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Home My WebLink AboutI. B. VIOLET BANK TRAIL UPDATE 11.19.2024VIOLET BANK TRAIL Pedestrian Facility ADA Requirements & Trail Options November 19, 2024 LJ Hansen Director of Public Works Why are We Here? •Two Citizen Information Meetings revealed divided opinions on the trail: some favored the recommended design, while others support a paved or alternative surface. Difference also as it related to the width or need for trail at all. •Main concerns about the project include tree impacts and environmental preservation. •Federal, State and City Standards require an ADA-compliant pedestrian facility if a project is undertaken. •In summer of 2024, City Council requested an evaluation of ADA-compliant alternative trail surfaces. •A summary of costs, funding, and project implications for different trail options will be presented. 2 Location Map Bellamy ManorStratford Chase Bellamy Woods Bellamy Manor Estates Indian Lakes 3 Indian Lakes Elementary School Project Details Description and Scope •The connection from Violet Bank Drive to Selwood Drive is currently an unpaved footpath. •Original Project Scope: 10-ft shared-use path with drainage ditch improvements, street crossings, sidewalk, and ADA ramps – Drainage is no longer in the current scope Purpose and Need •Improve pedestrian safety and accessibility to Providence Elementary, Kempsville Middle and High Schools, the Kempsville Library, and the Recreation Center with an ADA-compliant facility. Funding and Current Status •TAP Funding: $318,848, CIP Funding: $1.6 million •8-ft wide asphalt sidewalk design underway ~ 90% Complete •Advertise for Construction: Late 2025 or early 2026 •Ditch maintenance originally scheduled for 2029 4 Stormwater Ditch Maintenance •Existing ditch is heavily overgrown with trees and debris. Inadequate flow results in flooding issues for community •Some utilities are in ditch boundaries •Currently scoping the design work – anticipating coordination of Public Information Meetings •Award of workorder for design in early 2025 •Expected to complete design work late 2025 or early 2026 •Construction to be awarded following completion of the design services (Expect late 2026)5 Pedestrian Facility Requirements & Standards Agency Standard Surface Minimum Width Minimum Shoulder Width US Gov ADA Stable, Firm, and Slip-resistant 3 ft 5 ft x 5 ft passing area every 200 ft) N/A City Sidewalk Concrete, or pavers 5 ft 1 ft City Wide Sidewalk Asphalt, concrete, or pavers in urbanized areas 8 ft 1 ft City Shared-Use Path Asphalt or concrete 10 ft 2 ft, 3 ft clear VDOT Sidewalk Stable, Firm, and Slip-resistant 5 ft, 4ft clear (5 ft x 5 ft passing area every 200 ft) 1 ft VDOT Shared-Use Path Asphalt or Concrete are Preferred over Crushed Aggregate, Sand, Clay, or Stabilized Earth 10 ft preferred 8 ft allowed 2 ft, 3 ft clear Applies to All •Max. Grade: 1:20 (5%) •Max. Cross Slope: 1:48 (2%) •Max. Vertical Change: ¼-inch, or between ¼-inch to ½-inch if beveled •Min. Vertical Clearance: 80 inches, 96 inches for Shared-Use Path 6 Trail Options and Considerations 7 ADA -Compliant Pedestrian Options Surface Material Tree Clearing Width for Access and Construction Ditch Maintenance Will Adversely Impact Trail Temporary Construction Easements Required 14 Parcels (Max) Condemnation Ordinance Required For Temporary Easements TAP Grant Funding Implications *No-Build Leave As-Is (Not required to be ADA-compliant) Dirt N/A Yes No No •Return TAP reimbursed expenses. •50-point deduction on future TAP grant applications for the next 5 years. 3 ft Wide (Min. ADA Requirements) Various (excludes Hot Mix Asphalt) 8 ft (Less than 72 trees to be removed) Yes Yes Yes (12 parcels) •Return TAP reimbursed expenses. •50-point deduction on future TAP grant applications for the next 5 years. •Design variance approval required by City. 5 ft Wide Various (excludes Hot Mix Asphalt) 8 ft to 10 ft (Approx. 72 trees to be removed) Yes Yes Yes (13 parcels) •No impact to TAP funding. •Project scope change approval required by VDOT. •Must maintain VDOT project schedule. Construction advertisement 8/2025. 