NJDOT Bikeway Grant 2015 â Atlan c City Atlan c City Bike Loop BIKE
NJDOT Bikeway Grant 2015 – Atlan9c City Atlan9c City Bike Loop BIKE-‐2015-‐Atlan9c City-‐00044 Scope of Work Construc)on of a three mile Bike Loop that extends along the world-‐famous Atlan)c City Boardwalk, around the eastern )p of Absecon Island to Gardner’s Basin, and then returning on Rhode Island Avenue to Madison Avenue to New Jersey Avenue. This project will connect many points of interest including: Garden Pier which includes the City’s Art and History Museums, the Atlan)c City Aquarium, McClinton Park, public beaches, various restaurants and shops at Historic Gardner’s Basin and Uptown Park. There are also many public restrooms located along this bike path at Garden Pier, the Caspian Avenue Life Guard Sta)on, and Historic Gardner’s Basin. Bicycling on the Boardwalk is restricted aPer 10 am; however, the City of Atlan)c City intends not to restrict biking on the Bike Loop. Features of this path will include: restriping exis)ng City streets, the promenade and Boardwalk areas; dis)nc)ve signage throughout the Bike Loop and on nearby streets to direct bicyclists to this facility; mill and overlay of a short sec)on of connector roadway between New Hampshire Avenue and the entrance of Historic Gardner’s Basin; walkway/bikeway expansion at the rear entrance of Historic Gardner’s Basin; and construc)on of bikeway between the Uptown School and the Uptown Park. Striping and sharrows will be used to minimize accidents, signage for wayfinding will be incorporated, and rest areas with bike racks will be provided. Dis)nc)ve bike racks will be provided at the Caspian Avenue Beach, Historic Gardner’s Basin, the Uptown Park and Garden Pier. The new bike path sec)on will be built of low maintenance, durable, imperious materials and will include decora)ve ligh)ng, benches, landscaping and trash/recycling receptacles. The City of Atlan)c City will ensure that the proposed improvement conforms to the current design criteria of the appropriate American Associa)on of State Highway and Transporta)on Officials (AASHTO) publica)ons. This project meets each of the Project Selec)on Criteria: New Mileage -‐ This Bikeway project will result in the construc)on of 3.0 miles of new bikeway mileage as recommended in the Bikeway Grant Program Handbook. Safety -‐ This new Bikeway promotes safety in that it is separated from motor vehicles by open space as recommended in the grant criteria. Much of this Bike Loop will be off-‐road, providing the ul)mate safe bike route. The on-‐road areas will be dis)nc)vely marked with striping and sharrows to alert drivers of bicyclists.
Connec9vity -‐ The proposed Bikeway promotes connec)vity by connec)ng the famed Atlan)c City Boardwalk, which provides bike access from the downbeach communi)es of Ventnor and Margate to Atlan)c City. Improved Access -‐ This Bikeway provides improved access to many points of interest including Gardner’s Basin, McClinton Park, Uptown Park, Steel Pier, various residen)al neighborhoods and the Atlan)c City Beaches, to name only some. Con9nua9on – The NJDOT has invested in other Bike/Pedestrian projects in the City of Atlan)c City, most recently the crosswalk improvements on Absecon Boulevard. Construc9on Ready – The City of Atlan)c City has secured funding from the Army Corps of Engineers, NJDEP, FEMA, and NJDCA to improve the Boardwalk area along Absecon Inlet. These improvements will be under construc)on star)ng in the fall of 2014. The City is commided to comple)ng this Bike Loop within twelve months of grant approval. There are no major permits or right of way acquisi)ons required for this project. Timeliness -‐ The Bikeway project will be completed within twelve months on Authoriza)on to Proceed as detailed below: MILESTONES
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Start of Design Final Design Adver)se & Receive Bids Award Contract/No)ce to Proceed Start of Construc)on End of Construc)on
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Part of a Bicycle Network in the Master Plan – The New Jersey Department of Transporta)on commissioned a Bike and Pedestrian Study for the City of Atlan)c City in 2013. This study was completed by Baker Engineering. One of the major recommenda)ons of this study is the Atlan)c City Bike Loop. This Bike Loop is also recommended in the “Bicycle Facili)es Inventory & Analysis” prepared by Cross County Transporta)on Management Associa)on, dated December 2005. Community Support – There is a great deal of community support as demonstrated by the leders provided herein. Past Performance – The City has worked with the NJDOT in the past and has closed out previous State grants on schedule. The City recently received approval from NJDOT to commence the bidding process for a CMAQ Grant to purchase compressed natural gas vehicles.
Consistent with State Priori9es – The City of Atlan)c City is one of the few municipali)es that have formally adopted a Complete Streets Policy that is consistent with State guidelines.
Connec9vity -‐ The proposed Bikeway promotes connec)vity by connec)ng the famed Atlan)c City Boardwalk, which provides bike access from the downbeach communi)es of Ventnor and Margate to Atlan)c City. Improved Access -‐ This Bikeway provides improved access to many points of interest including Gardner’s Basin, McClinton Park, Uptown Park, Steel Pier, various residen)al neighborhoods and the Atlan)c City Beaches, to name only some. Con9nua9on – The NJDOT has invested in other Bike/Pedestrian projects in the City of Atlan)c City, most recently the crosswalk improvements on Absecon Boulevard. Construc9on Ready – The City of Atlan)c City has secured funding from the Army Corps of Engineers, NJDEP, FEMA, and NJDCA to improve the Boardwalk area along Absecon Inlet. These improvements will be under construc)on star)ng in the fall of 2014. The City is commided to comple)ng this Bike Loop within twelve months of grant approval. There are no major permits or right of way acquisi)ons required for this project. Timeliness -‐ The Bikeway project will be completed within twelve months on Authoriza)on to Proceed as detailed below: MILESTONES
TIMELINE
Start of Design Final Design Adver)se & Receive Bids Award Contract/No)ce to Proceed Start of Construc)on End of Construc)on
0 2 4 6 7 12
Part of a Bicycle Network in the Master Plan – The New Jersey Department of Transporta)on commissioned a Bike and Pedestrian Study for the City of Atlan)c City in 2013. This study was completed by Baker Engineering. One of the major recommenda)ons of this study is the Atlan)c City Bike Loop. This Bike Loop is also recommended in the “Bicycle Facili)es Inventory & Analysis” prepared by Cross County Transporta)on Management Associa)on, dated December 2005. Community Support – There is a great deal of community support as demonstrated by the leders provided herein. Past Performance – The City has worked with the NJDOT in the past and has closed out previous State grants on schedule. The City recently received approval from NJDOT to commence the bidding process for a CMAQ Grant to purchase compressed natural gas vehicles.
Consistent with State Priori9es – The City of Atlan)c City is one of the few municipali)es that have formally adopted a Complete Streets Policy that is consistent with State guidelines.
