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COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
AGENDA
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Annual Council Meeting
Safety Advisory Transportation Committee
May 9, 2016
Speed Control Measures-Independence Boulevard
* Working Group: Rep.Sean Lynn, Tom Dix, William Garfinkel, Mike Somers (DeiDOT)
Working on Traffic Calming Measures Since Summer 2015
* Representative Sean Lynn to Pay for Proposed Traffic Calming Measures ( PTCM)
with Community Transportation Funds (CTF)
* Tom Dix and William Garfinkel Spoke of Bypass Traffic and Speeding
* 5 Residents had Concerns/Questions/Opposition
* Captain Spicer of DPD Spoke of Accident History, 15 Accidents 2013 Thru 2015
* Mayor Christiansen and Councilman Hare Wanted the Community's Approval
Sean Lynn Stated that the CTF Needed to be "Expended Relatively Quickly"
or they would Go to Another Project.
Council Approved Working Group's Recommendations
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1 Independence 'Boufevard
Traffic Ca{ming :M-easures
'Report
Prepared by C. David Jamison, PE
cdjpe1 @gmail.com
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2
Independence Boulevard
Existing
Traffic Calming Measures
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3
Independence Boulevard
Proposed
Traffic Calming Measures
Locations
W Green Blade Dr.
Realignment
TCM
Colony Drive
Round-a-Bout
TCM
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4 Independence Boulevard I W. Green Blade Drive
Realignment Traffic Calming Plan
* Issues:
Continental Park is used for outdoor events.
(St. Johns Lutheran School Annual Field Day)
TCM will eliminate 50°/o of available parking .
lfsicycle users will lose use of shoulders
* Snow removal will damage proposed islands
* Estimated Cost $ 54,000
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5 Independence Boulevard I Colony Drive
Round-a-Bout
ISSUES
lf4 Yield Signs, Who Goes First?
lfsicycle users will lose use of shoulders
* Snow removal will damage islands
* Estimated Cost $122,000
Round-A-Bout TCM
D~etDOT Concept Plan
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6 Potential! Traffic Diversion from
ln~depe~ ndence B~oulevard to Bicent~enn,ial 8"oulevard
W Green Blade Dr.
Realignment Bypass
TCM
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Alternative Traffic Calming Measure
7 Radar Speed Sign
' *The Estimated Cost $ 5,000.
Radar Speed Sign
N State Street
N Governors Avenue
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8 Radar Speed Sign (RSS)
The Radar Speed Sign gives Drivers notice that they are speeding by shifting the Driver's brain
out of the alpha state where the brain is aware but relaxed into the beta state where the brain is
alert and focused. As a result, the Driver responds to the flashing speed sign and slows down.
1. TRAFFIC INFORMATION CAPTURED
When a driver speeds the RSS collects data,
then flashes the speed which tells the driver
they are exc ing the speed limit.
SPEED
LIMIT
2. DATA HITS HOME
20 Because the RSS Displays the
4. DRIVERS REACTION YOURSPEED
Driver's Speed along with the
When Alerted by a Flashing
Radar Speed Sign
Speeding Drivers Slow Down
- Posted Speed Limit the
Flashing Sign has Relevance
3. CONSEQUENCES
Drivers are Reminded of the Safety Issues
and are Warned of the Penalty if
they get a Speeding Ticket.
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9 Independence Boulevard
Bypass Traffic
Bypass Traffic
2017 Traffic Volumes
Avoids
Annual Average Daily Traffic (AADT)
Signalized
Signalized ¢ &
Overloaded
Intersection Intersections
Avoided by
and Uses
Bypass Traffic
Independence
Boulevard
As Bypass Route
Overloaded
Intersection
Avoided by
Bypass Traffic
Rt. 8 Independence Boulevard
Types of Traffic
1. Residents Traffic
Not a Gated Community Roadway 2. Traffic Going to Shopping Centers
3. Bypass Traffic
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Location of Speed Studys
10 Conducted by Dover Police Department
Speed Monitor 2
February, 2017
Ave. Speed 29 mph
. . .The Speed Study at Monitor 1 without
Yellow Centerline Stripes (2016) Speed Monitor 1
May, 2015
Ave. Speed 29 mph *
Institute of Transportation Engineers Journal:
Yellow Centerline Stripes
"can successfully reduce speeds from two (2)
to more than seven (7) miles per hour".
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11
2013 Accident
Driver Hit
Entrance Sign
Independence Boulevard
Accident Locations
No Accidents
2013 thru 2016
2013 5 accidents ~~.:::~~.........
2014 4 accidents ~Uif!U:l._~......~~~~
2015 5 accidents
2016 2 accidents
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12 ---------------------------
Conclusions
• Speed Problem?
Average Speed 29 mph
• No Accidents
• No Justification for Proposed
,,
Traffic Calming Measures
Recommendations
• Install Radar Speed Sign
• Use Community Transportation Funds for
Cost Effective & Needed Road Repairs
in all Districts
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13 Traffic Calming Voting Requirements Regular Project
1. If atraffic calming project is warranted and requires specific construction plans,
the project will be classified as a REGULAR traffic calming project.
2. If initiated by local goverments, community associations, elected officials or individual
citizens, a traffic calming request is presumed to have a degree of public support.
3. Once a final traffic calming plan is selected by the Working Group, presented
at a public workshop (if required} and approved by the Department*, mail-in
ballots will be distributed to each household and business located within the
defined impact area.
* In this case, approved by local government (City of Dover Council)
4. For REGULAR Project Approval:
After ballots from the affected residents are collected, they are counted and
an approval percentage is determined. Fifteen percent (15%} of the ballots
must tle returned anCI two-tHirds (213) of the returned ballots must approve the
calming project for the implementation process to proceed.
Comments from the May 9, 2016 SATC Meeting
"Mayor Christiansen: "echoed concerns of the community and stated the desire
to make sure the entire community signs onto this plan or another plan."
Councilman Hare wanted the matter to be "a representation of more than just
two (2) or three (3) people. Mr. Hare indicated that the community has to be
the deciding factor, noting that he would like at least to see something reflecting
the views of those who live on Independence Boulevard.
