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Estimates for construction of recommendations were developed to complement the Plan. They were developed by identifying pay items and establishing rough per-mile quantities. Unit costs are based on 2013 dollars and were assigned based on historical cost data from the NCDOT, the UNC-Chapel Hill Highway Safety Research Center – Costs for Pedestrian and Bicyclist Infrastructure Improvements Report, the Town and other sources such as RS Means, a leading source of construction cost information. The costs shown only reflect cost associated with construction of the particular bicycle facility indicated and do not reflect other costs that may be associated with a larger project. The costs are intended to be general and used for long-range planning purposes. A 10-30% contingency is applied to the cost for each item based on the scale of the project. For example:

  • 10% contingency applied to signed bicycle routes and shared lane marking projects as they are relatively straightforward.
  • 20% contingency applied to projects which add bicycle facilities through such actions as lane diets, road diets or projects which fix existing infrastructure.
  • 30% contingency is applied to projects which require substantial construction efforts such as widening roadways, construction of greenways or sidepaths or the installation of lighting.
  • No contingency is applied to bridge projects as these estimates are based on historical pricing for bridges on a square foot basis.

The construction estimates do not include costs for planning, surveying, engineering design, right-of-way acquisition, complete edge to edge roadway reconstruction, addition of closed drainage systems, mobilization or future maintenance. Construction costs will vary based on the ultimate project scope (i.e. combination with other projects) and economic conditions at the time of construction.

The costs for intersection study, bicycle channels and ramps are approximations to aid in setting budgets. The materials likely to be utilized and the method of construction for bicycle channels and ramps varies greatly from location to location.

The following tables provide the assumptions utilized to calculate the probable construction cost for each potential bicycle network project. The tables identify the facility type with the corresponding implementation action. An example is:

Facility Type (Action) –> Sharrows, SH (Add Markings, AM)

Cost are calculated on a per mile basis and applied to the actual project mileage on the UNC_CH Summary Table. The Item Costs are also shown on the individual Project Descriptions in Appendix D. Exceptions to this approach include the following which are listed under the “Other Projects” category:

