Summary

VAI provided transportation planning and engineering services for the analysis and design of $600,000 of improvements at the McClellan Highway (Route 1A) and Boardman Street intersection associated with a proposed Hotel development in East Boston.  The operations and safety improvements included widening of Route 1A northbound to accommodate a channelized right-turn lane at Boardman Street, widening of Boardman Street to accommodate an additional left-turn lane for increased capacity, and traffic signal modifications/upgrades to accommodate the proposed intersection geometric changes, drainage modifications, sidewalk and wheelchair ramp reconstruction for ADA/AAB compliance, pavement markings and signing, and pavement milling and overlay.

Planning & Design Services

• Traffic Impact Assessment including operations and safety analysis, findings and recommended mitigation measures
• Environmental Notification Form
• Functional Design Report
• MassDOT Application for Permit to Access State Highway
• Preliminary through Final Design Plans, Specifications and Cost Estimate in accordance with MassDOT and Federal design guidelines and standards.
• Traffic analysis, and traffic signal layout, phasing and timing
• Pedestrian and bicycle accommodations

Construction Services

• Preparation/attendance at pre-bid and construction meetings
• Response to contractor questions and requests for information
• Review of shop drawings
• Part-time on-site observation
• Temporary traffic control plans for construction operations
• Utility coordination
• Materials testing