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CAPITAL EXPENDITURES COMMITTEE REPORT TO 2016 ATM Project Description Amount Requested Funding Source Committee Recommends (j) Town -wide Signalization Improvements $125,000 GF (Free Cash) Approval (5 -0) "This is an annual request for funds to update traffic and pedestrian signals in Lexington. A signal inventory and compliance study has been completed. The study includes ADA compliance, condition assessment; signal timing, delays, and prioritized recommendations. FY17 funding is to implement items that have been identified in the study and other issues that are identified by the Transportation Safety Group (TSG) to improve the signals for all users. Potential locations for FY17 funding includes the intersections of Bedford Street at Worthen Road, Lowell Street at East Street, Lowell Street at North Road and improved pedestrian crossings along Mass Avenue. Data Collection analysis and design is assumed to be approximately 20% of the total cost. Recent funding has been applied to the construction of the Concord Ave at Waltham Street signal upgrades and to develop conceptual roundabout and signal alternatives for the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Worthen Road. Additionally, traffic data and analysis was conducted at several locations as a precursor to design." [Brown Book, Page XI -23] The proposed Massachusetts Avenue Three - Intersections Improvement project integrates traffic movement/signalization improvements in each of the three intersections. (See Article 10(g)) Project Description Amount Requested Funding Source Committee Recommends (k) Cary Memorial Library Walkway Replacement $149,500 GF (Debt) Approval (5 -0) "The walkway surrounding the Cary Memorial Library is in disrepair and poses a hazard to library patrons and personnel. FY17 funds are requested for replacement of the walkway in its entirety. The walkway receives regular maintenance for areas with significant segregation of the stones from the concrete mixture but they are expected to continue to degrade over time and repair work would be extensive. Replacement of the current walkway will significantly improve safety and accessibility to the building and also minimize maintenance work and related costs." [Brown Book, Page XI -8] Project Description Amount Requested Funding Source Committee Recommends (1) Pleasant Street Sidewalk and Easements $175,000 GF (Debt) Approval (5 -0) "This funding would be used to complete the sidewalks along Pleasant Street in those areas that currently have no sidewalks. The section of roadway near the proposed sidewalk installations was identified as an area of high priority in a recent report on sidewalk conditions. Nearby schools, the Minuteman Bikeway, MBTA bus stops and a local farm are all in proximity and the proposed project would improve pedestrian safety and provide greater mobility for those utilizing the nearby destinations." [Brown Book, Page XI -8] Project Description Amount Requested Funding Source Committee Recommends (m) Replace Town Wide Phone Systems — Phase V $21,000 GF (Free Cash) Approval (5 -0) "The FY17 request for this multi -phase project will fund Phase V of the Town Wide Telephone Replacement Project. At the 2008 Annual Town Meeting, $30,000 was appropriated to fund a needs assessment for the replacement of phone systems in all town and school buildings. The recommendation 46