The 14^th Street Reconstruction Project completed construction in October 2018. This project was the eighth and final project funded by the voter-approved transportation improvement General Obligation (GO) bond. The bond initially identified the project limits between Simpson and Galveston. However, City Council approved the extension for design to Newport Ave (north), and Donovan Ave (south). Funding was allocated for the construction of  Simpson to Albany (Zone 2), Albany to Galveston (Zone 3), and Newport to Galveston (Zone 4), between April and October 2018.

PROJECT BACKGROUND

PROJECT LOCATIONS

PROJECT UPDATES

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

PROJECT GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

• Increase safety and mobility for all users and create an environment for walking, biking, and transit use.
• Improve accessibility by removing or providing clearance from obstructions in the sidewalk.
• Improvements result in a complete street with the Central Westside Plan (CWP) preferred land use scenario. The CWP land-use scenario proposes a mixed-use land use form projected to increase walking, biking, and transit trips, thereby reducing vehicle miles traveled.

PROJECT BACKGROUND

In 2016, the project team presented a GO bond program update to City Council, requesting authority to proceed with the 14^th Street Reconstruction Project. Staff also proposed the extension of project limits due to lacking connectivity, sub-par infrastructure condition, transit planning efforts, recent development, and updated City planning efforts. City council provided authority during the January 20, 2016 meeting and requested staff present 30% level design and estimates upon completion.

Project limits extended north and south to include the following roadway segments:

• NW 14^th Street (NW Galveston Avenue to NW Newport Avenue)
• SW Century Drive (SW Colorado Avenue to SW Simpson Avenue)

Project team staff presented the 30% design and project estimates to City council during the December 7, 2016 meeting. The presentation and council discussion focused on existing conditions, proposed improvements, class 4 estimates( feasibility/study phase), funding, and next steps. The next steps outlined a proposal to finalize design and outlined the estimated design fee range, schedule, and funding sources. City Council voiced support for continuing to final design for the entire length of the corridor, SW Colorado Ave to NW Newport Ave. Project team staff informed City Council that they would return with a contract amendment, including scope and fee, to complete the design.

PROJECT LOCATIONS

The project divided the corridor into four zones. View the completed typical sections for each zone below:

ZONE 1: Colorado Ave to Simpson Ave

ZONE 2: Simpson Ave to Albany Ave

ZONE 3: Albany Ave to Galveston Ave

ZONE 4: Galveston Ave to Newport Ave

 
ZONE 1 - Colorado to Simpson (in Phase II of the construction schedule) 

The proposed Zone 1 typical section extends from the intersection of SW Colorado Avenue to SW Simpson Avenue. The depiction of the typical section includes a three-lane section with a two-way turn lane, two 11-foot travel lanes, two 7-foot buffered bike lanes, planter strips, and an 8 to 10 foot sidewalk on each side of the corridor.

(100% Design Exhibit)

 

ZONE 2 - Simpson to Albany (in Phase I of the construction schedule) 

The proposed Zone 2 typical section extends from the intersection of SW Simpson Avenue to NW Albany Ave. The depiction of the typical section includes a three-lane section with a two-way turn lane, two 10.5-foot travel lanes, two 7-foot buffered bike lanes, planter strips, and an 8 to 10-foot sidewalk on each side of the corridor.

(100% Design Exhibit) 

 

ZONE 3 - Albany to Galveston (in Phase II of the construction schedule) 

The proposed Zone 3 typical section extends from the intersection of NW Albany Avenue to NW Galveston Avenue. The depiction of the typical section includes a two-lane section with two 10.5-foot travel lanes, two 7-foot buffered bike lanes, planter strips, and a 6 foot sidewalk on each side of the corridor.

(100% Design Exhibit)

 

ZONE 4 - Galveston to Newport (in Phase I of the construction schedule) 

The proposed Zone 4 typical section extends from the intersection of NW Galveston Avenue to NW Newport Avenue. The depiction of the typical section includes a two-lane section with two 10.5-foot travel lanes, two 7-foot buffered bike lanes, planter strips, and a 6-foot sidewalk on each side of the corridor.

(100% Design Exhibit) 

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PROJECT UPDATES

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CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

CENTURY DRIVE  - SIMPSON TO ALBANY

14TH STREET - GALVESTON TO NEWPORT

14TH STREET – ALBANY TO GALVESTON

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