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Transportation Improvements

The Transportation Department has been aggressive in applying for Transportation ARRA grant funding.  City staff is working through the grant obligation process and is on track to receive over $6 million in ARRA funding.  The following information reflects ARRA grant funds to be obligated to Glendale for projects to improve our city’s transportation infrastructure.  The projects are expected to start spring 2010 and must be completed within three years. 


Transportaiton projects slated for ARRA grants:

Project Type

Overview

Description

Funds

Traffic Signals

New Traffic Signal Cabinets and Controllers at various Arterial Intersections

The cabinets and controllers will reduce trouble calls and provide the City with the most up to date traffic signal equipment.  The new equipment will provide more flexibility to adjust signal timing and phasing, which will enhance safety and provide for more efficient traffic flow by reducing vehicle stops and delays.

$1,100,000

Traffic Signals

Modernize Traffic Signals at various Arterial Intersections

New signal equipment will replace and modernize older infrastructure.  The new equipment will reduce frequency of maintenance and on-going costs for repairs, and provide the City with the most up to date traffic signal equipment.

$550,000

Intelligent Transportation (ITS)

CCTV Camera Installation at various Arterial Intersections

This project will expand remote monitoring capabilities by installing closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras and connecting them to the traffic management center.  These cameras provide real-time images of traffic giving instant access to current traffic conditions, and monitor the impact of signal timing adjustments.

$90,000

Intelligent Transportation (ITS)

Install wireless communication on Camelback Rd from 47th to 91st Avenues

This project will utilize wireless technology to establish remote communications to traffic signals along Camelback Road.  These enhancements will allow staff to actively monitor and manage traffic so that impact to motorists due to construction, events, and unusual traffic conditions can be minimized.  

$230,000

Intelligent Transportation (ITS)

Install wireless communication on Bethany Home Rd from 63rd to 83rd Avenues

This project will utilize wireless technology to establish remote communications to traffic signals along Bethany Home Road.  These enhancements will allow staff to actively monitor and manage traffic so that impact to motorists due to construction, events, and unusual traffic conditions can be minimized.

$200,000

Pavement Preservation

Pavement Overlay on Glendale Ave from 51st to 66th Avenues

This project consists of milling, paving, adjustment of utility covers, and an application of rubberized asphalt overlay.

$1,170,000

Pavement Preservation

Pavement Surface Treatment on Litchfield Rd from Missouri to Northern Avenues

This project consists of surface treatment application used to extend the pavement’s useful life.

$510,000

Pavement Markings

Thermoplastic pavement markings on 25 miles of Arterial Streets

Pavement markings provide guidance, information and separation to drivers and pedestrians, and are required for traffic safety.  Thermoplastic pavement markings last approximately 5 times longer than standard paint markings.

$358,413

Bike/Pedestrian

Multi-use bridge at Loop 101 and 63rd Avenue

This project is to construct an overpass at Loop 101 near 63rd Avenue for a safe bicycle and pedestrian crossing over Loop 101.

$1,850,000

Old Roma Alley Improvements The alleyway located between Glendale Avenue and Glenn Drive and east of 58th Avenue This project had been previously approved for funding using $500,000 of Federal Transportation Enhancement funds and $256,982 of local match funding from the GO Program. This project would advance the effort of bringing the alley into conformance with the pedestrian improvements already implemented in the Catlin Court Historic District. ADOT has decided to apply ARRA funds on all previously-approved Transportation Enhancement projects that are shovel-ready. $728,575

TOTAL

$6,786,988

 

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