  • William Blythe Drive because it only recommends the addition of bicycle lanes through existing lane narrowing.
  • Bicycle stair channel and bicycle ramp retrofits which are shown on the short term map and described in Chapter 3.
  • Intersection study recommendations which are shown on the short term map and described in Chapter 3.
  • Development of a signed route system throughout campus as described in Chapter 3 and shown on primary and secondary bicycle route map shown in Chapter 3.
Project Cost Estimates
Location/Description Recommendation Action Length (Mile) Cost/Mile Item Cost
1. Country Club Road
Short Term Climbing Lane Lane Diet, LD 0.4 $132,300 $52,920
LT Option 1 Bicycle Lanes Lane Diet, LD + Parking Removal 0.4 $156,700 $62,680
LT Option 2 Bicycle Lanes Widen Roadway Closed, WRC 0.4 $3,990,100 $1,596,040
LT Option 3 Shared Use Path Sidepath, Reconstruct Sidewalk 0.4 $1,377,100 $550,840
2. East Cameron Avenue
Short Term None N/A N/A N/A N/A
LT Option 1 Shared Lane Markings Add Markings, AM 0.4 $19,300 $7,720
3. Hibbard Drive
Short Term Climbing Lane Lane Diet, LD 0.3 $132,300 $39,690
LT Option 1 Bicycle Lanes Widen Roadway Closed, WRC 0.3 $3,990,100 $1,197,030
4. Kenan-Flagler Connector
Short Term None N/A N/A N/A N/A
LT Option 1 Bridge Two 300 foot bridges 600 $17,500 $10,500,000
5. Kenan Stadium East Path Connector
Short Term Reconstruct Intersection Reconstruct Intersection 1 $50,000 $50,000
LT Option 1 Shared Use Path Widen Roadway Closed, WRC 0.15 $3,990,100 $598,515
6. Kenan Stadium West Path Connector
Short Term Shared Lane Markings Add Markings, AM 0.2 $19,300 $3,860
Short Term Bicycle Ramp Bicycle Ramp 1 $10,000 $10,000
LT Option 1 Shared Use Path Greenway, Construct 0.2 $576,700 $115,340
7. Manning Drive
Short Term Shared Lane Markings Add Markings, AM 0.6 $19,300 $11,580
Short Term Climbing Lane Lane Diet, LD 0.6 $132,300 $79,380
LT Option 1 Shared Use Path 1 side Sidepath, Reconstruct Sidewalk 0.6 $1,377,100 $826,260
LT Option 2 Shared Use Path Section Sidepath, Reconstruct Sidewalk 0.15 $1,377,100 $206,565
8. Mason Farm Road
Short Term Shared Lane Markings Add Markings, AM 0.8 $19,300 $15,440
LT Option 1 2-Way Cycle Track Widen Roadway Closed, WRC 0.8 $1,909,100 $1,527,280
LT Option 2 Bicycle Lanes Widen Roadway Closed, WRC 0.8 $2,061,000 $1,648,800
9. McCauley Street
Short Term Shared Lane Markings Add Markings, AM 0.1 $19,300 $1,930
LT Option 1 2-Way Cycle Track Widen Roadway Closed, WRC 0.1 $1,909,100 $190,910
LT Option 2 Bicycle Lanes Widen Roadway Closed, WRC 0.1 $3,990,100 $399,010
10. Paul Hardin Drive
Short Term Shared Lane Markings Add Markings, AM 0.15 $19,300 $2,895
LT Option 1 Shared Use Path Sidepath, Reconstruct Sidewalk 0.15 $1,377,100 $206,565
LT Option 2 Bicycle Lanes Widen Roadway Closed, WRC 0.15 $3,990,100 $598,515
11. Skipper Bowles Drive
Short Term Shared Lane Markings Add Markings, AM 0.5 $19,300 $9,650
LT Option 1 Shared Use Path Reconstruct Sidewalk 0.5 $1,377,100 $688,550
12. South Columbia Street
ST Option 1 Shared Lane Markings Add Markings, AM 0.3 $19,300 $5,790
ST Option 2 Bicycle Lane Lane Diet, LD 0.3 $156,700 $47,010
LT Option 1(a) 2-Way Cycle Track 2-Way Cycle Track 0.3 $1,909,100 $572,730
LT Option 1(b) 2-Way Cycle Track Widen Roadway Closed, WRC 0.3 $3,990,100 $1,197,030
LT Option 2 Shared Use Path Sidepath, Reconstruct Sidewalk 0.3 $1,377,100 $413,130
13. Ridge Road
Short Term A1, B1 Climbing Lane Lane Diet, LD 0.3 $132,300 $39,690
Short Term A1, B2 Shared Lane Markings Add Markings, AM 0.4 $19,300 $7,720
LT Option A1 Bicycle Lanes Road Diet, RD 0.2 $164,000 $32,800
LT Option A2 Bicycle Lanes Widen Roadway Closed, WRC 0.2 $3,990,100 $798,020
LT Option A3 Shared Use Path Sidepath, Reconstruct Sidewalk 0.2 $1,377,100 $275,420
LT Option B1 Bicycle Lanes Widen Roadway Closed, WRC 0.1 $3,990,100 $399,010
LT Option B2 Shared Use Path Sidepath, Reconstruct Sidewalk 0.1 $1,377,100 $137,710
LT Option C1 Climbing Lane Widen Roadway Closed, WRC 0.4 $2,006,400 $802,560
LT Option C2 Bicycle Lanes Widen Roadway Closed, WRC 0.4 $3,990,100 $1,560,040
LT Option C3 Shared Use Path Sidepath, Reconstruct Sidewalk 0.4 $1,377,100 $550,840
14. Stadium Drive
ST Option 1 Climbing Lane Lane Diet, LD 0.4 $132,300 $52,920
ST Option 2 Bicycle Lanes Road Diet 0.4 $164,000 $65,600
LT Option 2 2-Way Cycle Track 2-Way Cycle Track 0.4 $1,909,100 $763,640
LT Option 3 Shared Use Path Sidepath, Reconstruct Sidewalk 0.4 $1,377,100 $550,840
15. Raleigh Street
Short Term Shared Lane Markings Add Markings, AM 0.4 $19,300 $7,720
Long Term None N/A N/A N/A N/A
16. South Road
Short Term Shared Lane Markings Add Markings, AM 0.65 $19,300 $12,545
LT Option 1A Bicycle Lanes Road Diet 0.35 $164,000 $57,400
LT Option 1B Bicycle Lanes Add Markings 0.3 $69,900 $20,970
LT Option 2A Raised Bicycle Lanes Sidepath, Reconstruct Sidewalk 0.35 $1,377,100 $481,985
LT Option 2B Raised Bicycle Lanes Sidepath, Reconstruct Sidewalk 0.3 $1,377,100 $413,130
LT Option 3 One-Way Cycle Tracks (A) One-Way Cycle Track 0.35 $2,446,900 $856,415
Other Projects
William Blythe Drive Bicycle Lanes Add Markings, AM 0.3 $69,900 $20,970
See short-term map Bicycle Stair Channel Retrofit 6 $5,000 $30,000
See short-term map Bicycle Ramps Retrofit 3 $5,000 $15,000
See short-term map Intersection Study Study of 25 intersections 1 $50,000 $50,000
See route map Signed Routes Add Signs 15.0 $6,000 $90,000

Facility Base 2013 Costs (Per Mile)

Includes: sign and post

Signed Route, SR (Add Signs, SR)
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
New Sign EA 20 $246.00 $4,920 1 Sign every 500′, each side of road
Signed Route, SR (Add Signs, SR)
Lump Sum Items Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Maintenance of Traffic (Fixed) LS 1.00 $500.00 $500
Subtotal $5,420
10% Contingency $542
Total Estimated Cost: $6,000 –> $1.14 Per Foot
Includes: shared lane pavement marking. No markings on existing roadway require removal

Sharrows, SH (Add Markings, AM)
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Symbol EA 40 $275.00 $11,000 1 Symbol every 250′, each side of road
New Sign EA 20 $246.00 $4,920 1 Sign every 500′, each side of road
Sharrows, SH (Add Markings, AM)
Lump Sum Items Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Maintenance of Traffic (10%) LS 1.00 $1,592.00 $1,592
Subtotal $17,512
10% Contingency $1,751
Total Estimated Cost: $19,300 –> $3.66 Per Foot
Includes: bicycle lane markings in both directions with bicycle lane signs. No markings on existing roadway require removal.

