Friday workshop to focus on South Carson Street roundabout, design plans
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/11/2019 - 1:18pm
Design plans for a roundabout at the intersection of Stewart Street and South Carson Street as part of the South Carson Complete Streets Project will be available for review at a public workshop Friday.
Earlier this year, Carson City's project team announced that it had 60 percent the roundabout design, along with surrounding design elements, completed. The workshop is Friday, April 12, from 2 to 6 p.m. at The Studio at Adams Hub, 177 W Proctor St.
This meeting will provide the opportunity for business owners and residents to explore in detail the potential plans and provide input to the project team. A list of frequently asked questions and answers to the roundabout can be found here.
In February the design plans for the South Carson Complete Streets Project reached 60 percent completion. Current design elements include safe accommodations for travel, one of which is a roundabout at the intersection of Stewart Street and South Carson Street.
The total project construction cost is estimated to be approximately $17 million. The project will be funded from a number of sources, including state funds, utility funds, redevelopment funds, grants, sales tax money, as well as $7.6 million from the Transportation Investment Generating Economic Recovery grant.
The highly, competitive TIGER grant was awarded to Carson City in the spring of 2018 by the United States Department of Transportation, which described the project as an important investment in Carson City’s infrastructure with a focus to improve pedestrian safety and mobility in the area, and enhance commercial and business access.
The design is a multi-lane roundabout with a detached pathway for pedestrians and cyclists. Cyclists may also choose to occupy a lane through the roundabout. The center island will include landscaping and will eventually include a public art piece, adding to the gateway appeal. See the video here or below.
The roundabout installment will reduce the frequency and severity of accidents, minimize long-term maintenance and operation costs, and improve traffic flow, which are motivating factors for its design.
Construction is anticipated to start in late 2019. Project completion is estimated in 2021. More information about this project is available at carsonproud.com.
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