Pioneer Road Relocation and Reconstruction Project October 20, 2016
From 3200 West Pioneer Road to 3400 West Pioneer Road Project Location: From 3200 West Pioneer Road to 3400 West Pioneer Road
Pioneer Road Relocation Project Explain the purpose of the project Explain project funding Explain the major benefits of the project Review the proposed improvements Provide engineering recommendations
Pioneer Road Relocation Project Purpose Provide additional East-West route to help handle future traffic. (12th Street and 1800 North) Pioneer Road – Major Arterial (80’ ROW) Re-align existing Pioneer Road to eliminate dangerous S-curves and improve safety. Re-design existing alignment to comply with American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) design standards.
Pioneer Road Relocation Project Funding Project to be completed within 5-10 years Weber Area Council of Governments (WACOG) Estimated Cost = $3,500,000.00
Pioneer Road Reconstruction Project Benefit - Safety 33% of accidents along Pioneer Road occur in this area. UDOT COLLISION COUNTS 2013-2016
Pioneer Road Reconstruction Project Benefit - Safety Crash Data DATE TYPE CONDITIONS 1-10-13 Ditch Snow 2-9-13 Parked vehicle Ice 9-16-13 Fence Dry 1-10-14 Sideswipe opp. Direction Ice 3-6-14 Fixed object Dry 12-1-14 Head on Dry 7-14-15 Fence Dry 8-13-16 Fixed object Dry *Additional accidents this month.
Pioneer Road Relocation Project Benefit - Traffic Estimated Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT 2016) = 5,300 Average growth per year = 2.5% Estimated AADT 2050 = 12,400
Pioneer Road Relocation Project Improvements 80’ Right-Of-Way Improvements Three 12’ travel lanes (one in 8.5’ shoulders Sidewalk (6’ on the south, and 8’ on the north)
Pioneer Road Relocation Project 80’ Right of Way 6’ Sidewalk 8.5’ Shoulder 12’ Travel Lane 12’ Median 12’ Travel Lane 8.5’ Shoulder 8’ Sidewalk
Pioneer Road Relocation Project Options 6’ Sidewalk 37’ Asphalt 6’ Sidewalk
Pioneer Road Relocation Project Options
Pioneer Road Relocation Project Recommendations Option A Minimize the taking of personal property (Determined by maintaining 30’ setback from existing homes) Eliminates S-Curve alignment which will improved safety. Provide capacity to handle future traffic. Meets AASHTO Standards for a 35 mph road. Provide local road improvement to existing residence. Limited access along alignment (Sewer District)
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