Opening of Proposal - Coal Line Trail Phase I Proj No. 115-063 - Lawson-Fisher Assoc. P.C.

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City of South Bend | Coal Line Trail (Phase I) from Lincoln Way West to Riverside Drive (Des. No. 1401810) in LaPorte District | Page 6LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES LAWSON-FISHER ASSOCIATES P.C.P.C. Coal Line Trail (Phase1) from Lincoln Way West to Riverside Drive PROJECT UNDERSTANDING The Coal Line Trail Project is a 2-phase project that utilizes the existing NFS right-of-way corridor to connect areas of urban redevelopment to existing shared use infrastructure to facilitate pedestrian movement and encourage neighborhood revitalization. Phase 1 of the trail project is a Local Public Agency (LPA) Project funded with CMAQ federal dollars and a 20% local match. The purpose of this rails to trails project is to construct a shared use path connecting the Lincolnway West corridor and surrounding neighborhoods to the established Riverside Trail. Additional project drivers are to improve pedestrian safety and connectivity to community assets like schools and parks. The project will result in approximately 4,000 lft of separated shared use path requiring roadway work and intersection improvements; along with trail amenities to enhance functionality and safety. The project has an estimated construction amount of $1,919,420 with an anticipated project duration of 5 to 6 months. Through a meeting with the City of South Bend on December 21, a site visit and a review of the most recent available plans, LFA has gained a clear understanding of the critical project elements, which are listed below, that will assist us in achieving a successful project for the City of South Bend. Roadway, Intersections, Grading and MOT Roadway improvements will be required on Wilber Street to accommodate the path as it heads toward the old railroad right-of-way. This work will include reducing the overall pavement widths by adjusting the east curb line; resulting in adjustments to the storm sewer network and overhead utilities along with intersection improvements at Lincolnway West and Van Buren Street, which include curb ramps. Coordination with Monarch, a laundering business, that occupies buildings on both sides of Wilber Street will be required during construction. LFA has the experience and the management skill set to ensure that Monarch can maintain operation between buildings throughout the project duration. The intersection of Vasser Avenue and Lawndale Avenue will require radius improvements, installation of curb ramps, storm sewer adjustments, installation of curb ramps at each quadrant and additional concrete work for trail amenities. Additional work includes mill and overlay of the intersection. Grading outside the curb and HMA finished surface grades will be important to achieve intersection mobility and a proper drainage. Significant grading will be required as the path splits just south of Portage Avenue. This will require significant clearing and grubbing. Benching the existing 2:1 slope and properly placing fill to achieve desired grading will be critical. Installation of a storm sewer network and establishing the outfall at the existing basin on Angela Boulevard will require work through the existing Portage Avenue structure. While no modifications to the structure are anticipated, LFA designed this structure and has intricate knowledge should any issues arise during construction. Lincoln Way WestLincoln Way WestHoly CrossHoly CrossMuessel GroveMuessel Grove ParkPark Diamond AvenueDiamond Avenue Muessel Muessel Intermediate Intermediate Portage AvenuePortage AvenueWoodward AvenueWoodward AvenueBrownfieldBrownfield Park Park Riverside DriveRiverside Drive St. Joseph RiverSt. Joseph River LFA has the experience and the management skill set to ensure that Monarch can maintain operation between buildings throughout the project duration. Shopping CenterShopping Center