May 7 th, 2014
Purpose and Scope of Project Project History Project Elements Next Steps
Develop a “City Center” Corridor (2004) Slow Traffic, but still move it Improve Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Revitalize and Create a City Center for Post Falls
Limits: I-90 to Bridge Traffic Signal at 4 th (Complete) Median Islands Pedestrian & Bicycle Improvements Landscaping Pocket Parks Street & Pedestrian Illumination Centennial Trail Crossing Lane Reduction & Parallel Parking
Year/DateMilestone 2004City Center Corridor Plan March 2012 – June 2012Concept Design Phase November 2012URA Board Approves Concept December 2012City Council Approves Concept January 2013Public Meeting February 2013Lane Reduction & Parallel Parking Feb 2013 – Feb 2014Preliminary/Final Design Phase May 2014Bid Phase July – September 2014Construction Phase
Concept Design Roadway & Hardscape Landscape, Irrigation & Street Furniture Pocket Parks & Entry Monument Street and Pedestrian Illumination
Terry Werner - Public Services Director Linda Wilhelm – Post Falls City Council Ryan Davis - Planning and Zoning Tim Short - Urban Renewal - former board member Hilary Anderson - City Planning Debbie Frank - City Parks Bill Melvin - City Engineering Dave Fair - City Park & Recreation Deb Morphus - The Condos Melissa Maldovino - Leopard Latte Ken Lynn - Post Falls Family Dental Sharon Sorenson - Body by Scotty Len Crosby - Chamber of Commerce Bob Templin - Templins Jim Lehr - Liberty Bankers Life - Landings Property
Traffic Calming Islands Pedestrian & Bicycle Facilities Lane Configuration & Parallel Parking Centennial Trail Crossing
Existing Configuration 5 Lanes between I-90 & 2 nd Avenue 3 Lanes between 2 nd Ave and 1 st Ave Future Configuration 5 Lanes between I-90 & RR Avenue 4 Lanes between RR Avenue & 3 rd Avenue 3 Lanes between 3 rd Avenue & 1 st Avenue Difference Reduce one northbound lane between 2 nd & RR Avenue (parallel parking) Reduce one southbound lane between 2 nd & 3 rd Avenue
Railroad Coordination - Ongoing Bid Advertisement & Opening – May/June 2014 Construction – Summer 2014