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Fayetteville, AR · May 26, 2026

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113 W Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 Transportation Committee Agenda (Immediately Following City Council Agenda Session) City Hall Room 101 / Virtual Meeting Via Zoom Tuesday, May 26, 2026 5:30 PM Members Council Member Sarah Moore, Chair Council Member Robert "Bob" Stafford Council Member Sarah Bunch Council Member Min. Monique Jones City Staff Public Works Director Chris Brown Assistant Public Works / Transportation Services Director Terry Gulley City Engineer Justin Bland Transportation Committee May 26, 2026 Zoom Information Webinar ID: 850 2853 0693 Registration Link: Zoom Link A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. New Business C.1. N. Gregg Ave. - Conceptual Design Review C.2. Gregg St. SS4A –Amendment #1 with Crafton Tull Gregg St. SS4A –Amendment #1 with Crafton Tull C.3. College Ave. - Conceptual Design Review College Ave. - Conceptual Design Review D. Reports and Presentations D.1. Intersection Signal Timing Policies D.2. Presentation from Sunset Woods Property Owner's Association E. Informational Items F. Adjournment City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 2

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113 W Mountain Street Fayetteville, AR 72701 Transportation Committee Agenda (Immediately Following City Council Agenda Session) City Hall Room 101 / Virtual Meeting Via Zoom Tuesday, May 26, 2026 5:30 PM Members Council Member Sarah Moore, Chair Council Member Robert "Bob" Stafford Council Member Sarah Bunch Council Member Min. Monique Jones City Staff Public Works Director Chris Brown Assistant Public Works / Transportation Services Director Terry Gulley City Engineer Justin Bland Transportation Committee May 26, 2026 Zoom Information Webinar ID: 850 2853 0693 Registration Link: Zoom Link A. Call to Order B. Roll Call C. New Business C.1. N. Gregg Ave. - Conceptual Design Review C.2. Gregg St. SS4A –Amendment #1 with Crafton Tull Gregg St. SS4A –Amendment #1 with Crafton Tull C.3. College Ave. - Conceptual Design Review College Ave. - Conceptual Design Review D. Reports and Presentations D.1. Intersection Signal Timing Policies D.2. Presentation from Sunset Woods Property Owner's Association E. Informational Items F. Adjournment City of Fayetteville, Arkansas Page 2 W NORTH ST W PATRICIA LN N GREGG AVE W HOLLY ST W LAWSON ST ARK ANS AS & MIS SOU RI R AILR W SPRUCE ST OAD W MOAN PL NG REG MA GA TCH LINE VE A V E WS A S Y N E T RE S WP MO EAR MATCH LINE YCA WP ST AR OPL ST L R O AD ARKANSAS Y A V E R I R AI & MISSOURI NS HAD I SSO U RAILROAD A S & M R K AN S A INSTALL RRFB N GREG G AVE WE LM ST MIDTOWN TRAIL WM WA R ST ILLE SH S NORTH GREGG AVENUE | CRASH MAP Arkansas Crash Analytics Tool (ACAT) EXISTING CONDITIONS Context N Gregg Ave. is a four-lane road that runs in a north-south direction. The four travel lanes measure approximately 11' wide. There are designated left turn lanes at W Drake St., W Township Ave., and W North St., and there is a designated right turn lane at W North St. Three traffic-controlled intersections, W Sunbridge Dr., W Poplar St., and W Sycamore St., do not have designated turn lanes. City-owned right-of-way varies throughout the studied corridor between 62' to 75'; however, when combined with the railroad right-of-way, it can be up to 105' wide in some segments. There is a mix of bicycle and pedestrian facilities along N Gregg Ave. Challenges Although Gregg Ave. serves as a central north-south connection for both vehicles and people on foot, there are several conditions that make Gregg Ave. less navigable and safe to travel on. & GREGG AVE. Topography changes on Gregg Ave. between W Sycamore St. and W North St. limit sight distance for drivers cresting the hill. 4 10,000 to 17,000 travel lanes vehicles per day Four wide travel lanes lead to drivers exceeding the speed limit. Further, sections of the adjacent sidewalks