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Home My WebLink About069-R-22 Authorizing the City Manager to Submit an Application for Safe Streets and Roads for ALL (SS4 A) Grant Funds for the Chicago Avenue Corridor Improvement Project9/12/2022 69-R-22 A RESOLUTION Authorizing the City Manager to Submit an Application for Safe Streets and Roads for ALL (SS4 A) Grant Funds for the Chicago Avenue Corridor Improvement Project WHEREAS, the Safe Streets and Roads for ALL (SS4 A) program is a federal program to be awarded on a competitive basis by the Department of Transportation allowing for local governments to fix and modernize their infrastructure; and WHEREAS, Safe Streets & Roads funding can be requested to support projects that will improve transportation connectivity for complete streets and multi modal users such as cars, bike, buses, and pedestrians; and WHEREAS, the Safe Streets & Roads grants fund eighty percent (80%) of the subject project cost and the remaining twenty percent (20%) must be matched by the respective program participant for the payment of engineering and construction costs; and WHEREAS, the City is preparing a Safe Streets & Roads grant application for the Chicago Avenue Corridor Improvement Project from Howard Street to Davis Street (hereinafter referred to as the "Project'), and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS: Page1 of34 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bdled7340466967d58495938 69-R-22 SECTION 1: The foregoing recitals are found as fact and incorporated herein by reference. SECTION 2: The City Manager is hereby authorized to submit the Safe Streets & Roads Grant Application for federal funds to the Illinois Department of Transportation and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to attest, on behalf of the City of Evanston. SECTION 3: The City Manager is also authorized and directed to negotiate any additional conditions of the application as may be determined to be in the best interests of the City. SECTION 4: That this Resolution 69-R-22 shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage and approval in the manner provided by law. Attest: Stephanie Mendoza, City Clerk Adopted: September 12 12022 —2— l L.S.S Daniel Biss, Mayor Approved as to form: ✓✓ccl ola s 'e. can * Nicholas Cummings, Corporation Counsel Page 2 of 34 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bd1ed7340466967d58495938 �' sL i Tom.- !I r p 43 ,. d ' a City of Evanston •_• ChicagoAvenue ilT MULTIMODAL CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS EGG - i f Y M CH I C A C O A V E N U E M U L T I M 0 D A L CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PROJECT GOALS Improve the Chicago Avenue corridor between Howard Street and Davis Street • Create a Complete Street for multimodal transportation, including walking and biking • Improve safety for all users • Focus on transit access (CTA, Metra, Pace & Northwestern Shuttle) • Incorporate streetscape & activate public spaces • Underground utility improvements • Upgrade street lighting • Roadway resurfacing 4' Page 2 of 32 Doc ID: a505e74bab484be8bd1ed7340466967d58495938 WHY NOW, AND WHY CHICAGO AVENUE? • Project Limits: • Chicago Avenue from Howard Street to Davis Street • 2014 Evanston Bike Plan Update • Chicago Avenue identified as a high priority corridor for bicycle improvements • Create a "Comfortable Corridor" • High -Quality • Low -Stress • Design for all Roadway Users • Develop Logical Connections • Connect to existing bike lanes north of Davis Street F EXISTING BIKE FACILITY PLANNED I '' I -g BIKE FACILITY I Evanston 13 0 Page 3 of32 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bdled7340466967d58495938 IDOT PROJECT DEVELOPMENT PROCESS • To be eligible for federal funding, the project must follow the 3-phase I DOT project development process • We are currently in Phase