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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPACKET Public Works 2004-10-21U I Cli / E AGENDA TOWN OF ESTES PARK PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE October 21, 2004 8:00 A.M. Preparation date: 10/15/04 *Revision date: 10/19/04 ACTION ITEMS: 1. Street Sign Replacement Program • Request to adopt metal street name signs with approved logo and standard sign poles 2. Budgeted Public Works Vehicle Replacement Request • Request approval ofbid to replace 1986 International Snow Plow G-81 REPORTS: 1. Trails: Fish Creek Trail and Fall River Trail projects 2.* Big Horn Drive - Parking expansion 3. Miscellaneous Note: The Public Works Committee reserves the right to consider other appropriate items not available at the time the agenda was prepared. TOWN OF ESTES PARK Inter-Office Memorandum DATE: October 18,2004 TO: Bill Linnane FROM: Laurie Button / SUBJECT: Street Name Sign Replacement Project Note: On September 29, 2004 Mayor John Baudek asked the Public Works Department to investigate replacing the Town's wood street name signs with metal signs and metal posts. Mayor Baudek also asked that this item be added to the October 2004 Public Works Committee agenda (Attachment 1). Background: In 1974 the Town of Estes Park chose to use Town-personnel-made redwood signs for its street name signs. The Town has continued to use redwood signs for three decades. They are made from 1 x6 boards painted brown, with 41,6-inch routed letters that are painted white. Glass beads are added to the paint in order to provide reflectivity. The posts used are 4-inch by 4-inch wood posts. It is standard that four-way intersections have two posted street sign assemblies. The current signs are costly in terms of labor when compared to their metal counterparts. The metal sign size, reflectivity and readability comply with the CDOT Manual on Universal Traffic Control Device standards (Attachment 2). (See Background continued on page 2) Cost/Budget: Cost: There are approximately 350 street sign assemblies in our system. The replacement cost (including labor) would be $29,315. Budget: The Street Department's materials budget averages approximately $1,500 per year for sign materials. Replacement signs due to wear and tear would be charged to this account and the cost per sign would be half of our current cost. Although a replacement program is not in the proposed 2005/2006 budget, future budgets could fund an annual replacement project. Action: Staff recommends a future annual sign replacement project and also recommends all new street name signs to be metal as described, with the Town logo and steel posts. /lb Attachments 1-1 Background continued from page 1 The following is a cost comparison between the current redwood signs and the proposed metal street name signs: • Current signs Each assembly, including labor & materials: $120 (4 @ $30 each) 4x4 redwood post. painted: $20 Total per assembly: $140 • Proposed metal signs: Double-sided metal sign w/logo $30 (2 @ $15 each) Galvanized steel post $16 E-Series Bracket (vandalism protected) $21 Total for assembly: $67 1-2 Mayor's Office Memo To: Public Works Committee Members /Public Works Director Linnane Town Administrator Repola From: Mayor Baudek Y.AJ. U Date: September 29,2004 Re: Street Name Signs In looking at the current wooden street signs, I believe the Town should look into different signs. There are several reasons for this request, including the fact that the present wooden signs are relatively expensive and labor intensive. They are also difficult to read, especially at night. An updated metal sign could be much more cost-effective in the long run with less labor cost. We could also, should we so desire, have the Town or CVB logo on the signs-something to consider. I have asked Public Works Director Linnane to add this item on the Public Works Committee Agenda for your consideration. 