provide little to no buffer, have obstacles in the path, or are severely cracked with uneven surfaces. Topography changes on N Gregg Ave. Off-camber sidewalk with no buffer & wall N Gregg Ave. near W Township Ave., where the Multiple mailboxes obstructing sidewalk Razorback Transit bus stop sidewalk & grass buffer are wider Debris & vegetation obstructing sidewalk Cracked & uneven surfaces in both the roadway & Transition from buffered sidewalk to unbuffered sidewalk sidewalk NORTH GREGG AVENUE | ROAD RECONFIGURATION 4-LANE BENEFITS OF A 3-LANE VS 4-LANE ROAD Outside lane Fewer crash risks: A dedicated center turn lane traffic hidden by reduces rear‑end and left‑turn crashes by inside lane vehicle getting turning vehicles out of the through lane. More predictable speeds: With just one through‑lane each way, traffic tends to move at steadier, safer speeds. Safer left turns: Drivers only have to cross one lane instead of two, which makes turning easier and lowers the chance of collisions Improved pedestrian and bike safety: Fewer 3-LANE lanes mean shorter crossings, and the extra space can be used for bike lanes or pedestrian islands. Proven crash reduction: Studies show overall No hidden crash reductions ranging from about 19% to vehicles nearly 50%. BENEFITS OF RAISED MEDIAN Fewer Crash Risks: A raised median virtually eliminates head-on collisions and angle crashes for left-turns out of driveways. Simplified Maneuvers: Left turns out of driveways are simplified through a right turn followed by a U-turn. Drivers only need to focus on one direction at a time. Non-Motorist Protection: Raised medians provide a refuge for pedestrians/cyclists crossing the roadway. Signal Timing Flexibility: Raised medians allow more flexibility for pedestrian crosswalk timings at signals. A two-stage pedestrian crossing could reallocate green time for vehicles to reduce overall delay. DESIGN CONCEPTS N GREGG AVE. & W SYCAMORE ST. CONCEPT BEFORE AFTER DESIGN CONCEPTS N GREGG AVE. & W ASH ST. CONCEPT BEFORE AFTER KEY AMENITIES IN NEW DESIGN RRFB CROSSING RAISED CROSSING (RECTANGULAR RAPID FLASHING BEACON) Increases pedestrian safety and comfort by incentivizing Increases pedestrian safety and comfort by making slower vehicle speeds crossing conditions more visible to drivers CENTER TURN LANE CENTER MEDIAN WITH TREES For vehicles to safely make left turns into driveways, Enhances road safety by preventing head-on collisions and businesses, or side streets without blocking through traffic reducing traffic speeds ON-STREET PARKING BULB OUTS Increases access to houses and businesses, slows Increases pedestrian safety and comfort by reducing traffic, and provides a buffer for people on sidewalks crossing widths NORTH GREGG AVENUE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT OVERVIEW ESTIMATED PROJECT COST 1.7 million FHWA SAFE STREETS 4 ALL FEDERALLY FUNDED Local Match 25% Funds (2019 Bond) ABOUT THE PROJECT Federal In December 2023, the U.S. Department of Transportation 75% SS4A Grant awarded Fayetteville a $25 million Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant to accelerate safety and infrastructure improvements identified in the Vision Zero Strategy, which aims to eliminate severe crashes and enhance transportation safety for all users. EFFICIENCY N. Gregg Avenue is a central north-south corridor that is identified on the High Injury Network (HIN) analyses. Gregg Ave. serves as a Razorback Transit route and has access to CONNECTIVITY Interstate 49, with an average of 10,000 to 17,000 vehicles using the route every day. Due to its wide multi-lane design and lacking sidewalks, Gregg Ave. can be a difficult environment for people walking, biking and rolling. These projects are funded by a 75% federal SS4A grant with 25% matching funds from the 2019 Bond Program and are under review by the Federal Highway Administration. SAFETY We want to hear IDENTIFIED AS A HIGH-INJURY from you! NETWORK 222 CRASHES VEHICULAR from 2019 - 2023 009 (Bicycle rider, NON-MOTORIST