1. Pioneer Road Relocation and Reconstruction Project
October 20, 2016

2. From 3200 West Pioneer Road to 3400 West Pioneer Road
Project Location:
From 3200 West Pioneer Road to 3400 West Pioneer Road

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. Pioneer Road Reconstruction Project Benefit - Safety
33% of accidents along Pioneer Road occur in this area.
UDOT COLLISION COUNTS

7. Pioneer Road Reconstruction Project Benefit - Safety
Crash Data
DATE TYPE CONDITIONS
Ditch Snow
Parked vehicle Ice
Fence Dry
Sideswipe opp. Direction Ice
Fixed object Dry
Head on Dry
Fence Dry
Fixed object Dry
*Additional accidents this month.

8. 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

9. 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)

10. Pioneer Road Relocation Project 80’ Right of Way6’
Sidewalk
8.5’
Shoulder
12’
Travel Lane
12’
Median
12’
Travel Lane
8.5’
Shoulder 8’
Sidewalk

11. Pioneer Road Relocation Project Options6’
Sidewalk
37’
Asphalt 6’
Sidewalk

12. Pioneer Road Relocation Project Options

13. 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)

14. Questions?