1 Atht.Jum.c,ct- 1-1 December 2000 Page 2D-29 Where overlapping routes separate a short distance from the municipal limits, the Distance sign at the municipal limits should be omitted. The Distance sign should be installed approximately 90 m (300 ft) beyond the separation of the two routes. Where, just outside of an incorporated municipality, two routes are concurrent and continue concurrently to the next incorporated municipality, the top name on the Distance sign should be that of the place where the routes separate; the bottom name should be that of the city to which the greater part of the through traffic is destined. Support: Figure 2D-2 shows typical placements of Distance signs. Section 2D.38 Street Name Sign (I)3) Guidance: Street Name (D3) signs should be installed in urban areas at all street intersections regardless of other route signs that may be present and should be installed in rural areas to identify important roads that are not otherwise signed. Lettering on Street Name signs should be at least 150 mm (6 in) high in capital letters, or 150 mm (6 in) upper-case letters with 110 mm (4.5 in) lower-case letters. Larger letter heights should be used for street name signs mounted overhead. Option: For local roads with speed limits of 40 km/h (25 mph) or less, the lettering height may be a minimum of 100 mm (4 in). Supplementary lettering to indicate the type of street (such as Street, Avenue, or Road) or the section of the city (such as NW) may be in smaller lettering, at least 75 mm (3 in) high. Conventional abbreviations (see Section lA.14) may be used except for the street name itself. A symbol or letter designation may be used to identify the governmental jurisdiction. Standard: If a symbol or letter designation is used, the width of the symbol or letter designation shall not exceed the letter height of the sign. Guidance: The symbol or letter designation should be positioned to the left of the street name. June 2001 Sect. 2D.36 to 2D.38 Attachment 1-2A 41+19 December 2000 Page 2D-31 g (i),4.- if 446¥:.·: Standard: t..1,4 ?$,1 1{·tk'.·:41 , The Street Name sign shall be retroreflective or illuminated to show the same %3-de shape and similar color both day and night. The legend and background shall be of 5 *4% contrasting colors. 43?t·£¢?t 0%§4% Guidance: p ni.!'44· 41'SLE. Street Name signs should have a white legend on a green background. A border, if 41.·,Mfi 4*NU used, should be the same color as the legend. $1As<&:f 99.1.- 404 i ©MA In business districts and on principal arterials, Street Name signs should be placed at least on diagonally opposite corners so that they will be on the far right side of the v-,%7 intersection for traffic on the major street. In residential areas, at least one Street Name sign should be mounted at each intersection. Signs naming both streets should be *4 installed at each intersection. They should be mounted with their faces parallel to the 4% 9 *k' streets they name. }' ·tl**f~~ Option: t./SLy i.41, Street name signs may be installed at both midblock and intersection locations. To optimize visibility, Street Name signs may be mounted overhead. On intersection approaches, a supplemental Street Name sign (see Section 2C.45) may be installed separately or below an intersection-related warning sign. Street Name signs may also be placed above a regulatory or 1 04 STOP sign with no required vertical separation. 108. 1 ......1 1 114* At intersection crossroads where the same road has two different street names for each direction of travel, both street names may be shown on the same sign along with directional arrows. ,4.4 Guidance: 30 07'R' When combined with a warning sign, the color of the supplemental Street Name sign **f :,Al .14 . ¢0? should be a black message and border on a yellow background. 79 Section 2D.39 Parking Area Sign (I)4-1) :04 Wk Option: A•* The Parking Area (D4-1) sign may be used to show the direction to a nearby public parking \i- 3 area. jL. June 2001 Sect. 2D.38 1-2B Street Signs Page 1 of 2 [Street Signs - Pg 2] Update your signs... .-··,79 - , i. . the best way to show th-1 drivers around town. .11,111„3'..I"& Street name signs help motorist find their way If . W street signs are not highly visible, they can cause r· J.