Scope

The Pine Street Sidewalk project will provide continuous sidewalk on the north side of Pine Street, between Boyer Avenue and Division Avenue.

Background

Pine Street is a collector street traveled by both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. This critical east-west corridor connects residential neighborhoods, schools, recreation, and assisted living facilities on the west side of Sandpoint to the downtown business core. The lack of continuous sidewalk along Pine Street creates a challenge for users. When sidewalk is unavailable, pedestrians commonly share the roadway with moving vehicles.

Completion of this project will provide a continuous and accessible pedestrian route along Pine Street, greatly improving safety and mobility.

• The Pine Street Sidewalk project's survey and design were completed in April of 2021.
• Public Open House hosted on April 22, 2021.

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In 2017, the City applied for an Idaho Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) grant, administered by the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC), for the Pine Street Sidewalk project. The City was awarded the grant to fund the project in March of 2020.

Funding for the project is as follows:

• Federal Participation Rate: up to 92.66%
• City of Sandpoint Participation Rate : at least 7.34%

Project survey, design, community outreach, and construction were planned for in FY20 and FY21 Budgets.

For more Budget Details, visit the City's FY 2022 Adopted Budget Book and find Streets & Sidewalk Projects under the Infrastructure & Development Service Division.

The Pine Street Sidewalk project will provide a continuous sidewalk on the north side of Pine Street, between Boyer Avenue and Division Avenue, for a length of approximately 2,700 feet. The project will infill sidewalk, replace or repair damaged sidewalk, and install Americans with Disabilities (ADA) curb ramps. Driveway aprons along the alignment of the new sidewalk will be replaced.

The alignment of the new sidewalk does conflict with existing trees. These trees will be removed. Replacement trees will be provided later this year. and options can be found on the City's Approved Street Tree List. Property owners who desire a replacement or new street tree are encouraged to contact our Parks Planning & Development Manager, Maeve Nevins-Lauter. Maeve also administers the City's urban forestry program. She can be reached at mnevinslauter@sandpointidaho.gov or 208.946.2711.

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Crews will begin building new sidewalk along the north side of Pine St between Division Ave and N Boyer Ave, starting the week of April 25.

SPOT bus stops will temporarily relocated from Pine Street to Church Street, for the duration of this project. Visit https://spotbus.org/ for details.

Schedule:

Construction begins with tree removal.

The sidewalk construction will begin in May, working block by block, starting from Division and working east toward N Boyer Ave. Construction of the entire project is anticipated to last through the end of August.

May 31-June 3: Washington to Jefferson and Jefferson to Ella blocks - pour concrete

May 31-June 3: Ella to Ruth block - removal concrete and grading

Check back every Friday for weekly updates

• Work will occur Monday - Friday, 8am to 6pm.
• Expect construction-related noise and equipment during construction hours.
• Temporary sidewalk closures and traffic controls will be employed.

24-hr and 72-hr Notice: Residents will receive door hanger notifications 72 and 24-hours prior to work adjacent to their property. Residents with driveways impacted by this work also be notified in advance of this work.

In accordance with Sandpoint City Code 7-2-2, vehicles and other obstructions may not block the public right-of-way. Vehicles parked in driveways may not extend into the public right-of-way (where the sidewalk will be constructed). Please comply with the temporary No Parking signs on-street, to enable workers access to the project site. Access to businesses and homes will be maintained at all times during this work, but driveway access may be temporarily restricted; the City will notify residents ahead of time of potential impacts.

Please direct project related inquiries to:

Holly Ellis, Construction Manager (8 am – 5pm)

hellis@sandpointidaho.gov │ 208.946.2087

For emergency project-related needs after hours, please call Bonner County Dispatch, at 208.255.6077