54th_Avenue_North_Preliminary_Engineering_Report_FINAL.pdf

This is a Preliminary Engineering Report prepared for the City of St. Petersburg, Florida, detailing the design phase of the 54th Avenue North Roadway Improvements project extending from 49th Street North to 34th Street North. The project scope encompasses developing comprehensive plans, specifications, and cost estimates for roadway reconstruction featuring an urban typical section with four 11-foot travel lanes separated by an 11-foot center two-way left turn lane. Additional components include a mid-block crossing equipped with Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs), signal adjustments at affected intersections to accommodate the lane reconfiguration, and drainage improvements to manage increased stormwater runoff. The consultant is also required to prepare plans for right-of-way acquisition necessary for project implementation. The preliminary engineering report establishes the technical foundation and design parameters that will guide the subsequent detailed design and construction phases.

The report provides engineering analysis and recommendations that support the city's objectives for improving traffic flow, pedestrian safety, and stormwater management along the corridor. The work represents a comprehensive urban street redesign addressing both vehicular and pedestrian needs through geometric and operational improvements. As a preliminary engineering document, this report precedes the final design phase and construction, establishing baseline conditions, design standards, and cost projections that will inform budget requirements and funding applications for project completion and implementation.