TOWN OF MOUNT PLEASANT, SOUTH CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Monday, February 29, 2016 (March Committee Meeting)

Municipal Complex, Building A, Public Meeting Room 1 100 Ann Edwards Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Minutes

Members Present: Mayor Page, Chair; Mr. Will Haynie, Mr. Paul Gawrych Staff Present: Mr. Eric DeMoura, Town Administrator, Mr. Brad Morrison, Transportation Director, Mr. Paul Lykins, Transportation Project Engineer, Mr. Gary Ponder, Staff Engineer

Mayor Page called the meeting to order at 10:31 a.m. 1. Approval of Minutes from the January 8, 2016 meeting Mr. Gawrych so moved; motion seconded by Mr. Haynie. Motion carried unanimously. 2. Public Comments Mayor Page explained that public comment was welcome at this point in the meeting or a person could wait until their desired agenda item was discussed. She invited any audience members who wanted to comment at that time to speak. Victoria Carol of Darby Development for Shellpoint Homeowners Association: Ms. Carol remarked that the Homeowners Association turned in an application for their neighborhood. She praised Mr. Gary Ponder for his thoroughness and conveying information throughout the process. Ms. Carol explained that it was conveyed to the neighborhood that if the neighborhood met the qualifications for speed bumps, they would be approved for speed bumps, and that the homeowners in the Transportation Committee Minutes February 29, 2016 Page 2 of 14

neighborhood had been led to believe that this occurred. Ms. Carol related that the neighborhood had since been told by Town staff that while they had been approved, they would not be receiving them. She reiterated that parents were concerned for the safety of their children in the neighborhood. Ms. Carol communicated that the neighborhood had been told that funding would be found, but had since been told that they were the sixth application on the list to be approved, and funding was only found for the first five applications. She wanted to verify what the neighborhood had been told and wanted a fix to the situation. 3. program recommendations Mr. Morrison referred to his memo and spreadsheet (attached to the minutes of record) and noted that there were six applications for the traffic calming program that met the criteria for the program. Mr. Morrison noted that the committee may want to approve the seventh application, and that the eighth application was not eligible for the program due to it being a private . Mr. Morrison related that, unknown at the time, there is both a private and public portion of Queensgate Lane. The eighth application was for the private road. Mr. Morrison confirmed that the program had $20,000 left over from the last fiscal year, and that combined with the $40,000 allocated for the program this fiscal year, there was a total of $60,000 to work with. Mr. Morrison estimated that this amount would be enough to fund the first five applications, and that if the committee wanted to fund all six that met the criteria, he recommended that another $20,000 be allocated to the program. Mayor Page asked if the committee had any questions. Mr. Gawrych questioned where the extra money would be found if the committee recommended to Council to fund all six applications. Mr. DeMoura responded that it was preferred that it be supplemented in the new fiscal year. Mayor Page remarked that they recently made the program easier and more accessible, and that out of the several issues in Mount Pleasant, Transportation Committee Minutes February 29, 2016 Page 3 of 14 speed was the number one issue. She stated that the Town understood the effectiveness of speed humps, and that the Town was also aware that there were neighborhoods with cut-through traffic and speeding issues. Mayor Page requested that Mr. Morrison explain how the program had been altered to be more accessible. Mr. Morrison explained that last year the program was modified to eliminate the volume criteria and that the speed criteria had been lowered from seven miles over the speed limit to five miles over the speed limit. Mr. Morrison also reiterated that as with any program, approval was contingent on funding. Mayor Page thanked Mr. Morrison and reiterated that it was important that the Town hear the residents loud and clear on issues such as speeding, bike paths, and pedestrian paths. Mr. Gawrych moved that the Committee recommend to Council the funding of the six applications that qualified. Mr. Haynie seconded. Mayor Page asked for further comments. Victoria Carol: Ms. Carol noted that Shellpoint did have in excess of seven miles per hour over the speed limit and a higher traffic volume than the highest listed project. She explained that there were also two apartment communities in the neighborhood. James Shiller, 2501 Appling Drive: Mr. Shiller remarked that he had a two and half year old son and that the traffic in the neighborhood was terrifying. He explained that he was here because he did not want to see the situation drag on. Mr. Shiller offered the idea that if the project for the neighborhood was not funded, that plastic bumps on Amazon be purchased by residents and put down by the Town. Mayor Page remarked that she appreciated Mr. Shiller’s input. Mayor Page explained that the Town was not inclined to let neighborhoods take things into their own hands due to safety and liability issues. She noted that Mr. Gawrych knew more than she did about speed bumps and that the Committee talked often about speed bumps and possible devices that Transportation Committee Minutes February 29, 2016 Page 4 of 14 could be used. She reiterated the magnitude of the issue and the Town’s effort to approve more severe speed bumps and installing more of them, along with finding the money to fund the addition of more speed humps. Mr. Shiller then inquired as to the time frame for installation of the speed humps. Mayor Page responded that it would be as soon as possible. Mr. Morrison responded that it would be before the end of July. Mr. Haynie remarked that he had a question for Mr. DeMoura. He pointed out that the committee was discussing a change to the budget, and expressed concern that the committee was going out on a limb to find the $20,000. Mr. DeMoura confirmed that the Town was confident the money could be found and inquired with Mr. Morrison as to the recommended amount. Mr. Morrison confirmed that the recommended amount to completely fund the approved applications was $20,000. Mr. DeMoura stated that if the money could not be found this fiscal year, that it would be proposed in the upcoming new budget. Richard Mackenseed, 5th : Mr. Mackenseed noted that he wanted to thank Mr. Ponder and shared that he had been working with him on the neighborhood’s application for over a year. He also wanted to thank Sergeant Herring and Chief Ritchie for their support and noted that it was very important to the community members. He concluded that it had been a passionate matter and that the neighborhood appreciated the Committee’s approval. Mayor Page asked for further comments. There were none. Mayor Page then called for a vote on the motion. Motion to recommend to Council that all six applications be funded with the additional $20,000 carried unanimously. Transportation Committee Minutes February 29, 2016 Page 5 of 14