A Vote by the Community is Needed
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14 1. Proposed Traffic Calming Measures (PTCM)
4 Way Yield
Total Cost
+ $176,000
$54,000
Round-A-Bout
OR
$122,000
2: Radar Speed Sign (RSS)
Total Cost
$5,000
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Petition to Stop Proposed Traffic Calming Measures (TCM)
15 on Independence Boulevard
Proposed TCM (PTCM) Issues Alternative: Radar Speed Sign (RSS)
lf. Safety: Round-A-Bout with 4 Way Yields?? i} Use Radar Speed Sign to Calm 11 Speeding"
lf. Takes Continental Park Parking i} Existing Average Speed 29.1 mph
lf. Bikers Lose Shoulder Lanes i} A DeiDOT Approved Traffic Calming Measure
lf. Slows Snow Removal and Fire Response
** Adds Traffic to Colony DR & Bicentennial Blvd
Cost $176,000
i} Purchase using Community Transportation Funds (CTF)
i} Frees CTF for other needed Projects
i} Cost $ 5,000
We the undersigned are concerned citizens who urge the
City of Dover Mayor and Councilmen to endorse a Radar Speed Sign Pick One
on Independence Boulevard and not authorize the Proposed TCMs 1 or 2
Name Printed Siqnature Address Email PTCM RSS Date
Scan, photograph or edit PDF and send completed Petition to cdjpe1@gmail.com
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16 Petition Responses
PTCM OR RSS PTCM OR RSS
Name Address PTMC RSS Name Address PTMC RSS
1 Jannette Chritian 35 Freedom Drive X 31 Bradley Ebaugh 27 Liberty Drive X
2 Gergette Chriatian 35 Freedom Drive X 32 Susan Ebaugh 172 Continental Drive X
3 Constance Mahoney 5 Pewter Court X 33 Sharon Shuman 23 Liberty Drive X
4 Mel Mahoney 5 Pewter Court X 34 Mary Paullesky 42 Liberty Drive X
5 Kirk Jamison 32 Lamplighter Lane X 35 Erica Wildrick 234 Green Blade Drive X
6 Joeseph Parks 740 Bicentennial Blvd X 36 Mrs. Jackson Williams 236 Green Blade Drive X
7 Tanda Parks 740 Bicentennial Blvd X 37 Susan Hessler 120 Cobblestone Lane X
8 Michael Kelley 63 Freedom Drive X 38 Ed Bates 10 Pewter Court X
9 Mageline Kelley 63 Freedom Drive X 39 Kathy Bates 10 Pewter Court X
10 Kurt Katz 8 Pewter Court X 40 Barbara Ratte 4 Pewter Court X
11 June Katz 8 Pewter Court X 41 Lmelody Peters 347 Cold Spring Place X
12 Laticia Prophet 4 Freedom Drive X 42 Patricia Fox 36 Lamplighter Lane X
13 Peter Ackles 9 Pewter Court X 43 Linda Miller 34 Lamplighter Lane X
14 James Facer 15 Freedom Drive X 44 John Celatka 30 Lamplighter Lane X
15 Tina Facer 15 Freedom Drive X 45 Hazel J Showell 13 Freedom Drive X
16 Fred Facer 15 Freedom Drive X 46 Donald Walker 13 Freedom Drive X
17 Nancy Frankl 44 Freedom Drive X 47 Camela Trower 244 Green Blade Drive X
18 Eric Frankl 44 Freedom Drive X 48 Samuel Kolubash 35 Lamplighter Lane X
19 Stan Trier 39 Freedom Drive X 49 Ann Edmonds 11 Lamplighter Lane X
20 Ellen Trier 39 Freedom Drive X 50 Margie Shuman 283 Green Blade Drive X
21 Thos Woo Jr. 159 Colony Drive X 51 William White 261 Green Blade Drive X
22 Moe Naftzinger 102 Colony Drive X 52 Brian E Reid Sr. 252 Green Blade Drive X
23 Robert Naftzinger 102 Colony Drive X 53 Kimberly Butler 260 Green Blade Drive X
24 Michele Churchman 224 Green Blade Drive X 54 John Walson 228 Green Blade Drive X
25 Greg Henry 12 Pewter Court X 55 Mary Walson 228 Green Blade Drive X
26 Kimberly Henry 12 Pewter Court X 56 Valerie Anderson 250 Green Blade Drive X
27 Rhonda Lewis 27 Liberty Drive X 57 Pam/Eddie Lopez 703 Bicentennial Blvd X
28 Randy Lewis 27 Liberty Drive X 58 Gale Hartley 232 Green Blade Drive None
29 Kim Acevedo 287 Green Blade Drive X 59 April Henry 11 Liberty Drive X
30 Akira Wise 11 Liberty Drive X 60 Katherine Ommanney 245 Green Blade Drive X
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16a Petition Response
St. John's Lutheran School/ Continental Park
PTCM OR RSS PTCM OR RSS
Name Address PTMC RSS Name Address PTMC RSS
1 Dina Vendetti 1156 Walker Road X 29 Ralph Mallamace 968 S. Gov. Avenue X
2 Terri Teelucksingh-Jackson S. Brittingham Drive X 30 Nikki Netsch 1 N Penbrook Drive X
3 Melinda Ransdell 16 W Camden Wyoming X 31 Jamie Fairbanks 20 E. Darby Circle X
4 Jerry Seager 17Teal Court X 32 Rosa Sutton 19 Tudor Court X
5 Jackquelynne J. Walden 239 Merion Raod X 33 Matt Sutton 19 Tudor Court X
6 Meredith Abbate 108 Woodland Drive X 34 Jen Feaser 413 N Bradford St X
7 Richard D Brown 108 Woodland Drive X 35 Khairat Makanjuola Markham Court X
8 April Henry 11 Liberty Drive X 36
9 Jennifer Rundle 114 S. Laytron Avenue X 37
10 Lisa Rushman 402 Union Street X 38
11 Joann Evans 734 Northwest X 39
12 Akira Wise 11 Liberty Drive X 40
13 Charlene Pagan 1911 Blue Heron X 41
14 Chrissy Adams 2229 E. Huntington Drive X 42
15 Melissa Macolley 155 Carlise Drive X 43
16 Christopher Los 133 Glenda Road X 44
17 Tara Surowilec 205 Noprthdown Drive X 45
18 Rebecca Sahraoui 929 Blackbird Statiopn Rd. X 46
19 Stephanie Harrison 43 Turningleaf Court X 47
20 Denise Wilson 1262 N Farmview X 48
21 Jan Sherinko 65 Medal Way X 49
22 Ronald Taylor 5140 S. State Street X 50
23 John Clendaniel 2 Gregory Court X 51
24 Leslie Harper PO Box 1065 X 52
25 Kim Clendanial 2 Gregory Court X 53
26 Wendy Taylor 5140 S. State Street X 54
27 Betty Paulin 840 Wilson Drive X 55
28 Donn Paulin 840 Wilson Drive X 56
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17 Community
Transportation Funds
Cost Effective
Measures
Install
Radar Speed Signs
&
Repair Pot Holes
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18 City of Dover
Votina Districts
31st Legislative District c:J
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19 Community Transportation Fund Priority List
Flow Chart
Councilman co.uncilman ~o--.. ,.....----t Councilman Councilman
Councilman Councilman 1----4 1-----1 Councilman Councilman
District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4
CTF Priority List CTF Priority List CTF Priority List CTF Priority List
I I I
,
Department of Safety Advisory Council
Public Works Transportation President
Committee
,,
Community Transportation Fund
Master Priority List
Legislator:
Representative
or
Senator
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The Independence Boulevard
Proposed Traffic Calming Measures
3Ws
No Yes
Warra~-~£d ~ D
Wanted ~ D
Wa5ted Cff~ D g
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664 Independence Blvd . FEB 2 1 2017
Dover, DE 19904-2630
OFFICE OF THE CITY CLERK
February 13, 2017
Office of the Mayor and Council
City Hall
15 Loockerman Plaza
Dover, DE 19903
Dear Gentlemen,
Over a year ago, I was appointed to a committee by the Mayor to w ork with Del DOT and State
Representative Sean Lynn in order to solve our traffic problems in Bicentennial Village. The result of our
work was presented by Del DOT and a proposal was presented to the Traffic Advisory Council and the full
Council with open comments from residents and approved on May 9, 2016 .
