11 ROADWAYS 11.1 General The -Builder shall conduct all Work necessary to meet the requirements of roadways. Roadway classifications include mainline, acceleration lanes, deceleration lanes, auxiliary lanes, collector/distributer roads, truck/climbing lanes, ramps, frontage roads. Other roadways covered in this section are Port roads, city streets, local roadways, and private streets. 11.2 Administrative Requirements 11.2.1 Standards The -Builder shall perform roadway work in accordance with the manuals and documents listed in Book 3. In the event of a conflict among the standards set forth in Book 3, the order of precedence shall be as set forth below, unless noted otherwise: Agency AASHTO Various Title Highway Manual (HDM) A Policy on Geometric of Highways and Streets Special Provisions Standard Specifications * TRB AASHTO TRB Project Development Procedures Manual (PDPM) Standard Plans Plans Preparation Manual (PPM) CADD Users Manual Ready to List and Construction Contract Award Guide (RTL Guide) Highway Capacity Manual Roadside Guide NCHRP Report 350-Recommended Procedures for the Safety Performance Evaluation of Highway Features Various Remaining standards set forth in Book 3 *Documents modified for design-build. 11.2.2 Local Road System The -Builder shall meet local road criteria provided by the local governing agencies. 11.2.3 Meetings The Port, the Department, and the -Builder shall meet at the request of one of the parties, as necessary, to discuss and resolve matters relating to roadways. The requesting party shall provide the other parties with at least five Days prior notice of such meetings. The -Builder shall prepare and distribute a record of the minutes to the meeting within five Days. RFP 11-1
11.3 Requirements 11.3.1 Standards The -Builder shall design and construct all roadway elements according to the Department and AASHTO standards. This Project has additional specific requirements for some of these elements, which are given in this section. The -Builder shall furnish all necessary design documents and obtain all necessary permits for temporary traffic detours, temporary realignments of existing local roadways, and access roads affected by Project construction. The -Builder shall coordinate the design of these elements with the Department and affected local agencies. The -Builder shall obtain Port Approval and Department approval prior to constructing any temporary entrance/exit ramps and perform all associated engineering, documentation, and coordination. The design vehicle type for all turning movements and acceleration/deceleration lengths for the mainline, ramps, arterials, and other roadways associated with the Project is the STAA vehicle. For vertical curves and sight distance applications, the design vehicle is a passenger car. The -Builder shall follow the Project-specific design standards for specific roadways shown in the following tables. RFP 11-2
PROJECT-SPECIFIC DESIGN STANDARDS Roadway: Ocean Boulevard, Line A Location: Standards Roadway Type Jurisdictional System Functional Class Highway Type Vehicle Terrain ADT Year 2005 Projected ADT Year 2030 Projected Posted Speed Proposed Speed Median Type Special Features: From west Project limits to east Project limits Freeway Mainline Freeway Full Multi-Lane Divided, Urban Section STAA Flat 62,400 (Bi-Directional) 135,930 (Bi-Directional) 45mph 55mph Concrete Median Barrier 1. Minimum vertical clearance over the navigation channel shall be 205 feet, measured from the mean lower low water line (MLLW) from Line A Station 295+63 to Station 301+63. The MLLW elevation is -0.38 feet in NAVD 88 datum. 2. Stationing of Ocean Boulevard must match into and be continuous with the Department s stationing at the northern Project limits. RFP 11-3
Roadway: Boulevard) B Line (EB Ocean Boulevard to NB SR 710) and C Line (SB SR 710 to WB Ocean Location: Standards From west Project limits to east Project limits Roadway Type Jurisdictional System Functional Class Highway Type Vehicle Terrain Peak Hour Year 2005 Projected Peak Hour Year 2030 Projected Posted Speed Proposed Speed Median Type Special Features: Freeway Freeway Connector Full Multi-Lane Divided, Urban Section STAA Flat B Line Peak Hour Volumes (PHV) 1,259 (AM), 1,382 (MD), and 1,156 (PM) C Line (PHV) 712 (AM), 467 (MD), and 693 (PM) B Line (PHV) 1,986 (AM), 2,410 (MD), and 2,186 (PM) C Line (PHV) 1,566 (AM), 1,353 (MD), and 1,870 (PM) 45 mph 50 mph Concrete Median Barrier 1. For concrete median barrier, Type 60 barrier shall be provided, from approximate Line B Station 348+50 to the end of the Project. RFP 11-4