pedestrian, etc.) CRASHES from 2019 - 2023 SCAN HERE 007 SERIOUS INJURIES OR FATALITIES from 2019 - 2023 FAYETTEVILLE EXAMPLES W TOWNSHIP ST. # of travel lanes: 2 center turn lane: YES vehicles per day: 11,000 to 15,000 NELSON HACKETT BLVD. # of travel lanes: 2 center turn lane: YES vehicles per day: 17,000 W DEANE ST. # of travel lanes: 2 center turn lane: YES vehicles per day: 7,800 MISSION BLVD. # of travel lanes: 2 center turn lane: NO vehicles per day: 14,000 RAZORBACK GREENWA Y RAZOR BACK GR EE NW AY SCOOTER PARKING N CHESTNUT AVE N DAWN DR W SYCAMORE ST ARK AN SAS &M ISSO URI RAI NG LRO REG AD G AV E Transportation Committee Memo 2026-1933 Meeting of May 26, 2026 To: Transportation Committee Thru: Chris Brown, Public Works Director From: Justin Bland, City Engineer Subject: Gregg St. SS4A –Amendment #1 with Crafton Tull Recommendation: Staff recommends approval of contract Amendment #1 to the master agreement with Crafton Tull in the amount of $189,380.00 for additional design services on the Gregg St. project. Background: The city received a $25,000,000 Safe Streets for All grant for five construction projects including this section of Gregg St. (between North St. and Drake St.). Crafton Tull has a contract in place to provide a conceptual design which they are nearing completion on. This conceptual design phase included a public meeting which was held on April 29, 2026. Staff will present the recommended design concept along with public feedback/survey results at the Transportation Committee on May 26, 2026. Discussion: The scope of services for this next phase of design include the Preliminary Design Phase which includes another round of public engagement, preparation of land acquisition documents, agency coordination for environmental review and preliminary plan preparation amongst other items. The amendment also includes similar tasks for completion of the final plan preparation and bidding services. Budget/Staff Impact: The City has been awarded federal funding for this project through the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Program, as approved by Resolution 301-24 and the original design contract with Crafton Tull was approved by Resolution 190-25. The $189,380 cost in this proposal is for preliminary and final design services. Matching funds for the SS4A grant funds will come from the 2019 Bond Program. Description Account Project Amount SS4A 2235.900.9225-5860.02 32401.9225 $144,334.29 Transportation Bond 4702.860.7235-5860.02 46020.7235.9225 $45,045.71 Program Attachments: Gregg Ave Improvements - Amendment 1 Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO OWNER-ENGINEER AGREEMENT Subject of Amendment: Modification of Services 1. Background Data: a. Effective Date of OWNER-ENGINEER Agreement: 8/19/2025 b. OWNER: City of Fayetteville, Arkansas c. ENGINEER: Crafton, Tull & Associates, Inc. d. Project: Gregg Avenue Improvements (North Street to Township Street 2. Nature of Amendment The scope of services is being modified to include construction observation & construction administration services. 3. Description of Modifications See Attachment 1, “Modifications” OWNER and ENGINEER hereby agree to modify the above-referenced Agreement as set forth in this Amendment. All provisions of the Agreement not modified by this or previous Amendments remain in effect. The Effective Date of this Amendment is . OWNER: ENGINEER: CITY OF FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS CRAFTON, TULL & ASSOCIATES, INC. By: By: Molly Rawn Lucas Jost, P.E. Title: Mayor Title: Vice President Date Signed: Date Signed: 05/06/2026 EJCDC No. E-501 1999 Edition Page 1 of 2 ATTACHMENT 1 MODIFICATIONS  Additional Services to be performed by ENGINEER: See Exhibit “A”  Modifications to Payment to ENGINEER: o The Contract amount is to be increased by a total of $135,000.  