Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution authorizes an agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the design and construction of the S Whitney Way & Odana Rd intersection. The project will start the design phase in 2023 and construction is planned for 2026. The total estimated project cost is $1,159,117 of which $115,912 ($12,041 in 2023 design costs and $103,871 in 2025 for construction costs) is the City share. The State will administer the construction contract and will bill the City for its share of the project.
Funds for the City’s 2023 share ($12,041) are included in the 2023 Executive Capital Budget for Traffic Engineering -Safe Streets Madison Program. Funds for the 2025 share ($103,871) will be included in the 2025 Traffic Engineering budget request. No additional appropriation is expected.
Title
Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute an agreement with the State of Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the design and construction for safety improvements at the S Whitney Way & Odana Rd intersection through Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Project, I.D. 5992-07-06/07. (11th & 19th Ad).
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WHEREAS, The city of Madison Traffic Engineering is proposing improvements to the S Whitney Way & Odana Rd intersection. The improvements include converting the traffic signals to monotubes with signal heads using retroreflective backplates over each traffic lane, high visibility crosswalks, audible pedestrian push buttons, increased pedestrian storage on the north and east legs, and new curb ramps that meet ADA requirements. Additional street lighting and the expansion of the north leg’s median to increase the pedestrian refuge and remove the unnecessary third receiving lane is also proposed; and,
WHEREAS, The project was awarded a grant under WisDOTs Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) that will reimburse 90% of the participating design and construction costs.
WHEREAS, The proposed project is planned to be de...
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