Roadway: T Line (Ocean Boulevard, through lanes), S Line (Ocean Boulevard EB through lanes), R Line (Ocean Boulevard WB through lanes) Location: East Project limits to west Project limits Roadway Type Freeway Standards Jurisdictional System Functional Class Freeway Ramp Full Highway Type Multi-Lane Divided, Urban Section Vehicle STAA Terrain Flat ADT Not Available Year 2005 Projected ADT Not Available Year 2030 Projected Posted Speed Proposed Speed Median Type Concrete Median Barrier Special Features: RFP 11-5
Roadway: Ramps- Line D (WB Ocean Boulevard to Pier T Avenue off-ramp), Line E (Pier T Avenue to EB Ocean Boulevard on-ramp) Location: Standards Terminal Island East Interchange Roadway Type Jurisdictional System Functional Class Highway Type Vehicle Terrain Peak Hourly Volume Year 2005 Projected Peak Hourly Volume Year 2030 Projected Posted Speed Proposed Speed Median Type Special Features: Freeway Ramps Ramp Full Multi-Lane, Urban Section STAA Flat D Line (PHV) 147 (AM), 127 (MD), and 81 (PM) E Line (PHV) Not Available D Line (PHV) 335 (AM), 339 (MD), and 304 (PM) E Line (PHV) 294 (AM), 327 (MD), and 369 (PM) None RFP 11-6
Roadway: SR 47) Line F (connecting SR 47 to Pier T Avenue), Line G (connecting Pier T Avenue to Location: Standards From west Project limits to east Project limits Roadway Type Jurisdictional System Functional Class Highway Type Vehicle Terrain Peak Hourly Volume Year 2005 Peak Hourly Volume Year 2030 Projected Posted Speed Proposed Speed Median Type Special Features: Local Roads Port of Long Beach Local Roadway Full Multi-Lane, Urban Section STAA Flat F Line (PHV) 142 (AM), 148 (MD), and 175 (PM) G Line (PHV) 47 (AM), 128 (MD), and 287 (PM) F Line (PHV) 557 (AM), 507 (MD), and 474 (PM) G Line (PHV) 315 (AM), 313 (MD), and 609 (PM) 30 mph 30 mph None RFP 11-7
Roadway: Line H (WB Ocean Boulevard to SR 47 off-ramp), Line M (EB Ocean Boulevard to Pico Avenue off- ramp), and Line N (Pico Avenue to WB Ocean Boulevard on-ramp), Line K (SR 47 to EB Ocean Boulevard) Location: Standards From west Project limits to east Project limits Roadway Type Jurisdictional System Functional Class Highway Type Vehicle Terrain Peak Hourly Volume Year 2005 Projected Peak Hourly Volume Year 2030 Projected Posted Speed Proposed Speed Median Type Special Features: Freeway Ramps Ramp Full Multi-lane, Urban section STAA Flat H Line N/A M Line (PHV) 167 (AM), 192 (MD), and 153 (PM) N Line (PHV) 149 (AM), 199 (MD), and 258 (PM) K Line N/A H Line (PHV) 449 (AM), 426 (MD), and 774 (PM) M Line (PHV) 388 (AM), 474 (MD), and 456 (PM) N Line (PHV) 200 (AM), 238 (MD), and 594 (PM) K Line N/A None RFP 11-8
Roadway: Line P (Harbor Scenic Drive entrance to NB SR 710) and Line Q (SB SR 710 to Harbor Scenic Drive Location: From south Project Limits to north Project limits Roadway Type Ramps Standards Jurisdictional System Functional Class Ramp Full Highway Type Ramp Vehicle STAA Terrain Flat ADT N/A Year 2005 Projected ADT N/A Year 2030 Projected Posted Speed Proposed Speed Median Type None Special Features: RFP 11-9
11.3.1.1 Slopes All grading slopes shall be 4:1 (H:V) or flatter, unless specifically included in an approved design exception. 11.3.1.2 Traffic Barrier The -Builder shall submit a detailed design and location justification for all barriers and design calculations for all non-standard traffic barrier installations. These calculations shall accompany any Released for Construction Documents involving roadway grading or traffic barrier. The -Builder shall meet the requirements for the use of concrete traffic barrier set forth in Section 15 (Visual Quality). 11.3.1.3 Fencing The -Builder shall comply with the Highway Manual, Standard Plans, and Standard Specifications for fencing requirements. In addition to fencing required by standards, the - Builder shall provide the following: The -builder shall provide perimeter fencing protecting the area under the bridges from transient traffic, either vehicle or pedestrian. The fence shall be chain link, 8 feet high, with three strands of barbed wire at the top conforming to Port s Standard Plan ST-19. The -Builder shall provide three vehicle gates at locations to be determined by the Port. The gates shall be 18 feet wide and conform to Port s Standard Plan ST-19. The -Builder may use existing fencing if approved by the Port. The -builder shall provide 8 foot-high chain link fence adjacent to secure areas as designated by Port, where the finished grade of the roadway is less than 20 feet in vertical difference from the finished grade below. 