TRANSPORTATION Asphalt and Concrete Maintenance Programs
- Staff is currently evaluating streets for Summer 2010 Rehabilitation. Comments and suggestions can be submitted to Mike Wilhelm, Chief of Contract Management, at mwilhelm@rockvillemd.gov.
Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) - Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) are devices used to communicate information about pedestrian traffic signal intervals in non-visual formats such as audible tones, verbal messages, and/or vibrating surfaces.
- The Maryland State Highway Administration and Montgomery County have committed to the installation of APS at traffic signals under their jurisdictions. The City of Rockville plans to install APS at all City-owned traffic signals over a 3-year period, from FY 2010 to FY 2012.
- During FY 2010, City staff started planning the locations for APS installation using the Pedestrian Safety and Accessibility Inventory Evaluation. The project is currently under design for 15 traffic signals within the City limits.
Baltimore Road - This project improves accessibility and connectivity of the intermodal systems along Baltimore Road and its neighborhoods between the City limits and Town Center. Project development is planned in two consecutive stages. First is the engineering design and environmental documentation including right-of-way (listed as "other" in the appropriation schedule) determination. Second is the construction of two phases: Phase I includes multi-modal improvements from Town Center to Gladstone Drive; Phase II includes improvements from Gladstone Drive to the City limits. Specific improvements include curb and gutter, sidewalks, bike paths, roadway upgrades, storm drainage, and storm water management.
- Mayor and Council approved the design contract. Staff also received SHA and FHWA approval of the contract and the consultant selection process. Public meetings will be held during FY2010 and design is scheduled for completion in 2010. Construction for this project is scheduled for 2011.
Battery Back-up Systems (DS) - Battery Back-up Systems (BBS) will keep traffic signals running for at least 8-hour periods during power outages. During recent years, there were several occasions when traffic signals lost power for several hours during storms. The City of Rockville will install the BBS at all City-owned traffic signals during a 3-year period.
- Staff finished reviewing estimates and specifications from vendors. Staff identified specific needs for 15 signalized intersections to receive BBS in FY2010.
Pedestrian Safety - This project supports the Mayor and Council's vision priority of creating Distinct Neighborhoods, One City by working with neighborhoods to: conduct feasibility analyses for new pedestrian initiatives; implement a Safe Routes to School program; and implement pedestrian traffic control devices. Speed Camera funding are used in this project to upgrade pedestrian ramps to meet ADA requirements throughout the City.
- Bringing sidewalk ramps to ADA compliance - Ramp replacements have been completed for the construction season of 2009. Ramps were replaced on Twinbrook Parkway, McAuliffe Drive, Broadwood Drive, and other locations in east Rockville studied as part of the Pedestrian Safety Inventory Study.
- Park Road median improvement: This project includes widening the median on Park Road between MD 355 and South Stonestreet Avenue. The project includes installing a new fence, landscaping and signage. The project is scheduled for completion during FY 2010.
Sidewalks - Beall Avenue: Construction completed for Phases I and III. Phase II, which includes storm drain upgrades is scheduled for completion in fall 2009.
- Beall Avenue: south side between Lynch Street and Luckett Street - complete
- Evans Street: east side between 116 Evans Street and Great Falls Road - complete
- E. Gude Drive: east side of the street, between Rothgeb Drive and Taft Court – complete
- Broadwood Drive: east side between Baltimore Road and Fletcher Place - complete
- Mt. Vernon Place: north side from Monroe Street to Colonial Court - under construction in fall 2009
- Forest Avenue: west side between Beall Avenue and Dawson Avenue – under construction in fall 2009
- Monroe Street: west side between Big Oak Court and Waddington Circle and between Lynn Manor Drive and Argyle Street - under construction in fall 2009
- Waddington Circle: west side between Cabin John Parkway and Dogwood Park – construction is scheduled for spring 2010
- Veirs Mill Road: north side between Bradley Avenue and Meadow Hall Drive - Staff submitted design plans for SHA review.