* more than inconvenience. An unsure motorist, or .i one who makes an abrupt turn, can be very dangerous. After all, 20% of fatal crashes occur at intersections. Erratic, last second maneuvers will ..1,1...11....Will..~.--- 41 contribute to these statistics. Some drivers deserve special considerations. 2 7 4 Visitors and newcomers need reliable guidance. - 5 2...1 - t. i€ 1 Drivers of rescue vehicles must see signs clearly to " prevent delay and older or impaired drivers require ~ 0~ brighter signs with larger lettering. -& ./ gla p'- . Yet many street name signs in use today are small or have lost their reflective brightness. This reduces Lyle Signs' popular E-450 bracket assembly sets the their visiblity to drivers. standard for strength and durability. It provides great visibility both day and night - plus it's wind- and vandal- Replace old street signs. resistant. (Shown above with 9-in. plates and diamond grade sheeting.) Take out the old and install new street name signs to make life safer for motorists and pedestrians inyour Upgrading is easy. area. Lyle's street name signs are designed to meet the new standards for size. And they set a whole It's easy to upgrade your old embossed steel street new standard for quality. signs with new reflective signs using your existing Lyle E-450 bracket. Reflective plates with Series E borders (as shown above) look similar to embossed plates and can be used with your existing bracket system for 6-in. blades. They can be easily and economically upgraded with 9-in. plates and Lyle's extender hardware to meet the MUTCD's recommended plate size. C- JA 1 BLVD -Amy LA, [*i@*R] - 111.11~ - Larger street signs with bigger type and brighter reflectivity greatly improve legibility - especially at night. http:Uwww.lylesigns.com/street4.htm 10/20/2004 Street Signs Page 2 of 2 Lyle Signs' AL-Series Bracket is attractive and also (Top: Engineer grade sheeting with 4-in. letters. available with vandal-resistant hardware. Bottom: High intensity sheeting with 6-in. letters.) (Shown with 6-in. letters on high intensity sheeting.) [Street Signs - Pg 2] This web page was designed by Donna Convey. Copyright © 1997 Lyle Signs, Inc. All rights reserved. Revised: November 15,2000 http:Uwww.lylesigns.corn/street4.htm 10/20/2004 Street Sign Pg 2 Page 1 of 2 [Street Sign - Pg 1 ] [Street Sign - Pg 3] Signs that stand out... and deliver . e.,1 outstanding value. $ 1 :hi et·./. • There's no substitute for a well-planned, systematic -t....,.. 4 ly'* 59 - ~' program of sign maintenance, improvement, and 'f, A ..... - S.. f' f ./ r replacement. It's a cost-effective way to improve 1 Ri- :J .·4. 4 .Fri ,,: ,: safety for motorists, protect your community's 1 ··.b'.:&66~ '~r -.· 11-9 4 . 1447·, k, ·tt investment in roadways and signage, and guard 4 N , Mir# f •6· against the rising cost of accidents. , 9] it 4 f ... 3..... 0%..3 4%4.1.1 AN Life cycle costs and value. 4 ig; dia t I f Signs should perform over extended periods of *¥ 1 time, to justify their cost and the cost of labor to 22 '.:'../ PET.;~,·48 ." ; . ·· ' ~ ~~ 137 1 install them. By purchasing sings that will retain their brightness for years to come, your agency can -0 ': 4' ' t ~4..:3'.2.:i 91:#U.l.: save maintenance dollars down the road. By purchasing signs that perform at wide viewing - @Ii©I'T angles, you can provide drivers with signs that can be seen even if signs are bent or misaligned. This - means an added margin of safety. . You can make the best use of your budget dollars, In business districts and on principal arterials, street name reduce the potential, frequency and severity of signs should be placed at least on diagonally opposite corners accidents, and help minimize liability exposure with so that they will be on the far right-hand side of the Lyle Signs' state-of-the-art signs, made with intersection for traffic on the major street. In residential areas, cutting-edge materials. at least one street name sign should be mounted at each intersection. Signs naming both streets should be erected at To find out more about traffic signs, call your Lyle each intersection, They should be mounted with their faces Signs representative today. And help protect parallel to the streets they