Announcements
RFP - Turner Road and Minot Avenue, Auburn, ME (update 8/23/10)
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL FOR PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING SERVICES
The Androscoggin Transportation Resource Center (ATRC), as the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the urbanized area of Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, in cooperation with the Maine Department of Transportation (MaineDOT) and the City of Auburn, is seeking to obtain the services of a qualified consulting firm to conduct an Engineering Analysis of Route 4, Turner Road, from Turner Street @ Center Street intersection to the Auburn/Turner Town Line and Route 11, Minot Avenue, from the Hotel Road @ Minot Avenue intersection to the Auburn/Minot Town Line.
Funding for this project is provided by the Federal Highway Administration and the Maine Department of Transportation through the ATRC FY2010-2011 Unified Planning Work Program.
Proposals shall be accepted at the AVCOG/ATRC offices no later than 4:00 p.m. EST on Friday, August 27, 2010. At this time all proposals shall be opened and recorded.
UPDATE: 5 copies of the proposal should be submitted
New citylink Service - August 2, 2010
citylink will be making changes to its fixed route bus service effective August 2, 2010. In addition to new weekday service, citylink will begin operating limited Saturday service on August 7. citylink's service on Saturday, August 7, will be FREE. New route map and timetables are linked below.
citylink will be having a ribbon cutting event on August 2, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at the Oak Street bus station to celebrate the new service.
citylink Map August 2010 (PDF)
Amendment to the ATRC FY 2010-2013 TIP
The Androscoggin Transportation Resource Center (ATRC), being the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Lewiston, Auburn, Lisbon and Sabattus, is amending the List of Projects for the ATRC Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the years 2010-2013.
ATRC is now requesting public input and/or comments on this Amendment. This Amendment reflects that actual amount of Federal Transit Administration 5307 Urban Area Program funds requested by the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments, the Lewiston-Auburn Transit Committee, and Western Maine Transportation Services, Inc. for operating, capital and planning projects to be included in the ATRC TIP. Total federal dollars allocated is $871,374.00.
Please forward your comments by June 25, 2010, to AVCOG/ATRC at 125 Manley Road, Auburn, Maine 04210. For further information, please contact Marsha Bennett at the above address or (207) 783-9186 or e-mail at
Application for FTA FY2010 Funds
THE ANDROSCOGGIN VALLEY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (AVCOG), is providing notice of applications being submitted to the Maine Department of Transportation on behalf of the Lewiston-Auburn Transit Committee, the Androscoggin Valley Council of Governments and Western Maine Transportation Services, Inc., for Federal Fiscal Year 2010 Federal Transit Administration Urbanized Area Formula Program for operating and capital assistance grants. A total of $871,374.00 in federal funds will be applied for, to be matched by $531,540.00 from local and state funds.
This notice is given as an opportunity for public input/comment. Please forward comments by July 2, 2010 to AVCOG at 125 Manley Road, Auburn, Maine 04210. For further information, contact Marsha Bennett at the above address or (207)783-9186 or e-mail at mbennett@avcog.org.
ATRC TIP Amendment
The ATRC Policy Committee has, at its March 25, 2010 meeting, approved the following Amendments to its FY 2010 - 2013 TIP:
Auburn PIN 14787.00, Preliminary Engineering for Reconstruction of South Main Street, is to be amended to change the start and termination to be Broad Street to Vickery Road.
o Costs - $404,224.00
Auburn Construct the Park Avenue Multiuse Trail from Court Street to the Park Avenue School (new project).
o Costs - $711,360.00
Auburn PIN 15668.00, Intersection Improvements at Minot Avenue @ Hotel Road. Supplemental funding to extend turn lane on Minot Avenue eastward 150 feet. Will require transferring $75,000.00 from PIN 11599.00.
o Costs - $75,000.00
The ATRC is publishing the Multiuse Trail and PIN 14787.00 projects for 30 days for public comment. The additional funding to PIN 15668.00 does not require a 30 day comment period. To make any comments please contact Don Craig dcraig@avcog.org or call at 783-9186 or mail to 125 Manley Road, Auburn, ME 04210
Center Street Traffic Synchronization Success
The ATRC, in cooperation with the City of Auburn's Electrical Department, upgraded the Center Street corridor with synchronization of its traffic lights with new timing and hardware. This affects the intersections with ramps on and off from Mt. Auburn Avenue, as well as the two intersections immediately to the north. A video of the new timing in action can be viewed on youtube.