- Falls Road: west side, between Wootton Parkway and Kersey Lane - Staff is finalizing the design phase and construction is scheduled for spring 2010.
Streetlights - This project funds improvements to existing lighting systems where problems or safety issues have been identified. Funding is primarily for underground-wired lights. However, some funds are allocated to upgrade overhead street lights owned and operated by Pepco in the vicinity of schools, metro stations, and some residential areas where the illumination is poor. Adequate lighting is needed on public streets to enhance traffic and pedestrian safety and to help provide security. Speed Camera funding will allow the City to upgrade more lights every fiscal year to improve public safety.
- In FY 2009, 70 new Pepco-owned streetlights in east Rockville neighborhoods were installed. In FY 2010, staff will continue to add new streetlights on the east side of the City, replace streetlights on MD 28 in historic area, replace 40 streetlight bases on Redland Avenue, and complete streetlight replacements on Tower Oaks Blvd.
Traffic Controls: Citywide - This project funds the installation of traffic controls such as traffic signals, flashing beacons, speed sensor signs, and other signs and markings. Priorities are typically based on travel demand thresholds. This project funds new equipment for traffic signals Citywide to replace obsolete equipment such as old controllers and conflict monitors.
- Projects scheduled for FY 2010 include replacing old LED indicators (red and yellow) at 15 traffic signals, and upgrade 6 traffic signals; 4 in east Rockville, Maryland/Argyle and Wootton/Henslowe. In Fall 2009, work was completed at the intersections of W. Gude Dr/Gaither Rd, W. Gude Dr/Watkins Pond Blvd, Fleet St/Monroe Street, Baltimore Rd/Twinbrook Pkwy and Wootton Pkwy/Henslowe Drive.
STORMWATER AND STREAM IMPROVEMENTS College Gardens Park/Pond Modification - Construction is expected to be complete in November 2009.
- Improvements include a new stormwater management pond and various park improvements, including a new park shelter, path resurfacing and the relocation and expansion of the basket courts. There also will be a stream restoration downstream of Princeton Place, located below College Gardens Park.
Woodley Gardens Stream - Design is complete.
- Construction is planned for December 2009 – May 2011.
- Improvements include: stabilizing approximately one mile of stream, protecting existing sanitary sewer infrastructure, removing non-native invasive vegetation, and installing an innovative regenerative stormwater conveyance system for the Winder Court outfall.
- City is approved for a $1.1 million low-interest loan through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), which allowed the construction to be advanced six months.
Horizon Hills SWM - An Alternatives Analysis is being prepared to identify options for potential improvements and/or modifications to the three existing SWM facilities located on the tributary to Watts Branch in the Horizon Hill Park
- The options will enhance the water quality and quantity functions of the facilities.
- Design will begin in February 2010 and take approximately 12 months to complete, including obtaining permits from the Maryland Department of the Environment and the US Army Corps of Engineers.
- Construction is planned to commence in summer 2011.
UTILITIES WATER IMPROVEMENTS Water Main Rehabilitation - Project provides for improving approximately 34 miles of water main within 20 years. Improvements are required to improve fire flow, improve the quality of the drinking water, and reduce frequency of water pipe breaks.
- Projects under design include: Mapleton Road, Stanley Avenue, Parrish Drive, McArthur Drive and Taylor Avenue. These projects will start construction in summer 2010.
- Projects ready for construction: Crawford Drive and Burris Road will start construction in March 2010.
- Projects under construction include: North Stonestreet Avenue. This project will be completed by May 2010.
Air Release Valves - Twenty specialty valves along the 24-inch water supply line between Rockville’s Water Treatment Plant the City Limits will be replaced. These valves are 50 years old and need to be upgraded.
- Construction is planned for summer 2010.
Hydraulic Surge Suppression Tanks - Surge suppression tanks are required to protect the City’s 24-inch water supply main in conjunction with replacing the Air Release Valves.
- One tank will be installed at the Water Treatment Plant; another tank will be installed at the Glen Mill Pump Station.
- Construction is planned for summer 2010.