Summary of Contract Payments: Original Contract: $227,860.00 Change Order #1: $189,380.00 Revised Total: $417,240.00 EJCDC No. E-501 1999 Edition Page 2 of 2 Exhibit “A” Civil Scope of Basic Services for: Project: Gregg Avenue Improvements Client: City of Fayetteville Location of Project: Gregg Avenue, Fayetteville, AR Discipline: Civil Engineering Discipline Manager: Luke Jost, P.E. Project Manager: Luke Jost, P.E. Proposal Date: May 5, 2026 Billing Type: Hourly with a Maximum/Reimbursable Expenses Fee/Estimate: Civil Design $166,880 Additional Survey $5,000 Landscape Plans (PRISM) $7,500 QA/QC (Laneshift) $10,000 TOTAL: $189,380 Description of the Construction Design of approximately 1.8 miles Gregg Ave from North Street to Drake Project: Street. Design to include road diet street improvements and intersection improvements within that corridor (see anticipated alignment Exhibit C). Project scope: Design of approximately 9,700 linear feet (1.8 miles) of Gregg Ave from North Street to Township Street and a crossing at Drake Street. The design is to include improvements to the existing corridor to better align the roadway section with the Neighborhood Link typical section per the City’s Master Street Plan. Improvements are expected to be concentrated on the east side of the corridor (largely holding the west curb line) and adding a wider sidewalk where feasible to the east side of the road. Turn lanes or parking lanes will be added as necessary. Special consideration will be given to the intersections with Sycamore Street and Poplar Street that are listed on the City’s High Injury Network (HIN). The following design aspects will also be included: - A traffic model will be developed to assess how proposed improvements affect level of service along the corridor. - Lighting improvements along the corridor. - Landscape improvements along the corridor (street trees). - Bus stops in accordance with latest ORT and Razorback Transit route plans. The improvements are anticipated to be split into two separate bid packages after the 90% design phase. Detailed services to be provided by the Engineer: 60% Design Phase:  Finalize road geometrics based on 30% review comments  Design of drainage structures as required  Utility coordination  Drawing Set to include: o Cover sheet o Plan & profile sheets o Signing & Striping plans o Grading & erosion control plans o Intersection improvement plans o Typical Section o Cross sections o Standard Details  Update construction cost estimate  Submit plans to owner for review  Review plans with City and stakeholders 90% Design Phase:  Revise plans based on comments to the 60% design submittal  Pre-final design of corridor improvements  Prepare the following construction drawings: o Cover Sheet o Plan & profile sheets o Typical section sheets o Cross sections o Grading & erosion control plans o Intersection improvement plans o Signing & striping plans o Landscape Plans o Notes and Standard & Special Details  Updated construction cost estimate  Submit plans to owner for review Final Design Phase  Finalize plans based on comments to the 90% design submittal  Split project into two separate bid packages as agreed to with City staff  Prepare storm water pollution prevention plan (SWPPP)  Submit final plans to City for review and approval  Submit permit applications to ADEQ and USACE (if required)  Update construction cost estimate  Prepare project specifications/bid documents Bidding and Contract Negotiation Phase  Answer bidder’s questions and issue addenda  Recommend Contractor to Owner  Bid documents prepared and issued to bidders  Receive bids and tabulate results Items Provided by City:  Site access  Construction materials testing  Acquisition of Right of Way and Easements END SCOPE OF SERVICES THIS CONTRACT This is the scope of services for the Project. Should there be additions to this scope of services, those services shall be compensated for additional fee. Additional Items that can be provided by CTA under amendment or separate contract:  Additional public input meetings  Tree Preservation Plans/Calculations  Construction Administration/Construction Observation  ROW/Easement Acquisition Services  Railroad Crossing design  Retaining wall design (not anticipated)  Structural/Bridge Designs  FEMA applications/Coordination including CLOMR/LOMR process __________________________________________________________________________________________ www.craftontull.com 2 Exhibit "B" Standard Hourly Rate Schedule Effective January 1, 2026 Hourly Hourly Category Rate Category Rate ENGINEERING LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ENGINEERING PRINCIPAL ……....