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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Modifications to Clark Avenue Bike Lanes RESOLUTION NO. 19-293 RESOLUTION APPROVING MODIFICATIONS TO CLARK AVENUE BIKE LANES FOR THE CITY OF AMES,IOWA WHEREAS,the southbound lanes on Clark Avenue at the Lincoln Way intersection currently include a bike lane as well as a bike box where bicyclists can move to the front of the line of stopped vehicular traffic before crossing the intersection; and, WHEREAS,recently,the Iowa Department of Transportation(IDOT)completed a resurfacing project on Lincoln Way from Gilchrist Street to Duff Avenue,which resulted in the removal of most of the green bike box at the Clark Avenue intersection; and, WHEREAS,the bicycle markings,along with the manholes,intakes,and curb and gutter are considered City infrastructure, and all repair and replacement costs are the responsibility of the City; and, WHEREAS, the original bike box was part of a larger two-block pilot project of bicycle markings and signage, and using current IDOT bid prices to estimate the cost to replace the bike box markings, City staff estimates the cost to be $32,432;and, WHEREAS,upon learning of the significantly higher cost to replace the markings, City staff evaluated the use of the bike box treatment in this location; and, WHEREAS, the bike box was an initial trial of this style of treatment in Ames, and staff met with the Ames Bicycle Coalition (ABC) to discuss cost-effectiveness of the treatment and other bike treatments at this intersection,and through the consultation,it was decided to remove the bike box and provide a dedicated bike lane up to the stop bar at the intersection; and, WHEREAS,the prohibited right turn on red from southbound Clark Avenue onto westbound Lincoln Way will remain,which will continue to provide protection for cyclists in the bike lane; and, WHEREAS,the design accomplishes the original purpose of making bicyclists more visible to vehicles and providing safe separation of modes at the intersection at a significantly lower cost of$2,500. NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Ames,Iowa,that the removal of the bike box and replacement with bike lanes on Clark Avenue at the Lincoln Way intersection is hereby approved. ADOPTED THIS 25`h day of June 2019. Diane R. Voss, City Clerk John A. Haila,Mayor Introduced by: Gartin Seconded by: Corrieri Voting aye: Beatty-Hansen,Betcher,Corrieri,Gartin,Martin,Nelson Voting nay: None Absent: None Resolution declared adopted and signed by the Mayor this 25`h day of June,2019.