name. motorists in your community, while protecting your agency against liability. -11 1-- - Over 1/3 of America's driving population is over 60. As our population ages, the need for more visible street name signs increases - especially at night. Older drivers have only 65 to 77% of the legibility distance of younger drivers at night. Complex, visually cluttered intersections, especially in urban http:Uwww.lylesigns.corn/StreetPg2.htm 10/20/2004 Street Sign Pg 2 Page 2 of 2 areas can be confusing and dangerous. Cut through the clutter with brighter, more visible street name signs from Lyle Signs. [Street Sign - Pg 1 ] [Street Sign - Pg 3] This web page was designed by Donna Convey. Copyright © 1997 Lyle Signs, Inc. All rights reserved. Revised: November 15, 2000 http:Uwww.lylesigns.com/StreetP&2.htm 10/20/2004 Street Signs - Page 3 Page 1 of 2 [Street Signs -fage 2] [Street Signs - Page 4] What makes a street name sign legible? 1. Letter Height Reflective Sheeting Background Contrast Ratio The Manual on Uniform Tra#ic Controi Devices i 4 * 4 - A (MUTCD) has revised its b recommendations to improve Letter * ~~. i ri*St the legibility of street sign Height -Md names. 1--11 11 1 . ll According to the MUTCD... Stroke Width Letter to Letter Border Spacing "Lettering on street name signs should be at least 6 inches high. If upper case 2. Reflectivity 5. Letter-to-letter spacing and lower case letters are used, then the upper case Signs with reflective background Studies have shown that legibility letters would be 6 inches sheeting are brighter and easier to improves with increased spacing with 4-1/2 in. lower case read for all drivers. Give your street between letters. letters. signs maximum visibility with diamond grade or high intensity Abbreviated lettering to reflective sheeting. For more 6. Border indicate the type of street or information on reflective sheeting section of city may be in please contact one of our sales White borders make street name smaller lettering, at least 3 representatives. signs easier to locate and increase inches high. However, for visibility as well. local roads with less than 25 mph speed limits, the 3. Contrast See the difference. lettering may be a minimum of 4 inches with 2-in. letters White letters on a green for street abbreviations or background provide good contrast Compare the three "School Road" city sections. day or night. signs at the lower left. Which one do you think is the most legible? The street name sign shall 4. Width be retroreflectorized to show the same shape and color day and night. The legend Street name signs typically use and background shall be of Series B or C letters. Using upper contrasting colors." and lower case letters is usually more readable than upper case letters alone. Top: Diamond grade sheeting Sign height: 12-in. Text: 6-in. upper case text with 4- 1/2-in. lower case text plus border Center: High intensity sheeting Sign height: 9-in. Text: 5-in. upper case http:Uwww.lylesigns.corn/street6.htm 10/20/2004 Street Signs - Page 3 Page 2 of 2 Bottom: Engineer grade sheeting Sign height: 6-in. @*8*ER=-1 Text: 4-in upper case SCHOOL ROAD SCHOOL ROAD + [Street Signs - Page 2] [Street Signs - Page 4] This web page was designed by Donna Convey. Copyright © 1997 Lyle Signs, Inc. All rights reserved. Revised: November 15, 2000 http:Uwww.lylesigns.com/street6.htm 10/20/2004 Street Signs - Page 4 Page 1 of 2 [Street Signs_- Page 3] [Street Signs - Page 5] A great reflection on your ~ community. 1=. Satisfying communities by designing and manufacturing -LA T. street name signs has been a specialty of Lyle Signs since ~ 1912. Since then, Lyle Signs has gained a wealth of experience in fabricating products efficiently and economically, manufacturing products that have passed the ~ test of time in communities all over the United States. Lyle's ~ Extru =4111'Al r »'. street name signs meet the new standards for size and i 25111Wl'/- reflectivity. And they set a whole new standard for quality. , 7 The stan( Street sign variations Add a logo to highlight your for street hometown pride. aluminum signs. Exl available Logos add a special