anacostia riverwalk trail kenilworth aquatic gardens segment presentation - anc 7d meeting
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Presentation on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens Segment delivered during the ANC 7D Meeting on June 10, 2014TRANSCRIPT
Anacostia Riverwalk TrailKenilworth Aquatic Gardens SegmentANC 7D MeetingJune 10, 2014
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Project Team
EJ Simie, P.E.DDOT Project Manager
Josh GormerCH2M HILL – Project Manager
Bryon JohnstonAWI Public Information Manager
Stephanie LewisAWI Workforce Development Manager
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Agenda
• AWI Program Update
• Anacostia Riverwalk Trail Overview
• Kenilworth Segment Design
• Construction Progress and Schedule
• DBE and Workforce Management
• More Information
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• 30-Year, $10 Billion Program
• Created by March 2000 Memorandum of Understanding Between the District and 19 Other Federal and Regional Agencies
• 5 Key Themes:
o Restore: A clean and active river.
o Connect: Eliminating barriers and gaining access.
o Play: A great riverfront park system.
o Celebrate: Cultural destinations of distinct character.
o Live: Building strong waterfront neighborhoods.
Creating a World-Class Waterfront
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AWI Transportation Projects
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Anacostia Riverwalk Trail• Backbone of Anacostia
Waterfront
• 15 of 28 Planned Miles of
Trail Open
• Will Connect Tidal Basin
with Northeast Maryland
Border
• Seamless Pedestrian and
Bicycle Travel Between
Popular Destinations and
16 Neighborhoods
• $33 Million of Anticipated
$50 Million Invested to
Date
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Kenilworth Trail Segment
• Connects Benning Road in the District with Bladensburg Park in Maryland
• Missing link in 70-mile Regional Trail Network
• 3.9 miles of asphalt-paved trail and ancillary structures
o 3.4 miles in the District
o 0.5 miles in Maryland
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Key Project Features • 5 Prefabricated
bicycle/pedestrian bridges
• 1,250 feet of heavy-duty boardwalk
• 2.11 acres of soil restoration and reforestation in Maryland
• Minimal excavation
• Work in Amtrak right-of-way
• Environmental Restrictions Included in Contract
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Existing Hayes/Jay Street NE
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Future Hayes/Jay Street NE
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Project Milestones and Schedule
• Notice to Proceed January 2014
• Construction Start March 2014
• Project Completion Spring 2016
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Construction Progress
Erosion Control Near Jay Street NE
Construction Progress Near Jay Street NE
Tree Protection Fencing and Erosion ControlNear Deane Ave. NE
Construction Entrance Near Deane Ave.
Construction Entrance Near Deane Ave.
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Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Goals
• DBE goal is 15% for both Maryland and the District. Separate DBE plans will be required for each jurisdiction.
• DBE goal must be met in each jurisdiction independently, and no “double-dipping” is allowed.”
• Adherence to DBE goals will be monitored and audited
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Workforce Development
• 5 employee training positions are required as part the DC portion of the project:o 2 landscape workers,o 1 laborer,o 1 electrical worker, and o 1 traffic control worker
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Good-neighbor Construction
o Limit Impacts to Neighbors and Environment
o Daytime Construction
Safety At All Times
o Dust Control
o Construction Worker Parking in Staging Areas
Minimizing Construction Impacts
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More Information
• For more information, visit www.anacostiawaterfront.org/KenilworthSegment
• To receive project updates, ask questions or comment:
o Sign up for the project email list
o Email: [email protected]
o Call: 202-741-8528
QUESTIONS?