Pedestrian Considerations in Work Zones…

St. Peter Main Street Reconstruct

Project Objectives• Increase Pedestrian Safety• Decrease Vehicle Conflict Points

– Both accomplished by adding a median– Bump-outs help pedestrians, but cause problems

for maintenance

• Replace Aging Underground Utilities• Provide a Strong, Durable Pavement

Project Layout

Partnership• Mn/DOT• City of Saint

Peter• Nicollet Co.• Businesses• SHPO• Shafer

Contracting

ARRA Project

• 1.5 miles• Transportation -

100% federal funding

• Water/sewer – city funded

• 300+ jobs• $16.5 million

• Time Line– Project Approval: Early February (ARRA)– RFQ issued Feb 18; Teams short-listed March 19– RFP issued April 8– Technical Proposals due May 4– Price Proposals due May 11– Letting Results: May 18– NTP1: June 1– Road Closed: July 9 Road Opened: Nov 16

Truck Detour Route

Local Traffic Detour

Downtown Open for Business

• Easy to get to• Lots of free

parking• Sidewalks are

open• Signing on

detours

Sidewalks are Open

ADA Compliance

Sidewalks

Intersections and Ped Ramps

Ped Ramps

Temporary Lighting

Business District Layout

Crossing the Work Zone

Safety Camp

Sidewalk Replacement

Questions?