Bike Lanes, BL (Add Markings, AM)
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Lines (4″ to 6″) LF 21,120 $1.75 $36,960 4 solid lines entire length
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Symbol EA 40 $275.00 $11,000 1 Symbol every 250′, each side of road
New Sign EA 20 $246.00 $4,920 1 Sign every 500′, each side of road
Bike Lanes, BL (Add Markings, AM)
Lump Sum Items Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Maintenance of Traffic (10%) LS 1.00 $5,288.00 $5,288
Subtotal $58,168
20% Contingency $11,634
Total Estimated Cost: $69,900 –> $13.24 Per Foot
Includes: bicycle lane markings in both directions with bicycle lane signs. Up to 4 traffic lane lines removed.

Bike Lanes, BL (Lane Diet, LD)
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Lines (4″ to 6″) LF 31,680 $1.75 $55,440 6 solid lines entire length
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Symbol EA 40 $275.00 $11,000 1 Symbol every 250′, each side of road
New Sign EA 20 $246.00 $4,920 1 Sign every 500′, each side of road
Eradication LF 21,120 $2.24 $47,309 Eradicate 4 solid lane lines
Bike Lanes, BL (Lane Diet, LD)
Lump Sum Items Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Maintenance of Traffic (10%) LS 1.00 $11,867.00 $11,867
Subtotal $130,536
20% Contingency $26,107
Total Estimated Cost: $156,700 –> $29.68 Per Foot
Includes: bicycle lane markings in both directions with bicycle lane signs. Up to 4 traffic lane lines removed.

Bike Lanes, BL (Road Diet, RD)
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Lines (4″ to 6″) LF 31,680 $1.75 $55,440 6 solid lines entire length (4-3 road diet)
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Bike Lane Symbol EA 40 $275.00 $11,000 1 Bike Symbol every 250′, each side of road
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Arrow Symbol EA 40 $275.00 $5,500 1 Turn Arrow every 500′, each side of road
New Sign EA 20 $246.00 $4,920 1 Sign every 500′, each side of road
Eradication LF 21,120 $2.24 $47,309 Eradicate 4 solid lane lines
Bike Lanes, BL (Road Diet, RD)
Lump Sum Items Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Maintenance of Traffic (10%) LS 1.00 $12,417.00 $12,417
Subtotal $136,586
20% Contingency $27,317
Total Estimated Cost: $164,000 –> $31.06 Per Foot
Includes: bicycle lane markings in both directions with bicycle lane signs. Requires road widening up to 7′ each side, 14′ total, with 22 pavement overlay of existing roadway. Major grading required with no curb and gutter. Natural ditch drainage provided.

Bike Lanes, BL (Widen Open Section Roadway, WRO)
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Earthwork, Excavation, Grading CY 21,902 $17.00 $372,338 7′ width and 2′ depth, each side of road
Aggregate Base Course for Pavement CY 2,738 $56.00 $153,316 7′ width and 1′ depth, each side of road
Milling SY 12,907 $7.00 $90,347 22′ width
Asphalt Base Course TON 2,779 $67.00 $186,189 14′ width and 0.5′ depth, 13.3 CF in a TON
Asphalt Surface Course TON 1,786 $67.00 $119,693 36′ width and 0.125′ depth, 13.3 CF in a TON
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Lines (4″ to 6″) LF 21,120 $1.75 $36,960 4 solid lines entire length
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Symbol EA 40 $275.00 $11,000 1 Symbol every 250′, each side of road (bike lane)
Crosswalk EA 4 $1,000.00 $4,000 4 Crosswalks per mile, 36′ x 10′, High Visibility
New Sign EA 20 $246.00 $4,920 1 Sign every 500′, each side of road
Retaining Wall (up to 6′ height) LF 528 $500.00 $264,000 10% of length
Bike Lanes, BL (Widen Open Section Roadway, WRO)
Lump Sum Items Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Landscaping (5%) LS 1.00 $48,938.00 $48.938
Drainage and E&S (10%) LS 1.00 $97,876.00 $97,876
Maintenance of Traffic (10%) LS 1.00 $97,876.00 $97,876
Utility Adjustments (10%) LS 1.00 $97,876.00 $97,876
Subtotal $1,585,329
30% Contingency $475,599
Total Estimated Cost: $2,061,000 –> $390.34 Per Foot
Includes: bicycle lane markings in both directions with bicycle lane signs. Requires road widening up to 14′ on one side, 14′ total, with 22 pavement overlay of existing roadway. Major grading required with retaining walls. Curb and gutter relocation and drainage.

