Portsmouth 29640US Route 1 Improvements
Public Advisory Committee Meeting - 4
December 16, 2020
Welcome and Introductions
• Jennifer Reczek, PE – NHDOT Project Manager• David McNamara, PE – Consultant Project Manager• Corey Spetelunas, PE – NHDOT Project Engineer• Stephanie Micucci, PE – NHDOT Project Engineer• Tyler Gagnon – Consultant Project Engineer
Agenda
• Welcome and Introductions• Recap of PAC3 – November 2019• Bicycle and Pedestrian Options• Transit Discussion• Next Steps and Schedule
Recap - PAC 3 Meeting• Purpose and Need Discussion
– No additional comments• Alternative 3
– Preferred• Alternative 2
– Acceptable• Alternative 1
– Not Desirable• Roundabouts
– Continue discussion– Price was a concern
• Overall Corridor Priorities
Questions/Comments?
Bicycle/Pedestrian Designs• Alternative 3 – Minimal Build Layout
– Existing 66’ Right of Way (ROW)• Additional 12’ of ROW at select parcels
– Minimum 32’ of travel and turning lanes– 5’ for Utility panels and curbing– Maximum 29’ for bicyclists and pedestrians inside
ROW (34’ includes utility panels and curbing)
Bicycle/Pedestrian Designs• Base Option (29’ to 30’):
– West Side - 10’ Shared-Use Path with 0 to 4’ Grass Panel and 5’ Shoulder
Base Option – West Side
Bicycle/Pedestrian Designs• Base Option (29’ to 30’):
– East Side – 0 to 3’ Bike Lane Buffer, 6’ Bike Lane and 5’ Sidewalk
Base Option – East Side
Bicycle/Pedestrian Designs
Base Option – No Grass Panel
Base Option – No Bicycle Lane Buffer
Bicycle/Pedestrian Designs• Experienced Bicyclists (28’):
– 3’ Buffer/6’ Bike Lane/5’ Sidewalk – Both Sides
• Family/Recreational (30’):– 10’ Shared-Use Path, 5’ Shoulder – Both
Sides• Original Corridor Study (20’):
– 5’ Shoulder/5’ Sidewalk – Both Sides
Questions/Comments?
Ocean Road
Wilson RoadConstitution
DriveHeritage Ave.West Road
Begin Project
End Project
Bicycle/Pedestrian – Critical Section- Service Credit Union
10’ Shared Use/4’ Grass Panel/5’ Shldr – 6’ Bike Lane/Existing Grass Panel/5’ Sidewalk
3’ Buffer/6’ Bike Lane/5’ Sidewalk
Bicycle/Pedestrian - Critical Section – Turf Depot
10’ Shared Use/5’ Shldr
Bicycle/Pedestrian – Critical Section – Whidden Cemetery (east side)
3’ Buffer/6’ Bike Lane/5’ Sidewalk
6’ Bike Lane/5’ Sidewalk
Bicycle/Pedestrian – Critical Section – Whidden Cemetery (west side)
Offset Shared Use Path, 5’ Shldr - 6’ Bike Lane/5’ Sidewalk
3’ Buffer/6’ Bike Lane/5’ Sidewalk
Bicycle/Pedestrian – Critical Section – Haps Roast Beef
10’ Shared Use/ 4’ Grass Panel/5’ Shldr - 6’ Bike Lane/5’ Sidewalk
10’ Shared Use/5’ Shldr - 3’ Buffer/6’ Bike Lane/5’ Sidewalk
Bicycle/Pedestrian – Critical Section – Wing-Itz
10’ Shared Use/5’ Shldr - 3’ Buffer/6’ Bike Lane/5’ Sidewalk
10’ Shared Use/4’ Grass Panel/5’ Shldr - 6’ Bike Lane/5’ Sidewalk
Bicycle/Pedestrian – Critical Sections – 1950 Lafayette
10’ Shared Use/5’ Shldr - 3’ Buffer/6’ Bike Lane/5’ Sidewalk
10’ Shared Use/4’ Grass Panel/5’ Shldr - 6’ Bike Lane/5’ Sidewalk
Construction Costs
• Base Construction Cost (PAC 3)– 10’/4’/5’ and 6’/5’
• Construction Cost Change:– Add 3’ Bike Lane Buffer
• $25/LF
• 10,000 foot corridor– $250,000
Project Costs
1: 5 Lanes w/Median
(85' Width)
2: 5 Lanes w/TWLTL
(87' Width)
3: 3 Lanes w/TWLTL
(63' Width)
4: Two Multi Lane Roundabouts*
Segment 1 Sub-Total $5,800.000 $3,900,000 $2,900,000 --
Segment 2 Sub-Total $3,800,000 $2,700,000 $2,400,000 $5,100,000
Segment 3 Sub-Total $4,200,000 $2,300,000 $1,500,000 --
Segment 4 Sub-Total $5,000,000 $2,800,000 $2,100,000 --
Corridor Total $18,800,000 $11,700,000 $8,900,000 --
• Full Segment Construction Costs• Includes Contingency and Construction Engineering
*Alternative 4 is 0.4 miles long and can replace any other Alternative’s Segment 2.
Questions/Comments?
Transit– Existing Facilities
Transit – Existing Facilities - NB
Transit – Existing Facilities - SB
Questions/Comments?
Next Steps
• Public Informational Meeting – Winter 2021
• Continue Data Gathering and Analysis– Environmental– Noise– Traffic Analysis
• Refine Conceptual Designs
Schedule
• Finalize Alternatives – Winter 2021• Environmental Evaluation – Spring 2021• Public Informational Meeting – Winter
2021• Public Hearing –Summer/Fall 2021• Finalize NEPA – Fall 2021• Final Design - 2022 to 2024• Construction – Beginning in 2025
Questions/Comments?