PEÑA BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT DELIVERY...IB / OB Peña from I-70 to 64 th Avenue • Design – Bid – Build • Design RFP will be advertised by the Peña PMT • Design will

PEÑA BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTSPROJECT DELIVERY

MICHELLE MARTIN, P.E.LANDSIDE ENGINEERING SUPERVISORSEPTEMBER 22, 2016

• Review project needs

• Level of Service (LOS)

• Capacity, condition and operation at the Y-split

• Current project delivery

• Project timing

• Questions & Answers

AGENDA

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• DEN has experienced a 10% increase in O&D traffic which has negatively

impacted the Level of Service (LOS) of Peña Blvd.

• LOS from I-70 to Green Valley Ranch are D & E

• LOS from Green Valley Ranch to E-470 are C & D

• LOS from E-470 to the terminal are C & D

• Per the DEN Roadway Master Plan (Section 4.1.1) “The City and County of

Denver Department of Aviation set the target level of service for the airport

roadways at LOS C” or higher.

PLAN FOR PEÑA BOULEVARD - CAPACITY

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LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS)- PEÑA BLVD LEVEL

OF SERVICE

FLOW CONDITIONS

OPERATING SPEED(MPH)

TECHNICAL DESCRIPTIONS SAFETY OPERATIONAL

A 65+Highest level of service. Traffic flows freely with little or no restrictions on maneuverability. No delays

Highest level of safety

Highest level of mobility and speed.

B 65Traffic flows freely, but drivers have slightly less freedom to maneuver. No delays

High level of safety

High level of mobility and speed with few restrictions.

C <65Density becomes noticeable with ability to maneuver limited by other vehicles. Minimal delays

Acceptablelevel of safety

Acceptable level of mobility and speed with some restricted maneuverability.

D 62Speed and ability to maneuver is severely restricted by increasing density of vehicles.Infrequent delays

Acceptablelevel of safety

Low level of mobility and restricted maneuverability. Congestion levels impact speed.

E 60Unstable traffic flow. Speeds vary greatly and are unpredictable.Intermittent delays

Low level of safety

Mobility and maneuverability restricted by road congestion. Congestion levels impact speed.

F <60Traffic flow is unstable, with brief periods of movement followed by forced stops.Significant delays

Impaired level of safety

Mobility and maneuverability mostly restricted. Congestion levels create “traffic jams.”

*Level of Service (LOS) is a qualitative measure used to relate the quality of traffic service based on performance measures, e.g. speed, density, congestion, etc., with LOS A being the best and LOS F being the worst. LOS C is the target LOS for Peña Blvd.

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PEÑA BLVD CURRENT LEVEL OF SERVICE

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• Traffic counts

completed in May,

2015 show that

areas to the west

are rivaling traffic

volumes

predicted for 2035

(based on a study

done in 2011).

PEÑA BLVD – PROJECTED TRAFFIC COUNTS

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NEW Pavement to East Terminal

NEW Pavement West Terminal Exit

Existing Pavement to Remain

Existing Pavement to be removed

Current terminal roadway segment traffic volumes have exceeded those associated with the Phase I (50 MAP) Airport development LOS C.

CURRENT Y-SPLIT CONFIGURATION





Proposed terminal roadway design and alignment will provide LOS C or better for full Airport build out (110 MAP).

FUTURE Y-SPLIT CONFIGURATION





COMPREHENSIVE CONSTRUCTION PLAN

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IB / OB Peña from Jackson Gap to the Terminal

• Design – Build

• RFQ Late December

• 1 month for proposals

• Short list to 3 teams

• RFP and ATC process will follow

• DEN to provide information regarding needs of parking, ground transportation

and DEN Real Estate by the RFP process

Phase 1

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IB / OB Peña from I-70 to 64th Avenue

• Design – Bid – Build

• Design RFP will be advertised by the Peña PMT

• Design will be completed in 2017 – 2018

• Project will be constructed pending FAA agreement and securing additional

funding

• Tentative build dates 2021 – 2022

Phase 2

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IB / OB Peña from Picadilly Bridge to Jackson Gap




Phase 3

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IB / OB Peña from 64th Avenue to Picadilly Bridge




Phase 4

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Documents

PEÑA BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT DELIVERY...IB / OB Peña from I-70 to 64 th Avenue • Design – Bid – Build • Design RFP will be advertised by the Peña PMT • Design will