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Commission reviews north-end revitalization plan, Pendot denies midblock crossing and offers sidewalk alternative
Summary
Staff reported consultant proposals for a north-end Washington Avenue revitalization plan (TPD returned a $30,000 proposal; Trans Associates proposal pending), and said PennDOT declined a requested midblock crossing near Winfield Park, noting the crossing would add over $900,000 and two-and-a-half months of construction; PennDOT will still construct sidewalk from Bank Street to the park at no cost.
Bridgeville planning staff told the commission they met with two firms—Trans Associates (roundabout project engineers) and TPD (the firm that did the active transportation plan)—to produce a more constructible concept design, cost estimate and responses to PennDOT comments for a Washington Avenue corridor revitalization. Staff said both jurisdictions are aligned in the request and that both towns agreed to include a $15,000 local contribution in draft capital budgets for the project.
Staff reported that TPD returned a proposal priced at $30,000; the Trans Associates proposal was still pending and expected in January. The commission discussed sequencing, grant opportunities and coordination with SPC (regional planning organization) and other funders before moving design work forward.
On a related safety request, PennDOT replied in a written packet that it could not add a midblock crossing at the park driveway. The agency said adding the crossing and the necessary retaining wall would increase the project by "over $900,000" and extend construction by about 2.5 months, which would impede park access during peak construction; PennDOT offered instead to build sidewalk from Bank Street to the park at no cost. Commissioners expressed disappointment and discussed local mitigation options such as improved lighting, but staff cautioned that a single street light carries both installation and ongoing fees and that a site visit and further design work are needed.
Next steps: staff will circulate the Trans Associates proposal when received, continue coordinating funding and consider the sidewalk alternative with potential local lighting or access improvements.