Mr. Gawrych commended Mr. Ponder for his level of detail, noting that he did similar work for the City of Charleston and thanked him for his hard work. Mayor Page thanked Mr. Ponder as well. 4. Selection of projects for funding consideration by Transportation Sales Tax and CTC Mr. Morrison referred to his memo (attached to the minutes of record) and related that there was not a request from the CTC ( Transportation Committee) but that he asked the committee to approve the projects in a priority order so when the request came, they would utilize the approved list to submit an appropriate project. Mr. Morrison explained that the cost range for the CTC projects was projected to be $250,000-$300,000. Mr. Morrison drew the Committee’s attention to the fact that some of the projects on the list were projects from last year that did not get funded. He also explained that the projects were grouped by project type: intersection, bike, drainage, and pedestrian. Mr. Morrison started with the intersection projects and explained to the Committee that the Belle Hall and Paul Foster Road project was a safety project in the Department’s opinion. He related that the proposal was for minor rehabilitation and road striping with a mini-. Mr. Morrison also explained that the Department had already investigated the cost of the project and that what appeared before the Committee was an estimate on the high end. Mr. Morrison drew the Committee’s attention to the third project on the list, which was Long Point Road eastbound on-ramp bypass lane. He elaborated this was the direction coming from the port, and that everything is already set up, and the project just needed to install medians.

Mr. Haynie asked Mr. Morrison to go back to the previous project and questioned the project’s use of a roundabout. Mr. Morrison explained to Mr. Haynie that while it was a roundabout, it was not the same size as other projects being built in the town. Mr. Morrison further explained that a miniature roundabout was a maximum Transportation Committee Minutes February 29, 2016 Page 6 of 14

90 feet in diameter with maximum roadway speed limits of 25 mph. Mr. Morrison elaborated that this type of roundabout was more appropriate for a residential setting and used the small roundabout at the Lowes at the Town Centre as an example. Mr. Morrison reiterated that the Department thought it would work well for the area in question and that Department had been considering it for a few years. He felt most people in the neighborhood would support the roundabout concept.

Mr. Haynie questioned Mr. Morrison as to whether or not there would be any public hearings concerning the project.

Mr. Morrison answered in the negative and explained that because it was a sales tax program it would not qualify for the Town’s process. He did feel, however, that they should seek neighborhood feedback on the concept.

Mayor Page returned the conversation to the Long Point Road project and explained to the Committee that she and Mr. Morrison had had several conversations concerning the challenges of coming from the port area for bike and pedestrian access. The Mayor continued to explain that there were residential areas almost down to the Port. She asked Mr. Morrison to explain how that would affect the project.

Mr. Morrison agreed that Mayor Page had a good point concerning the difficulty of the traffic coming from the port area. Mr. Morrison explained that he believed that the Long Point resurfacing was coming up soon, and because of that, staff’s recommendation was to consider marked bike throughout the because of heavy vehicle traffic. Mr. Morrison continued that the current signal crossing is a pedestrian-only phase due to the left turning traffic not yielding to pedestrians currently and that the desire was also to take the opportunity to accommodate bikes by making use of the wide pavement available.