………..…………………….. $ 270 VICE PRESIDENT OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE ….......... $ 220 SR. ENGINEERING MANAGER ……………...……………...…… $ 240 SR. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PROJECT MANAGER $ 195 …............................................ ENGINEERING MANAGER ………………….……………....…….. $ 210 LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE PROJECT MANAGER $ 180 …............................................................. SR. PROJECT ENGINEER …………………….…………...……. $ 180 SR. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT ………………..………………….. $ 170 PROJECT ENGINEER …………………………..…………..……. $ 160 PROJECT LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT ………....……………….. $ 155 ENGINEER INTERN III ………………………..………….……….. $ 145 LANDSCAPE DESIGNER III …………………...………................. $ 125 ENGINEER INTERN II …………………………..………..……….. $ 135 LANDSCAPE DESIGNER II …………………………................... $ 115 ENGINEER INTERN I …………………………..………….………. $ 125 LANDSCAPE DESIGNER I …………………………...................... $ 100 SR. ENGINEERING DESIGNER ……………..…………..……….. $ 165 LANDSCAPE DESIGN INTERN …………………………....................$ 80 ENGINEERING DESIGNER III ………………..…………..………. $ 130 $ LANDSCAPE CAD TECHNICIAN II ………………………….................... 85 ENGINEERING DESIGNER II ………………..…………..……….. $ 110 $ LANDSCAPE CAD TECHNICIAN I ………………………….................... 75 ENGINEERING DESIGNER I …………………..………..………… $ 100 SURVEYING ENGINEERING CAD TECHNICIAN III ……..…………………….. $ 95 SURVEYING PRINCIPAL …………………………………............. $ 250 ENGINEERING CAD TECHNICIAN II ……….………..………….. $ 85 SR. SURVEYING MANAGER ………………………………..………$ 215 ENGINEERING CAD TECHNICIAN I ………..……….…………… $ 75 SURVEYING MANAGER ……………………………..................... $ 190 ENVIRONMENTAL SR. PROJECT SURVEYOR …………………………………......... $ 165 SR. ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER …………….……..…………. $ 220 PROJECT SURVEYOR ………………………………………......... $ 145 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGER …………………..……........……. $ 185 SURVEYOR INTERN II ………………………………………..……. $ 125 SR. ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST ……………..…...…………. $ 155 SURVEYOR INTERN I …………………………………………..…. $ 110 PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST ……..……........…… $ 125 SURVEY COORDINATOR …………………………………….…… $ 120 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST II ………………..……...………. $ 100 CREW CHIEF II ……………………………………………….......... $ 110 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST I ………………..………....……. $ 80 CREW CHIEF I …………………………………………………....... $ 95 ENVIRONMENTAL FIELD TECHNICIAN …..……………………. $ 65 FIELD SURVEYOR III …………………………………………........ $ 85 INSPECTION FIELD SURVEYOR II …………………………………………...…... $ 75 INSPECTION MANAGER …........................................................ $ 140 FIELD SURVEYOR I ……………………………………………...... $ 65 SR. INSPECTOR ………………………………...…..…………….. $ 120 SURVEY CAD TECHNICIAN III ………………………………..….. $ 110 INSPECTOR II ………………………………...….…………………. $ 100 SURVEY CAD TECHNICIAN II ………………………………...….. $ 90 INSPECTOR I …………………………………....…………………. $ 80 SURVEY CAD TECHNICIAN I ………………………………...…….$ 80 UAV SERVICES GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS UAV TEAM LEAD ………………………………...……………........ $ 125 SR. GIS MANAGER ……………………………………………….. $ 180 UAV PILOT ………………………………………...……………….... $ 85 GIS MANAGER ………………………………………….....……….. $ 145 ADMINISTRATIVE GIS ANALYST …………………...………………………....……….. $ 110 ADMINISTRATIVE PRINCIPAL ………………...…………………. $ 240 GIS TECHNICIAN II ……………………………………..