16

th
street mall
transit way alternatives
DESCRIPTION
ALTERNATIVE

Color

(Selection from Stakeholder Input)

3. One Color Concrete
5B. Two Color Concrete
7B. Hybrid

Scoring

Does Not Apply
Does Not Apply

1. No Action
2. Rehab/Reconstruction

Texture

Gray
or
Pigment

Broom
or
Exposed Aggregate

Diagonal
or
Orthogonal

Gray
and
Pigment

Broom
or
Exposed Aggregate

Diagonal
or
Orthogonal

Gray
and
Reused Pavers

Broom
or
Exposed Aggregate

Diagonal
or
Orthogonal

Purpose:
The purpose of the project is to identify and evaluate a range of alternative surface materials and/or
treatments for rehabilitation and maintenance of the 16th Street Mall transit way that reduces the current
safety issues and high maintenance costs associated with the granite pavers and improves the reliability of
the 16th Street Mall shuttle service.
Need:
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have reasonable maintenance costs long term
minimize the frequency of maintenance
increase safety for both transit vehicles and pedestrians
improve transit operations and safety during weather events
maintain mall aesthetics
minimize environmental impacts
implement a transit way project that is feasible to implement and maintain

EVALUATION