Memorandum

City of Lawrence

Department of Public Works

Traffic Engineering Division

TO:	Charles Soules, Director of Public Works
FROM:	David Woosley, Transportation/Traffic Engineer
CC:	Mark Thiel, David Cronin
Date:	6 November 2012
RE:	Set Bid Date of December 11, 2012 – City Bid No. B1272 Project PW1233 – 2012 Crosswalk Marking Project

Introduction

Pavement markings are an integral part of the streetscape and play a very important role in channelizing and guiding the road users, including motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians.  It is important to maintain the visibility and retro-reflectivity of pavement markings in order to improve traffic flow and safety. Intersection pavement markings, crosswalks and stop lines, present a maintenance problem due to vehicles accelerating, stopping and turning, creating shear on the markings. As a result, they usually wear-out much quicker than other markings. At the February 7, 2012 City Commission meeting, the Commission authorized the expenditure of $35,000 to begin a program for contract maintenance of crosswalks and stop lines at intersections.

Project Details / Status

This project consists of grinding the pavement and gluing intersection-grade pavement marking material in place for crosswalks and stop lines. This project will begin in the Central Business District where the highest number of pedestrians is concentrated. A total of 30 crosswalks and stop lines at 15 intersections will be targeted (list attached); however, crosswalks across New Hampshire Street and Vermont Street will not be addressed since both streets are scheduled to be “milled and overlaid” in 2014.

Project Schedule

December 11, 2012	Bid Opening
Spring 2013	Construction

Project Cost / Funding

The 2012 Crosswalk Marking Project was allocated $35,000.

Action Request

Set Bid Date of December 11, 2012 for City Bid No. B1272, City Project No. PW1233, 2012 Crosswalk Marking Project.