…………… $ 85 ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER ………………...………………….. $ 180 GIS TECHNICIAN I …………………………………….……………. $ 65 ADMINISTRATIVE IV ………………………....…………………….. $ 120 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSES ADMINISTRATIVE III …………………………...………………….. $ 95 GPS Equipment………...….....….……............…..….....…....$35/Hour ADMINISTRATIVE II ……………………...……...………………….. $ 70 Robotic Survey Equipment…….……….........…….............…$20/Hour ADMINISTRATIVE I ……………………………...…………………. $ 55 Bathymetric Survey Equipment …………..….................…...$35/Hour PLANNING LiDAR Scanning Equipment …………..…..................….…..$35/Hour PLANNING PRINCIPAL …........................................................... $ 250 UAV ……………………………….............……….…..…...…$1000/Unit SR. PLANNING MANAGER …………………………………...….. $ 220 Job Related Mileage………...........................................…...$0.72/Mile PLANNING MANAGER ………………………………………......... $ 210 Per Diem for Out of Town Crews…...…................Per GSA Allowable SR. PLANNER …………………………………………………...….. $ 170 Airfare and other travel related expenses……….................….At Cost PROJECT PLANNER …………………………………………........ $ 130 Black and white 8.5"x11" Copies ….……......................... $0.15/sheet PLANNER III …………………………………………………….….... $ 120 Color 8.5"x11" Copies …….……....……..................….…. $1.50/sheet PLANNER II ……………………………………………………..…..... $ 110 Photo Paper Color Plan Sheet Copies ……..................... $0.75/sq. ft. PLANNER I ………...…………………………………………...…….. $ 100 Reproducible Plan Copies (Vellum) …...…....................... $1.50/sq. ft Reproducible Plan Copies (Bond) ……........................…. $0.35/sq. ft. All rates are subject to change without notice. Exhibit “C” Anticipated Design Schedule  Notice to Proceed: August 2025  30% Plans: May 2026 o City Review (2 weeks) o Utility Coordination (2 weeks)  60% Plans: July – August 2026 (9 weeks) o City Review: 2 weeks o Utility Coordination (2 weeks) o FHWA Coordination (TBD)  90% Plans & Draft Contract docs: October – November 2026 (8 weeks) o City Review: 2 weeks o FHWA Coordination (TBD) o Utility Relocation (12 weeks)  Final Plans & Specifications: January 2027 (6 weeks)  Bidding & Construction: 2027 – TBD by City of Fayetteville Appendix "D" MANHOUR ESTIMATE Gregg Avenue Improvements FAYETTEVILLE, ARKANSAS Proposal ADMN LA SR. ENGR PROJ PROJ PRINC Item ASST INTERN LA DSNR ENGR MGR ENGR Estimated No. Description $80 $85 $145 $110 $160 $240 $260 Cost Other Disciplines Landscape (PRISM) $7,500 Survey (CTA) $5,000 Laneshift $10,000 2.0 60% Plans 2.1 Update Per City Comment 40 40 8 $12,720 2.2 Drainage Design 24 40 24 $14,800 2.3 Grading Design 24 40 24 $14,800 2.3 Grading & Erosion Control Plan 40 20 8 $9,520 2.4 Intersection Plans 40 40 24 $16,560 2.5 Signing & Striping Plans 16 8 8 $4,960 2.6 Details 4 $440 2.7 Estimate 4 8 2 $2,200 2.8 QC Review 16 4 8 $4,320 Subtotal $80,320 3.0 90% Plans 3.1 Update Per City Comment 40 16 12 $9,840 3.2 Finalize Drainage Design 24 8 $5,760 3.3 Finalize Traffic Design 40 40 16 $14,640 3.4 Lighting Plans 40 16 8 $8,880 3.5 City Permits 16 8 $4,480 3.6 Utility Coordination 24 16 $7,680 3.7 Bid Docs/Specs for Review 16 8 $4,480 3.8 QC Review 4 8 4 $3,400 Subtotal $55,760 4.0 Final Plans 4.1 Finalize Plans per City Comment 24 16 16 $9,040 4.2 Finalize Bid Documents/Specs 20 8 $5,120 4.3 QC Review 16 16 8 4 $7,280 Subtotal $14,160 5.0 Bidding 5.1 Prebid Meeting/Prep 8 12 $4,160 5.2 Questions/Addenda 16 16 24 $10,080 5.3 Review Bids & Recommend Contractor 2 8 4 $2,400 Subtotal $16,640 Total 4 88 72 500 570 346 4 $189,380 Page 1 of 1 Transportation Committee Memo 2026-1936 Meeting of May 26, 2026 To: Transportation Committee Thru: Chris Brown, Public Works Director From: Justin Bland, City Engineer Subject: College Ave. - Conceptual Design Review Recommendation: Engineering Staff recommends full implementation of the proposed streetscape section for College Ave. This includes a new traffic signal at the