8 ft Wide Hot Mix Asphalt 10 ft to 16 ft (Approx. 72 trees to be removed) No, but spot repairs may be required Yes Yes (14 parcels) •No impact to TAP funding. •Must maintain VDOT project schedule. Construction advertisement 8/2025. * Wait for completion of ditch maintenance to construct 3-ft, 5-ft, or 8-ft sidewalks with City funds. No Build Option Near Selwood Drive Near Shenvalee Drive Near Flobert Drive 8 Surface Material Type Analysis (5-ft Width) 9 Surface Initial Installation Cost (5-ft wide, 1750 SY) Total Maintenance Cost Over 25 Years (5-ft Wide) Installation Cost + Maintenance Cost (5-ft Wide) Rank Cost Difference (5-ft Wide) No. 6 -Hot Mix Asphalt $100,000.00 $89,375.00 $189,375.00 1 $- No. 3 –Color Chip Seal $115,625.00 $96,875.00 $212,500.00 2 $23,125.00 No. 4 -Hot Mix Asphalt + Color Chip Seal $117,500.00 $131,875.00 $249,375.00 3 $60,000.00 No. 1 -Stone Dust $82,500.00 $237,500.00 $320,000.00 4 $130,625.00 No. 2 -Organic Lock Stabilized Stone $150,625.00 $379,687.50 $530,312.50 5 $340,937.50 No. 5 -Flexi-Pave $192,500.00 $503,125.00 $695,625.00 6 $506,250.00 Notes: 1 -Material costs only (NOT PROJECT COSTS) 2 -Does not include inflation Project Options Summary 1.Leave trail As-is •Return TAP Funding to the State and receive a 50-point deduction on future TAP applications •City-funded trail can be constructed after completion of 2029 ditch maintenance 2.Construct 3-ft Option •Return TAP Funding to the State and receive a 50-point deduction on future TAP applications •Requires redesign which impacts budget and schedule •Design variance required by City •City-funded trail can be constructed 3.Construct 5-ft Option •Requires redesign which impacts budget and schedule •Project scope change approval required by VDOT 4.8 ft Wide Asphalt Sidewalk – Continue Design 10 Project Options Summary 11 Options Leave Trail As-Is 3-ft wide 5-ft wide 8-ft wide ADA-Compliant Redesign Required Return TAP funds (50 pt deduct on future apps) VDOT Schedule Impacts 2029 Ditch Maintenance will impact the trail Tree Impacts Acquisition Required Trail Functionality 12 Project Scope after reviewing all options and in keeping with original scoping •Trail width 8-ft wide •Trail surface material: No. 6 Hot Mix Asphalt Rationale •Design is almost complete (90%) •Completely ADA Compliant •Satisfies TAP Requirements •Highest Functionality – serves all users with ample room for passing •8ft trail requires the removal of same number of trees as 5ft trail (72 trees) •Lowest Long Term Maintenance Costs – Asphalt is durable & does not require extensive yearly maintenance Selected Design 13 An Ordinance to authorize the acquisition of permanent and temporary easements either by agreement or condemnation •Public Hearing December 3, 2024 •Adoption of Ordinance December 10, 2024 An Ordinance to amend FY25 CIP 100558 Violet Bank Trail to add Site Acquisition, Private Utility Adjustment,and Contingency phases •Adoption of Ordinance December 10, 2024 Next Steps – Unless Directed Otherwise THANK YOU Discussion 14 15 •Surface material type is a separate issue from the path width •City can make alternative surface materials ADA-compliant by committing to regular maintenance •Case could be made to try alternative surface material initially to confirm performance and maintenance costs •If necessary, the surface could always be paved at a later date Surface Material Type Analysis 16 3-ft and 5-ft Option:Surface No. 1 – Stone Dust •ADA -Compliant – If maintained •4-inch Stone Dust over 6-inch Dense Graded Crushed Stone •Fine textured gravel,less stable surface •Will support vehicles (maintenance increases proportionally with vehicle use) •$82,500 installation cost (5-ft option) •5-year life cycle: Replace 4-inch stone dust o $35,000 / every 5 years (5-ft option) •At least yearly spot maintenance to replenish high-use areas. o $2,500 / year (5-ft option)Treatment 1: Stone Dust.Champlain Canalway Trail, New York 17 3-ft and 5-ft Option: Surface