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What
is a minor arterial street?
An arterial
is a major facility for moving large volumes of inter-area traffic
and for moving traffic to and from the freeway/expressway system.
Victor Road is a minor arterial. Other minor arterials in the
area include Northwood Street, North Klatt Road and Southport
Drive.
Minor arterials
have the following characteristics according the Municipality
of Anchorage’s Official Streets and Highways Plan: 1) they serve
less concentrated traffic generating areas, such as neighborhood
shopping areas and schools; 2) they distribute traffic from neighborhood
collector streets to major arterials, as well as between major
arterials; and 3) they should not be developed to penetrate identifiable
neighborhoods. Additionally, direct access is controlled to a
lesser degree on minor arterials than on major arterials.
What
are urban standards?
An urban roadway
differs from a rural roadway primarily in the design of features
such as the way storm water is handled. Urban streets have curb
and gutter to handle storm water. Rural streets may just be paved
with ditching for storm water. Urban streets generally have pedestrian
amenities such as pathways and sidewalks.
What
is a design study report (DSR)?
A Design
Study Report is an engineering document that explains all the
major components of the street, whether they are deficient and
need to be brought up to current or targeted design standards.
Preparation of the DSR includes completing preliminary engineering
investigations such as:*A design survey—Where are all the street
features—curb & gutter, light poles, property lines, water
and sewer systems, etc.? *Geotechnical or soils investigation—What
subsurface conditions may affect the pavement life or drainage?
Surface and
shallow groundwater analysis—Where does the storm water run off
go? Where is the water table? Environmental
Permits—needed permits are identified during the design study
phase and acquired during detailed design. Utility Conflicts—what
utilities may have to be relocated? Is this an opportunity
to upgrade an existing utility? Landscaping—What landscaping opportunities
are available? What landscaping should be done with this
project?Right-of-Way and Easement Requirements—Do we need to acquire
additional right-of-way to complete the project? Where is
the right-of-way needed?
What
is public participation/public involvement?
This project
is being completed with public funds for the public. The
project team, through its public involvement process, provides
opportunities for the public to weigh in on the project.
What problems should be solved? What should the final project
look like? How the construction should impact the adjacent
property owners.
The public
involvement opportunities include Community Council Meetings,
newsletters, public meetings, telephone, email and other written
communication. The project team is working for YOU, the
public, and you should feel comfortable calling
and expressing your opinions.
OTHER
ROAD PROJECTS IN THE AREA...
 100th Avenue Point Resolution to Victor - PM&E 05-020
100th
Avenue Extension - PM&E 01-009
Municipality
of Anchorage PM&E Projects
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