that this was a worthy idea, similar to what we did on the Common St project. ACTION ITEM: Councilor Palomba made a motion, seconded by Councilor Woodland,that the full Town Council recommend that the Administration add additional funding in the annual Capital Improvement Program for"collector roads and longer streets"in addition to the annual $2.5M road program appropriation. Voted 3-0. Finally, Councilor Piccirilli related requests raised by residents at the School Building Committee meetings, regarding fixing roads around the three elementary schools to improve traffic, and asked to consider if the 2020 local road program should prioritize these roads. There was concern about diverting funds from roads already under consideration for next year, and that there needs to be more discussion with the DPW and SBC on how to proceed with this. The meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm Report prepared by Kenneth Woodland Attachment: 2019 Road Program Presentation 111 Public Works Subcommittee Presentation December 18, 2018 Road Program Goals *01 amw Elements of Road Reconstruction ** mile 2018 Road Reconstruction Update v mama to now 2019 Road Reconstruction List Capital Projects and Planning Complete Streets Policy Update Summary Road Program Goals Key Facts & Considerations 2018 Construction Season 2,700 feet of water main replacement 1,360 feet of sewer main replacement ' 125 feet of drain replacement 800 feet of gas main replacement (National Grid) Work stoppage impacts ' 4,320 feet of road reconstruction 72 centerline miles of Town roads ' 55 miles of residential roads Average width of residential roads is 25 feet Town -Wide Pavement Condition Index: 65 (2012 — 59) dw Total Work Backlog: $88 million (2012 - $92 million) Road Program Goals Road Reconstruction Progress Road Program Goals Program Activities ' Maintenance and Repair ' Mill and overlay repairs ' Full depth patch CQx �x�FA ' Crack sealing � ' Sidewalk reconstruction Road Reconstruction) Road reclamation Today's Discussion ' Mill and overlay Road Program Goals 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 Road Program Goals Typical Elements of Road Reconstruction Road reclamation and paving Drainage repairs Cur • • f i • - • I x Concrete • -. Handicap . • 4D Grass a borders • street trees idMi umur_ E�95L phi F746P. SIDE'a'Al� PpJOP h4'DnIT _ *41F7�E 1EF74lH�FA/i�C3E0 9X ��'. 4i�@-T7PE v�-� WNk 9AFl[E E1V'f S�HIk}�k7if{�.} i' L4MY k s �'lGw#5Ef0 �atBflG4i+f1 �}'.�.•�rrr Fl1LL �7l1 PAv�1iEtl7 RECLxA1r.T14M HOT Tb sc,+LE �'T#�AYtX C4 i4M4+4' 'COHST�4G114�+ TL4ER+.wCE f4,S7C Elements of R ReclamationPP .y IL Roadements of GradingCompactionand IL J ilk- 17 Ili � •�- - .�. Elements of R Binder Paving F 5 � r� Roadements of Curb Installation Am rr. it _ _V Roadements of Sidewalk, Driveway and Accessible Ramps "s f4W. u!.'.. . lip- ■ u� La ■+ - i OOP.- M 9 - Roadements of Sidewalk, Driveway and Accessible Ramps Woe t r fl . ti IL Road ements of Transition Repairs Vlk -fir.:�i�' i V•*± .1r` ' � �I.Y� �r{.=. ILI lff�-2w'I s � Elements of Road Reconstruction Planning and Notifications ' Winter — Develop Plans and Specifications ' Review streets with tree warden ' Review driveways with Zoning Enforcement Officer Develop conceptual plans for geometric changes ' Review green infrastructure opportunities ' Review sewer and drain infrastructure if needed Elements of Road Reconstruction Planning and Notifications ' Late Winter — Notify residents of planned work Is Provide scope of work and notification procedure ' Remind residents of future moratorium Encourage residents to request street trees ' Notify residents of driveway impacts Construction Notifications ' Before work begins Is At significant milestones during the project 2018 Road Update Arden Road '}P 2018 Road Update Priest Road If NOMI wit Before After 2018 Road Update Malden Street Before After Spring 2019—Transition repairs to be finalized in 2019 2018 Road Update Everett Avenue ( Palfrey Street to Bartlett Street) Af Before er ` f Spring 2019—Transition repairs to be tinaiizea in zuly 2018 Road Update Edgecliff Road J Before Atter w Spring 2019—To course paving & - f p g p p g � 2018 Road Reconstruction Update Edgecliff Road Green Infrastructure Two tree trenches installed under sidewalk Provide stormwater treatment � e and infiltration prior to entering drainage system Protect the Charles River and helps meet EPA permit � requirements �. 