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Subject PREFERRED ALTERNATIVE FOR MELAS / MEADOWS
PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE MAIN SPAN
Meeting January 14, 2025 - MEETING OF THE MOUNT PROSPECT
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
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The Village's Comprehensive Plan and Bicycle Plan both identify opportunities for better
connections between parks, schools, destinations, and neighboring communities for
pedestrians and bicyclists. Safe crossing between Meadows Park and Melas Park is one
challenge that has been recognized in promoting walking and biking. The two parks are
divided by Northwest Highway (US Route 14) and the Union Pacific Railroad tracks. The Village
believes constructing a pedestrian bridge over the roadway and railroad tracks in order to
accomplish this key transportation goal would be effective.
Both Meadows and Melas parks are unique and draw residents from all areas of town. Melas
Park is co-operated by the Mt. Prospect Park District and the Arlington Heights Park District.
The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD) owns the park. Melas
Park facilities include a visual arts center, soccer fields, baseball/softball diamonds, a dog
park, and walking paths. Meadows Park is owned by the Mt. Prospect Park District and
includes an aquatic center, playground, and baseball/softball diamonds. The proposed
pedestrian bridge will be constructed at the northeast corner of Melas Park and the southwest
corner of Meadows Park.
The Village completed a Phase I Preliminary Engineering study with the services of an
engineering consultant and was formally approved by IDOT in August 2022. The study
received support from the Mt. Prospect Park District, Union Pacific Railroad, and Metropolitan
Water Reclamation District (MWRD). It was partially funded by an Invest in Cook grant. The
Village then applied for and received a federal funding commitment from the Illinois
Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) in April 2023 for $3,000,000. The Village also
applied for and received a federal funding commitment from the Surface Transportation
Program (STP) in October 2023 for $2,033,824. And finally, the Village has received a
$517,400 award from the Congressional Appropriation Act of 2024 through the efforts of
Representative Mike Quigley.
To date, the Village has secured $5,551,224 in federal funding for Phase II Design
Engineering, Construction, and Construction Engineering. Village staff recently submitted a
Grade Crossing Protection Fund application to the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) for
additional state funding. The Village will have secured the maximum permitted 80%
federal/state share for a construction project if successful. The Village will be responsible for
the remaining 20% local share.
Phase II Design Engineering
The Village Board awarded a Phase II Design Engineering contract to Ciorba Group Inc. in
November 2023. Ciorba Group has performed survey and geotechnical field work, performed
preliminary grading and site drainage design, evaluated lighting and pier options for the trail
approaches, begun work on the path and approach design, and most significantly completed a
main span alternative analysis.
The Village received feedback from the community during the Phase I Preliminary Engineering
study stating that the single -span steel box truss design that was determined to be the
preferred alternative is functional and meets the minimum design requirements but may not
be visually appealing. One of Ciorba Group's tasks, per the Scope of Services, was to develop
and evaluate main span alternate designs. Their analysis considered three alternate designs
that included developing renderings and cost estimates and performing a preliminary
structural examination. The three alternate designs include a Vierendeel truss, network tied
arch, and cable -stay.
Coordination with various stakeholders has also been a key accomplishment since the start of
Phase II Design Engineering. Village and Ciorba Group staff have met with the Mt. Prospect
Park District, Union Pacific Railroad, IDOT, ICC, and MWRD. The purpose of the meetings was
to discuss the project status and schedule, solicit feedback on the preliminary design, and
understand any permit/agreement requirements. Meetings outcomes were positive and
stakeholders expressed support for the project.
Ciorba Group continues to develop construction plans and specifications. The current schedule
is to complete bid documents by September 2025 with IDOT letting the project in November
2025, subject to funding. Construction is expected to take one year to complete.
A decision on the main span design is needed to maintain the current schedule. Village and
Ciorba Group staff will be on hand at the January 14, 2025, Committee of the Whole Meeting
to present the alternate main span designs and costs and facilitate discussion.
Discussion
A decision on the main span design is needed to maintain the current schedule.
Village and Ciorba Group staff will be on hand at the January 14, 2025, Committee of the
Whole Meeting to present the alternate main span designs and costs and facilitate discussion.
Alternatives
1. Select a preferred design for the Melas / Meadows bridge main span.
2. Action at the discretion of the Village Board.
Staff Recommendation
The Village Board selects a preferred design for the Melas / Meadows bridge main span.
Attachments
Melas-Meadows Bridge Presentation 01-14-2025 final (002)
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