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Mr. Gawrych asked Mr. Morrison to elaborate on the Mathis Ferry/Lauda Drive project.

Mr. Morrison explained that there was enough width on the Mathis Ferry approach to Lauda to get two lanes to feed the dual-left lane turn and at the same time convert it into a triple left lane turn to get better traffic flow on the approach to the intersection. Mr. Morrison continued that the median would have to be removed in order to accommodate a triple left turn, which would allow for a higher capacity at the intersection. Mr. Morrison explained that there was also an opportunity to see if the opposite Venning approach can be modified to accommodate a right turn lane. The original design was to standard, but that the plans could be reconsidered.

Mr. Gawrych asked Mr. Morrison for clarification concerning if the left would include a straight option.

Mr. Morrison responded that decision had not been finalized.

Mr. Gawrych expressed the desire not to hinder any business access and inquired if the CVS access on the US 17 southbound right-turn could be closed off so that a true right-turn lane would be able to be implemented, which would help keep traffic from backing up in front of several businesses. Mr. Gawrych continued that the Town needed to be concerned that there was eventually going to be a new high school a half mile from the project location, with a great deal of traffic throughout the day traveling to and from Wando High.

Mr. Morrison confirmed that his recommendation to the consultant was to expand that right-turn lane not just for storage but also for anticipated future traffic patterns.

Mayor Page questioned Mr. Morrison as to any possible increase in traffic through the intersection due to the new signal light for the Johnson Tract. Transportation Committee Minutes February 29, 2016 Page 8 of 14

Mr. Morrison responded that the expectation was 12-15 percent of the development’s traffic would use Mathis Ferry and that any improvement at the location would help.

Mayor Page then asked Mr. Morrison if the preference was for the Committee to approve one by one or all at once.

Mr. Morrison requested by priority listing.

Mayor Page called for a motion.

Mr. Gawrych motioned for the intersection projects to be approved as presented. Mr. Haynie seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Morrison then discussed the drainage project portion of the project list, and drew the Committee’s attention to the fact that the Oakhaven project had been moved to the top of the list, which had shifted the Groves and Hobcaw projects down.

Mr. Ponder remarked that Oakhaven was being considered for resurfacing and that several edges along the were falling apart and needed to be supported along the shoulders, which caused the project to be moved up the list.

Mayor Page asked if there were any comments.

Mr. Haynie requested an explanation as to whether or not it was the Town that would be doing the work on the projects, if the Town would be working in coordination on the projects, or if someone else would be doing the work.

Mr. Morrison explained that this was the Committee’s opportunity for input as to what was being submitted. He further explained that the Transportation Committee Minutes February 29, 2016 Page 9 of 14

County or CTC through their evaluations decided which projects to fund and their staff took on the project from there. Mr. Morrison explained that this was always done with extensive coordination with the Town, but that the County always did the work. He remarked that there was currently a good working relationship between these entities.

Mr. DeMoura commented that this allowed the Town to do other projects.

Mayor Page requested clarification on whether the Oakhaven project included , but no bike or pedestrian accommodations.

Mr. Ponder explained that the shoulders and ditches need to be piped to hold the road up, and that the would come as an add-on.

Mayor Page then called for a motion.

Mr. Gawrych moved to approve the drainage projects as presented. Mr. Haynie seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Mr. Morrison then discussed the pedestrian and bike projects on the list. Mr. Morrison explained that the projects were broken into two categories; high volume and lower speed. Mr. Morrison pointed out to the Committee that Porcher’s Bluff from the roundabout to South Morgan Point was the highest priority due to new developments in the area and anticipated further residential and commercial development. Mr. Morrison further explained that Stuart Engels Boulevard was seeing increased activity as well with two hotels coming online in the future. Mr. Morrison felt like that was a good location to provide better pedestrian access. Mr. Morrison further explained that Rifle Range Road projects had been on list for several years.

Mr. Morrison moved on to the lower speed section of the list. He explained that the list reflected discussion over the past year of traffic calming efforts in the Groves and Cooper Estates. Mr. Morrison noted that Transportation Committee Minutes February 29, 2016 Page 10 of 14

Lansing Drive in particular had come out unanimously, and that it was more difficult to address Cottingham Drive than Lansing Drive and that these two were the priorities.