Poplar intersection, medians, street trees, new buffered sidewalks, and other improvements. Background: The proposed improvements to this corridor result from several years of public feedback and master planning. This includes the 71B Corridor Study, completed in 2019, and the adoption of City Plan 2040, both of which included substantial public input. These efforts led ArDOT to officially remove the majority of the 71B Corridor from the state highway system in 2020. In 2024, the 71B Corridor was rezoned to the new Urban Corridor zoning district. In addition, a $25 million Safe Streets for All (SS4A) grant was awarded for five projects, including the College Ave. corridor between Sycamore and Township. This grant includes funding for the design and construction of safety improvements for each corridor. The city selected Garver as the civil engineering consultant for the work. Discussion: After performing a corridor survey, traffic study, and safety review, the consultant prepared a proposed streetscape section and scroll plot of the corridor for review. This design addresses many current safety concerns, including poor sidewalks, a lack of crosswalks, and excessive driveway density. The proposed design will greatly enhance pedestrian safety by providing proper buffered sidewalks and new Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB) protected crosswalks. It will also enhance vehicular safety by reducing the number of lanes drivers must cross during turning movements. A new traffic signal will be at added at the Poplar Intersection as well. Budget/Staff Impact: None at this time. Attachments: 2026-05-01 College Avenue Phase 2 - Public Meeting Roll Plot - Reduced Mailing address: 113 W. Mountain Street www.fayetteville-ar.gov Fayetteville, AR 72701 PROPOSED RIGHT OF WAY EXISTING RIGHT OF WAY PL PL PL EXISTING PROPERTY LINE PROPOSED ASPHALT PAVEMENT ROLL PLOT EXHIBIT PROPOSED MEDIAN/GREENSPACE NORTH COLLEGE AVENUE PROPOSED COLORED CONCRETE (E. SYCAMORE STREET TO E. TOWNSHIP STREET) FAYETTEVILLE, AR 0 30' 60' 120' 180' PROPOSED CONCRETE (IN FEET) E PO THE GROVE PLAR CHURCH ET STRE NEW LIFE WALGREENS CHURCH FOGHORN'S ARVEST BANK H&B E SUN D ROA AUTO POTENTIAL PLACEMAKING FEATURE LOCATION R ES GRAND CRAZY LVD. A C SAVINGS KHANA VIL L A B N TACO N GREE BANK INDIAN BURGER CHEBA HUT GRILL E PROPOSED TREES (TYP.) KING BRIDG PROPOSED STREET LIGHT (TYP.) DAISY EXCHANGE MARKET BANG AUTO SALON PROPOSED BUS STOP DRIVE ONLY ONLY COLLEGE AVENUE E TOW OVERCREST STREET E SY PROPOSED PEDESTRIAN LIGHT (TYP.) BOCCA NSHIP O KOSMOS PROPOSED BUS STOP PROPOSED BUS STOP CAM THE WITH SHELTER WITH SHELTER ITALIAN PROPOSED BUS STOP GREEKAFE BUTTERED EATERY STRE WITH SHELTER BISCUIT PROPOSED BUS STOP MAVERIK T TREE CVS ET RE S CHIEF OZARK MOTEL BOWLING POTENTIAL PLACEMAKING FEATURE LOCATION POTENTIAL FUTURE JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL COLLEGE AVENUE TYPICAL SECTION COLLEGE AVENUE TYPICAL SECTION WITH LANDSCAPED MEDIAN WITH CENTER TURN LANE Sunset Woods Neighborhood ❖ Established February 12th, 1979 Sunset Woods The Sunset Woods Property Owners’ Association ❖ 53 individual lots 42 are developed, average build date 1989 9 still undeveloped in natural state ❖ Over 6.6 acres of Open Space ❖ Plat includes portions of 5 streets ❖ West Berry Street ❖ North Lewis Avenue ❖ Valley View Drive ❖ North Oak Drive ❖ West Sunset Place The Sunset Woods Property Owners’ Association ❖ Highlighted are the 5 streets within POA Plat West Berry Street (portion) North Lewis Avenue (portion) Valley View Drive (portion) North Oak Drive (portion) West Sunset Place All streets are signposted No Parking Streets were last improved in the early 2000’s Sunset Woods Five existing private streets within Sunset Woods 1. West Berry Street (portion) 2. North Lewis Avenue (portion) 3. Valley View Drive (portion) 4. North Oak Drive (portion) 5. West Sunset Place 1. West Berry Street (portion) 2. North Lewis Avenue (portion) Five existing private streets within Sunset Woods 1. West Berry