2018 Road Update Westland Road k'. Before After Spring 2019—Top course paving & landscaping 2018 Road Update Woodleigh Road -Oilf ' , VL r - -i--• .'I.. �Tt ti. . Before After Spring 2019—Top course paving & landscaping 2018 Road Update Hosmer Safe Routes to School - 0 . Ld e or Afte •� } _ - i _ !qP f l i. i �Wdpkw Aftr 1• Spring 2019—Top course paving & landscaping 2018 Road Update Common Street Shut down for winter Curb and sidewalk work between Common Street and Columbia Street completed Next phase will be from Columbia Street through roundabout ' Orchard Street Extension & Katherine Road ,i4 tilt X., . �� 111k. Aml III 201q Road Reconstruction List Developing a "Universe of Projects" 2012 & 2016 Pavement Management Inventory IV Windshield surveys IV Maintenance records Capital projects ( proposed and completed ) Resident input 201q Road Reconstruction List Developing the List ' Prepare detailed cost estimates of high priority streets 0 Develop a program that fits within funding constraints 0 Prioritize streets in greatest state of disrepair 0 Continue ongoing preventative maintenance 0 Consider alternative funding sources 0 Consider geographic equity 201q Road Reconstruction Utility Coordination & Capital Planning ' Water main replacement program ' Hunt Street ' Wheeler Lane Phillips Street Sewer and drain repairs ' Maplewood Street (School St. to Commonwealth Road) ' Copeland Street National Grid work stoppage 201q Road Reconstruction List Proposed Streets ' Bellevue Road (Channing Road to Common Street) Avon Road Chandler Street Burnham Street Bridgham Avenue Nichols Avenue ( Dexter Avenue to Boylston Street) Bartlett Street ( including Everett Ave . ) _ 201q Road List Bellevue Road (Channing Road to Common St.) NO 4 t�AFL j--�,�•� - �Y� r',�:.- �.:- Bellevue RoadGas main replaced in 2015 Water main replaced in 2017 Multiple trenches pavement failure Variety of • Non-compliant accessible ramps 1,000 feet long — 24 feet wide 201q Road Reconstruction List Avon Road 4.11 Vp, r Win �4. Avon Road • Gas main replaced in 2015 feet long — 24 feet wide • Trench repairs, alligator � �� cracking, cracking at joints . � � � �� '� • Berm, concrete sidewalks rrrr,w4- 201q Road List Chandler Street Chandler0 Gas main replaced in 2015 Street0 Water main replaced in 2016 sidewalk • Multiple • and mainline trenches 550 feet long — 24 feet wide 201q Road List Burnham Street .14 L •�� Burnham0 Gas main replaced in 2015 Street0 Water main replaced in 2016 0 Various sidewalk and curb materials 0 Multiple cross & mainline trenches 550 feet long — 24 feet wide w■ - _ Y Y 20lq Road Reconstruction List Bridgham Ave. 3 - Bridgham Ave. • Gas main replaced in 2016 • Water main replaced in 2017 • Granite curb, various sidewalks in disrepair • Multiple cross and mainline trenches • 24 + 11i �'T +wwtx rrrr,w4- • Is Ave. • Gas main replaced in 2016 • Open cut and trenchless sewer repairs • Multiple cross and mainline trenches 650 feet long— 24 feet wide �'T +wwtx rrrr,w4- Iist 201q oa econstruction Bartlett Street (including Everett Ave.) 46 VJ I Bartlett Street * Gas main replaced in 2015 0 Alligator cracking . . course unraveling Limited space for sidewalk 700 feet long— 24 feet wide ' i ' ProjectMount Auburn Street tA;R Watertown Square A Complete Streets ' www. mountauburnstreet.com www.watertownsquareimprovements.com MassDOT design and funding for Galen Street/Nonantum Road/Watertown Street intersection Arsenal Street corridor developer mitigation City of Cambridge Belmont Street "facelift" from Brimmer Street to Mount Auburn Street (2019) Community Path Extension ( Irving to Taylor) DCDP Complete Streets Policy Update Policy adopted by Town Council on May 9, 2017 Complete Streets Prioritization Plan completed Applied to be a Tier 3 community Is Raised crosswalk on Whites Ave. ' Widen path through Saltonstall Park ' Raised crosswalk on Warren Street at Cuniff School ' Crosswalk improvements on Watertown Street at Theurer Park Received $280,000 grant funding for 2019 construction Summary 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 0 Planned and unplanned utility work ' Reduces road PCI and increases maintenance or reconstruction needs It Funding collector roads and longer streets Summate 2019 Road Reconstruction List 0 Bellevue Road (Channing Road to Common Street) Avon Road Chandler Street Burnham Street Bridgham Avenue Nichols Avenue ( Dexter Avenue to Boylston Street) Bartlett Street ( including Everett Ave. ) 4Ya tBf10Wf1 �}.�.•�r rr K%'M4+wYtx C4 Mx+4'