Water Tank Upgrades - Rockville’s three water storage tanks; known as Hunting Hill, Talbott, and Carr; will be inspected and rehabilitated, as needed.
- Inspection is planned for early 2010.
- Rehabilitation will be performed during 2010, depending on the recommendations from inspections.
Water Plant Improvements - Rockville is approved for $1.7 million in grant funding to support Energy Efficiency and Rehabilitation work.
- Project includes:
— Replacing the HVAC system at the raw water Intake Structure with a higher efficiency unit;
— Rehabilitating the raw water pumps;
— Installing Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs) on the raw water pumps;
— Installing new polymer and press feed pumps and associated VFDs;
— Installing new thickened solids pumps and additional plates on the solids press;
— Upgrading the existing instrumentation and controls system to support power monitoring; and
— Installing motion sensor lighting throughout the Water Treatment Plant (WTP).
- Construction will start in December 2009 with completion planned for fall 2010.
Water System Improvements - Study is underway to identify upgrades and improvements to treatment process to ensure Rockville complies with drinking water regulations from the Environmental Protection Agency and the Maryland Department of the Environment and to increase treatment capacity.
— Solids Handling project at the Water Treatment Plant is under design. Construction of this project is planned for fall 2010.
— Other projects may be identified by the Study, including changes to the Water Storage Tanks
WASTE WATER IMPROVEMENTS
Sewer Main Rehabilitation
- Sanitary sewers along South Stonestreet Avenue, Blandford Drive, and the 1300 block of Grandin Avenue will be replaced beginning in December 2009.
- The sanitary sewers and manholes located in Woodley Gardens Park along Watts Branch and between Preserve Parkway and Tower Oaks Boulevard along Cabin John Creek will be rehabilitated with a cured-in-place liner. Construction will begin spring 2010. A $500,000 Congressional Appropriation administered through the Environmental Protection Agency and the Maryland Department of the Environment supports funding for this project.
Horners Lane Pump Station - A backup bypass pumping station will be installed at the existing North Horners Pump Station located at the corner of North Horners Lane and Frederick Avenue. Construction will begin winter 2010, with completion planned for fall 2010.
GENERAL PROJECTS Asphalt/Concrete Improvements City Hall uppper parking lot mill and overlay. Improve Glenora, Isreal and Rockmead paths.
Athletic Court Improvements - Montrose Park: overlay and color coat tennis and basketball court, replace fence.
- Dogwood Park: color coat tennis and basketball courts.
- Potomac Wood: paint and line stripe tennis court.
College Gardens Park Improvements - Construction complete, spring 2010.
Bikeway Improvement - Route 28 pathway widening from Darnestown Road to Crofton Hill Lane.
- Swim center: sidewalk from Martins Lane to Welsh Park.
- Twinbrook Park: sidewalk from Twinbrook Parkway to community center.
- Calvin, Potomac Woods, Twinbrook and Welsh parks: widen joint use paths.
Fallsgrove Park - Park to be dedicated May 8, 2010. The park is located on Fallsgrove Drive adjacent to Thomas Farm Community Center.
Gude Drive Facility Improvements - Modernization and expansion of the City’s Public Works and Parks maintenance complex in four phases.
- Phase II is in the design phase.
Park Pedestrian Bridge - Calvin pedestrian bridge repairs.
Playground Equipment Improvements - Bid open May 2010. Construction to be complete by fall 2010.
Pump House Improvement - Bid received. Awaiting award to contractor to begin work.
Rockville Police Station
- The Mayor and Council approved an architectural/engineering design contract to Wheeler Goodman Masek of Annapolis for the renovation and addition of the historic Rockville Post Office that will become the new Rockville Police Department headquarters.
Senior Center Addition - Expansion of fitness and exercise rooms; addition of lockers and restrooms, renovation of office area. Anticipate construction to begin in fall 2010.
Swim and Fitness Center - Structural beam repair for outdoor recreation pool.
- Resurface outdoor fitness and recreation pool and north indoor pool.
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