Since then DeiDOT has been going through the steps, and we met with Mike Somers to iron out some
details . Mike also made a presentation in January of 2016 to a regular meeting of our Bicentennial
Village Civic Association . A DeiDOT education session with Mike, hosted by Councilman Jim Hosfelt, is
planned for this Wednesday, February 15. As usual, residents have been encouraged to attend.
Sometime in January, I received a draft copy of "Independence Boulevard Traffic Calming Measures
Report" prepared by C. David Jamison. It was dated , signed on January 10, 2017, and sealed with a
Professional Engineer Seal.
My rebuttals to his remarks follow in the same sequence as his report . I am writing thi s for no other
purpose than to set the record straight as I see it.
Sincerely, ~~
~·'
Thomas J. Di x ·
Col. USAF(Ret.)
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SUBMITIED BY THOMAS J.DIX
MR. JAMISON ' S REMARKS
"Continental Park is a City of Dover park and used for outdoor events (ex. St. Jolm's Church armual
Field Days). The proposed Realignment TCM will eliminate 50% of available parking that now exists
on the east side oflndependence Boulevard."
MY REBUTTAL
Between Continental Drive and Freedom Drive is just less than 800 feet. The realigned intersection
runs for less than 140 feet. Less than 20%. I personally talked to the teacher from St. John's during
her two-day outing at Continental Park. They walked from the school. Continental Park is listed as a
passive park by the city of Dover. Football and soccer practice used to take place there. I talked to
the coaches on a few occasions . They found the dog poop unacceptable. I believe it has been four or
five years since they used the field. They now practice in the field just north of Redner's. Mr.
Jamison wants us to believe that this class is one of many that use the park. The fact is that this was
the only use by an organized group in recent history. Nowadays, you will seldom, if ever, see a car
parked along here. This portion has the highest speeds of any part of Independence Blvd. That is
why it was chosen for this remedy.
MR. JAMISON'S REMARKS
"Bicycle users will have to negotiate tlu·u the realigned intersection as opposed to using the shoulders
under existing conditions."
MY REBUTIAL
Bicycles should by law use the ordinary road unless there is a designated bike lane. With a stop sign
as part of the realigned intersection, bikes have a better chance of being seen. Speeding will be
reduced and bikes will be safer.
MR. JAMISON'S REMARKS
"Snow removal by City of Dover forces will be made difficult by the proposed islands as part of the
realignment TCM."
MY REBUTIAL
I have lived on Independence Blvd since 1999. The snow removal crews have never hit the median
island. However, the marquee has been hit three or four times by ordinary drivers!
MR. JAMISON ' S REMARKS
"Having four yield signs to control traffic thru the intersection creates an opportunity for bad
judgement/human error and potential vehicular and pedestrian accidents."
MY REBUTIAL
Roundabouts generally reduce deadly accidents, according to the Federal Highway Administration.
[See Mr. Jamison's remarks beginning "Round -A-Bout at Colony Drive" on p. 3 and my rebuttal.]
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MR. JAMISON'S REMARKS
"Snow removal by City of Dover forces will be made difficult by the proposed islands as pati of the
Round-A-Bout TCM."
MY REBUTIAL
Snow removal will occur the same as at any other curve in the City. At the several other
roundabouts, collisions with the islands have not been a problem .
MR JAMISON'S REMARKS
"Single unit 30' length Trucks (ex. UPS) will be challenged making left turns via the Round-A-Bout.
Larger 3 or more axle trucks will have to reroute."
MY REBUTIAL
I have personally consulted the State publications. They indicate that a truck with a 35-foot
wheelbase can do a 360-degree turn on a 70-foot roundabout . Trucks are prohibited unless doing
local delivery on Independence Blvd. The longest wheelbase truck that normally transits
Independence Blvd is a school bus, with a 34-foot wheelbase. The three-axle fire dept. ladder truck
has a wheelbase under 35 feet. A UPS single unit, 30-foot length truck has a wheelbase under 25
feet and will have no problem going 360 degrees around our upcoming roundabout. Tractor-trailers
can go straight through using the apron.
MR. JAMISON'S REMARKS
"DelDOT' s Traffic Calming Supervisor Mike Somers, who is coordinating the TCMs on
Independence Boulevard project, has noted before to the City of Dover Council that Radar Speed
Signs have proven to be successful in reducing the vehicular speed."