Mayor Page questioned Mr. Morrison as to if there was a way to retrofit old neighborhoods with sidewalks, and that she was aware that it could not be done for bike and pedestrian lanes.

Mr. Morrison responded in the affirmative and that these sidewalks would be the traditional five feet wide sidewalks.

Mayor Page related that Council had finally been able to come in and talk about plans on moving forward in the Town, and two Council members questioned the feasibility of potentially widening Rifle Range Road. Mayor Page then asked Mr. Morrison to elaborate quickly on the issue due to time.

Mr. Morrison explained that the history of Rifle Range Road went back to the mid-1990s, and that the Hungryneck Corridor was the result of the inability to achieve consensus on if Rifle Range Road should be widened and that the need was for a four lane road. Mr. Morrison further explained that there had not been any further discussion on the matter except where to widen it to put in turn lanes.

Mayor Page confirmed Mr. Morrison’s assessment and elaborated that when referring to turn lanes, that the Town had known the capacity and facility necessary. Mayor Page further inquired as to what volumes would warrant the issue being reconsidered and reiterated that it was a Council member inquiry.

Mr. Morrison responded that it would be best to answer that by looking at the Town’s long-range plan and consider if it needed to be updated, but that typically all land use is updated at that time according to zoning. Mr. Morrison further responded that all previous studies have shown that the Transportation Committee Minutes February 29, 2016 Page 11 of 14

Town needed another north/south facility. Mr. Morrison added that he would recommend rigorous study to see if widening was truly necessary and that the Town had not previously determined a need for expansion of the road.

Mr. DeMoura contributed that there was the added concern of Rifle Range Road being a state road that went through a great deal of county property. Mr. DeMoura further explained that Hungryneck Boulevard was the result of the inability to widen Rifle Range Road and the Town could control that facility. Mr. DeMoura added that once the size of a widened Rifle Range Road was determined, that feasibility with all the other partners involved would become a question.

Mr. Gawrych reiterated what Mr. Morrison and Mr. DeMoura discussed. Mr. Gawrych further contributed that in the late 1990’s, it was determined that Rifle Range Road would only be three lanes, and that once everything was connected with the Town’s current new construction, the benefits would be more evident. Mr. Gawrych further explained that while Rifle Range Road had been a part of CHATS (Charleston Area Transportation Study) for several years, the decision was made to move money from Rifle Range Road to the expansion of US 17 between I-526 and the Isle of Palms Connector.

Mayor Page remarked that she thought that the Committee meeting would be a good time to ask for clarification and explanation of the history of the project.

Mr. Gawrych noted that just past Six Mile Road, the Town has required that new sidewalks be installed as parts of new neighborhoods, and that for example, DR Horton was currently installing them at their construction project there.

Mr. Haynie inquired as to the bicycle path or lane between Six Mile Road and Hamlin Plantation. He remarked that when he rode in the dark, there Transportation Committee Minutes February 29, 2016 Page 12 of 14 are people that use it for work and he was concerned that someone was going to get hit in the dark.

Mr. Morrison responded that what was being proposed currently is a sidewalk in the area, but that as Mr. Gawrych had previously noted, the area was committed as multi-use path by the developer.

Mr. Haynie requested clarification on whether a bike could be ridden on a multi-use path.

Mr. Morrison answered in the affirmative and elaborated that concerning the SC 41 widening, there will be the discussion of the possibility of a multi- use lane on one side and the inclusion of bike lanes. Mr. Morrison noted that was what the community would probably support.

Mr. Haynie questioned if a lot of the requirements were dictated by state law.

Mr. Morrison confirmed that if bike lanes are present, they have to be used, but a bicyclist did not have to use a multi-use path.

Mayor Page remarked that she was thrilled when she went to Minneapolis and saw multi-use paths that were triple striped for ADA access, pedestrians, and bicycle usage.

Mayor Page then asked for a motion.

Rodly Millett, 1296 Wisteria Drive: Mr. Millet explained that he lived off Rifle Range Road, but looked at it from the Isle of Palms Connector down to Ben Sawyer Boulevard. Mr. Millet inquired as to if there was any discussion of long term planning for that section.

Mr. Morrison responded that the Town’s Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan identified existing facilities and then looked for ways to create better Transportation Committee Minutes February 29, 2016 Page 13 of 14

connectivity as first priority. Mr. Morrison explained that Rifle Range Road and the Hungryneck Corridor were the most logical places for a multi-use path. Mr. Morrison further stated that Rifle Range Road got used a great deal, and if endless funds were available, the Town would look doing something really comprehensive from Ben Sawyer Boulevard to US 17.

