Franklin MA Downtown Project - May Workshop - 20100512

Downtown Improvement Project Destination Franklin

Downtown Improvement Project Then and Now

Downtown Improvement Project Project Description HPP Project • West Central – Union to Main Street • East Central – Main Street to Ruggles Street • Main Street – Moore Ave to East Cenral Street • Emmons Street – West Central to Main Street PWED Project • Emmons Street – Main Street to Hillside North • Dean Avenue – Main to Ray Street • Depot Street – Main St. to Dean Ave (Incl. Mun. Lot) • Ray Street – Dean Ave to Depot Street

Downtown Improvement Project High Priority Project (HPP) Project Area Project Area Improvement Area Public Works Economic Development (PWED) Improvement Area High Priority Project (HPP) Improvement Area

Downtown Improvement Project Project Area HPP Improvements Area Northern Limits of Improvements

Downtown Improvement Project Project Area High Priority Project Improvements Area PWED Improvements Area Southern Limits of Improvements

Downtown Improvement Project Project Timeline | Update • Project Initiated - 2002 • HPP Notice To Proceed - October 2009 • Traffic Counts Completed - Fall 2009 • PWED Notice To Proceed - December 2009 • Technical Review Committee - January 2010 • Town Council - January 2010 • Survey Completed – Spring 2010 • Utility Coordination - May 2010

Downtown Improvement Project Objectives | Goals • Downtown as a Destination | Focal Point • Create New Economic Development • Public Investment Leads to Private Investment • Improve Vehicular Circulation & Safety • Improve Emergency Response Time • Create Pedestrian Friendly Environment • Improve Accessibility (ADA Compliance) • Repair Deteriorated Conditions (1992 Improvements) • Improve Overall Aesthetics

Downtown Improvement Project Funding Sources • High Priority Project (HPP) - $6.25 Million • PWED Grant - $1 Million • Developer Mitigation • Other Sources (TBD)

Downtown Improvement Project Public Participation Format Forums & Communication • Public Workshops & Meetings (Business Owners & General Public) • Specialty Graphics & Handouts • 25% Design Public Hearing (MassDOT) • Progress Meetings & Coordination • Periodic “Walkabout” Sessions • Project Website • Coordination w/Business | Residential Community

Downtown Improvement Project Design Process • Schematic Designs • Traffic Analysis • Intersection Layout • Preliminary Designs (25%) • Final Design (75% + 100%) • Construction (Bid) Documents Construction Administration • Regular Meetings | Coordination • Phased Construction • Communication

Downtown Improvement Project Basic Scope of Improvements • Roadways, Intersections + Sidewalks • Pedestrian Crossings • Period Lighting, Other Utility Infrastructure • Signage • Tree Planting • Site Furnishings Key Issues • Traffic | Pedestrian Flow • Parking • Potential Land Takings (if required)

Downtown Improvement Project Design Solutions Pedestrian Accommodations Existing View – Main Street Looking South toward W. Central

Downtown Improvement Project Design Solutions Traffic Calming | Pedestrian Safety Existing View – Main Street Looking Toward Emmons

Downtown Improvement Project Design Solutions Traffic Calming | Pedestrian Safety Existing View – Main Street Looking Toward Dean College

Downtown Improvement Project Design Solutions Traffic Calming | Pedestrian Safety Proposed View (Traffic Signals, Raised Crosswalk, Period Lighting and Banners)

Downtown Improvement Project Design Solutions Intersections | Gateways Existing View – Main St. & Dean/Depot St.

Downtown Improvement Project Design Solutions Intersections | Gateways Proposed Plan View

Downtown Improvement Project Design Solutions Intersections | Gateways Existing View – Emmons St. & W. Central St.

Downtown Improvement Project Design Solutions Intersections | Gateways Existing View – Main St. & E. Central St.

Downtown Improvement Project Design Solutions Intersections | Gateways Existing View – Main St. & Emmons St.

Downtown Improvement Project Design Solutions - Parking Location Existing Proposed HPP W. Central (Emmons to Main): 0 0 E. Central (Main to Ruggles): 25 26 (+1) Emmons (W. Central to Main): 0 8 (+8) Main (Emmons to E. Central): 35 26 (-9) PWED Emmons (Main to Ray): 3 3 Dean: 5 7 (+2) Depot: 15 20 (+5) Municipal Parking (Includes 2 HC Spaces): 59 63 (+4) Total = 142 153 (+11)

Downtown Improvement Project Schedule Moving Forward Spring 2010 • Coordination with Utilities | MBTA | MassDOT • Prepare 25% Design (HPP) • Prepare Preliminary Design (PWED) Summer 2010 • Submit 25% Design (HPP) to MassDOT • Submit Preliminary Design (PWED) to Town • Water Main Improvements by Town Fall 2010 • Submit Final Design (PWED) to Town • 25% Design Public Hearing (HPP) by MassDOT

Downtown Improvement Project Schedule Moving Forward Fall 2010 • Submit 75% Design (HPP) to MassDOT • Prepare Bid Documents (PWED) • Advertise/Bid/Award PWED Project Spring 2011 • Submit Final Design (HPP) to MassDOT • Begin Construction of PWED Project Summer 2011 • Prepare Bid Documents (HPP) • Advertise of HPP Project by MassDOT Fall 2011 • Bid & Award HPP Project – Begin Construction Spring 2012

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