MY REBUTIAL
I have personally reviewed the minutes of that May 9, 2016, council meeting and do not see those
words recorded . I have served on the Mayor's committee that worked with DeiDOT in developing
the traffic calming project. Douglas Stamm, who lives on Bicentennial Blvd., was also on this
committee. He recently wrote to me to tell me that the radar speed sign on Bicentennial Blvd. is not
effective. The major problem with the Radar Speed Sign is that it is passive . The driver can totally
ignore the sign. The State Traffic Calming Manual does not call the Radar Speed Sign successful. It
clearly states that police enforcing is required . In addition, the sign only works in one direction!
MR JAMISON'S REMARKS
"There are two existing TCMs in place on Independence Boulevard, All-Way Stops at the
intersections at Freedom Drive and Continental Drive (see Figure 1). In 2016 a double yellow stripe
centerline was installed on Independence Boulevard which has a calming effect on drivers using the
roadway. The speed study performed in May, 2015 (prior to the yellow centerline striping) showed
that the mean (average) speed of drivers was 29.1 mph."
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MY REBUTIAL
I do not understand the point of the above remark . The Mayor's committee requested the city to
paint the double lines. Painted lines are addressed in the State Traffic Calming Manual. They do
have effect but they are passive. Some drivers totally ignore them. I find a mean of 29.1 mph to be
totally unacceptable. We have half the people driving at 24.1 and the other half driving at 34.1. One
group being safe and the other group avoiding a ticket! The top 3% do not care about tickets. We
have cars clocked at over 39 mph on Independence Blvd. That is unacceptable .
MR. JAMISON'S REMARKS
"The plan calls for a stop condition with islands being placed on Independence Boulevard. This gets
the drivers attention by the redirecting of travel lanes. A major downside to this plan is the impact to
the adjacent City of Dover Continental Park. It would eliminate 50% of the parking on the
Continental Park frontage which is used during Park events."
MY REBUTIAL
The fourth sentence should be at 20% not 50%. There are no park events.
MR. JAMISON'S REMARKS
"Round-A-Bout at Colony Drive
This concept has been used to calm traffic at various locations in Delaware. Most of them are used in
developments or low volume roads. Independence Boulevard, however, is a high volume roadway
(5,000 daily trips+/-) which would be atypical for the use of the type of Round-A-Bout being
proposed. A safety concern is, with the volume of traffic on Independence Boulevard, that the 4 Way
Yield scenario would create accident potential due to driver's decision-making-stress resulting in
human error (who goes first)."
MY REBUTIAL
The roundabout would increase the capacity of that intersection vs. the existing stop-start
condition. The Federal Highway Administration, Transportation Research Circular E-C 018 states that
the maximum flow rate for a single lane urban roundabout is 1,800 vehicles/hr. The F.H .A. has
stated that roundabouts reduce fatalities up to 90%, reduce injury crashes 75%, reduce pedestrian
crashes 30%-40%, and greatly reduce the severity of injuries sustained in crashes. Also,
roundabouts are used in most states and countries worldwide. Maryland, for example, has a policy
to use roundabouts instead of stop signs or traffic signals at every appropriate location. Since the
"give-way" rule was invented in the U.K. in 1966- there is no stress or confusion. Diverter islands
will be incorporated to make sure the driver does not try to make a left turn on entry. If accidents
are reduced, I would expect that the stress factor is lower.
For further info:
Two attachments follow.
The first is Delaware roundabouts.
The second is federal roundabouts.
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MR. JAMISON ' S REMARKS
" An alternative to the proposed TCMs would be the installation of a Radar Speed Sign on
Independence Boulevard. These are known to reduce speeding on roadways as acknowledged by
DelDOT. An example can be observed at the Radar Speed Sign located on southbound N01ih
Governors Avenue just to the south of the State Street intersection. Drivers see their speed blinking
on the sign and slow done to meet the posted 25 mph speed limit.
"In the final analysis, the problems that the proposed Realignment and Round-A-Bout Traffic
Calming Measures create outweigh any benefits. That makes the cost difference between the
proposed TCMs plans and the Radar Speed Sign a significant decision making factor. .."
MY REBUTIAL
The State Traffic Calming Manual page 111-9 has two anticipated impacts for Radar speed signs.
Under Traffic Diversion: "No impact." [We are looking to reduce the bypass traffic.]
Under Disadvantages: "Impact may be reduced over time unless regularly enforced by local police ."
[Note Doug Stamm's letter below.]
MY FINAL REBUTAL
A letter from Douglas Stamm, who lives close to the intersection of Bicentennial Blvd. and
Declaration Ave.
From: Douglas Stamm
To: Thomas J. Dix
Subject: Re: flashing radar sign
Tom,
Since the sign was installed, I have not noticed a significant difference in the behavior of drivers on
Bicentennial Boulevard. While it may cause some southbound (direction in which the sign is facing) drivers to
pay more attention to their speed, a majority of the cars heading South continue to exceed the posted limit.
Obviously, it has no impact on the vehicles heading North towards Walker Road nor has it impacted in any
manner the number of vehicles heading in either direction which ignore the stop signs at the intersection of
Bicentennial and Declaration ... regardless of the time of day/night, many vehicles run the stop sign with a
number of them being residents ofthis community. In theory, the speed limit sign was a good idea but that
is all it is ... it has not been an effective deterrent to excessive speed . The only effective deterrent to reduce
speed and sign violation is DPD presence but I doubt they have the resources to sustain their visibility for an
extended time period.
Doug
Please Note:
Doug Stamm, Will Garfinkel and Tom Dix were appointed by Mayor Christensen to work with
Del DOT to solve our traffic problems in Bicentennial Village.
The Traffic Calming Measures designed by DeiDOT for Bicentennial Village were approved by
the City of Dover Traffic Advisory Committee and subsequently by the City of Dover Council with a
public hearing on May 9, 2016. The measures are fully funded with Community Traffic Funds from
our State Representative and State Senator.
-END-
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Fe~turing:
• Navigation Tips
• Roundabout Benefits
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Why roundabouts?
Hundreds of communities throughout the United States are replacing regular
intersections with roundabouts because they are often a safer way to move traffic.
Safer than traditional intersections Drastically reduces severe crash injuries
In a traditional four-way intersection, there are 32 The circulating movement of roundabouts nearly
points of conflict in which two vehicles may collide. eliminates the potential for high-speed, right-angle,
Roundabouts have only eight conflict areas, greatly and left-turn/head-on collisions . '"'""''-"'"-"""'-L!-"'....\~"""
reducing the potential for crashes .