11.3.1.4 Bollards The -Builder shall provide bollards protecting the piers, excluding the bridge towers, from transient impacts. The bollards shall be 12 inches in diameter, and filled with concrete which shall be rounded at the top. The base shall be at least 8 feet below ground and encased in concrete at least 24 inched in diameter and at least 6 inches below the base. The concrete base shall be 1 inch higher at face of the bollard than the surrounding grade elevation. The bollards shall have a factory applied coating consisting of TGIC polyester powder, thermoset fusion bonded. The surface shall be prepared in accordance with the powder coating manufacturers recommendations. The finish shall conform to ASTM designations: D-522, D-2794, and B-117. The color shall be safety yellow. The bollards shall be placed at 6 feet on center, 8 feet high, and 10 feet away from the face of the pier Bollards are not required for the side of piers within 25 feet or less to center of railroad track, or for piers that have foundations above grade. The -Builder shall provide one removable bollard, with locking mechanism, on each side of the pier for future maintenance access. The -builder shall provide detail for the removable bollard to the Port for Acceptance. 11.3.1.5 Enforcement Areas The -builder shall coordinate with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and the Department for locations and specific design requirements for enforcement areas. 11.3.2 Exceptions The Department has approved various design exceptions, which are included in Table 11-1 and Table 11-2. These design exceptions apply only at the locations specified in the design exception forms. The - Builder shall meet or exceed all mitigation commitments listed. The Department discourages creating RFP 11-10
additional exceptions and increasing the magnitude of the existing approved exceptions, and will not consider exceptions for modest benefits. The Department may consider further exceptions from standards or criteria on a case-by-case basis, at specific locations where the -Builder demonstrates that substantial benefit to the Department and the public would accrue from the recommendation. The -Builder shall obtain the Department s approval of any such changes to the standards or criteria. The -Builder shall fully and clearly document any changes from the standards and criteria and maintain a complete record of all such changes for the Department reference. 11.3.2.1 Exceptions to Mandatory Standards Mandatory standards use the word shall and are printed in bold face type in the HDM. The -Builder shall design all elements associated with mainline highway and other roadways in accordance with the criteria established in the Contract Documents Some design exceptions to the mandatory standards have already been approved by the Department and FHWA and are described in Table 11-1. The -Builder shall submit additional or revised design exceptions to mandatory standards for their design for approval by the Department and the FHWA. The -Builder is discouraged from creating additional mandatory design exceptions, since there is no assurance that they will be approved by the Department or FHWA; however, elimination of existing design exceptions by the -Builder is encouraged. If the -Builder s design creates additional design exceptions or revises a previously approved exception, the -Builder must demonstrate on a case-bycase basis that substantial benefits to the Project and the public would result from the -Builder s recommendation. Any additional exceptions or revisions to previously approved exceptions requested by the -Builder will be subject to the Department and FHWA approval. The -Builder shall comply with the Exception Process as stated in Chapter 21 of the Project Development Procedures Manual (PDPM). The -Builder shall submit the request for design exception to the Department Headquarters Reviewer for review. If acceptable, the Reviewer then makes a recommendation to the Department Headquarters Coordinator for approval of the design exception. Once approved by the Coordinator, the Department will forward the exception request to FHWA for approval on the 13 controlling criteria if required (See Index 108.3 of the HDM). This process could take approximately three to six months. The -Builder shall strive to enhance the geometric features of the Project and eliminate or minimize the design exceptions. The -Builder should be cautioned that merely eliminating design exceptions without regard to the impacts to the overall design may not be considered an enhancement or benefit to the project. Each improvement to the design exceptions, when taken as a whole, shall provide an overall benefit to the traveling public over the existing or proposed conditions. Table 11-1 presents nine Mandatory Exceptions that have been approved. Table 11-1: Exceptions to the Mandatory Standards Number Type of Exception Description Exception #1 Stopping Sight Distance on Horizontal Curves The SB SR 710 to WB Ocean Boulevard (future SR 710) mainline ( C Line) provides 382.9 ft of sight distance, and the EB Ocean Boulevard (future SR 710) to NB SR 710 mainline ( B Line) provides 365.2 ft of sight distance. RFP 11-11