Bike Lanes, BL (Widen Closed Section Roadway, WRC)
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Earthwork, Fill, Excavation, Grading CY 31,289 $17.00 $531,911 20′ width up to 8′ depth
Aggregate Base Course for Pavement CY 2,738 $56.00 $153,316 7′ width and 1′ depth, each side of road
Milling SY 12,907 $7.00 $90,347 22′ width
Asphalt Base Course TON 2,779 $67.00 $186,189 14′ width and 0.5′ depth, 13.3 CF in a TON
Asphalt Surface Course TON 1,786 $67.00 $119,693 36′ width and 0.125′ depth, 13.3 CF in a TON
Remove Curb and Gutter LF 5,280 $7.00 $36,960 both sides
Remove 4′ sidewalk SY 4,693 $4.00 $18,773 both sides
Curb and Gutter LF 10,560 $20.00 $211,200 both sides
Construct 5′ sidewalk SY 5,867 $58.00 $340,267 both sides
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Lines (4″ to 6″) LF 21,120 $1.75 $36,960 4 solid lines entire length
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Symbol EA 40 $275.00 $11,000 1 Symbol every 250′, each side of road (bike lane)
Crosswalk EA 4 $1,000.00 $4,000 4 Crosswalks per mile, 36′ x 10′, High Visibility
Retaining Wall (up to 6′ height) LF 1,056 $500.00 $528,000 10% of length
New Sign EA 20 $246.00 $4,920 1 Sign every 500′, each side of road
Bike Lanes, BL (Widen Closed Section Roadway, WRC)
Lump Sum Items Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Landscaping (5%) LS 1.00 $113,677.00 $113,677
Drainage and E&S (10%) LS 1.00 $227,354.00 $227,354
Maintenance of Traffic (10%) LS 1.00 $227,354.00 $227,354
Utility Adjustments (10%) LS 1.00 $227,354.00 $227,354
Subtotal $3,069,275
30% Contingency $920,783
Total Estimated Cost: $3,990,100 –> $755.70 Per Foot
Includes: bicycle lane marking in uphill direction with shared lane markings in downhill direction with signs. No markings on existing roadway require removal.

Climbing Lane, CL (Add Markings, AM)
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Lines (4″ to 6″) LF 5,280 $1.75 $9,240 1 solid line entire length
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Symbol EA 40 $275.00 $11,000 1 Symbol every 250′, each side of road
New Sign EA 20 $246.00 $4,920 1 Sign every 500′, each side of road
Climbing Lane, CL (Add Markings, AM)
Lump Sum Items Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Maintenance of Traffic (10%) LS 1.00 $2,516.00 2,516
Subtotal $27,676
20% Contingency $5,535
Total Estimated Cost: $33,300 –> $6.31 Per Foot
Includes: bicycle lane markings in uphill direction with shared lanes markings in downhill direction with signs. Up to 4 traffic lane lines removed.

Climbing Lane, CL (Lane Diet, LD)
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Lines (4″ to 6″) LF 21,120 $1.75 $36,960 4 solid lines entire length
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Symbol EA 40 $275.00 $11,000 1 Symbol every 250′, each side of road (bike lane)
New Sign EA 20 $246.00 $4,920 1 Sign every 500′, each side of road
Eradication LF 21,120 $2.24 $43,309 4 solid lines entire length
Climbing Lane, CL (Lane Diet, LD)
Lump Sum Items Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Maintenance of Traffic (10%) LS 1.00 $10,019.00 $10,019
Subtotal $110,208
20% Contingency $22,042
Total Estimated Cost: $132,300 –> $25.06 Per Foot
Includes: bicycle lane markings in uphill direction with shared lanes markings in downhill direction with signs. Up to 4 traffic lane lines removed. Requires road widening up to 7′ on one side, 7′ total, with 22 pavement overlay of existing roadway. Major grading required with retaining walls. Open ditch drainage