Slower vehicle speeds mean drivers have more time
to judge and react. This is especial ly important for
-eg mni!'lg nveT; n ()Ia ~ -rivers. A . 007 study by
the University of Delaware looked at the needs of older
drivers and recommended replacing conventional
intersections with roundabouts, especia lly in areas
where there are large populations of seniors.
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What is a Roundabout?
Roundabouts are circular intersections that incorporate new design features that reduce traffic
accidents, traffic delays and traffic speeds when installed at appropriate locations. There are
no traffic signals or stop signs in a roundabout. Most roundabouts have the following design
features:
• Yield at Entry- Traffic entering the roundabout yields the right-of-way to vehicles already
in the roundabout.
• One-Way Travel- Vehicles in a roundabout travel in one direction only
(counterclockwise) .
• Central Island- A raised , painted, or landscaped central island .
• Slower Speeds- Geometric features physically limit vehicle speeds to 25 mph or less.
• No parking
• No Pedestrian Access to Central Island
Thru Traffic ou. rurn
Yield to traffic in the Yield t·o traffic in the
roundabout! Stay to the roundabout! Stay to the
right and continue thru. light and continue around
the roundabout and exit on
the same road you entered
from .
DLeftTurn
Yield to traffic in the Yield to traffic in the
roundabout! Go 3/4 roundabout! Stay to the
around the roundabout right and complete your turn .
and complete yourturn .
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Roundabout History
It all began around 1905 ...
Traffic circles have been part of the transportation system in the United States since 1905,
when the Columbus Circle designed by William Phelps Eno opened in New York City. After
that, many large circles or rotaries were built in Canada
and the Un ited States. The designs at that time al lowed
vehicles to merge and weave at high speeds . Entering
vehicles had the right-of-way, allowing high-speed
entries . High crash experience and congestion in the
circles led to rotaries fall ing out of favor in North America
after the mid-1950s . Internationally, the experience with
traffic circles was also bad , as many countries found that
traffic circles locked up as traffic volumes increased .
Changes in the United Kingdom created the modern roundabout...
The modern roundabout was developed in the Un ited Kingdom to fix traffic circle problems. In
1966, the United Kingdom adopted a mandatory "give-way" rule at all circular intersections that
required entering traffic to give way, or yield , to circulating traffic. This rule prevented circular
intersections from locking up, by not allowing vehicles to enter the intersection until there were
enough gaps in circulating traffic. In addition, smaller circular intersections were proposed that
made vehicles turn more tightly, resulting in slower entry and circulating speeds.
Modern roundabouts have improved traffic safety and traffic operations over older
circles ...
These changes improved the safety of the circular intersection by reducing the number and
particularly the severity of collisions. The modern roundabout is significantly different from the
older traffic circle both in how it operates and in how it is designed . The modern roundabout is
greatly improved in terms of operations and safety, when compared with older rotaries and
traffic circles. Many countries have adopted the modern roundabout as a common intersection
form .
Modern roundabouts have improved environmental impacts .. .
A well designed , strategically placed modern roundabout is better for the environment than a
signalized intersection because it creates shorter delays for motorists and shorter vehicle
queues. The longer delays associated with traffic signals result in more vehicles idl ing for
longer periods. Vehicles approaching a roundabout tend to arrive in a slow "rolling" pace rather
than the typical stop/start behavior at signalized intersections. This results in lower fuel
consumption. Recent studies have shown that idling vehicles emit larger amounts of some
types of pollutants than vehicles traveling at moderate speeds . Based on this finding, fewer
idling vehicles at a roundabout wi ll result in lower emissions of certain pollutants than the same
traffic at a signalized intersection .
References: Federal Highway Administration , Roundabouts: An Informational Guide, Report
No. FHWA-RD-00-067, June 2000 .
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Once I'm in the roundabout, should I stop to let other vehicles enter the roundabout?
A. No, do not stop except to avoid a collision . You have the right-of-way over entering traffic.
Q. What determines the size of a roundabout?
A. Factors that determine the size of a roundabout generally include the amount of traffic, the
size of the largest vehicle, and an appropriate travel speed.
Q. Are roundabouts appropriate everywhere?
A. No. The choice of using a roundabout versus other types of traffic control is a case-by-case
decision .
Q. I drive a big truck, and that roundabout looks awfully tight. Willi fit?
A. Yes . The roundabout is designed so that large trucks can traverse them . Most trucks, even
large ones, should drive on the travel lanes like most vehicles. Your trailer may track onto the
portion of the center island termed the "truck apron" .
Q. What if an emergency vehicle comes through the roundabout?
A. If you have not yet entered the roundabout, let the emergency vehicle pass you. If you are
in the roundabout, continue on and exit as normal, then pull to the right where there is room for
the emergency vehicle to pass . Do not stop inside the roundabout because you may block the
emergency vehicle.
Q. What about snow removal at roundabouts?
A. A number of communities in snowy areas have installed roundabouts, including Hamilton,
Ontario; Kemptville , Ontario; Howard (Green Bay) , Wisconsin; Montpelier, Vermont; and Vail,
Colorado. All have indicated that while there are some changes at first for snowplow crews,
there are generally no major problems with snow removal in roundabouts. In Howard,
Wisconsin for example, one truck will start on the truck apron and plow around the roundabout
to the outside , while another truck will plow each entry and exit, pushing the snow to the
outside . Roundabouts make it easier to turn snowplows.
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A roundabout is a type of circular intersection,
but is quite unlike a neighborhood traffic circle
or large rotary. Roundabouts have been proven
safer and more efficient than other types of
circular intersections.
Roundabouts have ce1iain distinguishing features
and characteristics (as shown in the adjacent
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Successful roundabouts come in all shapes and
sizes. Some are oval-, teardrop-, peanut- and dogbone- shaped. Some have as few as three legs and
others as many as six. There are small, simple mini roundabouts, and larger, more complex multilane
roundabouts. However, regardless of size, circular shape, or number of legs, the fundamental and
essential characteristics of all roundabouts include:
Counterclockwise Flow . Traffic travels cotinterclockwise around a center island.
Entry Yield Control. Vehicles entering the roundabout yield to traffic already circulating.
Low Speed. Curvatme that results in lower vehicle speeds, generally 15-25 MPH, throughout
the roundabout.
Roundabouts can provide lasting benefits and value in many ways. They are often safer, more
efficient, less costly and more aesthetically appealing than conventional intersection designs.
