Lower Buckeye MAG Rehab Application Submitted 5.1.25.pdf

City of Buckeye — Regular Council Meeting (2025-05-20)

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Application Title

Identification Number

Application Status: UNSUBMITTED

Project Overview

City of Buckeye Lower Buckeye Reconstruction

BKY-26-ARRP-002

Project Description

Briefly provide a general description of the project

Project Type

What type of project is this?

Project Phases

What project phases is the agency seeking funding
for?

Project Location

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located

Project Details

The proposed project along Lower Buckeye Road, an arterial roadway, consists of milling the entire
existing asphalt thickness, repairing any base failure issues found, re-compacting the base, and
repaving with 6 inches of asphalt for Lower Buckeye Road from 247th Ave. east to Watson Rd (an
arterial roadway that connects to Interstate 10 (I-10)). Along Lower Buckeye Rd. is Youngker High
School, and the John S. McCain III Elementary School is located 0.25 miles south of Lower Buckeye Rd.
along 247th Ave. These two schools draw large traffic volumes on Lower Buckeye Rd. between 247th
Ave. and Watson Rd. The project will also complete all utility adjustments needed and retrofit fourteen
(14) existing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps with a dome system to bring the ramps into
ADA compliance.

This project aligns with all four of the Arterial Rehabilitation and Reconstruction Program (ARRP) goals
as it will improve safety for all roadway users through well-maintained roadway surfaces, protect
existing investments for the future through maintaining the region's transportation infrastructure, and
promote efficient and safe mobility through the prioritization of ADA-compliant features.

The current roadway surface is “very poor”, with a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) number of 36. The
PCI rating system has a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being “failing” and 100 being “good”. The PCI number of
36 falls within the “very poor” rating. If this roadway does not undergo the proposed reconstruction, the
rating will continue to worsen to the point where the roadway may be considered “serious” or “failed”.
This roadway reconstruction will improve roadway safety through improved vehicle handling, increase
road durability and longevity, and promote regional roadway connectivity and integrity. Additionally,
the proposed ADA-compliant features are essential for the safety of all roadway users.

Roadway Reconstruct... v

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Scoping
Design
Right of Way
Utilities

v Construction

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Project Limits

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the Roadway: Termini A to Termini B format.

Project Length (in miles)

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Posted Speed Limit (MPH)

Number of Travel Lanes

Please indicate the number of travel lanes in each
direction.

Roadway surface condition

Provide a narrative description of the current
roadway surface.

Scoping

Lower Buckeye Road: From 247th Ave. east to Watson Rd.

1.75

The current roadway surface is “very poor”, with a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) number of 36. The
PCI rating system has a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being “failing” and 100 being “good”. The PCI number of
36 falls within the “very poor" rating. The roadway is currently experiencing alligator pattern cracking,
block cracking with fatigue cracking in the wheel paths, and several longitudinal cracking areas that
have been repaired numerous times by Buckeye staff. Unfortunately, these repairs are no longer
effective, and the roadway is now failing in multiple locations, causing safety concerns for all roadway
users.

Project Scoping

Please describe any scoping done to date.

Design

The goal of this project is to reconstruct the section of the roadway on Lower Buckeye Road from 247th
Avenue east to Watson Road. This area has been identified and rated as being in “very poor” condition,
showing a PCI number of 36. It is the City of Buckeye’s (City) goal to completely rehabilitate this roadway
through reconstruction. The reconstruction consists of milling the entire existing asphalt thickness,
repairing any base failure issues found, re-compacting the base, and repaving with 6 inches of asphalt.

The project also includes the retrofit of fourteen (14) existing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
ramps with a truncated dome system to bring the ramps into ADA compliance, improving safety for all
roadway users. This project will also include pavement markings and roadway signs that meet the
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) retro reflectivity requirements to improve lane
visibility. Roadway reconstruction will ensure proper drainage to prevent standing water and reduce
hydroplaning during a rain event.

This roadway reconstruction will improve roadway safety through improved vehicle handling, increase
road durability and longevity, and promote regional roadway connectivity and integrity.

Project Design

Please describe any design done to date.

Road Safety Assessment (RSA)

If an RSA has been done for the project, please
describe.