The upgrade in hardware and timing was noticed by the LATC's fixed route bus service (PurpleBus.org). Harold Allen of Western Maine Transportation notes that "the synchronization of the signals on Center Street has dramatically improved on-time performance of the citylink buses serving the mall area." In comparison to previous months the number of "missed call's," where the bus was delayed enough on a route to where it would skip the remainder of the time and wait at the station for the next start time, has been reduced significantly.
ATRC FFY 2009 Obligations
The listing of obligated federal-aid projects in the ATRC region for federal fiscal year 2009 has been released. This document shows the total amount of money obligated in federal fiscal year 2009 (Oct. 1, 2008 to Sept. 30, 2009), broken out by federal, state and local sources. The purpose of the document has more to do with the obligation of the money in a project than the construction of a project.
Traffic Count Map Update
The ATRC traffic count map, which shows traffic counts for the entire state, has been updated to include 2008 data. Now traffic counts can be seen for the years 2006 to 2008. To access the map, just click the 'Traffic Counts' tab at the top of the page.
Release of 2010-2013 ATRC TIP
The ATRC 2010-2013 TIP has been released after it's 30 day public comment period. Click on the attached document below to view the file.
RFQ for Traffic Congestion Modeling Assisstance
The ATRC has developed plans to upgrade and maintain a system of traffic signals in Lewiston, Auburn, Lisbon and Sabattus. All signalized intersections in the cities are in the process of having a turning movement count conducted at least every 4 years.
The consultant will be required to check and verify traffic signal modifications and coordination plans provided by the ATRC as a means of peer review, and other tasks requested of them related to implementing synchronized signal corridors.
The Androscoggin Transportation Resource Center (ATRC) as the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the urbanized area of Lewiston-Auburn Maine is seeking the services of a qualified consulting firm to provide support in developing and reviewing plans and models related to traffic congestion.
Proposals Due 4 p.m. EST on Friday, August 14, 2009
Consultant Interviews (if necessary) Friday, August 21, 2009
Consultant Selection Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Notice to Proceed Monday, August 31, 2009
ATRC Draft 2010-2013 TIP
The ATRC Draft 2010-2013 TIP has been release for public comment for 30 days. All comments need to be received by August 26, 2009. Click on the attached document below to view the file.
Proposed ATRC Amendment to the FY 2008-2011 TIP
The Androscoggin Transportation Resource Center (ATRC), being the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Lewiston, Auburn, Lisbon and Sabattus, is Amending the List of Projects for the ATRC Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) for the years 2008-2011.
ATRC is now requesting public input and/or comments on this Amendment. This Amendment adds one project to the ATRC TIP:
• City of Auburn - Improvements to the intersection at Court Street and Turner Street, to add a slip lane from Court to Turner.
Please forward your comments by August 24, 2009, to AVCOG/ATRC at 125 Manley Road, Auburn, Maine 04210. For further information, please contact Don Craig at the above address or (207) 783-9186 or e-mail at dcraig@avcog.org.
Traffic Counts Map Updated
The ATRC GoogleMap displaying traffic counts for the Lewiston and Auburn area has been updated. By using a GoogleEarth plugin, we are able to expand the coverage area to include the entire state of Maine.
A forthcoming update will include 2008 data and improve the performance of the map.
To access the map, just click on the "Traffic Counts" tab at the top of the page, or click here.
Draft UPWP
The draft UPWP for 2010-2011 has been released and is attached below. The Unified Planning Work Program describes the transporation planning process in the Lewiston-Auburn area in light of the particular problems and opportunities the area faces.
Auburn Center Street TSM Final Draft Released
The Final Draft of the Auburn Traffic System Management study has been released.
To view the document, click here.
Amendment to the ATRC 2008 – 2011 TIP
The ATRC Policy Committee has, at its February 26, 2009 meeting, approved a proposed Amendment to its FY 2008 – 2011 TIP to add the following items:
• Lisbon-Sabattus – Reconstruction of 6.75 miles of Route 9 from the Maine Turnpike, Exit 86, to .33 miles northerly of Route 196 in Lisbon.
o Costs - $11,100,000
$11,100,000 – Federal
$0 – State
$0 – Local
• Lewiston/Auburn – Purchase 3 Fixed-route transit buses.
o Costs - $1,200,000
$1,200,000 – Federal
$0 – State
$0 – Local
All of these projects will be utilizing the Federal Stimulus Package Funds.