Climbing Lane, CL (Widen Open Section Roadway – One Side, WRO)
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Earthwork, Fill, Excavation, Grading CY 10,951 $17.00 $186,169 10′ width up to 8′ depth, one side of road
Aggregate Base Course CY 1,369 $25.00 $34,222 7′ width and 1′ depth, one side of road
Milling SY 12,907 $7.00 $90,347 22′ width
Asphalt Base Course TON 1,389 $67.00 $93,095 14′ width and 0.5′ depth, 13.3 CF in a TON
Asphalt Surface Course TON 1,439 $67.00 $96,420 29′ width and 0.125′ depth, 13.3 CF in a TON
Curb and Gutter LF 0 $20.00 $0 none provided
Construct 5′ sidewalk SY 0 $58.00 $0 none provided
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Lines (4″ to 6″) LF 21,120 $1.75 $36,960 4 solid lines entire length
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Symbol EA 40 $275.00 $11,000 1 Symbol every 250′, each side of road (bike lane)
Crosswalk EA 4 $1,000.00 $4,000 4 Crosswalks per mile, 36′ x 10′, High Visibility
Retaining Wall (up to 6′ height) LF 528 $500.00 $264,000 10% of length
New Sign EA 20 $246.00 $4,920 1 Sign every 500′, each side of road
Climbing Lane, CL (Widen Open Section Roadway – One Side, WRO)
Lump Sum Items Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Landscaping (5%) LS 1.00 $41,057.00 $41,057
Drainage and E&S (10%) LS 1.00 $82,113.00 $82,113
Maintenance of Traffic (10%) LS 1.00 $82,113.00 $82,113
Utility Adjustments (10%) LS 1.00 $82,113.00 $82,113
Subtotal $1,108,528
30% Contingency $332,558
Total Estimated Cost: $1,441,100 –> $272.94 Per Foot
Includes: bicycle lane markings in uphill direction with shared lanes markings in downhill direction with signs. Up to 4 traffic lane lines removed. Requires road widening up to 7′ on one side, 7′ total, with 22 pavement overlay of existing roadway. Major grading required with retaining walls. Curb and gutter relocation and drainage reconnections.

Climbing Lane, CL (Widen Closed Section Roadway – One Side, WRC)
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Earthwork, Fill, Excavation, Grading CY 10,951 $17.00 $186,169 10′ width up to 8′ depth, one side of road
Aggregate Base Course CY 1,369 $25.00 $34,222 7′ width and 1′ depth, one side of road
Milling SY 12,907 $7.00 $90,347 22′ width
Asphalt Base Course TON 1,389 $67.00 $93,095 14′ width and 0.5′ depth, 13.3 CF in a TON
Asphalt Surface Course TON 1,439 $67.00 $96,420 29′ width and 0.125′ depth, 13.3 CF in a TON
Remove Curb and Gutter LF 5,280 $7.00 $36,960 one side
Remove 4′ sidewalk SY 2,347 $4.00 $9,387 one side
Curb and Gutter LF 5,280 $20.00 $105,600 one side
Construct 5′ sidewalk SY 2,933 $58.00 $170,133 one side
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Lines (4″ to 6″) LF 21,120 $1.75 $36,960 4 solid lines entire length
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Symbol EA 40 $275.00 $11,000 1 Symbol every 250′, each side of road (bike lane)
Crosswalk EA 4 $1,000.00 $4,000 4 Crosswalks per mile, 36′ x 10′, High Visibility
Retaining Wall (up to 6′ height) LF 528 $500.00 $264,000 10% of length
New Sign EA 20 $246.00 $4,920 1 Sign every 500′, each side of road
Climbing Lane, CL (Widen Closed Section Roadway – One Side, WRC)
Lump Sum Items Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Landscaping (5%) LS 1.00 $57,161.00 $57,161
Drainage and E&S (10%) LS 1.00 $114,321.00 $114,321
Maintenance of Traffic (10%) LS 1.00 $114,321.00 $114,321
Utility Adjustments (10%) LS 1.00 $114,321.00 $114,321
Subtotal $1,543,336
30% Contingency $463,001
Total Estimated Cost: $2,006,400 –> $380.00 Per Foot
Includes: buffered bicycle lane markings in both directions with bicycle lane signs. No markings on existing roadway require removal.

Buffered Bike Lane, BBL (Add Markings, AM)
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Lines (4″ to 6″) LF 31,680 $1.75 $55,440 6 solid lines entire length
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Symbol EA 40 $275.00 $11,000 1 Symbol every 250′, each side of road (bike lane)
Crosswalk EA 4 $1,000.00 $4,000 4 Crosswalks per mile, 36′ x 10′, High Visibility
New Sign EA 20 $246.00 $4,920 1 Sign every 500′, each side of road
Buffered Bike Lane, BBL (Add Markings, AM)
Lump Sum Items Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Maintenance of Traffic (10%) LS 1.00 $7,536.00 $7,536
Subtotal $82,896
20% Contingency $16,579
Total Estimated Cost: $99,500 –> $18.84 Per Foot
Includes: buffered bicycle lane markings in both directions with bicycle lane signs. Up to 4 traffic lane lines removed.

Buffered Bike Lane, BBL (Lane Diet, LD)
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Lines (4″ to 6″) LF 31,680 $1.75 $55,440 6 solid lines entire length
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Symbol EA 40 $275.00 $11,000 1 Symbol every 250′, each side of road (bike lane)
Crosswalk EA 4 $1,000.00 $4,000 4 Crosswalks per mile, 36′ x 10′, High Visibility
New Sign EA 20 $246.00 $4,920 1 Sign every 500′, each side of road
Eradication LF 21,120 $2.24 $47,309 4 solid lines entire length
Buffered Bike Lane, BBL (Lane Diet, LD)
Lump Sum Items Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Maintenance of Traffic (10%) LS 1.00 $12,267.00 $12,267
Subtotal $134,936
20% Contingency $26,987
Total Estimated Cost: $162,000 –> $30.68 Per Foot
Includes: removal and replacement of existing sidewalk including driveway ramps and curb ramps.