Environmental

The design of this project is covered through existing City design standards and the Maricopa
Association of Governments (MAG) Public Works design standards. Buckeye considers this
reconstruction project a “like-for-like” and does not have engineered plans. The reconstruction consists
of milling the entire existing asphalt thickness, repairing any base failure issues found, re-compacting
the base, and repaving with 6 inches of asphalt. The project also includes the retrofit of fourteen (14)
existing Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps with a truncated dome system to bring the ramps
into ADA compliance, improving safety for all roadway users.

A Road Safety Assessment was completed and included a PCI determination of 36, which is considered
“very poor”. City staff have repaired numerous potholes and cracks. The repairs are no longer effective,
and the roadway is failing in multiple locations, causing safety concerns for all roadway users.
Additionally, the project also includes the retrofit of fourteen (14) existing Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) ramps with a truncated dome system to bring the ramps into ADA compliance, improving
safety for all roadway users. These ramps are currently not ADA compliant, which is a safety concern.

Environmental

The federal process requires an environmental
clearance.

If any fields other than 'None' were selected,
please describe the environmental clearance
process and any issues.

Right of Way

None Vv

N/A

Right of Way

The federal process requires a right of way
clearance.

If any fields other than ‘Agency owns all ROW
needed' were selected, please describe.

Agency owns all ROW... v

Please describe the ROW acquisition plan and describe any right of way issues.

N/A

Utilities

The federal process requires a utility clearance.

If any fields other than 'None' were selected,
please describe the utility relocation plan and
describe any issues.

Construction Phase Only

None v

N/A

Safety Considerations

Please describe how safety factors were
incorporated in the project design?

Pavement Conditions

The ARRP Policies and Procedures require an applicant to identify how safety factors were incorporated
into the project. The expectation is the agency conducted an RSA, or equivalent, during the project
development process.

Vehicular and pedestrian safety is the number one reason for the roadway reconstruction. The City of
Buckeye wants to ensure the integrity of the roadway is improved to handle the anticipated increase in
traffic, not only from residential vehicles but also commercial and industrial vehicles. This area is
adjacent to a school zone, and when in session, the school serves over 2,000 students and faculty.

This project also includes fourteen (14) ADA ramp improvements, bringing these ramps into
compliance. These ramps are currently not ADA compliant, proving to be a safety hazard for all
roadway users. This project will also include pavement markings and roadway signs that meet the
MUTCD retro reflectivity requirements to improve lane visibility.

Roadway reconstruction will ensure proper drainage to prevent standing water and reduce
hydroplaning during a rain event. Removal of alligator pattern cracking, block cracking with fatigue
cracking in the wheel paths, rutting, and several longitudinal cracking areas will improve vehicular
handling. Upon completion of this reconstruction project, the roadway will move to a rating of “good”
from its current rating of “very poor”.

Note: MAG cannot commit to assessing additional data submitted and cannot guarantee that the data in this section will be accepted for scoring.

Agency Provided Pavement Rating
Name or Description of Rating System Used -

e.g. PCI, PSR, etc...

Rating System Scale

Please describe the scale used in the rating
system.

Date of Rating

PCI. The PCI is calculated using detailed data related to the distresses in the pavement surface observed
by pavement condition surveys.

e.g. it ranges from 1 to 100 with 100 being the best condition

The PCI rating system ranges from 0 to 100, with 100 being the best condition.

1/27/2025 &

Rating

Pavement Roughness

Qualitative Factors

Alignment with ARRP Goals

Very Poor

The current roadway has frequent cracks, potholes, visible patchwork, surface deformation, and
deterioration.

Describe how this project aligns with the ARRP
goals outlined in the ARRP Policies and
Procedures.

Unique Attributes

This project aligns with all 4 of the ARRP goals:

- Improve overall roadway safety with well-maintained road surfaces.

- Provide for the safety and security of pedestrians, bicyclists, drivers, and other roadway users.

- Promote safe and efficient mobility by prioritizing ADA-compliant features.

- Maintain the region's transportation infrastructure to protect existing investments for the future.

The current roadway condition poses a hazard to all roadway users, and the project seeks to eliminate
this hazard and improve roadway safety with well-maintained road surfaces through the reconstruction
of the roadway. The roadway reconstruction also protects existing investments for the future within the
region's transportation infrastructure by preventing the roadway from further deterioration. The
proposed project will retrofit fourteen (14) existing ADA ramps with a dome system to bring the ramps
into ADA compliance.

