The Town of Apex is soliciting proposals for the services of a firm/team for professional transportation planning and engineering services for design of a proposed bicycle and pedestrian bridge over the CSXT S-line railroad corridor along the current alignment of the SR 1153 (Tingen Road) at-grade crossing The existing at-grade crossing is required to be closed upon completion of the Apex Peakway bridge spanning the S-line and South Salem Street further south, currently anticipated to beopen to traffic in early 2027. In order to provide connectivity across the railroad tracks between the NC 55 railroad bridge 0.28 miles north and the future Apex Peakway grade separation 0.55 miles south, the bicycle and pedestrian bridge at Tingen Road is proposed to replace the vehicular crossing Additionally, the scope will need to be phased. The first phase will be a feasibility study, including environmental document, to evaluate possible alternatives with opinions of probable cost and additional information to justify the project purpose and need. The phase should be informed through public outreach and agency coordination, as well as input from CSXT. Findings should be presented to the Apex Town Council with the intent of identifying a locallypreferred alternative. If the Town of Apex recommends moving forward with final design of a locally-preferred alternative, and it is subsequently recommended at the Agency Concurrence Meeting, final design and right of way phase services for the Recommended Alternative will be scoped in order to proceed. In the event the Town of Apex chooses not to move forward with final design, no further phases will be scoped. This project is identified in the STIP as BO-2416, up to 80% federally-funded with a minimum of 20% local matching funds for PE & ROW phases. Construction is not yet funded. The planning and environmental studies for this project require compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA). Deadline for Questions - December 15, 2023
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