September 2, 2014 City Council Meeting Broadway Interchange September 2, 2014 City Council Meeting
Overview Project Team Introduction Existing Conditions and Project Background New Broadway Interchange Construction Staging Concepts Traffic Management Strategies during construction Public Information Outreach during construction Upcoming Milestones Questions and Answers
Project Construction Team Al B. Lee Caltrans Project Manager (PM) Doug Inori Caltrans Resident Engineer (CM) Gidget Navarro Caltrans Public Information Officer (PI0) Augustine Chou Burlingame Public Works Department Project Liaison Ghilotti Construction Prime Contractor
Construction Capital Programming $32M from San Mateo County Transportation Authority (SMCTA) ½ cent sales tax $11M State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) as sponsored by C/CAG $3.6M of Federal Funds from One Bay Area Grant (OBAG) Federal program $5M from the City of Burlingame Total Programmed Construction Capital $51.6M
US101/Broadway Interchange Reconstruction Project Existing Condition 19 Legged Unconventional Interchange To Here Unconventional Existing Interchange Configuration Auto Dealerships San Jose To Here Rollins Road Southbound US-101 Offramp Crowne Plaza To Here From Here From Here San Francisco Ramada Inn San Francisco Bay From Here Hyatt Hotel US101/Broadway Interchange Reconstruction Project
Existing Conditions (Cont’d) Burlingame’s only full access to US 101 Oldest interchange in the County - built in 1948 Confusing and unconventional design (19 legged interchange) Traffic congestion and circulation problems 5 legged Rollins/Broadway intersection (Level of Service of F) Doesn’t meet current seismic standards Does not accommodate Pedestrians and Bicyclist on the overcrossing
Project Challenges Poor geological conditions – Bay Mud Protecting the Environment Endangered Species – California Red Legged Frog and San Francisco Gartner Snake Easton and Sanchez creeks Utility Relocation and PG&E power line Avoidance Volume of Traffic and Maintaining Traffic during construction US-101 has over 225,000 vehicles per day Over 23,000 vehicles per day on Broadway Overcrossing.
Bayshore/Airport Blvd Burlingame Entry & Commercial US101/Broadway Interchange Reconstruction Project Bay Trail Bayshore/Airport Blvd New Alignment Features New Overcrossing w/ Pedestrian Sidewalk New Elevated Southbound US-101 off and on ramp – Signalized Intersection New 4-Way intersection at Broadway and Rollins New Bayshore / Airport Blvd Roadway and Intersections PGE Towers Industrial Area Residential Area Burlingame Entry & Commercial
Project Benefits Simplifies traffic movements and reduces hazards Meets seismic standards Increases lane capacity from 4 to 7 lanes to address current and anticipated needs Improves ramp metering operations Improves safety Aesthetic improvements and gateway entry features Landscaping improvements and LED lighting over the bridge Special architectural signage for hotels
Landscape Plan
Overcrossing Aesthetics
Overcrossing Aesthetics
Retaining Wall Aesthetics
Bayshore/Airport Intersection
Broadway/Rollins Intersection
Gateway Structures
Gateway Structures
Project Importance IMPROVES REGIONAL ACCESS TO US HIGHWAY 101 Burlingame, Hillsborough, Millbrae, San Mateo, and County INCREASES ECONOMIC VITALITY Key access to 12 major airport hotels and industries (properties valued at $860 M) Key access to large auto centers and downtowns (increases sales tax base) Reduced congestion and improved connections to the region Improved access will attract and increase business development
Burlingame Entry & Commercial Building the New US101/Broadway Interchange Bay Trail Bayside Park Stage Construction Stage 1 – Build New Overcrossing, soil strengthening, pile driving Stage 2 – Build southbound US-101 offramp & Broadway/Rollins Intersection; Temporary Re-Configured intersection Stage 3 – Open new Overcrossing, Demolish old Overcrossing Stage 4 – Build Bayshore Blvd – install utilities Stage 5 – Build Crown Plaza Driveway, place Asphalt Overlay and Landscape PGE Towers Industrial Area Residential Area Burlingame Entry & Commercial
Stage 2 – Broadway/Rollins Intersection Construction New Overcrossing completed in Phase 1 Southbound US-101 Offramp temporary detour to Broadway/Rollins intersection
Stage 3 - Open New Overcrossing Staging Concepts Demolish Old Overcrossing
Stage 4 – Construct Bayshore Blvd
Stage 5 – Construct Driveway, Place Asphalt and Landscape
Traffic Management Strategies Review of Contractor Staging Plan Field inspection to ensure implementation as planned Changeable Message Signs (CMS) at key locations CHP Presence (COZEEP) District 4 Traffic Management Center regional coordination Incident Management Staging Feedback – make adjustments Reduce Traffic Demand
Public Outreach Strategies Good Public Information equates to Awareness, Safety and Decreased Traffic Demand Weekly construction meetings with stakeholders to provide information and develop strategies Construction Updates and Advanced Notices to Media and News Release Website and Email Notification through eNews Changeable Message Signs (CMS) at key locations YouTube, Twitter and Facebook Mailers Door to Door Contact with Businesses
Recently Completed Milestones Bid Opening occurred May 13th, 2014 Executed Contract with Ghilotti Construction on July 17. 2014 First Caltrans/City Strategy PIO Meeting on July 23, 2014 Received Contractor Baseline Schedule and Staging on August 28, 2014 Upcoming Milestones First Working Day of Contract is Sept. 10, 2014 Ground Breaking Ceremony on September 16th at 1 p.m. Held at Bay Trail adjacent to intersection at Bayshore & Airport Blvd. Construction to be completed by mid-2017
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