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HomeMy WebLinkAbout20260113_Commission_College811College St: 8th to 11 th Renovation Work Session…Continued 1 Bozeman City Commission January 13, 2026 College St: 8th to 11th 2 This is a continuation of a Commission work session started on October 21, 2025. The intent of this work session is to gain Commission approval on scope of improvements prior to Final Design. College St: 8th to 11th 3 Project Vision •Create a more cohesive interface between University and Neighborhood Project Goals •Improve pavement conditions •Enhance pedestrian safety and access •Create safe option for cyclists •Improve efficiency without sacrificing safety Project Background •Recommended as projects MSN-19, SPOT-27, and BL-9 in 2017 Transportation Master Plan •Approved as project SIF157 in FY2026-2030 Capital Improvement Plan •Funded in FY26 Operating Budget College St: 8th to 11th 4 Proposed Scope of Final Design •All-way stop control at S 8th intersection •Addition of mid-block crossing between 9th and 10th •Addition of shared used path along south curb •Removal of limited driveway cuts along north curb •Maintain parking lane along south curb College St: 8th to 11th 5 Existing Street Section College St: 8th to 11th 6 Initial Proposed Design – Typical Street Section College St: 8th to 11th 7 Revised Proposed Design – Typical Street Section College St: 8th to 11th 8 Revised Preliminary Design College St: 8th to 11th 9 Revised Preliminary Design College St: 8th to 11th 10 Project Timeline •2024: early engagement with University leadership, student-led walk audit, and businesses •2025: Pre-design Phase •Survey and Geotechnical Evaluation •Traffic Report and Alternatives Analysis •Public Engagement •Open House (9/22) •Transportation Advisory Board (9/24) •City Commission (10/21 & 1/13) •2025-2026: Final Design •Summer 2026: Construction Project Funding & Cost Estimate •Budget: $2,465,800 (Arterial & Collector District) •Current Cost Estimate: $1.5m Q&A with Staff & Commission Direction 11 https://engage.bozeman.net/college Proposed Scope of Final Design •All-way stop control at S 8th intersection •Addition of mid-block crossing between 9th and 10th •Addition of shared used path along south curb •Removal of limited driveway cuts along north curb •Maintain parking lane along south curb College St: 8th to 11th 12 Existing Conditions •2-lane Minor Arterial •60’ right-of-way •5’-6’ sidewalks with minimal boulevard •No bicycle facility •13 driveways and 5 alley/street intersections •Limited street parking on north (14 spaces) and south (25 spaces) curbs •2-hr and 2am-7am restrictions •Pavement Condition Index between 59-73 Traffic Data •8200 vehicles per day •LOS C at all intersections (16-24 sec. delay) •10 reported crashes between 2019-2023 •Weekday parking utilization up to 80% during class, under 50% off-peak College St: 8th to 11th 13 Bicycle & Pedestrian Crossing Volumes College St: 8th to 11th 14 Parking Utilization College St: 8th to 11th 15 Design Alternatives – S. 8th Intersection College St: 8th to 11th 16 S. 8th Intersection Operations College St: 8th to 11th 17 S. 8th Intersection Operations College St: 8th to 11th 18 Design Alternatives – Driveway Access Concept 1a – Consolidate Driveway Locations Concept 1b – Maintain Existing Driveway Locations College St: 8th to 11th 19 Open House Feedback •Shared Use Path •Strong general support for facility type •Some business concern expressed over loss of parking •Suggestion for MSU to provide land for angled parking •Mid-block Crosswalk •Strong support for design features (RRFB, raised x-walk) •Some preference for marked x-walks at 9th and 10th •Driveway Access •Support for most businesses maintaining at least one access to college •“NO ROUND-A-BOUT NO WAY” College St: 8th to 11th 20 Transportation Advisory Board Feedback •Considerable amount of technical conversation regarding roundabout and crosswalk design •General support for proposed scope •Strong technical support for roundabouts, but willing to support community feedback •Attention to parking needs for business(es) that lack off-street •Interest in improved landscaping/lighting