HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Payment for portion of cost for Lincoln Way Pedestrian Crossing Data Collection and Analysis RESOLUTION NO. 16-146
RESOLUTION APPROVING PAYMENT TO IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOR
PORTION OF COST FOR LINCOLN WAY PEDESTRIAN CROSSING DATA
COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS
FOR THE CITY OF AMES
WHEREAS, city staff was recently approached by representatives from the Iowa State
University(ISU)administration inquiring about the City's interest in participating in a Lincoln Way
Pedestrian Crossing Data Collection and Analysis from University Boulevard to Sheldon Avenue;
and,
WHEREAS, the primary interest in this study is due to the increase in private sector rental
units in the Campustown area,in addition to the planned opening of a new ISU residence hall on the
south side of Lincoln Way, all of which will lead to a growth in the number of pedestrians crossing
Lincoln Way going to and from the main campus; and,
WHEREAS, the primary focus of the study will be on safety by evaluating current non-
motorized travel across the streets within the Lincoln Way corridor from University Boulevard to
Sheldon Avenue and identifying conflicts that warrant action regarding vehicle, bicycle, and
pedestrian flow; and,
WHEREAS, under this arrangement, Iowa State University will contract directly with the
SRF Consulting Group to perform this study; and,
WHEREAS,this firm worked previously with ISU on a project related to pedestrian safety
on Campus, and the City will be expected to reimburse ISU for one half of the consulting fees; and,
WHEREAS, the study is divided into two phases (Phase I - collection and evaluation of
physical information, as well as vehicle and pedestrian counts; if no issues are identified, Phase II
will not be conducted; and, Phase II - identification and evaluation of traffic operations and/or
physical modifications that address identified issues); and,
WHEREAS,the proposal is to share equally in the cost of the study;the total estimated cost
of this study is $100,887, of which $50,444 will be the responsibility of the City should the study
progress through the two phases.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames, Iowa,
that payment of half the cost of the consulting contract between Iowa State University and SRF
Consulting Group,which is estimated to total $100,887, for the Lincoln Way Pedestrian Crossing
Data and Collection and Analysis is hereby approved.
ADOPTED THIS 22nd day of March, 2016.
Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ann H. Campbell, Mayor
Introduced by: Betcher
Seconded by: Gartin
Voting aye: Betcher, Beatty-Hansen, Corrieri, Gartin,Nelson, Orazem
Voting nay: None Absent: None
Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 22nd day of March, 2016.