EAST 7TH STREET CORRIDOR RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT FACT SHEET

Project History: 2001 - Corridor Planning Study 2002 - Corridor Concept Plan 2003 - 2007 - Streetscape design and goals development through extensive community input, resulting in current design Project Cost and Funding: Expanded funding - 16.6 million City utilities Federal grant 2006 street reconstruction bonds Contractors: Capital Excavation Cash Construction Project Scope: Utility improvements Water, wastewater and storm drainage Limited overhead line relocations Streetscape improvements City right of way from Navasota east to the bridge First phase of East 7th Corridor Paving improvements From Navasota to Pleasant Valley Current Corridor Design: Streetscape improvements Intersection improvements w/utility upgrades Sidewalk improvements and additions New curbs and gutters Brick patterned pavers at crossings and medians Lighting and signage improvements Street trees and landscaping w/irrigation Art in Public Places Safety Features: Lighting Crossing improvements Highly visible crosswalks Warning lights and signs Accessibility ramps Intersection & median paving to slow traffic Pedestrian improvements Landscape Improvements: Native plantings, yuccas, grasses Street trees oaks and palms Pocket parks Screens at Pleasant Valley Grass where trees would not fit Irrigation Art in Public Places: Obeliscos with wayfinding art Designed by fd2s Lighted columns with directions Local maps Art panels on 4 sides created by seven local artists Associated Improvements: Street reconstruction bonds added reconstructed lanes and drainage improvements Capitol Metro railroad crossing and coordinated shelters Minor utility relocations

Critical Goals and Concerns: Enhance vehicular and pedestrian safety Improve corridor appearance Pursue code compliance (street, pedestrian, signage, etc.) Stimulate revitalization Maintain commercial activity during construction