Question: What would be the staffing and fiscal impacts to update the current work plan to include a cycle track on the Mill Road corridor connecting to Eisenhower west of Telegraph and to the intersection with the Residence Inn by Marriott on the Eastern end of Mill? (Councilmember Bagley)
Response:
Because TES staff have not done a detailed studied of this area to determine the feasibility of creating space for a separated bicycle path along Mill Road between Eisenhower Avenue and the Marriott, there is a great deal of variability in the cost estimates for advancing this idea. Costs could range from $300,000 to $800,000, and would require the items below:
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A feasibility study that would include a traffic analysis and concept design.
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Engagement/outreach, dependent on the design
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Roadway design
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Construction (cost depending on the design, utilities, and potential curb work)
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Staff time: 15%-20% of a full-time position for the duration of the project. FY24 work plans have already been committed to other projects, so staff could only absorb additional project management by cutting other projects substantially.