Location
Rhode Island Avenue between Muskogee Street and Niagara Road
About the Project
In 2015, a consultant study was conducted to look at opportunities for public improvements within the Hollywood Commercial District to create a more vibrant area. Working with the community, several recommendations were made for improving pedestrian and bicycle access, creating safer intersections and enhancing landscaping and placemaking. This was followed up with a more in-depth study of proposed improvements (30% design). Desirable project elements included conversion of service roads to parklets, gateway plazas, a wellness circuit, protected bike lanes, widened sidewalks, landscaping and traffic calming. Final project elements were refined during the 100% design phase, which was concluded in the fall of 2020. Construction contract award Spring 2021 and construction permits were issued fall 2021.
STATUS
A limited Notice to Proceed was issued March 2021 and a final Notice to Proceed on December 8, 2021. Project is under construction - 50% complete.
Funding
Engineering contract cost (100% design): $275,020
Olney Masonry construction cost: $2,802,300
Funding for design and construction is provided from Capital Project reserves in the Capital Improvement Program, State Bond Bills and Program Open Space.
Estimated Completion Date
October 2022