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Furthermore, roundabouts are an excellent choice to complement other transportation objectives -
including Complete Streets, multimodal networks, and conidor access management - without
compromising the ability to keep people and freight moving through our towns, cities and regions,
and across the Nation. The FHWA Office of Safety identified roundabouts as a Proven Sa(et:v
Countermeasure because of their ability to substantially reduce the types of crashes that result in
injury or loss of life. Roundabouts are designed to improve safety for all users, including pedestrians
and bicycles.
Most significantly, roundabouts REDUCE the types of crashes where people are seriously hurt or
killed by 78-82% when compared to conventional stop-controlled and signalized intersections, per the
AASHTO Highway Safety Manual.
By reducing the number and severity of conflict points, and because of the lower speeds of vehicles
moving through the intersection, roundabouts are a significantly safer type of intersection. The
diagram below excerpted from Roundabouts: An ln(ormational Guide, Second Edition (published
as NCHRP Report 672) illustrates the difference in conflict points between a conventional, four-
legged intersection and an equivalent single lane roundabout. There are 32 conflict points associated
with a conventional intersection- 8 merging (or joining), 8 diverging (or separating) and 16 crossing.
In contrast, there are only 8 total conflict points at an equivalent roundabout- 4 merging and 4
diverging. Not only are conflict points halved with the roundabout, the type of conflicts that remain
are the same-direction variety, which result in substantially less severity, and as a result, less
likelihood of injury. The reduction of both the total number of conflict points and their severity is
also true for pedestrians, also shown below in diagrams excerpted from the Guide.
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Outreach and Education
Like any new technology or idea, it is necessary that people tmderstand how roundabouts work and
why they are needed. This conversation begins by communicating the magnitude and importance of
the intersection safety challenge. With roughly 1!1 of all traffic fatalities in the United States
associated with intersections, it is critical that safer designs are implemented as widely and routinely
as possible. But safer designs must also keep people and goods moving. Roundabouts have proven
to be a safer and more efficient type of intersection. Still, because they may be unfamiliar to most
people, successful implementation of a roundabout requires extra outreach and education. To help
state and local road agencies advance roundabouts, the FHWA produces materials intended to
communicate the advantages and benefits of roundabouts to a variety of different audiences. Many of
these resources can be found in the Roundabouts Outreach & Education Toolbox, and are also listed
below:
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STREET & ALLEY SURVEY
CITY OF DOVER
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
2/13/2017
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INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENTS
CURRENT AND RATED INVENTORY:
• CITY STREETS – 93.22 miles
• ALLEYS – 16.70 miles
• TOTAL – 109.92 miles
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ROAD RATINGS
• A PHYSICAL INSPECTION OF THE ROADWAY SURFACE
WAS PERFORMED TO ESTABLISH EXISTING ROAD
CONDITIONS.
• RATINGS ARE BASED UPON SEVERITY AND EXTENT OF
DISTRESSES, TRAFFIC VOLUME AND ROAD
IMPORTANCE.
• UTILIZED ROAD SYSTEM MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE
(RSMS 11).
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PAVEMENT DISTRESSESS
• ALLIGATOR CRACKING
• LONGITUDINAL / TRANSVERSE CRACKING
• EDGE CRACKING
• PATCHING / POTHOLES
• ROUGHNESS
• RUTTING
• ROADSIDE DRAINAGE
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MAINTENANCE STRATEGIES
• NO MAINTENENACE- ROADS ARE IN EXCELLENT
CONDITION AND REQUIRE NO MAINTENANCE.
• ROUTINE- ROADS ARE IN REASONABLY GOOD CONDITION
AND ONLY PERIODIC LOWER COST REPAIRS ARE REQUIRED TO
MAINTAIN THEIR CONDTION. PROPOSED SOLUTION -
PATCHING AND CRACK SEALING.
• PREVENTATIVE- ROADS ARE IN FAIR CONDITION AND
REQUIRE MORE EXPENSIVE REPAIRS DESIGNED TO STOP
DETERIORATION BEFORE IT BECOMES A SERIOUS PROBLEM.
PROPOSED SOLUTION - SURFACE COAT.
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MAINTENANCE STRATEGIES
• REHABILITATION- ROADS REQUIRE SIGNIFICANT REPAIRS
THAT USUALLY REQUIRE SOME MAJOR FUNDING AND WILL ADD
MANY YEARS OF LIFE IF DONE CORRECTLY. PROPOSED SOLUTION
- OVERLAYS (ASPHALT), GRADE/ADD MATERIAL (UNPAVED).
• RECONSTRUCTION- ROADS HAVE REACHED THE END OF
THEIR USEFUL LIFE AND MUST BE COMPLETELY REBUILT.
PROPOSED SOLUTION - REBUILD/REPLACE.
• DRAINAGE- ROAD DRAINAGE IS A CRITICAL FACTOR IN
DETERMINING THE FUTURE CONDITION OF THE ROAD.
PROPOSED SOLUTION - CLEAN DITCHES, PATCHING, CRACK
SEALING.
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STREET MAINTENANCE
RSMS SOFTWARE STREET SURVEY RESULTS
RECONSTRUCTION NO MAINTENANCE
26.73% 12.81%
ROUTINE
12.41%
REHABILITATION PREVENTATIVE
26.44% 21.60%
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ALLEY MAINTENANCE
RSMS SOFTWARE ALLEY SURVEY RESULTS
RECONSTRUCTION NO MAINTENANCE
28.86% 10.78%
ROUTINE
21.62%
REHABILITATION PREVENTATIVE
33.41% 5.33%
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MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
20–YEAR PLANNING HORIZON
• CURRENT STRATEGY:
• PAVEMENT REHABILITATION / RECONSTRUCTION
• REPAIR OR REPLACE CURB, SIDEWALK AND CATCH BASINS
• BRING ALL CURB RAMPS, SIDEWALKS AND CROSSWALKS INTO ADA
COMPLIANCE
• ADJUST UTILITIES / INSTALL MISCELLANEOUS LANDSCAPING
• ESTIMATED CAPITAL MAINTENANCE COSTS
*$51 MILLION +/-
• ANNUAL FUNDING NEEDS (ROUGH ESTIMATE):
*$2.5 MILLION +/-
*THE ESTIMATED COSTS SHOWN ABOVE WERE CALCULATED FOR A
COMPLETE MILL AND OVERLAY IN EACH OF THE MAINTENANCE
CATEGORIES.