touch to your community's street heights. signs. Add your city logo to promote and enhance ~ tourism efforts. Heighten community awareness with a - service or charitable organization logo. Below is a Model ST3, enhanced with a city logo. MODEL ST1 • 6-in. street name sign with 4-in. letters 2*1 WASHINGTON AVE N520 • 9-in. street name sign with 9-in. letters • Shown with all upper case letters and Series E border Below is Model ST1, enhanced with a service club logo. • Upper and lower case letters are available ¥1-wnrimmar / HICKORY RD - Ordering information MODEL ST2 When you purchase from Lyle, you get the most reliable and effective reflective signs made. That's because we • 6-in. street name signs with 4-in. main and 2-in. use reflective sheetings suffix • Diamond grade sheeting for maximum visibility • 9-in. street name signs with 6-in. main and 3-in. suffix • High intensity grade sheeting • Shown with all upper case letters and no border • Engineer grade sheeting • Upper and lower case letters are available Choose from: lillilill • Single- or double-faced signs .~. Color options: • White letters on green background MODEL ST3 http://www.lylesigns.comistreet7.htm 10/20/2004 Street Signs - Page 4 Page 2 of 2 • 6-in. street name signs with 4-in. upper-case letters • White letters on blue background and 3-in. lower case letters • Black letters on white background • 9-in. street name signs with 6-in. upper-case letters • White letters on brown background and 4-1/2-in. lower case letters. • Custom colors also available • Shown: upper and lower case letters and 3/8-in. border Sign height: • All upper case letters are available • 6-in. height with 4-in. letters • 9-in. height with 6-in. letters (recommended by GRAN] Av 400 MUTCD for better visibility) 6 All signs are available with prefixes, suffixes and block numbers. MODEL ST4 • 6-in. street name signs with 4-in. letters and 2-in. suffix • 9-in. street name signs with 6-in. letters and 3-in. suffix • Shown with all upper case letters and 3/8-in. border • Upper and lower case letters are available [Street_Signs_z Page 3] [Streetsigns - Page 5] This web page was designed by Donna Convey. Copyright © 1997 Lyle Signs, Inc. All rights reserved. Revised: November 15,2000 http://www.lylesigns.com/street'7.htm 10/20/2004 Street Signs - Page 5 Page 1 of 2 [Street Signs - Page 4] [Street Signs - Page 6] Lyle's E-Series Bracket Assembly. The perfect £ :ir;;.. , solution for 9-inch street signs. Lyle Signs' E-650 holds Over the years, the exclusive Lyle E-Series Bracket Assembly has built a reputation for its strength and durability. This system is six single-faced street name signs. (Shown with the strongest on the market. No wonder it has become the industry leader. It combines easy installation with rugged , - ti 6- and 9-in. plates with 6 4%:2.4.- d.- high intensity sheeting.) permanence. 845(/'-2-~0~06- .Il.i • Rugged and built to last ..1 . . 1. '71*V' 6--*.Ill:ill • Strength by design allows for longer plates such as street m , St J/61.1 ,-0•ll signs with logos. IL.. . ##9 4 4/'UN . 1/ 2- • Extra heavy parts for extended long life .413 ./ al • Vandal-resistant hardware L./ Ea -lill • Steel plate holders have star holes that allow name *ba·L:*A,WA :m= .f plates to be mounted at different angles tu • Plates are notched to provide an interlocking system 4 . 3 • Square rod prevents name plates from being turned • Standard colors for brackets are black and green • Easy to install ......' • Available for U-channel and tubular post mounting A clear demonstration of the strength 01 • Available as E-250, E-450 and E-650 bracket system and its vandal-resistant Channel mounvng k 0 LP bt 1 Banding Cantilever street sign Brackets Lyle signs can provide everything you n mounting street name sings on utility pc various sizes, including the signs, bracl, buckle strap hardware. The OLP brack, above with the channel mounting brack banding. This can be used in conjunctic 450 style bracket to create a side-moun http:Uwww.lylesigns.corn/street8.htm 10/20/2004 Street Signs - Page 5 Page 2 of 2 Ornamental Plate Ho Ider Top Nut with Star Hole -7.