Phas Public engagement and agency coordination Preliminary engineering and environmental studies I � I � Bureau of Local Roads and Streets Manual *Illinois Department of Transportation Page 4 of32 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bdled7340466967d58495938 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT & COMMUNICATION PLAN Evanston 1. Project Brand 2. Digital Communications 1. City Website 2. Online Survey 3. Newsletters & Social Media 3. Printed Communications 4. Advisory Committee Meetings S. In -Person Public Meetings 6. Key Stakeholder Interviews • View Exhibit Boards • Review Proposed Concept for Chicago Avenue • Ask Questions • Fill Out a Comment Card Page 5 of32 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bdled7340466967d58495938 PROJECT LEADERSHIP Project Staff & Advisory Group: Aldermen, City of Evanston Staff, Consultant Team & Key Stakeholders Sat Nagar Councilmember Melissa Wynne Victoria Jacobson Senior Project Manager 3rd Ward Evanston Climate Action Group Lara Biggs, Bureau Chief Councilmember Jonathan Liz Durham Engineering and Capital Planning Nieuwsma Evanston Bike Club & Go Evanston 4th Ward Tim Gustafson Councilmember Devon Reid Annie Coakley Project Manager, Epstein 8th Ward Downtown Evanston Mike Kerr Paul Zalmezak, Manager Katherine Gotsick Christopher Burke Engineering Economic Development Main Dempster Mile Jodi Mariano Jessica Hyink Teska Associates Mobility Coordinator Lea Pinsky Cade Sterling Art Encounter Planning Evanston, Page 6 of32 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bdled7340466967d58495938 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT IN 2021 • Summer 2020: City of DATE AGENCY & NOTES Evanston began coordinating February 4 Chicago Transit Authority with project stakeholders South and Main stations are included in the CTA • Late 2020• Advisory Committee Red -Purple Modernization Project Phase II was formed to begin February 4 Pace Bus developing a vision for the February 4 Northwestern University Shuttle Chicago Avenue Corridor 2021• City of Evanston began February 15 Center for Independent Futures meeting with stakeholder February 18 Chicago Department of Transportation agencies including IDOT, CTA, March 4 Main Dempster Mile Pace, and Northwestern University March 11 Downtown Evanston March 31 Climate Action #1 May 27 Climate Action #2 Evanston Page 7 of32 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bdled7340466967d58495938 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT IN 2021 (CONTINUED) • July 2021: First Public DATE AGENCY & NOTES Information Meeting to share existing conditions and options June 11 Evanston Forestry Supervisor for potential multimodal June 29 Courts of Evanston improvements July 29 Public Information Meeting #1 • November 2021: Second Public September 23 Advisory Committee Meeting Information Meeting to present a proposed concept based on October 14 Pace Coordination previous input for public review October 19 Arts Community Leader and comment October 21 CTA and Northwestern University • Phase II (2022): Additional stakeholder coordination [November 11 Public Information Meeting #2 including the Evanston Historic November 12 Connections for the Homeless Preservation Commission and TBD Chicago Department of Transportation the Evanston Arts Council Evanston Page 8 of32 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bd1ed7340466967d58495938 PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING #1 Meeting held July 29, 2021 Information Presented: • Project overview & context • Existing conditions review • Visual preference surveys • "Big Ideas" Board & Exhibits Page 9 of32 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bdled7340466967d58495938 WHAT WE HEARD: BIKEWAYS & GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE BIKEWAYS Usin Evanston Evanston Using the stickers