McDowell 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 McDowell Road Reconstruction

BKY-26-ARRP-003

Project Description

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Project Type

What type of project is this?

Project Phases

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for?

Project Location

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located

Project Details

The proposed project along McDowell Road, an arterial roadway, consists of the complete removal and
reconstruction of asphalt paving for McDowell Road from Tonopah Salome Highway east to Sun Valley
Parkway (an arterial roadway that connects to Interstate-10 (I-10)). The project will reconstruct a 28-
foot-wide road that flares to match the existing cattle guard, and the curb returns on Sun Valley
Parkway. The existing pavement turns onto Tonopah Salome Highway, and then the road turns to
gravel. This project would only replace the area that is on McDowell Road and 100 yards around the
turn. The road beyond the 100 yards would be milled but not repaved. Any millings available will be
placed to the west on the gravel road.

The current roadway surface is very poor, with a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) number of 35. The PCI
rating system has a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being “failing” and 100 being “good”. The PCI number of 35
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”.
All striping will comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) standards. All
construction shall be according to the City of Buckeye (City) and Maricopa Association of Governments
(MAG) standards and shall utilize City-approved mix designs.

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

Roadway Reconstruct... v

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Scoping
Design
Right of Way
Utilities

Y Construction

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Project Limits

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the Roadway: Termini A to Termini B format.

McDowell Road: From Tonopah Salome Highway east to Sun Valley Parkway

Project Length (in miles)

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Posted Speed Limit (MPH)

Number of Travel Lanes

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direction.

Roadway surface condition

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roadway surface.

Scoping

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The current roadway surface is “very poor” with a Pavement Condition Index (PCI) number of 35. The
roadway is currently experiencing several high severity potholes, alligator pattern cracking, block
cracking with fatigue cracking in the wheel paths, rutting, raveling, and several longitudinal cracking
areas, 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 roadway on McDowell Road from Tonopah
Salome Highway eastbound to Sun Valley Parkway. This area has been identified and rated as being in
“very poor” condition, showing a PCI number of 35. The roadway is currently experiencing several high-
severity potholes, alligator pattern cracking, block cracking with fatigue cracking in the wheel paths,
rutting, raveling, and several longitudinal cracking areas, causing safety concerns for all roadway users.

It is the City’s goal to completely rehabilitate this roadway through reconstruction. The immediate area
this project serves includes commercial and residential traffic. The proposed project along McDowell
Road, an arterial roadway, consists of the complete removal and reconstruction of asphalt paving for
McDowell Road from Tonopah Salome Highway east to Sun Valley Parkway (an arterial roadway that
connects to Interstate-10 (I-10)). The project will reconstruct a 28-foot-wide road that flares to match
the existing cattle guard, and the curb returns on Sun Valley Parkway. The existing pavement turns onto
Tonopah Salome Highway, and then the road turns to gravel.

This project would only replace the area that is on McDowell Road and 100 yards around the turn. The
road beyond the 100 yards would be milled but not repaved. Any millings available will be placed to the
west on the gravel road. All striping will comply with MUTCD standards. Roadway reconstruction will
ensure proper drainage to prevent standing water and reduce hydroplaning during a rain event. All
construction shall be according to the City and MAG standards and shall utilize City-approved mix
designs.

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

This roadway is an access point directly off of Sun Valley Parkway, a super arterial roadway in Buckeye.

Project Design

Please describe any design done to date.

The design of this project is covered through the existing City design standards and the Maricopa
Association of Governments’ Public Works design standards. Buckeye considers this reconstruction
project a “like-for-like” and does not have engineered plans. Buckeye will address and prioritize
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant features that may be available, needed, and/or
required.

Road Safety Assessment (RSA)

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

Environmental

A Road Safety Assessment was completed and determined the PCI number to be 35, which is
considered “very poor”. City staff have repaired numerous potholes and cracks on this section of
roadway. The repairs are no longer effective, and the roadway is failing in multiple locations.

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 v

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

Utilities None v
The federal process requires a utility clearance.

If any fields other than 'None' were selected, N/A

please describe the utility relocation plan and
describe any issues.

Construction Phase Only

Safety Considerations

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

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.

Pavement Conditions

Safety is the number one reason for this roadway reconstruction. Buckeye wants to ensure the integrity
of the roadway is improved to handle the increased traffic, not only from residential vehicles but also
farming, commercial, and industrial vehicles. The installation of pavement markings and roadway signs
that meet the MUTCD retro reflectivity requirements will improve lane visibility.

Roadway reconstruction will ensure proper drainage to prevent standing water and reduce
hydroplaning during a rain event. Removal of several high-severity potholes, alligator pattern cracking,
block cracking with fatigue cracking in the wheel paths, rutting, raveling, 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”. Buckeye will address and
prioritize ADA-compliant features that may be available, needed, and/or required.

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
Rating

Pavement Roughness

Qualitative Factors

Alignment with ARRP Goals

35

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 0-100 with 100 being the best condition.

1/30/2025 &

Very Poor

The current roadway has 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 is “very poor” and 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.

Buckeye will address and prioritize ADA-compliant features that may be available, needed, and/or
required.

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 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

The raw annual average daily traffic (AADT) on McDowell Road from Tonopah Salome Highway east to
Sun Valley Parkway is 11,203 vehicles per day, inclusive of the McDowell Road and Sun Valley Parkway
intersection traffic.

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

Community Outreach

The roadway is failing in multiple locations, leading to increased safety concerns for the vehicular
public. This roadway is also utilized for the annual Boston Marathon qualifier, in which runners utilize
this roadway at the last stretch of the marathon. These roadway improvements will ensure runners are
able to utilize a functioning roadway free of cracks, potholes, and uneven surfaces. 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.

Cost Estimate Summary

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, public notices (written,
digital, social) will be issued and will continue to be in effect throughout the length of the project.

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, public notices (written,
digital, social) will be issued and will continue to be in effect throughout the length of the project.

View Full Cost Estimate(/ARRP/Application/2591)

Program Phase Location Description Work Description YearTo Program Funding Source FederalAmount LocalAmount Total Amount Local Share

McDowell Road:
From Tonopah
Design Salome Highway
east to Sun Valley
Parkway

McDowell Road:
From Tonopah

Right of Way Salome Highway
east to Sun Valley
Parkway

Total Cost

Local $ - §$ - $ - 0.00 %
Local $ - §$ - $ - 0,00 %
$ 729,780.10 $ 312,762.90 $ 30.00 %

1,042,543.00

Program Phase Location Description Work Description YearTo Program FundingSource FederalAmount LocalAmount Total Amount Local Share
McDowell Road:
From Tonopah
Utilities Salome Highway Local $ - $ - $ - 0.00 %
east to Sun Valley
Parkway
McDowell Road:
Complete
From Tonopah
. . removal and $
Construction Salome Highway . 2026 STBGP. $ 729,780.10 $ 312,762.90 30.00 %
reconstruction of 1,042,543.00
east to Sun Valley .
asphalt paving
Parkway
Total Cost $ 729,780.10 $ 312,762.90 $ 30.00 %
1,042,543.00
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