Mr. Millet remarked that he and his wife biked and used the sidewalk, but were curious as to if it was four feet.

Mr. Morrison confirmed that the sidewalk was at least four feet.

Mr. Millet responded that it was a serious situation when bikes got on the road, which was very dangerous in his opinion. He continued that it seemed like from his section to the Isle of Palms Connector, there was the Hidden Lakes subdivision, at least five developments, and additional homes. He related that the community did not feel safe on Rifle Range Road. Mr. Millet requested that as the Town talked about road improvements, that it not forget the other communities already in the area, and that that was all he was requesting.

Mr. Haynie moved to approve the projects as presented. Mr. Gawrych seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

5. Update – ongoing projects Mr. Lykins related that the Long Point Road extension at I-526 was 95 percent complete and that the ribbon cutting ceremony was the next day.

Mr. Lykins confirmed that in relation to Billy Swails Boulevard Phase 4b, the project was in the process of developing the RFQ (Request for Qualifications) in order to get consultants by June and design started by September. Mr. Lykins remarked that the Town would have to go through the LPA (Local Public Agency) process and due to federal funding, that would take time. Transportation Committee Minutes February 29, 2016 Page 14 of 14

Mr. Lykins related that the roundabout at Bessemer Road would be completed in April and that he felt everyone was up to speed on bids for the Coleman Boulevard project.

Mayor Page thanked Mr. Lykins and the committee for their time.

6. Adjourn Mayor Page adjourned the meeting at 11:18 a.m.

Minutes submitted by: Regan Fantry 030216

Evaluation Criteria 5.1 Evaluation Criteria 5.2 Evaluation Criteria 5.3 Other Factors - 5 points each (Maximum 30 points) accidents in the last 2 speed relatedspeed 4,000 vehicles4,000 per day

Town of Mount Pleasant High speed of traffic (maximum 50 total points) 5 points for each 1mph above which the observed 85th percentile speed exceeds the posted speed limit (up to 10 mph) least at be percentilemust speed 85th the qualify, To Note: limitspeed posted the above 5mph 30 30 POINTS = volume between - 3,000 vehicles3,999 per day 20 POINTS = volume between - 2,000 vehicles2,999 per day 10 POINTS = volume between - 1,000 vehicles1,999 per day High volume of Traffic (Maximum 40 total points) 40 POINTS = volumes > One or more reported, years (5 points) No sidewalks (5 points) Narrow than (less 22 feet) (5 points) Street has severe hills and/or curves (5 points) Cut-through traffic (at least 35% of traffic appears to be cut- through (5 points) Located near a playground, recreational area, daycare center, school or any other facility that creates an increased presence of children. (5 points)

Traffic Calming Program 85th % speed Posted speed Points 24 hr. AADT Points Points Points Points Points Points Points Step #5 Weighting of Evaluation Criteria Must be ≥ 5 mph over the posted speed Volume - no minimum and Priotizing of Projects limit volume required Accidents Points Yes / No Points Width Points Yes / No Points Yes / No Points Yes / No Points Running

Street / Subdivision Points Total PrioritiziedOrder Potentialspeed hump count Potential(estimated) cost $2,800.00x humps of # Total 1 Eagle St. / Greenhill 40 mph 25 mph 50 275 AADT 0 0 0 N 5 18' 5 N 0 N 0 Y 5 65 1 3 8,400.00 2 Fifth Avenue / Remley's Point 39 mph 25 mph 50 850 AADT 0 0 0 Y 0 20' 5 N 0 N 0 N 0 55 2 7 19,600.00 28,000.00 3 Kings Gate Lane / west side of neighborhood 34 mph 25 mph 45 485 AADT 0 0 0 Y 0 24' 0 N 0 N 0 N 0 45 3 5 14,000.00 42,000.00 4 Edwards Street / next to Fox Pond Sub. 31 mph 25 mph 30 1058 AADT 10 0 0 Y 0 24' 0 N 0 N 0 Y 5 45 4 3 8,400.00 50,400.00 5 Wappataw / Parrish Place 32 mph 25 mph 35 203 AADT 0 0 0 N 5 24' 0 N 0 N 0 N 0 40 5 2 or 3 8,400.00 58,800.00 6 Appling Dr. / Shell Point 32 mph 25 mph 35 404 AADT 0 0 0 Y 0 24' 0 N 0 N 0 N 0 35 6 4 11,200.00 70,000.00 7 Oldwanus / Parrish Place 29 mph 25 mph 20 165 AADT 0 0 0 N 5 24' 0 N 0 N 0 N 0 25 2 5,600.00 75,600.00 8 Kings Gate Lane / East side / Private Road 34 mph 25 mph 45 653 AADT 0 0 0 Y 0 24' 0 N 0 N 0 N 0 10 0 0.00 9 Sowell Street / I'On 26 mph DNQ - No petition 10 Pitt Street / Muir (at Friend St.) n/a Withdrew app. - no petition 11 Pitt Street / Bozard (McCormick to Hyer Street) n/a Withdrew app. - too much work 12 Point Pleasant (all ) n/a DNQ - No Petition 13 Sandy Point Ln. / Rivertowne on the Wando 28 / 27 mph DNQ - Speed (two locations) 14 Live Oak Street / Old Village 24 mph DNQ - Speed / No petition sent 15 White Hall Sub. n/a No application returned 16 Rivertowne / Tributary n/a DNQ - No petition 17 Appling Dr. / Watermark n/a DNQ - No petition 18 Barbara Street / Old Mt. Pleasant area n/a DNQ - No petition 19 Armory Dr. / West Point n/a DNQ - No petition 20 Fifth Ave / Fourth St. - All-way stop request n/a Did not meet alway-stop criteria