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RATINGS AND MAINTENANCE
• RATINGS RESULTED IN EACH STREET
AND ALLEY BEING PRIORITIZED WITHIN
ONE OF THE FIVE MAINTENANCE
CATEGORIES.
• THE HIGHER THE PRIORITY NUMBER, THE
MORE DETERIORATED THE SURFACE
CONDITIONS ARE WITHIN THAT
CATEGORY.
• STREETS AND ALLEYS WITH THE WORST
PRIORITY NUMBER AND MAINTENANCE
CATEGORY WILL BE SELECTED FOR
FY18 STREET PROGRAM.
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LOWEST RATED STREETS
Road Name Sec Subdivision From To Length Import Traffic Surface Drainage FY17 Cost
1 Beiser Blvd. Enterprise Business Park Gateway Blvd. Enterprise Place 0.38 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $237,902
2 Bicentennial Blvd. 2 Bicentennial Village III Patriot Drive Declaration Drive 0.14 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $93,552
3 Bicentennial Blvd. 3 Bicentennial Village III Declaration Drive Colony Drive 0.17 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $113,598
4 Bicentennial Blvd. 4 Bicentennial Village III Colony Drive Paul Revere Court 0.08 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $53,459
5 Blue Hen Blvd.-north 2 Blue Hen Mall Complex S. Bay Road County Entrance 0.06 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $38,407
6 Blue Hen Blvd.south 3 Blue Hen Mall Complex S. Bay Road County Entrance 0.06 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $40,094
7 Buttner Place 1 Walker Road Woodcrest Turn 0.06 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $40,094
8 Caroline Place Hampton Square Greenway Lane Hampton Drive 0.04 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $26,729
9 Carver Rd 2 Bend Saulsbury Road 0.09 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $56,345
10 Clara Street 1 Pear Street N. West Street 0.07 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $46,776
11 Clara Street 2 N. West Street N. Queen Street 0.14 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $93,552
12 Clara Street Ext Saulsbury Road End 0.24 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $62,023
13 E. Water Street-North 1 Capital Green River Road New Castle Ave. 0.13 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $72,250
14 E. Water Street-South 2 Capital Green River Road New Castle Ave. 0.13 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $72,250
15 Hope Street S. Governors Ave. S. State Street 0.14 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $88,632
16 Innovation Way E. Loockerman St. End 0.08 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $55,145
17 Kesselring Avenue 1 Mayfair New Burton Road Alder Road 0.12 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $80,188
18 Mary Street 3 N. New Street N. Governors Ave. 0.07 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $47,760
19 Mont Blanc Blvd. 3 Four Seasons Matterhorn Drive Matterhorn Drive 0.22 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $125,362
20 Park Drive 1 Eastover Hills E. Loockerman St. Greenhill Road 0.09 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $60,141
21 Park Drive 2 Eastover Hills Greenhill Road E. Division Street 0.16 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $106,917
22 River Road 1 Capital Green MLK Jr. Blvd Kent Ave. 0.11 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $71,959
23 River Road 5 Capital Green New Castle Ave. S. Dupont Hwy. 0.07 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $46,284
24 S. American Ave. E. Division Street Kings Hwy. SW 0.10 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $66,823
25 S. Bradford Street 1 W Division Street W Reed Street 0.13 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $88,698
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LOWEST RATED STREETS
Road Name Sec Subdivision From To Length Import Traffic Surface Drainage FY17 Cost
26 S. Bradford Street 2 W Reed Street W. Loockerman St. 0.13 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $88,698
27 S. New Street 3 W. Loockerman St. Bank Lane 0.15 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $102,343
28 S. New Street 4 Bank Lane W. Water Street 0.10 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $66,823
29 S. New Street 5 South Street W. Water Street 0.14 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $93,552
30 S. New Street 6 South Street Dover Street 0.23 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $153,692
31 S. Queen Street 3 W. Loockerman St. W North Street 0.09 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $60,141
32 Silver Lake Blvd 3 1st parking ent. 2nd parking ent. 0.13 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $86,870
33 Townsend Blvd 1 Towne Point N. Dupont Hwy. Burlington- west ent 0.06 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $50,215
34 Townsend Blvd 2 Towne Point Burlington- west ent Burlington- east ent 0.05 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $37,629
35 Townsend Blvd 3 Towne Point Burlington- east ent Buckson Drive 0.04 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $26,729
36 Townsend Blvd 4 Towne Point Buckson Drive Nimitz Road 0.33 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $220,515
37 W. North Street 1 S. West Street S. Queen Street 0.13 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $75,905
38 W. North Street 2 S. Queen Street S. Governors Ave. 0.14 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $81,744
39 Weston Drive 2 School Ent End 0.11 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $78,144
40 Whatcoat Drive Saulsbury Road Cul-de-sac 0.17 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $113,598
41 William Street 1 Fairview End Pear Street 0.10 med-high med-high Reconstruct-8 Good-8 $66,823
42 Acacia Place 1 Acorn Farms Shadybrook Drive N. Little Creek Rd 0.10 medium med-high Reconstruct-7 Good-7 $66,823
43 Alder Road 1 Mayfair Kesselring Avenue Kesselring Avenue 0.30 medium med-high Reconstruct-7 Good-7 $179,382
44 Alder Road 2 Mayfair Kesselring Avenue Mayberry Lane 0.20 medium med-high Reconstruct-7 Good-7 $119,588