Bike/Ped 2008 Plan Released
The ATRC Bike/Ped plan update has undergone the 30 day comment period and the final version of the report can be found here.
20 Year Long Range Plan Released
The ATRC 20 year plan has undergone the 30 day comment period and the final version of the report can be found here.
Bike/Ped Plan Draft
The ATRC is releasing a draft of the Bicycle/Pedestrian Plan and is requesting comments from the public for a 30 day period. Please respond by December 12th.
Direct links to the updated downtown map and the area map.
Long Range Plan Draft
The ATRC is releasing a draft of the Long Range Plan and is requesting comments from the public for a 30 day period. Please respond by December 12th.
Notice for public workshops on citylink bus service
INVITATION
PUBLIC WORKSHOPS TO ADDRESS citylink BUS SERVICE
The Lewiston-Auburn Transit Committee is conducting a study of its fixed route system – citylink. The goal of the study is to identify ways to improve citylink’s routes and services. Public workshops will be held in
ATRC Selects New Projects
The Unified Transportation Improvement Plan (UTIP) was approved by the ATRC Policy Committee at their meeting on October 23rd. The amount of funding available for the 2010-2011 biennium is $5,769,060. Projects approved to be funded for the next biennium are:
- Lewiston - Main Street from Memorial Street to Stetson Street ($1,763,000)
- Auburn - Park Avenue from Court Street to Lake Street ($2,080,000)
- Lisbon - Upland Road, remainder of project costs ($1,200,000)
- Sabattus - Sidewalks on Main Street and on High Street from the intersection with Greene Road to Long Beach Road ($250,000)
- Regional Sidewalks - Locations to be determined ($476,060)
See the attached map for locations of the proposed projects.
ATRC TIP Amendment
The ATRC Policy Committee has, at its May 22, 2008 meeting, approved a proposed amendment to its FY 2008 - 2011 TIP to add the following items:
• Lewiston - Lincoln St.
• Lewiston - Intersection of Lincoln St./ Locust St.
• Auburn - Riverside Drive
• Lewiston and Auburn - Intersection Improvements
Please see the attached PDF for more details.
Automatic Traffic Recorder RFP
PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT
The Androscoggin Transportation Resource Center (ATRC), as the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the urbanized area of Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, and the Kittery Area Comprehensive Transportation Study (KACTS) as the designated MPO for the urbanized area of Kittery, in cooperation with the Maine Department of Transportation (MDOT), are seeking to obtain services to obtain Automatic Traffic Recorder’s (ATR).
BACKGROUND
Communities in the MPO’s area have requested more year round vehicle counts and vehicle classification. The current method of collecting traffic data is to place tubes and counters in to or on the road, or have staff manually watch and count the traffic at the specified location.
The MPO’s have concerns about the safety of systems that require installation over the travel way, and do not wish to have staff on location for the long hours that accurate traffic counting requires. A permanent traffic counter, and in some cases classification of vehicles, is sought in several different locations in the MPO areas.
Proposals shall be accepted at the AVCOG offices no later than 4:00 p.m. on Friday, May 30th, 2008. At this time, all proposals shall be opened and recorded.
Questions and Clarifications
All questions and clarifications shall be directed to
Bicycle & Pedestrian Long Range Plan RFP
The Androscoggin Transportation Resource Center (ATRC), as the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the urbanized area of Lewiston-Auburn, Maine, is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to develop an update of the 2002 Bridging the Gaps: A Long Range Facilities Plan for Bicycling and Walking in the Lewiston-Auburn Area.
This project is expected to begin in June 2008 and be completed in September 2008. Funding for this project is provided by the Federal Highway Administration and the Maine Department of Transportation through the ATRC FY2008-2009 Unified Planning Work Program.
Proposals will be accepted at the AVCOG/ATRC offices no later than 4:00 p.m. EST on Thursday May 29, 2008. At this time all proposals will be opened and recorded.
