In June 2018, the Sustainable and Resilient Charlotte by 2050 Resolution was unanimously passed by City Council. This resolution set aggressive and aspirational municipal and community-wide greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals for the City of Charlotte. Specifically, it strives to have City fleet and facilities be fueled by 100% zero-carbon sources by 2030. The Solid Waste facility currently contains many refuse collection vehicles that are run on gasoline. In order to meet the 2030 target, The City has begun and will continue purchasing Electric Vehicles (EV’s) and equip the Solid Waste facility with EV Chargers for refuse collection vehicles.
Rea Road Widening (I-485 to Williams Pond Lane)
The purpose of this project is to increase capacity along Rea Road. Capacity will be increased by utilizing the right turn lane drops and median to develop an additional NB and SB through lane along Rea Road between the I-485 ramps and Williams Pond Lane. This project will also result in increased turn lane capacity and intersection improvements at Piper Station Drive and Ballantyne Commons Parkway. Pedestrian safety and mobility will be improved by providing sidewalks on both sides of Rea Road. Other specific improvements include: curb and gutter, accessible ramps, and driveways.
New Bern Drainage Replacement Project
This project is comprised of the installation of a new culvert crossing across the light rail alignment, located between New Bern Station and Poindexter Rd.
PSR # 1695
Miranda Road Firehouse 46
A new infill firehouse will be designed and constructed at 4032 Miranda Road to alleviate high call volumes and meet response time standards in the area. The firehouse will reflect the design of Firehouse #45, a 3-bay, 2-story firehouse programmed for approximately 14,600 square feet. The proposed facility will be located at the corner of Beatties Ford Road. Parcel #03741123 is approximately 6.54 acres. This location and site selection meets the City of Charlotte Policy for Sustainable City Facilities and Charlotte Fire Department Facilities Master Plan.
River District Firehouse – Phase 1
Scope Statement: CFD plans to build a temporary firehouse for the newly developed River District to manage response volumes in the area. The firehouse will be located on Dixie River Road, near the future Catawba Crossing, on parcel number 14128101.
The Phase 1 facility will be (1) triple wide trailer to house the firemen and a pre-engineered building to serve as an apparatus bay to house the fire engine and emergency equipment.
This location and site selection meets the City of Charlotte Policy for Sustainable City Facilities and Charlotte Fire Department Facilities Master Plan.
Firehouse # 46 Infill Station at Miranda Road
A new infill firehouse will be designed and constructed at 4032 Miranda Road to alleviate high call volumes and meet response time standards in the area. The firehouse will reflect the design of Firehouse #45, a 3-bay, 2-story firehouse programmed for approximately 14,600 square feet. The proposed facility will be located at the corner of Beatties Ford Road. Parcel #03741123 is approximately 6.54 acres. This location and site selection meets the City of Charlotte Policy for Sustainable City Facilities and Charlotte Fire Department Facilities Master Plan.
Wharton-Smith has been awarded CMAR services and is working on prequalifying subcontractors for the project.
Concourse E Moving Walkways
This project is to install three pair of new moving walkways on Concourse E at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (“CLT”). The Contractor shall provide new conveying systems that will work with the existing pit conditions and configurations, noting that one pair will be shortened by approximately 30’ to improve passenger circulation. Removal and disposal of the moving walkways, temporary infill of the of the existing pits, and pit modifications required to the first pair of moving walkways (E-MW-01/E-MW-02) are part of the separate Concourse E Renovations project (currently underway) and thus are not part of this scope of work. As such, it is imperative that the Contractor closely coordinate with the Concourse E Renovations project through the CLT project manager.
Valet Parking Upfit
The Valet Parking Upfit Project at Charlotte Douglas International Airport relocates the temporary valet parking location to a new permanent premium service valet parking operation and experience for the CLT passengers at the basement level of the Hourly Deck. The Valet Parking Upfit Project will include a customer transaction counter, customer waiting area, key storage room with passthrough window, employee breakroom, storage closet, four automatic glass sliding doors, paint and finishes in the Terminal and Parking Area, signage, hardware, and misc. equipment.
University City Blvd Pedestrian Crossings
This Project will install 270 LF of proposed 12′ wide multi-use-path, curb ramps, crosswalks across NC 49, Pedestrian concrete island, milling/resurfacing, storm drainage and pedestrian hybrid beacon with mast arms near the intersection of University Blvd and Mark Twain Road. This project will also install pedestrian crossings, wheelchair ramps, traffic signals milling/resurfacing and storm drainage system at the intersection of University City Blvd and Suther Rd.91347