Repair Concrete Sidewalk (4″ Thickness)
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Repair Concrete Sidewalk (4″ Thickness) SY 1,760 $58.00 $102,080 Assume 25% of existing sidewalk, both sides
Repair Concrete Sidewalk (4″ Thickness)
Lump Sum Items Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Landscaping (5%) LS 1.00 $5,104.00 $5,104
Drainage and E&S (5%) LS 1.00 $5,104.00 $5,104
Maintenance of Traffic (10%) LS 1.00 $10,208.00 $10,208
Utility Adjustments (5%) LS 1.00 $5,104.00 $5,104
Subtotal $127,600
30% Contingency $38,280
Total Estimated Cost: $165,900 –> $31.42 Per Foot, $82,950 –> Per Side
Includes: removal of existing sidewalk. Widening of sidewalk to 8′ minimum where feasible, minimal grading to avoid property acquisition, retaining wall relocation or construction.

Sidewalk With Bikes Permitted, SWBP (Widen Sidewalk, WS)
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Earthwork, Fill, Excavation, Grading CY 3,129 $17.00 $53,191 4′ width up to 2′ depth, two sides
Aggregate Base Course CY 1,564 $25.00 $39,111 4′ width and 1′ depth, both sides
Widen Concrete Sidewalk (4″ Thickness) SY 4,693 $58.00 $272,213 Assume 4′, both sides
Repair Concrete Sidewalk (4″ Thickness) SY 1,760 $58.00 $102,080 Assume 25% of existing sidewalk, both sides
New Sign EA 20 $246.00 $4,920 1 Sign every 500′, each side of road
Sidewalk With Bikes Permitted, SWBP (Widen Sidewalk, WS)
Lump Sum Items Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Landscaping (5%) LS 1.00 $23,576.00 $23,576
Drainage and E&S (5%) LS 1.00 $23,576.00 $23,576
Maintenance of Traffic (10%) LS 1.00 $47,152.00 $47,152
Utility Adjustments (5%) LS 1.00 $23,576.00 $23,576
Subtotal $589,396
30% Contingency $176,819
Total Estimated Cost: $766,300 –> $145.13 Per Foot, $383,150 –> Per Side
Includes: construction of new 10′ minimum greenway through open land or sewer easement with minimal grading.

Greenway, GWY (Construct) – no curb work
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Earthwork, Excavation, Grading, Fill CY 8,800 $17.00 $149,600 15′ width and 3′ depth
Aggregate Base Course CY 1,956 $25.00 $48,889 10′ width and 1′ depth
Asphalt Surface Course TON 496 $67.00 $33,248 10′ width and 0.125′ depth, 13.3 CF in a TON
Asphalt Base Course TON 1,985 $67.00 $132,992 10′ width and 0.5′ depth, 13.3 CF in a TON
New Sign EA 20 $246.00 $4,920 1 Sign every 500′, each side of greenway
Greenway, GWY (Construct) – no curb work
Lump Sum Items Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Landscaping (5%) LS 1.00 $18,482.00 $18,482
Drainage and E&S (10%) LS 1.00 $36,965.00 $36,965
Maintenance of Traffic (5%) LS 1.00 $18,482.00 $18,482
Utility Adjustments (10%) LS 1.00 $36,965.00 $36,965
Subtotal $480,543
30% Contingency $96,109
Total Estimated Cost: $576,700 –> $109.22 Per Foot
Includes: replacement of existing 6′ concrete sidewalk with new 10′ minimum shared use path alongside a roadway. Require minimal grading.

Sidepath, Sidepath (Repair) – no curb work
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Earthwork, Excavation, Grading, Fill CY 1,173 $17.00 $19,947 30%, 10′ width and 2′ depth
Aggregate Base Course CY 587 $25.00 $14,667 30%, 10′ width and 1′ depth
Asphalt Surface Course TON 496 $67.00 $33,248 100%, 10′ width and 0.125′ depth, 13.3 CF in a TON
Asphalt Base Course TON 595 $67.00 $39,898 30%, 10′ width and 0.5′ depth, 13.3 CF in a TON
Milling SY 4,107 $7.00 $28,747 assume 70% requires milling at 10′ width
Remove existing 10′ asphalt path SY 1,760 $4.00 $7,040 assume 30% requires removal at 10′ width
Remove 4′ sidewalk SY 4,693 $4.00 $18,773 both sides
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Symbol EA 40 $275.00 $11,000 1 Symbol every 250′ (bike lanes)
New Sign EA 20 $246.00 $4,920 1 Sign every 500′, each side of road
Sidepath, Sidepath (Repair) – no curb work
Lump Sum Items Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Landscaping (5%) LS 1.00 $7,973.00 $7,973
Drainage and E&S (10%) LS 1.00 $15,947.00 $15,947
Maintenance of Traffic (5%) LS 1.00 $7,973.00 $7,973
Utility Adjustments (5%) LS 1.00 $7,973.00 $7,973
Subtotal $199,332
30% Contingency $59,800
Total Estimated Cost: $259,200 –> $49.09 Per Foot
Includes: replacement of existing 6′ concrete sidewalk with new 10′ minimum shared use path alongside a roadway. Requires major grading with some retaining walls along with removal and replacement of existing curb and gutter.

