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Committee reviews CIP projects: Exit 8 timeline, signal synchronization funding, West Main ADA and Maple Boulevard stormwater updates
Summary
The committee discussed multiple transportation projects including Exit 8, signal synchronization phase 2, West Main ADA improvements, Maple Boulevard stormwater construction and broader transportation CIP implementation and prioritization.
Committee members received updates on several transportation projects and the overall implementation plan.
Exit 8: Staff said the Exit 8 project remains on TDOT's 10-year plan; the overall estimate remains roughly $35.5 million, with the city's current share budgeted at about $4.9 million for right-of-way. The city is in right-of-way but must finalize NEPA/environmental documentation because federal funds require a different environmental approval; staff estimated NEPA clearance within roughly three months and a 36-month construction estimate after funding. No committee action was requested.
Signal synchronization (phase 2): Staff reported an increased estimate and that TDOT and the CMAQ program agreed to contribute approximately $200,000 in additional funds. GNRC approved an amendment to accept those funds and staff anticipated a bid letting in late 2025 with construction and completion likely in 2026. Staff said the project will install new radar detection and fisheye video detection at 31 intersections to improve signal timing on Main Street, New Shackle Island Road and other main corridors.
West Main Street ADA improvements: The project is funded by a state multimodal accessibility grant covering 95% of costs (city 5% share). The grant has a $1 million cap; staff revised the scope to focus on major intersections (curb ramps and pedestrian signals) rather than the full corridor because right-of-way needs would otherwise consume available funds. Staff is beginning right-of-way acquisition for the revised scope.
Maple Boulevard stormwater improvements: Staff have issued a notice to proceed for construction using ARPA WIP funds for construction. Early utility relocation work is underway and staff expects the project to finish in January 2026.
Transportation CIP implementation: Staff reviewed the ranked list of projects and said $3 million in city funds is currently budgeted for the CIP in FY26. That funding is expected to support design, preliminary engineering, and limited right-of-way for several red-checked priority projects, including conceptual and preliminary work on New Shackle Island Road widening (386 to Stop 30), Dayflower right-turn improvements, and an Innsbrook at Saundersville conceptual roundabout. Staff noted voluntary impact fees paid by new developments could be appropriated to specific local projects.
Committee members encouraged staff to explore use of developer credits for impact fees to incentivize on-the-ground construction rather than collecting small amounts into many separate accounts. No formal votes were required for these project updates.
