Number
251145
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to enter into an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the development, implementation, and funding of traffic control improvements and other safety measures necessary to mitigate traffic diversion on City streets due to construction activity on the I-94 East/West Project in 2025 and 2026, with the total estimated cost being $576,984.83 of which 100% is grantor funded.
Analysis
This resolution authorizes the Commissioner of Public Works and Comptroller to enter into an agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the development, implementation, and funding of traffic control improvements and other safety measures necessary to mitigate traffic diversion on City streets due to construction activity on the I-94 East/West Project in 2025 and 2026, with the total estimated cost being $576,984.83 of which 100% is grantor funded. The improvement measures will be beneficial for all modes of traffic including pedestrians, bicyclists, and motor vehicle traffic.
Body
Whereas, The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) is about to begin reconstructing the I-94 East-West Freeway between approximately 70th Street on the west and 16th Street on the east in 2025; and
Whereas, Construction activity along I-94 is expected to create diversion of traffic onto the local street system during the project due to lane and ramp closures on the freeway; and
Whereas, Preliminary approval has been received from the WisDOT, along with a Project Agreement to be executed by the City of Milwaukee, to provide reimbursement of actual costs for necessary services and items provided by the City for traffic impact mitigation measures to improve safety and flow for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists on local streets in conjunction with the I-94 East/West Project construction; and
Whereas, The total...
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