Notes / Legend: Met all criteria - qualified for speed humps Oldwanus was requested in application with Wappetaw, it DNQ, however it is an adjoining neighborhood road Part of Kings Gate application, however this section is a Private Road, speed humps will be the responsibility of the HOA DNQ = Does Not Qualify Estimated: 27 Speed Humps x $2800 = $75,600.00

Charleston County FY2017 Transportation Sales Tax (TST) Projects INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

1. Mathis Ferry Road / Lauda Drive Improvements - $450,000 2. Belle Hall Parkway / Paul Foster Road – Mini-roundabout - $200,000 3. Long Point Road / I-526 East bound on-ramp bypass- $90,000 Wando East Sub.

INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

1. Mathis Ferry Road / Lauda Drive improvements - $450,000

Belle Hall Pkwy. Hall Belle Antebellum Ln. Paul Foster Road

Long Point Road

INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

2. Belle Hall Parkway / Paul Foster Road – Mini-roundabout - $200,000 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS

3. Long Point Road / I-526 East bound on-ramp bypass - $90,000 DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

1. Oakhaven Boulevard Improvements – $200,000 2. The Groves Drainage improvements - • Phase I – 210,000 • Phase 2 – 280,000 • Phase 3 – 109,000– 3. Hobcaw Point Drainage improvements – • Phase 1 – 104,000 • Phase 2 – 252,000 • Phase 3 – 123,000 Rifle Range Rd.

Pipe ditches for stabilization

Pipe ditches for larger shoulders to allow for sidewalks

DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

#1 Oakhaven Boulevard Drainage Improvements The Groves Drainage Project

• Improve or rehabilitate the existing drainage system • Remove ponding water from roads/ yards by improving and/ or extending road drainage network • Phase I – 210,000 • Phase 2 – 280,000 • Phase 3 – 109,000

DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

#2 The Groves Drainage Project Hobcaw Point Drainage Project • Improve or rehabilitate the existing drainage system • Remove ponding water from roads, • Add additional pipe outfalls – yard flooding • Stabilize road shoulders • Replace or rehabilitate failing infrastructure

Phase 1 – 104,000 Phase 2 – 252,000 Phase 3 – 123,000

DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

#3 Hobcaw Point Drainage Project PEDESTRIAN and BICYCLE Higher speed/higher vehicular volume routes

1. Porcher’s Bluff Road (8,000 ADT) – Roundabout to South Morgan’s Point Road – $262,000 2. Stuart Engals – Bowman Road to Ira Road – 155,000 3. Rifle Range Road (12,000 ADT) – Six Mile Road to Hamlin Road – $ 410,000 4. Rifle Range Road (10,700 ADT) – Hamlin Road to Porcher’s Bluff – $299,000

Sidewalk Project Limits

PEDESTRIAN and BICYCLE Higher speed/higher vehicular volume routes

#1 Porchers Bluff Road (8,000 ADT) – Roundabout to South Morgan’s Point Road - $262,000 Walmart

Bowman Rd.

