Maryland Avenue and Arkwright Street Jerry Auge, PE Project Manager Ramsey County

Presentation Topics Purpose/Background of Project Proposed Improvements – Project Limits – Infiltration North East Quadrant Property Acquisition Update Costs Schedule

Project Purpose Improve Safety within the Corridor – Adding Left Turn Lanes on Maryland Avenue – Estimated Accident Reduction of 58% – Increase Lane Width to 11 feet Improve Radii at Intersection of Arkwright St. Consolidate Driveway Access near Arkwright St. Improve Pedestrian Facilities at Intersection Rated #4 Intersection of Highest Accidents (#175, June )

Existing Maryland Ave at Arkwright St. Roadway width 40 feet Four lane section Lane width 10 ft No left turn lanes at Arkwright St. 30 mph

Proposed Maryland Ave at Arkwright St. Roadway width 44 feet Four lane roadway 2 foot curb and gutter 11’ left turn lane 11’ thru lanes 5’ sidewalk 5’ boulevard 30 mph

Proposed Maryland Ave Alignment

Water Quality Improvements Watershed requires Improvements Infiltration/Water Quality Improvements Discussed with St. Paul to increase other ponding areas/infiltration areas. Necessary for the Proposed Project Imp. Proposing to install within the Southwest Corner of Westminster/Maryland.

Proposed Rain Garden

North East Quadrant Residential Property’s Business at NE Corner County Preparing for all Options for Northeast Quadrant – St. Paul Water/Sewer Division – Other Private Utilities

Property Acquisition Update Total of 31 Parcels – 29 Offers made – 1 Offer Remaining – 1 Parcel is under MnDOT Jurisdiction

Project Phasing To be Determined – Private/Public Utility Work – Community Input – Project Duration Future Open House Meeting

Project Funding Federal Funding $1,363,300 County State Aid Funding $1,350,000 City Funding$1,050,000 Total Project Costs $3,963,300

Project Schedule Acquisition OffersJanuary 11, 2013 Project ApprovalsMay 2013 Advertise ProjectJune 2013 Start ConstructionAugust 2013 End Construction October 2013

Maryland Avenue and Arkwright Street Jerry Auge, PE Project Manager Ramsey County