Township Council Meeting — Packet

CLIENT Borough of Emerson 146 Linwood Avenue, Emerson, NJ 07630 CONTACT Joseph Femia, P.E. County Engineer 201-336-6805 CONSTRUCTION COST $4.4 million DISCIPLINES INCLUDED Traffic Analysis Traffic Signal Design Transportation Planning Key Stakeholder Outreach Standards for Road and Traffic Improvements Coordination with Bergen County, NJDOT and NJ Transit BOSWELL Kinderkamack Road Corridor Improvements Borough of Emerson, New Jersey (Bergen County) The $4.4 Million Kinderkamack Road Improvement Project involved roadway widening and realignment, two (2) new railroad crossings, new drainage systems, signalization upgrades, curbs, sidewalks, ADA compliant curb ramps and streetscape amenities. This project is the culmination of a considerable effort associated with the studies, planning, Property acquisitions, design, public outreach and coordination with local businesses, and construction oversight, as well as extensive interaction with the County of Bergen, NJDOT, NJ Transit, and utility companies. The project maximizes the roadway’s curb-to-curb pavement width and realignment within the building structures lining both sides of the central business district. These improvements were necessitated in order to enhance the safety of pedestrians, commuters and the traveling public through this heavily travelled corridor. The three (3) new computerized traffic signals are traffic responsive to motorists, pedestrians and approaching trains. The state-of-the-art safety features of these signals include camera detection to alert the signal equipment of the presence of vehicles queuing up on the side streets; audible, countdown, pedestrian actuated push buttons to provide pedestrians sufficient crossing time; and, technologically advanced railroad crossing circuitry to alert pedestrians and motorists of approaching trains. The railroad crossings were realigned to coincide with new roadway approach alignments and protective devices installed to meet current standards. The interconnection with the railroad crossing equipment permits advance notice of approaching trains to clear the crossings. The newly installed left turn lanes and turning phases at the signalized intersections increase the capacity and safety of motorists and minimizes impeding traffic flow. In addition, a new storm sewer system was constructed, increasing the pipe size of the main to a 42-inch

ntersections increase the capacity and safety of motorists and minimizes impeding traffic flow. In addition, a new storm sewer system was constructed, increasing the pipe size of the main to a 42-inch capacity and the upsizing and replacing of other drainage pipes in order to increase their capacity.