PEDESTRIAN and BICYCLE Higher speed/higher vehicular volume routes

2. Stuart Engals – Bowman Road to Ira Road – 155,000

Sidewalk Project Hamlin Road Hamlin Six Mile Road Six Mile

PEDESTRIAN and BICYCLE Higher speed/higher vehicular volume routes

#3 Rifle Range Road (12,000ADT) – Six Mile Road to Hamlin Road - $410,000

Hamlin Road Hamlin

Sidewalk Project

PEDESTRIAN and BICYCLE Higher speed/higher vehicular volume routes

#4 Rifle Range Road (10,700 ADT) –Hamlin Road to Porchers Bluff - $299,000 PEDESTRIAN and BICYCLE Lower speed/lower volume neighborhoods

1. Lansing Drive – Coleman Blvd to – $232,000 2. Cottingham Drive – Pelzer Dr. to Frontage Road - $450,000 3. Royall Avenue –McCants Boulevard to Center Street – $90,000 4. Pherigo Street – Coleman to McCants – $88,000 5. Wando Park Blvd – $190,000 6. National Drive – $198,000 7. Seacoast Parkway – $177,000 8. Wakendaw Road - $230,00 9. Live Oak Drive – Bennett to Haddrell - $73,000 Sidewalk Project

PEDESTRIAN and BICYCLE Lower speed/lower volume neighborhoods

#1 Lansing Drive Sidewalk- Coleman Blvd to Frontage Rd. - $232, 000 Sidewalk Project

PEDESTRIAN and BICYCLE Lower speed/lower volume neighborhoods

#2 Cottingham Drive- Pelzer Drive to Frontage Rd. - $450, 000 Sidewalk Project

PEDESTRIAN and BICYCLE Lower speed/lower volume neighborhoods

#3 Royall Avenue Sidewalk – McCants Drive to Center Street - $90,000 Sidewalk Project

PEDESTRIAN and BICYCLE Lower speed/lower volume neighborhoods

#4 Pherigo Street- Coleman Blvd to McCants Dr. - $88,000 Sidewalk Project

PEDESTRIAN and BICYCLE Lower speed/lower volume neighborhoods

#5 Wando Park Boulevard- $190,000 Sidewalk Project

PEDESTRIAN and BICYCLE Lower speed/lower volume neighborhoods

#6 National Drive – $198,000 Sidewalk Project

PEDESTRIAN and BICYCLE Lower speed/lower volume neighborhoods

#7 Seacoast Parkway- $177,000 PEDESTRIAN and BICYCLE Lower speed/lower volume neighborhoods

8. Wakendaw Road - $230,000 Sidewalk Project

PEDESTRIAN and BICYCLE Lower speed/lower volume neighborhoods

#9 Live Oak Drive Sidewalk- Bennett St. to Haddrell St.- $73,000 Priority Ranking Area Est. Linear Footage Est. Cost/ LF Est. Structures est. cost/ unit Est. Total Cost add water quality unit Total w/ WQ Units

1 Tall Pine Road onto Palm with cross lines - -piped system 1000 175 10 1000 185000 25000 $210,000.00

or Roadside swales with infiltration/ swales

2 Lansing from Palm to Trader Joes - piped w/ WQ 1400 175 10 1000 255000 25000 $280,000.00

Roadside Swales/ bioretention

3 Palm Street to Lakeview connection 400 175 3 1000 73000 $73,000.00

add Cliffwood Drive * 100 175 5 1000 22500 $22,500.00

needs roadside shoulder grading for street w/ Sod (13 yards) 13000 $108,500.00

Max. Est. all phases $598,500.00

* Roadside swale option requires feasibility and utility review but would/ could provide some additional detention and infiltration (Water Quality) benefit)

Alternative pre-fabricated products for water quality/ detention examples - (Filterra Systems, Kristar bio-modular systems)

*** all pipe cost includes est. for installation and asphalt restoration cost

DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

#2 The Groves Drainage Project - Cost add water quality Priority Ranking Area Est. Linear Footage Est. Cost/ LF Est. Structures est. cost/ unit Est. Total Cost unit Total w/ WQ Units 1 313 Seewee Road New Outfall 200 175 2 1500 38000 25000 63000 E. Hobcaw Ditch piping (366 Molasses) 200 175 4 1500 41000 41000 phase tot 104000

2 Hobcaw Drive Road flooding Hobcaw @coinbow** 200 175 3 1500 39500 25000 64500 Hobcaw at Copahee* 500 175 5 1500 95000 25000 120000 Hobcaw at Molasses** 200 175 5 1500 42500 25000 67500 phase tot. 252000