provided, select your (2) preferred photos SEPARATED FACILITIES SHARED OR ON -STREET FACILITIES (CYCLE TRACK) (SHARED LANES OR BIKE LANES) t11 I' B1 82• B-5 •• •� B.6 I B-3 • • � N�. IIV�� B-� • � i Most Popular: Two -Way Cycle Track (same as Chicago Avenue). Honorable Mention: Bike Lanes �] 1 GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE Using t stickers provided, sele your (2) preferred photos tt� -. Fi: I -A: Reclaimetl Ston - G-2: crmeable Paver G-3: Rain Gard • G-4; Reclaimed Wood • I Outcroppings • Bench Topper • • 0'4! , G-5: Native Planting LED Lighting N_"a G-B: Gabion Benches Most Popular: Native Species, Pollinators, Permeable Pavers. Honorable Mention: LED Lighting Evanston 13 0 Page10 of32 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bd1ed7340466967d58495938 WHAT WE H EAR D: PUBLIC SPACE, BUS STOPS Most Popular: Parklets, Flex Space Honorable Mentions: Bike Packs, Seating, Public Art I Mjl BUS STOPS Using the sticker provided, select your (1) preferred photo Most Popular: Bus Boarding Islands (Like Chicago Avenue) Honorable Mention: In -Ground Planters Page11 of32 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bd1ed7340466967d58495938 COPPIDOP DESIGN: FOCUS AREAS .- Evanston • Conceptual design of Chicago Avenue was developed using input from project stakeholders and Public Information Meeting #1 • Concept plans are divided into four focus areas: HOWARD TO SOUTH TO MAIN TO DEMPSTER TO SOUTH i If MAIN DEMPSTER if DAVIS it i I� cocag° Ave 4i -6 ri ,y V) 3 = > m W N v) •� y N a E In v Page12 of32 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bd1ed7340466967d58495938 TYPICAL SECTIONS: HOWARD STREET TO SOUTH BOULEVARD Howard Street to Juneway Terrace 64' Right -of -Way 38' Roadway Width 5 5 I _4' I 10' I 10' I 10' 14' 5' I 5' Existing 5' 1. 5' I 7' 64' Right -of -Way 38' Roadway Width ty9 U�J 10, 1 10 13j 8 I 5 �5 Proposed J u neway Terrace to South Boulevard 56' Right -of -Way 35' Roadway Width I T 12' I 11' I 12' ! 3' 1 6' Existing 56' Right -of -Way 31' Roadway Width tyh 10' I 10' 13' I 8' ! 3' 6' Proposed Evanston 13 0 Page13 of32 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bd1ed7340466967d58495938 CONCEPT DESIGN: HOWARD STREET TO SOUTH BOULEVARD CROSSWALK AND CROSS -BIKE 1. Protected Two -Way Cycle Track 2. Sidewalk Widened on West Side of Chicago (Juneway to Mulford) 3. Crosswalk and Crossbike added at Mulford Street 4. Crosswalk Improvements at South Boulevard S. Public Space Activation Opportunities at South Gateway and South Boulevard Continued on Next Slide Evanston Page 14 of 32 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bd1ed7340466967d58495938 CONCEPT DESIGN: HOWARD STREET TO SOUTH BOULEVARD Evanston Bus STOP t� .l .4 . Z - ,_♦ \ ` ' mil" � > �� •i �` � � LEGEND Design Detail Reference I Cn4VAR` [z EMY � ++ _ �. J _ Chicago Ave. /Cycle Track Bikeways Raised Cycle Track Bus Stops t ACTIVATION OPPORTUNITY #2 (] Sidewalk/Curb Extension C3 Curb Extensions M SHARED CYCLE ti SOUTH BLVD STATION PLAZA Bicycle Pavement Marking � Flexible Parking M Activation Opportunity ^ , �& TRACK BUS STOP o AND INTERSECTION 1. Protected Two -Way Cycle Track 2. Sidewalk Widened on West Side of Chicago (Juneway to Mulford) 3. Crosswalk and Crossbike added at Mulford Street 4. Crosswalk Improvements at South Boulevard S. Public Space Activation Opportunities at South Gateway and South Boulevard Page15 of32 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bd1ed7340466967d58495938 TYPICAL SECTION: SOUTH BOULEVARD TO MAIN STREET 66' Right -of -Way 12' I_ 12' I 7' Existing mw 6' I 10' 66' Right -of -Way 34' Roadway Width Proposed 01 Page16 of32 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bd1ed7340466967d58495938 CONCEPT DESIGN: SOUTH BOULEVARD TO MAIN STREET LEGEND Chicago Ave. / Cycle Track M Raised Cycle Track O Sidewalk/Curb Extension M Bicycle Pavement Marking