45 Augusta Court Retreat Pine Valley Road Cul-de-sac 0.05 medium med-high Reconstruct-7 Good-7 $32,709
46 Bacon Ave. 2 Towne Point Nimitz Road Cul-de-sac 0.10 medium med-high Reconstruct-7 Good-7 $59,794
47 Baker Turn Crossgates Fiddlers Green Shadow Court 0.05 medium med-high Reconstruct-7 Good-7 $29,897
48 Baltusrol Road 3 Fox Hall Bellrive Court Oakmont Drive 0.16 medium med-high Reconstruct-7 Good-7 $91,173
49 Bank Lane 1 S. West Street S. Queen Street 0.13 medium med-high Reconstruct-7 Good-7 $86,870
50 Bank Lane 2 S. Queen Street S. Governors Ave. 0.14 medium med-high Reconstruct-7 Good-7 $93,552
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LOWEST RATED ALLEYS
Road Name Sec Subdivision From To Length Import Traffic Surface Drainage
FY17 Cost
1 Elm Terrace North Alley S. State St. E. Alley Kerbin Street 0.09 low-med med-high Reconstruct-6 Good-6 $6,326
2 Kent Ave. North Alley Capital Green River Road New Castle Ave. 0.08 low-med med-high Reconstruct-6 Good-6 $6,748
3 Kent Ave. South Alley Capital Green River Road New Castle Ave. 0.10 low-med med-high Reconstruct-6 Good-6 $8,434
4 Lotus St. South Alley 1 Morris Estates S. State Street Park Avenue 0.08 low-med med-high Reconstruct-6 Good-6 $8,434
5 Pine St. North Alley 1 Morris Estates S. State Street East Alley Park Avenue 0.06 low-med med-high Reconstruct-6 Good-6 $5,061
6 Pine St. North Alley 2 Morris Estates Park Avenue Orchard Avenue 0.11 low-med med-high Reconstruct-6 Good-6 $9,278
7 Pine St. North Alley 3 Morris Estates Orchard Avenue U.S. 13 West Alley 0.07 low-med med-high Reconstruct-6 Good-6 $5,904
8 River Road East Alley 1 Capital Green Sussex Ave. North Alley Sussex Ave. 0.02 low-med med-high Reconstruct-6 Good-6 $1,968
9 River Road West Alley Capital Green End End 0.16 low-med med-high Reconstruct-6 Good-6 $16,869
10 River Road West Alley North Ent. Capital Green River Road River Road West Alley 0.03 low-med med-high Reconstruct-6 Good-6 $3,163
11 S. Edgehill Ave. West Alley 2 Edgehill E. Division Street E. Loockerman St. 0.14 low-med med-high Reconstruct-6 Good-6 $11,808
12 S. State Street Alley W Reed Street W. Loockerman St. 0.12 low-med med-high Reconstruct-6 Good-6 $13,495
13 S. State Street East Alley 1 Morris Estates Pine Street North Alley Pine Street 0.04 low-med med-high Reconstruct-6 Good-6 $3,374
14 S. State Street East Alley Elm Terrace North Alley Elm Terrace 0.01 low-med med-high Reconstruct-6 Good-6 $1,054
15 Sussex Ave. North Alley Capital Green New Castle Ave. River Road East Alley 0.10 low-med med-high Reconstruct-6 Good-6 $9,840
16 E. Division Street North Alley 1 Pennsylvania Ave. Maple Ave. 0.07 low med-high Reconstruct-5 Good-5 $5,904
17 E. Division Street North Alley 2 Maple Ave. Kent Ave. 0.06 low med-high Reconstruct-5 Good-5 $4,639
18 E. Division Street South Alley 2 S. Edgehill Ave. Halsey Rd. 0.22 low med-high Reconstruct-5 Good-5 $18,557
19 E. Loockerman St. North Alley Edgehill E. Division Street S. Alley S. Edgehill Ave. East Alley 0.24 low med-high Reconstruct-5 Good-5 $18,557
20 Green Blade Drive West Alley Greens of Dover Green Blade Drive Independence Blvd. 0.23 low med-high Reconstruct-5 Good-5 $19,399
21 Holmes Street East Alley Stoney Creek Moriarity Street Holmes Street 0.37 low med-high Reconstruct-5 Poor-5 $36,028
Maple Pkwy South Alley 1 Edgehill N. Edgehill Ave. West Alley N. Edgehill Ave. 0.04 low med-high Reconstruct-5 Good-5
22 $2,812
23 Marsh Creek Lane West Alley Marsh Creek Marsh Creek Lane Marsh Creek Lane 0.09 low med-high Reconstruct-5 Good-5 $7,591
24 N. Edgehill Ave. East Alley 1 Edgehill Maple Pkwy E. Division Street 0.18 low med-high Reconstruct-5 Good-5 $15,182
25 N. Edgehill Ave. East Alley 2 Edgehill Maple Pkwy N. Edgehill Ave. 0.13 low med-high Reconstruct-5 Good-5 $10,965
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COST ESTIMATE SUMMARY
LOWEST RATED STREETS AND ALLEYS
$4,299,547
TOTAL $4,048,155
$251,392
$2,661,423
CONCRETE $2,661,423
$0
$1,638,124
PAVING $1,386,732
$251,392
$0 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $3,000,000 $4,000,000 $5,000,000
STREETS ALLEYS
* CONCRETE COSTS WERE DETERMINED USING THE AVERAGE COST
OF CONCRETE WORK PER MILE OF ROAD REPAIRED IN THE FY 16
AND FY 17 STREET AND ALLEY PROGRAMS.
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CAPITAL FUNDING SOURCES
• COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION
FUNDS (CTF)
• CITY OF DOVER GENERAL FUND
(GF)
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COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FUNDS
• LEGISLATORS ARE ALLOTED DISCRETIONARY FUNDS
FOR EACH FISCAL YEAR.
• HISTORICALLY, THE CITY HAS RECEIVED EXCELLENT
COOPERATION IN CTF ASSISTANCE FOR STREET
PROGRAM PROJECTS.
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CURRENT FUNDING (FY17)
CITY OF DOVER GENERAL FUND:
• $812,000
COMMUNITY TRANSPORTATION FUNDS:
• $247,600
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STREET PROGRAM PROGRESS
TALLOWICK LANE
BEFORE 2016 AFTER 2016
STREET PROGRAM STREET PROGRAM
STREET & ALLEY SURVEY PAGE 18
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STREET PROGRAM PROGRESS
MILLER ROAD
BEFORE 2016 AFTER 2016
STREET PROGRAM STREET PROGRAM
STREET & ALLEY SURVEY PAGE 19
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STREET PROGRAM PROGRESS
MARTIN STREET
BEFORE 2016 AFTER 2016
STREET PROGRAM STREET PROGRAM
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STREET PROGRAM PROGRESS
MAPLE PARKWAY
BEFORE 2016 AFTER 2016
STREET PROGRAM STREET PROGRAM
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STREET PROGRAM GOALS
1) 5 YEAR CAPITAL INVESTMENT PLAN
2) ROUTINE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM
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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
DEDICATED TO THE
DELIVERY OF
CAPITAL PROJECTS
AND SERVICES
WHICH MAKE
THE CITY OF DOVER
A PLACE
WHERE PEOPLE
WANT TO LIVE.
SHARON J. DUCA, P.E.
DIRECTOR/CITY ENGINEER
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