No. 2 – Organic Lock Stabilized Stone •ADA-Compliant – If maintained •4-inch organic lock stabilized stone over 6-inch dense graded crushed stone •Natural soil appearance,many color options, hard surface when dry, slightly deformable when wet. •Occasional light vehicles such as pickup (except during saturated conditions during/after rain events) •$150,625 installation cost (5-ft option) •Estimated 10-year life cycle: Replace 4-inch organic lock stabilized stone o $101,878 / every 10 years (5-ft option) •Yearly spot maintenance. Most defects can be repaired with hand tools o $5,000 / year (5-ft Option) Treatment 2: Organic Lock Stabilized Stone Surface, Delaware Water Gap National Recreational Area (Client: National Park Service) 18 3-ft and 5-ft OptionSurface No. 3 – Color Chip Seal •ADA-Compliant – If maintained •Double layer of color chip seal over 8-inch dense graded crushed stone •Coarse aggregate texture with stone color options available to match the surroundings •Light vehicle use (car or pickup) •$115,625 installation cost (5-ft option) •10 to 15-year life cycle: Replace double- layer chip seal o $38,750 / every 10 years (5-ft option) •Very low annual maintenanceTreatment 3 Color Chip Seal – Blacktop Northwest LLC – Hubbard, Oregon 19 3-ft and 5-ft OptionSurface No. 4 – Hot Asphalt Mix + Color Chip Seal •ADA Compliant •2-inch hot mix asphalt + single layer of color chip seal over 6-inch dense graded crushed stone •Coarse aggregate texture with stone color options available to match the surroundings •Light vehicle use (car or light truck) •$117,500 installation cost (5-ft option) •25-year life cycle hot mix asphalt: Replace 2-inch hot mix asphalt surface •$78,750 / every 25 years (5-ft option) •Asphalt patching (5% of the area) and chip seal replacement every 10 years o $21,250 / every 10 years (5-ft option)Treatment 4: Hot Mix Asphalt + Color Chip Seal, Stellar Striping and Seal Coating, Austin, Texas 20 3-ft and 5-ft Option Surface No. 5 – Flexi-Pave •ADA -Compliant •2-inch flexi-pave over 4-inch open-graded stone •Natural, organic look with a textured finish, multiple color options •Light vehicle use (car or light truck) •$192,500 installation cost (5-ft option) •10 to 15-year life cycle: Replace 2-inch flexi- pave surface o $182,500 / every 10 years (5-ft option) •Frequent removal of debris from the surface needed for maintenance o $1,875 / year (5-ft option) Treatment 5: Flexi-Pave, Cypress Avenue & 23rd Street (Client: City of Virginia Beach) 21 8-ft Option (Approved Option Under Design) Surface No. 6 – Hot Mix Asphalt •ADA -Compliant •2-inch hot mix asphalt over 6-inch dense graded crushed stone •Black top smooth asphalt •Light vehicle use (car or light truck) •$100,000 installation cost (5-ft option) •20 to 25-year life cycle: Replace 2-inch hot mix asphalt surface •$70,625 / every 25 years (5-ft option) •Asphalt patching (5% of area) and crack seal every 10 years o $7,500 / every 10 years (5-ft option)Treatment 6 Hot Mix Asphalt. Marshview Park, Virginia Beach 22 •Project Scope requires City Council decision •Trail width option: Leave Trail As-Is, 3-ft, 5-ft, or 8-ft wide •Trail surface material: No. 1 Stone Dust, No. 2 Organic Lock Stabilized Stone, No. 3 Color Chip Seal,No. 4 Hot Mix Asphalt + Color Chip Seal, No.5 Flexi-Pave, No. 6 Hot Mix Asphalt •Items that need City Council approval •An Ordinance to authorize the acquisition of permanent and temporary easements either by agreement or condemnation •Public Hearing November 26, 2024 •Adoption of Ordinance December 3, 2024 •An Ordinance to amend FY25 CIP 100558 Violet Bank Trail to add Site Acquisition, Private Utility Adjustment,and Contingency phases •Public Hearing November 26, 2024 •Adoption of Ordinance December 3, 2024 Direction On a Path Forward 23 •Resident filed a complaint with DOJ •Updated DOJ on status •DOJ agrees with legal assessment of ADA requirements •DOJ advising resident final decision not made yet and the resident can attend public sessions to provide input. Complaint to the Department of Justice (DOJ)