West Plumb Lane Project
Preliminary Design
Public Information Meeting
June 4, 2012
Presentation Goals
 Review the project history and community outreach
process
 Present the preferred improvements supported by
the community for the Plumb Lane reconstruction
project
 Provide details on design development
 Request input on some design elements
 Answer questions and address your concerns
Project Limits
Public Engagement
Community Outreach To Date
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Community Survey
2 Community Workshops
One-on-one meetings with residents
Meetings with: Councilman Gustin, Councilwoman Zadra, Commissioner
Breternitz, Assemblywoman Benitez-Thompson, Caughlin Ranch HOA,
Washoe County West Truckee Meadows CAB, City of Reno Ward 1 NAB
Coordination with City of Reno Community Development and
Public Works
Coordination with TMWA
Media Interviews
RTC TAC, CAC and BPAC
Reno City Council
Community Engagement Results
Presented Three Concepts:
1. Pavement rehabilitation
2. Bike lanes
3. Multi-use Path
Preferred Enhancement:
Multi-use Path, Parking One Side
Multi-use Path
Design Considerations
 Address the needs of the
community and provide a safe
route for all users
 Confine improvements to the
existing right-of-way
 Address traffic volume and
excessive speeds
 Evaluate possible safety
improvements in the steep,
curved section east of
Homewood Drive
 Maintain existing trees and
rural character
Existing Conditions
Preferred Enhancement:
Multi-use Path, Parking One Side
Multi-use Path, Parking One Side
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Design Considerations
Landscaping, mailboxes, fences & parking
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Design Considerations
Drainage Options
With Drainage Swale, No Curb and Gutter
50’ ROW
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With Curb and Gutter, Reduced Landscaping Impact
50’ ROW
8’
Design Considerations
Traffic Calming and Speed
Plumb Lane Speed Limit Will Remain 25 MPH
Design Considerations
TMWA
Construction Schedule & Costs
$3.5 to $4.5 Million
12 weeks
(Fuel Tax)
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How you can help tonight:
Provide your input on comment cards
 Multi-use path details (concrete color)?
 Drainage trouble spots?
 Interest in left turn lanes?
 Interest in pedestrian crossing?
 Interest in paved parking adjacent to property?
 Talk to the project team
We are here to listen to you.
Please share your ideas with us!
Thank you!
Information Stations
Seven Stations
 Station 1: McCarran Boulevard to 3510 West
Plumb Lane
 Station 2: 3510 West Plumb Lane to Carter Drive
 Station 3: Carter Drive to Suda Way
 Station 4: Suda Way to Ferris Lane
 Station 5: City of Reno
 Station 6: NV Energy
 Station 7: Design Input
Questions?
Contact:
Michele Dennis, PE, RTC Project Manager at (775) 335-1861
mdennis@rtcwashoe.com