The City of Buckeye ensures fiscal integrity in each of its pavement management projects, including
accounting and reporting practices, adherence to state, local, and/or county procurement procedures,
and each project is outlined via signed contracts; routine inspections of the contractor's work are
conducted by City staff. Due to the fast-paced growth of the City, it is imperative that Buckeye keeps up
with the demand to provide drivable roadways, not only for residential or commercial stakeholders, but
the City must ensure safe travel for emergency response and Public Works teams.

The City of Buckeye is a MAG member agency. Buckeye will be responsible for all aspects of the
project's implementation, including, but not limited to, project management, financing, risk
management, public involvement, construction, inspection, and warranty periods. Buckeye
understands the local match, ineligible expenditures, and reimbursement program guidelines.

This project falls completely within the City of Buckeye’s jurisdiction and will comply with all applicable
federal, state, county, and local requirements.

Describe any unique attributes or
circumstances related to this project.

Safety Data and Considerations

There are fourteen (14) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps that will be brought into
compliance. The raw annual average daily traffic (AADT) count is 11,289 vehicles per day. Additionally,
the proposed project area is adjacent to Youngker High School, which serves over 2,000 students and
faculty, causing increased roadway traffic by all users, including pedestrians.

Additionally, along 247th Ave., John S. McCain III Elementary School is located approximately 0.25 miles
south of Lower Buckeye Road. This elementary school has an approximate student population of 700
students, for which parents may utilize Lower Buckeye Road to drop off and pick up their children from
school. This project runs along Lower Buckeye Road from 247th Ave. east to Watson Rd. Watson Road is
an arterial road that connects to the I-10 freeway.

Please describe any additional safety issues to
be addressed by the project.

Community Outreach

There are fourteen (14) Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) ramps that will be brought into
compliance through a truncated dome system, which includes detectable warning surfaces. The project
will address all safety concerns for all roadway users through the milling of the entire existing asphalt
thickness, repairing any base failure issues found, re-compacting the base, and repaving with 6 inches
of asphalt. This reconstruction project includes the restriping and replacement of non-compliant
MUTCD roadway striping and signage.

Describe any community outreach that has
been done prior to the submittal of this
application.

If no outreach has taken place, please describe
plans to engage the community during project
development.

Buckeye provided and continues to provide educational outreach via its website, executive sessions
with the City Council, and presentations to the community showing the roadway conditions and the
need for repair. Since 2024, considerable time has been spent at various community outreach events
discussing the need for substantial roadway maintenance activities throughout the City. Over the past
12 months, Buckeye has conducted 7 surveys, 6 online and in-person meetings, and 3 community
events regarding transportation and safety.

Additionally, the City of Buckeye was awarded a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant, which
includes the planning for a citywide Transportation Safety Plan (TSP). The planning for this TSP includes
a public survey for roadway users to express roadway safety concerns in Buckeye, including roads that
are failing and need rehabilitation or reconstruction. Before commencement of the roadway
improvement that is the subject of this request, public notices (written, digital, social) will be issued and
will continue to be in effect throughout the length of the project.

Cost Estimate Summary

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Program Phase Location Description Work Description Year To Program FundingSource FederalAmount LocalAmount TotalAmount Local Share
Lower Buckeye
Road: From 247th
Design Local $ - §$ - $ - 0,00 %
Ave. east to Watson
Rd.
Lower Buckeye
. Road: From 247th
Right of Way Local $ - $ - $ - 0,00 %
Ave. east to Watson
Rd.
Lower Buckeye
cece Road: From 247th Utility
Utilities 2026 STBGP $ 13,125.00 $ 5,625.00 $ 18,750.00 30.00%
Ave. east to Watson Adjustments
Rd.
Milling the entire
existing asphalt
thickness,
Lower Buckeye repairing any
. Road: From 247th base failure $
Construction 2026 STBGP. $ 3,914,577.80 30.00 %
Ave. east to Watson _ issues found, re- 1,677,676.20 5,592,254.00
Rd. compacting the
base, and
repaving with 6
inches of asphalt
$
Total Cost $ 3,927,702.80 30.00 %
1,683,301.20 5,611,004.00
© (/ARRP/GetCostEstimateAreaSummaries/2590?costEstimateld=2590)
Signature
Current Signature Signatory Name
Applications must be signed before they can be Rob Roach
considered. Signed Date

4/29/2025 3:24:54 PM

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