Street (portion) 2. North Lewis Avenue (portion) 3. Valley View Drive (portion) 4. North Oak Drive (portion) 5. West Sunset Place 3. Valley View Drive (portion) 4. North Oak Drive (portion) Five existing private streets within Sunset Woods 1. West Berry Street (portion) 2. North Lewis Avenue (portion) 3. Valley View Drive (portion) 4. North Oak Drive (portion) 5. West Sunset Place 5. West Sunset Place 5. West Sunset Place Sunset Woods Neighborhood Majority of neighborhood is Hilltop/Hillside overlay and adjacent to Enduring Green Network Over 6.6 acres of permanent wooded open space with mature trees The Sunset Woods Property Owners’ Association Parcel # 2025 Tax Address 1989 765-11298-000 $2,871.96 1850 W Berry 1994 765-11299-000 $3,126.57 1846 W Berry 1990 765-11300-000 $2,034.02 1818 W Berry 1993 765-11301-000 $4,011.28 1796 W Berry ❖ In 2025 the Sunset Woods 1984 765-11302-000 $4,184.41 1794 W Berry 765-11303-000 $3,881.26 871 Lewis property owners paid over 1985 765-11304-000 $4,025.55 893 Lewis 765-11305-000 $3,407.16 $175,000 in City taxes 1992 765-11306-000 $3,522.21 931 Lewis 957 Lewis 1990 765-11307-000 $3,547.45 983/985 Lewis 1985 765-11308-000 $4,709.15 980/982 Lewis 1985 765-11309-000 $5,589.52 968/970 Lewis 765-11310-000 $4,579.25 956/958 Lewis ❖ With average house built in 1985 765-11311-000 $1,390.62 934 Lewis 1989, this means over 35 1985 1985 765-11312-000 765-11313-000 $2,760.79 $3,963.31 936 Lewis 894 Lewis years of City taxes have 1981 765-11314-000 $4,239.22 882 Lewis 765-11315-000 $3,398.66 872 Lewis been paid on developed 1993 765-11316-000 $2,139.66 865 Lewis property 1993 765-11317-000 765-11318-000 $1,498.88 $1,701.00 1793 W Berry 1795 W Berry 1990 765-11319-000 $2,801.44 1823 W Berry 1984 765-11320-000 $4,317.33 1835 W Berry 2005 765-11321-000 $4,609.80 1081 Valley View ❖ Annual dues have been 1992 765-11322-000 765-11323-000 $3,030.07 1063 Valley View $222.69 1033 Valley View increased several times 1988 765-11324-000 $1,019.13 1015 Valley View 1988 765-11326-000 $1,745.10 1040 Valley View over the years to pay for 1988 765-11327-000 $6,194.21 1062 Valley View infrastructure 1992 765-11328-000 765-11329-000 $4,145.58 1072 Valley View $1,398.95 1084 Valley View maintenance. 2018 765-11330-000 $4,648.69 1015 Oak 765-11331-000 $2,860.08 1001/1003 Oak 1994 765-11332-000 $3,335.04 949/951 Oak 765-11333-000 $3,159.23 931/933 Oak 765-11334-000 $222.69 924 Oak 765-11335-000 $593.84 930 Oak 765-11336-000 $296.92 942 Oak 1992 765-11337-000 $2,020.32 964 Oak 1983 765-11338-000 $2,873.44 980/982 Oak 1993 765-11339-000 $3,447.53 1008 Oak 765-11340-000 $222.69 1020 Oak 765-11341-000 $8,047.10 1476/1478 Sunset 765-11342-000 $3,096.94 1492 Sunset 1986 765-11343-000 $9,786.94 1506 Sunset 2005 765-11344-000 1552 Sunset 1976 765-11345-000 $4,032.87 1555 Sunset 765-11346-000 $868.49 1517 Sunset 1979 765-11347-001 $6,650.56 1485 Sunset 765-11347-000 $1,489.17 1995 765-11349-000 $4,065.24 911 Sunset 765-11351-000 $2,747.20 935 Sunset 765-11350-000 $2,752.22 1450 Sunset 1959 765-11352-000 $8,719.80 1001 Sunset AVG 1989 $176,003.23 The Sunset Woods Property Owners’ Association (POA) Street R.O.W. Dedication Request ❖ Multiple meetings have occurred between the POA & Public Works Department to discuss the possible dedication of the five private streets to the City of Fayetteville. ❖ Poll of POA property owners indicated widespread support to apply for the dedication of the private streets to the City of Fayetteville. (POA Bylaws require signatures of a minimum of 75% of property owners to support the dedication.) ❖ Based on current RSF-4 zoning all existing lots in Sunset Woods are non-compliant due to lack of frontage along public streets. ❖ Sunbridge Villas established a precedence for a similar dedication of private streets to the City. ❖ The Sunset Woods POA requests that the Transportation Committee support and forward a positive recommendation to the City Council to accept the dedication of Sunset Woods streets to the City of Fayetteville.