Number Type of Exception Description Exception #2 Exception #3 Exception #4 Exception #5 Exception #6 Exception #7 Exception #8 Exception #9 Stopping Sight Distance at Grade Sags Freeway Entrance and Exit Traffic Interchange Spacing Intersection Spacing Maximum Grade for Type of Highway and Terrain Conditions Shoulder Standards/Horizontal Clearance Median Standards Horizontal Clearance (Related to SSD) The sag vertical curves for the SB to WB mainline ( C Line) between SR 710 and Ocean Boulevard do not provide standard headlight stopping sight distance. Both sets of entrance and exit ramps connect future SR 710 to Ocean Boulevard from or to downtown Long Beach on the left side of through-traffic. The interchange spacing between Pico Avenue and Harbor Scenic Drive is approximately 0.3 miles, and the interchange spacing between Harbor Scenic Drive and Ocean Boulevard is approximately 0.37 miles. The intersection spacing between the existing Pier D Avenue/Pico Avenue intersection and the proposed WB entrance ramp ( N Line)/Pico Avenue intersection is approximately 250 ft. The approach grades for the Gerald Desmond replacement structure: A Line Station 253+51 to 288+94 3% to 5%; A Line 308+16 to 312+34 3% to 5.1%; B Line Station 312+02 to 325+54 3% to 5.5%; C Line Station 312+34 to 321+03 3% to 6% percent. Proposed left shoulder width/horizontal clearance is 10 to 4 ft B Line for approximately 594 feet along B Line. The proposed right shoulder width/horizontal clearance is 10 to 4 ft for approximately 250 feet along B Line adjacent to the existing column for Pico Avenue on-ramp. The proposed median between B Line and C Line from B Line Station 361+12 to the end of the construction varies from 22 ft to 10 ft. The proposed mainline curves ( C and B Line) between SR 710 and Ocean Boulevard provide less than standard horizontal clearance. 11.3.2.2 Exceptions to Advisory Standards Advisory standards use the word should and are indicated by Underlining in the HDM. The -Builder shall design all the elements associated with mainline highway and other roadways in accordance with the criteria established in the Contract Documents. However, some advisory design exceptions have already been approved by the Department and are described in Table 11-2. The -Builder shall submit additional or revised design exceptions for approval by the Department. The -Builder is discouraged from creating additional advisory design exceptions, since there is no assurance that they will be approved by the Department; however, elimination of existing design exceptions by the -Builder is encouraged. If the -Builder s design creates additional design exceptions or revises a previously approved exception, the -Builder must demonstrate on a case-by-case basis that substantial benefits to the Project and the public would result from the -Builder s recommendation. RFP 11-12
Any additional exceptions requested by the -Builder will be subject to Department approval. The format and requirements of the Advisory Exceptions shall follow the format and requirements of the Mandatory Exceptions as stated in Chapter 21 of the PDPM with the exception that the Advisory Exceptions only need the Department s District approval. The Department Headquarters and FHWA approval are not necessary for an Advisory Exception. Upon receipt of the design exception request, the Department will review and if deemed acceptable, approve the request. This process could take approximately two to four months. The -Builder shall strive to enhance the geometric features of the Project and eliminate or minimize these design exceptions. The -Builder should be cautioned that merely eliminating design exceptions without regard to the impacts to the overall design may not be considered an enhancement or benefit to the project. Each improvement to these design exceptions, when taken as a whole, shall provide an overall benefit to the traveling public over the existing or proposed conditions. Table 11-2 