Sidepath, SUP (Reconstruct) – curb work
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Earthwork, Excavation, Grading, Fill CY 7,822 $17.00 $132,978 20′ disturbance one side and 2′ depth
Aggregate Base Course CY 1,956 $25.00 $48,889 10′ width and 1′ depth
Asphalt Surface Course TON 496 $67.00 $33,248 10′ width and 0.125′ depth, 13.3 CF in a TON
Asphalt Base Course TON 1,985 $67.00 $132,992 10′ width and 0.5′ depth, 13.3 CF in a TON
Remove Curb and Gutter LF 5,280 $7.00 $36,960 both sides
Remove 6′ sidewalk SY 3,520 $4.00 $14,080 both sides
Curb and Gutter LF 5,280 $20.00 $105,600 both sides
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Symbol EA 40 $275.00 $11,000 1 Symbol every 250′ (cycle track)
Crosswalk EA 4 $1,000.00 $4,000 4 Crosswalks per mile, 36′ x 10′, High Visibility
Retaining Wall (up to 6′ height) LF 528 $500.00 $264,000 10% of length
New Sign EA 20 $246.00 $4,920 1 Sign every 500′, each side of road
Sidepath, SUP (Reconstruct) – curb work
Lump Sum Items Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Landscaping (5%) LS 1.00 $39,233.00 $39,233
Drainage and E&S (10%) LS 1.00 $78,467.00 $78,467
Maintenance of Traffic (10%) LS 1.00 $78,467.00 $78,467
Utility Adjustments (10%) LS 1.00 $78,467.00 $78,467
Subtotal $1,059,301
30% Contingency $317,790
Total Estimated Cost: $1,377,100 –> $260.81 Per Foot
Includes: relocation of existing 6′ concrete sidewalk with new 7′ minimum cycle track alongside a roadway. Requires major grading with some retaining walls along with removal and replacement of existing curb and gutter.

One-Way Cycletrack (Construct New – 7′ asphalt with curb & gutter & median) – both sides
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Earthwork, Excavation, Grading, Fill CY 9,387 $17.00 $159,573 12′ disturbance each side and 2′ depth
Aggregate Base Course CY 2,738 $25.00 $68,444 7′ width each side and 1′ depth
Asphalt Surface Course TON 695 $67.00 $46,547 7′ width and 0.125′ depth, 13.3 CF in a TON
Asphalt Base Course TON 2,779 $67.00 $186,189 7′ width and 0.5′ depth, 13.3 CF in a TON
Retaining Wall (up to 6′ height) LF 528 $500.00 $264,000 10% of length
Remove Curb and Gutter LF 10,560 $7.00 $73,920 both sides
Remove 6′ sidewalk SY 7,040 $4.00 $28,160 both sides
Curb and Gutter LF 10,560 $20.00 $211,200 both sides
Construct Concrete Sidewalk (4″ Thickness) SY 5,867 $58.00 $340,267 both sides
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Symbol EA 40 $275.00 $11,000 1 Symbol every 250′ (cycle track)
New Sign EA 20 $246.00 $4,920 1 Sign every 500′, each side of road
One-Way Cycletrack (Construct New – 7′ asphalt with curb & gutter & median) – both sides
Lump Sum Items Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Landscaping (5%) LS 1.00 $69,711.00 $69,711
Drainage and E&S (10%) LS 1.00 $139,422.00 $139,422
Maintenance of Traffic (10%) LS 1.00 $139,422.00 $139,422
Utility Adjustments (10%) LS 1.00 $139,422.00 $139,422
Subtotal $1,882,198
30% Contingency $564,659
Total Estimated Cost: $2,446,900 –> $463.43 Per Foot
Includes: relocation of existing 6′ concrete sidewalk with new 7′ minimum cycle track alongside a roadway. Requires major grading with some retaining walls along with removal and replacement of existing curb and gutter.