€r-- 6/ 518-in. S quare Center Rod ft fl! t Name Plate b W : 11 t - ~__LYLE LN iRod is Wei ded . NT'r-~0 to Post Cap *11 £ _-14_ Post Cap with All en Set Screws [Street Signs - Page 41 [Street Signs - Page 61 This web page was designed by Donna Convey. Copyright © 1997 Lyle Signs, Inc. All rights reserved. Revised: November 15, 2000 http:Uwww.lylesigns.comistreet8.htm 10/20/2004 Street Signs - Page 6 Page 1 of 2 6 [Street Signs -Page 5] Lyle's AL-Series Bracket .- 1* Ity. , --P- 4/ The AL-Series Bracket is shown at the right with six-inch ~ - flat aluminum name plates, double-faced with high intensity reflective sheeting. Many variations and sizes ..1/11.r-1 are available in the AL Series. Components are sold individually. Contact a Lyle Signs representative for information. • Post caps fit 2-in. or 2.5-in. standard pipe, U- IL -..2% ,-e. 4... Channel posts, or square tube - Nft·.i- . 1 • 90° center crosspiece ordered separately • Plates held in place by set screws • AL-Series brackets are available for flat aluminum ~ plates or extruded aluminum blades with set screws • Vandal-resistant hardware is available • A bolt-through bracket that prevents slippage and makes signs vandal-resistant is also available ..# 9 d - • Other brackets available on a special order basis . • The AL-Style Bracket is available in Lexan® .. (high-strength plastic) for round or U-Channel - posts 90° Crosspiece Round Cap 180° U-Channel Cap Lexan Crosspiece, U-Channel Ca 4.- ' .4 * 3 21: p '.1.SFI-/9,- :.-:Il . . -f•4 - 7 : 1 I. #4,0 vl ll~im L 11 -1 ' 7* 4~2.2'flul/ ..... imief :3, Plate Type/ 900 Lexan 90° Lexan Slot Length Crosspiece Round Cap U-Channel Cap 180° Crosspiece U-Channel Cap Flat 5-1/4-in. slot AL808CF AL808RF AL808UF LEX-CF LEX-UF Extruded 5-1M-in.slot AL808CE AL808RE AL808UE LEX-CE LEX-UE Flat 12-in. slot AL812CF AL812RF AL812UF Extruded 12-in. slot AL812CE AL812RE AL812UE Sign mounting brackets Side mounting bracket Wood post bracket AL-13 AL-827 7 ..,N • Holds extruded or flat • For flat or extruded blades . BR-7 aluminum blades • 3-1/2-in. blade holder moui BR-95 • Add extension to increase of 4x4-in wood post • Universal buckle/strap the span from 14-1/2 to • Aluminum bracket bracket assembly 29 inches for longer for 1- or 2-sign blades • Adjustable; fits 4-in. http://www.lylesigns.com/street9.htm 10/20/2004 Street Signs - Page 6 Page 2 of 2 mounting to 2-in. outside diameter pole (2-3/8-in. OD) and larger posts • Extra banding material .4/g 51 • Two brackets are available for larger posts 1~,te:Me-...dia needed to mount a • Sold in pairs with sign; sold in pairs hardware with hardware [Street Signs_z_Page 5] This web page was designed by Donna Convey. Copyright © 1997 Lyle Signs, Inc, All rights reserved. Revised: November 15, 2000 http:Uwww.lylesigns.com/street9.htm 10/20/2004 I ' TOWN of ESTES PARK Inter-Office Memorandum October 15, 2004 TO: Bill Linnane FROM: Dave Mahant-:32*<re-, SUBJECT: 2004 Snowplow Dump Truck Replacement (G-81) Background: The Street Department budget includes $145,000 for the replacement of vehicle G-81. A 1986 International 4x4 snow plow dump truck, this vehicle has 18 years of service and 63,500 miles. The Street Department would like to replace this dump truck with a Swaploader type snow plow dump truck. Vehicle G-81 is within the Town's vehicle replacement parameters (Type 6). Cost/Budget: Cost: • International Truck & Engine Corp. (State Bid Award): 2005 International 7400 4x4 w/Swaploader snow plow dump truck $141,796 Trade-in: 1986 Internationa14x4 snow plow dump truck (G-81)...................................................................................$11,000 Bid Price: $130,796 • MacDonald Equipment / Hanson International: 2005 International 7400 4x4 w/Swaploader snow plow dump truck $142,290 Trade-in: 1986 International 4x4 snow plow dump truck (G-81) ..... $7,500 Bid Price: $134,790 Budget: $145,000 / Lease Purchase Action: Staff recommends trading in the 1986 International snow plow dump truck (G-81) and purchasing a new 2005 International 7400 4x4 w/Swaploader - snow plow dump truck from International Truck & Engine Corp. for a cost of $130,796. DM/lb 2-1