presents nine Advisory Exceptions that have been approved. Table 11-2: Exceptions to Advisory Standards Number Type of Exception Description Advisory Exception #1 Advisory Exception #2 Advisory Exception #3 Advisory Exception #4 Advisory Exception #5 Advisory Exception #6 Compound Curve Superelevation Transition Reversing Curves Intersection Spacing Mainline Lane Reduction at Interchanges The WB on-ramp from Pico Avenue to Ocean Boulevard (future SR 710) is made up of three consecutive curves, with radii of 164.0, 262.5, and 853.0-ft, where the smaller radii are less than the required two-thirds size of the larger radius. The off-ramp from WB Ocean Boulevard (future SR 710) at Terminal Island East interchange ( D Line) has two reverse curves with tangent lengths of 213.3 ft and 203.4 ft available between curves. Off-ramp from WB Ocean Boulevard (future SR 710) to Terminal Island East ( D Line) has two reverse curves with tangent lengths of 213.3 ft and 203.4 ft. The distance between the relocated Broadway/Pico Avenue intersection and the proposed WB entrance ramp ( N Line)/Pico Avenue intersection is approximately 433 ft. Reconstruction at the Pico Avenue EB off-ramp ( M line) does not provide access control opposite the ramp terminal at Pico Avenue. The access control distance beyond the end of the curb return of and opposite the proposed Pico Avenue/WB entrance ramp ( N Line) is 50 ft. Reduction of one lane at the Ocean Boulevard/SR 710 interchange in the eastbound direction at B Line and Harbor Scenic Drive/SR 710 Interchange in the southbound direction at C Line. RFP 11-13
Number Type of Exception Description Advisory Exception #7 Advisory Exception #8 Advisory Exception #9 Embankment (Fill) Slopes Median Standards Freeway Entrance and Exits The proposed embankment slopes are steeper than 4:1 between A line Station 242+75 to Station 255+22.The proposed embankment slopes are steeper than 4:1 B line Station 361+12 to Station 367+22. The proposed embankment slopes are steeper than 4:1 along G Line Station 53+50 to Station 68+08 and F Line Station 53+50 to Station 70+20. The proposed median on A line varies from 22 ft to 36 ft from 700 feet east of the Terminal Island Freeway intersection, then east approximately 2900 feet and the proposed median between C Line and B Line from B Line varies from 36 to 22 ft. The curve radius on P line at the entrance ramp is 20,000 ft. 11.3.3 Conceptual Geometric Plan The Contractor shall develop a Geometric Plan per PPM and showing, at a minimum, the following: Plan view: Alignments and alignment names Alignment tangent and curve data Grading Limits Retaining walls Roadway names Lane and shoulder widths Right of way information (line and easement) Profiles for each alignment including: Profiles grades Superelevation diagrams Clearances Vertical curves: PVC Station, PVT station, length, and K value Roadway names Typical cross-section for each alignment: Widths and slopes of each roadway element Identification of any other roadway element such as dikes or curb Maximum slopes for tie-ins RFP 11-14
Alignment name and location on the cross section Alignment stationing applicable to the typical cross section Right of way limits Location where profile grade is applied 11.4 Construction Requirements See standards. 11.5 Deliverables The -Builder shall develop Released for Construction (RFC) and As-Built Documents in accordance with the requirements of this section. 11.5.1 Submittals The -Builder shall produce design submittals as per the requirements in Section 2. 11.5.2 Other Deliverables Unless otherwise indicated, all deliverables shall be submitted in both electronic format and hardcopy format. Acceptable electronic formats include Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Adobe Acrobat (.PDF) files, unless otherwise indicated. At a minimum, the -Builder shall submit the following to the Port: Deliverable Final Exceptions to the Mandatory Standards Final Exceptions to the Advisory Standards For Acceptance or Approval Number of Copies Hardcopy Electronic Submittal Schedule Reference Section Acceptance 5 1 * 11.3.2.1 Acceptance 5 1 * 11.3.2.2 Conceptual Geometric Plan Acceptance@ 5 1 45 Days after NTP2 * -Builder must obtain approval of Final Exceptions from the Department before inclusion in any RFC package. @ -Builder must obtain approval for the Conceptual Geometric Plan from the Department before submittal to the Port. 11.5.3 As-Built Documents Upon completion of the Project, the -Builder shall deliver a complete set of As-Built Documents as described in Section 2. 11.3.3 RFP 11-15