For more information, including a general project description and submission requirements, please contact Don Craig at ATRC at 125 Manley Road, Auburn, ME 04210, (207)783-9186, or email at dcraig@avcog.org.
Court Street and Main Street Traffic Signals Improved
Traffic lights on Court Street and Main Street in L/A were updated and synchronized in the middle of March. The lights in this corridor were updated as a smaller part of the ATRC's Traffic Signal Management System project. Intersections were updated for the time allotted on each approach, and synchronized, which will allow vehicles, in most cases, to travel from Spring Street in Auburn to Sabattus Street in Lewiston, or the reverse, arriving at green lights at all the intersections. This will typically stop problems such as stopping at a red light, then to be stopped at the next intersection with a red light as soon as you arrive.
Get Out Alive & The Parent-Teen Driving Challenge
AAA of Northern New England is sponsoring an education and awareness program for teens and parents designed to reduce crashes and fatalities for young drivers. PLUS an added opportunity to win cash and prizes for your school or community group. The Challenge will be hosted at the Commerce Center in Augusta on May 17th, 2008. FMI visit www.goachallenge.org
AAA recommends 3 steps to lower the risks of experiencing crashes.
•Turn Cell Phones off and let voicemail receive your calls.
•If you MUST take a call, find a safe place to pull off of the road to take the call.
•Demonstrate safe driving behaviors for friends and family.
28% of Maine Fatalities are drivers between the ages of 16 and 24. Many young drivers admit to risky behaviors while driving such as speeding, no seat belt, loud music, and overconfidence. Only a combination of Practice, Experience, Training, and Parental Involvement can reduce a teen’s chance of crashing.
Long Range Plan Update
This is an update of the Long Range Plan from 2003.
The November 2007 update is limited to the replacement of the Estimated Revenues Available Between 2003 and 2025 table, on pages 37 and 38, to comply with new federal requirements relative to the Year-Of-Expenditure dollar amounts.
Traffic Signal Management System RFP
The Androscoggin Transportation Resource Center (ATRC), as the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the urbanized area of Lewiston-Auburn, Maine is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to develop a Traffic Signal Management System covering the Auburn, Lewiston, Lisbon, and Sabattus Areas
This project is expected to begin in October 2007. Funding for this project is provided by the Federal Highway Administration and the Maine Department of Transportation through the ATRC FY2008-2009 Unified Planning Work Program.
Proposals shall be accepted at the AVCOG/ATRC offices no later than 4:00 p.m. EST on Wednesday, October 17th, 2007. At this time all proposals shall be opened and recorded.
For more information, including a general project description and submission requirements, please contact Don Craig at AVCOG/ATRC at 125 Manley Road, Auburn, Maine 04210, (207) 783-9186, or email at dcraig@avcog.org .
L/A Central Business District Study
Center Street TSM
The Androscoggin Transportation Resource Center (ATRC), as the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for the urbanized area of Lewiston-Auburn, Maine is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a Traffic System Management Study of the Corridor between Center Street/Union Street Bypass/Turner Street intersection and Joline Drive on Center Street in Auburn, Maine.
This project is expected to begin in September 2007. Funding for this project is provided by the Federal Highway Administration and the Maine Department of Transportation through the ATRC FY2008-2009 Unified Planning Work Program.
Proposals shall be accepted at the AVCOG/ATRC offices no later than 4:00 p.m. EST on Friday, August 17th, 2007. At this time all proposals shall be opened and recorded.
For more information, including a general project description and submission requirements, please contact Don Craig at AVCOG/ATRC at 125 Manley Road, Auburn, Maine 04210, (207) 783-9186, or email at dcraig@avcog.org
2008-2009 UPWP
The Androscoggin Transportation Resource Center (ATRC) has released its 2008-2009 Unified Planning Work Program (UPWP).
The UPWP is a federal requirement (meet the requirements of 23 CFR part 420) for Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPO's) that asks them to:
(1) Discuss the planning priorities facing the metropolitan planning area and describe all metropolitan transportation and transportation-related air quality planning activities (including the corridor and subarea studies discussed in §450.318) anticipated within the area during the next one or two year period, regardless of funding sources or agencies conducting activities, in sufficient detail to indicate who will perform the work, the schedule for completing it and the products that will be produced;
(2) Document planning activities to be performed with funds provided under title 23, U.S.C., and the Federal Transit Act.