Two-Way Cycletrack (2-Way Cycle Track), one side
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Earthwork, Excavation, Grading, Fill CY 15,644 $17.00 $265,956 20′ disturbance one side and 2′ depth
Aggregate Base Course CY 1,956 $25.00 $48,889 10′ width and 1′ depth
Asphalt Surface Course TON 496 $67.00 $33,248 10′ width and 0.125′ depth, 13.3 CF in a TON
Asphalt Base Course TON 1,985 $67.00 $132,992 10′ width and 0.5′ depth, 13.3 CF in a TON
Retaining Wall (up to 6′ height) LF 528 $500.00 $264,000 10% of length
Remove Curb and Gutter LF 5,280 $7.00 $39,960 one side
Remove 6′ sidewalk SY 3,520 $4.00 $14,080 one side
Curb and Gutter LF 5,280 $20.00 $105,600 one side
Construct Concrete Sidewalk (4″ Thickness) SY 2,933 $58.00 $170,133 one side
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Symbol EA 40 $275.00 $11,000 1 Symbol every 250′ (cycle track)
New Sign EA 20 $246.00 $4,920 1 Sign every 500′, each side of road
Two-Way Cycletrack (2-Way Cycle Track), one side
Lump Sum Items Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Landscaping (5%) LS 1.00 $54,389.00 $54,389
Drainage and E&S (10%) LS 1.00 $108,778.00 $108,778
Maintenance of Traffic (10%) LS 1.00 $108,778.00 $108,778
Utility Adjustments (10%) LS 1.00 $108,778.00 $108,778
Subtotal $1,468,501
30% Contingency $440,550
Total Estimated Cost: $1,909,100 –> $361.57 Per Foot
Shared Use Path Bridge (14′)
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost
Basic Prefab Bridge (200′ span) SF 2,800 $250.00 $700,000
Public Art Bridge (200′ span) SF 2,800 $1,000.00 $2,800,000
Total Estimated Cost: $3,500,000 –> $17,500.00 Per Foot
Includes: shared lane pavement marking at 125′ spacing with dotted white lines bracketing symbol. No markings on existing roadway require removal.

Priority Shared Lane Marking Treatment (no color)
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Lines (4″ to 6″) LF 2,400 $1.75 $4,200 4 dotted lines, 30′ length either side of symbol
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Symbol EA 80 $275.00 $22,000 1 Symbol every 125′ per side of the road
New Sign EA 20 $246.00 $4,920 1 Sign every 500′, each side of road
Priority Shared Lane Marking Treatment (no color)
Lump Sum Items Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Maintenance of Traffic (10%) LS 1.00 $0.00 $0
Subtotal $31,120
20% Contingency $6,224
Total Estimated Cost: $37,400 –> $7.08 Per Foot
Includes: shared lane pavement marking at 125′ spacing with dotted white lines bracketing symbol filled with green color. No markings on existing roadway require removal.

Priority Shared Lane Marking Treatment (with 4′ color)
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Lines (4″ to 6″) LF 2,400 $1.75 $4,200 4 dotted lines, 30′ length either side of symbol
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Symbol EA 80 $275.00 $22,000 1 Symbol every 125′ per side of the road
New Sign EA 20 $246.00 $4,920 1 Sign every 500′, each side of road
Green coloring within sharrow space SF 9,600 $6.00 $57,620 4′ wide color, 30′ length either side of symbol
Priority Shared Lane Marking Treatment (with 4′ color)
Lump Sum Items Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Maintenance of Traffic (10%) LS 1.00 $0.00 $0
Subtotal $88,720
20% Contingency $17,744
Total Estimated Cost: $106,500 –> $20.17 Per Foot
Includes: shoulder lane line markings in both directions with parking regulation signs. No markings on existing roadway require removal.

Striped Shoulder, SS (Add Markings, AM)
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Lines (4″ to 6″) LF 10,560 $1.75 $18,480 2 solid lines entire length
Thermoplastic Pavement Marking Symbol EA 0 $275.00 $0 no symbols
New Sign EA 20 $246.00 $4,920 1 Sign every 500′, each side of road
Striped Shoulder, SS (Add Markings, AM)
Lump Sum Items Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Maintenance of Traffic (10%) LS 1.00 $2,340.00 $2,340
Subtotal $25,740
20% Contingency $5,148
Total Estimated Cost: $30,900 –> $5.85 Per Foot
60′ spacing, along SUP or one side of roadway
Includes: installation of pedestrian scale poles (20′) with decorative lamp spaced at 60′ intervals

Add Pedestrian Scale Lighting, AL (FSWAL)
Item Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Street Light Pedestal EA 88 $1,000.00 $88,000 new pedestrian poles, lights, one side, 60′ spacing
Pedestrian Scale Lighting EA 88 $8,500.00 $746,000
Power Hookup EA 1 $50,000.00 $50,000
Add Pedestrian Scale Lighting, AL (FSWAL)
Lump Sum Items Unit Quantity Unit Cost Total Cost Assumptions
Landscaping (5%) LS 1.00 $44,300.00 $44,300
Drainage and E&S (10%) LS 1.00 $88,600.00 $88,600
Maintenance of Traffic (10%) LS 1.00 $88,600.00 $88,600
Utility Adjustments (10%) LS 1.00 $88,600.00 $88,600
Subtotal $1,196,100
30% Contingency $358,830
Total Estimated Cost: $1,555,000 –> $294.51 Per Foot, $3,110,000 –> Two Sides of Road