Presentation Overview• Eagle Project Overview

• Key Participants & Organizational Structure

• Project Status, Approvals and Schedule

• Questions?

Grandview Landscaping RedesignPublic Meeting

Lawrence Elementary SchoolOct. 29, 2012

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Kevin FlynnRegional Transportation District

Eagle P3 Public Information Manager

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Safety Around “Cone Zones”

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• NEVER cross into a restricted construction area

• NEVER remove barriers or warning signs/warning tape

• When driving a vehicle near a construction site, slow down and be observant

• Be aware – read all construction safety warning signs prior to entering and while within a construction area

Utility relocation at Olde Wadsworth – July 2012

Today’s Purpose

• Provide information about the upcoming landscaping changes

• Location: Grandview Avenue between Saulsbury and Lamar streets

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Gold Line• 11.2 miles commuter rail• Electric railcars• Connects downtown

Denver, Adams County, Arvada and Wheat Ridge

• Complete in 2016

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Gold Line History

• The Environmental Impact Statement determined that the trees on Grandview between Lamar and Saulsbury had to be removed because they were in the alignment or could overhang the power lines

• Moving or preserving the trees was considered but determined not feasible due to:

Size of the trees Slope at which the trees were growing

• The City of Arvada, Denver Transit Partners and RTD worked together to develop a landscaping redesign plan for this segment

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Grandview Redesign Plan

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• Removal of 54 trees from Lamar Street to Saulsbury Street along Grandview Avenue

• Redesign includes 66 new trees (various types) planted in this segment

Grandview Tree Selections

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• Selected trees are indicative of the current landscaping found in Arvada

• Selected trees meet with the required height and width to ensure separation from overhead electrified lines

• Trees are compliant with the RTD/DTP commitment to safety along the alignment

Construction Schedule*• Lamar intersection work begins – early December

2012

• Tree Removal – early January 2013

• Drainage Improvements – mid January 2013

• Retaining wall construction – mid February 2013

• Grandview Reconstruction – mid April 2013

• Installation of new trees – late April 2013

*Construction schedules are subject to change.

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Commitment to Sustainability• The City of Arvada, DTP and RTD worked together to

develop a sustainability plan to recycle the trees along Grandview between Saulsbury and Lamar streets

• The mulch will be available to Arvada residentso Mulching date – TBD

o Mulch pick-up location – Parks Maintenance Shop, 7800 W. 62nd Ave., Arvada

o Parks shop hours – 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday

o Customers will need to load mulch

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Questions?