Agenda Item Name:
Title
RTS Bus Stop Improvements in Unincorporated Alachua County
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Presenter:
Ramon D. Gavarrete, P.E.
Description:
Staff has developed plans and cost estimates to construct shelters at RTS bus stops in Unincorporated Alachua County.
Recommended Action:
Recommended Action
Make a legislative finding that the construction of the bus stop shelters identified in this agenda item are expected to increase RTS ridership along SW 8th Avenue, which will mitigate transportation impacts caused by developments with the NW transportation mobility district; and move approval of Budget Amendment, authorize staff to bid and prepare construction contract, and prepare a Memorandum of Understanding with RTS regarding maintenance for Board approval at the proposed bus shelter locations as included in this agenda item.
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Prior Board Motions:
2/19/2019:
- Investigate the feasibility of bus shelters at stops on County's roadway network meeting RTS's criteria for shelters;
- Develop final design plans for feasible stops (feasibility meaning R/W or retaining wall not required) and obtain cost, quote or bids to construct shelters;
- Return to Board with final cost information for direction and direct OMB to return to the Board with budget amendments to identify potential funding to fully fund the bus stop improvements if project budgets cannot cover the improvements.
Fiscal Consideration:
Fiscal Consideration
The estimated total project construction cost is $344,130. Five (5) stop locations qualify for MMTM funding for an estimated total cost of $65,037.50. One (1) stop would come from the 354 Fund-MMTM/NW for $19,208 and the remaining four (4) stops would come from the 355 Fund-MMTM/SW for $45,829. The remaining estimated $279,092.24 would be funded from remaining balance in fund 350-5-Cent Local Option Gas Tax from the NW 16th Avenue resurfacing project. The estimated construction cost includes RTS furnishing materials for 14 shelters. Since...
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