3 pipe replacements/ other areas 350 Molasses ditch piping 160 175 3 1500 32500 32500 Seyhoy Drive pipe replace 500 175 4 1500 93500 93500 Isaw Drive Lake outfall replace 50 175 1 1500 10250 10250 phase total 136250

4 Muirhead Road culvert replacement 80 1500 2 1500 123000 123000

* Hobcaw at Copahee project has landscaping replacement costs…not included

**project assumes existing pipe infrastructure is OK Max Est. all phases 615250

*** all pipe cost includes est. for installation and asphalt restoration cost

DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

#3 Hobcaw Point Drainage Project - Cost

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

MEMORANDUM

To: Mayor Linda Page From: Brad Morrison Cc: Eric DeMoura Date: February 24, 2016 Re: FY 2016 Traffic Calming Program Recommendations

Attached is a spreadsheet showing results of the FY 2016 Traffic Calming Program applicant evaluation. Of twenty applicants that began the process, six met the criteria for speed hump installation. They are ranked by points as follows: 1. Eagle Street 2. Fifth Avenue 3. Kings Gate Lane 4. Edwards Street 5. Wappataw 6. Appling Drive Note that Project #7 (Oldwanus in Parrish Place) did not meet the necessary speed criteria, even though #5 (Wappataw in Parrish Place) did meet the criteria. Also note that it was discovered after data collection that Project #8 (Kings Gate Lane) is a private road and ineligible for the program. Based on a funding availability of approximately $60,000, staff recommends the first five projects be funded and Project #6 be funded and implemented in next year’s program.

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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

MEMORANDUM

To: Mayor Linda Page From: Brad Morrison Cc: Eric DeMoura Date: February 24, 2016 Re: Charleston County Transportation Sales Tax (TST) and CTC Annual Projects

This memo relates to Agenda Item #4 for the January Transportation Committee meeting.

Staff recently received application requests for Charleston County’s FY 2017 Transportation Sales Tax (TST) Annual Allocation Projects. Transportation Sales Tax projects must fall within the category of Local Paving (earth roads), Intersection Improvements, Drainage Improvements and Pedestrian/Bicycle Enhancements. These projects are evaluated county-wide through an Objective Evaluation and Prioritization Process and evidence of public support is viewed as critical for successful project implementation. Historically, the annual allocation has been $2M for Local Paving, $2M for Intersection Improvements, $1M for Drainage Improvements, $0.5M for Pedestrian/Bicycle Enhancements and $1M for County Council/Public Works projects, for a total of $6.5M.

Projects by category are listed below for your consideration. If Committee members have other projects to be considered, staff can assist with project scope and cost estimates. Once the Committee has determined a prioritized list, the remaining highest ranking intersection improvement project and bike/ped project that are not selected by Charleston County AND fall within the funding range of $250-350K will be submitted by staff as prioritized list for the CTC annual request, which generally comes in the late spring. One of the project types should be designated a priority over the other due to limited funding.

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1. Mathis Ferry Road / Lauda Drive Improvements - $450,000 2. Belle Hall Parkway / Paul Foster Road – Mini-roundabout - $200,000 3. Long Point Road / I-526 East bound on-ramp bypass - $90,000

Drainage Improvements

1. Oakhaven Boulevard improvements - roadside swales and sidewalk - $200,000 2. The Groves improvements a. Phase I - $210,000 b. Phase II - $280,000 c. Phase III - $109,000 3. Howcaw Point Improvements a. Phase I - $104,000 b. Phase II - $252,000 c. Phase III - $123,000

Pedestrian and Bicycle

Higher speed/higher vehicular volume routes

1. Porcher’s Bluff Road (8,000 ADT) - Roundabout to South Morgan’s Point Road - $262,000 2. Stuart Engals - Bowman to Ira Road $155,000 3. Rifle Range Road (12,000 ADT) - Six mile Road to Hamlin Road - $410,000 4. Rifle Range Road (10,700 ADT) - Hamlin Road to Porcher’s Bluff - $299,000

Lower speed/lower volume neighborhood

1. Lansing Drive - Coleman Boulevard to Frontage Road - $232,000 2. Cottingham Drive - Pelzer Drive to Frontage Road - $450,000 3. Royall Avenue - McCants to Center Sts. - $90,000 4. Pherigo Street - Coleman to McCants - $88,000 5. Wando Park Blvd. - $190,000 6. National Drive - $198,000 7. Seacoast Parkway - $177,000 8. Wakendaw Road - Whipple to Trident Academy - $230,000 9. Live Oak Drive - Bennett to Haddrell - $73,000

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