M:46a. ti it Design Detail Reference , Bikeways Bus Stops 0 Curb Extensions = Flexible Parking = Activation Opportunity Continued on Next Slide 1. Protected two-way cycle track, raised from Keeney to Main Street 2. Curb extensions, wider sidewalks, and new crosswalks at Madison Street, Washington Street, and Main Street 3. Loading zone near Kedzie Street 4. Public Space Activation Opportunities at South Boulevard and Main Street CTA station Page17 of32 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bd1ed7340466967d58495938 CONCEPT DESIGN: SOUTH BOULEVARD TO MAIN STREET Continued from Previous Slide 1. Protected two-way cycle track, raised from Keeney to Main Street 2. Curb extensions, wider sidewalks, and new crosswalks at Madison Street, Washington Street, and Main Street 3. Loading zone near Kedzie Street 4. Public Space Activation Opportunities at South Boulevard and Main Street CTA station �f Evanston Page18 of32 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bd1ed7340466967d58495938 TYPICAL SECTION: MAIN STREET TO DEMPSTER STREET 66' Flight -of -Way 48' Roadway Width 66' might -of -Way 48' Roadway Width r Ir !- 1- 8 1 im 1 16 Existing 8 1 f�-I $ I 7- I 10, 10' _ 6' 1-3 - 10- ! T Proposed Page 19 of 32 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bd1ed7340466967d58495938 CONCEPT DESIGN: MAIN STREET TO DEMPSTER STREET Continued on k xt Slide 1. Protected two-way cycle track 2. Bus boarding islands at Hamilton and Dempster Streets 3. Sidewalk widened on west side of Chicago at Main and from Greenleaf to Dempster 4. 8 curb extensions on west side from Main to Greenleaf S. Crosswalk improvements at Main, Greenleaf, and Hamilton 6. Public Space Activation Opportunity in front of Jewel-Osco �f Evanston Page 20 of 32 Doc ID: a505e74bab484be8bd1ed7340466967d58495938 CONCEPT DESIGN: MAIN STREET TO DEMPSTER STREET continued from Previous Slide 1. Protected two-way cycle track 2. Bus boarding islands at Hamilton and Dempster Streets 3. Sidewalk widened on west side of Chicago at Main and from Greenleaf to Dempster 4. 8 curb extensions on west side from Main to Greenleaf S. Crosswalk improvements at Main, Greenleaf, and Hamilton 6. Public Space Activation Opportunity in front of Jewel-Osco Evanston 13 Page 21 of32 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bd1ed7340466967d58495938 TYPICAL SECTION: DEMPSTER STREET TO D"IS STREET 74' Right -of -Way 39' Roadway Width 74' Right -of -Way 39' Roadway Width N 5' memo Nos i 5' 13' I I 8' 11.5' ' 11.5' 8' I ! 9 5' ! I S A IT -� I 10' 1 10' 8' 3' 8' I ! 9' 1 5. Existing Proposed i Evanston 13 0 Page 22 of 32 Doc ID: a505e74bab484be8bd1ed7340466967d58495938 CONCEPT DESIGN: DEMPSTER STREET TO D"IS STREET POTENTIAL FLE%ISLE PARKING LOCATION T�I" a4L -A3 Bus STOP WITH ACTIVATION OPPORTUNITY #S: BOARDING ISLAND1 DEMPSTER STREET INTERSECTION ON -STREET �' yyy��JJJ BUS E & WIDENED �CYCLETRACK ('( —r' STOP r 1W�E/y'%/y r LEGEND Design Detail Reference = Chicago Ave. / Cycle Track 0 Bikeways k = Raised Cycle Track 1:3 Bus Stops O Sidewalk/Curb Extension O Curb Extensions ' = Bicycle Pavement Marking M Flexible Parking Activation Opportunity RAYMOND PARK "W y' OC �r ""166 ARM SHARED CYCLE CURB SHARED CYCLE TRACK BUS STOP I X EXTENSION TRACK BUS STOP OPPORTUNITY #6: ET INTERSECTION !d, d 1. Protected two-way cycle track connecting to existing bike lanes north of Davis Street 2. Bus boarding island at Dempster Street 3. Curb extensions and a widened sidewalk at Grove Street 4. Refreshed crosswalks throughout S. Public Space Activation Opportunities at Dempster Street and Davis Street intersections at' Evanston 13 0 Page 23 of 32 Doc ID: a505e74bab484be8bdled7340466967d58495938 PUBLIC SPACE ACTIVATION Evanston • Opportunities to activate public space were identified based on public input • Activation opportunities are described at 6 key areas along the corridor • These sites are outside of the Chicago Avenue right-of-way over which the City of Evanston has control, but they represent opportunities to partner with other organizations • Concepts may be applied to other locations as interest and funding permit N Cc W a a x 0 M Z Ln H %D 1� cc LA 4A %A W O Nd Z W CC LLU IA LA a0 a1A aQ a o a � W V Q G 4A Z a Page 24 of32 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bd1ed7340466967d58495938 1. SOUTH GATEWAY ENTRY Freestanding gateway entry sign located in front of bridge structure e 1�'iA A Potential Enhancement Opportunities: • Vertical sculpture and lighting • Public art and vertical planting treatments on concrete walls • Free-standing Evanston gateway signage Evanston 13 Page 25 of32 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bdled7340466967d58495938 r CTA Plaza Expansion+ ,. Neighbor Enhancement Opportunities ALI South Blvd CTAStation — Expanded plaza in coordination with future r- -= station building upgrades. AT— �- 1 _� Enhancements may include 4i bike racks, seating, SOUTH BLVn -- " "` plantings+public art. Concrete retaining walls may be enhanced with A%-onnW public art panels. ' Evaluate the feasibility to chamfer the retaining wall 1 / corner so as to provide improved visibility for vehicles exiting the viaduct. �O Looking North-West CHICAGO AVENUE MULTIMODAL CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 25 Dempster Street Intersection imu�y + Main Dempster Mile "~ 9 Placemaking Enhancement L Opportunities 1 .c Main St 1 CTA I1 t State Farr { 1 Station ■ t � t Union CTA I Marital Pacific Purple I ow North Line �p Line Iw Railroad 1 ; Sketchh Expanded plaza in coordination with future building upgrades. Enhancements should support STATION Main Dempster Mile programming and may include retaining walls, _A fixed + movable seating options, bike racks, plantings +public art. - Chicago -Main Newsstand MAIN ST =r: Al ILI CTA Stat Building r Looking North-West CHICAGO AVENUE MULTI MODAL CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJ ECT 26 1 4. JEWEL-OSCO + HAMILTON INTERSECTION A Potential Enhancement Opportunities: • Widened sidewalk in front of Jewel-Osco • Intersection enhancements and crossing treatments • Tree plantings, bollards, and bike racks r r- . A 4, 11 Page 28 of32 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bdled7340466967d58495938 S. DEMPSTER STREET INTERSECTION Photography, r Hair Salon, Stumble+ = Relish ' Ica 77-4 � Parking Lot Dozika o o '�I A s. Potential Enhancement Opportunities: • Widened sidewalk and placemaking elements • Intersection enhancements and crossing treatments • Business sign kiosks, benches and cafe seating, and planters o CNILPGO A1 M-1. � � 7 $ s Cte• "r Evanston 13 Page 29 of32 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bdled7340466967d58495938 Downtown streetscape enhancements should support downtown businesses and placemaking and may include new trees =? ,} with grates, business sign kiosks, bike counter, planter pots, public art, and spaces \i I Ciy� for cafe dining. c cod` j Davis Street + Downtown Giordano's 7 Evanston Placemaking cement Opportunities 1 '• dt Looking South-WestI At o CHICAGO AVENUE MULTIMODAL CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 29 0 NEXT STEPS Additional Agency Coordination DOT Project Development Report • Grant Applications to fund Detailed Engineering (Phase II) Your input is important to the City of Evanston and to the success of this project Please provide written comments today, or visit www.citvofeva nston.orq/Ch icacioAven ueM u Iti mod I Evanston Page 31 of32 Doc ID:a505e74bab484be8bd1ed7340466967d58495938 1 J City of Evanston' J " IP6YYl�Pui: - + r r MULTIMODAL CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENTS v THANK YOU www.city4vanston.org/ChicagoAvenueMultimodal r 4 CHICAGO AVENUE MULTIMODAL CORRIDOR IMPROVEMENT PROJECT 31